In this riveting episode of the Cash Flow Fight Club podcast's In the Champion's Corner edition, hosts Mike Deaton and Ligia chat with real estate and hospitality investment expert Rav Singh.

With a background that spans graphic design, gas stations, and hotel brokerage, Rav shares his immigrant story from India to the Midwest, and his journey to becoming a hospitality division leader at KW Commercial.

The discussion explores alternative investment types, mindset mastery, the importance of education, weathering economic downturns, and navigating hospitality investments post-pandemic.

Tune in to uncover the intricacies of multifamily vs. hospitality assets, the significance of specialized real estate knowledge, and how to maximize investment opportunities.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:01 Guest Introduction: Rav Singh

01:09 Rav Singh's Background and Journey

02:53 Transition to Real Estate

12:12 Navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis

15:25 The Value of Education and Certification

22:01 Entering the Hospitality Sector

22:13 Introduction to Hospitality Investing

22:36 Specialization in Hospitality

23:11 Entering the Hospitality Industry

24:32 Differences Between Hospitality and Multifamily

28:43 Key Factors in Hospitality Investment

38:43 Fund Management and Investment Strategy

46:53 Impact of COVID-19 on Hospitality

48:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

Discover how you can profit from niche real estate investments.

Let's go!

In this episode of the Cash Flow Fight Club podcast, hosts Mike Deaton and Ligia chat with Brandon Jenkins, a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and the founder of Tier One Coaching.

Brandon shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics and leadership in the military and beyond. He discusses the blueprint process he uses in his coaching practice to help individuals gain clarity in their careers and lives.

Brandon highlights the significance of a growth mindset, humility, and introspection, providing insights into tools and books that have influenced his personal and professional development. The episode is rich with practical advice on navigating transitions and aligning one's life with core values.

00:00 Navigating Career Transitions

00:24 Introducing the Blueprint Process

01:01 Escaping the Job Trap

02:20 Welcome to the Cashflow Fight Club Podcast

02:55 Meet Brandon Jenkins

04:03 The Importance of Team Dynamics in the Military

10:00 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Coaching

17:08 Understanding the Blueprint Process

18:49 Client Satisfaction and Blueprint Process

20:25 Leadership Paradigms and Coaching Mindset

23:49 Traits for Success in the Blueprint Process

26:40 Mindfulness and Personal Practices

28:46 Books and Reflection for Personal Growth

34:04 Applying Principles and Critical Reasoning

37:56 Gratitude and Closing Remarks

Join us!

The Ultimate Showdown: Hosting vs. Guesting on Podcasts

In this episode of the Cashflow Fight Club podcast, we dive into an exciting debate on whether it's more beneficial to host your own podcast or be a guest on others.

Representing the hosting side is Mahrukh 'the spicy queen of content coaching' Imtiaz, who has successfully leveraged her podcast 'Spicy Chai' for personal growth and revenue.

On the guesting side, we have Trevor 'the podcast guesting guru' Oldham from Podcasting You, who has booked thousands of podcast interviews and champions guest appearances for brand exposure.

The discussion covers key aspects like reach and exposure, time and resource commitment, and the benefits each approach offers. Tune in to gain valuable insights and decide which strategy suits you best.

00:00 The Best Benefit of Having Your Own Podcast 00:36 Generating Leads and Networking Through Podcasting 01:19 Debate: Hosting vs. Guesting on Podcasts 01:33 Introducing the Contenders 03:30 Mahrukh's Journey into Podcasting 06:42 Trevor's Experience in the Podcasting Space 09:51 Round One: Reach and Exposure 18:26 Round Two: Time, Effort, and Resources 26:50 A Human Moment in Podcasting 27:11 Cost and Effort in Podcasting 27:42 Essential Podcasting Equipment 30:23 The Value of Podcast Documentation 35:24 Benefits of Being a Podcast Guest 42:03 Hosting Your Own Podcast 49:32 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Resources:

• Mahrukh on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahrukh-imtiaz/
• Spicy Chai Podcast
• Trevor Oldham on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjoldham/
• Podcasting You

Let's get ready to RUMBLLLLLLLLLE!

