Mike D'Arrigo's tracks: Recent Episodes

Pinnacle Perspective

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In this episode, we debunk 5 of the most common myths of real estate investment and how they can lead to poor investment decisions.

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In this episode I give an recap of the 2020 Indianapolis and Kansas City real estate markets and share my outlook and predictions for 2021

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One of the biggest mistakes out of state investors make is buying in the wrong neighborhood. In this episode, I'll tell you how to identify a neighborhood and property class even if you're not there to personally see it.

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COVID 19 has created many challenges for real estate investors but particularly for out of state investors who can't see the property first. In this episode, we talk about how to buy properties site unseen and why it makes sense.

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In this episode, we talk about the Coronavirus and what effect it will have on the real estate market. Is the real estate market headed for another crash and what steps are being take to mitigate it.

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In this episode, we talk about the effects of rising prices on real estate returns, whether we headed for another bubble and if real estate is still a good investment

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In this episode I talk about how costly basement water intrusion can be, what to look for when buying a property and having it inspected, and some very simple, inexpensive things to do to keep water out of the basement of your investment properties that will save you thousands of dollars.

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In this episode we talk about how to position yourself to get the best real estate deals in a changing market with low inventory and high demand.

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My guest this week is Shawn Huss, Sr. Vice President of Chemical Bank. Shawn is one of the top mortgage originators in the nation and he shares his view on what is happening in the world of lending and finance. He shares his predictions on where interest rates are heading in 2017 and discusses changing regulations and underwriting guidelines and what they mean .

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My guest this week, Bill Exeter, President and CEO of Exeter 1031 Exchange Services pulls back the curtain on how 1031 exchanges work, what you need to know when using one and how to avoid common mistakes investors often make.

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In this episode, we talk about investment property classes and what they mean, the advantages of one class over another and how to choose the right class to fit your real estate investment objectives.

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In this episode we talk about the difference between market value and ARV, why you may not be able to buy properties below market value like all the real estate guru's say you can and how you can create equity through improvements to the property.

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My guest today, Dan Self of S&S Inspections shares with us what the most important things are to look for in a home inspection report and how to know what is major and what is minor.

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My guest this week is Sean O'Toole, Founder and CEO or PropertyRadar. Sean gives an update on the status of the real estate market, his predictions for 2016 and how find, research and analyze good investment opportunities in highly competitive markets.

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My guest today is Michael Morrongiello who is leading real estate investor in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode of the Pinnacle Perspective, Michael shares the top 10 mistakes he's made as an investor and how you can avoid them in your real estate investments.

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In this episode of the Pinnacle Perspective, we talk about common misconceptions and myths of real estate investment and what you really need to know.

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The stock market had its worst start in the history of Wall St in 2016. Is your 401K or IRA safe with Wall St? My guest for this episode is Kaaren Hall, founder and President of uDirect IRA Services. Kaaren talks about how to take control of your retirement account with a self directed IRA and how you can invest in real estate in your IRA.

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In this episode we talk about the 5 steps you need to take to get started in real estate investment and why some people struggle to make the leap from thinking about investing to becoming successful investors.

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My guest today shares how he has built a portfolio of 600 cash flowing single family rental properties, what his strategy is and the challenges of owning a large portfolio.

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In this weeks Pinnacle Perspective we talk about some of the most common mistakes both new and experienced investors make and how to avoid them.

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My guest this episode is Chris Jennings, owner of Ciege Property Management in Indianapolis who has 10 years of experience managing Section 8 rentals. Chris pulls the curtain back and tells you everything you need to know when renting to section 8 tenants.

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In this episode, we talk about when it makes sense to invest in turn-key, single family real estate, how to work with a turn key company and what to look for when working with one.

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My guest this week, Jeff Pinkerton, President of Metro Insight talks about how to research any real estate market, what metrics are most important and where to find the data you need.

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In this episode, we talk about "Buy and Hold" vs "Fix and Flip" investment strategies, the challenges of each and when one strategy makes more sense than the other.

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My guest for this week is Jeff Pinkerton, President of MetroInsight and Senior Researcher at Mid America Regional Council. Jeff is an expert at researching and reporting on economic and demographic trends of various metropolitan areas. Jeff has his finger on the pulse of the Kansas City economy, and he shares his views and perspectives with us today.

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Do you really save money with a DIY fixer or is buying a turn-key property the cheaper way to go? The answer may surprise you. In this weeks Pinnacle Perspective, we talk about why a turn key property doesn't always cost you more and what to look for when working with a turn key company.

