Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! This episode with A. Donahue Baker was powerful! He is former Grammy nominated music producer, and current real estate developer with a personal portfolio that includes over 500 units of residential/commercial properties nationwide. A. Donahue Baker recently co-founded a $10 million angel syndicate/VC fund that was designed with the sole purpose of helping minorities create wealth and have access to capital. The turning point for him came w...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Crystal Denmon was powerful! After getting fired from her job 7 years ago, she realized that she needed to figure something out. She decided to start wholesaling and driving for dollars in her neighborhood. It took her 8 months to close her first wholesale deal and the rest was history. She built up capital through wholesaling and used that capital to transition into flipping houses in Los Angeles. In this episode we di...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode was my first solo episode since Episode 41. I did this episode in response to a lot of comments I've gotten recently about mindset. Many of us are or will be the first person in our family or circle who will own property. A lot of fear and doubt can creep in when you're the first to do it. In this episode, I answer questions submitted by followers about the investor mindset. In this episode I answer questions about not selli...
Nov 09, 2020•29 min
Don't subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Danny Carter was epic! Danny is the founder of Buy Back The Block L.A., which was inspired by the death of Nipsey Hussle. Their mission is to educate our community on the value of practicing group economics and building generational wealth. Danny bought his first property as a short sale in Palmdale, California. His property appreciated rapidly and after selling it 3 years ago he used the profits to purchase property in Indianapo...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Reginald Jordan Sr. was one of the most inspirational episodes we've had to date. Reginald has been building homes in the black communities of Chattanooga, Tennessee for 24 years. As a child, he learned that his great grandfather owned two city blocks of houses and financed people within the community so they could buy houses during the redlining era. His journey started when he was fired from his job and was introduced...
Oct 27, 2020•58 min
This episode with Tim Webb and Rashae Bey was powerful! They both had entrepreneurial goals during their childhood and things took off when they discovered that they could build wealth through real estate. They individually had a total of 19 doors before closing on a 9 unit property together near the University of South Carolina where they both went to school. Although they had success individually, they believe they could get even further by collaborating. In this episode we discuss the importa...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The episode with John Lewis was full of game! His first property was his aunt's house that he purchased when she relocated in order to keep it in the family. He currently house hacks with his family and has 8 rental units. During this show we spoke about numerous creative acquisition/disposition strategies such as Lease with an Option, Subject-to, Owner Financing, Contract for Deed and more. We also speak about the changes happening in the St. Louis market, tips for new investors, his plans to d...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Eric Bowie was inspirational and full of wisdom! Eric has been a landlord for over 20 years and currently is a personal finance coach, 6-figure ebay seller, author and much more. Eric's acquired his first property via seller financing and for two months he tried to get a squatter out. His turning point came when he was overwhelmed and sitting in a demolished kitchen questioning his decision to invest. After that, he sha...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Alexis Lee was inspiring! Alexis is a Atlanta, Georgia native and Hampton University Alum. After being co-owner of three successful hair stores, she realized she was miserable and not operating in her purpose. She sold her shares, took the lessons and started investing in real estate. Currently she has 16 units and has done a lot of flips over the years. In this episode we discuss, flipping properties, Air Bnb, investin...
Sep 28, 2020•53 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Annalisa Abell was powerful! Annalisa has a bachelor's degree from The University of Kentucky and a masters degree from Morehead State. She currently works in Healthcare Finance. In addition to investing in real estate, she is a personal finance coach and recently launched a course showing others how to become debt free. She personally was able to pay off her student loan, car and credit card debt in one year. Her inter...
