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Cash Flow PositivePart 2: Is It Really a Buyers' Market? with Brenna CarlesRates are high, inventory is tight, and opinions are all over the place—so is now actually a good time to buy a property? In this episode, Kenny Bedwell sits down with mortgage expert Brenna Carles to cut through the confusion and answer the big question: Is it really a buyers’ market? They dive into hard truths about investing, bust common excuses, and offer no-nonsense guidance on how to make decisions based on data, not drama.Brenna shares her perspective as someone who helps investors build wealth through real estate financing—and as someone who doesn’t shy away...2025-06-1246 min
The Road Less ChosenFrom Dolly's Stage to Mortgage Mogul: The Inside ScoopFrom Dolly Parton’s stage to the top 1% of lenders, Brenna Carles now helps Airbnb owners with financing as the founder of The Mortgage Shop. What wild twist turned a Smoky Mountain songbird into a short-term rental loan legend? Hit play to find out.Brenna's Free Calculator: https://go.mortgage.shop/dti-calculatorWant to be interviewed on the show?Contact Andrea at info@chooseandstay.com
2025-03-0536 min
The Ryan Bakke ShowTax Filing Mistakes, Mortgage Loanability, and Becoming Friends With Your Mortgage Loan Officer | Brenna CarlesReady to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appIn this episode, I sit down with Brenna Carles from The Mortgage Shop to break down the biggest mistakes real estate investors make when filing taxes and applying for loans. We dive into the differences between Schedule C vs. Schedule E, how to avoid overpaying in taxes, and how to qualify for more loans to expand your property portfolio. Brenna shares practical advice on loan strategies, partnerships, and even how to shift debt to maximize yo...2025-01-0629 min
Weiss AdviceCommon Pitfalls That Limit Investing Ability with Brenna CarlesSend us a textHow can transforming your mindset from worry to positivity revolutionize the way you approach business, lending, and entrepreneurship? In this episode, Yonah dives deep into a conversation with Brenna Carles, a dynamic entrepreneur and expert in the mortgage industry, particularly focusing on short-term rental financing. Brenna shares her unique journey from a professional singer to a leading figure in the mortgage world, emphasizing the importance of positivity, determination, and the ability to adapt and learn. Her story is a powerful reminder of how diverse experiences can shape one’s approach to business, and ho...2024-10-1939 min
The STR SisterhoodAirbnb Success Stories: 7 Must-Know Lessons from Our Most Popular EpisodesAre you ready to celebrate? We're hitting a huge milestone with our 100th episode, and you’re invited to the party! In this special episode, join me as we take a walk down memory lane to revisit 7 of the most popular episodes from our podcast!Amy Corbett’s Journey in STR: Hear how Amy transitioned from employee to entrepreneur, building a thriving short-term rental business alongside her husband.Problem Solving with Tanya Rooney: Tanya shares hilarious stories and powerful strategies for managing stress in the fast-paced world of Airbnb hosting.Financing Your...2024-10-0148 min
The Short Term ShowThe Great Stalemate: Buyers, Sellers, and Interest Rates in 2024 with Brenna CarlesIn this episode of the Short Term Show, Avery and Brenna Carles discuss the current mortgage rates landscape with a focus on investment and second home loans. They go over what factors influence interest rates, how the media impacts interest rates, the possibility of future rate cuts and more.
How to connect with Brenna:
@the.mortgage.shop
@brenna.carles
https://mortgage.shop/
How to connect with Avery:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
www.strquestions.com
Fo...2024-08-2132 min
The Co-Host Bros25 - Financing W/Brenna Carles from The Mortgage ShopToday we interview Brenna Carles from The Mortgage Shop. It is an episode you do not want to miss!Follow Brenna here 👇@brennacarles on IG @the.mortgage.shop https://mortgage.shopJoin Brenna's Facebook group: Financing STR'shttps://www.facebook.com/share/1XqmFqGgCVnhgZ1Q/?mibextid=K35XfPWanna Calculate you DTI? Download Brenna's free calculatorhttps://www.mortgageshopprep.com/dti-calculatorFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube...2024-07-2152 min
The Palumbo Podcast: Your journey to a work optional lifestyle33: Effectively Managing a Business w/Brenna CarlesWhen Brenna Carles started the journey of building her own home, she fell in love with the process. She started studying and working at a mortgage lending company part time to learn the business. In 2021, she launched her own firm as founder of The Mortgage Shop and now has over a decade of experience in the lending business. In this episode, Phil sits down with Brenna to discuss effectively managing a team, time blocking, and helping clients plan for the future.
