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Big Mike Fund Podcast

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079: What the Post-Election Market looks like from Trends to Market Projections with Frances Newton Stacy

December 21, 2020 06:10 - 29 minutes

Today it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome back economist and trader, Frances Newton Stacy. She works for Optimal Capital as the director of portfolio strategy. Frances is also a frequent guest on both CNBC, as well as Fox Business News as a commentator on Central Bank Policy. She also blogs about the trading community by helping to recognize key cycles and significant support and resistance levels. Today we’re talking about what the post-election market looks like from trends to mar...

078: Specificities About the Market: sales and rent prices with Marck de Lautour

December 07, 2020 06:10 - 28 minutes

On this episode of the Big Mike Fund, I’m happy to welcome a brother from theCollective Genius Mastermind and the Freedom Founders Mastermind, Marck De Lautour. He works in redevelopment projects, commercial deals, as well as turnkey properties. Today we’re focusing on various aspects of Marck’s specialities including his process in acquiring new products, his business practices, historic building conversions, and building new turnkey range affordable housing. Marck also introduces the topi...

077: What's Happening With NYC Commercial Real Estate in the Post COVID World and the Upcoming Opportunities in the Distressed Commercial Debt

November 23, 2020 06:10 - 29 minutes

On this episode of the Big Mike Fund, I’m happy to welcome back Eric Goodman. Full disclosure, we invested with Eric from a couple of our funds—from Tempo Opportunity and Tempo Growth into Goodman Capital Fund too. We love working with Eric. He's a brilliant and intelligent guy and is a managing partner at Goodman Capital LLC. Today we’re talking about investments in the post-COVID world, specifically in New York. We go over interesting opportunities that have arisen because of COVID, risk ...

076: The Difference Between Investing in a Fund Versus Syndication With Matt Burk

November 09, 2020 06:56 - 34 minutes

On this episode of the Big Mike Fund, we’re talking with California-born and Oregon-native Matt Burk. Matt is the founder and CEO of Fairway America as well as Verivest, a fund administration company. Today we’re talking about the opportunities for the rest of Q4 2020 and beyond. Matt also gives us his expertise about terms in the industry (for example, fund versus syndication) in addition to defining what a good deal is and how it can become a great deal. He gives us a little insight on Fai...

075: Traditional IRA versus Roth IRA: Converting Investments with Haley Gant

October 26, 2020 06:10 - 41 minutes

It’s my pleasure and privilege to have with me today Haley Gant an IRA Specialist at Quest IRA, Inc. As an IRA Specialist, it is Haley’s role to help educate investors on how they can use a Self-Directed IRA for their real estate investments, either passive or active, to earn tax-free returns into their retirement account. It is a phenomenal company and we love working with Quest. We’ve done a few webinars with Haley and love working with her as well.  Today we’re talking about self-directe...

074: How to Achieve Financial Freedom Through Life Insurance and Other Investments With Chris Miles

October 12, 2020 06:10 - 40 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. It’s my pleasure and privilege to welcome back to the show, Chris Miles who is an Infinite Banking expert. Today we’ll be talking about what life insurance is, the trends in the market, different forms of life insurance, and we’ll briefly touch on the stock market and other types of investments. Chris Miles, is the “Cash Flow Expert.” He is a leading authority on how to create cash flow and lasting wealth for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and...

073: Building and Obtaining Business Credit With Steve Wible

September 28, 2020 06:10 - 31 minutes

On today’s episode, I’m talking with Steve Wible. Steve is a Marine Corps veteran with a deep background in real estate sales, flipping and property management, print manufacturing, and of course, building and obtaining business credit. He has founded and led multiple successful companies and had as many as 300+ rental properties in his portfolio. Our conversation today is about business credit, fundability factors, credit rate terminology, and about COVID and how it has affected lending and...

072: The Value in Investing in Self-Storage Facilities With Jake Vanderslice

September 14, 2020 06:10 - 23 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome Jake Vanderslice to the podcast. Jake is a specialist in self-storage and is also a brother from the Freedom Founders Mastermind as well as the Collective Genius Mastermind. In this episode Jake and I talk about the process, benefits, and the state of investing in self-storage, how Denver is holding up in the pandemic, and interest rates and cap rates.   Minute Markers: 00:20 - Hello and Welcome 00:...

