Today we’re talking house hacking, renovation, and house flipping during a pandemic with Tom Tran, the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Stronger Moms Properties, LLC. Tom and his brothers, Eric and David, have sold over 900+ homes across northern California since going into business! They are experts in understanding a home’s value, how to add value to your home for the best ROI, and selling homes fast!
 
Tom Tran's passion is serving the community in all aspects of real estate. For the past ten years, Tom has worked with many sellers throughout his real estate career and guided clients through almost every scenario. Whether it's probate or foreclosure, Tom has seen it all and knows how to solve issues before they occur. Tom believes in giving back to the community and enjoys volunteering his time with local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Keller Williams Realty relief programs and local non-profits. With Tom's extensive real estate background and broker license, he can help clients navigate through any hurdles and think of creative solutions. Reach out to Tom Tran at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma & Susie Lee
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

Susie Lee of eXp Realty is a local San Franciscan and a mastermind of the real estate industry who represents clients all over the Bay Area. Susie Lee has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting her client’s needs first. Susie started as a managing partner for international investment properties in South Korea, where she developed a deeply rooted client base that soon propelled her to become a long term investor back in her home state of California where her heart lies. Passionate about real estate, Susie continues to leverage her know-how and experience to exceed her client’s expectations. Reach out to Susie Lee at [email protected].
 
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Today, we’re talking to experts in the lending industry about the impact of COVID-19 on a wide variety of loan programs and common home financing struggles and myths!
 
Kenny Stephen is a direct lender and Branch Manager at Caliber Home Loans. He offers a wide range of loan programs, including portfolio lending, foreign nationals, self-employed borrowers, and condos. With over 15 years of industry experience and strong industry relationships, Kenny Stephen is able to find the best program to suit every client’s financing needs. Reach out to Kenny Stephen at 415.412.3363 / [email protected].
 
Lillian Lin, John Liang, Karlo Agustin, Sharon Nguyen, and Ashley Davenport are experienced loan officers with Caliber Home Loans and speak a variety of languages, have a strong understanding of the lending options, and lending experiences.
 
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Host: Matthew Ma & Susie Lee
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

Susie Lee of eXp Realty is a local San Franciscan and a mastermind of the real estate industry who represents clients all over the Bay Area. Susie Lee has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting her client’s needs first. Susie started as a managing partner for international investment properties in South Korea, where she developed a deeply rooted client base that soon propelled her to become a long term investor back in her home state of California where her heart lies. Passionate about real estate, Susie continues to leverage her know-how and experience to exceed her client’s expectations. Reach out to Susie Lee at [email protected].
 
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Today we’re talking hard money loans, how to get them, and private lending in the age of COVID-19.
 
At Conventus, Brenda Chen helps real estate investors with personalized financing for their projects. Since 2015, Conventus has successfully originated and funded over $2 billion in real estate loans. Reach out to Brenda Chen at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma & Susie Lee
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

Susie Lee of eXp Realty is a local San Franciscan and a mastermind of the real estate industry who represents clients all over the Bay Area. Susie Lee has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting her client’s needs first. Susie started as a managing partner for international investment properties in South Korea, where she developed a deeply rooted client base that soon propelled her to become a long term investor back in her home state of California where her heart lies. Passionate about real estate, Susie continues to leverage her know-how and experience to exceed her client’s expectations. Reach out to Susie Lee at [email protected].

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Today we’re talking real estate marketing in the Bay Area with the expert, Brendan Hsu from Aerial Canvas! From aerial drone services, 3D home tours, virtual staging, and web designs, to professional photography, videography, and social media campaigns, Brendan Hsu & Colby Johnsons’s all-in-one marketing agency helps real estate agents build their brand and get more sales! Reach out to Brendan Hsu at [email protected] and check out their incredible website at https://aerialcanvas.com/.

With 10 years experience in entrepreneurship and marketing, Brendan Hsu helps brokers, agents, designers, stagers, architects, builders and more, take control of their business and start reaching their goals. He manages Aerial Canvas - a real estate marketing company in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their stunning photos, cinematic video tours, aerial drone videography, 4K 3D tours by Matterport, dedicated property websites, and marketing insight give agents the edge they need to stay ahead of the competition.

