Best Backup for the people Podcasts (2024)

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ANNOUNCEMENT & Happy 4th of July 7:37

2h ago7:37

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Happy Independence Day (July 4th) to our American listeners! Alan and Lauren are taking this week off and stop by with a quick message for you all. In short, they're going to take a break soon (July 25 - Aug 29). They give some updates on their lives and briefly give some rental updates. Lauren is also busy with a move and vacations, and Alan's rea…

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"A police veteran's best friend" 22:58

6h ago22:58

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It's often been said a dog is man's best friend. A trained dog may also be the best friend for any veteran police officer who's been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Police Assistance Dog (PAD) program run by the Blue Ribbon Foundation in partnership with Protecting the Protectors is p…

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How to Gamble Like a Chess Player, with Jennifer Shahade 40:38

3d ago40:38

40:38

Maria talks with Women’s Chess Grandmaster Jennifer Shahade about what chess and poker teach you about life; how statistics can help you think about having kids; and the time Maria lost a chess match in four moves. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate Silver See omnyst…

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The President Has No Clothes: Biden Should Drop Out 45:38

8d ago45:38

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In this bonus episode, Nate and Maria discuss last night’s debate between President Biden and former President Trump. They argue that Biden should drop out of the race, and discuss what might happen if he does. Further Reading: “Joe Biden Should Drop Out” from Silver Bulletin “CNN Presidential Debate: President Joe Biden and former President Donald…

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55) Riches Are in the Niches & Airbnb Squatters 49:22

7d ago49:22

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan discuss blog 157 - Boost STR Returns with These Airbnb Alternatives. When it comes to Short-Term Rentals, it is hard to stand out especially if you're new to Airbnb because of the intense competition. The 1st alternative is Hopper which is ideal for last-minute bookings. …

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Nate’s Election Model, the Trouble with Insurance, and How People Get Risk Wrong 43:13

9d ago43:13

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This week on Risky Business, Nate and Maria unveil Nate’s 2024 election model. (The forecast is bad news for Maria.) Also, they explain what insurance industry troubles tell us about the market for risk. And they discuss some key mistakes people make when thinking about risk. Further Reading: “Silver Bulletin 2024 presidential election forecast” by…

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54) Adulting Is Easy: A Million Bucks by 30 27:13

16d ago27:13

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In this week’s House Money Podcast episode, we have for you Adulting Is Easy Podcast episode 148 by Lauren Keen Aumond where she talks to Alan Corey and discusses his book “A Million Bucks By 30.” Alan grew up with parents who were public school teachers, so he knew about money but didn't have much himself. He decided he wanted to make a million do…

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Snap Elections, Global Warming, and Maria’s Favorite Hot Sauce 42:11

17d ago42:11

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This week on Risky Business, Nate and Maria discuss the reasoning behind Macron’s decision to hold early elections in France, how heat waves could help communicate the reality of climate change, and what we can learn from the impending sriracha shortage. The theme that ties it all together: How to think about long-term risk. Further Reading: “The s…

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"A man of the people - part 2" 21:10

14d ago21:10

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Bob Kumar re-joins me on The Crime Couch to talk about youth crime, contest mentions, life as a Magistrate and retirement The former Deputy Chief Magistrate of Victoria spent nearly 40 years on the bench. Bob's been described as " a visionary Magistrate" and "a man of the people". He introduced the state's Koori Court and created the contest mentio…

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53) Avoid Scams & Stop Paying Your Tenant's Water Bill 51:11

23d ago51:11

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Kelly Koontz. They discuss blog 149, Avoid These 3 Common Real Estate Scams. There are way more than 3 out there but these are some of the scams Alan or his clients have experienced. Scam #1 is wire instructions spoofing. For this sca…

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Lifetime Terms, Lifetime Bans, and the Return of Roaring Kitty 43:33

24d ago43:33

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This week on Risky Business, Nate and Maria discuss whether Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor should retire, the perils of sports betting among professional athletes, and what the return of Roaring Kitty means for traditional market analysis. Further Reading: “Sonia Sotomayor Should Retire Now” from The Atlantic “Should Sonia Sotomayor Retire?”…

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52) Other People's Money & Are You a Slumlord? 44:24

1M ago44:24

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Matt. They discuss blog 148, 3 red flags you might be a slumlord. Alan bought 50 single family homes with an average price of $30,000 and he wrote this blog because when he tells people that he’s a landlord, people will tell him he i…

