Instant Equity
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsA show that teaches you how to successfully invest in real estate with a proven system that really works. Mike has bought hundreds of profitable properties
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Amazing Announcement--Get A Free Trial On Mike's New Site #46
January 20, 2016 01:30 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBMike has done something amazing. He's put all his work up on a new website. You can get a free trial today and watch almost everything, absolutely free. It's all been updated and reflects changes in new and existing markets. There's so much information here that it could take you days to get through it. But it's all there for you! Go to www.TeachMeMike.com and get started now!
Live From The Auction Floor-We Buy A House For $4000! Episode 44
November 09, 2015 18:36 - 10 minutes - 9.05 MBWe're on the auction floor watching loads of properties get sold for way below market value. Finally, my old friend Robbie takes the plunge and we buy a house for $4000. It's amazing, we on a total natural auction induced high. It can't be beat and the potential profit is huge!
Behind The Scenes At The Auction Episode 43
October 30, 2015 13:05 - 9 minutes - 7.38 MBWe are live at the tax sale. The bidding is getting fierce quickly. But the prices are incredible. Livable houses that might need a little work are going for less than the price of a Volkswagen. As usual Mike is in the thick of the action, snapping up properties for a fraction of their market value.
Last Chance For The Greatest Foreclosure Sale On Earth--Episode 42
October 15, 2015 19:26 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBWe've been telling you about this for months and now it's almost here. The Greatest (in Mike's humble opinion) foreclosure sale on Planet Earth. At present time there are over 4000 properties on the auction block. Over 2000 of these are single family, duplex and triplex homes. Some are in excellent neighborhoods and in great condition. Others not so good. There's one seat open at Mike's Boot Camp. Apply now at TeachMeMike.Com and join us. The dates are 10-24-15 to 10-29-15. Mike's giving you ...
What's A Foreclosure Really? Episode 41
September 16, 2015 16:52 - 13 minutes - 11 MBWhat's the difference between a foreclosure auction and a bank-owned home? Homes get sold every day at foreclosure auction. This occurs after a homeowner fails to make their mortgage payments. The bank or lender will eventually sell off the home at auction. This is where the deals can be found. Often times, bidders at the foreclosure auction will not bid enough, either because there's not enough interest or because the debt is too high, and the bank takes back the property. Then the bank will...
The Greatest Foreclosure Sale Continued--Over 4800 Properties On The Block #40
September 10, 2015 14:35 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MBRight now in one Upstate New York City there are over 4,800 properties facing foreclosure in October. They could go for just pennies on the dollar. Some of them are real gems too. There's a property across the street from one that Mike bought last year. It's located near a major university. Mike bought it for $25,000 and it's renting out for $1100 per month, an incredible cash-on-cash return. There's so many properties available and very few bidders to take them off the City's hands. For Mo...
Countdown To The Greatest Foreclosure Sale On Earth #39
August 14, 2015 18:52 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBOctober is just around the corner and so is your opportunity to attend Mike's Instant Equity Boot Camp. Apply now so you can be part of an upstate New York sale where nearly 3,000 properties will be offered for sale. Mike has purchased scores of property at these sales in the past and he'll show you how to purchase cash-flowing properties for just pennies on the dollar. Just go to TeachMeMike.com and sign up today!
Mike Reviews Cash Flow Opportunities Of Upstate New York #38
August 11, 2015 19:30 - 13 minutes - 11.7 MBWhen it comes to cash flow investing, Mike has a talent for finding undervalued gems. Who would think that Upstate New York could be such a treasure. But as Mike points out, there's so many universities and hospitals and their employees want quality housing located close by to work. The cash-on-cash returns are amazing, even by Mike's high standards. And coming up at the end of October is what Mike calls, The Greatest Tax Deed Sale On Earth! That's where Mike has picked up some of his best ba...
Knowing Your "Why" Is Essential To Real Estate Investing #37
August 11, 2015 19:28 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MBMike says that all of us need a driving force. It's not just about making money. Whether it's funding a more comfortable retirement, earning extra income so you can spend more time with your family or earning income to fund your children's college, your Why will keep you engaged and focused. That's why it's so important to always be aware of and connected to your Why. Mike's Students' Number 1 Why has been to allow their children to avoid student loan debt. Retirement is a close second. Howev...
