Clutch Properties: Real Estate in High Gear

A balanced real estate market...finally? What's been happening in the markets this month? Are we finally seeing demand and supply level off?  Is the luxury market behaving differently? What happened to all of the iBuyers like Zillow and Opendoor? Join us this month as Clutch Properties discusses the Phoenix housing market.

It's safe to say that the housing market is experiencing quite a shift. With rising interest rates, increasing inflation, and consumer sentiment at record lows, many people are wondering what's in store for the housing market? Tune in to this month's episode as Clutch Properties discussed the Phoenix housing market, falling home prices, and what this all means for buyers, sellers, and investors. 

"Successfully unemployed" has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Dustin Heiner agrees. Successfully Unemployed is the title Dustin now uses to describe his career after having accumulated over 30 properties in just 6 years. Join us in this episode as we venture down the rabbit hole and learn how Dustin was able to grow his real estate portfolio in such a short amount of time with little to no money down. Featured Speaker: Dustin HeinerDustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.comBeing Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help everyone to quit their job and never have a job again. He also helps his students build a successful real estate investing businesses all over the country.Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com, Dustin Heiner has become one of the leading real estate rental property experts.Dustin started MasterPassiveIncome.com from his home in 2015, while being a full-time employee, married with 4 children, owning and operating 2 other businesses, and being a full-time investor. He is very passionate about his mission to help others become successfully unemployed and never need a job again.In 2015, Dustin wrote his first book, “How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties” which quickly became a best seller. From there, he began his new business helping others to invest in rental properties to quit their job.Since then, Dustin Heiner has helped countless numbers of others to start investing in real estate rental properties. Even if his students live in very expensive cities, he shows them how they can invest all over the country.

Imagine waking up every morning in a home filled with ambitious, driven, and success-starved individuals that dedicate their lives and well-being to their business. These individuals push through barriers and shoot for the stars in every way imaginable just to witness their dream come to fruition.  This is precisely what the residents of the Growth House experience on a daily basis. Join us in this episode as we speak to the founder of the Growth House and explore how this concept is revolutionizing the co-living mastermind community.Topics we'll cover in this episode:- What is the Growth House?- How did the concept of the Growth House come about?- What is the vision for the Growth House?- What were the biggest obstacles to building the Growth House?- What does the day-to-day in the Growth House look like?- What makes the Growth House unique? - How has the Growth House changed the lives of entrepreneurs?- How to get involved with the Growth House?Featured Speaker: Jesse RayJesse believes association, and who you surround yourself with are both extremely important in reaching a high level of holistic success. His favorite quotes are, “You Become who You Surround Yourself With,” and “Your Network is Your Net Worth.” After graduating college, Jesse was at a loss on his career decision. The direction of his life changed when he picked up a purple book called, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. Upon completing the book, he sought out his first mentor and jumped into a sales career. 6 years later, at the age of 28, Jesse was able to officially retire from “Corporate America.”  After hitting his financial independence mark, he transitioned his focus from Living a Life of Success to a Life of Significance. With a passion for connecting and helping others see their full potential, Jesse created The Growth House LLC. The Growth House is a community built to connect and support ambitious entrepreneurs.  Starting in Phoenix, Arizona, The Growth House has designed 2 Mastermind Co-Living Houses with Business Incubator style value and benefits. TheGrowthHouse.co@_jesserayc@_thegrowthhouse

What does it take to build a real estate empire from the ground up? Can it be done overnight or does it take the laying of brick by brick to establish the foundation? Join us in this episode as we explore how our guest, Lacey Daebel went through the good, the bad, and the ugly when building her own real estate empire. This month's episode includes topics such as:What got Lacey Daebel into real estate investing?How to figure out the ins and outs of real estate investing?What are the biggest fears holding us back from getting into real estate investing?How to get over the fears that are ever so common in real estate investing?How much money do you need to get into real estate investing?What novice investors should know before purchasing their first investment property?How to set your financial goals when investing in real estate?Featured Speaker: Lacey DaebelLacey is a real estate investor in Phoenix, AZ who focuses on Airbnb, Multifamily, and residential rentals while still working a full-time job. She started investing with furnished rentals and house hacking which led to her bigger goal of multifamily investing. She works with REV Multifamily to put on a local meetup geared towards helping multifamily investors network and grow in the space. Within the year of partnering with REV, the community has expanded into 2 additional markets and she is now Director of Investor Relations and Marketing with REV Equity Group. 

