Owning rental properties is not at all sunshine and roses. A lot of crazy and worse stuff may happen anytime. In this episode, Ron shares his crazy story about one of his buildings burning down to the ground and how he found out it didn’t have insurance. Tune in and learn how to be prepared to avoid committing the same mistake. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why property insurance is important Having the right team Keeping safety inspections current The importance of your network and referr...
Jun 07, 2021•29 min
Understanding the different ways you can purchase a property and the out-of-the-box thinking you can do when mortgage planning is very important. Today, Bill talks about when and how your kids should start using a credit line, and why you should buy a 4 unit rental property for them. Join us to learn all about credit cards and scores, and be inspired to build a credit line for your children. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE When and how to start a credit history Different lines of credit The ...
May 31, 2021•35 min•Ep. 128
In this episode, we discuss how fear and lack of self-confidence can hold you back from progress and how important it is to be surrounded by people who lift you up. Get inspired today and set yourself free from those limiting beliefs that prevent you from achieving remarkably huge goals and the financial freedom you desire. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Common self limiting beliefs What leaders do Growth and mindset The need for progress The joy of helping people grow Business visions CONN...
May 24, 2021•41 min
Heather and Ron share with us today the importance of having a routine and how it can affect your day-to-day lives. Additionally, learn some hacks that will help you keep your daily habits consistent, set priorities, reduce procrastination, and stay on track with your goals. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The importance of and what goes into the morning routines Getting to know what kick you out to start and energize your day How long should you do a certain routine? 3 necessary things to d...
May 17, 2021•23 min
Today is a special episode as we are joined with Jackie Hansen to discuss how gift-giving practices can create a massive impact on your business. Jackie has been into gift-giving for several years and she is now part of the RP Capital. Learn more about how this value creates a direct connection and builds a strong relationship between you and your clients as well. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Jackie’s expertise in making gifts and her function and role in RP Capital The impact of gift-giv...
May 10, 2021•34 min
When it comes to investment loans, low-rate lenders seem like the way to go. However, sometimes the things we're doing to save money could actually cost us a lot more. In this episode, Ron and Heather will discuss the importance of doing business with experts that care about people in all aspects of the transaction to ensure we won’t be wasting our time and money. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What to consider when choosing a lender Reasons for working with loan investments experts The ris...
May 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 124
It's no secret that home rates in major cities across the United States are steadily increasing. Despite increased demand for housing has been fuelled by economic growth, the income has simply not been able to keep up with rents. Join us today as Ron and Heather discuss the Plan Legislation Zoning Law of President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure plan, its regulations, and the impact on homeowners. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Issues in President Joe Biden’s Zoning Law How exclusionary zoning a...
Apr 26, 2021•25 min
Another engaging topic today is brought to you by Ron and Heather as they will be talking about life insurance. Life insurance can be a great investment and can be a wise financial decision. Saving even cents per day will help us ensure our loved ones' financial protection. In this episode, you will get to know the types of insurance, why, and how this type of insurance is what mostly wealthy people use. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Whole Life Insurance and how it works Why Dave Ramsey’s ...
Apr 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 122
Chris Souza is Tardus' Chief Operations Officer, and he has over a decade of finance and sales experience for multi-million dollar corporations. Tanisha Souza, on the other hand, is Tardus' Chief Wealth Coach, and she is a former attorney and the creator of the patented Income Snowball System. They are the owners of Tardus Wealth Strategies, a coaching firm with a patent and a calculator to assist and guide their clients, of which Heather is also a client. This episode explains a cool and unique...
Apr 12, 2021•34 min•Ep. 121
Having the right mindset in starting up a business is one way of achieving your goals without thinking twice about what to do. Learning to adapt to the knowledge thrown at you is a great opportunity to take full advantage of growing your business. In this episode, Ron and Heather talk about helping people running their business successfully by educating them on what to do, who to listen and when to do it. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Starting up a Business Outside Real Estate Having Visio...