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Mistakes and Unknowns: Election Polls, Poker Tournaments, and the NBA Finals 48:49

1M ago48:49

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This week on Risky Business, Nate gives his analysis of what Trump’s guilty verdict may mean for the election, Maria shares the biggest mistakes she’s seen at the World Series of Poker so far, and Nate reveals an interesting ripple in the sports betting ecosystem ahead of the NBA Finals. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters:…

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"A man of the people - part 1" 24:17

1M ago24:17

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Bob Kumar is a former Magistrate who spent nearly 40 years on the bench. He presided over the Broadmeadows Magistrates Court and also appointed as Victoria's Deputy Chief Magistrate. Bob's been described as a "visionary Magistrate" and "a man of the people". He helped introduce the Koori Court and created the contest mention. A hearing that allows …

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51) Backup Plan for Airbnbs & Is this market bottom? 41:53

1M ago41:53

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Matthew Teifke. They discuss blog 147, the five most important things about your short-term rental business. Alan wrote this blog with Lauren’s help, obviously. One important thing to remember is that short-term rentals are more than …

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WSOP Kickoff, Crypto ETFs, and Airfare Refunds 41:11

1M ago41:11

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Nate and Maria are in Vegas for the first week of the World Series of Poker. On today’s show, they share their top tips for acing the World Series, explain the politics behind last week’s approval of a new kind of crypto ETF, and unpack new rules for airline delays. Further Reading: “SEC Unexpectedly Expedites ETH ETF w/ Eric Balchunas” from Galaxy…

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50) Outtakes and Bloopers 22:57

1M ago22:57

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House Money Podcast Episode 50 This week's House Money Podcast brings you something special! As we count down to our one-year anniversary celebration, we're shaking things up with a bloopers and outtakes episode. It's been an incredible year filled with laughter and conversations about the real estate market. Each week, we dive into various discuss…

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A Backup for Biden 43:08

1M ago43:08

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Nate and Maria start with something light: p(doom) and the possibility that AI will bring about the end of life as we know it. Then, Nate breaks down the news about the presidential debates and makes a shocking recommendation to the Democratic Party. And – most importantly – our hosts preview the upcoming World Series of Poker in Vegas. Further Rea…

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"Running for the blue family" 25:09

1M ago25:09

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Glenn "Dutchy" Holland wasn't always a Victoria Police Sergeant. He used to work in the casino industry on a tiny island called Tinian and on international cruise ships. Dutchy's been in the job for 21 years starting in Frankston on the van. He's been a detective and currently working as an operational member in Melbourne. His work around mental he…

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49) Playing the Long Game & Section 8 Pros and Cons 42:00

2M ago42:00

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, there will be a twist because the blog post that the hosts will discuss is written by the guest host, Eric Hughes. They discuss guest blog 1, Playing the Long Game with Rental Properties. Eric's blog is very analytical and detailed, which is completely different from Alan’s HMM blog. Eri…

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Lessons from the Final Table 39:45

2M ago39:45

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Welcome to Risky Business, a show about making better decisions. Today, Maria has lessons from a poker tournament she recently played in Monte Carlo, where she made it to the final table. Then, Nate discusses what RFK Jr.’s impressive polling numbers could mean for Biden and Trump. And Nate and Maria discuss Caitlin Clark and what her story tells u…

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48) 30 Divorces, 5 Guacamoles, and Drugs 55:53

2M ago55:53

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Michael Albaum. They discuss blog 146, Why Residential Beats Commercial Real Estate Investing. Alan wrote this blog because he finds residential being less risky than commercial. It also takes less money and can be more profitable. In…

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"Backup is three hours away" 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Mark “Trigger” Tregellas has broken his spine, knee, shoulder and elbow. He's been shot in the face and battled with cancer. The former Victoria Police Leading Senior Constable has served 31 years mainly in three remote coastal towns. Like many operational police officers, Trigger's dealt with lunatics, drunks, bizarre situations, neo-Nazis and dea…

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Coming Soon... Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova 2:42

2M ago2:42

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Launching on May 16, Risky Business is a weekly podcast about making better decisions. The hosts, Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver, are both journalists who moonlight as high-stakes poker players. On Risky Business, they bring their analytical framework to everything from politics to poker to personal decisions. Maria has a PhD in psychology and is …

