Hosted by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman, "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today" is an insightful podcast exploring the confluence of religion, science, and philosophy. The podcast serves as a platform for curious minds who value nuance and pursue wisdom. It is not designed for individuals seeking absolute truths or those inclined towards unquestioning religious adherence, but instead for those who traverse our rapidly evolving world as seekers and explorers. With the mission to impart valuable insights ...
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Surprisingly approximately 80% of agents want all the benefits real estate investing provides, including tax write-offs, and growing their family’s wealth but they never take action. This show will help you take that action so you don't stay stuck trading time for dollars. Since 2009 Randal McLeaird, has been a Broker and investor and had closed over 500 transactions as a principal. Randal and his guests are actually doing what you want to be doing, and they'll show you how. Join us Monday's ...
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EP 160: Capitalizing on the Senior Care Boom with Residential Assisted Living
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Residential Assisted Living Academy’s leading lady, Isabelle Guarino, shares her expertise on real estate investing particularly in the realm of residential assisted living. Isabelle discusses the growing demand for assisted living as the senior population rapidly expands, highlighting the benefits of smaller, personalized care homes compared to la…
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The Competing Spies Narrative Shows You Won't Find the Truth in the Torah
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In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman explores the first Torah portion in the book of Deuteronomy, known as "Devarim" or "Mishneh Torah." He begins by discussing the nature of Deuteronomy, which largely consists of Moses' speeches to the Israelites before they enter the land of Israel. The focus of this episo…
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EP 159: Top Tips to Transform Your Wealth Through Profitable Vacation Rentals with Drew Pierce
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The Co-Founder and CEO of Sage Vacations, Drew Pierce, shares his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the short-term vacation rental market, revealing the strategies and tools he uses to identify profitable markets and manage properties remotely. He delves into his latest project, a glamping resort in the Smoky Mountains, explaining the …
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Passing the Test: Fighting for the Land from the East Side of the Jordan - Matot
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In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman delves into the Torah portion of Matot, focusing on chapter 32 of the Book of Numbers. The story centers around the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who request to stay on the east side of the Jordan River due to the land's suitability for their cattle, rather than crossing into…
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EP 158: Secrets to Turning Dirt into Gold with Travis King
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Land investing expert, Travis King, shares his journey from flipping single-family homes to becoming a successful land investor. Travis is well known for his innovative strategies in the real estate sector. He highlights the unique advantages of land investment, such as lower entry barriers and the potential for significant returns. He delves into …
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The Politics of Succession: Biden's Choice vs. Moses' Wisdom
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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Pinhas, particularly focusing on the succession of leadership from Moses to Joshua. He begins by drawing a parallel between recent events in American politics, where President Joe Biden stepped aside in favor of his Vice President Kamala Har…
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EP 157: How to Streamline Your Real Estate Investing with Sharad Mehta
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Seasoned real estate investor and the Founder and CEO of REsimpli, Sharad Mehta, shares his journey of scaling his real estate business to manage 25 to 50 property rehabs per year with minimal daily involvement, thanks to a well-structured system and a dedicated team. He discusses his investment strategies, remote project management, and the import…
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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Balak, offering an ideological perspective on its authorship and historical authenticity. Brackman begins by summarizing the story of Balak, the Moabite king, who hires the Gentile prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. Despite his efforts, Balaam en…
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EP 156: Million Dollar Real Estate Partnerships with John Casmon
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Multifamily real estate entrepreneur and marketing maven, John Casmon, shares invaluable insights into the world of real estate investing, discussing his journey from corporate marketing to managing multifamily properties, and offering practical advice on finding and evaluating deals, building strong partnerships, and the importance of market resea…
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The Torah’s Rejection of Venerating Dead Leaders - Chukat
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In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion "Chukat," which heavily focuses on the concept of death. He explores the significance of death in the Torah, emphasizing that while life is sacred and filled with purpose, death represents the cessation of this purpose and the ultimate impurity…
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EP 155: How to Unlock Land Wealth in Today's Real Estate Market with Kelly Meyer
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Land Sales Specialist, Kelly Meyer, shares his journey from a brewery business owner to a successful land investor in Texas. He discusses the nuances of subdividing large tracts of land, the benefits of owner financing, and the importance of deed restrictions. Kelly also touches on the lessons he learned from his entrepreneurial ventures, including…
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Despair and Mediation: Moses Between Rebellion and Divine Wrath
