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Real Estate BreakthroughHow to Trust the Syndicator: Mastering Mindset & Character in Real Estate's Toughest Market | Christina Suter x Veena JettiIn this powerful episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, host Christina Suter sits down with Vina to go beyond the deals and dive into what really determines success in this business: the six inches between your ears. Vina opens up about her journey from Clubhouse stranger to acquiring the company of the very mentor who championed her, the mindset work required to face distressed assets and difficult investor calls, and why she believes character matters more than any single deal. You'll hear Vina's raw, unfiltered truth about detaching self-worth from external validation, showing up as a leader even...
2026-02-2434 minReal Estate BreakthroughHOW to Raise Capital Legally: Syndication Lawyer Reveals Joint Venture vs. 506(b) Rules Most Investors Miss | Christina Suter x Mauricio RauldEver wondered when a "joint venture" becomes a syndication? Or how to raise capital without a broker-dealer license? In this episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough Show, host Christina Suter sits down with syndication attorney Mauricio Raul, a 26-year legal expert who built and sold a multi-seven-figure law firm dedicated to real estate syndications. Mauricio opens up about his journey from big-law litigation to financial freedom after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, and how he now coaches new syndicators through the "syndicator blind spot", the dangerous gap between having an idea and hiring a lawyer. 📌 YOU...
2025-12-3034 minReal Estate BreakthroughHOW to Leverage Data & AI for Smarter Real Estate Investing | Christina Suter x Neal BawaIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Host Christina Suter sits down with data geek and real estate powerhouse Neal Bawa to unpack how investors can use data and AI to navigate today's complex market, and why gut instinct alone isn't enough anymore. Neal breaks down the "existential crisis" in ground-up development, why some markets are still overbuilt, and where the real opportunities lie in 2026 for multifamily and single-family investors. He also shares his personal system for turning spreadsheets and legal documents into clear, actionable insights in minutes, not days, using ChatGPT. ...
2025-12-1633 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow to Turn Your Podcast Into an Investor Magnet. Christina Suter x Dave DubeauTired of hoping your podcast will magically attract investors? Discover the systematic approach that turns podcast interviews into predictable investor meetings. In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, host Christina Suter sits down with capital-raising expert Dave Dubeau to crack the code on using a podcast not just for branding, but as a direct, high-converting lead generation engine for real estate syndicators and fund managers. Dave reveals the exact framework he uses to help clients book 20+ accredited investor meetings per month through strategic podcasting. You'll learn: Why chasing big-name guests won't grow your invest...
2025-12-1126 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow One Vision Became a Spiritual Off-Grid Community | Christina Suter x Glenn AmbroseChasing deals without purpose leads to empty success, here's how to build with meaning. In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with visionary and spiritual advisor Glenn Ambrose to explore the creation of Mountain Ridge Sanctuary, a spiritually-minded, off-grid community in the Dominican Republic. Glenn shares how listening to life's "flow" and aligning with purpose, not force, led him to acquire 187 acres of raw land and assemble a team to create a sustainable, eco-friendly haven. This isn't just a real estate project; it's a blueprint for building in alignment with your v...
2025-12-1035 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow Triple Net Investing Turned Passion into Passive Income | Christina Suter x Joel OwensChasing the biggest paycheck leads to burnout — here's a smarter path. In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with Joel Owens to reveal how Triple Net Investing can turn passion into true passive income. Triple Net Investing isn't a quick win — it's designed to be steady, low-drama, and profitable over the long run. Joel shares why credit quality and "dirt first" (location) matter most, how lease terms shift risk, and the biggest traps new buyers fall into — from inflated rents to weak tenants. He also explains how to choose a career and in...
2025-09-2640 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow Leanne Built Freedom & Innovation in Real Estate | Christina Suter x LeAnn LeFortūneIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with LeAnn LeFortūne to uncover how she went from a remote Alaskan island to pioneering modular home development in Austin, Texas—while building a business rooted in freedom, sustainability, and purpose. She shares: -How hitting a career glass ceiling led her to real estate and true geographic freedom -Why modular homes are the future of building—and how they solve delays, costs, and affordability -The importance of resilience, networking, and partnerships in overcoming early rejections -How she's blending eco-friendly design with affor...
2025-08-2541 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow They Built a Life-Changing Sober Living Model & Transformed Real Estate Success | Christina Suter x Melissa & Jermaine Walker of Mr. I Am The DealIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with Melissa and Jermaine to explore how their passion for helping others and their unique approach to sober living has transformed not only their lives but also the world of real estate investing. They reveal: How they turned sober living homes into a profitable and life-changing business model The powerful impact of creating safe spaces for recovery and personal growth Why they believe real estate can be a tool for healing and transformation How building strong relationships and...
2025-08-1237 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow Real Estate Can Lead to True Freedom | Christina Suter x Russell GrayIn this insightful episode of The Real Estate Breakthrough Show, Christina Suter sits down with Russell Gray, an experienced entrepreneur and investor. They discuss the importance of purpose, both in real estate investing and life. Russell shares his journey from starting businesses to understanding the deeper meaning of financial freedom and how it ties into personal fulfillment. The conversation dives into why money alone doesn't create happiness, the flaws of centralized systems, and how the future may look in an age of decentralization. If you're searching for purpose and a true path to financial freedom, this episode is for...
2025-07-2851 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow They Turned Grit into Growth & Built a Luxury Rental Empire | Christina Suter x Alyssa Holbrook x Mike BrockwayIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with Alyssa Holbrook and Mike Brockway to explore how mindset, grit, and clarity helped them rise through the ranks of real estate—and how they're now helping others do the same. They reveal: How Alyssa started investing at just 14 and now coaches others to build custom strategies Why Michael took on a $1.5M luxury short-term rental project—and what it really cost The power of mindset in bouncing back from burnout and navigating ego-driven decisions How contracts, boundaries, and...
