Many people have dreams of quitting their job… and being able to live a life on their own terms.    Including Chi Nguyen, who turned that dream into a reality.    Her roadmap was definitely a bold one and probably not a prescription for most, but there’s a ton of wisdom and some profound lessons we can all learn from the path she took.   Tune in now to her her fascinating story and discover things like the one book that completely changed her life, 4 tips for leaving your W-2, and her top 3 asset classes … and why.   More about Chi Nguyen:   Chi Nguyen is a San Diego real estate investor who has her hands in a few REI buckets – she is a nonperforming 2nd position note investor, a long-term buy & hold housing provider, a developer, and a private money lender. She now leads a vertical in asset management from acquisitions to disposition for 7E Investments, a $150MM fund investing in 1st & 2nd position nonperforming notes ‌ Having a special place in her heart for the nonprofit world, Chi believes in always having a part of her life dedicated to giving back to leave the world a better place than she found it.  During her free time outside of work & giving back, Chi can be found backpacking abroad, camping, surfing, practicing yoga, and spending time with her loved ones in San Diego.   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Chi Nguyen

What many people don’t realize is that it takes a specific set of skills and a certain mindset to make a million dollars, but in order to keep and grow that million?   That takes a different skillset and psychology.   Our guest this week, Rich Hake, had to learn that the hard way… through the “school or hard knocks”!   Want to avoid some of those potentially career-ending pitfalls and setbacks?   Here are just a few “pearls of wisdom” that Rich shares from his 40+ year career as a real estate investor:   *  Biggest lessons learned from losing a million bucks!   *  One of the most valuable skills you can possess during a downturn.    *  Rich’s #1 favorite real estate investing strategy for building huge CHUNKS of cash.         *  His favorite asset classes… and why      *  How to sell a property and make a net profit of up to $500k – totally tax-free!   *  Much, more more!      Tune in now to hear Rich’s incredible story of resourcefulness, creativity, and having a ‘never say die’ mentality,     More about Rich Hake:   Rich Hake, Ph.D. Esq. is a California private lender, investor and broker in San Diego, California. He has been an active real estate investor since 1980. When working in collections and loss mitigation for a community bank in upstate New York, he bought a real estate course during a late night infomercial. Since then, Rich has been involved in notes, residential rentals, commercial and residential rehabs, operated a real estate brokerage in San Diego County and taught short sales, private lending and syndications. Through the economic cycles of the last 40+ years, Rich has learned to be mindful of character and the times, as well as any particulars of any specific deal. Prior to his move to full time real estate and consulting, Rich was counsel to a number of small companies in San Diego, specializing in M&A and intellectual property.   #####################################   Thank you for listening!   To dig in further with Bill and Kimmie, sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.   Who are Bill and Kimmie?   Here’s a quick snippet on who they are (and why you should, or should not, be listening to them)!  And if you want a little deeper dive on their history, mindset, and approach to investing, here’s an interview they did titled The Truth: Bill G & Kimmie P EXPOSED!   Invest with Bill and Kimmie   The best way to start the process is to visit our site at GoDreamVest.com, and get familiar with our investment philosophy, approach, and criteria, as well as our track record & experience.     We encourage you to take advantage of all the free resources we make available on the site, and if you feel we’re in alignment, the next step would be to fill out our short investor application (link posted below).  We’ll follow up with you once we receive your application, and if there’s a fit, we’ll start notifying you of upcoming investment opportunities.   Ready to get started?   [Click Here to Visit GoDreamVest.com]   [Click Here to Submit Your Investor Application]    Contact & Follow Bill & Kimmie P   Through their Website   Follow The M.O.R.E. Podcast   Sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.

