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Real Estate Investing with the REI Mastermind NetworkCreative Financing Secrets Every Investor Must Know! w/ Brad SmothermanUnlock the secrets of creative financing that every real estate investor must know! In this episode, Brad Smotherman, a seasoned real estate investor and creator of innovative strategies, shares his journey from early beginnings to mastering creative financing techniques that build generational wealth. From "subject to" deals to 0% owner financing, Brad reveals the tools and strategies that have shaped his investment portfolio and helped others achieve success in real estate investing.🚀 What You'll Learn:- How Brad transitioned from real estate agent to investor and built his empire.- The power of creative fin...2025-01-2334 min
Exit Strategies Radio ShowEP 163: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs: Strategic Path in Real Estate with Brad SmothermanAre you ready to unlock a new mindset for success in real estate? In today’s episode, our host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Brad Smotherman, a seasoned real estate investor and creator of the Investor Creator podcast. Together, they explore how shifting your beliefs and surrounding yourself with the right people can accelerate your path to real estate success.
Brad opens up about his personal journey, sharing his early struggles with self-belief and the pivotal role that mindset has played in his career. Brad dives into valuable insights on structuring investments, dealing with self-doubt, and wh...2024-11-0425 min
MVP Real Estate PodcastSimplifying Subject-to Deals across America with Brad SmothermanText us your ideas or thoughts on this episode!Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Brad Smotherman, a seasoned real estate investor who began his career at the impressive age of 17. Brad shares his remarkable journey from being a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee to becoming a full-time investor in 2010. He opens up about the challenges he faced in balancing both roles and the pivotal decision to focus solely on investing. With insightful anecdotes about the influence of his mentors, including his eighth-grade math teacher, Brad emphasizes the importance of prioritizing...2024-09-231h 13
The Real Estate Espresso PodcastScaling A Business With Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman is based in the Florida panhandle where he operates a large scale, nation wide real estate business.
On today's show we are talking about the complexity that is the enemy of scaling a business.
To connect with Brad or to learn more, search for Investor Creator on Instagram, and check out the Investor Creator Podcast.
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Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman2207: The Art of Negotiation: How to Get the Best Deal on Real Estate with Brad SmothermanJason discusses the current state of the real estate market, highlighting a significant drop in new property listings, with 2023 inventory growth being dramatically lower compared to pre-pandemic years. This trend is attributed to the "lock-in" effect, where homeowners are reluctant to sell due to current market conditions. He also touches on political issues, including speculation around Kamala Harris' use of Nova H1 audio earrings during a debate. He emphasizes the influence of bias in political discourse, urging listeners to remain open-minded to contrary viewpoints. Then Jason and Brad Smotherman discuss the current state of the real estate...2024-09-1140 min
Ask Faleskini - The Clarity CompassIs it still possible to make money in property? Interview Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman’s passion is being a top house flipper in the nation and helping other newer investors build a sustainable real estate investing company. His focus is on buying single-family flips creatively, both subject-to and with owner financing…and selling retail or with owner financing (creating wrap notes). Bred is available athttps://www.bradsmotherman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-smotherman-8218002a2/Ask Faleskini via Text MessageSupport the showDo not forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe!Become supporterhttps://www.b...2024-09-0921 min
Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)449: Creative Financing- Getting the Best Deal with Brad SmothermanJason and Brad Smotherman discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on both the sales and rental markets, and the challenges faced by buyers. They also discussed the advertising and negotiation strategies of Brad's real estate business, the impact of technology on people's behavior, and the potential of converting an office building into a co-working space. Lastly, they touched on the influence of "doomers" who publish pessimistic forecasts and the importance of holding them accountable for missed opportunities. #realestate #investment #creativefinancing #mortgages #marketanalysis #housing #economy #inflation #rentalmarket #negotiation #business #entrepreneurship #financialfreedom 2024-09-0330 min
Investor Creator’s Deals with Brad SmothermanWelcome to Investor Creator's Deals!Welcome to our new show, Investor Creator's Deals!
I'm Brad Smotherman, a real estate investor based out of Nashville, Tennessee. I've recently moved to Seaside, Florida, because this business has allowed me and my family financial and time freedom, so that we can home school and take care of our children.
I got into the educating people on real estate because I didn't like what I saw in the industry - constant upsell and often outdated information. I wanted to teach in the way that I enjoyed, and to teach processes that can be replicated...2024-07-2209 min
Investor Creator PodcastHow Will The Trump Assassination Attempt Change The Real Estate Market?This is a special Patriots edition of the Investor Creator Podcast. Unless you've been in a coma for the past three days, then you know that there was an assassination attempt at the former President Trump that came incredibly close to having dire consequences.
But since this is not a politics show but a real estate show, the question we are asking now as real estate investors is, how does this potentially impact the real estate market?
In this episode, Brad shares what he has seen so far in election cycles, and how significant political...2024-07-1508 minInvestor Creator PodcastThe Hidden Reason why Your Real Estate Business isn't Fulfilling You (with Brad Chandler)Brad Chandler has a different background than probably anybody we ever had on this show. Yes, he has done around 4,500 real estate deals over the last 20 years, but on that journey he also experienced two failed marriages, $9 million lost in business missteps, kids with behavioral issues, and the use of substances as coping mechanisms. After discovering the missing piece to a successful and fulfilled life, he took on a completely different path. Today, he spends only one hour a week in his real estate business that runs completely without him, and dedicates his time to guiding people on a...2024-06-0327 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Protect Yourself from Fraud (Open Support Call #5)Investor Creator Open Support Calls are free to anybody interested in real estate. Every week Brad gives feedback and answer questions about the ongoing deals of the Investor Creator Apprenticeship Group members. They let us in on all the details and possible issues they're running into as they market, source, negotiate and close a deal after deal.
