Short-term rentals are attracting the attention of an increasing number of investors, and with good reason. Their potential for above-average cash flow, rapid scalability, and flexibility for personal use make them an appealing option. However, it’s also a niche that requires a specific skill set … and comes with its own set of challenges. From choosing the right market to optimizing pricing and ensuring a fantastic guest experience, it can be a tall order to manage for someone who isn’t fully prepared. So in this episode, we’re excited to welcome back a short-term rental expert who owns and manages properties around the globe. Join us as he shares key insights from his experience hosting tens of thousands of guests, highlighting the strategies that have proven successful in this competitive market. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting to explore the world of short-term rentals, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you succeed at the dynamic crossroads of residential investing and hospitality. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Picture this: Over 200 investors and a world-class faculty of experts in investing, economics, real estate, precious metals, energy, and entrepreneurship walk onto a cruise ship ... It’s not the start of a joke, it’s the beginning of a long week packed with crucial conversations, aha moments, networking, and tons of fun. An extraordinary voyage with lots of time dedicated to charting the future of the financial ecosystem. So anchors aweigh … Listen in as more of the brightest minds on board join Robert to share their biggest takeaways and insights from the 2024 Investor Summit! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Always certain to make a splash … We’re LIVE aboard the luxurious 22nd Annual Investor Summit at Sea! This isn't merely a relaxing getaway — it's a rare chance to "sharpen the saw" alongside like-minded summiteers and world-class experts in investing, economics, real estate, precious metals, energy, and entrepreneurship.  In this episode, Robert is joined by a handful of our esteemed faculty members to discuss the strategies, trends, opportunities and challenges that are defining the future of real estate and investing. Tune in, set sail, and stay tuned for part TWO coming next week! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

There’s an astonishing $38 trillion in US retirement accounts, most of it tied up in paper assets. But savvy investors know there’s a better option than gambling your future on stocks and bonds. It’s called a self-directed IRA, and it allows you to use your retirement money to invest in tried-and-true, wealth-building real estate.  Today, Robert is joined by Mat Sorensen, an attorney and bestselling author who literally wrote the book on using retirement savings to invest in real estate and alternative assets. Tune in to discover how to take control of your retirement and break free from the limitations of traditional strategies. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

There is no greater wealth than the ability to improve the lives of others. That said, most would admit that money plays a pretty big role in our daily lives and aspirations too. These two points lead us to the fascinating aspect of real estate we’ll explore today: The opportunity it provides its investors to make both a positive impact on society and financial returns. In this enlightening episode, Robert introduces Randy and Jana Hubbs, a dynamic husband and wife team with a passion to transform lives through their investments. Tune in as they uncover how they're helping solve the critical shortage of housing for people with special needs … While also generating above-market rents on ordinary single-family homes. 

Gold is back in the limelight, reaching several all-time highs in recent weeks … … And whether or not gold graces your balance sheet, there’s good reason to keep a keen eye on the glittering developments in the metals market. So in this episode, we’ll unearth a few golden nuggets of wisdom with our good friend Brien Lundin, a seasoned precious metals veteran with nearly 40 years in the industry.   Tune in for an enlightening conversation about the macro-factors fueling gold's surge, what these trends signal for the dollar, and what it all means to you as a real estate investor! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

While investment philosophies differ, most investors share a common goal … Acquiring more properties and increasing profits.  So instead of letting taxes erode earnings and stunt portfolio growth, savvy investors opt to tap into the power of the tax code. In this episode, we shine a light on one particularly tax-saving tool that allows investors to swap one property for another and defer taxes. This powerful strategy can help investors leverage dollars that would otherwise be spent on taxes, but because it only works if complex rules and timelines outlined by the IRS are met, professional guidance is recommended.  Tune in as we explore the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange with Scott Saunders, an investor and Qualified Intermediary who has successfully overseen more than 200,000 of these transactions. And don’t miss an insightful update on the world of Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino in today’s Market Spotlight! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

In the world of real estate investing, change is the only constant. And with it comes a mix of chances and challenges. As investors, the better we’re able to monitor the different factors at play in shaping the future of a market, the better positioned we are to make decisions that will benefit us in the long run. That’s where our guest Ken McElroy comes in. Ken is a seasoned real estate investor and bestselling author with a ton of knowledge and lessons to share when it comes to navigating cycles and identifying opportunities at any stage in the game. Join Robert and Ken for an illuminating episode that builds on some of the basic principles of real estate investing, setting you on the path to success in the dynamic world of real estate. Then journey with us to Memphis, Tennessee in today’s Market Spotlight! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

It’s intriguing how folks will invest in security systems and diligently lock the front door … Yet they often leave the back door wide open by neglecting to develop a legal strategy to safeguard not only their home, but ALL of their assets against unforeseen attacks. And if something goes wrong, this oversight can have serious consequences.   So today, Robert sits down with two awesome real estate attorneys to talk about some simple steps you can take to ensure you’re protected against all sorts of risks to your financial wellbeing, including complying with the new Corporate Transparency Act. Tune in and discover how to secure your assets and regain your peace of mind with Bestselling Author Garrett Sutton and his son, Ted Sutton! Plus, stay tuned as we take a closer look at what's happening in the Houston, Texas real estate market. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Despite the ever-evolving landscape of tax legislation, real estate continues to be one of the most tax-advantaged investment opportunities available. With the help of a great CPA, proper planning, and a shift in perspective, taxes can transform from a burden into an exciting opportunity for growth. Lucky for you, we’ve got one on speed dial! In this episode, CPA and bestselling author Tom Wheelwright returns to discuss all things taxes—including the latest laws, impending changes, and their impact on investors. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Not everyone can or wants to be a full time investor … Whether you’re juggling a demanding career or simply prefer a less hands-on approach, passive investing unlocks the door to the perks of real estate without monopolizing your time and energy. In this episode, we're thrilled to host Jim Sheils, a partner at Southern Impression Homes and a renowned author and public speaker. From choosing the right market to partnering with a reliable team, Jim shares first hand experience and strategies to help investors achieve steady cash flow, significant tax advantages, and robust long-term growth by passively investing in real estate. Plus, Dana Samuelson stops by to discuss another glittering opportunity for investors in today’s Market Spotlight! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

“The trend is your friend … until it ends” When it comes to navigating fluctuating markets, knowing when to ride the wave and when to brace for its downturn can make all the difference. In this episode, acclaimed economist, former CIA analyst, investment expert and author Dr. Mark Skousen sits down with Robert Helms to unpack current trends in the markets and the broader economy. He’ll also share what the pivotal economic indicator he developed is signaling now and tips for effectively structuring your portfolio for long term success. Lastly, we take a journey through the Tri-Cities, WA real estate market in today’s Market Spotlight. Tune in, sit back, and enjoy the ride!

There’s a lot going on in the markets … And the impending uncertainty of an election year adds another layer of complexity to the mix. In times like these, we think it’s a good idea to step back and take a look at the bigger picture and how it all affects you as an investor. Today, Robert sits down with one of the brightest minds in macroeconomics and real estate to talk about the ‘volatility supercycle’ … Including how we got here and what investors can do to prepare for what’s ahead. Plus, George shares his insights on investing offshore and his experiences navigating both the US and Colombian markets. Tune in as we navigate the waves of volatility with The Rebel Capitalist George Gammon! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Navigating legal strategies as a real estate investor is a complex topic.  While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, there are some essential legal concepts that are beneficial for everyone to understand when it comes to protecting yourself and your investments.  In this episode, Attorney Mauricio Rauld, a seasoned legal advisor renowned for his expertise in real estate law joins Robert Helms to explore these foundational ideas. Tune in to discover essential strategies to be aware of on your path to legal security and peace of mind. PLUS, tune in as Brad Sumrok joins us to take a look at what’s happening in Dallas, Texas in our new Market Spotlight segment. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Today’s headlines can help shape tomorrow’s markets. So as investors, we’re stronger when we have the ability to not only learn from the past, but also recognize the subtle (or not so subtle) signs and signals of future challenges and opportunities. In this insightful segment, we dissect the latest stories to extract the lessons, hints, and potential implications they have for Main Street investors. Plus, we’ve got some exciting news of our own! Tune in to discover nuggets of wisdom to empower you to make informed investment decisions. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Macroeconomic shifts have a ripple effect, influencing the day-to-day realities of Main Street … So as mainstreet investors, it’s important to regularly dive beyond what's happening in real estate and local markets and explore the broader picture. After all, the sooner you see trouble coming, the easier it is to get out of its way. Speaking of trouble, our guest today is a bold financial pundit, multi-time best-selling author; podcaster, and the Founder, CEO, and Global Strategist for Euro-Pac Capital. Known for accurately warning the world about the impending 2008 financial crisis, we’re always interested to hear his take on current developments. Join us as we delve into the critical macro factors that affect YOUR investments with the one and only Peter Schiff!  Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

We’re big advocates of treating your real estate investing like a business … Like any other endeavor, if you’re trying to spin all the plates yourself … finding and screening tenants, collecting rent, managing leases, handling maintenance and repairs, maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships … you’re bound to drop a few. And when something falls through the cracks, it could spell trouble for your profits. Hiring a skilled property manager can be a great option to help alleviate the hassles of being a landlord, while simultaneously optimizing profitability.  In this insightful episode, we're joined by our good friend Jay Hartley, who brings over two decades of experience in property management to the table. Tune in as Jay shares invaluable insights into the art of property management and tips to unlock hassle-free profits. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Unraveling life's mysteries one listener question at a time … It’s another engrossing edition of Ask The Guys!  Today we dive into a trio of intriguing topics: key metrics to look at when evaluating a deal, sparking interest in the next generation of investors, and tips for standing out in sales from a surprise special guest. Join us as we navigate the complexities of the investment world, fueled by YOUR curiosity. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As the saying goes, success doesn’t come from a lack of challenges, but by the ability to overcome them … Today we’re talking with Dave Liniger, a bestselling author and trailblazing figure in the real estate industry, best known as the visionary co-founder of Remax International. In this epic episode, he takes us on a journey through his remarkable half-century career, offering invaluable insights gained from navigating diverse political climates, policy changes, recessions, fluctuating interest rates, personal health challenges, and more.  Listen in to discover inspiring stories of dedication, ambition, and resilience … And a unique perspective on navigating the ups and downs of life & business. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

While it's often said that you can always count on death and taxes … It’s worth noting that certain choices can significantly decrease the likelihood of encountering both. Like our good friend Tom Wheelwright says, “If you want to change your tax, you have to change your facts.” In this enlightening episode, a good friend and former student joins to share how a shift in mentality and behaviors helped him drastically reduce his tax liability … And how solving his tax problem led him to a syndication career raising more than 1 billion dollars in capital. Tune in to discover how he’s using what he learned to help others, and discover a unique, cash-flowing, and resilient niche he’s involved in now. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Lifestyle investing isn't just about financial gains.  It's about building a legacy while living the dream … One that's becoming a reality for the growing list of investors who’ve caught on to Belize. Belize is one of the most uniquely positioned resort markets in the world. And with its turquoise blue water, white sand, warm Caribbean sun, great food, nice people, it’s an incredible place to visit … purely for business of course. In this episode, we welcome a US expat who holds a wealth of knowledge on life & investing in Belize. Tune in to uncover the opportunities that await in this picturesque destination! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Rehabbing to rent can be a profitable investment strategy. However, between pinpointing the right market and property, planning and completing the renovation, and dealing with the unexpected that often comes along with distressed properties … It can be a lot for the average investor to take on. But today’s guests are far from average. Their company is a well-known industry leader in outstanding renovations, affordable turnkey rental solutions, and top-tier property management services in a thriving US market. Join us on location in Memphis, Tennessee as we discuss how they got started, what sets them apart, and gain a boots-on-the-ground perspective on the market and their current projects. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Hockey star Wayne Gretzky famously said, “I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been …”  In the world of real estate, investors are strapping in for what looks to be a rollercoaster ride of a year. From election dynamics to navigating headwinds, tailwinds, and a landscape teeming with both opportunities and challenges, the stakes are high.  While we can't predict the future, our 'more seasoned' perspective has honed our ability to read the tea leaves and identify individuals with the Gretzky-type of wisdom that only comes from experience … much like our guest today. So secure a front-row seat to the future of real estate as we engage in a captivating conversation with our good friend, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Ken McElroy! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Apartment investing stands as a resilient and proven approach to building lasting wealth and a consistent stream of cash flow … But given the market’s cyclical nature, it’s imperative for investors to stay vigilant and navigate both the peaks and valleys with a strategic mindset.  In this multifaceted episode, successful apartment investor and mentor Brad Sumrok joins us to reflect on lessons learned in 2023 and discuss potential challenges and opportunities in 2024.  Tune in and arm yourself with expert insights to brace for what’s ahead, and glean tips from Brad’s 22 years of experience in multifamily investing to help you thrive in any market conditions! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Cash flow, leverage, and tax benefits … without the hassle of tenants and toilets? In this episode, we're doing the math and embracing geometry … Boxes, that is! Join for a captivating conversation with a successful self-storage investor and syndicator about why investing in this unique niche really adds up … And how it secured his company a spot on the Inc 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years. Tune in to discover the ins and outs of self storage, and why it’s encouraging savvy investors to think outside the traditional real estate box. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Happy 2024 … Here’s to a year filled with new opportunities, good fortune, and great questions! Progress and success often come from embracing challenges and staying curious … And when it comes to curiosity, our audience is the cream of the crop. So join us as we kick off 2024 by diving into YOUR thought-provoking questions in this power-packed episode of Ask the Guys!

What does the new year hold? The answer is up to you!  While we can’t dictate what happens in the future, we all hold the power to shape our own mindset and actions … Which can have a big impact on how a situation plays out for us in the end. As investors, how can we stay informed and observant without succumbing to the overwhelming negativity that could paralyze progress? Tune in for tips and strategies for staying positive and proactive in a world filled with uncertainties … And how to navigate the upcoming year with resilience and optimism. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The giants of the financial world are taking an interest in single family homes … So once again, we followed the big dogs back to IMN’s Annual Single Family Rental Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona … Along with plenty of mom-and-pop investors who are looking at the big picture. In this evolutionary episode, we discuss our observations and takeaways from the event, including the corporatization of the single-family sector. Tune in as we explore opportunities and trends that are shaping the future of bread and butter real estate! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The end of the year is upon us, and as investors, that means it’s time to set the stage for a prosperous new year! What should you be doing and thinking about as 2023 comes to a close?  Tune in to this timely installment as we review a checklist of items to consider as you reflect on the past year and look forward to the future.  Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

When it comes to making an investment work, financing is only one piece of the puzzle. Finding good properties in markets that makes sense … And the right team to manage them … Are fundamental pillars to building a successful, cash-flowing portfolio. In this exciting episode, we’re talking with a builder and property manager who has cracked the code to all of the above … Delivering high-performing properties in great markets, paired with discounted financing, lower maintenance costs, and less turnover. So sit back, tune in, and discover how investors are using build to rent real estate to thrive in today’s environment. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

High interest rates and tightening lending requirements are leaving buyers hesitant and investors concerned … And it’s impacting the market in a big way. But rather than letting lending conditions get in the way of investment opportunities, there are some actionable steps you can take to adapt and strategize for a prosperous future. Tune in as we explore some innovative approaches for securing funding when rates are high and traditional loans become harder to obtain.  Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As real estate investors who deal in dollars, the health and trajectory of our nation's currency has a direct impact on our ventures. With talks of BRICS and de-dollarization swirling in the media, folks are concerned about the state of the U.S. Dollar … And rightfully so. In this illuminating episode, our special guest Brent Johnson lends his expertise to shed light on the dynamics of the dollar within the global financial system. Tune in as we examine the strength of the USD today, where it might be headed in the future, and what it all means to YOU as an investor.  Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

We’re on location in Nassau, Bahamas this week studying, networking, and strategizing with some of the brightest minds in business and investing! Unsurprisingly, one of the big hot topics is how today’s current events will affect our life, business, and portfolio tomorrow … And what we can do to protect ourselves.  That brings us to today’s discussion about some of the time-tested, key elements of wealth creation … real estate, gold, silver, and agriculture. Join us to hear the profound insights of bestselling author and leading monetary history, economics, and precious metals expert, Mike Maloney! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

In the world of real estate and business, compliance is key … So when there’s a new development in legislation that affects real estate investors, business owners, and syndicators, our ears perk up.  The recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act may not be a revolutionary game-changer, but it certainly warrants a spot on your compliance checklist to sidestep potential penalties. In this essential episode, our good friend securities attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to help shine a spotlight on the new law. Tune in as we break down the details including why it was created, who is affected, and what actions you need to take to protect yourself. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As investors in today’s dynamic financial and economic landscape, it’s crucial to open our minds to what others are seeing and experiencing in the real world. In this exclusive episode, we're taking you to the heart of the action at the MoneyShow Investment Master Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada with three insightful experts who appeared on the Real Estate Panel alongside Robert Helms. But the event wasn’t all about real estate … It also covered a wide spectrum of topics from stocks, bonds, and alternative investments to trading tactics and tools. Tune in as we explore what’s happening in real estate and the economy … And discuss key takeaways from the event that will help you become a better, more informed investor. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Prepare to be spooked … It’s time for our annual episode of Halloween Horror Stories!  In this eerie installment, our ghoulish guests will send shivers down your spine as they share their most bone-chilling experiences from the darkest corners of the industry. From unexpected property nightmares to financial frights, these real-life horror stories aren't for the faint of heart … But they serve a crucial purpose – to help you become a stronger, wiser investor. Gather 'round as we unearth five terrifying tales of terror and invaluable lessons drawn from the depths of misfortune. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

How do you conduct due diligence before partnering with an investment team? What can you do to optimize your day, achieve your goals, and find work-life balance? Where do you turn for help navigating land use restrictions in a deal?   We cover all this and more in this insightful installment of "Ask the Guys," featuring our favorite guest … YOU!    So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be a part of the conversation as we address your most pressing concerns and shed light on the topics that matter most in your world.    Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

In the unpredictable world of real estate, hope for the best and plan for the worst is not just a saying … It's a mantra for success.  At some point in their journey, all investors are bound to face unexpected challenges. So in this empowering episode, we discuss not only how to prepare yourself for those unexpected hurdles, but how to manage your psychology when things go awry so you can quickly recover and persevere. Tune in for practical advice, real-life stories, and actionable tips to help you become a better, more resilient investor. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

There are many paths to prosperity in real estate, but behind nearly every successful portfolio lies a sturdy foundation of single family homes. In this compelling episode, we sit down with our good friend Jason Hartman to pinpoint the time-tested advantages that make this asset class a cornerstone of wealth-building.  Listen in to discover why single family homes remain a popular choice among both novice and experienced investors … And how little green houses can help you reach your financial goals. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

In a marketplace filled with news and conflicting signals, what’s a real estate investor to do? As our motto “Education for Effective Action” suggests, we believe that decisive action, when informed by research and analysis, always trumps freezing in fear. Even during times of uncertainty, there is always something you can be doing to fuel your portfolio ... And it doesn’t have to include buying and selling properties. Join us for this actionable episode as we discuss the mood of the market and divulge some proactive steps you can take to propel your real estate investing forward. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

The saying goes “cash is king” … but when used wisely, leverage has the power to unlock the doors to exponential growth and wealth-building opportunities for investors. Especially those looking to break into larger commercial deals.  In the past year soaring interest rates, declining values, bank instability, and changes in affordability have all had implications on the commercial mortgage markets. Today, we discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of commercial lending with a guest who has decades of experience in commercial and investment banking, private equity, and commercial real estate. Tune in to this interesting episode to discover how to navigate the challenges and make the most of the opportunities in the current lending environment. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

A real estate investor who only watches real estate is like a chef who only focuses on one ingredient in a recipe. Before 2008, that was us … And the result was unpalatable. When we widened our focus, we learned that scattered throughout the market landscape are hidden indicators of where real estate is headed. Today, as we navigate an uncertain economy, it's more crucial than ever for investors to understand how real estate and other assets like stocks, bonds, energy, and precious metals interact within the broader financial ecosystem. So tune in as we welcome back our good friend and precious metals expert Dana Samuelson to discuss what gold can teach us about the global economic environment, decode messages the metals markets are sending right now, and discover how they can help YOU make better investment decisions. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Like the tides of the ocean, real estate follows a rhythmic ebb and flow, marked by distinct phases of growth, stability, and decline. But because the factors that drive these cycles affect different sectors and regions differently, each asset class and geographic market dances to its own rhythm. Understanding these nuances is crucial for investors to make informed decisions and navigate the real estate market effectively.  So tune in and take note … Today we’re talking with a special guest who helps investors stay ahead of the curve by uncovering emerging trends and niche markets that are poised for growth. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Ask and you shall receive … Answers from The Guys!  How can investors plan to fund their retirement lifestyle? What effects might a declining population have on real estate?  Join us as we dig into the mailbag and address your most compelling curiosities in another engaging episode of Ask The Guys! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

As investors, we tend to focus on the ‘fun stuff’ … Like doing deals, building relationships, creating equity, and cash flow.  Sadly, when it comes to the less glamorous legal side of investing, many are ill-informed and unprepared … And not without consequences. The stakes are even higher when other people’s money is involved. So tune in as our good friend and attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us for a casual conversation on serious topics like compliance, risk mitigation, and new SEC updates syndicators and passive investors should be aware of. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Passive income investing is a great way to get out of the rat race, whether you’re a school teacher or a C-level executive.  And when you realize you can help others do the same by sharing your deals with them, now you’ve got a real business opportunity. Tune into this episode as we visit with former school teachers and an ex-CFO who’ve turned their investing into an exciting growth business. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com  

You don’t have to be a hands-on investor to do bigger and better deals. Whether you're seeking to steer the ship or prefer a more laid-back approach, there’s an opportunity for you to take advantage of the benefits of real estate syndication. In this episode, we hear from two experienced investors on both sides of the coin!  Listen in as Jeff Thornton and George Ozoude unravel the intricacies of both active and passive investing … And share their insights and experience on active involvement versus hands-off participation in real estate syndications. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Raising capital opens up a world of endless opportunity to those willing to take the leap and put in the work … But when it comes to making the transition from investor to entrepreneur, no two journeys are the same.  In this inspirational episode, you’ll hear from two syndicators from two very different backgrounds who have both mastered the art of doing bigger deals. Tune in as Chad Zdenek and Dave Zook walk us down their unique paths to becoming highly successful syndicators … From learning the fundamentals to raising millions of dollars in capital. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Taking calculated risks is the essence of investing.  Managing risk is the hallmark of successful investors.  When you’re managing other people’s money, it’s even more important to be as diligent in protecting capital as you are in growing it. So listen in as super-star syndicator Ken McElroy shares tips from his decades of experience on finding great deals, performing proper due diligence, and protecting investors’ capital. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com    

Getting involved in real estate at a young age often comes with some big benefits …  More time to allow for growth and appreciation … Greater focus and flexibility due to fewer responsibilities and commitments … And the ability to take on greater risks, to name a few.  On the other hand, it also comes with its fair share of challenges! Just ask the three successful investors featured in this episode … All of whom entered the world of real estate investing in their 20’s. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

You may have heard about the challenges facing AirBNBs in certain markets … But the opportunities in short term rentals go WAY beyond AirBNB!  From vacation rentals to midterm stays, self-managed to hands off, massive mansions to tiny homes and beyond … There are plenty of ways investors can get involved in this profitable sector. We gathered a panel of short term summiteers at our recent Investor Summit to discuss the ins and outs of this exciting niche. Listen in as our panelists share how they got started, their successes and lessons, and how to assemble a winning team for long term success in short term rentals. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Once a year we get together with some of our amazing listeners and an incredible faculty in a beautiful location to get away from the daily grind, take a step back, and take a look at the big picture … As usual, we saved some room in our suitcases to bring back a few highlights to share with you!  In this energetic episode, we sit down with a few of our big brained friends and a live studio audience to discuss key takeaways from the 2023 Investor Summit on Sand. Tune in to discover what’s happening, how it affects you, and what investors can do to capitalize on opportunity and mitigate risk. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

US home prices have dropped for the first time in 11 years … Folks are spending less money on home improvements … And Airbnb revenues are declining … What’s happening in the housing market and what does it all mean to YOU? It’s another interesting installment of Clues in the News! Tune in as we dig beneath the headlines to find the news that matters to real estate investors. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

You’ve heard the saying “Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait …” But if you're a budding investor, it may be daunting to look at today's prices and financing. So how can you get started right now without putting up a lot of your own capital? In this eye-opening episode, we bring you an exciting spotlight on a company that provides affordable turnkey rental solutions and top-tier property management services in a market that makes the perfect playground for new investors. Join us as we explore how low-maintenance properties, world-class property management, and a resilient, cash flow market combine to help new investors thrive in the real estate industry. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Ask the Guys," where we put the spotlight on YOU! Tune in to this Q&A extravaganza as we unravel the many mysteries of real estate … And bring you ideas and information to help solve common quandaries investors face. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As we often say, real estate is NOT an asset class. There are MANY different niches you can invest in to earn big profits ... Single family, resort property, multifamily … In this inviting episode, we sit down with successful entrepreneur, investor, and author Paul Moore to discuss a lesser-known niche with BIG opportunity … RV Parks! Tune in to discover the ins and outs of this in-demand, resilient asset type. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Nearly five years ago one of our favorite former Wall Street and Washington insiders joined us to talk about the inevitable inflation storm brewing … There’s no denying it’s arrived … And with it came rising interest rates, fragility in the financial system, and waves in commercial real estate. What does it all mean for investors and how can you weather the storm? Tune into this enlightening episode as we welcome back former U.S. Congressman and best-selling author David Stockman to get his take! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

When you think about buying a property, things like cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits all weigh into your decision … But in order to really understand the investment you’re making, those aren’t the only factors to consider. In this episode, we welcome back to the show someone who knows a whole lot about market analysis, property due diligence, and underwriting … Tune in as we talk with Brad Sumrok about the three critical components of due diligence … And what to look for when analyzing and vetting a deal in today’s changing market. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As markets change, we as investors have to change too. That said, knowing what adjustments to make isn’t always easy … Especially for those who are relatively new to the game. So when shift happens, learning from the folks who’ve lived through it before can have a huge impact on your approach … And your outcome.  Our guest today is an investor who has successfully navigated through many changes in markets. With decades of experience and over a billion dollars in real estate on his resume, he’s got a lot of wisdom to offer. And lucky for you, he’s always willing to share his hard-earned insights Tune in as we sit down with Rich Dad Real Estate advisor Ken McElroy to talk about the challenges today’s investors face and more importantly, what YOU can do about it. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As an investor today, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned … One of which is the instability of the banking system. In this enlightening episode, we welcome back our good friend Rick Rule, a highly experienced investor and speculator who is in the process of opening a new bank designed to revolutionize banking. Tune in as we discuss the void in the banking industry he’s working to fill, how to examine a bank, and what you need to know going forward as the world continues to change. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

In the words of Ben Franklin, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes …" … But tax time doesn’t have to be as unnerving as the former. Armed with the knowledge that taxation is one of the most powerful tools for wealth creation, our guest today helps investors take advantage of the tax code ... Keeping millions of dollars per year in their pockets and out of the hands of Uncle Sam. Tune in as we talk taxes with CPA and bestselling author Tom Wheelwright! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

Bank implosions, stubborn inflation, an expanding money supply … They’re all symptoms of one BIG problem … The financial system is in trouble.   A lot of smart folks are concerned … And rightfully so.   Is your bank safe? How can you protect yourself? What should you be focusing on right now?   Tune in as The Rebel Capitalist and macroeconomic expert George Gammon joins us for a look at what happened, what’s next, and what you can do to prepare. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

The price of gold is inching near its all time high …   Whether or not you’re interested in investing in metals, as a real estate investor, it’s wise to understand the relationship between gold and the dollar, interest rates, and real estate.   What big-picture economic factors are playing into the spike? What does it all mean for the dollar? And what role does gold play in your portfolio?   Tune into this timely episode as we address all of the above and more with Editor of Gold Newsletter, Brien Lundin!   Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

People are initially drawn to real estate investing for all sorts of reasons … Many simply come looking for cash flow. Others are seeking long term financial security or a way to protect themselves against inflation ... And for those with a high taxable income … Tax advantages can be a huge driver! In this episode, we welcome back a very special guest to discuss how he went from a businessman with a tax problem to an $800 million syndicator who helps people passively invest in a variety of unique, tax-advantaged real assets. Tune in to discover how YOU too can lighten your tax burden using out of the box passive investing strategies! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 taught us to pay close attention to the bigger economic picture. As real estate investors, it’s critical to understand the role of the bond market in the financial system … And how factors like interest rates and inflation affect the economy. Today, there’s a whole lot happening in the markets and the economy on a macro-level … So to help us sort through it all, we called on our highly intelligent and insightful friend Peter Schiff. What’s the real state of the economy today? What’s going to change? And the big question … What does it all mean for main street?  Tune in to this important episode to find out! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.  

In a congressional effort to increase retirement savings, Secure Act 2.0 was recently signed into law … And it’s sure to affect people with retirement accounts.   But what impact could it have on YOU and your real estate investing?    Pull up a chair and put on your listening ears … Today we’re talking to our go-to retirement account investing expert about the changes under the new legislation … And how YOU can benefit!   Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

We always say to treat your real estate investing like a business … And like any successful business, at some point, it may become bigger than what you can handle on your own. In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of organizing your real estate business so it can run effectively, efficiently, and when the time comes … With the help of a team. Tune in as we sit down with a very special guest who has a ton of hands-on experience building and growing businesses … And discover the step-by-step process she uses to help entrepreneurs put the systems and processes in place to scale quickly without drowning in operational chaos.

