Learn Real Estate Investing | Lifestyles Unlimited
2,637 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsLifestyles Unlimited is a real estate investing education and mentoring group that walks people through the process of locating, evaluating, negotiating, closing, and long-term management of everything from single family homes to 600 + unit apartment complexes.
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(July 31, 2019) Age Discrimination & How Real Estate Investing Can Help
July 31, 2019 18:41 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAl Gordon takes an unconventional look at how real estate investing can solve the growing problem of age discrimination in the work force. Click to Listen Now
(July 31, 2019) Where to Put Investment Capital Between Real Estate Deals
July 31, 2019 18:14 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBDel provides some of the key considerations for what to do with larger sums of investment capital while they wait for that next great real estate deal. Click to Listen Now
(July 30, 2019) Career Property Manager Turns Real Estate Owner at 58
July 30, 2019 19:35 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAt one point in his career, Robert managed a 26,000 unit portfolio. So, why should you be excited about the 250 unit property he plans to showcase at our Multifamily Masters Tour? He owns it. Listen in as Robert talks about how one of the boldest moves of his life, becoming a real estate owner at 58 years of age, gives him the most peace of mind today. Click to Listen Now
(July 29, 2019) The Fundamentals of Real Estate Investing
July 29, 2019 16:36 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBToday, Al Gordon talks with Single Family Mentor, Lorie Fontenot to glean those insightful details about real estate investing that only come from years of mentoring others how to invest. Click to Listen Now
(July 29, 2019) The Cost of an Ineffective Education
July 29, 2019 16:02 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMike Harrison reveals how the right, effective information and education, delivered at the right time, is priceless! The price we pay for ineffective education is much more expensive than many of us realize - it wastes our time and treasure at best, and at worst can set us on a path of devastation. Click to Listen Now
(July 28, 2019) Give Yourself a Raise with Real Estate
July 28, 2019 17:48 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHave you gotten a pay raise lately? Did it meet your expectations? Do you deserve more? The average merit increase in the US is projected to be just 2.9% in 2019, and on average hovers somewhere around 2-3% in the recent past. You can give yourself a much bigger pay raise just by buying one single-family house. Andy Web compares the normal pay raise to the single-family pay jump in this show. Click to Listen Now
(July 27, 2019) The Common Fears Holding You Back from Investing in Real Estate
July 27, 2019 16:55 - 39 minutes - 36 MBReal estate investing is a psychological process like anything else. But, unlike other things in your life like, for example, getting a job, there’s no social conditioning pushing you forward. There’s just you. Still, it’s our life and psychological fears shouldn’t bend us to their will. It should be the other way around. Today, we explore some of the most common fears holding back new investors and what they can do to overcome them. Click to Listen Now
(July 26, 2019) What Leadership Is Not
July 26, 2019 22:45 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAl Gordon explores what bad leaders do so that you can avoid their mistakes when leading your life or your investments. Click to Listen Now
(July 26, 2019) Investing Out of State
July 26, 2019 22:18 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis podcast follows the trajectory of Lifestyles Unlimited Multifamily Mentor, Scott Van Nostrand, from the development of his local Houston portfolio to his expansion beyond the state of Texas. Here, he and Lifestyles Unlimited CEO/Founder, Del Walmsley, use their entrepreneurial/real estate investing experience to hone in on what it takes, and what people should consider, when investing out-of-town, and more importantly, out of state. This is a small snapshot of how our members have expa...