Open Support Calls are held live on Zoom every Wednesday at 1pm CT. You can find the link in our public Investor Creator Community on Facebook, you can listen back to the calls here on our podcast feed or watch t...2024-03-1849 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow do we hold frame with the seller? (Live call with Jim and a seller)Today, we're going to be talking about frame, social value, and we’re going to answer the question - how do we hold frame with the seller?
I'm going to offer an actual example, a real live call with Jim, one of our purchase agents, who does an amazing job on this call of holding frame with the seller.
To set the context for what you’re going to hear, whenever we're talking to a seller and negotiating using the Investor Creator framework, we never give a price and we never make an offer. Ever.
...2024-03-0413 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow do We Know We Have a Good Deal? (Open Support Call #4)This week Brad is answering again some great questions from the Investor Creator community members and apprentices. You'll hear from the folks who are just closing their first deals, what their numbers are like and how they run their ads. You'll also learn from more experienced investors about their creative deals in various markets, financing options, raising money, doing rehabs - all with the exact breakdown of numbers and Brad's invaluable feedback. So get your notebooks ready and enjoy for the next hour or so!
Remember that Open Support Calls are held live on Zoom every Wednesday a...2024-02-261h 12
Investor Creator PodcastMarriage and Business: Why Do We Work Together?Marriage can be hard enough as it is. When you add in running a business together, like we, Brad and Casey Smotherman do, it can add in so many more dynamics.
In our masterminds, we saw that there were wives that didn't really know how to support the husband; we saw the opposite end of the spectrum, where some husbands didn't know how to support their wives.
However, we believe it's important to be holistic. It's not just about doing another deal, finding the money, negotiations and all that - it’s also important to hav...2024-01-2924 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Keep on Track with Your New Year's Goals (Open Support Call #2)Each week, Brad offers feedback to the members of The Investor Creator Apprenticeship Group as they share details of their deals and potential issues they are facing.
Live Open Support Calls are held each Wednesday at 1pm CT on Zoom and in The Investor Creator Community on Facebook.
The overall intention of this week's Investor Creator Support Call is to help you maintain consistency throughout January and help keep you on track with your NY's goals.
Remember that in the real estate investing business, as well as in any other area of life...2024-01-2238 min
Investor Creator PodcastHappy Hour with Women in Business ft. Casey Smotherman with Jen BakerFollow along Investor Creator's new podcast series, Happy Hour: With Women In Business. You will get the inside look into what it is like to be a mom, teacher, and still pursue your passion.
This week we met with mom of 7, Jen Baker, as she walks Casey through her journey with Investor Creator and her most recent 6 figure deal!
You'll learn:
How mothering and homeschooling helped Jen prepare for the real estate investing journey
Overview of Jen's deals and how she created them
Opportunities for moms both as investors and lenders
Jen's lessons from d...2023-12-1224 min
Mentors Collective: CEO InterviewsMastering Creative Financing: A Holistic Approach to Real Estate Investing with Brad SmothermanOn this episode of Mentors Collective: CEO Interviews, host Jay Feldman sits down with real estate investor Brad Smotherman. Brad believes in taking a holistic approach to real estate investing and stresses the importance of adapting strategies based on each specific deal, avoiding the use of blanket terms like "always" and "never." He specializes in creative financing, such as taking over payments on a loan without qualifying for it, and focuses on buying properties and selling them with owner financing, which he considers to be a recession-proof strategy. Brad emphasizes that owner financing allows for easier acquisition of good...2023-07-1746 min
Investor Creator PodcastTMC #28 - How to Renegotiate a Deal Efficiently, Effectively and EthicallyAlthough this one was recorded the morning after Halloween, hence mentioning costumes and candies, we wanted to draw your attention to another crucial element of deal making. After discussing contracts and due diligence, today we want to talk about renegotiation - when to do it, why and how to renegotiate a deal in an efficient, effective and ethical way.
What is Covered:
What the subjects of renegotiation are
Five things you should know before buying a house
What NOT to do when you want to renegotiate
Home inspection gives you permission to renegotiate
Why you should n...2022-12-0628 minInvestor Creator PodcastTMC #27 - What We’re Thankful for in BusinessIt's that time of the year when we remind ourselves of just how important the gratitude work is in our life and our business.
In this episode, Brad and Tony chat about the three things they are most grateful for in business.
So, make it a habit to stay in the gratitude mindset, because it means you can't be in the lack mindset at the same time.
If you want to become an Investor Creator, send us an email at support@bradsmotherman.com
Resources:
- Join The Investor Creator...2022-11-2715 minInvestor Creator PodcastTMC #24 - Q&A with our CFO Abby ThompsonAbby Thompson, our CFO and host of the weekly In the Weeds podcast, answers some of the questions sent in by our apprentices, related to the financial side of real estate deals. Tune in to get more clarity on financing your deals.
What Is Covered:
- How Abby came to work with Brad and what problems she helped sort out in our company
- Why it's so important to keep your finances in check and why you need to learn to be okay with making mistakes
- How to learn to r...2022-09-2038 min
Profit First for Real Estate InvestorsFrom Praying for Rain to Making it Rain with Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman is a seasoned real estate investor. He's the nation’s ultimate house flipper and he’s always one step ahead in helping new investors build a lasting real estate company. Currently, he has invested in over 14 states and owns a top-notch REI business. His wits and knowledge in selling and marketing is unparalleled. Listen to this episode to find out how this genius has been doing it for years.Key Takeaways From This Episode:[1:38] What got him started in real estate?2022-06-2027 minInvestor Creator PodcastTMC #5 - Earning Money and Value CreationIn this edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee with Brad and Tony, we discuss using real estate leverage to create wealth, and how having the right value perspectives around money can help you create an impact beyond your needs.
