Jen Josey Podcasts

Adults with Autism Communities This is such a special episode with Jen's good friend, Maria Zondervan. Real estate investors can sometimes get a reputation as greedy, money-hungry tyrants. Maria is the complete polar opposite of this description. Maria is the founder of Valhalla Villas, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and i…

Your Reputation Precedes Your Revenue She's so cool, she goes by just a letter...we have Q on the show today! If you are a seasoned investor or just getting started, this is a great episode where we have one of the best in the branding industry sharing some major dos and don'ts for your online presence. Q will break down the 5 pillars needed for a …

Chatting About ChatGPT If you have been living under a rock, it's time to see how this new artificial intelligence tool called ChatGPT can help you in the real estate investing industry. Jen has Josh Hanson on the show to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence. This tool, as it changes daily, is taking many industrie…

The Happenstance Flip Listen in as badass, Heather Tiedman shares how she "happened to" stumble across a perfect property and found a great contractor who "happened to" call them the day before they got bids. From raccoon babies to underestimating window and plumbing repairs, this episode is full of great nuggets for first-time flippers! In Heather…

19-Year-Old Buying Investment Properties From his first two investment properties at the age of 19 and driving his moped on a 90-second HGTV feature, it's safe to say Drew Breneman has come a long way! Listen in as Jen and Drew geek out over some multi-family investing nuggets, mainly why focusing on newer, better-quality properties is a much more …

Lessons From a Lender We have Russian immigrant, Mark Abramovich on the show teaching us all about lending from the perspective of a lender. Mark is a hard money lender and direct lender and breaks down exactly what he looks for in a deal to lend on. He also shares how to protect your funds if you decide to become a private money lender and act at …

Infinite Banking and the Holy Grail of Real Estate We have badass, Chris Larsen on the show! Listen in as he describes his “infinite banking” concept to establish a family bank and supercharge investments with the “Investment Optimizer”. Chris also goes into detail about why he believes multifamily real estate is the “Holy Grail” of real estate inv…

57 Doors With No Money Down We have Paul Barbeau on the show today sharing how he acquired 57 doors with zero money down! Paul helped the seller avoid paying a very hefty capital gains tax by upgrading the seller to the bank through seller financing. He also designed the terms of the deal with no payments for the first 6 months so he could build up…

Creative Financing for Multi-Family Deals If you are anything like Jen and want to gain the confidence to structure subject to or seller financing for larger multi-family deals, this is the episode for you! Today's guest, Nate Hirshberg, walks Jen through a step-by-step approach on how to talk with sellers about upgrading them from the owner to the…

How Real Estate Investing Can Change Your Life in One Year Today's guest is very special to Jen for Devan Carroll was one of her students at HomeSchooled by Tarek. Still, in his early 20s, Devan shares how his life has dramatically changed in just a short time. Shortly after he graduated college and started his career, Devan realized he no longer w…

Live Deep and Wide We have Trevor B West on the show and he shares how having a background as an intelligence analyst in the military helped him become a great Emcee. Every person has a story and Trevor loves to research those stories to create detailed introductions of guest speakers. His own story of success came from a horrible leg fracture that…

Living the American Dream! Listen in as Dani Beit-Or shares how he took a chance on real estate 20 years ago. He bought a rental, sight unseen, in Arizona while he was living in Isreal. This initial investment, which he fondly calls his "little zoo", bought him four more houses within five years after a cash-out, refinance. The conversation doesn't…

A Family of Four, Traveling the US Because of Real Estate Investing On today's show, we have Suzanne Brubaker. Suzanne and her husband, Josh, are still fairly new to real estate investing and have both been able to quit their jobs, sell their home, and then travel the country with their two daughters in a motorhome! Suzanne shares how they got star…

Taking your Short-Term and Mid-Term Rentals to the Next Level! Jen has been waiting patiently to get Jameelah Jordan on her show for a few months and it was WELL worth the wait. If you have any type of short-term or mid-term rentals, you do not want to miss this episode! From biochemist to world traveler, Jameelah has learned to grow and scale her …

Messy Deals We have the GOAT himself, Karl Spielvogel, on today's episode discussing some of his messiest deals. Where most investors shy away, Uncle Karl steps up and finds a way to close the deal. From judgments to multiple heirs to partition sales, Uncle Karl has a deal strategy to handle it. And by the way, when these two get together, there ar…

Increasing the Velocity of Money thru BRRRR Listen in as Ryan Casady shares one of his past projects. From sh!t on the walls, to a hole in the roof, he learned to rely heavily on his network to get the job done. Now he has a cash-producing asset that is increasing the velocity of money, directly to his bank account! Ryan Casady is a real estate inv…

