Real Estate Talk Podcast

by Robert Keilman and Joshua Britt

Season 2

Renovate Your Home Before You Sell - Renovation Sells CEO Michael Valente

Joshua and Robert sit down with Michael Valente, CEO of Renovation Sells. On this episode of the Real Estate Talk Podcast, Valente talks about how his company Renovation Sells brings value to homeowners by providing a renovation service to help increase their home's value when they are ready to sell. Valente talks about the company; where it operates, the average cost of the service, and it's future in the next 5 years. Links Renovation Sells: https://renovationsells.com/ Opinions expressed on the Real Estate Talk Podcast are of Joshua Britt and Robert Keilman's own based on experience obtained through working with numerous home buyer and seller clients as well as personal real estate investments. Britt and Keilman are licensed real estate agents in the state of Virginia at Prodigy Realty. We operate throughout the Hampton Roads area of Virginia which includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Suffolk, Yorktown, and the outlying areas of James City and York County. Keilman and Britt are retired U.S. Navy Veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve! For business inquiries, email realestatetalk3@gmail.com

S2 · E31

Dec 22, 2024

32:29

Buying a Home with Fractional Ownership - Interview with Ownify CEO Frank Rohde

What if you could buy a home while paying rent? Real Estate Talk Podcast hosts Joshua Britt and Robert Keilman sit down with Frank Rohde, the CEO and co-founder of Ownify. Ownify is a re-imagined path towards homeownership. As rising home prices, increasing mortgage rates, high down payments, student loan debt, and record credit card debt balances make buying a home more out of reach for the typical American; Ownify offers an alternative solution. Geared towards first time home buyers, instead of applying for a traditional mortgage through a bank or mortgage company; Ownify will partner with the home buyer to purchase a home; the new home buyer will pay rent and a portion of that rent will go towards purchasing the home one brick at a time. The homebuyer will require a 2% down payment, either from their personal funds or as gift funds from friends or family members; and Ownify will cover closing costs, earnest money deposit, inspections and repairs. Next, the homebuyer will need to get pre=qualified within minutes with Ownify through their website at www.ownify.com. The homebuyer can work with a real estate agent of their choosing, or Ownify can recommend an agent within their area. Once the home buyer moves into their new home; they will already have a 2% equity stake in the home. As they pay rent, a portion of their rent goes towards buying more "bricks" or shares of equity stake in the property. For a further breakdown on how Ownify works watch their video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pzLGlGzQs2c. According to Rohde, Ownify is a venture-funded fractional homeownership platform that leverages socially conscious capital to solve home affordability for first time home buyers while achieving strong returns for investors. Prior to becoming the CEO of Ownify, Rohde spent 15 years as the CEO of Nomis Solutions, the leading mortgage and loan pricing engine globally. Running Nomis, Rohde worked with 100+ banks and lenders on mortgage loan, and deposit pricing. During that time, Rohde saw the challenge for the first-time home buyer in the data of his company's clients and decided to do something about it. So, he sold Nomis and started Ownify. Rohde is a 3x fintech founder / entrepreneur with experience in data science / machine learning / real estate / pricing. He started his career at Oliver Wyman and FICO after graduating with a bachelor of science in finance fand real estate from Wharton Business School. Watch this episode on YouTube

S2 · E30

Nov 9, 2024

33:40

Better.com's Strategic Vision to Shake Up the Mortgage Industry - Interview with Better.com Corporate Treasurer Edward Asher

In this installment of the Real Estate Talk Podcast, Joshua Britt and Robert Keilman sit down with Edward Asher, the Corporate Treasurer of Better.Com. Edward talks about how trends effecting the mortgage industry, particularly high interest rates, housing affordability, and the inventory of homes currently on the market. (NOTE) This podcast was recorded in September, so some references related to the Federal Reserve's intent to lower interest rates in September has long expired. We are getting caught up on episodes so there is a delay. Also in the podcast, Edward talks about how Better.com uses technology to streamline the mortgage process; including their 1 Day Mortgage product for example. It's a mortgage lender that's "self-service" with average closing time around 3 weeks. Edward also talks about his beginnings; hailing from Mexico and his journey into the mortgage industry, and shares his experience for up and coming professionals in finance. It's an episode you don't want to miss! Watch episode on YouTube Visit www.better.com to learn more about their mortgage service and products. Buy or Sell a Home with Joshua Britt or Robert Keilman by visiting www.homesforsalevabeach.com

S2 · E29

Oct 27, 2024

22:10

Real Estate Investing Success: Insights from Renowned Author and Developer Jose Berlanga

