Real Estate Investing School Podcast

Real Estate Investing School
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Real Estate Investing School Podcast

  1. Sep 14

    How to Flip Land, Fund Deals, and Build Passive Income Through Self Storage with Seth Williams

    Joe Jensen sits down with Seth Williams, founder of REtipster.com and one of the early pioneers of the land investing niche. Seth shares how he got started in 2008 by buying underpriced parcels from tax-delinquent lists through direct mail, using only about $3,000 to buy vacant land for a few hundred dollars and resell it for two to three times more. He explains why the 2008 crash created unusual opportunities, how vacant land offered a lower-risk way to start in real estate, and why flipping land can be simpler than houses because there are fewer moving parts, no tenants, and no major repairs. The conversation also covers Seth's move into self storage, including how he bought land in 2021, went through rezoning, entitlement, planning, and construction, and built a facility in West Michigan that opened in August 2023. Seth breaks down why self storage gives him more long-term income potential and better tax write-offs than vacant land, while still being relatively hands-off when set up correctly. He also shares how he now funds land deals for other operators, why funding solves a major problem for land flippers, and how partnering with someone experienced can help newer investors avoid bad deals. 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 REtipster.com

  2. Sep 7

    Seller Credits, Cost Seg, and the Two Extra Steps That Build Wealth (Bill Faith)

    Joe Jensen sits down with Bill Faith, founder of Build STR Wealth, author of Super Properties and Two Extra Steps, and the force behind the world's largest short-term rental conference. Bill shares how he went from house hacking a duplex at 19 to building a $24 million short-term rental portfolio across five states, with over $18 million in equity and millions in annual gross rents. He explains why most STR investors fail to treat their rentals like real businesses, and why tracking P&Ls, forecasting revenue, understanding debt, and building a real operating system are essential. The conversation dives deep into Bill's strategy for scaling through creative financing, seller credits, cost segregation, local commercial bank relationships, and market selection. He explains why he avoids following the herd into oversaturated STR markets and instead targets secondary or tertiary markets with strong appreciation and marketability. Bill also breaks down how he prepares banking packages, uses seller credits for rehab and design costs, tracks monthly P&Ls, uses VAs, and focuses on cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and debt paydown as the four pillars of his wealth-building strategy. 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 Bill's Instagram

  3. Sep 7

    The Smart Way to Buy Rentals in Today's Market with Kathy Fetke

    Joe Jensen sits down with Kathy Fetke, co-founder of RealWealth.com, bestselling author of Retire Rich with Rentals and Scaling Smart, and a longtime real estate investor focused on helping busy professionals buy turnkey rental properties in strong markets. Kathy shares how she built her investing philosophy around market cycles, demographics, job growth, population growth, infrastructure growth, and affordability, explaining why investors who blindly follow the crowd often get hurt. She also reflects on the 2008 housing crash, the opportunity that followed, and how her podcast helped attract investors from around the world to help restore distressed neighborhoods. The episode dives into what real estate investing looks like in 2026, especially for investors who want long-term buy-and-hold rentals without doing all the work themselves. Kathy explains why RealWealth is focused on markets like Oklahoma City, how builder distress can create opportunities through seller-paid rate buydowns, and why brand-new turnkey rentals can be a strong option for people with jobs, down payment capital, and a long-term wealth plan. She also breaks down the tradeoff between high cash flow and long-term appreciation, reminding listeners that true wealth is often built through quality assets, leverage, tax benefits, and time. 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 Real Wealth Show

  4. Aug 31

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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