Real Estate With Soul, The Podcast
Episode 48: Investing: Basics of Being a Real Estate Developer
Can't find a home? A lack of inventory has pushed the pricing of real estate higher than we anticipated and it's causing many people to think in creative ways to enter the real estate investment world. Let's go over the basics of what it would take to be a real estate developer.
Episode 47: Investing: Different Ways to House Hack and Pay Off Your Mortgage
Do you want someone else to pay your mortgage? Um, yes? There are many different ways to make that happen. Let's dive into the house hacking strategies you can do for your next real estate investment.
Episode 46: Investing: Using Taxes to Grow Your Portfolio Using the 1031 Exchange with Dave Foster
Nobody likes paying taxes. Did you know there is a way to transition from one investment property to another without paying a penny in taxes? Dave Foster, the 1031 Exchange Expert and Qualified Intermediary, is going to teach us a strategy to grow your legacy faster—using your own tax dollars.
Episode 45: When You Make Community A Home with Alta Skinner
Every community is in need of support and community comes from the people. Alta Skinner, Community Volunteer/Advocate, has made it her life's work to service her community near the city of San Dimas. What turns a community into a family and a home?
Episode 44 Living Your Best Life In Community
Are you "living your best life"? Communities can be built and communities can be found. We're here to talk about what makes a community feel like home and what to look for when choosing a home sweet home.
Episode 43: A Homeownership Success Story With Elsa Justo: You Can Do It Too
When that buyer’s consultation packet is in front of you that's when you know it's all becoming real. You're going to buy a home. Elsa Justo is a success story, a dear friend of Amy Cruz, and a client of Lori Alvarez and Team. Elsa and her wife didn't let COVID-19 stop them from their dreams.
Episode 42: Kicking Off Homeownership Month: Why And When To Be A Homeowner
Is it the American dream to own your own home? Homeownership isn't easy, yet so many of us strive to find a place to call our own. We're kicking off Homeownership Month and asking ourselves the good questions to come like building equity, what buying is like, tax incentives, the value of your space, supporting your community, and more, with a little bit of Lori's own home journey.
Episode 41: Find Your Life Brand, Your Markah Vida, with Rebekah Hogan
Everyone fears waking up 40 years later and thinking, I'm not happy. Is it because you're not living your version of happiness and success? Rebekah Hogan is a multi-business owner and entrepreneur. She recently dived into life coaching, executive consulting, and business strategy and is here to help you find your Markah Vida.
Episode 40: Get Comfortable With Failure, a Conversation with Gabriel Alaniz, LMFT
Are you waiting to reach your full potential? For Gabriel Alaniz, Life, Family, Marriage Therapist, growing as a person became a passion at a young age. "We learn who we are by contrast." If you're hesitating to embrace challenges in your life, this is for you.
Episode 39: The Power of Mindset and Your Mental Health
We’re always so conscious about our physical health. But what about your mental health? Lori Alvarez and Amy Cruz are going to share a few of their own experiences with mental health as they reflect on our focused series for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Episode 38: Investing: Buying and Holding Real Estate for Your Family's Future
Are you looking to build a strong legacy and financial future for your family? There are three ways to build money: be born into it, be an entrepreneur, or be an investor. For the past 12 years, Arthur Garcia has successfully ventured into buying and holding real estate as an investment to support his family's future.
Episode 37: Pushing Past The Fear Of Moving Out Of State
Are you afraid to move out of state? If you're thinking about taking the leap, journeying across the states, and starting anew—have no fear. That's how Mike and Tara Yazawa found their dream home and you can too.
Episode 36: House Hacking Your Way to Financial Peace
How do you move to positive cashflow? It's all about house hacking. Victor Zeledon, graduate of Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey, is here to share his family's success story and journey into the world of Real Estate.
Episode 35: Important Things in Real Estate - Transaction Coordination
There are hundreds of steps, checklists, and to-do's in the Real Estate transaction process. How do you make sure you don't miss something that could get you in trouble? You trust an incredible Transaction Coordinator, like our very own Cathy Alvarez. She's full of wisdom from almost 40 years in the business and she's here to share.
Episode 34: Important Things in Real Estate - NHD's
NHD's are the second most important thing in Real Estate transactions. This Thursday we're talking with the knowledgeable Jason Hellawell, Executive Sales Associate of Property ID. If you're about to buy or sell a home, get ready to learn about those Natural Hazard Disclosure Statements.
Episode 33: Staying Optimistic Throughout Your Real Estate Journey
Mindset check. Are you feeling discouraged by the real estate market? Buyers-Sellers-Agents, we know it's tough out there. Let us give you a big verbal hug of motivation, support, and love as you move forward.
Episode 32: Home Improvements & DIY’s
There's an endless amount of home improvement ideas out there. But what home improvements should you do first? Lori Alvarez and Amy Cruz, Southern California realtors, are here to talk about what improvements, cosmetics, and upgrades to consider for your home.
Episode 31: Buying an Investment Property
Buyers can't find a home. Renters can't find a home. It's competitive. We're having a housing crisis. Why would Lori buy an investment property during a housing crisis? Well, let's find out. And of course, she already has her next property investment strategy in place.
Episode 30: The Real Estate Crash or NOT
We love love. We love Real Estate. We love our Real Estate Family. And we love sharing our passion for Real Estate with you. Here's why Lori Alvarez and Amy Cruz love it.
Episode 29: For The Love Of Real Estate
We love love. We love Real Estate. We love our Real Estate Family. And we love sharing our passion for Real Estate with you. Here's why Lori Alvarez and Amy Cruz love it.