(July 25, 2019) Self-Leadership
July 25, 2019 21:50 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBSo, you've heard the message about how to retire yourself with real estate in three to five years. Now what? According to Al Gordon and his guest, Workshop Presenter & Member Services Representative, David Ruzicka, self-leadership is the next step. Listen to learn more. Click to Listen Now
(July 24, 2019) How Veterans Transfer Leadership Skills into Real Estate Investing
July 24, 2019 20:29 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAl Gordon, a Veteran himself, tackles the topic of leadership in relation to real estate investing by comparing it to the leadership of the United States Army. Click to Listen Now
(July 24, 2019) State Run Auto-IRAs
July 24, 2019 19:08 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBState run auto-IRAs are popping up in different parts of the country in an attempt to encourage retirement saving from workers without employee-sponsored retirement plans. But, where does encouragement become enforcement? And, do the ends of such plans justify the means? On this show, Del Walmsley asks the hard questions for auto-IRAs already in effect today, such as CalSavers and OregonSaves. Click to Listen Now
(July 23, 2019) John Invests in Real Estate out of High School
July 23, 2019 23:48 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIf the fact that John B. invested in real estate right out high school to eventually become a multimillionaire doesn't blow you away, the speed in which he accomplished this with the help of Lifestyles Unlimited definitely will. Click to Listen Now
(July 22, 2019) Real Estate Investing & Helping Others Along the Way
July 23, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWhen done right, real estate investing is about a great deal more than securing financial freedom for yourself. It's about creating a positive impact for the individuals and communities you serve. Today, Mike Harrison talks about how following the Lifestyles Unlimited map inevitably helps others along the way. Click to Listen Now
(July 22, 2019) Investing for a Better Lifestyle
July 22, 2019 18:25 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn today's show, Al Gordon talks about his friend Greg who overcame his fears of investing in real estate to obtain a better lifestyle. This is well and beyond the typical investing story you here where benefits are little more than a financial return. Click to Listen Now
(July 21, 2019) Super Passive Investor, John P. Shares His Story
July 21, 2019 18:13 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAt 29 apartment deals as a Passive Investor, John P. is likely the most passive Passive at Lifestyles Unlimited. But, he wasn't always that way. Before this, he was an Engineer who made enough money, but never enough time. Click to Listen Now
(July 20, 2019) Nine Reasons to Leave Corporate America Behind
July 20, 2019 17:58 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn many ways, it's never been easier to work for yourself, and real estate investing offers the best path to do so. Join Lorie Bass in discussing the nine reasons to leave corporate America behind for a better, more fulfilling life. Click to Listen Now
(July 19, 2019) Cut out Workplace Stress by Changing Your Income Stream
July 19, 2019 20:31 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn today's show, Al Gordon addresses the elephant in the room of the American workplace, the downward spiral of health problems produced by overworking. Except, this discussion contains a silver lining: how real estate investing can help! Click to Listen Now
(July 19, 2019) Pay off the Mortgage or Retire – You Decide
July 19, 2019 19:24 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this show, Del Walmsley ties one hand behind his back before tackling Dave Ramsey’s 5-7 yr. plan to pay off the mortgage to prove that life amounts to more than just settling debt and paying your bills. Click to Listen Now
(July 18, 2019) Today’s Housing Market
July 18, 2019 18:15 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDespite certain troubling factors, the "housing forecast is following a positive track" according to Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research Group. Dive into the data with Al Gordon. Then, stay tuned for a neat tip for keeping the commission for the sale of your rental property. Click to Listen Now
(July 18, 2019) The Financial Planning Industry Crumbles from Within
July 18, 2019 14:39 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBToday, Del dedicates most of the show to highlighting the rampant misconduct and malpractice plaguing the financial planning industry, most of which occurs with impunity. Click to Listen Now
(July 17, 2019) The Common Fears Holding You Back from Investing in Real Estate
July 17, 2019 21:39 - 39 minutes - 36 MBReal estate investing is a psychological process like anything else. But, unlike other things in your life like, for example, getting a job, there's no social conditioning pushing you forward. There's just you. Still, it's our life and psychological fears shouldn't bend us to their will. It should be the other way around. Today, we explore some of most common fears holding back new investors and what they can do to overcome them. Click to Listen Now
(July 17, 2019) The Political Landscape Shaping Business & Real Estate Investing
July 17, 2019 20:25 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBRed or blue, conservative or liberal, it's tough not to notice the mass exodus of residents from two of the most populous states in the country, New York and California. Specifically, the loss of Californians and businesses in California to Texas has thrown the gauntlet for groups on both sides of the debate, leading to such sayings as "don't California my Texas." But, Del takes a positive view of this migration. Listen in to figure out why. Click to Listen Now
(July 16, 2019) Tell Del Tuesday “Begin with the End in Mind”
July 17, 2019 00:57 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBKevin understood that he would probably be kicked out of his high-tech job around 55 or so. What he didn’t understand was how to replace his income to retire comfortably by that time. Then, a friend told him how they'd been taught by Lifestyles Unlimited to use single family homes to fund college tuition and more. Kevin and Laurie were soon hooked. Never had the road to retirement been so clear. “Begin with the end in mind” were the words he latched onto in the 2-Day Financial Freedom Semin...
(July 15, 2019) Think like a Renter
July 15, 2019 21:59 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThere are more renters today than anytime in the last 50 years, according to the Pew Research Center. What does this tell you? People have more knowledge about what they want in a rental living situation and they know the right questions to get it. Even when they don't, your ability to understand what they need carries weight. Today, Al Gordon takes off the landlord cap and puts on the renter cap to help us better understand those needs. Click to Listen Now
(July 15, 2019) The Health Benefits of Passive Income
July 15, 2019 20:51 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBToday, we cover how real estate investors are piling up cash flow to cover each of their bills and retire, a process we call "chunking." But, more than that, Mike Harrison explains what this means for your life. It's a health supplement for your well being he continues, and the benefits are numerous. Click to Listen Now
(July 14, 2019) What Hard Money Loans Do for the Real Estate Investor
July 14, 2019 18:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBNo tool better serves the single family real estate investor than the hard money loan. Why? Because, when using a vetted hard money lender, investors can close fast and typically with far less money out of pocket. But, that's not all! Follow along as Andy Webb tells you everything you need to know about the hard money loan, as well as an example of how he himself used one.
