We have DeRosa Group CEO & BiggerPockets Contributor Matt Faircloth on the show!  Real estate is a powerful vehicle for transformation. It can provide stability and security that a family needs to get ahead, and it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to build wealth. When we invest in real estate, we’re not just helping ourselves—we’re helping to make neighborhoods better places to live. That is the mission statement that defines this episode. In this episode, Matt Faircloth shares his journey and tips on how to transform lives through real estate. Here are some power takeawa ..read more

Finding your niche as a real estate investor is important to pave success, and the short-term rental space is a lucrative space to consider if you know how to do it! Once you learn how it works, you will see how much capacity it has to bring in BIG amounts of cash flow. The question is, how do you begin? In this podcast episode, Graham Singer, the co-founder and co-CEO of real estate investment firm Blue Pine Advisors, joins us to talk about his journey investing in the short-term rental business. He tackles the importance of understanding the market to find the niche that works for you, findi ..read more

The differentiator between good investors and great investors is the ability to spot opportunity in places others may not be looking.  This applies in traditional real estate and in the PropTech space. There are no easy answers, but if you’re willing to work hard and think outside the box, you can reach extraordinary levels of success. In this episode, Paul Wakim joins us to talk about how he entered into real estate investing and ultimately co-founded TwnSqr, a PropTech company. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey from starting a successful real estate photography company to develop ..read more

Apartment syndications are one way to substantially diversify your real estate portfolio and access the immense benefits that commercial real estate ownership can provide. It allows you to hold different assets in your portfolio without having to be on-site or hyper-familiar with the particular location of the investment. However, most people still do not understand how it works. In this episode, Jonathan Tonks joins us on a deep-dive into the syndication model — its benefits and how it helped him aid more people from a financial standpoint. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversat ..read more

Embracing and enjoying the process is critical to achieving greatness, which applies in your everyday life and in real estate. Your circumstances will never be perfect, so you must learn to enjoy the discomfort in your pursuit of self-improvement and, ultimately, in your pursuit of greatness. Joe Kovacs, American Shot Put World Champion and Olympic Medalist, joins us in this episode. He shares his “pursuit of greatness” mentality that helps him power through challenges in order to constantly improve himself, both in his sport and in investing. He relates this way of thinking with how he approa ..read more

What is your "why"? What is the one reason you get up in the morning and do the things you do? Our "why” is defined by our values and beliefs. In a way, it defines who you are. It's what drives you every day to keep going and is what gives you direction amidst the chaos life brings. That's why, in the end, your motivation is only as powerful as your "why." In this quick episode, your host, Jeremy Tomes, shares a piece of big family news and a special announcement! He also thanks you, all the listeners, for the continued support and gives some updates on the upcoming episodes. Here are some pow ..read more

What’s the best way to add significant value to single-family properties? Some people might say that remodeling is the answer, but in reality, it’s all about the comparables. As a value investor, you need to be well-versed in comparing your property to others in your area and finding creative ways to add specific value to supercharge your returns. But it can be tough to determine what a property could be worth, and lacking that knowledge can mean you are leaving $$$ on the table. In a competitive market, it can be tough to find high upside value-add properties. But if you know how to compare p ..read more

If you have cash or assets just sitting on the sidelines not working hard for you, you need to consider private lending as a strategy. As a private lender, you can leverage your assets, be it cash, property, or relationships, to invest and grow your passive income and wealth. You can finally make the interest rates work for you by earning above-average interest rates without lifting a finger. With private lending, you become the bank. In this episode, I dive into the strategy of private lending, share my own experience as a borrower and how you can earn secure, profitable, and passive income a ..read more

The best way to predict the future is to create it. And that’s exactly what successful real estate investors do. Sitting around and waiting for things to happen will only get you so far—or nowhere at all. You have to be proactive and put in the work if you want to see results. By shifting your mindset and growing, you would be well on your way toward living the life you want. In this episode, Tyler shares his journey from corporate to real estate. He talks about how you could shift your mindset and harness the power of learning and growth to create a successful life and business. If you want t ..read more

Most people do not accurately understand what it takes to start a successful business.  The sacrifice can be taxing.  In theory, you come up with a brilliant idea, put some money and a little effort into it, and wait for the money to start rolling in. Unfortunately, that’s almost never the case — in reality, many businesses struggle right out of the gate.  The successful business owners are students of their craft, and their determination during the challenging periods is what allows them to achieve great success. In this episode, Chris shares his journey in entrepreneurship, bu ..read more