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Kevin Bupp is a mobile home expert and owns several mobile home parks. He is also the host of Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow and The Mobile Home Park Investing podcast. On today’s show, Kevin explains why he’s passionate about owning mobile homes, some of the reasons why he prefers it over single and multi-family properties, and he also shares his 2008 story where he found himself broke and nearly homeless.

Key Takeaways:

• Kevin had hit some really hard struggles with his business during 2008.
• In his single-family homes, Kevin lost about 18% occupancy within 6 months.
• Kevin was faced with foreclosure on his primary residence, his credit score dropped down to the 500s, and the lawsuits were coming in.
• However, the silver lining was that Kevin met his now wife while he was defaulting on everything.
• If you’re struggling financially, there is a way out. Hopefully, Kevin’s story inspires you!
• What was Kevin’s mindset like while he was going through the downturn?
• Kevin tried to focus on the things he could control, which were his health and fitness.
• In 2011, Kevin made the decision to jump back into real estate.
• How did Kevin get into mobile homes?
• New mobile homes just aren’t being built due to the stigma.
• Most tenants who move into a mobile home will stay there forever!
• What are some of the challenges of owning and running a mobile home park?
• However, it can be tricky finding mobile home park owners who want to sell.
• Curious to know more? Reach out to Kevin!
• What’s the biggest lesson Kevin has learned so far?

Mentioned in This Episode:

Connect with Kevin: kevinbupp.com and Sunrisecapitalinvestors.com

Facebook.com/RealKevinBupp

Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast

The Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast

Tweetables:

“I went from having hundreds of thousands of dollars line of credit to tons of foreclosures and lawsuits.”

“It’s really difficult to step out of the bubble you’re in and realize there are opportunities when literally there’s your blood in the street.”

“Chances of getting approval to build a new mobile home park, you’ll maybe get 1 out of that 100 you’d get approval, and it would have to be high-end.”

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Alex continues his discussion on how to find the right people for your business. He recently listened to a talk that helped him think a little bit bigger and put himself in the shoes of the interviewee. How can you make someone feel really welcomed and cared for in a company? Alex shares what some of his successful friends do to make the onboarding process a lot more personal and easy on the new guy.

Key Takeaways:

• Reach out to Alex and let him know what type of content you'd like to see!
• Last week's episode covered a bit about Alex's hiring process and company culture.
• In Part 2, Alex shares some things he's striving toward in the company and what he's currently implementing.
• Take yourself through the interview process. How would you do if your company wanted to hire you?
• During step three of the interview process, take your applicant and his/her spouse out to dinner with you and your spouse. Get to know them on a personal level.
• Create detailed documents to help onboard your new employee and provide them with the tools they need.
• Start thinking bigger and start operating like a highly successful company. Don't hold yourself back!
• Alex recognizes that there's a couple of things he can do better to help make a new team member feel really welcomed and cared for.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at [email protected]

Check out the Holiday Mastermind (in Bimini) Video Trailer Here.

To apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD), please go here: Flipempire.com/holidaymastermind

Interested in joining Alex's team as an Acquisitions Specialist (outside sales)? Apply Here

Tonyrobbins.com/disc

Tweetables:

"Make sure you protect your team — your culture — and you're bringing on the right people for the right seats."

"I want my wife — my significant other, who knows me — I want her to be the last safety net and to get an outside perspective."

"Hopefully this helps you to think better and, honestly, it's helping me think bigger too."

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Alex continues his discussion on how to find the right people for your business. He recently listened to a talk that helped him think a little bit bigger and put himself in the shoes of the interviewee. How can you make someone feel really welcomed and cared for in a company? Alex shares what some of his successful friends do to make the onboarding process a lot more personal and easy on the new guy.

Key Takeaways:

• Reach out to Alex and let him know what type of content you’d like to see!
• Last week’s episode covered a bit about Alex’s hiring process and company culture.
• In Part 2, Alex shares some things he’s striving toward in the company and what he’s currently implementing.
• Take yourself through the interview process. How would you do if your company wanted to hire you?
• During step three of the interview process, take your applicant and his/her spouse out to dinner with you and your spouse. Get to know them on a personal level.
• Create detailed documents to help onboard your new employee and provide them with the tools they need.
• Start thinking bigger and start operating like a highly successful company. Don’t hold yourself back!
• Alex recognizes that there’s a couple of things he can do better to help make a new team member feel really welcomed and cared for.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at [email protected]

Check out the Holiday Mastermind (in Bimini) Video Trailer Here.

To apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD), please go here: Flipempire.com/holidaymastermind

Interested in joining Alex's team as an Acquisitions Specialist (outside sales)? Apply Here

Tonyrobbins.com/disc

Tweetables:

“Make sure you protect your team — your culture — and you’re bringing on the right people for the right seats.”

“I want my wife — my significant other, who knows me — I want her to be the last safety net and to get an outside perspective.”

“Hopefully this helps you to think better and, honestly, it’s helping me think bigger too.”

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we’ll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course.

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Jay Conner is an expert at raising private money. When the 2008 crash happened, banks were no longer lending to investors like Jay. Instead of worrying that he'd default and go bankrupt, he got out there and networked. He ended up raising $2.1 million within 90 days and kept his business afloat! On today's show, Jay explains how private money lending can work for you and your business!

Key Takeaways:

• Jay is a master at raising private money and will be teaching you a thing or two today!
• What does Jay's business look like today? Jay's average profit per deal is $67,000!
• How did Jay first get into private money?
• Everybody remembers what happened in 2008-2009. Well, during that time, Jay's credit completely collapsed.
• However, in the first 90 days, Jay was able to attract and raise $2.1 million.
• Jay shares Jack Canfield's formula.
• We are all 100% responsible for choosing how to respond to the events that come along in our life.
• How in the world did Jay raise that much money in 90 days?
• Jay did a private money lunch-in and he received $969k just from that! There were only 25 people there.
• What's the difference between private money and hard money?
• Jay has a servant's heart and he makes sure he looks after his private money lenders.
• When does Jay consider using private money?
• How does Jay find his private money lenders?
• Go where the money is!
• Jay explains what a typical conversation looks like with a potential or new private money lender.
• Are you not comfortable asking people for money? Jay shares examples on how to get around that.
• Jay talks about his three-day Private Money Event (with a special Flip Empire discount).
• What's one piece of advice Jay would share with his younger self?

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jay's Online Private Money Class

Jay's Three-Day Private Money Event Book Recommendation: Hal Elrod's Miracle Morning Millionaires: What the Wealthy Do Before 8AM That Will Make Your Rich

Tweetables:

"Since that phone call with my friend Steve, I have never missed out on a deal because I did not have the money."

"It's impossible for you to fail until you decide to give up."

"If you're not enjoying the outcome, change the response."

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

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Jay Conner is an expert at raising private money. When the 2008 crash happened, banks were no longer lending to investors like Jay. Instead of worrying that he’d default and go bankrupt, he got out there and networked. He ended up raising $2.1 million within 90 days and kept his business afloat! On today’s show, Jay explains how private money lending can work for you and your business!

Key Takeaways:

• Jay is a master at raising private money and will be teaching you a thing or two today!
• What does Jay’s business look like today? Jay’s average profit per deal is $67,000!
• How did Jay first get into private money?
• Everybody remembers what happened in 2008-2009. Well, during that time, Jay’s credit completely collapsed.
• However, in the first 90 days, Jay was able to attract and raise $2.1 million.
• Jay shares Jack Canfield’s formula.
• We are all 100% responsible for choosing how to respond to the events that come along in our life.
• How in the world did Jay raise that much money in 90 days?
• Jay did a private money lunch-in and he received $969k just from that! There were only 25 people there.
• What’s the difference between private money and hard money?
• Jay has a servant’s heart and he makes sure he looks after his private money lenders.
• When does Jay consider using private money?
• How does Jay find his private money lenders?
• Go where the money is!
• Jay explains what a typical conversation looks like with a potential or new private money lender.
• Are you not comfortable asking people for money? Jay shares examples on how to get around that.
• Jay talks about his three-day Private Money Event (with a special Flip Empire discount).
• What’s one piece of advice Jay would share with his younger self?