071: The Stigma of Section 8 and Government Checks With Fuquan Bilal

August 31, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my privilege and a pleasure to have Fuquan Bilal. Fuquan and I are good friends and are in a couple of masterminds together (The Collective Genius and The Freedom Founders). He has been doing fix and flips and rentals in New Jersey for the past 20 years. In this episode we’re talking about his experience in the real estate business, trends, what the post-COVID environments might look like, the stigma of Section 8, emotional equity, and so muc...

070: The Points of Interaction With Multi-Family Acquisitions

August 17, 2020 06:15 - 35 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m chatting with Charles Dobens, a multi-family attorney. His personal mission statement is to help investors buy multi-family projects the right way. He talks about coaching, his views on the future of the market, his points of interaction in the process of multi-family property investments, and why this is his passion.   Minute Markers: 00:20 – Hello and welcome 01:00 - A bit about Charles and his passion 05:00 - The points of interaction w...

069: How Small Businesses and Large Companies Use Virtual Assistants with Robert Nickell

August 03, 2020 06:39 - 31 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure to have Robert Nickell here on the show with me. Rob is another brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He’s also known as the “Master Blaster of the Virtual Assistants.” While he is an expert in virtual staffing, it was his career in real estate that got him there. Today we’re talking about virtual staffing and virtual assistants, productivity, documenting processes, and Rob’s business, Rocket Station. Rob talks about how...

068: The Near Future for Self-Storage and Cap Rates With Fernando Angelucci

July 27, 2020 06:10 - 34 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure and a privilege to talk to friend and mastermind brother, Fernando Angelucci, a real estate and self-storage guru. In this episode we talk about self-storage trends, numbers, “eviction” (or in this case, lien) laws, and Fernando’s process. We’ll also chat about the future of self-storage and Fernando’s future projects and opportunities.   Minute Markers: 00:22 - Hello and Welcome 01:00 - Who is Fernando? 03:20 - Eviction and ...

067: The Basics and Value of Investing With Mike Fitzgerald

July 20, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking to Mike Fitzgerald, who lives in (and owns a large portion of) a small town just outside of DC. In this episode we talk about his town of Hagerstown, preparations for the future of the market, what a credibility site is, and we even have a short political discussion on voting for people and not just on party lines.  Minute Markers: 00:20 - Welcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast 00:40 - A bit about Mike Fitzgerald and Hagerstown, MD 04...

066: The Future of Real Estate Market With Caleb Pearson

July 13, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure and a privilege to have Caleb Pearson behind the mic. He is another brother from the Mastermind group. On this episode, Caleb and I talk about Zoom Offers (Caleb’s web-based real estate software), the future of the market, contractors, interest rates, and the prevalence of remote work in the suburbs even before the pandemic.   Minute Markers: 00:22 - Welcome 01:40 - About Caleb 03:00 - What is Zoom Offer? 05:25 - Zoom Offers...

065: Market Cycles and Future Predictions With Ramon Gonzales

July 06, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking with Ramon Gonzalez. Ramon is an investor and entrepreneur, based out of Miami, Florida. In this episode we talk about passive versus active investors, Ramon’s risk aversion and his investment philosophies, the importance of building a good team, market cycles, and future predictions. Minute Markers: 00:22 – Welcome 00:55 - A bit about Ramon Gonzalez 01:47 - Ramon’s investments and business 06:10 - Market cycles and future predicti...

064: How to Bring in Some Passive Income With Dr. Merril Rowe

June 29, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking with Dr. Merril Rowe, who is moving from his profession as a professional dentist and changing to a career as a professional passive investor. We met through the Freedom Founders community, run by David Phelps. On this episode, we’re talking about how Merril buys himself time to make his financial and retirement goals, how he sets up his portfolio, stock market investing versus passive real estate investments, and advice on how to bring...