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In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Korach, focusing on the rebellion led by Korach against Moses and Aaron. Korach's challenge was based on the idea that all Israelites are holy and should be allowed to serve as priests, not just Aaron and his descendants. Levi highlights thr…
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EP 154: The Real Estate Crowdfunding Blueprint with Levi Brackman
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Business-savvy executive and the Founder and CEO of Invown, an innovative equity crowdfunding platform, Levi Brackman, shares his journey from working at Priceline to founding Invown, driven by a vision to democratize real estate investing and financing through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). He explains how Invown helps sponsors and investors na…
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EP 153: How to Build Tax-Free Wealth Today with Dave Foster
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Multi-industry visionary and Founder/CEO of The 1031 Investor, Dave Foster, shares his expertise on leveraging the 1031 exchange to strategically build and grow a real estate portfolio while deferring taxes indefinitely. He discusses the nuances of syndications, the benefits of using 1031 exchanges for real estate professionals, and offers practica…
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Defying the Divine: The Stories of the Makoshesh and Makalel - Shlach with Yehuda Ber Zirkind
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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," host Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman and guest Rabbi Yehudah Ber Zerkind discuss the Torah portion of Shlach, focusing on the story of the man gathering sticks on Shabbos (the Makoshesh). This story is juxtaposed with another incident from the portion of Emor in Leviticus, where a man curses God and is …
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Hadren Baba Metzia - Business Advice from the Talmud and Why People Die
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In this special episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman marks the completion of the Talmudic tractate Bava Metzia with a Hadran, a traditional concluding reflection. He explains the significance of the Hadran prayer, which expresses the commitment to continually return to and study the Torah. Brackman delves into key t…
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EP 152: Top Secrets to Achieving Success in Real Estate Investing with Robert Martinez
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Dynamic Founder and CEO of Rockstar Capital, Robert Martinez shares his journey from working in the oil and gas industry to managing over 4,000 multifamily units, emphasizing the importance of taking risks, self-management, and continuous learning. He discusses the current challenges in the real estate market, including rising taxes, insurance cost…
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Riffraff Among Us: How Losing Identity Leads to Moral Decay - Bahalotcha
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In this episode of "Truth Jewish Wisdom for Today," Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Beha'alotcha from Numbers 11, highlighting the people's complaints and God's response. He examines the Israelites' grievances, including their lack of gratitude for manna and desire for meat, and contrasts this with their earlier complaints in Exodus 16…
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Reinterpreting Our Judaism - A Conversation on Faith and Identity w/ Yehuda Zirkind
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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," host Rabbi Dr Levi Brackman engages in an in-depth and candid conversation with Rabbi Yehudah DovBer Zirkind, a learned scholar deeply rooted in both traditional and critical Jewish studies. The episode, lasting over two hours, explores Zirkind's unique perspective, influenced by his lineage as …
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EP 151: Unlock Profits Flipping Vacant Land with Jantzen Young
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Accomplished land note investor, Fund Manager at Proland LLC, and President at Private Money Institute, Jantzen Young, drops by to share valuable insights on real estate investing, detailing her unique approach to buying and selling land, creating notes, and managing funds. She emphasizes the importance of using technology to streamline processes a…
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EP 150: From Fixer-Uppers to Fortune with Mark Khuri
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Avid real estate investor and Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management, Mark Khuri shares his journey from being a financial analyst to becoming a successful real estate investor, detailing how he and his family started investing in single-family homes and small multifamily properties. He discusses the evolution of their business model from hands-on op…
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The Divine and Mundane Necessity of Counting For Business and Life - Bamidbar
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This episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman introduces the Book of Numbers (Bamidbar) and delves into the commandment to count the Israelites, explaining that this is the third time they have been counted. Levi explores why the numbers remained the same despite events like the sin of the Golden Calf. He mentions co…
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EP 149: Real Estate Millionaire Secrets From Tommy Harr
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Home inspector turned millionaire real estate investor, Tommy Harr shares his journey from wholesaling to rehabbing properties and managing large-scale projects. He highlights his business strategies, including maintaining a lean budget, employing overseas virtual assistants, and utilizing private money for financing. Tommy's detailed approach to m…
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Jewish Hell vs Christian and Islamic Hell - Bechukotai
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Welcome to another episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," presented by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman. In our Torah Portion Uncensored series, Rabbi Brackman delves deep into the weekly Torah readings, offering profound insights and contemporary relevance. In this episode, Rabbi Brackman explores Parashat Bechukotai, the final portion in the book o…
