The Paper Trail

One of the great things about investing is the variety of ways you can go about it. For many of us who are not doing this full-time, a set-it-and-forget-it set-up can be a dream come true. And many have found that through passive investing. Chris Seveney and Lauren Wells have an offering that can help you invest passively while trusting that you'll have the right people managing the process and you'll get the returns you're expecting! They share with us 7E Investments. In this episode, they dig deep into what 7E investments can do for you and how it operates—from their team to their systems. They then talk about the investor experience, sharing some success stories and their note-vetting process. Join this conversation and learn more about 7E. Allow Chris and Lauren to introduce you to this exciting offer!

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Athletes and entertainers often invest in loans so their money can still work for them during off-seasons and slow gig days. Using his connections around these circles, Adam Gamboa built a private lending company targeted at this niche market. Sitting down with Lauren Wells and Chris Seveney, he shares how nine months straight of cold calls in sports and entertainment industries gave birth to AE Lending Solutions. He explains how they help lenders manage bank and individual private money, as well as how they exercise versatility in consistently modifying agreements according to clients' needs. Adam also opens up about maintaining a healthy work-life balance and dealing with limiting beliefs that mess up his internal thoughts.

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You’ve probably heard of the term passive investing, but is the income you’re earning truly passive? Here to explain what passive investing is and should be is Jim Pfeifer. Jim is one of the founders of Left Field Investors and the podcast host of Passive Investing from Left Field. In this episode, he joins Chris Seveney and Lauren Wells to share his definition of passive investing and his wealth of knowledge on how to truly make your money work for you. He is committed to helping others achieve financial freedom with different ways to approach passive investing in a way that works for you and your money. It all starts with educating yourself and being part of a community that helps you learn and grow. Tune in to this episode for valuable tips on where to put your money and diversify your portfolio.

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Our real estate investing journeys may differ, but the keys to success are often quite the same. Dean Rogers began his career in the NFL and soon started getting involved in real estate. Even though it seems his career gave him a leg up, Dean’s journey and success are not that apart from the rest of us. It did not happen overnight. It took him hard work, discipline, and consistent action. In this episode, he joins Chris Seveney and Lauren Wells to tell us his story and the hard lessons he learned along the way. They discuss getting private lending and how it differs from hard money lending, as well as the success accelerators that helped Dean create a successful business. Dean also talks about deepening relationships through meetups, branding, and social media.

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When you open social media, it can be so easy to get sucked into the idea that long term rental is easy. You fix it, flip it, then either sell it or do what you want with it. However ideal this is, it does not paint the whole picture accurately. In this episode, Lauren Wells invites her sister, a property manager and real estate investor, to give us the good, the bad, and the ugly of investing in and rehabbing long term rentals. An expert in all things long term management, Nicole Garnes has seen it all in her career. She shares with us her experiences with properties, what went right and wrong, and tackles the processes involved—from buying parameters, contractors, and rehab, to self-managing properties and more. So tune in and dive deep into the world of long term renting, so you know what to expect and how to prepare for it when you finally start your journey in the space.

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Before any business relationship begins, trust needs to be established. Doing your due diligence by answering and asking questions saves you from possible disaster. As a sponsor, you need to come equipped when investors start taking a step towards a possible partnership. In this episode, Lauren Wells and Chris Seveney help by sharing the questions you should be prepared to answer. From the state of the current economy to the pricing and risks involved, they break down the top inquiries among investors and how you can position yourself to best answer them. So tune in to this great conversation to not miss out on some valuable nuggets. After all, what you're investing in the asset class is just as important as who you're investing with.

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Stability comes in threes. Hence, the three-legged stool or why the triangle is often referred to as the most stable shape. The same goes for note investing. In this episode, Lauren Wells and Chris Seveney introduce us to the three-dimensional approach to note investing they take when evaluating, acquiring, and bringing a note to resolution. Through this approach, they look at three important things: the property, the person, and the position. They break down each aspect and present examples of where possible challenges may arise and how you can work around them. Ultimately, there are a million reasons why people are no longer interested in a property. Equipping yourself with an approach to properly analyze the situation can give you a better picture of what you're getting into. 

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There are different ways to maximize investments, and one way to do that is through self-directed IRAs. But how does it work? Today’s guest is Derreck Long, a Senior IRA Specialist at Quest Trust Company. In this episode, he joins Lauren Wells and Chris Seveney to explain how SDIRA works and how you can benefit from it. He compares IRAs vs. 401(k) and offers a digestible explanation of the difference between each account and how you can use them to improve your finances. Tune in as he guides you with valuable tips on managing your investments for greater profits. Don’t miss this insightful episode and get golden nuggets on how to create wealth long-term.

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As investors, it is your responsibility to do your due diligence and focus on doing research. There are things we need to consider to vet the people we want to be part of our success. In this episode, hosts Chris Seveney and Lauren Wells talk and list the top ten questions investors should ask before investing with a sponsor. On top of that, they discuss why each is important, providing you with more clarity and guidance. Tune in to this conversation and gain more information to help you decide what’s best for your strategy! Move forward NOW in creating wealth with the right people!

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There are a couple of things you need to understand before you start investing with a sponsor. You can’t just work with anyone who wants to work with you. You want to be able to do a background check on who they are, what their experience is, what their strategy is, and much more. Join Lauren Wells and Christopher Seveney as they share the top 5 strategies you need to implement before you start working with a sponsor. Make sure you understand what it is you're investing in. Know the terms of the deal and how your sponsor is going to manage it. Once you know that the better off you’ll be. Start doing your due diligence today!

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