063: Predictions for the Real Estate Market With Nathan Trunfio

June 22, 2020 06:02 - 31 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking with Nathan Trunfio, a new brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. Nathan hales from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has done over a billion dollars in loans on single-family and multi-family assets. He has spent his entire career in real estate as a lender and an equity investor. Now he works as the president of DLP (Direct Lending Partners). Today we’re going to talk about what DLP does, Nathan’s predictions for the real estate mar...

062: Impact of covid19 to Multi-Family Real Estate Investments

June 15, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is a pleasure and a privilege to welcome Tim Bratz. Tim is a multi-family real estate investor from the Cleveland, Ohio area. He buys, develops, and holds apartment buildings, vacation rentals, & other commercial real estate properties throughout Ohio, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, & Texas. Today we’re talking about the impact that COVID-19 has had on one of his biggest projects: Georgia Plains. We’ll talk a little bit about the b...

061: Chatting about the future of the economy with Frances Newton Stacy

June 08, 2020 06:29 - 43 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Frances Newton Stacy. She works for Optimal Capital as the director of portfolio strategies. Frances is also a frequent guest on both CBS, CNBC, as well as Fox Business News as a commentator on Central Bank Policy. She also blogs about the trading community by helping to recognize key cycles and significant support and resistance levels. Today we’re talking about her thoughts on the future of the economy: jobs,...

060: Creating Relationships Between Entrepreneurs and Their Families With 18 Summer Founder, Jim Shiels

May 18, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes

Welcome back to the Big Mike Fund podcast. Today I’m talking with my good friend, Jimmy Shiels. We’ve known each other for many years. He’s a humble and genuine guy who classifies himself as a speaker, consultant, and the crazy glue that can help keep families together. The mission for his company, 18 Summers, is to help create relationships between entrepreneurs and their families, which can get strained due to the lifestyle and professional pressures of being an entrepreneur. With this ne...

059: Sales Techniques With John Martinez

May 04, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, I have my friend, John Martinez, from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He is an expert when it comes to training salespeople. That’s what we’re going to talk about today: sales techniques and what it takes to mold or train a successful salesperson. Even if you don’t classify yourself as a salesperson, the information that he shares in this episode can us used in other, related fields (like real estate agents, for example). Minute Markers: 01:52...

058: COVID-19 Crisis: What’s the Impact on Multifamily?

April 20, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes

Today, I’m once again talking with Whitney Sewell, the Director at Lifebridge Capital. Whitney and I talk about the Coronavirus crisis, and its present and future impact on the multifamily space. These are difficult times for the country and world. Some of you may be losing sleep, or feeling grateful for a reserve budget and conservative underwriting. Stay healthy, keep your distance, and keep washing your hands.  Minute Markers: 01:00 - Whitney’s background  01:56 - COVID-19’s effects o...

057: Covid-19 and the Volatile Stock Market

April 06, 2020 06:29 - 33 minutes

On today’s episode, I’m once again talking with Chris Miles, an expert in infinite banking, like insurance, and being a housekeeper (and zookeeper) for his own personal Brady Bunch at home. When he’s not being a family man, Chris works with life insurance and runs his own podcast about money called the “Chris Miles Money Show”.  Chris and I are talking about the volatile stock market and insurance, life insurance policies (and Chris’ specific designs), using life insurance like extra liquid...

056: State of Humanity and the Economy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 23, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes

Today, I have the pleasure of talking with fellow mastermind, Cory Boatright. We talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means to the health of the world and to the economy as a whole.  Cory talks about some important practical things you can do with your company and your team whether they are in the office panicking or if they are working from home and panicking. We are in the midst of a storm but we can weather it together if we remember to be safe, be healthy, and take this seriousl...

055: The Market Switch: Turning Residential Properties to Assisted Living

March 02, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes

On today’s episode, I’m talking with Gene Guarino from The Collective Genius Mastermind group. He’s a new member to the group but not new to the real estate market. He’s an expert and a specialist in converting residential properties to assisted living. Today we’re talking about the assisted living market and what makes it tick: the in’s and out’s of the market, the success rates, the break-even points, and all of the nuances.  Minute Markers: 00:23 - Introduction  01:30 - Who is Gene? ...

