Do you cut your own hair? Or change the oil in your car?

No? Then why on earth are you doing your own taxes and bookkeeping?!

Today, I’m joined by Melissa and Eric Broughton, the proud founders of Busy Bee Advisors, to explore why outsourcing your taxes and bookkeeping is a total game-changer. In this episode, we dive into their entrepreneurial journey, how to build better money habits, the perks of proactive tax planning, and why so many real estate investors are leaving money on the table!

This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make smarter financial decisions, so don’t miss out!

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:01 How Melissa and Eric made their first dollars as kids
• 03:19 Their journey into entrepreneurship
• 16:06 From bookkeeping to taxes 
• 21:21 Clientele, tax strategies and real estate investors
• 28:42 Tax tips for investors 
• 34:17 Why you shouldn’t do your own taxes
• 39:46 Top 5 investing tips 
• 42:09 How to connect with Busy Bee Advisors 
• 44:43 Outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Busy Bee Advisors: 

• Website: https://busybeeadvisors.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/busy-bee-advisors/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

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• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Looking for a recession-proof investment with minimal risk and outstanding returns?

Meet Cindy Hook, an entrepreneur who transformed her corporate experience into a thriving real estate empire. Her secret? Investing in mobile home parks.

In our insightful interview, Cindy reveals how you can leverage private capital and smart investments to build a lasting legacy and generational wealth. You’ll discover why owning "dirt" is smarter than managing tenant headaches, how to raise capital, how to acquire mobile home parks from Mom-and-Pop owners, and how to position yourself for consistent returns in any market.

Tune in and learn how to start building wealth the right way!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 02:26 How Cindy made her first dollar as a kid
• 05:43 From corporate to entrepreneurship 
• 12:10 Mobile home park investing
• 18:13 Buying mobile home parks from Mom & Pops 
• 21:26 Cindy’s plans for 2025 
• 23:50 Top 5 investing tips 
• 29:16 Outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Cindy Hook: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyvogelretailrecruiter/ 

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

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• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Would you rather make a positive impact on your community or lots of money? 

Most people think the two simply don't go together, especially not within the real estate industry. But today’s guest is living proof that that’s just not true. 

Meet JP Newman, the founder, CEO, and managing principal of Thrive FP. He is also a licensed real estate broker and a Certified Commercial Investment Member.

JP has worked to create a company that reflects the principles and values of conscious capitalism. His mission is to create connected communities and lighten the load of these cost-burdened residents while maintaining solid profits for his investors. 

In 2019, he even co-founded the nonprofit Veritas Impact Partners to provide health education and financial services for workforce housing residents living in his apartments.

Today, JP and I talked about how he manages to balance purpose and profit, how he supports his tenants and creates value in his communities, his excellent resident retention, and how he makes good money along the way. 

Without further ado, let’s just right into it!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• How JP made his first dollar (02:37)
• His transition from the film industry to real estate (04:19)
• About Thrive FP (13:10)
• The future of real estate (18:58)
• Conscious capitalism in real estate (24:41)
• Resident retention (34:31)
• Where JP and Thrive are heading (40:04)
• Top 5 investing tips (42:41)
• Outro (50:17)

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out JP Newman, Thrive FP, and his podcast:

• JP: https://jp-newman.com/ 

• Thrive FP: https://thrivefp.com/ 

• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QWR3J7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3P8ruDf 

• YouTube: https://bit.ly/3P9EB7k 

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Today’s guest, the wonderful Dwan Bent-Twyford, has an incredible story to share. 

She started out as a broke single mother and ended up as the queen of short sales. Dwan is a professional real estate investment coach, mentor, and podcast host. She has done over 2000 successful flips and taught thousands of people how to become financially free. 

In this insightful episode, Dwan goes over everything you need to know about short sales to buy great properties at a massive discount and make A LOT of money. 

Her tips are priceless, so grab a paper and pen and tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• How Dwan made her first dollar (01:55)
• Dwan’s background and how she got into real estate (02:21)
• Dwan’s business today (07:51)
• Short sales 101 (13:58)
• What drives Dwan (23:37)
• Top 5 investing tips (29:33)
• Outro (35:13)

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Dwan on social media:

• Website: https://dwanderful.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwanderful 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwanbenttwyford/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Low barrier to entry, low operating costs, low risk, and strong returns… Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?

But it's true, and here to tell us all about it is real estate investment specialist Andrew Keel!

Andrew has over 15 years of experience in real estate. He is a passionate investor and the founder and CEO of Keel Team, a leader in the manufactured housing industry. Andrew and his team have built a mobile home park portfolio with nearly 40 communities and over 2500 tenants, all via guerilla marketing. 

In today’s episode, Andrew explains his business model and shares the secrets behind his raging success, so make sure to check it out. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• How Andrew made his first dollar as a kid (04:21)
• Andrew’s journey into real estate (05:21)
• How he runs his business today (09:17)
• Their social impact (11:30)
• Guerilla marketing, lead generation, and getting off-market deals (13:15)
• Managing mobile home parks (20:20)
• Andrew’s plans for the next five years (29:26)
• Top five investing tips (31:41)
• Outro (34:43)

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Andrew Keel:

• Website: https://keelteam.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkeel/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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There are few people as accomplished and well-known in the world of real estate as my guest in this episode.

Meet the visionary and true legend in the field, Brandon Turner! For those of you who may be living under a rock, Brandon started and used to host the BiggerPockets podcast. And while he is still part owner of BiggerPockets, he has left the company to pursue other ventures.

Now, he is a real estate investor, podcaster, bestselling author, and the founder of Open Door Capital and BetterLife. 

