Have you ever hired a contractor that didn't finish the job? Here's what you did wrong and what to do next time, to avoid that. This is how to get contractors to finish the job: Contractor Agreement (Simple One Page Contract) Contractor Agreement (Complicated, Big Job Contract) … [Read more...]
2 Niches for 2022 Real Estate Riches
January 7, 2022 By 15 Comments
Discover 2 niches that will bring you real estate riches (as well as what to watch out for) in 2022. Niches for Riches #1: Creative Real Estate Investing In creative real estate investing you are connecting directly with the seller and very few people, if not just you, know the property is for sale. Working directly with sellers requires a lot more skills and we at Freedom Mentor have mastered this over the last two decades. Negotiations, contracts and structuring the … [Read more...]
BIG Lesson from Zillow Offers Failure
November 5, 2021 By 3 Comments
What can you learn from the epic iBuying failure by Zillow? Zillow Offers has ended with massive losses. How did they lose so much money in the incredibly profitable business of flipping houses? Find out in this video. How Could Zillow Fail? Flipping houses is arguably the most profitable business in American history and Zillow has found a way to lose possibly up to a billion dollars. How do you lose a billion dollars in a business that's this good? What can we learn … [Read more...]
Best Way to Time the Real Estate Market
October 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Discover the best way to time the real estate market (both on a national level and your local level) so that you can benefit from all of the major changes that may occur in the future. This is the very same method we used to win big in mid 2020 when almost every other investor and hard money lender was waiting on the sidelines in fear. This approach gives you confidence in what to do and when to do it: To illustrate my method for timing the real estate market, let’s look back to … [Read more...]
CDC Eviction Ban is OVER! Now What?
August 27, 2021 By 6 Comments
The CDC Eviction Moratorium has officially ended, thanks to not 1, but 2 Supreme Court rulings. On 08/26/2021, in a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled the CDC's eviction ban to be unconstitutional and illegal. And while that is great news for landlords, what does that mean for real estate investors? What's next? What should you be doing? Find out in this very timely message. Action Step #1: Move Fast with Cash for Keys In the comments of the Supreme Court ruling … [Read more...]
Investing in Real Estate vs Cryptocurrency, Stocks, Start-Ups, Gold, etc
June 3, 2021 By 18 Comments
I am often asked WHY I only invest in real estate, and not other investment opportunities like cryptocurrency, stocks, start-ups, gold, etc. In this video I provide a detailed investment vehicle comparison along 8 criteria; Downside Risk, Appreciation, Leverage, Liquidity, Control, Cash Flow, Tax Benefits and Inflation Hedge; and ultimately you can make your own conclusion on which investment is the best: … [Read more...]
Vacation Rental Investment Makeover
May 21, 2021 By 19 Comments
Vacation rental investing is one of the hottest techniques in today's market. You're about to get an inside look at a complete makeover of one of my vacation rental investments. You'll go in the field with me, before and after the remodel, while I reveal tips along the way. This is a MUST watch anyone looking to own a vacation rental: … [Read more...]
Reverse Mortgage Real Estate Investing
May 7, 2021 By 4 Comments
Discover what a real estate investor needs to know as well as how to approach a real estate seller that has a reverse mortgage on their home. … [Read more...]
Creative Financing Comparison (Owner Financing vs Subject To vs Contract for Deed vs Lease Option)
April 16, 2021 By 12 Comments
Which creative real estate financing technique is best (Owner Financing vs Subject To vs Contract for Deed vs Lease Option)? When should you use each technique? How do they compare to each other? The following is an in-depth comparison between the four main creative financing techniques and after having done thousands of creative financing deals, you'll also learn from all of our real world experience on the application of each: … [Read more...]
5 Myths of Millionaires
April 2, 2021 By 15 Comments
Many people have a misguided view of millionaires. In this video, you'll discover the 5 most common myths of millionaires AND why it's so important to your personal financial life to not have a false perception of millionaires. Do You Believe Any of the 5 Myths Broke People Have About Millionaires? I know I did when I was homeless and living out of my truck. I had plenty of misconceptions about the rich. Why is it so dangerous to have a false perception of a millionaire? Well, … [Read more...]