Sep 21, 2020•47 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a rating and a review! This episode with Shyra and Marques Murrey was empowering! After realizing that being in debt was preventing them from reaching their goals, they focused on eliminating their six-figure debt and did so in 2.5 years. They used a home equity line of credit to purchase their first property in Greensboro, North Carolina and purchased a second one in the same year. In this episode, we discuss becoming debt-free, purchasing property in North C...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This episode with Gabby Burks was powerful! Gabby is our first Black Real Estate Dialogue Resident, this segment of the show takes an extended look at a new investor's journey. If you haven't already, check out the first two installments of this conversation on episode 32, 36 and 39. In this episode we discuss finishing her first rehab, buying property #2, her recent real estate event and more. Buy Gabby's Real Estate Course Here! - https://gumroad.com/a/366670963 How you can find her IG- @reale...
Sep 07, 2020•42 min
This episode is a special one for me! Dubb and Les are two of my students who purchased my ebook & webinar bundle "How to Start a Succesful Podcast on a Budget with NO EXPERIENCE". They immediately took action with the information and now have over 10 episodes. To say I'm proud of them is an understatement. We spoke about my journey in real estate, podcasting and more. Their podcast is called the G.O.A.L.S (Genuinly Out Actively Lifting Society). Check them out on all podcast platforms. How ...
Sep 02, 2020•36 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! This is the first solo episode I've done in a while. In this episode, I discuss what redlining and racially restrictive covenants are, and why they should motivate us to invest. The fact is these two things made it difficult for African Americans to pursue home ownership years ago. The good thing is that we have so many ways to get into real estate now regardless of our race. Learning about these things is one of the main reasons I decided ...
Aug 25, 2020•16 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! This episode with Derrick Johnson was great! He observed his aunt own 12 rental properties as a kid and when he got to college, he realized that he wanted to be an investor too. Derrick got started in real estate in 2018 and after his first deal not going well, he has grown his portfolio to 17 doors. He lives in Dallas, but invests in Monroe and Shreveport, Louisiana. In this episode we discuss the importance of your circle, creative financ...
Aug 10, 2020•53 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! This episode with Gabby Burks was great! Gabby is our first Black Real Estate Dialogue Resident, this segment of the show takes an extended look at a new investor's journey. If you haven't already, check out the first two installments of this conversation on episode 32 and 36. In this episode we discuss working with contractors, sharing your story, how she raised $10,000 to purchase her next property and more. How you can find her IG- @real...
Aug 03, 2020•40 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! On the 4 The Kulture Podcast, I speak about leveraging my 401k to invest in real estate, deferring student loans to invest and what it's like investing long distance. I also discuss some of my personal life experiences that have made me who I am today and moving to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, NY. Access all of our resources on our website- https://www.blackrealestatedialogue.com/ Join the B.R.E.D Real Estate Investment Community- https://gum...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a reting and a review! Access all of our resources on our website- https://www.blackrealestatedialogue.com/ Join the B.R.E.D Real Estate Investment Community- https://gum.co/LPizu Become an Official Patron and get access to exclusive content and discounts! https://www.patreon.com/blackrealestatedialogue Text BRED to 21000 to join our free VIP Text List Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 27, 2020•28 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! This episode with Markus Jackson was inspiring! Markus and his business partner purchased their first property, a 3-unit in New Jersey last year after making 25 offers. Since then, they have acquired two multi-unit buildings in Philadelphia and are in the process of developing both of them. Markus and I met at a real estate event last year organized by the Young Black Real Estate Network. At the time, we both recently purchased our first pr...
Jul 20, 2020•46 min
This episode with Ericka Williams was powerful! Ericka is a real estate investor, six figure Youtuber, and she owns a trucking company with 12 trucks. Ericka currently invests in North Carolina, Detroit, Cleveland, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. She recently was part of a team that purchased a large piece of land in Austin. The project will include 500+ truck parking spots, a food court, motel and more. In this episode, we discuss real estate investing, partnerships, trucking, making money on You...
Jul 13, 2020•58 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! The Black Real Estate Dialogue Residency is a new segment of the show that will take an extended look at a first time real estate investor's journey. The residency episode will consist of monthly updates on the new investor's journey. This episode with Gabby Burks was great! In the last episode, we discussed why she got into real estate, her goals and more. In this episode, we discuss how having a mentor helped her. her purchasing journey a...