(July 13, 2019) Real Estate Investing by the Numbers
July 13, 2019 21:20 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBEvery house, whether a primary residence or a rental property, has its number (the right price to buy at). Yet, many who buy these properties develop emotional attachments or use blind negotiating tactics, like always underbidding the asking price, when purchasing. Shouldn't there be a better way to do this? There is! Today, Lorie Bass discusses the time-tested equation Lifestyles Unlimited members use to find the right price to buy at and the right price to rent at. Click to Listen Now
(July 02, 2019) Financial Freedom Myths
July 02, 2019 19:50 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn advance of the Fourth of July, Al Gordon discusses freedom. If American colonists were willing to accept the idea that a monarchy was the right form of government, our country would be terribly different today. On today's show, Al encourages you to follow in the footsteps of those brave colonists who wanted freedom. Breakaway from status quo retirement plans and the myths that keep you from achieving financial freedom through real estate investing. Click to Listen Now
(July 01, 2019) The 1031 Exchange & What It Does For The Real Estate Investor
July 01, 2019 18:41 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAl Gordon discusses how to defer paying capital gains taxes on an investment property using the 1031 Exchange. Click to Listen Now
(July 01, 2019) The Six Steps to Financial Freedom
July 01, 2019 18:17 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIt is hard to believe that we are half way through 2019. As Mike Harrison's dad once said to him, "The years sail by in the blink of an eye." Del understood this when he founded Lifestyles Unlimited 29 years ago. Del wants people to achieve financial freedom so that they can enjoy the fruits of life before they are too old or too broken to do so. On today's show, Mike explains the six steps you need to take to gain passive income and ultimately, financial freedom. Click to Listen Now
(June 30, 2019) Learn Single Family Real Estate Investing
June 30, 2019 13:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBReal estate investing isn't rocket science. It shouldn't be overwhelming, but if it is, you'll want to listen to this show because Andy Webb is walking listeners through the process of buying, renovating, refinancing, and eventually selling a rental house. Click to Listen Now
(June 29, 2019) All About Air Conditioning
June 30, 2019 02:21 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIt's summer and it's hot out there folks! Good landlords know how important it is to keep the air conditioners in their rental homes in working order. Andy Webb talks with Joey from Rely On Air Techniques, a Lifestyles Unlimited vendor, about all things related to air conditioning. Click To Listen Now
(June 28, 2019) Al’s Anniversary
June 28, 2019 14:58 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAl Gordon joined Lifestyles Unlimited in June 2017 and is celebrating his two-year anniversary as a Lifestyles Unlimited member! Today, Al shares his powerful anniversary story. The wealth Al and his wife had accumulated from years of hard work evaporated in the 2008 crash. They had to take on debt just to stay afloat. Hear how Lifestyles Unlimited helped them dig out of their hole and meet their five-year goal in less than two years as members. Click To Listen Now
(June 27, 2019) Bad Bosses
June 28, 2019 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBCompanies fail to hire the right person for the job 82% of the time according to a Gallup survey. That means there are a lot of bad bosses out there. Al Gordon shares various stories about bad bosses on today's show. Maybe one will resonate with you and you'll realize that you don't have to stick it out with a bad boss! Passive income from real estate investments has allowed many of our members to retire from their jobs with bad bosses. Click To Listen Now
(June 27, 2019) It’s Not the Money, It’s the Lifestyle
June 28, 2019 00:05 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDel and JB Durham, a mentor at Lifestyles Unlimited, talk with members who live all over the country and have successfully applied Del's map for investing in single family and multifamily real estate deals. Click To Listen Now
(June 26, 2019) Follow the Right Map
June 26, 2019 23:51 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAl Gordon compares and contrasts two maps for investing in real estate: Del Walmsley's map and Clark Howard's map. Clark Howard is a nationally syndicated radio host that wants people to retire via a minimalist approach similar to Dave Ramsey. Hear Al explain why Del's map is the only map you should follow to financial freedom. Click To Listen Now
(June 26, 2019) The Happiest Day of Del’s Investment Life
June 26, 2019 20:17 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBDel reviews a negative email from a listener and it actually makes him happy! This listener is convinced that the economy is going to crash but Del remains unconvinced. Hear Del explain why we won't experience a recession any time soon. Even if there is a downturn, Del explains why Lifestyles Unlimited members will continue to invest in recession-proof real estate. Click To Listen Now
(June 25, 2019) Tell Del Tuesday “Skeptical to Successful Real Estate Investors – Gary and Trish M from Austin, TX”
