Real Estate Skills Podcast

Real Estate Skills

Welcome to the Real Estate Skills Podcast — the ultimate resource for anyone looking to launch, grow, or scale a profitable real estate investing business. Hosted by Alex Martinez and Ryan Zomorodi, this show delivers expert strategies on wholesaling, flipping, and rental property investing — with a unique emphasis on using the MLS and listed properties to close real deals, fast. Whether you're a complete beginner or an active investor ready to level up, you'll learn the exact systems used by our students to wholesale and flip houses nationwide — often without leaving their home market. From lead generation to deal analysis, from acquisitions to exit strategies, we cut through the noise to bring you what actually works in today's market. Featuring coaching insights, real student success stories, and interviews with top-performing investors, this podcast is your backstage pass to mastering modern real estate investing — on your terms. Get ready to build skills, take action, and close more deals with less guesswork. For more, check out our website at www.RealEstateSkills.com

  1. 4d ago

    How to Find Cash Buyers for Wholesale Deals (UNDER 5 Mins)!

    Want to learn how to find cash buyers for wholesale deals in under 5 minutes? Alex Martinez and Daniel McClam put two methods to the test: Alex's FREE Google "Ninja Trick" vs. Daniel's InvestorBase search. Watch both walkthroughs, then decide which method wins!   📈 DOWNLOAD THE FREE GOOGLE CASH BUYER RESOURCE: ➡️ https://www.realestateskills.com/google?el=pod   🔥 TRY INVESTORBASE FREE FOR 14 DAYS (SAVE $100): ➡️ https://www.investorbase.com/freetrial/?ref=RES    Alex uses Google to find local cash home buyers, check their websites, and identify the people to contact - all without paying for software. Daniel searches a property address in InvestorBase and pulls up 157 cash buyers in the Denver example, along with contact information and matches based on past transactions. You'll see how each approach works, what to look for when researching wholesale buyers, and how transaction history can help you find investors who buy properties like your wholesale deal. Plus, Daniel breaks down a deal he says he assigned for a $15,000 fee in just 2 hours after contacting his top buyer match. Whether you're getting started in wholesaling real estate or looking for a faster way to build your cash buyers list, this video gives you two practical approaches to compare.   🥩 WHO WINS THE STEAK DINNER? Comment *ALEX* if you prefer the free Google method or *DANIEL* if you prefer InvestorBase! We're counting the votes after 10 days, and whoever loses buys dinner.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Find Cash Buyers in Under 5 Minutes 0:10 - Alex vs. Daniel: The Cash Buyer Challenge 0:47 - Alex's Free Google "Ninja Trick" 1:19 - Researching a Cash Buyer's Website & Team 2:26 - Daniel's InvestorBase Walkthrough 3:07 - Buyer Contact Information & Transaction History 3:37 - How InvestorBase Ranks Buyer Matches 4:35 - Checking a Buyer's Past Deals 5:19 - Free Google Search vs. InvestorBase 6:23 - Daniel's $15,000 Wholesale Deal Breakdown 7:27 - Finding & Calling the Top Buyer Match 8:46 - Why Buyer Transaction History Matters 9:36 - Vote for Alex or Daniel 9:51 - Free Google Resource & InvestorBase Trial 10:09 - Next: What to Say When You Call Cash Buyers   💡 Want learn how to close deals without spending any money on marketing? Watch our FREE training: ➡️ https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod  🥇 Want help building your Real Estate Investing Business: Explore our implementation programs for wholesaling, flipping, & buying rentals: ➡️ https://realestateskills.com/programs?el=pod    👋 CONNECT With Real Estate Skills: Website: https://realestateskills.com/?el=pod  Instagram: https://instagram.com/realestateskills    💙 SUBSCRIBE For More Real Estate Golden Nuggets: ➡️ https://youtube.com/c/realestateskills?sub_confirmation=1    #CashBuyers #WholesaleRealEstate #RealEstateSkills   📝 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and is not personalized financial or legal advice. The deal example discussed reflects an individual experience and does not guarantee similar results.   📝 Affiliate Disclosure: The InvestorBase link above is an affiliate link. If you sign up or make a purchase through it, Real Estate Skills may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.   📺 Watch Next: How to Talk to Cash Buyers for Wholesaling (FREE SCRIPT): https://youtu.be/0KOQXwVwNo4

  2. Sep 17

    He Took Alex Hormozi's Wholesale Real Estate Advice

    Wholesale real estate investor Francis took Alex Hormozi's business advice, come behind the scenes on our call together to hear exactly what happened next. Francis and I breakdown the entire aftermath of the Alex Hormozi event in this video. Don't miss it if you want the inside scoop!   📞 Download our FREE Wholesaling Sales Scripts: https://www.realestateskills.com/script??el=pod  🚀 Learn about Pro Wholesaler: https://www.realestateskills.com/pro-wholesaler??el=pod  In this video, I'm following up on my original breakdown of Alex Hormozi's conversation with Francis. After watching that video, Francis reached out to me personally, and we discussed what implementing the advice actually looked like inside his wholesaling business.   📺 Watch the original video with Francis & Hormozi here: https://youtu.be/mt8gEV58jf8  Hormozi identified a sales operations problem. Francis responded by changing his hiring process, enforcing team standards, separating acquisitions roles, and building more structure around how his team evaluates and closes deals. Francis also shares what happened when he expanded into nearly 30 house flips while rebuilding his wholesale real estate operation, and why the bigger projected profit wasn't always worth the added complexity.   In this video, we cover: ✅ Alex Hormozi's advice on sales discipline and following a consistent process ✅ Why Francis let go of much of his team and rebuilt around clearer standards ✅ How acquisitions reps, underwriting, and closers work together ✅ Why more leads won't automatically fix problems inside a real estate business ✅ The different demands of wholesaling houses and flipping houses ✅ How financing, contractors, holding costs, and time affect fix-and-flip decisions ✅ Why Francis now feels more confident stepping away, and testing whether his systems can hold up     Whether you're learning wholesaling real estate or already managing an acquisitions team, this conversation covers exactly what it takes to build a business that depends less on the owner handling every decision. The rebuilding process is still underway. Francis's experience shows the difficult tradeoffs behind implementing business advice. Full disclaimer: this is not an overnight success story!   🏠 Watch our FREE Real Estate Investing Training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch??el=pod  💬 What's the biggest challenge in your business right now: finding opportunities, closing deals, hiring, or building systems? Subscribe to Real Estate Skills for more on wholesale real estate, acquisitions, sales training, flipping houses, and growing as a real estate investor. Educational commentary: This video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alex Hormozi or Acquisition.com. Business figures are reported by the guest and refer to revenue unless otherwise stated, not personal income or net profit. Individual experiences are not typical results or guarantees. Real estate investing and wholesaling involve financial, contractual, and legal risks.   #AlexHormozi #WholesaleRealEstate #WholesalingRealEstate   📺 Watch this video next to see the wholesale real estate process step by step: https://youtu.be/M9iyZc2j_uQ  📺 Watch breakdowns of Live Wholesale Real Estate Sales Calls here: https://youtu.be/BGVUYOMM7fY

  3. Sep 13

    Dave Ramsey's Wholesale Real Estate Comeback

    Wholesale real estate was part of Dave Ramsey's historic comeback and we cover it all in this video. In his own words, he used what he called "a dry flip" which is selling his position in a real estate contract to another investor. We break down Dave's story and where exactly wholesaling real estate played its part. After filing bankruptcy in 1988, Dave made a phenomenal comeback earning over $100,000 a year in 1989 by finding real estate deals and selling contract positions without taking on debt to purchase the houses himself.   🏠 Watch our FREE step-by-step wholesaling training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod  ✅  Get our Free Wholesaling Deal Calculator: https://www.realestateskills.com/calculator?el=pod    We examine the clips, walk through his illustrative deal numbers, and explain the difference between assigning a real estate contract and buying a house with a loan to renovate and resell.   In this video, you'll learn:   ✅ What Dave Ramsey means by a "dry flip" ✅ How wholesale real estate and contract assignments work ✅ How his examples illustrate $5,000 and $10,000 contract spreads ✅ Why finding and evaluating deals is a valuable real estate investing skill ✅ How wholesaling houses differs from debt-financed house flipping ✅ How acquisitions skills can support wholesaling, fix-and-flip projects, and rental investing     If you're researching how to wholesale real estate, finding cash buyers, or getting started in real estate investing, this breakdown connects Dave's experience to the skills behind the process.   💬 Had you heard Dave describe wholesaling as a "dry flip"? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Real Estate Skills for more videos on wholesaling real estate, finding investment properties, analyzing deals, and flipping houses.   Educational Disclaimer: This video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dave Ramsey or Ramsey Solutions. Historical earnings discussed are individual results, not typical results or a promise of future income. Licensing, disclosure, and assignment requirements vary by location. Consult qualified local professionals before entering any transaction. Real estate investing is not easy. Take it serious.   #WholesaleRealEstate #WholesalingRealEstate #DaveRamsey   📺 Watch next:  👉 The NEW Rules of Wholesale Real Estate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfmeqs-j0cEW

  4. Sep 8

    How to Wholesale Real Estate With AI (10hr Deal)!

    Here's EXACTLY how to wholesale real estate with AI — Mark used it to turn a torn piece of notebook paper into a $5,000 payday in about 10 hours (Real Deal)! This is a real wholesale real estate case study: Real Estate Skills student Mark got a distressed property under contract for $295,000, used AI to find his cash buyer, assigned the contract for $300,000, and pocketed a $5,000 wholesale fee — no cold calling, no paid leads, no elaborate marketing funnel. Just a handwritten note left in a door, and two practical ways AI sped up his wholesaling process on the back end.   🏠 NEXT STEP: Want to build a wholesaling business where you can find deals AND buyers on demand? 📞 Book a Free Strategy Session: Ready to close your first (or next) deal in 30 days or less? Talk to our team and get a custom game plan built for your market → https://www.realestateskills.com/apply?el=pod  🎯 Our Free Wholesale Real Estate & Flipping Training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod  📚 Download Our Free Wholesale Real Estate Contract Bundle: https://www.realestateskills.com/contracts?el=pod  🤖 Try InvestorBase FREE (the AI buyer-search software we use) for 2 weeks: https://www.investorbase.com/freetrial/?ref=RES     I'm Ryan Zomorodi, Co-Founder of RealEstateSkills.com. I've personally flipped and wholesaled real estate in over a dozen states, built an 8-figure rental portfolio, and trained thousands of students nationwide on how to wholesale real estate — from small towns to major metros, using the exact systems Mark used to close this deal.   By the end of this video, you'll learn:  ✅ How a torn piece of notebook paper turned into a $295,000 real estate wholesaling contract — no cold calling, no paid leads ✅ How to find cash buyers for wholesaling using AI — the exact workflow Mark used to filter 120+ potential buyers down to the one who said yes immediately ✅ How to negotiate with a motivated seller: going from a $350,000 ask down to a $295,000 contract without lowballing her  ✅ Why confirming who's actually on title early can make or break a wholesale real estate contract  ✅ How AI helped Mark customize and assign wholesale real estate contracts across multiple states in minutes instead of hours   Leverage these systems in both virtual wholesaling and in your own local market. AI doesn't replace the wholesaling fundamentals — it just helps you move faster once you already know how to wholesale real estate.   ⏱ Timestamps:   0:00 – How Mark Used AI To Wholesale Real Estate For A $5,000 Payday In 10 Hours  1:04 – Why Mark Wasn't Even Looking For This Property  2:05 – The Handwritten Note That Started The Whole Deal  4:03 – What Was Really Going On With The Seller (Divorce + Pre-Foreclosure)  7:39 – Negotiating From A $350K Ask Down To A $295K Wholesale Contract  10:59 – Another Investor Shows Up At The Same House  13:38 – When Mark's Go-To Cash Buyer Says No  16:06 – AI Workflow #1: Finding A New Cash Buyer With This AI Tool 19:01 – Why This Buyer Was Such A Fast, Strong Match  20:34 – The Fast Yes + How Mark Got To A $5,000 Wholesale Fee  23:26 – AI Workflow #2: Using ChatGPT To Customize Wholesale Contracts  28:17 – The Title Surprise That Almost Complicated The Deal  31:14 – Breaking Down The Real 10-Hour Time Investment  33:37 – Why This Wasn't Just Luck  36:00 – Final Takeaway: AI Didn't Do The Deal — It Made Mark Faster   #wholesalerealestate #realestateskills #aiforrealestate #realestate    📝 Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult with a licensed attorney and/or real estate professional before entering into any contracts or agreements.   📺 Watch Next:  How To Wholesale Real Estate Step by Step ($10k-$100K/MONTH)! https://youtu.be/1_e6RTmRcJw?si=qc3A7nbd1PVYp2MA

  5. Aug 30

    What 100+ Real Estate Deals Taught Me

    Our free house flipping & wholesaling training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod    ✅  Get my Free Real Estate Investing Deal Calculator: https://www.realestateskills.com/calculator?el=pod    🚀 Want Help Building your Wholesaling & Flipping Business? The complete system for wholesaling, flipping, & building getting rental properties in real estate → https://www.realestateskills.com/pro-wholesaler?el=pod    📞 Download Our FREE Wholesaling & Flipping Scripts: https://www.realestateskills.com/script?el=pod    ------------------------   What if everything you've been taught about finding real estate deals is actually costing you the deal. In this video, I pull back the curtain on the real lessons behind advising & participating in 100+ real estate deals, the ones that decide whether you close your first contract or quit before you ever get there. I break down the three-stage evolution of an investor, starting with wholesaling to learn the game, moving into fix and flip once you can analyze deals effectively & efficiently, then buying and holding rental property for true long-term wealth.    You'll learn why a signed written contract is the only thing that counts as a real offer, why sending around 15 written offers can typically produce one closed deal, and how letting the listing agent represent you as a dual agent can double their commission and turn agents into a referral pipeline that brings you deals first. I also shows why the 70 percent rule taught by most gurus quietly underbids you out of good deals, and how reverse engineering from the after repair value instead can literally unlock tens of thousands of dollars in extra offer room on the same house. Alongside the tactics, I explain the three mindset shifts, treating rejection as feedback, taking full responsibility for your results, and mastering one strategy instead of chasing a new one every few months, that separate the investors who make it from the ones who burn out.   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Real estate investing involves risk, including the potential loss of capital. Results discussed are not typical and are not a guarantee of future performance. Always perform your own due diligence & consult qualified legal, financial, tax, & real estate professionals before making investment decisions. Real estate investing is not easy. Take it serious.   #realestateinvesting #houseflipping #realestate    P.S. Check out my step by step video walking through the entire wholesale & house flipping process 👉 https://youtu.be/1_e6RTmRcJw

  6. Aug 19

    How To Wholesale Real Estate (WITHOUT Signing Contracts)!

    Here's EXACTLY How To Wholesale Real Estate WITHOUT Ever Signing A Contract! Most people think you need an LLC, cash in the bank, or your name on a purchase contract to wholesale real estate. You don't — and in this video, I'm revealing the "Acquisitions Associate Method," a strategy that also lets you skip the assignments and double closings that trip up so many beginners.  I used this exact approach to close 36+ wholesale deals across 12 states without an LLC, without my own money, and without my name ever touching a contract.   🏠 NEXT STEP: Want to build a hyper-profitable wholesaling business without ever putting your name on a contract?  📞 Book a Free Strategy Session: Ready to close your first (or next) deal using this method? Talk to our team and get a game plan built for your market → https://www.realestateskills.com/apply?el=pod  🎯 Our Free Wholesale Real Estate & Flipping Training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod   📚 Download Our Advanced Wholesale Real Estate Contracts (Acquisitions Associate Agreement) — 100% Free: https://www.realestateskills.com/legal?el=pod    I'm Ryan Zomorodi, Co-Founder of RealEstateSkills.com. I've personally flipped and wholesaled real estate in over a dozen states, built an 8-figure rental portfolio, and trained over 6,000 students nationwide — from small towns to major metros. This is one of the most requested (and least talked-about) strategies in our entire curriculum.   By the end of this video, you'll understand: ✅ How to wholesale real estate with no LLC, no money down, and your name never on the contract ✅ The "Acquisitions Associate Method" — skip assignments and double closings completely, the same way institutional buyers operate ✅ 3 ways to structure compensation (flat fee, percentage, profit share) so you get paid on every deal ✅ Is wholesale real estate legal? Why this works in all 50 states, even where assignments are restricted ✅ Real wholesale real estate example: how one MLS listing turned into a $7,690 payday without ever touching the contract or property   This knowledge is the difference between investors who are actually closing deals and investors who are still stuck overthinking their first move.   ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 – How To Wholesale Real Estate With No LLC, No Money, No Contract In Your Name 0:48 – Why Traditional Wholesale Real Estate Puts Your Name, Money & Liability At Risk 2:29 – What Is The Acquisitions Associate Method? 4:31 – Is Wholesale Real Estate Legal? Why This Works In All 50 States 5:32 – Step 1: Finding The Right Investor Partner 8:43 – Step 2: How To Structure Your Acquisitions Associate Agreement 9:13 – Flat Fee vs. Percentage vs. Profit Share Compensation 13:21 – Step 3: Finding Wholesale Deals With The MLS Offer System 14:39 – Submitting Offers In Your Buyer's Name (No Assignment Required) 15:47 – Step 4: Getting Paid As An Acquisitions Associate 17:31 – Real Wholesale Deal Example: $7,690 On A Property I Never Visited 20:30 – Free Wholesale Real Estate Contract Bundle (Download Link) 21:14 – Final Thoughts + What's Next   #wholesalerealestate #wholesalerealestatecontract #realestateskills   📝 Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult with a licensed attorney and/or real estate professional before entering into any contracts or agreements.   📺 Watch Next: How To Wholesale Real Estate Step by Step (In As Little As 21 Days): https://youtu.be/3snSKZ7Zf88

  7. Aug 18

    Alex Hormozi's Advice on Real Estate Investing

    Get my Free Real Estate Investing Deal Calculator: Avoid the mistake Alex Hormozi made on his first deal & learn how to analyze the numbers before you buy: ✅  https://www.realestateskills.com/calculator?el=pod  Alex Hormozi lost $50,000 on his first real estate investment. Today, real estate is one of the primary places his company reinvests his capital. In this video, Alex Martinez breaks down Hormozi's advice on real estate investing & the $50,000 lesson that every new real estate investor should understand before buying their first property.   👉 Watch Alex's free real estate investing training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod  🚀 Join the Pro Wholesaler Program: Learn the complete system for wholesaling real estate, flipping houses, & building long-term wealth through real estate → https://www.realestateskills.com/pro-wholesaler?el=pod  📞 Book a Free Strategy Session: Ready to close your first (or next) real estate deal? Talk with my team & I and get a game plan built for your market → https://www.realestateskills.com/apply?el=pod    Alex Hormozi has built an enormous business portfolio, but one of his earliest attempts at investing in real estate was a total disaster.   Here's just some of what we cover in the video: ✅ Why real estate has created so many millionaires ✅ How Hormozi lost approximately $50k on his first real estate deal ✅ The due diligence mistake that could have exposed the bad investment before he bought it ✅ How wholesaling teaches you to find, analyze, negotiate, & acquire discounted properties ✅ How flipping houses can turn your best opportunities into larger active profits ✅ How to redeploy capital into long-term, cash-flowing real estate ✅ Why business intelligence & real estate intelligence are two different skillsets ✅ How Hormozi's company approaches real estate investing today   After being part of more than 1,000 real estate transactions & training more than 6,000 students and investors, I've come to think about the evolution of a real estate investor in three simple stages: 1. Find them: Wholesale real estate. Learn how to identify good opportunities, analyze properties, negotiate, understand contracts, & get paid while developing your skills. 2. Improve them: House flipping. Cherry-pick the best deals, improve the properties, & pursue larger profits while taking on additional construction, holding, & market risk. 3. Own them: Long-term real estate investment. Use the skills, income, & judgment you've developed to begin owning cash-flowing properties & building long-term wealth. Find them. Improve them. Own them. This is one of the clearest frameworks I know for someone wondering how to get into real estate investing w/out trying to jump straight into buying properties they don't yet know how to evaluate. Because real estate investing may be simple to understand, but that does not make it easy or  always risk-free. You still need to understand due diligence, public records, comparable sales, repair costs, contracts, financing, title, cash flow, market demand, & the numbers behind the investment. That's the lesson buried inside Hormozi's first $50,000 loss. As discussed in the video, Hormozi's real estate operation reviews thousands of potential deals before deciding where to deploy capital. The asset class didn't magically become safer; the investor became more qualified. That is the real lesson.   If you've been asking yourself: "How do I start real estate investing?" Start by developing the skills to recognize a good deal. The goal isn't necessarily to solely wholesale forever. The goal is to build the skills, income, experience, and judgment that can allow you to progress from wholesaling → house flipping → owning cash-flowing real estate.   👉 Watch my FREE real estate investing training here: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod    It will show you how we find distressed real estate opportunities, analyze potential deals, talk to agents and sellers, and pursue properties without needing to spend thousands of dollars on marketing. Subscribe to the Real Estate Skills YouTube channel for more videos on real estate investing, wholesale real estate, wholesaling real estate, fixing & flipping houses, deal analysis, & practical strategies for building a real estate investing business.   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Real estate investing involves risk, including the potential loss of capital. Results discussed are not typical and are not a guarantee of future performance. Always perform your own due diligence & consult qualified legal, financial, tax, & real estate professionals before making investment decisions.   #realestateinvesting #alexhormozi #realestate    P.S. Want to level up your real estate skills before putting any money at risk? Check out my video on how to start wholesaling houses with only 15hrs a week here 👉 https://youtu.be/M9iyZc2j_uQ

  8. Aug 17

    14 Years of Wholesale Real Estate Advice in 10 Minutes

    Our free wholesale real estate & flipping training: https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod    📞 Book a Free Strategy Session: Ready to close your first (or next) deal? Talk to our team and get a game plan built for your market → https://www.realestateskills.com/apply?el=pod  🚀 Join the Pro Wholesaler Program: The complete system for wholesaling, flipping, and building long-term wealth in real estate → https://www.realestateskills.com/pro-wholesaler?el=pod  📞 Download Our FREE Wholesale Real Estate Scripts: https://www.realestateskills.com/script?el=pod    What if the deals you have been told to chase with expensive direct mail and paid ads were sitting in plain sight the entire time? After 14 years in wholesaling, over 50 deals and $1.2 million in profit in a single year, and more than 6,000 students coached, Alex Martinez pulls back the curtain on a truth most people have backwards: the best distressed deals live right on the MLS, where nine in ten homes in this country actually sell. This video dismantles the myth that you need thousands of leads, good credit, a license, or a single dollar of marketing spend to close your first deal this week.   #wholesalerealestate #wholesalingrealestate #wholesalehouses    📝 Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always perform your own due diligence and consult with licensed professionals before making any investment or financing decisions.   PS: Watch here to start getting & closing wholesale deals 👉 https://youtu.be/M9iyZc2j_uQ

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Welcome to the Real Estate Skills Podcast — the ultimate resource for anyone looking to launch, grow, or scale a profitable real estate investing business. Hosted by Alex Martinez and Ryan Zomorodi, this show delivers expert strategies on wholesaling, flipping, and rental property investing — with a unique emphasis on using the MLS and listed properties to close real deals, fast. Whether you're a complete beginner or an active investor ready to level up, you'll learn the exact systems used by our students to wholesale and flip houses nationwide — often without leaving their home market. From lead generation to deal analysis, from acquisitions to exit strategies, we cut through the noise to bring you what actually works in today's market. Featuring coaching insights, real student success stories, and interviews with top-performing investors, this podcast is your backstage pass to mastering modern real estate investing — on your terms. Get ready to build skills, take action, and close more deals with less guesswork. For more, check out our website at www.RealEstateSkills.com

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