In this episode, we get creative about:

The exercise that will help you know what to focus on doing in your business when it feels like it's just not working!

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With all the strategies out there, and the things you know you need to do in your business, how do you know what to focus on? Especially in industries that are constantly changing and evolving, it’s important to stay focused on the things that will move the needle in your business. In this episode, I’m sharing the quick exercise you can do today, to focus on what you need to do (and stop doing immediately) in your business!

02:00 What am I doing now that isn’t working?

03:15 What SHOULD I be doing in my business?

06:40 How to know what to focus on in your business to improve!

In this episode, we get creative about:

12 reasons to sell your home with seller financing.

Handling objections if you are looking to make a deal with seller financing.

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One of my favorite things is making deals WITHOUT the bank, helping investors AND tenant buyers in one swoop! In this episode, I’m sharing 12 reasons it makes sense to sell your home using seller financing! Basically this episode is throwing down the reverse uno card on 12 common objections or questions I run into when it comes to setting up deals using seller financing. When it makes sense for the seller and the tenant buyer, this special type of deal can be the biggest win-win. Have more questions on how to do this? Shoot me a DM and text TIPS to 612-662-6629 to learn more! I want to see more of these win-win scenarios that create more opportunities for investors and help renters become homeowners!

01:15 How can I buy a house WITHOUT the bank?

03:00 Do you have a property to sell?

05:00 When would it make sense for the seller to do seller financing?

06:30 How can seller financing make a quicker sale?

09:40 Is the seller going to invest in another property anyways?

13:30 Does it make sense to use seller financing if the house is free and clear?

16:00 Ways doing seller financing can help sellers with their tax bill.

18:00 What if the property is already a short term rental?

20:15 Creating a relationship of trust when doing seller financing.

In this episode, we get creative about:

Ways to get rental properties with no money of your own.

Ways to acquire real estate if you have bad credit.

What are the negatives of working with a bank?

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Have you ever wanted to own real estate but had trouble coming up with the down payment? I’m going into my Top 9 Strategies for getting short-term rentals, even if you have no money and bad credit! I’ll show you which methods I use the most, as well as which methods are best for your scenario! It’s time to get you in the investing game, or look at some different ways to make more deals (aka create some creative cash flow!)

00:44 - Is it possible to buy investment properties with no money of your own and bad credit?

04:22 - Why I like short-term rentals.

05:40 - How to acquire properties with Seller-Financing and Lease Options. And what’s the difference?

07:30 - Subject To Existing Financing, how can you take over someone else’s mortgage?

08:50 - How can you create your own Short-Term Rental Pod? What do the business relationships look like?

10:10 - What questions should you answer before buying a property together?

12:00 - What’s the BRRR Method? (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Finance)

14:04 - What are the downsides to the BRRR Method?

15:05 - Arbitrage, how can you make short-term rental income without owning a home?

17:50 - 10% Down, Second Home Mortgage and it’s benefits.

18:30 - How many “2nd Homes” can you have?

20:21 - What are the terms on a non-owner occupied investment property? What are the downsides of it?

21:10 - Why are traditional investment loans the worst strategy to get you started?

22:20 - What is a DSCR Loan? (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) What does it take to qualify?

25:00 - Recap and how I can help you get started. 

In this episode, we get creative about:

The tax deductions and strategies that could be saving you millions!

Resources + Links:

Text 612-662-6629 to get your FREE Tax Assessment!

Or go to

taxsavingsestimator.com

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How much money is slipping through your fingers and going to taxes that shouldn’t have to? In this episode, I’m joined by tax strategists and Father- Daughter duo, Byron McBroom and Melanie Sikma! They’re here to share multiple tax deductions and tips that could save you tens of thousands to millions of dollars, especially for those investing in real estate! It’s time to do tax planning and be proactive about your taxes rather than reacting after the fact! 

02:15 Meet tax experts Melanie Sikma and Byron McBroom!

06:20 What led you to become a CPA?

10:00 How Melanie has followed in her dad’s footsteps and created 1 Stop Tax Strategist!

12:15 What are Real Estate investors missing when it comes to taxes?

15:30 Are you taking “thinking time” in your business?

19:00 The tax deduction parents need to be using.

26:00 More tax deductions you may be missing!

