The Adventures of a Real Estate Investor

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  • AREI 31: Why Finding Your Tribe Is Pivotal to Your Success in Real Estate with Christy Keeton

    Finding your tribe is one of the most important aspects of your pursuit of success in real estate. Today’s guest, Christy Keeton, talks about that in this episode. Christy is an Oil & Gas Engineering Technician turned Real Estate Investor, Networking Professional, and Underwriting Expert. As an engineering technician for more than 15 years in the oil and gas industry, her expertise was used to analyze multi-million-dollar acquisitions, annual budgets, and create processes to increase company performance. In 2012, Christy’s desire to invest in real estate drove her to open Keeton Realty Investments. Over the years her main focus was single-family flips. In 2019, she turned her focus to multi-family real estate. She took all she had and put it into the education needed to invest in apartments and mobile home parks. She chose real estate investing to have financial freedom and help support charitable organizations for human trafficking and clean water in India.


    In this episode, Christy talks about how finding her tribe changed the course of her real estate journey. She also talks about why it’s important to keep going and why making it in real estate is all about having the right mindset. Join us and listen in!



    [00:01 - 07:42] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Christy to the show
    • Christy shares her background
    • How Christy’s son got interested in real estate


    [07:43 - 13:30] There’s No Such Thing As An Overnight Success

    • Why making it in real estate doesn’t happen overnight
    • Building relationships don’t happen in an instant
    • It’s worth it if you keep going
    • Why real estate is simple but not easy
    • Connecting with brokers


    [13:31 - 28:14] Finding Your Tribe in Real Estate

    • Why finding your tribe is a pivotal aspect of real estate
    • How much Christy’s goals changed after finding her tribe
    • Real estate is a mindset game
    • Christy talks about helping communities in Asia


    [28:15 - 33:44] Closing Segment

    • Asking Christy the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Christy




    Tweetable Quotes:


    “It's worth it if you keep going. Just don't give in. Don't give in to that fear of ‘You're never going to get it.’ Don't Get into that mindset of ‘Nobody likes you and you're never going to get it.’ Just hang in there and keep going and keep pushing forward with those brokers, keep networking, and find your tribe. Find the people that can help you level up.” - Christy Keeton


    “Find the right people to partner with. Make sure that your values are aligned with their values. Make sure that your future goals are aligned with what they can help you with. It's the most important thing.” - Christy Keeton


    Check out Keeton Realty Investments on their website and Facebook Page!

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    34 min
  • AREI 30: How to Excel During Slow Periods In Your Business with Carl Suverkrop

    Slow periods are a part of being in business or investing in real estate. How can you grow during those times? Today’s guest, Carl Suverkrop, talks about that in this episode. Carl is a co-founder of Trident Multifamily. He was born in South Africa and is now a resident in Dallas, Texas. A successful entrepreneur and investor, Carl is active within the multifamily industry as a member of the NextGen Committee of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, and he holds an IROP Certification from the National Apartment Association, which designates him as an Independent Rental Owner Professional. Carl hosts a monthly multifamily meetup group in the DFW metroplex. Currently, Carl is the asset manager of 5 assets in Tulsa, Oklahoma.


    In this episode, Carl talks about how he excels during slow periods in his business. He shares how he manages to stay the course and stay patient when the going gets tough. Carl also talks about how helping others has kept him motivated throughout the course of his journey as an entrepreneur and real estate investor. Join us and listen in!



