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How owner finance investing works and how to navigate it (with Brandon Smith, 13+ years of investing and lending experience) – Real Estate Real Fast EP9

By listingspark01 | December 15, 2022

Investing in owner financing can be a great way to build wealth and generate passive income. However, navigating the complicated process of finding and closing these deals isn’t easy.

In this episode, we’ll learn more about his approach, how he finds and closes deals, and best practices for working with banks and private investors.

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Everything you need to know about current rates and loan products (with Justin Hrabovsky, top 1% mortgage lender) – Real Estate Real Fast EP7

By listingspark01 | November 17, 2022

Many buyers are exiting the market because of higher rates. But is that the right decision in the current market?

If you’re a buyer, how do you buy in the current market? What mortgage options should you be looking out for? What can you expect in the market in 2023?

We’ll dive into everything you need to know about current rates and loan products, with Justin Hrabovsky, top 1% mortgage lender.

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Paperwork for Selling a House Without a Realtor in 2023

By listingspark01 | November 11, 2022

Are you looking to sell your house without a real estate agent? This can be a great option for saving on commissions, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of these…

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Real Estate Real Fast EP4 (solo-show with Aaron talking Fall/Winter 2022 Texas housing market)

By listingspark01 | October 13, 2022

What should buyers and sellers be doing right now? What should they expect in this housing market?

We’ll dive into the state of the Texas real estate market with Real Estate Real Fast host Aaron Jistel.

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Real Estate Real Fast EP3 (with Clayton Bailey, Owner of Green Scene Home Inspections)

By listingspark01 | August 25, 2022

Home inspections are a critical part of real estate. They impact both buyers and sellers and are key in negotiations and identifying any problem areas in homes.

Even if you’re buying new construction, you should be using a home inspector.

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Real Estate Real Fast EP2 (with Dustin Ellis, CEO of Tallbridge Investments)

By listingspark01 | August 18, 2022

Building a real estate investor business is tough. You need to have the right people, the right processes, and the right tech to scale.

Even if you build everything right, things will still go wrong. The market isn’t always constant and you need to be prepared for shifts.

What should you do if the market goes down? How can you stay ahead as a real estate investor?

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Real Estate Real Fast EP1 (with Romney Navarro, hard money lender expert and CEO of Streamline Funding)

By listingspark01 | August 11, 2022

If you’re looking to do some serious real estate investing, you might be interested in using a hard money lender. While most homeowners go with conventional financing, a hard money lender can be more useful for buying and selling properties.

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Housing Market 2022: 10 Tips for Sellers

By listingspark01 | June 21, 2022

Hey, real estate fans! Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock, you have likely heard talks of a housing market bubble that could burst at any moment. Don’t worry – we’re not seeing any crashes…

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How to Avoid Hurting Your Home Appraisal: Cleaning, Updating & Fixing

By listingspark01 | March 15, 2022

You’ve probably heard the saying “you have to spend money to make money”. That is especially true when it comes to your home. If you want to get the most value for your property, you…

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5 Things Not to Fix When Selling a House in 2023

By listingspark01 | December 16, 2021

There are a variety of articles that discuss improvements to make to a home prior to selling. However, not many people talk about what not to fix when selling a house. Whenever you are prepping…

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