2025-07-1438 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow He Lost $100M & Came Back Stronger in Real Estate | Christina Suter x Resilience EquityIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with Mike Morawski of Resilience Equity to unpack how he lost a $100M real estate portfolio in the 2008 crash—and how he rebuilt it with grit, clarity, and purpose. They reveal: What caused the collapse of his $100M company and how he recovered The five biggest mistakes real estate investors make (and how to avoid them) Why resilience and humility matter more than ego in business The exact investment strategy he uses now in markets like Tulsa, Dallas, an...
2025-06-3032 minReal Estate BreakthroughHow They Survived a Multifamily Fire & Built a Real Estate Empire | Christina Suter x Up PlexIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, Christina Suter sits down with Mariciela Linger of Up Plex to unpack how she and her husband Christopher built a diverse real estate portfolio from the ground up—spanning multifamily, storage, mobile home parks, private lending, and more. They reveal: How they handled a devastating apartment fire and turned it into a learning opportunity Why they stepped away from multifamily, and what made them come back The real cost of tight cap rates and how to pivot asset classes Lessons in leadership, transparency with investors, and building scalable systems What...
2025-06-1931 min
Channeling Kongress | Botschaften aus der Geistigen Welt#373 Sind Schattenthemen Teil des Seelenplans? – Susanna SuterIn diesem Beitrag mit Susanna Suter geht es um die Frage, ob es zum Seelenplan gehört, Schattenthemen zu haben.➔ Lichterkompass – Dein Weg ins Licht: https://susanna-suter.com/lichterkompass/➔ GEBETS-MEDITATION FÜR DEIN HERZ: https://susanna-suter.com/gebets-meditation-fuer-dein-herz/►Weiterführende Links zu Susanna Suter:Website: https://www.susanna-suter.ch/YouTube Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6pHDTnugr2cCIrOX6uWrwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanna_suter_official/Telegram: https://t.me/SusannaSuter🙌 CHANNELING COMMUNITY (GRATIS): https://www.skool.com/channeling-community/about🖥 DEIN STREAMING-DIENST AUS DER GEISTIGEN WEL...
2025-04-1215 min
Channeling Kongress | Botschaften aus der Geistigen Welt#352 Herausforderung Glückseligkeit – Susanna Suter im GesprächDie alltäglichen Herausforderungen dienen uns auf dem Weg zur Glückseligkeit.➔ Lichterkompass – Dein Weg ins Licht: https://susanna-suter.com/lichterkompass/GEBETS-MEDITATION FÜR DEIN HERZ: https://susanna-suter.com/gebets-meditation-fuer-dein-herz/►Weiterführende Links zu Susanna Suter:Website: https://www.susanna-suter.ch/YouTube Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6pHDTnugr2cCIrOX6uWrwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanna_suter_official/Telegram: https://t.me/SusannaSuter🙌 CHANNELING COMMUNITY (GRATIS): https://www.skool.com/channeling-community/about🖥 DEIN STREAMING-DIENST AUS DER GEISTIGEN WELT: https://channeling-portal.de/mitglied-werden/(Über 600 Beiträge...
2025-02-261h 06Real Estate BreakthroughThe Secret Weapon Every Real Estate Investor Needs with Bob LachanceIn this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, host Christina Suter welcomes Bob Lachance, a professional investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Reva Global, a top-tier real estate virtual assistant company. Bob shares his inspiring journey from professional hockey player to real estate investor, breaking down how he built his wealth, navigated challenges, and created a legacy in the real estate world. 🏠💼 Learn how Bob: ✅ Jumped into real estate with ZERO experience and found success. ✅ Built Reva Global to help real estate professionals with specialized virtual assistants. ✅ Handles setbacks in real estate and t...
2025-01-2337 min
Channeling Kongress | Botschaften aus der Geistigen Welt#231 Bist Du desillusioniert vom Transformationsprozess? - Susanna Suter im GesprächIm Gespräch mit Susanna Suter geht es um die Frage: »Bist Du desillusioniert vom Transformationsprozess?«Was sind Transformationsprozesse eigentlich, wie äußern sich diese in der aktuellen Zeit und was hält uns davon ab, uns wahrhaft in unsere Transformation zu begeben?Wir sprechen darüber, wie wichtig das Loslassen für das persönliche Wachstum ist und dass auch das Übernehmen der Eigenverantwortung für die eigene Schöpferkraft von hoher Bedeutung ist. Freue Dich auf viele wertvolle Impulse zu diesem Thema!►Angebote von Susanna Suter:GEBETS-MEDITATION FÜR DEIN HERZ: https://susanna...
2024-02-2858 min
Channeling Kongress | Botschaften aus der Geistigen Welt#221 Bodenständige Spiritualität - Susanna SuterIn diesem Beitrag mit Susanna Suter geht es um bodenständige Spiritualität. Wir wünschen Dir ganz viel Freude und wertvolle Impulse beim Anhören!►Angebote von Susanna Suter:GEBETS-MEDITATION FÜR DEIN HERZ: https://susanna-suter.com/produkt/gebets-meditation-fuer-dein-herz/►Über Susanna Suter:Website: https://www.susanna-suter.ch/YouTube Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6pHDTnugr2cCIrOX6uWrwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanna_suter_official/Telegram: https://t.me/SusannaSuter►Das gesamte Gespräch anhören:YouTube: https://youtu.be/wjw6pDh6fycSpotify: https://open.s...
2024-02-0508 minReal Estate Breakthrough#174: Christina Suter- Personal Interview from Struggling Consultant to Who's Who"It's about inner work so that the outer world can give you what you're seeking." -Christina Suter  Today I was interviewed by my mentor Raven Blair Davis on my recent feature in the Wall Street Journal in collaboration with Marquis Who's Who, which has been an honor. In this episode we talk about overcoming challenges, what it means to step into your power and how I am currently transitioning into my new practice.  TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:  Christina's 35 years of experience as a real estate investor ...
