#036: What You Put In Is What You Get Out with Ronnie Baras

You all know that BatchLeads is a huge part of my wholesale operation, and I use it in all markets I am in. I use BatchLeads as the hub of all my records and it makes my day-to-day activities a lot simpler and more manageable. That is why I am excited to feature the co-founder of BatchLeads, Jesse Burrell. We will talk about why they decided to create BatchLeads and the new features they recently added.

There are a lot of software companies out there that don’t understand what real estate investors do, and it is a huge problem. The co-founders of Batchleads has a background in real estate investing, and I believe that having that background helps them come up with the products that we,  as real estate investors, need.

What’s inside:
Problems Jesse and other BatchLeads co-founders faced that made them create Batchleads to help other real estate investors

New features in BatchLeads 3.0

How Batchleads would help the newcomers

Mentioned:
batchleads.io/gavin - free 1000 contacts and a 7-day free trial

Many of you have been asking about how I see the current state of the real estate market. When the economy starts to dip, our jobs or income can be put in jeopardy. Despite all that, I 100% believe that now is the time to start your real estate business! 

There will be a lot fewer properties that go above the asking price. So, there’s no better time to make offers and close deals than now. 

What’s inside:

How I see the real estate market right now
What should you do to succeed in the current state of the market
How to negotiate prices in the current state of the market

It’s been 7 days since we started a new business in a brand new market, and I am excited to share the results of the strategies we set up, and the marketing we put in place 7 days ago! We had a new mail piece and it's a “Game Changer”! Believe it or not, we got our first contract signed yesterday! It’s insane! This proves that direct mail isn’t dead. So, we got it locked up, and my team is currently trying to move it. This response rate is one of the best I’ve personally seen.

We have talked a lot about where you are now, where you wanna be, and how are you gonna get there. That is what this is about! I’m going to show you how I did it, so you can be confident that you can do it, too, and you can change your life! Applying yourself is where it’s at, it’s having the right mindset to go and dominate in your own market and that’s where it comes down to. Do you believe that you can do that? But, if you really want this, you gotta have that burning desire, you gotta want this so bad, for this to happen! And I’m here to help you.

What’s Inside:

7-day New Market Challenge result
My new mail piece

Mentioned in this Episode:

REINetwork.com/downloads - Get some of my free resources.

I am opening up a brand new virtual market as a challenge with Joe McCall! This is exciting! You will get the chance to see firsthand how I set up strategies and put marketing in place, as I establish this new virtual market. Starting from what I specifically look at when I’m picking the market, to how I pull lists, to deciding what marketing channels I’m going to use and what tools I’m going to use to make this happen.

I’m going to give my best effort in doing this for the next 30 days. So, stay tuned on this journey because it’s gonna be pretty awesome. The goal is to get a contract within 30 days and I’m confident that not only will we get a contract, but we can get a lot in closing!

What’s inside:

The steps I follow when I start a brand new market.
How and where do I pull lists?
What marketing channel do I use for generating leads?

Mentioned in the Episode:
Worldpopulationreview.com - provides demographic information of a specific State or county.

Freedomsoft.com/gavin - provides records of vacant and distressed homes across the country, even absentee homeowners.

ListSource - source for property, homeowner, and demographic-based leads.

Batchleads.io/gavin - an all-in-one platform for real estate investors, agents, and wholesalers to identify more motivated sellers, reach more homeowners, and generate more deals.

I just got back from a whirlwind couple of weeks of travel and I'm tired but inspired. When 
you have your business set up as I do, you can take advantage of that, and work from 
anywhere you want. That allows me to get creative with what I do. I recently decided to take
on a few clients to help them set up their real estate business, but the catch was, I would 
actually fly out to them and do it in person. I did this for a couple of reasons. I believe being 
able to learn firsthand from someone with experience is powerful, but also it was an 
excuse for me to do some traveling and networking.

You heard it right! I will fly out to your house and the first thing we will do is to figure out 
what your goals are, what you want to achieve, and how you want the business to 
look like. Then the market research where we find out if you are in the right market and 
what kind of offers are you going to focus on. And the most important thing, we’ll come up 
with an exit strategy.  How to work “on” the business not “in” the business

Mentioned in this Episode: 

-If you are interested in talking to me about setting up your business reach me out at support@reinetwork.com

As the market shifts and times keep changing, we’re now starting to see it in our own businesses, especially with institutional buyers starting to back out of deals. Because of all these changes going on, we wanted to give you the top seven steps you’ll need as an active real estate investor to not only stay afloat during these times but to prosper. These seven steps can apply to anyone from wholesalers to vacant land investors as we make our way through this latest economic cycle.

