Today we have Jimmy Murray on Secrets to real Estate Investing with Holly Mckhann. Jimmy Murray is the founder of Lyonpropertygroup.com. He lives in Rhode Island and always had the passion to do real estate investing as early as Junior High School. He graduated college in the year 2010 with a degree in finance at Ohio University. In the year 2012, he purchased his first multi-family property and started doing flips and found out that he was good at talking to tired landlords. In December 2014, he received a bad year-end review and decided to launch a property management company. Jimmy Murray now has 700 units under management in Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. What you will learn in this episode: -The importance of knowing property management. -The meaning of “househacking” and how to househack -How to start a property management from zero funds -How to generate a rehab game plan to attract tenants Learn more about Jimmy: You can listen to his podcast The Cash Flow Kings and find him on Instagram @thecashflowkings to learn more. You can also visit his website lyonpropertygroup.com

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SREI 136: Jimmy Murray Takes Your Property Management Knowledge to the Next Level

 Today we have Amber Miller on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. Amber lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has been flipping houses since 2007. After college, she got a job and worked in a company that offers financial services and sells financial products. She stayed with the company for almost 12 years, but half-way through her career, she realized that it wasn't a good option for her to keep waiting for a promotion. So, she decided to start looking for something that would be worth her effort to impact her financial future.  She chose to go full-time in real estate: finding, designing and renovating properties. Amber has already flipped over 150 houses now.  What you will learn in this episode: -How to pursue your entrepreneurial spirit -Things to do to get educated about real estate investing -The challenges that you might face having a partnership and how to deal with it -The best way to flip houses FREE Download:  Fixer-upper checklist - 8 Tips to Find the Perfect House to Flip  Learn more about Amber:  You can visit thresholdhomesmn.com to watch her blog for ideas for spaces, designing, and finishes. You can also visit houseflipblueprint.com where you can attend her classes on real estate. 

SREI 135: Amber Miller's 8 Tips to Find the Perfect House to Flip

Today we have Antoine Martel on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. A millennial who attended a real estate seminar and learned how to flip houses.  In California, together with his brother and father, he tried to flip houses in LA and after 2 years they realized that they don't have enough money.  Next they started looking for different strategies and decided on cash flowing single-family homes. What you will learn in this episode: - How to become a wise investor at an early age - The benefits of calling 200 realtors - The importance of creativity in getting deals - The significance of surrounding yourself with experienced investors FREE Download: A guide to investing - How to get started in real estate investing with $20,000 or less. Learn more from Antoine: visit his website at www.martelturnkey.com or you can follow him on instagram: @martelantoine 

SREI 134: How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing with Only $20K or Less - Antoine Martel

Today we have Cliff Hayden on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. Cliff is the founder of ShowMeTheRental.com. He started investing when he was 25 years, while still working a W-2 job. Cliff now offers guidance for renters and real estate investors to maximize their profits. What you will learn in this episode: - How to screen renters - How a lead screening system can make your business more efficient - How education and mentorship are a key factor in real estate investing - How to balance work and family priorities FREE Download: Tenant Screening Worksheet – A simple guide to finding and screening qualified renters. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Cliff: Contact Cliff at (502) 641-8781, between 12:00, 1:00, 4:00 and 5:00 or email him at Cliff@ShowMeTheRental.com. You can also visit ShowMeTheRental.com for more information.

SREI 133: The One Question Cliff Hayden Asks Sellers to Maximize Profits

Today we have Jay Helms on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. He is a unique real estate investor because he invests on the side of his W2 job. Since he started actively investing in 2014, he has accumulated a portfolio of 49 units with an additional 274 units currently under contract. Jay focuses specifically on how to balance a work/life balance while pursuing his overwhelming goal of providing 300 years of generational wealth to his family. What you will learn in this episode: - How to be a smart long term real estate investor as you continue your career - How to offer the right price for you - How to manage your time when you work and invest - How real estate investing can give you opportunities to improve lives FREE Download: 10 Step Guide to Buying and Holding a Small Multi-Family Rental Property - A simple guide to starting and building your portfolio of properties and cash flow. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Hear more from Jay: His podcast, W2 Capitalist, was ranked #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy for Business/Investing. He provides his insight for building a buy and hold real estate portfolio, successfully working a highly demanding W2 and helping raise a growing family with his wife. w2capitalist.com Contact Jay: Go to the Real Estate Investing for the W2 Employee group on Facebook