Contact Brenna:
LinkedIn: Brenna Carles
Instagram: @brennacarles
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Bill Faeth UnfilteredGetting the best mortgage rates w/ Brenna Carles
StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi!This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform.In this episode of STRUnfiltered, host Bill Faith invites special guest Brenna Carles, the founder of the Mortgage Shop, to discuss the best strategies to get great mortgage deals for short-term rental investing. Brenna shares valuable insights about considering mortgage rates, planning long-term investment goals, understanding the impact of debt-to-income ratios, and the importance of accurate tax filing for rental income. She also shares her ca...2024-01-1930 min
The Luxury Rental Doctor ShowSTR Show with Dr. Rachel - Funding Part III - Brenna Carles (Mortgage Shop)
Brenna started in the investment financing industry after being a professional singer and background singer for Dolly Parton. She was already familiar with the hospitality industry as well as the STR industry. She has since created her own company, The Mortgage Shop, and has closed over 100 Million in loans thus far this year. She will also be featured in Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Print for her knowledge in DSCR loans. #TheLuxurySTRShow#ShortTermGerms📇Connecting with Rachel Gainsbrugh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems/Link...2023-08-1652 min
Teaching Tax Flow: The PodcastEp. 42 | Mortgage Prep 101 (mortgage readiness)Jump into the world of home lending with us in this comprehensive episode as we welcome back Brenna Carles from The Mortgage Shop. A seasoned mortgage broker, Brenna offers detailed insights into the home lending process, specifically designed to empower first-time buyers.Brenna guides us through the maze of mortgage loans, detailing the key factors every first-time homebuyer needs to be aware of. We discuss everything from understanding credit scores, and the nuances of the pre-approval process, to selecting the best mortgage terms.What's more, we explore the critical, yet often overlooked, role of tax...2023-08-0124 minTeaching Tax Flow: The PodcastEp. 42 | Mortgage Prep 101 (mortgage readiness)Jump into the world of home lending with us in this comprehensive episode as we welcome back Brenna Carles from The Mortgage Shop. A seasoned mortgage broker, Brenna offers detailed insights into the home lending process, specifically designed to empower first-time buyers.Brenna guides us through the maze of mortgage loans, detailing the key factors every first-time homebuyer needs to be aware of. We discuss everything from understanding credit scores, and the nuances of the pre-approval process, to selecting the best mortgage terms.What's more, we explore the critical, yet often overlooked, role of tax...2023-08-0124 min
No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie PalmerAirbnb Advice Column- How to Get My Spouse on Board for STR? Warning My Guests About Wildfires?! Making Extra Money As a Cohost!Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie1:57 - Erin:I have no competition. How do I determine price for a unique property?4:37People purchase a second rental property so quickly after buying their first rental. How can they afford that??Listen to Episode 35 with Brenna Carles here.7:48 - Melanie:I need to find a direct booking site provider.8:18 - Neetu:Looking to...2023-06-3024 min
The Fit Investor: How To Be Fit Financially, Physically, and FaithfullyEpisode 3 - From Backstage to Boardroom: The Remarkable Journey of Brenna Carles, CEO of The Mortgage ShopJoin us on this episode of The Fit Investor as we delve into the inspiring journey of Brenna Carles, the founder and CEO of The Mortgage Shop. What makes Brenna's story truly extraordinary is her remarkable transformation from a background singer for the legendary Dolly Parton to becoming one of the top lenders in her field.
