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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: January, 2023
Jan 26, 2023

Today, Melanie Bajrovic shares how real estate transformed her life, the value of portfolio diversification, and essential tips for rookie investors. Stay tuned to hear her story of proving everyone wrong for thinking she was crazy and about those who helped her!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Real-life experiences as a novice commercial property owner
  • Viable advice for aspiring short-term rental investors
  • Tips to diversify your real estate portfolio
  • How to close your first real estate deal with less cash needed
  • Why you should believe in yourself to be financially free

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Melanie Bajrovic

Melanie Bajrovic is from Niagra Falls, Canada. She is a real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and two-time international best-selling author of the books “The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire” and “The Most Awesome Money Book Ever.” She worked as a barmaid for 15 years and eventually became a millionaire at 27 years old because of real estate. Now, she owns a multi-million dollar portfolio comprised of short-term rentals, single-family, and commercial real estate properties. 

She shares her inspiring story to encourage others to take action in reaching for their success, wealth, and freedom through entrepreneurship and real estate investing.

 

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Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops

 

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Jan 19, 2023

Gain the knowledge to turn distressed properties into money-making opportunities from Jake Harris as we chat about reasons to stay ahead of institutional investors and why he wrote his book "Catching Knives." He also tells a crazy story regarding toilet flappers and other manufacturing issues in today's real estate market.

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Buy vs. Rent: Why you should or shouldn't buy a home
  • The motivation behind Jake's book "Catching Knives"
  • Helpful advice for successful long-term investing
  • Pros and cons of investing in California
  • Why North and South America is primed for partnerships

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Jake Harris

Jake is the founder and managing partner of a private equity real estate company that has overseen the development, acquisition, and management of over $200 million in assets in the last five years.

He has nearly two decades of experience in real estate, construction, and investment management and is a licensed California broker with expertise in opportunity zones, infill development, construction cost-control systems, and the scaling of distressed investing businesses.

 

Connect with Jake

 

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops

 

Sponsors

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Jan 12, 2023

Get to know the wildest real estate market on the planet with Louise Phillips Forbes in today's episode as we chat about her expansive real estate knowledge and crazy stories about how she survived and navigated being a broker in New York City. Tune in now!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Benefits of having a real estate developer's mindset 
  • Living in New York: Co-ops vs. Condos
  • How policies affect the real estate market
  • The impact of gentrification and the pandemic on communities
  • Surprising things that real estate agents encounter in NYC properties

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

Amazon book: Wise Up by Karen Duffy | Hardcover

 

About Louise Phillips Forbes

Louise has been an industry leader in New York City's residential real estate market for over three decades. With career sales expected to exceed $5 billion in 2022, she is considered one of the elite Power Brokers in Manhattan. With a list of accolades to her credit, she has been able to foster and maintain strong relationships and is regarded by clients and colleagues for her market insights, thoughtful guidance, and consummate professionalism.

 

Connect with Louise

 

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops

 

Sponsors

Follow Up Boss

Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.

LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

 

Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Jan 5, 2023

Do you want to break out of the cookie-cutter lifestyle? Check out today's show with Maurice Philogene to hear his expert life and investing advice. If you are an investor looking to venture into a career defined by your values and passion, this is the episode for you!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How to invest in real estate systematically using only your paychecks
  • Factors that influence how you live your life
  • Strategies for overcoming entrepreneurial depression
  • The power of the law of attraction
  • What you need to know to make better investment decisions

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

Amazon Books

 

About Maurice Philogene

Maurice is a real estate entrepreneur, coach, philanthropist, and co-founder at Quattro Capital. He is responsible for cultivating investor relationships, raising capital, and ensuring that relationships with investors, the company, and the property are an excellent fit to maximize experiences and opportunities.

He owns over 2100 single-family homes, apartments, and mobile home communities in ten states. His 25+ year real estate career has provided him with complete financial freedom, time control, and location flexibility.

 

Connect with Maurice

 

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops

 

Sponsors

Follow Up Boss

Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.

LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

 

Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

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