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Joe and Theo are discussing/debating different apartment investing strategies on this edition of Follow Along Friday. Really this debate can apply to all property investing. The strategies up for debate today are distressed vs. value add vs. turnkey. Hear what the guys have to say about these different strategies today! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “If we’re gonna do something, let’s do it!” Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program.   Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance started wholesaling in March of 2016. Fast forward to March 2018 and his team and himself are closing 30+ deals per month! Lance shares his best tips for how he has been able to scale so quickly. From setting up partnerships, learning from others, and investing in yourself, these are just some of the tips we hear from Lance today. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Invest in yourself and that will pay out forever” - Lance Wakefield   Lance Wakefield Real Estate Background: Started wholesaling in March 2016 and now his team does about 30+ deals a month. Have about 30 people on our team, in both Houston and Dallas Focus is wholesaling but also do flips and have experience in buy and hold investing and new construction Based in Dallas, Texas Say hi to him at http://winwinmethod.com/ Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program.   Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason bet on himself in 2008 after losing his job at a mortgage company (gee I wonder why) and no other places would hire him unless it was 100% commission. He started his real estate investing company and never looked back. Today we get expert tips on building a buyers list, finding deals, and technical, time-saving ideas. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Start going out and finding deals, and get those deals closed” - Jason Lucchesi   Jason Lucchesi Real Estate Background: -Founded real estate investment company Global Fortune Solutions in 2008 -Has been involved in $250,000,000 of closed transactions -He's a #1 bestselling author, speaker, mentor and coach to thousands of students across the country. -Say hi to him at www.noflippingexcuses.org -Based in Indianapolis, Indiana -Best Ever Book: The E-Myth     Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program.   Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank and Larry had a third partner in the past, the three of them grew a firm from 0 to 500 agents in 10 years. Once that relationship began to sour, they went separate ways. Frank and Larry tell us what to look out for to avoid getting into a bad partnership. We’ll also hear about their latest business of acquiring distressed assets through their real estate fund. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Knowing the numbers is crucial” - Larry Friedman & Frank Sanchez   Larry Friedman and Frank Sanchez Real Estate Backgrounds: -Co-Founders of SDF Capital, real estate investment firm focused on acquiring distressed real estate assets -Larry is responsible for financially structuring property acquisitions, asset diligence and disposition strategies. -Frank is responsible for all property acquisitions, dispositions and overall investment strategy. -Say hi to them at http://www.sdfcapitalllc.com/ -Based in New York, NY -Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference     Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program.   Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean got his start in 2007, obviously not the greatest time to start in real estate. He created a property management company out of necessity and manages 180+ units today. Besides going above and beyond with his property management, he also owns units of his own, and is the owner of a full service brokerage in Chicago. Today he tells us what landlords need to ask to properly screen a PM company, landlording tips, and how he manages time with so many different things going on. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t ever lose sight of the folks that made you who you are today” - Sean Morrissey   Sean Morrissey Real Estate Background: -Owner/Broker at Chicagoland Realty Group Partners -Current landlord, property manager, and real estate broker/owner of a real estate brokerage -Performed real estate related activity for 14 years -Portfolio of 22 rental properties and manager of 180+ units -He also assists landlords in building and maintaining their portfolio -Say hi to him at http://chicago-realty-group.com/ -Based in Aurora, Illinois -Best Ever Book: What Would the Rockefeller’s Do?     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com and claim your FREE Coaching Session.     Trevor is my personal real estate coach and I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to do it now before all the spots are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Advises entrepreneurs and investors on how they can expand their investment strategies and grow their businesses to new heights. Him and his company work with individuals on what their goals are to first see if they are a fit for eachother. See if international investing intrigues you by listening to this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “There’s heaps of other benefits as well” - Stephen Petith   Stephen Petith Background: Co-founder of Global Private Partners and Sovereign Capitalists An internationally focused Investment Advisor and Asset Strategist working with Corporations, Investment Funds, and High Net Worth Individuals to optimise assets His internationalisation plan unleashes significant value improvement from current assets. Based in Hong Kong Say hi to him at http://sjpetith.com/ Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com and claim your FREE Coaching Session.     Trevor is my personal real estate coach and I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to do it now before all the spots are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott is here today to help us understand what is possible and legal with self directed IRA account. You may be surprised by how many investments you can buy with a self directed IRA. You may also be suprised at what you can’t buy. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t forget about the millions of other people that have retirement accounts and can help provide capital” - Scott Maurer   Scott Maurer Background: -Director of Business Development for Advanta IRA, a self-directed IRA administrator. -A licensed attorney and has worked with self-directed IRAs since 2006 -Advanta IRA has close to $1billion in assets under management -Scott frequently gives seminars and webinars on the subject. -Say hi to him at  http://www.advantaira.com/ -Based in Tampa, Florida -Best Ever Book: Grapes of Wrath     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:   Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year?   If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com and claim your FREE Coaching Session.     Trevor is my personal real estate coach and I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to do it now before all the spots are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF1284: Apartment Investing Debate: Better To Syndicate Or Use Your Own Money? #FollowAlongFriday   Joe and Theo are debating which strategy is better between syndicating or using your own money. Oddly enough, Joe is taking the side of using your own money. Hear his reasons why that may be a better strategy. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “We need to have 2 core things before we get started in apartment syndication”   Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adding value can happen in many ways. Steven found a niche for himself in the 1980’s and has been designing high end interiors ever since then. Not only will he design a brand new interior, Steven goes above and beyond by furnishing with fine italian interiors, and many other small details that a lot of companies overlook. Hear why this is valuable for the investors that hire him. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “I believe that the greatest time to buy luxury condominium is to only purchase at pre-construction” - Steven Gurowitz   Steven Gurowitz Background: -Started his own design firm, Interiors by Steven G in the early 1980s -He has turned the company into the one of the country's largest high end interior design companies in Miami -Has created interior design projects for commercial, residential and hotels -Has two showrooms in South Florida with more than 80 employees and clients all over the world. -Say hi to him at http://www.interiorsbysteveng.com/ -Based in Miami, Florida -Best Ever Book: The Art of the War     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke has completed over 300 flips and has 40 flips currently going at this moment. From getting started in your own backyard, to expanding nationwide, Luke has flipping tips for every level flipper. From how to find deals, finding contractors, how to evaluate a deal, and more, if you’re a flipper or want to be bring pen and paper when you listen to this one! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Hey Luke I didn’t act fast enough, I want the next one” - Luke Weber   Luke Weber Real Estate Background: -Actively flipping across the country with 40+ active projects at a time at The Missing Pieces -A former appraiser, flipped his first house in 2003, over 300 flips later -Author of The Flipping Blueprint, which is full of tips, tricks and formulas used in his current business -Luke and his family explore the world with the freedom created from RE investing -Say hi to him at https://www.facebook.com/lue.web -Based in Las Vegas, Nevada -Best Ever Book: The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices