The Real Estate Law Podcast

Today's episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast is all about giving back those who serve and have served our country and local communities. We're excited to have David Cain, President/Owner or Chief Hero Evangelist of Heroes Home Advantage, join us to shed some light on this amazing program.Heroes Home Advantage is the largest hero rebate program in the country, designed to give back to those who protect, serve, and care for our country and community. The program is made up of a network of realtors, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title companies, and more who have come together to make a difference.David is here to talk about the ins and outs of the program and how it offers military, law enforcement, firefighters, healthcare workers, emergency personnel, and teachers a discount or rebate when purchasing real estate.Over the past 12 years, Heroes Home Advantage has given back over $20M to our heroes, and we can't wait to hear more about it.David works with realtors, lenders, or attorneys who are willing to give back a portion of their commission when heroes buy or sell real estate and work within the Heroes Home Advantage program. They look for people who have servant's hearts, who are wanting to give back, who are interested in growing and building sustainable businesses through reaching heroes.Aside from his role with Heroes Home Advantage, David is also a mortgage lender with over 24 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table and is passionate about providing exceptional service to his clients.Things we discussed in this episode:- The five eligible hero categories - military, police, fire, health care, and education- How buyers and partners benefit as part of Heroes Home Advantage- Why is HHA different from other similar programs?- Heroes Deserve Recognition - who is eligible- Why real estate brokers, lenders and real estate attorneys should become partners in Heroes Home Advantage.- What is the “why” of the Heroes Home Advantage program- What are some of the things that David learned in working with this community?- Does this rebate program interfere at all with VA loans or other benefits?- How Heroes Home Advantage helps with home affordability.- Is this program open to heroes when they're transacting as investors? Where you can find David:Heroes Home Advantage website - https://www.heroeshomeadvantage.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeroeshomeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heroes-home-advantage-llc/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heroes_home_advantage/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #realestateportfolio #givingback #valoans #usdaloans #workingwithheroes #firstrespondersSupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

In this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast, we're excited to introduce you to Kase Knochenhauer, a successful real estate investor who has figured out how to live a life of freedom and adventure while pursuing his professional goals.Kase is a devoted family man who's currently on a 4-month overland road trip with his loved ones while homeschooling his kids and building deeper relationships with his family. As we recorded with Kase, he was in Destin, Florida, using a Starlink connection at his campsite to speak with us.Kase has a team of 8 employees at ZionREI based in Western Michigan, and he flips over 60 homes annually while working remotely and traveling with his family.His passion for helping others create financial freedom through investing is truly inspiring. He's here to share his expertise with us while encouraging and inspiring us all to live our best lives.Things we discussed in this episode:- How case got to the point where he could take off with his family for months on end and still run his real estate business- Starting as a real estate agent and team lead, and transitioning away from that- How income taxes drew Kase into the world of real estate investing- Focusing his business on flipping homes and acquisition- Building business infrastructure with on-site employees and virtual assistants- Why building his team from the top-down rather than bottom-up worked better- Venturing into the industrial real estate space- The tax-saving benefits of cost segregation studiesWhere you can find Kase:ZionREI Website - https://www.zionrei.com/Overland Investor Website - https://www.overlandinvestor.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseknochenhauer/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ZionREIWeBuyHousesinMichigan/Happy Bones Family - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y8-vmIH4i6uCQqZnmokuAHappy Bones Family Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/happybonesfamily/Additional resource:EOS Model - https://www.eosworldwide.com/eos-modelJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #realestateportfolio #financialindependence #diversifiedrealestate #cashflow #familyfirst #lifeontheroad #costsegregation #industrialrealestateThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

We have an excellent discussion with the Founder and CEO of Rent To Retirement, Zach Lemaster, a licensed optometrist and Air Force veteran who retired early from his career in medicine to be a professional real estate investor by strategically focusing on markets that maximize cash flow, appreciation, and equity.At Rent To Retirement, Zach specializes in helping busy professionals acquire cash-flowing properties in some of the most promising markets throughout the U.S. Their local teams, comprised of CPAs, attorneys, lenders, and other professionals, ensure that every investor gets the support they need to achieve their financial goals.Hear why Zach decided to leave his high-paying medical profession that required many years of training (and thousands of dollars in tuition) to pursue a pathway toward financial freedom as a real estate investor.Things we discussed in this episode:- How Zach transition from his career in the military and as an optometrist into the world of real estate investing- How entrepreneurship is often a lonely road and why true fulfillment comes from finding purpose and the relationships built along the way- Why should a prospective investor look to a turnkey provider instead of kind of going and doing everything on their own?