What We Cover:
- Deal of the Day
- Why virtual buying and PPC marketing in real estate can be daunting but also effective
- How to approach dealing with motivated sellers
- The 4S of business motivation
- How your goals can change your perspective on cash
If we...2022-03-2229 minInvestor Creator PodcastTMC #3 - Context is Everything in Real Estate InvestingIn this edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee, Brad and Tony discuss the importance of maintaining the right context in your real estate decision making and the goals you set for yourself as an investor.
What We Cover:
- Deal of the Day
- What it means to maintain context in real estate investment decision-making
- The primary purpose of accountability calls and sticking to the script
- The symbiotic relationship between being an explorer and a settler in the property business and the good conflict that arises out of it
...2022-03-0848 minInvestor Creator PodcastTMC #2 - What is Your Contingency Plan?Today, we discuss the latest news from the property market, how the events in the world impact real estate values and what you can do to stay on top of the investing game.
What We Cover:
- The record rise in house prices over the last year
- What CPI - Consumer Price Index is telling us
- How the Ukraine situation may impact real estate markets in the US
- How to prepare for the market correction when it comes
- The current difficulties in real e...2022-03-0138 minInvestor Creator PodcastTuesday Morning Coffee #1 with Brad and TonyWelcome to the first edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee series!
Today, Brad Smotherman and Tony Woodall sit down and chat about some of the deals they closed, they go over the Deal of the Day, digital marketing results, and most importantly, the mindset piece when searching for new deals.
There’s much more opportunity in the market than people think. Tune in and learn how to make most out of the current real estate market situation.
What Is Covered:
- Tony’s background and how he met Brad and started in real...2022-02-2251 minInvestor Creator PodcastManaging Marriage and Business with Brad & CaseyA couple of years ago, we had an episode about dealing with divorce as one of the five big motivators that we see in deal flows.
This time we're taking a lighter tone and talking about the best way of working with your spouse.
My guest is my wife Casey, who joined me in business a couple of years ago. We are sharing our experiences of working together, the best parts, the challenging parts, and most importantly, advice for those who may be running into one of the biggest business roadblocks - an unsupportive spouse. ...2022-02-1743 minInvestor Creator Podcast[TRAILER] Managing Marriage and Business with Brad & Casey SmothermanWhat is the best way of working with your spouse? How to handle an unsupportive spouse when you are starting out in the property business? Stay tuned and find out from Brad and Casey Smotherman.
2022-02-1601 minInvestor Creator PodcastJohn Jones: Lessons From 28 Years in Real EstateJohn Jones has 28 years of experience in real estate, in land development, construction, rentals and commercial estate. He is the owner of John Jones Real Estate LLC, based in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County TN. A real estate innovator both locally and nationally, John and his team continue to perennially set production records, with 560 units sold and over $185,000,000 in volume in 2020. He is also an avid football fan and a very involved family man.
In this episode he shares how he got through The Great Recession and what lessons he learned about the market, about running a real estate b...2021-10-211h 13Investor Creator PodcastProfit First for Real Estate Investors with David RichterDavid Richter is a fractional CFO helping people in the real estate industry to understand the numbers, growth, profit and cash flow in order to effectively scale their businesses. David's book "Profit First for Real Estate Investors" is coming out soon and it is based on the Profit First concept by Mike Michalowicz. In this episode David explains how to apply the Profit First concept to the specifics of real estate investing. He also gives us one key takeaway to help you build a more profitable business than it is today.
What We Cover:
...2021-10-1338 minInvestor Creator Podcast[TRAILER] How Justin 15x‘d His BusinessJustin Rogers is a real estate investor with 10 years of experience and a member of Brad Smotherman's apprenticeship group. Stay tuned to learn about his best deals that helped him 15x his business!
2021-09-3001 minInvestor Creator PodcastInvesting Internationally with Nathan AmaralOur guest in this episode is Nathan Amaral, an international investor who gives us a very forward-thinking perspective on real estate business and venturing into markets outside of your home country. Nathan is the founder of Fearless Millionaire, creator of the Freedom Formula, author, and international trainer.
In this episode we talk about what cap rates look like in other countries, what political processes are like and how this affects transactions, taxes, laws and the future of international investing.
What is Covered:
- How Nathan became an investor and how he moved to U...2021-09-2235 minInvestor Creator PodcastPrivate Investigations in Real Estate with Paul DillonPaul DIllon is one of the top investigators in the country and the Director of Investigations at The Dillon Agency, a full service investigation company with offices across the US and overseas. As a private investigator, Paul has worked on cases with Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and a number of other A-list celebrities.
In this skills session, Paul shares with us how a private investigator can help real estate investors to protect themselves in tough situations. Paul has helped me on several cases over the past five years, and investing in his services has saved me a...2021-09-171h 02Investor Creator PodcastWhat it Takes to Make $500k a YearThis is my 3am insomnia driven stab at #1 problem I see in the real estate business.
Every business model has its strengths and its weaknesses. The biggest problem in the real estate business is the wrong idea of allocation of resources.
A lot of real estate investors I see are sold the dream of making great deals without putting in resources.
But the resources I’m thinking about are not some insane amounts of cash. It’s something else that can be found between your ears.
