Lighting Up Real Estate

How to Get Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing

021: If you ask any real estate investor why they invest in real estate the most common answer is “financial freedom”. This sounds so much easier said than done. If you want to start investing but are afraid to get off the sidelines, consider hiring a coach to help you through the deal. Real estate investing coach Rhianna Campbell is on the show. She guides us through the roadblocks and that investors face through a deal. Rhianna shares her own real estate investing journey and how she takes...

How to Find a Realtor that Works with Investors

020: Real Estate investor and Realtor, Shenice Brown specializes in working with investors who want to purchase “buy and hold” properties. In our conversation, she shares misconceptions about Realtors, how to find a Realtor for your business, how they help you find the right property, and the process of choosing tenants with government vouchers. Guest:  Shenice Brown Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Value Your Investment Property

019: In this episode with investor and appraiser Sanedria Potter, you learn the most important part of real estate investing- how to value your property. Sanedria is a licensed appraiser in Atlanta, GA. She gives her expert advice on real estate appraisals, the process of appraising a property,  what will increase the value of a property and what will not,  how to become an appraiser, and more. Guest:  Sanedria Potter Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Ac...

How to Get Hard Money

018: In this episode, Jeanine Smith,  real estate investor and Founder of Black Girls in Real Estate shares her expert advice on all things hard money.  She explains the process of getting a hard money loan, why using hard money is better than using your own money, how to manage your hard money during your flip, how she manages multiple flips at a time, money mindset, and so much more.  Guest: Jeanine Smith Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. ...

Estate Planning: How to Leave Multigenerational Wealth

017- Do you have a plan to protect your properties and other assets when you are no longer here? In this episode, Attorney Chimere Trimble joins the show and explains how real estate investors leave their legacy through estate planning. She explains the difference between simple wills and trust, how to determine who gets your properties, and more. Guest: Chimere Trimble Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals...

How to Become a Real Estate Developer

016: In this episode real estate investor Keith Stone shares his step-by-step process of becoming real estate developer and building a town-home community in Dallas, Texas. You will learn how to secure financing, how to create a team, the timeline process, and more.   Guest: Keith Stone Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Sublease: Passive Income Without Owning a Property

015: In this conversation, 26-year-old AirBnB Superhost and real estate investor Errol Allen joins the show. He shares how to earn income through subleasing. We cover a step-by-step system for finding a subleasing property and getting it rented on AirBnB. He also shares how to work with the landlord, the value of solving problems in real estate, the day in the life of an AirBnB Superhost, and more.   Guest: Errol Allen Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Aca...

How to Be a Silent Investor in Real Estate Deals

014: Let's talk about how to make your money work for you through real estate investing.  Investor Rob Van Harris joins the show and shares strategies so you can invest your money as a silent investor in flipping homes with no risks, protect your interest, recognize a good deal, and more. Guest: Rob Van Harris Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Get Your First Rental Property

013- So what does it take to get your first rental property? Real estate investor and author Christina Reynolds joins the show. She is going to teach you how to get financing, choose a property, find a tenant, and more. Guest: Christina Reynolds Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Get Your 1st Rental Property

013- So what does it take to get your 1st rental property? Real estate investor and author Christina Reynolds joins the show. She is going to teach you how to get financing, choose a property, find a tenant, and more. 🔥 Learn how to invest: https://www.candleuniversity.com 🔥 Follow me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/CandleLockettBlog/ 🔥 Blog: https://www.candlelockett.com 🔥 Transcripts: https://www.candlelockett.com/podcast

How to Invest in Mobile Homes

#012 In this episode, I have a conversation with author and real estate investor Rachael Hernandez, about how to invest in mobile homes. We discuss why she believes mobile homes are better than single-family, how to find deals, how to manage your mobile properties, and more. Guest: Rachael Hernandez Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Achieve Wealth Through Real Estate

#011 Real estate developer Patrick Henderson joins the show. He shares how he went from flipping 100k properties to developing 1.3 million dollar homes. He also gives strategies how to raise private capital, explains why credit is important, how to use it in deals, and more. As a graduate of Tuskegee University, he also gives financial advice for H.B.C.U. students.   Guest: Patrick Henderson Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real...

How to Wholesale Real Estate

010- In this episode real estate wholesaler and investor, Kay Jones has a great conversation all about wholesaling. If you don't have enough money to start real estate investing- become a wholesaler. Kay explains the basics of wholesaling and how to start your own wholesaling business, multiple ways to get leads, create a buyers list, learn scripts real estate wholesalers use with sellers, get access to sample wholesale contracts, and more. Guest: Kay Jones Host: Candle Lockett This show...

