Real Estate Fraud Is on the Rise According to a recent report by Fox Business, real estate fraud is experiencing a concerning uptick, with criminals exploiting transactions and leaving victims devastated. Shockingly, 1 in 20 Americans who have bought or sold a home in the last three years has fallen prey to some form of real estate fraud....
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Are You Sabotaging Your Wealth-Building Potential by Doing Too Much?
Like many of you, when I first started investing, I did everything myself—new door locks, landscaping, cleaning, dump runs, you name it. If it needed being done, I was doing it. After all, that’s what an entrepreneur does, right? Turns out, I was more of an “entrepren-doer” than an entrepreneur. Looking back, I realize I wasn’t... To read the...
Demand for New Mortgages Jumps 28% in One Week
Despite fears that home sales will keep sinking in 2023, mortgage applications rose sharply last week. We’ll be referencing this article from Yahoo! Finance. Mortgage applications for the week ending Jan. 13, 2023, rose a whopping 27.9% from the prior week, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The uptick...
Mortgage Applications Rise Despite Higher Interest Rates: What You Need to Know
After dropping to a 28-year low the previous week, mortgage demand recovered slightly, even though interest rates marched higher. We’ll be referencing this article from CNBC. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index reported a 7.4% increase in total mortgage application volume last week, despite the average contract interest...
Biden’s New Rule May Hike Mortgage Fees for High Credit Homebuyers
The Biden administration plans to raise the monthly mortgage fees of homebuyers with good credit scores to encourage homeownership for low-income and first-time buyers and close the racial homeownership gap. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) aims to address US housing affordability challenges by amending the current structure of the...
Behind the Shine 11/1/24
Continuing in the series of Nightmare Deals, this spider web of deceit involving shadiness from wholesalers, contractors, sub-to rates, and those looking to off load bad deals to others, this show will open your eyes to what really goes on in the “off market” world of RE investing so often sold as the best way to find deals. If you do, or have...
Behind the Shine 10/19/24
Have you purchased a bad property and feel like you're all alone? Give this episode a listen and you'll realize you're not alone during the start of our "Nightmare Deal" series. Don't forget, I’ll be releasing new podcast episodes every week. Your questions are a big part of this, so please feel free to submit them. I’ll do my best to address...
Behind the Shine 10/5/24
Friend of Spartan League, Corby Goade explains why you can't wait for things to happen that are outside of your control. He references, "Oh the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Suess. You'll hear this often when people talk about analysis paralysis, especially in real estate. Stop waiting for interest rates to drop, or the market to crash, or to...
Behind the Shine 9/21/24
Wondering if home prices will drop? I share my thoughts on that and more in this week’s episode of the David Greene Show. We also cover topics like Return on Equity versus Return on Investment, whether you should develop or lease land, and, yes, even Batman makes an appearance. Don't forget, I’ll be releasing new podcast episodes every week. Your...
Behind the Shine 9/14/24
In this week's edition of Real Talk, Real Estate, we’re tackling some important financial topics, including the pros and cons of using a HELOC to pay off high-interest credit card debt. This is a common issue many of us face, and I’ll be sharing some practical insights on how to navigate it. Additionally, we’ll be exploring ways to maximize...
Behind the Shine 9/7/24
In this week's edition of Real Talk, Real Estate, we’re tackling some important financial topics, including the pros and cons of using a HELOC to pay off high-interest credit card debt. This is a common issue many of us face, and I’ll be sharing some practical insights on how to navigate it. Additionally, we’ll be exploring ways to maximize...
Behind the Shine 8/24/24
This podcast is where I’m pouring everything I’ve learned about real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building, directly into your hands- and I think you'll lot it. Here’s what you can expect from Real Talk Real Estate: Unfiltered Advice: We’re cutting through the noise to focus on what truly works in real estate....
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the retreat being held?
The 5 day retreat will be held at a beautiful, expansive AirBNB in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Additional AirBNB’s within a short driving distance will also be utilized in order to accommodate all of our guests.
What type of lodging is included?
Two or more beautiful AirBNB homes will be home-away-from-home for our guests. Guests will either stay at the main retreat location or beautiful AirBNB accommodations nearby. Daily transportation can be provided upon request. Almost all of our time will be spent at the main retreat location (pictured above) focusing on learning, growing, connecting, and developing.
We have options for:
The following accommodations will be available:
-Shared bedroom and shared bathroom
-Private bedroom and shared bathroom
-Private bedroom and private bathroom
Can I bring my partner?
Absolutely! Plan on this being an experience of a lifetime that you and your partner can both get crystal clear clarity on and be ready to carry that momentum together after the retreat. Each person will need to sign up and complete payment separately.
Do I need to arrange my own flight?
Yes, you’ll need to arrange your own flight. The retreat will start on July 26th at 4pm in the afternoon. We’ll confirm everyone’s arrival times in a separate email shortly.