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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown

Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate!—a podcast that will shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real estate, and celebrate the challenges of working in this wild, wacky business. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com DM Leigh Brown on Instagram: @leighthomasbrown DM Leigh Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeighBrownSpeaker/ DM Leigh Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighthomasbrown/ Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast: https://www.leighbrown.com/podcast/real-estate-from-the-rooftops
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Dec 30, 2021

Are you a mom or dad struggling to stay present in your family while being an excellent REALTOR? Tune in as Leigh shares four tips that will help you reach the goal of successful work-life management.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Is it possible to reach a work-life balance?
  • How to get your kids involved in your REALTOR life
  • Why you should have a written calendar

 

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Dec 28, 2021

If you think that door knocking and cold calling are not a good match for your skills, here's an effective alternative for lead generation: Youtube. Join us today as Karin Carr shares how YouTube has skyrocketed her real estate business AND 3 stories that include looters, a car crash, and a superhero.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What is a BPO?
  • How to help people who lost their house
  • What the ‘cash for keys’ process looks like
  • A creative way to get clients in a new market
  • Why you'll love the REALTOR life

About Karin Carr

Karin Carr is a licensed REALTOR, a real estate agent coach and founder of YouTube For Agents, a program that shows all the resources and tips that REALTORS need, including topics that make good content, how to be comfortable in front of a camera, titles that get maximum views, and more.

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Dec 23, 2021

Whether you're an early career REALTOR, a single agent in a small business, or run an independent brokerage, Leigh's got the CRM solution for you. Listen to this episode as our host suggests top software programs that she has personally tested out and might work wonders for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What does ''CRM'' stand for?
  • Fields that a spreadsheet program should include
  • 3 software programs you should look at

 

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Dec 21, 2021

If you're not yet convinced how risky REALTORS' jobs are, we have Janis Benstock to share a squatter story that happened almost two decades ago about a family who tried to say they owned her property. Be sure to listen to this one to find out how the incident ended!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Things to know before you attend a real estate school
  • Risk factors of being a REALTOR 
  • Why investors should build relationships with their property's neighbors
  • The importance of recognizing someone else's gifts and skills

About Janis Benstock

From Philadelphia, PA, Janis Benstock has been in the real estate business for 25 years and is the founder of Janis Benstock Real Estate Academy. In 2014, she got her broker’s license and opened her own brokerage firm.

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Dec 16, 2021

Sometimes, a good inspection won't be enough to uncover the underlying issues of a 1930's property, and Tonya Weathers learned that lesson first hand. Dive into this episode as our guest shares the importance of calculating your reserves properly and the differences between fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold rehabs.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Is there only one way to build an empire?
  • The most exciting part of fix and flip investments
  • Risks of investing in old properties
  • 3 numbers every investor should pay attention to
  • How everyone can benefit by creating wealth

About Tonya Weathers

Tonya Weathers is a real estate investor & consultant. Her mission is to help women propel themselves and their families forward to achieve financial freedom through real estate investment coaching.

There are many curses that have been placed on communities - especially minority communities - that stop us from ending crippling health conditions, fighting injustices, providing top education to our children, and, ultimately, reaching financial freedom. That’s why she founded the Breaking Curses: Real Estate Investing Academy. 

This academy is meant to give women - the backbones of our families - the tools, resources, and confidence to walk away with a solid real estate investment that fits their needs and goals.

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Dec 14, 2021

Jacob Vanderslice not only has one of the coolest last names you'll ever hear, but also has a wealth of self-storage knowledge he’s ready to share. Tune in to learn the amazing benefits of investing in self-storage and listen to an exciting story that includes meth, guns, and a customer who refused to pay rent.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Is it risky to turn commercial RE facilities into self-storage?
  • What types of customers use self-storage?
  • 2 things you'll love about this asset class
  • Are opportunity zones the best location to develop self-storage?
  • 5 tips for making your customers feel safe 

About Jacob Vanderslice

Jacob Vanderslice is a Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focused in the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. By focusing in this conservative and growing real estate sector, VanWest has established a track record with over $195mm in real estate assets. VanWest’s success is driven by a commitment to delivering an expertly-executed, adaptable strategy with an institutional investment approach.