How to Flip a House with a Project Manager

#009 In this episode investor, Monique Williams shares a step-by-step strategy to using a project manager when flipping a property and everyone's role from the beginning of the project until the home is on the market. She also discusses the benefits of project management in a flip and the most effective way to stay on schedule. As an added bonus, for 1st time investors, she explains how hard money loans work and more. Guest: Milton Miller Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: C...

Special episode: How to Be a Light in Darkness Pt.1

The world has been impacted by the death of George Floyd. This special episode was created for us dealing with grief, hurt, confusion, and chaos. Our goal with this episode is to inspire and encourage you to keep going- because you are the light. Four guests join the show and share their transparency and advice on: how to be the light, how to protect our light (emotional and mental health), how to spread light, and how to give light in our communities.  For show notes and more information on...

Special episode: How to Be a Light in Darkness Pt.1

The world has been impacted by the death of George Floyd. This special episode was created for us dealing with grief, hurt, confusion, and chaos. Our goal with this episode is to inspire and encourage you to keep going- because you are the light. Four guests join the show and share their transparency and advice on: how to be the light, how to protect our light (emotional and mental health), how to spread light, and how to give light in our communities.  For show notes and more information on...

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How to Flip a House for Top Dollar

008- Interior designer Milton Miller shares 11 secrets to rehabbing homes that will get your property sold for top dollar. In this episode, you'll learn the cheapest thing you can do to sell for top dollar, why having an inspection before you sell can increase your profit, a great strategy to handle multiple flips, and more. 🔥 Free: Real Estate Investing Blueprint www.CandleLockett.com 🔥 Shownotes: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/eleven-secrets-to-flipping-a-house-for-top-dollar...

How to Screen Tenants With TenantAlert.com

#007 Alexandra Alvarado from TenantAlert.com shares how landlords can use their tenant screening service to find the best tenants. Learn step-by-step how to use TenantAlert.com for residential, multi-units, and commercial property for background checks, credit checks and previous landlord verifications. She reveals how using TenantAlert.com as a strategy with your online lease listings will save you money and time, how to determine a good tenant from a bad tenant, and more.  Guest: TenantAl...

How to Lease Your 1st Commercial Property

#006 My guest for today is Commercial Broker Donna Smiley. We discuss: how to get your business into a commercial property, the role of a commercial broker, how to choose a location, and more. Hear strategies for lease negotiations, why C.A.M. is important in choosing your property, and how you can go from renting to owning the building. Guest: Donna Smiley Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Use the BRRRR Method to Create a Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Business

#005 Dr. Vernard Hodges is a veterinarian, TV reality star, best-selling author, philanthropist, and real estate, developer. In this episode, Dr. Hodges shares how he used the B.R.R.R.R. method for his 1st property and grew it into a multimillion-dollar business. You'll learn one secret every rehabber must know, how he uses "synergy" as his business strategy, and why apartment complexes are better than single-family homes, and more. Grab a paper and pen.   Guest: Dr. Vernard Hodges Host:...

How Power Couples Make it Work in Real Estate Investing

#004 Are you ready to start real estate investing with your significant other and you don't know how to become business partners? In this episode, I light up real estate investing with Kimberly and Candace Briggs of B2Property Solutions. This couple shares the secrets to growing their business and the strategies to make their marriage work at the same time. You'll learn: how they structured their 1st deal, how they have adjusted their business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they cho...

How to Use Your Credit to Build Wealth with Nic Antoine

#003 While many are not able to work during the global pandemic COVID-19, Candle Lockett and credit expert Nic Antione discuss why we should use our credit while we are at home to build wealth. Nic teaches what we can do to build with 0 credit, how to protect our credit, and more. 🔥 Real Estate Investing Blueprint https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fd43c02716e9eff60064cb6 🔥 Learn how to invest: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/masterclass 🔥 Blog: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com 🔥 Transc...

How to Use Your Credit to Build Wealth

#003 While many are not able to work during the global pandemic COVID-19, Candle Lockett and credit expert Nic Antione discuss why we should use our credit while we are at home to build wealth. Nic teaches what we can do to build with 0 credit, how to protect our credit, and more. Guest: Nicholas Antione Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

How to Build Your Own Rental Properties with Melanie

#002 In this episode I talk with real estate investor Melanie, my best friend. She is a landlord and flipper. After 15 years of real estate investing, Melanie has found her niche- building her own rental properties. She sheds light on the pros and cons of her investing strategy, how she chooses her team, and the secret to her success. You'll learn how to choose a builder and manage your own property once complete. Guest: Melanie Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real...

Intro: Let's Get This Started!

#001: Ever been curious about real estate investing and don't know where to start? Lighting up Real Estate is the show for you. In this 1st episode, I share the story of how this show was created through a conversation with my mentees. I also share how my guest interviews will transform you into a real estate investor. You'll learn the benefits of rehabbing, flipping, being a landlord, and more.   Host: Candle Lockett This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for...