Let’s face it … It's nearly impossible to invest in real estate all by yourself. Between sourcing deals, financing, due diligence, and management … It takes a team of people to help facilitate real estate investing. Tune in as we discuss the key players to have in your lineup … And give some practical tips you can use to assemble a winning team to work for you. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

To get great answers, you have to ask great questions … And as usual, you delivered.Now it’s our turn … So it’s time for Ask the Guys! Where can you find a real estate coach? How can someone with limited funds get involved in real estate investing? What’s the best way to find an awesome property management company? Tune in to this edifying episode as we take on these questions and more from our fabulous audience! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Record inflation, trouble on Wall Street, a hemorrhaging bond market … And a wave of corporate layoffs to start off 2023 … How will it all trickle down to Main Street?It’s time for another edition of Clues in the News … Where we read between the headlines to decipher what it all means for real estate investors.  Join us as we take a deep dive into interesting articles in this newsworthy episode! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

In times of economic uncertainty, assets that are REAL and ESSENTIAL tend to be the most resilient ...That’s one of the reasons we love real estate … Everyone needs a place to live …And agriculture … Because regardless of what’s going on in the world, everyone needs to eat. But in comparison to real estate investing, it can be a little more difficult to get started … Especially in the US. So in this appetizing episode, we sit down with a good friend and subject expert to discuss some sweet opportunities in international agriculture.  Tune in to find out how you and your portfolio can benefit from the cash-flow and long term appreciation agricultural investing has to offer … Without getting your hands dirty! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Inflation is accelerating faster than we’ve seen in decades … People around the world are already feeling its effects in their wallet … Real estate investors included. With margins shrinking and affordability decreasing for buyers and tenants, what’s an investor to do? In this enlightening episode we're joined by three incredibly wise guests to discuss what inflation is, why it happens, and what it means for real estate investors.Tune in to discover what you can do to prepare for what’s ahead and position yourself to profit in an inflationary environment. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The single family marketplace is at a pivotal point … And with that comes a whole slew of opportunities for investors!  In this insightful episode, we’re coming to you from Scottsdale, Arizona at IMN’s Single Family Rental Forum. Tune in as we sit down with two awesome guests to discuss our key takeaways from the event and areas of opportunity in the coming year. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

How do you get better as a real estate investor?Educating yourself is important … But reading books and listening to podcasts can only get you so far. At some point, most of us need outside input. In this energizing episode, we sit down with a legendary NBA coach to talk about developing a mindset for success … And finding the right help to propel you forward. Tune in to discover how you can level up! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Five figures net operating income from just ONE single-family home?  Our expert guest says YES … in the rapidly growing Residential Assisted Living niche. As boomers enter old age, many will need help caring for themselves on a daily basis. Many are opting to live in large, single family homes which have been converted into group homes which provide 24/7 assistance. It’s a niche we’ve been following for several years, but the huge wave of boomers entering old age has only just begun.  The future looks very bright for this sector and it’s one of the few healthcare related real estate plays well-suited to the small investor. Tune in as we talk how it’s possible to do good and do well through Residential Assisted Living Home investing. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com  

As the years pass by, equity happens … And oftentimes, lessons are best learned first-hand. So as a real estate investor, time and experience are two very powerful advantages to have on your side. Many investors wish they’d have started sooner. But just how early can someone get involved in real estate? Tune in to this exuberant episode to meet two young brothers who’ve built an impressive portfolio of properties … Before they’re even old enough to drive! Plus hear from a best-selling author on a mission to help people like them share their extraordinary stories with the world. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Halloween Horror Stories Part 2 featuring five more mortifying memoirs about real estate deals gone bad, and what valuable lessons can be learned. Listen in as our guests each recount the gory details and share the wisdom gleaned from their experiences. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Too many terrifying tales of investing trials and tribulations for just one episode, so this is part 1 of 2 back-to-back episodes of Halloween Horror Stories. Listen as six real world investors share the bad and the ugly of deals which went bad … and the powerful and valuable lessons they learned so YOU can avoid the same fate! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

Interest rates are soaring higher and faster than we’ve seen in recent history … With affordability plummeting and investors’ bottom lines and cash flow eroding, it’s no surprise that many are becoming more than a little hesitant … Especially those who haven't seen these conditions before. So what’s an investor to do?  Join us for a compelling conversation about what could happen to the real estate market if rates continue to rise … And the impacts and opportunities investors might be facing now and in the long term.

There’s no shortage of news happening out there … But while we all see the headlines about things like inflation, the economy, the price of oil … What many fail to realize is that these macro-insights have real implications for those investing on main street. Tune in to this eye-opening episode as we dig beneath the headlines and discuss how the clues in the news affect YOUR main street decision making. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

We asked for your questions and conundrums … And you delivered! Our email room manager was up to eyeballs in interesting inquiries … So we dug him out and selected a handful to address in another illuminating installment of Ask The Guys. Tune in and capitalize on the curiosity of your fellow fans as we hear from our favorite guest … YOU!

As real estate investors, we spend most of our time playing offense … Building strong portfolios and generating cash flow … But what’s often overlooked is having a good defense to protect those things against attacks. And considering the fact that we live and operate our businesses in a highly litigious society, the result can be devastating. So today, we’re talking with a longtime friend, corporate attorney, and best selling author with decades of experience helping investors navigate the complex world of asset protection. Tune in to this important episode to discover the various structures you can put into place to protect your hard-earned assets, how and why to maintain them … And the risk you take if you don’t.

Without further ado, we bring you part two of our Annual Investor Summit™ On Sand faculty show! Filmed in front of a LIVE studio audience in beautiful Ambergris Caye Belize, this enlightening episode features an awe-inspiring assemblage of top experts on investing, economics, precious metals, entrepreneurship, and more. Listen in as they share a myriad of thought-provoking nuggets from this year’s event … And find out how you can get on the list for next year’s Summit! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

One of the best ways to make more money is to pay less tax …But all too often, investors fail to take advantage of the tax-saving opportunities outlined in the tax code.Today we’re talking with CPA and bestselling author Tom Wheelwright to talk about some of the ways you can use government incentives to lower your tax bill … And to discuss some of the potential US tax changes on the horizon. Tune in to this engrossing episode to develop a deeper understanding of the tax law and become a stronger, smarter investor! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The use cases for short term rentals go way beyond vacations … With many of today’s travelers turning to AirBnb for business trips, conferences, travel nursing assignments, visiting family or friends and more … The demand for short term rentals is on the rise.   In this enthralling episode, we hear from a short term investor who has built a multi-million dollar business managing thousands of guests in multiple markets and countries … Passively!   Tune in as he shares key insights, tools, and strategies that can help you profit from this exciting niche.   Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Complicated as it may seem, there’s a simple formula for success in real estate investing …Find the right product in the right market at the right time. When it comes to markets, Florida is SO hot right now … And we’re not talking about the weather. Between population growth, a healthy job market, high rental demand, quality of life, and landlord-friendly policies … There's a lot for investors to like about the sunshine state right now.  And when it comes to products, it’s tough to beat affordable, tenant-focused, low maintenance build-to-rent real estate.  In this edifying episode we talk with a builder and property manager who specializes in all of the above! Tune in for an update from Chris Funk on what’s happening now in Florida and build-to-rent … And to discover insightful tips for finding, vetting, and staying current on a market.

Sure, listening to experts talk is informative …  ... And watching experts sit on a panel and talk to each other? Enlightening!  But sitting at dinner, chatting on the beach, and hanging out in the bar with both the experts and fellow investors? That’s the Investor Summit™! Once again, we gathered more than 200 investors and dozens of high-caliber experts in investing, economics, real estate, precious metals, energy, cryptocurrency, and entrepreneurship for a long week in Belize to take a good look at what’s happening in the larger ecosystem in which we all operate. And lucky for you, we packed our microphones. But we can’t pack all these big brains into just one episode …  So tune in for the first installment of our faculty show recorded LIVE at the 20th Annual Investor Summit™ On Sand! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

What’s the secret to getting started in real estate investing? We get this question a lot … And while there’s no easy button, we think the best thing a new investor can do is to get involved with a community of people who already are out doing deals in the real world. Today we welcome to the show someone who has a ton of visibility and exposure to what’s happening on main street … He’s an extraordinary investor and bestselling author who spends a lot of time interacting with thought leaders in the industry.  Listen in as we talk with David Greene about what’s happening in real estate now … And how to build the community and resources necessary for a successful investing career. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Want all the benefits of real estate investing without dealing with tenants, toilets, and termites? Private placements can be a great option!  But like any investment, it’s wise to do your own due diligence before investing in a real estate syndication.  Today, we sit down with a highly-experienced securities attorney who specializes in putting together the necessary legal paperwork for private placements. He knows just what to look for when aligning with a sponsor or vetting a deal. Tune in as we welcome back our good friend Mauricio Rauld for a discussion about the ins and outs of passive investing … without the active headaches. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

We’ve been lucky enough to spend a lot of time learning about life and business from great dads … Both our own and otherwise. Robert took an interest in real estate investing following the footsteps of his father … The Godfather of Real Estate” Bob Helms. And it’s tough to say what Russ would be doing today without his dad … A high-tech entrepreneur who undoubtedly had a hand in developing his son’s entrepreneurial spirit. Through their support, guidance, and lessons, our dads and father figures play a big role in shaping who and what we become. In this endearing episode, we sit down with four extraordinary guests as they share their favorite stories and lessons from their incredible dads. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

You’ve heard the saying … “Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life.” Real estate investing can be something you love to do … And also profit from. In this eye-opening episode, we talk about how you can merge your real estate investing with the rest of your life … And build a fulfilling business that pays you to live how you want to live. Tune in as we explore lifestyle investing with Justin Donald! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

When it comes to leveling up in your business, there's a lot to think about ...  And with all the talk of changes in the marketplace and everything going on at a macro level, it's wise to have a backup plan.  From spending 4 years in the NFL to striking a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, our guest today knows all about playing at a high level ... And the importance of knowing how and when to pivot.  Tune in to this exciting episode as we tackle these topics and more with entrepreneur and former NFL player Chris Gronkowski! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

A lot of folks get started in real estate investing with “little green houses” …Buying single family homes here and there … Slowly building up a portfolio and watching equity happen.Sure, it works …  But it’s slow. So where do you turn when you’re ready to step up your game?In this outstanding episode, you’ll meet a great guest who’s been helping investors go bigger, faster for many, many years. Tune in to discover the different ways you can take your real estate investing to the next level by doing bigger deals! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

For real estate investors, there’s a lot of insight and perspective to be gained from others who have traveled a similar path …  And experience becomes even more valuable during times of uncertainty.  So get your pen and pad ready ... In this enlightening episode, we hear from a seasoned real estate investor with experience in a variety of different niches and markets ... Over a period of SIX different decades!  Listen in as he shares wisdom from his successes, lessons from his mistakes, and plenty of useful nuggets of wisdom in between.

Precious metals are a great way to hold equity on your balance sheet, diversify your portfolio, and increase liquidity …  … And it’s a hard asset class that has a lot to do with real estate. So even if you have no interest in buying and holding metals, we think it's wise for real estate investors to understand them … And what they tell us about the broader market. Tune in as we sit down with our go-to precious metals experts to discuss where the metals could be headed, what role they play in an investor’s portfolio, and the relationship between gold and the dollar, interest rates, and real estate. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

When our inbox overflows with interesting inquiries … It’s time for another enlightening installment of Ask The Guys!  Listen in as we contemplate a heaping handful of captivating questions submitted by our fabulous listening audience. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

In life and investing, mindset is a powerful tool. Today’s guest is a successful entrepreneur and investor who found the courage, determination and information to overcome an extremely difficult situation … And in the process, transformed his life. Tune in to this inspiring episode for tangible tools to tap into the power of your mind … And take your real estate investing to the next level!

Peter Schiff doesn’t hold anything back … Yes, he’s outspoken and opinionated … But in a good way. He’s also highly intelligent, insightful, and always willing to share his irrepressible passion for economics and investing in his signature no-nonsense, easy to understand manner.  Whether you’re team Peter or not, we think it’s wise to listen to what he has to say. We sure wish we would have back when he predicted the 2008 housing crash …  But we learned from our big, expensive mistake and now he’s one of the first big brains we call upon when Schiff nears the fan.  So last but not least in The Road Ahead Series … Listen in as we turn to our good friend Peter Schiff for his latest insights and thoughts on what’s to come! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The Fed is the giant gorilla in the economic room … And since it has a direct impact on employment, wages, cost of living, interest rates, availability of credit, and other areas that affect real estate investors … Watching and understanding what they’re doing is crucial.Our guest today is a global thought leader on monetary policy, economics and finance … And as a former Fed insider, she offers a unique perspective on what’s happening in the economy and financial system. Tune into this enlightening episode to find out what the prolific Danielle DiMartino Booth is keeping tabs on in the road ahead! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Our guest today spends a ton of time interviewing the world’s top money experts and thought-leaders about the trends driving today's markets and economy. Today, he's in our hot seat sharing his take on hot button topics ... And providing actionable insights on how to build and protect wealth in tumultuous times. Tune in and buckle up as we take a journey down the road ahead with our good friend Adam Taggart! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

What’s in the cards for apartment investing? How can an investor become accredited without meeting the financial requirements? What are the latest updates from the SEC? Today, we’re shifting our focus back to main street to discuss apartments, syndication, and legal changes coming down the line … Tune in to this elite episode as we call on three outstanding experts in these areas to find out what they're keeping tabs on in the road ahead.

George Gammon is a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur with a passion for learning and teaching macroeconomics ...  From the fed and repo markets to inflation and central bank digital currencies … There's a whole lot happening on the macro-level. And it’s all bound to trickle down and affect main street investors.  So listen in as we hear from the prolific George Gammon and gain some insight into what he’s watching in the road ahead. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Peak Prosperity founder Dr. Chris Martenson has been on the cutting edge of revealing the fragility of a financial system dependent on perpetual growth while operating in a world of limited resources. It sounds wonky, but it simply means the world is likely to experience inflation and shortages … kind of like we’re having now.  And it affects EVERYONE … including real estate investors and their tenants. So listen in as we delve into the mind of Dr. Chris Martenson and discover what he sees for the road ahead. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

The effects of rapid inflation and supply chain disruptions are becoming more apparent each day here in the US. Many folks are getting nervous and speculating about what may be coming next. Of course, none of us can predict or control the future ... But we CAN make changes to become stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to thrive in any economic environment. Listen in as we zoom in on some real, practical things you can do to position yourself for prosperity in the new year … and beyond. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

As investors, we spend most of our time on the offense ... Looking for great deals, excellent markets, cash flow, equity growth, tax savings ...  But while those things are essential, to borrow the words of legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, “Offense wins games … defense wins championships.” And like many of us learned the hard way back in 2008, the same concept applies to real estate investing. We don’t have a crystal ball … But we do have a lot of smart friends who think it may be time to adjust your gameplan before the clock runs out again. So tune in to this efficacious episode to discover some plays to consider that can help keep you in the market and protect yourself against what might come next. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Leverage can be a powerful tool in every investor’s toolbox. But like any tool, it’s most effective when you know how and when to use it. And while it has its advantages, acquiring properties with debt doesn’t come without risk. In this episode, we discuss tips, methodologies, and considerations for using leverage with regard to your overall portfolio.  So tune in now to discover the financial strategies and trade-offs involved with leveraging real estate ... and how it can help you access idle equity, lower taxes, and increase cash flow! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Leverage can be a powerful tool in every investor’s toolbox. But like any tool, it’s most effective when you know how and when to use it. And while it has its advantages, acquiring properties with debt doesn’t come without risk. In this episode, we discuss tips, methodologies, and considerations for using leverage with regard to your overall portfolio.  So tune in now to discover the financial strategies and trade-offs involved with leveraging real estate ... and how it can help you access idle equity, lower taxes, and increase cash flow! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Will the Fed REALLY raise interest rates multiple times in 2022?  And if they do, what happens to real estate? Fed Chair Jerome Powell has admitted inflation is NOT transitory (welcome to the party!) … and says “tapering” and interest rate hikes are coming to an economy near you. What does all this mean?  Are you ready?  What’s an investor to do? To find out, we sit down with our good friend, regular contributor, multi-time Summit faculty member, best-selling author, renowned and outspoken economic pundit, and professional money manager … the irrepressible Peter Schiff. So tune in as we talk taper, tightening, tantrums, and 2022 tactics with Peter Schiff! The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

A breaking court case ruling on the home storage of retirement assets has left millions of investors in jeopardy with disqualified IRA accounts. The verdict is sending shivers through the investing community … and it appears more changes may be on the way when it comes to investing using retirement programs. Tune in to this illuminating episode for an overview on the McNulty case and what it means for investors, as well as an in-depth discussion on the different methodologies and structures for retirement funds. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

You ask, we answer … It’s time for another interesting installment of Ask The Guys!    Some tantalizing topics we tackle today include: Tips for buying your first investment property …  Tradeoffs of refinancing … Approaching rent increases in the present climate … … and more interesting inquiries submitted by our amazing audience.   So put on your listening ears and enjoy this enlightening episode!   Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

When it comes to real estate investing, markets matter. After all, a strong market has the potential to amplify the return on any specific property … even a weak one. On the flip side, a weak location can suppress even the strongest property. But how do you know whether a new market is HOT or NOT? And how can you determine if it’s time to exit an area you’re already in? Tune into this engrossing episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show to discover which metrics, trends, and indicators to look for when analyzing or monitoring a market. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

There are endless reasons real estate piques the interest of investors ... Cash flow, tax advantages, and inflation hedging, just to name a few. But when faced with all that goes into investing where the numbers make sense ... researching markets, finding a suitable property, rehabbing said property, finding tenants, managing upkeep & maintenance … Many soon discover the path to real estate riches is more complicated than they thought.  Not to mention all those things eat up a lot of time and money … two assets that tend to be in short supply for new investors. Today, we talk with two good friends who have perfected the solution. For the past 20 years, they’ve consistently provided low cost, rent-ready, profitable real estate opportunities and hands-off property management services. Pair that with their expert market knowledge, and it’s easy to see how they save investors a TON of time and money! Tune in to this exhilarating episode to discover how turnkey real estate opportunities provide all the benefits of real estate ... without all the work! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

One of the key components to becoming a successful real estate investor is to master the art of debt. But while it’s easy to focus on the acquisition at hand, there’s a whole lot more to financing than the loan on the property you’re buying ... Just ask today's guest ... an experienced strategic mortgage professional who designs each of her clients' purchases to help maximize their debt leverage and optimize their portfolios. Tune in to this exciting edition of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show for an overview of how YOU too can begin unlocking the power of your balance sheet … and better position yourself to achieve your long-term real estate investing goals. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Like danger and opportunity, safety comes in a lot of forms. But it’s something many real estate investors and professionals don’t think about until after a bad experience. In today’s increasingly chaotic world, where police forces can be underfunded and under limiting rules of engagement, it’s more important than ever to be highly attentive to the safety of your person, properties, tenants, and team. So listen in as we meet with a handful of professionals in real estate and safety-related fields ... and discuss key resources and proactive measures to help circumvent danger in your life, business, and portfolio. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

It wouldn’t be Halloween without our annual spine-chilling collection of hauntingly horrid real estate tales! These spooktacular stories are bound to give you goosebumps ... But where our guests were tricked, you’ll find your treats … hauntingly powerful lessons that will save you from repeating their morbid mistakes. Tune in for another hair-raising installment of Halloween Horror Stories! Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Housing instability is a widespread issue in the US …  … one that’s only been exacerbated by the pandemic and subsequent economic turmoil.  After witnessing a family member’s struggle with homelessness, our guests today vowed to be a part of the solution. Today, their mission is to educate socially-minded investors on the housing formula that can help them achieve double to triple returns paid by agencies and the government … and make a big difference in their communities. Listen in as we explore an in-demand niche with the potential to generate colossal cashflow … and make an immense impact. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Getting out of the rat race … It’s a goal many new real estate investors set out to reach, often by doing small deals and collecting a portfolio of little green houses. It works! But it's slow. So when multifamily investor Brad Sumrok needed a way to compress timeframes, he chose a faster path to financial freedom with his very first investment ... a 32 unit apartment building.  In this episode, Brad joins us to talk about how when you think bigger, you can do bigger deals, make a bigger impact, and get out of the rat race faster! Tune in to hear how YOU can Go Bigger Now! Making the Jump to Multifamily. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Education and skills are the prerequisites to productivity ... whether as an entrepreneur, investor or employee. Parents will often pay more for housing in a good school district. But the world has changed a lot in the last 30 years. Conventional education has become much more expensive, but is it more valuable?  Has it kept up?  Is it preparing people to be productive in today’s world and the world that’s coming? Real estate investors tend to be more entrepreneurial.  They’re more inclined to trade “security” for opportunity and they accept the responsibility which comes with it. As entrepreneurial parents struggle with the lack of financial education in conventional education, they look for unconventional solutions.  Some even create those solutions … turning a problem into an opportunity. In this episode we visit with not one, but four such educational entrepreneurs to explore the creative ways they are providing financial, business and leadership education to young people. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Without freedom, there would be no wealth. And most people want to build and protect wealth to enhance their freedom. Wealth and freedom go hand in hand. That’s one of the main reasons we attend FreedomFest each year … It's an event produced by our friend and Summit faculty alumnus Mark Skousen that bills itself as the world’s largest gathering of free minds ... and we agree. FreedomFest is also where we’ve met many of our big-brained friends ... deepened our understanding of economics … and discovered the important intersection between personal prosperity, property rights, and public policy. FreedomFest brings together a lot of people who disagree about a lot of things … but they share the common goal of promoting more personal health, wealth, and freedom. So listen in to this episode, as we come to you from FreedomFest 2021 with a handful of fascinating interviews on all sorts of eye-opening topics … and a boots-on-the-ground update on the South Dakota real estate market. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

“The riches are in the niches” is a common expression around entrepreneurial circles … and for good reason. Just ask today’s guest … a good friend and former student of ours who’s raised more than 350 million dollars in syndication capital in the last 7 years in MANY different niches. From multifamily and resort property to oil, gas, coal and more, diversification is his middle name. In this episode, we take a closer look at two of his favorite investment vehicles … and hear how he went from an anti-real estate businessman with a tax problem to a super syndicator making a lot more money and paying a lot less tax. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned investor, you’ll benefit from this super episode! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Cryptocurrency and the blockchain technology behind it have the potential to revolutionize real estate investing.  And considering the 2nd largest U.S. mortgage lender recently announced they’ll begin accepting payments in Bitcoin, it’s clear that crypto is quickly moving mainstream and making its way to Main Street. So how can you incorporate it into your investing strategy? In this episode, a real estate investor and data scientist with an expertise in cryptography joins us for a crash course on the collision of real estate, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Real estate investing isn’t possible without property rights, the rule of law, and the ability to control our own properties … So when eviction moratoriums began popping up across the country in March 2020 … it understandably sparked some concern ... especially for the average mom and pop main street investor. Now nearly a year and a half into the pandemic, private property owners who invested for cash flow are still losing out on rents, unable to evict non-paying tenants … many facing the threat of losing their properties. In this episode, we take a closer look at eviction moratoriums and the bigger discussion of private property rights with our good friend Ken McElroy and two real estate attorneys who are advocating for landlords on these issues. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

As real estate investors, we’re big fans of cash flow, leverage, and tax benefits. Today, we’re talking about an asset class that doesn’t typically provide any of those things ... But stay tuned because this is no shiny object syndrome. Like real estate, gold is real, essential, and the long-term data proves it consistently outperforms other asset classes over time. So while putting your money into an investment vehicle that produces no returns may seem counterintuitive, more and more savvy investors are joining central banks and turning to precious metals as a hedge against inflation and a falling dollar. And whether or not gold and silver are investment vehicles for you, understanding them is essential to understanding the economy, the financial system, and reading the mood of the market. In this episode, we get a crash-course in gold and silver from two highly-qualified precious metals experts. Listen in to discover what’s happening in the physical market and the benefits of adding gold and silver to your portfolio. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Housing is hot right now … and that’s good and bad.  Tight inventory, low rates, and surging demand in key markets create equity, which is a beautiful thing.  But it also makes finding affordable properties difficult for homebuyers and investors alike. Of course, lack of affordable housing improves rental demand, so investors big and small see the opportunity and are in the market looking for deals ... which are often hard to find. Enter Build-to-Rent developers.  These clever entrepreneurs have figured out how to add affordable housing inventory to the market by engineering their product to cater to the unique needs of both landlords and tenants. In this episode, we visit with an experienced Build-to-Rent housing developer to get an inside look at this hot investing niche. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

There’s busy and there’s effective.  They’re not the same thing.  Working smarter, not harder is easy to say, but sometimes hard to master … UNLESS, you know the secret. That’s what Gary Keller’s and Jay Papasan’s best-selling book, The ONE Thing is all about.  And it works in business, investing, and life. So tune in as we talk with Jay Papasan, the co-author of The One Thing and discover how YOU can become more effective immediately. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Fantastic questions from our fabulous audience including … … what’s the best way to prep for bargains when inflation hits? ... is accelerating the paydown of a mortgage a smart move, or is there a better way? ... with lumber prices so high is now a good time to invest in timber? And MANY more! So listen in as we tackle these and other questions from our inquisitive audience! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

From the spectacular Ambergris Caye in beautiful Belize, we bring you the second installment of our annual Investor Summit on the Sand faculty show! In part 2, we hear from more of our world-class faculty members as they share their thoughts and takeaways from the 19th Annual Summit.  Tune in to hear from more of the biggest brains in investing, economics, real estate, precious metals, energy, and entrepreneurship … and find out why next year’s Summit is bound to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

For the 19th straight year we convened for a week with over 200 investors and a world-class line-up of experts on investing, real estate, economics, energy, precious metals and more. As is our tradition, we took advantage of the opportunity to capture the thoughts of many of our expert faculty.  But this list is so long, we can’t get it done in one episode. So this is Part 1 of our Investor Summit on the Sand faculty show headlined by Fannie Mae’s Chief Economist Doug Duncan along with a large supporting cast of experts. Tune in and discover what these big brains found most intriguing about the 2021 Investor Summit … and why many will be coming back in 2022! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

We're SO glad that real estate is not an asset class and there is no "real estate market".  Some regional markets are simply better than others and when you can find the right one with the right team, you can make great investments. In this episode, we visit with our boots-on-the-ground expert in one of the nation's hottest real estate markets. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

Beautiful properties in exotic locations can be both fun and profitable.  While this kind of investing may seem mysterious and difficult, it's actually not that hard. In this episode we visit with a real estate broker, investor and syndicator for real world insights into international resort property investing. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

“Get rich in a niche” is one of the oldest adages in business and investing.  It’s based on the notion specialists are more valuable than generalists.   When it comes to real estate, specialty properties offer unique opportunities for profiting through creativity.  This is especially true in the hotel sector. In this episode we visit with a niche hotel syndicator and operator to learn how he’s finding success in one of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic shutdowns. So tune in to this Hospitality Spotlight and discover how to profit with creative niches. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

AirBnB remains one of the hottest trends in real estate and it shows no sign of slowing down. In this episode, we visit with an experienced multi-state short-term rental investor and get a real world update on the challenges and opportunities in this exciting niche. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

Top ranked economist Mark Skousen joins us for a timely discussion of the new realities in financial markets. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Special guest and Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad real estate advisor Ken McElroy shares valuable ideas and insights about the risks and opportunities of rising real estate prices. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

Great questions from our fabulous audience covering a wide range of tantalizing topics including tactical, strategic, and macro-economic issues facing real-world real estate investors. So tune in for this enlightening episode of Ask The Guys! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Wherever is home for you, there's a whole world of people, places, and properties to consider when populating your portfolio. In this episode, we revisit the topic of going global in a world that's not quite the same in light of the pandemic. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

Danielle DiMartino-Booth joins us for a look at the latest from The Federal Reserve and how its latest moves might affect housing, interest rates, jobs, economy and YOUR portfolio. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

Legacy isn't about estate planning and leaving unprepared heirs the fruits of your labors.  It's SO much much more. Legacy, like significance and success, is a by-product of applying proven principles to your business and investing. In this episode, we visit with Tom Ziglar to discuss proven principles for building a lasting legacy. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com 

There's bad debt, good debt, and GREAT debt.  And while leverage can be devastating for consumers and speculators, it's a powerful tool in the hands of strategic real estate investors. In this episode, we discuss some of many ways real estate investors can harness the power of leverage to accelerate and protect equity, improve cash flow, and reduce taxes. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Private notes are a proven path to conservative cashflow and surprisingly high yields.   But there's a lot more to note investing than most investors realize.   In this noteworthy episode, we talk with a veteran investor who's dabbled in many niches, but has made private note investing his primary focus. So listen in and find out what it's like to go from being the borrower to the lender ... and the surprising benefits of being on the paper side of real estate. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Special guest and attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us for an important discussion of legal concepts all real estate investors should be both aware of ... and attentive to. Sadly, when it comes to compliance, risk mitigation, asset protection, tax, insurance and estate planning considerations ... most real estate investors are ill-informed and unprepared. But as much fun as it is doing deals, and creating equity, cash flow, and profits ... it's easy to fall into a pitfall which could be avoided with proper awareness, planning, and structure. So listen in as we talk legal protections with attorney Mauricio Rauld. The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

How best to access and reposition untapped equity? What holding structure is best to purchase and protect assets? Is it better to pay down debt or leverage up? We explore these topics and other captivating queries from our inquisitive listeners in this week's episode of Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

Most real estate investors wish they’d started sooner.   It's been said, "Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait."  Good advice. In this episode, we talk about both being young, and helping young people in your life get started early to build a long-term real estate empire. So tune in as we talk real estate investing and the next generation. The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.  Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

Four-unit residential properties allow savvy investors to get maximum benefit from the most favorable mortgages available. But fourplex investing doesn't necessarily mean taking on tired properties in declining markets. Shortages of affordable housing in major markets has opened up an exciting opportunity to invest in brand new small multi-family properties in nice areas. Listen in as we discuss the present and future of fourplex investing with a multi-market fourplex developer. The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

why we like housing, energy, healthcare, distribution, and food. In this delicious discussion, we explore the sweet opportunities ripening in offshore agriculture ... and a crop we haven't discussed before. We're sure you'll find it berry interesting! The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

A Reddit group called WallStreetBets revealed blatant manipulation in stock trading markets. Then they went after silver, creating a stir in the precious metals markets. Is there market manipulation in real estate? Yes! Is it bad or good ... and how can real estate investors profit from it? Tune in and find out in this tantalizing edition of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show! The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

2020 was ground-zero for the decade of the 20's ... and one of the wildest beginnings to a decade in quite a while. Extreme political and economic turmoil is still poised to affect everything including interest rates, taxes, jobs, the dollar and SO much more. So we decided to poll a panel of our big-brained friends to see what they see on the horizon as we sail into the potentially choppy waters of 2021. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Email [email protected] for alerts on new podcasts, videos, reports, and events.

Lots of great questions from our fabulous audience ... Which is better? Cashflow or Equity? How to grow more faster? How to invest profitably in making the world better? How to prepare for a potential downturn? Tune in as we take on these tough topics ... and many more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The world has changed and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Between a global pandemic, political turmoil, and worldwide economic distress, it's both easy and tempting to sit down and wait for it to all go back to normal. But it's also important to consider we might be entering a whole new world, which means our own strategies and tactics need to change too. Listen in as we discuss possibilities and planning for a brand new year in highly uncertain times.