I’m super excited to have him on the show to share his incredible story with us, spill the beans on why he left BiggerPockets, and what he’s up to now. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• How Brandon made his first dollar (01:49)
• Brandon’s life before he got into real estate (03:03)
• How he discovered BiggerPockets and turned it into what it is today (08:01)
• Brandon’s thoughts on being and working as a visionary (14:19)
• The 4 layers of building a business (18:48)
• Transitioning into bigger things (23:55)
• Managing a remote team from Hawaii (31:34)
• Why Brandon left BiggerPockets (35:40)
• Top 5 investing tips (41:52)
• Outro (48:46)

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Brandon Turner:

• Website: https://www.beardybrandon.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-turner-1b96b6209/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeardyBrandon

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Imagine being able to win any negotiation. Well, today's guest doesn't have to imagine that because he can! 

Chris Voss spent 24 years with the FBI, training in the art of negotiation and gaining experience as the lead negotiator in high-stakes international kidnapping cases. He also trained at Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, and Harvard Law School.

Today, Chris teaches people how to get more of what they want through a unique program he developed, applying globally proven techniques to the business world. In 2016, he also published the award-winning book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It. To say that I'm really pumped and excited to have him on the show today would be a massive understatement!

In our interview, Chris shares some of his favorite cases from his time at the FBI, 3 brilliant negotiation tactics that will help you win any negotiation, and why it’s never a good idea to compromise. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 01:11 Chris’s background and his time in the FBI 
• 11:01 Diving deep into Chris’s book Never Split the Difference
• 17:37 Building trust through mirroring
• 21:18 The importance of tone of voice
• 26:31 Labeling emotions 
• 31:57 Take things slowly and never compromise 
• 39:16 What’s next for Chris and The Black Swan Group 
• 41:34 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Chris Voss:

• Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbinegotiator 

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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How did MG Properties, a small family business, grow into a 32,000-unit real estate empire?

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Gleiberman, president of MG Properties, to talk about how their small family business grew a portfolio of 32,000 multifamily units worth more than $7 billion. 

Jeff shares the challenges and rewards of scaling the business, the importance of vertical integration, fixed-rate financing to manage interest rate volatility, and why diversification is key to long-term success. He also explains why he's bullish on buying despite high interest rates!

Want to learn how successful investors navigate market cycles and stay ahead of the curve?

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 How Jeff made his first dollar as a kid
• 03:38 Hunting for deals in the 90s
• 05:28 Current market conditions and Jeff’s strategies 
• 10:06 Will the cost of construction go up? 
• 12:03 Future projections and market dynamics
• 15:21 Resilience to interest rate increases 
• 19:27 Biggest lesson learned 
• 22:46 Top 5 investing tips 
• 25:54 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Jeff Gleiberman: 

• Website: https://mgproperties.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gleiberman-0155a4b2/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Yes, generating passive income through real estate in 2024 is possible! 

Here today to explain exactly how is Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors, a community focused on helping individuals learn and succeed in passive real estate investing. The community has since evolved into PassivePockets after partnering with BiggerPockets, a renowned real estate education platform.

The episode explores the importance of vetting operators, understanding market trends, and leveraging the power of community to make smarter, more informed decisions. Jim also touches on the tools available within Passive Pockets, including their deal analyzer, to help investors assess opportunities with confidence.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 Jim’s background
• 06:09 Building a passive real estate investing community 
• 09:29 How PassivePockets works
• 11:36 Vetting and evaluating investment opportunities
• 19:30 Making the final investment decision 
• 27:10 Top 5 investing tips
• 30:35 Recap and outro 

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Jim Pfeifer: 

• Website: https://passivepockets.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimpfeifer/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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How can real estate investors profit from distressed hotels while addressing the affordable housing crisis?

In this episode, Elan Gordon, an expert in commercial real estate with over $2.8 billion in transactions, breaks down his unique approach to turning underperforming hotels into much-needed multifamily housing units.

With a track record of 750 million in value-added multifamily deals and hotel conversions, Elan shares his proven strategies for navigating today’s complex real estate market.

He explains the hotel-to-multifamily conversion process, outlining the challenges and opportunities involved, from construction and zoning to market selection. Elan also shares his thoughts on market trends, oversupply issues in cities like Austin, and why affordable micro-units are key to meeting housing demands.

Tune in to discover the future of real estate and how smart investors can capitalize on distressed assets and make the most of today’s market opportunities!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:21 How Elan made his first dollar as a kid
• 05:00 Transition from value-add multifamily to hotel conversions
• 12:13 Solving the affordable housing crisis with micro-units
• 18:45 Key markets for hotel-to-multifamily conversions
• 20:49 Handling construction and conversion complexities
• 25:06 Real estate market outlook 
• 29:46 Top 5 investing tips 
• 36:29 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Elan Gordon: 

• Website: https://shircapital.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shir-capital/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Are you ready to take your business to the next level? 

You're in the right place! Today, I'm joined by innovator and growth strategist Jeff Standridge. Jeff is the Managing Director of Innovation Junkie, a consultancy that helps leaders scale their business through their strategic growth system. 

In our insightful interview, Jeff outlines his strategic growth system and explains the role of company culture. He also reflects on some of his early business failures and how they shaped his approach to driving business growth.

This episode is jam-packed with extremely valuable tips and tricks that will help any leader, so don't miss out.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:37 How Jeff made his first dollar as a kid
• 04:28 Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship
• 06:07 About Innovation Junkie 
• 12:20 The 6 elements of the culture of excellence 
• 19:20 Jeff’s ideal client 
• 21:21 About Cadron Capital Partners
• 24:54 Goals for the next 12 months
• 28:11 Top 5 investing tips 
• 32:46 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Jeff Standridge: 

• Website: https://jeffstandridge.com/ 

• Innovation Junkie: https://innovationjunkie.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstandridge/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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