The Take Action Real Estate Podcast

The Take Action Real Estate Podcast

By John Horner and Brian RightlerBusinessInvesting
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The Take Action Real Estate Podcast episodes

  • Episode 26: Real Estate Investing Author, Speaker and Mentor Brian Urbanski
    Welcome to the 26th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    Today, Brian and John talk with Brian Urbanski. He was invited to the podcast to talk about lease options, but his knowledge and experience in “subject to” deals are greatly discussed as well. Brian and John have been interested in these areas and learned a lot from conversing with Urbanski.
    Mr. Urbanski starts with a quick overview of lease options and then shares how he got started in real estate, including how he became interested in doing "subject to" deals. We hear about his first deal many years ago, and he describes the many intricacies that are involved with the types of deals that he does. Urbanski only deals with highly motivated sellers and likes getting involved in areas that some investors avoid and explains why this is. He provides much insight and advice for anyone who wants to do lease options and anyone who buys property in any fashion.
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    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 25: Deal Breakdown - Welch
    Welcome to the 25th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    In this episode, Brian and John talk about a recent flip deal that they did. This one stands out because it was sold quickly and several different types of buyers were interested in the property.
    Brian and John walk us through the deal, beginning with how they learned that is was up for sale. We hear about a man who approached the guys about buying the property on the day that they themselves bought it, and about a different buyer who tried to flip the property before he even owned it. Brian and John learned a lot in dealing with these buyers and they share those lessons with us.
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    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    16 min
  • Episode 24: Commercial Real Estate Investing with Broker Mike Rodriguez
    Welcome to the 24th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    In this episode, Brian and John welcome Mike Rodriguez to talk about investing in commercial real estate. Mike owns rental units and has recently jumped into commercial real estate brokerage. He operates in Columbus and has been a full-time broker for about a year. Mike discusses work/life balance, his infatuation with commercial real estate, and the difference between the deals he does and residential ones.  He also discusses some new initiatives that can be utilized for investing. 
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    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    41 min
  • Episode 23: Nailed It! Welcome Special Guest, Ohio Property Brothers’, Brian Hayes
    Welcome to the 23rd episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    Brian and John welcome Brian Hayes, co-owner of Ohio Property Brothers, to today’s episode. Ohio Property Brothers is a home remodeling general contractor specializing in kitchens and baths. As the name suggests, Brian Hayes runs the business with his brother, David.
    Brian Hayes takes us through the many events that he has seen while running a contracting company, including some difficulties the business had in its early days. He shares what he looks for when he hires contractors and why it can be hard to find the right person. We hear about the shortage of tradespeople and the impact this predicament can have in the coming years, the importance of having a great process, and what Brian Hayes credits his company’s growth to. To finish the podcast, Brian Hayes has a surprise for Brian and John.
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    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    53 min
  • Episode 22: How To Communicate With Sellers When Buying a Real Estate Investment Property
    Welcome to the 22nd episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. 
    With Brian taking a vacation in Hawaii, John is solo in this episode to discuss how to communicate with sellers when buying a real estate investment property. John was the entire marketing team for his business before he met Brian, so he has experience with a wide range of customers and situations. He knows what is important to consider when speaking with sellers face-to-face.
    John gives tips for each step in the selling process, from building rapport in the beginning to checking in with the seller after closing the deal. He shares how to gather information from sellers, what to do while walking through the seller’s house, and how to negotiate a price that is fair for both him and the seller.
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    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    16 min
  • Episode 21: CORE Update and A Condo Flip With Legal Trouble That Produces A Five-Digit Profit
    Welcome to the 21st episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    Brian and John talk about an investment property flip that they closed on earlier this year. This property was quite unique. The sellers approached the guys after receiving a mailer and had a large, modern condo they wanted to sell. It was smooth sailing up until the day before the deal was set to close. 
    The guys tell us about the issues that came up with the property, as well as the strategic advantages that their company has that allows them to make complicated deals like this one work out. Before delving into the property discussion, Brian and John talk about taking time off work and how it is extremely beneficial.
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    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    20 min
  • Episode 20: How To Be A Good Wholesaler
    Welcome to the 20th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    Today, Brian and John talk about wholesaling. The guys do a bit of wholesaling themselves and do business with other wholesalers regularly. They share the qualities that they look for when dealing with wholesalers. These traits help determine whether or not a wholesaler knows what they're doing and allows them to decide if there is potential for a long-term business relationship. We also hear several stories of the guys dealing with wholesalers over the years. 
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    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    26 min
  • Episode 19: How To Quit Your Day Job And Become A Full-Time Real Estate Investor
    Welcome to the 19th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.
    In this episode, Brian and John talk about making the transition from working a full-time day job to being a full-time real estate investor. Both guys have taken this step and they say that it is the best decision they’ve ever made. Brian and John run through many pieces of advice for people who want to become their own boss in the real estate investing space.
    Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate
    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    20 min
  • Episode 18: How To Cash Out BIG TIME On Rentals!
    In this episode, Brian and John focus on a property that they bought in 2016. The guys have been on a roller coaster ride with this property, but thankfully, everything worked out in the end!
    Brian and John learned a lot from dealing with this property and are now passing these lessons on to us. They share how they got a short-term tenant that paid a premium for rent, their discovery of illegal items in the house, and how they were able to convert a tenant into an owner.
    Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate
    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com
    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!
    22 min
  • Episode 18: Dissection of A Deal - When Good Tenants Go Bad

    In this episode, Brian and John focus on a property that they bought in 2016 in. The guys have been on a roller coaster ride with this property, but thankfully, everything worked out in the end!


    Brian and John learned a lot from dealing with this property and are now passing these lessons on to us. They share how they got a short-term tenant that paid a premium for rent, their discovery of illegal items in the house, and how they were able to convert a tenant into an owner.


     


    Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate


    Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com


    Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    22 min

About The Take Action Real Estate Podcast

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John and Brian from Columbus, Ohio help you make sense of the world of Real Estate Investing.