    [00:01 - 09:12] Opening Segment


    • Welcoming Carl to the show
    • Carl’s significance to our real estate journey
    • Carl shares his background
      • His entrepreneurial background
      • How he got into real estate


    [09:13 - 16:03] Scale Your Business by Networking Extensively


    • Starting from scratch
    • How Carl put himself in a position to scale
    • Attending seminars
    • The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
    • Carl on networking and attending conferences


    [16:04 - 25:19] Excelling During Slow Periods In Your Business


    • The most difficult part of Carl’s real estate journey
    • Staying the course and being patient
    • Why real estate is not all roses and butterflies
    • Growing during dry spells
    • Why helping people is motivation in itself


    [25:20 - 33:29] Closing Segment


    • Asking Carl the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Carl
    • Closing words





    Tweetable Quotes:


    “A word we worked on last year is being measured and making sure you're not reactionary. Obviously, you need to react when the time calls for it, but make sure that you remove the motion and be as measured as possible.” - Carl Suverkrop


    “It's very easy to get demoralized, but sometimes, just looking behind you and seeing the people that you can help is motivation in itself.” - Carl Suverkrop



    Connect with Carl on LinkedIn!


    Check out Trident Multifamily on their website!



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    Until next time...

    Explore more. Adventure awaits. 



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    34 min
  • AREI 29: Rise By Lifting Others with Jeremy Goodrich

    Insurance is a tremendous part of real estate investing. That’s why it’s important to understand and pick the best insurance for your property. Today’s guest, Jeremy Goodrich, talks about that in this episode. Jeremy helps commercial real estate investors manage risk and get clarity around their strategy. As the owner of Shine Insurance and the host of the REI Clarity podcast, Jeremy's been on the team with investors as they unlocked freedom through real estate.

    In this episode, Jeremy talks about how he is bringing good to the world through insurance and why it’s important to provide value with an abundance mindset. He also talks about why rising by lifting others is the key to REI clarity. Jeremy also shares his thoughts on creating systems, hiring employees, and relationship-building. Join us and listen in!


    [00:01 - 05:55] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Jeremy to the show
    • Jeremy shares his background
      • His experience being a teacher
      • How he got into the insurance space
      • Why he started his journey in the insurance industry


    [05:56 - 11:34] Lifting Others Through Insurance

    • Bringing good in the world through insurance
      • Leveling the playing field
      • Rise by lifting others
      • Attaining diversity
    • How Jeremy came up with the 9 steps for real estate investing clarity
    • The 3 pillars: clarity, connection, and implementation


    [11:35 - 27:20] Providing Value with an Abundance Mindset

    • Jeremy talks about his YouTube channel
    • Teaching others coming from an abundance mindset
    • The fulfillment of knowing you were able to help others
    • How misunderstandings lead to problems with insurance
    • Jeremy on creating systems and hiring new employees


    [27:21 - 35:28] Closing Segment

    • Asking Jeremy the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Jeremy
    • Closing words


    Tweetable Quotes:

    “If we're constantly trying to rise by lifting others, then it works really well.” -  Jeremy Goodrich

    “I think success in business ownership and real estate is when you look around In the room, and you say ‘I'm not smarter than anyone here, and I love that.’” - Jeremy Goodrich

    “Vet the operator first, and the property in the market second. You've got to know that you're working with someone that you believe in, you trust, and has a history of succeeding at business plans in whatever asset class they are offering you an opportunity to invest in.” - Jeremy Goodrich

    Connect with Jeremy on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

    Check out Shine Insurance on their website and YouTube channel!

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    36 min
  • AREI 28: Flipping Homes and Changing Lives with Leka Devatha

    Flipping homes can give you massive profits. It can also change lives. This is what Leka Devatha will talk about in this episode. Leka moved to the US from India 13 years ago leaving a successful career in fashion merchandising. After working for Nordstrom Corporate for a few years, she realized that what she was really after was creating a legacy. She quit her corporate job in 2014 and started Rehabit Homes, a company investing in Real Estate. After a string of successful flips, she obtained her broker's license in 2017 and became one of the top-producing real estate agents in her office. She has now flipped over 50 homes and has expanded her focus to include land development, acquiring long-term rentals and building and running adult family homes.


    In this episode, Leka shares her journey of scaling her real estate business. She talks about how her biggest learnings from both her best and worst deals so far. Leka also shares what it took her to make massive profits and how she is creating a huge impact through flipping homes. Join us and listen in!