Real Estate Investing That Works Is A #1 Amazon Bestseller #37a
August 11, 2015 19:27 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBAfter slaving over a keyboard for months Mike just released his long awaited two volume book Real Estate Investing That Works. Out just a few days it became a Number 1 Amazon Bestseller in just a few hours! What an accomplishment. Mike is appearing live in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL from July 18-21 and is doing a number of free workshops. Now's your chance to learn from the master. Just go to http://mikesfreetraining.com
Instant Equity Is Not A Hope Based System #36
August 11, 2015 19:24 - 13 minutes - 11.7 MBMike Gazzola earned millions of dollars in real estate without borrowing a cent. There's very few other real estate investors, if any, who can make that claim. Therefore, his system takes the hope out of real estate investing. When dealing with 100 percent equity, buying distressed or undervalued properties, you're no longer in a situation where you're hoping that the property goes up in value. Your property is already in the black and you just have to sell it the way Mike teaches you to and ...
Instant Equity Is Not A Get Rich Quick Scheme #34
August 11, 2015 19:21 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBMike talks about his system and how it works. It's not about getting rich quick. You will not get rich quick here. It takes work and it's not for everybody. Mike can give you the knowledge, but he can't do it for you. You must first make a decision to commit to the system. Then you've got to put the hours into learning the system. And then you've got to go out and do it. Then you're going to make some mistakes. And then if you've learned the lessons and applied them correctly you'll make mon...
Another Success Story--Al Wins An Auction #33
August 11, 2015 19:18 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MBAl, a long time listener finally took the plunge. He bought Mike's course and went through a skype coaching session. He pulled the trigger and purchased a piece of land. He had it for a couple of weeks and was able to sell it on eBay for a 40 percent profit. Not too shabby! More importantly, Al had been watching the foreclosure sales from the sidelines for many months and but hadn't been able to break through. Now he's ready to purchase his next property and he's on his way. Way to go Al! Fo...
Time To Learn About Title Searches #32
August 11, 2015 19:17 - 16 minutes - 14 MBBefore you go out and buy a property at a foreclosure or tax lien sale, you must understand how to do a title search. There's a lot of information on the internet on doing simple titile searches. Some properties have a very convoluted complex history and you should go and get a title company or an experienced person to review your work. Other times the history of the property is much simpler and you won't have as much work to do. When you're starting out, it always pays to have a more experie...
Low Home Ownership Means It's A Great Time To Be A Landlord! #31
August 11, 2015 19:15 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBHome ownership is at a 25 year low. This means that there's a tremendous opportunity for Instant Equity Investors. The trend is here to stay. Over 9 million people lost their homes during the Crash and only 2 million of them have re-entered the market. This means that there's near insatiable demand for high quality rental housing. Combine this with the fact that there are still millions of foreclosures in the shadow inventory waiting to hit the market, so what are you waiting for? For More ...
Instant Equity Opens Up Your Options #30
August 11, 2015 19:13 - 18 minutes - 16.3 MBInstant Equity is the key to opening up your options, regardless what kind of market we're in. It doesn't matter whether the market is going up or down. When you're buying property the right way, you've made your profit when you bought the property. Then when you list the property to sell it, you can list it below market and you're able to sell it much faster. You're turning your capital over faster and therefore realizing a higher return on your capital, which is what it's all about. For M...
Instant Equity The Cure For Bad Credit #29
August 11, 2015 19:11 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBThe beauty of Instant Equity is that you're using cash to buy discounted properties, reselling them at profit and then repeating the process. Therefore, it doesn't matter what your credit score is, Instant Equity is the cure. Start small and work your way up to the bigger deals. It doesn't matter whether you have a lot of experience or a lot of cash, this is the best real estate market of your life. You don't need to rely upon borrowed money or credit to get started, just get started now! The...
I Won An Auction! #28
August 11, 2015 19:10 - 41 minutes - 36.8 MBUsing Mike's System I won a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo at a tax deed sale. I got the deed the same day, went to the property, got a gate card from the HOA and put a new lock on the door. Mike interviews me about my experience and we review the steps that I took and how it all happened. I bought the property at less than 60 cents on the dollar. If I can do it, so can you. There's a lot of steps in the process and you've got to take the time to learn the potential pitfalls that Mike has talked ab...