What an amazing journey it’s been so far through the first 100 episodes!!   Here’s a highlight reel of just some of the bombs that were dropped…   *  Monique Halm: The power of “orgasmic manifestation”… and other things many people don’t talk about (or even know about!).   *  Cherif Medawar: Secrets to “attracting” a billionaire mentor.   *  Nancy Nguyen: A living, breathing example that you are “more than enough” – no matter what your perceived limitations are!   *  Alia & Terri: Tips and invaluable insights on how to create a successful business partnership.   *  Adam Campbell: What it REALLY takes to build a multibillion-dollar enterprise.  This is for you BIG thinkers (and do’ers!).             *  Tom Tran: What do you do when deal flow slows to a trickle?  You get resourceful and creative and do something like this…   Another ‘aha moment’ from the interview: If you really want to grow, forget about competition… and start thinking more about collaboration!   *  Mia Blank: If you want to spark the entrepreneurial gene in your kids, this is a must-listen-to episode for both you and your kids!   *  Alex Alexander: How Alex created a $20,000+ monthly passive income stream by selling plots of land in Hawaii via seller financing.  And wait till you hear how much he was buying them for… and where they were located!   *  Mark & Holly: Living their dream by sailing the high seas… and turning the world into their classroom.   *  Brandon Schwab: The magic of a two-offer approach to get more of your deals accepted!   There’s so much more, so we really encourage you to go back and listen (or relisten) to the episodes that spark your interest the most… there’s a ton of actionable info that you’ll be able to run with – in just about every episode!   Anyways, thanks for joining us on the journey so far… we’re looking forward to the next 100 episodes and beyond!   If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us… we’d love to hear from you… and help you on your investing journey in any way we can!    You can visit us online at: www.BillandKimmie.com   #####################################   Thank you for listening!   To dig in further with Bill and Kimmie, sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.   Who are Bill and Kimmie?   Here’s a quick snippet on who they are (and why you should, or should not, be listening to them)!  And if you want a little deeper dive on their history, mindset, and approach to investing, here’s an interview they did titled The Truth: Bill G & Kimmie P EXPOSED!   Invest with Bill and Kimmie   The best way to start the process is to visit our site at GoDreamVest.com, and get familiar with our investment philosophy, approach, and criteria, as well as our track record & experience.    We encourage you to take advantage of all the free resources we make available on the site, and if you feel we’re in alignment, the next step would be to fill out our short investor application (link posted below).  We’ll follow up with you once we receive your application, and if there’s a fit, we’ll start notifying you of upcoming investment opportunities.   Ready to get started?   [Click Here to Visit GoDreamVest.com]   [Click Here to Submit Your Investor Application]   Contact & Follow Bill & Kimmie P   Through their Website   Follow The M.O.R.E. Podcast   Sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.

Most people rent their space (house, apartment, or bedroom) to earn a little extra income.    For example, your typical AirBNB host has an average of 1.65 listings on the world’s most popular short-term rental platform.   Our guests this week, Von Robinson and John Marc Ellis, are not ‘most people’ though.  They’re in the short-term rental business to build an empire!     How?   With innovations in style… and by launching a Fund to access large pools of capital to facilitate growth.   Tune in now to hear their inspiring story and game plan…   More about Von Robinson:   As the founder of Ace Carver, Von Robinson has swiftly positioned himself as one of the most promising fund managers in the private equity realm.  His innate understanding of the markets, combined with a keen eye for lucrative opportunities, has propelled him to achieve remarkable results for his clients.  Von’s ability to grow and effectively manage multiple businesses has led to significant returns while mitigating risks.   In addition to his role at Ace Carver, Von is the creative force behind Vyvid Homes. This tech-based hospitality brand has revolutionized accommodations for transit guests across the United States.  Under Von’s guidance, Vyvid Homes has experienced tremendous success, boasting an impressive two million in annual sales and managing over thirty thousand guests yearly.   Contact:   Website: https://vyvidhomes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonerobinson   More about John Marc Ellis:   John Marc is a renowned interior designer with a career spanning 23 years, leaving a lasting mark on the Atlanta, LA, and Miami areas.  His portfolio includes designing the homes of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and former NFL player Larry Ralph, showcasing his exceptional talent and eye for detail.   Notably, John Marc's distinctive style shines through in his custom-themed designs, which have become his signature touch. His creativity and expertise are evident in his work on the newly built Hotel September, located in Atlanta, GA, and San Antonio, TX. His designs have transformed these spaces into captivating environments that leave a lasting impression on guests.   Contact:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmarclsg/?hl=en   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Von Robinson or John Marc Ellis

In a talk to inspire his son to rise up from adversity and people trying push him down, Rocky Balboa delivered an iconic speech that basically summarized what it takes to succeed in life!   Here’s a snippet:   Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.   You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!   There’s more (we really encourage you to look it up on YouTube!), but that gives you a flavor.   Want to see how that looks in the life of an entrepreneur?   Tune in now as Dan Pierson shares his incredible roller coaster journey to becoming a top real estate investor and Fund Manager!   More about Dan Pierson:   Dan became a full-time entrepreneur at age 19, after dropping out of college to buy his first small business in downtown Cincinnati in 2012.  Since then he’s been a part of or attempted a multitude of businesses, and eventually ended up acquiring multiple fitness centers and launching an M&A boutique brokerage to help clients buy and/or sell businesses.   While the Pandemic forced him to shutter his fitness centers in 2020, it actually enabled him to pursue his primary passion, real estate, and to launch a $20M fund that originates debt on commercial real estate.    For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Dan Pierson

Sadly, many would-be entrepreneurs never become actual entrepreneurs because they wait for the perfect time to jump in, like…   When I have $___ saved up… After I get this advanced degree… When the kids are grown… Once I’ve gone through these 3 home-study courses… And on and on and on…   The problem?   Life rarely hands you “the perfect time”.   That was certainly the case for Susan Noh, who got started as a real estate entrepreneur, despite having little to no money or resources to start with, by utilizing a strategy called co-wholesaling (which gave her instant leads... and an opportunity to monetize from day 1 – even without a budget).    From those humble beginnings, she and her husband Andre went on to do a number of creative financing deals, land acquisitions, ground-up construction, and building up a short-term rental portfolio where they currently have 60+ assets under management.    Tune in now as Susan shares her story of how anyone can start creating wealth in real estate… no matter what your circumstances are!   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Susan Noh

Here’s a sample of what we discuss in this week’s episode:   *  Should you “start small and grow big” … or “go big or go home”?   *  What you MUST DO… if you insist on going big.   *  How the Property Cycle really works… and why “timing” is absolutely critical.   *  The superhighway to building wealth is…   *  Are high-ticket coaching programs worth the money?  Or even necessary?          *  How to compress decades… into just weeks or months!   *  Conventional real estate investing wisdom touts that “you make your profit when you buy”.  True?  Here’s the rest of the story…                                 If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us… we’d love to hear from you… and help you on your investing journey in any way we can!    You can visit us online at: www.BillandKimmie.com   #####################################   Thank you for listening!   To dig in further with Bill and Kimmie, sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.   Who are Bill and Kimmie?   Here’s a quick snippet on who they are (and why you should, or should not, be listening to them)!  And if you want a little deeper dive on their history, mindset, and approach to investing, here’s an interview they did titled The Truth: Bill G & Kimmie P EXPOSED!   Invest with Bill and Kimmie   The best way to start the process is to visit our site at GoDreamVest.com, and get familiar with our investment philosophy, approach, and criteria, as well as our track record & experience.    We encourage you to take advantage of all the free resources we make available on the site, and if you feel we’re in alignment, the next step would be to fill out our short investor application (link posted below).  We’ll follow up with you once we receive your application, and if there’s a fit, we’ll start notifying you of upcoming investment opportunities.   Ready to get started?   [Click Here to Visit GoDreamVest.com]   [Click Here to Submit Your Investor Application]   Contact & Follow Bill & Kimmie P   Through their Website   Follow The M.O.R.E. Podcast   Sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.