Mobile Home Flipping Formula
March 19, 2021 By 10 Comments
One of the hottest investing techniques in today's market is flipping mobile homes. With historically low housing inventories and home affordability at crisis level, there is huge demand for manufactured housing right now. But there are several major pitfalls that beginners fall into when dealing with mobiles. In the following video, you'll discover my step by step formula for flipping mobile homes for maximum profits and minimal risks. 4 Key Requirements for Flipping Mobile … [Read more...]
Housing is BOOMING! Will it BUST?
February 19, 2021 By 31 Comments
The US Housing Market is absolutely BOOMING right now! But are we in a Bubble? Is the boom about to BUST? Are we headed for disaster? Discover why the boom is so intense, what that means to you personally, and what is most likely to happen in the near future. It’s a Booming Sellers Market! We set a record in our mentorship group this past week. A listing in Georgia had 180 showings! Can you imagine? Cars lined down the road all weekend, just trying to get a glimpse of … [Read more...]
What Every Investor Needs to Know about Loans for Rental Property
February 12, 2021 By 22 Comments
Discover the 4 main sources of investor loans for rental property; Conventional, Local Banks / Credit Unions, Non QM Lenders and Portfolio Lenders. In this training, you'll learn which ones to use, when, as well as tips and tricks on how to maximize your experience with each. This is a MUST watch for any real estate investor who owns (or plans to own) residential rental property. I’ve never been a fan of owning rental property free and clear. Instead, I believe every … [Read more...]
5 Problems of Virtual Wholesaling
February 4, 2021 By 3 Comments
Virtual wholesaling has become increasingly popular during the pandemic. But before you dive in, you need to know these 5 major problems! This training will make you a better wholesaler and you'll understand when to apply the technique of Virtual Wholesaling, and when not to: Speaking out against virtual wholesaling is going against the grain of our industry. However, many of you need to hear this message so you can be more productive and make more money. Your primary focus … [Read more...]
4 Real Estate Niches for 2021 Riches
January 22, 2021 By 18 Comments
Discover 4 niches that can bring you real estate riches in 2021. If you do one or more of these techniques, you could have your best year in real estate investing ever. For these 4 strategies, it's truly never been in a better time in history to do them. Niche #1: Creative Real Estate Investing How does creative investing differ from traditional investing? It's all centered on how you get to the deal. In creative real estate investing you work directly with the sellers. … [Read more...]
The Renovation Delusion
December 11, 2020 By 17 Comments
Many people think that they can strike it rich from buying houses that need major renovation work, transforming those fixer uppers into beautiful homes and then reselling them for a huge profit. They see it on TV, on YouTube and hear stories from friends and family about the fortunes made from rehabbing junkers. But is that business model actually highly profitable? What you're about to discover is that they have the Renovation Delusion! You'll learn what the delusion is and how to correct that … [Read more...]
How to Think Like a Multi-Millionaire
October 9, 2020 By 9 Comments
Extensive studies have proven that millionaires think differently, even long before they ever achieve millionaire status. In order for you to become a millionaire, you must first think like one. And taking this concept to a higher level, to become a multi-millionaire, you must first learn to think like one. As a multi-millionaire myself, I can give you first hand wisdom on how to think like one. And furthermore, I come from a unique perspective among multi-millionaires because I started out … [Read more...]
Is Wholesaling Real Estate Illegal?
September 25, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Is wholesaling real estate illegal? Discover the ins and outs of the legality of real estate wholesaling as well as some recent anti-wholesaling laws impacting creative real estate investors in certain states. While this video does not provide legal advice and you are strongly encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney on such matters, this training is so authoritative that you are encouraged to send to your attorney. If you were to get yourself into some hot water with your state's real … [Read more...]
Opportunity Zone Investing Simplified
September 18, 2020 By 13 Comments
Opportunity Zone Investing has enormous tax advantages but unfortunately, too few real estate investors are capitalizing on this incredible incentive! Why? It's been around for more than 2 years. What's the hold up? One major reason is so few actually understand how it works or how they can apply it to their personal investment plans. The following will simplify Opportunity Zone Investing for you so that you can begin getting this gigantic tax break for yourself. And I am purposely NOT going to … [Read more...]
Predicting Final Sales Price
August 28, 2020 By 9 Comments
Determining what a house is going to sell for when you put it on the market for sale is one of the most important skills an investor must master in order to succeed with flipping houses. Unfortunately, most house flippers rely simply on appraisals or feedback from listing agents and ignore several other very important factors that must be considered. You're about to discover a formula for predicting final sales prices developed over nearly 20 years and 1,000s of deals. When you apply this … [Read more...]