Listen to this episode and let me k...2021-08-3114 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Find Highly Motivated Sellers using Digital Ads with Bryan DriscollBryan Driscoll is the co-founder of Motivated Leads, offering Facebook and Google marketing services to wholesalers and real estate investors across the US to help them generate more leads.
In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of digital ads, the psychology of conversion, and how to find highly motivated sellers in the current state of real estate market.
What We Cover:
- What is SEO and whether you can do it yourself
- SEO vs. PPC - which one to do?
- The difficulties of converting leads thro...2021-08-2324 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Find the Right Contractor with Matt DiBaraMatt DiBara is the owner of DiBara Masonry, Founder of The Undercover Contractor and CEO of Confident Homeowner. In this episode we talk about how to find, vet, hire and manage contractors for rehabbing and other construction projects.
What Is Covered:
- The shift in the relationship between contractors and homeowners
- Why you need to have 8-10 potential contractors on your initial list
- The difficulties with vetting general contractors
- Negotiation and hiring the chosen contractor
- Management practice: 3 1/2 S's - safety, standard, schedule, $ - d...2021-03-1932 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Deal with Angry SellersThe voicemail you hear at the beginning came in the other day because of a transaction that went sideways.
How do you deal with angry people like this?
There will always be people who are upset by you, but usually it has nothing to do with you. And when someone gets this much upset over what was basically a good deal, they probably need bigger problems in their life.
The takeaway here is don't sweat the small things, focus on your goals.
Talk to you soon!
Interested in...2021-03-1310 minInvestor Creator PodcastWhat about the 70% Rule?The 70% rule says that you want to be all in on a property at 70% of its value or less.
But does it work in today's market? Should you really offer 85% as some people are advising?!!
Hell no.
First, just because your deals are not getting accepted, doesn’t mean your offer is bad. It rather means you need to work on lead generation.
And second, even you're good at lead generation, you still need to know how to negotiate.
So stay within conservative values.
Stop making offers.
...2021-02-2310 minInvestor Creator PodcastGoal Setting Intensive for 2021 - Part 3In Part 3 of our goal setting workshop, we're going to set our goals for 2021 in the right way - using the right focus, KPIs, time frame and support system, so we can get excited about these goals and have the energy to achieve them by the end of the year.
What We Cover:
The elements that create a good goal
The common mistakes in goal planning
What KPIs to measure in order to track your goals
How to allocate your results quarter by quarter of the year
AAA - anchors, affirmations and abundance training
The power o...2021-01-221h 07Investor Creator PodcastGoal Setting Intensive for 2021 - Part 2In Part 2 of the Goal Setting Intensive for 2021, we are doing the Belief Busters exercise, talking about Playing to Win vs. Playing not to Lose, and starting to shape our goals for this year.
What We Cover:
Why the biggest obstacle to achieving our goals are ourselves
How preparation can help us deal with almost anything that happens
The power of unconscious and the Belief Busters exercise
Mindset shifts - playing to win vs. playing not to lose
Set some time aside tonight and do the homework for tomorrow - come up with four things y...2021-01-2156 minInvestor Creator PodcastGoal Setting Intensive for 2021 - Part 1Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part Goal Setting Intensive for 2021. We are going to learn the goal setting process that has made a huge impact in my business. So get your notepads ready and let's set the stage!
What We Cover:
The structure of this workshop and what we are going to do over these three days
SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats in 2021
The difference between setting standards and setting goals
What is Pay Price to Action
The homework for tomorrow is to write down the SWOT analysis for your business, to...2021-01-201h 00Investor Creator PodcastCreative Deals Support CallThis is one of our support calls within my apprenticeship group, which consists of amazing people growing their business, creating notes, creating owner financing and doing deals that they’ve never done before. In this group I teach real estate investors how to structure their deals, I teach them about marketing, infrastructure, negotiating, cash flow, and other things, so they can begin seeing deal structure in a different way, based on how we create financing.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
Why the number of deals done in a year doesn’t really matter and what m...2020-12-291h 06Investor Creator PodcastHow the Elections are Going to Change Our BusinessHow do we "play" the election now that we have a new president coming in? How do we take his administration and policies and implement those into our business? What will happen in 2021?
My short answer is - nothing. And here's why.
What We Cover:
Reasons for optimism and pessimism in the real estate investing space
The basis of our business - marketing and capturing motivated sellers
Two markets and how they are always inversely related
Conservative values of the real estate investing business
Does it really matter who is in the White House?
2020-12-2306 minInvestor Creator PodcastIncredible Journey from Addiction to Investing in Maui with Greg GaudetGreg Gaudet is a Real estate investor at Maui Home Buyers and Business Development Manager at Premier Restoration Hawaii. He is actively rehabbing and flipping properties on Maui in order to rehab distressed properties and create affordable housing for struggling local families.
Greg shares an amazing and inspiring story with us about how he went from struggling with addictions, to being homeless, to deciding to become an investor and having an amazing life in Maui, which is one of the most difficult markets in the world.
What We Cover:
How Greg got interested in rea...2020-11-0645 minInvestor Creator PodcastShort-Term Rentals and Self-Management with Avery CarlAvery Carl is a full-time real estate investor and real estate agent based in Florida. She helps real estate investors gain knowledge in order to be able to invest their money in short rentals, and create more passive income. Her strategy consists of taking her short-term rental income and parlaying that in the long-term rentals, and she’s building the portfolio of doors really quickly, which you will find very inspiring.
