This episode will surely open your eyes and provide you with a great perspective on the future of senior care. Join us as we pick Therese Southwell’s brain on the specifics of creating residential spaces for the elderly, including architectural, regulatory, and logistical considerations. Also, hear the buzz about an insane story of what the neighbors have to say about her advocacy.
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About Therese Southwell
Therese Southwell is the co-owner of Rosette Residential Senior Living. Senior care has always been near to Therese’s heart. Her father worked in a nursing home in Chester County where she enjoyed spending time with residents as a child. Her father eventually opened a visiting-nurse service that he operated while also caring for family members in their home. As an adult, Therese would eventually care for her beloved Aunt Kay for many years. Though most of her professional career has been in real estate finance, she is also a licensed Personal Care Home Administrator. Therese looks forward to combining both disciplines with her lifelong love of seniors to continue making Rosette the premier senior home on the mainline.
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“Looks can be deceiving.” It is a life lesson that our special guest Nik Tsoukales learned when he worked with a walk-in client that ended up to be his biggest and most “royal” rental sale. Tune in because this episode will surely change your career perspective!
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Nik was the youngest real estate agent based in Boston at 18 years old, a friend introduced him to real estate through rentals where he became an agent. From there he became interested in buying old buildings to renovate and sell them to people he trusts, prior to owning REALTOP Marketing he was a former leasing agent, mortgage backer, and sales agent.
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Really excited for you to meet one of our favorites Schneika Stokes who is an educator, a volunteer leader, and a great influence in the field. Tune in today as she talks about the importance of staying informed, getting involved, and creating the next generation of real estate professionals. She will also share crazy stories that happened during her first few listings and how she saw the “sign” to pursue her calling.
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About Schneika Stokes
Schneika is the Founder and Lead Instructor of The Academy of Real Estate & Business Development. She brings 20 years of combined experience as an educator and real estate professional. She started in real estate in 2015. Back then, she was a 14-year educator in the public and private sectors then jumped into Real Estate full force & haven’t looked back. She will be President of her local board next year, has chaired multiple committees on the state level and is currently in her 4th year as a committee member on the NAR Housing Opportunity Committee. Schneika simply loves this industry.
In 2019, she started teaching Real Estate classes and decided to open her own school. She also offers Sales Pre & Post and has had a few CE courses as well. To date, she is continuously trying to feel her way to determine what the agents in the market really need.
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About Heather Dreves
Heather Dreves is the Director of Funding at Secured Investment Corp. She is a tenured employee that has worked in the Private Money Industry for over 15 years and held her Series 63 license. Heather has been directly involved in the sale of over 75 million dollars in Trust Deed Mortgages and raised over 10 million in Secured Investment Corps High Yield Equity Funds. She has had experience in assisting underwriting, managing the Cogo and Servicing team in addition to Investor Relations.
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Want to learn some different angles to consider while looking at spaces? Today, Heidi Bolyard shares her innovative headspace in the industry and a story about an accidental discovery experience, in real estate, that led to an artistic ending. Join us to hear tips when looking for houses and properties.
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Heidi lives in Dublin with her children, Grady and Ellinore. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports and volunteering in their classrooms, long-distance running, hot yoga, designing furniture, and baking.
Heidi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design and Architecture from Ball State University. She also earned an Associate’s Degree in both Construction Management and Art from Delta College.
Heidi is a Registered Architect in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional. She also holds a certificate with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, which provides reciprocity for registration in over forty states.
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Kate Ziegler joins us today to impart ideas and techniques on what questions to ask when dealing with a REALTOR, what to look for when investing, and what to do when considering a forever home. Plus, Kate shares a story about an insane inspection that turned into a life-long inspiration. Dial in to learn the impacts of going above and beyond to support your clients!
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About Kate Ziegler
Kate Ziegler is a Realtor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Born and raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in Boston for more than 15 years.
Kate started her career in legal operations and corporate property management. The daughter of a contractor, Kate grew up on construction sites, roofing and framing alongside her father and grandfather; she now applies that experience to owning and managing multi-family properties in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, and renovating a cabin in New Hampshire along with her husband, Jack Romano. Kate helps clients across Greater Boston buy and sell homes that fit their unique needs and achieve their goals in a rapidly shifting market.
Kate is a basement expert for Apartment Therapy and has been featured in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Realtor.com, Discover's Modern Money, Citi's Life, and Money, House Beautiful, and Reader's Digest. She is a house whisperer, partial to old homes and good bones, and loves helping clients solve the mysteries and uncover the histories of their homes. Kate strives to align the motivations of buyers and sellers to be sure everyone gets what they need, and most of what they want, too.
Currently, a member of The Junior League of Boston, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Council, Elkins Fish & Game Club, and a regular volunteer with Women’s Lunch Place, Kate is committed to seeing her communities thrive.
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If you want to hear more crazy stories in the field, we have Chris Larsen for you sharing a not-so-fancy side of the real estate business. Be sure to check this out to see the consequences of missing a crucial process when dealing with tenants.
