Join us for an educational conversation with KeMesha Hall about one of today's hottest topics, building and preserving generational wealth. Keep listening as we dive into real estate investing tips and strategies you can use to help not only your family but your community gain financial stability. Don't miss this one!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why some families struggle to accumulate wealth

• Innovative ideas for teaching young people about financial literacy

• Protective measures and strategies to maintain your generational wealth

• Reasons real estate is the best way to get rich

• Ways to kickstart your real estate career

Resources mentioned in this episode

• GoFundMe

• Truist

• Chase Bank

About KeMesha Hall

KeMesha is a native Houstonian with over 14 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage loan industry and an extensive background in client services. She is the former president of the Women's Council of Houston Real Estate Association, former co-chair of education for The Houston Black Real Estate Association, and a current board member of The Texas Association of Real Estate Brokers. The keystones of her success are excellence, integrity, and action and her top priority is to protect the interest of her clients by exceeding their expectations, simply because there lies joy in bringing satisfaction to others.

Connect with KeMesha

• Website: The Kee to Key Group

• LinkedIn: KeMesha (Ke'Mesha Jones) Hall

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Don't miss today's episode as we catch up with the ladies of Red Door Conversations. Listen in for an honest conversation about the life of a modern real estate professional, developing underserved communities, and empowering investors by bringing value to the industry.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Work-life balance challenges real estate professionals are facing
• The value of having a real estate association in your area
• Motivations behind the establishment of Red Door Conversations
• Parenting tips for real estate agents
• Representation and political issues in affordable housing
• The life-changing impact of being an investor with a heart

Resource mentioned in this episode

• Houston Black Real Estate Association

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There is no doubt that you need money to keep your business going, and John Pitre is with us to give a walkthrough on how to build your business credit. Tune in to find out what tradelines are, how to structure a corporation properly, and more. So, make sure to press play because there's tons of value for you!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Basic rundown of what business credit is
• An important thing you need to accumulate to build business credit
• Getting business credit on your own vs. hiring someone for assistance
• The importance of having consistent information in all your documents
• Why you should build relationships with multiple banks

Resource mentioned in this episode

• Uline
• Grainger
• Quickbooks
• Quill

About John Pitre

Often referred to as "The Credit Coach," John Pitre launched Your Credit Coach Company™, Inc. in Houston, Texas 2007. With over 45 years of business experience covering sales, marketing, finance, real estate, and various service industries, John has witnessed firsthand common obstacles and hurdles that consumers and business owners face when it comes to personal or business credit challenges. He is committed to educating business owners on bridging the gap with business credit and developing various banking relationships as they go through the 2-3 year period when the banks won't extend them credit or loans.

Connect with John

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (713) 835-2380

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Learn property buying and selling prices, insurance, pro tips on finding the perfect property in Galveston, and more when you join us in today's episode with a licensed REALTOR® Sylvia Barrett. Don't miss insider insights on what it's like to invest in an island right now.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Pros and cons of investing in Galveston
• Buying properties in Galveston: Costs, ideal locations, and challenges
• Things to consider if you want to invest in island real estate
• Why Galveston's west end is a hotspot for investment opportunities
• Real estate insurance you should have when investing in coastal areas

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Surfside Beach, Texas
• Crystal Beach, Texas
• Airbnb
• Jamaica Beach RV Resort
• Pirates' Beach Vacation Rentals
• Sea Isle - Galveston Bay

About Sylvia Barrett

Sylvia was born in Germany and has lived worldwide but chose Galveston as her home. After bartending for nearly 10 years, she decided to finish her real estate classes, which she started in 1996 in Texas. Now, she is enjoying her 5th year as a REALTOR® at Galveston Island Real Estate and is taking classes to become a broker. Besides working as a REALTOR®, she is on the Galveston Association of REALTORS® MLS Board and is in the process of writing a screenplay. She is also involved in the community through the Community Emergency Response Team and the Galveston Citizens Police Alumni Association as Sergeant at Arms.

Connect with Sylvia

• Website: Galveston Island Real Estate
• LinkedIn: Sylvia Barrett
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone Number: 404-944-6698

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Today, we're uncovering the multifamily real estate industry as Joseph Martin shares his experiences and advice that can help you. Don't miss out on this conversation, as we'll talk about selecting great markets, structuring deals, and the game-changing thing you need to develop. Tune in for more!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Single-family vs. multifamily investments
• The first and most crucial step to do as a multifamily investor
• Why you should stop holding and saving all of your cash
• The best way to start as a new multifamily investor
• A multifamily investing mistake that you need to avoid at all cost

About Joseph Martin

Joseph is a licensed agent who obtained his license at 18, a real estate brokerage owner, and a residential and commercial developer in Houston, Texas. He is also the owner of Green Valley Construction LLC. He has an amazing wife and two kids, and his passions outside of real estate are exotic car collecting, spending time with his family, and recently traveling more.