What We Cover:
Avery's background and how she got into investing in rental properties
The strategy she is using to build her portfolio
How to manage a re...2020-10-2926 minInvestor Creator PodcastShould I Put a Property into a Trust?In this episode I want to talk about trusts and the due-on-sale clause. In my private coaching group, a lot of people ask if they should put property into a trust to mitigate the risk of due-on-sale provision. So here’s my take on it.
What We Cover:
What is a trust - definition
What is due-on-sale clause and its origins
Cases in which due-on-sale clause might be violated
The risks of putting a property into a trust
What I prefer to do in terms of due-on-sale provision
How to mitigate the risk if you have owne...2020-10-2209 minInvestor Creator PodcastOpportunities in Self-Storage with Kris BensonKris Benson is a full time real estate investor, operating self-storage all across the country.
In this episode we talk about how he got involved in real estate, how he bought a group of duplexes, but decided that he didn’t really like that asset class because he wasn’t able to scale; how he then decided to jump into multifamily by developing and constructing a 64-unit multifamily complex in a town which has not seen development in almost 30 years; and finally how he transitioned from that into the self-storage world.
Kris is also operating Reli...2020-10-1945 minInvestor Creator PodcastUnconventional Paths to Success with Gabriel HamelGabriel Hamel is a Real Estate Investor whose passion for real estate, business, and financial freedom has helped him to amass a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, consisting of single family homes, multi-family apartments, commercial real estate, and mobile home parks. He is a strong advocate of financial literacy through self education.
What We Cover:
How Gabriel got into the real estate world
How he acquired his property portfolio using unconventional means
What is considered a small multi-family property
The value in transferring from owning real estate to owning notes
The appeal of mobile home parks f...2020-10-1535 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow Lesser Deals Bring In Badass Deals with Henry WashingtonHenry Washington is a full-time investor from Arkansas and the owner of Independence Realty Group. He has seen meteoric rise in the past three years, accumulating 60 rental doors and doing up to 10 flips per year. He has been featured in Business Insider, BiggerPockets, and Fox Business.
In this episode we talk about his journey as an investor, his favourite lead sources, favourite direct mailing list, and other ways to market that bring in lesser deals, but his badass and best deals.
What We Cover:
What Henry did before coming into real estate and how lo...2020-10-0647 minInvestor Creator PodcastWholesaling in a Declining Market with Mike SimmonsMike Simmons is a real estate investor and partner in one of the country's largest real estate mentorship/mastermind companies Just Start Real Estate. He is also the producer and host of Just Start Real Estate Podcast, and has conducted over 350 interviews with entrepreneurs who run 6, 7, and 8 figure businesses. He has a new book that is now available on Amazon: Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in 12 Months.
What We Cover:
The best way to navigate a declining market
The importance of continuous education in real estate
When is the right moment to...2020-09-2831 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow My House Got StolenIn this episode I'm sharing the story of how I had a house stolen from me. Now, this is not exactly what it seems, it's not so much about real estate. It's about life being a series of choices, and how your past doesn't have to be your future.
What is Covered:
Why dealing with inheritance can be very difficult
My own experience of being the executor of a property in probate
The challenge of deciding between what's fair and what's legal
The compound effect of your life choices
The lessons you can take from this s...2020-09-2110 minInvestor Creator PodcastWhy You Should Invest in Probates NOW with Sharon VornholtSharon Vornholt helps real estate investors close more deals with a customized marketing plan that generates a steady stream of leads month after month. As an expert investor in probate real estate, she also helps investors to add the niche of probates to their business. In this episode she reveals why we should expect a tsunami of probates in the upcoming period.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
How Sharon became an expert in probates
The best practice to approach someone who needs to sell a house
How to tactfully reach out to the executors o...2020-09-1422 minInvestor Creator PodcastJump from Single-Family to Multi-Family with Jeff KlotzJeff Klotz is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, mentor and the founder and operating manager of The Klotz Group of Companies, a vertically integrated & comprehensive private equity real estate investment platform operating in over 20 States throughout the US. In this episode we talk about bridging the gap between single-family and multi-family properties investments.
What We Cover:
The current state of the market in single-family and multi-family space
Should you start a hotel in 2020?
The difficulties with finding value-add deals these days
How the 2008 crash changed the multi-family real estate market
How long it takes to turn around a typical C...2020-09-0726 min
Road to Family FreedomHow to Buy Investment Property without Ever Going to a Bank with Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman – Real Estate Investor from BradSmotherman.com and host of the Investor Creator podcast, talks to Neil Henderson, the hosts of The Road to Family Freedom podcast. Brad is an investor and mentor who owns and manages a 7-figure per year flipping business. His focus is on buying single-family flips creatively, both subject-to and with owner financing…and selling retail or with owner financing (creating wrap notes).With 11 years in the real estate business, Brad has invested in over 15 states, has houses from Michigan to Georgia, and has completed over 550 transactions to date. Brad is the host...2020-09-0740 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Raise Private Money with Confidence with Jay ConnerJay Conner is a real estate investor and an authority on the subject of raising money from private lenders. Using a system he devised through trial and error, he managed to raise over $2.000.000 of private money in less than 3 months, and he is teaching others to do the same.
What We Cover In This Episode:
- What is the difference between private money, hard money and institutional money
- Which comes first - the deal or the private lender?
- How a new investor can win the confidence of private lenders
- What t...2020-08-3132 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Raise Private Money with Confidence with Jay Conner - TRAILERJay Conner is a real estate investor and an authority on the subject of raising money from private lenders.
FULL EPISODE COMING SOON!!
2020-08-2801 minInvestor Creator PodcastOwner Financing in Post-Covid Time with Eddie SpeedEddie Speed has been a leader and innovator in the Note Business for over 30 years.