Apr 05, 2021•32 min•Ep. 120
Join us for a special episode where Ron and Heather run a lightning round with some frequently asked questions from the listeners! Whether you are a new investor, a small business owner, an executive, or just trying to keep track of your finances or getting started in real estate, this episode is for you! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Understanding Capital Expenditures Understanding a little more in-depth of when or how you know it's time to sell Selling vs. Refinancing. How to gain equity...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Ep. 119
You aren't imagining it when you say your dollar doesn't seem to stretch as far as it used to. This is how Inflation affects us. With the gradual rise in prices, there’s a gradual loss of the current value of your dollars over time. Tune in now to get tons of wisdom from Ron and Heather as they discuss more on inflation rates, aspects of inflation, and how inflation is measured. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The need to educate ourselves about what inflation is The impact of Inflation How ...
Mar 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 118
Join us for another episode of the Get Real Podcast where Ron and Heather talked about the lack of authority of the CDC to impose the moratorium and could create a problem and worry about when they decided to start dictating housing policy. A complaint was brought in federal court last week on behalf of a homeowner, requesting that the Order be halted or overturned. Check out this episode as they share their delight in the recent result of the lawsuit. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why was...
Mar 15, 2021•19 min•Ep. 117
In today’s episode, Ron and Heather discuss the recent ruling of the CDC moratorium about the disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein thousands of households were at risk of eviction. Though it was extended by President Biden's administration through March 31, the tenants-rights advocates said that it's not enough because this moratorium only covers nonpayment of rent. Landlords can still evict tenants for violations like excessive noise. Check out this special episode t...
Mar 08, 2021•32 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, Ron & Heather talk about the TIPS & TRICKS on how to get and achieve effective strategies for your small businesses. It includes methods that may help your team members to work properly, efficiently, grow, and how to hone every one of them to become a team player in their field. This episode also tackles pointing out meetings for time efficiency. Enhance your team’s capabilities and meetings by making them time-efficient, but rich in details and knowledge using these MET...
Mar 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 115
First off, we sincerely apologize for the delay in posting the weekly episode since Ron got infected with Covid-19. The good news is, he is now doing well and back on track to produce HIGHLY Informative Real Estate Podcasts! Back to the topic. One of our clients sent a message to us about an article that's so Interesting that Ron and Heather didn't hesitate to make this a TOPIC in this Episode. Surely you will love this and for sure, you will get tons of ideas that you may use for your business....
Feb 16, 2021•25 min
We met John Kwant in about 2015 in a group we use to attend that is related to Real Estate. He ended up connecting with us and got easily interested in owning a Rental Property. At first, he owned a Single Family and from there, his portfolio starts growing and continuously growing today. John Kwant is a Dentist and also a Stock Market Investor in the past. He got interested in Real Estate because his mom was a Real Estate Agent before. Due to curiosity, he starts thinking about it and starts st...
Feb 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 113
Social Media is one of the FASTEST ways to become updated on what's happening, especially during crisis or turn of events like this current pandemic. Meanwhile, some people are using these platforms to MISLEAD and give FALSE INFORMATION to those people that have no or have limited knowledge in a specific scenario. In this episode, Ron and Heather describe what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a Single Parent, especially the benefits it can get and what should be the Government's act...
Feb 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 112
Ron and Heather talk about the new Periodic Current Market Forecast including the newly-elected President’s effect on eviction moratorium and CDC which involves investors and ordinary people. This episode also includes the effect of the new legislation, updates on the housing market’s supply and demand, and tips you can do and share. Listen to the full episode to get the full information about this topic and much more! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The effects of New legislation and the pe...
Jan 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 111
Has there been a time when you think you are worthless and futile? Have you been scared of failure? Did it come to a point you have self-doubts even if you have overflowing confidence? If you have thought about these questions, then today’s episode is ALL YOU NEED as it talks about dealing with your problems, overcoming insecurities and shaping your confidence the right way. Whether you are in the real estate business or not, it is vital to believe and trust in yourself and surround yourself wit...