- How to achieve the 3 stages of financial independence (Covering living expenses, Replacing active income, Achieving true financial independence to create generational wealth.)- What it takes to scale quickly to leave your job to be a full time investor- The dangers of entering into partnerships without full due diligence.Where you can find Zach:Rent to Retirement Website - https://renttoretirement.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RentToRetirementPodcast - https://renttoretirement.com/category/podcasts/Bigger Pockets - https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/zacharycoleJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #realestateportfolio #financialindependence #diversifiedrealestate #retirement #cashflowThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

In this episode, we'll be discussing how to scale your real estate business by working with real estate investors.As a real estate agent, it is critical to have a steady stream of clients and deals to keep your business thriving. And by partnering with real estate investors, you can tap into a whole new source of opportunities and take your business to the next level.We'll be discussing the benefits of working with investors, the strategies for finding the right partnerships, and the key considerations for making these collaborations successful.Meet Jennifer Beadles, CEO of Agents Invest. She is a real estate agent coach, and an expert in out-of-state buy-and-hold investing. Her passion today is twofold - helping investors build and scale their own rental portfolios, and coaching real estate agents on how to build their own portfolios while focusing on the unique benefits to working with real estate investor clients.Jennifer has over 15 years of real estate expertise, working with a variety of investment strategies, including BRRR, value-add multifamily, build-to-rent, assisted living, private financing, foreclosures, auctions, new construction, land development, and out-of-state investing.During her career, Jennifer has sold more than $120M+ in real estate while buying rentals and building up her own passive income streams - over 250 properties in seven different states!Things we discussed in this episode:- Teaching new and experienced investors how to find, analyze and fund deals- How to connect investors with off-market deals across the country- Helping brokerages, agents, and teams find (and keep) more investor clients- How to connect with an investor client base- Who are the types of investor clients that agents should focus on?- Tax strategies and benefits of working with real estate investor clients- Why high net worth investor clients might be less concerned with cash flow- Acting as a concierge to the professional advice that real estate investors will need (cost segregation, CPAs, property managers, contractors, etc.) Where you can find Jennifer:Agent Invest website - https://agentsinvest.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgentsInvestAddicted to ROI website - https://addictedtoroi.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/addictedtoroi/Addicted to ROI Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictedtoroiInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/agentsinvest/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-beadles/Join Jason Muth The Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

With interest rates hovering many points higher than many investors and buyers would like to see, the BRRRR and cash-out refinance strategies that have worked for many years are proving to be a difficult strategy for many property owners sitting on mountains of equity, but without logical pathways forward using today's rates.Enter Matthew Sullivan, Founder and CEO of QuantmRE. Matthew is making is easier to pull equity out of your home without taking on more debt, which means no interest and no monthly payments.This new financing tool is not a HELOC, it's not a home equity loan, and it's not a reverse mortgage. How does it work? Listen to this episode, and you're learn how!Matthew and his team have helped over a hundred homeowners use their home equity to pay off expensive credit cards, remodel their homes, pay college tuition fees, or diversify their investment portfolios, all without taking on extra debt. Originally from London, serial entrepreneur Matthew Sullivan is an author and host of the Hooked On Startups podcast, and a helicopter pilot! Previously, Matthew worked with Richard Branson’s corporate finance team in the Virgin Group.Things we discussed in this episode:- How does a Home Equity Investment work?- What does it mean to be 'House Rich and Cash Poor'?- How does a Home Equity Investment compare to a cash out refinance?- How does a Home Equity Investment differ from a Home Equity Loan or HELOC?- How does this arrangement get reflected in title?- The investment side of the arrangement - who can invest?Where you can find Matthew:Website - https://www.quantmre.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsullivanco/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Quantm.one/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #homeequity #houserich #cashpoor #homeequityagreement #equityfreedom #heloc #homeequitycontract #homeequityinvestmentThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Private money is a world that is foreign to most who aren't investing in funds as accredited investors and folks just investigating how to begin investing in real estate.In this episode, we're decoding the world of private money and private lending with our guest Heather Dreves, the Director of Funding at Secured Investment Corp, one of the fastest growing companies in the private money marketplace in the US, focusing on residential real estate investments.In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of private lending and how it can be a viable option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. We'll also discuss the advantages of investing in real estate passively, as well as the different types of private money lending strategies. We learn about diversification, real estate-backed funds, and who should be considering adding to their portfolios with these passive investments.Private lending is an alternative to traditional bank financing, where investors provide funding to individuals or businesses in exchange for a return on their investment. Private money refers to the capital investors use to fund these loans. We'll also dive into passive real estate investing, which involves investing in real estate without actively managing the properties.This episode is an excellent deep-dive into this world, and Heather presents everything so matter-of-fact and with deep knowledge of the space.  