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What do you get when a passion for technology and a love of real estate come together? You get Marla Harmon, the founder and CEO of REISoftware, an innovative CRM designed just for real estate investors. With her huge background in digital marketing, Marla created this mighty tool to help investors capture leads, nurture prospects, and close more deals with efficiency.

Marla shares her story of taking two different worlds and putting them together to create a game-changing solution for real estate investors. Learn how her high-level understanding of technology fueled the development of REI Software and how it's changing the way investors run their businesses. Marla's story is a true example of finding your niche while pursuing your passions at the same time.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• Marla's background in real estate including being an agent and broker in two different states
• How Marla got to the point where she wan
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From sleeping on the floor of a warehouse to becoming a millionaire at age 16, the Wohlwend family's story is nothing less than an inspiration. Eric and Lila Wohlwend were determined to change their lives by educating themselves in real estate and passing on that knowledge to their children. Their oldest son, Deven, started his real estate investing journey with no money from his parents at the tender age of 7. Indeed, he became a millionaire and accredited investor before he could even drive!

The Wohlwend family has rehabbed and repositioned over a thousand units, built multiple thriving businesses, and authored the book "Family Success Triangle." That does not stop their entrepreneurial spirit. The children founded Millionaires In Training, or MIT, an international group that comprises 160 members across 8 countries teaching kids and young adults how to become entrepreneurs.

The Wohlwends, even with all their busy schedules, spend half their time t...

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Chris Miles, cash flow expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to make their money work for them today. He is the poster child of resilience and smart investing: Chris retired early, lost it all in the housing crash, rebuilt it, and then retired again at age 39.
Chris Miles founded Money Ripples and hosts the popular podcast known as The Chris Miles Money Show. In a span of the last 13 years, his personal clients had increased their cash flow by more than $300 million. Join Chris as he shares his personal journey, strategic approaches that kept him bouncing forward, and simple tips to create a better situation for your pocketbook.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• How Chris opened up his eyes to creating passive income through real estate when he couldn't help in his father's retirement as a financial advisor
• Why there should be more passive real estate investors than active ones
• Get
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Mat Pezon, a chemical engineer who transitioned to full-time real estate investing in 2022 after 12 successful years in his former career. He holds a Master's degree in International Management from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. His journey into real estate began working nights and weekends, diligently learning about foreclosures, investing, and personal finance.
Since 2014, Mat and his wife have been building a portfolio of rental properties in Allentown, PA, within the greater Lehigh Valley area. In this episode, Mat shares his story of balancing a demanding career while investing in real estate, the strategies that led to his success, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• How Mat found real estate when decided to go back to Spain to learn business
• Learning how to get started in real estate by getting involved with groups of investors and consuming real estate podcasts
• Focusin
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Why should I consider investing in real estate? It can seems overwhelming and confusing, which leads many people to not consider the huge benefits it can have over other investment opportunities.

With stocks, they go up or down and you may receive some dividends. Investing in precious metals? You either sell high or low. Real estate? There are many different levers you can pull to grow your wealth. All of them can work in your favor. Some are bigger and some are smaller. However, added up, they have a much more compound effect that can make a significant difference in the returns you're going to get on this asset. So what are the top reasons?

1) Rental Income: Each month, your tenants or guests are going to pay you money to stay in your property. Ideally that income coming in is much more than what you need to cover your expenses each month (if you're buying correctly with an emphasis on cash-flowing properties).

2) Mortgage Pay Down: One of your expenses each month is your mo...

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Agostino Pintus is a former INC 500 Technology Chief Executive who has a master's degree and two bachelor's degrees. He decided to give up his corporate career for good money to pursue his passion for real estate. In five short years, Agostino has developed a multifaceted portfolio of multifamily, development, and net lease assets that demonstrates strategic investing can lead to great success.
As the founder and CEO of Bulletproof Cashflow, Agostino has nearly two decades of real estate experience sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring commercial properties. He shares his journey from the tech industry to real estate mogul, offering valuable insights on building and sustaining cash flow through smart investing.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

•  How Agostino made the risky and tough decision of switching to real estate

• Why reflecting is the biggest thing to do before coming to fruition and living on your own terms

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The inspiring story of Eric and Lila Wohlwend from sleeping on a warehouse floor to becoming real estate investors is not one anyone could ever forget. He educated himself in real estate and instilled this knowledge in his children, enabling them to buy their first investment properties at the age of 7 with no financial assistance from their parents!
This time, we celebrate Lila and their youngest son Ethan, 13 years of age, with 39 units under his belt. Ethan bought his first investment, a mobile home, to start his journey in real estate, and on his second deal, he invested in a six-unit property.
The Wohlwend family has collectively rehabbed and repositioned over a thousand units, grown multiple businesses, and authored the book "Family Success Triangle." Moreover, the children launched Millionaires In Training (MIT), a group with 160 members in 8 countries, teaching kids and young adults how to become successful entrepreneurs. Despite their busy sc...

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Venkat Avasarala came to the United States in 2002 to pursue his Master's Degree and spent 14 years in the corporate IT world as an Electrical Engineer. Seeking more control over his career and future, Venkat made a bold pivot to real estate investment. He started his journey by acquiring 20 single-family properties in the Dallas area over a span of 3-4 years. Today, Venkat leads the company Stryker Properties that specializes in Class A apartments in Dallas, Austin, Denver, and Phoenix.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• Venkat's goal of replacing his income with a passive income out of real estate when a mass layoff happened in his IT company
• The importance of starting with a single family home or a syndication, and why it is important to start with a side hustle
• Why he starting with the Dallas market and what made him decide to move into the other markets
• The trick of finding and serving people who are doing well in life, co
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Born in Ecuador and raised by a single mother, Edwin Carrion migrated to the US at age 12. After serving in the Marines, Edwin sought the next step to build his dream life. Guided by advice to enter real estate development, he dove into the field without prior knowledge, learning and taking action along the way.
Initially focused on single-family developments, Edwin soon transitioned to higher-priced luxury homes, realizing the potential for greater profits. His journey is a testament to the power of starting and taking action rather than just contemplating theories.

Today, Edwin owns four companies which include acquisition and real estate development, transportation and logistics, investment, and business education and consulting. Because of the freedom Edwin has created for himself, Edwin lives with his family in Colombia but typically lives in Miami, FL. Edwin is also an author of "9 Secrets For A Successful Life & Business

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For many of you, investing in your 401k or IRA seems like a solid option to help you grow money all the way up until retirement. You put money aside each paycheck, don't touch it until you retire, and hope you have enough to last through your retirement years.

Did you know that you can use the money you've already set aside in a 401k or IRA account to invest in real estate?

But Mike, why would I want to do that?

There are a few reasons why some are interested in doing so:

• What if you outlive the money you have saved? I would hope you plan to live a long, fulfilling, retirement! By investing in real estate, you can put money into an asset that will spin off cashflow each month during your retirement years and GROW through your retirement years. For most IRA's, the plan is to pull 4% of your account each year after you retire and hope you have enough. 
• When you factor in the multiple benefits of owning real estate as it relates to cashflow, appreciation, all while having ten
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