The Real FI Podcast - Real Estate Investing to FI

Many people have spent time thinking about their ‘why’ in life, but few have used their ‘why’ to fuel a passion for amassing generational wealth. Our conversation with Yaamu Camara was amazing to say the least. If you’ve been struggling to find some motivation on your path to financial independence then this episode will quickly motivate you to take the next step towards reaching your goals. Yaamu didn’t start with any sort of headstart in life. After immigrating to the United States from The Gambia she started working two full-time jobs and building her real estate business in parallel. Before long, she built her portfolio to include 28 Doors, 16 Airbnbs, a lake house & $80k/month in cash flow. Yaamu is the epitome of replacing thoughts of “I can’t” with “how can I” when it comes to overcoming obstacles in life. Tune in, and take notes.

You can connect with our guest on Instagram @buildingwealthfromrentals

or email at [email protected].

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

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“Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel.” After facing countless challenges in life, Tereva Jacobson discovered that she was the only person standing between her success and failure. While Tereva was at a later stage in life when she decided to get into real estate and start her business, it wasn’t too late. Her inspiration for getting into real estate and taking the leap came from watching her uncles, who were successful farmers and landlords. Sometimes it takes just one positive influence to put someone on the right path. Tune in to listen as we discuss money, real estate, personal finances, and leaving a positive impact on the world.

You can connect with our guest on instagram @terevainvests or email at [email protected].

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

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Not everybody gets to live in paradise while building their real estate empire, but Zasha Smith does! From the outside looking in, many real estate investors might see Hawaii as being a nearly impossible market to break into. It’s expensive, it’s niche, and it’s far, but none of those limiting beliefs stopped Zasha from creating a super successful (and fulfilling) real estate business. Zasha started her professional career as a civil engineer but soon realized the secret to building wealth wasn’t going to take place behind a desk. After networking with other seasoned investors, joining mentorship groups, and creating an atmosphere of “success” Zasha quickly started and scaled her real estate business which includes wholesaling, flipping, owning/managing rentals, and participating in syndication deals. Don’t miss this episode. You’re going to be very surprised to learn some of the numbers behind Zasha’s real estate deals and how she’s been able to invest in such a unique market.
You can connect with our guest on instagram @investwithzasha.
Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!
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James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon
Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple
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Greg Raymer is a successful real estate agent and brokerage owner with over 20 years of experience. He currently owns and operates a NextHome franchise in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which is about an hour north of Nashville, Tennessee.

Before Greg entered the real estate industry, he played minor league baseball for five years in the Padres, but got injured and decided to finish his business degree before entering the working world. Greg worked in the insurance industry for ten years before realizing that he wanted more from his career than just a paycheck. After picking his cousin's brain about real estate, Greg eventually obtained his license and ended up buying a Next Home franchise.

Greg's brokerage has grown to 20 agents, and he has carved out a niche for himself in REO (real estate owned) listings. This includes foreclosures, auctions, and getting on a bank's list for foreclosures. His clients are primarily larger banks, and he's had success in this space from day one. Another area of focus for Greg and his real estate business is investing in mobile homes. He has a partnership through USA House Partners, an investment group through his brokerage, and they invest in and wholesale mobile homes. Greg has found his niche with mobile homes and he looks forward to acquiring more in the near future. As Greg says, "they're recession-proof."

Greg's goals are to continue building his business and serving his clients. He recognizes that investors are looking for buy and hold opportunities that provide a steady income stream. Greg Raymer's success in the real estate industry is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his clients. He has found a niche in REO listings and mobile homes and has built a successful brokerage around those areas. As he continues to grow his business, he understands the importance of tracking his progress through KPIs and metrics.

You can connect with our guest via email at [email protected].

Are you interested in finding great off-market investment opportunities? We’ve partnered with DealMachine to help bring great deals to your doorstep. All you have to do is sign up with DealMachine using this link and follow the steps to secure your next deal. Patrick and I are clients of DealMachine and have made a lot of money using their services. We hope you do too!

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

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James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

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Our guest, Yonah Weiss, also known as the “Cost Seg King”, is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving hundreds of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation. He has a background in teaching and a passion for real estate and helping others. In our conversation with Yonah, we thoroughly discussed the benefits of performing a cost segregation analysis on investment real estate and the tax savings that can be achieved from that investment. Our conclusion–paying for a cost segregation analysis is usually worth it! We learned that depending on the type of real estate being acquired, an investor can expect to depreciate approximately 20-30% of the purchase price minus the land for each deal. That’s one heck of a lot of tax savings! We also talked about finding a calling in life, investing passively in real estate syndications, and 1031 exchanges. This episode was packed with a ton of tips for becoming a more savvy real estate investor.

You can connect with our guest on Instagram @yonahweiss and Twitter @yonahweiss.

Are you interested in finding great off-market investment opportunities? We’ve partnered with DealMachine to help bring great deals to your doorstep. All you have to do is sign up with DealMachine using this link and follow the steps to secure your next deal. Patrick and I are clients of DealMachine and have made a lot of money using their services. We hope you do too!

Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to [email protected] and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven’t done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!

You can connect with you hosts on instagram:

James on Instagram: @James_Rippeon

Patrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCouple

Watch on Youtube.

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Let's kick the 9 to 5!

Decide. Commit. Take Action!