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    <itunes:title> Flipping Houses To Buying Entire Mobile Home Parks Brandin Pettersen shares all!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brandin teaches us how he transitioned from flipping houses and wholesaling real estate to focusing on mobile home parks. Brandon shared his journey, starting with flipping houses in 2008, transitioning to working with banks and hedge funds, and eventually moving into property management and rental properties. He expressed dissatisfaction with the transactional nature of his previous work and the limited scalability of his investments. Brandon then discovered mobile home parks, which he found...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick and Chris discussed their experiences in real estate investing, with Chris sharing his journey from reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad to starting a virtual wholesaling business. Chris and his wife, Heather, started wholesaling 12 years ago and have since done over 600 deals, generating over seven figures in a single year. Chris emphasized the importance of taking action after attending events like the Rich Dad event, which inspired him to start his real estate journey. He also explained the con...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Meet Bob Lachance From NHL Player To Real Estate Millionaire</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob Lachance shared his journey from professional hockey to real estate investing, discussing his transition from rehabbing to short sale investing. He also discussed his role in building the Fortune Builders program, the growth of his virtual assistant company, and the potential of using virtual assistants for lead generation and content creation. The conversation also touched on the growth and evolution of their respective businesses, the importance of lead generation, and promoting their c...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Building a successful real estate business with your spouse w/Josh and Christy Hastings</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick, Christy, and Josh discussed their journey into real estate investing and sales, with Josh sharing his experience of being laid off and transitioning into property management. They also discussed the importance of effective communication, decision-making, and maintaining a growth mindset in their business, as well as the evolution of their real estate business from small flips to large-scale developments. The conversation concluded with a discussion on their business and personal goals f...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>David Olds shares his 20 yr journey in real estate.</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick and @DavidOldsREI discussed David's transition from a real estate investor to a transaction coordination business owner. They touched upon David's real estate experiences, including his time as a foreclosed house buyer and investor, his involvement in a local real estate investors' group, and his move to Chattanooga, Tennessee. They also shared their experiences with selling a house in a saturated market and David's regret over a house purchase in Chattanooga. The conversation also highl...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Jason Lavender - From painter to a successful Real Estate Investor he shares it all!</title>
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    <title>Started as an electrician....Jerry Green Shares over 30 yrs of Real Estate knowledge!</title>
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    <title>Josh Hastings- Creating a Lifestyle of Freedom through Real Estate Investing</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Level Up Real Estate Investing Podcast, Josh Hastings opens up about his personal journey to financial freedom through real estate investing. After years of hard work, setbacks, and valuable lessons learned along the way, Josh reveals how he leveraged real estate to build a lifestyle of independence and flexibility. He shares the strategies that helped him scale his investments, the mindset shifts that were crucial to his success, and the day-to-day practices that now a...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the Level Up Real Estate Investing Podcast with Rick, where Keith Howell shares his journey of learning the ropes in real estate investing while building a business with his dad, Rick. Together, they explore the challenges, strategies, and rewarding experiences of navigating the world of real estate. Keith offers listeners a unique behind-the-scenes look at how he’s leveling up his skills, overcoming obstacles, and growing a successful investing business alongside his father. Wheth...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the <em>Level Up Real Estate Investing Podcast with Rick</em>, where Keith Howell shares his journey of learning the ropes in real estate investing while building a business with his dad, Rick. Together, they explore the challenges, strategies, and rewarding experiences of navigating the world of real estate. Keith offers listeners a unique behind-the-scenes look at how he’s leveling up his skills, overcoming obstacles, and growing a successful investing business alongside his father.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re just starting in real estate, looking to scale your investments, or interested in the dynamics of a family-run business, this podcast provides actionable tips, honest insights, and real-life stories from Keith’s experiences in the industry. Tune in for practical advice, fresh perspectives, and a true look at what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of real estate investing.</p><p><b>Perfect for:</b> Aspiring investors, seasoned pros, real estate enthusiasts, and anyone looking to build or grow their own real estate business.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Josh and Christy share how they went from successful cooperate jobs to loosing it all. Real estate was the option to learn, they went all in and now run a new construction/rehabbing business! They will share it all about they had noting to loose, went all in on their education which changed the trajectory of their entire family. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nick shares how he has been able to live his lifestyle by design by Operating a virtual real estate investing business. Nick shares the highs, lows and everything in between when it comes to finding and monetizing real estate deals. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick and Tony discussed their experiences in the real estate industry, with Tony sharing his journey from being a journalist to becoming a successful real estate agent. Tony emphasized the importance of useful information sharing for the growth of agents, clients, buyers, and sellers in the industry. They also discussed the cyclical nature of the real estate market and advised potential clients to consider their current situation and the affordability of rent payments in light of recent high ...]]></itunes:summary>
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