    [00:01 - 04:28] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Leka to the show
    • Leka shares her background
    • How she got into real estate


    [04:29 - 16:10] Why Clear Communication is the Key to Better Results

    • What Leka learned from her first flip
    • Leka’s greatest learning from being her own boss
    • Making an impact by fixing and flipping homes
    • Why contractors play a vital role in her business
    • Having great relationships with her contractors
    • The importance of clearly communicating your expectations


    [16:11 - 25:43] What It Takes to Make Massive Profits

    • Leka talks about her best and worst deals
    • How delayed gratification helped her gain her biggest profit
    • Leka talks about BRRR
    • The advantage of holding properties long term
    • Virtual networking and meetups


    [25:44 - 31:35] Closing Segment

    • Asking Leka the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Leka
    • Closing words



    Tweetable Quotes:

    “It was really delayed gratification that led me to make a massive profit. It was a lot of hustle. It was learning as I went and not being afraid to collide with those challenges head-on and take them.” - Leka Devatha


    “Just do it. Don't wait. There are so many cool operators out there. Start networking extensively.  Find your one person that you completely identify with, and then just put your faith in it and do it… If you never take that first step, you're just going to live in regret and be like, ‘What if I started investing yesterday or 10 years ago?’ So just do it.” - Leka Devatha


    Connect with Leka on Instagram and LinkedIn!

    Check out Leka’s website: www.rehabithomes.com


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    32 min
  • AREI 27: Maximizing Your Return on Life with Anthony Vicino

    Realizing your potential is one thing, maximizing it is another. Today’s guest, Anthony Vicino, talks about that in this episode. Anthony is a best-selling author, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur committed to helping people maximize their return on life. He is the co-founding partner of Invictus Capital, a multifamily acquisition firm based in Minneapolis, MN with $15m in AUM, that provides busy working professionals with the opportunity to invest better. As the host of the Multifamily Investing Made Simple podcast and author of Passive Investing Made Simple, Anthony firmly believes investing shouldn't be complicated, scary, or overwhelming.

    In this episode, Anthony talks about how you can maximize your return on life. He dives deeper into why creating a structure around your potential is the key to fulfillment. Anthony also shares his thoughts on meditation, self-awareness, and living in the present.  Listen in!


    [00:01 - 14:31] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Anthony to the show
    • We talk about Anthony’s podcast, Brain Dump
    • Anthony on finding your identity
    • He talks about Marcus Aurelius’ book, Meditations


    [14:32 - 32:54] How You Can Maximize Your Return on Life

    • Anthony tells more about himself
      • Having ADHD
      • His multifamily acquisition company
    • He talks about ADHD
      • Realizing your potential
      • Why creating structure around your potential is the key
      • Anthony on procrastination and lack of focus
    • What return on life means to him
      • The balance between fulfillment and achievement
      • Focusing on the present
      • Self-awareness is THE superpower


    [32:55 - 38:34] Closing Segment

    • Asking Anthony the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Anthony


    Tweetable Quotes:

    “If you can just realize that who you are tomorrow is not dependent on who you were yesterday, only on who you are today, then you can pivot and make those changes.” - Anthony Vicino

    “The only identity that really matters at the end of the day is the one that you have with yourself, not the ones that everybody else is projecting onto you.” - Anthony Vicino

    “Realize that you have unlimited potential, but until you find a way to frame it and focus it, it is just diffuse.” - Anthony Vicino

    “There really is no future, there really is no past. There's really just now. So in this moment, what are you doing to manifest your greatest self?” - Anthony Vicino

    “The biggest changes occur from the smallest shifts in perspective.” - Anthony Vicino

    Connect with Anthony on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

    Check out Invictus Capital on their website and YouTube Channel!

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    39 min
  • AREI 26: Setting Yourself Up For Success with Ruben Greth

    How does one set himself up for success? This is what Ruben Greth will talk about in this episode. Ruben has a popular podcast about raising money for multifamily syndication called the Capital Raiser Show, where he learns from the best multifamily syndicators in the country. He recently raised $1 Million through Co-Sponsors for Multifamily projects in AZ. Originally, Ruben started by doing social media videos for a local apartment investor in Phoenix, and successfully raised $625K for deals during the post-crash buying frenzy. Recently, he has collaborated with Andy McMullen, a fund manager, to invest with the best operators in the USA, some of which have been guests on his show. Ruben also holds bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University in Chemistry and Spanish.

