Real Estate Money School

If there’s anything the last few years have taught us, it’s that we can never be too prepared for a crisis. Whether it’s a global pandemic, war, economic pressures, food shortages, or a hurricane; learning how to proactively prepare for hard times is critical, and who better to learn from than a Retired Navy SEAL?    How do we proactively create a plan for hard times? What are the key areas of self-reliance we need to be aware of?    In this episode, retired Navy SEAL, crisis management pro and best-selling author of The Rugged Life, and founder of Escape the Wolf, Clint Emerson shares how to up your survival skills and why it’s so necessary right now.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    How Clint helped the only hotel chain that stayed open during the pandemicHow did Motel 6 use Clint’s crisis management expertise to weather a tough time?   How to help more people endure hard timesWhy are accountability and consequences so important to our resilience as a society?   10 keys to a self-reliant life

For a very long time, real estate has been touted as the safest, smartest investment known to man, but what about right now? There’s tremendous pressure on the housing market, interest rates are going up, and we’re due for a very painful economic correction.    Many people will tell you this is a great time to take action, and that there’s opportunity everywhere, but if you get too comfortable in these conditions, you might be in trouble.    So, is it worth investing in real estate right now? In this episode, I’ll share how to navigate investing in real estate with all the crazy things happening in the economy.   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    How to avoid losing all your money What are the rules of engagement for investing in this real estate market?    The best time to buy real estate There’s still too much greed, hope, and speculation to take action - so when is the right time to strike?    The biggest investing lesson What can we learn from the people who survived the recession in 2008 and

In today’s market, everyone seems to be a wholesaler - but instead of making a great deal of money, they are stuck chasing their tails, competing over tiny fish in a tiny pond.    Commercial real estate, on the other hand, is giving investors the opportunity to earn in one deal, what wholesalers earn through multiple properties.    Why waste time fighting over tiny deals and profits in wholesaling when you can earn 98% more than all the wholesalers spinning their wheels?   Why is there so much profit up for grabs in commercial real estate?    In this episode, entrepreneur and commercial investor, Trent Ellingford shares why he’s opted for this niche over residential investing.   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    Why we should consider switching investing niches Is the party over for wholesalers?    The opportunity most investors are sleeping on  How do we stop going out after scraps in the residential market and start getting meaty high-value deals elsewhere?    How to solve the challenge of raisin

The concept of mailbox money or passive income has become so bastardized it’s lost a lot of its meaning and power. Some of the investment channels that are touted as passive actually require a lot of heavy lifting and active management.  Passive income means having the freedom to live your perfect day, and having money rolling into your bank account while you’re on vacation, and there’s a hugely untapped niche you can go after to create it.  How do we tap into a wealth category most people overlook?  In this episode, CEO and Founder of 0 Dollar Startup, Roger Comstock shares how he’s helping people build valuable businesses that give them true freedom.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    How Roger identified a lucrative gap in the market What is the most valuable thing for practitioners in the home services niche, and how can you supply it effortlessly?     Why digital assets are beginner-friendly Do you need a crazy social following to make digital assets work for you?    The zero-dollar framewo

Thanks to higher-than-usual levels of inflation, we’re seeing mass panic and fear - and where there’s panic, bad financial decisions are sure to follow. There are a lot of people trying to buy up as much as they can while their dollars are worth more. Unfortunately, these people are due for a world of hurt by making long-term decisions in a bid to solve a short-term, cyclical problem. Should you be conforming to what everyone’s doing right now? What’s the smart way to prepare for the coming financial downturn? In this episode, I talk about why it’s more important than ever not to fall into the trap of irrationality so many people are in right now.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  The importance of paying attention to the macroHow do we use history to get a better perspective on the inflation rates people are panicking about? Why the summer of revenge will end in tears What do we miss out on if we conform to everyone else trying to buy as much as possible right now? How to protect your wealthWhat’

For entrepreneurs, nothing takes more mental and emotional horsepower and causes more stress than a big launch.    Whether you’re launching a new product or an entirely new business venture, the process of bringing an idea to fruition takes a lot out of us and requires the full force of our problem-solving abilities.     Taming stress, getting out of our heads and knowing when to disengage from the project is a skill set that eludes many entrepreneurs, causing a spiral of counterproductive emotions and thoughts.    How do we manage this stress so it doesn’t drain all our best mental and emotional resources?    In this episode, I’m sharing some exciting news on a huge launch I’ve been working on and discussing how to manage stress in the buildup.      Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    Why we end up a spiral of worry and anxiety How do we disconnect from a project and give ourselves a break from the intense mental horsepower required?    The challenge many entrepreneurs face  If we run multiple businesses,

Considering that we’ve been in one of the longest bull runs in history, a huge portion of the investors in the market have never lived through a downturn.  Some of the models that have been thriving for the last few years have never been tested by a significant recession, and short-term rentals are at the top of that list. What will happen to this asset class if things shift? Is there a way to ensure the survival of short-term rentals right now? In this episode, real estate investor, entrepreneur and the co-founder of Techvestor, Sief Khafagi shares how he raised $16 million in 7 months and he shares a very astute assessment and financially sound strategy for leading his business through a recession.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  The power of combining real estate and techIs it possible to combine the merits of short-term rentals with syndication to build a solid investment operation?  How Sief and his team raised $16 million in 7 monthsWhat is the secret to raising capital if you don’t have a