He has dedicated his professional life to the seller financing and non-performing note industry since 1980. Eddie is the founder of NoteSchool, a highly recognized training company, specialized in the teaching of buying both performing and non-performing discounted mortgage notes.
What We Cover In This Episode:
How to prepare for 2021 in the real estate market
Upcoming huge need for sellers financing
What will happen with wholesalers in the current market trend
What banks are going to do in the next f...2020-08-2434 minInvestor Creator PodcastOwner Financing in Post-Covid Time with Eddie Speed-TRAILERFULL EPISODE COMING SOON!
2020-08-2101 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Invest in Mortgage Notes with Jim MaffuccioJim Maffuccio is a 30-year real estate veteran and an expert in mortgage notes. In 2009, he began investing in mortgage loans, developing key sources and vendors and applying his extensive real estate experience to the note investment space. In 2012 he co-founded Aspen Funds, a fund management company focused on mortgage investments.
What We Cover In This Episode:
How Jim sees the current state of the real estate market and where he sees the opportunities
How regulation in real estate industry has become more complex over the years and across the states
What kind of notes he...2020-08-1744 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow to Invest in Mortgage Notes with Jim Maffuccio-TRAILERFULL EPISODE COMING SOON!!
2020-08-1501 minInvestor Creator PodcastThe Power of Direct Mail in the Acquisition Process with Scott DawsonMy guest today is Scott Dawson, a real estate entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years experience in the real estate industry. After struggling through his 20's to flip homes, Scott was able to build a team of realtors and sold homes traditionally until the big crash in 2008-2009. After the crash he did some traditional sales and flips all on his own. In 2018, Scott started Optionbee LLC, a home and land buying company. In this episode we talk about his rich background in residential, wholesale, flips, and hedge fund transactions.
What We Cover In This Episode:2020-08-1035 min
Let's Talk Real Estate Investing with Sharon VornholtHow to Buy Investment Property without Ever Going to a Bank with Brad SmothermanToday you’re going to learn how to buy investment property without ever going to a bank through the use of creative financing. My guest Brad Smotherman is an expert on that topic. One of the things that most concerns real estate investors now is how our ability to finance property through traditional lending institutions will be affected by COVID-19 over the next 12 to 24 months or possibly even longer. The question is, “Will I be able to borrow money to buy property? “Let me ask you this. What if you never had to rely on banks again to buy...2020-08-0627 min
Multifamily InsightsHow to Attract Qualified Off-Market Deals with Brad SmothermanMarketing directly to property owners is a proven strategy to get great deals on real estate. In addition, working directly with an owner enables creative financing solutions. Brad Smotherman focuses on direct to owner marketing strategies to find deals and create attractive terms. Brad has used direct mail, cold calling, text messages, and paid online ads to find deals. Over time, he has evolved his approach and now has a stream of qualified leads reaching out to him to buy their properties. Brad is an investor and mentor with a seven-figure flipping business, operating in 15 st...2020-06-0534 min
The Real Estate Investing ExperienceEp 59: The Profitable Seller Refinancing Investment Model with Brad SmothermanYou’ll find that in most cities, the people whose offices are at the tops of buildings are in the business of lending, not construction. Today we have Brad Smotherman on the show and we have a great time speaking to him about the plus sides of the seller refinancing model in comparison to doing more traditional fix and flips. We kick things off hearing about Brad’s journey in real estate through the 2008 crash moving from brokerage to construction and what caused him to settle on investing.2020-06-0448 min
1000Houses.com PodcastComparing Owner Finance Strategies With Brad SmothermanKnowing more about real estate and its intricate details may seem hard, but it can be easier when two professionals explain it to you. Real estate investor Brad Smotherman recounts his humble beginnings and his light bulb moments on his path to success in the real estate industry. In this episode, host Mitch Stephen compares notes with Brad to see the differences between their owner finance strategies. They also dive into their successful and bad deals, emphasizing the need for having the right mindset and attitude as an entrepreneur in the financing world. Listen to Mitch and Brad as th...2020-05-191h 15Investor Creator PodcastThe Owner Finance Buyer PoolWho buys our houses with owner financing?
What down payment is reasonable?
How do we feel about the market right now?
Brad goes over all these issues in this episode. Enjoy!
2020-03-2709 minInvestor Creator PodcastDealing With DivorceIn this special valentine's day episode, Brad goes over how to deal with the divorce that we see with some motivated sellers.
2020-01-3122 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow To Actually Accomplish Your Goals In 2020.
What's up everyone!
In this episode, Brad goes over some very actionable items that you can implement in your business and life to help you accomplish the 2020 goals you set just a few weeks ago.
Remember, if you would like to apply for the apprenticeship program, reach out to us at
https://go.bradsmotherman.com/case-study-2
And be sure to check out our case study at the link above.
2020-01-2217 min
Become a Fearless FatherOverwhelm Holding You Back? - Interview With Brad SmothermanBecome a fearless father presents: The interview with fellow entrepreneur dad Brad Smotherman and founder of The Investor Creator Podcast.
0:00 - Key to stop getting overwhelmed?
.:.. - Who is Brad Smotherman?
In this interview between Klaas van Oosterhout and Brad Smotherman, they talk about:
* How to grow your podcast;
* How to make it all happen for you in life;
* Brad's biggest golden nugget for entrepreneur dads;
* Keys to connect with your wife and kids;
* And much more.
Links mentioned by Brad Smotherman:
https://www.facebook.com/bra...2020-01-2224 minInvestor Creator PodcastWhat Happens When Your Why Changes- From Maui, HIFrom Maui, Hawaii Brad goes over how his why has changed and how it has affected his business.