In this episode, we'll explore Brenna's early days in the music industry, her experiences working alongside Dolly Parton, and the unexpected turn of events that led her to the world of finance. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped...2023-05-241h 00The STR SisterhoodHow to Choose the BEST Mortgage Option with Brenna CarlesThere are many mortgage options available to people these days. However, not all of them are suitable for every individual. Find out how you can choose the best mortgage option for your STR business in today’s episode with Brenna Carles, Founder & CEO of The Mortgage Shop.Choosing the right mortgage option for you can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, such as down payment, interest rates, Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio, and closing costs. It’s important to know what these factors mean so you can make an informed decision about your mortgage choice. Brenna explains the...2023-01-3142 minNo Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer35. Listen to This if The Loan Process Scares the Sh*t Out of You! Interview with Brenna CarlesWelcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Brenna Carles shares different types of mortgages, calculating your debt to income ratio and all about DSCR loans.Reacting to the most shocking, offensive and vulgar review from a guest.Connect with Brenna!The Mortgage ShopBrenna's InstagramSave your seat for Level Up Your Listing Summit Feb 27-Mar 1 in Scottsdale, AZ!Thank you to Ste...2022-12-1453 min
Teaching Tax Flow: The PodcastEp. 6 | Lending Partners. Why Your 'Board of Directors' Needs Them.It pays, literally, to have a solid lending partner lined up before and during the search for any investment properties. To drive home the importance of this role a lender fulfills, Brenna M. Carles, The Mortgage Shop CEO and Co-Founder, joins us to talk all things QM (Qualified Mortgages) and DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio).Whether your Teaching Tax Flow diagnosis is Red, Purple, or Gold, understanding your lending options is critical.The Mortgage Shop: www.mortgage.shopVisit www.teachingtaxflow.com/podcast to share your episode ideas.2022-11-2320 minTeaching Tax Flow: The PodcastEp. 6 | Lending Partners. Why Your 'Board of Directors' Needs Them.It pays, literally, to have a solid lending partner lined up before and during the search for any investment properties. To drive home the importance of this role a lender fulfills, Brenna M. Carles, The Mortgage Shop CEO and Co-Founder, joins us to talk all things QM (Qualified Mortgages) and DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio).Whether your Teaching Tax Flow diagnosis is Red, Purple, or Gold, understanding your lending options is critical.The Mortgage Shop: www.mortgage.shopVisit www.teachingtaxflow.com/podcast to share your episode ideas.2022-11-2320 min
Good. Better. Broker.Mastering Non-Agency and Investment Loans | Episode 20The following guest sits down with host Justin White:• Eric Eisenberg – Mortgage Broker, Expert Home Loans• Brenna Carles – CEO, The Mortgage ShopNon-Agency Loans Give Brokers another Avenue for Serving Buyers and InvestorsDiversifying your product offerings is a strategy for winning in any market and especially in this one. How can independent mortgage brokers position themselves as experts in the non-agency and investment loan category? Check out episode #20 of Good. Better. Broker as we talk with two high producing brokers who have made non-agency loans the primary focus of their b...2022-06-1423 minThe Short Term ShowBecoming an Educated Buyer with Brenna CarlesBrenna Carles is the CEO and Founder of The Mortgage Shop, and is a close coworker of Avery’s. She is a true expert when it comes to mortgage lending and is on a quest to make everyone’s real estate investing dreams come true. She is an expert when it comes to obtaining loans for vacation homes, short and long-term rentals, as well as building a strong foundation of generational wealth.
With a vast knowledge of the different types of loan options that exist, 1031 exchanges, and how to build out real estate portfolios with a wide...2022-05-1950 min
Rick and Morty C-138: Audio Drama SeriesRick and Morty C-138: Call of Rickthulhu (Remastered)“A renegade scientist and his grandchildren plot a daring rescue of the kids’ divorced parents from the sinister Hannah, leader of the Cult of Cthulhu.” Written, edited, and directed by William Nunn. This is a Remaster of my first audio drama that was released in February 27th, 2018. This takes place in the C-138 Universe, an alternate universe separate from the main version of Rick and Morty that we follow from the show that's from the C-137 universe. This remaster has a new prologue that establishes the characters, has volume and transition fixes, a new song and li...2019-09-0639 min