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My guest this week is Ron Howard, Managing Principal and President of Siena Wealth Management. Ron talks about how to be successful at retirement planning in these uncertain economic times and how real estate can fit in a balanced portfolio.

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In this episode, we talk about what a pro forma is and how to use it to evaluate an income property. We discuss what the numbers really mean and how to interpret them.

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My guest for this show is Dr. Fred Foldvary. Dr. Foldvary is a highly respected professor of economics and accurately predicted the great recession and housing bubble of 2008 eleven years before it actually occurred. Dr. Foldvary shares his views on where we are in the recovery cycle, his predictions on when the next downturn will occur and why he feels it will be worse than the crash of 2008.

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Ever wonder why some real estate investors are successful while others fail? The reasons may surprise you. In this episode, I talk about the 8 traits of successful investors and how you can develop those traits to increase your success.

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My guest this week, Jay Hinrichs shares his years of experience in real estate investment and talks about the mistakes many investors make and why buying cheap properties in rough neighborhoods doesn't work for the out of state investor.

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This week I talk about how to be a decisive investor and why it's more important than ever. Inventory is shrinking and competition is high in the best markets. In order to compete, you need to be decisive and take action quickly. In this podcasts, you'll learn what sets decisive investors apart from others.

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My guest this week is Alexandra Erlich with Continental Credit. Alexandra explains why even a 700 credit score might not be enough when financing investment properties with today's tighter underwriting guidelines. She discusses how to increase your credit score to get the most favorable loan terms and why credit restoration isn't just for people with bad credit.

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My guest this week, Mark Hanf of Pacific Private Money, Inc talks about where to find private investors and how to convince them to finance your real estate deals. Mark is author of "The Insiders Guide to Attracting Private Money" and shares his technique for creating credibility and acquiring all the capital you need.

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My guest this week is Anish Tolia. Anish shares his experience with out of state investment, how he got started, what he has learned and whether his portfolio is performing as planned. Don't invest out of state without listening to this show first.

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My guest this week is Shawn Huss, Sr. Vice President of Talmer Bank and Trust. Shawn is one of the leading mortgage originators in the nation and he shares his view on what is happening in the world of lending and financing. He shares his predictions on where interest rates are heading in 2015 and discusses the ins and outs of underwriting guidelines and what you need to know about investor financing.

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In this episode, we talk about getting out of your comfort zone and overcoming analysis paralysis, especially when investing out of state, We explore some of the biggest obstacles that hold new real estate investors back and how to overcome them.

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My guest this week is Mark Edmondson, my on the ground Kansas City expert. Mark gives an update on the Cerner Corp. development project, why Kansas City is being called the "Silicon Prairie" and why it's one of the top cash-flow real estate investment markets today.

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My guest this week is Chad Stickley from A Step Ahead Management. Chad talks about why we're becoming a rental society, the status of the Indianapolis rental market and why good property management is key to out of state investing.

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Millennials make up 25% of the population. They're educated, independent and more likely to rent than previous generations. But do they make the best tenants? In this episode, we talk about millenialls, what they look for and what you need to do to attract them.

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My guest this week is Kaaren Hall, President of uDirect IRA Services. Kaaren talks about how to take control of your retirement with a self directed IRA. With a self directed IRA, you can invest in alternative assets like real estate and not be restricted to Wall Street stocks and bonds.

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10,000 Americans reach retirement age every day and most are not financially prepared. In fact, most people will outlive their retirement savings. In this episode, we talk about how cash flow real estate can provide income for a comfortable and secure retirement.

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In this week's episode, we talk about when it makes sense to invest outside of your local market and how to do it safely. We talk about the 5 reasons it might not make sense to invest in your hometown and why it's important to think like and investor and not a landlord.

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The topic today is what makes Indianapolis such a hot market for real estate investment. Todd Roberts, my affiliate partner and on the ground Indianapolis expert talks about Indy's strong and vibrant market and how investors can get high returns on turn-key single family rentals in Indianapolis

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In this week's episode, we talk about when it makes sense to invest outside of your local market and how to do it safely. We talk about the 5 reasons it might not make sense to invest in your hometown and why it's important to think like and investor and not a landlord.

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Our topic this week is common mistakes investors make and how to avoid them. This week, I cover some of the most common mistakes I hear from both beginner and experienced investors.

