Baltimore success Ed Hale joins Real Estate Hackers to talk about his multiple achievements. After serving our country in the Air Force, Ed Hale purchased an aged, run down park for almost nothing. What he then bought for pennies, ended up selling for millions. Join us to hear why Ed Hale refused the mayor, was recruited for the CIA and how the escalated bank account was just the beginning.

Long time business partner and co founder of SlateHouse Group, Nate Jones stops by Real Estate Hackers to discuss the details on his and Chad's craziest investment to date. He then relays some of his pro tips on how to make budget cuts and why it is important to relax when you’re behind schedule and your elevator is still in Canada.

We invite our valued listeners to our open house Thursday, September 5th! The event will be from 4pm-8pm at 800 New Holland ave, Lancaster PA 17602. Come check out the new work space, enjoy some food and network with peers!

Reference links:

https://www.slatehousegroup.com

Tired of traveling all over for work, Beka Shea knew she had to make a change from missing time with her kids. From newbie flipper to wholesaler and marketing master, Beka explains how she quit her mechanical engineering job to tackle real estate full time. Now with a focus on marketing, Beka Shea drops some hints on how to optimize advertising and organize your personal business to maximize productivity. 

Reference links:

MarketSharkConsulting.com

[email protected]

www.bekasdeals.com

Episode Summary

Baltimore success Ed Hale joins Real Estate Hackers to talk about his multiple achievements. After serving our country in the Air Force, Ed Hale bought an old run down park for almost nothing. What he then bought for pennies ended up selling for millions. Join us to hear how Ed Hale refused the mayor, became an overnight millionaire and why his escalated bank account at 55 was just the beginning. 

Episode Summary

The Cash Flow Ninja himself joins as the first passive investor on the show. MC Laubscher, a Rugby player by day, begins with the importance of first investing in yourself. He starts off light with how to start as a Passive investor and why it is an intriguing path to take. He goes into detail about how to strategize the best deals for a unique situation. Finishing off with some advice on how to have your priorities straight to achieve success, MC Laubscher proves that patience is key. 

Reference links:

www.cashflowninja.com

From Touch of Color Flooring, expert Rani Rammouni invites us to join the world of specialty flooring. Hailing from one of the top specialty flooring companies since 2003, Rani reveals some of his personal secrets to his successes. He explains the evolution of necessary technological advances in the flooring world and how these advances speed up the process preciseness. We get an in depth look of A Touch of Color’s precise screening process to find the most suitable contractors to represent their work. Rani then spills his secrets on how to know what materials to use for maximum profit for flipping houses and multi family investments, and leaves us with the one thing that still surprises him in adulthood. 

Reference links:

Touch of Color Online

https://touchofcolorflooring.com

Rani’s Email 

[email protected]

Eric Brewer is the owner and president of CR Property Group. In this episode he talks about the current real estate market, developing new strategies, and how to view things from a 30,000 foot level and to work “on” your business and not “in” it. Eric also shares new ideas and new processes in his business.

We also get the opportunity to hear about sales vs. operations, the difference between the two, and how many business owners don’t run their real estate business like a business. He also gets into his hiring process and how they use the DISC assessment system to help profile when hiring and how to pay attention to a sales person vs. an operations person. Lastly, Chad and Eric get into turnkey properties for investors and weighing your threshold for risk.

Reference links:

Eric’s website: https://crpropertygroup.com

Eric’s phone#: 717-818-3694

Eric’s email: [email protected]

Fred Rice is the co-owner of Spectrum Utilities which focus’ on sub-metering on a national level. Once a corporate lawyer, Fred retired to focus on purchasing a business. Knowing nothing about the profession of sub-metering at first, Fred immediately gained interest with consolidation synergies, which quickly led to an expansion of four offices throughout 28 states. Fred joins us to talk about the ins and outs of sub-metering, where he goes in depth about the benefits, costs, and why it is crucial to work closely with the contractors to create maximum profit. We also learn about the perfect candidates for sub-metering and how to accommodate different types of customers..

Reference links:

Fred's Email

[email protected]

Fred's Phone

(614) 214-7777

Spectrum Utilities Website

http://www.spectrumutilities.com/

Michael Manthei is a real estate investor and property manager. Michael got his start after a spiritual awakening in his younger years that stemmed from being involved in not-so-illegal activity. He eventually turned his life around and was introduced to people who helped pave his path to success. He joins us to talk about his nail-biting journey buying his first property with no experience, no money, and dealing with a foreclosure. We also learn about his BRRR hacking method with hard money loads, being a fair landlord, and how to properly partner with family in real estate deals.

Reference links:

Michael Manthei Facebook

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book 

https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ref=sr_1_3?crid=R4EW47ND8BBZ&keywords=rich+dad+poor+dad&qid=1557860685&s=books&sprefix=Rich+Dad%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-3