The InvestedX Real Estate Investing Show

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  • How This Immigrant Built a $15M Real Estate Portfolio in 5 Years | Real Estate Hacking Live

    From arriving in the U.S. with no money or credit to building a $15 million real estate portfolio in just five years — this is the power of creative financing. In this video, learn how one immigrant used Subto, seller finance, and wrap strategies to acquire over 60 units without relying on traditional bank loans. Whether you're an investor or an agent, this approach will change how you see real estate forever.

    00:00 – INTRO

    01:11 – From Cuba to $15M Portfolio in 5 Years
    02:15 – First Deal Using FHA Loan & House Hacking
    06:00 – Breaking Into Off-Market & Creative Strategies
    10:30 – Structuring Sub2 & Seller-Financed Deals
    15:00 – Raising Capital & Doing 100% Financed Deals
    22:20 – Earning Passive Income Through Notes
    25:00 – Why Sub2 Is Powerful in Today’s Market
    30:45 – Where to Learn Creative Finance the Right Way
    34:50 – Q&A

    43 min
  • The Flip That Taught 7 New Investors Everything They Needed to Know 🔨 | Real Estate Hacking Live

    What happens when seven real estate agents step out of their comfort zones and take on their very first flip as a team? This video shares the powerful story of a faith-driven investment group that learned more from one deal than most do in years — from foundation issues and budget challenges to working with contractors and putting people over profit. 💡🏡

    This wasn’t just a flip — it was a hands-on masterclass in teamwork, mentorship, and mission-driven investing.

    00:00 – Intro: From Real Estate Agents to Investors

    00:42 – Why They Took On This Flip as a Team
    01:25 – The Property: A 3-Bedroom House With Great Potential
    02:10 – Foundation Issues and First Big Lesson
    03:05 – Learning Contractor Management the Hard Way
    04:00 – Working Through the Rehab as a Team
    05:08 – The Power of Mentorship and Support
    06:15 – Unexpected Blessing: Selling to a Disabled Family
    07:05 – Profit Breakdown: $98K Earned, But the Lessons Were Priceless
    08:00 – Faith, Purpose, and Real Estate Impact

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    If you're new to my channel, my name is Chris Bounds. I'm a real estate investor and fund manager. 

    I started investing in real estate at 22 years old without using my own money or credit. Within 12 months, I completed four deals, including two rental properties that I bought using creative financing.

    Since then, I have acquired over 900 units and completed 200 flips with my wife Jamie. This channel is dedicated to sharing the proven systems and strategies we have used to maximize returns and minimize risk.

    I am also a Christian, father, and fitness junkie. 

    📝 DISCLOSURE: Information shared here is for educational purposes only.  Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Any recommended brands, tools, and resources are ones we use, like, and/or trust. We may earn affiliate income from some recommended products. 

    #RealEstateInvesting #HouseFlipping #FirstFlipJourney #TeamInvesting #FaithBasedInvesting #RealEstateMentorship #BeginnerInvestors #FixAndFlip

    46 min
  • Think Like the Wealthy: Tax Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Needs | Passive Wealth Club

    Want to pay less in taxes and build real wealth through real estate? In this video, we dive into the exact tax strategies the wealthy use — from cost segregation to business structuring — and how you can apply them right now to maximize your deductions and protect your income. 🧠💼

    CPA and investor Ed Guerrero breaks down real, proven strategies used by high-level investors to reduce tax liability, preserve wealth, and create long-term financial freedom. If you're in real estate, you can't afford to miss this.

    00:00 –INTRO

    02:00 – The Psychology of Taxes & Fear of the IRS
    06:00 – Tax Strategist vs. Tax Preparer (Client Story That Says It All)
    08:23 – Why Uncertainty = Opportunity in Real Estate
    14:41 – Proactive Tax Planning: Start Now, Not in April
    17:09 – Tax Surgery: How I Saved Clients $150K in Days
    22:04 – “Taxes Are What You Want to Pay” – Wealthy Mindset Shift
    29:24 – STRs vs. Real Estate Professional Status (The Loophole!)
    31:01 – How to Protect Your Properties with Series LLCs
    36:07 – Multifamily Crash to Comeback: What Investors Need to Know
    38:02 – STRs for W-2 Earners: Quick Path to Deductions
    40:46 – Hiring Your Kids = LEGAL Tax Strategy for Families
    46:03 – Home Office Deductions the IRS Won’t Fight
    50:28 – Be Lendable: Don’t Let Deductions Ruin Financing
    52:00 – Q&A

    🚀 Want FREE Advanced Training? Go here: https://investedagents.com/training

    🔥 Join the BEST real estate community: https://investedagents.com/community
    📞 Realtors, join our Team: https://investedagents.com/team

    If you're new to my channel, my name is Chris Bounds. I'm a real estate investor and fund manager. 

    I started investing in real estate at 22 years old without using my own money or credit. Within 12 months, I completed four deals, including two rental properties that I bought using creative financing.

    Since then, I have acquired over 900 units and completed 200 flips with my wife Jamie. This channel is dedicated to sharing the proven systems and strategies we have used to maximize returns and minimize risk.