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Dec 9, 2021

We brought back Stephanie Walter to talk about something we haven't covered yet: cost segregation. Dive into this episode to learn the huge tax benefits you’ll get if you start implementing this process with your investments and how to make sure that your accountant is the right professional for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Tax benefits of cost segregations studies
  • Questions you should ask your accountant
  • How do cost segregation studies work?

 

About Stephanie Walter

Stephanie Walter started her insurance agency in 2005. Along with building her agency, she began following her passion for real estate and investing in commercial real estate to generate passive income.

This led her to founding Erbe Wealth and authoring The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Real Passive Income which outlines five steps any insurance professional can take to reach financial freedom through passive investing. 

Through Erbe Wealth, she helps people create true wealth so that they can live the life they want. She also educates her eligible investors about how to invest in her cash flow real estate investments. This monthly cash flow allows a specific plan for financial freedom or retirement. 

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Dec 7, 2021

Are you a landlord feeling overwhelmed by the management of your investment properties? Check out this episode with Stephanie Walter to find out the benefits of investing in syndications and an emotional story that will teach you the importance of not letting emotions cloud your judgment.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What is syndication? 
  • The kind of operators you want to invest with
  • Best markets to invest in during difficult times
  • Deals you should walk away from
  • The cool part of being a passive investor

Resources mentioned in this episode

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not

 

About Stephanie Walter

Stephanie Walter started her insurance agency in 2005. Along with building her agency, she began following her passion for real estate and investing in commercial real estate to generate passive income.

This led her to founding Erbe Wealth and authoring The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Real Passive Income which outlines five steps any insurance professional can take to reach financial freedom through passive investing. 

Through Erbe Wealth, she helps people create true wealth so that they can live the life they want. She also educates her eligible investors about how to invest in her cash flow real estate investments. This monthly cash flow allows a specific plan for financial freedom or retirement. 

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Dec 2, 2021

Dive into this episode as Mark Podolsky shares the mistake he made in one of his first deals that almost cost him thousands of dollars, and his criteria for picking the best land properties.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How much money you can make by flipping land
  • Where to find buyers for your land
  • What a perfect raw land property looks like
  • A mistake you don't want to make in the land business

Resources mentioned in this episode

If you want to double your money in 30 days or less, go to www.thelandgeek.com/quickdeals and join Mark Podolsky’s free course.

 

About Mark Podolsky

Mark Podolsky is the author of Dirt Rich, the ultimate guide to helping you build a passive income, and owner of Frontier Properties, a very reputable and successful land investing company, and has been buying and selling land full time since 2001. By focusing on working smart, not hard, he has completed over 5,500 land deals with an average ROI of over 300% on cash flips and over 1,000% on the deals he sells with financing terms.

Escaping solo-economic dependency changed Mark’s life in so many positive ways that he decided to teach, coach, and mentor others to help them achieve their financial goals.

Even though Mark invests a lot of his time helping others, he stays actively involved in running his land investing business and is dedicated to teaching the most current and relevant “real world” land investing methods to his students.

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Nov 30, 2021

If you think that floodings aren't something you should be worried about, you might change your mind after this episode. Join us today as Sean Harper shares how he uses technology to provide affordable property insurance to his clients and why flood insurance isn't only for those who live in high-risk areas.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The importance of having flood insurance
  • Factors that increase the risks of having a flood
  • Use of technology for calculating flood probability
  • Why traditional insurance companies aren't efficient
  • A surprising fact about property insurance companies

About Sean Harper

Sean Harper is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kin, an insurance company built for the future and prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping their customers do the same.

Because of their technology and direct-to-consumer model, Kin provides affordable pricing without compromising coverage, even in areas most impacted by climate change.

Kin is fully licensed and has the financial strength to help their customers through everyday claims and game-changing catastrophes.

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Nov 25, 2021

In this episode, Keri Wass analyzes the emotional aspect of downsizing a family home and shares a story about a senior couple that left their moving preparations to the last minute. Was she able to pull off the relocation in less than 10 days? Stay tuned and find out.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • A solution for those wanting to downsize their property
  • The emotional process of leaving a family home behind
  • Why you shouldn't procrastinate on your moving preparations
  • Benefits of hiring a professional move manager

About Keri Wass

After spending 27 years in the corporate world, Keri Wass decided to launch a business to help families and older adults through what can be a difficult and stressful time in their lives. Caring Transitions of Lake Norman specializes in assisting seniors relocate to independent and assisted living communities, as well as helping individuals and families with liquidating household belongings through estate sales and online auctions. They offer a variety of services that are tailored to each individual or family situation.