Passive income is something many people salivate over, but few ever really achieve it. It often sounds like a pipe dream we hear on podcasts and from stages, but it is a possibility. How do people set up a system that earns thousands of dollars in the most hands-off, set-and-forget way?  In 2020, Wealth Without Wall Street founders, Joey Mure and his business partner decided to test out various passive income strategies, and they went from earning $2,400 to $50,000 a month in the process.  In this episode, Joey gives us a peek into his basket of passive income, and why building an empire is easier than it looks.  Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  How to create opportunities for wealth with money you already haveWe’re told that putting money in a 401k or IRA is the responsible thing to do, but are we siphoning off massive opportunities in the process?   The key to a successful Airbnb operationHow did Joey take a condo that wasn’t making money for 15 years and get it to net $2200 in cash flow in the fi

There are typically 3 ways we can go about purchasing a car - cash, financing, or leasing. The problem is, that each of these methods requires us to give up our best dollars for a depreciating asset. What if we could buy a car and actually get paid to own it?     This is possible with a specially designed and engineered, whole-life insurance policy. By changing one thing, every car you’ll ever own can actually make you more money.    How does this system work, and what are all the additional benefits it gives us?   In this episode, I’m going to share how to buy cars and get your money back for them.       Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    What’s the downside of buying a car in cash? How can we buy our dream car without losing the opportunity for that money to work for us?    Why banks and wealthy families leverage their money differently  Why do specially-designed and engineered whole-life insurance policies give us higher returns?   The advantage of borrowing money from your own bank  What’s the d

Real estate has made more millionaires than any other investing vehicle - you can make money through flips, buy-and-holds and even Airbnbs, but what if you could make a ridiculous amount of money in real estate without owning a single home?    This is possible if you become the bank, and provide the one thing every investor needs more than anything else - capital.    But do you need millions of dollars or hundreds of flips to become the bank?    In this episode, I’m going to tell you about my own investing journey and why these days, I’m choosing to offload properties.   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    The smart way to get into real estate today Why do hard money lenders have the easiest job in real estate?    Acting rich vs. being wealthy  How will the looming recession separate the people who truly have capital to deploy from everyone else? How do you get on the right side of that divide?    What wise investors are doing differently right now Why am I choosing to sell off the majority of my ren

When you deposit your hard-earned money in the bank, where does it go? Into some huge vault or account where it sits untouched for years? Nope - not at all.     Banks make your hard earned money go to work for them because you were taught to give up control to traditional banks.   Then they use your money to multiply their own to the tune of trillions, while you miss out on returns because you’re following their ‘advice’. When it comes to banks, do what they do, not what they say.   So where are banks putting their Tier 1 money, and what are they doing with it? It’s time to take back control of your money, and the time is now! In this episode, I’m going to tell you about one of the best kept secrets of the banking world - BOLI.  Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    What wealth gurus aren’t telling youWhy would banks buy whole life insurance when it’s “the worst place” to put your money?    How banks have engineered insurance to their own advantageMost banks are absolutely heaving with VPs in every d

For a number of years, the Fed has been orchestrating a reckless fiscal policy, believing that money printing will allow them to avoid the consequences or kick the can down the road.    Unfortunately, there’s no more road left.    The economy is about to be decimated in the worst way possible and everyone’s going to feel the pain. You can’t afford to bury your head in the sand at this time, pay attention and take action before it’s too late.    What are 3 factors that will put a huge hurt on the economy? How do we prepare for what’s coming?    In this episode, I’m going to talk about where we’re headed and why the Fed is entirely to blame.   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    The government’s real plan Why is the Fed planning to raise interest rates 7 times this year?    One of the most accurate predictors of a recession  The government’s unwinding of the balance sheet has never gone well, how can we expect it to be different this time?    How to protect your wealth In an economy hurtling towards

In this volatile economy, everyone’s on the hunt for a way to beat inflation. Do you buy stocks, invest in crypto or just ride out these market conditions?    All these methods involve a ton of risk, which is the last thing you need right now, so what’s the safest place to park your money?    In this episode, I’m going to share how to beat inflation in as little as 5 minutes.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    Why lending is a great option  Is lending a good way to beat inflation right now?    The advantage of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities What makes TIPS such a risk-free vehicle to move your money into?    How to use this investing method effectively How long should we hold TIPS for if we really want it to be a win?

