In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I'm bringing back a good friend of the community, Jim Oliver, one of the world's foremost authorities on Infinite Banking and the founder of CreateTailwind. Jim has 38 years in the financial trenches, 12 of those under the late R. Nelson Nash, the pioneer of the Infinite Banking Concept®. Together, we break down how to take back control from traditional banks, keep more of the interest you're giving away, and use properly structured whole life policies to fund cash-flowing real estate and businesses instead of Wall Street. 

We talk about the big problems with indexed universal life (IUL) being sold as "infinite banking," why guarantees and design matter, and how to vet a real Infinite Banking coach. Jim then gives a simple, clear explanation of how banks actually make money off your deposits, how Infinite Banking makes you the depositor, bank owner, and borrower, and the three biggest mistakes people make when they start.

We finish with a powerful conversation about escaping the 9–5, changing your identity to "investor," and designing a 2026 vision where you stop exchanging time for money and your assets pay you instead.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:49 What's new in the Infinite Banking world?

02:06 The IUL problem: when "infinite banking" gets bastardized

03:48 Whole life vs. universal life for Infinite Banking

04:12 Chasing short-term optics with low base / high PUAs

05:26 How to vet a real Infinite Banking mentor

08:22 How Infinite Banking really works

10:47 The problem with traditional banking

11:48 Why use a whole life policy as your "bank"?

12:50 How to reach Jim & what working with CreateTailwind looks like

13:58 3 biggest mistakes people make with Infinite Banking

16:17 Entrepreneurship and escaping the 9-5 grind

18:07 Identity & environment: two levers to pull for 2026

19:37 Observe, assist, lead, then teach

20:34 Media, markets & the danger of the herd

Quotables

"The problem is that we finance every single thing that we buy. We either pay interest to someone else or we give up interest that we could have earned somewhere else."

"Any time you have a nine to five, I don't care if you're making millions of dollars a year, you're in captivity."

"If you're in the herd, you're in the majority. You're wrong."

Links

CreateTailwind

https://createtailwind.com

Breakaway Wealth

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-nWVcVpkLqnDXSdqejEqDxR20TpKfe7z&si=fCMS-e95ckyrQQGw

Jim Oliver

[email protected]

NREIG

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In this special coaching sit-down, I hit pause on tactics and deals and go deep into the mental game of real estate investing—the part that actually determines whether you ever hit your income goals, leave your W-2, or build the life you keep saying you want. 

I walk our community through practical mindset work: scripting your perfect day and perfect year, shifting from reaction to creation, removing distractions, and getting brutally honest about where you are vs. where you say you want to be. We talk about vision, exposure, coaching, accountability, and belief, and I share personal stories from rebuilding after 2008 to helping my son Nick rewire his thinking after his accident to show you exactly how this work looks in real life. 

You'll hear live questions from our group about negative self-talk, self-sabotage, overwhelm, and balance while juggling a W-2, and we break those down into clear, simple action steps you can implement this week.

If you're serious about scaling your real estate business, leaving your job, or just getting unstuck, this episode will help you build the mindset, habits, and environment that make the deals, the 3 Paydays®, and the lifestyle inevitable.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

02:17 The importance of reviewing your vision daily

03:12 Do you have your perfect day/week/year scripted?

04:00 The "drunk monkey" and the biggest stumbling block

05:02 The real test of mindset: not when things are easy, but when things get tough

06:31 What is your biggest risk of 2026?

07:26 The "reaction" vs "creation" exercise

09:57 Should mindset be in your schedule?

11:40 Exposure & who you get around in 2026

13:17 Leveraging the power of community to make the connections you need

14:36 Visualizing your future: what does life look like a year from now?

15:39 Mindset coach & reframing limiting beliefs

16:45 Be brutally honest about where you are (and be okay with it)

17:55 The importance of learning to own your journey and future

19:18 Don't take advice from the average; look at their results

21:30 Should you follow the right coach 100%?

22:18 The "game of tennis" with your coach

24:24 Overcoming your recurring negative thoughts

25:24 Solution: script, record & loop your perfect future

26:48 Descriptive but not restrictive: get deep and don't hesitate

29:55 How the start of your day will impact your success

32:25 The philosophy behind "the action creates the belief"

35:20 The $321K check and visual anchors

37:05 Jim Carrey's $10M check story

38:32 Navigating challenges between balancing business and a W-2

40:13 CEO exercise: if you can only do 3 things

44:30 Mindset work takes longer than scripts

Quotables

"Your biggest risk in my opinion of not achieving your goals in '26 is not getting rid of distractions."

