It is possible to use your IRA to get into real estate wholesaling? In this episode, Don Costa answers this question with wealth lawyer and award-winning entrepreneur Mat Sorensen of Directed IRA. He presents how to use your retirement accounts to put your self-directed IRA into action, securing financial freedom for your later years in life. He explains how to effectively work with private money lenders, the right way to avoid Unrelated Business Income Tax, the benefits of putting up an LLC, and how to think outside the box to find more real estate opportunities.

Ever feel stuck? This episode features Ben Gaines, a recovering addict who transformed his life through real estate investing. Listen to his incredible journey, from hitting rock bottom to becoming a successful investor. Ben's also taking the reins as the NEW host of Thursdays on Flip Talk! Tune in to learn his secrets, get inspired, and discover how YOU can overcome your struggles and achieve your dreams.

The entrepreneurial journey isn’t all peaches and rainbows. If it were easy and straightforward, everyone would be doing it. Even the best of us fall to hard times, and such has been the case for us in 2023. But a true mark of an entrepreneur is the ability to rise from their setbacks and start anew. Starting with this episode, we are unveiling the third season of the podcast, and we’re taking a major shift from what we have been doing before. Tune in and learn what to expect!

We've got something special in store as we introduce a new addition to the team, the dynamic Jason Lavender. Join us as we follow Jason's impressive journey from a 25-year stint in the painting and remodeling industry to becoming a thriving real estate investor and house flipper. Jason discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his transition, the importance of knowing your numbers in the rehab business, and the key aspects of successful deal financing. He shares valuable insights into leveraging private capital, securing funding, and the fundamental principles that drive his successful business. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Get ready to elevate your real estate game with Jason Lavender on Flip Talk!

Forefront CRM is a game changer for businesses looking to streamline their sales process and increase revenue. By automating key tasks, tracking leads, and providing a robust follow-up system, Forefront CRM empowers sales teams to work smarter, not harder. In this episode, Don Costa sits with Gavin Timms, a real estate investor and coach, to talk about how using Forefront CRM can improve your sales process and increase your revenue. Together, they share their experiences with using Forefront CRM and why it's become their go-to tool for managing leads, appointments, negotiations, contracts, and follow-ups. They discuss the key features of Forefront CRM that make it stand out from other CRM systems, including its visual appeal, user-friendly interface, automation capabilities, and robust follow-up system. They also provide practical tips and strategies for using Forefront CRM to scale your business and increase profitability. Tune in and learn more about this game changer tool to systemize and make more dollars!

The world of real estate can be challenging to navigate. But if you know the ins and outs, real estate can be quite a profitable industry to cash into. In today’s episode, real estate veterans JD Monroe and Melissa Haworth walk us through how to be better real estate investors through coaching programs and learning from those who have made it big in the industry. Listen in and find out how any real estate investor can take their business to the next level.

Creative financing is a great way of acquiring property for real estate investors. Additionally, it’s ideal for property owners seeking to get their houses sold more quickly. In today’s episode, Jeff Rappaport and Rebecca Jensen of We Offer Options demystify the world of creative financing and make it easier to understand. Tune in to find out how to finance properties outside of the traditional banks and credit unions and still make bank on your investments.

Thriving in real estate requires you to be wise and up on your feet at all times. But if you find it hard to keep the ball rolling, perhaps you need to reach out to other experienced people for help. In this episode, Michael Fichman shares how finding the right mentorship has helped him shorten the learning curve and keep a consistent real estate growth. He explains how complementing an effective mentor with the eagerness to learn leads to career goals being achieved in the easiest ways possible. Michael also shares marketing strategies for accomplishing big checks and building solid business partnerships. Tune in to this episode and discover how to keep your head in the real estate game.

Real estate investing is not just about buying properties. It is also about identifying profitable opportunities, building a solid foundation, and leveraging investments for long-term success. Don Costa sits down with seasoned investor Eddie Speed who shares his cool strategies in real estate. As someone who has weathered the market's ups and downs, Eddie's advice and insights are truly valuable in building confidence when negotiating and closing deals. He also shares his experiences navigating multiple marketing cycles, the anatomy of a good note, and his investing strategy for the current market.

In this episode, Sterling Garns, Co-Founder of Garns Holdings LLC and a successful investor, joins Don Costa to talk about his real estate journey and share the keys to his success. He explores how he forged a virtual real estate partnership despite living in different states, which has led to great achievements for them both. Sterling shares how they complement each other's strengths and what makes a strong and healthy business partnership. He also touches on off-market deals and offers advice to those struggling with it. Tune in as we explore Sterling's incredible journey to help you succeed in building the right partnerships.

We miss so many opportunities in real estate investing because of our perceived distance. We either limit ourselves to properties within a certain radius or give up altogether because of the time and effort it takes. If this dilemma sounds familiar to you, then you’ll find virtual investing a great solution. In this episode, real estate investor Lauren Hardy shows how you can invest anytime, anywhere at just the tip of your fingertips. She takes us across her own real estate journey, sharing her first few deals and how she eventually took on the virtual mindset. Digging deeper, Lauren then talks about virtual wholesaling and flipping. She breaks down some of the challenges she had to overcome and shares what has made her successful throughout it all. Join Lauren as she shows how success in this industry is not beyond arm’s reach. In fact, you can just grab it.