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EP 148: Proven Strategies for Scaling Your Property Investments and Maximizing Profits with Wyatt Simon
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Former basketball player turned real estate investor, Wyatt Simon, delves into his journey from leveraging a line of credit to build his portfolio using the BRRRR strategy to navigating the multifamily market's challenges and returning to single-family investments. He shares insights into creating multiple revenue streams from single deals through …
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The Biblical Blueprint for Society Is Neither Left Nor Right - Behar
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Welcome to another episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today." In this installment of the "Torah Portion Uncensored" series, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman delves into the Torah portion of Behar, found in Leviticus chapter 25. This chapter addresses the significant themes of Shmita (the sabbatical year) and Yovel (the Jubilee year). The land rests every…
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EP 147: From Accidental Landlord to Multifamily Mogul with Victoria McGuire
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Experienced real estate investor, real estate agent, and Founder of Heartsill Capital Partners, Victoria McGuire, shares her journey from accidental landlord to multifamily syndicator, detailing the transition from single-family homes to large-scale multifamily investments. She provides insights on raising capital, the importance of joining masterm…
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal breaks down the essentials of real estate funds, contrasting them with syndications to help listeners understand the key differences and benefits. He explains how funds pool capital from multiple investors to acquire a diversified portfolio of assets, offering greater risk mitigation compared to s…
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EP 145: How to Optimize Real Estate Investments with Jordan Silvester
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Successful realtor and real estate investor from Ontario, Canada, Jordan Silvester, shares invaluable insights from his extensive experience in both brokerage and investment aspects of real estate. He discusses his transition from leveraging his father's established business to carving out his own niche in investment properties. He delves into the …
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Many Religious People Are NOT Holy - Kedoshim
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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman explores the profound call to holiness found in Leviticus chapter 19, beginning with the directive, "You should be holy for I, the Lord your God, am holy." This invitation to holiness is addressed to the entire congregation of Israel, emphasizing that holiness is an expec…
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EP 144: Maximize Returns: Mastering Equity Multiple in Real Estate
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal introduces us to the concept of the equity multiple, a key metric for evaluating real estate investments. Randal explains the difference between equity multiple and other financial metrics like IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and AAR (Average Annual Return), emphasizing its utility in assessing the …
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EP 143: Pro Real Estate Flipping Strategies with Al Blocker
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Seasoned real estate investor and developer, Al Blocker, shares a wealth of knowledge from his extensive experience in home flipping and property development, primarily in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area (DMV). Al delves into his journey from corporate America to real estate mogul, discussing his strategies for achieving successful flips, the impor…
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EP 142: Why You Should Look at Average Annual Return
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal dives into the concept of Average Annual Return (AAR) in real estate investing, specifically focusing on apartment syndications. Randal elucidates how AAR is calculated and why it's a crucial metric for investors to consider. He uses simple mathematical examples to demonstrate how returns accumula…
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Biblical Connections Between Illicit Relations & Illicit Protests - Acharai Mot
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In this episode of Truths Jewish Wisdom host Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman delves into an often-cited yet deeply contested portion of the Torah: Leviticus chapter 18, the chapter that lays down the foundations of forbidden marriages, famously known for its controversial stance on incestuous relationships and homosexuality. This particular chapter has pro…
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EP 141: Insights on How to Profit from Midterm Rentals with Katie Lyon
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The Marketing Director for Furnished Finder and Co-Host of The Landlord Diaries, Katie Lyon, delves into the nuances of real estate investing, particularly focusing on midterm rentals. She discusses her journey from a background in commercial real estate marketing to becoming a proactive participant in the residential rental market through her plat…
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Genital Emissions: Purifying Ilicit Erotic Desire (Metzora)
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This episode of "Truths Jewish Wisdom for Today," hosted by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman, focuses on a lesser-discussed aspect of the Torah concerning bodily impurities, particularly genital discharges, as detailed in Leviticus Chapter 15. This segment, usually overlooked due to its sensitive nature, delves into the implications and types of impurities …
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EP 140: Using IRR to Make Smart Real Estate Investments
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal delves into the concept of Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and its importance in evaluating real estate investments. Randal explains how IRR helps in assessing the profitability of potential investments by comparing different properties based on their expected cash flows over time, emphasizing the t…
