Creative Real Estate Podcast

Jason Lewis

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Real estate has created more millionaires than any other industry. What you may not know is that many of those millionaires got started with zero money down. How is that possible? They used some of the many Creative Real Estate strategies we discuss on this podcast.

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600 episodes

611 - What Could RE & the Titanic Have in Common?

When the economy faces a dire situation, you may ask yourself how to move forward as an investor, if the market is indeed unsinkable, or if it goes deep down like the Titanic. There's no certainty in real estate and things can happen, so be open-minded and listen to this episode to learn the importance of thinking critically and creatively regardless of the market condition.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

12m
Jun 10, 2022
610 - Why House Hacking Makes More Sense Now Than Ever Before

How can you make the most out of rental properties? Financial freedom is guaranteed when you start investing in real estate with the recession-resilient house hacking strategy. Transform your lives by joining us in this episode to master how to earn money while saving thousands of dollars by living in your own house for free!     EPISODE NOTES: __ __     CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

19m
Jun 03, 2022
609 - The REAL Stories Of An Investor - Adam Adams

If things go wrong in the investments you own and manage, what’s the most effective approach? You can surely learn a lot in today’s episode as Adam gives a run-through on the process of effectively running your real estate business from selecting properties, solving mishaps, and achieving financial and time freedom. Stay tuned!   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

36m
May 25, 2022
608 - Should You Get A Real Estate License? - Adam Adams

What can go wrong if you don't have a real estate license? Don't miss out on this episode as Adam shares his thoughts on the value of learning firsthand and exposing yourself to how to invest in real estate and his biggest pet peeve relating to it.    EPISODE NOTES: __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

25m
May 18, 2022
607 - The Best Guide To Launching a Meetup Today

In the second part of this episode, you'll learn from Adam how he set the world's top-rated meetup with the right mindset, best ratings, and a remarkably consistent and dedicated attitude. Join us to turn your meetup group ideas into reality!   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   RESOURCE/LINKS MENTIONED: The 10X Rule | Hardcover   CONNECT WITH US!   To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com   We look forward to hearing from you! Website: Ecospace

36m
May 11, 2022
606 - Secrets To Organizing A Successful Meetup

If you are working on growing your real estate business, a meetup might be something you'd want to do. This episode touches on the benefits of a meetup, finding your niche and differentiating your group from the others, and the importance of sign-in sheets when you do events. You'll learn all this and more as you join Adam in this episode!     EPISODE NOTES: __ __ RESOURCE/LINKS MENTIONED: __ __ CONNECT WITH US!   To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

42m
May 06, 2022
605 - 11 Ideas To Help You Vet A Good Real Estate Market

In today’s episode, Adam will lay out 11 ideas to help you choose a good market. He’ll touch on crime and school ratings, population growth, employment opportunities, and the relationship between median income and rent rates. Dive into this jam-packed episode and learn what to look for when investing in a new real estate market!   EPISODE NOTES: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

22m
Apr 29, 2022
604 - How To Handle Increasing Employee Salary In Real Estate

As a business owner, raising your employees' salaries may be keeping you awake at night. Listen to this episode as Jason lays out ideas on how to keep up with the increases and where to find alternative help if you do not have the budget to rise with the salary changes. Press that play button to get these valuable tips and knowledge! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him on: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

12m
Apr 22, 2022
603 - Financing Options In Rising Rate Market

With rising interest rates in the market, you might want to know the different options to finance your investment. In today’s discussion, Jason lays out the pros and cons of different types of loans, raising capital through partnerships, and the best way to leverage your cash. Listen in to learn more about real estate financing!     EPISODE NOTES: __ __     CONNECT WITH US!   To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

22m
Apr 15, 2022
602 - A Reminder To Be Patient In Both Real Estate And Life

Many people believe the current real estate market is insane, and in this episode, Jason shares why patience is vital in this business. Listen in to learn lessons from the real estate catastrophe of 2008 and how to stay patient in an uncertain economy.     EPISODE NOTES: __ __     CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

10m
Apr 08, 2022
601 - Virtual Assistants (VA's) 101: Real Estate and Personal Use

In this episode, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of having VAs as part of your team. Joining us is Calvin Laxamana, a VA, to share his insider views so you’ll learn a few tips and strategies when hiring a virtual assistant. Tune in and discover are VAs worth having in your company?     EPISODE NOTES: __ __     CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him on: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

20m
Mar 30, 2022
600 - How To Invest In Real Estate In Today’s Crazy Market - Tyler Elick