The most successful investors we know all believe real estate investing is a TEAM sport. And while everyone on a team is important, there's almost always an MVP. When it comes to income property investing, we think your Property Manager has the most important job. Sadly, we see too many investors fail to focus on recruiting top talent and utilizing this valuable position to its fullest. So tune in as we discuss the important role of your property manager with a top industry insider. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Lockdowns, eviction moratoriums, stimulus, and financial system instability are just a few of the many factors changing the world of commercial lending. In this episode, we discuss the current state of commercial financing with an expert guest ... and share what every investor needs to know about how to get financing for commercial properties. Send your request for the free report to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

In good times, resort markets boom. In chaotic times, some Americans get serious about moving offshore, which is much easier as remote working goes mainstream. Of course, as the ranks of retired baby-boomers grow, going offshore to someplace nearby, friendly, affordable and fun is appealing. Belize checks a lot of boxes. In this episode, we take a trip to beautiful Belize and check-in personally with our boots-on-the-ground correspondent. So listen in as we get the latest and greatest on one of our all-time favorite markets ... beautiful Belize! For the free report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Renowned housing market analyst John Burns joins us for a deeper dive into one of the hottest niches today ... build-to-rent housing. The confluence of low supply, high demand, record low interest rates are only PART of the story. John and his research associate share key insights about this exciting niche from a researcher's perspective. So tune in as we talk build-to-rent from an analyst's perspective. For info on our free Build to Rent video series, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

When crisis hits, it's natural to slow down or stop until things stabilize. But when weeks turn into months, it's a sign there might be a new normal. So rather than wait for things to go back to how they were, resourceful investors find a way to adapt and move forward. Fortunately, while the world might change, the basic principles for success are somewhat timeless. So tune in as we talk about getting started or re-started in real estate investing ... in spite of the disconcerting overhang of politics and pandemics. To request reports mentioned email [email protected] and [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Cash flow comes in two flavors ... rents or loan payments. Most real estate investors opt to be landlords to collect rents, tax breaks, and equity. Of course, along with rents, land lording brings responsibilities and liabilities. Note investing is another way to collect cash flows without the hassles of land lording. And done right, the yields are excellent, and you can also find equity! In this episode, we talk with a multi-million dollar note investor about how to enjoy high-yield cash flows through real estate note investing. Send your request for the complimentary special report to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Lots of GREAT questions from our AMAZING audience! We talk cash-on-cash target returns, how to determine and manage liquid reserves, when and how to focus on passive investing, and MUCH more! So listen in to another exhilarating and educational episode of Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Real estate superhero Ken "Multi-Man" McElroy is our special guest as we consider whether it's now too late to invest in real estate. Ken's a multi-state, multi-decade multifamily real estate investor. He's seen both booms and busts in his stellar career, so who better to ask ... Is it too late to invest in real estate? Tune in for our candid conversation with legendary Ken McElroy. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

George Gammon from The Rebel Capitalist joins us for an engaging discussion about the important relationship between macroeconomics and real estate investing. After all, what good is it to be great at crunching the numbers on a deal if the macroeconomics of the market crunches you? The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Here's our annual spooktacular collection of gruesome tales of terror, resolution and lesson. No sunshine and unicorns here. All brutally honest real-world investing horror stories as told first-hand by the party involved. Of course, all the best wisdom comes out of tough times, so listen and learn at discount from those who paid full price for the lessons. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Between the Amazon effect and COVID-19, retail real estate has been on the ropes. But is it time to close up shop ... or are there opportunities in the crisis? In this fascinating episode, we visit with a 3-decade veteran of retail real estate investing to learn more about how he's adapting in the digital age. So listen in and learn about the new reality of retail real estate! To request the free report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Flipping Properties for Fast Cash and Big Profits Having a short path to cash is an essential survival strategy in any economic jungle. For real estate investors, flipping a property is often a reliable way to create cash quickly. Of course, understanding a concept and being able to execute it well in the real world are sometimes two very different things. In this episode, we visit with a seasoned 7-figure flipper who opens up and shares the good, the bad and the ugly of learning how to flip profitably in the real world. To request the free report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

We take on lots of great questions from our fabulous audience, including how to choose a good real estate market ... which important trends to track and how ... and one of the most important jobs of any real estate investor, calculating cash-flow ... and MANY more! So tune in for another exhilarating edition of Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

In tough times, demand for affordable essentials goes UP. When it comes to real estate, it doesn't get any more essential than residential. Indianapolis is a rare major metro which is very affordable while still offering tremendous quality of life. It's no wonder Indianapolis is attracting nearby mid-westerners trying to escape high-price, high-tax states. In this episode, we visit with our Boots-on-the-Ground guy and talk high return turnkey rentals in Indianapolis. To request the free market report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Profiting from real estate investing is the result of attracting the right opportunities and doing the right things. Many investors focus on how to do deals but neglect the how of attracting people and opportunities. In any business, real estate investing or otherwise, there are proven principles for building a brand people like and trust ... and a database full of active and prospective sources of deals, capital, and services necessary to succeed at a high level. In this episode, we visit with world-class marketing genius Kyle Wilson to discuss how to build a profitable brand and network. To order Kyle's book: GetSuccessHabitsBook.com The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

It's awesome when equity happens. Even better when it compounds. That's why real estate investors LOVE 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. But when you want to exchange your equity into a partnership to get into bigger, better deals in new markets with professional management ... a traditional 1031 comes up a little short. Delaware Statutory Trusts are a great solution. But even though they've been around for 20 years, many investors are still unaware of this powerful tool. So tune in to this episode as we talk with a syndicator who's using Delaware Statutory Trusts to help investors keep their equity compounding. For the free report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

One of best ways to get started in long-distance landlording is to buy an affordable brand new property in one of the best markets in the country. In this episode, we look at how one innovative developer is building new residential properties especially for investors. To request the free market report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Some investors LOVE doing deals and building portfolios ... for themselves and/or for other investors. Other investors LOVE the benefits of real estate investing, but don't want to get their hands dirty.  Or maybe they're just too busy with their day job, running a business, or sipping cocktails on the beach. In this episode we visit with two very successful active investors and talk about the two different approaches. So tune in as we talk building successful real estate portfolios actively or passively. To request the resources discussed: [email protected] [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Uncertain times always send investors scurrying for stability and certainty. While bonds usually catch that bid, when the very currency wealth is denominated in is being called into question, investors tend to get much more REAL. This explains the spike in interest in precious metals. But while it’s possible to combine metals with debt to grow real wealth, there are other ways. In this episode we explore how to invest in the virtually eternal power of Mother Nature to preserve, grow, and pass on wealth. So tune in as we talk hardwood agricultural investing with an expert guest. To request the special report offered, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Luck is when preparation and opportunity intersect with decisive action. It takes all three to get "lucky". The dynamics in the market today have made the best opportunity in real estate even better. In this episode, we discuss what's happening, how to prepare so you can make bold moves towards seizing the opportunity. To request the free report offered, email [email protected]. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

People are paying attention to these perilous times and wondering what to do to prepare. In this edition of Ask The Guys, we tackle questions about tapping equity while it's still there, getting liquid just in case, and dealing with debt decisions in an uncertain economy ... and a whole lot more! So tune in as we talk making smart moves with equity, liquidity and debt in a crazy world. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

There's both an art and science to success ... whether you're an athlete, investor, executive or entrepreneur. All must get the most from their potential while dealing with adversity and change. Dr. Denis Waitley is a world-renowned expert on the psychology of winning. He's traveled the world sharing his principles of success to large audiences, elite teams, and high-performance individuals. In this episode we explore timeless success principles and how they apply in a world that's changing at an unprecedented pace. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

CPA Tom Wheelwright joins us with important updates on current and proposed changes to U.S. tax law as part of the war against COVID-19. We also discuss the details and potential repercussions of proposals being floated in a controversial election year. So tune in as we talk tax changes real estate investors need to know about with CPA Tom Wheelwright. To request Tom's free guide, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Robert Kiyosaki's real estate guy Ken McElroy joins us for a reality check of investing heading into an unfolding crisis. When the world changes, your investing strategy should change too. Listen in and learn how Ken McElroy is preparing for the new realities of real estate. For info about the COVID-19 Crisis Investing Webinar Series, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

While a lockdown stops the economy and slows everything down ... putting downward pressure on prices ... central banks led by the Fed are conjuring TRILLIONS of fresh dollars out of thin air. And Uncle Sam is making sure they get into circulation. Will prices rise or fall? Can an economy grow when it's locked down ... or will it recede perhaps even into a dismal depression? And how long will the world trust a dollar that's being diluted by the trillions on a monthly basis? Tune in an find out when we talk all this and more with PhD economist and best-selling author Richard Duncan. To learn more about Richard's excellent video newsletter, email [email protected]. For an invite to the COVID-19 Crisis Investing webinar series, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Tax rules are often used as a tool to motivate people to earn and invest in ways policy makers deem important. So it's no surprise there's been some tweaks to the tax rules to help stimulate an economy struggling under the weight of the COVID-19 crisis. In this episode we take a look at how retirement accounts are being unleashed ... and how real estate investors can get in on the action. To request the special report mentioned, send your email request to [email protected]. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

While there's no perfect investment vehicle, real estate done right comes pretty close. And an important aspect of smart real estate investing is the extremely powerful tax breaks. In this episode, we dig into the one the best tax benefits real estate offers. Let's just say you need to see it to depreciate it. To request the free follow-up report, email [email protected]. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Fathers often provide the most valuable advice in life, career and investing. In this Father's Day encore episode, we revisit sage wisdom provided by the late, great Godfather of Real Estate, Robert's father, friend and partner ... Bob Helms. So listen in as Bob shares his tips for working with real estate brokers who understand investment property. To contribute to the Godfather Scholarship Fund in honor of Bob's life and legacy, send an email request to [email protected] and we'll get you the details. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Private funds can be a great option for busy people who want the benefits of real estate, but don't want to get their hands dirty. And while it can be expensive to send your money on the long round trip to Wall Street ... those big building, extravagant bonuses, big fines, and fancy ads all come between you and the profit from the real estate ... many Main Street funds are a lot leaner so more of the deal can make it to you. They're also a lot more transparent. So listen in as we visit with a Main Street real estate fund manager and explore the benefits of passive investing through real estate investment funds. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The hits just keep on coming ... If the endless parade of bad news is starting to wear on you ... this episode is for you! As a couple of more seasoned fellows, we've seen our fair share of calamity. Sure, what's happening now is unprecedented. But many of the principles for surviving and thriving in tough times are timeless. So listen in as talk through today's trials and tribulations and consider why there's still reason to be of good cheer. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The Fed created over $85 billion per month of new dollars ... and Uncle Sam spent over $800 billion ... to "save" the economy from the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. To take on the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, the Fed has been creating over $80 billion PER DAY ... and Uncle Sam has already pledged to spend nearly $4 TRILLION ... and they're not done. Will it work? Can the system handle it? What happens next? And what happens to real estate? Listen in as we talk about all this ... and more ... with special guests Nomi Prins and Peter Schiff. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another exhilarating edition of Ask The Guys ... your great questions and our questionable answers. This time we tackle topics about going from tiny to mighty ... how to use credit lines strategically BEFORE they disappear .... how prepare NOW for the investment problems and opportunities likely to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic ... and MORE! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

With so much pressure on the U.S. dollar to support the collapsing global economy, alert investors are joining central banks and turning to precious metals as a hedge. Gold and silver are forms of liquid reserves even Main Street real estate investors should consider as the COVID-19 health crisis mutates into an economic pandemic.  So tune in as we talk precious metals with our good friend and gold expert, Dana Samuelson. To request Dana's free report on precious metals investing, send an email to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

There are few things more essential to human existence than food. People need it in good times and bad. For centuries, agriculture has been synonymous with wealth and productivity. That's why they call it "produce". Of course, agriculture relies upon real estate ... and provides investors an opportunity to create cash flow from crops. In this episode we revisit the opportunities in agriculture in a rapidly changing world. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Oil prices crashed as the COVID-19 shutdown crushes demand. Common sense says prices could rise again when demand returns. To find out where the opportunities are in the current oil crisis, we sit down with a long-time oil man ... and discover there's a way to help hurting well-owners and end up with a long-term stream of cash-flow. Tune in and find out why oil's not well but could end well! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The COVID19 crisis makes managing multi-family properties considerably more complicated. How are real world landlords managing the risks and responsibilities? To find out, we check in with The Apartment King, Brad Sumrok and get some practical tips for property and portfolio management in a COVID19 world. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The MOST important asset you manage is your mind. It's the genesis of all your dreams, plans, actions, and results. In this episode, the world's biggest-selling author in history reveals how and why to train your brain to think bigger. So listen in as Mark Victor Hansen explains how big thinking leads to big results. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another thrilling episode of Ask The Guys as we tackle timely topics related to property and portfolio management during the Coronavirus pandemic ... and more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Dire headlines scream of businesses small and large under EXTREME distress because of the global shutdown. Is it possible to see the forest for the trees? Tune in as we trek into the headlines to discover bears, bailouts ... and a 3-headed monster. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

While the COVID-19 virus crisis is unlike anything the world has seen in modern history, it's certainly not the first ... or last ... crisis investors will face. History says not only will the human race survive, but the backside of virtually all busts is a big boom. Of course, we all need to survive both physically and financially until the crisis passes. In this episode, we discuss how lessons learned in the 2008 crisis can be applied to today's trial ... and how investors can position themselves to not just survive, but thrive. To request the information offered in this episode, send your email request to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The COVID-19 pandemic and panic is well on its way to eclipsing the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 and the Great Depression of 1929 as the most devastating economic event in modern human history. Of course, humanity survived all those past calamities ... and the odds are probably good that humanity will survive this one. In this episode we take a look at the current crisis through the lens of lessons learned from past crises, and discuss where the future opportunities might be ... along with ideas about what investors can do in the midst of uncertainty to position themselves to react quickly as the brave new investing landscape unfolds. So tune is as we talk about what the Coronavirus means for real estate investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Scientists say all people only use a small fraction of the brain's potential. So no matter how successful you are, your brain is capable of much more. In this episode we visit with a mega-successful real estate guy who discovered how to get better performance from himself and his team by tapping into the under-utilized power of the human mind. So listen in and discover you can take your success to the next level by better activating your amazing brain. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Robert Kiyosaki's real estate partner Ken McElroy sits in as we tackle the timely topic of finding value in a hot market. Markets are hard to time. And no one likes to sit on the sideline missing out on opportunity. But when cap rates are compressed, finding deals that makes sense is a challenge. Fortunately, Ken McElroy has been in the game for quite a while ... and has found ways to thrive through all kinds of markets. So listen in as we learn how to find and create value in hot markets ... with Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Advisor for Real Estate, Ken McElroy! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Another fantastic collection of questions for Ask The Guys from our fabulous listeners! In episode we take on equity sharing, self-directed IRAs, the very hot topic of gold, and much more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

partment investing is one of the hottest niches in real estate. And for good reason! Apartments provide economies of scale, lots of cash flow, great tax breaks, and many financing options. Making the leap into bigger building can be intimidating at first ... but it's actually easier than you may think. So tune in as our special guest Brad Sumrok explains three ways you can get started in apartment investing ... and how you can find out where he thinks the best opportunities are heading into 2020. For your very own complimentary copy of the apartment investing forecast mentioned in the show, send your email request to [email protected]. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Legendary success trainer Brian Tracy joins us live on the mic to share some timeless proven pearls of powerful high-performance wisdom. Success leaves clues ... patterns of thinking and behavior which can be applied by anyone to achieve more faster ... including real estate investors and entrepreneurs. So tune in as we talk with a true titan of peak performance training, the amazing Brian Tracy. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

When a shortage of housing converges with a shortage of home buyers ... it's real estate investors to the rescue! Developers large and small are realizing there's a big opportunity in building homes to cater to the needs of landlords. In this episode, we visit with two developers who've put a new twist on the build-to-rent concept. So listen in as take another look at the hot concept of build-to rent. To receive the information referenced in the show, send an email request to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Resort property investing starts with market selection ... just like all real estate investing. You're looking for the right mix of supply, demand, location, team, and demographic. Belize checks a LOT of boxes. It's one of the most uniquely positioned resort markets in the world. In this exotic episode, we visit with a U.S. ex-pat who set up shop in Belize and is very active in the real estate market. Is it time for you to consider putting some paradise in YOUR portfolio? Tune in and find out! To request the free information offered in the show, send an email to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The investing landscape looks laced with landmines as we enter the new decade. Although problems and instability are nothing new, each generation faces their own variation. In this episode we visit with Dr. Chris Martenson from Peak Prosperity to take a look at the under-reported, but extraordinarily significant activities of the Federal Reserve ... and what it might mean to real estate investors. So listen in as we discuss chaos and opportunity in the new decade with Dr. Chris Martenson. For information on Chris's webinar What The Fed, send an email to [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Turning the page to a new year and a new decade is a terrific time to talk about some of the top trends in real estate investing. Demographics, economics, technology, politics, energy and interest rates are all key factors affecting the trajectory of real estate heading into the 2020s. So listen in a The Real Estate Guys talk top tends in real estate for 2020 The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Whether starting out or starting over, a brand-new year is a great time to reflect on the lessons learned in the past ... and to make bold plans for the future. In this episode, the Guys discuss practical tips for getting off to a great start in the new decade. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Smart home builders are helping real estate investors dramatically reduce the risk of vacancy and expensive repairs. Listen in as we talk with a builder who creates build to rent properties in some of the best rental markets in the United States. For the free report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Getting started in real estate investing usually begins with residential properties ... single family and small multi-family. One of the secrets of success is to pick properties in solid growth markets. Another is to team up with a competent and dedicated property manager. In this episode, we visit with experts in both investing and property management in one of the hottest residential markets in the United States. So listen in and learn about small to mid-level residential property investing in a strong and growing market. For the free market report, email [email protected] The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Yet another enthralling episode of Ask The Guys! Listen in as we tackle more great listener questions about 401ks, purging portfolios of problem properties, and how to prepare for what many believe is an inevitable bust. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

A litany of listener questions about how to choose a great real estate market to invest in, how to build a bigger portfolio faster, whether or not an office condo makes sense, what it takes to create a rock-solid reputation in a relationship business, and more. So listen in as The Real Estate Guys answer listener questions! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Rags to riches stories are always interesting ... and real estate is one of the most reliable vehicles for building lasting financial freedom. In this episode, we talk candidly with an investor who's inspiring story includes winning, losing, and then coming back bigger and better. So tune in for a real world lesson in how to find financial freedom through real estate investing. Our guest in this episode is Michael Blank. To receive the free e-book offered, email your request to The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at Follow on

We sit down face to face at the Rich Dad radio studio with our long-time friend and the world's best-selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki. Kiyosaki shares his thoughts on the important differences between public and private investments, what he calls the 3 kinds of money, and revisits the enduring message of his record setting book Rich Dad Poor Dad. Tune in and discover what the most influential financial author in history has to say about the dangers and opportunities facing investors today. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Interviews recorded live at the 2019 New Orleans Investment Conference! Host Robert Helms talks with an outstanding array of experts on precious metals, the Federal Reserve, economics, and investing including ... Money manager Peter Schiff, former Fed official Danielle DiMartino-Booth, billionaire Rick Rule, renowned economist Mark Skousen, and gold expert Brien Lundin. Listen in and gain valuable perspectives into the many factors affecting the economy, jobs, interest rates, the financial system and more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Real estate investing is a pretty simple business. It all comes down to buying great properties in growing markets. Of course, just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy. In this episode we visit with a seasoned investor who's evolved as market conditions shifted ... and talk about how he takes on the challenge of finding properties that make sense and markets poised for growth and resilience. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Another classic collection of creepy catastrophes gleaned from the experiences of real-world investors. Each true story explains the circumstance, the resolution, and the valuable lesson. While each investor paid the full price of time, money and stress ... YOU get can get the lessons simply by listening. So tune in for this year's terrifying tales of investing toils and troubles! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Value-add real estate investing accelerates equity growth ... often by increasing income. By making a property more appealing to a tenant or buyer, you make the property more valuable ... without needing to wait for inflation. Value-add investing reduces some of the price risk when acquiring properties near the top of a market cycle. But with a growing movement to cap how fast you can raise rents on certain properties, it can make sense to look at niches less likely to land in the rent control cross hairs. So listen in as we visit with a veteran value-add investor to discover where and how he's finding opportunity in the midst of a mature market cycle. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Real estate investing can be messy ... and not just the property. Sometimes a deal ... or even your entire portfolio ... doesn't fit inside the conventional lending box. So if you or your deals don't fit the institutional mold, you'll be glad to know there's a wide, wonderful world of alternative funding solutions you can tap into. In this episode, we visit with a veteran loan broker who fills us in on some of the creative loan products available in the market place for unconventional real estate investors. So listen in and learn how alternative lending options can help you optimize your real estate investing portfolio. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Most real estate investors focus on the structure on top of the dirt. Others profit by trading in the land itself. Still others find opportunity in what grows on top of the land. Today's show is about what comes from UNDER the dirt ... oil and gas. And there's a LOT more to the story than meets the eye. Real estate is famous for fabulous tax breaks, but they often only apply to PASSIVE income. Also famous for huge tax benefits, oil and gas can be applied to ACTIVE income ... making it a favorite of high-income earners. Of course, no one wants to lose money ... and some forms of oil and gas investing are high risk, high reward. In this episode we visit with a seasoned Texas oilman to explore exciting strategies for finding more predictable profits and tax benefits in oil and gas. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The Fed shocks the world with an emergency infusion of cash into a distressed financial system. It took $85 billion per month to stabilize the financial system in 2008. Today, the Fed is injecting $75 billion PER DAY. Is the financial system in trouble? What's an investor to think ... and do? Listen in as we search for Clues in the News about the Fed, the Repo Market, and what it could mean to real estate investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

One of the hottest trends in real estate investing is short term rentals ... and there's a lot to like about this exciting niche. In this episode, we visit with a real-world short-term rental investor for the inside scoop ... including practical tips and tricks ... on what it takes to generate long term profits with short term rentals. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

More real-world questions from our loyal listeners! In this edition of Ask The Guys, we take on tantalizing topics including investing in the face of a potential recession ... the pros and cons of private note investing ... whether it makes sense to leverage gold to invest in real estate ... and much more! So listen in as we answer listener questions on Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Smart investing often comes down to catching a big wave early and going for a long ride. One of the biggest economic waves in history is being driven by the huge demographic known as the baby-boomers. As boomers roll through the seasons of life, businesses providing products and services to meet their needs prosper. The next two decades are the senior season for this undeniable demographic ... and that makes healthcare a big growth industry. In this episode, we visit with a seasoned real estate entrepreneur about how Main Street investors are paddling into position to ride this wave through residential assisted living homes. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Is it too late in the cycle to find great real estate investment opportunities? With all the talk of bubbles and compressed cap rates, we visit with a multi-market investor who's finding plenty of deals ... even this deep into the cycle. Listen in and learn what to look for and how to know if a market still has room to run. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Building your passive income and equity through real estate is a process of growth, plateaus and breakthroughs. In this edifying episode, we discuss getting started, getting stuck, and what it takes to get to the next level ... whatever that is for you. So tune in and find out what it takes to take your real estate investing to the next level. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

From Mr. Stock Market's Wild Ride, to negative interest rates on mortgages, to the big moves in gold and oil ... the news is full of clues that the financial winds are shifting. What's a real estate investor to do? Listen in as we take a look at the hottest headlines and consider what they mean to Main Street investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

This episode's a little quirky ... in more ways than one! Imagine owning real estate without the dirt ... Just as freedom seeking pilgrims fled Europe for the brave new world of the Americas, there's a growing movement among ruggedly independent entrepreneurs to set up homesteads on the high seas. It's called "seasteading". Listen in to this fascinating episode as we visit with a pioneer of the seasteading movement ... and consider whether there's investing opportunity in floating properties. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

When markets get hot, prices go up and yields go down. What's an investor to do? You can change markets ... or you change strategies to take advantage of what the hot market is giving you. In this episode, we visit with an investor to find out he's adapted to keep cash flow up in one of the hottest markets of the last decade. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another enlightening edition of Ask The Guys as we tackle listener questions about syndicating single-family homes, when and how to move up to multi-family, and the rising role of gold in the global economy ... and more! So tune in as The Real Estate Guys answer another collection of great questions from our fabulous listeners! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Life and investing are much more than just making money. Of course, profits are important for funding a fun lifestyle ... but why wait? In this episode, we discuss the idea of investing in beautiful properties you'd love to live in ... sometimes ... and rent out the rest of the time. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The stars are aligning for real estate investors in a market we've liked for a long time. And it's getting even better. Billions of dollars ... both public and private ... are making their way into a re-invigorated space race ... in a market already thriving thanks to international tourism, low taxes, strong population growth, great infrastructure, and so much more. Discover how investors are cashing in on the space race as we discuss Central Florida with a boots-on-ground market expert! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Positive cash-flow is much more about the market and the team than it is about the property. In this episode, we visit with an old friend who's cracked the code for consistent cash-flow from rental houses in one market ... and is now expanding into an adjacent market. Tune in and find out why, where, and how a world-class investor is creating positive cash-flows with turnkey rental houses. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

It's said one shortcut to success is investing in the path of progress. Because when you get in front of a wave of demand and capital, it can take you on a very profitable ride. And when two powerful forces ... demographics and tax incentives ... align to attract capital into a specific investment niche, the possibilities are twice as exciting! In this episode, we revisit two topics we've talked about before ... senior housing and opportunity zones ... and talk with a successful real estate entrepreneur who's putting both together into one exciting investment play. So listen in as we explore how senior housing and opportunity zones can combine to create a winning investment formula. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Investors looking for high yields and low drama are excited about how self-storage investing works. The model is simple. The concept is proven. Self-storage investing gives investors the best parts of income property investing without the hassle of tenants and toilets. Of course, all investments have pros and cons. So tune in as we talk with a pro about how to enjoy simple passive income through self-storage investing! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

It's been said that history may not repeat itself, but it often rhymes ... and what goes up, must come down. The persistent ups and downs of markets creates a certain anxiety when a boom starts to mature. Will the good times roll ... or is the wind about to change? Tune in as we take on where we are in the cycle ... and what you can do about it. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Finding, vetting, and thriving with a mentor is one of the biggest shortcuts to success in real estate investing … and in life. Nearly every successful person can point to one or more people whose wisdom and encouragement played a critical role in their development. But recognizing the value of a mentor is one thing. Finding a great mentor and making the relationship work in the real world is where the rubber meets the road. So tune in as we take on the topic of finding, vetting, and thriving with mentors. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides powerful real estate investing education, tips, analysis, news and strategies to help real estate investors succeed. Sign-up for The Real Estate Guys Follow on - Instagram - Twitter Order FREE reports, articles and webinars in our

Lots more great questions from The Real Estate Guys audience! In this episode we talk about getting started in real estate investing, analyzing deals, understanding how economic cycles affect real estate investing ... and a whole lot more! So tune in as The Real Estate Guys take on a treasure trove of terrific questions on Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Peter Schiff is our special guest as we talk tariffs, taxes, trade wars ... and how real estate investors can successfully navigate the news. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Opportunity zones is one of the hottest topics in real estate investing right now. New guidelines provide much needed clarity to help investors and syndicators move forward. In this episode, we re-visit Opportunity Zones with attorney Mauricio Rauld to discuss how opportunity zones are rolling out to help investors who defer, reduce, or even completely eliminate capital gains taxes. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides powerful real estate investing education, tips, analysis, news and strategies to help real estate investors succeed. FREE NEWSLETTER:  ... CONNECT WITH US: Facebook:  ... FEATURED SPONSORS: MidSouth Home Buyers: Special Report: Tips for Turnkey Rental Property Investing:  ...  AgroNosotros: Special Report How to Own on sustainable, cash-flowing specialty coffee farms:  ... Paradigm Life: Free Book: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose by Patrick Donohoe: 

Every property you own sits in a market that's in motion. MANY factors affect the all-important supply, demand, and capacity-to-pay dynamics which dictate the health and direction of your investment. But like a skilled-mariner on a choppy sea, you can read the wind, waves, and stars to chart a safer and more prosperous course. So listen in to this episode as we explore using market metrics to spot trends and opportunities. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another great collection of real-world questions from The Real Estate Guys loyal listeners! Tune in as we talk infinite reserves, gold, proper reserves, compressed cap rates, cash flow ... and more! The Real Estate Guys radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Food is the original wealth and it's still pretty important today. And as world population grows, no matter where it happens, there are more mouths to feed. So the demand for food ... and the farm and ranch land to produce it anywhere on earth ... is arguably one of the most enduring and common sense investments there is. Tune in as we talk international agricultural investing with a well-seasoned expert! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Chris Martenson, G. Edward Griffin, Tom Hopkins, Brien Lundin and MANY more super successful investors, entrepreneurs, niche experts and thought leaders share they insights and takeaways from the 2019 Investor Summit at Sea! Over 200 serious and fun folks all together for ten amazing days to study, share, learn, grow (and party!) together. It's the highlight of our year and we're excited to share a piece of it with you! So listen in and learn what several of our more prominent Summiteers discovered on the Summit! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Moving up from single-family homes into bigger deals usually means multi-family. But there's a lot of big opportunity in commercial real estate investing too! In this episode, we visit with a seasoned investor who's found success in single-family homes, multi-family apartments, and commercial properties. So tune in and discover how you can go bigger faster by cashing in on opportunities in commercial real estate investing. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

If you can rehab a house, why not a hotel? After all, anyone who's played Monopoly knows the BIG money is in the big red hotels. Like any income property, hotels come in all shapes and sizes. And some have cosmetic or management issues. And just like houses, apartments, retail centers or office buildings ... when you find a hotel that's ugly and poorly managed, you have an opportunity to add value, improve cash flow, and build equity. In this episode, we visit with two hospitality investors who renovate resort properties for fun and profit. So listen and learn about how you can build wealth rehabbing resort properties. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

People, businesses, and their money move around for lots of reasons. As they do, it affects the supply and demand for real estate in both the markets they move into ... and the markets they move out of. Savvy investors track these migration patterns and take proactive steps to capture opportunity and avoid risks. So listen in as we discuss some of the many factors moving markets today. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

When major markets mature, savvy investors migrate to emerging metros in search of value. But investors don't set the trend ... they recognize it. After all, residents and businesses also feel the financial pinch when major markets start getting pricey. When they start to move, it's smart to move faster. So listen in as we visit with a multi-market investor to find out why and where he's looking for opportunities in this phase of the cycle. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Jacksonville is a metro that's been on our radar for quite a while ... because there's a lot for real estate investors to like about this Central Florida city. So listen in as we visit with some boots-on-the-ground experts and shine the market spotlight on Jacksonville Florida. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

CPA Tom Wheelwright brings his renowned expertise and enthusiasm to the normally boring subject of taxes. Tom tells us there's lots for U.S. real estate investors to like about the relatively new tax laws ... and provides valuable tips on how to build more wealth faster by deferring or eliminating taxes. Sounds good to us! So tune in as Tom Wheelwright reveals his top tax tips for real estate investors! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Incremental growth is interesting. Quantum growth is exhilarating and enriching! In this episode, we revisit syndication as a strategy for turbo-charging both your income and your investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Three great guests join The Real Estate Guys to share their thoughts on what's ahead for real estate and investors in the year ahead. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Single-family residences are the backbone of Mom & Pop real estate investing. But since 2008, SFRs have also attracted the interest of big players ... making finding deals harder. In this episode, we visit with a seasoned SFR investor and discuss what's happening in today's market ... and where things are headed. So listen in and discover the state of single family home investing ... and one of the major markets investors are flocking to for positive cash flows in this popular product class. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Lots of great real-world questions from our fabulous audience! Listen in for tips on long-distance landlording, property management, and MUCH more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