2023-11-0637 minReal Estate Breakthrough#160: Christina Suter - My Personal Story & My Why"Do what you need to do so that you move your mindset from Im exhausted to I can make a difference and I can choose."  -Christina Suter  Today is going to be a unique and special show because I will be focusing on mindset both yours and mine and talking about my own personal story and how I found my why. In this episode I reveal some childhood stories both negative and positive that have given me a deeper meaning into why I became an investor and how that has contributed to my re...
2023-04-1718 minReal Estate Breakthrough#155: Christina Suter- Overview of You"Real estate is such a diverse field that the way you participate in real estate, the way you start in real estate can be based upon your natural talent."-Christina Suter  Today I am talking about your education and the overview of you. The biggest thing you need to cultivate in real estate is yourself. Knowing who you are and what you do or don't like doing will help you reach your goals in investing in real estate. Your personality plays a major role in how you go about handling yourself in investing. Those four t...
2023-02-0612 min
Channeling Kongress | Botschaften aus der Geistigen Welt#127 Schattenarbeit – Kein Grund zur Panik! - Susanna Suter im GesprächIn dem wundervollen Gespräch mit Susanna Suter beleuchten wir viele Aspekte der Schattenarbeit. Was versteht man eigentlich unter der Arbeit mit den tiefsten inneren Schatten und was kann diese Arbeit in unsem Leben bewirken? Außerdem erfährst Du, wie sich unerlöste Schatten anfühlen können und welche Rolle das innere Kind dabei spielt. Wir wünschen Dir viel Spaß und Heilung beim Ansehen dieses Interviews.►Über Susanna Suter:Website: https://www.susanna-suter.ch/YouTube Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6pHDTnugr2cCIrOX6uWrwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanna_sut...
2022-12-291h 09Real Estate Breakthrough#151: David Coe- Why Investing In Los Angeles is Still Worth It"Los Angeles is the top 5th economy in the world and a part of which makes the economy so diverse is because it's diverse." -David Coe Today I am interviewing my long time friend, fellow investor, realtor and developer David Coe. He is the Founder of Coe Real Estate Group which specializes in construction in the Los Angeles area. He is also a Partner with Capital Stack Investments alongside Bryan Miller, which specializes in short and long term residential new construction. He is the chapter leader for FIBI (For Investors By Investors) South Bay and...
2022-12-0550 minReal Estate Breakthrough#140: Christina Suter- Presenting at WREN, Economic Update"If you've lost money in real estate, its not a reason to give up." - Christina Suter This episode is a little different because today I am sharing my Economic Update at WREN's monthly meeting, which took place in mid May. I have 30 years of experience working in real estate and have spent the past 15 years as a Real Estate Advisor and Mentor. I have acquired over 350 doors since my investing career began and I have also purchased over 40 million dollars in real estate. I founded the real estate and networking meeting FIBI...
2022-06-2050 minReal Estate Breakthrough#133: Christina Suter- Interview on Real Estate Milestones Podcast"I can gain financial leadership and it has nothing to do with the amount of money I'm starting with. It's the commitment to choose to have financial choices in my life." -Christina Suter Today I was interviewed by Ben Malech who is the creator of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast. I met Ben at this year's IIREC. He was kind enough to approach me and ask if he could do an interview with me regarding my journey in real estate. I have 35 years of investing experience and am also a Real Estate Investment Advisor, educator...
2022-03-0650 min
Channeling Kongress | Botschaften aus der Geistigen Welt#033 Finde Deine Wahrheit und werde frei - Susanna Suter im Gespräch►KOSTENLOSE Anmeldung zum aktuellen Channeling Kongress:https://www.channeling-kongress.de/➡️ Das Video auf YouTube:https://youtu.be/wjw6pDh6fyc►Über Susanna Suter Spiritual Coach & ChannelMedium:Website: https://www.susanna-suter.ch/YouTube Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6pHDTnugr2cCIrOX6uWrwDu bist an dem Thema Channeling interessiert und möchtest aktuelles Wissen aus der geistigen Welt erhalten? Dann bist Du hier genau richtig! Denn die Channeling Kongress Community bringt Channelmedien und Experten in diesem Bereich zusammen, welche auf unterschiedlichen Ebenen Wissen bereitstellen.►Werde Jetzt KOSTENLOS ein Teil der...
2021-09-061h 05Real Estate Breakthrough#118 Christina Suter: Education- Cash Flow in Big City vs Tertiary Markets"The rule of thumb is that you want to make two hundred dollars a door. If you're going to make less, your property will potentially be too sensitive to the basic maintenance and daily ongoing expenses." -Christina Suter Today I am sharing with you how cash flow differs in a primary market like Los Angeles versus a tertiary market like Indianapolis . As someone who has and continues to invest in multiple markets, I've found that in tertiary markets things can be a lot more sensitive when it comes to the basics like repairs and maintenance. The rule...
2021-08-2315 minReal Estate Breakthrough#116 Christina Suter: Education- Net Income for Multi Units Rule of Thumb"Im my opinion as someone whose purchased buildings, deferred maintenance buildings will cost me at least 50% of my expenses on a yearly basis because i'm making cap x improvements as I go along." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing with you a rule of thumb I learned during the beginning of my investing career which was a formula that would help me calculate the net income for multiple multi units quickly. I learned this concept from Marty Stone's Book, The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, however other platforms like Bigger Pockets, Rich Dad, Fortune B...
2021-08-1314 minReal Estate Breakthrough#115 Real Estate Breakthrough Show: More Guest TipsHere we have another installment of guest tips and tricks from the Real Estate Breakthrough Show. Two weeks ago we released the first version of expert tips that include snippets from Bruce Norris, David Tilney, Brent Kesler, Kaaren Hall, Deborah Razo, David Coe and many more. This week we have snippets from Wes Hill, Reed Goosens, Hunter Thompson, Anthony Walker, Bill Tan and more. I am once again encouraging you to listen to these two shows because they have been compiled to showcase what these experts feel, think and practice on a daily basis within their investments and personal...