31:15 The power of tax planning instead of being reactive.

33:20 What tax strategies should real estate investors be paying attention to?

37:00 How your tax professional can make a difference in the millions of dollars!

42:00 Do you do a lot of seller financing and lease option deals?

48:15 How to get your free tax assessment!

In this episode, we get creative about:

Things that blew Jeff’s mind as he’s become an expert in seller financing! 

How to find your unique area of real estate that is best for you, and doubling down on it!

Resources + Links:

Join Jeff’s Facebook Community - Rental Portfolio Wealth Builders

Group.thoughtfulre.com

Tune in to Jeff’s podcast - Racking Up Rentals

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racking-up-rentals/id1453572302

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There are so many ways to make deals in real estate! Do you have a niche of real estate investing that you’re doubling down on? In this episode, I’m joined by fellow real estate investor, mentor, and podcaster, Jeff Stephens! He’s sharing his story of how he knew the real estate niche that was best for him, and how he focuses on his strengths, delegating the rest. This is definitely an episode you’ll want to listen to more than once, and dive into our other episodes about seller financing! Then get out there and take action! We’d love to hear your takeaways from this episode! Shoot me a DM on instagram! 

02:00 You don’t NEED a bank.

05:15 What inspired you to create Racking Up Rentals?

08:00 How to find the best area of the real estate industry for you.

12:40 The power of focusing on one area of investing!

18:30 How did you discover that seller financing was your thing to help everyone win?

24:00 What does deal structuring mean?

30:20 How easy is this to do when you’re dealing with an agent on the property?

34:00 What are your strengths that you should focus on in the deal?

41:40 A few things that blew my mind about doing creative financing.

47:15 Why did you decide to offer coaching?

52:00 How can we learn more and join your community?

In this episode, we get creative about:

What a 1031 exchange is, the types of investment properties they’re for, and how you can compound the wealth you are building as a real estate investor…FASTER!

Resources + Links:

Learn more on Jeff’s website

https://www.cpec1031.com/about

Or give him a call at 612-643-1031

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We’re all about creative ways to build wealth here on the Creative Cash  Flow Show, and today I’m excited to share my conversation with 1031 exchange expert, Jeff Peterson! You’ve heard it a few times here on the show and it’s true, having the right team in your corner MAKES all the difference, and we mean financially! Tune in to this episode as Jeff shares what a 1031 exchange is, the right properties and investors this real estate investing tool is best for, and the types of properties it’s NOT for! Let me know your takeaways from this episode! Shoot me a DM on instagram and get in touch with Jeff and his team (see his contact details in the Resources + Links section) with any questions! Cheers to building more wealth, and keeping it in 2023 and beyond!

01:30 Meet 1031 Exchange Expert, Jeff Peterson!

04:00 What is a 1031?

08:15 The impact Jeff’s wife has on their business.

14:30 How can you build wealth with 1031 exchange?

18:00 With 1031’s do you never pay taxes?

24:00 When do people need to talk to you?

27:40 Avoid mistakes by making sure to have the right team in place!

33:30 When is a 1031 exchange not needed?

36:15 How does creative financing come into play when using a 1031?

42:45 How quickly can I purchase a property and then turn around and sell it?

46:00 What if you are house flipping?

50:00 Do vacation homes and short term rentals qualify for 1031?

57:40 What about “like-kind”? 

In this episode, we get creative about:

The #1 Question to Ask Yourself About Being a Real Estate Investor!

What’s the difference between “Today Money” vs “Tomorrow Money”

How to communicate with your spouse about your goals!

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Get The New Year Goal Planner: https://newyeargoalplanner.com/

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Show Notes:

Have you thought about taking the next step to becoming a real estate investor? Do you know the difference between a real estate professional and an investor? Today I’m breaking down the #1 question you need to ask yourself before diving into real estate. You’ll also learn how to map out your goals and effectively communicate them with your spouse!

01:15 - Why do you want to be a real estate investor?

01:45 - What’s the difference between being in real estate and being an investor?

03:20 - How to plan out your 2023 goals.

08:10 - What’s the difference between “Today Money” vs “Tomorrow Money”

11:45 - How to communicate with you spouse about your goals.

In this episode, we get creative about:

Exactly how to break down your goals in life and business to crush 2023 and make it your best year yet!

