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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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Now displaying: April, 2022
Apr 28, 2022

Daniel Apke joins us to talk about a different angle in real estate with his strategic approach to land investments. Hear more on how you can capitalize and thrive in this niche, plus a fascinating story about a property purchase turned shady transaction that taught a good lesson on assessing deals. If you don't know how to get started in this business, this is an excellent resource so listen in!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why train the competition in the land space
  • Purchasing land, developing it, and thriving in this space across the US
  • Factors to ask when selecting the right REALTOR in the land markets
  • Effective resources and websites for land research

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Daniel Apke

Daniel Apke is the co-owner of Land Investing Online. After only six months of land flipping, he quit his day job as a salesman and jumped directly into Land Investing full time. Within this timeframe in the business, he could profit over a whopping $500,000, with his average profit per land flip coming around $20,000! This land-flipping business income has changed his life for good, and he knows it can also change others! 

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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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Apr 21, 2022

We’re all about the technical side of real estate syndication today. Karl Krauskopf elaborates on the importance of being hypercritical about wholesale deals, practical ways to detect early warning signs, and the next set of projects that can give you the fastest returns. Listen in as he weaves an excellent cautionary tale that could help save you money on your future ventures.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How to manage costs of buildings while keeping profitability
  • Advice on next-level development focus projects, velocity wise
  • What is syndication?
  • A big lesson on wholesaling

Resources mentioned in this episode

  • Episode 325 - The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Wholesaling Business with Zachary Boothe Apple & Spotify

 

About Karl Krauskopf

Karl is the Managing Partner of Auroras Investment Group. He got his start in real estate, flipping houses. His business has always focused on acquiring and renovating significantly under-market value properties in areas experiencing tremendous market appreciation. 

As Karl diversified and scaled his business, real estate development was the natural next step, and it is now the primary focus of Auroras Investment Group. Before real estate, Karl obtained his MBA from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He left a position of 10 years (to pursue real estate investment full-time). He was running strategic planning and business development for a business services healthcare company that grosses $100M annually.

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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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Apr 14, 2022

We are psyched to have Kelli Meade with us on this episode. Join us for another exciting topic about real estate investments, starting up, going digital, and a crazy construction story that involves a self-therapeutic experience. Connect with us now and listen in!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The value of networking and connecting with the right people
  • Factors to look at when developing properties
  • Techniques on how to run virtual real estate touring
  • What goes around new construction works?

Resources mentioned in this episode

Robert Kiyosaki

 

About Kelli Meade 

Kelli is a top-producing real estate development professional who conducts meticulous comparative analyses, shapes profitable investment strategies, & designs effective selling systems.

She offers a deep understanding of the real estate market with experience spanning investment, new home construction, renovations, sales forecasting, & marketing.

In 2020, she was a record producer for Valor Communities, raising $24MM in gross sales revenue. Additionally, she was awarded Top Producer by RealtySouth. By 2021, she was named VP of Sales and Marketing for the major Builder in Huntsville, AL.

Networking is her superpower. She’s focused on building solid & synergetic relationships. A few years ago, she started offering free workshops to teach the community real estate investing. Hundreds of people attended these workshops to learn about financing, fix-n-flip strategies, & real estate fundamentals. Until COVID-19, this platform allowed her to connect with potential partners, collaborate with industry-wide professionals, & mentor emerging real estate investors.

She is also a dynamic project manager with experience running technical projects for the U.S. Navy and executing enterprise-wide technology solutions, including deploying a software system to over 40 naval base sites. Additionally, she spearheaded, planned, & implemented an unofficial public WiFi network in 7 naval regions worldwide, generating a $750k government-driven revenue stream.

She strives to be a motivational leader, steering teams toward success by championing excellence, teamwork, & a customer-first mentality. 

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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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Apr 7, 2022

Do you want to save money on taxes? Tax law changes happen all the time, and one of the current ones related to the pandemic era is worth visiting your tax professional if you are self-employed or are an employee. This episode is worthy of your attention!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Who can take advantage of the tax credit due to COVID-19?
  • 6 criteria to qualify for the tax credit
  • How to claim the tax credits?
  • Family leave tax credit: Its definition and how much you can save
  • How NC Law helps small businesses save money on taxes

 

Disclaimer: **Please always verify with tax professionals as I am not one!**

Resources mentioned in this episode

YouTube Video:

NEED A BETTER TAX REFUND? Here’s a Tip for the Self-employed!

Do you Want to SAVE MONEY on your Taxes? How NC Law Can Help Small Businesses Save Money on Taxes

 

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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Leigh Brown University

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Link: https://www.leighbrownuniversity.com/advanced

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