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What does it mean to blend a rigorous military background with the dynamic real estate investment challenges, and how can others apply these principles to their careers?

Today, our guest is Nap deCiutiis, a retired Navy Special Operations Master Chief turned real estate developer. The conversation reveals how Nap's disciplined military background and unique life philosophies fuel his successes and personal growth. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of transitioning careers, the impact of community and tourism on local economies, and the personal ethos that guides Nap’s decisions.

[00:01 - 05:31] A New Focus on Family and Truth

• The importance of focusing on personal growth and family over external noise
• The impact of truthful living on personal and professional success
• Strategies for effective life planning and goal setting

[05:32 - 10:30] From Navy to Real Estate

• Applying military discipline and strategic planning to real estate
• Embracing career transitions by finding parallels between past experiences and new opportunities
• The importance of adaptability in achieving career success

[10:31 - 15:52] Building a Real Estate Empire

• Lessons on scaling operations and managing construction projects
• Navigating real estate market fluctuations with a strategic approach
• Insights into the short-term rental market dynamics on the Emerald Coast

[15:53 - 21:59] Investment Philosophies and Life Lessons

• The significance of not letting emotions override business decisions
• Learning from failures and using them as stepping stones for future success
• The personal philosophy of investing in oneself and finding peace

[22:00 - 28:27] A Vision for the Future

• Building a community-centric business model
• The importance of creating a lasting impact through business and personal life
• Future aspirations and the importance of family in defining success

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Website: https://theshorttermshop.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nap-deciutiis/

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"The best advice is that if you are a decent human being and you speak the truth to yourself and write down your plan, there's nothing that you cannot do." — Nap deCiutiis

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How the intricacies of short-term rental investments and lending can dramatically shift your real estate journey? In this episode, Parker Borofsky, an expert in short-term rental investments and lending, shares her journey as a mother, investor, and lender, revealing key insights into the nuances of investment real estate financing and the transformative impact of short-term rentals. From creative financing solutions to managing a portfolio of properties, Parker provides invaluable advice for both new and seasoned investors!

[00:01 - 07:00] The Opportune Moment for Investment

• Ideal timing for fence-sitters in real estate investment
• The impact of fluctuating interest rates and inflation on real estate
• Strategies for navigating the current real estate market

[07:01 - 13:00] Navigating Short-Term Rental Investments

• The growing popularity and nuances of short-term rental investments
• The role of lending in short-term rental investment strategies
• Insights into market trends in short-term rentals

[13:01 - 19:00] Creative Financing Solutions

• Exploring innovative lending options for short-term rentals
• The significance of debt-to-income ratios in loan approval
• Misconceptions in financing and how to approach them

[19:01 - 25:00] The Entrepreneurial Journey in Real Estate

• Parker's personal journey as an investor and lender
• Balancing multiple roles in the real estate sector
• The importance of adaptability and learning in real estate investing

[25:01 - 31:00] Future Trends and Closing Thoughts

• Predictions for the future of real estate investing and lending
• Key advice for upcoming real estate investors and lenders
• Final insights and reflections on the current state of the market

[31:01 - 39:13]The Final Four: Worst Job, Book, Skill to Learn, & Definition of Success

• Worst job ever was being an administrative for a dating service
• Book that gave a paradigm shift: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz
• Skill/talent to learn: Public Speaking
• Succes is defined as creating more freedom and choices

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vtrockett?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

Calendly: https://calendly.com/parker-rob

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"Success in real estate isn't just about the properties you own; it's

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How can you achieve financial success while on vacation? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Lauren Aumond, Lauren is a podcast host and real estate investor based in Tampa Bay. She has a Finance degree from the University of Florida and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Boston University. Lauren and her husband reached financial independence at 33 and 30 years old and are in the process of planning the next season of their lives.

Tune in to this episode as Lauren provides tips on how to handle communication while away on vacation and to be comfortable with not everything going perfectly all the time!