It’s challenging to buy decent rental properties worth $25k-100k nowadays, but there is still a way to get into real estate. Tyler Elick discusses syndications as a way to start investing. Stay tuned and find out the basic process to get into syndications and the key metrics to look out for good deals! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ ABOUT TYLER ELICK Tyler Elick has been in real estate development with more than a billion and a half worth of real estate in place in constructed value for larger corporations such as Forest City Realty Trust, NexMetro Communities, and others. On the side, Tyler also invests in sponsors, which is how he got into the investment side of real estate. He also syndicated some small investments, including some low-high mixed-use buildings, trailer parks, and multifamily in Brickwell with a couple of other partners. Their focus is on ESG driven assets where they find value and create further value through improving resource management, utility expenses, operations, and maximizing investor returns. CONNECT WITH TYLER __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

35m
Mar 23, 2022
599 - How Coliving Makes Great Business - Johnny Wolff

Is coliving a wise investment in real estate? With Johnny Wolff in the house, we will talk about turning coliving into a business, coliving benefits, and why it's a fantastic way to diversify your portfolio. Stay tuned! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ ABOUT JOHNNY WOLFF Johnny Wolff is the CEO and Founder of HomeRoom Coliving – one of the fastest-growing coliving companies in the United States. After starting his career as a financial analyst in Silicon Valley (EA, SanDisk, Guidespark), he relocated to Austin, Texas, to pursue full-time real estate investing. His love for real estate investing and living with roommates motivated him to start HomeRoom in 2017, after an unusually terrible Craigslist roommate experience. In 2020, HomeRoom boasted 99% on-time rent payments, full occupancy, and zero evictions. Sales velocity for HomeRoom is up 300% in 2021, with hundreds of happy residents across 23 cities in 3 states. Powered by investor funds, HomeRoom recently expanded to Dallas and Austin, Texas. Johnny still lives in one of the HomeRoom’s first coliving houses in Kansas City and enjoys hanging out and surviving the pandemic with his awesome roommates - especially on chicken wing Thursdays. CONNECT WITH JOHNNY __ __ CONNECT WITH US!   To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

30m
Mar 16, 2022
598 - Why You Need To Get Enough Coverage On Your Property Insurance - Ben Cohen

Have you recently given your property insurance a thorough check? In this episode, Ben Cohen will share tips to ensure you get the proper coverage. You'll learn how to get insured an LLC-titled property, what to ask when getting it covered, and much more so tune in now! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ ABOUT BEN COHEN Ben Cohen helps families and businesses identify and efficiently transfer their risks. Ben’s expertise is in personal insurance products and solutions, specifically auto, home, life, disability, and long-term care. Ben is a producer/partner at Brush Creek Partners (BCP). His division at BCP increases personal coverage for clients by identifying and filling gaps in policies. They have dozens of insurance companies to choose from and they specialize in finding clients' value of fishing with a lot of lines in the water. Insurance is what Ben knows and what he loves. He is a resource for clients and centers of influence who chose to outsource their risk management to an experienced, trustworthy, and resourceful broker.   CONNECT WITH BEN __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

26m
Mar 09, 2022
597 - The Creative Power Of Partnerships In Real Estate - Adam Adams

Having partners in a real estate business has its pros and cons. In this episode, Adam talks about partnerships as a creative way to get into real estate, how to navigate buying out partners and why it’s okay if you choose to do real estate solo. Tune in to this lesson-filled episode.     EPISODE NOTES: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace  We look forward to hearing from you!

15m
Mar 03, 2022
596 - The Power Of Real Estate Education And Mentors - Jeromie and Anne Marie Sheldon

Education is an investment. Today, Jeromie and Anne Marie Sheldon share about how to find the right education and why it is crucial for every investors' growth. Dive in and find out the ins and outs of continuous education in real estate investing! EPISODE NOTES: __ __     RESOURCE/LINKS MENTIONED: __ __     ABOUT JEROMIE & ANNE MARIE SHELDON Jeromie and Anne Marie are members of the National Apartment Association and have been investing in real estate since 2015 through single-family rentals, mobile home parks, storage unit facilities, and multi-family apartment complexes. They are managing partners of Spero Equity Management. Jeromie and Anne Marie’s desire is to use a significant portion of Spero’s profits from the real estate holdings to form a foundation that will purchase a retreat center/ranch that provides faith-based counseling/ministry to struggling military veterans, addicts, and troubled youth, who need hope “Spero” restored into their lives. This retreat center/ranch will enable these individuals to receive hope, healing, and restoration in their troubled lives, permitting them to successfully reintegrate back into society with a spirit of hope in their hearts and a re-established purpose for their lives.     CONNECT WITH JEROMIE AND ANNE MARIE __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace  We look forward to hearing from you!