Magic Bullet to More Deals
August 7, 2020 By 13 Comments
There is a magic bullet to more real estate deals! It's incredibly simple, absolutely free, insanely powerful and perhaps most shockingly, so few real estate professionals do it! And there has never been a better time to apply this magic bullet than, right now, in the midst of COVID, where real estate is booming and inventory levels are at all times lows. Are you ready for it? Follow Up Is the Magic Bullet Studies have shown that 48% of real estate professionals make one … [Read more...]
5 Principles of Handling Real Estate Conflict
July 11, 2020 By 15 Comments
What do you do when a buyer, a seller or a real estate agent is angry with you and threatening to sue you? How do you handle real estate conflict? Unfortunately, its nearly impossible to completely avoid conflict altogether. The more deals you do, the higher probability of disputes, even if of no fault of your own. Therefore, you need a formula for handling problems and that's what you're about to learn. The following 5 principles will teach you how to resolve conflict quickly and as … [Read more...]
3 Surprising COVID-19 Impacts on Flipping Houses
April 25, 2020 By 20 Comments
The coronavirus has created some dramatic surprises in just about every aspect of our lives, including in the world of flipping houses. In this video, you'll discover 3 surprising COVID-19 impacts on flipping houses. While certain aspects of how this pandemic would change real estate were previously discussed in this training, CoronaVirus Impacts on Real Estate Investing, the following shares with you 3 surprises that only those in the trenches, flipping houses every day, could discover. And … [Read more...]
CARES Act Benefits for Real Estate Investors
April 24, 2020 By 13 Comments
Discover the benefits real estate investors can get from the CARES Act, which is a United States federal government $2 Trillion stimulus bill passed in late March 2020 and then updated on April 24, 2020. From forgivable loans to retirement funds access, this legislation is unprecedented and every eligible real estate professional should take full advantage of all the programs available to them. Here's a run down of what you need to know about the CARES Act if you are currently investing in real … [Read more...]
Economic Freedom vs Financial Freedom
April 20, 2020 By 15 Comments
Do you have economic freedom? If not, it's time you took control of your financial destiny! What many don't know is that economic liberty is very different than financial independence. Economic freedom is something you can have long before you ever achieve financial freedom. Especially during these current times, if you don't already have it, you need economic freedom! This video explain how to get it and why it's so critical to you achieving financial freedom too. What is economic … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Investing in Uncertain Times
March 26, 2020 By 14 Comments
How do the most successful real estate investors operate during times of extreme uncertainty? What do they do differently than the majority? In this video, you'll discover 5 powerful tips for investing in uncertain times. As the CoronaVirus continues it's destruction, everyone has been affected in one way or another. There is tremendous fear and uncertainty right now. This video clarifies how the top real estate investors are approaching the situation and how you can too. In this … [Read more...]
CoronaVirus Impact on Real Estate Investing
March 6, 2020 By 30 Comments
The CoronaVirus is spreading rapidly and just about every industry is feeling the impacts. What is COVID-19 doing to real estate investing? Discover not only what it is doing now, but also how it may affect real estate investing in the near future. Whether you are investing in real estate now or plan to be soon, watch this video now! Also, due to the rapidly changing landscape of this pandemic, here's an additional update on how it's impacting real estate too: 5 Tips for Investing in Uncertain … [Read more...]
3 Flaws of BRRRR
March 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Discover the 3 flaws of the BRRRR Strategy. BRRRR is an acronym which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance and Repeat. And while the technique itself is not inherently flawed (it has been applied for hundreds of years in real estate investing), the coining of the acronym BRRRR to describe that process has created some unintended consequences. In this video, you'll learn these 3 destructive flaws and how you can avoid them. 3 Flaws of the BRRRR Strategy Flaw … [Read more...]
5 Golden Rules of Decision Making
February 14, 2020 By 22 Comments
Your decisions will make or break you. The decisions you make literally determine your destiny. Therefore, it's absolutely critical you apply a methodology to making decisions wisely. In this training, you'll discover my 5 Golden Rules of Decision Making so that you too can be a great decision maker. 5 Golden Rules of Decision Making Rule #1: No Decision is the Worst Decision No decision means that you are avoiding a decision and being negligent. You’re being … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You Need a Business
January 31, 2020 By 23 Comments
Every hard working American needs to have their own small business. You're about to discover 3 powerful reasons why this is true. And it doesn't even matter if the business makes any money or if you work hard at it or not at all! What you'll find is that the key is simply having one. While I would argue that real estate investing is the best small business in America, you're not even restricted by that, either. Here are the 3 reasons why you absolutely need to have a business: Reason … [Read more...]
Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Property Associations
January 24, 2020 By 5 Comments
This the ultimate guide to buying a property in an Association, also referred to as a "homeowner’s association", a "condo association" or simply an “HOA”. Follow these instructions BEFORE you purchase a condo, townhome or single family home in an Association. Unfortunately, this is not a quick and easy experience to complete. But if you don’t do it, you could fall into a very serious real estate trap that is extremely expensive to get away from. So take the time to do it! The reality is that … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Get Quick Cash for Good Deals
December 5, 2019 By 76 Comments
You're about to discover 4 ways to round up some quick cash for your next good deal. Whatever the opportunity, whether a real estate deal or a new business, these 4 money sources can be extremely helpful for you. These are the very same techniques that my Apprentices use which allow them to do more deals, especially creative financing ones. You can probably employ 1 or more of these ideas right away to shore up some fast money. But make sure you use them for profit making opportunities as … [Read more...]
How Real Estate Investors Can Help After Natural Disasters
November 21, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Real estate investors are uniquely qualified to serve in the community after natural disasters. Whether it be hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes and everything in between. There are so many helpful things everyone can do to assist those in need. However, in this post you will discover how you as a real estate investor can help provide immediate and lasting assistance for those that have been affected. The chances are most of us either know someone or have been affected personally by … [Read more...]
7 Traits of Highly Successful House Flippers
November 19, 2019 By Leave a Comment
There's a whole lot more to the house flipping business than meets the eye, and then making money on top of all that is more challenging than you would ever expect. The reality is the vast majority of people who do their first house flip barely make a buck, some even lose money. In fact a lot of people that are trying to house flip on either a part time or full time basis are struggling right now. However, there is a small minority of investors that are making an absolute fortune right now … [Read more...]
Where Should Investors Hang Their Real Estate License?
November 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Where should investors hang their real estate license? Or to put it differently, which broker should you associate your real estate license with? When you first get real estate licensed, typically you're more of a real estate agent or associate. You haven't reached the level of broker yet. This means you must associate or hang your license with a broker to begin practicing real estate. Hang Your License With a 100% Commission Real Estate Broker With a 100% Commission Real … [Read more...]
How to Find Great Contractors
November 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Dealing with a bad contractor can be one of the most frustrating parts of real estate investing. However, they aren't all bad and finding a great contractor can make all the difference in the world. I'm going to share with you how to find great contractors, as well as how to work with them in a way that benefits you both. There's so much more to hiring a great contractor than simply finding one. If You Want the Best, You Need to be the Best The first step to finding a good contractor is being … [Read more...]
7 Qualities of Great Real Estate Investors
November 8, 2019 By 20 Comments
What 7 qualities separate the great real estate investors from just the good ones? Having mentored and coached thousands of real estate investors over the past two decades; I’ve had the privilege of working with those who have become the greatest real estate investors in their respective markets. And while they are all very unique people in different markets with different backgrounds, the great ones all shared 7 qualities in common. And the exciting news is that you don’t have to be born with … [Read more...]
7 Things to Inspect when Buying a House that Inspectors & Agents Don’t
October 12, 2019 By 11 Comments
You are about to discover 7 things that you MUST inspect before you buy a house and you are the one that has to do this because most inspectors and agents don't! Furthermore, these 7 verification steps can make or break your decision to buy a house, whether you are purchasing to live in the house or to invest in long term. That's why this is mandatory for anyone buying a home to watch or read. This wisdom was gathered from decades in this business and thousands of deals of experience. You may … [Read more...]
Flipping Houses in Rural Areas
October 12, 2019 By 30 Comments
Is there money to be made flipping houses in rural areas? You dang right! This video will break down the opportunities and the pitfalls of investing in rural areas. Too often, real estate investors overlook deals far from a major metropolitan area and when they do, they are leaving a fortune on the table! Make no mistake, house flippers are making a ton of money in rural areas right now. There's Money to Made Flipping Houses in Rural Areas I'm going to share with you the opportunities and … [Read more...]
