Everyone starts somewhere. That can be hard to remember when you haven’t bought an investment property yet and you’re looking at all the people who seem to have big portfolios. You wonder whether you can ever reach the level they’re at. It happens to everyone at some point. Adam Schroeder, Cori Zigman, and Zach Lemaster talk with Rent to Retirement investor James about his journey in real estate, WHY he started, the lull between investing and really seeing returns, and how other people can follo...
Nov 06, 2023•28 min
You’ve seen our offerings for 5% down on new builds in Alabama and Florida over the past several months. This allows you to get into a property for significantly less money than normal and scale your portfolio. The downside is that you’re negative several hundred dollars a month on most of those properties. But what if you could get into a property for 5% down and be break even or even positive cash flow? Adam Schroeder talks with the Ohio rehab team leader about the opportunity for this in the ...
Oct 30, 2023•22 min
We just launched our REI educational program to give you all the tools and coaching you need to achieve financial freedom through RE investing The Rent To Retirement Academy is here to provide you with all the key education, tools, and resources to learn how to build a sustainable real estate investment portfolio. This will allow you to achieve financial freedom & generational wealth! Learn more and enrol in the Academy here: RentToRetirement.com/academy -------------------------------------...
Oct 25, 2023•5 min
Vetting out a market is a very important thing for every investor to do. In our research here at Rent to Retirement we found a place in South Carolina where the numbers make sense, we have a good team, and we think the future is bright. Listen in as Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder talk with the South Carolina team about what’s driving the market, market demographics, what the deals look like, and more. Website: RTR Active Inventory Hopkins, SC New Construction Pro Forma Sumter, SC New Construct...
Oct 23, 2023•27 min
Getting started with a $2,000 manufactured home that needs renovation isn’t the typical start to a real estate investor’s journey. But when you can solve someone’s problem (and still make money), it can be a great place. Adam Schroeder talks with Ben Nelson, host of The Everyday Real Estate Investor, about his start to his investing career, how he knew when it was time to change his investing strategy, how he vets out markets, his criteria for determining whether a property is worth his time, av...
Oct 16, 2023•34 min
Higher interest rates are leading many people to be fearful of investing in real estate. In reality, interest rates should never be the thing that holds you back when you’re looking to build out a real portfolio. Today’s market is actually presenting investors a buying opportunity that we never saw during Covid. After years of low rates causing properties to fly off the shelves for over list price, you can now actually take your time, do your due diligence, and acquire the asset you really want....
Oct 09, 2023•34 min
Pensions sound great, but there are too many instances of them failing workers due to scandal/bankruptcy/etc for it to be the only thing you rely on in retirement. Rent to Retirement client Jeff realized this and knew he needed to start taking action to make sure he and his family were set up for success once he retired. Listen in as Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Jeff about how he’s started his journey and where he sees himself going from here. Website: Rent to Retirement Active Inv...
Oct 02, 2023•38 min
When you hear the word “leverage” you think about things like your mortgage or loans of some sort. What few people think about, however, is how they can leverage their life insurance to help them scale their portfolio. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Chris Reid about how people can start their policy and set it up in a way that they are able to utilize it as part of their long term wealth building strategy. Book a call with Chris: https://calendly.com/c-s-reid/appointment ------------...
Sep 25, 2023•34 min
So much of getting ahead in your investing journey is making sure that you don’t get left behind in the first place. The starting point of all of that is making sure you have the right teams in place. Doesn’t matter if you’re wholesaling, flipping, BRRRR, or buying turnkey, it all starts with the right team. Adam Schroeder talks with Dave Wolcott, founder of Pantheon Investments, about the importance of teams, investing through the Great Recession, some of the big mistakes investors make, and ho...
Sep 18, 2023•34 min
Being in the path of progress is the way to expedite your returns through significant appreciation and rent growth (while still being positive cash flow day 1). One of the best places to do that today is in the southeast, and specifically in Florida. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with their boots on the ground builder in Florida about what markets they are building in (and why), what the driving factor is behind all the movement, and long term prospects of the area as you continue to gro...