41m
Feb 24, 2022
595 - Pros And Cons Of A Real Estate Generalist Vs. A Specialist

In this episode, Jason discusses his insights about the two major types of people in real estate. Which one is better? Find out the answer by tuning in! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

14m
Feb 16, 2022
594 - Virtual Assistants: The 5 Roles They Play in Real Estate

Virtual assistants are becoming popular these days. In this episode, dive in with Jason and know how to find virtual assistants that best fit your business needs! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

17m
Feb 09, 2022
593 - Why Persist In Real Estate Investing? - Adam Adams

Buying and selling properties have both risks and rewards. Adam will be sharing a personal story about the losses in real estate and why it has not stopped him from continuing to pursue real estate investing. Tune in to this motivating episode! EPISODE NOTES: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

9m
Feb 02, 2022
592 - Control The Deal Flow, Control The Wealth

In the real estate market today, there are more buyers than there are sellers. How can you make sure you keep the deals coming to you? Join in and listen to Jason give his great tips on how to win in a saturated real estate market. EPISODE NOTES __ __ RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

12m
Jan 27, 2022
591 - The Truth About Investing in Rental Properties - Ali Barghelame

Owning rental properties sounds like a simple investment to a lot of people, but Ali Barghelame is here to tell us that there are common pitfalls that a lot of people fall into. Ali will unwrap for us the mistakes that you should not make and how to make sure you make the most of your investment. Listen in and learn so much about rental property investment. EPISODE NOTES: __ __ RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: __ __ ABOUT ALI BARGHELAME Ali Barghelame is the owner of Barghelame Wealth Advisors, Inc. and is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Financial Consultant, a Chartered Life (Insurance) Underwriter, a Retirement Income Certified Professional,  a Certified Family Business Specialist, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. With his knowledge and different experiences, he helps clients build financial freedom and reach their financial goals. Ali believes in building long-term relationships with clients and that getting to know them helps him give the best strategies that meet clients’ current and future financial needs. CONNECT WITH ALI __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

33m
Jan 20, 2022
590 - How Has Covid Affected The Office Leasing Space - Whitney Hake

Covid's impact on the office leasing sector has piqued people's interest. In today's episode, Whitney Hake joins us to talk about the highs and lows of the office leasing sector as a result of the pandemic, as well as what occurs if you invest in this specific niche. Tune in to find out!   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED: __ __   ABOUT WHITNEY HAKE Whitney serves as a Senior Vice President in Transwestern’s Denver office. She is focused on landlord representation in the Southeast Denver and Downtown Denver markets. Whitney delivers extraordinary leasing results to office owners by deploying proactive marketing. She specializes in developing a tailored plan for each client, providing real-time market intel and counseling based on the financial goals of each asset. Whitney works on behalf of both institutional and regional owners.   CONNECT WITH WHITNEY HAKE  __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

30m
Jan 12, 2022
589 - Focusing On The Ultimate Digital Marketing For Your RE Business- Krista Mashore

Are you still marketing your real estate business the old-fashioned way, or have you already started online marketing? Jump into this episode with  Krista Mashore and put the principles she discusses working to convert more clients and customers and develop a sustainable business.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: __ __   ABOUT KRISTA MASHORE Krista Mashore has been in the top 1 % of realtors nationwide for 20 years. She is also in the top 1% of coaches nationwide. Krista is the author of four best-selling books focusing on digital marketing and has been named Yahoo Finance’s number 1 digital marketer to watch in 2021! She has been featured in Forbes, Inman News, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, Fox, and many more!  Krista recently took her new coaching business from zero to 25 million dollars in just under four years.  She is the recipient of seven Two Comma-Club Awards, one Two Comma Club X Award, and one Two Comma Club C Award for 25 million + in online sales.  Krista has a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Always being a teacher at heart, she loves serving people and has turned her attention to sharing the secrets of her successes by coaching agents and professionals across the nation. Through her coaching, teaching, speaking, and training, Krista is revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs, agents, and professionals market themselves online. She offers an innovative step-by-step approach on how agents and entrepreneurs can gain a massive digital footprint. CONNECT WITH KRISTA  __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

34m
Jan 05, 2022
588 - Work Less And Make More Money With The 2-5-7 Investing Strategy - Andrew Holmes

We get it - real estate can be addictive. After doing your first deal, you cannot wait until getting your next one. But do more deals mean more money? Check out this episode with Andrew Holmes to learn how to make every transaction more profitable and avoid the burnout of chasing a crazy amount of deals.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED: __ __   ABOUT ANDREW HOLMES Born in America, Andrew Holmes would not remain there for very long. At the tender age of two years old, Andrew would go back to India with his family where he would spend the next 17 years of his life. While not from the poorest family (not the richest either) Andrew knew at a very early age he wanted more. More for himself and his family. In his late teens, Andrew made his way back to America where he would prove to his family he would become the success he sought out to be. This didn't happen overnight for Andrew. His arrival back in America was followed by years of struggle and failures. One day while working as a waiter at Shula's Steak House in suburban Chicago, Andrew got fed up and decided to change his life and never look back. Andrew decided to get serious with Real Estate and use it as the vehicle to success. Andrew has gone on to become a multi-millionaire real estate investor building an extremely impressive portfolio and creating the largest and most productive REIA in the country.   CONNECT WITH ANDREW __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace  We look forward to hearing from you!

