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The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastWhy Preforeclosures Are a Goldmine for Investors | Episode 24Send us a textMost investors are chasing dead leads... while Preforeclosures are quietly stacking cash.In Episode 24 of The Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast, I sit down with powerhouse investor Nita Patel to break open a strategy that’s been hiding in plain sight... preforeclosures.If you’ve been struggling to find off-market deals, getting beat out by cash buyers, or just tired of the same old wholesaling advice... this episode changes everything. We walk you through exactly how to approach homeowners before the auction hits, how to lead with...
2025-07-241h 00
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe #1 Tool Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Close More Deals | Episode 23Send us a textThe #1 Tool Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Close More Deals!If you're not using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management system) in your real estate investing business, you're missing out on closing more deals and scaling your business. A CRM is a game-changer for real estate investors, helping you organize leads, automate follow-ups, manage deals, and boost profits fast!In this episode of the Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast, we dive into: ✅ What a CRM is and why it's essential for real estate investors ✅ How top invest...
2025-03-0657 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastMake 6 Figures with Transactional Funding in 2025 | Episode 22Send us a textReady for another income source? Or better yet... have you ever wondered how you can make 6 figures in real estate without using ANY of your own cash? Well guess what? In episode 22 of the Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast, I’m sitting down with Brenda VillaFranco, a seasoned transactional lender, to break down how all of this transactional funding stuff worksWe’re breaking it ALL down from A to Z—what transactional funding is, how it works, and how you can leverage it to close deals quickly and make big profits in 2025...
2025-02-191h 01
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastSTARTING a Business in 2025 What You Need to Know! | Episode 21Send us a textIn this episode, we’re joined by Jay Holder, Co-Owner of Finish Line TC Services, who shares his invaluable insights on how to start a successful business in 2025. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your business to the next level, Jay walks us through the key steps to launching and growing your business, overcoming fear, and building a strong foundation with minimal resources.From choosing the right business idea to overcoming common challenges and building a brand that resonates, this episode is packed with actionable tips for turning yo...
2025-01-301h 11
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastRV Park Investing for Beginners: Start Earning Today! | Episode 20Send us a textAre you ready to unlock the secrets of RV park investing? 🚐💰 Whether you're new to real estate or looking to expand your portfolio, this video is your ultimate beginner's guide to RV park investments!Join Joseph Marohn and special guest Mychele Bisson, an RV park investing expert and fund manager, as they break down everything you need to know to start profiting from RV parks. Mychele not only shares her step-by-step approach to finding and running successful RV parks but also reveals how her RV park investment fund offers a hands-off way to...
2025-01-231h 05
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe Fix and Flip Blueprint: Start Profiting from Real Estate Today! | Episode 19Send us a textIn this episode of the Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast, we dive into The Fix and Flip Blueprint - So you can Start Profiting from Real Estate Today! Our special guest, Brandon Harris came in dropping so many gems. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this episode provides the ultimate blueprint for success in house flipping!Join us as Brandon shares his wealth of knowledge on how to get started in the fix and flip business, from choosing the right market to building a reliable team of contractors...
2025-01-141h 13
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastWhat Is The Morby Method?! | Episode 18Send us a textIn this episode of the Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast, we break down one of the hardest Creative Finance strategies there is, The Morby Method. A powerful tool that can solve the problem of your seller requiring a large down payment. This creates a whole new avenue for opportunities but you've got to be bankable and you have to understand how to execute this properly! Join host Joseph Marohn as he explores how to navigate the challenges of large down payments and unlock lucrative off-market deals with special co-host Ingryd Hernandez (The f...
2025-01-081h 02
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe Power of Partnerships In Real Estate | Episode 17Send us a textThe Power of Partnerships In Real EstateAre you ready to unlock the secret to thriving in real estate without going solo? In this episode, we dive deep into how building strong partnerships can create endless opportunities for your real estate business. You don’t have to find every deal or cold-call every lead—your community and connections can do the heavy lifting! Join me, Joseph Marohn, and my special guest Aletia Tomkins as we share the full-circle moment of how she brought me into the Subto comm...
2025-01-021h 00
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastHow to Get Business Credit Fast: Expert Tips for New Entrepreneurs | Episode 16Send us a textThis episode dives into the essential role of business credit in increasing purchasing power for real estate investors. It provides listeners with a step-by-step guide to establishing business credit, explains the importance of DUNS and BINS numbers, and highlights common pitfalls while encouraging proactive growth for new and seasoned entrepreneurs. • Understanding the definition and importance of business credit • Steps to establish business credit from scratch • The significance of DUNS and BINS numbers • Common mistakes new business owners make in credit building • How to utilize tiered vendor credit systems...