Caring Transitions has over 225 locations across the United States that can help families with local and long-distance relocations. Their professional teams are trained, insured, and background checked before working with clients.

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Nov 23, 2021

Land may not be as exciting as other asset classes, but it can be highly profitable if you do it the right way. Join us today as Brent Bowers shares how his land business model works, two stories that include an unethical REALTOR/litigation attorney, and a seller who closed his deal from prison.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How to get your first wholesale deal
  • The ethical way to do wholesaling
  • Best markets for land investing
  • Why people purchase seller-financed land
  • The importance of having experts in your corner

 

About Brent Bowers

Wholesaling Inc Coach and Creator of the TTP Method, Brent Bowers is considered to be one of the most successful Real Estate Wholesalers in the country. Through his unique approach to Real Estate investing with his TTP system, Brent has bought and sold thousands of properties across the country and has taught aspiring Real Estate investors how to do the same. His no-nonsense, “step by step” coaching methods along with his passion to help others succeed has created a loyal family of successful Real Estate investors.

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Nov 18, 2021

If you ever suspect that a deal seems too good to be true, be careful - you're probably right. In this episode, Shawn Winslow shares a story about a juicy investment that quickly turned into a nightmare and another one about a laundry room where people did more than just washing their clothes. Stay tuned to learn a cool trick to connect with experienced investors and how to evaluate your potential transactions.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Is it possible to have time AND money?
  • What types of commercial real estate are available?
  • Where to find a mentor and how to reach out to them
  • Proposed tax changes you should pay attention to
  • What is the 1% rule for investment properties?

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Shawn Winslow

Shawn Winslow is the founder and Managing Partner of Greenbriar Capital Group. He has an aptitude for investing in multifamily apartments, providing his clients with significant passive income and generational wealth creation. 

His passion is helping his investors achieve financial freedom by reducing their dependency on conventional income and investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds so they can pursue their own dreams.

In addition to pursuing attractive risk-adjusted returns for his investors, Shawn strives to enhance the life of every tenant, team member, and individual that comes into contact with Greenbriar and its partners.

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Nov 16, 2021

Today we have “Green” Eileen Oldroyd for you, who will be sharing a story about the 85’ vegetable oil-fueled car she used to drive, and another one about a client that fell in love with a piano that suddenly went missing. Listen to this episode and learn the 3 things you can do to save money, lower your energy bill, and turn your property into a green home.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What to consider before getting solar panels
  • Why you should get an energy auditor
  • Where to find a trustworthy energy auditor
  • How to get your home energy certification
  • The importance of having flood insurance

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About “Green” Eileen Oldroyd

“Green” Eileen Oldroyd is an award-winning real estate agent that specializes in energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and native landscaping. She owns Oldroyd Realty based out of Mission Viejo, CA where she coaches her clients on how sustainability will make their home more comfortable and increases its value.

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Nov 11, 2021

In this episode, Javier Hinojo shares a story about flipping a house to an adult film actress who wasn't afraid to speak her mind. Listen in to find out what you need in order to start investing in real estate and the kind of people you should partner with. 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Is money necessary to invest in real estate?
  • What to watch out for in a business partner
  • How to find your first multifamily investment
  • Why REALTORS should start investing in real estate

 

About Javier Hinojo

Javier Hinojo is a real estate investor and co-founder of All States Capital Group LLC, a leading multi-family and commercial real estate investment company with dual headquarters in Houston, TX and Raleigh, NC.

His specialty is developing property value add strategies and acquiring off-market distressed properties. Alongside a talented team, Javier has created “The ASCG Model”, a proven system that can produce exceptional returns for their investors and minimize their exposure to the downside risk.

