#56: Today we are honored and excited to have the one and only Joe Fairless on the REtipster Podcast.(Show Notes: https://retipster.com/56)Joe is the host and founder of the longest-running daily real estate podcast on Apple Podcasts, the “Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever” podcast.He currently controls over $400,000,000 worth of apartments in Dallas and Houston and consults for investors who want to raise money and buy apartment buildings.Jaren and I wanted to have Joe on the show because Jaren has been doing a lot of research on the apartment space and has been getting a lot out of a book Joe co-wrote called “The Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book”.In this interview, we're going to talk about some of the basics of how apartment syndications work, what kind of investor they're ideal for and some insights to keep in mind if YOU ever want to put together apartment syndication project of your own.

#55: In this episode, I’m talking with my friend Dustin Heiner.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/55)Dustin’s area of expertise is rental properties - the bread & butter most real estate investors aspire to work with at some point in their career.Right now, rental property prices are really, really high - in some markets, they’re higher than they’ve even been before, which makes it particularly challenging for real estate investors who actually want to find a good deal and continue expanding their business.What are we supposed to do when deals are so much harder to find? Where do we look? What’s the best acquisition strategy for finding the lowest-hanging fruit?In this interview, Dustin is going to walk me through his standard process for finding deals on rentals. We’re going to talk about where to start, what to look for in a market, what tools are most useful for doing this, how to know when you’re looking at a good deal, and how to find a great property manager that will make this business scalable.We're going to cover a ton of ground in this one!Related Links and ResourcesMasterPassiveIncome.com (Dustin’s website)Blog Post: Finding the Right Property Management CompanyCalculator: Cash On Cash Return – What it is, Why it Matters and How to Calculate ItREtipster Podcast Episode 038: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Property Management

#54: Today we’re chatting with a good friend of mine who was one of the first big cheerleaders of REtipster.com and the REtipster Club way back when things were just getting started.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/54)I’m talking about my good friend Karl James. Karl was actually the first person I ever interviewed on the REtipster Podcast (you can hear it in episode 3) and he has always been very open to sharing the things that are working for him in the land business. It seems like every time I talk to the guy, there are a lot of valuable lessons and insights that come out of the conversation.The reason I wanted us to talk with him today (other than the fact that it’s just been a while since I’ve talked with him) is because the last time we spoke, he mentioned in passing that he’s been able to make over six figures in the land business over the past year, just by assigning contracts.In other words, he isn’t doing what most land flippers do, where we speculatively buy properties for a super cheap price with the plan of reselling them quickly for a profit. He’s getting properties under contract and assigning the contracts to other buyers for a fee - which means he's either:Not taking title to the property at all, he's just selling the original purchase agreement to another buyer and collecting an assignment fee, orHe’s buying and selling the property on the same day.In either case, this is kind of a big deal, because he’s able to make money without using much or any money of his own.I realize that sounds great, for obvious reasons, but I wanted to dig into this a bit more and understand the circumstances of how he’s doing this, where he’s finding these deals, where he’s finding the buyers and how other people might be able to reverse engineer this process in other parts of the country.

#53: Back in episode 51, we started a conversation with Mike Wagner, a self-storage investing expert who is building an online community at TheStorageRebellion.com(Show Notes: https://retipster.com/53)We had a great talk, but the only problem was - once we came upon the one-hour mark, we realized we had only gotten through the first half of our questions, so we decided to have him back on the show for "Part 2" to finish the conversation!In this episode, we cover a lot of the critical details about due diligence, financing options and other insights about how to acquire, finance and run a successful self-storage facility.

