Investor Army Podcast

We interview Tom Olson, one of the biggest investors in the country to find out how he is doing so many deals and the type mindset and thinking it takes to build a business like his. It is rare we get to see inside the world of a company that has grown so large and so fast. Not only does Tom run a great company he is stand up guy and a great person and is doing amazing things not just for his community locally but for the real estate community nationally allowing investors to come into his office and learn from his team directly. Good Success – www.goodsuccess.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 06:05 Introduction 06:05 – 10:48 Reframing curse into a blessing. Three types of people that you need to collaborate with. 10:48 – 17:23 Tom’s transition from GC to investor. Turn key model. 17:23 – 20:33 Deals to focus on 20:33 – 25:28 Dealing with a city 25:28 – 31:00 Construction workers market 31:00 – 39:23 Strategy that works for Tom at the moment 39:23 – 44:33 Structuring a business 44:33 – 51:37 Self-development    51:37

Marco Romero is the owner of Hilco Homes real estate wholesale company. He built his business from the ground up with his wife Hillary. And today we are talking about an incredible organization of their company. I really think that they are a perfect example of great organization. So stay tuned, because I think that this episode will really inspire you!   Marco Romero – www.facebook.com/hilcohomes/   Show Notes: 00:00 – 06:15 Introduction 06:15 – 10:10 Scaling the business 10:10 – 16:00 Organization of the team and pay structure 16:00 – 19:16 Back office management setup 19:16 – 21:55 Managing leads 21:55 - 24:31 Advice for someone who wants to take business to next level 24:31 – 27:56 How Marco decides what to do with leads 27:56 – 30:58 Contact information

Today on the show we have high-level real estate entrepreneur from New Orleans. Marcus Tuttle is a cash flow investor. However, he has also done some impressive large-scale rehabs in his city. He is in the business for over 20 years! So pay attention! In this episode, we will go through various topics, from rehabs in historic districts to new age technologies and opportunities. Marcus Tuttle – 504 220 9154 marcus.tuttle1@gmail.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 03:27 Introduction 03:27 – 05:30 Rental portfolio and cash flow 05:30 – 07:11 Rehabbing old houses 07:11 – 08:59 City rules and historic districts 08:59 – 10:10 Pricing in New Orleans 10:10 – 11:26 How hurricane in New Orleans affected the market? 11:26 – 12:30 How hurricane in New Orleans affected houses? 12:30 – 14:48 Mindset of an investor who is taking on a big project 14:48 – 17:24 Financing old properties. Owner financing. 17:24 – 19:15 Understanding debt 19:15 – 24:37 Necessary risks and persistent work. Events. Invest in Dent: The “How To” Book on “buy

Zack Childress is well known in the industry for being a national coach to successful students all over. He is skilled in just about everything in single family real estate. He is known for virtual investing. He is virtual wholesaling in multiple markets around the country which lets him have a good idea of where the state of the macro market for our country is at. Today we look at wholesaling, rentals, flipping, and creative financing strategies. We talk about secondary market investing as well as co wholesaling. My First Deal Playbook – https://myfirstdealplaybook.com/free-book Facebook Live Shows - https://www.facebook.com/ZackChildressREISuccessAcademy/   Show Notes: 00:00 – 04:10 4 tiers system 04:10 – 07:51 Value of available knowledge and resources nowadays 07:51 – 10:14 Virtual wholesaling 10:14 – 15:30 How to find a good market? 15:30 – 20:20 Strategy for secondary markets 20:20 – 22:53 Acquiring long term residual income Tier 1 – Wholesaling Tier 2 – Creative financing Tier 3 – The growth capital

On this episode, we have a mentor of mine and the man that I really appreciate and look up to, Walter Wofford. We are here today to speak about Mississippi Affordable Housing Summit, very exciting event, which will be held from March 20th to March 24th. This is one of the best events that you will have an opportunity to attend. There will be a lot of impactful speakers, such as Quincy Long, Stephen Younger, Shawn Woedl etc. I will be speaking also about ways to find motivated sellers and social media marketing. So if you are interested, please check the link below and join us for this incredible event. This is not only opportunity to learn new strategies and techniques, it is also grate chance to network and meet future business partners. Mississippi Affordable Housing Summit – www.mississippiaffordablehousin2018.sched.com      Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:50    Introduction 01:50 – 04:32    Impact investing 04:32 – 07:34    Mississippi Affordable Housing Summit – Trust IRA transaction 07:34 – 09:36    Screening to