2021-08-0916 minReal Estate Breakthrough#114 Christina Suter: Education- What Loan is Right For You"You can take a 30 year fixed and make it perform as if it's a 15 year. Why would you do that, because it gives you options in case your plans change." -Christina Suter Today I am sharing with you the different types of loans available when looking to purchase a single family property. First, be mindful that what will work for one person may or may not work for the other, so due diligence is priority when it comes to choosing the right loan for you. The most commonly known mortgage loans are a 30 year fixed, a 15 year f...
2021-08-0624 minReal Estate Breakthrough#112 Christina Suter: Education- Vacancy Rates & What That Means for the Investor "Vacancy rate is affecting my bottom line as far as dollars go as my vacancy rate is only 1 of the effects I need to consider when I have an empty unit." -Christina Suter Today I am talking about vacancy rates and how they affect your investing. On average a building at any given time can have at least a 5% vacancy. As investors no vacancy is best, but it does happen and can affect your overall investment in a property. When a unit is vacant you're not bringing in cash and it brings up the cost fo...
2021-07-3015 minReal Estate Breakthrough#111 Real Estate Breakthrough Show: Guest TipsIn today's episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough Show, we put together some of our favorite real estate guests from the first 50 episodes. These tips, quotes and life stories are the backbone to how they've become successful investors in real estate and in life. I am encouraging you to listen to these shows to get in depth, personal and life changing stories that helped these investors make it to the next level. It's not always just about investing, but what you can do to help people and make what we do as investors a more sound and positively educating...
2021-07-2619 minReal Estate Breakthrough#110 Christina Suter: Education- Intro to Cap Rates (Review)"Your cap rate is a pretty simple math equation although at best it's usually an estimate." -Christina Suter Today I am taking the time to review what a cap rate is and how to use both a cap rate and interest rate in real estate. There are many formulas out there to help you calculate your rates and that is fine. The only thing that is truly necessary is that your interest rates are not higher or even a half point higher than your cap rates. In this episode I compile what I think are the main...
2021-07-2308 minReal Estate Breakthrough#108 Christina Suter: Education- Interest Rate RE Terms and What They Mean"Do not refinance your house unless you have at least a ½ point to a point difference in interest rates. Then it will be valuable to you." -Christina Suter Today I am talking about interest rates in real estate and what that means for you. First, it's very important to know what an interest rate is and how it differs from commercial real estate to single family. The standard turnaround time for when people refinance is about 5 years, however if the interest rate only moves slightly and not at least a half of a point or greater, then r...
2021-07-1612 minReal Estate Breakthrough#106 Christina Suter: Education- What You Need to Know About Commercial Mortgage Loans"In a commercial loan, 5 units and above, there's often a fixed time period and a variable time period. It's like a variable rate loan in the residential world, but there are no 30 year fixed loans in the multi family world." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about the difference between commercial and residential loans and what the process over time looks like for both. A residential loan can maintain the same interest rate and payment through its 30 year entirety. A commercial loan on the other hand will have a fixed period and a variable time p...
2021-07-1114 minReal Estate Breakthrough#104 Christina Suter: Education- How to Calculate a Cap Rate"One of your most important calculations is your cap rate." -Christina Suter Today I am sharing with you 3 ways to calculate a cap rate. When investing in multi family properties, the cap rate is used to compare a property against another. The equation for one step is your net income divided by the purchase price. First you have to determine what your net income is by including in that what you pay for utilities, management, property taxes, insurance and maintenance. Your net income however does not include your mortgage. By using these three ways to calculate your...
2021-07-0210 minReal Estate Breakthrough#102 Christina Suter: Cap Rate vs Interest Rate and How They Work"You want your interest rate to be less than your cap rate or the other way around. You want your cap rate to be greater than your interest rate." -Christina Suter Today I am sharing with you something I learned a long time ago that helped me improve my investing. It was learning the difference between cap rate and interest rate and how they play a major role in investing. The first rule of thumb is your interest rate should be lower than your cap rate. An example of this is purchasing a million dollar property and...
2021-06-2607 minReal Estate Breakthrough#100 Christina Suter: Mindset- Using Discernment in Real Estate"Discernment is not judgement. Its perception in the absence of judgement. It means im perceiving what's occurring but not judging whats occurring." -Christina Suter I have not shared a mindset segment in some time, but this one may be the most important skill I think is necessary a Real Estate Investor. Using discernment versus using judgment will help you find actionable solutions instead of using worry, judgement, fear and blame. Discernment holds value in almost every decision you need to make when dealing with real estate including the people you partner with, who claims to be an e...
2021-06-1819 minReal Estate Breakthrough#98 Christina Suter: Education- Investing in Stabilized Markets & What Works"When you're investing in Knoxville, TN, your capital improvements will wipe you out faster than when you get a higher rent base like you would in a Southern California market." -Christina Suter I am continuing with my 4 part series on investing in appreciating and depreciating markets and what that means. Today I am talking about stabilized markets and some of the ways investors can invest in these types of markets and what that means. A stabilized market can be found in places like Knoxville and Indianapolis because although appreciation is not high, it is stabilized because I c...
2021-06-1122 minReal Estate Breakthrough#96 Christina Suter: Education- Investing In Stabilized Markets and Market Timing"You need to pay attention to the cycles that occur where you are invested and it's your job to know the movements in those cycles and whether you've hit the top or the bottom and what you're going to do with the property at that point." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about investing in stabilized markets and what market cycles indicate for these types of markets. A stabilized market is a place where when you look at a FRED housing chart for your desired city, the market stays between 20˚ and 30˚ during recession cycles. This mea...
2021-06-0415 minReal Estate Breakthrough#94 Christina Suter: Education- Investing in Appreciating Markets & What Works"It's a gamble from my perspective of being a long term investor in positive cash flow properties. The market is defining itself based on those buyers, which is what I'm seeing because the price of multi units are buying and selling off of that." -Christina Suter Today I am continuing with last week's show about appreciating markets and what works. Depending on your investing style and where you are investing, appreciating markets can be a great way to invest if you know when and how to do so. In appreciating markets, the land is worth...
2021-05-2827 minReal Estate Breakthrough#92 Christina Suter: Education- Investing in Appreciating Markets"Generally an appreciating market, I think of it as sprinting. Short, compact and has a specific beginning and a specific end. It has a specific purpose and you don't want to lose track of it." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about what it's like investing in appreciating markets and what cycles can do to your investing style. Cycles can last for years, but the fluctuation of appreciating and depreciating cycles vary depending on affordability, pending sales and demand. You can use the St. Louis FRED to find housing charts for your particular area. Three t...
2021-05-2115 minReal Estate Breakthrough#90 Christina Suter: Education- Investing Out of State and Market Cycles"If you're riding an appreciation market, you want to try to purchase either in the lower half of the downturn or the beginning of the up turn and sell at the top of the market or as the market is starting to decrease." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about out of state markets, their cycles and why it's important to understand what the rules are for your asset in a particular market. The two types of markets are stabilized and highly volatile. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago are high volatile markets w...
2021-05-1424 minReal Estate Breakthrough#88 Christina Suter: Education- Should I Invest Out of State"Investing out of state gives you the advantage to be able to diversify what you're holding and why you're holding it." -Christina Suter  Today I am answering a question I get asked a lot and that is, should I invest out of state? My answer is always yes and it depends. Knowing what your investment goals are can help guide you better to answering this question for yourself. Depending on where you live and the market you're in, this will vary from investor to investor. Are you looking to hold for appreciation or cash on ca...
2021-05-0811 minReal Estate Breakthrough#86 Christina Suter: 14 Days to a Better Real Estate Investment"It's about being willing to be found and seen and it's not that hard whether it's a physical meeting or virtual as the pathways are pretty straight forward. -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing with you a few ways you can improve your real estate path in just 14 days. The two main components to this is one network and two, education. What I am suggesting you do is attend 2 meetings a day for both education and networking and read or listen to 2 blogs or podcasts a day. The goal here is to ramp up both you...
2021-04-3009 minReal Estate Breakthrough#84 Christina Suter: Education- Websites for Real Estate" The team on the ground is what will define my success especially as an out of state investor because I need to be able to cultivate my team." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing with you the websites I use that help me with my real estate investing. Research, research and more research is one of the key components to investing successfully. There are websites available to us like City-data.com or Google Maps that will help us with the many questions that come up when doing our due diligence. What are the demographics, what a...
2021-04-2318 minReal Estate Breakthrough#82 Christina Suter: Education- 3 Things to Consider Before You Invest in a Real Estate Deal"3 basic things: the deal, your team and your goals." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing with you the 3 things that I use before investing in a deal. As investors, most of our lessons will be delivered through first hand experiences both positive and negative. The goal is to be as educated as possible so that you can eliminate as much risk as possible regardless of how secure or risky a deal is. The 3 things I share will be on the deal itself, the team you are working with and your goals. It may not seem a...
2021-04-1618 minReal Estate Breakthrough#80 Christina Suter: Education- 5 Power Moves for the New Investor"Your network is your access point to your deals. Your network is your access point to your clients depending on what you chose to do in real estate." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing 5 power moves for the new investor. There's so much information out there that will help you discover what you want to do in life, but how hard is it to get started when you finally make that decision? As a new investor, I am sharing 5 ways that I think will help you go from this is what I want to do, t...
2021-04-0916 minReal Estate Breakthrough#78 Christina Suter: Education- 5 Tips on Social Media for Real Estate Professionals"If you don't have any social media, it's like having a storefront with your door to the alley with no signage." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing 5 tips on a topic that I don't know much about personally, but am required to partake in because of my business and expertise in real estate. The first thing we should establish is why do we do it? Why should we engage in social media and invest in using it as a marketing tool? The first answer is to establish yourself in what you do. Real estate professionals s...
2021-04-0217 minReal Estate Breakthrough#76 Christina Suter: Education- 5 Actionable Steps for Real Estate InvestingToday I am sharing 5 actionable steps that will help you with your real estate investing. Whether you're an expert or just starting out, as an investor or person working in real estate, there are things you can do that will help you make your goals. As an investor of 30+ years, I have had many experiences that were both positive and negative due to my knowledge, expertise and ability to determine if a deal is right for me. Not every deal is going to fit the mold you've created for yourself, but being educated on what you want and don't...
2021-03-2616 minReal Estate Breakthrough#74 Christina Suter: Education- What City Should I Invest In?Today I am talking about what you should do when you are looking to purchase a piece of property. The first question you should ask yourself is where? Where you want to invest is just as important as the investment itself. The 5 elements you need to do your due diligence on are population, housing affordability, demographics, quality of life and community stability. What population demographics do you prefer to be your tenants? Is it young millennials who want to still enjoy night life, or new parents looking for a neighborhood that is kid friendly. The most important of these...
2021-03-1907 minReal Estate Breakthrough#72 Christina Suter: Education- Easiest Ways to Invest Your Money in Real Estate"These are actually four very simple, quick and easy ways to invest in real estate that all start with going to a meeting raising your hand and saying hey I have money can you help me invest it." -Christina Suter Today I am sharing with you four tips on how you can get started in investing in real estate. What I've found is that there are a lot of people who don't invest, not because they don't have the capital, but simply because they aren't currently educated on the options available to them. The quickest way to g...
2021-03-1212 minReal Estate Breakthrough#70 Christina Suter: Mindset- Invest in Fulfilling Your Vision"There's a vision in your head. You want to make that vision closer, more obvious to you. When it does now you go what am I doing? If I'm owning multi units, then why don't I think about what I'm investing in today to educate me in being able to be a multi unit investor of a much larger unit in 5 to 10 years. " -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing with you some tips on how to continue moving forward with that vision in your mind, that thing that wakes you up and gets you going e...
2021-03-0507 minReal Estate Breakthrough#68 Christina Suter: Due Diligence Syndicator"Did I make this clear enough? You're really vetting the principals or the managing members, if not more, than the pure success of the project itself." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about due diligence for syndicators and what it means to be a part of a syndication deal. Some people don't want to become experts in real estate, but that doesn't mean they don't want to invest passively. A way to invest in real estate this way is by investing with a syndicator. The only downside of getting involved with a syndication deal is n...
2021-02-2613 minReal Estate Breakthrough#66 Christina Suter: Mindset- Are You Half Empty or Half Full"Don't just rest on your laurels, don't just rest on your strengths. Normally I would say you can lead with your strengths, yes, but make sure that you are able to work well with others." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about your mindset and what it means to either be a half empty or half full type person. Me personally, consider myself to be a half full person as I am all about community, inclusion, and freedom. However, there are people who are of course half empty people. Half empty people are actually just a...
2021-02-1905 minReal Estate Breakthrough#64 Christina Suter: Education- Your Portfolio's Yearly Review"How do I get from x to z is defined by my earning goal and my portfolio should perform to that." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about your yearly review and what that means. Do you look over and manage your portfolio throughout the year or do monthly reviews? The two most important times you should manage and look after your portfolio are monthly and yearly including a full 6 month review. The first question you need to ask yourself is is my portfolio performing and if so am I meeting my earning goals? Every in...
2021-02-1209 minReal Estate Breakthrough#62 Christina Suter: Education- Let's Get Real: No Money = A Job in Real Estate"I don't have any cash, how can I invest in real estate? You can still invest, but what's important for you to understand, and this is the get real part, is basically you get a job in real estate." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about ways you can still get involved in real estate without having the capital to do so. You can do this in many ways by finding a job in real estate that allows you to get your foot in the door. Many investors started off in real estate doing a j...
2021-02-0511 minReal Estate Breakthrough#60 Christina Suter: Education- Simple Methods to Help Investors Sleep at Night"You need to keep a certain amount on the side for your instinct to be happy, cash or near cash or in a primary residence that's not being leveraged, those are instincts. But let the rest be how you play, let the rest be how you grow your portfolio." -Christina Suter   Today I'll be sharing a few methods that will help you as an investor catch a good night's sleep. As an investor of 30 years, I have had my fair share of sleepless nights, but there are methods that I've implemented that have helped me get...
2021-01-2907 minReal Estate Breakthrough#58 Christina Suter: Education- Where Do I Find a Deal That's Best For Me"If somebody who's been to meetings comes to me and asks where do I find an investment, what I know is they may not actually be questioning where to find an investment, what they're asking is how do I know this investment is right for me." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing ways to help you find the deal that is best for you. There are numerous ways and strategies you could use that could help you find a deal. The real question we should be asking ourselves is, is that the best deal for me...
2021-01-2207 minReal Estate Breakthrough#56 Christina Suter: Education- 5 Ways to Vet a Syndication Deal"Ask very simple questions; have you been successful in the deals you've been in, have they paid you out successfully, have you had any concerns and what do you find works best? Very simple core questions that open the door to being able to confirm if they are a good reference or not." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about the ways you should vet a syndication deal. A syndication deal is a deal where a partnership from several investors is formed to combine resources to purchase a property. The first thing you should look a...
2021-01-1508 minReal Estate Breakthrough#54 Christina Suter: Education- 5 Tips to Make Your Flip Look Amazing"Having multiple offers will mean that you're in a better position for being able to ask for best and final." -Christina Suter  Today I am sharing with you 5 tips that I think will help your next flip look amazing. As an active flipper since the 2000 up turn, I've recently decided that I'd like to let that part of my investing world go, but that doesnt mean I can't share some of the things I've learned along the way. Flipping a home can require a lot of moving parts like landscaping, design, physical layout and marketing. F...
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Real Estate Breakthrough#54 Christina Suter: Education- 5 Tips to Make Your Flip Look Amazing“Having multiple offers will mean that you're in a better position for being able to ask for best and final.” -Christina Suter Today I am sharing with you 5 tips that I think will help your next flip look amazing. As an active flipper since the 2000 up turn, I’ve recently decided that I'd like to let that part of my investing world go, but that doesnt mean I can't share some of the things I've learned along the way. Flipping a home can require a lot of moving parts like landscaping, design, physical layout and marketing. Flipping is a c...
2021-01-0812 minReal Estate Breakthrough#52 Christina Suter: Education- Let's Get Real"If you have money you might be having a job in that you're an active investor in an asset using your own money or somebody else's. But you have a job and it takes your time and you're running the process. Or you can have an investment and not be engaged in the process of running the project, but handing the money over and getting a return on that money." -Christina Suter Today we are getting real with what's the difference between investing in real estate and having a job in real estate. There can be some...
2021-01-0110 minReal Estate Breakthrough#50 Christina Suter: Mindset-Holiday Gratitude"Gratitude brings us closer to that higher source. Gratitude brings us closer to having a heart that is full of love. Gratitude brings us closer to being successful." -Christina Suter Today I am talking about gratitude and how it's most important to have and share our gratitude during the holiday season. As cliche as gratitude can be especially in the space of self help and spirituality, gratitude however is a core lesson that helps bring us closer to our dreams and desires. Being grateful for your team, family, environment, purpose can bring you peace, but what's even...
