Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast, hosted by Joe Jensen. In this episode, Joe sits down with Steven Andrews, the founder of SOARX Consulting and Realty Management Group. Born into a hardworking blue-collar family, Steven’s journey into real estate began after years of working as a retail manager and discovering a passion for real estate during his time at High Point University. Today, Steven is a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience, having flipped hundreds of properties and mentored others to achieve their investment goals. 

In this episode, Steven opens up about his early struggles, including his fears about entering the real estate industry while carrying $75,000 in student debt and a brand-new car loan. With the help of a mentor and the guidance of books like Building Wealth by Russell Whitney, Steven transformed his mindset, overcame self-doubt, and built a real estate portfolio that continues to grow. Now a bestselling author and founder of a consulting firm, he shares how to turn challenges into opportunities, scale a real estate business, and empower others along the way.

Steven also discusses his innovative strategies for managing over 300 rental units with a lean team, the power of mentorship, and leveraging modern technology like Rent Ready to streamline operations. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced investor, this episode offers valuable lessons on perseverance, partnership, and achieving success in real estate.

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Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. On today's show, Craig Lively shares his journey into real estate investing, starting with house hacking and leveraging the power of real estate to build wealth.

Craig emphasizes the importance of getting started early and taking action, even with limited funds. He discusses his experience with remote investing in Indianapolis and the importance of building a reliable team of professionals in the target market. He highlights the value of networking and seeking advice from experienced investors. Craig's story demonstrates the power of real estate as a wealth-building tool and the benefits of passive income and active income generation.

In this conversation, Craig and Joe discuss the importance of creating your own real estate deal calculator and the benefits of understanding the formulas and metrics involved. They also explore the role of real estate in personal finance and the value of leveraging money to invest in assets like real estate. Craig shares his guiding principles of focusing on investments rather than luxuries and the importance of growing your asset portfolio. They also touch on the mistakes and lessons learned in real estate investing.

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Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. Today Joe has a conversation with Karl Krauskopf, a former corporate strategist, transitioned into real estate and has completed 105 deals in six years, managing a portfolio of value-add multifamily properties in the Pacific Northwest.

Drawing on his background in corporate healthcare, he applied his experience in creating scalable systems to real estate, focusing on repeatable processes to streamline operations. Early in his career, Krauskopf balanced a demanding corporate job, a newborn child, and real estate investments. Despite facing challenges, including a significant $56,000 loss due to mortgage fraud, he persevered and learned critical lessons about due diligence and process improvement.

One of the key lessons Krauskopf shares is the importance of due diligence, particularly after falling victim to a scam involving identity theft and fraudulent home sale. While title insurance helped mitigate some of his losses, the experience underscored the need to thoroughly vet sellers and ensure all aspects of a deal are legitimate. Krauskopf emphasizes the value of learning from mistakes, understanding market conditions, and adapting quickly, especially in the fast-paced and risk-prone world of real estate.

As his real estate career progressed, Krauskopf scaled his operations by leveraging teams and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to manage acquisitions, investor relations, and marketing. He eventually shifted his focus to multifamily value-add properties, drawn by the long-term stability and growth potential. His adaptable approach to real estate allowed him to pivot successfully between flipping homes, new developments, and multifamily investments. Looking forward, Krauskopf remains excited about upcoming market opportunities, particularly with potential interest rate reductions on the horizon.

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Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! In today's episode, we dive deep into the journey of McKay Dobbins, a financial advisor from Southern Utah who's jumped into real estate investing with his wife, Sammy. Though relatively new to the game, McKay and Sammy are all in, driven by their desire to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind and build a future of financial freedom. With passions for sports, people, and helping others grow, McKay brings a unique perspective to the challenges and rewards of real estate investing.

Throughout the epiosde, you'll hear about the couple’s early experiences, the lessons learned from their first deals, and how they’re navigating the ups and downs of their real estate journey. Joe and McKay discuss the nitty-gritty details of starting a real estate portfolio, including the creative solutions they used to overcome obstacles like financing and property renovations.

McKay shares insights on the importance of mindset shifts, hard work, and building a reliable team as they expanded from their first home purchase to managing multiple properties. McKay’s story offers valuable lessons on perseverance, strategy, and the long-term benefits of taking action.

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Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! This Real Deal episode was filmed live on Maui with the legend himself, Zack Memmott. In their conversation, Zack shares a story about how he locked down a house that was in the Parade of Homes and the drama that came with it! 

Zack dissects what inspired him to go after the deal, how he found it, and ultimately how he had to force it with the many obstacles he faced. Listeners will pull key lessons and other tips such as the process that goes into purchasing your dream home, and how pushing the limits of your buy box can benefit you greatly.

This episode goes beyond just your traditional Real Deal episode. Brody and Zack also highlight the importance of getting uncomfortable and seeking change in order to experience growth and gratitude. They also go on to emphasize the power of being someone who creates win-win solutions in negotiations and the value of taking action to achieve one's goals.

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Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! In this episode, host Joe Jensen interviews Jesse Ray, a driven entrepreneur who boldly transitioned from the corporate grind to real estate freedom.