    I am also a Christian, father, and fitness junkie. 

    📝 DISCLOSURE: Information shared here is for educational purposes only.  Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Any recommended brands, tools, and resources are ones we use, like, and/or trust. We may earn affiliate income from some recommended products. 

    #RealEstateInvesting #TaxStrategies #WealthBuilding #CPAAdvice #CostSegregation #Depreciation #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTaxTips

    1 hr 4 min
  • How I Lost $80K on My First Flip… Then Built a 7-Figure Business | Real Estate Hacking Live

    I lost $80,000 on my very first real estate flip. I was pregnant, overwhelmed, and completely blindsided by bad advice, contractor issues, and two floods. Most people would’ve quit… but I didn’t.

    In this video, I share the full story of how I went from that rock-bottom moment to building a 7-figure virtual wholesaling business across Texas and Florida. You’ll hear how I turned failure into fuel, built powerful systems, and learned to approach real estate as a solution-based business, not just a hustle.

    00:00 – The $80K Loss That Sparked a 7-Figure Comeback

    01:16 – Life Before Real Estate: Owning a Hair Studio
    02:19 – Discovering Rich Dad, Poor Dad & Wanting More
    03:46 – Getting Into Her First Flip (and Big Mistakes)
    06:31 – The Deal Unravels: Contractor Issues & Pregnancy
    07:35 – The Floods That Wiped Out the Flip (Twice)
    09:01 – Losing $80K and Hitting Rock Bottom
    09:49 – The Mindset Shift: “I’m Going Back to Get My Money”
    10:55 – First Wholesaling Deal: Made $6K While Still Doing Hair
    13:43 – Discovering Virtual Real Estate & Investing in Mentorship
    15:21 – From Failure to $80K Months in Just 3 Months
    16:04 – Systems, Processes & Scaling the Right Way
    17:19 – Starting Over After Splitting with Business Partner
    18:41 – Leveling Up Again: Beating the Next "Boss"
    19:04 – Building Exit Strategy Programs to Convert Every Lead
    20:40 – Naming the Programs & Positioning Them for Sellers
    22:04 – Real Estate Solutions, Not Just Offers
    23:14 – The “Program” Pitch That Wins More Deals
    24:14 – Standing Out in a Competitive Market
    26:06 – How They Acquire Properties with $5K Down
    27:30 – Speaking to Emotion, Not Just Numbers
    28:05 – Andrea’s Relentless Drive to Break Through
    28:20 – Rapid Fire Q&A: Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self
    28:59 – Books That Changed Her Life
    29:27 – Life Philosophy: Let Go & Let God
    30:16 – The Impact She’s Making in Her Community
    30:54 – Mentorship & Operation X Program
    31:37 – Final Key: Feed the Good Voice in Your Head
    32:26 – Choose the Dream You Want to Live

    📌 If you’ve ever felt like giving up after a setback — this is your sign to keep going.

    🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for real estate strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons from the journey.

    🚀 Free Advanced Training: https://investedagents.com/training

    🔥 Community: https://investedagents.com/community
    📞 Real Estate Team: https://investedagents.com/team

    Community Benefits

    ✔️ 7 Figure REI Accelerator 

    ✔️ Coaching Calls
    ✔️ Contracts & Documents
    ✔️ Expert Course Library
    ✔️ Vendor List
    ✔️ Deal Funding
    ✔️ Exclusive Events
    ✔️ Private Community
    ✔️ And more...

    Connect With Us

    ➡️ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareinvestedagents
    ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InvestedAgents
    ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbounds

    🔥 Chris Bounds is a real estate investor, fund manager, top 0.3% growth leader at eXp Realty, 2x ICON Agent with over $90 million in transactions, and founder of Invested Agents.

    With his wife Jamie, Chris has used more than $20 million from private lenders and equity partners to buy around 1,000 single-family & multifamily units (including 200 flips).

    He is also an IRONMAN finisher, private pilot, and endurance race enthusiast.

    📝 Any recommended brands, tools, and resources are ones we use, like, and/or trust. We may earn affiliate income from some recommended products.

    #RealEstateInvesting #WholesalingRealEstate #RealEstateMotivation #WomenInRealEstate #EntrepreneurJourney #FlipFailToSuccess #VirtualWholesaling #MindsetMatters #AndreaCruz

    33 min
  • Real Estate Market And Economy Outlook - Inflation, Jobs, Housing | Passive Wealth Club

    With all the noise in the media, it’s hard to know what’s really happening in the economy. 📉📈 In this video, we break down the latest data on GDP growth, inflation trends, and the job market—and what it all means for investors, homebuyers, and anyone watching the real estate space. Are we heading toward a slowdown, or is this just headline hype? Get the facts, not the fear.

    📌 Whether you're an investor or just trying to make sense of the market, this is the breakdown you need.

    🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate and economic insights!