Join Robert Keilman and Joshua Britt on the latest episode of the Real Estate Talk Podcast, where they sit down with renowned real estate developer and author, Jose Berlanga. Dive deep into the world of real estate investment and development as Jose shares his journey, from his entry into the industry to becoming a seasoned developer focusing on new construction and land development. Learn from Jose's Experiences: Discover the pivotal moments that shaped his career and how he navigated the challenging waters of real estate. Common Pitfalls: Jose discusses frequent mistakes he encountered and witnessed in the field, providing invaluable lessons for new and seasoned investors alike. Worst Deals: Gain insights from his worst real estate deals, understanding what went wrong and how to avoid similar pitfalls. Advice for Aspiring Investors: Get actionable advice directly from Jose, tailored for those looking to break into or scale up in real estate development. Don't miss out on this treasure trove of knowledge! Watch now to enhance your real estate investment strategy, avoid common mistakes, and learn from one of the best in the business. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yqO1tHIT-Vs Business of Home Building by Jose Berlanga: https://a.co/d/cRXNlbm Buy or Sell a Home with Robert or Josh! homesforsalevabeach.com

S2 · E28

Oct 14, 2024

43:57

RentRedi Revolution: How Landlords Save on Property Management Fees: Interview with CEO Ryan Barone

Dive into the future of property management with the Real Estate Talk Podcast, where hosts Robert Keilman and Joshua Britt sit down with Ryan Barone, CEO and co-founder of RentRedi. Discover how this landlord-tenant software and innovative mobile app, recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Northwest, is transforming the rental landscape. Learn how RentRedi helps landlords streamline tenant screening, post listings across major listing platforms like Zillow and Realtor.com, manage maintenance requests, and handle rent payments, all while cutting property management costs from around 10% of rent or more to a mere $12 per month. Tune in to understand why RentRedi might be the game-changer for your real estate portfolio needs. Watch this episode on YouTube

S2 · E27

Sep 30, 2024

29:51

Fractional Real Estate Investing with Mogul Club | Interview with CEO Alex Blackwood

In this episode we site down and interview Alex Blackwood, the CEO and Co-Founder of Mogul Club. Mogul offers investments opportunities to people of various income levels to become real estate investors by purchasing "shares" of real estate rental properties. Fractional Real Estate investing could very well become the future of real estate investing! Watch the video version on YouTube

S2 · E26

Sep 20, 2024

28:37

Interview with Bonus Homes CEO Kyle Kamrooz

Join us for another episode as we interview Mr. Kyle Kamrooz, he is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bonus Homes at bonushomes.com. Bonus allows you to cash out all the equity in your home without selling it. Bonus allows you to not only cash out the equity in your home, but also keep the home as an investment so that you gain a percentage of the appreciation when it sells in the future.

S2 · E25

Sep 9, 2024

46:41

How New Commission Rules are Changing EVERYTHING! Reactions and What to Expect in the Future

Real Estate Commissions for Buyer's Agents are now the responsibility of the home buyers. For many years, the standard has been that the listing agent would charge a percentage of the purchase price from the seller and split the commissions as a co-broker with the Buyer's agent. Now, post class action lawsuit settlements with the National Association of Realtors, several real estate firms and Multiple Listing Services nationwide; any commission that could potentially be offered by a home seller will no longer be advertised in the MLS. For years, the commission amounts offered by home sellers would be documented in the MLS. There was speculation that real estate agents were conducting alleged "steering" practices by refusing or "talking" homebuyers out of certain listings because of the commission amount. In this episode of the podcast, we provide commentary on what this will mean for homebuyers, home sellers, and real estate agents in the future. Will it mean that the buyer's agent will no longer be relevant? Will agent services change in the future? Will commissions be lower in the future?

S2 · E24

Aug 27, 2024

38:41

Abundance Mindset and Creating Wealth with Finance Professional Adam Morgan

In this episode of the Real Estate Talk Podcast, Joshua Britt and Robert Keilman welcome special guest Adam Morgan, a financial professional with Freedom Point. Adam provides some insights on financial planning; general tax planning; and addresses common mistakes people make with investing.

S2 · E23

Aug 27, 2024

1:00:25

Small Business Insights from Chris Graff, CPA and Attorney Specializing in Small Service Businesses

n this episode of Real Estate Talk Podcast we welcome Christopher Graff, the Principal and Consultant at The Medical Management Consulting Group in Virginia Beach, VA. Chris is a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney with over 30 years of experience with small service businesses. During the interview we delve into some common questions for new and seasoned business owners such as: - business lifecycles and how to know if a business is growing, maturing, or declining. - Tax liabilities and how to minimize them - Retirement and tax planning - Common mistakes with small businesses - Tax deductions for small businesses - How to handle and IRS Audit - Tax benefits on charitable donations - LLC vs S-Corps - How presidential election will affect small businesses For any small business starting out, Graff points out one of the best things to do is to organized and keep financial records as clean as possible such as no co-mingling of business and personal expenses and to keep accurate records of all transactions - money going in and out of the business. This information is fantastic for all small businesses, whether they are involved in the real estate profession or not.

S2 · E21

Aug 6, 2024

53:34

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