"It's easier to act your way into a new belief than it is to believe your way into a new action."

"If someone is where you want to be, and they give you advice, should you do it 100%… even when you don't feel like it?"

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In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I'm hanging out with someone who's been in the trenches in some of the toughest rental markets and came out retired on a Florida beach — Ron Faraci. Ron has owned and managed several hundred low-income rentals, transformed ugly, problem portfolios into highly profitable ones, and ran CT REIA, the fifth-largest real estate investors association in the country. He's also the author of Confessions of a Landlord and creator of the now-famous 31-page "Bulletproof Lease." 

We unpack how Ron quit his job, cashed out his 401(k), and went all-in on class C/D "ghetto-adjacent" properties, why he cares more about terms than price, and how he used forced appreciation and systems to retire in his mid-40s. He shares real-world landlording tactics—no garbage disposals, painted "magic handles," orange-coated copper, even canine-unit letters to chase off drug dealers—plus why he runs his business with "no mercy, no quarter" and a lease tenants initial 80+ times.

If you're a landlord, property manager, or aspiring buy-and-hold investor who wants cash flow, control, and fewer headaches, this conversation is a masterclass in how to make tough rentals profitable without losing your mind.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Who is Ron Faraci?

02:30 Semi-retired in St. Augustine, FL (and why the beach isn't "enough")

03:13 Blue-collar beginnings, LA sales job, and a fear of losing it all

04:34 Quitting the job, cashing in his 401K and burning the boats

05:05 Discovering creative financing early in his real estate career

06:02 Finding his tribe in CT REIA and buying it

07:11 Selling CT REIA and realizing that there's no finish line

08:45 Why joining your local REIA is key to getting started

10:20 Macro curveballs & building your "pivot muscle"

11:16 The pivot during COVID: Zoom meetings & over-delivering value

12:44 The money in tough, low-income areas

13:30 The million-dollar "worst two-family" example

14:02 No mercy, no quarter: If you want a friend, buy a puppy

15:16 The importance of knowing your fastball and letting someone else run your business

19:17 Appreciation vs. forcing NOI with cap rates as multipliers

20:38 What doesn't belong in low-income units

22:24 Magic handles, dirty copper & fly-free trash cans

25:30 Clearing out drug dealers with a single letter

27:57 The story behind The Bulletproof Lease

28:31 Where to find a copy of the Bulletproof Lease

Quotables

"You grow up with no money, you're stressed about having no money. Then you get a little bit, you're stressed about losing it."

"If I was playing poker, I pushed all the chips in. If you want to take the island, burn your boats."

"No mercy, no quarter… If you want a friend, buy a puppy… and if you want to eff around, you're going to find out."

Links

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In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I'm finally pulling back the curtain on how we insure our own portfolio. For about 12 years, my family and I have insured all of our non-owner-occupied, investment properties through National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG), whether it's buy-and-hold rentals, multifamily, or creative subject-to deals.

I'm joined by Seth Markum, Executive VP of Sales at NREIG, with 20+ years in property and casualty insurance and a background in building one of the first national online commercial P&C agencies. We break down landlord insurance vs. homeowners insurance, why rental properties are treated as commercial exposure, and how NREIG structures real estate investor insurance across single-family, multifamily, short-term rentals, mobile homes, land, and creative strategies even if you're using multiple LLCs in multiple states.

Seth also walks you through their monthly reporting program, how one flexible policy can follow a property from occupied to vacant to renovation without gaps in coverage, and how they handle subject-to insurance the right way.

If you've ever wondered how to properly insure your rental properties and real estate investments, this episode will show you exactly what to ask for and how to get a proposal from NREIG.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Who is Seth Markum?

03:19 Landlord vs. homeowner policies (and why homeowners "never works")

04:18 One company vs. multiple niches: why customization matters

05:08 No one-size-fits-all: mix forms, deductibles & locations

06:21 What makes NREIG different from other insurance companies

08:19 Why you don't want "agent Bob on the corner" for creative deals

09:01 Making insurance simple for real estate investors

10:02 Dealing with vacancies and fix and flips with NREIG

11:21 How to get a proposal from NREIG

13:10 The importance of understanding the kind of insurance you have

Quotables

"If you're not getting a customized policy… that may not be the scenario that you want to entertain."

