Legendary real estate coach Bernice Ross joins us to share some of the secrets of the real estate investing trade. Bernice is proof that WHO you know is more important than having Google at your fingertips, because Bernice tells us HOW and WHY some gov't programs are worthwhile and others that come with stipulations that often frustrate investors. She also shares great ideas and shortcuts for new investors. Looking at buying your first property? Bernice has a great idea to shorten the learning curve. Looking at financing? Bernice knows where to start. Hiring your team? Bernice (of course) knows how to find and interview the right people to make your life far less miserable than the usual (and painful) search. You'll learn a ton and come away inspired after hearing us talk to Bernice!

Plus, in our headline segment, how does a developer in red-hot Austin, Texas lose money on a multi-million dollar deal? Our headline today is a primer on two of the fundamental aspects of investing in property: holding costs and government intervention. We talk about the do's and don'ts of buying property with lots of caveats on today's show. Plus, we take a call from a Deeder who's JUST about ready to begin investing. What are our biggest pros and cons when it comes to buying real estate? We review not only our favorites (and biggest complaints) but new ones we've learned from our esteemed guests over the first year of doing this podcast.

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How do you write an offer that's thorough and point-by-point, but that also is succinct enough that people want to accept what you're hoping to achieve? On today's show, Joelle Dowe is a top real estate pro in the red-hot Austin Texas market. She joins us to share how she writes offers, finds easy areas to negotiate, and helps buys or sellers lock down a better deal.     In our headline segment, there are many ways you might be destroying the value of your property. How? One recent piece dives into several and we'll shine a light on it and discuss many of the ways you can ensure that you receive more for your property. But that's not all! We also take a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from a Deeder AND we also share some of Doug's real estate pop-quiz trivia.

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Did you know that millions of properties go into foreclosure every year? What are the keys to navigating the foreclosure landscape successfully? Can foreclosures be a path to real estate riches? Let's find out with our guest, foreclosure expert, DJ Olojo!

We also welcome a special guest host, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets Money!

In our headlines, we talk real estate commissions and what it REALLY means for buyers. Plus, we’ll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from Lance who wants to know how to stage his home so he can quickly sell it for top dollar. And of course, the best part of the show, Neighbor Doug's property pop quiz.

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On today's show we're celebrating one year of this here podcast with a top 5...what are Crystal and Joe's top 5 lessons from this amazing last twelve months? Well, amazing for them...one of us is stuck here in the trunk.

But that's not all...in our headlines, interest rates are going down...and in our first "pat ourselves on the back" moment, we'll tell you that we called it. Plus, we’ll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from a deeder in need, And of course, Doug's property pop quiz.

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On today's show...Ever wondered how to navigate the maze of real estate investments while keeping Uncle Sam at bay? Get ready to learn the ins and outs of real estate tax optimization with Sean Mullaney, the genius behind the Fi Tax Guy brand.

In our headlines, Baltimore is selling properties for $1, but what's the catch? We'll explore the deets. Then, we’ll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from Beth who wants to know if she should include the utilities in her due diligence calculations. And of course,  test your trivia knowledge with the property pop quiz.

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Kirsten and Mark don't live in a getaway city, yet short term rentals have worked really well for them. How do they make it work? In today's episode we discuss the systems and tactics they now use to stay booked and ahead of the game in the short term rental game. However, before that, we find out how they stumbled into short term rentals in the first place, and how you can learn from that to more scientifically approach whether this strategy will also work for you. We discuss competing with hotels, keeping the advantage, building systems to keep guests happy, and much more.

In our headline segment, we talk about the big news from realtor world: the expected settlement is here and we're beginning to see how realtors are changing the game on how they're going to compete and stay alive in an environment where buyers may not come to the table with as much money or to be able to afford as much house. This leads us into a great discussion about interest rates and how to use flexible terms to purchase your next property or to refinance the one you have, without dipping into special financing specifically for rental units.

Of course we also share Doug's pop quiz about real estate in a college town and answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone asking about whether we think Dave Ramsey is correct on a recent episode of his show. If you don't know Dave, he has a podcast nearly as popular as this one.

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On today's show...what skill do you need to lead a group of people toward real estate success? Leadership! And man, do we have a leader here to teach you that skill...REMAX Co-founder, Dave Liniger.

In our headlines, we chat about the state of airbnbs and if guests get the warm and fuzzies when they walk in. Plus, we’ll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from Aimsley who wants to avoid being over-leveraged, under-leveraged or inter-leveraged-we've got answers.

And of course, Neighbor Doug will pop in later with the property pop quiz.

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How do you finance your real estate empire? We delve into strategies for your first investment through leverage and we discuss financial preparation for investing with mortgage broker Jasmine Krnjetin.

In our headlines segment, let's talk vacations and timeshares. Should you invest in a timeshare to make loads of money? We may have thoughts. And on Ring Ruth's Rotary, a lucky listener's question about buying a home with a $5,000 budget sparks a detailed exploration of financing options and assistance programs. And then, as icing on this cake we have Doug’s property pop quiz where we venture to Martha's Vineyard and unravel trivia tied to a classic movie!

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Are you struggling to get your real estate empire moving? Today we'll give you all of the motivation you need and a great mentor to help you get started. Steven Andrews was working as a manager of a big box retailer, making not-great money when he found a mentor of his own and bought his first home using a credit card for the down payment. Before he knew it, he was buying houses as quickly as possible and creating affordable living for many in his community. You'll hear his story and his tips to get rolling on this episode.

In our headline segment, for more inspiration we'll share some celebrities who also began investing in real estate while pursuing other careers. Taylor Swift, Alex Rodriquez, Shaquille O'Neal, and more provide lessons for us to share some great must-do tips and a few don't-do's as well. But that's not all! We'll also share Doug's property pop quiz AND answer a question from a Deeder who's just buying their first home, at age 72! What an inspiration! We'll help him and hopefully you with some great advice*"

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What happens when you don’t do your due diligence? You end up with problems, like fights with contractors, surprises with your property, or worse yet, gotchas in contracts that you didn’t expect. On today’s show we describe how we didn’t go our due diligence when it came to a recent guest. Scott Carson purchases mortgage notes, and we featured Scott on a recent episode. We’d met him and enjoyed talking to him. Plus, he seemed like a great teacher. What wasn’t to like? Sadly, after he appeared on the show, we heard from some of YOU that there had been complaints about Scott’s company. It wasn’t hard to find the evidence on our own (with a quick Google search). What did we find? What do we make of the issues with Scott and his company? We’ll share everything, including how we do NOT agree with some of the discussions about Scott online, where we think Scott may have had issues, but most importantly, how WE got it wrong and what we learned through this whole process that you can use when buying your next property.   Plus, we also share a headline ripped from the press AND Doug shares his world-famous (soon to be) pop quiz trivia question. That, AND a call from a Deeder on today’s show!   Have a question for the show? Head to StackingDeeds.net/voicemail   Looking for the show notes? Subscribe for free and we’ll send them directly to your email box: StackingDeeds.net/shownotes

Want to grow your real estate empire faster OR are you excited to start? This episode dives deep into the world of assisted living facilities, exploring the potential for financial success while making a positive impact on the lives of seniors. Our guest, Isabelle Guarino, shares her inspiring journey of building a thriving assisted living business, generating a lucrative monthly income of $10,000 per facility.

In our headlines, we talk about the top things people wish they knew BEFORE pivoting into Real Estate. Plus, we’ll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from Amy on how to police your contractor without torking 'em off. And of course, all things come together in the world AFTER I pop in later with my property pop quiz. Enjoy!

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