#52: Peter Toth is someone I've known about for a few years now, and when I was talking with Josh Brooks back in episode 18, I found out that Josh and Peter were actually working together in a pretty serious capacity. Josh handles all the acquisition aspects and Peter handles the entire sales side.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/52)In the land business, one of the biggest bottlenecks most people face is getting properties sold quickly.Given the inherent challenges and slow turnaround times that can occur in the land business, I thought Peter would be a great guy to talk to as a way of finding out, from a professional, full-time land seller, what is working for him right now?What are the most effective places to advertise?What are the best selling tactics?How does he create a solid value proposition that keeps their inventory moving?How important is a person’s ability to sell person-to-person (over the phone) vs their ability to write good sales copy and get good pictures?Basically - we’re looking for any insights we can get on the dispositions side of the land business and hopefully, you’ll gather some new ideas from listening in to our conversion.

#51: In my own personal quest to learn more about the self-storage investing business, I’ve done a lot of searching on Facebook and YouTube to find others who are doing this stuff and talking about it. In the process, I came across this guy named Mike Wagner with a website, YouTube Channel and Facebook Group called the Storage Rebellion.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/51)A few months ago, he posted a 3-minute video on YouTube talking about a recent deal he did where he made $750K (425K in cash and another $325K in homes that he took in trade). He originally bought a facility for $360,000, did another $300K of improvements, and then sold it off for $1,325,000 (and keep in mind, this DOESN’T include the $200K in cash flow he had collected over the course of four years while he owned it).When I saw this video, I knew we had to get this guy on the podcast to learn more about how he did it and to get his insights on other aspects of the business… so listen in - I think you'll enjoy this!

#50: A few months ago, I saw a forum post in the REtipster Club from a guy named Jay Thomason.(Show Notes: https://retipster.com/50)He was leaving his day job to join his partner's land business and do deals full-time.When I saw this, I thought a couple of things:"That’s amazing!""Hmmm... I bet there are some people in our crowd who would love to hear more details on how he did this."So, we reached out to him, and he was happy to come on our podcast with his business partner Daniel Earhart, to talk about how their business works, how they were able to speed-grow their operation in just a few short years, and the role both of them played in taking a HUGE step towards financial freedom.

#49: Today we’re talking with Diego Corzo.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/49)Diego is, by anyone’s standard, a smashing success in the real estate investing business. He runs a real estate chain that sells around $20 million per year, he owns over a dozen rental properties that cover his monthly living expenses and he has been financially free since the age of 28.There are PLENTY of successful people we can talk to on this show, but Diego is different than most. Something interesting about Diego is that even though he’s achieved the American Dream in America, he’s not a citizen of the United States. He’s one of the 11.7 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. and he’s one of the 800,000 dreamers protected under the DACA program.Diego came to the U.S. with his parents as a child and has overcome incredible odds to survive and thrive in America. Part of what I love about Diego’s story is not only the challenges he overcame but the way he built something that most people struggle to do, even when they don’t have to deal with these obstacles.In this interview, Diego explains how anyone can start from anywhere and build something great.

#48: Earlier this year, I heard about this guy named Will Mitchell, who is one of the major players in the Belize real estate market.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/48)Now - why Belize, of all places? Why are we talking about this?Well… I’ve always been curious about what’s involved with investing in real estate outside f the U.S. Not just about Belize per se, but I think Belize is an interesting illustration of how differently things work in other parts of the world (in some ways that make the business easier for real estate investors, and in some ways that make it harder).For example...Belize (and many countries) doesn’t have an MLS system. Most deals happen by word of mouth.Getting conventional bank financing is NOT something that happens in the regular course of business in Belize. Most deals will only happen if the buyer can pay all cash, if the seller will finance it, or if some intermediary (other than a bank) is willing to finance the transaction.Direct mail marketing (which is a major source of our deals in the U.S.) is also not a thing in Belize. There isn't nearly the same kind of public access to property ownership data, which makes this approach pretty unfeasible in almost every scenario.Not to mention - there are a lot of other things to think about when you start working under a different government, with different tax laws, different values, different languages and more.The United States is just a small sliver of all the real estate in the world and through this interview, I hope we can all become more aware of the opportunities that exist outside of our country.

