Think and Grow Rich is one of those books you see most often on the recommended reading list of people who have achieved really great things. The book was written by the commission of Andrew Carnegie. Based on interviews of over 500 people in history who now we know as great men in the early 20th century, he’s commissioned this book. He interviewed people, such as Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Theodore Roosevelt, Wilbur Wright, Howard Taft. T...
Apr 21, 2017•40 min
There’s a quote by Ambrose Bierce, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” With this quote from this journalist and writer, today’s show is about proper estate planning for real estate investors. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while because I’ve realized it’s a little bit of a gap in the content that I’ve been putting out. Today, I brought on a guest who I found out about through a friend of mine. His name is Jules Martin Haas. He is a New York City...
Apr 12, 2017•39 min
On today’s show, we have an interesting topic. It’s about how to protect your rental income. I have worked with this person for quite a while and I wanted to bring him on the show because he has actually been part of a new company that is offering a rental income product. It might be something of great interest to you, especially depending on the size of your portfolio and where it’s located. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Wealth, Wall Street and Real Assets with Buck Joffr...
Apr 04, 2017•27 min
Today’s show is about wealth, Wall Street and real assets. I’ve brought Dr. Buck Joffrey on to the show to talk about this. Buck knows the old mantra of, “Investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds,” is simply outdated and dangerous, especially, for high paid professionals given the instability and the volatility in the markets today. He advocates entrepreneurship and investing, especially in hard assets and those that provide cashflow because that’s really the reliab...
Mar 30, 2017•27 min
Today, we have a very special show. It is not specifically about real estate per se, but it is tied to real estate investing, the psychology of it, and how you can be more successful in your real estate investing. I brought on someone who I truly admire, who I met back in Denver about three or four weeks ago. We were both speaking at an event, Joe Fairless’ Best Ever Real Estate Investing Conference. I was really impressed by Trevor McGregor, who is a Master Coach. Trevor has completed well over...
Mar 22, 2017•38 min
On today’s show, we have a special guest. He actually has been on our show before back in show number 35. I am bringing him back on today because he’s got some updates to share with us. This show is about things like forecasting property values, looking at appreciation trends and forecasts. My guest today is Dr. Andrew Schiller. Dr. Schiller is the founder, CEO and Chief Scientist of Location Inc. He is responsible for inventing the search and neighborhood matching algorithms that powers Neighbo...
Mar 16, 2017•38 min
Welcome to Passive Real Estate Investing. I’m your host, Marco Santarelli. On today’s show, I was able to get John Lee Dumas on for about fifteen minutes. Now, it was a relatively quick and somewhat rushed interview but I was fortunate to get him on. He’s a very busy guy. He does a daily podcast with some of the most successful business entrepreneurs. If you’re in business, you can learn a lot from his show, although I have a lot of trouble keeping up with seven episodes a week. One thing that c...
Mar 08, 2017•14 min
On today’s show, I talk to Steven, one of our providers at Norada Real Estate. They focus on brand new construction fourplexes in growth markets in the United States. He discusses this niche in detail, as well as the three main growth markets that they are working in. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to 10 Lessons Learned From 100 Successful Real Estate Investors. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate In...
Mar 02, 2017•21 min
On today’s show, I talk to Dan Lane, host of the Rental Income Podcast where he has interviewed to over 100 successful real estate investors. He has compiled 10 of his most important lessons learned from all of these interviews, and we go through each of them today. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Summary. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get your FREE coffee mu...
Feb 23, 2017•33 min
On today’s show, I will be giving you a summary of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad book. This is a famous book that has been mentioned in past episodes several times, but just in passing. This book changed and influenced the lives of a lot of people, myself included. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Ask Marco – Is It a Peak Market? | When Should I Buy? | Avoiding Failures. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passiv...
Feb 16, 2017•23 min
On today’s episode I take some listener questions related to market timing and a “peak” market. I also discuss the best time to buy rental properties, and how to avoid making mistakes leading to investment failures. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to What To Expect When Buying A Turnkey Rental Property. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get your FREE coffee mug by leaving us a Rating and ...
Feb 03, 2017•20 min
On today’s show, I have one of my senior investment counselors, Steve. And we will talk about what to expect when buying a turnkey rental property. We answer a lot of frequently asked questions here. All of our clients, whether they’re new or fully seasoned investors, have certain questions and expectations. They all want to know what the next step is, what to do at a certain point, what to do in certain situations, and how to move the deal along. We have certain answers for all these situations...
Jan 18, 2017•53 min
In less than two weeks, we have president-elect Donald Trump taking over the Oval Office. What will that mean to us? How is that going to change the environment? How will Trump’s presidency affect real estate investing? On today’s episode we talk with Greg Rand about how Trump’s presidency might affect the real estate investing industry. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to 5 Mindset Myths That Are Killing Your Wealth Potential. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Downloa...
Jan 12, 2017•39 min
Today, we’re going to talk about five of the most common myths, mindset myths that are holding us back. You might not even realize that you believe certain things or are not doing what you should be doing because of this deeply ingrained, indoctrinated belief system that we have. On today’s episode we want to talk about some myths that are holding you back and killing your wealth potential. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to How to Choose the Best Market for Your Real Estate In...
Jan 05, 2017•50 min
Successful real estate investing relies on several factors, but as the old adage goes, “location, location, location” is top of the list. But “location” is a broad term, and evaluating the right place to invest your dollars in real estate means identifying the right market in both the macro and micro senses. On today’s episode we talk about the factors that make up a good market for your investment dollars. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to A Wealth Capture Machine. Enjoy the ...