Jan 20, 2021•25 min•Ep. 110
EPISODE SUMMARY: How much understanding do you have on how money works in your road to financial wealth? Here with us today is John Dwyer, the President and CEO of Solid Rock Financial Group. Since 2009, he has spent educating people on how wealth really works, what the implications on taxation are, and how money works in distribution. His expertise includes helping others understand and navigate the course of their wealth to be in control of their money for once in their life. Listen to this ep...
Jan 11, 2021•37 min•Ep. 109
EPISODE SUMMARY: Today’s episode is a continuation of the discussion on syndications. Ron and Heather briefly recapped about syndication, how it works, what is private placement, roles of a general and limited partner, cap rates and all other different kinds of things you can do mostly with respect to apartment buildings. When you are looking at a syndication deal, there are certain things you need to understand first before going through the structuring process. Tune in to this episode to learn...
Jan 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 108
EPISODE SUMMARY: Today's episode talks about Ron and Heather’s standpoints regarding the latest article from Time Magazine which gave emphasis on how booming the real estate business is despite the pandemic while millions of American renters struggle in paying their rents and other daily expenses due to losing jobs. The pandemic has forced families to spend more time at home. Thus, creating a higher demand in bigger spaces and considering moving to suburban areas to take advantage of the cheapes...
Dec 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 107
EPISODE SUMMARY: In today’s real estate climate of artificially low interest rates and everyone’s almost a buyer, many have questioned whether or not the 6% commission given to realtors is worth it? It’s quite a HUGE margin and it’s crazy how it’s structured and regulated. This episode will UNCOVER the truth as Ron Philipps and guest Dave Payerchin, the Co-Founder of Sell House Columbus and Columbus Turnkey Houses, share their point of view in this matter. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Dav...
Dec 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 106
EPISODE SUMMARY: If you are a real estate investor, it is significant to understand the concept of syndication especially if you are cornered with limited resources in pooling capital of investment. There may be times where having a group of investors would likely be the answer to acquire such property. So HOW DOES IT WORK? Tune in to this episode to learn more about the basics and concepts of syndication with Ron and Heather. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does a “Syndication” mean? H...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 105
EPISODE SUMMARY: Anybody in business faces the risk of litigation and liabilities including those in the real estate industry. So if you are a property owner, it is best to get your substantial assets protected the earliest time possible! How? Look no further and listen to this episode as Bob Bluhm shares his expertise in asset protection. He is also a lawyer for over 3 decades and started his career in the legal world as a trial attorney. Now Bob Bluhm is also tagged as one of the renowned nati...
Dec 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 104
EPISODE SUMMARY: Property Managers play a vital role in the real estate industry since they are the mediators between the landlords and tenants and ensure proper communication is taking place. In today’s episode, find out some essential things you need to know about property management with Mandi Clark from the Clark Family, one of the best longest running Property Management Companies. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How has covid affects Property Management in general? What does a Property...
Nov 30, 2020•39 min•Ep. 103
EPISODE SUMMARY: Who doesn’t love paying less in taxes? Sure most people do especially those in real estate investments! Tune in to this episode and find out effective ways to reduce tax liabilities with Joe Viery, the Founder and President of US Tax Advisors Group Inc. By using legal, IRS compliant and proven tax planning structures combined with effective engineered based studies, he specializes in working with those who want to protect their assets and create wealth. His wisdom and knowledge ...
Nov 23, 2020•41 min
EPISODE SUMMARY: Although it entails more upfront costs and higher maintenance, some real estate investors prefer commercial properties due to its higher earning potential compared to residential units. If you are looking at buying commercial properties, tune in to this episode to find out the basic things to look for that are gonna make a massive amount of difference in the net operating income and value of the property. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Residential houses vs. Commercial unit...
Nov 16, 2020•29 min•Ep. 101
EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you heard about the nationwide eviction moratorium issued by CDC recently? It prevents landlords from evicting residential tenants during the ongoing pandemic. This has become a controversy especially that nowhere does it authorize the CDC to impose such a law. As a result, the Landlords and homebuilders filed a lawsuit in federal court against the CDC in an effort to stop such memorandum. Tune in to this episode and listen to what Ron and Heather have to say. WHAT YOU’LL L...
Nov 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 100