Passive Real Estate Investing

Top 10 Things Real Estate Investors Need To Know To Protect Their Assets with Scott Smith | PREI 101

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ownership of real estate has many benefits from an investment and tax perspective, yet there is downside risk. The value of real estate holdings can b...

Limiting Beliefs About Money and Wealth with Buck Joffrey | PREI 100

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of people, despite all their best efforts to succeed, grow, and thrive, end up failing financially. Our subconscious beliefs often work agai...

Evolution of the Real Estate Investor | PREI099

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a twenty-year veteran in the finance industry, Aaron has developed this concept of the evolution of the real estate investor. You can imagine it as...

The Memphis Market and Our Next Investment Tour | PREI 098

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Memphis is a consistent and stable market. Mark brings back James, one of their team members out in the local market, to talk about the Memphis market...

From Zero to 35 Rentals in 4 Years – A Client Success Story | PREI 097

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Having a plan of action is one thing, but sticking to that plan is another. Most investors lose motivation when they see a task that is too big for th...

Ken McElroy on The Economy, Home Ownership, Finding Deals, Real Estate Myths, Property Management, and Achieving Goals Part 2 | PREI 096

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cash flow can be generated in real estate with no tax, making it the best kind of investment. By looking at the potential of the property in ten years...

Ken McElroy on The Economy, Finding Deals, Real Estate Myths, Property Management, and Achieving Goals | PREI 095

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Americans can now retain both low income housing tax credit and private activity bonds with the new tax reform in act. This is a need that the governm...

Exploring New Markets – My Interview on The Real Estate CPA Podcast | PREI 094

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I’m going to do something a little bit different today. Recently, I was invited to be a guest on The Real Estate CPA show, which is hosted by Brando...

Investing in Houston, Texas (and Hurricane Harvey) | PREI 093

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode where we’re going to talk about the Houston, Texas market. One thing that we’ve been getting asked a little bit ab...

Passive Income with Syndications – Mauricio Rauld | PREI 092

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Kiyosaki once said, “Finding good partners is the key to success in anything: in business, in marriage and especially in investing.” On thi...

Deferring Taxes for Decades (and the Dangers of 1031 Exchanges) | PREI 091

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I just got back from Memphis, Tennessee where I had a great three days there. We had a two-day event. The first day was all about education, getting t...

Sheltering Your Rental Income from Taxes (and Other Tax Tips) | PREI 090

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before we get on our show here, I want to remind you about our upcoming Memphis Investment and Property Tour that will be on October 6th and October 7...

Investing in Memphis and Our Upcoming Property Tour | PREI 089

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I want to just say thanks for your patience. I've been away for about eight weeks. I haven't done an episode in almost two months. The reason for that...

Daniel Amerman – Inflation, Deflation, Debt and the Coming Housing Crash? | PREI 088

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Vladimir Lenin once said the way to crush the middle class is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation. It’s true, and it’s ...

Millionaire Success Habits: The Gateway to Wealth and Prosperity – Dean Graziosi | PREI 087

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The success habits of millionaires set them apart from everyone else. This is not to say that they are born with these habits, but they have perfected...

How to Properly Interview and Hire Your Property Manager | PREI 086

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring a real estate property manager is an essential component of maintaining a property and its value in the market (not to mention attracting good ...

Why Should You Invest in Alabama? (Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham) | PREI 085

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special show today because we’re going to do another market spotlight. Today, we’re going to talk about why you should invest in Alabama...

Home Inspections: What You Need to Know | PREI 084

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we’re going to talk about properly inspecting your rental properties before you buy them or even after you’ve purchased them. A...

What Clients Want to Know… Marco Santarelli on the Other Side of the Mic. | PREI 083

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we are doing something a little different. We are having one of Norada’s newer active clients interview Marco Santarelli with s...

The Effect of World Events on Your U.S. Real Estate – Lior Gantz | PREI 082

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I just got back from IMN’s 5th Annual Single Family Rental Investment Forum in Miami, Florida. I was on a panel there speaking. What I enjoy about t...

Real Estate Investing From An Expert’s Perspective | PREI 081

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to real estate investing, most financial advisors shake their heads. But the financial services industry has turned itself into such a c...

Think and Grow Rich for Real Estate Investors | PREI 080

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Think and Grow Rich is one of those books you see most often on the recommended reading list of people who have achieved really great things. The book...

Proper Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors | PREI 079

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a quote by Ambrose Bierce, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” With this quote from this journalist an...

Rental Income Protection – Sky Mikesell | PREI 078

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we have an interesting topic. It’s about how to protect your rental income. I have worked with this person for quite a while and ...