True real estate investing revolves around building a portfolio of properties which persistently produce passive income. But to get there, you need down payments ... or you're limited to only those rare properties where you can get the owner to carry back their equity. And of course, you need to eat along the way too. Enter wholesaling ... which is arguably the fastest path to convert your hustle and relationships into usable cash. In this episode, we talk wholesaling with an industry veteran. So tune in to learn about making fast money with wholesaling. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Gold and silver formed the basis of money worldwide for centuries. It's only been less than 50 years since that all changed. Yet even today, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and private investors looking for something more tangible than credit still hold gold in their portfolios. In this episode, we take a look at precious metals, their role in macro-economics, and in the micro-economics of a real estate investor's portfolio. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Energy is a key input for all economic activity. And as populations and economies grow worldwide, there's an increasing demand for energy. Of course, this creates upward pressure on energy pricing ... with direct and indirect challenges and opportunities for real estate investors. In this episode, we visit with a well-seasoned oil man and talk oil and gas for profits and tax breaks ... as well as their impact on the economy, the dollar, and interest rates. So listen in on this slick exploration of opportunities in oil and gas for real estate investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

James Grant and Nomi Prins help us dig deeper into the direction of interest rates and the future of the dollar. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Of the millions of real estate agents in the world ... only a tiny fraction are truly dedicated to servicing the unique needs of real estate investors. In this episode, The Godfather of Real Estate Bob Helms draws upon his multi-decade career as both an investor and a broker ... to share how agents can become indispensable to their investor clients ... ... and what investors should look for when shopping for and working with an investment property specialist. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

As rates are rising and cap rates compress, some real estate investors are switching from equity to debt. In this episode, we visit with a special guest to discuss the pros and cons of cash flow investing as either an owner or a lender. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Move over 1031 exchange and IRAs. There's a new tax shelter in town ... Opportunity Zones! In this episode, we discuss one of the most exciting provisions of the new U.S. tax code. Experts predict billions of dollars to pour into Main Street real estate development projects in specially designated areas. It's Washington's way of moving private capital to where it's most needed to improve struggling communities. Savvy investors are already getting into position to ride the wave ... but as with anything new, there's a lot to learn. So tune in as we talk tax savings with upside potential through Opportunity Zones! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another spooktacular, sometimes humorous, often painful ... but ALWAYS educational collection of real world accounts of real estate deals gone horribly wrong. So while we love real estate investing, like any investment vehicle or business ... there's a dark side. Our hats are off to the brave men and women who've humbled themselves to share what went wrong, how it resolved, and most importantly ... what they discovered in the process. So listen in and learn vicariously from this year's epic edition of Halloween Horror Stories! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Interest rates are arguably one of the most important factors impacting both real estate and the economy in general. Yet few investors truly understand how interest rates are derived, much less which direction they're headed and why. After falling steadily for decades, interest rates hit rock bottom ... and stayed there for many years. But today, interest rates are rising steadily, which is creating an entirely new set of challenges for investors, businesses, consumers, and governments. So we jetted off to NYC to visit with Wall Street and Washington insider turned best-selling author and outspoken pundit, David Stockman. Listen in and discover what David Stockman sees for the future of interest rates and the economy ... and how real estate investors can best position themselves if rates continue to rise. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Business and investing are social. It's all about people helping people and doing business together. So it stands to reason the quality of your business will reflect the quality of the people and your relationships. But how do you attract the RIGHT people onto your team, into your deals, and into your life? In this edifying episode, we talk to a master networker, brand-builder, and marketer. So listen in and learn how you can build YOUR network and credibility by attracting the right people into your life and business! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The Godfather of Real Estate sits in as we tackle another round of great questions from our fabulous listeners! In this episode, we talk about finding (or becoming) a great residential investment property real estate agent. Plus, we delve into how to vet a private placement, what kind of opportunities are available to non-accredited investors, and much more! So listen in to another exciting edition of Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Just like neighborhoods, markets evolve as people and money move around. There's growth, stabilization, decline, and revitalization. Manufacturing is on the rise in the USA. Formerly fading markets are poised to comeback. And as housing prices and mortgage rates rise, people and businesses are likely to look for more affordable places to move. So listen in as we talk finding opportunity with a boots-on-the-ground contact in the comeback market of Cleveland, Ohio. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Are the reports of the demise of retail real estate accurate ... or is there still opportunity in the retail niche? It's said a bend in the road isn't the end of the road ... unless you fail to make the turn. As the face of retail changes, savvy and nimble investors can find overlooked pockets of opportunity. In this episode we visit with a 30-year retail investing veteran. Listen in and discover how he's continuing to create consistent cash flow with retail real estate. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Legendary investor Jim Rogers found fortune and fame when he co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros. Peter Schiff has been a regular contributor to The Real Estate Guys radio show and a perennial faculty member for the Investor Summit at Sea. Peter rose to prominence by accurately and vociferously warning that the sub-prime mortgage markets would crash the financial system. Both big brains return in this episode to share their thoughts on tariffs, trade wars and the potential for another ... perhaps much more severe financial crisis. Yikes. Listen in on some serious crash talkin' by Jim Rogers and Peter Schiff ... and ideas about how you can go from aware to prepared. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki returns to the show for a candid conversation about what he thinks is REALLY happening in the world right now. The economy and stock market appear to be booming, while many very smart observers have grave concerns about the financial system supporting it. But without financial education, it's hard to tell what's real and what's fake ... and that applies to the economy, assets, and financial teachers. Tune in to find out what the greatest selling financial author in the history of the world really thinks about the financial system, fake teachers, and real assets. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Imagine owning real assets that grow naturally ... no matter what's happening on Wall Street or Washington. That's what trees and livestock do. They don't jitterbug on the Fed minutes or the latest Presidential Tweet. They just grow. And whether the produce is sold in dollars, yuan, euros, Bitcoin, gold, or banana peels ... food is something people need and will pay for ... wherever they live ... in good times and bad. Plus ... last time we looked, they're not making any more land. As populations grow, more land is used for housing people, and less is available for feeding them. Already investors and governments are searching the globe for productive farm and ranch land. In this episode, we visit with an international investor and entrepreneur who sees a natural opportunity for profit in land that feeds the world. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

The bigger the predator ... the higher up the tree you want to climb to be safe. Sadly, at some point your growing wealth is likely to attract larger financial predators.  Sometimes, extreme wealth requires the extreme protection only international structures can provide. Whether you've built extreme wealth already ... or are still working on it ... this discussion with international asset protection attorney Kevin Day is a must listen. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

In the old board game Chutes and Ladders, there was nothing more frustrating than being close to winning ... only to fall into a chute and having to start all over again. Lawsuits are like chutes. They can knock you all the way back to square one.  And real estate is an EASY target because the asset is out in the open where any financial predator can attack it. Fortunately, there are legal structures investors can and should use to CYA ... Cover Your Assets ... and the sooner you learn what they are and how to use them, the more equipped you are to build a bullet-proof real estate empire. In this episode we visit with Robert Kiyosaki's personal asset protection attorney and Rich Dad Advisor, Garrett Sutton, to discuss the fundamentals of effective asset protection for real estate investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Market selection is a huge part of real estate investing success. It’s really hard to do a great deal in a bad market. And a great market and sometimes mitigate a mistake on an individual property. In this episode we sit down with a multi-market real estate developer who explains his business-like approach to market analysis and selection. So listen in as we uncover the clues for finding great real estate markets! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Appraisals are one of the most common and misunderstood aspects of real estate investing. Yet appraisals play an important role in negotiating and financing almost every transaction. In this episode, we take a look at the types of appraisals, the role they play in transactions, and how real estate investors can use appraisals strategically to find, negotiate and fund better deals. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Real estate investing is great for making money. But when it comes to tax benefits, it's in a class all by itself. In this episode, we visit with a veteran apartment investors who makes millions each year ... and with just ONE tax strategy from a world-class CPA, discovered a way to save nearly a MILLION dollars in taxes. In ONE year. Of course, the tax strategy works year after year, so what's that tax tip really worth? MANY millions. So tune in a discover how to save a million dollars in taxes with apartments. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Real estate investors may not face the same volatility as stock investors, but all investments float in a dynamic sea known as the economy. Lately, it seems the economy is doing well. But the economy is supported by a complex infrastructure called the financial system. Painful history lessons revealed the economy and the financial system are NOT one and the same. In this episode, we delve into the important differences ... and why all investors ... real estate and otherwise ... are wise to be aware and prepared for challenges and opportunities created by the strengths and weaknesses of BOTH economic activity AND the financial system underneath it. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another exhilarating edition of Ask The Guys … featuring listener questions on a wide range of topics. This time we talk cash offers, crappy properties, trials with tenants, 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, how to keep going when you’re out of money, and MORE! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

When it comes to Main Street real estate investing, it doesn't get any more Main Street than single-family homes. They're everywhere, easy to understand, affordable to finance, simple to operate, and are almost always in demand. Best of all, when the economy tanks, all the power players ... including banks, politicians, consumer advocates, industry ... ALL rally to patch things up. But the secret to successful single-family home investing is getting the market right. So tune in as we talk single-family homes with a veteran investment property specialist from one of the best markets in the U.S. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

There's a LOT to like about farmland investing. After all, people worldwide need to eat. Of course, many crops do more than just feed people, so it's a really diverse niche. In this episode ... which could be a whole series in its own right ... we visit with an international farmland investor. Tune in and discover why agricultural investing is a niche that can grow on you. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Building houses is the next level up from fixing up old ones. It's a great way to add value and create equity. In this episode, we visit with a guy who started out as a property manager, real estate agent, and investor ... in what turned out to be the hottest real estate market of the last decade. But when there's just not enough inventory to go around, the obvious answer is to build more!  And that's just what he learned to do. So tune in and discover the how and why of residential real estate development. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Another enticing edition of Ask The Guys! Listen in as hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray tackle real world questions from the listening audience. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

For people so busy earning money they don't have time to chase down deals, manage properties, or handle the hassles of hands on real estate investing ... ... investing through others as a passive investor could be just what the doctor ordered! In this episode we talk passive investing with a retired surgeon turned entrepreneur, investor and syndicator. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Most businesses don't own the real estate they operate in. They prefer to keep their capital working in their business, so they're happy to rent ... from YOU! In this episode, we explore the considerable opportunities available in commercial property ... with a special guest who started with single-family, added multi-family, and now is successfully syndicating commercial property. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Making profitable investments is one thing. Incorporating into a fun lifestyle is another. Fortunately, it's easier to do than you might think! In this episode, we explore how to capitalize on beautiful income producing properties you wouldn't mind staying in yourself! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Foreign markets are only foreign until you get to know them. And for real estate investors looking for great opportunities, sometimes you need to think outside your borders. In this episode, we visit with an investor who's navigated the challenges to find the opportunities of going international. So listen in and learn how and why you may want to consider having an out of country investing experience. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

More insights and epiphanies from many other members of our illustrious 2018 Investor Summit at Sea faculty! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Listen in as several of our illustrious Summit at Sea faculty members share their reflections on our 16th annual educational adventure! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

One of the hottest niches we've seen is residential assisted living homes. Done right, these properties produce STRONG cash flows. In this episode, we visit with three different listeners who discovered this niche, invested in training, hired a mentor ... and are now going full speed ahead! Tune in and discover how residential assisted living homes help you do well while doing good! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Mobile home parks are where the best of affordable housing, land banking, and triple-net leases all come together into one cash-flowing package. In this episode, we talk with a super-syndicator who's busily collecting mobile home parks nationwide. Tune in and discover why and how he's approaching the profitable niche of mobile home park investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Real estate investing doesn't necessarily need to revolve around tenants, toilets, and termites. In this episode, we take a look at self-storage ... as both a profitable and recession-resistant real estate investment. Listen in and discover how you can stack up profits with self-storage investing! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Special guest Tom Wheelwright CPA, who's Robert Kiyosaki's personal CPA, brings us up to speed on the good, the bad, and the great for real estate investors in the recent tax reform bill. So listen in a learn how the tax code is really a guide for getting along with your like-it-or-not investing partner ... Uncle Sam. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Current headlines reveal both challenges and opportunities for real estate investors. In this edition of Clues in the News, we take a look at rising mortgage rates, concerns about unaffordable housing, and which indicators and industries reveal trends real estate investors can profit from. So listen in for Clues in the News with The Real Estate Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Special guest Brad Sumrok updates us on the state of the apartment sector and how the year is shaping up for apartment investing in the United States. Brad shares what he looks for in top markets, and whether it's too late to get in on one of the hottest real estate sectors of the last decade. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides investing commentary, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Follow on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

It's common for active investors to run out of money before they run out of deals or achieve their investment goals. When this happens, many investors choose to raise money from private investors ... often friends and family at first, but then expanding to friends of friends, and others. Syndicating private capital is arguably the best opportunity in real estate investing today.  But sometimes inexperienced investors break rules they didn't even know existed. So, in this episode we visit with attorney Mauricio Rauld and discuss what syndication is, how it works, and how to do it properly. Tune in and discover how you can go bigger faster with syndication. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Chris Martenson, Adam Taggart, and Brien Lundin are all a part of this power-packed episode! Our topic is … how do the smartest investors, pundits, and expert’s experts navigate these chaotic times? Rising rates, extreme volatility in stocks, uncertainly about changes at the Fed, new tax laws, and so much more! Real estate sure seems like a great place to be right now. But is it safe from all the craziness affecting other markets … or are there things real estate investors need to be paying attention to? Tune in and find out in this special edition 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. Subscribe to our free newsletter at Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on . Thanks!

Traditional financial planners use diversification to smooth out the wild ups and downs of individual investments or sectors. Real estate investors can ... and probably should ... do the same thing. One way is by investing in diverse markets. Real estate markets, like different stock sectors and financial markets, have unique attributes which cause them to perform differently from each other. In this episode we talk about why markets are different, how to identify tell-tale characteristics, and how to use your knowledge to build stability into your portfolio. So listen in and learn how you can use market diversification for more stable income! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Many investors start with single-family homes because they're easy to find, finance, understand, and manage. But building a big residential rental portfolio with multiple streams of income almost always means making the jump to multi-family properties. In this episode we visit with a special guest to discuss taking those very first steps in going from single-family to multi-family property investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Three more brilliant experts join us for Part 2 of our 2018 Predictions Panel ... We talk with Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan; best-selling author, PhD economist, and former advisor to the International Monetary Fund, Richard Duncan; and the National Association of Realtors' managing director of housing and commercial research, George Ratui. Listen in and discover what these three experts see in their crystal balls for the future of real estate and the economy in 2018! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

There's a lot of change on the horizon as we sail into a new year. So we dial up some of biggest brains we know to share their insights, perspectives, and predictions about the year ahead. In this Part 1 of 2, we visit with John Burns from John Burns Consulting, Frank Holmes from U.S. Global Investors, Danielle DiMartino Booth from Strong Money, and Chris Martenson from Peak Prosperity. Tune in and find out what our esteemed panelists see in their crystal balls! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

The technology revolution brings with it a perpetual evolution of the role of human beings in a variety of business activities ... including real estate brokerage. Today, technology can deliver information, education; provide and display inventory ... even handle property tours and legal paperwork! So is there a place for a human real estate agent? Tune in to this interesting episode as we visit with multi-decade investor and real estate broker Bob Helms, the Godfather of Real Estate, to discuss the changing role of the real estate agent. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Hot markets are great if you're a seller. But buyers often face bidding wars, rising prices, and decreasing cash flow. And if you're sitting on an equity-rich portfolio, you run the risk of market reversal ... and the vaporization of a chunk of that precious equity. What's an investor to do? Listen in as we discuss ideas for keeping cool in a hot market and avoiding bubble trouble ... whether you're buying or holding for the long term. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Brian Tracy says "Zero Based Thinking" is the secret to getting back on track, overcoming procrastination, or making a decisive and powerful change of direction in your life, business or investing. Listen in as we discuss how zero-based thinking fits together with real estate investing and goal-setting for the new year. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

High maintenance anything ... cars, relationships, properties ... are draining ... both financially and emotionally. When it comes to real estate, sometimes moving up the quality ladder is a good investment. When tenants pay on time, stay longer, and take better care of the property ... you sleep better and your bottom line is stronger. In this episode, we visit with a special guest about the wisdom of moving up the quality ladder to add peace of mind properties to your portfolio. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

A growing business and portfolio can overwhelm a lone wolf operator. After all, there's only 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. Running out of time can be even more frustrating than running out of money and credit. When your business grows and your capacity doesn't, you end up being owned by the business you started to set you free.  Oops. In this episode, we visit with a special guest to discuss ideas for getting more done in less time by strategically adding team members. So listen in and learn how to go from lone wolf to wolf pack. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

In a world of bubbles, record debt, disruptive technologies, geo-political turmoil, and unsustainable consumption of resources ... there's undoubtedly big challenges in store for both global financial and social systems. But no one knows exactly what will happen or when ... or how any of it might affect individual investors. There's often great opportunity in time of systemic upheaval ... for those who are prepared and paying attention. Fortunately, there are smart people out there thinking about all these things ... and in this episode we sit down and visit with one of them! So listen in as special guest Chris Martenson from Peak Prosperity joins us to discuss the role of social capital in preparing to prosper ... no matter what happens. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

With so many things changing so fast in the world of finance, economics, and investing ... we sit down with not one ... but THREE experts to talk gold, Bitcoin, the Fed, the dollar, and what it all might mean for Main Street investors. So listen in for expert insights from the longest running investment conference in the United States. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Our annual spooktacular foray into horrifying real estate investing disasters ... and the lessons learned by the intrepid investors. Listen in as real world investors reveal what went wrong, why ... and the wisdom they walked away with when the disaster had passed. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys. Thanks!

Yet another batch of brilliant questions from our curious listeners! Listen in as we answer questions about refinancing commercial loans, raising capital from private investors, using retirement funds to invest in real estate, how to get started with little or no money down ... and much more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Once you venture out of the realm of loans backed by governments or provided by banks, you're entering the mysterious realm of private money lending. In this episode we visit with an industry vet who helps us peel back the curtain to discover the what, why and how of private money loan options for real estate investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Ignorance may be bliss, but it's expensive. Smart investors consider both the upside AND the downside ... and prepare for BOTH. There's no doubt these are very uncertain times. But is it smart to sit out and wait for calmer seas ... or should we sail into the storm and hope for the best? Listen in as The Real Estate Guys talk strategies for expecting the unexpected and investing in uncertain times! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The MOST important person to any income property owner is their property manager. The PM is your face to your tenants, the person responsible for managing revenue and most expenses ... and ultimately delivering hassle-free profits to you. In this episode we explore what makes a great property manager and visit with the one and only Ken McElroy. Ken's best known as Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Advisor for real estate, and a mega-successful investor and syndicator. But Ken is first and foremost a property manager. So tune in as we talk property management with Ken McElroy! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

What and where developers can and can't build is often determined by bureaucrats ... ostensibly for the good of the community. But sometimes there are unintended consequences. In the interesting episode, we consider the role of zoning and it's effect on supply, demand, pricing, and the path of progress. Chiming in on the topic is a special guest whose very strong opinions on the matter have grown out of years of research. He explains his theory on the role of zoning in setting up the 2008 financial crisis ... and why some markets were hit much harder than others. So tune in as we talk zoning's impact on prices and the path of progress. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

In this episode, we discuss the role and opportunities for investors in helping heal damage caused by both physical and financial disasters. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The Real Estate Guys take on yet another collection of compelling questions from our curious listeners including ... Accurately assessing apartment building expenses ... picking places poised to be popular for retirement ... how offshore entities fit into a portfolio plan ... and much more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The price of freedom is responsibility. It's true growing up, it's true in society, and it's true in wealth building. Entrepreneurs create ... products, services, solutions. They organize resources into business models to build and deliver their solutions. They craft marketing messages to wake customers up from their slumber ... to realize their own need and the value of the offering. To the outsider, it's magical. To the entrepreneur, it's intoxicating. For the world, it's where most of the solutions to problems come from. In this episode, we visit with two very different entrepreneurs. One is a Main Street guy who builds things, and invests in real assets. The other is one of the most famous and accomplished product marketers in the world. So listen in as we and our special guests make the case for entrepreneurship. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The daily news is full of clues about the many challenges and opportunities facing real estate investors today and in the future. In this edition of Clues in the News we take a look at U.S. housing ... including sales of new and existing homes, a surge in home improvement and foreign investment ... and what it all might mean for your real estate investing. So listen in as The Real Estate Guys go digging for clues in the news! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Demand for virtually any kind of real estate comes directly or indirectly from people. But people are all very different … and so are their needs. So to find opportunity, it’s important to analyze demographics. One of the most scrutinized demographics in recent history are baby boomers. The sheer volume of people in this category have moved like a pig through python … creating a bulge of economic activity in every stage of their lives. In this episode, we visit with a savvy real estate entrepreneur who’s finding fantastic opportunity meeting a very specific need of this aging demographic. Listen in and learn the role of demographics when analyzing your target market and opportunity. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Three real world investors share real life lessons about raising money to fund bigger deals. Listen in and discover what they did right, what they did wrong, and what they've learned along the way ... that can help you avoid costly mistakes so you can go bigger faster with your real estate investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Tune in for an eclectic collection of economic and investing insights from legendary investor Jim Rogers, billionaire publisher and former presidential candidate Steve Forbes, and the indominable economic pundit and money manager Peter Schiff. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Many people dream of owning a beautiful property in an exotic location for vacation, second home, or retirement. But why wait? Imagine finding a market and property you'd love to live in someday and visit in the meantime ... that pays you to own it! That's what lifestyle investing is ... and it's one of our favorite ways to build wealth ... financial and experiential ... through real estate. In this episode, we visit with an American ex-pat who found his paradise ... where he now lives, invests, and works ... helping other people discover their paradise too. So tune in and discover how you can find your paradise market and property for both fun and profit! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Climbing the ladder to fortune and fame is one thing. Making a difference for the lives you touch along the way is a whole other level of success. In this encore episode, we visit with self-made multi-millionaire, real estate tycoon and social capitalist Harris Rosen. Listen in and discover how Harris Rosen cracked the code on doing well by doing good ... and pick up proven tips on how you can achieve both profits and social significance through your real estate investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The pace of change in the world continues to accelerate to the point where it's now being described as "disruptive". It's nearly impossible to sleepwalk through life or business because no strategy, investment, technique or practice can stay cutting edge or routine for long. In this episode, we take a look at how technology and social changes affect the business of real estate and investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Every day we scour the news looking for clues to help us spot trends, catch opportunities, avoid losses, and become smarter investors. In this edition of Clues in the News, we take a look at headlines covering market peaks, trends in credit scoring and lending; and potential solutions to the student debt challenge ... and how it all affects real estate investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

It's no longer radical to use your retirement accounts for alternatives investments like real estate, precious metals, private equity, or hard money lending. But there may be even MORE power locked under the hood of your retirement vehicle! In this episode, we explore the possibilities with an expert on unleashing hidden power from your retirement accounts. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Coconuts are durable, diverse, and growing in popularity all over the world! In this episode, we visit with expert Alex Wilson to take a look at the investment potential of owning coconut producing farmland for income, equity growth, privacy, asset protection, and local market risk mitigation. So listen in and consider how coconut farmland investing could help you grow your wealth! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Serious real estate investors and syndicators operate as businesses. A huge but often over-looked benefit of a properly structured business is it creates alternative sources of funding many investors aren't aware of. So give yourself some credit and tune into this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, as we visit with an expert in alternative financing sources for your real estate investing business. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

We enjoy a rare opportunity to have a backstage roundtable discussion with Robert Kiyosaki, G. Edward Griffin and Simon Black in the middle of our Summit at Sea. Fortunately, we flipped on the mics and captured the candid conversation as these amazing thought leaders talk success, investing, making a difference, and taking effective action. Tune in and enjoy because this one's a real treat! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

In round two of our back-to-back Ask The Guys episode, we pull another fistful of questions out of the email grab bag. In this episode, we take on getting started, getting educated, finding mentors, structuring a syndication, getting in the deal flow, surviving a crash, building your credibility, and more! So grab your lunch and settle in for feast of Q&A with The Real Estate Guys™! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

We LOVE the MANY great questions our fabulous listeners send us every day. So much so, we're doing TWO episodes of Ask The Guys back to back! In this first installment of our Ask The Guys Super Session, we talk about finding deals that make sense, breeding equity, how to keep going when you're out of money ... and much more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Housing and high rises are hinting history might be getting ready to rhyme.  That can be good or bad depending on your preparedness. Meanwhile, is there a robot revolution ready to replace workers and reinvent real estate markets? In this episode, we look at some of the clues in the news to see what possible challenges and opportunities are on the horizon. So listen in and discover how today's headlines just might shape YOUR future and investments! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

"The trend is your friend" is a well-worn Wall Street adage that's true for real estate investors as well. But it's a lot more than just the flow of hot money in and out of paper assets. When it comes to real estate, and housing in particular, it's about the flow of PEOPLE and BUSINESSES in and out of geographic markets and real estate product types. How does a real estate investor know when to move in or move out? In this episode, we visit with a prolific multi-market single family home investor who explains how to make the trend YOUR friend from both the macro and Main street perspectives. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

In this second installment from our 15th annual Investor Summit at Sea we hear from several more of our stellar faculty, including ... Robert Kiyosaki, Tom Hopkins, Kathy Fettke, and MANY more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Recorded with a live studio audience aboard the 15th annual Investor Summit at Sea, we visit with several of our stellar faculty members, including Robert Kiyosaki, Ken McElroy, Chris Martenson, Adam Taggart, Peter Schiff, G. Edward Griffin, and Simon Black. Listen in as these brilliant minds reflect on the state of the economy and financial markets ... and about their thoughts and takeaways from the 15th annual Investor Summit at Sea! 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 at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Knowledge is only powerful when acted upon. And for teachers, there's nothing more gratifying than seeing a student take effective action. In this episode, we visit with a listener turned student turned syndicator ... one who's raised multi-millions of dollars and syndicated many thousands of rental units. Listen in and discover some of the valuable real life lessons learned along the way! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

There's not much sweeter for a landlord than a tenant who puts down roots and just stays and pays. But nothing says those tenants need to be people! Trees can make good tenants too. Of course, like people, trees come in a variety of types and personalities. In this episode, we take a look at a familiar agricultural investment model, but a brand new type of commodity. Tune in and discover how now brown cacao could sweeten up your portfolio! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

The Real Estate Guys tackle another collection of listener questions in this edition of Ask The Guys! Submit YOUR questions for The Real Estate Guys at https://realestateguysradio.com/ask-the-guys/ The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Getting multi-million dollar loans to buy apartments is both fun and frightening. But affordable housing is a high political priority, so Uncle Sam has some programs to take some of the fear out of funding multi-family deals. In this episode, we visit with an FHA multi-family lending expert to find out how to finance apartments with maximum leverage and minimum risk. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

When you find a hot market, you're often not the only one. So getting a good deal in a hot market can be tough task. In this episode, we visit with a guy who's operating a turnkey property business in a one of the hottest markets in the United States. Listen in for hot tips for finding good deals ... even in a hot market. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Dumb deals are easy to find. But your lender will usually stop it from happening. Sometimes not. And if you're investing with cash, it's ALL on you. So whether you're an active or aspiring individual investor ... or you're making a lot of money in your day job and need a place to invest it ... or if you're a syndicator investing other people's money ... YOU need to know how to vet both the deal AND the team. Listen in as we talk with a successful seasoned investor about how he uses macro and local factors to find and fund deals that make sense. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The ebb and flow of real estate cycles may be tame compared to stock, bonds and commodities... but there are still ups and downs real estate investors have to prepare for. Real estate has been in a great upward swing the last 8 years... and some investors in the game today didn't go through the 2008 financial crisis. Too bad because there were LOTS of lessons for those who did. In this episode, we interview a 2008 survivor about how YOU can thrive through an economic downturn. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Real estate markets and product classes go through cycles of peaks and valleys. Whether you’re a vet or just beginning, it's smart pay attention to where you're at in a cycle ... and how you can optimize cycles to work for you and not against you. In this episode show, we talk with super-successful multi-family investor and Rich Dad advisor, Ken McElroy. Ken's a savvy investor who's thrived through severe market cycles. So tune in as we reveal tips about what smart investors focus on when markets appear to be peaking ... and how to set yourself up for success even if things slow down. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Robert Kiyosaki joins us for a candid discussion on why the rich get richer... and how you can too. For 20 years, Kiyosaki's groundbreaking book Rich Dad Poor Dad has shattered both sales records and financial paradigms. Kiyosaki inspires many and confounds some with his sometimes controversial ideas and candid delivery. In this interview, we talk Donald Trump, global financial woes, why the rich get richer, and how anyone with the courage to act can succeed in almost any economic environment. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Like love and driving, investing involves risk. But there's a big difference between being reckless and taking calculated risks. In this episode, we discuss some of the many risks real estate investors face ... and strategies for mitigating those risks and maximizing the probabilities of success. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Real estate investing is TEAM activity. All but the most extreme lone wolf operators need positive interactions with other people. And there's no need to reinvent the wheel or trek though your investing life alone! It's not just about getting things done. It's about staying inspired, empowered and energized.  Plus, there's huge value in tribal knowledge. People learn faster in packs. So tribes matter. Most people fall into theirs by default. We think you may want to be more strategic. But how? In this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show, we talk about the why and how of tribes. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Investing results are the product of external circumstances and how you respond. Because you can't control external events, it's important to make good decisions and follow through with effective action. But sometimes people just do stupid things. The good news is there are great lessons in stupidity. Of course, those lessons cost more when we're the stupid ones! In this episode, we take a look at a collection of stupid things we've seen, read about ... and yes, done ourselves. So listen in as we learn from Stupid Investor Tricks. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Dreaming of real estate riches is one thing. Setting quantifiable goals and creating actionable plans is another. But like anything else, knowing something needs to be done is only the beginning. Knowing HOW to get it done is essential. And once you have a plan, DOING it is what matters. So if you have big dreams and a lot of drive, but aren't sure how to put it all together, tune in to this episode as we dig deep into real estate goal setting ... and how to create a new plan for a brand new year! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The Guys tackle listener questions in this edition of Ask The Guys ... How to approach seller's about carrying back financing, tips for when to get a property inspection, doing the math on negative cash flow ... and more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

In good times and bad, properly structured income producing real estate has proven itself to be among the safest long term investments in history. Before there were stock markets, mutual funds... or even a United States or European Union... the wealthy of the world made and kept their wealth safe with real estate. So in a world of exploding debt and populist pushback on global elites... when Central Banks are printing money and manipulating markets for good cause or not... does real estate have a role in a safe haven portfolio? Tune in and find out in 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.