"All phases of occupancy are contemplated on our single policy form."

"If you just want something that's going to be all encompassing, no matter what your strategy is, this is going to be the best solution for you."

Links

NREIG

https://nreig.com/

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In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Alex Arguelles—CEO, co-founder, and operator who scaled from a two-man startup in a garage to 9,000+ units across multiple states by his early 30s. We unpack how he started buying distressed debt right out of college in 2007–2008, raised 100% investor capital, vertically integrated management, and navigated all the headaches that come with growing from 3 employees to 175 and working through 15,000 apartments over 13 years. 

We talk about raising credibility when you're young and broke, hiring (and firing) your first key people, managing teams in multiple states, and why Alex believes your unfair advantage is your willingness to "just learn" by getting your hands dirty. Then we fast-forward to today and dive into his new national sale-leaseback platform, Sell2Rent, how it helps investors buy cash-flowing homes with prepaid rent, and why he thinks the people willing to take smart risks in this cycle will be the ones ahead in 2–3 years.

If you're trying to go from one or two deals to building something scalable, whether that's a lean portfolio or a full-blown company. This one's a real-world masterclass in cycles, capital, people, and mindset.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Meet Alex Arguelles: From 21-year-old founder to 9,000 units

02:16 Scaling from 3 people to 175 employees before exiting in 2020

03:24 Running toward the fire: distressed debt & vertical integration

05:03 No burn, no money, and desensitized to risk

06:48 The problems with building credibility as a young investor

08:02 Dealing with doubters and how pain tolerance plays into his success

09:06 Learning through Mortgage for Dummies and no YouTube

10:05 Lessons from scaling across states on culture, DNA & hiring remotely

11:20 The importance of hiring better people to avoid big, expensive mistakes

15:04 Where investors can find opportunities in real estate today

16:36 The Florida real estate market: valuations and rents holding (for now)

17:22 The differences between 2008 and 2025

18:30 How data access can help you collaborate with other investors in your area

20:08 The first step to getting involved in multifamily real estate

21:06 How you should navigate the single-family real estate market

22:37 Sell2Rent: A nationwide platform that connects investors with off-market properties

23:49 What makes Sell2Rent different from other similar platforms

25:02 How taking smarter risks today will put you ahead in 2-3 years

27:14 How to get in touch with Alex and his team

Quotables

"We started running towards the fire. We started buying distressed debt. We had no money, so we had to raise 100% investor funds."

"You make all your money in real estate when you hit the returns or when you use other people's money."

"For the people who are willing to take a risk right now, I think they're going to be ahead in two years to three years."

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Sell2Rent

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In this masterclass episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Trevor Mauch, founder and CEO of Carrot, a five-time Inc. 5000 company that's helped thousands of real estate investors and agents generate highly motivated seller leads online. Trevor's not just a "software guy" either—he's a buy-and-hold commercial investor himself, doing owner-carry deals and turning dead space into productive luxury apartments in his small town of Roseburg, Oregon.

We start with something almost everyone asks me at bootcamps: lead gen. Trevor breaks down what he calls evergreen marketing, online lead systems that work for you 24/7 instead of keeping you on the hamster wheel of cold calling and direct mail. Then we go deep on AI search visibility, how Google's AI overviews and tools like ChatGPT are changing SEO, and what you can do right now to win in that new world.

From there we shift into entrepreneur mindset: breaking through revenue "pain lines," designing your calendar around energy instead of just money, and building a business that actually funds your life vision instead of trapping you.

Trevor shares exactly how he scaled Carrot to an eight-figure company, the role coaching and masterminds played, and why your business should give you energy, income, and impact, not just revenue.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:04 Who is Trevor Mauch?