Tax season is upon us! One of the more confusing parts of real estate investing is the topic of taxes. In fact, many would-be investors oftentimes find themselves worried about "making money" simply because they know that they will owe the IRS money but have no idea how much. Tune in to today's podcast featuring Blake Koolick as we discuss topics such as:How real estate investments and taxation is related?How income from rentals is taxed and classified?What if you're a self-employed investor? Active vs Passive IncomeShort-term rental incomeCapital Gains TaxesWhat's the best way to reduce tax liability on capital gains?What are Estates?What are some tax implications investors may face?Featured Speaker: Blake Koolick, CPABlake has over 10 years of experience working in the accounting field with both public and private experience. He has completed his Master of Taxation degree from Arizona State University and is currently a licensed certified public accountant in Arizona. Blake also holds a license as a real estate salesperson in Arizona.

Investing in real estate can seem like a difficult task only financial geniuses and really really rich people can afford to accomplish.  However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Join us as we welcome Joe Quattrucci into the studio to discuss all things real estate investing. A few topic's we'll discuss are:Why invest in real estate?What's the value of having a good real estate agent in your corner?What are the different investment strategies?What are the finance options for those starting with low to no money?How to turn this side hustle into a full-time gig?Featured Speaker: Joe QuattrucciAfter 10 years in the Marines, Joe decided to leave his air traffic control career behind and pursue his passion for real estate. Only 9 months into sales, Joe bought his first foreclosure and successfully flipped that property. This led to several more completed projects, eventually leading him into the Productivity Coaching role for KW Maine. In just one year as the head real estate coach, Joe brought his brokerage coaching program from closing just 5 units in January when he started, to closing 32 units by August. This relatively fast success led him into conversation with Kristan Cole, where he now serves as the Director of Productivity for her national sales team, and he is simultaneously building his own company, PCx, which stands for Productivity Coaching Expansion. Social Media:Facebook: Joe QuattrucciInstagram: Joe.Quattrucci

A common decision many investors get caught up in nowadays is whether or not they should self-manage their rentals. To some, nothing is more fulfilling than being boots on the ground while to others the more hands-off an investment can be, the better. Join us this month as we explore what property management is and if it's really worth the money. A few topic's we'll discuss are:What property management (PM) is?How crucial is it to have a property manager (PM)?What can PM's help investors with exactly?Is buying rental property at the top of the market a concern?Featured Speaker: Jennice DotyJennice Doty is the Managing Partner and Designated Broker of TCT Property Management Service. She has been in the real estate industry since 1979 and in 2015 she was selected Property Manager of the Year by the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business. As Designated Broker, Jennice oversees the management of commercial condo associations, office, medical and industrial buildings, and retail shopping centers. Jennice is currently a CCIM candidate and is a current member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). She has also successfully completed several courses from the Institute of Real Estate Management. Jennice’s vision is to build and expand a successful Property Management company while maintaining quality service and integrity. She is also the co-author of the national bestselling book “HOLD” on how to find, buy, and rent houses for wealth. Jennice serves as Co-Chair of the Commercial Focus Group at the Southeast Valley Board of Realtors. Jennice is on the Commercial Leadership Council for the International office Keller Williams Commercial. She is also involved in various Commercial Mastermind groups throughout the Valley.Website: www.tctproperties.comHOLD book: https://kellerink.com/products/holdSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/tctproperties/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaR77hBM2-N-KTgprdjh4aghttps://www.instagram.com/tctproperties/

Good ol' home inspections... the point at which most deals fall apart when it comes to real estate. So what exactly is a home inspection? What does it entail? Why is it so important? Tune in to today's episode as our guest speaker Jacob Babin drops knowledge on some of the most common and catastrophic issues found during home inspections along with what questions to ask your home inspector and just how in-depth can an inspection be.  Featured Speaker: Jacob BabinJacob is a Phoenix native who has had a passion for all-things-real-estate since a young age. That passion has led him to maintain his real estate license for over 20 years. After more than a decade in residential real estate, he transitioned to home inspections where his existing knowledge and expertise would be relevant. Since 2013, Jacob has performed 5000+ inspections, become a Certified Master Inspector, and a trusted advisor to Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers in the greater Phoenix Market. The Total Inspections team is a small group of professionals who enjoy connecting buyers with their dream home by providing a thorough inspection combined with an understanding of the experience that is often missed in the industry.Phone: (602) 369-3329Web: www.TotalInspectionsAZ.com

Calling all investors & syndicators! Have you ever wondered how you could invest in real estate passively without having to be boots on the ground or without bringing millions of your own dollars to the table? That's precisely what we discuss in today's episode about real estate syndication. What is syndication? How do you find syndication deals and investors? How do you get paid? What are the requirements? We cover this and more in today's episode with our guest, Sam Silverman.Featured Speaker: Sam SilvermanSam is the founder and Principal of Silverman Capital, a private equity firm that offers passive investing opportunities to limited partners through both funds and syndications. With a primary focus on value-add multifamily, Silverman Capital has invested in over 2,900 units with a combined value of over $300 million. Sam's main responsibilities include oversight on acquisitions, sourcing investor capital, investor relations, and building partnerships with top-tier operators. Sam has a background in building global sales and go-to-market organizations from the ground up in software and tech companies, selling into the world's largest brands. Currently, Sam lives in Tampa, Florida, permanently moving there after playing baseball at the University of Tampa, completing a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsilverman3Website: Silvermancapital.coEmail: Sam@silvermancapital.coCell: 917-575-3523

Lately, it seems as though the home price train has gone completely off the rails and is headed straight to the moon! What does that mean for both buyers and sellers when it comes down to appraisal time? Join us in this episode as we discuss the effects an appraisal can have on either side of the transaction and what you could do to protect yourself in a market as uncertain as todays.Featured Speaker: Jay JosephsJay Josephs is the Founder and President of Josephs Appraisal Group and has been appraising homes for nearly 20 years. Jay is also a state-certified real estate instructor and has been certified for expert witness testimony.  Jay is a Certified Residential Appraiser, Valuation of Green Sustainable Buildings Certified, and is a licensed real estate broker in Arizona as well. Josephs Appraisal Group has been recognized in Scottsdale Magazine, The Scotsman Guide, and The Business Journal for both community service and business success. 

Sheila Long is back in the studio for a third time to do a deeper dive into 1031 Exchanges. Topics discussed include hazards/pitfalls, seller credits, partnership issues,  seller carrybacks,  potential changes in legislation, and much more!Featured Speaker: Sheila LongSheila Long is the Regional Sales Executive for Old Republic Exchange in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California with over 20 years of real estate experience. Sheila has been involved in hundreds of 1031 exchanges and takes pride in personally spending time with each of her clients to assure they understand the process from start to finish. 

Today we welcome Emanuel Wijkhuisen into the studio to discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of Tax Lien Investing. In this episode, we cover everything from what a tax lien is, where to start investing, the biggest obstacles, the risks, the considerations, and even software that is designed to make the process much easier.   Featured Speaker: Emanuel WijkhuisenBorn and raised in the Netherlands and currently living in beautiful Italy. Father, entrepreneur, and real estate investor Emanuel Wijkhuisen fell in love with tax lien & deed investing more than a decade ago and is still doing it passionately, full time. In 2019 Emanuel started a blog in Italy to talk about the tax lien and tax deed industry, as nobody seemed to know anything about the subject. He also proceeded to write a book about it.  The results were astonishing! The book went viral and became a #1 best seller on Amazon Italy. Emanuel has been invited to speak about the Lien and Deed investment process on CNBC TV ITALY. Currently, he and his partners are working on setting up a European AIF (alternative investment fund) that will invest institutionally in Tax Liens and the U.S. financial market.Emanuel has a coaching business where he helps entrepreneurs throughout Europe to invest in Tax Liens and Deeds in the U.S. He and his partners have developed a unique tax lien and deed software research tool called Fast Lien.