Things we discussed in this episode:- How did Heather end up working in the private money?- Talking to our children early in their lives about real estate investing.- Who should be considering investing money in the private lending world?- Why Real Estate Funds Are One of the The Best Alternative Investments- What is the profile of an accredited investor- Who are the typical borrower clients on the other side of the equation? - A Beginners Guide to First Lien Position Notes and How To Invest in Them - The challenges that newer investors are facing now, and how that changes how private funds underwrite opportunities- How Secured Investment Corp balances their funds with acquisitions and buy-and-hold cash flowing properties- The responsibilities of the legal team with so many layers to Secured Investment Corp's business- Predictions in how foreclosure activity will change this year in reference to the past few years post-COVID and in 2008-2009 during the last economic downturnWhere you can find Heather:Website - https://securedinvestmentcorp.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-dreves-6204a242/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SecuredInvestmentCorpJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown aThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Sometimes, a buy-and-hold strategy is the best pathway forward when you're a real estate investor looking for steady growth. Our guest is taking that approach, and it's working out quite well.Welcome Shaun Martin to the podcast. Shaun is a buy-and-hold investor originally from New Zealand, who found his way to Colorado over two decades ago to learn how to ski.While taking advantage of the lovely outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer, Shaun met his future wife, fell in love with her first, and then fell in love with the opportunities that buy-and-hold real estate investing offers!Currently, Shaun lives in Denver, and is owner of Watson Buys, where he likes to think of himself as a lot more than “the guy that buys houses for cash."Shaun generates a lot of organic leads through SEO for his own deals, and we dig into a discussion about lead generation, operating multiple websites, and good SEO practices during this episode.While continuing to focus on the buy and hold strategy, Shaun has also flipped a number of properties, become a private lender, and focused a lot more on sourcing his own deals.Shaun is not a get-rich-quick guy or an aggressive investor. He's smart with his decisions, learns from past deals and experiences, and values how real estate has given him the opportunity to create time freedom and security for himself, his family, and his friends.In this episode, we discussed:- Shaun's journey from New Zealand to Colorado and how he accidentally landed in the real estate business- Techniques to generate leads for buy-and-hold flips- Growing a real estate portfolio by using creative financing ideas- The value of banking relationships- How to use 1031 exchanges to level up your real estate portfolio- How do higher interest rates change the cash-out refinance strategy? - Using multiple websites and SEO tactics for lead generationWhere you can find Shaun:Website - https://watsonbuys.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/watsonbuys/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/watsonbuys/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-martin-41b01b1a6/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/WatsonBuys-SellMyHouseFastEmail - shaun@watsonbuys.comJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #1031exchange #buyandhold #realestateseo #wholesaling #coloradorealestate #realestatemarketingThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

In this episode, we are speaking about commercial real estate and family business law with one of the most experienced and decorated attorneys at a large New York City firm.Please welcome Belinda Schwartz - the chair of the Real Estate Department at New York law firm Herrick Feinstein LLP. As one of the only women in the country to chair a major commercial real estate practice, Belinda has high-level insights into New York’s commercial real estate market, including trends and issues impacting development & sales, leasing, hotels, condos/co-ops, and more. Belinda serves as outside general counsel to many family-owned real estate businesses with portfolios valued in excess of $1 billion. In this role, she helps manage a full range of transactional and operational matters, as well as succession, tax and estate planning concerns.Belinda's clients include prominent developers, owners, funds, investors and family-owned real estate businesses, whom she advises in complex debt and equity transactions, such as real estate restructurings and workouts, fund formation, property acquisitions and sales, joint ventures, development deals, construction matters, ground leases, and commercial leases.In this episode, we discussed:- The craziness of commercial real estate in New York City- What are the different risks and rewards that you get in larger communities that you might not see in smaller, less expensive markets?- What are some of the changes that people with a long term strategy should be making now in today's market?- Have we seen the march away from urban real estate toward smaller markets?