2019-12-2710 min
Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor PodcastEP201 Buying "Subject To", Wraparound Mortgages, and Zero Percent Seller Financing with Brad SmothermanThere are many creative ways to Buy & Sell Real Estate, while creating Owner Financed Paper in the process. And my guest today has done them all. Brad Smotherman owns and manages a 7-figure per year Flipping Business called American Community Investments and holds Notes across middle Tennessee. He's invested in 14 states and completed 100's of transactions. Brad is going to discuss what it means to purchase a property 'Subject To' the existing mortgage, and what happens when the lender 'Calls In' the loan. You'll also learn what a 'Wraparound' Mortgage is, and how you can profit from crea...2019-11-1147 min
Deal ShreddersDeal Shredders Episode #2 with Brad SmothermanDeal Shredders had a great time hanging out with Brad Smotherman and hearing all about how deal structure is more important than purchase price, how he cares more about equity than monthly cash flow and so much more!
A Little Advice from Brad: Don't deal with bank financing, use private money. Equity first, cash flow second.
Brad's Owner Financing World: I am not interested in your credit score. We look at what your cash situation is. You have to have a strong down payment. We also look if people have a strong cash reserve- are...2019-11-0735 minInvestor Creator PodcastWhat to do with $10k in Marketing? With Apprentice ChanningWhats up everyone!
In this episode, Brad and Channing chat about how to scale marketing in Channing's new REI business.
What should you do with $10k in marketing? Find out!
2019-07-2321 min1000Houses.com PodcastTwo Owner Finance Strategists Compare Notes with Brad SmothermanKnowing more about real estate and its complex details may seem hard, but it can be easier when two professionals explain it to you. Real estate investor Brad Smotherman recounts his humble beginnings, his light bulb moments, and how he succeeded in the real estate industry. In this episode, host Mitch Stephen compares notes with Brad to see the differences between their owner finance strategies. They also get into their successful and bad deals, emphasizing the need for having the right mindset and attitude as an entrepreneur in the financing world.
2019-07-041h 12
Daniel Alonzo's Wealth On The Beach PodcastThe Right Mindset with Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman runs and manages a seven-figure real estate flipping business, and holds notes across middle Tennessee, in addition to houses from Michigan to Georgia. But it took him a lot to get there. Brad tells his story by starting at age 16, when he decided not to follow the farming path of his family, which had been paved for generations. Instead, he got his real estate license and changed everything. Today he’s telling us how he did it, and how the right mindset is at the center of building massive passive income and financial freedom.2019-06-0540 min
Daniel Alonzo's Wealth On The Beach PodcastThe Right Mindset with Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman runs and manages a seven-figure real estate flipping business, and holds notes across middle Tennessee, in addition to houses from Michigan to Georgia. But it took him a lot to get there. Brad tells his story by starting at age 16, when he decided not to follow the farming path of his family, which had been paved for generations. Instead, he got his real estate license and changed everything. Today he’s telling us how he did it, and how the right mindset is at the center of building massive passive income and financial freedom.2019-06-0540 min
Multifamily LiveEp. 320 Brad Smotherman Breaks Down Owner Financing and the Many Benefits ThisDownload This Awesome Podcast: http://bit.ly/2JWy6n2 Find some awesome properties: http://bit.ly/2HsGDN9 Brad Smotherman is a real estate investor and host of the top 100 business podcast, Investor Creator. He owns and manages a 7-figure per year flipping business, and holds notes across Middle Tennessee. Brad’s company has invested in 14 states, and has completed hundreds of transactions. Brad teaches new and seasoned real estate investors how to take your house flipping business to multiple 6 or 7 figure income, without sacrificing your freedom. Brad educates others about lead generating, negotiating, who...2019-05-2225 minInvestor Creator Podcast10 Owner Finance Questions- Q&ABrad here.
In this episode, we go over 10 owner finance questions from my friend Luke, as well as how we bought a triplex that throws off $1800 in rental income...with 0% owner financing.
And remember, if I can help you with your business, email me at Brad@BradSmotherman.com
Brad.
2019-05-0917 minInvestor Creator PodcastBrad Smotherman on The Real Estate Investing Foundation PodcastHey guys. Brad here.
I enjoyed being on The Real Estate Investing Foundation Podcast so much that I decided to share with you guys as well. I hope you enjoy. Jason Yarusi did a great job asking some amazing questions, so a big shout out to Jason and his team.
2019-05-0125 min
We Love Real Estate Podcast with Sean Pan49 - Using Subject-To Wraps to Make Millions with Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman is a real estate investor and host of the top 100 business podcast “Investor Creator”. He currently owns a seven-figure per year real estate investing business and has invested in over 14 States. Today, Brad will talk about Subject-to wraps and will walk us through his entire acquisition funnel. By listening to this episode and following his steps you should be able to acquire properties with this strategy from anywhere in the country!
Click here for show notes on EverythingREI.com
2019-05-0145 minInvestor Creator PodcastBrad Smotherman on The Real Estate Investing Foundation Podcast- TRAILERFull episode coming soon.
2019-04-2301 minThe Real Estate Espresso PodcastSpecial Guest Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman specializes in notes and creative financing. His take on how to use creative financing to generate revenue streams out of properties that are in financial distress is utterly fascinating. You will definitely want to pay close attention to what Brad has to say. You can reach Brad at bradsmotherman.com.