Wealth, Wall Street and Real Assets with Buck Joffrey | PREI 077

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is about wealth, Wall Street and real assets. I’ve brought Dr. Buck Joffrey on to the show to talk about this. Buck knows the old man...

The Real Estate Investor Ladder of Success – Trevor McGregor | PREI 076

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have a very special show. It is not specifically about real estate per se, but it is tied to real estate investing, the psychology of it, an...

Understanding Neighborhood Trends and Forecasting Property Values | PREI 075

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we have a special guest. He actually has been on our show before back in show number 35. I am bringing him back on today because h...

How to Stay Inspired and Driven – John Lee Dumas | PREI 074

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Passive Real Estate Investing. I’m your host, Marco Santarelli. On today’s show, I was able to get John Lee Dumas on for about fifteen ...

New Construction Fourplexes in US Growth Markets | PREI 073

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, I talk to Steven, one of our providers at Norada Real Estate. They focus on brand new construction fourplexes in growth markets in ...

10 Lessons Learned From 100 Successful Real Estate Investors – Dan Lane | PREI 072

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, I talk to Dan Lane, host of the Rental Income Podcast where he has interviewed to over 100 successful real estate investors. He has...

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Summary | PREI 071

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, I will be giving you a summary of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad book. This is a famous book that has been mentioned in past...

Ask Marco – Is It a Peak Market? | When Should I Buy? | Avoiding Failures | PREI 070

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I take some listener questions related to market timing and a “peak” market. I also discuss the best time to buy rental prope...

What To Expect When Buying A Turnkey Rental Property | PREI 069

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, I have one of my senior investment counselors, Steve. And we will talk about what to expect when buying a turnkey rental property. ...

How Trump’s Presidency Could Affect Real Estate Investing | PREI 068

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In less than two weeks, we have president-elect Donald Trump taking over the Oval Office. What will that mean to us? How is that going to change the e...

5 Mindset Myths That Are Killing Your Wealth Potential | PREI 067

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to talk about five of the most common myths, mindset myths that are holding us back. You might not even realize that you believe ...

How to Choose the Best Market for Your Real Estate Investment | PREI 066

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Successful real estate investing relies on several factors, but as the old adage goes, “location, location, location” is top of the list. But “l...

A Wealth Capture Machine – M.C. Laubscher | PREI 065

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we speak with M.C. Laubscher about a not-so-new concept of how to be your own bank.  M.C. Laubscher is a wealth strategist, educ...

Leveraging Hidden Assets | PREI 064

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we talk about some of the hidden assets you may not be aware of, and how you might be able to put them to better use and get a hi...

How to Pay Less in Taxes – Amanda Han | PREI 063

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to succeed in real estate, your tax strategy will play a HUGE role in how fast you grow. A great tax strategy can save you thousands of d...

Maverick Mistakes in Real Estate Investing – Damion Lupo | PREI 062

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Born with an entrepreneurial spirit Damion started his first business at age 11, has started 30 since then, and is the published author of 5 books. D...

Ask Marco: Asset Protection, Holding Title, Closing Dates | PREI 061

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we respond to some listen questions about asset protection and how I like to structure my asset protection plan. As well as how t...

Listener Questions / Jacksonville Update | PREI 060

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we briefly revisit Jacksonville, Florida to look at some new pre-construction investment opportunities. I also answer several li...

Market Spotlight: Little Rock, Arkansas | PREI 059

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we take a look at the great “under the radar” market of Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock has a great economy, and terrific...

Investing in Turnkey Properties — My Journey, Setbacks and Advice | PREI 058

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I share my journey investing in rental real estate from my early start at the age of 18, through my trials and tribulations, to w...

Indianapolis Update and Listener Questions | PREI 057

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show we speak with one of our local Indianapolis market experts and property provider about the growth and opportunities in the Indianapo...

Pros and Cons of Rehabbing and Flipping – Matty Aitchison | PREI 056

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matty Aitchison is a millennial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and wealth building evangelist who has had great success following his turbulent s...

The Four Real Estate Market Cycles | PREI 055

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In order to make profitable investments, it’s vital for investors to understand the four real estate market cycles because they directly affect the...

The Wealth Creation Formula | PREI 054

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how the rich keep getting richer while broke people stay broke and the middle class continues to shrink? This isn’t as myster...

Finding The Drive To Be A Huge Success In Real Estate – Rod Khleif | PREI 053

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Rod Khleif. Rod has personally owned more than 2,000 single family homes, and multiple apartment communities. Rod has also built se...