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Nov 9, 2021

In this episode, Tate Siemer shares a story about a townhome development that didn't turn out as expected. However, there’s light at the end of the tunnel! Stay tuned and find out how a failed real estate deal could take you into the happiest chapter of your life. 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Benefits of attending real estate conferences
  • What can go wrong in a real estate development
  • Why you need to spend time on-site when developing real estate 
  • The best way to find off-market investment opportunities
  • The right mindset to invest in real estate

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Tate Siemer

Tate Siemer is the CEO and Managing Partner of GreenLight Equity Group, a real estate company that acquires and operates commercial multifamily assets (apartment communities) in Utah, Oklahoma City, and Columbus, Ohio. His mission is to achieve exceptional returns for his investors by improving communities and expanding well-being through progressive solutions in multi-family housing.

He also hosts The Apartment Guys Podcast, where he and his guests talk about all things related to apartment investing, including how to get started, finding deals, finding capital, mindset tips, and more. 

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Nov 4, 2021

When it comes to real estate investing, risks can be more significant than just losing your investment capital. Listen in as Marco Kozlowski shares two horrifying stories about a retired cop who wouldn't pay rent and a jealous 90-year-old tenant who wanted revenge. 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why is a different approach to real estate investing so necessary?
  • Are hotels a good asset class to invest in?
  • The mindset you need to achieve your goals
  • A story to illustrate why even men need safety protocols
  • What is an asset-based loan, and what makes it so good for investors?

About Marco Kozlowski

Marco has led real estate investment trainings all over the world, from Australia to Singapore to North America and Europe. His followers have amassed hundreds of millions in revenue with thousands of doors for a fraction of their value for unmatched returns.

Marco buys and owns properties like apartments, townhomes, duplexes, hotels, trailer parks – stable rental opportunities that are healthy and earning money, and that the owners need to sell.

By using his system, people can work when (or if) they want, secure their family’s finances, escape the rat race, get out of debt, and never again answer to anyone – including their boss.

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Nov 2, 2021

If you think that safety protocols for REALTORS are boring, you haven't heard enough stories yet. Tune in as Brenda Wise shares the red flags you should pay attention to when doing house showings and some smart strategies that can potentially save your life in crime situations.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • 3 skills you need to succeed as a REALTOR
  • Why REALTORS need safety protocols
  • Ways to verify the identity of your clients
  • How to respond in a crime situation
  • Are safety protocols only for female REALTORS?

Resources mentioned in this episode

Living Safely in a Dangerous World

 

About Brenda Wise

For the last 38 years, Brenda Wise has helped female real estate agents experience a feeling of confidence and safety while going through the ins and outs of being a female in the workplace. 

She has been traversing the country sharing her revolutionary approach to a safer and more effective real estate industry for women.

In a predominantly male-led personal safety industry (where violence to women occurs at a staggeringly disproportionate rate), Brenda offers a wealth of personal insight, public safety, knowledge, and certified training experience that has educated and inspired thousands of female REALTORS on how to avoid the hidden dangers within daily activities in the real estate profession and focus on closing more deals.

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Oct 28, 2021

If you're a REALTOR who thinks websites are only for big companies, you might think differently after this episode. Tune in as Kris Reid shares what kind of videos you should post on social media AND the most common mistakes people make with their website.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why all REALTORS should have their own website
  • The 4 steps to creating a successful marketing campaign
  • What people want to see in your videos
  • The key metrics you should be focusing on

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Kris Reid

Kris Reid is a software engineer and founder of Ardor SEO, a Digital Growth Agency that provides clients with the tools and information to leverage the World Wide Web and its resources. They work with different industries, including real estate and legal SEO.

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Oct 26, 2021

After 300 episodes, it's time for Leigh to share her own crazy experiences. Join us today and listen to the three hilarious/scary stories about a missing stove, a shotgun, and a murder that Leigh's got for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The relationship that REALTORS develop with clients
  • Safety issues that REALTORS face
  • Why people love real estate

 

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Oct 21, 2021

With over 18 years of experience in real estate, Kaajal Shahani has seen a lot of craziness, and today she is here to tell you all about it. If you want to know how the California housing market is doing and listen to 3 stories that include weapons, ferocious dogs, a financially stressed seller, and adult films, this is the episode you've been looking for.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Evolution of the California housing market over the last years
  • House prices in the bay area and the timing for purchasing
  • Why people prefer to buy instead of renting in California
  • Places where Californians are migrating to and the reasons why
  • The ethical way to handle complicated situations with clients

About Kaajal Shahani

Kaajal Shahani is an award-winning realtor featured on HGTV, Top Agent Magazine, and a Newsweek Real Estate Expert Forum. With over 18+ years of experience, Kaajal Shahani is a premier California licensed real estate agent who has served over 200 clients with integrity and diligence.