32m
Dec 29, 2021
587 - Dos and Don’ts Of Video Content In The Real Estate Marketplace - Dan McVey

Do you want to know how to create and post quality videos on social media? Dial-in as Dan McVey shares why consistency is key to reaching a larger audience and the 3 types of content you should be posting if you're into real estate.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: __ __   ABOUT DAN MCVEY: Hailing from small-town Iowa, Dan has been in Denver for the past 4 years pursuing entrepreneurship in the video marketing industry.  He is the owner of Just Pended Denver, a real estate media company that provides listing content and branded social media videos for real estate agents and brokers in the Denver metro area. Dan loves helping realtors discover the power of video to grow their influence, their business, and their income. Some of his favorite things to do include playing soccer with friends in leagues and pickups, eating out with his gal, and traveling to foreign lands. He resides in the Park Hill neighborhood with his partner Madi, a gym owner and entrepreneur herself, and Catahoula-Beagle mix, Melvin.    CONNECT WITH DAN __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him on: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace 

28m
Dec 22, 2021
586 - Buying A Hangar In A Super Competitive Market - Rob Swanson

You will have to wait at least 5 years or more on the hangar provider's waiting list if you want to acquire one. In this episode with Rob Swanson, he shares the kind of approach in creative real estate investing that will assist you in navigating a highly competitive market. Tune in to learn more!   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED __ __   ABOUT ROB SWANSON Tens of thousands of students have gone through the Rob Swanson System of Real Estate Investing over the past 20 years, creating success story after success story, month after month. An active real estate investor, Rob zigs and zags with every new change in the real estate market and guides his students to do what's working now. Whether a seller’s market, a buyers market, a high priced market, or a Cashflow market, Rob's 20+ years of investing all across the country have formed the backbone of his method to real estate investing and approach to teaching his students. His teaching approach borrows from the concept of Kaizen which focuses on small, daily continuous improvements designed to produce a result. If you asked his wife, she would tell you that his superpower is teaching - and he loves it. Married for nearly 30 years with 3 grown kids, he's had plenty of time to hone those teaching skills and help people get results, both at home and with students nationwide. A pilot, backcountry skier, ultra-marathoner, and river fly fisher, Rob is comfortable pushing his own personal limits and very happy to help you push yours.   CONNECT WITH ROB __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!  

25m
Dec 15, 2021
585 - Raising Money The Right And Legal Way - Adam Adams

When raising capital for your real estate business, it’s always best to keep yourself educated and updated with the laws as they can change from time to time. Tune in now as Adam explains these steps to help you succeed in raising money.  EPISODE NOTES: __ __ CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

41m
Dec 08, 2021
584 - What Should We Do About The Rising Rental Market?

Today, we will discuss the topic that everyone is talking about: the rising rental market. Listen in as Jason goes over the stats you need to pay attention to and challenges you need to take action.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   CONNECT WITH US!   To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

13m
Dec 01, 2021
583 - PM 101: How To Successfully Self-Manage Your Investment Properties - Eric Ross

Property management is usually seen as the worst aspect of real estate, but as you're about to find out, there are a few tricks that can make this job a lot smoother. Dial-in as Eric Ross shares the pros and cons of self-managing your properties, and shares when you should consider hiring a professional to do it for you.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   ABOUT ERIC ROSS Eric Ross brings close to 10 years as a leader in the sector of investment property management. His attention to detail in the areas of quality, customer service, and landlord legal responsibilities are just a few of the major areas that his expertise is lent. Eric takes a very hands-on, no-nonsense approach to managing "by the numbers". Prior to his Real Estate career, Eric spent 8+ years in the hospitality industry and is a former United States Marine. Driven to provide the best in customer service, client understanding, and overall satisfaction; the food & beverage experience developed Eric's ability to be a true service specialist in the real estate and hospitality industries.   CONNECT WITH ERIC __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him on: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

24m
Nov 24, 2021
582 - Why Partnering Is A Creative Real Estate Strategy

If you think that partnerships aren't creative strategies, you're probably gonna change your mind after this episode. Listen in as Adam Adams shares how a real estate convention changed life and why partnering is the way to go from ''I can't'' to ''How can I?''.   EPISODE NOTES: __ __   CONNECT WITH US! To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at: Phone: (303) 949-8662 Email: crep@ecospace.com Website: Ecospace    We look forward to hearing from you!

17m
Nov 17, 2021