2024-12-241h 01
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastHow To Use Privy Real Estate Software Like A Pro | Episode 15Send us a textJoin us on The Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast as we welcome Benson Juarez, co-founder of Privy. In this episode, "How to Use Privy Real Estate Software Like a Pro," Benson shares his journey from entrepreneur to real estate innovator, detailing the origins and mission behind Privy🔍 What You'll Learn:- Comp Properties: Discover how to analyze properties nationwide from your desktop- Market Insights: Learn to identify and connect with end buyers in your specific market- Lead Generation: Strategies for...
2024-12-191h 01
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastWhat is Raising Private Capital: Step by Step Guide | Episode 14Send us a textUnlock the secrets of real estate success as Jill Jensen, the Chief Investment Officer at Sonos Capital, shares her remarkable journey from selling door-to-door to leading a nationwide pest control company, and finally finding her niche in real estate investments. Jill's story is one of transformation and insight, offering listeners a chance to learn how the power of private capital can outshine traditional bank loans. With practical advice on building strategic partnerships and utilizing other people's money, Jill reveals the mindset shifts needed to seize real estate opportunities and create lasting financial freedom.
2024-11-2659 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastMastering Creative Finance with Underwriting | Episode 13Send us a textJoin me, Joseph Marohn, in uncovering the secrets of real estate underwriting with our special guest, Michael Mnatsakanian. An army veteran turned real estate investor, Michael's journey from engineering to financial independence is a testament to the power of strategic investing. You'll hear about the critical role of underwriting in evaluating financial risks, property value, and market conditions, featuring Michael's personal experiences, including the time he helped me navigate my first creative deal which resulted in a cash flowing 4-plex! Together, we unpack the complexities of multifamily real estate investments, emphasizing...
2024-11-261h 05
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe Power Of Knowing Your Clifton Strengths | Episode 12Send us a textUnlock the secrets to enhancing your productivity, performance, and overall fulfillment in real estate with the power of CliftonStrengths. Join me, Joseph Marrone, on Real Estate Unlocked as I sit down with Bridget Ruiz, a Gallup certified strengths coach and business leader, to uncover the transformative impact of understanding and leveraging personal strengths. We delve into how CliftonStrengths can provide a roadmap for success, both in your professional and personal life, and share practical tips for integrating your strengths into daily activities.In this episode, Bridget and I take a deep...
2024-09-101h 10
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastDominate Lease Options with This Guide | Episode 11Send us a textUnlock the secrets to successful lease options in real estate with Tim Yu, an army officer turned savvy real estate investor. Discover how Tim transitioned from his first fix-and-flip project to owning nine buy-and-hold properties, all through creative financing. Learn the ins and outs of lease options, including how they offer a path to homeownership for renters while providing property owners with higher purchase prices and tax benefits. This episode promises to deliver valuable insights into the practicalities and benefits of lease options for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike.Dive...
2024-09-1057 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastHow to Succeed in Creative Finance | Episode 10 w/ Kevin ChoeSend us a textUnlock the secrets of creative finance in real estate and transform your investment approach! Join us on Real Estate Unlocked as we chat with Kevin Cho, a prodigious real estate entrepreneur who began his journey selling gummies in high school and now, at just 19, has completed over 100 transactions. Kevin's mastery of creative financing methods, such as seller finance, lease options, private money lending, and "subject to" deals, allows him to achieve remarkable cash flow with minimal out-of-pocket expenses. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to navigate real estate...
2024-09-0339 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastVirtual Assistant Secrets for Real Estate Success | Episode 09Send us a textEver wondered how to supercharge your real estate business without breaking the bank? Join us as we uncover the secrets of leveraging virtual assistants with Sebastian Wright, the mastermind behind VA Depot. Learn how VAs can handle everything from cold calling and marketing to customer service and administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on closing deals. Sebastian shares his journey from being a real estate agent to running a successful VA company, and emphasizes the importance of proper training and management to maximize your VAs’ efficiency.Discover the nuances of hiring th...
2024-09-021h 01
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastHow House Hacking Can Change Your Financial Future | Episode 08Send us a textEver wondered how you can turn your home into a money-making machine? Discover the secrets of house hacking with seasoned real estate investor Lisa Field Moore. Lisa started her journey in 2017, moving from Massachusetts to Salt Lake City, and shares how she subsidized her mortgage by renting out parts of her first property. You’ll learn the essentials of house hacking, from creative income ideas like renting basements and leveraging platforms like Peerspace, to building equity and capital for future investments.Explore various house hacking strategies that even beginners can implement. Fr...
