Jeff Stephens, creator of the Thoughtful Real Estate Entrepreneur and Sleaze-Free Real Estate Investing Podcast, returns to the show today to talk about a deal he closed earlier this year. In this episode, he talks about how he acquired a building that was two separate properties, negotiated two different deals with two different creative financing strategies, and what he’s done with the property now that he is the sole owner.

Savvy investor Maria Giordano joins Brian on the show today to talk about her real estate ventures. In this episode, they talk about negotiating, creative deals, and the meetings Maria organizes for female investors in AZ, the Phoenix Women’s Real Estate Investor Network. Listen in today to hear how Maria negotiated an amazing creative deal to get her current property.

Today’s guest is the CEO of Spartan Invest, and the third guest from the company to join the Podcast! Lindsay Davis is on the show today to talk about their full-service turn-key company. Spartan does so much for REI Live, Birmingham, and even the nation. They cover everything from their business model, property management, the real estate market in Birmingham, tenant placement, and how they work with wholesalers.

Today’s guest joins us from the Central Valley market in California. Don Costa runs a high-volume rehab and wholesaling business. In today’s episode, he talks about the struggles of when he first started in real estate and the mindset shift that changed the game for him. He breaks down some of the logistics of his business, how they manage both rehabs and wholesales, as well as the motivation behind some of the extracurricular projects he’s taken on.

In today’s episode, CEO Lee Arnold joins Brian to talk about various aspects of funding and lending. With his company Secured Investment Corp, Lee shares the different ways they are helping investors get the money they need to acquire real estate assets. He discusses the importance of finding a good deal, as well as some of the qualifications they consider when lending to investors.

Marc Pelletz joins the show from Sarasota, FL, where he is currently practicing real estate. With over 40 years under his belt, Marc is on the show to share his ideas on the importance of a positive mindset and power of practicing consistent, effective habits to grow your real estate business.

Brian and Rob are back for another episode of the Birmingham area market update.

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Contractor-turned-teacher Ryan Garcilazo joins Brian on the show to talk about fostering good relationships with contractors. Many investors dislike working with contractors, and Ryan’s business has set out to change the relationship between investors and contractors. In today’s episode, he shares four things to do before you ever start demo or groundbreaking on a property. These steps help the investor take control of the project and create favor for both parties.

Today’s guest is Andrew Lucas, host of REI Live Columbia and cash flow expert. He joins Brian on the show today to talk about his real estate journey, and how he and his wife were able to quit their jobs and do real estate full-time. He talks about how the importance of cash flow and how they use other projects to create cash flow.

Jeff Stephens, creator of the Thoughtful Real Estate Entrepreneur and Sleaze-Free Real Estate Investing Podcast, joins Brian on the show today to talk about his holistic approach to real estate investing. This episode focuses on some tactics for sophisticated investors, and how keeping an open mind when looking for deals can yield the highest benefit for you and the seller.