Resources + Links:

Get my FREE tool to crush your 2023 goals!https://newyeargoalplanner.com/?fbclid=IwAR0hExnYf6hG7Xf2miu5R9kuBhg-3P9DeVPSklXkhVDkXeacuVVXIRupYDc

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As we ring in the new year, if you’re like me, you are setting goals and intentions for 2023. In this episode I’m sharing exactly how to break down the main areas of your life and business you want to improve on this year! Of course, the planning and goal setting is just dreaming if we don’t take consistent action towards those goals! Tune in for how to reverse engineer the actions you need to take to make 2023 your best year yet! Happy New Year and cheers to creating more creative cash flow!

03:30 Let’s break down your 2022, and the income you want to make in 2023!

06:40 Breaking down the main categories you want to focus on.

09:00 Where in your life and business do you feel stuck?

11:15 What is your 2023 total gross income goal?

14:00 How much time off do you want to have this year?

16:40 How to set yourself up for the perfect New Years Eve 2023!

18:15 Ways to take your Real Estate investing to the next level.

21:00 How will you revisit these goals throughout 2023?

In this episode, we get creative about:

How I help investors make hybrid investments (aka “Slow Flips”) by connecting them with tenant buyers!

What these rent-to-own style deals look like, simplifying what the transaction would be like if it were a cup of coffee!

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In this special episode, the tables are turning and I am being interviewed by Shona Lepis! Shona has been a guest here on the podcast and now I’ve also had the honor of being on her show! Shona asks me all about how I make deals happen (and create a win-win-win) by connecting investors with people who are looking to buy a home, but can’t get a traditional loan. We talk about how I attract leads for interested home buyers and investors, as well as how realtors can help more people get into homes by using creative financing options like this!  

01:50 My turn to be interviewed by Shona Lepis.

04:00 How to leverage or hire the people with the right expertise to make deals happen.

08:30 How Jesse helps people get into a home when they can’t get a traditional loan.

13:00 The online course that changed the trajectory of Jesse’s business.

15:15 How Jesse creates a win-win by connecting investors and people looking to rent to own.

20:00 What does the transaction look like for the investor who is purchasing a home?

25:15 How do you pitch this “slow flip”, rent to own option to sellers?

29:00 Where are you getting your tenant buyer leads from?

35:15 Simplifying what rent to own would look like if it were a cup of coffee vs a house.

38:00 What are you analyzing to see if someone will make a good tenant buyer?

40:30 How Jesse is helping investors without needing to deal with bank loans.

46:30 What are you asking buyers to put down?

50:00 People Jesse has helped get into their own home, and get started in investing later on.

54:20 How are you finding and connecting with investors?

01:01:00 How to make MORE DEALS as an investor with less money down.

01:04:40 What life or business advice do you have for people wanting to get into investing?01:09:00 What is your superpower?

01:10:00 What is a podcast or book that you recommend?

01:12:00 How can we connect with you?

In this episode, we get creative about:

Common myths and misconceptions about financing. 

Choosing the right loan for you whether you're buying your primary residence or investment property.

The relationships and resources you need to succeed as a real estate investor.

Resources + Links:

Get in touch with Tim with questions:

[email protected]

651-772-9000

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What does it actually look like to get creative with financing? In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Tim Swierczek as we dive into some examples of what it actually looks like to get creative with financing for your investment properties! With all the options out there, we’re sharing tips for choosing the best loan, the best partners, and the best mortgage and real estate professionals for you! If you want to invest in real estate, but have something holding you back, maybe you are trying to do it by  yourself or haven’t asked the right questions! Tune into this episode for ways you can make more deals, and create the time and money freedom you’re after.

01:15 Let’s talk about mortgage fake news with Tim Swierczek!

03:00 How did you get started in the mortgage industry?

05:40 Do you use different financing for your primary residence vs investment properties?

10:30 How to use other people's money for your down payment.

15:20 Tips for making plans to invest in multiple properties.

21:40 Are you asking the right questions to find the right financing?

26:00 How to assemble a team and go in on investments with partners.

30:20 The three skills you’ll need to invest in real estate.

37:00 How important are relationships and networking when you’re making deals?

39:30 Tips for choosing the right mortgage loan officer and realtor.