03:02 Trevor's background: Growing Carrot and investing in real estate

04:55 The problem with "hamster wheel" marketing

06:56 How evergreen marketing generates inbound online leads

07:57 The impact of AI in how SEO works today

09:15 Practical AI SEO tips you can implement today

12:26 Taking advantage of hyperlocal links to build credibility online

15:56 Where to find Trevor and the AI Search Visibility Challenge

17:20 Business growth in 3s and 10s: The "Pain Lines"

19:50 Avoiding the "shiny object" churn through 12-month contracts

21:02 Optimizing for revenue vs optimizing for energy

22:01 The Quarterly Energy Audit: Identifying top energy-drainers

23:07 Redefining success and the purpose of being in business

27:09 Business game-changers: Coaching programs and masterminds

31:21 Fitness, faith, and proximity

34:04 What's next: EPIC Coaching, AI, and expanding Carrot

Quotables

"Business should give us work that interests and energizes us, it should fund our vision, and it should help us deliver an impact we're proud of."

"Evergreen marketing might take a little bit longer to get going, but it builds this foundation and it builds amazing momentum."

"You're the best person to mentor the person you used to be."

Links

Carrot

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In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Arizona real estate advisor and coach Asher Cohen to talk about building a real estate career and portfolio you actually enjoy.

We cover how he went from marketing and commercial real estate through the 2008 crash to closing nearly 1,000 deals, focusing on buy-and-hold rentals, high-demand markets, and turning your current home into your first investment property. We also dive into leaving the W-2, using coaching the right way, working with investor-savvy agents, and Asher's core value of "love where you live."

If you're an investor, agent, or aspiring full-time real estate entrepreneur, this episode will help you design a values-driven, cash-flowing real estate business.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Who is Asher Cohen?

03:04 From marketing to commercial real estate before the 2008 crash

04:02 Pivot to residential: buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, and hedge funds

05:08 Personal investing strategy: long-term buy-and-hold & "monopoly boards"

06:10 Arizona market shifts & why cash flow is harder today

07:55 Getting out of your W-2: Take the plunge & have faith

09:28 The role of coaching in making big transitions

10:44 Beware the gimmick coaches:

12:02 Ethics, values & the whole-life approach to coaching

16:09 Asher's three pillars: team, coaching, and transaction management

18:45 How investors should leverage relationships with investor-savvy agents

20:18 The difference between having a dedicated agent vs "whoever brings me a deal"

21:53 Primary transaction markets: Phoenix Metro, plus northern Arizona

23:24 How to get in touch with Asher and his team

24:10 Upcoming episode on The Real Deal with Asher Cohen

Quotables

"The best investment property is probably the one they own already."

"You have to just take the plunge.You have to have the faith in yourself to make that leap."

"Everyone should have a coach. The coach should have a coach, the coaches' coach should have a coach."

Links

Asher Cohen

(480) 650-2995

BUYAZRE

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In this solo episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I pull back the curtain on my early days of investing and the messy transition from the 2008 crash into creative real estate. I walk you through the "dead zone" years, the IRS and creditor headaches, the move from a waterfront home into a 900-square-foot apartment, and how those experiences forced me to design what eventually became our Three Paydays™ system.

If you're sitting in a W2 you don't love, stuck in analysis paralysis, or wondering how to actually replace your job with creative real estate deals, this one is for you. I'll share the exact sequence: hiring a coach when I had no money, raising $25K for a mastermind, doing my first 12+ deals out of a tiny office, building the team around me, and scaling from zero to 10 properties a month under contract.

You'll hear the mindset shifts, the tactical steps, and the hard-won lessons that took me from "completely stuck in my head" to building a business and community that now has 95+ years of combined experience helping students all over North America.

The goal is simple: shorten your learning curve, help you avoid my mistakes, and challenge you to ask, "Why not me?"

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:24 The value of getting "a decade worth of lessons" handed to you 03:05 The difference between knowing the path vs. walking it

04:24 30/60/120-second decisions & the cost of indecision

05:47 What your real risk is: Gut check for anyone with a W2

07:13 Goals vs. a real plan with accountability

08:17 Why you don't need the full "how" before you commit to a clear beacon 09:31 IRS, creditors, repossessions, and downsizing to a 900-square-foot apartment 10:10 The birth of the Three Paydays system

11:08 How that "you're done" moment forced me back into the trenches making calls 12:03 Lesson: doubters, weather, circumstances, and past failures can't stop you

14:10 The difference between "crap debt" for toys and investing in yourself

15:34 Proximity, association & eliminating money stress

16:31 How thinking about money 24/7 chokes your creativity 17:20 Why you only need a phone and leads—no fancy tech required 18:13 How 13 deals stacked up between August and December 2013 19:08 Building the team: VAs, Nick, and qualifying buyers

20:23 Why good team members create revenue, not expense 21:29 Lesson: everyone is bad at first—that's normal and fixable 23:53 Tax refund season & stacking big checks

25:05 Future pacing: who are you in 3–5 years?