Prosperity and Abundance are Everywhere We have Yesenia Vasquez-Rosa on the show discussing the three pillars of neuroscience: Mindset, Clarity, and Vision. Her 12-week business coaching program helps mission-driven entrepreneurs develop mind mastery & scale their businesses. Jen and Yesenia really get into some clarity work so check it out! An Ent…

Pay fewer taxes to the government! We have Erik Oliver on the show to discuss cost segregation, a tax tool that creates cash flow. ALL real estate investors should be taking advantage of the tax code. As business owners, the government incentivizes us to do certain behaviors and rewards us with tax deductions. If you own investment properties, cost…

We are pulling back the curtain and introducing you to one of Jen's invaluable team members, her structural engineer, Sean Casady. From cracks in the brick to sagging floorboards, Jen and Sean discuss what to look for when evaluating properties. Sean goes further into remedies for these common problems and how to not break the bank for these founda…

Stephanie is so good at solving problems, she can eat them for breakfast! If you are anything like Jen and looking to quiet the chaos, this is the episode for you. We have Jen's new BFF, Stephanie Betters on the show discussing the CRM you didn't know you needed. Stephanie is a former Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner who believes that her …

We have REIGN member and fellow HomeSchooled coach, Lisa Romano in the house! As coaches, we instruct real estate investors to do things a certain way. A common phrase we use with students is, "Ask me how I know!" In this episode, Lisa details a past project which is why she uses that phrase repeatedly with her students. From quitting her high-payi…

We have Grace Kuo and Michael Santos on this episode sharing their first flip they did OUT OF STATE! This powerhouse duo are HomeSchooled by Tarek students that share the importance of investing in their education. They go into detail on how they got the best rate from their lender and how they won over the sellers by helping them understand the ma…

DCD = Dirt Controls Deals Many of us are focused on vertical development by renovating or building from the ground up. In this episode, Cody Bjugan shares how he makes his money from horizontal development. He goes into detail on the five things he looks for when developing land which are 1. zoning 2. utilities 3. public access 4. topography and 5.…

To JV or Not to JV... Listen in s REIGN member, Julie Maynor shares her first project. There were many lessons learned during this renovation, from making sure it's the correct house under contract to find licensed and insured contractors to the dreaded flood plain. Based on advice from her father, Julie never gave up! This is a good one! To become…

Are you ready to learn how to bypass the banks, say thanks but no thanks to hard money, and stop using our cash for real estate deals? Noah Harris is a real estate investor and educator from South Carlina. Noah is the founder of the REUP Real estate conference and an inspiring real estate investing instructor. He's a Graduate from The University of…

Are you like me and tired of seeing all your profits immediately disappear? If so, you do NOT want to miss this episode with author and total badass, David Richter. David touches on several topics from his book, Profit First for Real Estate Investing. From who you need on your financial team, determining your Need and Want number, to how many bank …

Vet the Joint Venture Oh boy...a two-for-one joint venture...what could possibly go wrong? We have Samson Burch on the show who is sharing one of his past projects where a joint venture went south. We also get into land sale contracts, popping the top, and how his self-directed IRA saved the project. Samson's best piece of advice on picking people …

Buy and Rent Mobile Homes with Land Listen in as Jen interviews the Best-Selling author of HOW TO BUY MOBILE HOMES, Adrian Smude. While financing mobile homes can be riskier, the cash flow can be higher. Let's face it, the US has a massive shortage of affordable housing. Mobile homes will always have a larger application pool that brings in predict…

Back to Basics with Long-Term Rentals If you are considering buying some investment properties, this is the episode for you! John Blackburn specializes in teaching investors of ALL different levels how to create passive income. We discuss financing, finding, analyzing, rehabbing, managing, and scaling a long-term rental portfolio. As a seasoned inv…

Real Estate is Relationships We have two JJs in the house! JJ Azizian currently coordinates the largest real estate networking group in the country, teaching investors how to market themself and build relationships in the real estate industry. If you are not visible, you are invisible! JJ shares all the nuggets of social media, especially the impor…

Hard Money Lender through the Lens of a Flipper Listen in as Kelli Garrett shares all the moving parts of her Hard Money Lending program, Rehab Wallet. Kelli goes into detail on what a hard money lender is looking for in an investor. She also bases a large portion of her success on a habit she does every day, paving the way toward a Clear Vision. K…

Automate Your Marketing We have back on the show, Bob McIntosh! If you struggle with your digital marketing, you do not want to miss this episode. After Jen and Bob play a quick game of "Cool or Fool" (marketing version), Bob shares some major nuggets to increase your leads through automation. When you move your marketing to a trackable platform, y…

Big Box vs. Mom-and-Pop Agencies If you are trying to decide where to hang your license as a real estate investor, this is the perfect episode for you. Listen in as Tim Williams shares the differences between the "Big Box" companies and the smaller, less cookie-cutter agencies. He and Jen also get into where the market is going and back to the basi…