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EP 139: How to Effectively Secure Your Legacy with Kyle Church
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Financial professional and police officer, Kyle Church, talks about leveraging life insurance for estate planning. Kyle shares his personal experiences and professional insights into the significant role life insurance plays in securing financial stability and legacy for families. He emphasizes the importance of strategic estate planning, contrasti…
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EP 138: How to Use Syndication Investments to Maximize Real Estate Cashflow
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal dives into the world of real estate syndication, offering invaluable insights for agents looking to leverage their earnings into passive income through multifamily and commercial investments. Randal simplifies complex concepts like IRR, equity multiples, and the structure of syndications, using hi…
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EP 137: Unlocking Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investments with Jordan Moorhead
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Distinguished real estate investor, owner of The Moorhead Team, and the host of the Austin Real Estate Investing Podcast, Jordan Moorhead, shares his extensive knowledge and personal experiences in the field of real estate investment. Starting his journey with a modest duplex through house hacking, Jordan's strategic decisions and keen insight into…
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When a Woman Emits Seed First: The Torah's Views on Conception & Gender
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Welcome to today's episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," with your host, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman. This season, we're diving deep into the uncensored aspects of our Torah portions, and today's focus lands on Parashat Tazria. In this episode, we're honing in on the first two verses of Parashat Tazria, exploring the intriguing and less frequen…
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EP 136: Strategic Real Estate Investing Tips For You with Jake Clopton
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Serial entrepreneur, author, and economist, Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital, shares his comprehensive insights on managing risks, the importance of passive deals for active professionals, and the evolving landscape of commercial real estate financing amid fluctuating interest rates and market dynamics. Jake's depth of knowledge offers valuable pers…
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Does the Torah Imply a Role for Non-Kohanim in the Tabernacle?
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Welcome to this week's "Torah Portion, Uncensored" episode with your host, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman. Levi broadcasts from the scenic beauty of Evergreen, Colorado, a place that holds a special significance for him, having served as a rabbi there for over a decade. Despite the challenges of recording on the road, his commitment remains unwavering—to …
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EP 135: Mastering Multifamily to Unlock Wealth with Jen and Stacy Conkey
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Highly respected multifamily real estate investor mentors, Jen and Stacy Conkey, talk about their profound insights into real estate investment. They delve into the multifaceted world of multifamily investing across the United States, emphasizing the importance of capital raising, the intricacies of operating multiple businesses including an academ…
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In this insightful episode of "Torah Portion Uncensored," host Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman explores the second Torah portion, Tsav, from Leviticus. This episode delves into the intricate ceremonies of consecration and anointment of the Tabernacle, the sacred vessels, and the inauguration of Aaron and his sons as the priesthood under the guidance of Mos…
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EP 134: Real Estate Success Beyond Sales with Erin Bradley
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Former mortgage lender turned full-time coach, Erin Bradley, shares her transformative journey from struggling in sales to developing a replicable, value-driven strategy that doubled her business repeatedly. Erin's approach, deeply influenced by the philosophies of "The Go-Giver," emphasizes building a business through genuine connections, prioriti…
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EP 133: What the NAR Settlements Mean for Real Estate Today
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal talks about the complexities surrounding the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlements, providing a thorough breakdown of its implications for real estate agents, brokers, and the industry at large. Randal expertly navigates through the details of the $418 million settlement agreed upon b…
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Vayikra - Animal Sacrifices Are Obsolete in Judaism
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Welcome to the exciting new season of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," where your host, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman, explores the Torah. This episode, the first in the "Torah Portion Uncensored" season, explores Leviticus and the Quest for Evidence-Based Faith and invites listeners to delve deep into the Book of Leviticus, challenging conventional in…
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EP 132: Growing Real Estate Cash Flow with Jonathan Greene
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Jonathan Greene, the Team Leader of Streamlined Properties and a thought leader in the real estate investing space, shares invaluable insights from his journey in real estate, including the importance of building cash flow through strategic investments and leveraging knowledge gained from a lifetime in the field. He discusses the influence of his f…
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In this episode of Agents Building Cashflow, Randal delves into the intricacies of analyzing and investing in single-family properties. He shares his expert insights on utilizing a comprehensive Excel calculator for evaluating deals sourced from wholesalers or identified independently. He walks us through a practical example, demonstrating how the …
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