A career in real estate was a natural choice for Kaajal, given that she emanates from a family of real estate gurus. Kaajal's extraordinary knowledge of the real estate market and unparalleled transaction experience (responsible for over $100+ million in residential transactions) makes her the most sought-after realtor.

In addition to her day-to-day real estate transaction, she coaches new real estate agents and mentors women entrepreneurs.

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Oct 19, 2021

Today, we got Mike Butler for you, who will be sharing a jaw-dropping story about a property he bought for $20K that still rents for $1,000. Listen to this episode to get some insights into the current market condition and learn the best way to find motivated sellers.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How to overcome fear and start investing in real estate
  • Is it a good time to get financing?
  • Advertising vs. Marketing. Which is better to attract motivated sellers?
  • Why you should always make an offer on the houses you visit

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Mike Butler

While working his full-time job as an undercover police detective, Mike Butler began his real estate investing career by buying fixer-uppers and renting them to make extra money. 

Mike quickly exploded his real estate business by buying 2 rental properties every week. Then he knuckled down and developed his amazingly simple Investor Books Pro System™ to deliver true financial freedom for his family. His proven and unique system allowed him to safely catapult wealth for his family by investing in real estate.

Mike also authored the book “Landlording on Autopilot” and made the #1 Best Seller Business Books on Amazon.

Now, he enjoys training millionaires and future millionaires and is a much sought-after featured speaker and trainer at real estate seminars all across America.

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Oct 14, 2021

Are you a homeowner wanting to access your home equity without getting into more debt? We've got the answer for you! Tune in as Matthew Sullivan shares how Home Equity Agreements work, as well as a story about flipping houses that proves that it's not all sunshine and palm trees in real estate.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Who these Home Equity Agreements are for
  • What can go wrong when flipping houses
  • Is the unlocking equity process similar to a reverse mortgage?

About Matthew Sullivan

Matthew is the CEO and Founder of QuantmRE, a company that solves a real problem for homeowners by helping them access a portion of their home equity without taking on more debt.

Matthew and his team have helped over a hundred homeowners use their home equity to pay off expensive credit cards, remodel their home, pay college tuition fees, or diversify into other investments, all without taking on extra debt.

Matthew has a proven track record in real estate innovation through his experiences as Co-Founder of the Secured Real Estate Income Strategies Fund, and as President and Founder of Crowdventure.com, a real estate crowdfunding company.

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Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here.

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Oct 12, 2021

In this episode, Michelle Berman-Mikel shares the actual indicators of quality content and drops THE golden nugget on how to reach a larger audience with your reels on IG. If you're a REALTOR or a business owner wanting to step up your social media game, tune in because you don't want to miss this show!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • 2 tips for reaching a greater audience with your IG reel posts
  • Are vanity metrics good indicators of the quality of your content?
  • The 4 pillars of good IG content for REALTORS
  • Why you shouldn't post screenshots of your list reports on IG
  • A FREE app to make your posts look good

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Michelle Berman-Mikel

Michelle Berman-Mikel is the creator of the Instagram Power Method Course. She is a nationally sought-after Instagram Coach, speaker, author, and course creator, whose sole purpose is to help people level up out of all those Instagram 101 courses and into one that will actually help them create content that speaks directly to their ideal client.

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Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here.

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Oct 7, 2021

Your real estate license can do a lot more than just helping clients buy and sell their properties. If you’re a real estate agent, pay attention to this episode because Rachel Richards is about to unveil the secrets to acquiring 40 properties in 3 years with only $20K and a REALTOR’s license.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why you should consider house hacking
  • How REALTORS can quickly build up a portfolio
  • Is owning rental properties 100% passive?
  • What is syndication?

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Rachel Richards

At the age of 27, Rachel Richards quit her job and retired, now living off $15,000+ per month in passive income. Rachel is the bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She is a former financial advisor and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. She has been featured on CNBC, Business Insider, and BiggerPockets Podcast. By making the topic of money management fun, entertaining, and simple, Rachel has helped thousands of millennials work their way out of financial despair.

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Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here.

Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops!

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If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription.

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