Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …

Today, we're joined by Jackson Renegar, owner of Renegar Brothers in Wilmington, NC. Jackson and his team manage over 120 properties and have made a name for themselves with their attention to detail and commitment to excellence in maintenance and landscaping. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenan…

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Today, we're sharing the latest and greatest with our lawn care business and answering the questions we've received lately from social media. This episode is recorded live as I travel to Pennsylvania and give you guys a live roadshow update! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian…

Today, we're joined by Russ Scott, managing partner of Ringers Landscaping out of Prairie Grove, IL. This incredible tour and operation was one of my favorites, as Russ shares openly and transparently about how they've ascended into a regional player and grown from a small company to over $10m in Revenue in just 5 years. Get Brian's Free Newsletter…

How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…

Today, we're joined by Shawn Langton, co-founder of Kujo Yardwear, which has a fantastic product lineup of yard shoes, outdoor clothing, and so much more. This innovative brand understands lawn care professionals and your needs while mowing and landscaping, making your job easier and more comfortable. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntre…

Today we're sharing about what has been helping us to get a better handle on our schedule and to stay optimized with our entire team. When you're spinning multiple plates and doing your best to grow, a lot needs to be communicated to many to keep everyone on the same sheet of music. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/…

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Today, we're joined by co-founder Jason Cromley of Hidden Creek, based in Columbus, Ohio. Listen in as Jason recounts how they started their landscaping business and turned it into a $25 million company over the last decade. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenan…

How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…

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Today, we're joined by Blake Stiehl, owner of BDS Outdoor Services out of Atlanta, Georgia! Listen in as Blake shares about his recent investment into a new forestry mulcher and skid steer and the incredible opportunities that have opened up. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Bria…

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Today, I'm sharing about a recent trip and experience while I was visiting Hidden Creek, a landscape company in Columbus, OH. They had a fantastic team meeting that morning, which opened up so many conversations about how to improve the company, both from the perspective of the office team and field teams' perspectives. This exercise is one I thoug…

In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

Today, we're joined by Luis Barrett of Neosho, Missouri. He shares his lawn care business startup story with us and spends a few minutes talking about their struggles with cash flow, keeping up to date with bills, and how failing to plan is planning to fail. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance…

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Today, we're joined by Damian Bush, owner of one of the Jim's Mowing franchises in Tasmanian, Australia! Damian shares how he purchased a Jim's Mowing franchise, transitioned out of the food and beverage industry, and wanted to even out a work-life balance instead of working 100 hours a week. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneurac…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

What would you do with an extra 47 leads for your company by the 18th of April? That is a question I was thinking about when I saw the stat on a recent submission form from our website, which prompted me to think about digging your well before you need it. Getting a website, marketing strategy, or referral program in place is critical to help you c…

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Today, we're sharing an excerpt from our most recent live stream part of our Facebook group called LINK. We had a great question from a group member, which parlayed into a 20-minute rant about line items, bids, and customer service. I hope this snippet helps you guys out on your spring bids, and we hope to see you on the next LINK Live! Get Brian's…

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

Today, we're joined by my beautiful wife, Liz, as we share about our marriage conference that we co-host coming up this July! We are going to the Bahamas on a cruise and will be attending the marriage conference in the beautiful destinations of Coco Cay and Nassau. https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ July 26, 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsletter https…

Today, we're joined by special guest Kory Ballard, owner of Ballard Products and previous owner of Perficut in Des Moines, Iowa! Kory has grown two incredible businesses along his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Kory shares how he navigated focusing on one at a time, and how he built a team with a dream for both to succeed. Get Brian's Fr…

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Today, we're sharing about our second meeting with our team, where we had the opportunity to establish company core values! This was an exciting conversation and exercise that I would encourage any growing company to spend a few hours doing. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian…

How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Fullerton Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test…

Today, we're joined by Chris Howell, owner of Back Forty Land Development, as he shares his startup story and how he is getting back into dirt work, seeding, and reclamation work. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram Register for EQUIP 2024 (Save…

Today, the team sat down together and created our company mission and vision statement, both of which have been a long time coming! We were excited to do this to help give us a rudder for the growth we anticipate for the coming years. We believe this will help not only our customers, but also our future team members, to know who and what Brian's La…

Today, I'm sharing about the company's recent wins and growth in March, including the recent equipment purchases and mindset shifts with our new software LMN. We're excited about gaining momentum into spring and, as the weather breaks, getting back out there to complete a ton of work. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.co…

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How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…

Today, Charlie Kerrigan joins us all the way from Ontario, Canada to share his start-up story about his lawn and landscaping business. At just 17 years old, Charlie and his team are doing big things and adopting software and systems that is putting him decades ahead of his competition. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.c…

Today, we're discussing the reality many of us have faced lately: plummeting closing rates and the struggle to get quality pricing. While this may be an omen for the country's economic state, it also could be a reality check for those of us who genuinely don't know our numbers. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Bria…

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Today, we're joined by Rory Kendall, owner of Patriot Lawn Specialist out of Vinita, Oklahoma. Listen in as Rory shares about his recent experience acquiring another company and how that has helped them to double overnight! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenanc…

There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …

Today, we're joined by Lee Withers, National Robotics Field Manager from Kress North America, sharing about their incredible breakthroughs in battery and robotic equipment. This fun discussion was educational and insightful, especially for those aspiring to convert their fleet to battery-powered equipment and learn more about the Kress platform. Ge…

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Today, we're joined by Ezra Heinritz, owner of EZ Lawn Care in Sussex, Wisconsin, who is sharing his start-up story! Ezra has been in business for just a few seasons but is already projecting to generate half a million in 2024. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Mainte…

Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…

Today, we're sharing the full two-hour live stream with Mark Bradley, CEO of LMN. We shared openly about our transition to LMN software for Brian's Lawn Maintenance. I was really excited about this live stream, as we provided a transparent look under the hood of not only the LMN software but also the opportunities for growth for Brian's Lawn Mainte…