Learn all about investing in real estate in Irving, Texas with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Irving plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Irving).
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The Wisdom, Lifestyle, Money Show is here to help Canadian's invest better in Canada & the U.S.A. We specialize in mortgage financing and education in both Countries. Discover how to become a better investor and access the financing you need.
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Warning - Risks of Interest Rates Rising When Investing in Real Estate
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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Ep 134 Franchise Matchmaking: Kelly Amshoff on Finding the Right Fit
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In this episode, we dive into the world of franchise consulting with Kelly Amshoff, an experienced consultant with FranChoice. Kelly discusses her personalized approach to helping aspiring entrepreneurs find the perfect franchise opportunity that aligns with their goals, lifestyle, and investment level. Learn how Kelly’s expertise guides people thr…
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Ep 133 Mastering Modern Public Relations: Insights from Aquila Mendez-Valdez of HIT PR
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In this episode, we dive into the world of public relations with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas (HIT PR). Aquila shares her journey from conceptualizing her PR agency to building a successful brand known for its innovative strategies with franchisors. We explore the integration of digital marketing with traditional PR, the importan…
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Warning - Risks of Tenants Trashing Properties When Investing in Real Estate
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In this special class about the dangers, risks and warnings of investing in real estate: The #1 fear that keeps potential landlords and new real estate investors up at night! Expert insights on why this fear is more common among inexperienced landlords and investors in challenging real estate markets. Real-life horror stories of tenants causing sig…
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Ep 132 Choosing the Right Franchise: Lessons from Franchise Pro Matt Frentheway
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of franchising with Matt Frentheway, the driving force behind Learn2Franchise.com. Matt is passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the often confusing franchise landscape. Whether you’re curious about becoming a franchise owner or looking to expand your business portfolio, Matt’s insight…
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Ep 131 How Tip Top K9 Became the "Top Dog" in Dog Training Franchises
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On episode #131, I sit down with the founder of Tip Top K9 Mr. Ryan Wimpey, one of the fastest-growing dog training franchises in the nation. With a proven track record of turning unruly pups into well-behaved companions, Tip Top K9 has developed a unique approach that blends industry-leading training methods with strong business principles. We div…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase
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Interested in learning how to analyze deals using The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™? Specifically, do you need to know how to analyze a deal purchased with an interest-only loan? In this special deal analysis, you will: Discover the secret strategy for analyzing the purchase of a rental property with an interest-only loan …
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Ep 130 Dr. Jake Baker and I Discuss The Health Threat Living Inside Us
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jake Baker, a seasoned media professional, entrepreneur, and academic with a remarkable career that spans decades. Dr. Baker, who holds doctorates in both Divinity and Ministry, has spent over 35 years as the voice behind "The Baker Report," a radio program that delves into history, prophecy, and cu…
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Haunted Houses or Hidden Treasures? Decoding Stigmatized Real Estate
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Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…
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Ep 129 Rebounding From Job Loss or Career Changes with Coach, Jeff Schneck
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Join me on episode #129 as I sit down with Jeff Schneck, a seasoned career coach (with The Entrepreneur's Source) sharing a wealth of experience and knowledge in guiding professionals through career transitions and job searches. Jeff shares his top strategies for unlocking career potential, navigating challenging job markets, and considering busine…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…
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Ep 128 Preventing Crime with AI: Inside Deep Sentinel with Dave Selinger
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Join me on episode 128 for an insightful conversation with David Selinger, founder of Deep Sentinel, who revolutionized home security by integrating AI with human intervention. After a harrowing home invasion incident near his home, Dave "Selly" Selinger made it his mission to prevent such crimes from happening again. In this episode, we dive into …
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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…
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Ep 127 Golden Opportunities: The Basics of Gold and Silver Investing with Steve Pugsley
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Join me for an enlightening conversation with Steve Pugsley of Pugsley and Sons, a trusted name in gold and silver investing. In this episode, Steve shares his expert insights on the current state of the precious metals market, strategies for investing in gold and silver, and how these timeless assets can be a cornerstone of financial stability. Wh…
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Ep 126 How To Build Confidence Through Adversity with "Winning Monday" Coach Paul Epstein
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On episode #126, Ryan sits down with Paul Epstein, a former NFL executive turned leadership coach and speaker. Paul shares his inspiring journey from the sports world to becoming a renowned expert in purpose-driven leadership. Tune in to hear valuable insights and practical steps for building high-performing cultures, living by "standards" and not …
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Ep 125 How to Develop a Culture of Leadership and Growth From Your Team with Brian Brogen
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On episode #125 of the podcast, Ryan sits down with Brian Brogen, the founder of Build Consulting Services, to delve into the intricacies of leadership and team development. Brian shares his journey and the inspiration behind starting his consulting firm. They discuss the essential traits of effective leaders, the evolving landscape of team dynamic…
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It!