Jul 06, 2020•38 min
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and a review! This episode with Byron Sellers & Sharnice Williams from Mobile Home Elite Investors was powerful! After flipping their first two mobile homes for a $19,500 profit, they knew they were on to something. As they achieved more success, they realized that they wanted to teach others. In this episode we discuss flipping mobile homes, seller financing mobile homes, future plans and more. Something new in this episode is questions from followe...
Jun 29, 2020•36 min
This episode is my first solo episode since the introduction episode to the podcast in October. It's been 8 months since I became a long distance real estate investor, so I wanted to take some time to give you all an update on how things are going. In this episode I discuss what's going well, challenges, what I would do differently and plans for the future. I also answer some questions that were submitted by followers! Show Sponsor-- @mintinc_usa Connect with us! Join our email list- http://bit....
Jun 22, 2020•26 min
This episode with Dionte Chantel was powerful! Dionte started her real estate investing journey as a Wholesaler after she was fired from her job. After being circumvented on a deal by a buyer, she realized that there was a better way to help her community. With the skills she gained from wholesaling, she continued to source deals with a partner, started rehabbing and renting them out. Eventually, she expanded her investments to Kansas City, Missouri. Currently she is an Investor and Developer in...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This special episode is with me and Raphael Husbands, the host of the TweetTalks podcast @tweettalkpodcast. In this conversation, we discuss our thoughts on the recent movie, The Banker, black wealth and more! Now more than ever, we must own in our communities and have these conversations! ⠀ The Banker is the story of business partners Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris. Together, they owned more than 170 commercial and residential properties including one of the tallest structures in downtown Los ...
Jun 08, 2020•41 min
The Black Real Estate Dialogue Residency is a new segment of the show that will take an extended look at a first time real estate investor's journey. The residency episode will consist of monthly updates on the new investor's journey. This episode with Gabby Burks was powerful, shout out to her for this idea! In this pilot episode, we discuss Gabby's background, why she got into real estate, and her goals with her first property, the St. Louis real estate market and much more. Her goal is to use...
Jun 01, 2020•30 min
This episode with Austin Smith was inspiring! Austin is a Real Estate Agent and Investor for Newark, New Jersey. His turning point came when he had to pay rent for the first time, from that point he knew he needed to invest in real estate. He has grown to his portfolio to 6 units and he's under contract for another 3 units. In this episode we discuss partnership, how he purchased a property for 100k below value, lessons learned and much more! How you can find him IG- @mraustinrsmith Listen to hi...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This episode with Brian Robinson was powerful! Brian is a CPA, Real Estate Investor and Entrepreneur from Chicago. He purchased his first multi-unit building last year and is on his way to acquiring more! In this episode, we discuss house hacking, the car rental business, the importance of personal growth, side hustles and much more! Highlights Learn from Experts- Add value to experts in real estate my shadowing and volunteering to help them. The lessons and skills you learn will be worth it. If...
May 18, 2020•49 min
This episode with Rashauna Scott was epic! Rashauna is a Chicago based Real Estate Agent & Investor. She started investing by contributing $2500 to a flip project and used that experience to grow her business. She has done numerous flips and has raised capital from many investors for her projects. In this episode, we discuss raising private capital, house flipping, having a hunger for knowledge, lessons learned, contractors and so much more! Highlights Have a hunger for knowledge. Things may...
May 11, 2020•57 min
This episode with Michelle McAllister was powerful! Michelle recently left her 9-5 after 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry to pursue entrepreneurship full time. She purchased her first property at 23 and hasn't looked back! In this episode we discuss real estate investing, the importance of multiple streams of income, the importance of being a creator and much more! Highlights Building other streams of income is a must. Build them when you're happy and working. Don't wait until you're laid...
May 04, 2020•53 min