In our second installment of Farming for Profits, we take a look at a way to build and protect long term wealth... not just for a lifetime, but for generations! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Agriculture, like housing, is an essential human need which relies on real estate and provides cash flow to the landlord. Listen in to this episode from The New Orleans Investment Conference... where we harvest some great agricultural investing ideas from two expert guests. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Cash flow comes from happy tenants. If you want high occupancy, low turnover and consistent cash flow, master the art of delivering value to your tenants. In this episode, we visit with one of the most successful single family home investors we know. He owns hundreds of houses in his own account and manages over a thousand more... with an occupancy rate consistently over 97%. That's amazing. So tune in for real world tips on delivering value to your tenants... and creating consistent cash flows for yourself! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Donald Trump says if you're going to be thinking, you might as well think BIG. In this episode we sit down with a thirty-something year old investor, entrepreneur and commentator who's already accomplished more before 40 than most do by 80. So listen in Simon Black of Sovereign Man shares how to add a zero to your thinking! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter at RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Listener questions are the focus of this episode as we dig deep into the email grab bag. We tackle questions about identifying market trends, the legalities of wholesaling, and one of our FAVORITE topics... raising money to do more and bigger deals. So tune in as we take on lots of listener questions in this edition of Ask The Guys! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Maybe our best ever collection of real estate investing disasters!   When life hands you a reality check instead of a rent check, you can go fetal and quit... or you can buck up, power through and get the lessons. In this episode, we sit down with an eclectic collection of intrepid investors and hear their horrible stories of real estate investing woes. But it's not all badness and sadness.  They also share the lessons they learned... and paid FULL price for.  YOU get the lessons for a huge discount... just the time it takes to tune in. So listen and learn the lessons from our 2016 collection of Halloween horror stories! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Finding great deals in strong markets can be more challenging when real estate is doing The lazy way out is to move into lesser markets where there's less competition. This can be dangerous because a weak market is often more powerful than a great deal on an individual property. It's easier for a strong market to pull up a weak property than it is for a strong property to stand up against a weak market. So before you give up on cash flowing in prime markets, listen to this episode. We visit with a seasoned investor in one of the best real estate markets in the U.S. - and discover how he's finding great cash flowing properties... in spite of the market's strength. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Retirement accounts add up to a nearly $8 TRILLION war chest investors can use to secure their financial future. Most is invested in volatile, manipulated paper asset markets like stock and bonds. And while many real estate investors are aware self-directed retirement accounts can be used to buy, finance or option real estate... MOST paper asset investors do NOT. Whether you're among the few, the proud, the informed... or the idea of unleasing the power of your retirement money into real estate is an exciting new concept... there are some recent changes you should know about. In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite self-directed IRA gurus for all the wealth-building details. So listen in and learn how YOU can tap into this nearly $8 trillion treasure chest. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Millennials will be bigger than the baby boomers. Are you ready? Are they? They'll be your tenants, employees, vendors... and in some cases, your investors and advisors. And some day, they'll be running the show. So while some say Millennials are a lazy, entitled collection of basement dwellers, we think they might just be the next great hope for the world. And if we're right, then one of the best investments you'll ever make just might be believing in the next generation... and helping them fulfill their potential. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Real world asset protection is more than simply setting up an entity or buying an insurance policy. In this episode, we take a non-lawyer look at how entities, insurance, jurisdictions and business practices all fit together to provide protection, privacy and peace of mind. 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 at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

In uncertain economic times, there are still a few things you can be sure of. People will need homes to live in and food to eat. So both can be very stable investments even in volatile times. But there are some big differences... and some great reasons why savvy investors might want to add some farmland to their portfolios. In this episode, we discuss how to use farmland for current income, long term equity growth, international diversification, privacy, asset protection AND social good. So listen in and learn how you can farm for profits (and more!) with agricultural investing. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Flipping is a fabulous way to fabricate fast profits... for both beginners and pros. And there are SO many ways to to do it! In this episode, we take a look at several proven strategies for making quick money with real estate... and piling up down payments for your long term passive income generating properties. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Headlines are full of gloom, doom and boom. But what does it all mean to real estate investors? In this episode, we take a look at current events including a seasonally-adjusted jobs report bust, what's happening with start-ups and job growth, the impact of tax jurisdictions and economic policy on attracting...or repelling... employers. Tenants are good. Tenants with jobs are better. Tune in as we look for Clues in the News about where and why employers create jobs. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Lifestyle investing combines profit, travel and personal use. Imagine having a vacation property that pays you to own it! We're in beautiful Belize for this exotic episode, where we've discovered one of the greatest lifestyle investment markets we've ever seen. And it's VERY nice to look at. So if you've ever wondered if there's a profitable way to have more fun with your real estate investing, listen in as The Real Estate Guys talk lifestyle investing in beautiful Belize! 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 at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

If your real estate investing ambitions are bigger than your balance sheet, it's time to get serious about raising private capital. For this episode, your intrepid hosts travel to the financial capital of the world... New York, New York... and we visit with a guy who not only raises private capital, but he teaches others how to do it too! So listen in as The Real Estate Guys and our special guest start spreading the news about being a part of the fun and profitable business of raising private capital to do bigger real estate deals! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Big time investing is more of a business than a hobby. It's easy to buy a few houses on the side and collect rents. But to build a big portfolio... especially if you raise private capital... it's critical to think and act like a businessperson. In this episode, we visit with an experienced real estate entrepreneur... and we ask him what it takes to make the leap from hobbyist investor to serious real estate entrepreneur. 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 at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Two great guests talk about the importance of developing and managing emotional capital. Many an investor has succumbed to either greed or fear...taking undue risk or failing to act on opportunity. That usually doesn't end well. Yes it's true. We worry too much about having our feelings hurt, but it's often our feelings which can hurt us! Hot markets can make you arrogant and sloppy. Not good. Crazy markets can make you nervous...causing hesitation in the face of opportunity. But remember: there's HUGE opportunity in volatile times when you can make you emotions serve you...and not vice versa. Can YOU take decisive action in uncertain times? Our guests say that's one of the secrets of superior wealth building. So listen is as we talk with two brilliant, very successful, and emotionally rich guests about the value of emotional capital. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.

Best known as Donald Trump's "right hand man" over four decades, there's very little in the world of real estate investing that attorney George Ross hasn't seen.   So we thought it would be fun to talk with the original co-star of The Apprentice...and see what we could learn about real estate investing, business, TV...and of course, The Donald. Listen in to this enlightening episode, as we sit down face to face with the legendary George Ross. 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Surprise guests share compelling insights from one of our favorite conferences...Freedom Fest in Las Vegas. Listen in as we discuss how the freedom to own property, start businesses and share ideas are the foundation of the prosperity virtually all investors pursue. 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 asked, we're answering! Here's our responses to real-life questions from listeners on picking a market to invest in, how to use IRAs wisely...and making the most of leverage. 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

How to avoid pitfalls when inspecting property and tips on making sure you're covered before you pull the trigger on an investment. 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 . 

Markets change just like people do. They grow up, they get old, they get weird...and if you're not paying attention, one day they're nothing like the market you fell in love with. So how do you keep tabs on a market...especially when you're not living in it? In this pulsating episode, we share practical tips for tracking markets...both online and in person. 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Real estate development can be a great way to build equity fast.  In this edifying episode we discover what it takes to be a successful real estate developer. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Apartments have been arguably the hottest real estate niche over the last few years, enjoying strong demand from tenants and investors alike. But with lots of money chasing deals and more new inventory being built in hot markets, is there still opportunity...or is the party over? Listen in as we talk apartment investing with our expert guest...veteran apartment investor, Brad Sumrok. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Subscribe to our free newsletter! Visit RealEstateGuysRadio.com Please rate us on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The Fed's plan to raise interest rates may have been foiled by May's horrific jobs report. Meanwhile, oil and healthcare both continue to increase - putting cost of living pressure on tenants. And is rising demand for safe haven assets like gold and Treasuries signalling increasing fear in financial markets? Listen to The Real Estate Guys as we look for Clues in the News! 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

It's tragic when one generation leaves a fortune to the next and they squander it. Or some unforeseen event wipes out a family's business or portfolio...and the heirs have no idea how to rebuild. It's one thing to build a fortune and another to raise a fortune builder. In this episode we talk about building generational wealth by raising capitalists. 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Live from the 35th annual Money Show in Las Vegas!  We share thoughts from the many sessions we attended on REITS, hard money lending, crowdfunding and even cell tower lease investing (really!). Plus, we chat with old friends Peter Schiff, Brien Lundin and Mark Skousen about gold, currency, the stock market, the state of the economy, and what investors everywhere should be thinking about right now. 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Our answers to listener questions... In this episode we talk about picking markets, choosing mentors, the process of shopping around to find good matches....and much 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 at RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

If you caught the real estate investing bug after 2008, you've been riding a fun wave of rising rents and growing equity. Was 2008 a one-and-done anomaly?  Or are vicious ups and downs a part of the new normal?  And is another crash coming? No one knows.  But it's probably a good idea to be prepared. In this episode, we'll take a look at some of the strategies you can use to prepare your portfolio to weather stormy economic seas.  Just in case. 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 RealEstateGuysRadio.com.

Apartment buildings are the logical step up for most single-family home investors. And apartments are where many of the "big boys" play. In a low interest rate world, the cash flows on multi-family properties has attracted lots of capital...creating a lot of funding options, but also a lot of competition. In this episode, we visit with multi-family lender, investor and syndicator Michael Becker to discover what he sees...and what he's doing...in one of the hottest apartment markets in the U.S. 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.

Special guest Brian Tracy is a legend in personal and professional development training. In a prolific career spanning decades, Brian has trained millions of entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners and corporate professionals. Brian's enduring appeal can be summed up in one word: effective. Quite simply, his stuff strikes the important balance between inspiration and practical how-to. And because personal effectiveness is a huge part of successful real estate investing, we're excited to have Brian as our special guest for this episode. So tune in and listen as we visit with one of the all-time greats in personal achievement. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave a review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys/

Special guest James Rickards joins us to talk about the amazing happenings in global economics...the role gold is likely to play...and how it affects investors of all types...real estate and otherwise. Remember, gold was the center of global finance for most of human history.  It's only been in the last 50 years that gold has been derided by some as a "barbarous relic". But what if gold is making a comeback?  What if paper (and digital) money is in trouble?  And what is gold saying about the financial health of the United States and the future of the U.S. dollar? Tune in and find out as we talk the new case for gold with James Rickards! 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave a review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys/  

YOU are at the center of your investing universe. Everything you hope to achieve and acquire grows out of your attitude, knowledge and actions. It's been said, "Success leaves clues". We agree! We've picked up some great insights from some of the many high achievers we've had the privilege to get to know over the years. In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Kyle Wilson. Kyle's worked closely with some of the biggest names in success training and personal development...including the late, great Jim Rohn; the legendary Brian Tracy; Success Magazine publisher Darren Hardy and MANY more. So listen in to pick up some precious pearls of high performance wisdom you can apply to YOUR success in real estate investing, business and in life. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave a review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys/

Our special guest for this episode has invested in hundreds of properties in several different markets over the last decade. Along the way, he discovered that some markets and properties performed much better than others.  Through those experiences, he's come up with some proven principles for picking winners. Listen in as we talk with professional investor Carl Dean about about what he's learned, where he invests, and what he looks for in a winning real estate investment. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave a review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.

With so many real estate markets to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you?  In this episode, we take advantage of having investors from several different markets all together on the Investor Summit at Sea. We sit them down and ask them to give us rapid fire updates on their specific real estate markets.  It's a great way to get up to date quickly...and to compare and contract different markets...all from the comfort of wherever you listen to 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave a review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Hear from several of our esteemed Summit at Sea faculty members for rapid fire reflections on a powerful week of education, networking and fun in the sun! There's a reason so many all-star speakers, successful investors and up and coming young people invest in attending the Summit year after year. In this episode, several will share their epiphanies and encouragements with you! 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys/ Thanks!

Student housing investing is a proven money maker. But like any niche, you need to know what you're doing. In this educational episode, Robert and the Godfather take a look at the pros, cons and how-to's of this aspect of real estate investing. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave us a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

The Dallas - Fort Worth metro has been one of the best real estate investment markets of the last 8 years. Where's it at today? Are the travails of the oil industry dragging Dallas down? And is Dallas still a darling of hedge fund and foreign investment? To find out, we sit down with three boots-on-the-ground local market experts...and take the residential real estate pulse of Big D. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave us a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Apartments are often the first big step most real estate investors make when they're ready to graduate from single-family homes. In this episode, Apartment Investor of the Year winner Brad Sumrok shares his secrets for successful apartment investing. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave us a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

No money down is the Holy Grail of late night TV real estate infomercials.  But can you really do it? In this edition of Ask The Guys, we field questions from around the world about how to buy real estate...even when you have next to nothing to start with. 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave us a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

It's always nice when demand and inflation drive up your property values...and your equity. But when hot markets cool off, it doesn't necessarily mean your equity growth has to slow down too. In this episode we look at strategies to increase property values even when the market is flat of declining. And it's a lot more than just prettying your properties! So listen in and discover strategies you can use to make equity happen to you! 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. Enjoy the show? Please leave us a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook. Thanks!

Real estate investors and their real estate agents have a symbiotic relationship. They need each other to thrive. Today, both investors and their agents face challenges and opportunities created by technology, economic cycles and demographic shifts - just to name a few! In this episode, we look at real estate investing through the eyes of a man who’s trained more real estate agents worldwide than anyone else. Plus, he’s a lifelong investor and a great American success story. So tune in to be enlightened and inspired as Brian Buffini shares lessons from his life as an investor, agent, trainer and entrepreneur. 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.

LOTS of uncertainty heading into 2016... The stock market is off to its worst start since the Great Depression. Oil is tanking. China's in a slump. Retail holiday sales were soft. Yet the U.S. government reports a strong jobs market. Rents have been rising. Mortgage rates remain low in spite of the Fed's decision to bump up the federal funds rate in December. All this against the backdrop of one of the most unusual election years in U.S. history. In this episode, we take a look into the crystal balls of a variety of pundits and industry observers...and toss in our two cents...as we try to decide if 2016 will be a bullish, bearish or boring year for real estate investors. 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.

It's been said your net worth is based on the size of your network. In any business, and certainly including real estate investing, a big network of the right people arguably your MOST valuable asset. Standing on the threshold of a New Year is an ideal time to reflect on the lessons of last year, envision the possibilities for the future, and decide what to focus on over the next 12 months. In this episode, we discuss the what, why and how of building your network...and interview a special guest who's part of one of the largest real estate investor networks in the country. Listen in and discover how you can accelerate your success in the New Year and beyond...by building a bigger and better network. 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.

The world of single-family home investing changed after the Great Recession. Once the sole purview of Mom & Pop investors, today huge hedge funds like Blackstone own tens of thousands of houses. In this episode, broadcast from the 4th annual Single Family Residential Investment Forum in Scottsdale Arizona, we interview several of the many interesting folks we met there...and discuss how the new level of sophistication is changing the way the single family game is played. 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.

The Fed FINALLY raises rates for the first time in nearly a decade. Now what? In this episode, Robert and Russ discuss the short term and big picture impact of the Fed's long awaited move...and what it might mean for real estate investors. 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.

Attorney Mauricio Rauld updates us on the new crowdfunding rules issued by the SEC. Finally, the doors are opening for non-accredited investors to get in on private equity opportunities. While this is very exciting news, purveyors of private placements need to know the rules...or risk running afoul of the regulators. So tune in and find out about the ins, outs and out of bounds...as we discuss crowdfunding for the rest of us. 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 ww.realestateguysradio.com.

How to get started investing is one of the most common questions we're asked. So no surprise it comes up again in this edition of Ask The Guys. Of course, the answer depends on where you're at, where you want to go, what you have to work with, and what's happening in the marketplace at the time. So even though the question repeats, the answer is seldom the same. Another popular question is about the use of debt. With interest rates at record lows, but growing concerns over student and consumer debt, there's a debate about whether it's a good idea to pay off debt BEFORE you start investing...or if it makes sense to get started anyway. We’ll tell you what we think. We also address the question of when and how to consider selling your investment property to your current tenant. And lots more... so listen in as listeners Ask The Guys! 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.

Relationships are one of the most valuable assets a real estate investor has. In our careers, we're thankful for the many great ones we have. We KNOW they're great because we've had some real bad ones to compare them to. In this Thanksgiving edition of The Real Estate Guys radio show, we reflect back on how some of the many people we've known and worked with conducted themselves. Some were (and are) awesome. Others…not so much. Through all of it, we learned there are characteristics and clues to watch for - good and bad. And learning the difference and responding accordingly can make or save you a lot of heartache...and money. So listen in and learn how to recognize a relationship you should treasure or a turkey you should avoid. 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 . Enjoy the show?  Please leave us a positive review on iTunes and Like us on Facebook.  Thanks!

Broadcasting from the 41st annual New Orleans Investment Conference, we sit down to chat with Mark Skousen, Peter Schiff and Brien Lundin. Mark Skousen has been named one of the top 20 living economists. He's been writing a successful stock investing newsletter for nearly four decades. And he's a bull. Peter Schiff is a money manager, a multi-time best-selling author, and he famously warned a skeptical world about the 2008 financial crisis...in 2006. He says nothing's fundamentally fixed. In fact, Peter says the next crash will be even bigger than the last one. Some say he’s a bear. Brien Lundin is an expert in gold. He's the producer of the New Orleans Investment Conference and the publisher of a very popular newsletter on precious metal investing. Gold is an alternative to dollars as a store of liquid value. And the gold helps us understand what’s happening with the dollar. So even those you don’t hold gold can benefit from watching it. None of these guys are real estate investors. So they don't look at the world with a real estate bias. We like to visit with them because they help us discover blind spots we might have when we look at real estate. After four days in New Orleans, all our brain cells were fired up. So listen in as we talk about interest rates, the dollar, real estate, gold and what the future holds. 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.

Inspections are a very important part of real estate investing. Having trained experts objectively evaluate the condition of all components of a property help prevent unexpected, unpleasant and expensive surprises. Inspections also provide leverage when margins and negotiations are tight. In this episode, the Guys discuss some of the myriad of inspections available and how savvy real estate investors use them to get a good deal, avoid a bad deal, and protect themselves from unknown liabilities. Listen in and learn how inspections help you discover questions you didn't even know to ask! 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.

Former Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke is taking a victory lap and promoting his new book, The Courage to Act. Meanwhile, ex- Congressman and multi-time Presidential candidate Ron Paul is a well-known long-time critic of the Fed. One thing's for sure - The Fed is the most powerful financial force on the planet. Their decisions affect interest rates, economic activity, investment activity and the price of every product, commodity or service worldwide. Paper asset investors hang on every word the Fed utters...and real estate investors should pay close attention too. Both Ben Bernanke and Ron Paul appeared at separate events in separate cities within days of each other. So The Real Estate Guys decided to split up and cover both. Robert was in Dallas to hear Ron Paul. Russ headed to San Francisco is listen to Ben Bernanke. In this episode we compare notes and reflect on what we heard and how it affects real estate investors. Listen in and decide for yourself - is the Fed a friend….or foe? 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 happens.  But sometimes on the road to real estate riches, bad stuff happens too.In our annual "reality check" episode, we visit with several real life real estate investors who had things go horribly wrong and lived to talk...and laugh...about it.Of course, if you're going to have a bad experience it can be therapeutic to revisit it and look for the lesson.  After all, you paid full price for it.  And even better when you can get a great lesson that someone else paid for.So listen in as we talk trouble in this episode of Halloween Horror Stories!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.

Most people invest in real estate for building wealth to enjoy then pass on to their family. But because of poor or little planning, some investors lose huge chunks of their assets to lawsuits and taxation. So in an age of hackers, surveillance and money hungry governments, it's never been more important to structure your holdings for maximum privacy, protection and tax mitigation. It used to be good enough to set up a simple local structure. More sophisticated investors and businesses then began to use interstate structures. Today, it's becoming more common for investors to use global strategies to build and protect wealth, minimize taxes and maximize privacy. Because the easier it is for a predator to find your wealth and make a claim on it, the more likely you are to come under attack. In this epsiode we welcome back internationl asset protection attorney Joel Nagel who shares his strategies for going global to protect wealth and pass more if it on when the time comes. 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.

Lots of great questions from our fabulous listeners! Topics range include market selection, what to watch out for when investing in condos, whether inflation or deflation is on the horizon, and what to think about China's push to make the Yuan a reserve currency. So many questions, so little time! But stay tuned because as long as you have questions, we'll keep making up answers! 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.

Rock star is a term often used to describe HUGE success in any endeavor. Maybe YOU are dreaming of becoming a real estate rock star some day! So we thought it would be fun (and instructive) to sit down and visit with a real life rock star. We want to know how someone finds the passion and drive to fight the odds and achieve fortune and fame.  We didn't just settle for some one-hit wonder...not that there wouldn't be lessons there too... We got someone who's achieved ENDURING success. Of course, as great as fame and fortune are, we think success is bigger than that. It's also about health, relationships and a sense of purpose. So listen in as we visit with mega-band Def Leppard's lead guitarist, Phil Collen...and discover philosophies, principles and patterns for you can apply to your life as pursue big time success in fortune, fame, relationships and health. And you guessed it. This episode ROCKS! 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.

So many opportunities...so little time! In this fifth and final episode of our series on getting off the beaten path to find better cash flows, we take a rapid fire look at a variety of real estate niches. We discover there are MANY places an intrepid real estate investor can go to find profits...without fighting with dumb money or institutional giants. So listen in and scratch your itch to get rich...in a niche! 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.

Commercial properties are alternatives for investors looking for profits outside of every day residential real estate. In this episode, we take a look at the big three of commercial real estate - office, retail and industrial...and some of the many sub-sectors inside of each. If all you've ever known or considered is houses and apartments, you'll be amazed at the many different ways to derive rental income from real property! 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

Big banks and Wall Street have once again been accused of manipulating a major market.  As if the LIBOR scandal wasn't bad enough, the latest allegations of Treasury market shenanigans highlight the dangers of little fish swimming with big sharks. But with banks paying virtually nothing on savings, and high yielding residential real estate getting harder to find...where's an investor to go for higher yields and real assets? In this episode, attorney Mauricio Rauld talks with us about the growing popularity of private placements.  These are non-publicly traded investments where a sponsor organizes a group of private investors to purchase a single property or a portfolio of properties. These are deals typically too big for Mom & Pop investors to do, so you're not competing for profits with Johnny-come-lately novices who bid prices up.  But they're also too small for the big institutions to bother with, so there's often a "sweet spot" with private placements where deals still make sense...even in a hot market. 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. 

In part two of our series on looking outside of little green houses for higher cash flows, we turn our attention to a monopoly favorite...red hotels!  And to spice things up a bit, we add resort property to the mix. In a world where working class people are getting poorer in terms of real wages, finding ways to derive rental income from the affluent is something every real estate investor should be considering. To learn more, we visit with a seasoned real estate investor and international boutique resort property developer to get an insider's perspective on how hospitality real estate works...and where the opportunities are today. So listen in and discover how to combines business, investing and pleasure...with hotel and resport properties. 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. 

Just as ancient hunter-gatherers would migrate in search of sustenance, real estate investors today might be well-served to migrate into new markets and product types to find yields. In this first episode in our series on finding yield, we go WAY outside of box of little green houses and red hotels.  We talk to a lawyer who helps international clients research and acquire income producing farmland in Uruguay.  It's easier than you think! Then we visit with the Premier of the tiny Caribbean island nation of Nevis. Like Uruguay, they are very welcoming of foreign investors.  But their opportunities involve resort properties suitable for vacation rentals. And we don't want to leave the Eastern hemisphere out of the conversation, we visit with an asset manager about the amazing opportunities in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar (formerly Burma),..where investors can get investment insurance for up to 270 percent of investment...guaranteed by the U.S. government! So listen in and discover a much bigger world of real estate investment opportunity! 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.

Safety, privacy and yield are growing concerns for anyone with growing amounts of cash. As your real estate portfolio grows, so do your deposits, maintenance reserves and float. And if you're waiting for that next great opportunity, you may have a chunk of cash on hand for that too! But in a world of insolvent banks, debt-ridden governments, financial predators, high tech snooping and identity theft, and painfully low yields...what's an investor to do? Wouldn't it be great to buy insurance against all these risks...and get paid to own it? You can. So listen in to this episode as we visit with special guest Patrick Donohoe to discuss an amazing concept called Private Banking. 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. 

Residential rents have been on the rise lately.  Will the trend continue or are there clues in the news which suggest a squeeze is coming? In the episode, Robert and Russ break down the mainstream headlines which affect real estate investors. Healthcare spending on the rise...up to 20% of all U.S. spending by 2024. Social security disability fund to go broke in 2016. Retail prices are rising and Americans are starting to feel the pinch. Low oil prices triggering massive layoffs in the industry which was a driving force in U.S. employment over the last several years. Home ownership at a nearly 40 year low, so builders are building for landlords. Listen in and discover what all this means to real estate investors! 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.

Robert and Russ dig deep into the email grab bag and pull out a handful of great listener questions for this edition of Ask The Guys. Do high cap rates in a low cap rate market mean more risk?  Maybe. What do you do when a tenant breaks their lease?  Ouch. How to get a 401k into play without triggering taxes? A field trip to Cuba?  Hmmmm.... Bought in the bubble and now drowning in debt.  Help! Buy now for my own account...or save funds to prime the pump for my first syndication?  Decisions, decisions.... Will boomers into bonds crush stocks and sink interest rates?  Inquiring minds want to know! Does it make sense to sell on a least option in hot market?  Good question! You have questions.  We'll make up answers...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. 

At Freedom Fest 2015, your intrepid hosts found an ecclectic collection of very interesting people and how they approach real estate investing. Lily Williams arrived in the US from China with $100 and a dream to be free.  Today she owns multiple properties and is a full time real estate investor. Craig Colley is an American who traveled to Nicaragua to find opportunity investing in timber farmland. Shankar Singham coaches governments on how to create business friendly environments to attract capital, enterprise and jobs. Erick Brimen syndicates capital to invest in the land that becomes these enterprise cities. That's the beautiful thing about real estate...there are SO many ways to make money.  Listen in and prepare to be inspired and enlightened. 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. 

Guests Steve Forbes and Grover Norquist share their thoughts about tax reform as the U.S. heads into an election year. Tax policies affect the laws which steer the behavior of corporations, small businesses, investors and employees.  Where capital, businesses and people flow to...and from...are all affected by tax strategies.  So keeping an eye on trends in tax policy can help a savvy investor stay ahead of the curve. Of course, taxation is a highly politicized topic.  But it doesn't matter what we think should or shouldn't happen, except for when we vote.  When we invest, we must consider what is happening...or is likely to happen...and then invest accordingly. So listen in and see what two of the most outspoken thought leaders on the subject of taxation have to say...and how a new direction in tax policy might affect YOUR investing. 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. 

We ask Donald Trump about lessons from real estate investing...then talk to Robert Kiyosaki about the Donald's presidential aspirations.  Does a real estate guy have any lessons for goverment? Find out in 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. 

Everyone wants a great deal.  But what's a great deal for YOU? In this last installment of our four part series, we delve into the do's and don'ts of picking a property that fits your personal investment strategy and advance you toward your financial goals. 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. 

Robert Kiyosaki says "Investing is a team sport."  We agree!  And this is especially true with real estate investing because unlike paper assets...properties aren't uniform commodities which lend themselves to being traded on electronic exchanges.   Instead, the buying and selling of real estate involve people...lots of them.  And so who you have on your team and how you get along with them is critical to your success. In this episode, we talk about who you need on your team and how to pick people who fit well with you...and with each other.   So  listen in and find out why we think building a successful portfolio of properties is highly dependent on building a successfull portfolio of people. 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. 

Getting into a long term relationship with a market is a big decision.  It's important to take time up front to consider if you're truly compatible with each other. Do you have similar goals and personalities?  Common friends and values?  If things change or don't work out, do you have a plan to move on without too much damage? In this episode, The Real Estate Guys talk about why market selection is highly personal...and how to pick the market or markets that are right for you. 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. 

The secret to finding a "great deal" starts with knowing what you really want...and what you are...and are not...willing to do to get it. We call this your personal investment philosophy.  And most people develop theirs through a sometimes time-consuming and painful process called "trial and error". Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can really shorten the learning curve...and help you get in touch with your inner investor faster. In this episode, Robert, Russ and the Godfather discuss the critical questions every real estate investor should consider when crafting their own personal investment philosophy. 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. 

Hot markets can be fun.  But how do you know when a market is getting a little too hot to handle? A decade ago real estate investors were riding a thrilling wave of appreciation...which was driven by an abundance of easy to access mortgage money. Of course, for many, that party ended badly. Today's hot markets are a little different...or are they? In this episode we talk about what we learned after the last swell of equity, how to know when the wave is about to break, and what to do now to protect the equity you've accumulated. Warning:  There's math involved.  But don't worry.  It's easy. 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.

This special edition of Ask The Guys focuses on listener questions about loans and lending...with not one, but TWO expert guests. We talk HELOCs, commercial loans, cash out re-fi's and first time home buyers loans. A lot has changed in lending over the last few years.  From super loose, to super tight, to a return of equity and creative programs...what's in the lender's toolbox to help investors today? Find out when you listen to 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. 

In our third installment of our Shift Happens series, we take a look at the rising influence of the East...with special guest, Sovereign Man's Tim Staermose. Tim is a professional investor, an investment strategist, and an international man.  He lives in Asia, travels extensively and invests globally, In this episode, Tim shares his perspectives on the shift of political and economic influence from West to East...and how savvy investors can find opportunity. 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. 

Cash in on the silver tsunami as aging baby boomers turn their attention to caring for their aging parents...and ultimately helping their own children care for them. Our special guest Gene Guarino is an expert in turning single family homes into assisted living facilities.  These properties cash flow at a very high rate and ALFs are a great way to acquire and pay for beautiful properties in nice areas that might not otherwise cash flow. Listen in and learn how you can earn healthy profits helping people solve one of the biggest challenges facing an aging population. 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.

Dr. Marc Faber of the Gloom, Boom and Doom Report is our special guest...as we discuss diversification and capitalizing on emerging markets. The ongoing globalization of the economy and China's ascension as a world economic power is affecting everything from the future of the dollar... to interest rates... to where jobs are moving and being created...to the growth (or stagnation) of your tenant's wages...to the cost of commodities like food, energy and building materials. How should an investor be positioned to optimize opportunities and mitigate risk? Where does real estate fit into a diversified portfolio? We talk about all this and more in 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.

Ever since Thomas Edison electrified the world, technology has been reordering how people connect to information, opportunities and each other. Over 100 years later that trend continues... And just as radio, telephones and television expanded the reach of marketers and the choices for consumers...today, podcasting, webinars, websites, mobile apps and email... are changing how business...and investing...get done. In this episode, we visit with Jason Hartman...one of the pioneers in new media broadcasting for real estate investors...and discuss how the space has grown...and where it's headed. 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. 

Another great collection of challenging questions from our fabulous listeners... Does it make sense to carry back financing with the threat of inflation looming? Does size matter when flipping properties? Where can a young guy with a day job and not too much money get started on the path to real estate riches? Is it possible to syndicate a deal with no money down? How do you choose a competent land developer? If the dollar is doomed as Peter Schiff says, then why would it cause housing prices to fall...doesn't a weak dollar mean inflation...and RISING prices? How does someone avoid getting ripped off by a crooked turnkey property provider? Listen in as we tackle these tough questions...and more...in this episode of Ask The Guys! 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.

China continues to push against the dollar's seven decade dominance...and many of America's closest allies shocked the world when they got on board with China's new Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Headlines say the dollar is strong right now.  But will it survive long term...and more importantly... what does it mean to YOU and YOUR real estate investing? Find out in this intriguing and surprisingly relevant edition 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.

Massive passive income is the holy grail of real estate investing.  And the bane of every investor is unexpected cash calls that eat up profits...or worse, eat into our reserves. In this episode we sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Brian Payton, who's figured how to solve this problem in his own portfolio...and created a business to help you solve it in yours. 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.

