Overcoming First-Time Flip Challenges with Real Estate Investor: Stefan Valentino   In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast, host Jen Josey welcomes REIGN member Stefan Valentino to discuss his first major real estate flip. Stefan shares his journey from finding the property through a wholesaler to transforming it into a profitable investment. They delve into key topics such as effective strategies for evaluating and financing deals, and the unexpected challenges faced during the renovation process, including a problematic pool and the need for a new roof. With practical insights and personal anecdotes, Stefan's story provides valuable lessons for both new and seasoned real estate investors.   00:00 Introduction to REIGN and Today's Episode 01:07 Badassery Bestowment: Vetting a Property Manager 03:27 Guest Introduction: Stefan Valentino 04:42 Stefan's Real Estate Journey 06:38 The Major Flip Project Overview 11:28 Financing and Initial Challenges 12:47 Rehab Process and Unexpected Issues 14:44 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts 23:49 Flipper Force: A Game Changer for Business 25:03 Listing Strategy and Market Timing 26:30 Negotiation and Offer Acceptance 28:35 Inspection Period and Final Numbers 33:46 Networking and Building Confidence 36:00 Badass Acronym: Book and Advice 38:50 Badass Acronym: Drive and Aspiration 39:58 Badass Acronym: Systems and Success 42:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

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Maximize Your Real Estate Success with Financing on Terms: Featuring Chris Prefontaine   Welcome to REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast with your host, Jen Josey. In this episode, Jen interviews Chris Prefontaine, chairman and founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. Chris, a four-time bestselling author and a three-time Inc 5000 honoree, shares his expertise in real estate investing, having navigated major economic downturns like 9/11, the 2008 crash, and COVID. The episode delves into the importance of vetting potential business partners, different strategies for financing on terms, and the three-payday system that Chris has perfected. Learn from real-life success stories and gain insights on how to transition from a 9 to 5 job into real estate entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear actionable advice, strategies for success, and Chris's philosophy on finding the right coach. Don’t miss this episode if you’re serious about real estate investing!   00:00 Introduction to REIGN and Host Jen Josey 00:56 Badassery Bestowment: Vetting Business Partners 03:53 Guest Introduction: Chris Prefontaine 05:16 Chris Prefontaine on Buying and Selling on Terms 08:43 Success Stories and Coaching Insights 09:47 Creative Financing and Market Adaptation 17:42 Three Paydays System Explained 22:49 A Sweet Real Estate Story 23:05 Getting Started in Real Estate 24:57 The Importance of Partnerships 26:14 Transitioning from 9 to 5 to Real Estate 29:17 Mindset Shifts for Real Estate Success 33:31 Choosing the Right Real Estate Coach 38:04 Working with Family in Real Estate 39:15 Debunking Real Estate Myths 39:34 Chris Prefontaine's Badass Acronym 44:08 Final Thoughts and Parting Words  

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International Real Estate Insights with the Wandering Investor   In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast, host Jen Josey introduces Ladislaus Maurice, the Wandering Investor. He shares his journey from corporate life at Nestle in West Africa to full-time international real estate investor. Maurice explores the benefits and challenges of investing in foreign real estate and discusses how to obtain second residencies and citizenships. He also highlights various profitable global markets, shares personal investment stories, and advises aspiring investors on the importance of thorough research and due diligence. Key takeaways include understanding the dynamic nature of international real estate and the strategic importance of flexibility and diversification.   https://www.youtube.com/@thewanderinginvestor    

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Mastering Real Estate Investment with Melissa Broughton: Tax Tips, Bookkeeping Best Practices, and Business Planning   In this episode of REIGN, hosted by Jen Josey, guest Melissa Broughton from Busy Bee Advisors dives into essential tax and bookkeeping advice for real estate investors. Melissa covers the importance of creating a solid business plan, maintaining separate bank accounts for each property, and staying on top of monthly bookkeeping. She also discusses common mistakes investors make, such as failing to track all expenses and not consulting with a qualified tax professional. Additionally, Melissa shares her insights on leveraging tax deductions, managing property investments effectively, and the significance of ongoing education and a strong foundation in real estate investing.   www.busybeeadvisors.com  

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A Pig for Every Barn   In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network (REIGN) podcast, hosted by Jen Josey, guest expert Mark 'The Land Geek' Podolsky shares his deep insights into the world of raw land investment. Mark, a seasoned investor with nearly 20 years of experience and over 6,000 transactions, discusses his unique journey from a disenchanted investment banker to a full-time land investor. The episode covers the crucial role of detailed contracts with contractors, reasons to invest in raw land, and how Mark buys and flips parcels for impressive returns. Listeners will learn about systems and automations that streamline the investing process, and Mark's philosophy on financial independence and life's purpose. The conversation also dives into Mark's books 'Dirt Rich' and the upcoming 'Dirt Rich 2', revealing his educational courses designed to help others succeed in land investing.   www.thelandgeek.com    

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From Australia to New Orleans   In this episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, hostess Jen Josey is joined by Australian entrepreneur and property investor Steve Keighery. Jen discusses the importance of using correct comparables when pricing a flip. Steve dives into the benefits and challenges of wholesaling and the BRRRR strategy. Steve shares his journey from running a successful business in Australia to relocating to New Orleans and achieving remarkable success in real estate. They also discuss the regulatory landscape of wholesaling in New Orleans, the advantages of U.S. real estate markets over Australian markets, and the significance of having a business mindset for long-term wealth building. The episode is filled with actionable advice, personal anecdotes, and motivation for both new and seasoned real estate investors.  

