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Networking & Mentorship: How High Level Relationships Will Dictate Success

Welcome to another engaging episode of Uncontested Investing! Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Hameto Benkreira from PadSplit. Hameto shares his unique journey from being a Fulbright grantee in Indonesia to his current role in the tech and real estate space. We dive deep into his experiences with startups, the importance of taking calculated risks, and how these lessons translate into real estate investing. This episode is packed with insights on learning by doing, leveraging your existing skills in new industries, and the critical role of mentors in any investment journey. Links & Resources: PadSplit: https://www.padsplit.com/ RCN Capital: https://rcncapital.com/ REI INK: https://rei-ink.com

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Becoming Successful in Today’s Real Estate Market

Megan Harris is the founder and CEO of Empora Title, a title company based in Ohio that she founded during the pandemic. She has worked in the industry for years before deciding to build her own company and while it happened during a difficult time, it didn’t stop her from creating a successful business that solves problems for real estate professionals across the board. Listen now to learn more about the importance of title companies in real estate transactions and how Empora Title makes it easy for all parties involved! Quotables “If we’re just easy to work with, then people are going to want to come back. It’s one less thing to think about.” “For us, one of our majors is working only with investors, so we focus only on investor transactions. We don’t do anything else, we don’t sell to different client profiles, different customer-bases, and that’s made all the world of a difference when it comes to focus.” “Don’t let a lot of time pass and make sure that you hire people who get that and that’s kind of how they live their life on a day-to-day already so they’re going to come in to push and get your deals done as fast as you need them.” Links Website: Empora Title https://www.emporatitle.com Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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The Types of Deals Real Estate Investors Should Be Focused on in 2024

Michael Carrozzella is a loan officer at RCN Capital, but he has an extensive background in real estate investing, dating all the way back to his childhood. He grew up in a family of real estate professionals and that led him to venture into the same space, where he found success in building his portfolio and helping investors grow theirs through RCN Capital. Listen now to learn the best way for new investors to learn about the industry and some nuggets from Michael that could help you if you’re just starting out! Quotables “Finance is really something that does drive the industry because you’re able to leverage money, you’re able to leverage other people’s money, and that’s just something that can really help your business grow.” “There is something very valuable about being able to drive to a property, go walk it, bring people that are on your team whether it’s contractors, property managers, anyone in between, where you can get a full idea of what that property is.” “It all comes down to where you feel comfortable and where you can find value up front, and then go from there.” Links Email: Michael Carrozzella mcarrozzella@rcncapital.com Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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How to Overcome the Biggest Challenges in Your Business

Jacob Therrien is the Business Development Specialist at Bridge Loan Network. They offer software platforms designed for the mortgage industry that help mortgage brokers and private money lenders optimize their businesses and help real estate investors fund their deals. He is on the show today to talk about the importance of technology in the mortgage and real estate spaces and how the constant evolution is helping these industries grow. Listen now to learn more about technology in the mortgage and real estate space, why it is important, and how you can stay on top of the changes in technology for your business! Quotables “From an investor’s perspective it’s extremely important to stay up-to-date, at least be aware of some of those things that are coming out, seeing where they might be able to enhance your business.” “I think sometimes, we forget LinkedIn is social media. It’s not just for professional work – it should be professional but you can also make it fun, make it personal, and create that unity aspect.” Links Website: Bridge Loan Network https://www.bridgeloannetwork.com Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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Celebrating the 100th Episode of Uncontested Investing

In honor of Uncontested Investing’s 100th episode, we’ve invited a familiar face to sit down with us and talk about what he loves most. Since stepping away from the podcast, Tim Herriage has focused more on growing his portfolio and building Ternus, a lending company based in Dallas, among many other ventures. He is on the show today to answer questions from our subscribers and share a couple of nuggets for real estate investors who want to succeed in today’s market! Listen now to hear what Tim Herriage has been up to, how Ternus is growing, and listen to his answers to questions from our listeners! Quotables “It reminds you that every day, your biggest competition is most likely the man or the woman in the mirror and if you can beat that person, you can beat them all.” “I think it’s not enough to see the person in the mirror if you’re not willing to do what is necessary to correct what you don’t like what you see.” “The resource that’s most valuable is your network. The resource that’s most valuable is your contacts. The resource that’s most valuable is the person that’s willing to do something for you or with you without putting their hand out for money or compensation.” Links Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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Unlocking Financial Freedom through the Global Financial Training Program

Erica Sarway is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Global Financial Training Program, a company dedicated to helping real estate investors achieve financial freedom through different programs and services. She is one of the most recognized women leaders in real estate and she is on the show with us today to help us better understand what it takes to achieve longevity in business and how you can achieve financial freedom the right way. Listen now to learn more about Global Financial Training Program, the services they offer, and how they’re helping real estate investors build better financial futures! Quotables “I think the most important thing for staying in business in that capacity is always staying fresh and seeing what’s around you. You can’t just sit back on your morals and say ‘hey, this is the way I’m doing it and it’s going to stay that way’.” “You need to stay current with what is going on in the world so that you don’t go stale, but you need to be doing many things.” “Confidence in what you’re doing and understanding what you’re doing are really the two keys of being successful.” Links Website: Global Financial Training Program https://www.globalfinancialtrainingpr… Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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