Host: Matthew Ma
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

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Today we’re talking loans and the current state of the mortgage industry with Kitty K. Lee!

Kitty K. Lee is a Home Mortgage Consultant at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and has intimate knowledge of rates, and the industry. Reach out to Kitty K. Lee at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma

Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

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Today we’re talking about how to launch a brand new website with our very own podcast host, Matthew Ma!

Host: Matthew Ma
Co-Host: Susie Lee

Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

Susie Lee of eXp Realty is a local San Franciscan and a mastermind of the real estate industry who represents clients all over the Bay Area. Susie Lee has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting her client’s needs first. Susie started as a managing partner for international investment properties in South Korea, where she developed a deeply rooted client base that soon propelled her to become a long term investor back in her home state of California where her heart lies. Passionate about real estate, Susie continues to leverage her know-how and experience to exceed her client’s expectations. Reach out to Susie Lee at [email protected].

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Today we’re talking about the impacts of COVID-19 on the mortgage industry and financing options with a specialist in the field, Ed Diaz!
 
Ed Diaz has been a top producing loan advisor for over 20 years, covering both residential and commercial financing. His background and specialty spans careers as a securities licensed financial advisor, credit expert and commercial banker. His extensive financial background allows his to provide excellent advice when structuring the best mortgage program to fit your needs, wants and capacity. He is also an accomplished speaker on financial, empowerment and personal growth topics. His focus in on providing his clients education, guidance, and advice all wrapped up in a relationship driven approach with world class concierge service. He has excelled as a loan advisor within small mortgage brokerages to large national mortgage banks. He is a proud husband of Donna and father of Devon with a voracious appetite for learning, growing, paying it forward and living out loud. Reach out to Ed Diaz at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at [email protected].

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Today we’re talking home staging during Shelter-in-Place and how to effectively use YouTube to market your business!
 
Vanessa Nielson is the founder of the home staging company, Encore Staging Services.

Prior to Encore Staging, Vanessa was a seasoned marketing and public relations expert in the beauty industry and she currently holds a real estate license. After helping her Broker stage properties in Santa Monica, Vanessa decided to return to Silicon Valley, start a family and her own business. Encore Staging Services was born, and it has grown ever since. Rain or shine, Encore delivers on the promise to complete all installations on the day promised, and with full client satisfaction. During the early days of the business, Vanessa even kept this promise by bringing her 8 day old daughter with her to stage a home on time. Encore is truly dedicated to beautify the Silicon Valley and lower Peninsula markets one home at a time. Reach out to Vanessa Nielsen at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma

Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications.

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Today, our host takes a backseat and let’s our guest, Mitch Felix, interview him for a change of pace!
 
Mitch Felix is a Publisher, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Sales Trainer, and owner of Silicon Valley Real Producers Magazine.

A dynamic leader with experience in sales, business development, marketing, training, and sales management, he thrives in a fast paced environment where “wearing numerous hats” is required. He offers a unique perspective and valuable skills for expanding businesses. His keen ability to identify problems and develop solutions adds immediate value to his clients. He’s also a successful public speaker and sales trainer in multiple industries and knows how to lead and inspire teams to produce noteworthy results. Reach out to Mitch Felix at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications.

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Today we’re talking to Entrepreneur, Consultant, Sales Trainer, and owner of Silicon Valley Real Producers Magazine. We’ll dive into the world of real estate publications and how the Shelter-in-Place order is affecting business.
 
Mitch Felix is a Publisher, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Sales Trainer, and owner of Silicon Valley Real Producers Magazine.

A dynamic leader with experience in sales, business development, marketing, training, and sales management, he thrives in a fast paced environment where “wearing numerous hats” is required. He offers a unique perspective and valuable skills for expanding businesses. His keen ability to identify problems and develop solutions adds immediate value to his clients. He’s also a successful public speaker and sales trainer in multiple industries and knows how to lead and inspire teams to produce noteworthy results. Reach out to Mitch Felix at [email protected].

Host: Matthew Ma
 
Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications.

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