Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate With Leigh Brown

Are you a homeowner wanting to access your home equity without getting into more debt? We've got the answer for you! Tune in as Matthew Sullivan shares how Home Equity Agreements work, as well as a story about flipping houses that proves that it's not all sunshine and palm trees in real estate. Key takeaways to listen for Who these Home Equity Agreements are for What can go wrong when flipping houses Is the unlocking equity process similar to a reverse mortgage? About Matthew Sullivan Matthew is the CEO and Founder of QuantmRE, a company that solves a real problem for homeowners by helping them access a portion of their home equity without taking on more debt. Matthew and his team have helped over a hundred homeowners use their home equity to pay off expensive credit cards, remodel their home, pay college tuition fees, or diversify into other investments, all without taking on extra debt. Matthew has a proven track record in real estate innovation through his experiences as Co-Founder of the Secured Real Es

In this episode, Michelle Berman-Mikel shares the actual indicators of quality content and drops THE golden nugget on how to reach a larger audience with your reels on IG. If you're a REALTOR or a business owner wanting to step up your social media game, tune in because you don't want to miss this show! Key takeaways to listen for 2 tips for reaching a greater audience with your IG reel posts Are vanity metrics good indicators of the quality of your content? The 4 pillars of good IG content for REALTORS Why you shouldn't post screenshots of your list reports on IG A FREE app to make your posts look good Resources mentioned in this episode 269 - Social Media Strategies That Grow Your Business with Kyle Draper Download Michelle’s IG Power Method RoadMap for FREE About Michelle Berman-Mikel Michelle Berman-Mikel is the creator of the Instagram Power Method Course. She is a nationally sought-after Instagram Coach, speaker, author, and course creator, whose sole purpose is to help people level up out of all

Your real estate license can do a lot more than just helping clients buy and sell their properties. If you’re a real estate agent, pay attention to this episode because Rachel Richards is about to unveil the secrets to acquiring 40 properties in 3 years with only $20K and a REALTOR’s license. Key takeaways to listen for Why you should consider house hacking How REALTORS can quickly build up a portfolio Is owning rental properties 100% passive? What is syndication? Resources mentioned in this episode Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It Money Honey: A Simple 7-Step Guide For Getting Your Financial $hit Together About Rachel Richards At the age of 27, Rachel Richards quit her job and retired, now living off $15,000+ per month in passive income. Rachel is the bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She is a former financial advisor and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. She has been featured on CNBC, Busin

Did you know that you can maximize your ROI by co-living with your tenants? Check out this episode with Johnny Wolff and learn how to create passive income with this great investment strategy, plus a few tricks that will make your property management a lot easier. Key takeaways to listen for How this real estate investment strategy works Why you should consider house hacking as your first investment Is house hacking a good option for cash flow? Type of loans and properties to look for How technology has impacted property management About Johnny Wolff Johnny Wolff is the CEO and Founder of HomeRoom Coliving – one of the fastest-growing co-living companies in the United States. After starting his career as a financial analyst in Silicon Valley (EA, SanDisk, Guidespark), he relocated to Austin, Texas to pursue real estate investing full-time. His love for real estate investing and living with roommates motivated him to start HomeRoom in 2017, after an unusually terrible Craigslist roommate experience. In 2020,

We have Cricket Staggs today, who will be sharing three stories that include a misdemeanor, a violent REALTOR, a biohazard on a property, and a whole lot of fun. Tune in and learn how to carry on with those crazy situations gracefully while keeping your client's best interest your top priority. Key takeaways to listen for Average number of real estate transactions REALTORS do within a year Why you need to check your client's paperwork carefully How real estate agents should treat each other Benefits of being a member of a REALTOR's association What sellers should disclose about a property About Cricket Staggs Cricket Staggs is a REALTOR at Ozark Empire Realty and represents buyers and sellers in Mid Missouri. Connect with Cricket Website: www.ozarkempirerealty.com Facebook: Cricket Staggs, Realtor with Ozark Empire Realty E-mail: cricket@ozarkempirerealty.com Cell: 417-718-8666 Office: 417-312-9378   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and ne

The path to homeownership isn't that hard when you surround yourself with the right people. In this episode, Erica Rawls and Stephanie Milburn explain how they help to educate and empower young people about wealth building through the National Campaign ''House Then The Car''. Listen in and find out the ways to make homeownership achievable for everyone. Key takeaways to listen for The key to setting young people up for a better future Spreading a message of hope for homeownership to all generations First steps into building an asset portfolio Ways to teach your children about finances Why you SHOULD share your financial mistakes with your kids About House Then The Car House Then The Car is a national campaign to educate, empower and mobilize generations of African Americans about building wealth. This movement empowers communities that have GenX, millennials, GenY GenZ's on the value of owning property as a generational wealth-building tool. House Then The Car speaks specifically to the African American com

Many people copy-paste their resume to their LinkedIn profile, so the obvious question is… is that the kind of information that others are looking to find out about them? Tune in as Donna Serdula shares the right way to connect with people through LinkedIn - including a QR trick that not even Leigh knew about - and a heartbreaking story that will inspire you to live each day to the fullest. Key takeaways to listen for What sets successful entrepreneurs apart Should your LinkedIn profile look like a resume? How people choose their REALTORS Are business cards dead? Content you should post on LinkedIn About Donna Serdula Donna Serdula pioneered the concept of LinkedIn profile optimization, realizing early on that the LinkedIn profile was so much more than just an online resume.  A job change in 2006 led her back to LinkedIn as Donna looked for tools to help her build a sales territory. It was during this time she had her LinkedIn epiphany and forged her LinkedIn 4 point methodology. By integrating LinkedIn int

In this episode, Danielle Fontes shares a story about a seller who was hiding too much information about his property. Stay tuned and find out how she successfully navigated through judgment liens and a foreclosure process to get that deal to the finish line. Key takeaways to listen for What is a judgment in real estate? Why you should be honest with your Realtor® How covid-19 has impacted real estate transactions About Danielle Fontes Danielle Fontes was raised in Glendora, CA, and graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelors’ in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate and a minor in Leadership Studies. Danielle was President of Citrus Valley Association of Realtors® in 2019. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Realtors® and serves on the Strategic Planning and Finance committee. Danielle won the prestigious honor of Realtor® of the Year for 2020. Connect with Danielle Website: www.daniellefontes.com Facebook: Danielle Fontes - Mainstree

Rebecca Larson is here to show you that real estate involves a lot more than just buying and selling properties. Stay tuned and learn all the things you should consider before signing papers with your loved one. Key takeaways to listen for Why you should hire an attorney for your real estate Personal affairs involved in a real estate transaction What to consider before buying real estate with your partner Can people buy real estate during a divorce process? About Rebecca Larson Rebecca Larson is a Licensed Real Estate Attorney who owns and manages Your Home Legal, a California real estate law firm focused on serving residential buyers and sellers in their real estate transactions. Connect with Rebecca Website: www.yourhomelegal.com Facebook: Your Home Legal, APC Instagram: @yourhomelegal LinkedIn: Rebecca Larson YouTube: Your Home Legal E-mail: hello@yourhomelegal.com Phone: +16193776532   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss

There is no such thing as a boring day in real estate - things go wrong more often than you think. Listen to Eric Thompson's super embarrassing stories and find out how he used those experiences as fuel to become a better REALTOR. Key takeaways to listen for How to choose the right team members Qualities that set successful REALTORS apart Best practices to develop good financial habits Turning a negative situation into personal growth About Eric Thompson Eric Thompson is the founder of The Leading Edge Academy. He is known for helping both agents and brokerage owners achieve goals they never thought were possible.  He shows people, step by step, how to grow their business and have a fulfilling life.  All of his systems and tools are developed inside of the brokerage companies he owns and leads. Connect with Eric Website: www.inspireperformprofit.com Facebook: Eric Thompson - The Leading Edge YouTube: Eric Thompson LinkedIn: Eric Thomson Instagram: @ericthompson0123   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe t