Mark Marquez got his real estate license in 1999, so he’s been through the dotcom bubble, the Great Recession, and the Corona Crash.   Not only has he survived those dips and downturns, he’s actually thrived… and established his status as one of the top-performing realtors in the entire country!   How did he do it?   In general, we would say he understands the power of leverage and strategic alliances… and is a master at studying and modeling success.    Dive in now to hear all about Mark’s inspiring story and meteoric rise … and his secrets of success!   More about Mark Marquez: Licensed in 1998, Mark Marquez has extensive experience in creating new markets and setting new price points in the multi-million dollar neighborhoods throughout San Diego county.  He leverages his unique sphere of builder, financier, past clients, and database of new home buyers to deliver an exceptional result for his clients in all markets. Mark has his BS, BIS degree in business information systems while attending San Diego State University and the University of Nevada Las Vegas.  Currently, Mark is pursuing his postgraduate studies in Real Estate Development and Finance at the University of San Diego.​​​​​​​ Contact: https://www.markmarquez.com/   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Mark Marquez

Many real estate agents and brokers who cater to investors think that the main thing their clients want is a great deal.   True?   We would say partly.   But if you want loyal, repeat clients who buy from you over and over again, and pay close attention and heed your advice… you have to provide more.   Listen in now as Sedona-based realtor Chad McMahon lays out his mindset and approach for creating a thriving practice that not only results in repeat business and referrals, but has allowed him to co-launch a $20M fund that invests in 15 to 100-unit multifamily properties.   More about Chad McMahon: Chad McMahan is the CEO of Capital Giants, an Arizona real estate investment fund.  He has over 25 years of experience in real estate investment, including investment specialization as a top real estate agent in Sedona, Arizona where he consults for investors, other real estate agents, and property managers, regarding market adjustments, cash flow and investment strategy as well as changes to Arizona real estate law. When not working, Chad and his wife and 2 sons are often adventuring throughout Arizona; Wildcrafting, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and lake freediving.   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Chad McMahon

We ran across an article that touted the “8 Best Ways to Find Off-Market Properties”, which are:   #1) Team up with a good real estate agent or broker #2) Hunt for properties ONLINE #3) Driving for dollars #4) Create a direct marketing campaign #5) Network with real estate investors #6) Build relationships with contractors and builders #7) Search public records #8) Attend live auctions   Some good ideas here, so we did a deeper dive into each of the methods and included some personal insights and examples of how we’ve been utilizing many of these strategies (plus, we threw in a couple more bonus strategies as well!)…                          If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us… we’d love to hear from you… and help you on your investing journey in any way we can!    You can visit us online at: www.BillandKimmie.com   #####################################   Thank you for listening!   To dig in further with Bill and Kimmie, sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.   Who are Bill and Kimmie?   Here’s a quick snippet on who they are (and why you should, or should not, be listening to them)!  And if you want a little deeper dive on their history, mindset, and approach to investing, here’s an interview they did titled The Truth: Bill G & Kimmie P EXPOSED!   Invest with Bill and Kimmie   The best way to start the process is to visit our site at GoDreamVest.com, and get familiar with our investment philosophy, approach, and criteria, as well as our track record & experience.    We encourage you to take advantage of all the free resources we make available on the site, and if you feel we’re in alignment, the next step would be to fill out our short investor application (link posted below).  We’ll follow up with you once we receive your application, and if there’s a fit, we’ll start notifying you of upcoming investment opportunities.   Ready to get started?   [Click Here to Visit GoDreamVest.com]   [Click Here to Submit Your Investor Application]   Contact & Follow Bill & Kimmie P   Through their Website   Follow The M.O.R.E. Podcast   Sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.

Every single day in America, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old, and 4,000 turn 85.    That’s what you call a Silver Tsunami, and as a group, they’re the wealthiest age demographic so they have the financial means to satisfy many of their needs and wants…   Like remodeling services, travel packages, home services, nutrition/supplement products, and of course… senior living options.     It’s that last niche that inspired Brandon Schwab the most, since he was already in the real estate arena and focused on building recurring income streams.   He simply saw a way where he could surpass the income of his entire portfolio at the time… with the acquisition and development of just one senior living facility!   Tune in now to hear his amazing journey, including how he’s buying properties creatively with 0 – 1.5% financing … why he’s putting up facilities in the Midwest (when everyone else is focused on the Sunbelt states) … a deep-dive case study on how he 10x’d his revenue with his first senior living project … and what he’s doing to help transform and reshape the industry.   More about Brendan Schwab:   Brandon is on a mission to raise the bar for senior living.  He saw the need for quality care first-hand with his grandfather, and opened his first home in 2014.  He brings 20+ years of operating experience to his role managing real estate acquisition, development and financing.   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Brandon Schwab

Alex Alexander is living proof that there are many paths to becoming a successful Real Estate Fund Manager!   He was a cruise ship singer, land flipper, did hotel room arbitrage, owned an internet café and bike rental business, and even lived “off the grid” in Hawaii for a few years as a self-proclaimed gypsy (he was actually more like a ‘capitalist vagabond’).    Now you tell us…   Does that sound like the conventional tried-and-true path towards becoming a successful Real Estate Fund Manager?   Dive in now to hear Alex’s fascinating story, and make sure you listen till the very end, as Alex reveals his “Top 5 High Performance Secrets” that’s allowed him to thrive in so many different and diversified enterprises.    More about Alex Alexander: Here are just a few highlights over the past 2+ decades: 2000:  Purchased his first Duplex in Las Vegas NV for a 3-year hold and 34% profit. 2005:  Co-founded Complete Event planning, a Las Vegas Convention housing company which grossed $4.7mm in the first 6 months of operations.   2017:  Bought his first raw acre of land in Big Island Hawaii. 2018:  Owned 12, raw, one-acre parcels of land on Big Island Hawaii, with seller financed buyers paying through his website. 2020:  Took on capital partners for $285k to buy 36-acres and complete rudimentary land development to sell as owner-financed properties.  Over 24 months, that company has paid out $497,582 and has a current asset value of $828,110. Alex currently manages $1.6mm AUM and distributes roughly $20,000 per month among his equity partners. For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Alex Alexander

A proven path to real estate investing success is to keep your day job, start off by investing in single family homes… and then gradually scale up to larger and larger properties (if you choose to) once you have the necessary experience and track record. That’s the path our guest, Jerry Miller chose, and so far…. it’s worked without too many glitches.  If you like the idea of not having to go through devastating setbacks that can potentially put you out of business, you’re going to love Jerry’s investing formula! Here’s a small sample of what we discuss: * Don’t have a big, fat marketing budget?  Try this method (we know several  investors who use as their only lead generation method… and consistently do 3-5 deals every single month!)  * The pros and cons of being your own property manager. *  Time management secrets to getting stuff done… even with a full-time job.  *  How to insulate yourself from experiencing a gut-wrenching failure that could potentially end your real estate investing career.  *  If you want ongoing “milk money”… you have to stop slaughtering the cow!  *  3 success tips for beginning real estate investors. *  Much, much more! More about Jerry Miller: Co-General Partner/Owner-Operator - 16 years of Real Estate Investing Experience - 40 Single Family Homes - 500 Multifamily Doors as a Co-General Partner - Construction Management For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Jerry Miller

Here’s a sample of what we discuss in this week’s episode:   *  How Mark Langdon leveraged 10 single-family homes… to nearly 800 doors under management.   *  The pros and pitfalls of turnkey properties… and the most important criteria for you to consider.   *  Creating cash flow in real estate… without the dreaded 4 T’s (toilets, tenants, termites, and trash).   *  How Desiree bought a 12-unit short-term rental… and surpassed her annual revenue projection – in just 4 months.  This is what you call a “cash cow”!   *  Much, much more including our takes on REIT’s, fix & flips, and commercial properties.                                 If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us… we’d love to hear from you… and help you on your investing journey in any way we can!    You can visit us online at: www.BillandKimmie.com

Many investors start out by doing the wholesaling or fix & flip thing, with many eventually getting to the point of wanting to hold properties as rentals… and then maybe even jumping into the commercial multifamily (larger apartment complexes) realm.   That’s the evolution of our guest this week, Stephen Polk, and the path he took to make the leap from Wholesaler… to Multifamily Syndicator.    So, what does it take to make that kind of transition?   That’s what we explore in this week’s episode!   Here’s a small sample of what we discuss:   * What it really takes to succeed in wholesaling… and how it teaches you one of the most valuable skills you can possess as a real estate investor.    *  How Stephen utilized free and low-cost marketing & prospecting techniques to quick-turn over 150 properties.    *  How do you wholesale a 150-unit apartment complex for a bigger and fatter paycheck?  Here’s how Stephen did it…   * Secrets of getting in the right “energy flow” to attract more deals (he points to this as his real secret to creating consistent deal flow!).   *  Case Study: How Stephen put together his first multifamily syndication (a 24-unit multifamily property he found by “driving for dollars”), including the challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them.    *  3 tips for becoming a prolific capital raiser.           *  Much, much more!   More about Stephen Polk: Stephen joined Slasher Capital, as an Executive Director of Acquisition, with primary roles that include the review and analysis of potential acquisitions and dispositions, detailed financial modeling, and transaction valuation and execution.  He also assists with the negotiations of purchase and sale contracts, coordinates and reviews the due diligence process, and helps obtain financing terms. Stephen lives in Memphis TN and enjoys salsa dancing, bike riding and recreational basketball. For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Stephen Polk

Some of what you’ll be hearing from our guest, Indar Lange, may be controversial or seemingly flies in the face of convention.    But one thing you can’t argue is the fact that his approach and strategies have resulted in massive success for him and his family!   Here’s a small sample of what we discuss:   * The #1 thing that separates the successful from the not-so-successful.   *  Secrets to creating consistent deal flow… and his #1 go to strategy for buying in other states.   *  Forget ROI (Return on Investment)… focus on this instead… (yes, this is controversial, but it’s worked for Indar!).   * The single most important thing in your REI business is…   *  Lessons learned from his biggest flop.   *  Indar’s #1 superpower… and how anyone can adopt and develop the same trait.      *  Why NOW is the best time to buy real estate… and where the greatest investment opportunities are in today’s economy.   *  The 2 activities that are worth “at least” $500/hour to Indar.              *  Much, much more!   More about Indar Lange:   Indar and his wife started flipping homes in 2015 and immediately made it their full-time occupation.  To date, they have flipped $130M of real estate (120+ flips), personally own 156 rental units across the U.S. (including retail, multifamily, and commercial units), and their company, Our Home Investments, LLC, is now the largest fix and flipping company in Hawaii and has expanded its reach to 15 other U.S. States.   In addition to flipping properties, they wholesale nationwide, and also do short term AirBNB and Turo a few cars with long-term rentals.   Their buy and hold portfolio is currently valued at over $22M.   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Indar Lange

Many become entrepreneurs because they hate their jobs and have a burning desire to leave their 9-5.   Not Mark Langdon.   Because unlike many, he actually loves his job as a chemical engineer, and primarily became a real estate investor to attain that holy grail of freedom called “financial peace of mind”.       And by just about anyone’s account, he’s certainly achieved it!   Here’s a small sample of what we discuss:   * The #1 thing that enabled him to make the jump from single family homes to larger multifamily properties.   *  3 tips on how to grow your real estate portfolio – even with a full-time W2 job.   *  Mark’s secret to creating a “burning desire” (this is what really keeps you committed and sticking to a Game Plan!).   * [Case Study] A blow-by-blow breakdown on how Mark and his partner found, funded, and sold a 112-unit value-add apartment complex – and hit a mammoth HOMERUN.   *  Why the multifamily game is a “team sport”.   *  When you should be “taking some chips off the table” (in other words, selling your properties).   *  Mark’s simple formula for achieving true “financial peace of mind” (this is probably the safest and most secure path to financial success!).    *  Much, much more!   More about Mark Langdon:   Mark Langdon has been investing in residential real estate since 1991, and continues to work full-time as a Senior Director Project Delivery Group/Chemical Engineer performing project execution of engineering, procurement, and construction projects in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries and is licensed as a Professional Engineer.   He has a separate (Fix & Flip) real estate investment firm, Langdon Properties LLC, focused on buying distressed properties, renovating the properties, and then re-selling them.  Mark is currently a General Partner (GP) and Key Principle (KP) managing multi-family apartments in the Southeast and Midwest.  He is also a loan sponsor using agency debt loans (Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae) for his multi-family/rental portfolio peaking at 742 units over the last 4 years.   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Mark Langdon