The first step is to find buyers, figure out what they want, and provide them with a solution. Next, start thinking about lowering your offers. Leverage creative financing techniques like lease options and put them to work in your deals. Know your numbers and your expenses inside and out so you have a clear picture of your business. Offer incentives to your buyers that your competition isn’t offering. Get to know your local banks, as they’ll be lending when some of the other investors won’t be. Focus on the right neighborhoods where there will always be demand for housing. Finally, if you’re looking for more support on how to profit during these times, get in touch with a trusted mentor or coach.

What’s Inside:

• How the market shifts are affecting our businesses.
• The top seven steps you need to focus on to survive our current market crisis.
• Why you need to understand and utilize creative financing deals.

Mentioned in this episode:
REIProof.com

We’re working on a lot of deals right now, even with a recession on the way. Sellers are accepting our offers and there’s still a ton of opportunity. For those just starting out, it is totally possible for you to make $10K in 10 hours per week. No matter what might be happening in the stock market, tried and true marketing strategies like direct mail and cold calling will always work. Staying close to your network and keeping your business lean are just some of the ways you should be preparing for an upcoming recession.

The name of the game is knowing how to follow the demand. Whether it’s wholesaling homes or vacant land deals, there are huge opportunities right now if you know where to look. For those of you that are new, you can start right now by reading up on fast cash strategies and getting familiar with creative financing. Coaching programs and masterminds along with listening to podcasts are all ways to learn from successful investors. Flipping homes can be a slow game, and it’s better to focus on quicker strategies like wholesaling during a recession. There’s a lot less hassle and financial risk in wholesaling, and you can wind up with the same amount of money as you would in a flip.

Don’t forget to download our free mind map PDF by heading to the link below.

What’s Inside:

• Where the biggest current real estate opportunities are and how to find them.
• Why it’s important to keep your business lean and overhead costs low in a recession.
• Top marketing strategies to put in place right now.

Mentioned in this episode:

REIProof.com

In this coming recession, we’re helping you prepare, not panic. If you know how to identify problems and solve them, you’ll be able to recession-proof your real estate investing business. It’s important to know what to focus on, especially if you’re already feeling the effects of what’s currently happening. Wholesalers are still making a ton of money and doing deals, even when big companies are laying off their workforces. As with every tough situation, keeping a healthy mindset is one of the best ways to prepare. Stay positive and surround yourself with positive people.

As entrepreneurs in the real estate space, we’re in the problem-solving business. And that’s great news because, during a recession, there’s a new problem to solve every single day. The most successful people in real estate and other industries know how to adapt to change in creative, new ways. Fearful people will always look for solutions that provide safety and security, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t capitalize off that. If you haven’t yet downloaded our free PDF report on how to recession-proof your real estate business, make sure to click on the link below.

What’s Inside:

• Why you should be a producer, not a consumer.
• Why it’s important to stay involved in networking and masterminds.
• Why not knowing your numbers is a big mistake.

Mentioned in this episode:

REIProof.com
Joe@joemccall.com

The stock market is down, inflation is up, and gas and grocery prices are sky-high. Interest rates are going up as well, and crypto is losing its value fast. Instead of worrying, we want to prepare you for the potential crisis we’re facing. You can definitely make it out of this on top if you’re smart. You need to know how to pivot and be smart in the way you invest. Having multiple exit strategies is also a must. This new recession might be hard for some people, but if you can move along with whatever’s happening, you’ll be OK.

Recessions create motivated sellers and there’s still a strong demand for housing. Every downturn in the economy has a ton of opportunity and it all depends on how you handle it. Work on detaching from your own biases and prepare yourself for both the best- and worst-case scenarios. It’s important to stay close to like-minded, positive people during times like this so you can stay focused and on your game. If you need more people in your network, get involved in a coaching program or a mastermind. Nothing cripples your business like fear does. Stay focused on logic and out of your emotions.

Download our free PDF road map by clicking the link below.

What’s Inside:

• How to stay profitable even during a recession.
• Why it’s important to surround yourself with positive people.
• Why you should invest, not save.

Mentioned in this episode:

REIProof.com

People might be panicking over the current economy, but we’re here to bring some sanity and normality to the situation. In real estate, it’s only going to be bad for people who are ignoring the fundamentals. It’s important to listen to and learn from the people who have been through recessions before, like back in 2008. There’s always going to be opportunities in the market if you know how to find deals. In this episode, Joe and I go through the six points you need to follow if you want to survive and profit during this new recession.

One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is buying properties they can’t wholesale. You should always be able to make money, even in the worst-case scenario. As a real estate investor, you make money when you buy, not when you sell. You also need to have multiple exit strategies. Understanding creative financing is one of the most important keys so you can come up with good solutions for your sellers. Creating appreciation is another key and there are several ways to create it. If you haven’t already, make sure to grab our free PDF mind map, linked below.

What’s Inside:

• The six fundamentals to follow to profit and survive during a recession.
• Why you should never buy a property you can’t wholesale.
• What it means to create an appreciation.

Mentioned in this episode:

REINetwork.com/join
REI Network on YouTube
REIProof.com