SREI 132: How to be a W2 Capitalist with Jay Helms

Today we have Michael Becker on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann.  While pursuing a career in banking, Michael starting becoming an investor himself. His multi-family investing has really taken off. He now controls 5,700 units and has been the number one loan producer for his division at a Top 3 National lender for his last 3 consecutive years. What you’ll learn from this episode: - The value of starting small with your investing deals - How to strategize the renovation plan for rentals - The power of capitalization rate and how it works - How to learn what you need as you accumulate capital for your deals Free Download: Michael’s article, Fundamentals of Multi-Family Financing 101, will help you understand the basics of financing options for multi-family deals. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Michael: www.spiadvisory.com Old Capital RE Investing Podcast: oldcapitalpodcast.com

SREI 131: Michael Becker’s Multi-Family Investing Strategies

We meet AJ Osborne on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Hard Hat Holly. AJ is a real estate investor and self-described ‘Freedom Fighter’ who has built up a $100 million portfolio in real estate. AJ started in sales and moved into self-storage and real estate to create supplemental income. Then he was struck with a rare disorder called Guillain Barre Syndrome right as his business was reaching success.  He was on life support for months unable to move, eat, or breathe. Slowly, AJ learned how to walk again and is still recovering. The real miracle is that his family was taken care of through their real estate income. Now AJ’s goal is to help everyone become financial freedom fighters. What you’ll learn in this episode: - The importance of adding value in every investment you make - How to take into account economic cycles in your investing - The importance of supply and demand in your deals - How to create a blueprint of wealth  FREE Download: AJ’s Freedom Calculator to help you map out your wealth plan. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Learn more from AJ: https://cashflow2freedom.com/ Podcast: https://cashflow2freedom.com/podcast/

SREI 130: AJ Osborne - Passive Income Saved His Family When He Became Paralyzed

Today Andrew Keel is on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Hard Hat Holly. Andrew Keel is the owner of Keel Team, LLC and his team currently manages 14 manufactured housing communities across six states. He specializes in bringing in homes to fill vacant lots, implementing utility bill back programs, and improving overall management and operating efficiencies, all of which significantly boost the asset value and net operating income of the communities. What you’ll learn in this episode: - The interesting stories you get from mobile home park investing - How to add value to mobile home parks - How to use seller financing to your advantage - How syndication in real estate works Free Download: Andrew Keel’s Due Diligence Checklist for Mobile Home Parks. Know where to start as you are checking out a mobile home park deal. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Andrew: www.KeelTeam.com Podcast Interviews: www.keelteam.com/podcast-links

SREI 129: Scaling Up Mobile Home Park Investing with Andrew Keel

Anne Amagrande is today’s guest on the Secrets to Real Estate Investing podcast with Hard Hat Holly. From working in Retail Logistics and Operations and flipping in her spare time. Halfway through a second flip, she realized the power of “Rentovation” to create cash flow. Her unique system is designed to create a Win-Win-Win model for Investors, and Long term Residents who often turn into home-owners. What you’ll learn in this episode: - How a “Rentovation” works - How to decide between active vs. passive investing - How to handle a hoarder home flip - The steps to make the numbers work for each and every deal Free Download: Six Criteria To Safe Long-Term Investments Your CPA & Financial Planner Never Told You About. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Anne: Grande AMA & Associates LinkedIn Facebook Direct #: 480-542-7772

SREI 128: Create a WIN-WIN-WIN through Rentovations with Anne Amagrande

We have Jeff Stephens on the Secrets to Real Estate Investing podcast with Hard Hat Holly today. Jeff is the Founder and Editor of The Thoughtful Real Estate Entrepreneur. He became obsessed with the idea of financial freedom after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. He started investing with rentals and now has a very diversified real estate strategy.  What you’ll learn in this episode: How debt management can help your business How you can add managerial value to a property, as well as physical value The two meanings of “Comps” How Jeff acquires, negotiates, and finances his deals Free Download: Jeff’s document, “5 Critical Mistakes That Make Most Real Estate Investors Accidentally Lowbrow”, will help you become a more sophisticated real estate entrepreneur. Get it at hardhatholly.com/127 or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Hear more from Jeff: The Sleaze-Free Real Estate Investing podcast is a show for those who never felt at home in the “we buy houses” crowd. Listen here.  Check out his FREE Live webinar at sellerrelationsmastery.com Contact Jeff: thoughtfulre.com. Email: me@thoughtfulre.com 