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jay’s Online Private Money Class

Jay’s Three-Day Private Money Event
Book Recommendation: Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning Millionaires: What the Wealthy Do Before 8AM That Will Make Your Rich

Tweetables:

“Since that phone call with my friend Steve, I have never missed out on a deal because I did not have the money.”

“It’s impossible for you to fail until you decide to give up.”

“If you’re not enjoying the outcome, change the response.”

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we’ll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course.

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Alex shares advice on how to find and hire valuable people on this week's episode. Alex refuses to hire someone who just wants to sit complacent and get a paycheck. Don't forget it doesn't just come down to hiring someone who is talented, they have to be able to fit into the company culture you have built too!

Key Takeaways:

• You can't control the market, but you can control who you hire!
• What should you look for when hiring talent?
• The people you hire will build your culture, whether you want it to or not.
• What is your time worth?
• Document every single thing you do in the business.
• Alex wants to hire people on his team who are hungry for personal development. He wants people who are ambitious.
• Once you place an ad out, what's your system to shift through the resumes?
• Going forward, Alex will be getting his team members on the interviewing process.
• Alex wants to make sure that what he and his team have built is protected.
• Stay tuned to part 2!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at [email protected]

Check out the Holiday Mastermind (in Bimini) Video Trailer Here.

To apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD), please go here: Flipempire.com/holidaymastermind

Interested in joining Alex's team as an Acquisitions Specialist (outside sales)? Apply Here

Tonyrobbins.com/disc

Tweetables:

"It's impossible to build a business, scale a business, all by yourself."

"You have to be crystal, crystal clear what you stand for, why you're in existence, what's your purpose and core values."

"I just need somebody who is hungry for personal development."

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course.

Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!

Alex shares advice on how to find and hire valuable people on this week’s episode. Alex refuses to hire someone who just wants to sit complacent and get a paycheck. Don’t forget it doesn’t just come down to hiring someone who is talented, they have to be able to fit into the company culture you have built too!

Key Takeaways:

• You can’t control the market, but you can control who you hire!
• What should you look for when hiring talent?
• The people you hire will build your culture, whether you want it to or not.
• What is your time worth?
• Document every single thing you do in the business.
• Alex wants to hire people on his team who are hungry for personal development. He wants people who are ambitious.
• Once you place an ad out, what’s your system to shift through the resumes?
• Going forward, Alex will be getting his team members on the interviewing process.
• Alex wants to make sure that what he and his team have built is protected.
• Stay tuned to part 2!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at [email protected]

Check out the Holiday Mastermind (in Bimini) Video Trailer Here.

To apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD), please go here: Flipempire.com/holidaymastermind

Interested in joining Alex's team as an Acquisitions Specialist (outside sales)? Apply Here

Tonyrobbins.com/disc

Tweetables:

“It’s impossible to build a business, scale a business, all by yourself.”

“You have to be crystal, crystal clear what you stand for, why you’re in existence, what’s your purpose and core values.”

“I just need somebody who is hungry for personal development.”

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we’ll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course.

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Billy Alvaro has been in both the mortgage and investing side of real estate for many, many years now. Billy is an expert in standing out from the competition and putting his marketing dollars towards campaigns that count. Billy's companies have been involved in about $1,3 Billion dollars worth of volume. On today's show, Billy shares things to look out for when you're scaling your business, how to completely stand out from your competitors, and so much more!

Key Takeaways:

• Billy is crushing it in the marketing department and doing some things other wholesalers just aren't doing.
• Who is Billy and what does his business look like?
• Within 5 years, Billy, his business partner, and his assistant and will pushing out 1,000 units a month at the height of the business. How'd he do it?
• When you scale, you have to make sure the sales and marketing can keep up on the operation's side. It's easy to hire more people, but that won't fix bottlenecks.
• Sometimes you just gotta slow down to speed up.
• What does Billy's team look like?
• When people tell you how many deals they close per month, what does it really mean?
• Billy has been very conscious over what he wants out of his business. Today, he's reaping the benefits of his work 8 years later!
• Billy's multistep campaigns are insane. They're extremely detailed.
• How can you stand out from your competitors?
• Billy breaks down what his credibility package looks like.
• Make sure your credibility package is customer-focused, not business-focused.
• Billy's mentaily is he will leave you in a better state than when you first came in touch with him.
• Billy offers his sellers a cash advance. How does it work?
• How can someone get the most out of their marketing dollars?
• Billy is very intentional how he markets to his customers.
• Remember, small hinges swing big doors. There is no such thing as 'the one thing'.
• Take one or two pieces of advice from Billy and implement it in your business today!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Maxreturnsrei.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/billy_al_varo/

Facebook: Facebook.com/BillyAlvaro

Tweetables:

"Marketing is a life blood of any business."