054: The Power of Cashflow in Turnkey Real Estate Investing

February 17, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes

Today, it is my pleasure and privilege to talk with, fellow mastermind group member (and fellow “phone book celebrity”), Nick Aalerud. Nick talks candidly about his reset stories, the lessons he learned from them, turnkey real estate deals, and the importance of stress-testing the deal. He also talks about his book, Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage, and Faith; all of the profits from which go to charity. Minute Markers: 00:23 - Introduction  02:16 - A little about Nick and his ...

053: Rental Properties Cash Flow: Multi-Family vs Single Family with CEO of Pioneer Homes Al Beahn

February 03, 2020 05:59 - 29 minutes

On today’s episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, I had the pleasure and privilege of having Al Beahn from Detroit, Michigan. Al is a real estate investing expert, a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Pioneer Homes, the leading source for cash flow rental properties in Detroit. We talk about the multi-family vs. single-family market, best practices with contractors, and future plans in the real estate market and in the Detroit real estate market in particular. Minute Markers: ...

052: Circle of Wealth: Multiple Income Streams with Lee Arnold

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes

It is my pleasure and privilege to have a minister, private lender, and real estate broker, Lee Arnold, with me on the podcast today. He is coming to us from beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In this episode, we’re talking about hard money lending, real estate trends, and our best real estate advice. Minute Markers: 01:32 - Who is Lee? What does he do and what is his background? 03:35 - Lee’s hard money lending business and the “Circle of Wealth” 05:57 - Why Reg A+? 10:35 - Modern real es...

051: Marko: A Technology Platform for Investors

January 06, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes

Today it is my pleasure to have Lance Peterson on the show. He has quite a unique platform in real estate since he comes from a background in technology. Because of both of those passions, he also has his own software for investors called Marko. We talk about what he does as admin for a real estate administration as well as who his typical clients are.  Minute Markers: 01:14 - Who is Lance? What does he do and what is his background? 03:12 - Who are Lance’s typical clients? 06:14 - What ...

050: Multifamily Motivation: Lawsuits and Lifestyle

December 16, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Cory Boatright, a marketer, negotiator, and member of Collective Genius Mastermind. Cory’s wisdom, experience, and friendship is greatly appreciated.  Cory and I talk about the ups and downs in the world of investing, business, and entrepreneurship by maximizing your genius zone and strengths and teaming up with the right people. The multifamily space is not a one-man show. It takes a team to get a deal.   Minute Markers: 01:00 - What’s new in the...

049: Are Shopping Centers a Great Investment Opportunity?

December 02, 2019 06:18 - 31 minutes

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Rob Levy, who has been in the Real Estate business for 30 years. While some people think of it as a going down sector, Rob and I think of it as a land of opportunity. It’s a little bit of all contrarian play in the space retail and America’s going through a transformation in that sector. Today Rob and I talk about how we can take advantage of great pricing and market, balance in the market. Minute Markers: 00:45 - Who is Rob and what is his backgro...

048: Real Estates Funds Explained

November 18, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes

  Today David Phelps from the Freedom Founders and I will be talking about real estate funds. We will do a quick overview, talk about what the big picture is (in investing in real estate), and where we’re going today with funds.  Minute Markers: 01:30 - Disclaimer 02:00 - Who is David? 03:43 - Freedom Fighters 04:30 - David’s book, “From High Income To High Net Worth” 05:25 - All about Mike 06:35 - A little bit about different types of investing 08:41 - “What should I invest in firs...

047: Going the Extra Mile: Portfolio and Investment Goals

November 04, 2019 13:46 - 39 minutes

Today I’m talking to Ryan Parson who is out on the road on the Motorhome and Money Tour for Mile Marker Club. We’re chatting about what the Mile Marker Club is, how to invest your money, learning along the way, and about what you need to consider when you are investing for the first time. Ryan is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Mile Marker Club as well as its parent company, Heritage Capital USA. As well as providing its members with a larger pool of dollars with which to in...