- How different is commercial real estate going to look in the future compared to a decade ago?- How do politics and regulatory requirements affect the ability to covert property types from commercial to residential?- The importance of building relationships with people at other firms and within city government- Why coming to the office to meet colleagues and clients remains critical in building a network, and how younger workers might be missing that opportunity- How does Belinda empower women in a historically male-dominated industry?- How do we do business differently in the United States that might surprise investors and other people from other parts of the world?- What concerns do smaller family-run companies have? Where you can find Belinda:Website - https://www.herrick.com/belinda-g-schwartz/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaschwartznyc/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

We're thrilled to welcome J. Massey - real estate entrepreneur, father, coach, instructor, author, podcast host, short-term rental expert, and founder of Cashflow Diary, an STR hospitality training company that shows investors how to build their own short-term rental businesses.J. has built a real estate portfolio with short term rentals at the center, and now operates a 37-unit short-term rental business, which has created more profit faster than any other strategy he has seen before.In fact - J. and his team have identified 65 different use cases for short-term rentals.65? Really?If you thought that short-term rentals were just beach condos and cabins in the woods, you will want to hear what J. has to say! Cashflow Diary exists to create short-term rental entrepreneurs. With Cashflow Diary, J. has trained thousands of students, helping them invest profits into whatever is most important to them - family, business, community, and the future.In this episode, we discussed:- Balancing the tax challenges of active income with buy-and-hold strategies- How J. discovered short-term rentals as the perfect entry point for many- Why your labor should build assets rather than simply building income- What's the difference between being in your career and being retired?- Why short-term rentals solve single points of failure for investors- Benefits to short-term rental arbitrage, both from the standpoints of operators and property owners- The 65 different use cases for short-term rentals- J.'s thoughts on oversupply in the short-term rental market- What opportunities are a little less apparent in the short-term rental space?- Themed short-term rentals and why they work well- Scaling your business and the need for learning leadership Where you can find J. Massey:Website - https://cashflowdiary.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CashflowDiary/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cashflowdiary/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cashflowdiary/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CashFlowDiaryThe Ultimate Short Term Rental Guide - https://cashflowdiary.com/the-ultimate-short-term-rental-guide/How To Start An Airbnb Business: https://cashflowdiary.com/how-to-start-an-airbnb-businessText "Blueprint" to 949-881-6939 for J.'s free eight-hour course to learn how to get your first short-term rentalJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage LeThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

It's a new year, and time to build that to-do list of goals and objectives for this quarter and for all of 2023.  We're speaking with Blaine Oelkers, America’s only Chief Results Officer® and author of several books on results and getting things done.Blaine knows which habits bring success and results, how to help you create them instantly, and how to stick with them for a lifetime.This episode is all about mindset and a concept that Blaines developed called Selfluence - The art and science of influencing yourself.Imagine getting an hour's worth of tasks completed in just 30 minutes? Or creating new habits in 21 seconds rather than 21 days? We reveal how to do just that!Many of us feel overwhelmed in this always-on world, like there's never enough time for it all. The answer isn't to run faster. It's to work smarter and get results, taking control of your life by taking control of yourself. In this episode, we discussed:- When there are limitless choices and limitless opportunities for us to pare down and think about the essentials, how do you do it?- What is the white table principle?- What are some methods of flipping your mindset quickly?- Using the "Yeah, But" principle.- Strategies to cracking self-limiting beliefs.- How to take a mindset shift into practical action and bring about new results.- How to create new habits in 21 seconds, not 21 days.- Is there a role for external accountability in Selfluence?- What is the golden win ratio, and why are failures more instructive than the wins? Where you can find Blaine:Selfluence - http://selfluence.com/Website - https://www.superresultsexperience.com/TedX Talk - http://www.blainetedx.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaineoelkers/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chiefresultsofficerJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #selfluence #mindset #controlyourlife #timemanagement #influenceyourselfThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