We welcome John Hildebrand into the studio today to discuss the ins & outs of short-term rentals (STR). We cover the considerations someone should have when looking for a good STR, what some of the do's and dont's of purchasing and managing STR's are, the income potential of STR's, and the Pros/Cons of Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals. This episode is packed with tons of great information for anyone considering making their investment an Airbnb or VRBO!  Featured Speaker: John HildebrandJohn began his journey in the world of Airbnb in 2019 when he purchased an investment home in Los Angeles, CA specifically to rent it out on Airbnb. The house did great and John quickly became a 5-star & super host on the Airbnb platform. In 2020,  John moved to Scottsdale, AZ, and purchased 2 fixer-uppers with the goal in mind of doing Airbnb full-time and achieving the "Plus Host" status. In just a few months, John finally achieved his goal of becoming a "Plus Host" and in 2021, he purchased the 4th home to add to his portfolio. Fast forward to today and John's Airbnb rental properties are bringing in well over $250,000 in revenue just in the first half of 2021. John has since become an ambassador for Airbnb and he focuses much of his time helping others become Airbnb hosts to maximize their income potential with short-term rentals.You can get a hold of John on his social media:Instagram: @hildehomes & @johnhildebrandsickyIf you're looking to get started with Airbnb hosting, click here to get help from John: https://www.airbnb.com/r/hildehomesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSryk8gxjf8i4CEu5whRng

We welcome Sheila Long back into the studio to discuss some advanced topics of 1031 Exchanges. Join us as we explore the differences between  Delayed, Simultaneous, Improvement, and Reverse exchange types.Featured Speaker: Sheila LongSheila Long is the Regional Sales Executive for Old Republic Exchange in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California with over 20 years of real estate experience. Sheila has been involved in hundreds of 1031 exchanges and takes pride in personally spending time with each of her clients to assure they understand the process from start to finish. 

So, what is a home warranty, and do you really need one on your home? In this episode, join us as we welcome Tara Carter into the studio to discuss commonly asked questions regarding home warranties. The topics include:  - What is a home warranty and how does it work? - How is it different than Home Insurance?- Difference between Home Warranty and a Manufacturer's Warranty.- Are there any out-of-pocket expenses after purchasing a home warranty?- What is the coverage & limitations to repairs?Featured Speaker: Tara CarterSince 2004, Tara Carter has quickly become an authority in the real estate industry when it comes to home warranties. Tara is a Home Warranty Expert with Old Republic Home Protection for the past 13 years. Tara is also a real estate investor and currently holds a  few investment properties in her portfolio.

A strong seller's market can be quite intimidating for all parties involved, but especially buyer's who are financing. Join us in this episode as we explore the various tactics that buyers and their lenders can use to navigate through the madness,  get their offer accepted and the deal closed.Featured Speaker: Art ShalomovAfter moving to the United States from the former Soviet Union at the age of 10, Art discovered his passion for real estate and began his journey at the young age of 20.  Currently, Art is a Senior Mortgage Advisor with All Western Mortgage,  veteran real estate investor, Dad and to top it all off, Art hosts his own podcast called “Get Money Smart” where the focus is building wealth, managing debt and saving money.

The Internal Revenue Code provides that a taxpayer may sell real property and defer payment of capital gains tax if that taxpayer uses the proceeds to acquire a like-kind replacement property. Learn about 1031 exchanges, the process, and how it can benefit you as an investor.Featured Speaker: Shiela LongSheila Long is the Regional Sales Executive for Old Republic Exchange in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California with over 20 years of real estate experience. Sheila has been involved in hundreds of 1031 exchanges and takes pride in personally spending time with each of her clients to assure they understand the process from start to finish.