We have a great guest today! We are going to talk about the evolution of the business with Cassandra DeHaas. I knew her when she started a business with her partner RJ. They run Titanium Investments together. They have taken DFW by storm lately; they have branched out, doing a lot of different things in the business. In this episode, we are going to talk about how they started out as GC company, saw the power in becoming real estate investor and them evolving from wholesaler to landlord and finally rehabber. You need to understand that you grow your business step by step and you go through more advanced strategies as you go along. Cassandra and I talk about how they did this because now they are running a very successful business and I think that you will be impressed with all that you will hear today. Cassandra DeHaas – cd@titaniumprops.com Titanium Investments - www.titaniumprops.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 06:33 Introduction 06:33 – 09:17 The biggest difficulties with wholesaling in different markets 09:17 –

Flipping houses and wholesaling houses come down to one thing, making sure that you have accurate data, so you have accurate numbers. And this is something that comes up no matter where I go. People are always asking me how to get MLS access, comps and accurate data.So once again we have on here Daniel Moore from Propelio. Daniel Moore is the CEO of Propelio and a high-level real estate entrepreneur. Propelio is a real estate service the provides direct mailing lists as well as pulls comparable properties for investors who cannot get access to the MLS. On this episode, Daniel will demonstrate to you how to use Propelio to get best results and we will even go through a beta version of the website which is still in development, however, once it is done it will give you an opportunity to make your own website quick and easy with Propelio. Daniel Moore – danies@propelio.com Propelio - www.propelio.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 02:22 Introduction 02:22 – 06:10 Propelio Propelio helps you find a motivated seller and a

Hugo Cedeno is an entrepreneur and educator from Houston, Texas and on top of that, he is a magnificent storyteller. In this episode, first and foremost Hugo shares his turbulent story. How seventeen year old changed his destiny with one phone call. How young engineer decided to quit his job and start a roofing business. Why he decided to go back to the regular job after that and how he met his future business partners there. How he built engineering firm with his partners and why he left it on the end to become an owner of a real estate firm. And finally how and why Hugo decided to dissolve the firm and go into this business alone. Hugo shared with us 15 years of his life and I am sure that this raw and true conversion will give you a courage and inspiration, as well as some helpful tips and tools to overcome your biggest challenges and stand for your dreams.   Hugo Cedeno - www.hugocedeno.com Show Notes:   00:00 - 31:50 Hugo’s story 31:50 - 38:50 Scope of work 38:50 - 40:12 Project management - Buildertren

Grant Kemp is an expert in a field of “subject to” deals.  In this episode, he explains his owner financing real estate business, detailing the legal side of “subject to” investing. We also talk about an approach to a seller and dealing with the banks. Grant is the incredible young man who arrived at the position in which he is through dedicated and systematic work. Stay tuned, because I am sure that you will be amazed by Grant’s story and you could not wait to implement some of tips and tricks that Grant shared with us today. Creative Cash Flow –      www.creativecashflow.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 06:50      Introduction 06:50 – 11:17      “Subject to” process 11:17 – 16:30      Most common objections to the subject to deals 16:30 – 21:05      Approach to the seller 21:05 – 27:28      Due on sale clause. Insurance. 27:28 – 31:55      Interest rates. Banks. 31:55 – 35:21      Equity positions 35:21 – 38:55      The best way to find “subject to” deals? 38:55 – 40:44      Grant’s take on MLS 40:44 – 41:55     

Today, we are covering a super hot topic in real estate right now! We are talking about Airbnb and short term rentals. I have an expert with me today. Al Williamson is a coach and consultant for Airbnb professionals all around the county. He also writes a blog, Leading Landlord, where he helps landlords to increase their income and reduce expenses. In this episode, we cover everything, from the area of your Airbnb to whether or not you should have toothbrushes in your place. If doing Airbnb is something that you are considering then you definitely cannot afford to miss this episode. Al Williamson – www.leadinglandlord.com   Show Notes 00:00 – 03:05 Introduction 03:05 – 04:56 What are BRBO and Airbnb? 04:56 – 07:47 Single-family rentals that you can rent long term vs. same property as Airbnb. 07:47 – 09:45 Finding properties for Airbnb 09:45 – 15:27 Where is the hot place to put Airbnb? 15:27 – 18:52 Two way review system and insurance policies 18:52 – 21:03 Rental arbitrage strategy 21:03 – 26:46 Incising cas