#47: Pat Flynn’s latest book is all about turning followers into fans. Superfans, that is.  Customers, followers, subscribers. It’s easy to just look at the numbers.How many likes?How many purchases?How many email subscribers?But there are real people behind all that data. People who are looking for leaders to give them advice, and to care. They are looking for trustworthy tools and resources, and for someone to help them to achieve their goals.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/47)In this dog-eat-dog world, these are the people who are looking for someone who they can trust, and who they know has their best interests in mind. These are the people who if you connect with them in the right way, who will become Superfans.In this interview, we talk with Pat about his thoughts on branding, what "passive income" really means, and all that goes into running a business online - in a way that creates true superfans.

#46: Leslie Samuel is the founder of BecomeABlogger.com, where he teaches people how to leverage the power of blogging.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/46)I think the idea of blogging (or podcasting, or running a YouTube Channel, etc.) applies to just about any business out there, because there is a lot of power in establishing yourself as an authority in your niche, and there are few better ways to do that than by starting an online platform and become a thought leader in your space.This is something I learned back when I decided to throw my hat in the ring by starting the REtipster blog back in 2012, and honestly, it has been nothing short of life-changing for me.A lot of people never even think about building a brand online with something like a blog. Likewise, a lot of people have thought about it, but they have no idea where to start.In either case, today’s episode is going to be a crash course on how to do exactly that.

#45: When we had Keith Weinhold on the show a few months back (you can check it out on episode 29) I remember how Jaren and I both walked away from that conversation with a changed perspective on a number of things.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/45)Part of the what Keith brings to the table on his podcast and website at GetRichEducation.com is the way he’s able to make statements that sound counterintuitive (and even a little provocative), but when he explains the rationale behind those statements, it’s pretty hard to argue with that he’s saying.I think we all make certain assumptions about our finances, investing and how money is supposed to work (whether it’s from the way we’re raised or just conclusions we come to on our own) and Keith has this way of reframing the question in a way that makes people realize, there’s a lot more to the story.

#44: In this episode, I talk with a land flipping aficionado who has been VERY active in the land business.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/44)I refer to him as “aficionado” because he has taken his land business to a place that most people never reach. He is buying and selling land as his full-time gig and he’s currently selling around 15-20 deals per month… just to give you an idea for the scale he’s at.The guy I’m talking about is Mike Ferreira, and he’s got a really interesting story.Mike is someone who sells A LOT of his properties on terms (with seller financing) and he’s also had the benefit of going through ALL of the land investing courses on the market today (including the REtipster Club) - which means he’s been able to see all the similarities and differences between the various ideologies out there, and he’s been able to pick and choose which pieces to apply to his business and make it his own.There’s a lot more I can say about Mike - but if you listen in, you'll get a much better look at how his business works.

#43: Brian Ellwood is a former wholesaler who was able to retire from the working world at the age of 30 by accumulating several dozen properties. Now days, his greatest passion is to help others do the same.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/43)Brian’s initial area of expertise in real estate was mostly in wholesaling houses, fix and flips and buy and hold investments… however, he chose to steer the ship more in the direction of buying more long-term buy and hold properties, so he could generate enough passive income to cover his bills and spend his time doing what he really enjoys.In this interview, we’re going to talk about how Brian was able to build and grow this kind of business, his philosophy and approach to real estate investing, and we’re also going to talk about a CRAZY experience he had a few years back with the local media, how it really took a toll on him mentally and professionally, and how he managed to take a really difficult experience and turn it into an asset for his business.

#42: Tom Krol is the Founder of Wholesaling Inc and PSL Homebuyers, and he runs one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/42)Tom has bought and sold hundreds of properties across the country and has taught a lot of aspiring real estate investors how to do the same.Tom and I recently got acquainted over the phone, and he was telling me he had come to the conclusion that "passive income" from rental properties is a total farce. He thought there was a much more effective way to build real passive income, and it involves wholesaling houses with a unique approach of selling off properties with seller financing.There are a ton of advantages that enter the picture when you work this way (which we’ll cover in a lot more detail in this interview), and I was struck by how many similarities there were between his approach and the approach of buying land at a super cheap price and selling it with seller financing.This is one of those strategies I’ve heard about from a number of people, so I’m really excited to dig into the details of how Tom has put this into practice. Hopefully, you’ll walk away with some ideas you can apply in your own business.