Inflation, Debt and the Investment Landscape – David Stein | PREI 052

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is David Stein. David was the Chief Investment Strategist and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC, a $33 billion ...

How to be Mortgage Free in Five to Seven Years – Jordan Goodman | PREI 051

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to be completely mortgage free in less than a decade? There’s a new way to manage your mortgage and monthly cash flow so that yo...

From Broke to $10,000 per Month at Age 24 – Sean Gray | PREI 050

07 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How does a 22-year old go from being broke, clueless, and sleeping on the floor of a small home with ten other broke college buddies to making over $1...

What You Need to Know About Cash-Flow – Frank Gallinelli | PREI 049

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The only way to win the real estate investing game is by mastering the numbers. If you’re truly interested in real estate investing then you must f...

Increasing Cash-Flow, Deferring Taxes and Reducing Risk using a 1031 Exchange | PREI 048

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to defer (or eliminate) your capital gains taxes? How about increasing the cash-flow of your real estate portfolio? The taxable gain i...

The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy (and Which is Better) | PREI 047

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many people think that being rich and being wealthy are the same thing. They’re related but not the same. You see, the rich have lots of money but t...

Financing for Foreigners and the Self-Employed | PREI 046

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get financing for investment real estate if you’re a self-employed or a foreigner (non-resident or non-U.S. citizen)? It’s not hard as ...

The Importance of Reputation | PREI 045

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I just came back from a real estate forum in Florida where I was speaking on a panel answering questions about real estate and turnkey operators in th...

Common Investor Questions (Part 1) | PREI 044

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We get asked a lot of great questions from real estate investors and our clients.  On this episode I invited one of our Investment Counselors where w...

How to Predict Real Estate Prices – David Campbell | PREI 043

05 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to learn how to predict real estate prices? Learn why property values and price trends are so important. If you can see where a market...

Ask Marco – Pre-Construction Risks, Evaluating Cash-Flow and Rates of Return | PREI 041

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After returning from a two-week vacation in Thailand, I’m back to work answering listener questions. On today’s episode I talk about some miscella...

Leveraging Your Cash, Equity and Time – Keith Weinhold | PREI 040

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode our guest is Keith Weinhold. Keith is the founder of Get Rich Education and is a popular podcaster, active real estate investor, ...

Why You Need a Broker’s Price Opinion | PREI 039

31 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are times when you may need a Broker’s Price Opinion. Are you even aware of what exactly a BPO is and is not? Many investors aren’t, and man...

How the Economic Machine Works – Ray Dalio | PREI 038

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I think you are going to love this episode! What I’m excited to share with you today is the audio portion of one of the greatest videos ever produc...

Viewing Properties Just Got Easier – WeGoLook | PREI 037

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn’t it be great to have a set of eyes, hands and feet in another market to help you check or verify almost anything you want? On this episode ...

An Aussie’s Journey into U.S. Real Estate | PREI 036

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode our guest is Reed Goossens, the owner of RSN Property Group. He lives in Los Angeles and is originally from Australia down under. His ...

Make Better Decisions Using Neighborhood Info | PREI 035

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not enough to analyze a property, or even the overall market. The neighborhood surrounding your property is permanently attached and important ...

Market Spotlight: Investing in Indianapolis | PREI 034

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why invest in Indianapolis? On this episode we take a close look at the Indianapolis, Indiana market and why it has been a perennial market for real ...

My Father’s Passing, Best Way to Get Started, Due on Sale, IRA Exit Strategy | PREI 033

20 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After having been forced to take a little time away from recording new episodes, I am back to pick up where I left off. On this episode I take a mome...

Rich Dad Advisor, Tom Wheelwright on Tax-Free Wealth | PREI 032

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we learn how to keep more of what we make and legally pay less tax (or not tax) on our income and real estate! Our guest is Tom Wheel...

13 Things Successful People Do Differently | PREI 031

09 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I want to take a moment to wish all of you and your families a very Happy New Year! We hope that 2016 is full of joy and prosperity. The beginning of...

Pros and Cons of “Active” Real Estate Investing with Mike Hambright | PREI 030

24 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss some of the pros and cons of “active” real estate investing — the opposite end of “passive” real estate investing...

Nationwide Rental Property Insurance | PREI 029

17 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue our discussion about rental property insurance. This is a supplement to the last episode on insurance. Our guest is Ed Ba...

Rental Crisis in the US? | PREI 028

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a Rental Crisis in the US? It depends on how you look at it! In this episode I look at the U.S. rental “crisis” and what it means for te...

