Learn all about investing in real estate in Durham, North Carolina with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Durham plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Durham).
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Welcome to the Relax, I Got This! Podcast – your premium destination for unlocking the world of real estate with confidence and savvy. With our tagline "Elevate Your Real Estate IQ: Learn on the Relax, I Got This! Podcast," we're your trusted resource for all things real estate, designed to empower both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts. Tune in to gain expert insights, strategic tips, and actionable advice from industry professionals, seasoned investors, and successful homeowners. Our epis ...
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Welcome to Real Estate Talk With Phil Slezak, your ultimate guide to navigating the fast-paced and ever-changing real estate market! Hosted by top real estate broker Phil Slezak, this podcast is designed to give you expert insights, actionable advice, and the latest trends to help you make informed decisions whether you're buying, selling, or investing in real estate. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Phil shares his wealth of knowledge on everything from market updates and m ...
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Ready for a different side of real estate investing? You can find plenty of resources that will let you hear how someone scaled to hundreds of doors, built a real estate empire or filled their lives with fast cars and luxury living. But the real value is understanding and learning what it was that made a difference when someone faced an obstacle or needed to pivot or change a behaviour. Introducing The Hidden Upside podcast, a show with Honest talk about Real Estate, Life Lessons and Mindset ...
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Welcome to Coffee Beans and Real Estate, the podcast where real estate meets business and mindset. Join host Manny Andrade of Royal LePage Supreme as he takes you on a captivating journey through the dynamic world of Toronto’s real estate market and beyond. As a leading expert in the Greater Toronto Halton Area (GTHA) market, Manny brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. Whether you’re in Scarborough, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Durham, Peel, York, Simcoe, Brampton, or any othe ...
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Do you want to buy property in the Triangle Region of North Carolina? The Triangle is Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Do you want to better your community and yourself? This is the official podcast of the NC Real Estate Investors Association. Then join your hosts, two regular dads, Eric and Barry as they speak with experts on Triangle Real Estate and Positivity. Become an informed local investor, and get the inside scoop from people who have been there. (North Carolina Real Estate Investor ...
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East Meets West is a podcast hosted by Ontario real estate powerhouses, Steve Zalunardo and Hussein Kabani. Together they are coming together to give listeners the inside scoop as to what's currently happening in the market, providing tips on how to navigate, speaking about their experiences both as realtors and as investors. Hussein Kabani is the owner and broker of record for RE/MAX West Kabani Realty which operates mainly in the area of Durham Region. Steve Zalunardo is the owner and brok ...
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Secrets to Marketing to Find Tenants
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If you're going to manage properties yourself in Durham, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking about …
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The Art of Raising Capital and Managing Assets: An Investor's Blueprint
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Want to know the surprising twist in real estate investing that led to achieving financial independence? You'll be amazed by how Adriana Ostapenko transformed her life and built a real estate portfolio. Her path from immigrant struggles to successful multifamily investments in Ontario and New Brunswick is a captivating story of resilience and strat…
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Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Durham. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do property …
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Market Update: Real Estate Trends and Insights for Durham Region Buyers and Sellers
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In this episode, Chris provides a comprehensive market update on the real estate landscape in Durham Region. He discusses the impact of economic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and changes in mortgage guidelines from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Key trends in new and active listings, average days on market, and pri…
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Secrets of the 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate
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Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Durham. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don’t …
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Revolutionizing First-Time Homeownership with Frank Rohde
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In this episode, I talk with Frank Rohde, founder of Ownify, a groundbreaking platform reshaping the future of homeownership. Frank shares how Ownify is making homeownership achievable for the next generation by offering a unique fractional ownership model. By partnering socially conscious investors with first-time homebuyers, Ownify allows them to…
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More Units, More Opportunity: Tapping into Peterborough's Growing Density Trends
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Imagine investing in a property with the potential to have not just one, not two, but up to four units. And what if I told you that this could become a reality sooner than you think? Stay tuned to find out more about the exciting trends and possibilities in the Peterborough real estate market with Andrea Stillman. There's a lot to discover, and you…
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Warning - Risks of Missed Inspection Issues 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 the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…
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The Top Reasons Why North Carolina Is A Hot Real Estate Market In America
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Are you wondering why North Carolina is consistently ranked as one of the top real estate markets in the U.S.? In this video, we dive into the key factors that make North Carolina a real estate hotspot and why cities like Cary, Durham, and Raleigh are attracting homebuyers and investors alike. Join me, Phil Slezak, as I break down the latest Wallet…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on How You Pay PMI
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If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…
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Investing as a Team: How Couples Can Successfully Grow Their Portfolios Together
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Are you tired of the traditional real estate investment strategies that are not yielding the results you desire? Have you been told that the key to successful real estate investing is to simply buy and hold, only to find yourself facing unpredictable market changes and financial stress? It's time to break free from the traditional methods and disco…
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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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Looking for Affordable Housing? Here Are 10 Projects in The Pipeline for The Trialgle.