2019-04-2012 min
Real Estate EspressoSpecial Guest Brad SmothermanBrad Smotherman specializes in notes and creative financing. His take on how to use creative financing to generate revenue streams out of properties that are in financial distress is utterly fascinating. You will definitely want to pay close attention to what Brad has to say. You can reach Brad at bradsmotherman.com.2019-04-2012 min
Flipping Junkie Podcast with Danny Johnson146: Owner Financing Across the Country with Brad SmothermanThis week Danny is joined by Brad Smotherman, an investor from Tennessee with a successful 7-figure flipping business spanning across the U.S. Brad shares with us the methods and strategies, specifically in marketing, that helped push his business to where it is now, as well as the ins-and-outs of how he prefers to run his business today. Brad breaks it all down with thorough examples and real-world data that he’s gathered through his time as an investor to really break down topics like owner financing, pay per click, direct mail, and more.2019-04-1632 min
Cashflow Ninja444: Brad Smotherman: Creative Real Estate StrategiesMy guest in this episode is Brad Smotherman. Brad is a real estate investor and host of the top 100 business podcast, Investor Creator. He owns and manages a 7-figure per year flipping business, and holds notes across Middle Tennessee. Brad’s company has invested in 14 states, and has completed hundreds of transactions. Brad teaches new and seasoned real estate investors how to take your house flipping business to multiple 6 or 7 figure income, without sacrificing your freedom. Brad can talk about lead generating, negotiating, wholesaling, deal structure, mindset, entrepreneurship...anything related to business and the processes to get the job do...2019-04-0833 minInvestor Creator PodcastWhy Wholesaling Sucks as a Business ModelNot to ruffle feathers, but wholesaling sucks. Brad tells you why.
2019-02-0420 minInvestor Creator PodcastTop 3 Crazy Deals of My CareerIn this podcast, Brad goes over his top 3 crazy deals that come to mind...and there's plenty more where this came from.
2019-02-0212 minInvestor Creator Podcast$150,000 in Profit with $0 Invested??In this short podcast, Brad goes over deal structure and how you can turn nothing into something.
2019-01-3007 minInvestor Creator PodcastWhat To Do If A Seller Backs Out of The Agreement?In this episode, Brad goes over his latest deal, and shows you step by step what to do if a seller tries to back out of a binding transaction.
2018-12-1119 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow To THRIVE In A Changing Market.In this episode, Brad goes over a funny deal that has some history, his weekend in Dallas Tx to congratulate a friend, and how to not only survive, but to THRIVE in a challenging retail market.
2018-11-0928 minInvestor Creator PodcastBasics of Subject To Investing And A Great Banker StoryBrad goes over the basics of subject-to investing...the legalities, the structure, and how it can VERY positively affect your business.
2018-10-2424 minInvestor Creator PodcastDoes Buying Equity Make You A Fraud??Brad goes over basic ethics when buying equity and answers the question that many people, especially newbies, struggle with...Is it ethical to buy a good deal? Is it ALWAYS ethical, under any circumstance? Listen to this episode to gain insight from a house flipper with hundreds of transactions, over a thousand seller visits, and tens of thousands of phone calls.
2018-10-2220 minInvestor Creator PodcastHow I made $40,000 in instant equityBrad goes over one of his latest transactions, where he buys $40,000 in as-is equity with no rehab...and with no money out of pocket. James tags along for the appointment and realizes, as a newbie investor..."I think I could have bought that house!".
2018-10-0314 minInvestor Creator PodcastThe Story of Dilly.Brad, while on vacation, talks about what it takes to REALLY create a high level house flipping business....why most people don't have it...and how Dilly has what it takes.
2018-09-0216 minInvestor Creator PodcastIs the next market crash upon us?In this episode, Brad goes over his third best deal of his career, that was just put under contract. Then we switch gears and talk about what the market is doing....will we see a market crash? If we do, how do we play it?
2018-09-0219 minInvestor Creator Podcast4 HUGE negotiation sins and how to overcome them.In this episode, Brad Smotherman, a multiple 7 figure house flipper, tells you the 4 biggest cardinal sins of real estate negotiation, and how to overcome them. Hint: They're not what you think.
2018-08-2515 minInvestor Creator PodcastWelcome to Investor CreatorIn this episode, Brad Smotherman, a multiple 7 figure house flipper, tells you exactly how he got started as a new real estate investor, the mistakes he made, and how success finally came. Then he shares why he felt Investor Creator was necessary.
2018-08-2516 min
Just Start Real Estate l Real Estate Investing Explained l Daily Shows Designed To Entertain, Inspire And Educate332 – Brad Smotherman – Wholesaling and Land DevelopmentThis Week’s Episode:
Brad Smotherman joins me on this episode of Just Start Real Estate. Brad is a wholesaler, rehabber and land developer in the state of Tennessee. He has been in real estate since the age of 18. In 2010, Brad retired his real estate license and began doing investments full-time. He is now working toward tract-land development.
Brad shares a lot of information in this discussion, and I think you’re going to appreciate what he brings. You’re going to hear him let us peek into his business by sharing details on his tools for lead generation and the results...2017-03-1345 min
Just Start Real Estate Archive 2JSRE 332 - Brad Smotherman - Wholesaling and Land Development This Week’s Episode: Brad Smotherman joins me on this episode of Just Start Real Estate. Brad is a wholesaler, rehabber and land developer in the state of Tennessee. He has been in real estate since the age of 18. In 2010, Brad retired his real estate license and began doing investments full-time. He is now working toward tract-land development. Brad shares a lot of information in this discussion, and I think you’re going to appreciate what he brings. You’re going to hear him let us peek into his business by sharing det...2017-03-1300 min