2024-08-271h 00
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe Essential Guide To Building A Real Estate Network | Episode 07Send us a textEver wondered how someone can go from struggling to buy a home to becoming a real estate mogul? Brenda Jones, a seasoned tech recruiter and dynamic real estate investor, joins us to unravel her inspiring journey. She talks about her initial challenges in the housing market of 2022 and how her strategic pivot to raising capital for multifamily assets led her to partner on 532 units and launch a successful fund in North Carolina. Brenda’s story is a testament to the power of networking and strategic connections in achieving real estate success.Le...
2024-08-2640 min
UpzonedWhy New York City’s Traffic Congestion Plan Crashed and BurnedThe governor of New York recently announced the dissolution of the city’s congestion pricing program after years of planning and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment. This program would’ve initiated a $15 toll on vehicles entering certain parts of Manhattan, and it was partly established to help support reinvestment in the transit system. It was shut down less than a month before it was supposed to start operating — after all the tolling infrastructure was already installed.
In this episode of Upzoned, Chuck and Abby discuss how this debacle shows a fundamental misunderstanding of congestion pricing, the po...
2024-07-241h 00
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe Secret To Making Passive Income with Rental Arbitrage | Episode 06Send us a textEver wondered how you could turn minimal capital into substantial cash flow in real estate? Our latest episode of Real Estate Unlocked has the answers you need! Join us as we sit down with Richie Matthews, a former event producer who transformed his sidelined business into a rental arbitrage powerhouse. Richie's journey is not just inspiring but educational, showing how he and his wife went from navigating a pandemic-stricken market to managing 60 properties with a $6 million revenue stream. You'll learn the nitty-gritty of negotiating rent concessions and targeting multifamily units with vacancies to...
2024-07-161h 07
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastHow Private Money Lending Works 101 | Episode 05Send us a textDiscover how to unlock the full potential of your real estate investments with insights from our exceptional guest, Abraham Gray. In this episode of Real Estate Unlocked, Abraham takes us on a transformative journey from his challenging childhood to becoming a multimillionaire investor and entrepreneur. Learn why private money lenders are the secret weapon for successful investors, providing flexible and rapid financing solutions that traditional banks simply can't match. Abraham reveals the advantages of working with PMLs and offers invaluable tips to help you start leveraging these opportunities for your own real estate...
2024-07-1449 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastHow Padsplit Works | Episode 04Send us a textWhat if you could transform underutilized spaces in your property into thriving co-living environments? Join us as we explore the innovative housing platform PadSplit, featuring our special guest, the PadSplit Queen herself, Kim Walls. Kim shares her inspiring journey from brand building to real estate, offering invaluable insights into how she and her family have found success in this unique sector. She highlights the distinct advantages of PadSplit over traditional rentals and Airbnb, providing a fresh perspective on affordable housing solutions.Unlock the secrets to optimizing your investment properties for PadSplit...
2024-07-1152 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastWhat is a TC? - For Beginners | Episode 03Send us a textUnlock the secrets to smoother and more profitable real estate transactions with the insights of Jennifer Cortez, an accomplished transaction coordinator and investor. Learn how Jennifer transitioned from a Subto student to the founder of Finish Line, a thriving company with 14 employees. We unpack the essential functions of a transaction coordinator (TC), debunk common misconceptions, and discuss the ideal timing for involving a TC in your deals. Gain invaluable knowledge about how TCs manage deals from start to finish and liaise with attorneys and title companies, ensuring everything flows seamlessly.We...
2024-07-1132 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastEquity Acceleration | Episode 02Send us a textUnlocking Equity Acceleration with Reese Ryan | The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastJoin us in this episode of The Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast as your host, Joseph Marohn, dives deep into the concept of Equity Acceleration with the expertise of special guest, Reese Ryan from Wealth Artistry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, understanding how to rapidly increase your property's equity is crucial in today's market.In this episode, we cover:What Equity Acceleration really means and why it mattersPractical strategies to speed up...
2024-07-0955 min
The Real Estate UNLOCKED PodcastThe Real Estate UNLOCKED Podcast | Episode 01Send us a textSpecial Guest Miri Cordaro talks about her journey into Real Estate and offers advice for anyone looking on how to get started. Take action!!
2024-07-0821 min
The Strong Towns PodcastJoseph Kane: Prioritizing People (Not Projects) In Infrastructure SpendingAs leaders in Washington, DC look to stimulate the American economy, one course of action with bipartisan support—as per usual—is to pour money into infrastructure. Yet as Strong Towns readers know, infrastructure spending often leads cities down the road of insolvency rather than prosperity, and not all infrastructure spending is alike.
In a recent two-part policy brief, Joseph W. Kane and Shalini Vajjhala of The Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program wrote that “to truly improve the country’s infrastructure and help the most vulnerable households, federal leaders cannot simply throw more money at shiny new projec...
2021-02-2258 min