Steve is an Australian entrepreneur and property investor. His Australian Home Improvement Marketplace business IPO’ed with a market capitalization of $315 Million. He moved his family to New Orleans and applied his experience in building 2 sided marketplaces to the real estate wholesaling industry in Louisiana and has closed over 175 wholesale transactions. He also buys rentals using the BRRRR strategy and currently has 27 properties (36 Doors).

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Foundation Fundamentals

 

In this episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, host Jen Josey welcomes Bob Brown, founder of Arizona Foundation Solutions. Jen highlights the importance of a detailed lease agreement for landlords. Bob shares his expertise on crucial topics like foundation repair, common misconceptions among real estate investors, the impact of soil behavior, and the indispensable role of licensed engineers in assessing foundation issues. Bob also discusses innovative technologies in foundation repair and his efforts to develop new software solutions. This episode is packed with actionable advice, industry insights, and useful resources for both homeowners and real estate investors.

 

Bob successfully founded Arizona Foundation Solutions and built one of the only foundation repair companies to utilize licensed professional engineers on the front end to analyze the initial conditions, make recommendations and specify repairs before presenting proposals to home owners. After 35 years he successfully exited.

Along those 35 years he developed and patented 4 successful unique solutions with 3 more pending. He also developed a cloud based software solution to streamline and assist engineers and contractors in home foundation investigations. He also wrote and self-published several publications including “which way is my foundation moving?” and is scheduled to “Foundation Repair Secrets” in Sept of 2023 by Advantage Media. 

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Mastering Short Sales with David Randolph: Strategies, Insights, and Opportunities   In this episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, host Jen Josey introduces the topic of short sales with guest David Randolph. David, an expert with over 15 years of experience, shares his insights on mastering the art of short sale negotiations with banks and homeowners.  David explains the real definition of a short sale, the homeowner's role, and the significance of missing one house payment. He also outlines how to find short sales, the competition level, and whether you can purchase short sales with other people's money. Listeners are offered the chance to join David's free workshops and master class to delve deeper into the process and learn directly from his extensive experience.  

David Randolph is the Founder of Short Sale Prophets® and The David Randolph® . David rehabs about 5-10 houses a year, all his renovated houses listed on the MLS $265K and less have sold in 7 days or less at List price or Higher, for 15 years. David makes $50K – $150K PROFIT per house on $250K houses because he negotiates Short Sales with the bank. These are not houses on the MLS but rather with the homeowner and the bank. Because of Short Sales he has made so much money in real estate that he has over $3 million in his retirement accounts that he lends out across the country to other rehabbers. He will lend the rehabber ALL the money to buy the house, All the money to fix the house up, All the money for the points on the loan, and All the money for the monthly interest payments.

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Today in Construction

 

Join Jen Josey on REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, as she welcomes licensed real estate broker and builder, Matt Szalecki. In this episode, Matt discusses his journey into real estate, and his unique partnership with his father in building affordable homes. Matt shares insights into financial creativity, building efficiencies, and the development of a first-time homebuyer program. Learn about ethical practices in real estate, why asking about price per square foot can be a loaded question, and how to effectively start and grow in the real estate industry. Don't miss Matt's entertaining and educational 'Today in Construction' Facebook posts and his practical advice for aspiring investors.

 

Matthew Szalecki is a licensed real estate broker with Keller Williams Preferred Realty in Raleigh, NC and a home builder.  He founded Family Building Company alongside his father with a mission of creating more affordable and attainable homeownership opportunities. Matthew and FBC build approximately 100 new homes each year in the Triangle, NC market  at an average price of ~$265,000, which is roughly half of the average new home price in the market. In 2024, he debuted a first-of-its-kind First-Time Homebuyer Program designed to direct cooperative money from mortgage, title, attorney, and real estate partners to first-time home buyers.  Matthew is also on the Board of Directors for the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association. Prior to building homes, Matthew served in multiple senior leadership positions with eXp Realty, Fathom Realty, and Keller Williams, and has been an Inman News contributing author since 2019. Outside of real estate, Matthew is a father, husband, musician, and hot dog connoisseur.   https://www.facebook.com/matt.szalecki

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Unveiling the World of Express Car Washes     In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast, host Jen Josey welcomes Whitney Elkins-Hutten, a real estate expert dedicated to helping busy professionals build generational wealth. Whitney shares her journey from early investing success to becoming a trailblazer in the express car wash industry. The conversation dives deep into the logistics, misconceptions, and operational strategies of express car washes. Whitney also gives insights into her book, 'Money for Tomorrow.' This episode is packed with valuable advice and industry knowledge for both real estate investors and entrepreneurs alike.  

Whitney Elkins-Hutten, a trailblazing real estate maven, is committed to empowering busy professionals, turning their dreams into reality through savvy wealth-building strategies. Her journey began in 2002, marked by a home run and a near-loss, shaping her into a seasoned expert eager to share the secrets of her success.

She is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, Founder of AshWealth.com, author of Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth published with BiggerPockets, co-author of the international #1 bestseller Resilient Women in Life and Business, host of the Passive Investing Made Simple YouTube show and podcast, and a partner in $800MM+ in real estate — including over 6500+ residential units, 15 express car washes, and more than 2200+ self-storage units across 11 states—and experience flipping over $5MM in residential real estate.

 

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