Today we’re going to talk about whether probate properties need court approval to be sold, and how to handle the current problem tenant residing in the property. This question was from a person new to probate who was both an agent and an investor. She was trying to help the seller who inherited the property but was stumped by how to proceed with this unusual and very sticky situation.   Here’s the situation in a nutshell: The seller inherited a property with a non-paying tenant who also happened to be a relative. To make things even worse, the tenant refused to let the new owner into the ..read more

Today I have some easy-to-implement tips on how to set your business up for success in the new year. We have a little less than 8 weeks left in this year which is plenty of time to complete some of those unfinished goals.  Each new year is an exciting time for a fresh start. Here are 6 tips to help you finish the year strong.   [00:00 - 02:47] - Do a “Look Back” on the Year Look back at the goals you set 12 months ago and evaluate your progress Consider letting go of things that are no longer serving your business [02:48 - 04:15] - Plan the Rest of the Year and Put it on a Cale ..read more

Today’s show is specifically for brokers, Realtors, and investor/agents.  I want to show you how you can tap into an endless stream of motivated seller leads with probate properties. You will learn exactly how this once-in-a-lifetime event known as the “Silver Tsunami” will allow you to do this consistently over the next two decades. Probates have always been my number one source of leads. These leads are hidden gems. You will also learn how easy it is for you to become known as a probate expert in your area so that you can better serve your clients.  There is a link below to the lon ..read more

Getting the best results from your probate direct mail campaigns is important. I’m often asked if there is a way to maximize those marketing dollars spent each month, and the answer is yes there is. It all begins with creating a memorable experience at each and every interaction with these sellers. You need to find genuine ways to make the sellers’ lives easier during this process. It also involves following a proven process for probate direct mail marketing, and that’s what we’ll be talking about today.   [00:01:29 - 00:05:45] - Creating a Memorable First Impression Goal is to solve sel ..read more

If you think it's impossible to build a wholesaling business on a shoestring, you'll want to listen to this show today. Nathan Payne will show you how he did it with little to no money and then grew that business through effective marketing. He'll do a deep dive into all the marketing channels he's tried and tell you what worked for him in today's market.   [00:00 - 07:37] From Door Knocking to Wholesaling: Finding Success in Real Estate Investing Nathan Payne is a real estate investor, mentor, and wholesaler with cash buyers in every state He and his wife quit their jobs and started a b ..read more

I am often asked what happens to rental property during probate. Specifically, what happens to the rental income during the probate process? In today's show, I'm going to answer these questions as well as some other common questions that pertain to rental properties that are part of an estate, such as, "What happens when the tenant stops paying rent but won't move out"?    Learn the ins and outs of how to handle common tenant problems during the probate process.   [00:00 - 06:54] What to Do When Rental Income Can't Cover Expenses During Probate The probate process involves a de ..read more

My guest today is veteran real estate investor Matt Larson. Matt is a full-time real estate investor with 17 years of experience who invests in multiple markets. He has done over 4,000 real estate transactions. Matt currently uses VAs to run this large-scale real estate investing business, but it wasn't always that way. At one point, like so many businesses, he had a pretty big staff that was a cash-eating machine.   Listen in as Matt talks about how he has systematized his business, so it requires very little of his time. You'll also hear about all the ups and downs of his journey, inclu ..read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about probate investing that hold real estate investors back from adding this very lucrative niche to their existing businesses. Today, I will address those with my "7 Truths About Probate Investing" post.   Let me ask you this: Would you be interested in adding a half dozen (or more) deals to your business in the next twelve months? Is there anyone that would say no?   Listen into this short episode, and let's bust some of those myths that might be holding you back from working with probates.    [00:00 - 09:35] The Secrets of Probate Inves ..read more

My guest today is Brandon Bateman. Brandon's company specializes in online motivated seller lead generation for real estate investors through PPC, SEO, and Facebook Ads. Today, we will focus on how ads can generate leads for your real estate investing business and why working with an expert in the real estate investing niche is essential.   [00:00 - 07:04] Opening Segment Brandon's career and background His approach to marketing is based on a constant framework around innovation and improvement He focuses solely on how to make a fantastic product for real estate investors   [07:05 ..read more

In today's show, you will discover how to buy and wholesale MLS properties with rent to own. This strategy gives folks who can't qualify for a traditional mortgage today a path to home ownership. This is a true helping hand for some potential homeowners. Listen in as Adam Zach dives into his unique business model for helping these folks.   [00:00 - 07:19] Opening Segment Introducing Adam to the show His rent-to-own strategy was a pivot idea from fixing and flipping properties, day trading, and starting his own business Banks have private mortgage insurance for FHA loans which he couldn't ..read more