Some years ago, I put all my effort and focus into an HGTV pilot. I left my old career behind, burned all the boats and got ready for this opportunity to change my life.    But with one phone call, that dream went down the drain and it felt like my world shattered…   But it hadn’t. It turns out that painful moment happened for a reason, and it worked out way better than I ever expected.    In this episode, I’m going to tell you this story, and share why a moment of failure or rejection could be necessary for us to step into our purpose.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    Why we shouldn’t have tunnel vision How do we focus on one goal without blinding ourselves to other great things? The painful moment that opened up my purpose When a dream goes up in smoke, how do we find the door of opportunity in the ashes? How we delay our own dreamsDoes ego get in the way of us finding our own true purpose?

We’re approaching the 10th straight week of a fall in the market, and even though we haven’t hit bear market territory, we’re darn close.  Like most, you’re asking yourself “is this the buying opportunity I’ve been waiting for?”  There’s blood in the streets, and everyone says you should take advantage of dips, but buying stocks right now is a trap. There’s still a market free fall on the horizon, and you don’t want to be caught in the downturn.  In this episode, I’m going to tell you why you shouldn’t follow anyone investing in the stock market right now and why that move will only lead to catastrophe. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  Why anyone telling you to invest is leading you astrayWhat can history tell us about investing in the stock market at a time like this? The game bigger investors are playingWhy are investors like Warren Buffett making big investments and should we do the same?  What you need to be doing with your money right nowWhat question do we need to ask before we invest in a

Market cycles are unavoidable, and some investors emerge out of the volatility wealthier, while others lose everything. What separates the two?    Financial intelligence, and being well aware of the forces, levers and complexities that feed into the market.    Without this insight, it’s impossible to know when you’re making a detrimental move that will end in a painful loss.    Can we ride the wave of chaos without crossing into dangerous territory?    In this episode, I’m joined by high performance real estate entrepreneur, Tyler Chesser. He shares how he’s navigating this chaotic market, and snapping up great deals without making the mistakes many investors are making right now.     Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    How Tyler went from corporate robot to high-performance entrepreneur   How do we know that we’re not built for the corporate ladder?    Why syndication is such an effective strategy How do we participate in larger deals without fronting all the capital?   Financial intelligence vs. fi

From the day we’re born, a set of beliefs is plugged into us, and it governs a lot about our lives, like how we earn money, and whether or not we can build wealth.  We’re taught to put money in the bank, trade dollars for hours, and hopefully increase what we earn for that unit of time, but what if everything we’ve been taught is wrong? What if it’s all based on falsehoods and failed dreams?  The wealthy have figured this out. They stopped conforming to these beliefs and changed the trajectory of their lives by changing one thing about their money.  In this episode, I’m going to share exactly what the wealthy do differently and how you can emulate it.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  The first rule of wealthWhat’s the very first step we have to take to start putting our money to work for us? Why we’re set up for a life of limitation from day oneWe’re taught to trade time for money. Does conforming to this mindset make it harder to build wealth? How to change your legacy by changing one thing Bank

If you buy into today’s hyped up, popular wealth-building advice, success is an NFT or quick scheme away, but all this fanfare isn’t backed up by the fundamentals. People give up on a business when it doesn’t make money right out the gate. Their timelines are too short, and worst of all, they aren’t designing the business to weather the storm.  The journey to financial freedom isn’t sexy, it’s built on consistency. In today’s episode, I’m joined by an entrepreneur who has lived this journey. He has built businesses and lost it all, and today he lives a life most people can only dream of.  How do we build our businesses on solid economic fundamentals? Is your business built to survive what’s coming? In today’s episode, Todd Randall shares the biggest crisis in the world of wealth today.   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  What our guest did to build a business around his best lifeHow did Todd build a business that allows him to fly around the world for polo games and operas?  The truth about what it

Since its inception, Airbnb has been a huge disruptor and gamechanger for investors, and today it shows no sign of slowing down.     Hotels will keep making mistake after mistake, giving this industry more horsepower than ever before. This is one of the best times to jump into this strategy, and the best part - you don’t even have to own a home to get started.    Investor and coach, Jorge Contreras owns a $7 million portfolio of single family homes that are all on Airbnb, and he earns six-figures a month in gross revenue. How did he build this amazing business? What are some of the challenges you can face when running an Airbnb portfolio, and how do you avoid them?    In this episode, Jorge shares his incredible life story, and why this is the perfect time to get into Airbnb.    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    Our guest’s incredible life story How did Jorge go from troubled youth to financially free at 29?    How to 3X your rental income with Airbnb  A lot of rental owners shy away from Airbnb

Millions of corporate workers dream of investing but never take the first step out of fear. Before Mike Simmons became the successful seven-figure investor he is today, he procrastinated for 5 years and missed out on $3 million dollars.    So many people have a ton of excuses for not taking action - no money, time or a fear of what other people would think, but procrastination isn’t a victimless crime.    How do you get started right now and find the resources you need? What is the secret to rapid exponential growth?    In this episode, Mike shares his story, from sitting on the sidelines of the real estate game to accelerating his business growth path.  Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    Why Mike became an investor  How did Mike escape his 9-5 and build a business around his perfect day?   How to use someone else’s hindsight as your foresight  Do we have to know absolutely everything about real estate to start and succeed?    The one thing that holds investors back  Is the funding and exper