#41: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, we’re talking with Trevor Mauch, CEO of Carrot.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/41)If you’re a real estate professional of any kind, there’s a good chance you’ve come into contact with Trevor’s company at some point, because they specialize in helping real estate investors and agents generate leads online with some extremely easy-to-use websites.Whether you’re trying to find new properties to buy, sell the properties you own, sell properties on behalf of someone else or just build a stronger online presence (without hiring your own web developer), there’s a good chance Trevor’s company can help you with that.Carrot websites have pulled in millions and millions of leads online over the past few years… and they’ve played a pivotal role in helping people close thousands of deals with their software. I personally know a TON of people who are using this company for one or more of their websites and I’ve heard a lot of good reports. I’ve even used it myself and I know they’re definitely filling a need in the real estate industry.In this episode, I chat with Trevor about a ton of different aspects of managing your online presence, some of the mistakes people make with their websites, and what kinds of things make for a truly effective online platform.

#40: In this interview, we talk with Derek Gallimore, Founder and CEO of Outsource Accelerator, a company that specializes in helping small businesses in high-cost English-speaking countries figure out how to outsource various aspects of their operation.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/40)In this interview, we talk with Derek about different roles/jobs that can be outsourced and how it improves the business processes overall. Derek also gives us examples of how outsourcing can be applied to someone like a real estate agent, a landlord that's leasing out multiple properties or a property flipper.The good thing about outsourcing is - it has never been easier to find good, competent help at a cost that is surprisingly affordable.But what does that really mean? How much should you realistically expect to pay for someone who is truly competent and knows how to think for themselves? Which roles in your business are actually worth outsourcing? What are the biggest drawbacks to hiring a VA that nobody talks about? We’ll cover all of that today.

#39: Willie Goldberg has been on my radar for a while now.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/39)In less than two years, this guy has built his land flipping business up to 95 notes through seller-financing, he's averaging over $20,000 in monthly revenue and he actively buys and sells 15 - 20 properties per month!I don’t know many people in the land business who are doing this well, especially when you consider that he’s only been at it for two years.Willie dishes out a ton of details on how he's been able to reach this level in such a short amount of time. You might be surprised to find that even though it takes a lot of work an investment, this kind of success is more achievable than most people think.

#38: Today, we’re talking with my friend and my property manager, Tim VandenToorn.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/38)Tim runs the second largest residential property management company in Grand Rapids, Michigan.I wanted to talk with Tim about his experience as a real estate investor and property manager because I don’t know many people who manage 800+ rental units and work on this level. This guy has seen A LOT of what there is to see in the world of real estate and residential rental properties. If you have any interest in owning rentals or managing them yourself, you're going to get a lot out of this conversation.

#37: Over the past year, I've become a lot more interested in finding legitimate ways to generate sources of truly passive income from vacant land.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/37)Now, to the average real estate investor, the words "cash flow" and "vacant land" do NOT go together, but if you know where to look and how to find these kinds of properties, there are actually a ton of opportunities out there.There are actually a lot of ways to do it, and one such way is to invest in own land that is leased out to the owner of a wind farm development.Essentially, the landowner can earn revenue from the lease (which typically lasts for 35 years or longer) and through a small percentage of the royalties from the energy that is generated and sent into the power grid.Depending on the size of the wind farm project, it's not uncommon for these leases and royalties to produce anywhere from $20,000 - $50,000 for the landowner. And the landowner doesn't have to do anything. They simply own the dirt and collect the money each year.Sounds pretty simple, right?Well, there's A LOT more to the story, and in this episode - I talk with Tao Kong (COO of Alcen Renewable) and we uncover a lot of the details behind how wind energy leases work, what kinds of properties make the most sense for this type of development, what markets make the most sense to start looking in (and which ones to avoid), and a lot more.This was one of the most interesting conversations I've had in a long time, and if you have any interest in passive income, land investing or renewable energy, I think you'll enjoy it too.