Finding Hidden Values Not On The MLS #27
August 11, 2015 19:08 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBMike has so many techniques for finding under valued properties. Most of the time the home runs are not found on the broker's Multiple Listing Service (MLS). You've got to use other techniques to find the hidden values. Some of them are tried and true low tech methods like sending out post cards. Others are more high tech that Mike has developed over the past decade. The key is to find the properties that are held by owners who don't want to own them, for whatever reasons. Mike's techniques e...
Instant Equity Wholesaling #26
August 11, 2015 19:07 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBThere are times when you don't have enough money to take advantage of all the opportunities available to you in the marketplace. Instead of letting it go, you'll bid and win the auction, and then you'll use Mike's techniques to find an investor to buy the property from you and lock in a quick risk-free profit. You've eliminated the need to remodel and rehab the property. You wind up holding the property for just days or weeks and you get to realize a substantial profit. In fact, sometimes you...
Making Your Rental Property An Easier Sell #25
August 10, 2015 16:45 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBMike has bought and sold hundreds of properties. When you've got a rented out piece of property, the world is your oyster. Would be investors' eyes light up when they see a property advertised with an existing tenant that's currently generating a 15 percent or better return. Mike suggests buying properties in solid working class neighborhoods where you can earn above average returns. He advises staying away from warzones and ultra-luxury neighborhoods and stick with the middle. That's where t...
The Magic Of Instant Equity-Virtual Risk Elimination #24
August 10, 2015 16:41 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBMike shows you how to take the hope out of Real Estate Investing. Using the Instant Equity System enables you to find property that is undervalued and therefore you'll be able to purchase it and lock your profit in when you buy it. With Instant Equity you're already in the black. You're not left hoping that the market will improve, that the neighborhood will get better or that interest rates will go down. Instead, your only focus is getting the property ready for sale and getting it listed. T...
Exclusive Money Making Tip On HOA Foreclosures And 2nd Mortgages #23
August 10, 2015 16:39 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBMike and I have studied thousands of foreclosure sales and real estate property records. We made an amazing discovery. Often, an HOA steps to foreclose on a proeprty long before the bank gets around to it. They do this to protect the HOA owner's property values. The result is that the property's title gets broken and only the most astute bidders will be able to follow the trail. As a result, there's often very little competition when the property goes up for bid. Low competition can be your t...
To Flip Or To Hold, That Is The Question #22
August 10, 2015 16:38 - 18 minutes - 15.8 MBWhat type of investor are you? Are you looking for a quick profit or are you looking for steady reliable cash flow? Sometimes you'll find a property that could be appropriate for either purpose. You need to have your goal established up front. It's said that eventually all real estate investors become cash flow investors. Even flippers wind up holding some or all of their properties for steady reliable income. It's part of the natural course of events. So don't get locked into labels. Keep yo...
You Can Train With Mike Now #21
August 10, 2015 16:35 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBThere's a ton of real estate courses out there, but there's nothing quite like training with Mike Gazzola. Mike has done hundreds of transactions and made millions of dollars. You'll train with him for 6 months and you'll learn how it's done. Mike will be with you every step of the way. You'll attend a live event and watch people buy property at an auction in real time. It's an amazing experience that you don't want to miss. Mike can actually prove every statement he's made in every show. He'...
How You Can Do High Profit Probate Purchases #20
August 10, 2015 16:33 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBBillions of dollars worth of real estate moves through the nation's probate courts annually. Locating those probate sales is the key. Every state and counties within those states handle these sales differently. Sometimes people die without a will or heirs, and then the State sells off the property and pockets the proceeds. Other times the heirs don't want the property and are desperate for cash. They are looking to quickly sell the property to the first willing purchaser. The key is getting t...
Auction Won And Then Lost #19
August 10, 2015 16:31 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBIt was bound to happen. I was the successful bidder at an auction at St. Lucie County Florida. It was an amazing home in a gated community. It was on a corner lot, had a pool, lots of custom upgrades. I was all set to make a killing, at least $120k. I beat out half a dozen veteran pros. The auction was over and I was the high bidder, the winner. But then disaster struck, the owner had paid off the HOA judgment and I was left with nothing. That's just the way it goes when you're buying distres...