We're talking property management in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!We are excited to welcome Certified Property Manager - CPM® Shira Ali, a 20-year veteran of the property management industry, with experience managing multi-family and commercial real estate assets.Real estate investing is a customer service business.Sure, you need to pick the right areas and investment properties, but you're also going to need to know how to respectfully and effectively work with tenants, since they are the ones paying your mortgage and building your net worth.Shira is the CEO of Shira Ali & Associates, creator of the Property Management Operating System™️ model, and host of The Manage Your Property With Ease Podcast.Currently, Shira works with landlords to help them understand the skills and knowledge to mange their properties with confidence and ease.She provides consulting services to property management companies, helping them improve the operating systems and leadership training for their property managers.In this episode, we discussed:- What are some of the responsibilities of a good property manager?- How landlords can navigate the intricacies of managing tenants while laying the groundwork to build positive tenant relationships.- How do you manage the relationship between the property manager and the landlord? - How landlords can create sustainable systems and move into a flow of proactive vs. reactive- Why overcommunication - at least at the start - is key to a good relationship- Landlording with compassion and why it matters to your business- Making sure that property managers' clients are a good fit for them- How do you start to put together a team that can that can make your property management company well rounded?- What constitutes Shira's core philosophy when dealing with tenants?Where you can find Shira:Website - https://www.reichics.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reichics/The Manage Your Property With Ease Podcast - https://www.reichics.com/podcastLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shira-ali-cpm%C2%AE-arm%C2%AE-ram-396b87190/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #propertymanagement #propertymanager #managingyourproperty #dealingwithtenants #tenants #landlordsThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

We're kicking off the new year with an excellent discussion that will ring true to any professionals who are looking to recapture their time from the grueling hours put into a W-2 job. Welcome Dr. Pranay Parikh, a practicing physician who is also helping doctors build generational wealth through real estate.Dr. Parikh understands the grueling demands of a high-stress profession such as medicine - the years of education, the sacrifices through one's 20's and 30's to build a career while assuming mountains of debt, and the actual demands of the job.Many doctors dream of being more present with their families, and Dr. Parikh educates his peers on how to establish wealth for the next generation, and practice medicine on their own terms.Dr. Parikh is a medical doctor, serial entrepreneur, online course creator, and podcast host. His unconventional journey to medicine helped him learn the skills to excel in entrepreneurship and help hundreds of physicians gain financial security and control of their own time.He’s helped launch a 7-figure online course, buy over $1.1 Billion in real estate. As a founder of Ascent Equity, Dr. Parikh provides doctors and other accredited investors access to unmatched investment opportunities with exclusive sponsors, gaining access to the best syndication deals with the most impressive track records and providing transparent insight into operations, performance, and execution.The concepts that we discussed in this episode ring true for people in high-paying professions that required years of education and thousands of dollars of student loans- medicine, attorneys, business professionals, and many more.In this episode, we discussed:- Addressing the unique challenges that medical professionals have when starting with real estate investing- What revelations that Pranay had that brought him into real estate investing.- How does being a medical doctor fit in with the FIRE movement?- What are some of the advantages that medical professionals have in the space of entrepreneurship?- Building a team and the opportunities that abound when networking with professionals in other fields- Starting a podcast and building an indwelling audience before figuring out the ultimate direction of a venture- Tips for real estate professionals to make a connection with doctors and other professionalsWhere you can find Pranay:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranay-parikh/Website - https://pranayparikh.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pranayparikhmdAscent Equity Group - https://ascentequitygroup.com/From MD to Entrepreneur Podcast - https://www.frommd.com/Join Jason Muth and AttThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Alternative investments are an excellent way to diversify your portfolio beyond real estate and stocks, and that's the topic of discussion on this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast.Meet Josh Ziegelbaum, Director of Investor Relations at Legacy Group, an alternative asset manager that targets profitable investment opportunities with high social and environmental impact in Latin America.Josh is responsible for managing investor communications, onboarding, individual accredited investors and commercial clients, as well as overall support of company initiatives.One of the Legacy Group's premier alternative investment options is The Green Coffee Company, a consolidated coffee farming operation based in Medellin, Colombia. The company’s innovative business model allows complete control of the supply chain: from cultivation, through processing, to direct trade with end-clients.Since its founding, GCC has grown to become Colombia's second largest coffee producer with 4,010 acres of landholdings, and the most technologically-advanced producer of coffee in Colombia.What we love about this discussion is that it's a deep dive into alternative investments - who are these right for, how to get involved, what to expect as an investor, and why people consider adding them to their portfolios.In this episode, we discussed:- What exactly is an alternative investment?- Alternative investments outside the U.S. in emerging markets- Why coffee? Farmland as an alternative investment.- Why alternative investments are becoming more popular with investors- The importance of producing a positive environmental and social impact- What does it mean to be an "accredited investor?"- The client profile for who typically invests with the Legacy Group- Background on Legacy Group and The Green Coffee Company- What types of investment offerings does Legacy Group have for accredited investors?