#36: In today’s show, we’re talking with David VanSteenkiste.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/36)Who is this guy? He’s a name and face that has continually popped up in my social media feeds for years. In all of the various land-related conversations I see around the interweb - David always seems to be there, chiming in with his thoughts and suggestions for others about how to handle various challenges and situations in the land business.A few months ago, he told me about how his land business had actually grown to the point where he’s been able to quit his day job and work his business full time. Obviously, this is a HUGE milestone - and a sign that he’s clearly got a few things figured out.If you're in the land flipping business and you want to grow it to the point where you have total autonomy over your life (or even if you’re considering jumping into the land investing game as a beginner), David is a great example of what’s possible when you take the business seriously take action on building your financial freedom.

#35: One of the most common questions I hear from people in the real estate business is,"Where can I get funding for my next deal??"(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/35)It doesn't matter what type of real estate investor you are, at some point, you're going to run out of cash. If you want to keep buying properties and grow your business, you'll need some other source of funding in order to stay liquid.Now, there are a lot of ways to deal with the issue. Some investors turn hard money loans, some will partner with other investors who have the cash, others will buy properties with seller financing or work with conventional lenders (until their bank decides they've borrowed enough money).The problem is - all of these "solutions" have some big costs associated with them, and that's why this interview is such an important one.In this episode, we talk with Mike Banks of Fund & Grow. This company has made it extraordinarily easy to get short term financing that charges 0% interest for the first 12 months (at which point, most people will either refinance or pay off their loan through the sale of the asset they purchased with the money).This financing strategy isn't the right fit for every situation, but for a lot of reasons (which we'll get into in this interview), this can make a TON of sense. It offers a combination of speed, flexibility, and savings that few other financing methods can bring to the table.This is definitely one you'll want to listen through to the end!

#34: Most real estate investors rely on direct mail in a big way.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/34)While it's certainly not the only way to find great real estate deals, it's one of the most widely-used marketing mediums that delivers any kind of consistent, predictable results.In this episode, we talk with Brian Kurtz - an offline marketing expert (among many other things) who happens to know a lot about direct mail. While most of his past clients have not been real estate investors per se, there are many parallels and "best practices" that apply to everyone in the direct mail trade.Brian shares with us some of his thoughts, opinions, and experience on how to get results with direct mail. Even though we didn't see eye-to-eye in every aspect of this conversation, I think you'll walk away with some new insights that are worth thinking about nonetheless.

#33: Perry Marshall is a lot of things.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/33)After starting his career as a trained electrical engineer, he transitioned into becoming a direct marketing expert, and ultimately, a massive contributor to the legacy and development of the 80/20 Principle. Perry has written several books, but probably the most well-known are 80/20 Sales and Marketing as well as Evolution 2.0: Breaking the Deadlock Between Darwin and Design.In this conversation, we cover some fascinating concepts and life changes that can (and should) come about when you recognize how the 80/20 principle works, and how it applies to every facet of life (far more than just your business).

#32: Ben Leybovich is a veteran BiggerPockets member, massively successful real estate investor, apartment syndicator, author, speaker, and house-hacker.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/32)Sam Grooms is a CPA and is a partner with Ben in syndication deals (taskmaster, organization, etc).Needless to say, these guys know their stuff when it comes to real estate investing.Ben and Sam have been working together on various apartment syndication deals. In this conversation, they share with us why they've chosen this niche of real estate, and we engage in a little healthy REtipster-style debate about apartments vs. other types of real estate.

#31: If you've spent any time searching for free real estate investing education online, you've likely stumbled across BiggerPockets along the way.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/31)BiggerPockets is BY FAR the biggest single website for real estate investors today, and Brandon Turner is arguably the most influential voice behind this online platform.In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, we chat with Brandon about his rise to the top and other interesting tidbits like:What he's all about and what makes him tick.How he and Josh Dorkin were able to grow BiggerPockets by 10x in a few short years.The one skill that has made Brandon the best at what he does.Who has had the biggest impact on Brandon's professional development.An overview of the BRRRR strategy and "The Stack". 