Sep 11, 2023•53 min
The financial industry model is, for lack of a better word, broken. The usual pay structure doesn’t lend itself to your best interests being served. Bradley Clark, founder of Clark Asset Management, joins Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster to talk about how he’s trying to turn the industry on its head, whether some of the common financial advice “rules” are worth their weight, and more. Learn more about Clark Asset Management: www.BradleyClark.com --------------------------------------------------...
Sep 04, 2023•55 min
When people think of investing in land, the United States isn’t at the top of most people’s mind. You think of places like Belize or Panama or anywhere other than the US, but there are still opportunities available for success in the space here. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Chris Rawley, founder and CEO of Harvest Returns, about how he’s been successful investing in land in the US, and how investors can follow his blueprint to get solid returns on their own. www.HarvestReturns.com ...
Aug 28, 2023•42 min
Investing during your life requires you to take calculated risks. It’s difficult to build a large portfolio without taking some chances. There are smart ways to do it and there are dangerous ways to do it, but it’s needed. But after you create your generational wealth, what do you do to protect it after you die (which is something 100% of people in history have done)? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with John Ross, founder of Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C., about how to properly pass your ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Buy up to 5 New Construction Rentals in AL with a 2.99% Seller Financed Property! Only available on a set # of homes! Once these are gone, they are gone! Here are the key benefits: -Exponentially increase monthly cash flow -Pay way less interest than a conventional loan -Earn much higher ROI typically 15% - 20% -Less strict qualification criteria than working with a bank -Close in as little as 10 business days -Enjoy high cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits on a 2.99% interest rate that yo...
Aug 18, 2023•27 min
Many investors tune out immediately when people start talking about cost segregation studies because they aren’t a real estate professional. What’s the point of learning about them when your full time job means you can’t use it to offset your active income? Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder talk with Steve Trussell, Rent to Retirement’s resident cost segregation expert, about how cost segregations can be utilized by the average investor, as well as why, if you’re going to do it, sooner is better ...
Aug 14, 2023•43 min
Leaving the “rat race” is something everyone dreams of. But sometimes it’s foisted on you and you have a decision to make. Bernard was impacted significantly by the Covid guidelines and ended up in a position where he could go all in on real estate investing to offset the income he lost. After deciding on turnkey as the way to go, and new construction specifically, Bernard started acquiring properties as quickly as he could in growing areas that have allowed him to replace his W2 income in only ...
Aug 07, 2023•48 min
Whole life insurance isn’t something a ton of people have. Many people get term life insurance after they have kids, but don’t think about doing whole life. But there’s a way to scale your real estate portfolio using insurance that can help you become a successful investor. Adam Schroeder talks with Sarry Ibrahim, founder of Financial Asset Protection, about how to set up and utilize your whole life insurance so that you can put your money to use quickly and efficiently. Website: www.finassetpro...
Jul 31, 2023•23 min
With several markets to choose from, how do you know which one is the right choice for you? Rent To Retirement CEO and Founder, Zach Lemaster, discusses the factors to consider when selecting a real estate investing market. He talks about the key things to consider, such as: landlord friendly legislation, supply and demand, Rent-to-price ratio, and many more. He shares his expertise and proven success methods in order to help you become a better investor. You will be able to become an expert on ...
Jul 27, 2023•23 min
Identifying the right market and building the right team is what will make you successful as a real estate investor. You have to step outside your comfort zone of buying near where you live and start looking at where it actually makes sense to buy. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster dive into what things you need to find in a location that make it possible for you to succeed, as well as what to look for in those teams. RTR Active Inventory CLICK HERE Landlord can’t evict tenants who ‘don't int...
Jul 24, 2023•33 min
This bonus short has Rent To Retirement CEO, Zach Lemaster, giving his top 5 things to do in order to create a $1 million+ annual cash flow. This is an achievement he has accomplished and he wants to share his insight as to how he was able to do this feat. Learn more at our website: www.RentToRetirement.com
Jul 20, 2023•6 min
Everyone has their own real estate journey. You hear the stories of people who get 100 doors in their first year, but that's not reality for most investors. Adam Schroeder talks with John Munayer about his journey so far and where he's headed. -------------------------------------------------------- Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist...