046: Economic Indicators and the Stock Market

October 21, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes

  On today’s episode, I’m talking with economist and trader, Frances Newton Stacy. She works for Optimal Capital as the director of portfolio strategy. Frances is also a frequent guest on both CNBC, as well as Fox Business News as a commentator on Central Bank Policy. She also blogs about the trading community by helping to recognize key cycles and significant support and resistance levels. We’re talking about economic policy and what’s going on in the stock market.  Minute Markers: 00:32...

045: Million Dollar Wholesaler

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes

Today I talk with the energetic #1 Wholesaler in the US last year, Tom Krol. We talk about family and Wholesaling. Not wholesaling furniture, tomatoes, or pajamas, but wholesaling real estate. Tom explains his views on business, what wholesaling is (it’s all about marketing and less about real estate), and coaching. Minute Markers: 00:32 – Hi Tom 00:59 – Tom’s backstory 03:59 - How Real Estate Wholesaling Works 05:08 - Every wholesaling business should do three things 05:55 - Wholesali...

044: Increase Cash Flow and Generate Passive Income

September 23, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes

Today I am talking with Chris Miles, the “cash flow expert” on the craziness of a full household, how he creates cash flow for thousands of his clients, his definition of infinite banking, and creating acceleration in your finances. Minute Markers: 00:28 – Welcome Chris Miles 02:25 – The Business Side of Chris Miles  03:41 – Retirement versus Financial Independence 05:33 - Infinite banking 09:21 - What infinite banking does 11:40 - How Chris helps folks build cash flow 14:50 - How do...

043: Are Quad Cities Ideal for Turnkey Real Estate Investments?

September 02, 2019 06:29 - 33 minutes

Today we talked with long-time guest Matt Larson about why Quad Cities is a great place to live and do real estate; the process and statistics for turn-key starter homes; and the ins and outs of working with contractors. Minute Markers: 00:28 – Welcome Matt Larson 01:05 – About Matt 03:51 – Why Matt Does Turn-Key Real Estate 04:55 – Why Quad Cities Does So Well 05:26 – What You Won’t Get with Quad Cities 06:18 – Home, Sweet Home & The Steady Eddy Market 07:33 – Will Quad Cities Do We...

042: How to Raise Money from Mom and Pop Investors

August 19, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes

My guest today is Jay Conner from Moorhead City, North Carolina. A big, kind shark in a small pond, he works in small-town real estate investments. Today we talk about raising “small money,  ‘mom-and-pop’ style money” for real estate deals. MINUTE MARKERS: 00:30  -- Introduce Jay Conner to the show 00:53 -- Moorhead City, North Carolina 01:41 -- Small city with private funds “Mom and pop money for real estate deals” 02:05 -- Why “mom-and-pop money” is great for businesses who need inves...

041: Real Estate Syndication Explained: How to Get Started

August 05, 2019 06:17 - 30 minutes

My guest today is Whitney Sewell, the Director at Lifebridge Capital. He’s involved in real estate syndications. We discuss the basics of syndications and what kinds of deals Whitney is seeing in the course of his work. Blaine has some helpful suggestions about how to get started in syndications. MINUTES MARKERS  00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:29 – Welcome Whitney Sewell to the podcast 00:41 -- Who is Whitney 03:39 – What Whitney is doing in real estate syndicat...

040: Clarity Mindset for Financial Goals

July 15, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes

My guest today is Blaine Oelkers, the Chief Results Officer at Freedom Founders Mastermind Group. He has a successful method that helps his clients achieve their financial goals. We discuss his approach to helping his clients and how Masterminds are the perfect tool to do that. Blaine has some useful reading recommendations and a personal approach that makes him great to work with. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 -- Welcome Blaine Oelkers to the ...

039: Risk-Adjusted Returns in a Nutshell

July 01, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes

Today, I offer you a presentation about risk-adjusted returns. Listeners have been asking me, “how do I calculate my risk-adjusted return?” Well, I will do my best to answer that question and cover how variables like investment quadrants, market conditions, and sponsors affect the calculation. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 -- Welcome to the show. 00:58 -- How to calculate risk-adjusted returns. 01:43 -- A little bit about me. 02:44 -- How to ...