Getting your offers accepted in a competitive market is the difference between being busy and being profitable.  After all, you can't make money on a property you don't own or control. In episode, we take a look at the art and science of contract and offer strategies that work in the real world. Listen and learn how to get YOUR offers accepted in any market...hot or cold! 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.

Robert & Kim Kiyosaki, Ken McElroy, Tom Hopkins, Peter Schiff and the rest of our 2015 Summit at Sea faculty share their thoughts and takeaways after an amazing week together with investors from all over the globe. Listen in and find out why all these incredibly successful people carve out 8 days to hang out with The Real Estate Guys and 120 of our fabulous listeners! 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. 

Best-selling author (Currency Wars and The Death of Money) James Rickards joins us for a candid conversation of currency, money and future of the dollar. This is a must hear for every serious real estate investor who works for, earns, saves or measures their wealth in dollars. 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. 

CPA Tom Wheelwright updates us on important changes to the tax code which affect real estate investors.   With the tax man as your silent, but demanding financial "partner", it's important to to stay on top of the rules...because the tax man writes them...and almost always in his favor. So listen and learn as CPA Tom Wheelwright reveals why real estate is the single greatest tax shelter in almost every country...and how YOU can use minimize the size of the bite the tax man takes from your hard-earned profits. 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.

Special guest Robert Kiyosaki is the greatest selling financial author in the history of the world. In this episode, Kiyosaki tells us about his latest book, Second Chance, which talks about the past, present and future of the global economy...and what it means to you. 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.

The old adage, "Be careful what you wish for!" applies to real estate investing too. A common mistake many entrepreneurs and investors make is building a business or portfolio based on hot trends or happenstance.  So when you're in it for the long haul, it's important to really be strategic...thinking carefully about who you are, how you want to live and what you need your investments to do for you.   Otherwise, when it's fire, ready, aim...sometimes you wake up one day trapped with long term commitments to a lifestyle you hate.  That's when your business owns you instead of the other way around.  No fun. In this episode, we discuss the what, why and how of finding clarity in your investment strategy.  This helps you know better what to put in your portfolio...and what to leave out! 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.

Bigger deals mean better cashflows...and bigger loans. And the process for getting commercial loans is quite a bit different than what happens when you get a loan for single family home or a 4 unit or less multi-family. In this episode, we visit with commercial loan broker Michael Becker and dig into the details of getting your bigger deals funded. 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. 

Getting into the deal flow and actually getting a competitive deal done is often dependent upon having the right real estate broker.  Of course, all brokers aren't the same.  Some are great...others not so much.  And the great ones are often in high demand, so getting access can be just as hard...if not harder...than finding a great deal. In this episode we talk about how to build profitable long term relationships with great agents...so you can enhance your success...and theirs. 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.

Best-selling author Jim Rickards (Currency Wars and The Death of Money) says one of the best places to protect and preserve wealth is land. Our friend Simon Black at Sovereign Man agrees...especially when it comes to agricultural land.  After all, raw land doesn't generate cash flow So in this episode we visit with financial commentator Dennis Gartman (The Gartman Letter) and Ron Beach (a U.S. agricultural land broker), to get their thoughts on the how and why of using crops to create cash flow on raw land. 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. 

Whether you're starting out or wanting to go to the next level, there are nine essential steps every investor can take to jump start their real estate investing career. So before you get fancy or lost in the weeds, listen in and make sure you focus on the fundamentals and lay a solid foundation on which to build your real estate investing empire. 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. 

For our final broadcast of 2014, we take on a flurry of challenging questions from our loyal listeners. What's the difference between an employee and a contractor...and who decides? How do you balance equity hedging against cash flow management? How do insurance policies and LLCs go together to cover your assets? What tools do you use to for portfolio analysis...and what does success look like? You've got questions.  We make up answers.  Right here 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.  

It's amazing how many real estate investors overlook hotels as an investment vehicle.  Sure, the numbers are big...and nightly rentals are much more labor intensive than little green houses that people live in month to month. But every Monopoly player knows the big bucks are in the big red hotels.  And the best place to have them is in upscale areas like Broadway, Park Place...or the Caribbean! To find out how the hospitality business is doing and where it's going, host Robert Helms left co-host Russell Gray at home to wrap presents...and headed down to the Dominican Republic to hob knob with some of biggest players in the hotel business. Hey, it's a rough job...but someone's gotta do it. 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.

Robert Shiller (as in Case-Shiller Index) was reported by CNBC to say that he thinks stocks are a better investment than real estate over the long haul. Really? So in this episode we dig into the argument about which is better...stocks or real estate? Some might say we're shills for real estate, but we'll find out who's the bigger shiller here... We debate.  You decide.  Then we can all go have a pint.   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. 

Real estate financing changed a lot in the years following the Great Recession. This means it's important to stay on top of new loan products and underwriting guidelines.   In this episode, we sit down and chat with two long time loan pros - one in the residential market and the other in the commercial market. Listen in and get up to date on the latest in lending! 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.

Of all markets, Dallas led the U.S. out of the Great Recession.  Great job growth, outstanding cash flows, high rental demand and lots of inventory. Pre-recession, Dallas was a ho-hum appreciation market.  Post-recession, Dallas has been an equity generating machine. Funny how that works.  Solid fundamentals will almost always lead to a solid trend.  And it didn't take long for Wall Street hedge funds and international investors to get in on the action and change the dynamics in the market. So where's the Dallas investment real estate market today?  To find out, we descend on Dallas to discuss the details with two of our boots on the ground team. Listen in as we discuss the direction of the Dallas real estate market in 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.  

The dollar price of oil has fallen substantially as of late...just like real estate did several years ago. Does that mean it's all over for oil?  Or is now a good time to buy? To explore this slippery topic, we take a trip to Texas to talk oil, gas and cash flow with our favorite oil man, Paul Mauceli. 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.

What do you do when you realize that the grass really is greener in another market? It's one thing to study a market from afar and quite another to actually make the move. In this episode, we field a question from a loyal listener in a far off market whose realized it's time to make a move. So once you've made the decision to make the move, how do you actually take the first step and follow all the way through? That's what we talk about in this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show.  Listen in and disover the important considerations and strategies about migrating your investing to a land of better opportunity, 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.

Although Alan Greenspan's been out of the Fed since 2007, he's back out on the speaking circuit and making national headlines.  His comments have warnings every real estate investor should be aware of. Meanwhile, the American public has decided to change the balance of political power.  What does that say about the state of the economy...and what does it mean for real estate investors? And housing and mortgages have been in the news lately.  Are the winds of change blowing, and how can real estate investors get in position to profit? All this and more in the captivating edition of Clues in the News 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.   

Real estate investing isn't always sunshine and unicorns.  In fact, sometimes it's downright scary. But in every terrifying trial, there's usually a valuable lesson...IF you're willing to push through to the finish, and then reflect on the experience. In this episode, we cobble together a series of interviews with real life real estate investors.  We ask them for their most blood-curdling horror story, how they got through it, and what they learned. So tune in and learn from the voices of experience.  After all, someone else paid full price for the lessons...you get them for free. 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.

Technology, laws and international politics are all changing how money moves into and around markets. In the last quarter of the 20th century, creative financing largely consisted of assumable loans, owner carry backs and equity sharing. Fourteen years into the new millennium, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, citizenship programs and growing wealth in emerging countries are opening up a whole new world of opportunity for real estate investors. In this episode, we visit with a New York immigration attorney to take a closer look at the United States' EB5 program and how real estate investors can tap into worldwide wealth to get deals funded. 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.           

It's time for Robert, Russ and the Godfather to delve into the mail bag and take on listener questions. In this episode, it's all about choosing.  Is it better to pay cash or use credit?   Does a property always have to be about money, or can lifestyle factor in?  After all, isn't making money all about having funds for your lifestyle? And what about getting help?  Is it better to simply pay for education and advice, or does it make sense to share profits with a mentor? You have questions!  We'll make up answers.  Find out what we have to say when you listen to this edition of Ask The Guys! 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.  

Commercial real estate can be a leading indicator of economic trends.  When businesses are optimistic, they lease space to house more employees and accommodate anticipated growth.  Both are good for landlords. Likewise, when businesses are pessimistic, they don't add space, renew leases or accept rental increases...and they don't hire.  That's not good for landlords. And when things are REALLY bad, businesses just stop paying or move their operations to more affordable, friendlier jurisdictions if they can find them.  This can be good or bad for landlords depending on which side of the migration you're on. In this episode we take a look at commercial real estate trends with one of the biggest brains in the business, Dr. David Lynn.  David has PhD from the London School of Economics, is a prolific author on real estate related topics, and has served as the Chief Investment Strategist for more than one multi-billion dollar real estate investment funds. Speaking of fund managers, we also check in with returning guest Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors.  Frank's not a real estate guy, but as the investment strategist for a top performing fund family, Frank pays close attention to the macro trends which affect ALL investors - real estate or otherwise. So listen in as we take the pulse of the broader economy with David Lynn and Frank Holmes! 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.  

The world's economy is going ever more global.  Is yours? In this episode we visit with two very interesting guests - the original international man, Doug Casey;  and Jon Green, a purveyor of real estate which adds citizenship to the list of amenities! Governments, corporations and the wealthy have been investing globally for decades.   Even Mom & Pop investors practice international diversification through foreign stocks, bonds and currencies. The great news for real estate investors is there are great properties and markets located outside your primary area and country. And there are lots of reasons to consider developing an international economic plan.  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.  

Constructing a portfolio is more than just buying and selling investments.  Like building a house or a high-rise, a well-planned blueprint is needed to know what to buy and where it goes. In this episode, we visit with attorney Jeffrey Verdon.  He's an expert in asset protection and estate planning. Because as much fun as building wealth is, what good is it if you lose it all to a creditor, predator or an over-zealous taxing authority? So listen in and discover the latest and greatest in legal strategies for protecting, preserving and passing your wealth. 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.

When it comes to passive income and natural resources, the more sustainable the better!  After all, who wants to run out of either? In this episode, we take a look at sustainable agriculture as a vehicle for creating cash flow. Our guest is an expert in offshore business, investing and turnkey coffee farming. So tune in and find out if coffee farmland investing can perk up your portfolio!  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. 

Bond.  Greg Bond is our guest on this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show. Greg's not an international spy.  He's an everyday in the trenches real estate investor and property manager from one of our favorite markets...Orlando, Florida. Greg has a very nice portfolio of single family homes that's steadily acquired over the last 20 years. During that time, he's learned a lot. So we thought it would be useful to sit down and ask him to reflect back over his investing career and share some of his best tips and tricks for profitable property management. For your eyes only....From Orlando with Love - Tips and Tricks from the Trenches with Greg Bond 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.  

If there were only ONE skill you could have...the one that would help you get everything you want or need out of life...what would it be? Our good friend and mega-successful entrepreneur Ken McElroy says, "Sales solves every problem." Now he was talking about revenue being the answer to cash flow problems. But it got us thinking.  And his statement is far bigger than merely making money. After all, if you've ever tried to win the heart of that special guy or gal, or convince your headstrong child to make better choices in life, or simply want to win the debate about where to go on vacation this year...you've been using sales skills. And if you aren't getting your way more often than not, perhaps your sales skills need some attention. As real estate investors, we're constantly negotiating with buyers and seller, vendors and lenders, tenants and neighbors, and the list goes on and on and on. Even if you delegate to others, you still have to recruit and lead them.  And that comes back to sales skills. So tune in and see if you agree with us that sales is the one skill that solves every problem. 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. 

Attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to discuss how legal changes are opening up a whole new world of opportunities for real estate investors. Less than a year ago the rules for soliciting investors were relaxed...allowing real estate entrepreneurs to be much more aggressive in seeking capital. That's great news if you're raising money. But it's also great news if you're looking for deals! Either way, the change should help more money make its way to Main Street, and that will affect ALL real estate investors. Listen in and find out how! 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.  

The ability to own private property is the foundation for building wealth with real estate...or anything else for that matter. But what is “ownership” without control?  And what happens when society’s needs and desires slam up against individual rights? While most people agree an individual homeowner should probably be restricted from building a nuclear waste dump in their backyard in deference to the greater good of the community…should society be able to dictate how much rent landlords should be allowed to charge or who they rent to? It’s a touchy subject and conflicts occur all the time.  That’s where the lawyers get involved. So if you’re going to be a property owner, it’s a good idea to understand the basics of property rights.   In this episode we talk to a couple of lawyers who are involved in conflicts with government over issues of individual rights versus societal controls…some of which are over rights you might not even know exist. 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.

Lots of great questions from our listeners! With real estate getting hot again, more new people are wondering how to get started.   And with banks getting looser with lending, what is the "right" amount of leverage? Then, what do you do when you're upside down on a property with no apparent way out? Listen in to this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show and get the answers to these questions...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.

Millennials aren't pushing the housing market up from the bottom and interest rates, while low, are no longer falling, so both purchase and refinance business has slowed for banks.Of course, banks like making profits on mortgage originations, so they're lowering the barrier to entry...for jumbo loans.  So it's no surprise that the number of million dollar loans is hitting new highs.What does all this mean for real estate investors, middle class America, and interest rates?That's what we discuss 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.

The tax inversion debate has some saying that profits and corporate responsibility are on opposite ends of the spectrum.  But our guest Harris Rosen disagrees.  Harris started with next to nothing and today owns more hotel rooms in Orlando than anyone else except a little outfit called Disney.  And he’s 100% debt free!But as great as all that is, Harris Rosen has proven nice guys don’t have to finish last.  In fact, Harris makes the argument taking care of your employees (he calls them family members) is one of the most important secrets to success.  So whether you’re running a few rental houses, a collection of apartments, or thousands of hotel rooms in a popular resort destination, Harris Rosen’s principled approach can help you do well...while doing good.Listen in and prepare to be inspired!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.

Until Roger Bannister ran a mile in less than 4 minutes for the first time in recorded history, it was believed to be humanly impossible.Henry Ford said if you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.The point is that too many people are sitting on the sidelines watching opportunity pass them by all because they think they don't have the money.In this episode, we sit down and talk with a couple of every day guys who've taken lessons learned in a seminar and translated them in to results in the real world.Listen in and discover what they've done, how they did it, and how YOU can do it too!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.

Money makes the world go 'round.  But money's changing.U.S. real estate investors typically denominate their cash flows and net worth in U.S. dollars.  And because the U.S. dollar is the reserve currency of the world, even non-U.S. investors have some exposure and occasional involvement with the dollar.In this episode, we sit down with billionaire Steve Forbes, currency expert and fund manager Axel Merk, and precious metals entrepreneur Anthem Blanchard to talk currency, metals and the new kid on the block, crypto-currency.Listen in and discover how money is changing, what some of the smartest people we know think about it, and how it might event you and your real estate investing.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.

Too many people miss out because they don't have everything they need to act fast when opportunity presents itself.Rather than gather the resources necessary to capitalize quickly, it's easy to fall into the trap of trying to be a one man band.Partnerships can be a powerful way to gain access to the money, relationships, knowledge or deal flow that will allow you to do more faster. In this "best of" episode, The Real Estate Guys share insights about the pros, cons and what it takes to create powerful partnerships.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.

Making a piece of property more valuable doesn't always involve fresh paint, carpet, or landscaping. Sometimes there isn't even a building involved!In a world where change is the only constant, creative use changes can be one of the most powerful, profitable ways to make a property more appealing to the next buyer or tenant.In this episode we discuss different change of use strategies that we've seen or done, so you can learn to change the use and force the equity for yourself!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.

Peter Schiff predicted the 2008 mortgage meltdown.  He says another crash is coming.  Meanwhile, the stock market is booming, real estate seems to be doing well, and interest rates remain low... Should we step on the gas, slam on the brakes, or proceed with caution? Tune in and find out as we talk with Peter Schiff about the mixed signals the economy is sending.   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. 

Real estate investing isn't as simple as it used to be.  At least not judging by the kinds of questions we're getting from our listeners!In this episode, we take take on questions about the impact of global warming on real estate market selection, whether tenants will pay more for environmentally friendly homes, and whether or not the raging bull in stocks and real estate is real...or is there another big bubble getting ready to implode?  And that's just to name a few!So sit down, buckle up, and hold on as we blast off into another exciting episode of Ask The Guys...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.

Markets usually put out a vibe when they're heating up.  Do you know how to pick up on the signals?In this episode, we talk about the signs a market is getting hot.  And how to tell the difference between a tease and one that's ready to deliver on the promise.To make the point, we invite back a good friend of the program, and break down one of the sexiest real estate markets in the world.So get ready to get all worked up during 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.

Asset allocation isn't just for paper asset investors.  Many tenets of traditional financial planning are useful for real estate investors too!In this episode, we take a look at the two major phases of investing; and now that equity is happening again, we discuss one our favorite topics...equity optimization.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.

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

Power is the ability to create motion...like a powerful locomotive, rocket ship or airplane.  People can be powerful too. A strong man can move heavy weights. When it comes to building a successful portfolio or business, a powerful person has the ability to take effective action.  Efficient, energetic and focused forward. Partnerships can combine the personal power of two or more people to make things happen bigger and faster. But just like when two or more horses are hitched together to pull a wagon, a powerful partnership takes some coordination.In this episode, we explore what it takes to put together powerful partnerships.  It may seem simple, but look at how many partnerships fail...costing not only money, but sometimes destroying friendships. So listen in and discover what it takes to create powerful partnerships capable of moving mountains of obstacles in the pursuit of real estate investing profits!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

Special guest Matt Kerkhoff writes for Richard Russell’s Dow Theory Letters.  He spends a lot of time watching the flows of money in and out of financial asset classes.  With the stock market at record highs, gold at 12 year lows and real estate returning to pre-crash levels in some markets, we want to know what’s coming next.  Is there a new wave of wealth about to pour into real estate? Will the stock market crash and take real estate equity with it?  And where are interest rates headed?  Inquiring minds want to know!  Listen in and find out what Matt Kerkhoff thinks and why. 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

Our friend Robert Kiyosaki says "Savers are losers".  Does that mean you shouldn't save?  Of course not!As real estate prices rise and lending comes back into the market, real estate investors are going to be realizing profits - whether from sales or refinances.  Plus, the more properties you own, they more cash reserves you hold.In both cases, investors end up sitting on piles of dollars.  While that might sound good (it's better than the alternative), it also presents a challenge.  Even with the tiny taper, the Fed is still effectively printing $75 billion a month.  This has the potential to severely weaken the dollar.  If you have lots of dollars, then that's a problem for you.In this episode, we talk with special guest Anthem Blanchard who helps us understand precious metals as an alternative to dollars for the long term storage of wealth.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

Just when you think you have it all figured out, a new year and its new laws comes along and changes things up.In this episode, we take a look at a provision in the Dodd-Frank bill that limits how investors can use carry-back financing when exiting a property or a portfolio.  There's bad news...and there's good news!  In either case, you need to be aware.  So tune in and find out what's changed and how it affects YOU.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

The Guys answer another collection of great questions from the listeners!  In this episode, we talk about leverage and how the mortgage markets work; how to build relationships that protect and advance your interests; using technology to keep track of people and properties; and a special guest guru stops by to provide sage advice to those considering entering real estate as a profession.Plus, we invite your feedback on Halloween Horror stories and French Chateaus!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

The great thing about real estate is that there are so many ways to make money!  In this episode, we visit with a guy who creates cash flow from coffee beans.  Really.When you think of all the coffee consumed around the world, wouldn't it be great to get in on the action?  You can.It all starts with the coffee bean, which grows on coffee trees, which grow in real estate.  See the connection?It's easier than you think.  And when you hear about the low barrier to entry, high cash on cash returns, and the other perks available...well, we think your interest will percolate.So listen in to this fascinating interview and consider how you could caffeinate your cash flow with coffee farmland.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

Options are one of the most interesting, yet often misunderstood, tools in an investor's tool box.Wall Street investors use options to create profits, hedge positions, and speculate on uncertainty.Can Main Street investors do the same thing?To find out, we sit down with Rich Dad's Paper Asset Advisor, Andy Tanner.Andy tells us there are lots of similarities between paper asset options and real estate options.  And there's a lot that real estate investors can learn from paper asset option traders.Great!  We're eager to learn.  So we listen carefully as Andy explains what options are, how to use them to create and protect profits, and why options are a valuable weapon in the pursuit of profits for your portfolio.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

From the floor of the New Orleans Investment Conference, we visit with fund manager Frank Holmes, best-selling author and radio personality Charles Goyette, and precious metals commentator Brien Lundin. After a full four days of educational sessions, presentation preparation and delivery, and lively conversations with fellow speakers and attendees, our brains are full.  SO fun.In this episode, we share our take aways and the perspectives of our guests about where the U.S. and global economies are headed.  While not everyone agrees on what lies ahead (some see storm clouds and others see sunny skies), we all agree there are lessons to be learned from following the money - and opening our minds to diverse perspectives in order to get the most accurate picture.So strap in and get ready for another stimulating episode of  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!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

Rehabbing is a rite of passage for most real estate investors.  Nearly everyone tries it.  But some people turn it into a thriving business.  How?In this episode, we sit down face to face with professional rehabber Terry Kerr.  For over a decade, Terry's built a booming business buying, fixing up, renting and selling single family homes.And Terry didn't just come in after the crash to help clean up the mess (though he's a major contributor to the effort!).  He started before the bottom fell out and not only survived the bust, but thrived through it.  So he's been there, done that - and is still doing it today!One thing we've leared from truly successful people is that they're happy to share the lessons they've learned along the way.So listen in as Terry shares practical tips, guiding principles and insider secrets that have shaped his career.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

When investors are ready to trade in their little green houses for something bigger, there are more choices than just apartments.  In this episode, we talk office properties with commercial agent and real estate investor Craig Coppola.Savvy residential real estate investors pay attention to their local commercial markets because office and industrial absorption can provide important clues about the local economy and job market.  After all, residential tenants have to work some place - and many work in commercial properties,And while there are similarities between commercial and residential investing, there are also some important differences.  So whether you're thinking of making the jump from residential to commercial or you simply want to use the commercial market for insights into your local economy, listen into our discussion with commercial property veteran Craig Coppola.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

Whether times are good, bad, uncertain or chaotic, it always makes sense to focus on fundamentals.  And there's nothing more fundamental than food.So even though the world is in the "information" age, it didn't leave industry or agriculture.  New opportunities don't mean old ones disappear or aren't attractive.  And when the value of something as central to commerce as currency is falling into question, where can investors go not just to hedge, but to profit?In this episode, we visit with the CEO of an international investment company.  He shares with us the path of discovery his firm and clients explored in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.  The conclusions they came to and where those led to are the focus of the conversation.  We found it fascinating and think you will too!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

We think crowdfunding will be to connecting dollars to deals what social media has been to connecting people.  Yeah, it could be THAT big. So we went out to the 2nd annual Crowdfunding Bootcamp to find out more.  Of course, we took our mobile microphones. While we were there we chatted with the leading law firm in the space (yes, there are rules to follow), a super-bright crowdfunding real estate entrepreneur (yes, people are already doing it), a honcho for the Small Business Council (you can fund start-ups too!), and three of The Real Estate Guys™ listening audience who happened to be in attendance (good things happen when you get out and about!) It was a great time, we learned a lot, and we’re excited to share snippets of the experience with you! 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

The dollar has been on a steady decline since Nixon took it off the gold standard in 1971.  The result is inflation and it's one of the reasons equity happens.Quantitative Easing (QE) is one of the significant contributing factors to a falling dollar.  As China becomes vocal in its calls to abandon the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, alert investors are preparing their portfolios for a further falling dollar.What does all this mean for real estate investors?  And is there a way to profit?Tune in to this episode as The Guys discuss how real asset investing can help investors both survive and thrive the demise of the dollar.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

Because the US dollar is the reserve currency of the world, what happens in Washington DC and at the Federal Reserve has a big effect on the rest of the world. Likewise, how the world responds to Washington and the Fed affects the strength of the US dollar, which in turn affects interest rates.  And interest rates affect real estate investors.So while the government shutdown is one level of stress, a possible debt default is a potential crisis of much larger proportions.  How will it all play out?  While a traditional default is unlikely, it's very likely the debt ceiling will be raised and the dollar will continue its slow and steady slide.  When you're buying a property and getting a loan for the long term, the long term direction of the dollar creates both challenges and opportunities every real estate investor should be aware of.Listen in as The Guys discuss the government shutdown and the great debt ceiling debate on The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!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

The legendary Tom Hopkins comes in studio to share his thoughts on real estate, investing and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy. In his long and storied career, Tom has seen it all.  Along the way, he’s helped millions of people through his seminars, books and boot camps, including your hosts, Robert Helms and Russell Gray. So, listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ talk shop with an icon in the industry, Tom Hopkins!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

Retirement accounts hold trillions of dollars.  Almost all of it is in the hands of Wall Street through stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities.  For those who want to move their money closer to Main Street, real estate, precious metals and private placements are an appealing alternative. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk to self-directed individual retirement account expert Glen Mather about all the exciting options. Though many investors have already discovered the powerful benefits of self-directed retirement account investing, the vast majority of investors falsely believe that Wall Street is their only option.  And even those familiar with the idea of self-direction may not be up to speed on the latest and greatest innovations. So listen and learn as The Real Estate Guys™ talk about how you can harness the power of individual retirement accounts to help yourself and others grow their portfolio with real assets.

Like it or not, lawyers and legal bills are a fact of life for real estate investors.  In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ discuss some of the kinds of lawyers you’ll need, what you should think about when setting up your legal team, and some practical tips for getting more bang for your buck.Best of all, there are no lawyers on the show, so we can invoke talk show host / listener privilege.  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

Headlines are sending mixed messages about housing, jobs and economic recovery.  It can be SO confusing!In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ take a look at some of the recent news and discuss what it means to everyday real estate investors.Liars, tigers, bears and some bull all help muddy the water.  Asset prices (stocks, houses, etc) are up, but ss that based on supply and demand or inflation?  And what about jobs?  If you take a full time job and divide it into two part-time jobs, did you reduce unemployment?  And what about that pesky falling labor participation rate?Yes, Virginia, all these things matter to real estate investors because we can't just jump in and out of positions the way stock traders do.  Real estate investing is about marrying a market for a decade or two, so it's important to understand the probabilities of your tenants having jobs that pay enough to afford the rent down the road.So listen in to this episode as The Real Estate Guys™ dig for useful clues in the news!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

Another great batch of questions from our amazing listeners.  Lots of fun stuff to talk about.We can tell people are getting more involved in real estate because questions are going from theoretical to very practical.  People are out in the real world doing the real thing.So in this episode, the Guys field a variety of questions about how to utilize funds in self-directed IRA's; when and how to use entities like LLC's for asset protection, privacy and tax benefits; and how to write contracts that protect you while still being appealing to a seller in a hot market.All great questions!  And a few more to boot!So listen in and learn as The Real Estate Guys answer your questions!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

It’s baaack!Yes, it’s true.  Equity is back and it’s happening in major metropolitan real estate markets.Surprised?  You shouldn’t be.  These cycles and their causes are highly predictable.  It’s seldom an issue of IF, but more of WHEN.And while it’s fun to talk macro-economics in the clouds of conversation, it’s also important to descend to the street level and find out what’s happening on the ground.So for this episode, we sit down with returning guest Ken Corsini and pick his brain about what’s happening in one of the best appreciating markets in the USA:  Atlanta, Georgia.Listen in and find out what Ken thinks is the cause of over 20% price appreciation of single family homes in Atlanta.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

Ron Black of Texas Investor Homes is our guest on this episode as we explore the opportunities in NEW home investing.  All things being equal, your tenants and property managers would rather have a new home than an older one.  A new property means less headaches and expenses.But in today's economy, new homes don't work in every market.  However, Texas has been leading the U.S. in job creation for the last few years, and Houston was recently names the top jobs market in the country.Do brand new, positive cash flow properties in Houston make sense?  Find out in this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show!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

In this very slick episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show we take a look at how oil and gas investing works.  To help us, we interview Paul Mauceli of Reef Oil.  Remember, anytime a piece of dirt generates profits, we're interested!  So listen in and learn how real estate investors can enhance cash flow using oil and gas investments.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

Crowdfunding is one of the most exciting ways to raise money for nearly anything, including real estate.  And it just got easier! In this episode, The Guys interview Ruth Hedges, who is on the forefront of the crowfunding movement. Listen in and find out how the new rules of crowdfunding are making it easier for money and deals to get together. 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

Go back in time to 2009 and the pit of the crash as Robert, Russ and the Godfather talk about conducting market analysis in a changing economy. Now that the market is hot again, do the same principles apply?  And what lessons from 2009 can help us be smarter investors in 2013?  Curious minds want know! So tune in to this episode from the archives and the best of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show! 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

The real estate we invest in floats in an economic sea teeming with other financial and political life forms,  Each of these denizens of the dollar plays a role in the financial ecology.  There are symbiotic relationships, predators and prey, natural and man-made disasters, and a host of other factors which affect the performance and prospects of our real estate.We like attending Freedom Fest each year because we always meet interesting people who give us fascinating perspectives on financial markets and vehicles that we don't always study as closely as we do real estate.In the episode, we look at the symbiotic relationship between agricultural commodities and real estate, what the precious metals markets can tell us about the strength of the dollar, what might cause and how we would be affected by strong armed governmental intervention in capital markets, and much more!So strap on your thinking cap and listen in as we dive into a discussion with a variety of interesting guests from the floor of Freedom Fest 2013. 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

If you haven't done anything wrong, does that mean you don't have anything to hide?Sadly, real estate investors are easy targets for frivolous lawsuits, vindictive tenants and financial scam artists.  Why?  Because property values, loan amounts (and therefore equity) and title information are all part of the very public record.  And when you can't hide the asset (rental properties are big and immobile), the next best thing is to hide the ownership.In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk about the why and how of organizing your life for optimum privacy.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

Another round of powerful pontifications in response to a preponderance of perplexing questions from people in our audience. Listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather take on questions about just starting out, dealing with student debt, using OPM and deciding what to do when you're emotionally attached to a property. 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

Gold, oil, interest rates, the dollar and the Dow.  These are just a few of the many market indicators captains of investment funds watch.  But what, if any, importance do these items have for real estate investors?In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we explore how financial markets are often interrelated and what moving market metrics mean to real estate investors. 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

As any insomniac can attest, there are lots of real estate investment training courses and gurus to choose from.  Once the purview of late night TV infomercials, promises of real estate riches are now also abundant online, in your email inbox, and even in your postal mailbox.But how do you know which one is right for you?In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ discuss how to find real estate investment training that's right for you.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

Recent headlines proclaim that real estate is back!  While we're happy to hear positive reports on real estate, the last run-up in response to Fed hyper-stimulation compels us to dig a little deeper.Fortunately, there are lots of clues in the news that provide important insights into what's happening in housing and what's behind it.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, we find that home prices are rising, lending standards are falling, and the next generation of home buyers is coming...but they have some baggage that may slow them (and the real estate market) down.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

Rising housing prices in the face of declining home ownership, rising interest rates and a weak economy has many people scratching their heads.  Is this recovery for real or just a housing head fake?  Listen in as we discuss this elusive, but important topic during this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show! 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

The Guys answer listener questions in another informative edition of Ask The Guys!Which market makes sense for a first time investor?  Is it too late to get great cash flows?  How do you navigate negative people?  Does equity still happen in the wake of the Great Recession?  Should I open my kimono to my prospective property manager or should I play it closer to the vest?  What is the affect of leverage on cap rate?Inquiring minds want to know!  So tune in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather tackle these and other listener questions!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

We've been excited about Belize for years.  Now the rest of the world is discovering this enchanting Caribbean paradise.  And that means opportunity for alert investors!In this episode, our good friend (and the country's top broker), John Turley, shares three very positive and newsworthy updates about Belize. Then we pay a visit to Belize's Minister of Tourism, the Honorable Manuel Heredia.  "Junior", as we know him, shares valuable details about the government's vision for sustainable tourism and why major players like the Qatar Sovereign Wealth fund have made major investments in Belize.It's a big, beautiful world with lots of different kinds of real estate investment opportunities.  So tune in and discover why Belize is becoming one of the most talked about destinations in the world - and why you might want to discover enchanting Belize for yourself!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.