[00:01 - 01:26] Opening Segment

• We welcome, Lauren Aumond!
• Lauren is the host of the podcast, “Adulting Is Easy”

[01:27 - 24:19] How Real Estate And Systematization Help Couples Reach Their Goals

• The importance of taking action and learning along the way
• Being frugal with their housing and transportation
• The goal is to get the property up and running with CapEx
• Self-managing 10 short-term rentals and 3 long-term rentals
• Using property management software, dynamic pricing, etc.
• Handling guest communications herself

[29:20 - 32:54] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • She worked as a Front-End Department Supervisor
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • “Predictable Success” by Les McKeown
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Continue playing golf
• What does success mean to you?
  • Lauren says, “Success means freedom and happiness. “
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Website: Real Adulting Is Easy

Twitter: @adultingiseasy

Instagram: @adultingiseasyreal

YouTube: @adultingiseasy

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“Goals are meant to be either met or revisited over time. And that's what has happened with adulting is easy, my regular career, and real estate investing.” – Lauren Aumond

“Seeing the big picture and keeping an eye on our goals even when we have setbacks... We keep our eyes on the big picture and we know one year from now, we'll be in a really, really good spot.” – Lauren Aumond

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Luke Carl loves rock and roll, but more than anything else, he loves being able to do what makes him happy. That is why he chose to pursue a career where he will become his own boss and make him happy. Searching for that something led him to real estate, and since then, he never turned back.

[00:01 – 09:54] Who is Luke Carl?

• Luke talks about his background
• He shares how his real estate career started and how they ended up in short-term rentals

[09:55 – 18:42] The AHA! Moment

• Luke discusses the pivotal moment in his life that made him realize real estate is the way to go, specifically, Short-Term Rentals
• Why the Smoky Mountains?

[18:43 – 28:26] The Short Term Shop

• Learn the right way to do short term rentals with the help of The Short Term Shop Group

[28:27 – 26:36] Being on Radio

• How to be a good Radio host

[26:37 – 35:05] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • I worked in a Mexican restaurant for 5 years.
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Learn to speak Spanish
  • Learn to swim
• What does success mean to you?
  • Not having to answer to anybody.
  • Being free to do what you want at anytime
• Connect with Luke. Links available below.

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"Find other things that you get inspired by." – Luke Carl 

"It's all about doing what you want to do." – Luke Carl

Resources Mentioned:

• Rich Dad
• The Short Term Shop Group
• BiggerPockets

You can connect with Luke on https://theshorttermshop.com/

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Diya Liu is the CEO of Welcome Capital, an STR & Hotel 506(c) Fund, an investment company in short-term rentals and hotels. She started with short-term rental investing but now owns 3 boutique hotels and a dozen STRs across the USA. She was a patent litigation attorney in her previous life and litigated multimillion patent cases.

Tune in to this episode as Diya talks about her journey from corporate litigation attorney to successful real estate investor!

[00:01 - 02:35] Opening Segment

• We welcome, Diya Liu!
• Diya’s transition from corporate litigation attorney to real estate business

[02:36 - 27:16] Stand Out In The Short-Term Rental Market

• Short-term rentals offer lifestyle bonuses such as visiting investment locations
• The two programs for short-term rental investing: For beginners and for advanced investors
• Benefits of commercial real estate investing over residential properties
• Hybrid short-term rental and hotel model
• Investing in mountain towns and coastal town vibes
• Designing and marketing property in a unique way to stand out

[27:17 - 33:14] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Being an art teacher to special needs camp counselor
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • “Never Split The Difference” By Christopher Voss & Tahl Raz
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Learning specific forms of dance
• What does success mean to you?
  • Diya Liu says, “The freedom to location and time freedom to do what you want to do and to work on your passions.”

