Best Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcasts (2024)

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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments 14:22

2d ago14:22

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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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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! 31:05

9d ago31:05

31:05

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 1:08:50

16d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

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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EP #22 - Accountant Explains: Buying Your First Apartment Building 48:51

13d ago48:51

48:51

In this episode of the Financial Freedom Fighters Podcast, host Jacob Sandoval and co-host Michael Magno interview Ian Cruz, a successful real estate investor from the Bay Area. Ian shares his journey from working as a CPA to becoming an expert in the Cincinnati real estate market. The discussion covers Ian's investment journey, including his first…

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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI 41:52

23d ago41:52

41:52

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? 31:25

30d ago31:25

31:25

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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Summer Job 36:43

1M ago36:43

36:43

If you are looking a summer job, there are several key factors to keep in mind to ensure that you find the right opportunity for you. In this episode, Mike discusses 5 things that you should keep in mind when looking for a summer job with Brook, A'marri, and Christina. 5:05 Mike discusses the importance of being proactive about learning. 11:14 Mike…

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Streets Are Not Paved With Gold In Cleveland 29:37

1M ago29:37

29:37

Real estate in Cleveland may not always yield the expected returns, it is important to do thorough research and do your due diligence before making any purchases. Be sure to consult with industry professionals and trusted advisors to understand the local market, economy, and potential risks. In this episode, we are joined by Kush, who is working in…

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The Impact of Buying Properties at a 5% Discount When Nomading™ 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

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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Business Evaluations with Caroline Troy 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

Ever wonder what your business might be worth? What happens when your business partner decides to move on? In this episode Fred and Bernie discuss the A B C's of business evaluations with evaluation expert Caroline Troy. Join in and be prepared to learn something new! A little more about our Guest: Caroline Troy founded Troy Valuations in January 2…

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EP #21 - How Much Do You Need to Retire? (Why the 4% Rule is Wrong) 8:33

1M ago8:33

8:33

In this episode, Jacob breaks down the path to financial freedom and challenges the traditional 4% rule that many rely on for retirement planning. Discover why aiming for an unrealistic retirement number can keep you trapped and how understanding your living expenses is key to setting a realistic financial freedom goal. Jacob explains how the 4% ru…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow 31:55

1M ago31:55

31:55

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 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

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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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths 27:24

2M ago27:24

27:24

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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EP #20 - Property Management 101: What New Investors Need to Know 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

In this episode of the Financial Freedom Fighters podcast, hosts Jacob Sandoval and Mike Magno explore the essentials of property management for real estate investors. They discuss the importance of choosing the right property manager and outline key questions to ask during the selection process. The conversation also touches on the significance of…

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate 28:22

2M ago28:22

28:22

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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How to Add an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) with Nick Karrandjas from Ottawa General Contractors 1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

If you've ever contemplated adding an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit to your portfolio you are going to love this episode. Packed with invaluable information, it's worth every minute of your time! A little more about our Guest: Nicholas Karrandjas is a dedicated Project Consultant and Partner at the Design and Build firm Ottawa General Contractors. At age…

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How to Analyze a Duplex 21:04

2M ago21:04

21:04

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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Listen To This Before Buying Your Next Property 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, this podcast is for you. Today we discuss what to keep in mind when buying a house. cons of using a realtor. We do a quick heat check of the spring real estate market and the steps needed to be taken when buying a home. all on the Cleveland real estate Investor podcast. 12:12 Mike di…

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EP #19 - Rental Properties vs. Stocks: The Ultimate Investment Breakdown 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

In this insightful video, Jacob delves into the age-old debate between investing in rental properties versus stocks. Through a comprehensive seven-round comparison, Jacob breaks down key factors such as appreciation, cash flow, level of effort, volatility, leverage, liquidity, and tax benefits. Even though there is a "winner", Jacob emphasizes the …

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How to Analyze Deals with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) 12:39

3M ago12:39

12:39

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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Is it Better to Pay Off Properties with Cash Flow or In Full When Nomading™? 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

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 #18 - Software Engineer Talks About "Nightmare" 1st Rental Property 55:23

3M ago55:23

55:23

In this episode, Jacob interviews Liam Delumpa, a Software Engineer turned real estate investor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Liam reflects on his rollercoaster journey in real estate, starting with the nightmare of his first rental property. Through perseverance and resilience, Liam overcame the initial hurdles, honing his skills and knowledge as…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property 14:51

3M ago14:51

14:51

Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

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Covering Your ASSet's with Terrill Leclair from Alliance Security 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

A little more about our guest: Terrill Leclair is a licensed electrician by trade and owner of one of the largest individually owned and operated security installation and monitoring companies in the Eastern Ontario area, and more importantly, he is father to two accomplished young people. Alliance Security is a bonifide multi-generational family b…

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount 36:48

4M ago36:48

36:48

How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Cleveland Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test…

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EP #17 - I Bought a $1M Airbnb During the "Airbnbust"...Here's Why 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

In this episode, Jacob shares the details of his first Airbnb investment —a lakefront property in Michigan. Despite the widespread pessimism of Airbnbs in the current environment and the complexities of this specific deal, Jacob moves forward, excited about the potential of the property. He reveals the property's purchase price, financing, revenue …

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How to Calculate PMI 13:29

4M ago13:29

13:29

How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…

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Catching Up With Brook On Selling His Home 32:07

4M ago32:07

32:07

We talk temperament maintained through process of selling, how to be proactive with fixing up the house and dealing with the city, hurdles/challenges, working with a realtor and more. 1.43 Brook and A'marri discuss Brook's temperament in situations like selling his house, smart business decisions and when you need to speak with a realtor 6.31 Brook…

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Balancing Government Directives with Urban Sensitivities with Special Guest Fred Eisenberger 1:21:49

4M ago1:21:49

1:21:49

You really don't want to be any type of Municipal Politician these days, not with the constant pressure of Legislation from upstream government agencies on one side and the demands and expectations of your constituents on the other! How do you balance the two? Or can you? Fortunate for us Dear Listeners, His Worship, Fred Eisenberger, former three-…

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Is it Better to Buy Rentals with 20% Down or For All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant First? 31:13

4M ago31:13

31:13

There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …

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EP #16 - Accountant Explains: Tax Advantages of Real Estate Investing 49:32

4M ago49:32

49:32

In this episode, Jacob Sandoval and Mike Magno are joined by Tony, also known as the "CPA Dude," to explore advanced tax strategies and financial planning tactics. They dive into the intricacies of the Short-Term Rental (STR) tax loophole, real estate professional status, and the benefits of 1031 exchanges. Tony offers valuable insights on optimizi…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment 19:58

4M ago19:58

19:58

Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…

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March 2024 Heat Check..We're Back! 29:09

4M ago29:09

29:09

Investing in Cleveland real estate requires expert advice from local professionals and thorough research, and Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast has both. In our latest podcast we provide tips for outside investors looking to invest in Cleveland and information on short-term rentals as well as current real estate market conditions. 3:08 A'marri…

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Public Private Partnerships = A Win Win Win with Special Guest Darin McCorriston 53:49

4M ago53:49

53:49

Ever hear of or considered investing in a Public Private Partnership or "3P" Initiative? Join Fred and Bernie when they discuss the pros and cons, and there really aren't too many "cons", with an undisputed guru in the field, TMSI President and Founder Darin McCorriston. A little more about our guest: Darin McCorriston is President of TMSI Sports M…

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Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate 43:07

4M ago43:07

43:07

Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate Risk is all around us. When we choose to invest in anything, we’re choosing to take on the additional risk characteristics of that investment. For example, when we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on the risk characteristics of the specific real estate inves…

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EP #15 - How Rental Properties Make You Rich (And Help You Retire Early) 10:12

5M ago10:12

10:12

This episode dives deep into the multifaceted world of real estate investing, breaking down the four essential components—cashflow, appreciation, loan pay down, and tax benefits. Jacob uses relatable metaphors and practical examples to demystify the complexities of real estate, empowering listeners to harness its wealth-building potential. Whether …

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How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property 33:49

5M ago33:49

33:49

How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property in Cleveland Your ability to analyze deals is arguably the most important skill as a real estate investor. It allows you to make smart investment decisions and helps you avoid making career-ending bad decisions, such as buying cash-flowing-sucking vampire properties. In this class, James…

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The 3 Strategies to Pay PMI 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

The 3 Strategies to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether they're putting 15% down and buying a non-owner-occupied property or utilizing an owner-occupied loan with 0%, 3%, 3.5%, or 5% down for Nomading™ or house hacking, some real estate investors will choose to put less than 20% down. With the decision to put less than 20% down comes the c…

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You Don't Know What You Don't Know! An Introduction to Gentry Learning 37:26

5M ago37:26

37:26

Join Fred and Bernie as they discuss the latest courses offered by Gentry Learning. An informative introduction into how to start successfully investing in both your own and your families future! For further insights into the world of real estate investing, visit Gentry Learning. Need more direct information? Reach out to Frederick (Fred) Crouch FR…

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EP #14 - Common Mistakes New Real Estate Investors Make 56:23

5M ago56:23

56:23

In this episode of the Financial Freedom Fighters podcast, hosts Mike Magno and Jacob Sandoval delve into a range of crucial topics for aspiring real estate investors. From the significance of setting clear investment criteria and sticking to a strategy to the pitfalls of thinking too small, they offer valuable insights drawn from their own experie…

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Is It Better to Pay Off Rentals Early With Extra Cash Flow or Traditional Nomad™? 31:15

5M ago31:15

31:15

Investing in real estate is full of truthy-sounding falsehoods: it is always better to do X than Y. However, if you were crazy enough to sit down and do the math, you'd find the truth to be much more nuanced. For example, should you take all your extra cash flow and savings and apply it to your mortgages each month to pay off rental properties fast…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Cash Flow to Debt Paydown 25:59

5M ago25:59

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Deal Alchemy™ - Cash Flow to Debt Paydown There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate i…

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EP # 13 - Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment in 2024? 10:39

5M ago10:39

10:39

In this solo episode, Jacob outlines five key reasons why real estate investment remains a lucrative avenue for building long-term wealth and achieving financial freedom, covering aspects such as the housing shortage, passive income potential, leverage advantages, diversification benefits, and its historical track record of creating millionaires. W…

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Tenant selling their business? What you can do to help! 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

A big Thank You to our Sponsors! The Property Wizard would like to thank the invaluable support of Gentry Learning and Kreativ Insight - Thank you both for making this podcast possible! Why would you want to help a tenant sell their business? Find out why its a great strategic move when Fred and Bernie discuss with Guylaine Ure from Sunbelt Busines…

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Warning - The Risk of Down Payment Size When Investing in Real Estate 47:42

6M ago47:42

47:42

Warning - The Risk of Down Payment Size When Investing in Real Estate Life is full of risks. When we choose to invest, we choose to take on additional risks. If we invest in stocks, we choose to take on certain risks. When we choose to invest in bonds, we take on different risks. When we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on additio…

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How to Analyze a 5% Down Single-Family Nomad™ Property 36:47

6M ago36:47

36:47

How to Analyze a 5% Down Single-Family Nomad™ Property in Cleveland Using the latest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™, we will walk through how to analyze a single-family home Nomad™ property with a 5% down payment. Learn how to analyze deals correctly and avoid buying cash flow vampires. Only buy the best deal…

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EP #12 - Rental Property Loans 101: What Every Investor Needs to Know 53:48

6M ago53:48

53:48

In this insightful episode, Jacob and Mike are joined by Steve, a seasoned mortgage professional, to unravel the complexities of financing real estate investments. The trio delves into the intricacies of investment property loans, emphasizing the importance of building a solid team and understanding the diverse loan options available. Steve shares …

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What Affects Your PMI Rate 16:35

6M ago16:35

16:35

What Affects Your PMI Rate Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you push hard enough, many will allow you to put less than 20% down if you're willing to purchase insurance to protect them in case you default. This insurance is called Private Mortgage Insurance. The cost of this insurance depends on several factors. Some are primary…

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