Episode 22: Erik Stark Wise Real Estate Holder in Michigan and FL

01/14/16 • 62 min

Real Estate Investing Profits Master Series with Cory Boatright

On today’s show I talk with Erik Stark. I think this is one of my favorite interviews because Erik talks about so many things I can relate to. Erik is a full-time American entrepreneur who has chiseled an exceptional life through real estate investing.

He has bought and sold over 400 properties and raised millions of dollars in private money. He has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in personal development and real estate. He has worked with people like Preston Ely, Sean Stevenson, and Kenny Rushing.

A person whose bible is torn apart usually lives a life that is not. - Erik

Erik’s passion comes alive with his family. He has been married to his wife who he calls his love goddess for 12 years. His focus is on improving his marriage through biblical based principles. He surrounds himself with people who are supportive of god, and he runs a ministry. At 33, he has had incredible success. Erik’s main business focus is in wholesale properties and lead generation. There is a lot to learn in today’s show.

Topics:

Why focusing on lead generation allows him to find the best deals and choose whether to keep or sale
Having a knack for sales, real estate was the natural progression of Erik’s journey
His core influences were his family and his business partner
His aha moment came when he was in the hospital when his son was born
Biggest mistake was not holding on to more properties, instead of flipping them
Marketing is his Profit Masters Investment Strategy, real estate is the opportunity
Driving a lead with “in the streets” networking and advertising strategy even Chamber of Commerce or Rotary Club
Advice for running a successful business is stay focused and follow strategy
Find a mentor who has beliefs that match yours and let them guide you down the path

“Don’t bounce from opportunity to opportunity... focus on the goal go after it hard and don’t walk away from it” Erik

Links and Resources:

You can get in touch with Erik through his website http://therealerikstark.com/ or through social media @theerikstark.

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A person whose bible is torn apart usually lives a life that is not. - Erik

Topics:

Why focusing on lead generation allows him to find the best deals and choose whether to keep or sale
Having a knack for sales, real estate was the natural progression of Erik’s journey
His core influences were his family and his business partner
His aha moment came when he was in the hospital when his son was born
Biggest mistake was not holding on to more properties, instead of flipping them
Marketing is his Profit Masters Investment Strategy, real estate is the opportunity
Driving a lead with “in the streets” networking and advertising strategy even Chamber of Commerce or Rotary Club
Advice for running a successful business is stay focused and follow strategy
Find a mentor who has beliefs that match yours and let them guide you down the path

“Don’t bounce from opportunity to opportunity... focus on the goal go after it hard and don’t walk away from it” Erik

Links and Resources:

You can get in touch with Erik through his website http://therealerikstark.com/ or through social media @theerikstark.

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Previous Episode

Episode 21: Jay and Annie Adkins Lease Option Ninjas in OH

Today I’ve brought the Lease Option Ninjas on the show to give a little insight into what it’s like to flip contracts, not houses. Jay and Annie Adkins are working the real estate scene from their small town right outside of Columbus, Ohio. They got their first taste of real estate when they started leasing their family home.

“Commit with a renewed conviction to do your best work, be the best person you can and serve others by helping better their lives.”

They’ve been in the game together a long time, and they’ve had their fair share of experiences – some good, some bad, but always worth learning from. They talk about their biggest inspirations and their biggest mistakes, and there’s so many little lessons in today’s interview that you can’t miss it.

TOPICS:

How Jay and Annie are crushing it in real estate today
What inspired their start in the real estate business
The biggest struggles Jay and Annie have faced in the business and in life
Learn from a few of Jay and Annie’s mistakes so you can avoid them
Finding new perspectives and new ways to pursue your market
The different tools Jay, Annie, and I use to stay organized

“We feel blessed that we have the opportunity to help [others] accomplish their goals and dreams.”

Links and Resources:

‘Vision Focused Life – Living with Extreme Purpose’ is their new book and it’s out in January 2016! Get a sneak peek online at www.visionfocusedlife.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/visionfocusedlifebook/

You can get in contact with both Jay and Annie through email [email protected] [email protected]

And look for Jay on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jay.adkins

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Episode 23: Mike Zlotnik Deal Or No Deal

Are you looking for a lending opportunity but don’t know where to start? I’ve invited Mike Zlotnik on today to be the next guest in my Real Estate Investing Profit Masterpiece series. Mike is a private lender who has done over $1 million dollars of business with me personally. In fact, he’s from my mastermind group, so I have just as much to learn from him as you do. Since he’s been in the business of lending for over six years, he knows the key differences between a good deal and a bad deal, and he’s here to talk about what you can do to insure that your next real estate venture is a good deal.

“Our goal is not to fund the deal. Our goal is to make the investor successful.”

Mike’s experience with residential properties is focused on the investor, which is YOU! And he’s on air today prepared to break down the equations and percentages that create the perfect lending deal for your next property investment. Mike’s insight into fix-and-flip projects, commercial and rental real estate, and his experience with real estate moguls across the globe will definitely prepare you for your next encounter with a private lender.

Topics:

Inside info on how you can get your deal funded
Knowing the difference between a good deal and a bad deal
Mike’s own examples of good deals vs. bad deals
What to do before you submit your application for funding
A few ways you can improve your odds of getting the deal you want
Knowing what to expect from the appraisal of your property.
Mike’s personal definition of a “long-term hold”

“When you’re doing a deal, you need understand all the potential outcomes – the good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Links and Resources:

Listen to our earlier interview with Mike from episode 4 at www.realestateinvestingprofits.com or on iTunes.

And don’t forget to start your lending application at www.realestateservant.com/getmoneynow. Mike and his people will take a look at your project and help you get the money you need to get started.

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