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Are you on the hunt for affordable housing in the Triangle area? This video has you covered! In this episode of *Real Estate Talk With Phil*, we explore 10 major affordable housing projects currently in development across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. These initiatives are set to bring hundreds of new, budget-friendly homes to the market, makin…
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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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In this episode, I talk about the senior living transitions. In the fall of 2023, my mother, in her late 80s, lost her ability to walk, and we had a lot to figure out for her in a short amount of time. A lot of emotions were felt, and I wanted to share our experiences in the hopes of potentially helping someone else who may be going through a simil…
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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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From Dallas to Atlanta / Auburn with Donna Brewer: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Donna Brewer, an expert in real estate based in with a fascinating journey. After spending over 20 years in the insurance industry and taking an eight-year break as a devoted Mimi, Donna made a career shift into real estate at the age of 58. Having lived in Forsyth County since …
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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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Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of a Real Estate Career
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Thinking about getting into real estate? Not so fast – there's more to it than meets the eye! In this episode, Manny engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guests Victoria and Candida about the realities of the real estate industry. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by new agents, the importance of proper training and mentor…
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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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From Dallas to Bayside with Erica Rose Siegel: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Erica Rose Siegel, who is based in Bayside, New York. Erica is a passionate real estate professional with over 16 years under her belt; she is dedicated to transforming her clients into the most educated buyers, sellers, and investors. Erica is renowned for her genuine understan…
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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!
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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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From Dallas to Lakeland with Kelly Fain: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Kelly Fain, who is based in Lakeland, Florida. She is a dedicated real estate professional with 10 years of experience. A proud resident of Lakeland, FL, Kelly's journey began at Southeastern University, where she met her husband. Drawn by Lakeland's welcoming community, they ch…
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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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From Dallas to Durham/Chapel Hill with Masha Halpern: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Masha Halpern, who is based in Chapel Hill/Durham, NC. Masha is a dedicated real estate broker with over 30 years of experience in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. Masha, a proud Carolina Friends School and UNC-Chapel Hill alum, has deep roots in her community, which she lovingly ca…
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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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Bold Colors & Unique Design: My Blueprint For Standout Flips
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Imagine learning the surprising truth about real estate investing from someone who started with a late-night infomercial and went on to buy and sell over $50 million worth of property. Get ready to be inspired and learn firsthand from Bradley Dorsey's path into the real estate industry. Stay tuned for the unexpected tips, especially with flips, tha…
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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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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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The 3 Pitfalls That Prevent Financial Freedom and How To Overcome Them
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Discover the surprising truth about achieving financial success and building long-term wealth. Join me as David Dippong, a veteran in the real estate industry, unveils the unexpected strategies that will change the way you approach your goals. Stay tuned to discover how a simple mindset shift can lead to extraordinary results. You need to have some…
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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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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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Finding Success in Real Estate: The Power of Systems and Processes
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Karim Kerachni's commitment to delivering value and nurturing genuine connections sets him apart as a forward-thinking and influential entrepreneur in the real estate market. In this episode, discover the secrets behind his success in various ventures and his influential role in expanding PropertyGuys into the United States. Get ready for valuable …
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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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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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Helping Canadians Understand US Investing From a 300 Unit Portfolio
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What does it take to achieve financial freedom in 5 years? Today, we're delving into the dynamic world of real estate investing with Brian Grimes, an expert whose journey from financial planner to thriving real estate investor and coach is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as Brian unveils his strategies for scaling a real estate portfolio, empha…
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From Dallas to Northeast Florida with Trudy Padilla: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Trudy Padilla, who is based in St Augustine, Florida. Trudy is a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience, specializing in representing both buyers and sellers in the Northeast Florida market. With a background in mortgage lending and extensive knowledg…
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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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This is a wide discussion that will leave you thinking afterward. Manny talks with guest Doug Downs about music, the role of anger in today’s society, technology’s impacts on lives and ultimately what one word would Doug say describes the secret recipe for success in life. Patience is a virtue. Listen For: 04:09 - From Band Life to Broadcasting 11:…
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From Dallas to Rhode Island with Melanie Ruiz: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Melanie Ruiz, who is based in Rhode Island. Melanie is a future coffeeshop owner building a real estate business to help fund a life creating connections and community. Being a single mom of twins with a remote corporate job offered a lot of opportunity to find fun ways to work …
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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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Investing, Developing, and Prioritizing Health: Ahmed Seirafi's Success Formula
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Prepare to unearth the secrets behind Ahmed Seirafi's meteoric rise in the industry, from humble beginnings to spearheading multi-million dollar development ventures. Ahmed Seirafi embodies the essence of a real estate mogul, with experience spanning more than 25 years in the industry. From his humble beginnings, toiling away at his family's gas st…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property
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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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From Dallas to Austin with Allison Pflaum: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Allison Pflaum, who is based in the Austin area. Originally from Florida, Allison now lives in Kyle, just south of Austin, TX. She's a proud mother of two sons and a former teacher turned real estate entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience, she's bought and sold over 10 h…
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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate
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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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Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Investing in the US
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Get ready for a captivating conversation that will challenge your perceptions, ignite your curiosity, and perhaps even inspire you to explore California's ever-changing world of real estate. Our guest, Ed Parcaut, helps us understand California's dynamic market, delve into the intersection of politics and property, and unveil the keys to making inf…
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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount
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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Durham 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 of…
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