Sharon Vornholt - Let's Talk Real Estate Investing

  Today's show is on the importance of planning. As you know, planning is what you do before you "do anything".  For instance, if your goal is to increase your marketing, you need to create a plan before you ever dive into that first marketing activity or implement that first strategy. Here is some of what you will learn in today's podcast: How having a plan will guarantee you will make more money whatever your business How your plan will evolve and change over time The steps to put your unique plan together The importance of looking down the road with the "end in mind" Why creating a "storyboard" is critical to your success and how to do that The importance of networking to grow your business Determining your "why", and the reason that is so important Websites Scaling your business; why this should be in your plan even if it's not a "today" thing Be sure to stop by the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog.  If you want to learn more about creating your very own "Quick Start Marketing Plan", just CLICK HERE. Ha

  I love using direct mail in my real estate business. It has always been my #1 source of leads.  I started in this business almost 20 years ago, and a lot of things have changed. One thing that has never changed is this: Direct mail marketing is the only way to reach folks with off market deals. If you learn how to do it properly it's a great marketing strategy.  If you don't, it will be like tossing money down a big rabbit hole. My advice is to learn how to do it right, create a plan and then implement that plan.   There are just 3 steps. Be sure to check out other articles on my blog, the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog on this topic.   Want More? Here is one to get you started. Direct Mail; Is More Always Better?   Quick Start Marketing Plan Want to schedule a one hour coaching call to get your very own "Quick Start Marketing Plan"?  You can learn more here: Get My Quick Start Marketing Plan.  

 Today's show is on 25 ways to generate motivated seller leads.  The ability to generate a steady stream of leads in your real estate investing business will almost certainly be responsible for your success or failure as an investor. When it comes to marketing, you will always have to spend your time or your money (or a combination of both). I personally believe that you should have a mix of both regardless of your financial situation.   Have More Time than Money? If you don't have a lot of money, use your time to take advantage of those strategies that are free until you can generate income that will allow you to invest in things like direct mail. Either way, these proven strategies work! What is my #1 free strategy?  Networking. This is the one thing that will bring you leads, opportunities and so many things that will surprise you. Be sure to stop by the blog at Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog for more articles, podcasts and expert interviews.   To go directly to this article and get your FREE LIST of 25

  Do you find yourself wishing you would never have to go to a bank again to buy property?  Well, you're not alone.   My guest today is Jim Ingersoll a successful real estate investor from Virginia that has bought and sold hundreds of houses. Jim is also a blogger, an author and a coach.  He hosts the successful podcast called the "Investor Success Podcast" and he is the founder of the Investor Success Mastermind. In today's show Jim dives into strategies for owning and controlling property without cash, credit or a bank.   Sound good? Head on over to the blog for the full show details and the video interview.  I can guarantee you will take away information to use and implement in your investing business now. Here's the link:  http://Louisvillegalsrealestateblog.com  

  My guest today is MC Laubscher or Valhalla Wealth Financial and the Cash Flow Ninja Podcast. MC's passion is to help people grow wealth safely and predictably regardless of the economic market cycles. We covered a lot of ground in this podcast, but here is some of what we talked about.   Show Notes Why teaching others how to create a strong foundation for wealth is his passion Creating predictability for wealth creation no matter what the market cycle is The wealth pyramid His safe, secure vehicle for saving money How MC's investing strategy compares to a Roth IRA Structuring a cash flow management system that specifically for you Legacy planning Working backwards to get "your number" How to go from point A (broke) to point B which is financial stability and wealth creation Educating our children about money MC's favorite personal development and wealth building books  This was a great show so be sure to check it out.  For more information be sure to stop by the blog at Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog wh

  It's that time of year again which happens to be one of my favorite times of the year - Christmas.  I love all things to do with the holidays. Today I have a really short podcast for you. I want to give you some Christmas safety tips for homeowners and tenants, and we are going to talk specifically about Christmas tree safety.   Every year there are thousands of house fires in the US caused by Christmas decorations. Each year hospital emergency rooms treat over 8700 people for cuts, falls, shocks related to lights, decorations and trees.  That's a mind boggling number of holiday related injuries. For the full post on holiday safety tips be sure to stop by the blog at http://Louisvillegalsrealestateblog.com I hope to see you over there.  Stay safe and have a happy holiday.    -Sharon   PS. Check out this scary video on just how quickly a tree can go up in flames: Christmas tree fire...

  If you stay in this business long enough, there will come a time when you can no longer borrow money from banks.  You will reach your limit whether it is in the number of loans, or the amount of those loans.  Many investors will use hard money loans at this stage.  But, it's really expensive.  It's convenient and pretty easy to get, but the costs are extremely high. Not only are the interest rates higher, but there will be fees and points you will have to pay.   What's the Answer? A much better alternative is to learn how to raise private money for your deals, and that's what this podcast is about.   Learn how to attract private money "partners", where to find them, and how to approach them when you need funding for your deals. Be sure to stop by the blog too. Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog.    

  It's easier than ever to build your business and your brand through the strategic use of social media. There are a lot of different ways to do this, and a number of different social media platforms.  So how do you know where to start? I have some tips for you today, and a free resource for you or your virtual assistant to use to grow you online presence.   For the complete article, please head on over to my blog - Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog.