FREEDOM.   It’s one of the most coveted and treasured goals that drives many to entrepreneurship!   But is the life of an entrepreneur all sunshine and rainbows?   It CAN be, but in most cases… you gotta take some licks along the way to getting that pot of freedom gold at the end of the rainbow!   In this week’s episode, Alex Escobar pulls back the curtain and spills the beans on the good, bad, and occasional ugly of being an entrepreneur.   Here’s a small sample of what we discuss:   * How to resist the temptation to quit and retreat back to a more safe and secure JOB.    *  Forget about “competition” if you really want to grow and scale.  Embrace this approach instead…   *  How to network… even if you don’t like to network.   *  The critical importance of marrying the right person.    *  How Alex used the power of podcasts to rapidly expand his network.   *  How Alex raised $1M… on only his second deal!   *  Much, much more!   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Alex Escobar

If you’re looking for some tried & true formulas to make sure you’re minimizing risks and only making good investments, using age-old “Rules of Thumb” can be very helpful sometimes…   But… not all are good, not all are equal, and not all our easy to understand, so be sure to listen in as we discuss some more common Rules of Thumb for investing in real estate, including:   * Rule of 72       * Off-Market Deal-Finding Rule of Thumb      * “2 to 1 Rule” of Deal Structuring * $50 Rule of 30 Year Financing   * Rule of Future Dollars Today * Debt Paydown Return on Investment     If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us… we’d love to hear from you… and help you on your investing journey in any way we can!    You can visit us online at: www.BillandKimmie.com   ##################################### Thank you for listening! To dig in further with Bill and Kimmie, sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts. Who are Bill and Kimmie? Here’s a quick snippet on who they are (and why you should, or should not, be listening to them)!  And if you want a little deeper dive on their history, mindset, and approach to investing, here’s an interview they did titled The Truth: Bill G & Kimmie P EXPOSED! Invest with Bill and Kimmie The best way to start the process is to visit our site at GoDreamVest.com, and get familiar with our investment philosophy, approach, and criteria, as well as our track record & experience.    We encourage you to take advantage of all the free resources we make available on the site, and if you feel we’re in alignment, the next step would be to fill out our short investor application (link posted below).  We’ll follow up with you once we receive your application, and if there’s a fit, we’ll start notifying you of upcoming investment opportunities.   Ready to get started?   [Click Here to Visit GoDreamVest.com]   [Click Here to Submit Your Investor Application] Contact & Follow Bill & Kimmie P Through their Website Follow The M.O.R.E. Podcast Sign up on our home page for our podcast newsletter (you’ll get some extra goodies too!), and hit subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts.

How the heck do you go from doing valuation consulting at one of the Big Four accounting firms… to being involved in doing over $150M worth in real estate deals in just 1.5 years?   Well, based on Daniel Doxey’s experience, it’s all about having the right skills… and knowing how to leverage them!   Here’s just a small sample of what we discuss:   * The one book that changed his life… and entire financial destiny (we’re betting you’ve never heard of it!)   *  How Dan used his expertise in underwriting and analysis to leverage into lucrative partnerships.   *  The 3 types of investors… and what each of them really wants.   *  4 tips on becoming a money-raising magnet (Hint: It has NOTHING to do with any of the sales tactics many of the gurus are touting!)   *  The #1 skill of an entrepreneur is…   *  Much, much more!   More about Daniel Doxey:   Daniel is a financial and investment analysis expert and has serviced over $70 billion of transactions in public and private deals.  He has over a decade of finance experience and has enjoyed a variety of roles and responsibilities including private banking & investments, business research & analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, transaction consulting, and private equity investing. He is a natural entrepreneur and has founded multiple businesses across various industries over his career.   Daniel currently resides in Salt Lake City, UT and when he is not adding value in his business ventures and to his partners, he enjoys spending time with his wife Alyssa and their five children.  He still competes in various sports, including ultimate frisbee, and loves to be outside enjoying the beauty of nature through sports, hiking, boating, and other outdoor activities.     For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Daniel Doxey