If you think that deferred sales trust is way over your head, you might change your mind after this episode. Stay tuned as Brett Swarts shares a creative way of mitigating your tax burden that will leave your brain spinning. Key takeaways to listen for Cons of using a 1031 exchange How to stay liquid without having any tax consequences Types of assets that deferred sales trust works for Why deferred sales trust is such a great option Resources mentioned in this episode Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! About Brett Swarts Brett is a Deferred Sales Trust™ expert, capital gains tax deferral expert, investment real estate expert, multifamily broker, and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions – a company helping individuals to defer capital gains tax on the sale of their highly appreciated assets, eliminate the need for a 1031 exchange and unlock transformational options so they can create & preserve more wealth. He created ‘Capital Gain

If you’re a REALTOR wanting to expand your business, listen in as Kim Ward explains the step-by-step process of selling probate real estate, and shares two stories that reveal how people cope with those difficult times. Key takeaways to listen for What is probate? How does this process work? Buying a house on probate vs. a regular purchase Can beneficiaries of a will object to a property sale? The emotional side of the probate process How people go through probate during the covid era About Kim Ward As far back as 1989, Kim and her husband, Dave, began purchasing and renovating residential property. They did this while working full time and raising four children. From these experiences, Kim learned valuable critical thinking skills, successful time management, and how to nurture relationships. In 1994 Kim made the decision to become a Real Estate Advisor. In this capacity, she draws on her in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry to assist others with their real estate needs.  Today, 80% of her busine

If you're a REALTOR wanting to leverage social media to get more quality leads, then listen to this episode with Tristen Sutton. You’ll get the missing links for better engagement with your audience via organic & paid social media strategies. Key takeaways to listen for How could Facebook ads help you? Is going live the best option for video posting? 2 Tips for targeting the right audience in social media! About Tristen Sutton As Certified Facebook Lead Trainer, Consultant for Facebook, Certified Facebook Ads Expert, and corporate trainer & keynote speaker, Tristen works with organizations that want to use social media ads to expand their brand, generate more leads and increase event attendance. He is the go-to marketing strategist for organizations looking for proven advertising techniques to expand their brand and increase their profits.​ ​He is a sought-out speaker for Fortune 500 companies and multi-million dollar organizations with a well-earned reputation for getting results. In addition, he h

When Dan Brault found out about a 19th-century luxury house, he immediately fell in love with it. Little did he know at the time that it would turn into his worst nightmare. Dive into this episode and learn how Dan overcame his biggest business failure and became CEO of one of the most successful wholesale companies in New York. Key takeaways to listen for How does the wholesale business work? Issues brought by eviction moratorium Criteria for setting a house price The most common mistake wholesalers make Mindset to come back from a business failure The importance of having a support system About Dan Brault Dan Brault got into real estate in 2015 while working full-time. He started acquiring some rental properties and flipping some houses on the side. After a year, he decided to leave his safe and secure 6-figure job to go full-time in real estate.  In 2018, after one failed new business he found himself over $400,000 in debt and on the edge of bankruptcy. Consequently, he decided to focus 100% on wholesali

The majority of REALTORS tend to be very transactional, forgetting the two most important elements of success in real estate: transparency and communication. In this episode, Casanova Brooks shares how he managed to buy a house for $8,000 and turn it into a rental that's worth $103K. Key takeaways to listen for What motivates people to do real estate How to become ‘’the lord of your land’’ Tips to get into commercial real estate Benefits of being honest and transparent with clients Resources mentioned in this episode The 10x House Flip - House Flipping Case Study - Casanova Brooks About Casanova Brooks Casanova is an award-winning author, high-energy keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. He’s the CEO of DreamNation Academy and host of the Dream Nation Podcast and the Dream Nation Real Estate Podcast. Casanova is passionate about helping people and showcasing how building a bulletproof mindset & meaningful relationships can help anyone succeed in Life and in Business. He’s committed to bringing on top perfo

After getting one of his investment properties rehabbed,  Eric Martel found something really strange inside the house. Join us today to find out more about the craziest rehab you’ll ever hear, and get some insights into developing good relationships with contractors and coaching them to meet your expectations. Key takeaways to listen for Best markets for turnkey properties Criteria for picking a good REALTOR How to manage new contractors Resources mentioned in this episode Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Stop Trading Your Time for Money by Eric Martel About Eric Martel Eric purchased his first apartment building at just 18 years of age. After graduation, in his position as an actuary, he was dismayed to see hundreds of company pension plans being rolled over into 401(k)s shifting the retirement risk to employees. This made Eric reconsider traditional beliefs about retirement saving and question his role as an actuary so he joined the luc

In this episode, David Greenspan talks about the simple things you can do to help people get through these hard times and shares the most common mistakes REALTORS make when marketing their business. Key takeaways to listen for Pollution in social media How we should face the global pandemic Dos and don'ts of marketing Resources mentioned in this episode Podcast: The Mindshare Podcast About David Greenspan David has been in the Real Estate space for over 15 years helping REALTORS with their marketing strategies. He is the Co-founder & VP of KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems, a powerful marketing system for the Real Estate industry.  As Founder and & CEO of MindShare101 Inc. David focuses his days on providing value to the Real Estate industry, helping REALTORS bridge the gap between their online and their offline marketing to achieve a higher ROI on every marketing dollar spent. Connect with David Website: MindShare101 Instagram: @davidgreenspan101 Facebook: David Greenspan Real Estate Industry Coach   C

Stephanie Velez was trying hard to get her real estate business going, but she lacked the most critical component: mindset. Stay tuned and find out the secrets to becoming a successful Realtor®. Key takeaways to listen for What do ''BPO'' and ''REO'' mean? Why you should get a mentor The actual job of a Realtor® The mindset you need to succeed How to develop young talent into top producers Resources mentioned in this episode The Foundation by Mike Ferry About Stephanie Velez Stephanie is the owner of NextHome Champion Elite, a real estate franchise from Rancho Cucamonga, California. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Inspire Business Network, a faith-based business organization that helps assist small businesses and professionals through providing business training, resources, and opportunities to meet like-minded professionals. Connect with Stephanie Website: www.nhchampionelite.com Facebook: Stephanie Martin Velez E-mail: championeliterealty@gmail.com   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this pod

In this episode, Brandon Martens shares a disturbing story about a couple he met at a house showing. If you’re a REALTOR, tune in and get tips to keep yourself safe while doing field work. Key takeaways to listen for Why you should follow your intuition Safety practices for REALTORS Something unique with South Dakota's property legislation Resources mentioned in this episode The Dan Bongino Show The Joe Rogan Experience About Brandon Martens Brandon Martens is a licensed REALTOR® in South Dakota and Iowa. He specializes in representing his clients in the purchase and sale of single-family residences and income properties. Brandon is a customer-driven REALTOR®, dedicated to achieving results and providing exceptional service.  Connect with Brandon E-mail: brandon@inrealtygroup.com Website: www.inrealtygroup.com Facebook: Brandon Martens   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com.

Being a REALTOR may seem easy on social media, but for those agents who take their job seriously, there's a lot of hard work to it. In this episode, Pamela DuBois talks about how she navigated through difficult life situations while doing real estate. Stay tuned and get a glimpse of what it's like to be a REALTOR. Key takeaways to listen for What draws people to real estate How technology evolution changed real estate Best tools to connect with people Different pathways of the real estate business About Pamela DuBois Pamela has over 30 years of experience in the real estate profession. Before being a full-time REALTOR, Pamela worked in the mortgage business for five years. During that time, Pamela provided financial counseling and developed many close professional-client relationships. Pamela was first introduced to the real estate industry while working as a real estate processor for several real estate settlement attorneys. For 12 years, she was responsible for processing incoming real estate transactions