- What legal questions should you ask before committing capital to an alternative investment?- What tax benefits are available for investments such as these?- The value of excellent communication with investorsWhere you can find Josh:Website - https://legacy-group.co/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-ziegelbaum-85a01270/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legacygroupinvestments/Green Coffee Company - https://gcc-coffee.com/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagentThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Welcome Jake Cohen, a firefighter and real estate investor living in Colorado. Jake is an Airbnb Ambassador and an Airbnb Superhost for over five consecutive years.Much of our spirited conversation focuses on the first question that any investor should be asking - why am I doing this in the first place? Getting clarity on the goal helps Jake shape his short-term rental business in a manner that best suits his and his family's lives.Jake grew up in the hospitality business and is putting his years of experience to work as the founder of Step By Step BNB and the co-owner of Master Vacation Rentals, where he manages his own investments and helps clients run theirs at the top level possible.Jake's pathway to owning and managing multiple real estate investments started at a young age on the shores of Lake Tahoe, when his parents were house hacking a small bed and breakfast before that was even a branded term!After college, his family called upon him to run their second bed and breakfast in Palm Springs when the manager unexpectedly left.When Jake moved to Colorado, he saw an emerging real estate market with multiple investment opportunities. There, he partnered with his mom in an effort to better set up her retirement income. That endeavor has taken off, and they now have five investment properties in Steamboat Springs and in Gulf Shores, Alabama.In this episode, we discussed:- Jason and Jake meeting at the STR Wealth Retreat in Miami- How Jake first started in real estate helping his parents house-hack (before that was even a branded term)- Jake's journey from San Diego to Lake Tahoe to Palm Springs to Colorado- Having support from family members to have the right mindset for getting involved in real estate investing- The benefits of being able to use your own STRs for your family vacations- Choosing markets and having short term rentals in different parts of the country- Deciding to take on co-hosting clients- How life has changed since leaving his W-2 job- Creating a stable retirement income for Jake's mom through short-term rentalsWhere you can find Jake:Website - https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepbystepbnb/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jakelcohenLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejakeofalltrades/Bigger Pockets - https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/jakec38Jake's Airbnb listings - https://www.airbnb.com/users/129439075/listingsJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, MThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Did you know that you can purchase real estate using your Self-Directed IRA?For a lot of the people interested in financial independence and retiring early, having money locked away into an IRA or 401k can feel relatively daunting.Self-directed IRAs empower investors to grow their retirement accounts with alternative assets such as private equity, private placements, precious metals, and - our favorite asset class - real estate.Meet our guest Tony Unkel, Business Development Manager for The Entrust Group.Tony works with investors throughout the US, helping them understand the possibilities of self-directing their retirement plans and purchasing rental properties with their Self-Directed IRAs and tax-advantaged plans.The Entrust Group has worked with investors for over 40 years, assisting them by purchasing alternative investments with retirement funds and administer the buying and selling of assets that are typically unavailable through banks and brokerage firms.Self-Directed IRAs provide investors with the freedom to invest in almost anything. With that said, each investment strategy has a set of rules that you’ll need to abide to keep your Self-Directed IRA in good standing, and Tony walks us through all of that.In this episode, we discussed:- How real estate professionals can help their clients invest in property tax-free.- Breaking into your imprisoned retirement funds and using them for real estate and other investments- What can and can't you invest in with your Self-Directed IRA?- Who should consider making a portion of their retirement funds self directed?- What level of due diligence will a custodian record keeper administrator do for any individual investments within Self-Directed IRAs?- Who are disqualified persons and why is it prohibited to enter into a transaction with these individuals?- Not being able to perform any degree of sweat equity on real estate purchased through a Self-Directed IRA.- Purchasing property in retirement destinations (Florida, Mexico, Costa Rica), using Self-Directed IRAs.- The difference between a Direct Purchase and a Checkbook IRAWhere you can find Tony:Website - https://www.theentrustgroup.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EntrustGroup/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyunkel/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #selfdirectedira #retirementplanning #retirementinvesting #401k #irainvestingThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

We are talking cybersecurity today and learning about all of the ways that hackers are looking to infiltrate the secure files, emails, address books, and bank accounts for real estate brokerages and law firms.Meet Eric Shorr, founder of Secure Future Tech Solutions, a Rhode Island-based industry leader providing small-to-medium sized businesses IT support and cybersecurity services, and maintenance of computer networks, servers, workstations and applications.Eric launched the company in 1992 on the campus of the University of Rhode Island, and has been at it for over three decades now - probably longer than you've had an email address and even knew about the internet!Eric has built a team of business specialists that are ready to become the computer departments for SMBs. They listen to a company's organizational requirements, evaluate the existing systems configuration, implement the right hardware, software and cybersecurity solution, and maintain networks safely.The best way to protect your firm from hackers is to train your team and be aware of the everyday risks that we all face - everything from back-end network security to teaching agents and employees what not to click on within emails.Learn about some of the top threats and ways that you can protect your real estate brokerage or law firm.In this episode, we discussed:- What are some of the most common mistakes people make regarding cybersecurity?- Cybersecurity best practices for real estate agencies and law firms- Why real estate lawyers are a favorite target of hackers- The best types of cybersecurity training for businesses- What exactly are hackers looking for (hint: address books and passwords)- What are phishing emails and how do hackers steal information with them?- Why picking up the phone and getting verbal confirmation is important- The benefits of cyber-liability and cybersecurity insurance- Tips for employees who work from home and in non-traditional work settings- Is your phone's hotspot really safer than a shared wifi?- Why is multi-factor authentication safer than just a password?- When should remote workers be using Virtual Private Networks?Where you can find Eric:Website - https://www.securefuturetech.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/securefuturetechLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pc-troubleshooters-inc./Eric on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmshorr/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #reThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Have you ever stayed at a short-term rental home and wondered where a certain interior design item was purchased and how you could get it for your own home?Or did you sleep amazingly on their mattress and sheets, and want to buy them for your own bedroom?These real product moments are what drove our guest, Marc Hostovsky, to launch Minoan - a customizable, curated retail platform helping short term rental hosts simplify furnishing and save money with a free to use, centralized ordering platform.Steep discounts and no hassle of messy logistics like order tracking and customer service? Sign us up!Marc has a strong background in tech and retail operations, having worked in senior roles for Walmart and Jet.com (which was acquired by Walmart!)Minoan is a venture-backed startup focusing on “native retail.”Products aren’t boxed up in a store display case or hiding as images on a phone screen. There’s no pushy furniture store sales person over your shoulder either — just a consumer and the products with a little one-on-one time.If guests love the plush towels, why not let them buy an exact one from the same supplier? It's a win for products and brands - they get consumers to spend time actually living with items of potential interest.Minoan's current retail partner roster is impressive, including such heavy hitters as  William Sonoma, Article, West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Polywood, Casper, Pottery Barn, Caraway, Wayfair, and hundreds other retailers, both national brands and smaller local companies.They already have assembled a network of nearly 10,000 short-term rental locations and boutique hotels, whose hosts pick and choose products from several hundreds of participating brands that can help them convert their vacation lodging into showrooms.In this episode, we discussed:- How Marc thought to launch Minoan- Why the most valuable moments spend with products are not online or in stores- How Minoan works with short-term rental operators- Why furnishing and decor should be thought of less as a cost center and more as an investment in improving average daily rates- How does Minoan help hosts' encourage shopping available products without making the experience feel overly commercialized?- What products create those memorable moments for guests?Where you can find Marc:Minoan website - https://www.minoanexperience.com/Marc's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-hostovsky/Minoan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/minoan/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minoanexperienceFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/minoanexperienceThe Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

We're excited to welcome Logan Rankin to the podcast for a spirited discussion about financial freedom and the true value of working at a W-2 job and why "quiet quitting" is one of the worst things that an employee an do.Logan spent the first decade of his career working with a Fortune 50 corporation, leading retail operations. There, he formed a reputation for building high-performing teams, managing large P&Ls, and implementing strategic operational changes at the enterprise level.Once Logan realized that he wanted to retire early, learn why he did the opposite of what many preach, in that he worked harder and for longer hours toward the end of his time at his W-2 job rather than phoning it in and spending all of his time on real estate.Hear why Logan understood the importance of a good work ethic and how that helped him accelerate his career at Target into and through the executive ranks, and how his W-2 job catalyzed his real estate career and entrepreneurship. What we discussed during this episode:- The true value of Logan's experience at Target, learning how to develop his colleagues and direct reports who ran the business.- What’s holding back the average person from gaining Financial Freedom?- What does it mean to make your money work for you?- The importance of organizing your personal finances first.- Taking control of your own finances and not just relying on a 401k for retirement- How W-2 companies encourage employees to continue working by encouraging high performers to put their earnings into buckets that hold them hostage.