Connect with Joseph

• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: Green Valley Construction

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Figure out the steps you need to secure a commercial lease with Red Door Conversations' hosts and Michica Guillory. If you're a small business owner who wants to take the leap and get to the next level of your business, this episode is for you!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Various types of leases and buildings and which one is right for you
• Common mistakes tenants make and how to fix them
• Requirements for the lease signing process
• What you need to know before signing a commercial lease
• The importance of knowing the Texas Property Code

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Texas REALTORS®
• YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR5ooJ3MNWE

About Michica Guillory

Michica Guillory has been a fixture in Houston real estate for 22 years, specializing in Commercial Real Estate and focusing on asset management during her time in the corporate sector. Today, she sits on the Board of Directors of Texas REALTORS® and is the Vice Chair of the Commercial Committee for Texas REALTORS® while also serving on an elite Commercial Forms Task Force to update and create new commercial contracts for use all over Texas. She also owns her own commercial real estate school and has been teaching commercial real estate for nearly 10 years in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, and Montana and was also recently awarded the title of Texas REALTORS® 2021 Educator of the Year.

Connect with Michica

• Website: The Guillory Group Real Estate Firm

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After being featured on the first season of the show, Christopher Senegal is back to chat about making an impact and revitalizing local communities through real estate investing. We'll hear updates from him about his projects, crowdfunding experience, and mission to uplift lives and eliminate gentrification, so tune in now!

Key takeaways to listen for

• The power of creative financing
• Why you shouldn't do everything all at once as an investor
• The reason why real estate is all about community
• What happens when there is gentrification?
• How low-quality schools affect their local community

Resources mentioned in this episode

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIyJ5SWfGRE

About Christopher Senegal

Christopher is the President of Invictus Development Group and Commercial Rail Solutions. He is a social impact real estate developer, investor, consultant, and coach, based in Houston, Texas, focused on revitalizing historically black neighborhoods without displacement. Currently, Christopher is the only African American development partner with the Houston Housing Authority. His model includes new construction to bring higher incomes back, acquisitions of real estate portfolios to protect existing residents, mixed-income apartment complex development, and charter school planting where public schools lag.

Connect with Christopher

• Website: Chris Senegal
• Instagram: @chrissenegal
• Youtube: Chris Senegal

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If you're curious about how to make quick profits in real estate investing, you're in the right place. Andre Beraud is with us to elaborate on house flipping and how it compares to the traditional buy-and-hold strategy. We've got all you need to know to start your real estate hustle, so don't miss out!

Key takeaways to listen for

• 3 helpful tips for novices who want to try flipping homes
• Advantages of doing house flipping correctly
• How does the "70% rule" work in flipping properties
• Expert advice on making profits through flips

Resource mentioned in this episode

• CR Elite Realty
• YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xmi8UO9hF0

About Andre Beraud

Andre is an investor and REALTOR® with CR Elite Realty in Houston, TX, and is on track to close $30 million in real estate sales in 2022. He is passionate about teaching everyday, hard-working, hungry, entrepreneur-minded people how to invest in real estate. He and his team specialize in new construction, fix-and-flips, buy and hold, land sales, and creative problem-solving regarding real estate deals. He's also the creator of the Yes To Real Estate Investing Field Trip, which is a popular, FREE, bi-monthly event held at various investment properties or project locations around the city that hosts real estate speakers who come to educate attendees on the many facets of investing in real estate. He is also the local Houston Chapter 1st Vice President of the Young Realtist Division.

Connect with Andre

• Website: Yes To Real Estate
• Instagram: andreyestorealestate
• Facebook: Andre Beraud - Yes To Real Estate

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Whether you want a spec home or a custom home, you can turn your vision into concrete structures in today's episode with Fred Harris. Keep listening to learn the ins and outs of your home's construction process and achieve the home of your dreams.

Key takeaways to listen for

• The process, cost, people involved, and time it takes to build your home
• Why you need a lot before designing your house
• Warranties and other benefits of contracting with Block 37
• The dos and don'ts when visiting your home's construction site
• Does Block 37 include a price escalation clause in their contract?

Resource mentioned in this episode

• Cadence Bank
• YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjyN-YwZexM

About Fred Harris

Fred Harris is a civil engineering graduate from the University of Houston who interned at NASA before diving into real estate. He is the owner of Block37 LLC, an all-inclusive residential construction company.

With years of working in the industry, their team of professionals comes together to provide their clients with the quality and affordable products they need. Founded in 2001, Block37 LLC, is a team of seasoned builders capable of executing infrastructure to ground-up projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Connect with Fred

• Website: Block 37
• Phone: 832-594-2118

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Shad Bogany introduces the recent happenings regarding buyer agencies and a lawsuit that could significantly impact the deal-making process when buying and selling homes. To know more about the vital roles that a buyer's agent plays and how it will be affected by technology, stay tuned!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Changes to expect with activities involving a buyer's agent
• Essential information that only a buyer's agent can provide
• How to revitalize the value of buyer's representation
• Helpful advice on how to level up your service as a buyer's agent

Resources mentioned in this episode

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woTHDnmSeqA

About Shad Bogany

Shad Bogany is the President of Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation and host of the Real Estate Corner talk show. He is a REALTOR® and a licensed real estate broker from Bellaire, Texas. He was the vice president of the Houston Area Urban League CDC, one of the Regional Vice Presidents of Texas REALTORS® for Region 14, and also the former MLS Chair for the National Association of REALTORS®.

Connect with Shad

• LinkedIn: Shad Bogany

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