Jeremy Dyer: From Active Investor To Passive Investor To Capital Raiser
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Jeremy Dyer as he shares his transformative journey from active real estate investor to a successful passive investor and capital raiser. After thriving in sales at ADP and diving into the world of fix-and-flips, Jeremy found himself overwhelmed by the relentless demands of active investing. Seeking a better path, he discovered the power of passive investing through syndications, allowing him to enjoy the rewards of real estate without the daily grind.
Now a passive investor in 24 deals, spanning 4,000+ doors and $400M in assets across 8 states and 4 asset classes, Jeremy has turned his experience and connections into a thriving capital-raising business. Learn how he balances investing, running Starting Point Capital, and family life with 4 kids, all while leveraging his expertise to help others achieve financial freedom. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to transition from active to passive investing or explore the world of c...
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Investor-Friendly Realtor
Are you eager to build and expand your real estate portfolio? It's crucial to collaborate with a realtor who understands the intricacies of working with investors. Let's explore the key factors you need to consider when searching for an investment-friendly realtor. By paying attention to these aspects, you can increase your chances of finding a realtor who is well-suited to your investment goals.
1) Assess Their Past Sales
Take a close look at the realtor's past sales, specifically focusing on their experience with investors. Find out which properties they have sold that align with your investment criteria. By understanding their track record, you can gauge their expertise and ensure they comprehend the unique needs of investors like yourself.
Here are a few key points to consider:
- Focus on Investor Transactions: Inquire specifically about their sales related to investment properties. While some realtors may excel in residential sales, it's crucial to e ...
Holly Brink: 5X Brokerage Growth in 4 Years
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Explore Holly Brink's incredible 5X brokerage expansion as eXp Realty's Designated Managing Broker (DMB) for Iowa. With 69 agents in 2019, Holly's vision expanded the group to 330 agents in a span of only four years. As a broker for over 15 years and with a proven background as a top-producing agent in Arizona and an award-winning top-producing broker in Iowa, Holly's transition is rife with key takeaways.
In this episode, Holly opens up about what a typical day in the life of a DMB is, how she obtained such dramatic results, and how she overcame the obstacles. Outside of real estate, Holly is a two-time mom and creative content creator. Listen up to learn from her experience and be inspired by her leadership and success in the high-stakes world of real estate.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Holly took the interim opportunity to be the Designated Managing Broker in Iowa, and turned it into her full-time role
- As DMB, k ...
Margaret "Mo" Smith: Bringing Soul Back Into Your Business
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Be ready to be amazed by Margaret "Mo" Smith's remarkable journey of infusing business with soul and authenticity. From her jobs at the Seattle Art Museum to college volleyball team coaching and earning a Masters of Social Work, Mo's diverse background informed her journey to become a successful woman in business as a real estate professional.
Having had the experience of being the Director of Operations for Pickett Street Properties, Mo launched her own company, I Love It When, offering coaching, retreats, and workshops that allow leaders to be themselves. Mo also attributes her real estate investing success, utilizing the FHA 203k loan to purchase and renovate duplexes, netting more than $95k on her first property.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Mo learned to the lesson to listen internally to make changes in her life before it get to a point of frustration
- How she found a real estate job that she thought would be te ...
Jake Dixon: Helping Real Estate Agents Succeed
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Jake Dixon is on a quest to empower real estate agents, especially those who close fewer than 24 homes a year—a demographic that represents 90% of agents, as reported by the National Association of Realtors. As the founder and CEO of The Locker Room Real Estate Coaching & Training company, Jake works with broker owners and agents to fuel growth, retention, productivity, and profitability.
Jake's path from professional baseball and college to becoming a Best Real Estate Coach in the industry is explored in this podcast. As a Top 50 Real Estate Coach in 2021 as certified by Agent Fire and a Top Real Estate Coach of 2022 as certified by the Coach Foundation, Jake offers expert advice on how agents can succeed in the modern competitive market.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Jake is unapologetically obsessively passionate about serving the underserved
- Discovering what you want for your legacy or exit plan as an agent versus...
