Things continue to change rapidly, so it's time to talk with our lending expert Grant Schroeder again to see what's going on in the lending world and what to expect. We'll touch on what's going on with the Fed, what's happening in the real estate market and a few other things to pay attention to so you can make great investment decisions and be confident moving forward.

Ok, I'll admit I'm not nearly as caught up on everything going on with AI as maybe I should be. I also know this just barely scratches the surface on what AI is capable of, and answering a question is a pretty basic function for it. But, nonetheless I thought it would be fun to just explore it in a very simple way. On today's episode I ask ChatGPT for the top 5 reasons to invest in real estate. I ask it live on the podcast, so shooting from the hip I'll add my thoughts to its answers, and a couple additions of my own. Join me as we ask AI why YOU should consider investing in real estate. :)

In this episode I get the opportunity to sit down and talk to one of the people that immediately comes to my mind when I think of an "everyday" real estate investor. Sep Bekam of Bekam Investment Group is down to earth and humble, even self-admittedly a bit shy, but has done and is continuing to do big things in real estate investment.

We'll talk about a broad stroke of topics, from getting started, to overcoming obstacles during an investment, to raising capital and syndication, to economic outlook - and of course throw in a pinch of philosophy and mindset. You'll get a TON out of this episode as Sep shares from his vast experience in life and in the world of real estate investment.

Time for everyone's favorite topic....taxes! With tax season here, it's a fitting time to talk about this. While this isn't most people's topic of choice when mingling at a party or hanging out with friends, it SHOULD be at the top of your list to be discussing with your chosen professionals often. In this episode I talk with my CPA Blake Kosareff of SBA Tax as we discuss some of the tax benefits of investing in real estate. Not only that, you'll discover why you should be EXCITED to talk about taxes. Taxes shouldn't be a topic you "have" to discuss, it should be something you WANT to discuss because being proactive and having a tax strategy can MAKE YOU MONEY! You'll leave with a different mindset and perspective on taxes and a few tips to get you thinking and headed in the right direction.

Today we talk about a big word - commitment. This word is often used but its true meaning is almost never fully understood when it's said. It's thrown around lightly and used outside of its original intent, without the strength of the pledge that was meant to be behind it. A commitment to a marriage - with the mindset of an "out" if it doesn't go as planned. A commitment to a goal - until the going gets tough and the hurdles get too high. These are just a couple things that often get put in the "commitment" category when the outcomes can tell a different story - that full commitment was never really there in the first place.

It's easy to be "committed" when things are going your way. It's when the going gets tough that your level of commitment shows. Commitment is not always convenient. Commitment is not always easy. In fact, most things worth committing to in a big way I can guarantee you will not be. When the feelings that were there when you made the commitment have faded, that's when your real commitment level is tested.

Let's dive deep into this word and discover what it means to be truly committed to something, to someone, so we can move forward with that intent in the things we desire to be and deserve our 100% commitment to in our lives.

Good marketing is the backbone of any business. After all, how can people do business with you if they don't know who you are, what you do and why THEY should do business with YOU? I remember hearing Grant Cardone say recently - and probably has said often - that "You're only worth as much as how well you're known". Your success in business is in direct relation to how well people know you and how you can help them get the results THEY'RE after. In today's episode I talk to Dan Barrett of Adwords Nerds, and we discuss everything from high-level marketing philosophy to his specific model at Adwords Nerds and how his company is set up to target high-likely opportunities for #realestateinvestors to get them in front of the right sellers.

From your messaging to how that message is delivered, there are SO many things to consider for effective marketing. This is an extremely important episode for anyone wanting to start getting their message out to the world, or wanting to increase their results from their current marketing efforts.

In today's episode I talk with Martin Saenz of Bequest Funds, who runs a real estate investment fund focused on commercial real estate and note investing. When a layoff from a corporate job forced the issue on pursuing entrepreneurship, it led the way to a path where he now is running a fund that holds $75 million in assets. Martin is passionate about educating investors on the asset classes he works in, and making sure his investors are served well and can expect solid returns. We'll also talk about the fact that active investing isn't for everyone, BUT you can still get exposure to many of the benefits of real estate by investing passively with other active investors. If you've considered  or are interested in learning about passive investing, this is definitely an episode you'll want to listen in on!

Is now the right time to buy real estate? What about a possible market crash or correction? What if prices come down? What if the economy goes into recession? In today's podcast, I'm going to go over why NOW is the time you should absolutely be investing in real estate! Don't miss opportunity by sitting on the sidelines! Listen to this episode to learn why YOU should be continuing to look at real estate investments and acquiring more property.

There are a lot of things that can negatively affect your business. From poor systems and follow up, to bad underwriting and analysis, there are many things you need to make sure you have dialed in for your business to succeed to a high level. Today we'll dive back into mindset and discuss the foundation of your business - your thoughts and beliefs. The voice between your ears is critical to your success, and we'll go over 7 thoughts that will absolutely KILL your investing business. You'll leave with a new awareness around some thoughts that may need to be addressed in your own mind, and the inspiration to take the steps necessary to re-write the script you tell yourself on a daily basis so you can see improved results and a more healthy, more productive mindset.

The new year has started, and already we're starting to see some momentum again in the market. Will it continue? In today's episode we'll check in with Grant Schroeder at Academy Mortgage to get an update on the current lending market, what he sees going on right now within his business and where things are likely heading in the coming months as we head into the spring buying market. Don't miss these important insights as you go after your investing goals for 2023!