Real Estate Money School

The biggest hurdle new investors face is getting the money for deals, but the real hurdle isn’t financial—it’s mental. How can we shift our mindset and remove our blinders so we can see where the money is? How do we find and approach investors to show them the value of the opportunity? Is there a way to accelerate our success? On this episode, I’m joined by successful investor and entrepreneur, Matt Aitchison, to talk about how he built his empire and share the mental blocks he had to overcome in order to get those first deals off the ground.    3 Things You'll Learn The value of an experienced partner Why the deal comes first and the money follows The importance of building systems around what you’re doing In order to attack the gap between where you are and where you want to be, you have to do things differently. The most important thing in investing is shifting your mindset around success and the activities that make it possible. Don’t think of the deal as an investor doing you a favor. You’re actually

People often claim that a lack of access to money is what keeps them from looking for deals. Why is mindset, not the money, the real thing holding us back? What is the most valuable skill that we can leverage in order to get money? Why do we need to prioritize action and stop being afraid of making mistakes? On this episode, I’m joined by real estate investor and entrepreneur, Ben Muresan who shares on his journey, the obstacles he faced, and how he overcame them.   Fail quickly, fail forward. The quicker you fail, the quicker you find the answers to what does and doesn’t work. -Ben Muresan   Three Things We Learned How necessity breeds a strategic mind Not having the resources at your fingertips forces you to think about alternatives, new ideas and strategies. That level of forceful thinking helps you cultivate a mindset of possibility.   Why limiting beliefs are the biggest obstacle to success It’s always the limiting belief that we have in our minds that holds us back beyond anything.  On the surface the

People say if you find the deals, the money will come. When you’re just starting out, though, finding the deals is the hardest part. What are some of the ways you can prove yourself to partners in those early phases? How can you can talk to your lenders to get better terms? What should you be cautious of as you build teams and partner up with other people? On this episode, I’m joined by Greg Herlean, who shares how he has built up from his first deal to where he is today.     3 Things We Learned The biggest team mistake investors make Choose partners and build your team wisely. If you have the same strengths and do the exact same thing, it’s not going to help the company. Create a team or referral network of individuals who are great at the things you’re not good at so you not only learn from them but also make the business stronger. How to be more wise with the terms on your money Pay attention to what you’re paying on money, if you’re borrowing money, you don’t necessarily have to pay huge rates. Ask your

The prevailing view of real estate investing is that you have to already have money to do a deal, but the truth is you always have access to money if you know where to look. How did my own story and experience teach me this lesson? How do we overcome the fear and hesitation around our first real estate deals? On this episode, I share my story and talk about why I created this podcast and what to expect in the coming shows.   Three Takeaways from this Episode:   The truth about getting money for deals There are people with money that don’t know what to do with it, then there are people that have a deal or are trying to get into real estate and they don’t know where to go to get money. This means if you have a deal, there are opportunities to get the money for them.   Why failure is part of the process Don’t be afraid of failure. Starting out, getting deals that aren’t structured that well, and making mistakes is all part of the process. You won’t be able to learn anything if you don’t fail and make mistakes.