The REI Concierge Podcast

This week Tim and Lisa discuss their unofficial notes on the housing market in the US.

Largely inspired by David Stein of Money for the Rest of Us, we discuss the highlights of market that's cooling off somewhat, what signs indicate a 'crash' or 'major correction' likely isn't imminent, and ways to stay cautious if you're nervous about the unknowns.

Listen in and let us know what you think!

Catch David Stein firsthand here: Money for the Rest of Us Episode 357

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Our guest today is David Shaw, owner of West Florida Invest.  David has decades of investing experience around the world.  He's an expert on the West Florida market and shares his formula for wealth building through real estate: Debt x Time x Scale = Your Wealth

David's journey in real estate investing and sales started back in 2005. Having discovered what he felt was a unique buying opportunity in the South west Florida I-75 corridor, he began scouring the area for investments that fit his clientele's profile.   

In the early days David was primarily involved in sourcing preowned homes that could be converted into reliable income producing vehicles. Hundreds of properties later, this continues to build wealth and provide positive cash flow for his clients. 

As time went on, David evolved his business to include complete renovation and rehabilitation of preowned homes for his clients. David was able to take neglected homes and transform them into like new condition homes for a fraction of what a typical investor would spend to complete this task.  Thanks to the efficiencies enjoyed by renovating hundreds of homes a year, his trusted team is able to renovate to exceptional standards in record short timelines.

Learn more about David and West Florida Invest: https://www.westfloridainvest.com/

Reach out to Tim & Lisa for a personal introduction to David!

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Our guest today is Real Estate Investor and Author, Chad Carson.

Chad is the author of Retire Early with Real Estate: How smart investing can help you escape the 9-5 grind and do more of what matters.  He's a featured contributor on the Bigger Pockets Blog and has been featured on sites and podcasts like MadFientist.com, SideHustleNation.com, 1500days.com,  The Radical Personal Finance Podcast with Joshua Sheets, and The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Podcast with Joe Fairless.

Chad shares his own journey from helping his parents with RE as a 10 year old to college football to  retiring early with his own RE portfolio.

His focus on family and quality of life are inspiring.  Chad's motto is Do What Matters!

This conversation is a great reminder to take stock of what matters most to you and figure out how to do more of it!


How You Can Connect With Chad:

• Contact Me Page (email)
• Instagram
• Pinterest 
• Twitter
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Linked-In

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Today, Tim & Lisa are excited to bring you this interview with active Air Force Fighter Pilot, Jason Hokaj.

Jason is a new real estate investor and shares his journey of exploring real estate, taking the plunge, and lessons learned.  He's thoughtful and daring, careful and ready to go for a deal!

Enjoy this conversation and learn valuable lessons from Jason's ventures into real estate investing from abroad!


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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Our conversation today is with Clay Malcolm, of Advanta IRA.  Clay is a Certified IRA Service Professional (CISP) and we have proclaimed him our self-directed IRA guru!

This conversation involves alternative investments you can explore with your retirement accounts (traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, health savings accounts, and more).  Real estate, cryptocurrency, and more.

If you like to have more control of your investments, you'll find this episode fascinating and eye-opening.

Clay Malcolm by email: [email protected]

Advanta IRA website: https://www.advantaira.com


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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Tim and Lisa review the top 5 benefits of investing in real estate:

1. Control
2. Tax savings
3. Cashflow
4. Hedge against inflation
5. Power of leverage

This is a great high-level review of what real estate can do for your financial portfolio and overall wealth.  Remember that real estate investing isn't a get-rich-quick scheme.  It's a grow your wealth steadily over time strategy.  We believe it's complimentary to traditional investment strategies as well.

Read more about each topic here:

1. Wait, why am I investing in real estate?
2. Interested in paying less taxes?
3. Cashflow is king!
4. How real estate protects against inflation
5. Power of leverage

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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Jumping back into podcasting for season 2 of The REI Concierge Podcast, Tim and Lisa share updates and highlights from their lives and their RE portfolios.



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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Tim and Lisa are back after a short summer break and ready to dive into all things real estate investing from afar!

We look forward to sharing more interviews, ideas for building your portfolio, strategies for success, and more.

Thanks for joining us!

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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Tim and Lisa wrap up Season 1 of The REI Concierge Podcast with some homework for you over the pause between the end of Season 1 and the start of Season 2.

Take some time to think about the WHY of real estate investing.  Whether you're just considering getting into REI or you're a long-timer, reflecting on your "why" will help solidify your "how" and set you up for success.

Thank you SO much for your support of our podcast! 

Can't wait to share more in Season 2 -- coming September 2021!


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www.theREIconcierge.com

The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Schedule a call with Tim
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Learn more at thereiconcierge.com

Lisa and Tim talk again with Gabe Whitmer, Mortgage Banker at First Bank of Tennessee. 

Gabe was on Episode 8 and helped us understand the changing regulations of lending institutions.  We've invited him back to share highlights in the financial realm that are relevant to investors.

We talk about mortgage lending trends, interest rates and what they're doing, inflation, ways to respond to all of the above as real estate investors, and more.

Gabe lives with his wife and 2 kids in Chattanooga, TN, and is also an active real estate investor. 

Gabe has been helping Americans living abroad, both with the Foreign Service and other expats, obtain loans on investment properties since 2016.  He and his team have a 'can-do' attitude and believe providing great customer service. 

Gabe is extremely generous with his time and knowledge and is happy if you reach out to him directly at [email protected] .  He or one of his team members will be back in touch in the blink of an eye!


Connect with us:

Schedule a call with Tim

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www.theREIconcierge.com

The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

Connect with us:

Schedule a call with Tim
Schedule a call with Jean

Learn more at thereiconcierge.com