    In this episode, Ruben talks about how you can set yourself up for success in real estate. He shares his thoughts on working hard vs. working smart and why coaching is such a pivotal component of one’s journey to success. Join us and listen in!



    [00:01 - 11:06] Opening Segment


    • Welcoming Ruben to the show
    • Ruben shares his background
      • How he got into real estate investing
      • Why he left corporate America
      • Ruben’s collaboration with Andy McMullen


    [11:07 - 22:41] Creating Your Path to Success


    • Setting yourself up for success
    • Ruben on affirmations
    • Why we’re the ones who can create our own success
    • Working smart vs. working hard
    • Finding the right balance
    • It’s different for everyone


    [22:42 - 34:23] The Impact of Coaching


    • The power of coaching in finding success
    • Why having the right mindset is important
    • Why coaching is different than education
    • The impact of podcasting as a medium


    [34:24 - 48:23] Closing Segment


    • Asking Ruben the Adventurous Four
    • Ruben talks about his creative capital challenge
    • How you can connect with Ruben
    • Closing words


    Tweetable Quotes:

    “A lot of us are trapped in this concept that we have to work so hard to have success, and the reality is that you can work smart, work less.” - Ruben Greth 

    “The reality is that as you become an entrepreneur, you can select a time frame that works for you to create the success that you want, and that can mean so many different things to so many people.” - Ruben Greth

    “It's not about recreating the wheel, it's about following the path that somebody has already laid before you.” - Ruben Greth



    You can connect with Ruben via email at [email protected]


    Check out Ruben’s websites:

    • The Capital Raiser Show
    • Legacy Acquisitions

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    Until next time...

    Explore more. Adventure awaits. 

    Please subscribe and leave an honest review  - how do you want to create an impact in your world?

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    • Michael on LinkedIn
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    • Invest with us! Start here. 
    • GRAB A FREE copy of The Complete Guide to Generating Passive Income for Avid Travelers & Adventure Seekers 
    49 min
  • AREI 25: Using Our Success and Failures as Stepping Stones to Grow with Pili Yarusi

    Success and failures are all parts of our journey in life, and using them as stepping stones can lead us to tremendous growth. This is what Pili Yarusi will talk about in this episode. Pili Yarusi is a loving mom and wife whose goal is to “lead with aloha” by example. Pili is the co-founder and operator of Yarusi Holdings LLC with her husband Jason. Yarusi Holdings is a multifamily investment firm that repositions underperforming properties through operational efficiencies, rebranding, and value-add renovations.  They currently have an active real estate portfolio of over 75M. Pili co-hosts Multifamily Live, the Jason and Pili Project, MOM - Moms of Multifamily, and MORE - Moms of Real Estate. All can be found on Facebook, YouTube, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

    In this episode, Pili shares how she used her success and failures as stepping stones to grow as a parent, business owner, and investor. She talks about the ‘Aloha morning mindset’ and how you can use it to have a more positive outlook in your everyday life. Join us and listen in! 


    [00:01 - 08:35] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Pili to the show
    • Pili shares her background
      • Growing up in Hawaii
      • Moving to New York City
      • House lifting
      • How she got into real estate investing


    [08:36 - 20:46] Use Your Success and Failures as Stepping Stones

    • From flipping houses to investing
      • Pili on taking risks
      • Jumping to multifamily
    • Investing in real estate as a parent
      • Building a team and a support system
      • Giving herself grace
      • Mistakes are our stepping stones


    [20:47 - 31:26] Why Your Morning Mindset is Pivotal to Your Growth

    • Pili talks about the ‘Aloha morning mindset’
      • A - Awakening
      • L - Love
      • O - Opportunity
      • H - Health
      • A - Aspire
    • The importance of a morning routine
      • Do what works for you


    [31:27 - 40:20] Closing Segment

    • Asking Pili the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Pili


    Tweetable Quotes

    “If you use your success and failures as stepping stones, and every time you have them, even if it's just an infinitesimal amount that you are growing, that's where the growth happens.” - Pili Yarusi

    “You need to center yourself in love, you need to be kind and thankful to yourself first before you can open yourself up to the world.” - Pili Yarusi


    Connect with Pili on Instagram!

