In episode 7 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Travis Howard from Travis Buys Home, as he shares his extensive experience in the real estate investing industry, spanning over 25 years. He also discusses his journey from learning valuable lessons during the 07-08 financial crisis to adapting his business strategies post-2010.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the real estate investing world, including tips on evaluating deals, managing properties, and building a successful business.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:15] Real Estate Investing Background.

[00:06:59] Managing Rental Property Debt.

[00:08:23] Building Wealth Through Rental Properties.

[00:13:56] Full turkey investment properties.

[00:17:11] Real estate investment strategies.

[00:20:30] Dealing with difficult tenants.

[00:22:16] Property management car chase story.

[00:26:29] Real estate appreciation rates.

[00:30:33] Manufactured home price fluctuations.

[00:36:07] Investing in trailer parks.

[00:40:48] Characteristics of successful people.

[00:43:31] Real estate success journey.

[00:46:11] Starting a Real Estate Business.

[00:50:27] Partnerships and complementing weaknesses.

[00:51:37] Hiring for profitability.

[00:57:37] Using retirement accounts for investing.

[01:00:08] Investing in real estate for retirement.

[01:05:59] An amazing wholesale deal.

[01:08:32] Real estate industry insights.

[01:11:05] There are always more deals.

QUOTES

• "A lot of people that try landlording, have a hard time with it because number one, the banks control them." - Avi Rasowsky
• "Number one characteristic is anybody that grew up athletic, doing athletic sports, they are always the easiest and best to work with… I don't care if you're male, female, whatever pronoun you go by, whatever that may look like. Um, but most of the time, because you know how to win and lose, you felt that pain growing up. Um, that's normally the ones that go out here and just kill it, to be honest." - Travis Howard
• "My biggest thing is I do not waste time. If somebody is going to kick tires, I don't do that. I need to know that they actually have a 1031. You're going to have to prove it to me that you're doing one." - Travis Howard

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Avi Rasowsky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avirasowsky/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avi.rasowsky

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-rasowsky-b600a18/

Travis Howard

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisnofear/

Email: travisnofear@gmail.com

WEBSITE

Travis Buys Home: https://travisbuyshomes.com/

In episode 6 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Ramez Fakhoury, Vice President of the IRA Club, to uncover insights into self-directed retirement accounts and alternative investments. They also discuss the importance of education, the benefits of self-directed retirement accounts, and the strategies for building a stable future with predictable value.

Tune in to learn more about leveraging retirement accounts for real estate investments.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:45] Shifting careers for love.

[00:06:14] Rethinking retirement account strategies.

[00:11:14] Retirement challenges and solutions.

[00:14:55] Real estate outperforms stock market.

[00:17:21] Self-directed retirement account education.

[00:21:04] Alternative Investments in Real Estate.

[00:24:26] The evolution of IRA Club.

[00:27:51] The impact of 2008 recession.

[00:34:27] AI Smart Folios in retirement.

[00:37:13] The Yale model.

[00:41:33] Multiple IRAs and FDIC insurance.

[00:45:01] Real estate investment opportunities.

[00:50:31] Retirement account control.

[00:51:12] Due diligence in investments.

[00:58:05] Alternative investment options.

[00:59:23] Partnering in real estate investments.

[01:04:23] Self-Directed Investing

[01:08:02] Self-directed retirement account education.

[01:11:53] Double-digit returns in investing.

• QUOTES
• “Numbers don't lie at the end of the day, that is the ultimate truth. You cannot compare the stock market to real estate.” - Ramez Fakhoury
• “You should never have a quarter of a million dollars sitting inside your retirement account. Your money's got to be working for you all the time.” - Ramez Fakhoury
• “Yeah, I think I've seen so many people that get into wanting to lend with their eyes wide open, but the savvy lenders that I had the pleasure to work with that really know what they're doing, they've done it for some of them for many, many years, they really take control of the deal and they know I'm not sending this until I get X, Y, Z.” - Avi Rasowsky

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Avi Rasowsky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avirasowsky/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avi.rasowsky

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-rasowsky-b600a18/

Ramez Fakhoury

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fakhouryramez/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramez-fakhoury/

WEBSITE

IRA Club: https://www.iraclub.com/

In episode 5 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Will Cannon, a real estate investor who built his entire portfolio from scratch in just a few years. Will discusses his strategies for analyzing deals, his approach to buying and selling properties, and the unique challenges and successes he has encountered in the mobile home market.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into Will’s investment approach and the importance of understanding your market.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:39] Building a portfolio from scratch.

[00:03:34] Starting small business ventures.

[00:08:07] Mindset shift towards real estate.

[00:12:59] Creative financing strategies.

[00:15:29] Owner financing concept explained.

[00:18:46] Minimum profit threshold and filters.

[00:22:47] Dealing with unexpected neighbors.

[00:25:50] Real estate investment strategies.

[00:30:41] Developing mobile home subdivisions.

[00:35:06] Creative Financing in Real Estate.

[00:39:40] Dealing with late payments.

[00:42:59] Longevity of manufactured houses.

[00:46:05] Affordable homeownership challenges.

[00:51:31] Mortgage late opportunities.

[00:53:51] Creating money through real estate.

[00:58:19] Earning trust through credibility borrowing.

[01:00:32] Private money in real estate.

[01:03:20] Dealing with unexpected sewage issues.

[01:08:19] Investing in manufactured homes.

[01:10:59] Creating a profitable real estate portfolio.

[01:14:39] Manufacturing Money Mastermind.

QUOTES

• "I think that I actually have a knowledge discrepancy of what the pricing really is. Because ultimately, the price is whatever someone's willing to pay. It's not what an appraiser says. It's what somebody is willing to sign on and guarantee that they're going to pay." - Will Cannon
• "Well, it makes you realize the value of your word, right? If you're just trading promises, then your promise better be trustworthy." - Avi Rasowsky
• “Know how to buy great deals, know how to understand and look at what a great deal is, and then know how to sell a deal with the most profitable exit." - Will Cannon

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Avi Rasowsky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avirasowsky/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avi.rasowsky

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-rasowsky-b600a18/

Will Cannon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willcannonjr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/will.cannon.11

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