I have a short podcast for you today (around 15 minutes) on how to quickly screen sellers on the telephone, and still get all the relevant information you need to determine if the property meets your buying criteria. It's important to be able to do this.  As your business grows you will have less time to look at every property.  Being able to gauge the seller's motivation and quickly evaluate the property is a skill anyone can develop with a little practice. Using a property information form is one way to ensure that you get all the information needed in that initial phone call. It's an important part of having a system for this part of your business. Let me know if you have any questions.  Be sure to head over to the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog for more content to help you grow your business.  

  Today's show is about the difference in birddogging and wholesaling.   Birddogging is a great way to learn how to become a real estate investor.  I'm happy to have 3rd generation real estate investor back on the show.   Starting out as a birddog is a great way to start out.  To find out more hop on over to the blog Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog.  There's a link to get your free book Marcus has for you called the "Birddog Bible".   

My guest today is busy mom, Realtor and full time real estate investor Tamara West. In this podcast, we talk about the truth about juggling a demanding career, kids and life.   Doing all of these things well can be really tricky.  So how do you do it all while trying to hang on to your sanity? One day at a time. I think you will really like this podcast. This is how one real person holds it all together. To see the full blog post head on over to Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog. I would love to hear how juggle all these pieces.      

  My guest today is Barbara Grassey AKA the "Book Boss". Barbara is an author, book coach and real estate investor located in South Florida.  She has written over 50 books, manuals and home study courses in the past 10 years. Barbara is an expert when it comes to writing your signature book (also known as your authority book) and that is the topic today. Writing your signature book. You will learn how your signature book will help skyrocket your brand allowing you to become the undisputed authority in your marketplace. Barbara teaches folks across the country how to do this and get it done faster than you could have ever imagined. In this podcast some of the things we will cover are: Why write a book? The 3 different types of books you can write How to get started Why you need to do a "brain dump" The best ways to use your book to market yourself and your business. How being an author immediately elevates your brand This is a great show. Once you know how to do a deal (or ten), it's time to build a real bus

  Meet Lauren Hardy, a California mom that flips houses. Because the Orange County market is so expensive, Lauren decided to branch out and grow her territory so she had more opportunity.   Down the road, she made the bold decision to give new construction a try in another more affordable state.  It's really interesting to hear Lauren talk about how seamless this process actually was for her.  Managing a business when you're a working mom with small children can be tricky.  She gives some great advice on how she manages this whole process and also on how she has managed to grow her business. Well talk marketing, direct mail, networking and more. Be sure to check out Lauren's show over at Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog. You will find a lot of information there on every facet of real estate investing.

  I love the niche of probates. In fact, it is my favorite niche to work in. These are some of the most motivated sellers on the planet. They rarely want the property; they just want the cash from the sale of the property. Many times people think you need special knowledge or skills to work with probates but this isn't true. Today's podcast is short, but in it I will answer some of the most commonly asked questions I get about working in this niche. Contact me on the blog if you have any questions. Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog     

  Have you ever wondered how it's possible to build an 8 figure business in 6 years?  Listen in as Andrew Holmes of Chicago Cash Flow spells out how he did it. They have done over 700 flips and own over 170 rentals. Andrew is also the founder of Chicago REIA, he has his own radio show and he is a coach and a mentor.   Head on over to the blog for the rest of this post.  LouisvilleGalsRealEstateBlog.com

  My guest today is Marcus Maloney from Phoenix Arizona. Marcus is a busy real estate investor that is also very involved in a non-profit that helps at risk youths. In today's show you will learn: How Marcus got started How his family and specifically his mom influenced his work ethic and his desire to give back to the community Why he chose his particular investing strategies What is takes to move across the country and start over What set's him apart from the competition Why he believes birddogging is such a great way to learn And so much more.... For more information be sure to stop by the blog: http://Louisvillegalsrealestateblog I have some cool freebies for you over there!  

  If you've ever wondered whether or not you should spend your hard earned money on a hiring a management company, this podcast will help you when making this decision. My guest today is Linda Libatorie from Secure Pay One.   Linda will tell you about her company, and the ways they can be a valuable resource for landlords. We are all guilty of the "I can do it all myself syndrome" at times. When we are just starting out as landlords, we try to hold onto each nickel and dime that comes in the door. In reality, we are rarely the best person for the job. Letting go of the day to day management duties will free us up to do what we do best; acquire more properties to build our net worth. Be sure to stop by the blog for more articles, videos and podcasts that will help you start or grow your real estate investing business.  Let me know if you have any questions. Hiring a Property Management Company with Linda Liberatorie Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog  

  Negotiation is something that trips up even experienced investors but it doesn't have to be that way. In reality, it comes down to the art of conversation; getting good at talking to folks. Today I'm going to talk about how these two things - negotiation and the art of conversation are so intricately tied together.  In your real estate investing business, if you you think about your interactions with sellers as conversations everything will be much easier.  Enjoy! Be sure to stop by the blog for more articles, videos and podcasts.   Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog      

  Today I have a short podcast for you that has some tips for talking to a motivated seller. So many people are filled with anxiety at the very thought of talking to sellers.  Here's the thing ... you don't have to be a brand new investor to feel this way. I know seasoned investors that spend big bucks to send out a direct mail campaign then never answer their phone. Crazy right? Like Nike says... you have to "just do it".  Practice really does make perfect in this case.   For more articles to help you grow your real estate business check out my blog Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog.    

My guest today is Sterling White from Indianapolis. Today we are going to talk about investing in your 20's, crowdfunding and so much more. Sterling is a full time investor that got started in 2009. He has bought and sold over 100 homes. He is also the founder of Hodfolio a crowdfunding platform. You can read the entire blog post on the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog.