The Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective Action

How to acquire real estate without cash or credit is one of the most popular (and abused) subjects in real estate investing.  We get questions about it all the time.Fortunately, in our travels we always meet interesting people.  And in this episode, we once again visit with our friend J Massey.  J has built a substantial portfolio starting with less than no money, and without ever using a bank loan.So, to quote Tony Robbins, if you're not making progress because you think you don't have what you need, "You don't lack resources.  You lack resourcefulness."Tune in and listen to how J's approach to real estate investing has made him one of the most resourceful real estate investors we know.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Land investing is a very unique aspect of real estate investing.  Raw land typically doesn't provide income or tax breaks.  And without a tenant to make the payments, there's no amortized equity.  Besides, with no income, borrowing to buy land can be risky business.So why do it?Well, there are lots of reasons.  And we discuss many of them on this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Markets get hot for different reasons.  And if you get into a rising market it can be a lot of fun.But when the tide of hot money roles out, does your market have a solid foundation for stability and recovery?As the economic ups and downs create bigger waves, the potential for profit and loss rise too.  And picking the right market for the right reason can make all the difference.To make sure you're on the winning side of these cycles, it's important to understand what makes a real estate market attractive to residents and the businesses that employ them.A critical component of resilient markets is infrastructure.  And not just any infrastructure, but the critical infrastructure that's going to be most likely to appeal to the type of people and businesses that make ideal tenants.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show, we take a look at the topic of infrastructure and its essential role in a real estate market.  PLUS, we get a surprise visit from a special friend.Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Sometimes you think you're covered, then you find there's a big hole in your asset protection.  Not only is it embarrassing, it can be very expensive.Sadly, most people's assets are exposed.  But not in the way you think.  And you may be one of them if you think simply setting up an LLC has you covered.  If only it were that simple!We've spent quite a bit of time over the years talking about using entities and off-shore strategies to protect your valuables, but there's also been a glaring hole in our coverage of the topic of asset protection: insurance.But this isn't the kind of insurance you see advertised on TV.  And our guest doesn't sell insurance.   He's a lawyer who helps investors and entrepreneurs make sure they have the right coverages - and when an insurer looks for loopholes to dodge the claim, he holds their feet to fire.You're going to like this show!  Take good notes!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

You've got questions.  We'll make up answers.Once again we dig deep into the email grab bag and pull out a handful of great questions from our awesome listeners.Join Robert, Russ and the Godfather for another informative edition of Ask The Guys as we talk land auctions, market selection, inflation and more!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Would YOU invest with your family?  SHOULD you? Not everyone wants to expose family relationships to investment risks and hardships.  But it can be argued there are great lessons (and profits!) to be gained by teaming up with the people closest to you.Listen in as we discuss with three generations the pros, cons and considerations of investing with family.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Equity is back for many investors, which means it's time to start thinking about equity optimization strategies again.In this episode, we visit with a 1031 tax deferred exchange intermediary to get caught up on the latest and greatest in moving equity without paying taxes.Even though we thought we knew alot about this topic, we picked up some excellent pointers.  We think you will too!So listen in as we talk 1031 tax deferred exchanges on The Real Estate Guys Radio Show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Summits are high level events where thought leaders and the most committed participants in any movement or process come together to share ideas, fortify relationships and gain important perspectives. That's why our annual Investor Summit at Sea is SO much more than just another seminar, conference or cruise. Our 12th edition in 2014 was arguably our best ever.  And that's saying a LOT.  They're all great, but 2014 was special because of the theme, the timing, the mix of people, and one of the most powerful collection of teachers we've ever had. This episode was recorded on board the ship and features the reflections, epiphanies and comments from many of our stellar faculty members. We can't wait to do it again!  We hope YOU decide to be with us for our 13th Annual Investor Summit at Sea in 2015!  All the details are available at www.realestateguysradio.com/summit.  Don't miss the boat! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Have you ever said, "If I knew that was going to happen, I would have invested differently"?Yes, it's true.  Hindsight is 20/20.  But is there a way to see into the future so you can make better investing decisions today?Our guest on this episode thinks so.  Not only is Simon Black a successful investor and entrepreneur, but he's an incessant traveler and a voracious student of history.We talk to him about the geo-political and economic changes occurring in the world today... and where his travels and studies suggest an astute investor might find great opportunities.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit  www.realestateguysradio.com

Raising money through a network of private investors so you can do bigger, more profitable deals continues to be one of our favorite topics. Market conditions remain ripe to attract and invest money into real estate. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys talk about the what, why and how of stepping up to the next level through syndication. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

We thought we knew what Orlando and Florida were all about.  Sunshine, tourism and a haven for baby boomers and snowbirds.While all that's true, there's an even bigger story.  In fact, Florida is on pace to pass New York as the 3rd most populated state, and is behind only Texas in job creation.As you might imagine, all that population growth is great for the economy and even better for real estate.So we pay a visit to our friend Ryan Hinricher, who takes us on a tour and tells us all about it.  Then we grab the microphones and ask Ryan to tell YOU all about it.At the end, he offers a free report on his research.Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Home builder confidence took a big dive while home prices continue to rise. Should we blame bad economic data on the cold weather?With housing commonly considered a bellweather of US economic health, pundits are perplexed by the mixed signals coming from sales, prices, jobless claims and mortgage activity.Since most financial news is written for paper asset investors and home owners, we thought we'd take a look at some clues in the news from a real estate investors perspective to see if clouds are forming or if sunny days are on the horizon.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subsribe to our free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

More of our answers to your great questions on this edition Ask The Guys.  Broadcasting from beautiful Belize (because somebody has to, so we'll make the sacrifice) are Robert, Russ and the Godfather.In this episode we weigh the tradeoff of replacing a great loan to pick up the asset protection benefits of an LLC.  Is it worth it?Also, how do you build a great local team when investing out of area?And what do you do when your Fannie is busting at the seams?You've got questions.  We make up answers. Right here on The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Want a great deal?  Of course you do!  In this episode, we discuss how to be sure you're always among the first to know when a great deal is available in your preferred markets. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com  

Attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to share important information that anyone raising money should be aware of. Many people are seeing the big opportunity to raise money to do more and bigger deals.We think raising money is a great idea.  But it's not something to engage in casually.  So if you decide to partner with investors, just be sure to use the proper protections including entities, agreements, disclosures and corporate formalities.This episode will get you pointed in the right direction.Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com