- How Logan and his wife amassed a $275 million portfolio with no partners or syndications.Logan has a profoundly interesting journey toward financial freedom, having worked as an executive with Target for many years until relatively recently all while scaling his real estate business. At Target, Logan learned how to operate a complicated multi-disciplinary organization that involves logistics, human resources, and customer service, and he applied all of that to his own investments.Logan is the author of Find Your Financial Freedom: Let Go of Fear, Gain Control, & Achieve Lifelong Wealth Where you can find Logan:Website - https://loganrankin.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/loganjrankinInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/loganjrankin/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganrankin/Link to Logan's Book - Find Your Financial FreedomJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real The Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Cash flow and qualifying for financing are two of the biggest hurdles when it comes to running your real estate business and landing your next deal. We're talking about forward-thinking lending in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast. Meet Robin Simon, a Partner of Easy Street Capital, a private real estate lender headquartered in Austin, Texas serving real estate investors around the country.Robin oversees the EasyRent division, which provides long-term financing on business-purpose 1-8 unit residential mortgage loans. Robin oversees the marketing, business development, operations, and secondary/capital markets involved with the EasyRent line, so he's the perfect person to discuss non-traditional financing ideas.Robin provides financing solutions for real estate investors with a specialty on short term rentals and BRRRR method investors by qualifying entities with no DTI (Debt-To-Income) requirements, no tax returns required, and no income verificationIf you're an Airbnb investor, hear how you can qualify for your next investment with 20% down using AirDNA projections in many locations, including vacation and tertiary markets.Robin also works with AirBnBRRRR (yes, that's a thing!) investors, with loan products that cover a purchase, rehab, AND refinance, offering 100% cash-out refinances within 3 months without a lease requirement.What we discussed during this episode:- Financing options that are outside the box of conventional mortgage lenders- The mental shift required of serious investors away from debt-to-income loans- When should an investor contact a company like East Street Capital rather than pursue a typical DTI loan with a local lender?- Working with investors holding 3-5 properties looking to make the move into full-time real estate investing- Understanding the debt service coverage ratio- What expenses are taken into account when calculating DSCR?- The three factors that go into qualifying for a DSCR loan.- Why they occasionally underwrite sub-1.0 DSCR loans- The loan products that Jason and Rory have used for their investments- Why it's important to be up front with your lender and insurance company about your true intentions with a property- What are the conversations like with newer investors just discovering these alternative loan product?- Being in the "third inning" of the Short-Term Rental industry where smaller investors can still scale up before institutional investors assert their influenceWhere you can find Robin:Website - https://www.easystreetcap.com/easyrent/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsimonescEmail - robin@easystreetcap.comJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for The Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

In this episode, we are learning how to invest in Tax Deed Auctions with the authority - Joseph Griffin - a.k.a. The Tax Deed Wolf.Joseph is an army veteran of 11 years with 2 combat tours, a retired nurse, and now one of the top Tax Deed coaches in the business. As CEO of Tax Deed Wolf Academy LLC, Joseph specializes in Tax Deed Investing and coaches students on how they can get started.When owners do not pay property taxes, properties can be taken from the owners and sold at tax deed auctions. Joseph has acquired hundreds of properties for pennies on the dollar through Tax Deed Auctions.What types of properties are available in Tax Deed Auctions? Pretty much everything you can imagine - residential houses, empty lots, commercial buildings, condos, and more!Tax Deed Auctions differ from tax liens or redemption deeds because as a winner of a tax deed property, it's yours immediately (and as you can imagine, this comes with plenty of benefits and risks).In this episode, we discussed:- How Joseph became known as The Tax Deed Wolf- Joseph's background in the military and in nursing- Why Joseph pivoted to tax deed investing- How properties become available in tax deed auctions- What happens when you win a property in a tax deed auction- What kind of properties come up in the tax deed auctions?- Why Joseph approaches owners by using tax deed auction lists as leads- What Joseph is doing with the properties that he is acquiring now- Working with 500 students last year and what separates the successful ones from those who never purchase property- The role of an attorney and the importance of having one on your team- The best market conditions to invest in tax deeds- How to have a positive mindset and surround yourself with achieversWhere you can find Joseph:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taxdeedwolfceoFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/taxdeedinvestWebsite - https://www.taxdeedwolfacademy.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TaxDeedWolfJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestatelaw #realestateagent #realestatemarketing #taxdeed #taxdeedinvesting #taxdeedauctions #buildingateam #takingaction #taxlien #quiettitle_____________________The Demand Gen FixB2B buyer behavior is changing and traditional lead generation tactics just don’t work...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn