Be, Do, Have: Real Estate Investing Mindset

Marcus Rodgers
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Be, Do, Have: Real Estate Investing Mindset is a podcast for beginners who want to learn real estate investing in a simple, practical way. Hosted by Marcus Rodgers, this show breaks down real estate investing for beginners through mindset, strategy, how to buy a property without a bank, learn how to analyze a deal, how to communicate like an investor, and real world investing lessons. If you want to buy your first investment property, build a stronger real estate mindset, or understand how investors think, this podcast will help you get started with clarity and confidence.

  1. Aug 6

    Inner Economy vs. Outer Economy: The Mindset Behind Building Wealth - Episode # 12

    Everyone talks about the economy, interest rates, the real estate market, inflation, and everything happening around us. But there’s another economy that often gets overlooked: your inner economy. Your inner economy is the foundation of your mindset, beliefs, confidence, discipline, habits, and personal development. It’s the invisible work that determines how you respond to challenges, opportunities, and the circumstances around you. In this episode of the Be Do Have Investor Mindset Podcast, Marcus breaks down the difference between your inner economy vs. outer economy and explains why developing a strong wealth mindset and success mindset is essential for achieving your goals. Marcus shares his own real estate investing journey, starting with limited money, poor credit, and no experience and how he had to transform his mindset before he could transform his results. You’ll learn: • Why your mindset plays a major role in building wealth and creating success • How limiting beliefs can prevent you from taking action • Why waiting for the perfect time can keep you stuck • How to develop discipline, confidence, and a growth mindset • Why becoming the right person comes before achieving the results you desire The outer economy will always change, but your ability to navigate it starts from within. If you’re focused on personal growth, entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and creating a better future, this episode will challenge you to look at the one economy you have the most control over yourself. Your inner economy shapes your outer reality.

  2. Jul 23

    The IRS Is Your Friend - Episode # 11

    The IRS Is Your Friend Most people believe the IRS is something to fear. What if the opposite is true? In this episode, Marcus Rodgers explains why the U.S. tax code rewards people who create value through business and investing—and how real estate investors can legally reduce their tax burden by understanding how the system works. You’ll learn: Why employees and self-employed individuals often pay the highest taxes.The difference between the E, S, B & I quadrants from Robert Kiyosaki book: "Cashflow Quadrant".How the IRS incentivizes business owners and real estate investors.The Three Levels of Wealth: Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Wealth.Why real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult a qualified CPA or tax professional regarding your specific situation.  If a Fifth Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple www.ascensionmgnt.com For more follow @theascensionteam on TikTok Follow @TheAscensionTeam1 on YouTube for more real estate investing and financial education. Edited by: Eclat Group LLC - Arabelis Griffin

  3. Jul 1

    How to Analyze a Real Estate Deal (Part 2) : Cap Rate, DSCR, & Cash on Cash Return

    Whether you’re a beginner buying your first rental property or an experienced investor evaluating your next deal, understanding the numbers is essential. In Part 2 of this series, I break down the key financial metrics every real estate investor should know before purchasing an investment property. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What Cap Rate is and how to use it • How to estimate a property’s value using the Income Approach • What Cash-on-Cash Return tells you about your investment • How Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) helps determine whether a property generates enough income to cover its debt My goal is to simplify real estate investing and financial education so you can analyze deals with confidence and make better investment decisions. If you haven’t listened or watched Part 1 on Spotify or Youtube, I recommend starting there first, where I walk through my real estate investment analyzer step by step. Thank you for listening and supporting Be. Do. Have. The Ascension Team Podcast.

  4. Jun 19

    How to Analyze a Real Estate Deal (Part 1) - Episode # 10

    In this episode of the Be Do Have Investor Mindset Podcast, Marcus Rodgers breaks down how to analyze a real estate deal using the same analyzer featured in his book, If a Fifth Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple. Whether you’re a beginner real estate investor looking at your first rental property or an experienced investor reviewing a multifamily deal, understanding the numbers is essential. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to calculate rental income • How to estimate vacancy rates • How to analyze operating expenses • What Net Operating Income (NOI) means • How to calculate cash flow • How to use the 1% Rule to quickly evaluate a rental property Marcus also explains why investors should request actual financials instead of relying on pro forma projections when analyzing real estate investment opportunities.  Part 2 Coming Soon In Part 2, we’ll cover: • Cap Rate • Property Value • Cash-on-Cash Return• Debt Coverage Service Ratio (DSCR)  Learn more: www.ascensionmgnt.com🎬Edited By: Arabelis Griffin - Eclat Group LLC

  5. May 28

    From Thinking I Was a Scam to Owning Property- Eduardo's Story - Episode # 9

    Eduardo thought Marcus was a scam. Now he owns an investment property. In Episode # 9 of the Be, Do, Have investing Mindset Podcast, Eduardo shares how he went from working at Chipotle with little money and no experience to buying his first investment property in just 90 days. He opens up about the mindset shifts, mistakes, setbacks, discipline, and the lessons that changed his life, from wanting to quit to finally creating positive cash flow through real estate. Website: www.ascensionmgnt.com Book: If A 5th Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple Watch the full video episode on YouTube: @AscensionTeam1

  6. May 21

    Good Debt Vs. Bad Debt - Episode # 8

    Is debt really bad...or were most people never taught how to use it correctly? In Episode 8 of the Be Do Have Investor Mindset Podcast, Marcus breaks down the difference between good debt vs bad debt, how wealthy people use leverage differently, and why financial education can completely change the way you view money, real estate investing, and financial freedom. Marcus shares: how Robert Kiyosaki changed his perspective on debtwhy most people are taught to fear debthow he bought his first property using very little of his own moneythe difference between assets and liabilities how investment properties can generate passive incomewhy leverage is important in real estate investingand how good debt can help build wealth when used strategically.This episode also covers: real estate investing for beginnersfinancial literacy money mindsetpassive incomecash flowwealth buildingleveragefinancial freedomassets vs liabilitiesand escaping the rat raceIf you've ever wondered how wealthy people use debt differently or how to start investing in real estate with little money down, this episode is for you. 📘 Book: If A 5th Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple 🌐 Website: www.ascensionmgnt.com 📱Follow Marcus on Tik Tok: @theascensionteam 🎙Edited by: Arabelis Griffin- Eclat Group LLC

  7. May 14

    The Difference Between A Landlord And An Investor - Episode # 7

    Most people think buying a property automatically means passive income. That's what I thought too..... Until I became a landlord. In this episode, I break down the real difference between being a landlord and an investor. I talk about my personal experience self- managing my first property, dealing with tenant calls, repairs, maintenance, and how I eventually realized real estate is not truly passive until systems are in place. I also discuss: property management vs self-managingthe mindset shift that changed my real estate journeyhow systems create freedomthe truth about passive incomeand how hiring a property management company gave me back my time and peaceIf you're thinking about getting into real estate investing, becoming a landlord, building passive income, or learning how to transition from operator to investor, this episode is for you. 📘 Book: "If a 5th Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple" 🌐 Website: www.ascensionmgnt.com 🎬 Edited by: Arabelis Griffin / Eclat Group LLC #RealEstate #Passiveincome #PropertyManagement #RealEstateInvesting #Landlord #investorMindset #Financial Freedom #Rental Property #CashFlow #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #SelfDevelopment

  8. May 7

    Everyone Has An Unfair Advantage- Episode # 6

    Most people focus on their disadvantages. “I didn’t come from money.” “I had no support.” “I didn’t grow up with opportunities.” But what if the very thing you believe held you back is actually your hidden advantage? In this episode, Marcus breaks down how struggle, adversity, rejection, and difficult environments can build resilience, grit, discipline, creativity, and mental toughness. He also explains why wealth is more than money and why mindset, emotional control, habits, and self-development are the true foundation of success. Marcus shares real life experiences from his own journey growing up in the hood, learning real estate investing, overcoming financial struggles, and using difficult situations as fuel instead of excuses. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why everyone has an unfair advantage • How to stop leading with your limitations • Why mindset is more valuable than money • The difference between money problems and life problems • How adversity can build confidence and resilience • Why internal wealth matters more than material wealth • How to use disadvantages as fuel for success • The importance of personal development and emotional discipline • How real estate investing changed Marcus’ mindset If you’re interested in:real estate investing, personal development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mindset, self-improvement, discipline, wealth building, motivation, or learning how to think like an investor this episode is for you. 📘 Book: If a Fifth Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple  🌐 Website: www.ascensionmgnt.com Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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Be, Do, Have: Real Estate Investing Mindset is a podcast for beginners who want to learn real estate investing in a simple, practical way. Hosted by Marcus Rodgers, this show breaks down real estate investing for beginners through mindset, strategy, how to buy a property without a bank, learn how to analyze a deal, how to communicate like an investor, and real world investing lessons. If you want to buy your first investment property, build a stronger real estate mindset, or understand how investors think, this podcast will help you get started with clarity and confidence.

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