How To Analyze An Investment Property
How do you know if you have a good investment deal? Knowing your numbers is a great place to start! Don't let uncertainty of not knowing how to analyze a real estate investment deal keep you from getting started on your investment journey.
When I work with clients, I often tell them, "I'm incentivized to do a good job for you to pick a great property, because if you're going to make money on this property, it's going to help you to buy more." However, analysis paralysis is real, so we have to find a way to quickly and efficiently look at a deal and decide if it's worth spending more time, or moving onto the next deal.
Too many times investors are sitting back and waiting for the "homerun" deal. The deal of a lifetime. Yet if you're looking to build a portfolio of many properties, you need to have some singles, doubles, and triples in your portfolio too! Waiting to only move on that homerun is going to set you back from getting started, learning lessons, overcoming challenges, tha...
What Money Can I Use to Invest in Real Estate?
"I don't have a lot of cash on hand, so therefore, I don't think that I can invest in real estate." We hear that objection all of the time when talking with people about investing in real estate. Stop for a minute....pause...and allow your mind to expand and think bigger.
You deserve so much more in your life, and if you let this phrase stop you from unlocking future wealth and freedom, you're limiting your potential.
Top real estate investors aren't any smarter than where you are at today. They've simply taken time to take the puzzle pieces and begin putting the puzzle together.
Funding and financing is a big part of the process, but you may find out you have more options at your disposal to start than you think. Here are a few sources to consider to begin putting your resources together:
Cash On Hand
The reality is that very few deals actually come down to cash on hand that you have sitting in a bank ready to go, but it's obviously one of the options on the table. If you have...
Jarod Alexander: 1100 Units Through Syndication
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Jarod Alexander is the founder of Optimal Equity Group, where he brings vetted opportunities to investors to invest in. In total, Jarod has participated in 5 syndications totaling over 1,100 units throughout Arizona and Texas. In addition to this role, Jarod works in sales in the flooring industry, where he has won numerous awards for his salesmanship and dedication to customer satisfaction. Jarod shares his real estate investment journey beginning with single-family homes and what led him to look towards larger properties as a way to scale and accomplish his investing goals more quickly. His mission is to help people reach their full potential and live life to the fullest. Jarod is a family man who is happily married with 2 amazing kids currently living in Phoenix, AZ.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How a Jarod got started in real estate investing through an out-of-state turnkey single-family property and the lessons ...
6 Things To Establish Your Investing Buy Box: Real Estate Investing Tips
When you're investing in real estate, it's really hard to get started. There's so many options of things that you can invest in. This is why you want to have a BUY BOX.
A buy box is a set of criteria that you're looking at to help you determine if a property is a fit. If you don't have an established buy box, you'll leave yourself analyzing every possible deal at any price point, with any type of investing strategy. Taking this approach will give you "analysis paralysis", and will probably leave you on the sidelines not investing in anything. You want to move forward with the right properties.
What makes up your real estate investing buy box?
1) Type of property: Is this going to be a single-family home? Multi-family home? Mobile home park? Tiny House? Start thinking about the specific types of properties that you want to invest in. You can set up a search through the MLS via a real estate agent, or there are lots of other websites out there where you can look up properties. The...
Lorraine Beato: Flipping The Switch From Agent To Investor
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Lorraine Beato started trading mortgage-backed securities on Wall Street and doing appraisals in one of New York's most affluent counties. Eventually, she got her real estate license and now works in the Atlanta area of Georgia. In addition to being an agent, she's an experienced real estate investor. Encouraging agents to invest in the thing you sell every day, she has a passion for helping agents build their wealth through investing, which inspired her to write the book "Flip The Switch: From Real Estate Agent to Real Estate Investor." She shares her story of growing her investment portfolio, tips for how agents can become investors, and for how she provided unparalleled customer service to her clients by genuinely listening to them and solving their problems.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Lorraine was able to start as an investor and grow her portfolio while still helping clients as an agent
- How she was able t ...