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LinkedIn: Diya Liu

Instagram: @diyaliu

Facebook: AirbnbProfessional

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“Everyone is badass on at least one thing... So, understanding your strength and weaknesses and being able to capitalize on those a lot more efficiently is one of my favorite things about, uh, commercial real estate investing.” – Diya Liu

“The great thing about hospitality assets is that of course, it offers cash flow and depreciation and all these other great things that people love about real estate, but it also offers a lot of lifestyles.” – Diya Liu

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Sarah Glidewell from The Karwells is an Airbnb investor, designer, and coach who focuses on teaching other hosts how to create properties with longevity. She has been absorbed by Airbnb and short-term rentals since 2018 when she started renting out her apartment to guests on weekends. Since then, she has dabbled in it all, from investing to consulting, arbitraging to designing, and everything in between. Short-term rentals have flipped her life upside down and given her a path to financial freedom, freedom of time, and her personal favorite, creative freedom. Currently, they are working on partnering with more of YOU - and capitalizing on the Midwest market - building a fleet of high-end, design-focused STRs.

[00:01 - 01:00] Opening Segment

• We welcome, Sarah Glidewell!
• She is an interior designer by trade and uses her design skills to create Airbnb properties

[01:01 - 23:34] Creating Experiences For Short-Term Rentals

• Started a mentorship program to build out a community
• Pivoted to interior design business for short-term rentals during COVID
• Investors are a hundred percent numbers driven
• Strategy from two perspectives: Investor brain and designer brain
• Creating experiences for people

[23:35 - 33:31] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
• Working at a grocery store
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
• “How To Become Financially Independent On Airbnb” by Brian Page
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
• Sales in general
• What does success mean to you?
• Sarah Glidewell says, “It is that freedom of time and freedom of placement.”

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Website: The KarWells

Instagram: @thekarwells 

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“If we take care of the guest experience, then the ROI will follow.” – Sarah Glidewell

“Me being an interior designer by trade and wanting to find an avenue that kind of fit with my current gifts and talents and Airbnb was that answer.” – Sarah Glidewell

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Alex Sabio is the Co-Founder of Alpha Geek Capital.  He is a Respiratory Therapist in Southern California turned real estate investor.  Over the years, he has invested in luxury short-term rentals and now helps other healthcare professionals invest in real estate.  

[00:01 - 05:44] Respiratory Therapist by Day

• Let’s get to know Alex Sabio
• Like a whirlwind for a year and a half
• Real estate for healthcare professionals

[05:45 - 23:17] Healthcare Real Estate Pro

• It’s not all roses!
• What Alex loves about real estate
• Time Freedom, Focus, and Airbnbs
• Alex’s Superpower
• Goals keep completely changing
• “I don’t want money.”
• Hands Off and Automated
• Alex’s Real Estate Investing Routine in a week
• Technology versus People
• Find the Experts! 

[23:18 - 31:47] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • At the Boston Market in high school
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • The Filipino Language
• What does success mean to you?
  • “To have time freedom with my family right now.”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Alex. Links available below

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“The cash flow is phenomenal. The guest experience, providing someone amazing experience, is phenomenal.” - Alex Sabio

“The most important things to me are having time off, spending time with family, and helping others. That is the most important thing.” - Alex Sabio

“Just be honest with them, and be nice. People will react when you're nice.” - Alex Sabio

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Jonathan Pacilio shares his journey from working in the finance industry to becoming a full-time real estate investor. He discusses how he transitioned from long-term rentals to short-term rentals, and how it took just seven high-performing short-term rentals for him to make the transition. He shares how important it is to have a mix of short-term and long-term rental properties in order to make the most money, and how juggling work and family can be a challenge when entering this type of business. He believes that the short-term rental space is undervalued and there is a lot of opportunity available for those who are willing to work hard. 

[00:01 - 07:14] Opening Segment

• Welcoming Jonathan to the show
• What does it take to leave your full-time job?
• The difference between a long-term and a short-term rental

[07:14 - 18:05] How to Succeed in Running a Short Term Rental Business

• The importance of setting up an automated system in order to run a short-term rental business
• Short-term rentals are a growing market, but they remain underutilized
• Short-term rentals are a great way to make extra money and provide affordable housing for people in need

[18:04 - 24:32] Difference in Advertising Units and the Short-Term Dojo

• Utilizing services such as Rabbu Inc. and STR Insights
• Jonathan talks about the Short-Term Dojo
  • Bridging discipline in martial arts to entrepreneurship

[24:32 - 34:37] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had? 
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
• What does success mean to you?