038: Behind the Collective Genius Mastermind

June 17, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes

Today, I welcome a very close friend and associate of mine, Jason Medley. Jason is the CEO and founder of the Collective Genius Mastermind. He has 19 years of experience in real estate and is a dedicated family man. He has built a warm and inviting group for entrepreneurs who want to go someplace where they are understood and valued. The group has been thriving and growing for 9 years. During this episode, Jason tells me about the atmosphere he is trying to maintain in CG and who he feels i...

037: Turnkey Property Management: The State of Detroit’s Real Estate Market

June 03, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes

Mike Jordan is the President of Strategy Properties. He is a property manager who specializes in turn-key properties in Detroit. Today he tells me how he likes to conduct business and the reason he does what he does. He has a variety of real estate experience to share and has some wonderful insights on the state of Detroit's economy and real estate market. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 -- Welcome Mike Jordan to the show. 00:55 -- Who is Mike J...

036: Performing, Non-Performing, and Reperforming Notes

May 20, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes

Fuquan Bilal is the CEO of the National Note Group (NNG) Capital Fund. He is based in New Jersey and is known for rehabilitating homes in lower class areas. Fuquan shares how he got involved in real estate and how riding through the market crash made him a stronger realtor. He specializes in non-performing home loans (notes.) We discuss the differences between the various notes and how Fuquan approaches them. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 -- Wel...

035: Finding Financial Freedom

May 06, 2019 06:22 - 30 minutes

Dr. John Harrison is a Michigan based investor who has found financial freedom through the Freedom Founders mastermind. He walks us through his journey to financial freedom and he explains how real estate has been his best investment course. John shares how we met and why he prefers funds over individual deals. He has some smart advice for newcomers to this investment space, which makes this a great episode for investment beginners. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fun...

034: Investing in Self-Storage Facilities

April 15, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes

I welcome Fernando Angelucci of the Titan Wealth Group to the podcast. Titan Wealth is an investment firm that specializes in self-storage real estate. We discuss the state of the market currently and the inevitable slow down is coming. Fernando explains why he prefers self-storage over other types of real estate. He has wonderful sources to support his viewpoint and is really knowledgeable about the market. Fernando shares how he and his team find his deals and why self-storage is filling...

033: The Mobile Home Market

April 01, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes

Glenn Stromberg is a good friend who is also a brother of the Collective Genius Mastermind and Freedom Founders. Glenn is an expert on mobile homes. He buys them, fixes them, and flips them to his investors. He is very open about his process and explains why he prefers the business model. Glenn tells me what a mobile home is now and how it differs from a manufactured home. He highlights the bright side of his market and gives the audience an idea of what a typical investment opportunity wou...

032: Investment Grade Deals and Speculative Opportunities

March 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Today’s episode is a joint presentation and episode of Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast and Big Mike Fund Podcast. Dr. David Phelps and I discuss a collaboration we have between the Tempo Fund Management Group and the Freedom Founders mastermind. I share my presentation about alternative deals and speculative deals. We hope to educate you on the pros and cons of investment grade deals and speculative opportunities. It is also important to work with a group like David’s Freedom Founders to ...

031: House Flips and Multi-Family Properties in Mobile, Alabama

March 04, 2019 06:35 - 29 minutes

Today I welcome Jared Irby, the president and the founder of the IRBY Home Buyers. He is a fellow member of the Collective Genius Mastermind and is based in Mobile, Alabama. Jared invests in house flips and multi-family properties. He shares the standard cost of one of his properties and gives us an idea of how he works with the local economy to a mutual benefit. He also gives a clear picture of the market he works within and why he thinks it is so favorable to business and real estate. Mo...

030: The Advantages of Alternative Investments

February 18, 2019 06:00 - 37 minutes

Ryan Parson is Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Heritage Capital USA, Inc. and Mile Marker Club, as well as the Director of Investor Relations at Colonial Capital Management. He is also a renowned nationwide speaker on alternative investing and portfolio management. Ryan grew up in a family rooted in real estate investment and in this episode he unwraps the advantages of alternative investments. We learn about his non traditional way of thinking when investing as he leans into buil...

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