26:41 Start/stop list & aligning your calendar

28:01 Free resources to help you get on the right track

Quotables

"There is an enormous difference between knowing the right path and walking it, actually doing it in the trenches."

"Only you can stop you."

"Good team members will create more revenue, not expense."

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In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Mike Stohler—Navy veteran, former airline pilot, and now co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group to talk about the highs, lows, and pivots that shaped his real estate journey.

Mike's story is a masterclass in perseverance and reinvention. He went from losing everything in his early 20s to owning and managing over 1,500 multifamily units and expanding into hotel investing across the U.S. and Spain.

We cover how he turned failure into fuel, built confidence through education and mentorship, and made the leap from W-2 employment to full-time investing. Mike also shares his transition from multifamily to hospitality and how partnering with experienced operators helped him scale internationally.

If you've ever struggled with fear, self-doubt, or analysis paralysis, this episode will show you what's possible when you commit to learning, surround yourself with the right people, and take calculated risks toward financial freedom.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Refocusing before the new year and setting goals for 2026

02:02 Meet Mike Stohler: Navy vet, former airline pilot, and real estate entrepreneur

04:01 Buying properties with no experience and losing everything

05:29 Learning resilience through military discipline and rebuilding after failure

07:27 The mindset shift from fear to action—"Just make the move"

09:28 The biggest fears holding investors back and how to overcome them

11:05 Why mentors and proximity are the ultimate accelerators for success

12:06 The power of partnership: how to shadow and learn from experienced investors

17:01 Balancing family, business, and burnout while making the transition from W-2

19:42 "Apartments are not hotels"—why hospitality is a completely different game

21:14 Building partnerships with experienced operators and profit-sharing structures

23:38 Why Spain? Expanding internationally through strong local networks

24:45 Managing hotel investments remotely: systems, teams, and automation

25:13 Turning travel into a business expense: living and investing internationally

26:21 How to get in touch with Mike and his team

Quotables

"All of the fears that are inside your head are real inside your head—but that's not the truth."

"Hotels aren't real estate. They're businesses that sit on real estate."

"I'm still learning every day. Warren Buffett's 90 and still reading 10 books a week."

Links

Mike Stohler

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Gateway Private Equity

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In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I welcome back Evan Carmichael—entrepreneur, author, YouTube powerhouse, and global speaker—to share powerful insights on belief, content creation, and taking bold action.

Evan first joined us way back in Episode 241, before the world changed. Since then, his YouTube channel has exploded to over 4 million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views, and he's helped entrepreneurs and investors across the world grow their influence, impact, and income through content and consistency.

In this conversation, we unpack how to overcome limiting beliefs, surround yourself with the right people, and use platforms like YouTube strategically, not just for views, but for real business growth. Evan also shares a practical framework he calls the "Money 50", plus his approach to using podcasts and interviews to build the right relationships and scale faster.

If you're ready to take bold action, build belief, and start showing up more powerfully in business and life, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to do it.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:10 From biotech to YouTube: how Evan went from startup founder to global thought leader

03:43 Why belief and not resources is the biggest barrier for most entrepreneurs

06:21 Surrounding yourself with the right circle of influence and mentorship

07:24 How Evan structures his week around "extrovert days" to stay energized and focused

09:04 Success leaves clues: Learning daily from aspirational mentors

10:40 Repurposing content and collaborating ethically

13:48 What Evan would do if he started a real estate investing business today

15:35 The "Money 50" method: How to identify the 50 relationships that could change your business

16:04 The Biz Dev Show strategy: Interviewing your way into meaningful connections

18:08 Turning small podcasts into big opportunities

20:08 How to get in touch with Evan and his team

21:15 The biggest unlock in Evan's business: Learning to ask for help and seek coaching

22:09 Why most people's circles hold them back and how to find real mentorship

26:20 Acting on bold decisions and why waiting kills momentum

Quotables

"Every major breakthrough I've had has come after I asked for help. The unlock is on the other side of humility."

"If you're in a job and everyone around you is stuck, remember—most people are cheering against you, not because they hate you, but because they're afraid to grow."

"You are one great relationship away from your entire career changing."

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