Scott Carson is a CEO of We Close Notes; Texas-based real estate investment company that focuses on buying pools of distressed assets on residential and commercial properties direct from banks and hedge funds. He is also a featured speaker and educator at dozens of investment clubs and real estate workshops across the country. Scott has been in the mortgage, finance, and banking industry since 2001 and an active real estate investor since 2002. He has been actively buying notes on residential and commercial properties since 2005 and that is the topic of today’s show.Scott is really knowledgeable in this area of the business, so listen carefully and make sure to implement some of the strategies that he talks about! We Close Notes - www.weclosenotes.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:36 Introduction 01:36 – 03:32 How Scott started working with non-performing notes? 03:32 – 06:11 Performing vs. Non-performing notes 06:11 – 08:15 Scotts funding and exit strategies 08:15 – 13:25 Working with banks   13:25 – 14:47 How to

Florida licensed attorney since 1998, practicing in the areas of commercial and residential closings. In 2001, he worked for a firm specializing in representing lenders in residential foreclosures, evictions, bankruptcy and title insurance issues. In 2004, formed Shawn M. Yesner, P.L. to protect homeowners and real estate investors in all aspects of foreclosure and bankruptcy. He recently left the practice to again go on his own and provide individualized service to his clients and referral sources. Shawn M. Yesner – www.yesnerlaw.com Crushing Debt Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/crushing-debt-podcast/id1056217582?mt=2   Show Notes: 00:00 – 05:56 Introduction 05:56 – 11:30 Foreclosure Sanctuary Foreclosure Judicial Foreclosure 11:30 – 17:11 Bankruptcy 17:11 – 21:14 Subject to deals 21:14 – 24:26 Main mistakes that new investors do 24:26 – 31:36 Credit resurrections. 31:36 – 36:10 Damage to your credit after bankruptcy 36:10 – 41:00 Landlord/homeowner, tenant, and bankruptcy 41:00 – 47:13 Land tr

Joseph is a multifamily investments specialist. Leading group acquisitions of over $11MM in real estate and providing asset management services to a portfolio of 156 units with 97 additional units currently under contract and growing. Joseph began his real estate investing back in 2005, when he purchased with his wife Rita their first investment property in Israel. In 2007 Joseph & Rita relocated to Plano, Texas and in early 2008 started their US real estate investment journey with the purchase of a duplex in Plano. Since then they grew their portfolio and strengthened their equity positions in multiple single family properties and this is the main focus of this episode. If you are interested in growing your business and making a leap in apartment business you will find a lot of useful information in this episode. EBG Acquisitions – www.ebgacquisitions.com Show Notes: 00:00 – 02:46 Introduction 02:46 – 05:40 When is the time to make leap in a bigger game? 05:40 – 08:35 The first apartment deal 08:35 – 10:

On today’s show we have a well-known person in real estate world, Larry Goins! Larry is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, CEO, author, educator and on top of everything incredible person! He is been investing in real estate for over 20 years. Larry is an active real estate investor and travels throughout the United States speaking and training audiences at conferences, expos, and Real Estate Investor Associations on his strategies for buying and selling houses. He has also written several books on real estate investing that are available wherever books are sold. This man has deep and wide knowledge of the industry, so we decided to focus on his Filthy Riches strategy in this episode. Listen carefully, there are many things to learn from this interview. Larry Goins – www.larrygoins.com Filthy Riches – www.filthyriches.com Private Investors Only - www.investorsrehab.com Show Notes: 00:00 – 03:03 Introduction 03:03 – 05:21 Filthy Riches philosophy 05:21 – 07:42 Filthy Riches marketing strategy – go wide 07:4

Nick Raithel is the creator of the 7-Hour Book. His system allows entrepreneurs and investors to get their own professionally published book in only 7 hours of their own time on the book. Using Nick’s strategy you will get recognition and attention that you need to grow your business and gain your customers trust. 7-Hour Book - www.contentcorps.net   Show Notes: 00:00 – 03:15 Introduction 03:15 – 05:48 7-Hour Book process 05:48 – 09:10 How this strategy is different from ghostwriter? 09:10 – 11:31 The first of seven calls 11:31 – 13:44 How does interview process work? 13:44 – 16:07 Main promotional techniques that Nick’s team uses 16:07 – 18:21 Process of writing the book. Length, promotion, publishing. 18:21 – 25:33 The best way to get the book in front of a customer? 25:33 – 28:10 Is there an option for an audiobook? 28:10 – 29:10 How long does it take to get the book? 29:10 – 31:35 Design of book cover 31:35 – 34:12 Lowering the cost of the book 34:12 – 37:46 You do not need a groundbreaking idea to write

