RERL-1499-Long Distance Investing with Billy Keels
Sometimes the Bay Area can feel like a completely different country compared to the rest of the United States, you certainly have to treat it that way when you’re looking to invest in real estate. Today Joe gets close to an outsiders view as he chats with former US resident Billy Keels of KeePon Cashflow about long distance investing. Specific topics include: How Billy fell into the real estate world Comparing real estate to other asset…
RERL-1498-Starting Something In Silicon Valley –Part X
Sales and marketing can mean everything for small companies looking to really get off the ground. Jack Russo takes over the studio this afternoon with Steve King to tell us about his new startup UberConnectForce. UberConnectForce is basically rocket fuel for sales that is readily available for companies in need of a sales and marketing team, but lack the means to build and manage their own. Specific topics include: What UberConnectForce does for their clients…
RERL-1497-Keller Mortgage, A Misleading Model?
@The last few years you’ve heard Joe talk a lot about how drastic changes are coming to the industry and for at least one company they’re finally here. Keller Williams is the newest of real estate companies that are coming forward sharing new visions and new models to benefit the consumer. In the first installment of this series Joe picks apart a Keller Williams announcement to find any information that could mislead consumers. Specific topics…
RERL-1496-Starting Something In Silicon Valley –Part IX
Bank financing marks the beginning of a whole new chapter for each startup. The idea may seem a bit daunting at first considering many small businesses need two to three years before they begin seeing profits. Why would any bank consider lending money in this situation? Banks will look at every document discussed in shows 1-8 to determine if assets producing revenue get a loan. Today Joe and Jack discuss banking and lines of credit…
RERL-1495-Reverse Mortgages with Bill Benson
Years ago reverse mortgages carried a bad name, but today this loan is simply another tool in your shed. When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of reverse mortgages there is only one guy Joe knows that lives it every day. Reverse mortgage expert Bill Benson steps into the studio with Joe to share firsthand knowledge of just how useful this loan can be for those of us that are house rich and…
RERL-1494-What’s Going To Happen With Real Estate And Blockchain, Including Title And Escrow?
When it comes to real estate and technology the industry seems to crawl and play catch up. It’s hard to miss that cryptocurrency and blockchain have been taking over news headlines and before we know it they will become a vital part of our transactions. Today Joe takes a look at blockchain’s future and its affect on the real estate market. Specific topics include: 3 biggest problems in real estate Companies currently excelling at cryptocurrency…
RERL-1493- Starting Something in Silicon Valley –Part VIII
We’re at podcast number 8 of our Starting Something series and its starting to feel like we’re just about done building our company. In fact the only thing you’d think we need right now are maybe a few customers! Today Joe and Jack Russo cover the often tricky customer agreements that define your business’s relationship with the customer. Specific topics include: Terms and service agreements Does the customer understand where your work begins and ends? What…
RERL-1492-Are You Being Educated Or Sold On Your Real Estate And Financing?
Just because real estate can be classified as a sales job doesn’t mean it couldn’t be seen more as a relationship business. Chances are you or somebody you know has worked with someone more interested in selling something for the commission. So how do you know if the person you’re working with is educating you instead of selling you what’s best for them? Whether you’re interviewing someone for real estate or financing, Joe helps you…