Instant Equity Is Your Cure To Risk In Real Estate #18
August 10, 2015 15:49 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBMike's system is one of the least risky programs for accumulating wealth that you will ever come across. The reason is quite simple. When you're buying greatly discounted real estate, you get what Mike calls instant equity. This gives you great flexibility. You can price your property for a quick sale and still make a substantial profit. Or, you can wholesale the property and still profit. In fact, when you're sitting on a pile of equity, you can rent the property and simply wait for the mark...
You Can Market Properties Online To A Worldwide Audience #17
August 10, 2015 15:48 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MBBuying highly discounted properties at auction and through the extremely effective techniques that Mike teaches you is only half the battle. Once you've got your property ready for sale, you've actually got to sell it. Using the traditional sales methods, like realtors is still the way to go for certain types of properties, however for others, you can bypass brokers and their hefty commissions and reach international markets yourself. You create the listing and post it on inexpesive sites and...
How To Get Focused On The Huge Opportunities #16
August 10, 2015 15:46 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode Mike comes to my rescue. I'm suffering from Real Estate ADHD. There's so many amazing opportunities in the Florida foreclosure market that it's hard not to get sidetracked. Therefore, focus is the key. Find the sweet spot of the market that you can best capitalize upon and go after it. That means finding the geographical area(s) that you're most comfortable with, along with the price point that makes the most sense for you. Then you'll be able to filter all the rest of the noi...
HOA Judgments A Little Known Way To Big Time Profits #15
August 10, 2015 15:44 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBMike recently picked a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in a gated community in Lee County Florida for just over $69,000. He put in new appliances, painted and made some other mostly cosmetic improvements, listed the house for sale and sold it in less than 3 days for $117,000, for a whopping $40,000 plus profit. Sounds impossible, but Mike tells you step-by-step how he did it. All it took was some research and a little creativity and presto it was done. For More Info Go To TeachMeMike.com
Avoiding Foreclosure Auction Pitfalls #11
August 10, 2015 15:39 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBThe first rule of buying distressed real estate at foreclosure is do your homework! Check your emotions at the door. First set your goals, are you in it for cash flow or are you looking to flip the property for a large gain? As our research has proven, buyers at a foreclosure auction seldom ever lose money. However, then it becomes a question of how much money you're going to make and here it all comes down to your plan. If you're looking to do exactly what Mike does, you buy the property as...
Mike's Latest Deal--40 Percent Cash-On-Cash In Buffalo NY! #14
August 10, 2015 15:30 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MBMike is never one to rest on his laurels. His children are only 4 and 7 years old and already have a large portion on their college costs funded, tax free. At this rate, they'll be ready to retire before their 18th birthdays. Not that he's going to spoil them. But the point is that through strict adherence to the tax code and a little bit of creative intelligence, it's possible for anyone to start out investing in real estate and do it profitably. Mike's been doing it for over a decade and he...
Finding Your Comfort Zone Means Finding Your Success In Real Estate #13
August 10, 2015 15:26 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBThere's a lot of different paths to success in real estate investing. Mike has travelled many of them. Whether you're looking to buy a pristine foreclosure for a quick flip, or a so-called handyman's dream for a big potential profit, Mike has been there and done it. The key is understanding your goals ahead of time, as well your potential limitations. Sometimes it's best to start off slowly and build your confidence. This is especially true if you've had some previous setbacks in your real es...
Real Estate Investors Run Wild--Don't Let Auction Fever Get The Best Of You #10
August 10, 2015 14:56 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MBWhen it comes to buying real estate at auction, discipline is the key. Keep your emotions under control. Always look at it as a business. Don't get attached to a property. Another opportunity will always come along, that's guaranteed. It's much more important to have a plan and stick to it. When you're working from a plan, you'll feel much more in control and less likely to make stupid mistakes. In addition, when you lose a close auction, you'll be able to shake it off and go on to the next o...
Self-Directed IRA's Revisited--How To Turbo-Charge Your IRA #12
August 10, 2015 14:53 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MBMike the Real Estate investing master revisits the subject of the self-directed IRA. Saving for retirement extremely is difficult in the era of zero percent interest rates. However, using Mike's techniques provides relief low interest rates and can help you realize returns far in excess of current market conditions. For example, Mike just acquired a $20,000 house in Buffalo, New York for his children's education fund. It's currently renting for $850 per month and will yield a cash-on-cash ret...