Connect with Jonathan Pacilio

Facebook: Short Term Dojo

Twitter: Short Term Dojo

Instagram: Short Term Dojo

YouTube: Short Term Dojo

Website: www.JonathanPacilio.com

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“Money is super important…but success, it’s more about financial freedom and time management.” - Jonathan Pacilio

“Picking up the right short-term rental is monetarily life-changing from anything; from a single mom to someone who makes high six figures and wants to start creating steps to exit.” - Jonathan Pacilio

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Lauren Stewart is a dermatology PA turned real estate investor and backyard homesteader. She’s a builder of relaxation, turning normal cabins into restful retreats for the last 3 years and running a successful short-term rental business where she turned a $100k investment into a $1.6 million dollar business. She discusses that it’s not easy to be successful in real estate, but with the commitment to learn, work hard, and use resources like online forums and books, they’ve been able to grow her business rapidly. 

[00:01 - 04:31] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Lauren Stewart!
• Lauren discusses how she got into real estate
• She referenced, “Bigger Pockets Podcast”

[04:32 - 21:32] How To Turn A Small Investment In Short Term Rentals Turned Into A Million Dollar Business

• Lauren discusses how they bought and renovated short term properties
• She wanted to replace her professional income with passive income
• It takes time and discipline to build up savings and assets
• She shares that it’s important to think about your future 

[21:33 - 29:08] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • When she worked as a summer camp counselor
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • "Die with Zero Regrets" by Bill Perkins
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • She wants to relearn how to play the guitar and try to reincorporating that into her life
• What does success mean to you?
  • Lauren says that, “Success is being in a place in life where you can control your time and you can decide who you want to spend it with and how you want to spend it.”

Connect with Lauren

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatechicken/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restfulretreats   

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“The ultimate goal for us is can we replace our w two income with passive income through real estate and allow us to have the financial and time freedom. The freedom to control their own.” – Lauren Stewart

 “Success is being in a place in life where you can control your time and you can decide who you want to spend it with and how you want to spend it, and not having to worry about the ramifications of that.” – Lauren Stewart

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What strategies did Tim Grillot implement to achieve success in his short-term and long-term rental businesses? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Tim Grillot, Tim is the proud owner of six STRs (four in the Smokies and two in Gulf Shores) and eleven LTRs. He began investing in real estate at the age of seventeen. His passion for providing people with quality accommodations for their vacations and wonderful homes to love has led him to make the move away from a lucrative career as an executive to a position as an agent at the short-term shop.

Tune in to this episode as Tim Grillot reveals his insight on supply chain logistics, identifying markets with growth potential!

[00:01 - 02:21] Opening Segment

• We welcome, Tim Grillot!
• Tim is a real estate investor, short-term rental owner, and real estate agent from the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee
• He was in the W2 world for 16 years before transitioning to full-time real estate

[02:22 - 25:56] Building An Empire Of Short-Term And Long-Term Rentals

• How he bought his first house and became an accidental landlord
• Obsessed with owning a vacation property
• How he and his wife sold everything and moved into an RV to embrace the simple life
• The division of labor between him and his wife
• Building a house hack-type situation in Ten

[25:57 - 31:23] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
• Worked on a carwash washing semi-trucks
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
• “The Go-Giver” By Bob Burg and John David Mann
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
• Learn how to play an instrument
• What does success mean to you?
• Tim Grillot says, “Finding the right balance in your life and finding your purpose.”

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Facebook: Tim Grillot

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“We're put on this planet to work and serve people and I'm a big believer in that. And, so now it's more about getting fulfillment out to what we do and we really enjoy hosting people and we really enjoy, honestly making a nice place for people to live with our long-term rentals.” – Tim Grillot

“People do things in their life that they enjoy all the time and spend money on it and don't worry about it. And for us, we've just kind of turned this real estate investing into something we enjoy.” – Tim Grillot

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