#30: Renee and I both learned about the world of land investing and land flipping about ten years ago when Jack Bosch launched his first course on the subject.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/30)After a lot of emails back and forth, we eventually joined a mastermind group with a few other people. Over the years, we have learned an absolute TON from each other, simply by acting as a sounding board for one another, sharing our successes, our frustrations (of which there have been plenty) and figuring out the best ways to run a land business.In a lot of ways, Renee has helped me to see the power behind a mastermind group (even if that group only consists of one other person). For me, it has frankly been WAY more powerful than any mentors I’ve ever paid for. When two or more people are seriously dedicated to the same business AND willing to share what they’re learning with each other, they’re both inevitably going to learn a lot in the process.

#29: In this episode, we talk with Keith Weinhold.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/29)Keith is a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, an International Best Selling Author, he owns apartments in Alaska, homes in Texas and Florida, Coffee Farms in Panama and Cacao Farms in Belize. He’s also the Founder of GetRichEducation.com, where he runs a blog and podcast, teaching readers and listeners all about real estate investing, financial freedom and how to foster the right financial mindset.What I love about Keith is how he challenges the way I think. There are all kinds of random assumptions I’ve always made about finances, investing and how money is made (whether it’s from the way I was raised or just conclusions I’ve come to on my own). Keith has a way of reframing the question in a way that makes me realize, there’s more to the story.

#28: In episode 28 of the REtipster Podcast, we get to interview one of the leading experts on self-storage units.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/28)Scott Meyers is someone I've heard about for years, and he's one of the prominent names in the online education space for self-storage investing. This is a real estate investing niche I’ve had a TON of interest in for a lot of years, so I was thrilled that we were able to get him on the show.Scott Meyers is based in Indianapolis, IN and he has worked on a lot of super successful Storage Unit deals… and along the way, he’s done some that almost cost him everything. In today’s show, we’re going to dive deep into all things self-storage - the good, the bad, the dangerous and the ugly.

#27: In this episode, we sit down with David Sewell, the Founder of the International Coffee Farms, to discuss all the details on how this investment opportunity works, why it makes sense, and what type of investors it might appeal to.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/27)Aside from the solid, long-term prospective income that can come from this kind of investment, it also provides a good, honest career for the local farmers and their families in Boquete, Panama. They get paid living wages that include education, medical, pension, and accommodation benefits.If you care at all about investing in socially and environmentally sustainable projects that actually help people and improve the world (i.e. – things that give real estate investors and capitalism a good name), this is something you'll probably be interested in.

#26: Clayton Morris is someone I've been following for the past few years in the online real estate investing space.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/26)If the guy looks familiar, you've probably seen him as the weekend anchor for Fox & Friends on the Fox News Channel.Aside from his network television gig, he's been running a website and YouTube channel for several years, where he dishes out a lot of high-quality, no-nonsense content about how to build passive income through real estate. I've seen a lot of his videos and I usually find them quite interesting.In this episode, we got to sit down with Clayton and talk more about his background, what makes him "tick" as an entrepreneur, and gain new insight into how his business and brain works.

#25: In this interview, I talk with M.C. Laubscher, who is an expert in the Infinite Banking Concept. My goal with this conversation was to get more clarity on the pros and cons of this strategy and to figure out whether or not this was something that would fit into my financial picture.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/25)I always felt like I wasn’t being told the whole story by other “financial advisors” who were just trying to sell me a life insurance policy, so in this conversation, my goal is to get to the bottom of what the IBC can and can't do (and hopefully, you'll learn something along the way).

#24: Back in July, I enlisted the first full-time "employee" for REtipster.com.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/24)His name is Jaren Barnes, and if his name sounds familiar, it may be because you heard an earlier conversation I had with him on Episode 10 of the REtipster Podcast.Jaren is a pretty remarkable guy, and he's going to play a pretty significant role in the future direction and content you see coming out of this website, so I thought it was only fair for us to spend some time getting to know him, and talking a little bit more about the origins of REtipster.com, and the general direction we see this community going in the future.