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…
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Is It Better to Buy Rentals with 25% Down or All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant?
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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…
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Ep 124 Revolutionizing Large Equipment Storage with Mr. Chris Long of Longyards Storage
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Chris Long has built an empire on "storing the big stuff" as he says. Chris shares the inspiration behind his brand, Longyards Storage, the challenges he faced during the startup phase, and how his company stands out in the crowded storage industry. Listeners will gain insights into the benefits of outdoor storage, common use cases, and the securit…
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Ep 123 From Dough to Dollars: "The Pizza Guys" Franchise Journey with Founder Shahpour Nejad
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Join me on this engaging episode with the Co-Founder of the Pizza Guys Franchise, Shahpour Nejad a leader in the pizza industry known for his commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We'll explore the journey of building a successful pizza franchise, the over thirty year story of the brand, and their secrets to maintaining consistency and i…
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The Impact of Buying Properties at a 5% Discount When Nomading™
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So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…
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Ep 122 Talking Trash: The Story of DumpStor with Joe & Joey Martino
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In this episode, we sit down with Joe & Joey Martino, the innovative minds behind DumpStor, a company revolutionizing the waste management industry. Joe shares the inspiring story of DumpStor's inception, the unique business model, and how technology plays a crucial role in their operations. We delve into sustainability practices, the challenges fa…
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EP 121 What To Do If You Feel Burnt Out in Corporate America with Scott Keyser
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Scott Keyser, a renowned business coach with The Entrepreneur's Source, as we dive into the possibilities of business ownership and career transitions. Scott shares his journey, practical tips, and success stories. We talk about why people feel unfulfilled in their current corporate careers and how they c…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…
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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate
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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate Risk, risk, risk... Life is full of risks. To a limited degree, we get to choose which risks we voluntarily take on. For example, if you choose to invest in real estate, you choose to take on some additional risks that you might not—directly—face if you opt to invest in someth…
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Ep 120 Randy Hetrick's Journey: From Navy SEAL to Fitness Pioneer
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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Randy Hetrick, the visionary Founder of OutFit. From his days as a Navy SEAL to creating the innovative "Suspension Trainer," Randy has revolutionized the fitness industry. Discover how his mobile, boutique fitness concept, OutFit, is making waves across communities by offering accessible and inclusive out…
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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths Reputation can be a challenging thing. I have found, through many conversations with clients over the years, that Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has a questionable reputation with home buyers in general and investors in particular. However, much of its reputation is based on half-truths, bad information, lies, and…
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U.S.A. Lending For Canadians & Other Foreign Buyers
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Scott Dillingham discusses the lending options available for Canadians and foreign buyers interested in purchasing investment properties in the United States. He highlights the benefits of working with a one-stop shop lender that covers both residential and commercial lending in Canada and the US. Scott provides examples of different lending option…
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Ep 119 Revolutionizing Portable Restrooms: A Chat with Founder David Sauers
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We've all head the unpleasant experience of using a poorly cleaned or poorly ventilated portable restroom. Using it yourself is not fun, it is even worse if you're trying to help your child use it. It was that exact experience that spawned, Royal Restrooms. On episode #119 we dive into the world of luxury portable restrooms with David Sauers, the v…
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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate
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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …
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Ep 118 Transformative Fitness: Insights from JetSet Pilates CEO, Bert Albertse
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bert Albertse, CEO of JetSet Pilates. In this episode, we delve into the innovative aspects of JetSet Pilates that set it apart in the fitness industry. Bert shares his journey, the challenges faced, and the success stories that have defined his brand. We talk about the physical and (sometimes more importa…
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Ep 117 Painting The Country The Richard's Painting Franchise Story
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Join us on episode #117 as we dive into the colorful world of Richard's Painting with its founder, Richard Gould. Discover how a passion for quality and community involvement turned a simple painting business into a thriving national franchise. Learn about the challenges and victories in franchising, and get inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit t…