Jul 17, 2023•24 min
Letting other people earn you double digit returns while you do nothing is a very enticing opportunity. When it comes to fruition it’s a fantastic thing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always come to that point, however, and it can leave you in a very vulnerable position. Adam Schroeder, Zach Lemaster, and Cori Zigman discuss investing in syndications: when things have gone right, wrong, and when you end up stuck in limbo. The 3 explore how you can protect yourself from the outset of the investment a...
Jul 10, 2023•34 min
Getting out of the corporate grind is something that everyone strives for. Just before the pandemic started, Spencer Hilligoss managed to achieve his financial independence from his day job. Adam Schroeder talks with Spencer, founder of Madison Investing, about his real estate journey, how he gained confidence as he continued investing, and Spencer’s 5 part process for vetting deals across multiple real estate asset classes. Website: www.MadisonInvesting.com ***To receive your copy of Zach’s Top...
Jul 03, 2023•34 min
Short-term rental investing is a true business that you work in. It’s different from long term investing and you have to go about doing your due diligence differently as well. Zach Lemaster talks with Thomas Barry, co-owner of Hosting From the Heart (who’s staying at one of Zach’s short-term rental properties), about how to find, evaluate, and run your short-term rental business so that you can operate at the top of the listings. Website: www.HostingFromTheHeart.com Rent to Retirement Active Inv...
Jun 26, 2023•56 min
Short term rental markets all have different seasonality factors to them. Some are good year round, while some are barren during a chunk of the year. Plus, with the amount of STRs that are in the market today, how do you stand out in the field? Adam Schroeder speaks with Hersh Rai and Clif Luber from Serenity Stays about how they evaluate short term rental markets, make sure they’re not entering a market that’s too saturated, ensure they’re not getting into an area about to crack down on STRs wi...
Jun 19, 2023•38 min
Taking a “risk” on real estate investing can be a hurdle for potential investors. But, whether you like it or not, every single action you take (or don’t take) has risk attached to it. Zach Lemaster and Adam Schroeder examine some of the ways that you can reduce your risk, while still taking action to put yourself in a better position moving forward. Website: Active Inventory ***Don’t forget to leave a review, take a screenshot, and send the picture to [email protected] to get your $1...
Jun 12, 2023•30 min
The term “side hustle” has become commonplace in the last few years. Some can make you a few bucks here and there, while others can potentially significantly increase your income. All of these streams can allow you to grow your investment portfolio much faster than simply saving your W2 or 1099 income to get the next down payment for a property. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Sam Haack about the creative ways he’s been increasing his income over the last few years, and how other peop...
Jun 05, 2023•33 min
There’s no shortage of advice for being successful in real estate investing. Who you listen to can make a big impact on your long term success. Zach Lemaster breaks down the top 5 things that he’s done as an investor that have made him successful that anyone can emulate as they progress along their journey. Website: Active Inventory ***Don’t forget to leave a review, take a screenshot, and send the picture to [email protected] to get your $10 gift card and be entered into our $500 clo...
May 28, 2023•15 min
Achieving financial independence is something everyone strives for. There are many paths, but eventually most people’s goal is to get out of the rat race and do what they love doing with their time. Chris Larsen is no exception. After achieving great success in business he took a new path to success. Now he’s the proud owner of an investment most people don’t even consider: car washes. This little considered investment is something he’s able to get into without competing with the major Wall Stre...
May 22, 2023•37 min
Different asset classes require different market dynamics. Most markets tend to favor one or another when it comes to short term versus long term. Some markets, however, have the ability to support both. Adam Schroeder and Erica Muller discuss short term rental markets and identify how to tell if a market is saturated, figuring out what type of property you need, and what emerging market supports both of them. Learn more at: https://www.renttoretirement.com/findstr ------------------------------...
May 19, 2023•41 min