How to Self-Manage Your Properties | PREI 027

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the considerations and process for self-managing your rental properties. Can it be done?  Many people self-manage – even...

Property Management Secrets with Brenton Hayden | PREI 026

29 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the importance of property management and what things to consider when selecting and working with a property management com...

What Foreigners Need to Know When Purchasing Property in the U.S. | PREI 025

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Chris Picciurro, the co-founder of Integrated Financial Group, about the many important tax-related topics related to inves...

Ask Marco – Top 10 Real Estate Books, How Important is a Property’s Age, Investing as a Foreigner | PREI 024

06 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “Ask Marco” we answer more listener questions including: Do you have any newspapers or real estate journals you read frequent...

Client Case Study on Turnkey Real Estate Investing | PREI 023

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to one of our youngest investor clients who is on track to purchase seven (7) turnkey investment properties this year. He star...

The “Buy & Hold” Strategy with Linda McKissack | PREI 022

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Linda McKissack is an investor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, business coach, and a highly regarded speaker.  In 2013, Linda was co-author of th...

Hot Investment Opportunities in Jacksonville, Florida | PREI 021

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jacksonville is a very large coastal city located in the state of Florida. Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate t...

The Truth about Property Insurance | PREI 020

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I talk to one of my insurance agents (Joshua Dupree) to answer many common (and not so common) questions that real estate investo...

Ask Marco – Making the Leap, Due Diligence, The First Step | PREI 019

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “Ask Marco” we answer some listener questions. Here is the actual email text: Hello Marco, I’m looking to purchase my firs...

The Success Mindset with J. Massey | PREI 018

24 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore to importance of mindset and how some people achieve their goals faster and easier than others. Our guest is J. Massey —...

Market Spotlight: Stability in Atlanta, GA | PREI 017

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Atlanta is a large city located in the state of Georgia.  Atlanta is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 89% of the workforce employed in white...

How to Purchase Property in Other Markets | PREI 016

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever asked how do you purchase property in other markets or out-of-state? Well there is a clearly defined method that works every time.  It ...

How to Track Your Real Estate Portfolio | PREI 015

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Joel Grasmeyer, a real estate investor, engineer, and entrepreneur who started PropertyTracker.com in 2004 to create user-f...

Financing Your Real Estate Investments | PREI 014

27 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Aaron Chapman, an 18 year veteran in the mortgage industry with a focus on real estate investors, about financing real esta...

Market Spotlight: Cash Flow in Kansas City, MO | PREI 013

20 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a look at Kansas City, MO and why it’s such a great market for real estate investors. Most investors are not even aware of t...

Passive Income Investing in Mortgage Notes | PREI 012

13 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to David Campbell, the founder and Hassle Free Cash Flow Investing.  He started investing in real estate part-time while he w...

Investing Using Your Retirement Accounts | PREI 011

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Since the early 2000′s, the number of self-directed IRAs has more than doubled!  These plans give individuals the ability to invest into assets th...

Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors | PREI 010

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The number one problem most real estate investors face today is knowing “how to protect” not “what to protect.”  Caught between attorneys, ta...

Passive Investing in Syndicated Deals | Everything You Need To Know – Joe Fairless | PREI 009

03 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Passive investing in syndicated deals gives beginning real estate investors opportunities they used to only dream about. We all have to start some...

5 Strategies to Benefit from Inflation | PREI 008

29 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation normally results from government policies which create inflationary pressures.  The result of inflation can be best described as more money...

Choosing the Right Neighborhood | PREI 007

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Classifying a neighborhood by “type”, or what many investors refer to as a “grade”, is typically nothing more than a subjective description. ...

Understanding Linear and Cyclical Markets | PREI 006

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between a linear real estate market and a cyclical market? Is one better than the other? Today we explore the different market...

Cash-Flow and Rates of Return | PREI 005

02 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we discuss the importance of understanding and calculating a properties cash-flow and rates of return. Specifically we look at ca...

Turnkey Real Estate Investing Explained | PREI 004

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode discussed what “Turnkey Real Estate Investing” is and further defines what a turnkey real estate investment is. A good understan...

Why Real Estate is the IDEAL Investment | PREI 003

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Marco discusses why real estate is the IDEAL investment. Real estate is the most historically proven wealth creator. – – – –...

10 Rules for Successful Real Estate Investing | PREI 002

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Marco discussed his 10 Rules for Successful Real Estate Investing. After many years of successes and failures, Marco came up with the...

What Is Passive Real Estate Investing? | PREI 001

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first episode of *Passive Real Estate Investing*. We are excited to have you and look forward to many content-rich episodes. In this i...