SREI 127 Jeff Stephens: A Sleaze-free Real Estate Entrepreneur

 Rob Stephens joins us on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann today. Rob is the co-founder of Avalara MyLodgeTax, the leading provider of tax compliance solutions for the vacation rental industry. Rob went from owning a vacation rental in Vail, CO, to creating  tax solutions for short term rental owners. Rob had to overcome some challenges starting out in vacation rentals, but he says it’s part of the journey. Now he makes it easy for investors to manage their short term rental taxes. What you’ll learn in this episode: - Creative ways to invest in short-term rentals - Which entities require a tax on vacation rental taxes - What you need to know about vacation rental tax as you get started - How to decide if you will manage the property yourself or hire a property manager - How to scale your vacation rental tax situation as your investments grow Rob’s FREE Download: Insider Tips for Breaking Into the Short-Term Vacation Rental Industry in 2019 - This guide will kick-start your vacation rental investing! Get it at hardhatholly.com/126 or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Rob: mylodgetax.com 

SREI 126: Insider Tips for Breaking into the Vacation Rental Industry - Rob Stephens

Today we have Ryan Narus on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. Ryan woke up one day and decided he needed to get out of corporate america and escape his sales job. Forty banks said no to his first deal, but learned valuable lessons. He says investors do not need to hit a home run on their first deal, just get started.  What you’ll learn from this episode: - Why you should know the submarkets for each area you are investing in - How to customize your marketing strategy for rentals - How to build trust with tenants to bring in more tenants - How to create a great community within mobile home parks Free Download: Ryan’s Due Diligence Template. Know what to check and double check if you’re going to invest in mobile home parks. Get it at hardhatholly.com/125 or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Ryan Narus: www.archimedesgrp.com 

SREI 125: Ryan Narus - How to Invest in Mobile Home Parks the Right Way

 We have Bill Allen, pilot turned flipper, on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann today. He became an accidental landlord in 2007 after many moves due to his Navy pilot military service. Now his company, Blackjack Real Estate, flips 200 houses a year! Real estate investing has allowed Bill to have the freedom to pick up and move his family when medical issues arose. He invites us to turn our challenges into fuel for success! What you’ll learn in this episode: - How you can build a business while working as an employee - How to keep your business centered on your core focus - What a “whole-tail” deal is - Why taking care of your investors is top priority - How Blackjack Real Estate is structured Free Download: Bill’s Book List for the year on how to improve your business and your life! Get it at hardhatholly.com/124 or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Find Bill Allen on his Website: https://blackjackre.com/ On Facebook: facebook.com/BlackjackEstate/ On Instagram: instagram.com/blackjack_real_estate/ Email: nicole@blackjackre.com

SREI 124: $45K Profit on His First Deal - Bill Allen - Pilot Turned Flipper

We are joined by Saeed Ghaffari today on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. Saeed is an entrepreneur, mortgage lender, and real estate investor with experience in more than 2000 closed transactions across the nation as a buyer, seller, lender and investor. His goal with his platform, More and More Network, is to connect all aspects of real estate in one big network.  What you’ll learn in this episode: - How knowing the right people can get you more and better deals - Why it’s important to see the greatest and best use of a property - How the roughest properties can be the best opportunities - Why you should learn side by side with a mentor Check out Saeed’s Real Estate Networking Platform: More and More Network. Go sign up for FREE and find a network of those working toward similar investing goals as you. Connect with Saeed on More and More Network: @saeed Email him at saeed@moreandmorenetwork.com or call him at 714-469-5529 

SREI 123: How Saeed Ghaffari’s Networking Earned Him 400% ROI

Today’s guest on Secrets to Real Estate Investing is John Casmon. John is the co-founder of Casmon Capital Group, a Chicago-based real estate investment firm. He started investing with a simple house hack: own a duplex, live in one side, and rent out the other. Now he controls hundreds of apartment units and his value-add apartment investing strategy is working like a charm. What you’ll learn in this episode:  - How to start making rental income in simple ways - How choosing the right neighborhood to invest in can make all the difference - What it's like to work with property managers - The value of partnering with others to create a strong team - Difference between investing for cash flow vs. appreciation John’s Free Download: 21 Hacks to Find the Best Sub-Market. Tips on how Casmon Capital finds the best places to invest in. Get it at hardhatholly.com/122 or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact John at john@casmoncapital.com and check out his website casmoncapital.com to listen to his Target Market Insights Podcast. Find out more about John’s Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. An event all about education and intentional networking. Go to MidWestRESummit.com and use the promo code “Target”. 

SREI 122: John Casmon - How the Right Neighborhood Can Double the Value of Your Investment

Secrets to Real Estate Investing Podcast with Holly McKhann. Expert Real Estate Investor and House Flip Master.