Discover the secrets of mobile home park investing as we sit down with Steve Johnson, owner of 14 mobile home parks and expert note investor. Steve shares his journey from theater to real estate, offering valuable insights into the world of mobile home park investments, passive income strategies, and the power of leveraging virtual assistants for business growth.

Whether you're looking to diversify your portfolio or learn about unconventional real estate opportunities, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and expand your investment horizons!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

02:16 - Steve's transition from theater to real estate investing

07:46 - The advantages of mobile home park investments

11:08 - Risks and red flags in mobile home park investing

23:47 - Passive income through note investing

45:01 - Leveraging virtual assistants for business growth

48:53 - The importance of finding the right partners in real estate

Episode Highlights:

[07:46] The Advantages of Mobile Home Park Investments

Mobile home parks have a recession-resistant nature and role in providing affordable housing without government subsidies. Steve emphasizes the potential for value-add projects in older parks and the benefits of economies of scale when investing in larger parks with 70+ lots. He also points out the dual income streams from lot rent and home payments, as well as the reduced competition in certain markets, particularly in the Midwest. Steve discusses the opportunity to improve parks and increase value through infrastructure upgrades, ultimately leading to the potential for higher returns compared to traditional real estate investments.

[11:08] Risks and Red Flags in Mobile Home Park Investing

Steve emphasizes the challenges posed by aging infrastructure in older parks, particularly underground utilities and the impact of harsh climates in northern regions. He warns about the significant costs associated with major upgrades, such as replumbing entire parks. He also highlights the importance of understanding local market dynamics and the potential difficulties in implementing new policies with existing tenants. Steve stresses the critical need for thorough due diligence to identify these issues before investing in a mobile home park.

[23:47] Passive Income Through Note Investing

Steve describes how investors can purchase notes on mobile homes within parks, typically starting at around $25,000. These investments offer returns between 8-12% over a 7-year term. Steve highlights that this method allows passive investors to benefit from the mobile home park's income stream without direct involvement in park operations. These are secure investments as they're backed by both the mobile home payments and the park itself, providing a safety net for investors even in worst-case scenarios.

[48:53] Finding the Right Partners in Real Estate

Steve emphasizes how having the right partners allows for complementary skills and knowledge, especially when dealing with the many moving parts of commercial real estate. He describes how he found his current partners through networking and building relationships over time. Going through challenges together reveals each partner's character and ability to handle crises.

Resources Mentioned:

www.linkedin.com/connect-with-steve-johnson

www.realestick.com

In this Cash Flow Fight Club podcast matchup, two expert content creators and coaches go head to head to uncover whether ghostwriting or coaching is the best way for entrepreneurs to produce compelling content and close more clients. These copywriting champions debate the merits of their respective business models - coaching you how to create your own content versus ghostwriting services.

Which approach reigns supreme when it comes to helping entrepreneurs generate leads and grow their businesses?

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

00:00

01:32 - Adam and Ryan’s backgrounds

05:49 - Round 1: cost structures and pricing models

15:36 - Round 2: flexibility and customization options

22:07 - Round three: customized client journeys: ensuring service flexibility

35:50 - Coaching success is measured by more than just revenue

46:45 - Their ideal clients

Episode Highlights:

[05:49] Round 1: Cost Structures and Pricing Models

Ryan's coaching program provides an end-to-end service that aims to deeply develop clients through personalized guidance and workshops over several weeks. This done-with-you approach transforms entrepreneurs by helping them clarify their offers, craft effective content, establish lead flow events, and learn to convert leads into sustainable coaching businesses.

Adam's ghostwriting service offers a passive, done-for-you model where specialized writers generate customized content for commercial real estate clients based on intake calls to understand their goals, stories and key performance metrics. Packages can be tailored over durations of 60 days to a year to focus on the unique metrics most important to each client.

[15:36] Round 2: Flexibility and Customization Options

Adam discusses how his ghostwriting could adjust content frequency and duration packages based on a client's goals. Ryan details his multi-week onboarding process covering offer clarity, content creation, lead flow planning and more. This highlights differences in their approaches, with Adam providing an outsourced content solution and Ryan offering an in-depth coaching program. However, both emphasize flexibility to meet clients where they are. Ryan structures his program systematically while Adam aims for a light-lift intake process.