Personal Branding with The Property Captain We have Yasser Hatab on the show and if you are working on your personal brand, you do NOT want to miss this episode! Listen in as Yasser shares why you only get one shot to develop your personal brand. He discusses why "real attracts real" and your brand needs to be based on your purpose. And how do you …

Perfecting Property Management We have Property Manager and one-stop-shop, Galo Naranjo in the house! Listen in as Galo guides us on what to look for when choosing a property management company. He runs a successful business because he’s a problem solver. A perfect example of this is when he was able to get a property under contract for just over 1…

Restoring Savannah and Mindset Makeover Listen in as Corey Griffin shares how he proactively works with the preservation committee in Savannah to restore historic homes. Both he and Jen geek out over their love for older homes. The conversation doesn't stop there! These two go from reframing your mindset to private money lending to virtual wholesal…

Flipping a Fire Damaged House Former Environmental Scientist / Programer turned house flipper, listen in as Celia Means shares how she flipped a house that was damaged by fire. If the smell and water damage weren't enough, Celia also had to deal with the rising costs of lumber during the pandemic. Check it out to see if this was good or bad or just…

Million Dollar Marketing Listen in as Jen interviews one of her idols, Marina Hauser! Marina starts off with the story of how eating a 5-pound burrito evolved into a multi-million dollar real estate business. More importantly, Marina gives an insider look at her Five Steps to Achieve Million Dollar Marketing. If you are feeling stuck in your market…

A Forensic Account to Trust with your Trust We have a very special guest on this episode, Mara Ballard, who shares the importance of choosing the right trustee for your trust account. Trusts are a vital part of your business and Mara explains why you need to set one up if you want to protect your assets. She also provides Fractional CFO services fo…

Mansion Conversion We've heard of condo conversions and motel conversions but this is our first Mansion Conversion! Listen in as Michael Glaspie shares how he converted one of the oldest homes in Fayetteville, NC into an 8-unit, cash-producing short-term rental. Michael also explains in detail how he evaluated the property using the income approach…

Reinvent Yourself Through Commercial Real Estate Buckle up everyone...we have John Dessauer in the house! From the three things he looks for in Multi-Family properties to the best places to find financing, John shares it all! If you are wanting to get into the commercial side of real estate, John will tell you where you need to spend 65% of your ti…

How to Raise Capital 101 We are excited to have Dave Dubeau back on the show sharing some major nuggets on raising capital. His goal is to teach his listeners to raise 6 figures in weeks and 7 figures in months! Through his witty "edutaining," he shows you how to get all your investor ducks in a row. Dave Dubeau is a podcast host and creator of the…

Today’s guest is known as “The Land Geek.” Mark Podolsky is widely considered to be the country’s most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land. Today, Mark will share his journey into the world of buying, selling, and leasing raw land as an investment. He has actively invested in real estate and raw land for almos…

Angel Investor turned Real Estate Investor Listen in as Steff Boldrini shares how she made the jump from angel investor to a much safer investment in real estate. From buying carwashes (How hard could that be?) to self-storage facilities, Steff does everything virtually! She buys with confidence by finding the right "whos" for the job. https://mont…

Swiss Army Knife of Real Estate From selling heat patches to real estate investing, listen in as Jacob Barnhill shares how he balances being an investor AND a real estate agent. Jacob will also go into why you are leaving 90% of the money on the table by NOT having your real estate license! Jacob Barnhill exudes professional knowledge, honor, integ…

Helping Her Community Listen in as Heather Gunter shares one of her past projects where she is able to save a Facebook friend from losing her house to the bank. From building rapport to lazy realtors, this episode lays out some major nuggets on how to negotiate with a bank. Plus, it's always some guaranteed laughs when these two get together! Heath…

When going over budget has high returns! Listen in as Callie Loewen shares one of her past projects. People thought she was crazy for purchasing this property but Callie saw the potential by increasing the square footage. She also saved money by keeping just enough of the original house to avoid timely and costly new build permits. We also spend a …

Need the advantage to get leads? Listen in as Jen chats with the VP of DealMachine, one of the best lead-generating tools for real estate investors. Get ahead of your competition by driving for dollars to find those opportunities showing early signs of distress. The mission at DealMachine is to give everyone the power of real estate investing - whe…

Celebrity, Jenna Hoover, shares one of her past projects where she transforms a historic home back to its original grandeur. Jenna also shares how important it is to be consistent and follow up with your sellers...it took her YEARS to get this property! Jenna Hoover has been a Real Estate Speaker & Mentor since 2013. She is a Residential Redevelope…

AirBnB House Fire Does AirBnB cover a house fire caused by a guest? Listen in as Michael Hamilton shares a devasting story about one of his short-term rentals. If you own any short-term rentals or are considering getting into the short-term rental business, you will want to take the time to hear every word of his story. YouTube video: https://m.you…