Be Very Careful Buying Condos At Florida Foreclosure Sales #9
August 10, 2015 14:49 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBBuying real estate at foreclosure sales is one of the smartest ways to get properties way under market value. However, in Florida and other states, buying condominiums, properties governed by Homeowners Associations (HOA's) or Property Owners Associations (POA's) can be very risky. Under Florida Law, a non-bank- third party purchaser, takes the property subject to all outstanding liens and assessments. This could be an insignificant sum of money or it could be quite substantial. Some condomin...
You Can Make A Killing In Short Sales #8
August 10, 2015 14:43 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode Mike Gazzola explains how to use the banks' inefficiency against them. Multiple offers is the key. Don't sit around waiting for the bank to respond to your offer, make 10 or 20 offers and put the realtors to work for you. In the process, most of your offers will fall upon deaf ears, but some will receive an audience and an acceptance, and you'll be on your way to buying a property for way below market. Mike's done it loads of times and he shows you the way. Even though the rea...
The Best Markets For You To Invest In #6
August 10, 2015 14:41 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBMike discusses what markets are best to invest in. The answer depends upon your goals, whether you're looking for appreciation or cash flow. If you're looking for appreciation then the more glamorous markets may be the place to go, after they've had a crash or a decline. If you're looking for cash flow then the less glamorous or blue collar markets can give you superior returns at a very low risk. We also discussed landlord friendly versus landlord unfriendly jurisdictions. Some states' laws...
Real Estate Investing And A Self-Directed IRA #5
August 10, 2015 14:37 - 14 minutes - 12.5 MBMike Gazzola has funded his retirement tax free, using a self-directed IRA. This approach may not be for everyone and he highly recommends that you consult your accountant, attorney and investment advisor. However, if you determine that it is for you, amazing returns are possible using this device that is available under the Tax Code. Simply stated, you roll over your traditional IRA or old 401k-without penalty into a self-directed IRA. Then when you're ready to buy a piece of property for yo...
Mike's Best Deal Ever-Turning A $2000 Purchase Into A $49,999 Sale #5
August 10, 2015 14:35 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBMike Gazzola, master real estate investor tells the story of how he bought a property for just $2000, put $8000 into it, and then proceeded to sell for a whopping $49,999, realizing a profit of $39,999, all in a very short period of time. How did he do it? The sellers had inherited a property in serious disrepair. The city was hounding them to cure numerous code violations and the the involuntary owners couldn't wait to dump it as quickly as possible. Upon seeing Mikes ad in a local newspaper...
You Can Cost Effectively Remodel Distressed Properties #4
August 10, 2015 14:33 - 19 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen Mike buys a property at foreclosure, they're often not in move-in ready condition. Many times they need substantial work. But Mike is unphased. Before he buys, he's gotten multiple estimates for painting, carpentry, roofing and any other required work and he teaches you how he does it without paying for these estimates. That way, he goes into every purchase with his eyes wide open and with the knowledge of exactly what's required to make the property salable or rentable. He's seldom surp...
Buying Deeply Discounted Property at Tax Deed and Foreclosure Sales #3
August 10, 2015 14:30 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBEvery day thousands of properties are sold at foreclosure sales and tax deed sales across the nation. These sales can be your key to untold profits or they can be a veritable mine field. The key to cashing in is knowledge. Using the power of the internet and Mike's hard won knowledge, you can purchase properties at a fraction of their market value. Mike's done it hundreds of times. Whether you're looking to flip the property and make a big profit, or if you want to hold on to it and rent it o...
Getting Started-The Hardest Part Of Real Estate Investing #2
August 10, 2015 14:27 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBMike Gazzola understands how hard it is to get started in real estate investing. But he also understands that no matter what amount of starting capital you have, there's a pathway for you to achieve great success. If you've only got a few thousand dollars, start by buying land. As an example, Mike recently bought a quarter acre lot in Upstate New York for just $100. You can buy lots in South Florida for a couple of thousand. Mike has techniques for you to then sell them online to a worldwide ...
Mike Gazzola Wealthy Real Estate Investor #1
August 10, 2015 14:26 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MBMike Gazzola was sitting in his office in San Jose, CA twelve years ago pulling down a nice 6 figure income. He was cruising around eBay when he came made a discovery that would forever change his life. He found a $25,000 property that was generating $1,000 per month in rental income. The only problem was that it was located in Buffalo, New York. Mike picked up the phone and called the owner to make sure it was for real. He bought that property and proceeded to sell it for nearly double in le...