Wayne Snell is a managing director of Platinum Ventures. Texas-based private real estate investment company focused on buying and selling performing, re-performing and non-performing real estate notes to produce above-average, safe and consistent returns for our joint venture partners and private investors. Wayne is really smart and knowledgeable man who shared with us a ton of valuable information on this episode. This is the first time that we have this kind of in depth conversation about notes, so tune in and pay attention there are many things to learn. Wayne Snell -         wayne@platinumventures.net   469 587 9050      Platinum Ventures -     www.platinumventures.net      Show Notes:   00:00 - 02:34    Introduction   02:34 - 03:56    What is a note?   03:56 - 05:52    How Wayne transitioned in owner financing?   05:52 - 13:35    Classification of notes. How to buy them?   Performing notes Non-Performing notes   13:35 - 15:35    Good note for purchase   15:35 - 17:21    Funding properties   17:21 - 1

Adrian Nez is an entrepreneur and a real estate investor who loves to share tips and insights with intention no help other entrepreneurs build their business with effective online lead generation. He believes that building your business is about using the best online marketing tools to drive the right traffic to your website, and making sure you engage with your audience in a way that will maximize conversions. He is a true expert in a field of online marketing and he was generous enough to share a ton of his knowledge with us!    Adrian Nez – Adrian@cheafres.com www.AdrianNez.com Investor Carrot - www.oncarrot.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:36 Introduction 01:36 – 08:08 Why should investors learn and use online marketing? 08:08 – 12:54 Choosing and sticking to marketing strategy The investor who is willing to pay most to acquire customer is going to be the one that is going to win. 12:54 – 17:08 Generating leads, average cost What are you willing to pay to generate lead? 17:08 – 25:08 Power of consistency,

As Private Money Consultant, Scott and his team help real estate investors secure funding for their non-owner occupied investment properties all over the USA. They have private money lenders that will fund deals fast and with lowest rates and fees.Scott transitioned in the private money from wholesaling business. So his knowledge is wide and deep. He shared with us a lot of great strategies for financing deals and I am sure that many new investors will benefit hugely from this episode. USA Private Money – www.usaprivatemoney.com 480 372 8081   Show Notes: 00:00 – 02:20 Introduction 02:20 – 06:37 Hard money loan process Fast money vs. Smart money 06:37 – 13:14 Qualification for the loan Private Money Consultant Front fee Transaction Coordinator Closing Coordinator 13:14 – 17:20 Example of $ 100 000 loan 17:20 – 20:30 Appraisal 20:30 – 23:22 Inspection process 23:22 – 29:26 Financing low-price properties   Mobile homes, Condos, Single Family, etc. 29:26 – 31:15 Owner financing strategy 31:15 – 34:10 Priva

Jawad Dashti is a high-level real estate entrepreneur from Dallas Fort Worth Texas who at just age 33 has created generational wealth through cash flowing assets. His portfolio is made up of single-family rentals, condos, and apartment buildings. He is also known for his company Too Dash Homebuyers. Jawad set personal record wholesaling houses in 2017 and is optimistic for the future. We go over how he was able to take transactional income from flipping and wholesaling houses and putting this money into cash flowing passive income assets to build wealth. Jawad Dashti – 469 970 9470 TooDash Properties - www.facebook.com/TooDashProperties   Show Notes: 00:00 – 02:20 Introduction 02:20 – 05:19 Jawad’s first deal 05:19 – 06:46 Wholesaling 06:46 – 07:17 Financing rentals 07:17 – 10:53 Marketing and follow up strategies 10:53 – 13:35 Marketing budget for someone who is starting wholes business 13:35 -15:02 Subject to deals 15:02 – 16:14 Apartment buildings 16:14 – 21:02 Houses vs. apartments 21:02 – 28:15 Condos an

Adam Adams is a creative real estate investor, a podcaster, and a meetup group organizer. He has dealt with tax deeds, private money loans, land, condos, and several fix & flips. Right now Adam and his BlueSpruce partners are focused on purchasing more multi-family apartment buildings around the U.S. through syndications. Adam shared with us basic related to apartment building investing. It is different and definitely more complex, however, it is a great opportunity for scaling and brunching your business.   Adam Adams – adam@realbluespruce.com BlueSpruce Holding - www.bluespruceholdings.com Real BlueSpruce - www.realbluespruce.com   Show Notes: 00:00 – 03:40 Introduction 03:40 – 07:55 Why Adam’s team choose Texas and which markets are the main focus 07:55 – 09:47 Process of inspection 09:47 – 12:25 Calculating repairing cost 12:25 – 13:40 Cap rates 13:40 – 15:15 Properties classification 15:15 – 19:13 DFW market 19:13 – 22:20 Structuring a deal 22:20 – 25:18 Bank loans and financial analysis 25:18 – 31:1