    🚀 Free Advanced Training: https://investedagents.com/training

    🔥 Community: https://investedagents.com/community
    📞 Real Estate Team: https://investedagents.com/team

    Community Benefits

    ✔️ 7 Figure REI Accelerator 

    ✔️ Coaching Calls
    ✔️ Contracts & Documents
    ✔️ Expert Course Library
    ✔️ Vendor List
    ✔️ Deal Funding
    ✔️ Exclusive Events
    ✔️ Private Community
    ✔️ And more...

    Connect With Us

    ➡️ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareinvestedagents
    ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InvestedAgents
    ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbounds

    🔥 Chris Bounds is a real estate investor, fund manager, top 0.3% growth leader at eXp Realty, 2x ICON Agent with over $90 million in transactions, and founder of Invested Agents.

    With his wife Jamie, Chris has used more than $20 million from private lenders and equity partners to buy around 1,000 single-family & multifamily units (including 200 flips).

    He is also an IRONMAN finisher, private pilot, and endurance race enthusiast.

    📝 Any recommended brands, tools, and resources are ones we use, like, and/or trust. We may earn affiliate income from some recommended products.

    #EconomicUpdate #GDP2024 #InflationTrends #JobMarket2024 #RealEstateInvesting #MarketUpdate #RecessionOrRecovery

    45 min
  • The Untold Secrets of Self-Storage Wealth ($200M Blueprint) | Real Estate Hacking Live

    Ever wondered how to build massive wealth without flipping houses or dealing with tenants? 🚀 In this video, we uncover the untold secrets of self-storage investing—one of the most profitable and recession-resistant real estate opportunities. Learn how a fired corporate worker turned his setbacks into a $200M self-storage empire and how you can start investing today (even with little money). 🏢💰

    0:00 - From Fired to $200M: My Self-Storage Journey

    2:04 - How I Got Started in Self-Storage Investing
    4:47 - Biggest Mistakes I Made in Real Estate
    8:27 - Self-Storage vs. Single-Family Rentals: Key Differences
    14:22 - How to Analyze a Self-Storage Deal in 30 Seconds
    16:03 - How to Finance a Self-Storage Investment
    22:53 - The Craziest Things Found in Storage Units
    25:37 - How to Get Started in Self-Storage Investing
    31:05 - Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self
    34:57 - The #1 Money Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
    42:42 - How to Invest in Self-Storage (Even with Small Capital)
    48:52 - Red Flags & Mistakes to Avoid in Self-Storage
    57:02 - Final Thoughts & How to Connect With Me

    🔑 What You’ll Learn:

    ✅ How self-storage generates passive income & high ROI
    ✅ Why it’s better than rental properties & easier to manage
    ✅ The step-by-step blueprint to finding, buying, and scaling storage units
    ✅ The biggest mistakes to avoid when starting out

    💡 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, this guide will change the way you look at real estate investing forever! Don’t miss out—watch now and start building your storage empire today!

    58 min
  • How to Succeed as a Real Estate Investor Agent with Ben Deal

    Join us as we dive into the world of real estate investing with Ben Deal, Houston’s leading investor agent. With over 20 years in sales and 8 years in real estate, Ben has helped clients acquire hundreds of investment properties, grow their wealth, and maximize returns. In this episode, Ben shares his journey from wholesaling to becoming a top-tier investor agent, offering actionable tips on leveraging your real estate license, finding off-market deals, and creating long-term financial success. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this discussion is packed with insights to help you succeed.


    TIME STAMPS:

    0:00 - INTRO

    01:09 - What does being an Investor Agent mean to you & what inspires you to become one?

    05:51 - How does your experience as both an agent and an investor give you a unique edge when advising investor clients?

    08:03 - Most common challenges investors face in today’s market

    11:04 - How are you finding investor clients to work with?

    13:30 - What made you jump from the agent side to the investor side?

    17:44 - Advice to real estate agents who wants to transition to becoming an investor

    23:39 - Trends or emerging opportunities you see in the investor market today

    25:31 - 3 Questions I ask my guest

    30:05 - Q&A

    1 hr 2 min
  • Real Estate Market Predictions with Russell Simmons | RHL Podcast

    Join us for an insightful discussion with Russell Simmons, a seasoned real estate expert with decades of experience in Houston's dynamic market. From his early start as a teenager to managing over 500 properties and mentoring new agents, Russell shares his unique perspective on the state of the economy, housing trends, and what’s ahead for 2025. Learn about the challenges of housing inventory, the impact of rising mortgage rates, and the opportunities Houston offers to investors and homeowners alike. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the nation’s most resilient real estate markets!


    TIME STAMPS:

    0:00 - INTRO

    14:25 - Thoughts on the Housing Market
    22:48 - Market Predictions
    29:17 - Thoughts on Inflation Numbers in 2025
    30:03 - Average Mortgage Rate
    31:39 - Home Sales
    34:04 - Home Prices
    35:46 - Single-Family & Multifamily Rents
    44:04 - Single-Family & Multifamily Values
    50:22 - Final Thoughts on Overall Economy and Housing
    54:20 - Personal Questions for Russel Simmons
    58:42 - Q&A

    1 hr 16 min

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