[22:07] Round Three: Customized Client Journeys: Ensuring Service Flexibility

Adam discusses how clients receive weekly analytics and have consistent access to provide feedback to iteratively improve results. Ryan emphasizes developing clients through a rigorous yet supportive onboarding process tailored to their unique starting point and goals. Both prioritize ongoing communication and customization to clients. Adam aims to lift the burden of flexibility from clients onto his agency as the service provider. On the other hand, Ryan acknowledges that clients progress at different paces depending on their situation and commitment level.

[35:50] Going Beyond Initial Client Expectations

Adam notes that client success often involves unexpected revenue streams beyond their initial goals. Through the personalized guidance provided, clients end up launching additional monetization avenues like paid Substack newsletters or coaching programs that further boost their businesses. This highlights how the services can evolve client relationships in unforeseen, value-adding ways.

Resources Mentioned:

CRE Digital

Want to take your sustainability efforts to the next level? Check out this conversation with social entrepreneur Dakota Malone on the latest episode of the Cashflow Fight Club podcast. After surviving five heart surgeries as a child, Dakota went on to become a top salesperson before founding Community Solar Authority, and now helping organizations lower costs and pursue sustainability through commercial solar programs.

Dakota emphasizes a holistic view of sustainability and shares insights on building sustainable business models. He also opens up about how shamanic practices have helped him integrate life's challenges into personal growth. He believes facing inner darkness and increasing self-awareness are keys to transformation. Tune in to hear all about Dakota's path to renewable energy entrepreneurship and view the world through a more interconnected lens.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

00:00

02:45 - Dakota’s early background

14:55 - Finding empowerment through your narrative

16:49 - The interconnection between internal and external sustainability

17:36 - The power of facing our shadows

20:52 - Awareness is the first step.

22:55 - Expanding our sense of self through initiation and integration

28:08 - The 4 pillars of sustainability

33:12 - Solar energy incentives and commercial solar brokerage

42:14 - Solar leasing opportunities for land investors

Episode Highlights:

[14:55] Finding Empowerment Through Your Narrative

Dakota believes that the way we shape the meaning of our lives and talk about our stories greatly impacts the outcomes we experience. For him, it really doesn't matter what your story is – it's what it means to you and the way that you talk about it. By framing our experiences in an empowering light and using language that uplifts ourselves, we can take control of our narratives and work towards the realities we desire.

[16:49] The Interconnection Between Internal and External Sustainability

When considering sustainability, Dakota notes that most people only think of environmental factors. However, he believes true sustainability starts from within. We're not going to solve any of these problems in our external reality, until we start to go inside and work on our own personal stuff. Sustainability is interconnected with personal growth, mindset and introspection.

[17:36] The Keys to True Transformation

Dakota believes facing inner darkness and gaining self-awareness are keys to transformation. Confronting our shadows seems terrifying yet our darkest places hold the greatest value. True change begins with introspection to understand ourselves. Through introspection and awareness of strengths and weaknesses, we can expand our perspective with new ideas, energy, and movement.

[28:08] Dakota’s Four Pillars of Sustainability

1. Human - Focuses on personal empowerment, mindset, and how we operate in the world.
2. Social - Taking care of vulnerable communities and promoting equity.
3. Economic/Business - Building sustainable business models and practices like lean principles.
4. Environmental - Working towards environmental goals like reducing emissions through commercial solar solutions.

Resources Mentioned:

Community Solar Authority

Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche

The Fourth Turning

The Life You Can Save

Take control of your retirement savings and unlock new investment opportunities. In this episode, Parker Pursell of eQRP discusses how their platform is giving investors more power over their retirement savings through alternative investments.

Parker outlines how eQRP provides educational resources, networking opportunities, and a marketplace where investors can discover new investment deals. He emphasizes the importance of exposing investors to different options so they can make confident financial decisions.