"Do you have the infrastructure to handle your business scaling up?"

"A credibility package is worth its weight in gold. It looks good, it's a slick package, and it's very professional looking."

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course.

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Billy Alvaro has been in both the mortgage and investing side of real estate for many, many years now. Billy is an expert in standing out from the competition and putting his marketing dollars towards campaigns that count. Billy’s companies have been involved in about $1,3 Billion dollars worth of volume. On today’s show, Billy shares things to look out for when you’re scaling your business, how to completely stand out from your competitors, and so much more!

Key Takeaways:

• Billy is crushing it in the marketing department and doing some things other wholesalers just aren’t doing.
• Who is Billy and what does his business look like?
• Within 5 years, Billy, his business partner, and his assistant and will pushing out 1,000 units a month at the height of the business. How’d he do it?
• When you scale, you have to make sure the sales and marketing can keep up on the operation’s side. It’s easy to hire more people, but that won’t fix bottlenecks.
• Sometimes you just gotta slow down to speed up.
• What does Billy’s team look like?
• When people tell you how many deals they close per month, what does it really mean?
• Billy has been very conscious over what he wants out of his business. Today, he’s reaping the benefits of his work 8 years later!
• Billy’s multistep campaigns are insane. They’re extremely detailed.
• How can you stand out from your competitors?
• Billy breaks down what his credibility package looks like.
• Make sure your credibility package is customer-focused, not business-focused.
• Billy’s mentaily is he will leave you in a better state than when you first came in touch with him.
• Billy offers his sellers a cash advance. How does it work?
• How can someone get the most out of their marketing dollars?
• Billy is very intentional how he markets to his customers.
• Remember, small hinges swing big doors. There is no such thing as ‘the one thing’.
• Take one or two pieces of advice from Billy and implement it in your business today!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Maxreturnsrei.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/billy_al_varo/

Facebook: Facebook.com/BillyAlvaro

Tweetables:

“Marketing is a life blood of any business.”

“Do you have the infrastructure to handle your business scaling up?”

“A credibility package is worth its weight in gold. It looks good, it’s a slick package, and it’s very professional looking.”

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we’ll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course.

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Alex is starting to build a rental portfolio and he offers some advice and tips he's received from his mastermind group on how to find a good property management company. Alex is just learning about this industry, so if you have any advice for him on what a good rental portfolio looks like, please feel free to email and connect with Alex!

Key Takeaways:

• Alex shares what he's grateful for.
• Alex's team members are grateful for the company culture they have.
• Are you a wholesaler in Cleveland, Ohio? Alex would like to talk to you. Send him an email: [email protected]
• What's the difference between A, B, and C class areas?
• Alex doesn't have a lot of experience with dealing with property management companies, which is why he reached out to his mastermind.
• Property management companies can make or break your rentals.
• What is the property management company's procedure when someone doesn't pay?
• If possible, connect with some of the property management's clients.
• If you have a rental portfolio, please connect with Alex!
• Wholesaling is an amazing business, but you constantly have to hustle.
• Figure out what's the wealth building vehicle that makes sense to you.
• Please subscribe to the show!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at [email protected]

Check out the Holiday Mastermind (in Bimini) Video Trailer Here.

To apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD), please go here: Flipempire.com/holidaymastermind

Interested in joining Alex's team as an Acquisitions Specialist (outside sales)? Apply Here

Tweetables:

"Property management companies can make or break your rentals."

"Whenever you can get feedback from actual existing clients, that's always preferred."

"Wholesaling is a transactional business and you're constantly on the go. It's a grind."

Ask Alex A Question:

Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show?

Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally!

Did you get your FREE Online Course?

Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course.

Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!