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47) How to Get More Airbnb Bookings & Your Realtor is Interviewing You! 48:47

2M ago48:47

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Austin realtor Danielle Fountain. They discuss blog 145, 7 Things Hosts Can Do to Get More Airbnb Bookings. This article ties to Lauren’s expertise because she is mostly known for having short-term rentals. Alan, Lauren and Danielle s…

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46) When to Remodel A Rental & How to Become a Millionaire 44:59

2M ago44:59

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Amanda Orson. They discuss blog 144, When should I renovate a long term rentals? New investors love to make a property their own and put their own touch on it but that's not always the best plan. Alan wrote three scenarios to tell you…

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"This is what we're paid to do" 28:22

2M ago28:22

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In the 1990's Deb Keogh was one of the few female detectives "in the job". It was challenging. The former Victoria Police Sergeant worked in traffic operations, accident investigation and as a Detective stationed in the suburbs, including working with my dear father when he was Chief Supt in "E" district (Dandenong). Deb retired from ill-health aft…

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45) Self Storage, Stupid Questions & Supply 50:54

3M ago50:54

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Nick Hooyman. They discuss blog 143, 3 Wrong Questions Real Estate Investors Ask at an Open House. Alan recently did an open house for duplex in Atlanta and wrote this blog based on that experience. The first wrong question to ask is:…

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44) Why HOAs Suck Right Now & How to Evict 41:39

3M ago41:39

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Skylar Romines. They discuss blog 142, 3 Secrets to a Successful Eviction. Alan has only personally handled one eviction, but he’s had property managers do some with him. Lauren, on the other hand, has had to have an Airbnb guest remo…

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"Blue Widow - part two" 17:49

3M ago17:49

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This is the final of a two-part interview with Queensland Police Detective Sonya Leeding. Sonya's husband, Damien - also a Queensland Detective - was shot and killed in May 2011 during a botched armed robbery. Since that fateful night, Sonya's life has never been the same. The Detective Senior Constable's written a book, Blue Widow by Ocean Reeve P…

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43) When a Deal Goes Sideways & The Binder Method for Rent Increases 52:22

3M ago52:22

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Jonathan Rich. They discuss blog 141, How Real Estate Agents and Investors Can Both Get More Business. The first secret is agents and investors should create a niche for themselves. Alan wrote in his book "House Fire'' that no one loo…

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42) Buying RV Parks & AI Uses in Real Estate 42:39

3M ago42:39

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest Jojo. They discuss blog 140, 3 Red Flags You Need a Sewer Scope ASAP. Sewer Scope is like a little snake with a camera on it that if you put it down, you can tell if there's cracks or leaks. Red flag #1 is foundation issues. When you …

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"Blue Widow - part 1" 22:40

3M ago22:40

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The 29th of May 2011 is a date that changed Queensland Police Detective Sonya Leeding's world forever. This was the night her husband, Damien - also a Queensland Detective - was shot and killed during a botched armed robbery. Since that fateful night, Sonya's life has never been the same. The Detective Senior Constable's written a book, Blue Widow …

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41) Stop with the Keys Already & Rent Control 52:09

4M ago52:09

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Dion. They discuss blog 139, 3 Outdated Property Management Things You Can Stop Doing. Number 1 is putting out a physical rent sign. These are the signs that you can buy at Home Depot or Lowe's that say For Rent with a handwritten ph…

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40) Your Insurer Is Not Your Friend & Outdoor Hospitality 43:53

4M ago43:53

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House Money Weekly In this week’s episode, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Matt, the RV Park Guy. For the House Money Weekly segment, they discuss blog 138, 3 Must Haves for Every Investor Buy Box. Whenever Alan buys a property, he likes to narrow the scope. The more narrow the scope then the more you have a very clear buy bo…

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"Loitering with intent" 27:21

4M ago27:21

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Annette in't Hout is one of three fulltime Senior Chaplains working with Victoria Police. There's also about 85 volunteer Chaplains across the state. This year the Victoria Police Chaplaincy commemorates it's 50-year anniversary of making a difference to the men and women in blue. Annette grew up in Griffith, NSW with Barbara McKay as her Sunday sc…

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39) How to Screen for the Perfect Tenant & YIMBYs 50:57

4M ago50:57

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan bring back their special guest, James, from Rethink the Rat Race. They discuss blog 137, How to screen for the perfect tenant. Screening for tenants is very important and it will save you headaches in the future. The first step is to create clear rental guidelines you’re …