Tune in to learn more about eQRP's mission to break financial barriers and how their community is empowering investors.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

00:00

01:35 - Parker’s background

14:14 - The genesis of eQRP

18:20 - Eligibility for an eQRP 401k plan

20:00 - Empowering self-directed investors through control and action

22:49 - The financial impact of choosing the right retirement vehicle

26:20 - Building an altruistic environment for investors and syndicators

28:31 - The educational component of eQRP

34:50 - Plugging syndicators into the eQRP investor community

Episode Highlights:

[14:14] The Genesis of eQRP

Parker discusses the Genesis story of eQRP, founded by Damion Lupo after his father's retirement promises fell through. Parker emphasizes eQRP was created to address issues like lack of control and opportunities in traditional retirement systems. Parker emphasizes that eQRP was founded to give people more control over their money and break the "financial shackles" of being promised one thing but experiencing another in retirement.

[20:00] Empowering Self-Directed Investors Through Control and Action

Parker discusses how eQRP is designed for self-directed, self-responsible investors looking to move quickly with minimal friction. He notes eQRP is typically for those wanting control over their investments rather than a "do it for you" financial advisor service. Parker explains eQRP takes more of a "do it with you" approach through empowering people to take action and control of their finances, rather than having decisions made for them. This highlights how eQRP's structure is tailored for active investors focused on controlling their own path.

[22:49] The Financial Impact of Choosing the Right Retirement Vehicle

Parker discusses how the specific retirement vehicle used can significantly impact both the user experience and financial outcomes. He notes the 401k vehicle involves much less "friction" or barriers. Additionally, Parker points out traditional IRAs fail to fully disclose the tax implications of investing in deals with debt, which can minimize profits. Whereas the 401k allows investors to recoup profits that would otherwise be lost to taxes if using an IRA for deals involving debt, giving more "firepower" to compound returns over time.

Resources Mentioned:

eQRP

Want to learn the secrets to building a lucrative land investing business from a seasoned pro? In this episode of the Champion’s Corner, we welcome Brent Bowers, a military veteran turned real estate mogul.

Brent shares his proven strategies for finding discounted land deals, implementing creative financing, minimizing taxes, and scaling a profitable enterprise while maintaining a work-life balance. He also discusses how he now coaches others to achieve similar success through land.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

00:00 - Introduction

02:07 - Land investing and replacing military income

06:20 - Making his shift from house flipping to land investing

11:23 - Implementing tax-savvy strategies

14:57 - Revenue in the first position

17:23 - The power of seller financing

20:54 - The snowball effect in land investing

25:36 - Leveraging land notes for active income and passive investment

34:29 - Due diligence mistakes and legal issues

42:16 - Success factors in real estate investing

Episode Highlights:

[11:23] Implementing Tax-Savvy Strategies

Brent faced a large tax bill that showed the need to diversify profits. He now uses land sale earnings to purchase industrial buildings eligible for cost segregation and additional depreciation. This minimizes taxes by offsetting ordinary income from land with write-offs from other real estate. His strategy demonstrates how analyzing tax benefits like depreciation can reduce liability for real estate investors.

[17:23] The Power of Seller Financing

Brent expresses his enthusiasm for seller financing real estate deals, providing an example where he and a partner purchased a parcel of land, then sold it while financing the majority of the sale price for the buyer over several years. Brent sees seller financing as an amazing opportunity that provides ongoing income and calls it one of the best strategies in real estate investing.

[20:54] The Snowball Effect in Land Investing

Brent provides a colorful analogy to explain the snowball effect concept when starting a land investing business. He recalls helping his son build a snowman and how rolling the snowball made it bigger and bigger. This reminded him of how doing one small land deal that generates an extra $100 per month can lead to doing another that makes $200, and so on until you're earning thousands each month. His story helps illustrate how consistently taking action and letting profits compound can rapidly grow a land investing venture over time through the powerful snowball effect.

[34:26] A Painful Lesson in the Importance of Due Diligence

Brent emphasizes the critical importance of thorough due diligence when purchasing real estate, as he learned from an expensive mistake. He lost $115,000 on a recent land deal due to unexpected access issues that tanked the property's value. This experience reinforced how properly vetting every detail, such as ensuring legal ingress/egress, is essential to avoid potential pitfalls. His costly lesson shows other investors the significance of comprehensive due diligence to uncover and mitigate risks on any real estate transaction.

Resources Mentioned:

The Land Sharks: https://www.thelandsharks.com Free resource - The Due Diligence Checklist: thelandsharks.com/dd - Wholesaling Inc. Podcast