Jesse opens up about his path from climbing the ranks in corporate sales to realizing he was unfulfilled—and how that revelation pushed him to pursue a more intentional life. By investing in single-family co-living homes in Phoenix, Arizona and renting out furnished rooms individually, Jesse unlocked a high-cash-flow strategy that quickly replaced his six-figure income and enabled him to walk away from his W-2 job.

Jesse also shares the origin story of Growth House, a purpose-driven co-living venture designed to cultivate community and personal development among entrepreneurs. From his global travels to the hustle of door-knocking for deals, Jesse’s journey is filled with actionable lessons and hard-earned wisdom. He and Joe discuss the impact of being around ambitious, like-minded people, and the real-world benefits and hurdles of co-living as a scalable investment model. Whether you’re seeking to escape the 9-to-5 or scale your real estate business with intention, this conversation is packed with valuable insights on mindset, strategy, and building a life by design.

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In this episode of the Real Estate Investing School Podcast, host Joe Jensen sits down with Michael Waddele, a seasoned CPA, entrepreneur, and master tax strategist who's helped clients save over $15 million in taxes. With more than 20 years of experience and a portfolio of six thriving businesses—including a telehealth company and a tax-tracking app for real estate pros—Michael breaks down the truth behind tax strategies that actually work. From understanding the difference between active and passive losses to demystifying what it takes to qualify as a real estate professional, this conversation dives deep into the tax code to help you build real wealth legally and strategically.

Whether you're a beginner with one property or a seasoned investor looking to optimize your tax position, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Michael shares how to leverage depreciation, maximize write-offs, and build a roadmap to financial freedom—without getting tripped up by common IRS pitfalls. If you've ever wondered how some investors pay next to nothing in taxes while building massive wealth, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of the Real Estate Investing School podcast, host Joe Jensen sits down with Scott Durham, a 20-year veteran real estate agent based in Reno, Nevada, who made the pivot into investing in 2019.

Scott shares how he transitioned from a high-volume agent to a savvy investor doing 10 to 12 flips a year while slowly building a rental portfolio focused on short-term rentals. The conversation dives deep into the stark contrast between being a real estate agent and being an investor, and how Scott strategically blends both roles to maximize profit and flexibility in his life. He shares how flipping created the capital he needed to fund long-term passive income investments—and how buying right from day one is the key to success.

Throughout the interview, Scott and Joe unpack topics like lifestyle design, escaping the hamster wheel of high-commission work, leveraging your position in the real estate world to find hidden deals, and the pros and cons of investing in HOAs. Scott also talks about why he prefers short-term rentals over long-term holds in high-cost markets and the systems he's built to keep things lean and automated. From tax strategies like cost segregation to practical deal-finding tips and mindset shifts, this episode is packed with actionable insights for agents, flippers, and aspiring investors alike.

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Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of holding and exchanging real estate assets to build lasting wealth. Our guest walks us through their journey from owning a modest townhome to acquiring a six-unit apartment complex, eventually making moves into commercial properties. This conversation unpacks the strategies that helped make that leap possible and sheds light on the often-overlooked advantages of asset repositioning in a long-term investment game.

We also discuss the critical role of cash flow, the compounding benefits of long-term ownership, and the mindset shifts required to thrive in real estate. From overcoming initial hurdles to recognizing growth opportunities, this episode delivers practical insights and inspiration for investors at every stage. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale your portfolio, this conversation offers both motivation and actionable takeaways.

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Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School podcast. In this episode, host Joe Jensen interviews Wendell Butler, founder of Hammerhead Capital, Inc. At just 30 years old, Wendell has rapidly built a real estate investment business that spans single-family flips, multifamily rentals, and syndications, including being a general partner on a 32-unit multifamily deal.

Despite only going full-time into real estate within the last year, Wendell has accumulated over 40 rental units and is systemizing his fix-and-flip operation to scale up to 50 properties a year. His journey began somewhat unexpectedly, as he originally pursued a path toward becoming a physician assistant but took a one-year break from school that exposed him to entrepreneurship. That pivot led him to real estate, leveraging nine-to-five jobs like sales and lending to build valuable skills and insider knowledge before taking the full leap into investing.

Throughout the conversation, Wendell emphasizes the importance of strategic networking, due diligence, and conservative underwriting—advice he credits to both his lending background and personal experiences. His first “aha moment” came from a simple live-in flip of a condo, which netted him $70,000 tax-free after a year of ownership, proving to him the power of real estate. From there, he moved into house hacking with a duplex, using VA loan benefits and creative financing through family connections.

Wendell shares valuable insights on structuring partnerships, particularly how he and his partners tackled their first larger multifamily deal without the expensive and complex syndication route, instead opting for a joint LLC structure with active investor participation. He underscores the importance of not relying solely on assumptions like rezoning or subdividing when underwriting deals and focuses on building long-term relationships and reputation as the keys to continued success. Wendell’s story is an inspiring example of how consistent action, leveraging existing skills, and maintaining a learner’s mindset can accelerate growth in real estate investing.

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