June 25, 2019 21:29 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBGary and Trish were looking for alternate income streams but were skeptical of Lifestyles Unlimited until one of their friends retired early due to his real estate investments. Gary and Trish attended the 2-Day Workshop and knew immediately that they would pursue multifamily investments. They became passive investors in one multifamily deal and lead investors for three other multifamily deals. In total, they now own 761 units! Click To Listen Now
(June 24, 2019) The Cost of the Pursuit of W2 Income
June 24, 2019 23:21 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMike Harrison breaks down the true cost of the pursuit of W2 income, including the time and energy spent on job searches and then job advancement. People work so hard to gain W2 income and yet won't lift a finger to gain passive income. Mike explains why developing streams of passive income is a no brainer, especially when compared to W2 income. Click to Listen Now
(June 24, 2019) The Maturity Continuum for Real Estate Investors
June 24, 2019 22:37 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBSteven Covey developed a model called the Maturity Continuum. As people mature, we move from dependence to independence to interdependence. Lifestyles Unlimited's founder, Del Walmsley, has applied Covey's Maturity Continuum to real estate investing. Hear Al Gordon explain how investing in real estate takes you on a journey from dependence to interdependence. Click to Listen Now
(June 23, 2019) An Interview with Jeff, the Hands-Off Real Estate Investor
June 23, 2019 19:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAndy Webb interviews Jeff, a mortgage broker, realtor, and Lifestyles Unlimited member. Jeff and his wife have invested in single family houses locally in the DFW area and down in Houston. Listen as Jeff talks about the team he has assembled that allows him to buy houses sight unseen. Click to Listen Now
(June 22, 2019) The Three T’s of Real Estate: Tenants, Taxes, & Toilets
June 23, 2019 02:38 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHere is a scenario with which you may be familiar. You have decided to invest in real estate and have discussed this new interest with your friends, family, and financial planner. Suddenly, the real estate naysayers come out of the woodwork! Andy Webb is here to tell you to ignore the naysayers and explains why there is no need to fear the dreaded T's of real estate: tenants, taxes, and toilets! Click to Listen Now
(June 21, 2019) What Do You Desire?
June 22, 2019 02:18 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAl Gordon has a few simple but important desires. He desires strong relationships with his wife and children and being involved in outdoor sports that involve water. Have you thought about what you desire? Al urges you to sit down and plan how you are going to start doing the things that you desire. Listen to hear how investing in real estate correctly gave Al the passive income and time to pursue his desires. Click to Listen Now
(June 21, 2019) Why Any Given Person Can Miss the Map to Financial Freedom
June 22, 2019 01:59 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAs Del explains on this podcast, the striking thing is not that a room full of people can miss the map to financial freedom, it’s the many different ways they can do so. Join us as we explore what very likely is at the heart of today’s financial literacy problem: an overabundance of mediocre retirement ideas. Then, stay tuned as Del hits the mail bag to address radio show questions and a very powerful listener story. Click to Listen Now
(June 20, 2019) Why Learn From Failure When You Can Learn From Success?
June 20, 2019 21:36 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAl Gordon dissects an article entitled "7 Lessons I Learned I From Failing At Real Estate Investing" and explains why having the right education and team makes all the difference between failure and success. Click to Listen Now
(June 20, 2019) You Asked, Del Answers
June 20, 2019 21:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBDel answers various questions from listeners on today's show. Topics include bad credit, outvesting vs. investing, the best product/best price model, financial planners, single family vs. multifamily investing, and being financially balanced. Click to Listen Now
(June 19, 2019) The Real Estate Economy
June 19, 2019 21:10 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDepending on who you talk to the economy is booming or is on the verge of crashing. Al Gordon reviews economic data from the US Department of Labor, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg, and explains what this data means for the real estate investor. Listen to the full show to learn more. Click to Listen Now
(June 19, 2019) Does Early Retirement Have a Dark Side?
June 19, 2019 21:02 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBDel explores an article entitled "The Dark Side of Early Retirement", which highlights everything that can go wrong if you retire early. You'll want to hear Del (the poster boy for early retirement) shred the idea that it is bad to retire before the age mandated by social security. Click to Listen Now
(June 18, 2019) Tell Del Tuesday – “Let Your Money Work for You”
June 18, 2019 22:02 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBA retirement solution isn't going to "fall into your laps." This is what Lily B. heard during our 2-Day Financial Freedom Seminar... and it stuck with her. She had serious concerns her working years could reach into her 80s if she was not proactive. But, nevertheless, it's a big leap going from a 20 to 30 year retirement time frame to three to four years. Learn how Lily used the Lifestyles Unlimited program to get her money working for her. Click to Listen Now