2020-12-2707 minReal Estate Breakthrough#48 Christina Suter: Education- Risk/Time Matrix"Part of it is where do you want to go, but also how do you want to live getting there." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about risk time matrix, which means you as an investor have a limitation on both your time and the risk tolerance associated with an asset. The questions we need to ask ourselves is what am I starting out with, what capital do I have and where do I want to go. The 4 compartments of risk time matix are high time high risk, low time low risk, high time low r...
2020-12-1818 minReal Estate Breakthrough#46 Christina Suter: Mindset- Sexy Real Estate Investing"As fun as sexy investing is and how exciting it is to talk about, what you're looking for is depth of experience and long term success. Everything else is shiny objects." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about the shiny object in investing also known as sexy real estate investing and how getting caught up in it can take you away from what real estate is really about. There are two aspects to real estate investing and those are being an investor vs having a job in real estate where you are responsible for other peo...
2020-12-1115 minReal Estate Breakthrough#44 Christina Suter: Mindset- Authentic Self"Your self assessment, self authenticity and capacity to be truthful with yourself while not shaming yourself and while not putting yourself down, takes a willingness of self discipline from a determined mind." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking briefly about mindset and what it means to be your authentic self. The most important part of yourself is your mindset and how well you rely on yourself when things don't go as planned. In real estate investing a lot can be uncertain and risky, but what if you equipped yourself with your authentic self? It means th...
2020-12-0404 minReal Estate Breakthrough#42 Christina Suter: Mindset- Gratitude and Real Estate"The lack of judgement opens the space for gratitude."  -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about gratitude and how it can create opportunities in your investing for positive relationships and communities. Practicing gratitude can demand accountability and respect so that you and those around you are operating and doing the best they can with what they have. When you begin to drop judgements you open space for synergy and gratitude. This is what gratitude means to me because as an investor of thirty years, you learn, you grow, you fail, you start over, but...
2020-11-2807 minReal Estate Breakthrough#40 Christina Suter: Ownership and Time"If I have direct ownership and I'm active, I own it, I run it. Not only is my time going to be used to run the asset, I get a lot of choices and control. I have a lot of power therefore my ownership is agnostic to the asset." -Christina Suter  Today I am breaking down the relationship between ownership and time and how your level of ownership determines the amount of time you allocate to your investments. There are four levels of ownership and they are direct ownership, active and passive, securitized notes and fu...
2020-11-2014 minReal Estate Breakthrough#38 Christina Suter- Mindset: Discernment"There's a difference between discernment and judgement. I can discern the information and then I can have a judgement about it. And that judgement can be emotional or unemotional." -Christina Suter Today I am talking about discernment and how such a small word can greatly impact not only your personal life, but also your investing. Your capacity to discern between two things can be what saves you if you can first use discernment before judgement. Being discerning requires a calm, clear and perceptive approach instead of anger, frustration and victimhood. Discernment gives us space to access what...
2020-11-1611 minReal Estate Breakthrough#36 Christina Suter-Education: A Real Estate Map"When you're learning about real estate there's two things you want to understand when someone is talking about what they're doing. What is the asset and what is the process they're using." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about real estate education and what I think a real estate map looks like. The 5 basic categories in real estate are single family, multi-family, notes, syndication and commercial. Each of these are assets that require a different process. Some people are experts in the process while others are experts with an asset. How you approach each asset wi...
2020-11-0613 minReal Estate Breakthrough#34 Christina Suter: Are You Embarrassed by Your Real Estate skills? Here's what to do"Don't be embarrassed, be yourself." -Christina Suter Today I am talking about what to do if you are embarrassed by your real estate skills as a newbie investor or as a seasoned investor. Being overwhelmed and embarrassed is actually very common in investing but there are ways to help you move forward. For the new investor the first step is education. I would suggest you start by attending a real estate meeting 1 to 2 times a week. At this stage try not to worry about the topic and focus on gaining as much knowledge about the field of...
2020-10-3015 minReal Estate Breakthrough#32 Christina Suter-Mindset: Types of Investors Over Time"Life changes will absolutely change your form of investing. Single vs married, having a baby vs not having a baby. Being a primary provider of the family or not. All of that will change what's inside your portfolio and how you treat it." -Christina Suter Today I am talking about what I feel are the three types of investors and what stage of investing they represent. How you manage your portfolio over its lifespan will inevitably change over time causing you to have to make adjustments within how you manage your investments. The first scenario is major life...
2020-10-2315 minReal Estate Breakthrough#30 Christina Suter- Mindset: How to Lose Money in Real Estate is TIME"Time. Your biggest deal breaker is going to be the lack of control over time because it's not just your time." -Christina Suter Today I am talking again about losing money in real estate. In my last mindset segment I shared seven ways to lose money, but one component, a very important component I left out is TIME. For me I have discovered that I fall short in how I treat my partnerships and time. Because I believe in partnerships I participate in joint ventures that require I work with a team, however as we all know...
2020-10-1611 minReal Estate Breakthrough#28 Christina Suter- Mindset: How to Lose Money in Real Estate Investing"My encouragement to you is to just breathe, stop and acknowledge your loss, assess where you are and make a sound decision on your next project." Christina Suter Today I am talking about your mindset and how your mindset can affect how you lose money in real estate investing. To me, there are 7 ways to lose money while investing and the 1st is when investors don't realize how much of themselves is required to be a participant in investing. The 2nd way to lose money is being overwhelmed and not spending time looking at your project. The 3r...
2020-10-0918 minReal Estate Breakthrough#26 Christina Suter- Mindset: Real Estate Really Sucks, or Does it?"Real estate is a commitment, it's a career opportunity for you to grow and be a better human being." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about your mindset and the question of does real estate really suck? I'd like to first remind you that if you are getting into real estate for the reasons of getting rich quick or obtaining easy cash, let me tell you that's not the reality of it. Real estate sucks on multiple levels, but it's just as rewarding. I've lost over a million dollars in the past and recently I've l...