In this encore episode, Robert and Russ revisit the importance of personally visiting real estate markets you're considering investing in.Investing where the numbers make sense often means leaving your home town and scoping out new real estate markets. It’s something we do often and have learned to enjoy.  Hot off a couple of exciting field trips, we thought we’d reflect on the what, why and how of visiting new markets.  And while internet search has made all kinds of data remotely available to the average investor, there’s still no substitute for being there.  So be here with us now and listen in as we discuss what we look for when we go on a real estate market safari! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com!

Real estate is getting hot again, which means more competition for the best deals.  While relationships and postioning are always the best way to gain access to great deals, in the open market speed rules!  And even when you're on the inside track, you still need to be able to move quicky when the right deal is presented.In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk about the why and how of nimble money, which can be the small investor's competitive edge.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

If you have more deals than money, then it's time to go beyond yourself and enter the wild, wonderful world of OPM (Other People's Money).  Using OPM doesn't mean you're auditioning for a starring role in a future episode of American Greed.  There are people and institutions who have more money than time or investing talent, and they're looking for honest, hard-working, capable people like YOU to invest with.  Sometimes they loan you money.  Sometimes they want a piece of the action.  Sometimes they want both.  In all cases, you can solve their problem while creating a big opportunity for yourself. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ share several keys to raising capital and leaping over the limits of your own financial statements. 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

Before big time investors were famous, most started small.  And most everyday investors never become mega-wealthy or famous. They just quietly go about their business and become financially free.  No glitz or glamor, just a solid net worth and lots of passive cash flow. In this episode we sit down with three real life investors and find out what they’re doing to succeed in today’s real estate market. If you can’t relate to Donald Trump, Ken McElroy, Sam Freshman or Robert Kiyosaki, then sit back and enjoy these candid conversations with everyday investors who are out in the real world doing the thing…and doing it quite well. 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  

The Asset Behind the Asset - Finding Gold in Distressed DebtWhile many investors are pursuing profits in property foreclosures, fixers and flipping - there's a small, elite universe of investors doing the same thing with the hidden asset behind the property- the debt.In this intriguing episode, The Real Estate Guys™ take a peek behind the curtain of the mysterious world of distressed debt with entrepreneur, educator and distressed debt dealer, Michael Soliz.If you've ever looked at the deluge of problem properties on the market and wondered what happens to the loan when it goes bad, you're going to like this show.Every entrepreneur knows there's a profit behind every problem, and that's certainly true when it comes to distressed notes!So, tune in and take notes (no pun intended...well, maybe we intended it a little bit),,,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

Real estate markets are heating up.  But how do you know when a market's getting to hot to handle and it's time to move on? In this episode, hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray discuss many of the wide variety of sell signals investors should consider when deciding whether they should stand pat or take their equity and hit the road in search of new opportunities. 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

You have questions.  We have answers!Listen in as The Real Estate Guys and special guest, attorney Mauricio Rauld, respond to listener questions.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

Best selling Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shares why his latest book, Why A Students Work for C Students, is his most important book yet.  Kiyosaki contends that the education system is ineffective because it mass produces job seekers while hindering the development of job creators.  So while most think there's a financial crisis, Kiyosaki says the problem is lack of education in capitalism.  Listen to this no holds barred discussion with Robert Kiyosaki and decide for yourself.  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

Opportunity and powerful lessons are all around us - sometimes in the most unlikely places and through some of the most unlikely people. During our recent travels, we were in two disparate places with two distinctly different, yet notable and successful people.  The common denominator is the great lessons to be learned from both.In this episode, we chat with James Bovell and Carl Palmer.James is the dominant real estate broker on the Caribbean island of Grand Cayman. We got to know James while touring Grand Cayman on our 2013 Summit at Sea educational real estate shore excursion. Meanwhile, Carl Palmer is the world famous drummer from the classic rock bank Emerson, Lake and Palmer.  Today he's performing with his new group, The Carl Palmer Band.  He's also created one of the most unique and intriguing kinds of collectible art that we've ever seen.  What does any of that have to do with real estate investing?  Listen in and find out!James and Carl don’t know each other, but now you’ll get to know them both.  Plus you’ll hear what we think some of the important take-aways are for real estate investors because there's a lot to learn when you're willing to go out exploring.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

Many people look at real estate investing as a way to escape the daily grind of working for someone else.  Sometimes the grass looks so green on the other side, it's tempting to quit your job and go full time as a real estate investor...ready or not!Though it may sound simple, there's a lot ot think about before making the leap to full time investing.  You don't want to jump from the frying pan into the fire.  Of course, done properly, life as a full time investor can be rewarding on many levels.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, host Robert Helms and the Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms, discuss the what, when and why of going full time.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

You're probably familiar with REMAX.  It's one of the biggest real estate companies on earth.  In this episode you're going to meet the man behind the brand. Usually, just hearing from a hyper-successful real estate guy would make for a great show.  But wait until you hear the rest of the story! But be forewarned.  If you've been hiding behind tough times as an excuse for not achieving your dreams, you might get a little uncomfortable. Of course, we think you'll be inspired to attack the challenges in your life with new zeal! So listen in as we talk up close and personal with REMAX co-founder and winner extraordinaire, Dave Liniger. 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

Listen in as our all-star Summit at Sea faculty reflect upon an amazing week of education, networking and thought provoking discussions with investors from all over the world.  We've never paid any faculty member for speaking, yet many come back year after year.  Why?  Tune in and find out!  Then make your plans to be a part of the fun in 2014 for the 12th annual Investor Summit at Sea! 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

You've got questions,  we've got answers...or at least our best guesses!  In this Ask The Guys episode, Robert and Russ reach into the email grab bag and pull out random (but very interesting) questions.  As often happens, a theme emerged.  In a business where OPM (Other People's Money) is standard operating procedure, we discover that your crebility is even more important than your credit score.  So listen in and learn how you can expand your real estate empire by leveraging who you are, who you know and how you're perceived.  Plus, we'll answer several other interesting questions from our fabulous audience! 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

We like to peruse the news looking for clues we can use (and words that rhyme).  Unlike reports that look back on the past, the daily news is talking about what's happening now.  Much more useful.When it comes to real estate market cycles (and pretty much any kind of financial cycle), we've observed that the pendulum swings both ways.  In case you were in a coma, 10 years ago we were on the front end of a huge updward surge in real estate values.  Five years ago, real estate hit a litle bump in the road to riches called the greatest financial disaster since the Great Depression.  Ouch. Of course, as bad as all that was for some people, it's been a buying bonanza for the brave and the bold.  And today the headlines tell us that real estate is coming back across nearly every sector.  In other words, we could be on verge of a surge.What does it all mean?  That's what we discuss 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

Shift happens.  And when it does, it sometimes affects supply and demand,  When you're on the right side of a supply and demand imbalance, you can make a lot of money! Our special guest for this episode is John Turley.  Big John spends a lot of time watching the migation of baby boomers into retirement areas and he's noticed something interesting.  There are a LOT more boomers looking to retire abroad than there are great retirement destinations!  Will this result in bidding wars?  Find out when you listen to this exciting episode op The Real Estate Guys radio show! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources that help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

There’s no place like home.  Or is there?Many investors pick properties in whatever area they happen to live in.  That's a fabulous strategy if you happen to live in a great investment market.We say, “Live where you want to live, but invest where the numbers make sense.”  You may get a lot more bang for your buck by picking markets where prices, rents, market conditions and other factors all produce better profits.But, is it possible that there’s more to investing than simply return on investment?We think so.  Many investors are interested in things like privacy, asset protection, lifestyle, and even personal security.Of course, to put all of these choices in context, it’s important to have a broader perspective.  A great way to see the bigger picture is to travel.  The next best thing is to talk with people who travel.In this episode, we talk with the most interesting “homeless” man you’ll probably never meet. Our guest Simon Black is a “perpetual traveler”.  He spends his time traveling the world, seeking opportunities and sharing his perspectives with people smart enough to listen.An interesting perspective Simon shares are his observations about the relationship between global agriculture and opportunities in real estate investment.  So if you’re hungry for unique investment strategies, this episode will whet your appetite!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources that help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Host Robert Helms shares some of the many creative real estate deals he's seen over the years, then sits down with author and consultant Michael Gelb.Michael wrote "How to Think Like Leoanaro Da Vinci", who was arguably the most creative mind who ever lived.One exciting aspect of real estate is how it rewards the creative deal maker.  And while you can do very well copying the ideas of others, it's a really good idea to work on developing your own creative genius.So start today by listening in to this creatively brilliant 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

Robert Kiyosaki says the single most important skill every entrepreneur must have is the ability to sell.  We agree!When it comes to real estate deal making, the more creative you want to be, the less you can reply upon third parties to put your deals together for you.In this encore episode, The Real Estate Guys™ draw upon their collective decades of real world experience to share practical tips on developing your powers of persuasion.Whether you're pitching your project to a banker or investor, trying to get a seller to take YOUR offer instead of the other guy's, or building alliances to help you find, finance and manage deals, this is one episode you don't want to miss!So grab your notepad and settle in for a powerful session on the fine art of persuasive problem solving and deal making.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©2012-2013 The Real Estate Guys™

Technology is changing how people live, work and play.  But real estate investing is still a people business, and the key to great relationships with people is communication.  In this episode, host Robert Helms visits with his dad, the Godfather of Real Estate, who’s been in the real estate investing and brokerage business from the first day God created dirt. Bob shares some of the changes he’s embraced over his decades in the business. Then Robert chats with internet marketing guru Pol vanRhee. Technology is changing how small business attracts customers.  Whether you’re searching for properties or service providers, or using the internet to attract tenants or market your properties, there are things you need to know to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources that help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Predicting the past is easy.  The future can be a little bit trickier.  Yet every time this year, pundits and prognosticators of all stripes are out in force, proclaiming to the world what they think the future holds.  And since we're real estate junkies, we try to listen to everything everyone says, then sift through it to see what makes sense for real estate investors. In this episode, host Robert Helms takes a look at some of the predictions in the market place - along with some perspectives and precautions of his own.  Listen in and see what makes sense to you! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show and podcast provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources that help real estate investors succeed.

As 2012 fades into the history books and 2013 rises on the horizon, it's a great time to take a step back from the day to day hustle to think about the future you're busy building.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, Robert, Russ and The Godfather discuss the what, why and how of real estate investment business planning.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

Robert, Russ and the Godfather are in-studio to answer YOUR questions!  In this episode, listeners want to know... > Should you pay off your personal residence BEFORE purchasing investment property? > How to find a non-biased, fee based real estate investment planner? > Where to go to get the essential education to become a professional real estate agent or broker? > How to assemble a team of out of area advisors that will be loyal to you? > Where to start when you inherit an investment property? You have questions.  We have answers...on The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show!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

Is real estate on the road to recovery?  It’s beginning to feel that way.  In this episode, Robert, Russ and the Godfather talk about the return of rising real estate prices and the potential effects of recently announced Fed policy.  And just for fun, we toss in some other lively conversation surrounding recent real estate news.  So listen in and discover why equity happens and how you can make it happen to you! 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

Sooner or later, new construction needs to happen, at least in residential.  Between immigration and new births, population keeps growing in many areas.But when the economy is soft, building a big tract of new homes can be risky business.  And in some of the most popular areas, there are no big tracts of land to develop even if it made financial sense.Besides, how can a little guy compete with the big guys?  You can't.  At least not head to head.BUT, a nimble, boutique developer actually has a huge competitive edge by focusing on in-fill projects that fit well into a particular market and demographic.To learn more about how a small developer can make big money in a down market, host Robert Helms visits with Washington DC based boutique developer, Beth Clifford.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

Real estate is BIG business.  And there are MANY different ways to make money, both as an investor and as a businessperson. In this episode, The Guys take a look real estate as a profession and some of the various ways people make money when it’s their day job.  Some investors choose to get into the business as a way to get closer to people, deals and important data.  Others do it because they love a particular aspect of it.  Some choose a real estate related business because they can make a lot of money to then invest in their own portfolio.  If you’re thinking about getting into real estate as a full time career, listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather share their perspectives on real estate as a career today.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Finding money to take advantage of the many great bargains in today’s real estate market can be challenging.  Easy cash out loans and the equity they created are largely gone, so investors have been looking for alternatives.  One of the still largely underutilized sources of investment capital on most people’s balance sheets are retirement accounts. This is partly because the traditional financial services industry has had a virtual monopoly in this space and consumers remain somewhat ignorant of their non-traditional options.  Also, many investors don’t consider their retirement funds to be highly manageable and tend to leave them on auto-pilot.  But for those who want to take control of their retirement investments, there are many opportunities to self-direct away from Wall Street and into tangible assets like real estate, physical metals or notes directly tied to real estate both domestically and offshore.  Our guest in this episode is Larry Grossman, who specializes in helping people comply with all the rules regarding self-directed individual retirement accounts.  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

As much as we love making money, we all know there's more to life than just making money.In this epsiode, we talk with a woman who has overcome a number of obstacles to achieve success in business, investing and even in parenting!Rita Khagram was born into a culture that didn't empower women.  Undeterred she set off to make it in business, but at an enormous personal price.Determined to repair her relationship with her daughter, she sold her successful business and because she didn't get good advice, ended up losing everything.But she didn't give up.After investing in her own investing education and seeking out wise counsel, Rita applied her new wisdom to acquire a large portfolio of properties and build another successful business.  And she rebuilt her relationship with her daughter.Then a profound experience on the streets of India have given her a higher purpose for her money-making ventures.  Now her life is more focused and fulfilling than ever.You're going to be inspired and encouraged when you hear Rita's story.  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

Renowned real estate syndicator Sam Freshman is our special guest for this episode.  Sam Freshman began his real estate investing career in 1957 and founded his syndication company in 1961.  Since then he’s been involved in deals exceeding $500 million.  And when you consider the price of real estate in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, that's a LOT of deals!  Sam’s no-nonsense, pragmatic adherence to proven principles of syndication and investment make him one of our favorite mentors.  So we’re excited to share Sam and his time tested wisdom with you in this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show.  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

An essential skill for every rental property investor big or small is knowing how to do accurate financial analysis. Without it, how do you know if a property is a good deal, how it compares to other properties; or whether it's a good time to buy, sell or refinance? These are just some of the very important questions a prudent rental property investor needs to know how to find the answers to.  That's why we say “Do the math and the math will tell you what to do!” So the topic of this episode is an overview of the 7 essential formulas of rental property financial analysis.  You'll learn what they are, why they're important and how to use them. Sound scary?  Hey, it's only math.  And it’s not as bad as getting into a property expecting positive cash flow and finding out you’re really negative; or buying into an overheated market, or not getting out while the getting’s good.  Good financial analysis can save you a LOT of heartache! So listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ teach you how to sharpen your pencil and do the math! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com.

Real estate investors plunge into properties hoping for an endless stream of passive income.  But sometimes, instead of getting rent checks, the market delivers reality checks.So even though we love real estate and remain convinced it's the single best investment vehicle available to everyday investors...once a year (in honor of Halloween), we dig up some terrifying tales from the crypt of real estate deals gone horribly wrong. But it's not all gloom and doom.  There are great lessons in bad deals, so listen in as Robert and Russ dig into what property problems can teach real estate investors...on The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!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

Hotel Impossible star Anthony Melchiorri and Louisville Kentucky boutique hotel operator (21c Museum) Craig Greenberg are our special guests as we discuss how to develop the hidden potential of distressed properties.  Whether a hotel, apartment building or a single family home, skilled rehabbers can find creative ways to force value where others can’t.  And with a market full of distress, there’s never been a better time to turn under-developed potential into serious profits - all while doing something great for the community.  So listen in as we explore the possibilities! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Our special guest for this episode is YOU!  We've sorted through the hundreds of questions received over the last several weeks and picked out as many as we could to answer on the air.To get great answers, you have to ask great questions.  Sometimes the great question is less about how and more about why.  As famed business philosopher, the late great Jim Rohn often said, "When the why becomes clear, the how becomes obvious."This particular batch of questions came out with a little more focus on the why.  We think you'll like it.So listen in as hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray answer listener questions on yet another edifying episode of Ask The Guys.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 at www.realestateguysradio.com Connect with The Real Estate Guys on Facebook.  Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Host Robert Helms travels to Orlando Florida to attend the Encounter of the Americas conference which is hosted by RE/MAX.   This event brings company leaders and agents together from all over the world, with an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean.  RE/MAX is one of the biggest brands in real estate brokerage with an especially strong international presence.  So they're able to help us gain a global perspective about where money is flowing in and out of real estate. At the event, Robert sits down with three of the top guys at RE/MAX, each offering unique insights. Larry Oberly is VP of International development, who helps RE/MAX expand its network around the globe.  By collecting data from local offices, monitoring search activity on the RE/MAX website and having high level conversations with international industry leaders, Larry helps us do one of our favorite things:  anticipate where the puck is going.  He has some interesting comments about China that you want to listen to. Next, Robert talks to Ricardo Cardenas who is the RE/MAX VP of Latin America and the Caribbean.  As part of the emerging growth countries known as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Brazil is the dominant economy of Latin America.   But it isn't the only strong economy in the south side of the Western Hemisphere.  And as these nations make more money, they are diligently working on improving their business systems, including how real estate brokerage is done.  RE/MAX is playing a leadership role in that process.   Just as software protocols have made various devices more compatible and easier to use, so will improving business protocols improve access to properties and the ease and security of doing business.  This helps pave the way for more capital to move into those real estate markets. Last, but certainly not least, Robert reconnects with John Turley, our good friend and top broker in the country of Belize.  John visits face to face with real life buyers every day, so while we appreciate the big picture view of high level execs, we like to balance that with street level insights from guys like John.  He brings us up to speed on the latest and greatest about Belize.   We are pleasantly surprised to learn that tourism is substantially up over last year’s record highs.  It’s also interesting that while much of the world experienced severe price declines throughout the recession, Belize did not.  And tourism is actually higher now than before the recession hit.  Very interesting. There’s a lot here, so turn up your volume and 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Hospitality as a business involves using real estate to provide services to leisure and business travelers.  That’s pretty straight forward.  As real estate investors, any time there’s real estate producing cash flow, we’re interested.  And when you do the math based on nightly cash flows, the numbers look pretty good! But this type of real estate investing is very different than your run-of-the-mill rental home, so to avoid ending up with a heartbreak hotel, it's wise to do some homework before investing.   To learn more about the opportunities and the state of the lodging and hospitality industry in the current economy, listen in as The Real Estate Guys sit down with Eric Stoessel, Managing Editor for Lodging Hospitality magazine.   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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Host Robert Helms travels to Orlando Florida and attends the 14th Annual Shared Ownership Conference.   So what exactly is "Shared Ownership"?   Great question!  And the answer is this extra long episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show - including a huge collection of interviews with experts on the topic.   Can you make money with shared ownership?  Sure! Even better, you can use this investment strategy to enhance your personal lifestyle. After all, in addition to financial independence, most people are investing so that can live better.  Why wait when you can start today?   So settle is and enjoy as Robert and his collection of experts share their insights on how you can invest to live better faster through shared ownership. 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com 

Most savvy real estate investors know it’s a good idea to put each property in a limited liability company.  More complex strategies include setting up management companies, holding companies and can even include an offshore component. The basic idea is to create a legal entity (corporation, LLC, etc.) or network of entities through which various aspects of your business activities are conducted. And to NEVER do business as a natural person in your own name.   Once you get your mind around it, it’s ALMOST fun putting it all together.  Unfortunately, that’s where it ends for too many investors.  And as you might guess...the devil's in the details. Attorney Garrett Sutton tells us it's important to not only set up a solid structure, but to maintain it properly.  How?  By being careful to observe “corporate formalities”.   To find out what those are and why they're important, listen in as we talk with Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Advisor for Asset Protection, Garrett Sutton.  Discover how to run your own corporation and better protect your real estate empire! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

The overall health of the US economy affects jobs, incomes and asset values - including investment real estate.  Throughout one of the most hotly contested presidential elections in recent memory, economic policy has been a central theme.   At their convention, the Democrats invoked the spirit (and oration) of ex-President Bill Clinton, while the GOP conjures up visions of Reaganomics. Dire predictions of fiscal cliffs, defaults, hyper-inflation, depression, civil unrest and other calamities fuel the debate.  It seem that everyone has an opinion. But what does history say?   To find out, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Hummel, a professor of both economics and history.  We think both are important to providing the context for our investing decisions. So grab your note pad and listen in!   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 at www.realestateguysradio.com   

Another exhilarating episode of Ask The Guys!  Robert and Russ answer your questions... With only $20,000 to invest and living overseas, which U.S. markets make sense? Does size matter?  A Minneapolis investor is enjoying great cash flow on smaller properties, but feels the urge to go big.  Should he? A Texas investor is stacking up cash flow properties and wants to retire in Belize in 12 years. Great idea! But should he accelerate the loans or leverage into more properties?  What's the shortest path to "critical mass"? A New York investor wants to know if she should use off the shelf deal analysis software or build her own spreadsheet.  What's a diligent investor to do? A rookie investor from Minnesota is flipping his first deal - a single family home. He wants to know how to build a true investment business with multi-unit buildings. How can he go from forcing equity to collecting passive cash flow? Another New York investor with 12 residential propeties wants to crack the commercial code.  What do the lenders look for?  How can he make the leap? A land owner in New Jersey is looking for investors - presumably to help develop the property.  He's tried investor clubs, bars and dating services (just kidding) with no luck.  Where can he go to find the funding partners he needs? A California couple have an expensive home that's paid for, a bunch of cash in a low rate CD, and a half million in retirements accounts.  They're doing great...but want to own more real estate.  How can they get there from here? We love your questions!  To submit yours, visit www.realestateguysradio.com and click on Ask The Guys! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com 

Chicken Soup for the Soul co-author Mark Victor Hansen is our guest for this episode.  As a mega best-selling author and world famous public speaker, Mark’s lifestyle and profession requires lots of positive energy and creativity.  The same is true for real estate investors.   So we asked Mark to sit down and share some of himself with us to see if we could pick up some great ideas from this iconic personality.   Wow, talk about drinking from a firehouse!  So strap in and get ready for a wild ride with the ever energetic Mark Victor Hansen.   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 at www.realestateguysradio.com.

CPA Tom Wheelwright gives us his take on "The Fiscal Cliff" that the U.S. economy is said to be headed for at the end of 2012. What is "The Fiscal Cliff"?  Should real esttate investors be concerned?  What should investors do to prepare? Sometimes problems are exaggerated and sometimes they're hidden when election year hype hits the headlines. Listen in and find out what CPA Tom Wheelwright says investors need to know and do amid the uncertainty. 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com 

Is government too big, too small or just right?  And what does this have to do with real estate investing? To help us explore this controversial and timely topic, Steve Forbes comes back to share his thoughts, as does first time guest Tom Woods.  In a very polarized election year for the U.S., many people are paying close attention.  As real estate investors, we care about how rules, regulations and even rhetoric affect our investments.   Property taxes, zoning, rent control, eminent domain, environmental controls, fair housing; Fannie, Freddie, FHA and much more are all examples of how government affects real estate.   To win at the game of real estate investing, you need to know the rules.  And when the rules are subject to change (and they are), it’s important to anticipate trends and adjust accordingly.The bottom line which affects your bottom line is that government is in the market to stay, so don’t get frustrated.  Be fascinated. Because, as we learn, confusion in the market creates opportunity for the alert - and tension in the process can actually be a very good thing.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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

We’re big fans of looking for clues in the news to help us gauge the mood of the market, monitor trends and seek out new opportunities.  But sometimes headlines hide what’s really happening at the street level.  That’s why it’s important to have people in place you can call to get the real scoop.  In this episode, we call on our man in Memphis, Terry Kerr, to help us determine if recent gloomy headlines really reflect the reality of that particular market.  What we discover is that experience, critical mass, local relationships and creativity not only compensate, but can actually help capitalize on the “problems” in any market.  In fact, once again, we find that most problems are really opportunities dressed in work clothes.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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Special guests include bond market expert Steven McDonald and dividend investing guru and author Mark Lichtenfield from The Oxford Club; and David Conover, President of Wealth Management at Everbank.  Yes, bonds. stocks and banking on a real estate show.  But for good reason!  We’ve been talking forever about the connection between the bond market and the mortgage market - and the powerful influence the bond market has on interest rates and overall availability of capital.  And not just for real estate investors, but job creators (it's better when tenants have jobs) and consumers (businesses do better when people buy stuff).  So even though he’s not a real estate guy, we really bonded with Steve (sorry, we couldn't help ourselves). Mark talks about the important of investing for income.  Of course, he means stocks that pay dividends, but we like the idea.  Buy an equity that cash flows.  Great concept!  That way if inflation goes up, so does your asset value, and if not, well then you just cash flow, flow, flow your boat merrily down the stream. What about David?  Well, banks are basically warehouses where real estate investors store their extra dollars, including the float on their cash flow.  And it’s a big concern when the Fed is diluting the value of those dollars, so what’s an investor to do?  After all, you can’t deploy all your cash all the time, or you might wake up one day with a major liquidity problem.  David tells us how you can dump dollars, still be liquid and have FDIC insurance. More, we learn how a banking executive looks at the current market and what he thinks the future holds. So listen in on the conversation as we talk bonds, dividends and wealth management with Steve McDonald and David Conover. 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 at www.realestateguysradio.comLearn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Bad news for housing can be great news for investors.  But it means seeing a bigger picture and reading between the lines.  For this episode, we do back to back interviews with two special guests.  First, we visit with Gene Epstein, who is the former chief economist for the New York Stock Exchange and current economics editor for Barron’s magazine.   Next, we chat with Anthony Randazzo who is the director of economic research for Reason Foundation. Anthony specializes in housing finance and macroeconomic policy.  They’re both braniacs, so we ask them for their thoughts on the economy - and at first blush, it looks bad.  But after digging a little deeper, we wrap up pretty excited about the opportunities for real estate investors today.  Take a listen!  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Our special guest is G. Edward Griffin, the author of The Creature from Jekyll Island - a Second Look at the Federal Reserve.  Whatever you think about the motives and contributions of the Fed, there is no denying the profound impact it has on the supply and cost of capital.  2013 Summit at Sea faculty member Peter Schiff says Fed policy, dating back to Alan Greenspan in the 90’s and carried on to the present day by Big Ben Bernanke, is primarily responsible for the mortgage meltdown and resulting foreclosure crisis.  What does it all mean to real estate investors?  That’s what we talk about in this intriguing episode.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

A bad market can doom a “great deal”.  And a strong market can make a mediocre deal a winner.  While you might be able to fix up a bad property, what can an individual investor do to re-hab a bad market?  Not a lot!  So it’s REALLY important to pick a great market before you start loading up the shopping cart with all those bargain properties.  In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show Robert, Russ and the Godfather share precious and practical pearls of prescient wisdom to help you peer into the perils of property markets and pick places prone to perform positively. Remember: a rising tide lifts all boats.  So listen and learn how you can analyze real estate markets and find the best one for you. 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com 

The mortgage crisis still isn’t over for millions of property owners.  There are many resulting ramifications, but in this episode we focus specifically on how a property owner can stop, stall, and in some cases actually overturn an improper foreclosure.  Real estate agents and investors can use these techniques to buy more time to negotiate a short sale, and troubled borrowers can find more time (and leverage) to negotiate a loan modification.  Our expert guest reveals how banks have routinely violated the foreclosure laws, and why the government settlement doesn’t protect the banks from civil litigation.  Knowing how to hold the bank’s feet to the fire is the secret to successfully stalling an illegal foreclosure.   Tune in and find out for yourself how to use this powerful tool to make deals that you might otherwise miss.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.comSaving a Mortgage When Banks Won’t Deal - Leveraging the Law to Stop Foreclosure

Interest in real estate investing is picking up based on the number of questions coming in from our listeners.  Of course, it probably helps that The Real Estate Guys radio show is the most downloaded podcast on iTunes and Apple is one of the most successful companies on earth.  It’s fun to be us. In this episode of Ask The Guys, we field a variety of excellent questions from all over…including Indiana, New York, Alberta (Canada), Washington DC , Montana, Facebook (wherever that is), and more!  Wow.  The Real Estate Guys are a global farce….er, force. We even respond to one listener who didn’t like a political comment made by one of our guests.  Well, it is that season and do you smell that?  Yes, politics is in the air.  And as long as politicians and their policies affect investors and our investing, we’re going to have to talk about what those rascals are doing.  And just like personal investment philosophy, we’re not all going to agree.  Not sure why people get their undies so knotted up when it comes to politics.  After all, that’s just one of many things we can all disagree about.  Some people like to drink light beer.  Can you imagine?  Whatever. Anyway, we had fun doing the show and love getting your questions. So keep ‘em coming!  Meanwhile, tune in and enjoy this exhilarating edition of Ask The Guys! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com.