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My guest today is Joe Fairless of Fairless investing. Joe talks about how he started investing in single family homes while working full time in advertising to now controlling over $7,000,000 in real estate.

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Turn key or Do-it-Yourself. Which is the better way to go when investing in real estate? This week we talk about whether you really pay more for a turn key property and what to watch out for when you do it yourself.

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My guest this week is Marty Vanags who is VP of Economic Development and Executive Director for the Indy Partnership you can catch the Podcast here. Marty talks about the economic development and revitalization that has transformed Indianapolis in to an economic powerhouse with a vibrant and diverse economy and what it means for real estate.

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My guest this week, Lisa Loud of ELF Homes talks about how to get positive cash flow on San Francisco Bay Area homes through short term executive rentals. Hear how you can double or triple the amount of rent you could normally get by catering to the needs of short term corporate housing.

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Are cheap rental properties a good investment? Ever since the 2008 recession there has been no shortage of cheap properties with the promise of high cash flow and ROI. But are they as good as they appear. That's the topic this week.

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Today we talk about why homeowners insurance should be a part of your due diligence when researching potential investment markets and how insurance rates can kill your cash flow in some markets. My guest, Doug Petigo talks about what to look for in your insurance to be sure you're fully protected.

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This week we talk with appraiser Geff Lady about the challenges of conducting a home appraisal since the 2008 housing crisis, the changes in the appraisal process since implementation of the HVCC and why Zillow Zestimates are not a reliable estimate of value.

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My guest this week is Dr. Alex Villacorta of Clear Capital. Dr. Villacorta discusses the state of the real estate market and forecasts for 2015. Hear what markets are expected to appreciate in the coming year and which are expected to decline.

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This week I address some of the most frequently asked questions I get from listeners on various real estate investment strategies and issues.

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In this episode, I address some of the most frequently asked questions I get from listeners and clients on real estate investment strategies,

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In this episode we do a mid year recap of the real estate market and where we are in the housing recovery. We also talk about whether we're on the verge of another housing bubble.

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Are we headed for another wave of foreclosures in 2015? Two factors are occurring that may contribute to another foreclosure crisis in the next few years. Hear why mortgages that had been modified 5 years ago are now at risk of default and why HELOC payments are set to go up.

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My guest this week is Dan Self with S&S Quality Inspections. We talk about the importance of a proper home inspection, what to look for, and how a home inspection can provide landlords with liability protection on rental properties

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Our topic this week is analysis paralysis, one of the biggest obstacles that keep would be real estate investors from getting started. We talk about how to know if you have it and how to overcome it in order to achieve your investment goals.

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My guest this week is Mark Edmondson, my on the ground Kansas City expert. Mark talks about what makes Kansas City one of the top real estate investment markets for cash flow in the country and shares some insight on two major development projects that will bring thousands of new jobs to the area.

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My guest this week is Jay Hinrichs, Owner/Manager of JLH companies, a peer to peer investment group that works with high net worth, accredited investors on a variety of short and medium term joint venture investment opportunities. Hear what Jay has to say about what the equity firms are doing and what markets are hot for new housing construction.

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My guest this week is Dr. Fred Foldvary who holds a PhD in economics and is a professor of economics at San Jose State University. Dr. Foldvary accurately predicted the real estate crash of 2008 eleven years before it actually occurred. Dr. Foldvary discusses the theory of the 18 year real estate cycle gives his prediction of when the next crash will occur.

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The topic this week is which property classes give the best return on investment and some of the challenges in determining the value of a cash-flow property.

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This week, we talk about the top markets for real estate investment and review the economic and demographic factors of 8 of the most popular markets among investors today.

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Ron Howard, Managing Principal and President of Siena Wealth Management talks about how to prepare for a comfortable retirement and how much you need save to maintain your standard of living.

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My guest, Joe Metz of Carlton Funding talks about how he finds, funds and flips single family homes in the Bay Area. Joe has successfully bought, renovated and sold over 30 properties.

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Roberta Eastman and Keith Boley, founders of REI Wealth Academy share how they help new investors kick start their investment business and help experienced investors to take their investment to the next level through their unique coaching and mentoring program. They share their own personal investment experiences and how to make any deal a win-win.

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Al Waddill, President of Rebuild Strategies shares his perspective on the current status of foreclosure activity, the REO to rental space and whether it's too late for the individual investor to get in to the rental market.

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My guest, Chris Gleason of MMG Capital talks about how to generate high yields and truly passive income by investing in tax liens without being an expert.