#23: In this episode, we talk with Lucas Hall, Founder of Landlordology and the Head of Industry Relations for Cozy.co.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/23)Lucas has a plethora of experience and industry knowledge relating to rental properties - everything from property management to house hacking ideas, this guy has either done it, or he knows how it's done. Lucas has a wealth of knowledge and a great deal of wisdom to share for new and aspiring landlords and rental property owners out there.

#22: In this interview, I sit down with Chad Carson and chat about his latest book, Retire Early with Real Estate, available through BiggerPockets.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/22One of the things Chad discussed at length in this book is how real estate can be used to pave the way for an early retirement... but retirement isn't just about not working, it's about true and lasting financial freedom, along with the MANY non-financial gifts that come with this kind of lifestyle.Chad and I were able to discuss a lot of our thoughts on how to get there, and some of the misconceptions that people tend to have on this subject.

#21: Brian Davis is a residential landlord and the Director of Education for Spark Rental.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/21)Brian has contributed a number of blog posts to the REtipster arsenal over the past several months, and after noticing his clear expertise in the area of landlording and rental properties, I decided it was time for us to sit down and record and interview fo the REtipster Podcast.In this conversation, we discuss some of Brian's background as a landlord and hear his best tips and recommendations from his years of experience in the real estate business.

#20: Earlier this year, I had a chance to talk with David Denniston. Dave and I are both actively working in two very different worlds - land investing and podcasting, which means we had all kinds of interesting experiences and ideas to share with each other.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/20)Dave is one of those guys who doesn't waste time. Once he knows how a business works, he throttles it and starts making money. He has learned a lot of important lessons in his first year of business, and I think these lessons apply to MANY different real estate investing niches out there.

#19: In today's episode, we're talking with Danny Johnson - Founder and Creator of Lead Propeller (among many other things).(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/19)This guy has a long and successful history as a house flipper and a software developer, and he has blended those two specialities together to help real estate investors create websites as quickly and seamlessly as possible.In our conversation, Danny dishes out tons of great advice on how to create a website that converts, how to get more traffic and how to make your website a powerful and valuable tool in the overall scheme of your business operation.

#18: Over the past couple of years, one of the more helpful voices I've noticed in the various land investing forums and Facebook groups is a guy named Josh Brooks.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/18)This guy is a 20-year Army veteran and a by all reasonable measurements, he's done very well in the land investing business.As it turns out, he's been following the REtipster Blog for a long time, and I was lucky enough to have a chance to sit down with him recently to chat about how his business works, how he thinks through some of the tough obstacles that come up in this profession, and his philosophy about various aspects of the land business.It was a fascinating conversation, and not surprisingly, he got me thinking about the business in some ways I hadn't before. Listen in and I think you'll learn a few new things from this one!

#17: The first time I heard Al Williamson explain the short term rental business - my mind was blown.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/17)It's not often that I have a huge epiphany moment and recognize a whole new world of opportunity, but that's definitely what happened when I started to see the possibilities in this brilliant real estate investing strategy.In this interview, Al goes into all kinds of detail about how this business works, how to get involved with short term rentals, and how to leverage a whole new marketing medium to earn a great deal more from the same properties each month.

#16: Of all the relationships I've had in my years as an entrepreneur, few of them were more important than the ones I developed in various mastermind groups.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/16)What is a mastermind group, you ask?While the definition can vary (depending on the context and goals) - a mastermind group is essentially this:A small group of like-minded people that gathers regularly to put their heads together and develop new ideas, share what is working for each individual, hold each other accountable and teach specialized skills in a supportive group setting.Through mastermind groups, people are able to grow to new heights and achieve things they never would've been able to do in isolation.In this episode, I'm going to dive into this topic and help you understand why mastermind groups are important. More importantly, however, I want you to understand how and why many mastermind groups FAIL, and what you can do to help ensure that your current and future mastermind groups succeed at the highest level.