2020-10-0205 minReal Estate Breakthrough#24 Christina Suter- Mindset: No Such Thing as NO Mistakes in Real Estate"Ego isn't about you looking shiny all the time and it isn't about you being the big guy or the big gal. It can be the small stuff, getting the small right and doing it yourself because no one else can." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about the big question everyone asks and that is how do I have no more mistakes in real estate investing? As someone who has been investing for over 30 years, the answer to that question is never. You will never not make any mistakes in the world of investing. T...
2020-09-2511 minReal Estate Breakthrough#22 Christina Suter-Education: The Top of Your Investing Pyramid is You"At some point, I really encourage you to think about if this is a portfolio that is going to serve me in my life now and later. The later part is where you want to be clear of what your end goals are. " -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about education on the topic of you and your investing. In most conversations regarding goals in real estate, most people will tell you that your return is the most important thing. Although this may be true for many and is not a negative opposition, what I b...
2020-09-1812 minReal Estate Breakthrough#20 Christina Suter-Mindset: The Beauty of Failing Forward in Real Estate Investing"Fail forward quickly is absolutely what's required in real estate so trust your investing skills. Trust your capacity to fail forward, but trust yourself to stay educated." -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about mindset and how our capacity to fail forward leads us into lifelong learning and improvement. The first step is believing in your investing skills and to never stop improving. The second step is choosing an aspect of real estate and digging deeper so you can find ways to improve and evolve. Real estate investing can and will take a lifetime of e...
2020-09-1113 minReal Estate Breakthrough#18 Christina Suter-Mindset: Education is Essential for Success in Real Estate"Your actual barrier to entry is not time, money, capacity or intelligence, your actual barrier to entry is a choice to get educated. " -Christina Suter Today I am talking about mindset and how your education in real estate is essential for your success. The type of job you have, the type of education you've received, even the amount of money in your bank account, should not put a hold on you making the decision to invest in real estate. 80% of the world's wealth is in real estate, meaning that there is enough to go around. Real estate, u...
2020-09-0409 minReal Estate Breakthrough#16 Christina Suter-Education: Overview of You"Real estate is such a diverse field that the way you participate in real estate, the way you start in real estate can be based upon your natural talent."-Christina Suter  Today I am talking about your education and the overview of you. The biggest thing you need to cultivate in real estate is yourself. Knowing who you are and what you do or don't like doing will help you reach your goals in investing in real estate. Your personally plays a major role in how you go about handling yourself in investing. Those four t...
2020-08-2812 minReal Estate Breakthrough#14 Christina Suter: Mindset- How Our Personal History Defines Us"There is a way to take those deep seeded memories to reprogram them into something new. So until you can reprogram it, at least don't let it stop you."-Christina Suter  Today I am talking about mindset, but more importantly how our personal history has defined us and it starts in our childhood. Remember a moment from your childhood where you were missed? Where an adult told you that what you were doing or creating was stupid or not right? Maybe some friends made you feel embarrassed for doing something that they thought was lame l...
2020-08-2208 minReal Estate Breakthrough#12 Christina Suter- Financial Education: Lifestyle Vs. Capital"Let yourself of the hook for not knowing it before and set yourself up for success by choosing to learn it now & by choosing to have a financial education."- Christina Suter  Today I am talking about your financial education and how much that has impacted your life in the world of finances. If noone has ever sat you down and described to you investing, stocks, notes, insurance, the rule of 72 or even savings and checking, it's time to let yourself off the hook so that you can begin learning today. It is not your fa...
2020-08-1308 minReal Estate Breakthrough#10 Christina Suter- Mindset: Find Success by Accepting Who You Are"You gain self confidence because you learn the truth of who you are and you accept and make that truth of who you are successful" -Christina Suter  Today I am talking about mindset and how accepting yourself is a gateway to becoming successful. One of the myths adopted by society is that you should trust people before you trust yourself. However, as an adult, it is your responsibility to recognize that there is not much standing in between you and your goals. You can cultivate who you are through your desired path which in my ca...
2020-08-1010 minReal Estate Breakthrough#8 Christina Suter- Net Worth Vs. Investable Capital"Your net worth has a very distinct very clear job, its job is to work for you."  Today I am going to talk about your net worth and what it means to find investable capital within your net worth. There is a distinct difference between what you can invest and what of your net worth is actually already working for you. A very important part of this, like Ive mentioned in my past shows, is taking ownership over your finances and you do this by calculating your assets vs your liabilities. Remember, you cannot invest ev...
2020-07-3104 minReal Estate Breakthrough#6 Christina Suter- Financial Freedom"The key to financial freedom for you, is the vision in your head" Today I am going to talk to you about financial freedom and what it means. First, you will have to find out what it really means to you and how it affects your life and the people you love? What financial freedom means to you will mean something entirely different to the next person, making it that more important to discover what it means to you as the individual. Spend some time thinking about it on a deeper level and you can do this...
2020-07-2403 minReal Estate Breakthrough#4 Christina Suter- Net Worth & Declaring Financial Leadership"Your job as a financial leader is to know that each asset is fulfilling its job."  Today I will talk about your net worth and how you can figure out what your net worth is. For some, this can be a very scary ordeal because it requires you to be honest about your finances. In order to reach your financial goals, you will have to first understand where you are and secondly not be afraid to start from that point. Knowing your assets vs your liabilities is key which is another way of sa...
2020-07-1610 minReal Estate Breakthrough#2 Christina Suter: Mindset & Financial Leadership"We've become our own financial leaders, but we don't own it." Today I am talking about your financial leadership and how mindset is the key to reaching your financial goals. How we understand finances comes from our upbringing and how our parents taught us to handle and value money. However, As an adult, it then becomes our responsibility to take control over our finances and plan for our financial future. We can begin this process by holding ourselves accountable and adjusting our lives so that we can become aware of what our actual goals are. For example...
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