Biggest LIE in Real Estate
September 13, 2019 By 25 Comments
Discover the biggest LIE in real estate! It's absolutely crucial that you are aware of this massive lie because it's the foundation of making good real estate decisions. And being ignorant of it is even worse because it can cost you, tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars or more! For many people, this is quite a shock to them because they have been taught something quite different their entire life. But as you'll soon see, the truth on this matter is not talked about because the powers … [Read more...]
Will iBuyers End House Flipping?
July 26, 2019 By 15 Comments
Will iBuyers end house flipping for small real estate investors? They have many traditional real estate investors terrified! Companies such as OpenDoor, OfferPad, Zillow Offers, RedfinNow and Knock are being referred to as "iBuyers" and even large brokerages such as Keller Williams and Coldwell Banker now have an iBuyer branch. These iBuyers are buying houses for quick cash, renovating and then reselling; just like traditional house flippers have been doing for decades. However, they are doing … [Read more...]
7 Advanced Vacation Rental Investing Tips
July 22, 2019 By 1 Comment
You're about to discover 7 very powerful, advanced vacation rental investing tips. The setting for this video is from a new vacation rental investment one of my Apprentice Program Graduates, Bryce & Julianne, just recently purchased, up in the mountains. Recall that a few years back, I provided the training 5 Steps to Short Term Vacation Rental Investing and those lessons are just as applicable to today as they were when I put that together in 2016. These new 7 advanced tips will simply add … [Read more...]
Scary Real Estate Scam
July 18, 2019 By 29 Comments
There is a new, frightening scam rocking the real estate world right now that you need to know about. Some victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars from it. It involves sophisticated cyber criminals using email phishing technology to steal from unsuspecting victims at the time of closing. The great news is that the way to stop this from ever happening to you is so simple. When you hear the solution, you will be dumbfounded by how easy it is. Watch this quick video to learn what this … [Read more...]
Automating House Flipping
July 12, 2019 By 15 Comments
Discover how automating your house flipping business can make you more money with less of your own time and effort. Too many real estate investors are chained to their business of flipping houses and never experience true freedom. Meanwhile, most of the tasks required to flip houses can be automated and this video is going to show you how. If you look at my personal life, I not only have an enormous mentoring and coaching operation, but I also flip my own houses and own a large portfolio of … [Read more...]
Most Important Personal Finance Principle
May 17, 2019 By 63 Comments
Discover the single most important personal finance principle. Perhaps you think it might be to live below your means. Although that is certainly important to a healthy personal financial life, it's not the most important. It's not to get out of debt either. In fact, I have trainings on why debt can be good! It's also not to pay yourself first or even to own your own business, although those two are both quite important too. Nor is it to invest in real estate even though you may have thought … [Read more...]
Best Time to Get Started Investing in Real Estate
May 10, 2019 By 11 Comments
When is the absolute best time to get started in real estate investing? Some people, especially those that think they really understand economics, choose to start when they think it is the perfect time in the marketplace. Oftentimes, those are the very same people that sit on the sidelines while the doers of the world are busy closing deals and making money with real estate investing. Others dive right in, head first, and don't give any intelligent thought to what they are doing. Obviously, … [Read more...]
Flipping vs Renting Houses
March 14, 2019 By 2 Comments
Which investment strategy is better, flipping or renting houses? It's a common question in the minds of so many real estate investors. While a simple way to respond would be to say, "it depends." What you're about to discover are all angles of this question so that you can develop your own conclusion, based on your personal situation and your short as well as long term goals, what is better for you. And as always, this is the real world truth of the matter, incorporating many details that you … [Read more...]
7 Rules of Home Buying
February 22, 2019 By 2 Comments
Attention all prospective home buyers! The following are 7 incredibly powerful rules on buying a house. While most of my trainings focus on investing in real estate, this one is geared towards those who are looking to buy a home to live in. And these are not the typical tips or advice you would read about because these insights come from literally thousands of home purchases that I have personally observed over the years. This real world wisdom will help you make a much more informed and much … [Read more...]
Epic Home Staging Tip for House Flippers
February 15, 2019 By 14 Comments
You're about to discover a simple home staging technique that professional house flippers have recently been applying to sell their rehabbed properties faster and for more money. It's so good that once you hear it, you'll be thinking, "Why haven't I been doing this already?" But home stagers will NOT be happy that I shared this inner secret with you. It saves you thousands over the cost of a traditional home staging service. This helpful tip on home staging, will benefit both house … [Read more...]