Dec 14, 2016•23 min
On today’s episode we speak with M.C. Laubscher about a not-so-new concept of how to be your own bank. M.C. Laubscher is a wealth strategist, educator, and financial freedom fighter. He is the founder and president of Valhalla Wealth Financial. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Leveraging Hidden Assets. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get your FREE coffee mug by leaving us a Rating and...
Dec 02, 2016•45 min
On today’s episode we talk about some of the hidden assets you may not be aware of, and how you might be able to put them to better use and get a higher yield. It’s a quick episode but a topic an important topic to consider. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to How to Pay Less in Taxes. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get your FREE coffee mug by leaving us a Rating and Review on iTunes. H...
Nov 24, 2016•21 min
If you want to succeed in real estate, your tax strategy will play a HUGE role in how fast you grow. A great tax strategy can save you thousands of dollars a year — and a bad strategy could land you in legal trouble. On today’s episode we discuss some ways to maximize your tax deductions, Little known secrets to take control of your retirement money, clever ways to write off your kids, and so much more. If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to the Maverick Mistakes in Real Estate Inv...
Nov 18, 2016•46 min
Born with an entrepreneurial spirit Damion started his first business at age 11, has started 30 since then, and is the published author of 5 books. Damian paid for his first rental house with a VISA, then over next 5 years bought 150 houses across 7 states, and went through a $20,000,000 meltdown in 2008. Damian’s personal philosophy combined with a love of financial markets and money psychology drove him to start the Austin-based financial-tech company, Total Control Financial in 2016. His aim ...
Nov 03, 2016•48 min
On today’s episode we respond to some listen questions about asset protection and how I like to structure my asset protection plan. As well as how to hold title and use a client as an example scenario. And a quick look at closing dates and what to expect in practice. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to the Listener Questions / Jacksonville Update. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get y...
Oct 07, 2016•24 min
On today’s episode we briefly revisit Jacksonville, Florida to look at some new pre-construction investment opportunities. I also answer several listener questions about getting started, property tax rates as an out-of-state investor, and whether a cash-out refinance on a principal residence makes sense. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to the Market Spotlight: Little Rock, Arkansas. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to...
Sep 22, 2016•35 min
On today’s episode we take a look at the great “under the radar” market of Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock has a great economy, and terrific number in terms of purchasing and rates of return. It’s also one of the most landlord friendly states in the country with average eviction times of only 21 days! Why invest in Little Rock, AK? What is the local economy like? What is the local housing market like? What is the local rental market like? What are the typical turnkey rental properties like in...
Sep 14, 2016•34 min
On today’s episode I share my journey investing in rental real estate from my early start at the age of 18, through my trials and tribulations, to where I am today. We should all learn from our past experiences, good and bad, because they provide us knowledge and the wisdom to improve and do better as we go. Regardless of where you are in your investing journey, I encourage you to listen in, and feel free to share your story with us. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to the In...
Sep 08, 2016•22 min
On today’s show we speak with one of our local Indianapolis market experts and property provider about the growth and opportunities in the Indianapolis market. We have some news and updates from our Indianapolis market spotlight early this year. I also answer several listener questions, and talk about leveraging your existing equity to build a larger portfolio with more cash flow. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to Pros and Cons of Rehabbing and Flipping – Matty Aitchison. E...
Aug 25, 2016•41 min
Matty Aitchison is a millennial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and wealth building evangelist who has had great success following his turbulent start. Ranked in the Wall Street Journal’s Top 1000 for real estate teams nationwide, Matt has personally flipped over 100 houses in 5 years, and now passionately mentor others on their journey of unlocking a rich and fulfilling life. Listen in as Matty and I discuss the pros and cons of rehabbing and flipping properties. If you missed last week’s e...
Aug 18, 2016•47 min
In order to make profitable investments, it’s vital for investors to understand the four real estate market cycles because they directly affect the price of the properties you may want to consider, or the properties you currently own. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to The Wealth Creation Formula. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get your FREE coffee mug by leaving us a Rating and Rev...
Aug 11, 2016•21 min
Have you ever wondered how the rich keep getting richer while broke people stay broke and the middle class continues to shrink? This isn’t as mysterious as it may appear when you examine the specific differences in how broke people, the middle class, and the rich spend their money. Today we talk about The Wealth Creation Formula. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to Finding The Drive To Be A Huge Success In Real Estate with Rod Khleif. Enjoy the show! – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Aug 04, 2016•15 min
Our guest today is Rod Khleif. Rod has personally owned more than 2,000 single family homes, and multiple apartment communities. Rod has also built several multi-million dollar businesses, and has dedicated himself as a community philanthropist. A compelling rags-to-riches-to-rags-to riches story, Rod soared from humble beginnings as a young impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. Why is psychology more important than technical knowledge in real estate? How does one find the drive to...
Jul 28, 2016•29 min
Our guest today is David Stein. David was the Chief Investment Strategist and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC, a $33 billion investment advisory firm. Today he likes to teach people about money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. What is inflation, and what causes it? Why you shouldn’t pay off your mortgage. What does the current investment landscape look like? Plus other topics we discussed on tangents. If you missed last week’s ep...
Jul 21, 2016•45 min
How would you like to be completely mortgage free in less than a decade? There’s a new way to manage your mortgage and monthly cash flow so that you, and not some banker, get to squeeze the most use out of every dollar that comes in, and every dollar that goes out. The strategy is called Equity Acceleration. It’s not such a big secret in Australia and the United Kingdom, where as many as 1-in-4 homeowners are accelerating the mortgages. Join me on this exciting episode to discover how you can be...
Jul 14, 2016•43 min