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38) Airbnbs Have So Many Rules & Are Doomers Right About Housing? 59:21

4M ago59:21

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Michael Zuber, the author of the book “One Rental at a Time.” They discuss blog 136, 7 House Rules That Every Airbnb Host Should Have. Lauren reminds us that having house rules and putting them front and center acts as a contract wit…

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"The tyranny of distance, shocking roads and crappy communications" 30:13

4M ago30:13

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Tim Egan is not your average police member. The retired AFP Superintendent has served 34 years in three continents. Before joining the Northern Territory Police, Tim was a mine worker, timber millhand, builder's laborer and bank clerk. His role "in the job" proved just as varied. The 85-year-old worked in some of Australia's most remote police stat…

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37) How Does an Offer Even Work? & Knowing Your Buy Box 44:21

5M ago44:21

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Tom, the Savings Captain. They discuss blog 135, 3 goals all Real Estate Investors should set. What gets measured gets managed, so remember to track your progress. The first goal you should set is to identify your why. If you don’t k…

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36) Adding Pickleball to Your Airbnb & How to Know When You've Got a Deal 53:48

5M ago53:48

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Andrew Giancola, the host of The Personal Finance Podcast. They discuss blog 134, How do you know if you found a good real estate deal? Some investors don’t recognize a certain property as a good deal, and they just pass on it. A fri…

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"I can still hear the gunshots" 15:37

5M ago15:37

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Sheree Moore still hears the gunshots from the Queen Street shootings involving killer Frank Vitkovic. It's not something you ever forget, she says. Sheree was on duty in December 1987 when the Queen Street massacres took place. The former Sergeant and Crime Scene Investigator worked in suburban stations, at Dandenong, and did temp duties at the CI…

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35) Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate? & Should I House Hack? 48:25

5M ago48:25

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Tiffany Grant, and they discuss blog 133, Is it always a good time to buy real estate? Alan has always been accused on social media that he always says it's a good time to buy real estate because he’s a realtor. Although realtors alw…

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34) Surprise Fees at Closing & Should you become a GP or LP? 48:27

5M ago48:27

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Download the glossary: https://www.housemoneymedia.com/realestateglossary House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Dan, the guy behind the Landlord Horror Stories Podcast. They discuss blog 132, 5 Surprise Fees at Real Estate Closings. When Alan bought his first property, h…

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33) Predicting the 2024 Market & Where to Buy a Vacation Rental 46:25

5M ago46:25

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Jasmine from Jasmine Mortgage Team, where they discuss blog 131, the 4 market niches of vacation rentals. This blog was written with the help of Lauren’s experience in Short-Term Rentals. Alan and Lauren always teach that if you’re g…

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32) How Rich People Use Real Estate & Designs That Are So Last Year 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Kolin, also known as Decade Investor on Social Media and they discuss blog 130, Why Rich People Don’t Have Paid-Off Properties. Being a realtor, Alan has helped a couple of billionaires buy properties and although they have the money…

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31) Don't Read Rich Dad Poor Dad & Barbara Corcoran Predicts a Boom 1:06:08

6M ago1:06:08

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Clint, where they discuss blog 124, the 3 real estate books every investor should read that’s not rich dad poor dad. Many people ask him questions about what books they should read when starting in real estate and that’s why he wrote…

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30) Nightmares, Murder Houses & When Enough is Enough 53:27

6M ago53:27

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Dave from Side Hustle Houses on Twitter, where they discuss blog 129 about the big risks of transferring your property from your personal name into an LLC. The article was written because many people ask Alan about this topic. Loans …

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29) Sucky Airbnb Guests & Surviving Foreclosure 48:53

6M ago48:53

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan get together with their special guest, Crystal Hammond from the Stacking Deeds Podcast where they discuss blog 128 which is an article written by Alan with the help of Lauren called “10 Ways You Suck as an Airbnb Guest.” If you want to invest in short-term rentals, unders…

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28) Setting 2024 Goals & Why 15-Year Mortgages Suck 53:51

7M ago53:51

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House Money Weekly In this week’s House Money Weekly segment, Lauren and Alan as well as their special guest, Brian Orr, discuss blog 127, which is about why a 30-year mortgage is superior. Reason number 1 is because it’s the best inflation hedge that exists! Alan used the Snickers bar at a gas station as an analogy to explain why getting a 30-year…

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