#15: In this interview, I talk with Maggie Mendoza, who is relatively new to the world of house wholesaling.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/15)As an action-oriented, entrepreneurial-minded person, she has learned a lot of important lessons very quickly (and experienced some big success early on in her journey).She tells us what she did to find her first three deals, and how she was able to increase her "luck" and odds of success from the start.

#14: My guest on today's episode goes by the name E.B. Farmer. I discovered him this past year when I learned about a book he wrote called “The Land Flipper: Turning Dirt Into Dollars”.(Show notes: https://REtipster.com/14)Initially, I picked up the book because I wanted to see how his approach was similar to (or different from) mine. I figured out pretty quickly that the strategy he uses is A LOT different from what I do… for instance:He doesn’t use direct mail (at least, not very often).He doesn’t make ludicrously cheap offers.He doesn’t invest in properties from afar.He typically does improvements and/or subdivides properties before selling them off as several smaller lots.He always walks the property himself.He works only in his local market, and deals with comps and properties he understand very well.Essentially, he’s going after a very different type of opportunity, one that requires quite a bit more time, money and hands-on work upfront, but as a result of his willingness to be more involved with each individual property, the average deal can have a much higher potential payout.With a different approach comes a host of different advantages and disadvantages (as we talk about in this episode).If you've ever been curious about what can be done to maximize the profit potential on some of the larger parcels of land you encounter, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. The next time you come across a bigger opportunity that might be worth more involvement - this might inspire some ideas on how you can expand your profit, rather than simply walking away because it doesn't fit inside the standard box of what you're willing to make an offer on.

#13: Land investing is like any other business, you need to take action if you expect to see any results.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/13)Every so often, I get emails from readers who tell me about the success they're having in the real estate business.One of those readers is a guy named Greg Srader. Greg has reached out to me on a number of occasions to let me know about some of the awesome deals he has done in the land investing business - and it has been truly inspiring to hear about what he has accomplished.

#12: Have you ever been captivated by an amazing story?If you're human - chances are, the answer is a resounding YES.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/12)Most of us can easily recall the best books we've ever read, the greatest movies we've seen and fairy tales we heard as children that have stuck with us through the years - and there's a good reason behind that.Stories are powerful. They have the ability to make any message more palatable, understandable, easy to accept and digest.Whatever business you're in, you can use the power of story to deliver your message, sell your product and change the world.In this interview, I talk with my good friend Rob Hughes about how we can all leverage story to increase our impact in the marketplace. Rob is a certified StoryBrand Guide with a great deal of insight to share on the subject.

#11: In this episode, I talk with Tamar Mar about how she buys and manages commercial multi-family properties through syndication.(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/11)There's A LOT that goes into this business, and while it may seem overwhelming to the average person, she helps break down the various components of her deals and how she managed to move from her job as a CEO to full-time real estate investing.I learned a lot of cool things about her niche of real estate investing, and I think you will too!

#10: In this interview, I talk with Jaren Barnes about his expedition into the land investing business, and how he managed to pull off one massive deal in short order.(Show Notes: https://retipster.com/10)As you'll hear, Jaren knew how to learn the most essential elements of the land investing business model AND take action to make it happen.This conversation offers a lot of helpful lessons and some huge inspiration for those who are looking to start and grow a land investing business.

#9: When you're doing more than a few land deals each month, it's critical to find a system that can help scale your business and handle a larger deal flow.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/9)In this episode, I sit down with Howard Zonder and Seth Drehle-Ewan.We talk about how Howard has developed a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) built on Podio, that can automate a great deal of the ongoing functions involved with the land flipping lifecycle.We also talk about how Seth has built a land flipping empire that has doubled in sales for several consecutive months and is on track to hit anywhere from $750K - $1M in revenue this year (and did I mention, he's 23 years old... yeah).It's a great conversation! I hope you enjoy it.