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EP 116 Heavyweight Real Estate Investing Tactics: The A.J. Hazzi Story
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The real estate and investment market has taken some hits over the years. But, that's okay. Because so has my guest, A.J. Hazzi. A.J. started out as a young boxer who later found his way into real estate investing. In this episode, we explore A.J.’s journey through the evolving landscape of real estate investment, his strategies for building a succ…
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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…
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The Explosive Growth in Windsor's Real Estate Market
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Alex Ciotoli, an investment-focused realtor from Windsor, shares his story and insights on the real estate industry in Windsor. He discusses the explosive growth in the market, driven by investments in industrial, commercial, and residential properties. He highlights the major infrastructure projects happening in Windsor, such as the battery plant,…
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Ep 115 How To Create Video Content That Sells and Doesn't Kill Your Budget with Kevin Aires
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kevin Aires, a seasoned expert in the video production industry. In this episode, we dive into Kevin’s journey from a budding videographer to the founder of Cadenz Media. Kevin shares his insights on cost effective ways to create video remotely, and how easy it actually is. We talk about how you should …
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Ep 114 Real Strategies to Sell An Emerging Franchise Brand with Dominique Main, CFC of BrightFran
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Most emerging franchise brands feel the pressure of growth and expansion early on. It's a challenge that is unavoidable. On this follow up episode to an earlier one, we focus on what many new brands fail to understand when it comes to the franchise sales process. We discuss how mindset can make or break the expansion. How franchisors need to tailor…
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How to Analyze Deals with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
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How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…
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Ep 113 Foam Your Home, Fill Your Wallet: The Economic Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation with Chris Ryan & Kevin Longe
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Join us as we dive into the expanding world of spray foam insulation with Founder, Chris Ryan and CEO, Kevin Longe with Spray Foam Genie, leaders in innovative insulation solutions. In this series, we peel back the layers of this fascinating industry, uncovering the technology, benefits, and cost savings of spray foam insulation. From the basic dif…
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Ep 112 Tiny Spaces, Big Dreams: The Anchored Tiny Homes Story with Colton Paulhus
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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of tiny living with Colton Paulhus from Anchored Tiny Homes, a leader in the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In each episode, we uncover the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of creating custom, affordable, and sustainable tiny homes that bring families closer and make a big impact…
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Ep 111 Creating Email Copy That Practically Sells For You with Ian Stanley
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Join us on episode #111 as I sit down with Ian Stanley, a master copywriter and entrepreneur who’s transformed the digital sales landscape. From stringing tennis rackets at 12 years old to generating over $200 million in online sales, Ian’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Dive into the depths of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizin…
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Ep 110 Enhancing Your Home with Insulation Commandos with CEO Dustin Ingle
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Join us on episode 110 as I sit down with Dustin Ingle, CEO of Insulation Commandos, to peel back the layers of home insulation. We’ll explore how effective insulation not only enhances comfort but also drastically reduces energy costs and supports environmental sustainability. Dustin will share expert insights into selecting the right materials, u…
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Is it Better to Pay Off Properties with Cash Flow or In Full When Nomading™?
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In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …
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Ep 109 How To Leverage Customer Review to Generate More Sales With Sebastian Aguirre with NiceJob
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In episode #109, join us as we dive deep with Sebastian Aguirre from NiceJob, a leader in turning customer feedback into growth opportunities for home service businesses. We'll explore the transformative power of reviews, discussing how businesses can leverage them to enhance product development and customer satisfaction. Sebastian will share prove…
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Ep 108 Pipes & Dreams: Steve Paley's Journey from Corporate to 1-800-Plumber +Air
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In this inspiring episode, we dive into Steve Paley's transformative journey from a secure corporate job to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with 1-800-Plumber+Air. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him to take the leap, his strategic choice of joining a leading franchise, and how his business has become a cornerstone of reliability …
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