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In this episode, we talk about the recovery of the real estate market, what the institutional investors are doing and why it's not too late for the individual investor to profit in real estate.

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In this episode, we explore when it's better to buy a turn-key property rather than doing it yourself and why a turn-key isn't always more expensive. We discuss the three things that should be part of the due diligence process when buying a turn-key property.

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Today we talk about the challenges that new investors face when getting started in real estate, how to overcome them and when it makes sense to buy a turn-key property vs. building a team and doing it yourself.

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My guest,Todd Roberts, owner of Parc Property Group talks about why Indianapolis is one of the best real estate investment markets in the country for cash flow. Todd shares his experience in the home building industry and what to look for in a turn-key property. He also discusses the kinds of ROI to expect and what the hedge funds are doing in Indianapolis/

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My guest this week is Gordon Moss, owner of Quixote Ventures. Gordon discuses his strategy for investing in non-performing 2nd notes and why he prefers them first notes. Gordon is an author, speaker, mentor and frequent panelist at real estate, not and real estate investment club meetings and is author of "Performance Anxiety--A tale of 50 non-performing notes".

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This week, we talk about real estate investment opportunities in California and how to find the opportunities. My guest is Shawn O'Toole, the founder and CEO of PropertyRadar which is a comprehensive, web based software tool for finding, tracking and evaluating detailed information on every single property in California including foreclosures and pre foreclosure properties.

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This week we talk about how to evaluate potential real estate investments and analyze the financial performance of your portfolio in the future. My guest is Carter Froelich, the creator of The Property Ledger which, a web based real estate software tool that helps evaluate the anticipated financial returns of real estate investments.

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Good property management is the key to successfully investing out of state. Chad Stickley, Owner and President of One Step Ahead Property Management discusses what makes a good property manager, how to select a property manager and how to know if your property manager is doing a good job for you.

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My guest this week is Linda Pliagas. Linda is Publisher and CEO of Realty411 and Cashflow magazines and produces real estate investment expos all around the country. Linda discusses the importance of networking and surrounding yourself with a successful team of partners, mentors and peers.

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My guest this week is Al Waddill, President of Rebuild Strategies, LLC. Al recognized the opportunities in the REO to rental space before the large equity funds discovered it as an asset class. Al shares his views on the state of the real estate market, single family rental trends, foreclosure trends and shadow inventory. Listen in and hear Al's prediction for how long this investment opportunity will last and how the independent investor can capitalize on it.

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Cash-flow or appreciation--Which is more important? This week I talk about why more real estate investors are looking for cash-flow over appreciation, especially since the housing crisis of 2008.

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My guest this week is Geraldine Barry, the founder and President of the SJREI group and publisher of the award winning REI Voice magazine and sought after real estate investing coach. Geraldine shares her tremendous knowledge and insights and discusses some of the major changes in the real estate markets and current strategies investors are using.

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This week I talk about the ever changing world of real estate and the 5 biggest changes that investors need to keep an eye on in 2014. The real estate market is constantly changing and sometimes very quickly. The key to success is anticipating change and adapting to it so you can profit from new opportunities.

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WhyMy guest, Brad Andrews is President and Owner of Silver Realty. Brad has bought, renovated and sold over 500 single family homes in the Indianapolis market. Brad is our on the ground expert in Indianapolis and he shares is knowledge and insight on why Inman News rated Indianapolis the number 1 market for return on investment. Brad discuses a typical investment property in Indianapolis, the prices, rent and return on investment. Hear why Indianapolis is such a great cash flow market for investors.

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My guest, Ben Walls tells why Kansas City is rated one of the top 3 real estate investment markets by MarketWatch. Ben describes a typical investment and the kind of financial returns an investor might expect with a turn-key investment property.

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My guest this week is Mike Gould. Mike shares his story of how he gave up an executive position with a top nation homebuilder to invest in real estate and live life on his own terms. We all dream of retiring early and being financially secure. Hear how Mike has done just that.

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Discussion of the state of the economy, the stock market and stocks vs. real estate

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My guest Shawn Huss talks about investment financing and the current status of the lending market.

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My guest Kaaren Hall, President of UDirect IRA Services, discusses how to take control your retirement with a self directed IRA. Hear how you can invest in real estate and other non traditional assets through your IRA.

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Hear one investor share his real world experience with investing out of state. My guest, Anish Tolia talks about how he got started, the challenges he faced and what he has learned while building a portfolio of out of state rental properties