    Grab a copy of Pili and Jason’s book: How to Master a Fit Rich Life in 15 Days!

    Yarusi Holdings:  https://www.yarusiholdings.com/website

    7-Figure Multifamily: https://www.7figuremultifamily.com/

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    41 min
  • AREI 24: Leading with Integrity to Leave an Impact with Andy McMullen

    Leading with integrity and taking care of the people you work or invest with will bring you closer to your goals. This is what Andy McMullen will talk about in this episode. Andy is a Fund Manager at Legacy Acquisitions, which is focused on partnering with world-class operators while delivering white-glove service to its investors. Andy values his long-standing personal relationships with brokers, operators, institutional lenders, private equity firms, and has orchestrated over $750 Million in commercial real estate transactions over a 20-year career.


    In this episode, Andy talks about why leading with integrity and building trust with the people you are working with is key in achieving your goals in real estate. He talks about making an impact on other people’s lives through building communities and relationships. He also shares his thoughts on giving, leadership, and personal growth. Join us and listen in!


    [00:01 - 06:52] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Andy to the show
    • Andy shares his background
      • How he got into real estate
      • Struggling as a broker
      • Transitioning to investing
      • The book that inspired him to get started


    [06:53 - 16:46] There is Growth in the Uncomfortable


    • Andy shares his best and worst deals
    • There’s no easy deal
    • The challenge of doing it by yourself
    • Frustration plus learning equals growth


    [16:47 - 29:53] Creating Impact on Others by Leading with Integrity

    • Leading with integrity
      • Taking care of your investors
    • Andy talks about apartment life
    • Building a community through real estate
    • People remember people
    • Giving gives you joy
    • How sharing your vulnerability will make you a better leader


    [29:54 - 37:10] Closing Segment


    • Asking Andy the Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with Andy
    • Closing words




    Tweetable Quotes:


    “Giving ultimately, as everybody knows but doesn't always execute on, gives you joy.” - Andy McMullen


    “When you're vulnerable with people, when you're able to give that vulnerability to people, people are much more willing to follow.” - Andy McMullen


    “Trust your instincts. You definitely can do more than you think you're doing right now where you're sitting and listening to this.” - Andy McMullen


    “If you can really spend a lot of that time building relationships and figuring out a way to help another operator, there's a place for you… Whatever your talent is, there’s room for it.” - Andy McMullen




    Connect with Andy on LinkedIn!

    Check out their website at https://www.legacyax.com/

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    Until next time...

    Explore more. Adventure awaits. 



    Please subscribe and leave an honest review  - how do you want to create an impact in your world?

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    38 min
  • AREI 23: Achieving More Together by Building Trust with Dr. Sophie Lorn-Clifford and Derek Clifford

    Investing in real estate is one thing, investing in real estate as a couple is another. This is what Derek and Sophie Clifford will talk about in this episode. Derek & Sophie are successful single and multifamily real estate investors, adding 13 out-of-state units to their portfolio in the first year of acquisitions while working full-time jobs. Today, they are primarily multifamily investors, authors, and podcast hosts of the "Elevate Your Equity" show. 

    In this episode, Derek and Sophie talk about investing in real estate as a couple. They will talk about why building trust and improving communication in a relationship will help couples reach their goals more efficiently. They also share their thoughts on making an impact and women's empowerment. Listen in!


    [00:01 - 12:05] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Derek and Sophie to the show
    • Derek and Sophie share their backgrounds
      • How they got into real estate investing
      • Starting with a single-family portfolio
      • Doubling down on multifamily
      • Sophie talks about growing up in a real-estate-investing family
      • Reading ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’
      • Renting their first property to students


    [12:06 - 21:57] Real Estate Investing as a Couple

    • Derek and Sophie on investing in real estate as a couple
      • The advantage of having different personalities
      • How their personal strengths complement each other
      • Being partners in mindset
      • Starting with a common vision
    • Managing their time on real estate and with each other
      • The importance of having conversations
      • Why traveling helps


    [21:58 - 30:11] Making an Impact on Real-Estate-Investing Couples

    • Derek and Sophie talk about their podcast
    • There’s always someone behind the scenes
    • Sophie on women empowerment
    • Creating an impact on other couples


    [30:12 - 42:37] Closing Segment

    • Asking Derek and Sophie the  Adventurous Four
    • How you can connect with them
    • Closing words


    Tweetable Quotes:

    “People have lives. You still have to eat, you still have to go travel, you have family, there's all the stuff that happens behind the scenes. How you balance all that is the real, practical, truly sustainable way to find success in any entrepreneurial endeavor, including real estate investing.” - Derek Clifford

    “You fall flat on your face, try, and then you get up, and then you're better the next time.” - Sophia Lorn-Clifford


    Connect with Derek on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

    Check out their podcast, YouTube Channel, and Derek’s book on their website: Elevate Equity

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    43 min
  • AREI 22: Investing Passively To Live Actively with Alex Breshears

    How can you leverage passive investing to live actively and make an impact on others? This is what Alex Breshears will talk about in this episode. Alex is a private lender, passive investor, short-term rental owner, and manager. She is also a chemistry professor for a four-year school and takes her passion for education into real estate with the group Private Lending Lessons, which is an educational group that teaches investors about private lending and passive investing in real estate.

    In this episode, Alex talks about why we need to have more honest conversations about real estate investing. She shares her observations on what most people want from real estate investing and how they are achieving that goal. Alex also talks about the importance of having clarity on your goals in real estate and how you can use private lending and passive investing as tools to achieve success. Join us and listen in!


    [00:01 - 09:32] Opening Segment

    • Welcoming Alex to the show
    • Alex shares her background
      • Being a military spouse
      • Wanting to own horses
      • How she got into real estate investing


    [09:33 - 27:33] Why We Need to Have More Honest Conversations About Real Estate

    • Getting into private lending
      • How Alex and her husband became “accidental landlords”
    • Having honest conversations in real estate
      • Geographical and time freedom
      • Why passive income isn’t really passive
    • What most people want from real estate investing
      • Leaving their W-2
      • The importance of having clarity about your goals
    • We talk about women getting into private lending and passive investing
      • Starting her meetups and Facebook group
      • How Alex is encouraging women to participate


    [27:34 - 34:42] Asking Alex the Adventurous Four

    • Where Alex wants to travel
    • The number one thing on her bucket list
      • How she is leveraging real estate to achieve it
    • Her advice for aspiring real estate passive investors
    • How she would leave an impact


    [34:43 - 37:04] Closing Segment

    • How you can connect with Alex
      • Her Facebook Group
    • Closing words


    Tweetable Quotes:

    “Most people say they want passive income, and that's great, but what they really end up wanting is either time freedom or geographical freedom or both. We didn't necessarily [say] ‘Yeah, we're gonna get 20 doors, we're gonna get passive income, we're gonna do our thing’, when in reality, having that 20 doors is not nearly as passive as people think.” - Alex Breshears

    “You don't have to have everything planned out, like every little step and nook and cranny. You just need to know the next couple of steps.” - Alex Breshears

    Connect with Alex on LinkedIn!

    Check out Alex’s Facebook Group: Private Lending Lessons

    Please subscribe and leave an honest review  - how do you want to create an impact in your world?

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    38 min

About The Adventures of a Real Estate Investor

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Welcome to The Adventures of a Real Estate Investor podcast. Your hosts, Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart, interview industry experts and chat with them about their passions and how they are…