Will Smith brought the world the heart-warming story of a down-on-his-luck real life Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness.  In the film, Smith portrays Gardner, a homeless single father who lands a job as a stockbroker and with true grit and determination becomes a financial success.  Not to be outdone by Wall Street, we found a real estate investing version that will inspire (and challenge) you!  There are lots of lessons, so grab your notepad and listen in to this enriching episode!  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Shadow inventory is a term used to describe gobs of distressed properties, mostly single family residential, that isn't yet on the market.  Statisticians look at top down data like bank reports and public filings.  But what about a street level view?  Atlanta, Georgia has been one of the stat leaders for foreclosures, so we thought it would be interesting to sit down with a guy who spends a lot of his time scouring the Atlanta market looking for distressed houses.  More foreclosures is good for buyers, but if you buy now and then get hit with a new wave of foreclosures, you could see your values take yet another dive.  Of course, if you're comfortably cash flowing you can afford to wait it out. But still, buying something that drops in value can be disconcerting.  It's called "catching a falling knife".  Then again, if you wait for a recovery to prove itself, you may miss out on some great bargains.  So we want to know: is a legion of zombie properties lurking in the dark shadows of the market - or are we on our way to a more stable and long term appreciating market?  Tune in and see what our special guest Ken Corsini says he sees when he ventures into the market looking for bargains.   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 at www.realestateguysradio.com 

Peter Schiff is our guest for this episode. In his 3rd appearance on The Real Estate Guys radio show, Schiff tells us about his latest book, "The Real Crash - America’s Coming Bankruptcy".  Scary title (and you thought the Mayan calendar thing was alarming)!  But remember:  In his 2006 book, "Crash Proof" Peter Schiff was right about the mortgage meltdown. So this time we're all ears. In this interview, Peter reminds us that in his follow up book, "Crash Proof 2.0", he also predicted how the Fed and the government would react to the mortgage meltdown: with massive stimulus (a.k.a. printing currency).  Once again, Peter Schiff was right.  In "The Real Crash - America’s Coming Bankruptcy", Peter Schiff warns that the ultimate crash will be caused by the ultimate bubble: government bonds and the U.S. dollar.  Now he may or may not be right this time, but we're sure you’ll want to hear what he has to say.  The good news is that according to Peter, there are things you can do right now to protect yourself.  Curious?  Then tune in and make some Schiff happen to you! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

U.S. election year political rhetoric has already hit high gear, but we’re sure the best (worst?) is yet to come.  And you can bet tinkering with the economy is going to be a major part of the conversation - probably more so than any time since 1992 and Bill Clinton’s now famous slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid.”   As real estate investors, we care deeply about things like the supply and cost of capital, job creation and tax rates.  And while we can’t control what happens, we sure want to anticipate it - especially if big changes are being proposed.  End the Fed?  Return to a gold standard?  Raise taxes on capital gains?  Eliminate the mortgage deduction?  Lions, tigers and bears? Oh my!  What’s an investor to do?  Well, start by paying attention to people who are paying attention.  To help you, we traveled to the Las Vegas Money Show to sit down face to face with our good friend, economist and outspoken political opiner, Dr. Mark Skousen.  As the founder of Freedom Fest, Mark Skousen is one of most connected and intellectually honest people we know.  Every time we sit with Mark, we learn and we’re sure you will too.  So tune in and find out what Dr. Skousen sees for the economy and economic policy as the United States  enters one of the more interesting election years in recent history.   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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

At a time when everyone is crying about how Uncle Sam is making it hard to do business, real estate entrepreneurs are getting a break.  Actually, ALL entrepreneurs are getting a break, but since we’re The Real Estate Guys, we’re excited about the real estate angle.  The short of it is that the recently passed JOBS Act will make it easier for new businesses to raise start-up capital through “crowd funding”.  To tell us all about, we welcome back special guest, attorney Mauricio Rauld.  So grab your notepad and listen in to another informative 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Over $1.7 trillion of commercial mortgages are coming due in the short term.  In a normal world, that debt would be refinanced and life goes on.  But today, many of those properties are underwater and there just aren’t as many lenders willing to refinance these loans.  In fact, our guest says that over $1 trillion of those loans will need to be re-negotiated.  Why?  Well, when you owe the bank a $10,000 you have a problem, but when you owe the bank $10 million, the bank has a problem.  And when banks lose a trillion dollars, we all have a problem.  It’s a complex topic with many nuances and lots of lessons.  Our expert guest Phil Jemmet runs a company that specializes in large balance commercial loan workouts.  He gives us a street level perspective and explains the process for getting these big problems down to a manageable size.  Your problems may be smaller (for now), but the principles of dealing with them are very similar.  So listen and learn as Phil Jemmet shares his secrets for reworking loans that are no longer working for you.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

One of the secrets to making a lot of money is to catch a profitable wave.  Sounds interesting, but what does it mean?  Well, a financial wave happens when a variety of forces converge to move people or their money in a particular direction. That movement can have a substantial impact on any given asset class or geographic region - and the effect can be much more pronounced when the asset class or region is very limited in size.   That's why we've been intrigued over the years by the tiny country of Belize.  In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ are on location at a beautiful beachfront resort on tropical Ambergris Caye (yes, it’s a rough life on the road as radio talk show hosts).  Here, we meet up with the #1 real estate broker in the country, who’s also the #2 international broker in the world for the #1 real estate brokerage in the world.  Yeah, he’s pretty big.  But he’s humble.  And he says the secret to his huge success is timing and location, location, location.  In other words, he’s riding a wave of surging interest in a particular part of Belize.  Very interesting!  So we turn on the microphones and ask him to tell us all about it.  Next thing we know, all kinds of real estate brilliance is falling out of his mouth!  Now we know why he’s so successful.  So grab your notepad and listen in as we discover how to catch a wave of opportunity and reap tropical profits in paradise!  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Consider how much you've learned in just the past 10 years from the books you've read, people you've met and experiences you've had.  Then imagine talking to someone who's been investing since 1957.  Do you think you could learn at least one important thing from that guy?  We think so, which is why we decided to interview our very own Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms.  Listen in and follow Bob's transformation from accidental to intentional investor.  He shares the lessons he learned along the way, and what he would do better if he could start all over.  So if you're less than 75 years old, there are probably some valuable lessons for you in this episode.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Nothing's more alluring to a couple of real estate guys than a low cut price and nice perky rents.  But is there more to consider when choosing a property for a long term relationship?   Our guest on today’s episode thinks so.  Ryan Hinricher is a big brained former bank analyst turned real estate investor.  He says before getting too enamored of pro forma potential cash flow, it's wise to look at other figures.  Sounds interesting!  Listen in and as we reveal the hidden beauty of blue chip real estate!  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

It’s been said that for someone’s circumstances to improve, that someone needs to improve.  Most of us know that. Just like attaining the ideal body weight, we all know what to do. So why aren't we all there?  Because contrary to popular myth, knowledge alone isn’t necessarily power. Some would argue that discipline is the answer.  Perhaps.  But who has the discipline to continually fight against their natural inclinations?  So the secret is to transform one's self into a person who consistently converts knowledge into effective action.  But how?    Transformation turned out to be the impromptu theme of our 2012 Investor Summit.  The knowledge provided by our amazing faculty, including Robert & Kim Kiyosaki, G. Edward Griffin, Rich Dad Advisors Ken McElroy, Garrett Sutton, Tom Wheelwright, Andy Tanner and many other amazing teachers, provided the seeds of change.  But the magic was the environment created through the synergies of investors from all over the world as we learned, laughed and transformed together.  In this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show, recorded in front of a live studio audience aboard the ship on the final day at sea, our faculty shares their reflections and most important takeaways from arguably the most powerful Summit we’ve ever had.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.comcceed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Is there a scientific way to approach market selection?  Something the average real estate investor can actually do?  Our in-studio guest Tom Wilson thinks so! Tom enjoyed a 30 year enginerring and management career in Silicon Valley, but decided that Corporate America wasn't going to provide the kind of financial future he dreamed of.  Real estate looked good, but he'd heard some horror stories, so he decided to put his engineering background to work on designing a secure path to real estate riches.  Today he's done multi-millions of dollars in deals and owns over 230 rental units.  So while he's not Donald Trump or Ken McElroy, his formula seems to be working.  And he says a big part of his success has been thoughful market selection.  Want to know how he did it?  Then listen and learn as Tom Wilson gives us an engineer's perspective on real estate market selection. 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

Donald Trump joins The Real Estate Guys™ for a candid conversation about real estate, opportunity, entrepreneurism and the U.S. economy. The Donald says, “If you’re going to think, you might as well think big!”  And since how you think affects what you do, and what do affects the results you produce, it stands to reason that to improve your results, you need to improve your thinking.  So tune in and hear what Donald Trump is thinking about right now - and how you can up your game by picking your pack strategically.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

The right real estate agents are worth their weight in gold.  But how do you find them?  And how do you work effectively with them?  Great questions!  In this enlightening episode, Robert and the Godfather reflect back on their decades of experience as both agents and investors.  Along the way, we take a call from our good friend Robert Kiyosaki, who shares the vision behind the Midas Touch, a new book he’s written with Donald Trump (a pretty successful real estate guy).  Plus Mr. K tells us about the National Achievers Congress, where he, the Donald and Tony Robbins will all be speaking live.  And while the job market may be soft, the opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs are very exciting!  The keys are knowledge and networking.  So dig in and discover nuggets of golden wisdom, then get out to a live event and get connected! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

How to get started with nothing is one of the most common questions we're asked.  Often, the people asking don't realize how limiting their paradigm is. Everyone has something to work with and most have a lot more than they realize.  Why don't they see it?  We think it starts with the right mindset.  Donald Trump says "Think like a billionaire".  Tony Robbins says "You don't lack resources, you lack resourcefulness."  We think learning cool real estate techniques like lease options, assignable contracts, concurrent closes etc. won't help if you don't have a courageous heart, a creative mind and a powerful compelling why.  Conversely, armed with those things, the real estate entrepreneur will find all the resources and opportunities they can handle - and a lot more!  The challenge becomes how to say no to the good, so you can say yes to the great.  So start by saying YES to this exhilarating 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com.

Investing where the numbers make sense often means leaving your home town and scoping out new real estate markets.  It’s something we do often and have learned to enjoy.  Hot off an exciting exploratory trip to one market and a fun field trip to another, we thought we’d reflect on the what, why and how of visiting new markets.  And while internet search has made all kinds of data remotely available to the average investor, there’s still no substitute for being there.  So be here with us now and listen in as we discuss what we look for when we go on a real estate market safari! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com! ©2012 The Real Estate Guys - All rights reserved.

Attorney Garrett Sutton updates us on the latest and greatest in the world of asset protection.  Protecting wealth isn’t as sexy as accumulating it, but it’s still a very important part of being a successful investor.  And as laws change, court cases get decided and revenue hungry states raise fees, it’s vital for astute investors to stay up to date.  So listen in to the conversation, as attorney Garrett Sutton explains how to cover your assets in a very litigious business.  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 at www.realestateguysradio.com

When banks are broken, borrowers are frustrated.  But this provides a great opportunity for private parties to provide capital to keep things moving.  Best of all, it's profitable for both parties!In this scintillating episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we visit with two real world real estate veterans who are putting private lenders together with out-of-the box borrowers in a market with cash flows that will support it.Find out what they're doing and why...and discover the private lending advantages for both borrower and lender! 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 at www.realestateguysradio.com ©2012 The Real Estate Guys- All rights reserved.Connect with The Real Estate Guys™ on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys

Special guest Andy Tanner is a stock trader who says principles of paper asset trading can be useful to real estate investors.  Really?  Since we’re not fans of the stock market, we thought this was worth checking out.  So we jumped on a plane to Salt Lake City and sat down with Andy face to face.  We found out we have a lot more in common that we thought!  So listen in to the conversation and grab some pearls of paper asset wisdom you can apply to your own real estate investing!  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 ©2012 The Real Estate Guys  - All rights reserved.

Robert Kiyosaki says the single most important skill every entrepreneur must have is the ability to sell.  We agree! When it comes to real estate deal making, the more creative you want to be, the less you can reply upon third parties to put your deals together for you. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ draw upon their collective decades of real world experience to share practical tips on developing your powers of persuasion. Whether you're pitching your project to a banker or investor, trying to get a seller to take YOUR offer instead of the other guy's, or building alliances to help you find, finance and manage deals, this is one episode you don't want to miss! So grab your notepad and settle in for a powerful session on the fine art of persuasive problem solving and deal making. 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 ©2012 The Real Estate Guys™

It's true.  Super Bowl Sunday is a bigger media event than The Real Estate Guys radio show (hard to believe, we know).  In fact, the Super Bowl's 110 million viewers make it the top viewed show of the year - 5 times bigger than American Idol!  Why should you care?  You shouldn't.  Because unless you're connected to the business of football or lucky enough to place a winning bet, the outcome of the Super Bowl won't affect your financial position at all.  So, for all The Real Estate Guys™ faithful out there, we're in the studio for another exciting edition of Ask The Guys.  We dug into the email grab bag and pulled out a handful of questions to pontificate about while the rest of wolrd watches the Giants and Patriots duke it out.  So tune into The Real Estate Guys™ and fill your brain with real estate investing knowledge -then go out into the real world and make some equity happen!  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  ©2012 The Real Estate Guys™ - All rights reserved.

Emerging economies, free(er) trade, high speed communications and the troubled financial systems of the U.S. and Europe all mean people, money and opportunities are moving around the globe in unprecedented fashion.It’s a lot to keep up on!  But have no fear, The Real Estate Guys are here!In this episode, we take a look at a variety of articles and talk about the trends in global real estate markets.  But even if you aren’t into international investing, it’s important to understand how people around the world think about YOUR real estate market.  For example, many of the buyers helping resurrect the South Florida real estate market are foreigners.  Ditto for Phoenix. So, tune in as The Real Estate Guys talk about tracking the trends in global real estate.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com©2012 The Real Estate Guys - All Rights Reserved

Elite achievers in every profession use coaches to provide training, accountability, motivation and encouragement.  But what about real estate investors?  And what exactly does a coach do? We were curious, so we headed out to sunny (but freezing) Salt Lake City, Utah to pay a visit on Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Coaching.  Once inside the the safe and warm confines of the Rich Dad Coaching offices, we thawed out our microphones and sat down to interview Eric Lloyd, the Director of Rich Dad Coaching.We were already sold on the importance of coaching, but Eric helps us understand what a coach does, how to pick a good one, what to expect when being coached and how to work effectively with a coach once you have one.Whether you have a coach, want a coach, aren't ready or aren't sure, this episode will help give you important perspectives on what it is to have a real estate investing coach.  Game on! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Special guest Rob Bonahoom calls in to give us the latest and greatest from the brave new world of real estate financing.  A lot has changed over the last few years, so even though rates are low, what does it take to qualify?  Where is the most and best money available for investors?  Residential? Commercial? Apartments? Inquiring minds want to know!  Tune in and find out!  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Change is the only constant.  So it's important to monitor the winds of change, and adjust your sails accordingly. What should real estate investors be watching and doing in the New Year?  Join Robert Helms and Russell Gray as they ponder this question heading into 2012.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Answers to your questions with Robert , Russ and The Godfather!  This episode features a collection of questions that are all over map.  No, really.  We mean these questions come from ALL over the map.  The Real Estate Guys podcast has grown to where it's being downloaded in over 150 countries.  But what’s interesting is that no matter where you are, as long as you have the right to own private property, there is an opportunity to make money with real estate.  And, even though some of the technical details change from location to location, the basic principles of investing remain remarkably the same.  So tune in for some international Q&A that you can apply to your own local investing - no matter where you are!  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Hear updates on 8 real estate markets by 8 real estate practitioners in The Real Estate Guys™ version of market speed dating!  After all, before you go out on a field trip date or get into heavy investing, why not get a quick sampling of what's out there?  And as great as the internet is, sometimes you just need the warmth of a real human voice.Sharing their perspectives on how their respective markets fared in 2011 and what they see on the horizon in 2012, we talk with people active in the Memphis, Miami, Atlanta, San Jose, Dallas, Minneapolis, Phoenix and Washington DC real estate markets.  And we learn some things that really suprise us!  Do people really pay cash for million dollar properties?  They do!  Find out where when you listen in for a fast paced survey on the mood of the market in U.S. real estate.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Changes in technology, the economy, laws, banking, politics and even pop culture all affect the flow of people and money to and from geographic areas, price points and product types.  Whew! That’s a lot to think about!  The good news is that when change happens, so does opportunity - but we need to be paying attention.  In this episode, Robert, Russ and the Godfather talk about how real estate reacts to changes in external conditions and why it’s important to recognize and invest with the trends.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Today’s banking system is a far cry from George Bailey’s Bailey Building and Loan in the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life.  Back then, savers put money in local institutions where local bankers lent it out to local borrowers.  Today everything funnels through Wall Street and the Federal Reserve, and the last few years have shown that when deals get too far away from Main Street, weird stuff happens.  But do you have a choice?  The Real Estate Guys’ special guests, authors Robert Murphy and Carlos Lara say you do!  Listen in to the conversation and discover how you can circumvent the big banks and put your savings to work much closer to home.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Credit repair expert Wayne Sanford updates us on the real world of credit and what you can do to improve your credit score fast.  In today’s tight credit markets, a better credit score is not just a matter of getting a better interest rate - it can be the difference between getting approved or being rejected.  And since we hate rejection, we think it’s a good idea to get some qualified credit score help so we can take advantage of all the wonderfully low interest rates available in today’s mortgage markets!  Listen in and learn what’s happening in today’s credit game and what you can do to improve your credit score…before you apply for that next big loan!  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Answering your questions is one of our favorite things to do!  Every few weeks, we reach into the email grab bag and pull out a handful of interesting questions from our worldwide audience. Join hosts Robert Helms, Russell Gray and The Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms, for this episode of Ask The Guys as we discuss values, ventures, volatility and velocity - and whatever else our very vociferous brain trust decides to comment on. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Success Magazine publisher Darren Hardy is our special guest for this inspiring episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!  We’re guessing if you’re interested in real estate investing, you plan on being successful.  And if you believe principles of success in any endeavor can be learned and implemented, then you’re going to LOVE this show.  Darren not only enjoys the amazing privilege of interviewing some of the most successful people from all over the world and all walks of life, but he is also an incredibly accomplished person himself.  We visit with him in the offices of Brian Tracy (another successful man and mentor to millions) and collect several precious pearls of wisdom, including why your adversity is your advantage. Plus, we get the inside scoop on Darren's brand new book, The Compound Effect. So open your brain wide and get ready to fill it up with great ideas from a man who both studies and models success at the highest levels.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Who in their right mind would buy over $300 million of real estate in the middle of a giant recession? And if that isn’t crazy enough, who would think that people actually need and love the rat race? In this eclectic episode, host Robert Helms talks with two guys who both look at the world a little differently than the average Joe.  Ken McElroy is Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s long time real estate advisor (and returning for his third year as a faculty member on The Real Estate Guys Annual Summit at Sea!).  Ken started buying up apartment buildings as the Great Recession was wreaking havoc on the economy. Why would he do that?  Listen in and find out!  Then stay tuned as Robert chats with Todd Buchholz about his new book “Rush - Why You Need and LOVE the Rat Race”.  Todd is a former White House director of economic policy who says we don’t really want to relax…we want to compete!  So if you’re a frustrated type “A” who dreams of being a quiet “B”, listen to Todd explain why busy is better.  Then take a look at all the problems in the real estate market that need to be solved.  There’s plenty of opportunity to keep you very busy! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Pain is life’s way of getting your attention when it wants to teach you something.  Real estate investors buy properties because they want rent checks, but every once in awhile you’ll get a reality check instead.  And that’s what Halloween Horror Stories is all about!  In this eerie episode, we look at random samplings of scary stuff that happens to real life real estate investors.  We discuss the problem, the solution and most importantly, the lesson.  The good news is that someone else (not you!) paid full price for the lesson, but you get to learn it simply for being brave enough to listen!  So grab your bag of trick or treat candy and settle in for some terrifying tales of trials and tribulations faced by intrepid real estate investors! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

The Federal Reserve Bank is arguably the most powerful non-governmental institution on the planet.  It controls the money supply of the world’s largest economy, has a profound impact on interest rates and inflation (both of which directly affect real estate investors!), and has tremendous authority over all banking in the United States.  And if all that wasn’t power enough, because the U.S. dollar serves as the reserve currency of the world, the Fed and its policies also profundly affect global trade.  It's no wonder then, as the 2012 elections approach, with so much emphasis on the economy, that the topic of the Federal Reserve has made its way into the mainstream of the presidential debates.  Ron Paul wants to end it.  Rick Perry says its acts are treasonous.  Herman Cain was a Chairman of the Kansas City Fed.  Yet, many people really don’t know who the Fed is, what it does, how it works, or who it’s accountable to.  One thing is for sure: The Fed is controversial.  Fortunately, we aren't afraid of a little controversy. It makes life interesting!  So, we decided it would be fun to stir the pot a little bit by tracking down the author of one of the most iconic, well-researched and controversial books we know of on the topic of the Fed.  Whether you love it, hate it, or it's an enigma to you, if you’re a serious real estate investor, you need to understand the Fed.  Listen in as we talk to documentary filmmaker, author and activist, G. Edward Griffin about his controversial research and perspectives on the Fed.  Then, continue your education by visiting the Recommended Reading area of our website for additional books and other opinions about this powerful and controversial institution. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Robert Kiyosaki shares his thoughts about the new economic reality facing young people.  His Rich Dad Poor Dad message of financial education, entrepreneurism and alternative investing has resonated with many millions of people all around the globe.  Kiyosaki notes that rapid changes from banking to technology to international trade continue to create a variety of challenges - and opportunities - for everyone - especially younger people.  So what do young people need to be thinking about to be prepared? How can older folks help the next generation (and themselves) to profit in a rapidly changing economy?  Whether you're a parent, young yourself, or simply young at heart, listen in as Robert Kiyosaki draws from his extensive world travels and life experiences to share why the rules of money have changed and how you can (and should!) prosper anyway!  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the largest metros in the United States.  Strategically located in the southeast, Atlanta is a hub for transportation.  And with a strong education infrastructure, a favorable climate and low cost of living, Atlanta boasts a large, young, well-educated population, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies.  In fact, Atlanta is one of the fastest growing areas over the last ten years. There's a lot to like about Atlanta! But does all that add up to good investment potential - and do the numbers make sense? To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ sit down with two experts and focus the market spotlight on Atlanta, Georgia. Join hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray, along with regular contributor, The Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms; and special in-studio guests (all the way from Atlanta, Georgia!) Ken Corsini and Bruce Carlisle. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

CPA Tom Wheelwright says, "Active real estate investors should NEVER pay tax on their cash flow or gains...EVER!"  Sounds good to us!  But how?  Find out in this episode when we sit down to talk taxes with this Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki.  Plus, Tom reveals the most common mistake he sees on real estate investors' tax returns and why the tax code is both a tool and a treasure map to real estate riches.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Picking markets with the right kind of jobs is the subject of this intriguing episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show.  After all, tenants have an easier time paying the rent if they actually have a job!  To learn more, we visit with the CEO of one city’s Chamber of Commerce.  Tune in and discover what this city is doing to attract businesses and grow jobs, and some things you should be looking for when you’re scouting out real estate markets for long term investment - especially in a fragile economy. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

When it comes to retirement, getting there means knowing where, why and how.  And without foresight, opportunities can be squandered or missed altogether.  Since real estate is simply a means to an end, it's important to begin with the end in mind.In this episode, Host Robert Helms takes a look at some things to think about when planning your retirement approach.  Then he sits down with two special guests to get updated on two diverse topics, though both are related to retirement planning.First, Phil Hardcastle brings us up to speed on Mexico.  As U.S. baby boomers look for warm, affordable places to retire near the U.S., is Mexico still a hot destination?  Phil is a real estate developer and broker, originally from Southlake, Texas and now based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  A first time guest, we've known Phil for years.  And with all the hoopla about Mexico, we wanted to get the straight scoop.Next, Jeffrey Verdon returns to The Real Estate Guys Radio Show to update us on the latest and greatest tool in estate planning - something he says allows you to have your cake and eat it too.  Sounds interesting!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Learning real estate investing is a lot more than just understanding contracts, financing and lease agreements.  Technical knowledge is important, but easily obtained, while "soft skills" (attitudes, habits and beliefs), inner drive, and the right team of advisors, vendors, staff and friends are arguably even more important, yet much more elusive.  As your intrepid hosts, we trot around the globe (mostly the Western Hemisphere), talking to the smartest, most experienced people we can find.  And fortunately for you, we take our microphones along so we can bring all this fabulous knowledge back to you!  In this episode, we talk to two different real world real estate investors from two different markets.  Listen in as we sit down with in Memphis with real estate entrepreneur Terry Kerr, and then during the commercial break, jet out to Las Vegas where we connect with our faithful Oregon based buy and hold listener, Craig Horton.  Learn how they got started, what they're doing today and some of the most important lessons they learned along the way.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

When the quality of the currency is questionable, it's critical to be extra careful when selecting markets and property types.That sounds good, but what does it mean in the real world?The answer isn't short, but it's very common sense once you hear it.  And we get the lessons from some unlikely guests. First we visit with Frank Trotter, President of Everbank Direct. As a banker who deals not only in dollars, but in a variety of currencies, he has a unique perspective on how resources such as oil affect the stability of currencies.  And yes, there is a very important lesson in there for real estate investors. Our next guest is Mark Bragg of Shadowrock Farms.  Mark draws attention to food as one of the most important resources of all.  And once again, there is a very interesting real estate play involved. We're betting you haven't heard anything like this anywhere else!So listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ research the strategic role of resources in picking markets, properties and currencies to protect and grow your wealth.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Special guests Peter Schiff and Ty Andros share economic insights in our fourth and final installment of August and the Economy.  Peter has become widely renowned for his independent perspectives on what ails the American economy and what it will take to fix it.  He contends regularly with mainstream media pundits and has an impressive ability to predict major economic trends.Ty Andros also manages money and is very outspoken in his views - and deep concerns - about U.S. monetary policy and the future of the dollar.  He strongly advocates storing wealth in something other than dollars.  Of course, we like real estate, but then again, we are biased!Both men are well versed and influential on economic and financial matters.  With the credit downgrade, jobless "recovery", lingering foreclosure mess and the upcoming presidential elections, all eyes (and ears) are watching the economy.  And since the best tenants have jobs with steady paychecks, it behooves serious real estate investors to pick markets and property types most likely to prosper in uncertain times. That means watching - and understanding - the economics behind markets, currencies and demographics.  Of course, we've learned that when uncertainty abounds, those who study harder and think more deeply are better able to take effective action, while those who don't are stuck waiting and wondering about what will happen.  We say that "Think and Do" is better than "Wait and See".  So listen in to find out what two these two big brains are thinking.  Then think for yourself and take appropriate action to grow and protect your wealth. Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

How does the first ever downgrade of U.S. bonds affect interest rates?  Inquiring minds want to know!Economics professor Steve Horwitz is our substititue teacher for this session of our August and the Economy series.  And who said summer school was no fun?As real estate investors, we care about interest rates.  Since rates are affected by the bond market, and a disruption of the bond markets is what triggered the Great Recession, it seems wise to pay attention to bonds.Fortunately, Professor Horwitz is a fun, high energy and super smart guy.  So grab your notepad and Spider-Man lunch pail and join Robert, Russ and Professor Horwitz for a fun time in the radio classroom! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

We get face to face with not one, but TWO presidential candidates and get their views about the U.S. economy, housing, jobs and the federal debt.  No matter what your political persuasion, wouldn't it be interesting to know what two bona fide candidates think needs to be done and why they think they're the right guys for the job?  Listen in as host Robert Helms talks economics, jobs and real estate with presidential candidates Herman Cain and Gary Johnson.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

August 2011 will go down in history as a time when the entire world focused on the economy in both the U.S. and around the world. Even casual observers realize that macro-economic movements matter to Main Street in a big way. Wouldn't you like to know what the big players are thinking? The Real Estate Guys™ are here to help!  We travel the world to capture the interviews you won’t hear anywhere else.  With the economy such an enormously important topic, we are dedicating the entire month of August to bringing you insights and perspectives from some of the biggest brains in the business. In this episode we talk to Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors CEO and Chief Investment Officer; and Bert Dohmen, renowned market analyst and editor of The Wellington Letter.  Frank overseas over $3 billion and Bert boasts an impressive track record of calling the start of every recession for the last 33 years. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Real estate clubs are a great place to increase your education, expand your network, get into more deal flow or find investment partners.  But like investors, not all clubs are the same.  Knowing what you want and what to look for is essential in finding a good match.  And if you can't find a club that suits you, starting one of your own just might be your best bet.  After a decade of both running and visiting many clubs, The Real Estate Guys™ share their ideas to help you find or create a club that will work for you!   The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com 

The U.S. debt ceiling debate of 2011 is one of the biggest financial stories since the mortgage meltdown set off a chain reaction of quantitative easing, government stimulus and swelling deficits.For the average person, a lot of this is so big and far away from Main Street, that watching, waiting and wondering seems like the best you can do.  A few real adventurous souls are lighting up social media with political rhetoric and semi-serious calls for revolution.But we’re just real estate guys.  Politics is about what SHOULD happen and who’s to blame when things go sideways.  We prefer a more practical discussion about what IS happening, what is LIKELY to happen and what we can do in response to either avoid loss or make money (or both!).  Let the politicians and the pundits solve the mysteries of the universe.For this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we take a look at the debt ceiling debate and what it potentially means for real estate investors.  And if you happen to be listening after some or all of the dust has settled, it’s still worth tuning in because this isn’t the first time Uncle Sam has faced this dilemma.  And it’s a safe bet it won’t be the last time.So join Robert and Russ for another exciting adventure into real estate investment talk!The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

If necessity is the mother of invention, then distress is the mother of creativity.  And if you’ve ever been in a brainstorming session, you know the best ideas come from getting lot of people talking.   It’s also true that the brightest, most experienced people often have a lot to say. So for today’s episode we invited a guy who’s been finding interesting ways to close deals and generate profits - even in a "bad" economy. When you can buy property for below replacement cost, it seems like it would be obvious how to make money.  But then again, properties are selling below cost for a reason.  And the paths to profits for problem properties aren’t always obvious or easy, which is exactly why creative real estate investors are enjoying this market.  When solutions aren’t apparent, even well-capitalized players aren’t bidding - which opens the door for smaller, more imaginative investors.  Tune in to Robert, Russ and special guest David Campbell and unleash the real estate artist inside of you! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show and podcast provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. For more information and to subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Your questions are the stars of today’s episode!  While we address several excellent queries, we camped out on one in particular because it’s a common, but very important topic.  When you see a great deal with instant (found) equity, room for improvement (forced equity); plus it's in a strong rental market, do you flip out for the quick bucks - or go long for the cash flow, tax breaks, and long term (passive) equity growth?  Decisions, decisions!  And how does today’s lending environment affect your choice? So much to talk about! Listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather draw upon their collective experience to share their answers to your questions. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Moving up to ”big deals” is the goal of everyone who plays Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, just like going from little green houses to big red hotels is the path to riches in Parker Brothers’ Monopoly.  In the real world, the natural progression for real estate investors is from single family houses to apartment buildings.  But the real world means real money, which can be scary in a tenuous economy.  So what’s happening in today’s apartment market and how do you make the transition to the big leagues?  To find out, The Real Estate Guys sit down with long time investor, CPA and commercial real estate broker, Steve Fithian.  Listen and learn as Steve draws upon his decades of experience to share pearls of real world wisdom about apartment investing.  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Good things happen when the market is bad.  Why?  Because smart people become very creative.  This episode features a variation on a theme motivated developers used during the boom to improve their cash flow.  One thing skittish investors really like in an uncertain economy is predictable cash flow.  Listen and learn as our special guest Ron Black explains how motivated sellers are creating a compelling value proposition to attract investors who are ready to buy, but want a safety net. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com 

As your collection of real estate grows, so does the size of your reserves and the volume of cash flowing through your hands.  Are there lessons to be learned from how big players like banks manage their cash?  To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ invite special guest Patrick Donohoe into the studio to unravel one of the more mysterious methods big banks use to manage cash.  We’re pretty sure you haven’t thought of this!  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.