Real Estate Investing School Podcast

Real Estate Investing School
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Real Estate Investing School Podcast

  1. 1d ago

    How 100% Bonus Depreciation Really Works, and Who Should Never Use It with Tom Brodie

    Joe Jensen sits down with Tom Brodie of CSSI (Cost Segregation Services), a Texas A&M finance grad who spent 27 years at Shell Oil and even ran dive trips for Houston's largest scuba retailer before finding his calling in cost segregation. In his seven years with CSSI, Tom has helped clients identify over $80 million in additional depreciation expenses. Tom breaks down the jargon in plain English: straight-line vs accelerated depreciation, what actually qualifies as a 5, 7, or 15-year asset (parking lots yes, roofs and HVAC no), why an Airbnb is taxed like a hotel on a 39-year schedule instead of 27.5, and how the 2025 bill made 100% bonus depreciation permanent. The two also get practical about the traps: why flippers should never do a cost seg, how recapture works and why holding three to five years (or using a 1031 exchange) protects your savings, and the surprisingly common bookkeeping error where CPAs overvalue land, sometimes by hundreds of thousands of dollars, locking owners out of depreciation they could legally take. Joe closes with the reminder that none of this is a loophole: the tax code was written to reward real estate investors, so play the game as designed. Tom's company offers free estimates, usually turned around in two business days, with a typical 10-to-1 return on the study cost. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram TheFoundMoneyGuy.com

  2. Aug 24

    Think Probabilistically: How to Never Lose Investor Money in Multifamily (Andrew Cushman)

    Joe Jensen sits down with Andrew Cushman, founder of Vantage Point Acquisitions, a former chemical engineer who left his corporate job in 2007 to flip single-family homes in Southern California — never losing money on a flip even through the crash — before pivoting to multifamily in 2011 and going on to syndicate and reposition over 3,000 units. Andrew breaks down the mindset that saved his portfolio when interest rates spiked: thinking probabilistically. He shares how locking in a 12-year fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan at 3.79% instead of chasing a cheaper floating rate wasn't about predicting the market — it was about eliminating the low-probability outcome that could take him out of the game. The conversation weaves between real estate and Andrew's life as a backcountry ski mountaineer, where the same rule applies: number one is get home safely, the great ski run is only number three. Joe and Andrew dig into asymmetric risk, why "high risk, high reward" is a loser's mentality, the 80/20 approach to building a balanced life instead of maxing out one category, why the wealthiest investors are long-term holders, where sponsors actually make their money, and the "where are you flirting with disaster?" question every investor should ask. Andrew closes with the expensive lesson a golf-course Ponzi scheme taught him: the operator matters more than the deal. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Andrew Cushman LinkedIn

  3. Aug 3

    Stop Relying on Airbnb and Start Building Direct Bookings with Mark Simpson

    Joe Jensen sits down with Mark Simpson, founder of Boostly, to break down how short-term rental hosts can reduce their dependence on Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and other OTAs by building a stronger direct booking strategy. Mark shares how he grew up in hospitality on a 200-acre farmstay in the UK, long before Airbnb existed, and explains how the industry shifted from upfront marketing costs to commission-based OTA bookings. While platforms like Airbnb can be a great way to get started, Mark warns that relying on one platform too heavily leaves hosts exposed to rising fees, algorithm changes, guest complaints, and sudden account suspensions. The conversation dives into practical strategies for getting more direct bookings without leaving Airbnb entirely. Mark explains the "billboard effect," where hosts use Airbnb for visibility while making their brand, property name, Google presence, website, and social profiles easy for guests to find directly. He also shares why professional hosts should aim for a healthier mix of bookings, with direct bookings forming the backbone of the business and OTAs acting as extra lead sources. The episode is a reminder that platforms are useful, but real business control comes from owning your audience, your brand, and your booking process. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Mark LinkedIn Boostly UK

  4. Jul 6

    Why Wealthy Americans Are Quietly Buying Real Estate in Panama with Steve Luther

    Joe Jensen sits down with Steve Luther, founder of Cord Real Estate and leader of Cord International, to unpack why Panama has become a serious option for American investors looking at international real estate, lifestyle, healthcare, and residency opportunities. Steve shares how his life-threatening COVID battle, which left him hospitalized for four and a half months, made healthcare access a major factor in his family's search for a second home abroad. That journey eventually led them to Panama, where they found strong healthcare infrastructure, a dollarized economy, proximity to the U.S., and real estate opportunities that could also support residency. The conversation covers the practical side of buying internationally, including local financing options, tax write-offs, property management, foreign-earned income considerations, Panama's low property taxes, and the limitations around 1031 exchanges and cost segregation. Steve also explains Panama's residency-by-investment pathway, where a $300,000 real estate purchase can qualify buyers for permanent residency, along with the importance of using vetted local agents, attorneys, developers, and property managers. The episode closes with Steve's reminder that real estate remains one of the best investments available, especially when investors start thinking beyond U.S. borders. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Steve's Website Steve's Instagram

  5. Jun 23

    Buying Dirt, Building Cash Flow, and Winning with Mobile Home Parks with Major Hillard

    Joe Jensen sits down with Major Hillard IV, a self-made mobile home park investor who started with just $1,500 and no connections before growing into more than 1,000 lots, 500+ homes sold, and over $70 million in real estate transactions. Major shares how reading Deals on Wheels by Lonnie Scruggs changed his life, pushing him from working three jobs and living with his parents into flipping mobile homes, buying parks, and eventually choosing mobile home communities over multifamily because of the lower overhead, stronger cash flow, and simpler maintenance model. Major breaks down why mobile home parks can be one of the most powerful affordable housing plays in real estate, especially when tenants own the homes and investors own the land. He explains how he turns around struggling communities through strong management, cleaner operations, better tenant standards, lights, cameras, and clear rules. The episode also covers the pros and cons of the asset class, including financing challenges, DMV/title issues, infrastructure concerns, tax advantages, and why institutional buyers are increasingly paying big money for stabilized parks. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Website: mhestates.com YouTube: major.hillard Social: majorhillard or major.hillard

  6. May 28

    From Warrior to Wealth: Building Freedom Through Land and Leadership with Jonathan Berryhill

    Joe Jensen sits down with Jonathan Berryhill, a North Alabama broker, land investor, and author of Warrior to Wealth, to unpack a story built from pressure, discipline, and reinvention. Jonathan shares how he went from military and law enforcement into entrepreneurship, rebuilding his marriage, mindset, and identity brick by brick. The conversation centers on his "warrior" framework, not as hype, but as a practical approach to creating structure, vision, and balance across faith, family, health, and finances, and how those principles became the foundation for his upcoming book. On the investing side, Jonathan breaks down why he prefers land over houses: fewer headaches, no structures deteriorating while you wait, and strong upside when you buy larger tracts and subdivide into smaller lots buyers can actually afford. He explains the basics of getting started, why road frontage matters, how county restrictions affect parceling, and why partnering with a strong land-focused agent can accelerate deal flow. The episode closes with Jonathan's emphasis on financial freedom, intentional living, and his reminder that changing your life starts with changing your mindset and taking action. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Website: johnberryhill.com Facebook: Jonathan Berryhill Instagram: john.berryhill

  7. May 18

    Why Focusing on Your Backyard Market Can Beat Chasing Shiny Objects - Bob Lachance

    Joe Jensen sits down with real estate investor and REVA Global founder Bob Lachance to unpack Bob's path from professional hockey into building a high-volume real estate business. Bob shares how he built his portfolio primarily through wholesales and flips, why he's refocusing on his "backyard" market in Connecticut, and how market shifts are pushing him to adjust strategies and stay flexible. He also breaks down the reality of buy-and-hold ownership in tougher landlord environments and why, for him, rentals eventually became more headache than opportunity. The conversation dives into the operational side of scaling: how Bob uses virtual assistants, systems, and repeatable processes to keep lead flow consistent and create leverage without burning out. Bob emphasizes the importance of narrowing focus, tracking the numbers, and building a team structure that supports acquisitions and follow-up so deals don't die in the pipeline. The episode is a practical look at building real estate momentum through execution, not hype. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram revaglobal.com

  8. May 11

    House Hacking to Self Storage and STR Scale with Systems and Boundaries with Niyi Adewole

    Niyi Adewole joins host Joe Jensen to share how obsession level focus and simplicity helped him go from learning real estate through podcasts and books to landing his first 3 unit house hack in Louisville, then scaling to 30 small multifamily units, and later pivoting into ground up self storage development. Niyi breaks down why real estate finally clicked for him compared to stocks because he wanted more control, and he emphasizes narrowing your strategy, focusing on the next deal only, and using house hacking as a low down payment path to build wealth while reducing your own housing cost. The conversation also hits the lifestyle side: Niyi shares how setting boundaries, building teams, and traveling consistently helped him avoid getting trapped in nonstop work, especially after seeing a mentor figure lose health shortly after retiring. He and Joe discuss why todays market can favor buyers through negotiations, appraisal leverage, and seller credits, plus the importance of systems like property management to break through the growth ceiling. Niyi closes with hard lessons learned from hiring the wrong property manager and lending without using title to secure a lien, and he frames his why as financial freedom rooted in childhood financial instability. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram

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