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About Chris Larsen
Christopher Larsen is the founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years.
While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private lending, buying distressed debt as well as commercial office, and ultimately syndicating commercial properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $500M of real estate acquisitions. In addition to real estate, Chris has invested in equities, oil & gas, and small business lending, as well as being active in Venture South, one of the nation’s Top 10 Angel Investing groups.
Chris lives with his wife and two boys (and Viszla, Lucy!) in Asheville, NC where he loves spending time with them in the outdoors and enjoying the food and culture that the region has to offer.
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If you think politics has nothing to do with real estate, you might think twice after tuning in to this episode! Our guest John Blom explains the significant impacts of public policies in the real estate industry and why you should be involved more if you are a REALTOR. Listen to this one because John will tell a juicy story about losing an election with just a 55 votes difference.
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About John Blom
John Blom is a REALTOR based in Vancouver, Washington and he always had a passion for public policies. One of his fellow brokers knew about this and so encouraged him to join the local association government affairs committee. He also ran for office and was elected to a seat in the Clark Country Council. John really believes in connecting stories to policies and understanding how these could impact people’s lives.
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Get tons of value from this episode as we have Zack Boothe talks about getting started in the real estate wholesaling business and the challenges of being a real estate investor. Join us because Zack shares a story about a family who almost had to let go of a house they bought with their life savings. So, if you're wondering how he handled the situation, don't ever miss this show!
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About Zachary Boothe
Zack Boothe was a window cleaner turned highly successful real estate investor. Now, Zack helps other people replicate his success in real estate investing and founded Driving For Dollars Mastery. Zack Launched the Driving for Dollars Mastery Podcast and it is in the top 1% of podcasts globally. You can also find Zack on YouTube sharing his insights on real estate investing.
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Dial-in as Jordan Salisbury shares her wild stories in real estate that involved a man who bought a foreclosed home with a gold mold and cocaine and a bigfoot family that you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned to learn how to become a successful REALTOR without affecting the time for your family.
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About Jordan Salisbury
Jordan Salisbury is Realtor of the Year 2017 and was National Association of Realtor’s 2018 Class of 30 Under 30. Jordan is a native of the Lake of Ozarks and has a great passion for the lake community. Having joined the real estate industry in 2005, she has kept her clients and community at the forefront and is always welcoming each day and client with a smile.
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Today, we’ll give you tons of information as our guest Ant Stroud shares some information about what REALTORS should know with VA loans. Join us to hear his mind-blowing story that has to do with his VA loan transaction.
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About Ant Stroud
“Home is where the heart is” might seem like a cliche to anyone else, but Anthony is a living, breathing embodiment of this truth. Moreover, it perfectly encapsulates his motivation for becoming a REALTOR Growing up, Anthony bounced around from home to home, never experiencing a stable living environment, and even finding himself homeless at the age of 15.
As the CEO of the Ant Stroud Group with Navy to Navy Homes, Anthony is now fulfilling one of his life’s passions in helping others find and settle into their dream home. It has not been an easy journey becoming one of Northeast Florida’s top 5% real estate agents, and according to the Jacksonville Business Journal, ranked in the top 50 of real estate teams.
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Today’s episode is all about a piece of lesser-known information that Realtors® and veterans should know. Chief Appraiser from the Veteran Administration James Heaslet shares some tips and insights on how to best help veterans from inspections to appraisals.
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About James Heaslet
James Heaslet is the Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a retired Gunnery Sergeant of the U.S. Marines, he has an aggressive track in the Appraisal industry. James has just 10 years as an appraiser, he was appointed to the Arizona State Board of Appraisals by the Governor and served for 6 years. He had served as Chairperson of application, personnel and was Vice Chair of the board. Adjudicated over 2500 cases est., both residential and commercial. During this time, he maintained his business as an independent Fee Appraiser, and earned his Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Arizona. James now oversees an appraisal panel with over 6500 Appraisers Nationwide, and over 6000 Staff Appraisal Reviewers.
While serving on the Appraisal Board, took Level I and II Investigator training, and is a member of the Mortgage Fraud Task Force overseen by the FBI. James is also an associate member of the Certified Fraud Examiners Association. Volunteers as an Assistant Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America.
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If you’re a buyer agent bringing an offer to a listing agent, this episode can be very helpful as Leigh talks about some of the questions you should be asking in a multiple offer situation. Keep tuning in to learn more!
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Is it possible to find success in overseas investing? Find out as our guests Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart join us to share what it's like to invest in other countries and the pros and cons of investing internationally. Dive into this episode to hear some crazy stuff in real estate that nobody talks about.
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About Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart
Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart are the Founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. Their adventure began at a TEDx event — the theme was Reset — and it changed their lives. They took the event to heart and used that theme — Reset — as a launching point to regain control of their lives, secure financial freedom, give back to the community, and discover their “why.”
They want to share this journey with others by offering investment opportunities, and to give back by mentoring others along the way to help them reset and achieve their freedom.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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