The Truth About Real Estate

Matthew Ma
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The Truth About Real Estate

Learn from the best in the field and start making your money work for you! We talk buying, selling, marketing, and investing from the perspective of a San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Agent, Investor, and Syndicator!

  1. 06/24/2022

    Credit Unions vs. Banks: Real Estate Loans

    On this episode, we’re talking real estate loans with Mark Ritter of MBFS!   Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube   Matt Ritter is the CEO of MBFS and an expert in credit unions and business lending. His primary role at MBFS is overseeing the strategy of helping credit unions assist members with business needs and consulting with credit unions to plan the delivery of services to their membership. In 2002, he started Members 1st Federal Credit Union's business lending program as "one person and a desk" with no policies, products, staff, systems or business members. This program grew to be one of the top ten in the nation. Reach out to Mark Ritter at mritter@mbfs.org   Connect:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/markrittermbfs/Website: https://mbfs.org/   Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think !   Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    59 min

  2. 06/22/2022

    Assisted Living Homes: 5+ Reasons to Start Investing (2022)

    Interested in investing in Assisted Living Homes? Check out 5+ Reasons to Start Investing in 2022. On this episode, we’re talking residential assisted living with Isabelle Guarino-Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Residential Assisted Living Academy! With a background in Business Marketing and Communications, from interning at Walt Disney World to working at two Fortune 500 companies, she is a true leader in business development and operations. Isabelle has spoken across the country and has been featured in magazines & articles nationally. She was named both “Future Leader” in the Senior Housing industry and “Top Senior Housing Influencer” under 30. Launched in 2012 by entrepreneur / real estate investor Gene Guarino, Residential Assisted Living Academy has trained hundreds of investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs in this new and exciting field of opportunity. Isabelle is carrying on her father's legacy and leaving a mark on this senior housing industry by helping students open one RAL at a time. Reach out to her at isabelle@ralacademy.com. Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube   Connect: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ResidentialAssistedLivingAcademy Instagram: https://instagram.com/ralacademy LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/residential-assisted-living-academy Website: https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think!   Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    52 min

  3. 06/02/2022

    Turnkey Real Estate Investing Done Right

    On this episode, we’re talking real estate investing with Ali Boone, the founder of Hipster Investments! Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube Formerly an Aerospace Engineer, Ali is the founder of Hipster Investments, a company that facilitated over $18 Million in Real Estate Investing Sales in its first 5 years of business. Hipster Investments is a matchmaker. It connects the investor to companies who work with some of the coolest hands-off investing opportunities we know about. Currently, Hipster is working with turnkey rental properties—all the work (rehab, tenants, and management) are all done for you, all you have to do is buy the property! Reach out to Ali Boone at ali@hipsterinvestments.com.  Connect:Facebook: https://facebook.com/HipsterInvestments Instagram: https://instagram.com/hipsterinvest LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ali-boone Twitter: https://twitter.com/alibooneinvest Website: https://hipsterinvestments.com   Click here to Download your FREE copy of the NOT Your-How To Guide to Real Estate Investing   Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.   Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think !

    1h 7m

  4. 05/26/2022

    The Process Behind Insurance Claims

    On this episode, we’re talking public adjusting with Jack Hanks of VPA Public Claims Adjusting! Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube Jack Hanks has exemplary integrity and is solution-driven in the public adjusting space. He has extreme concern for his clients and has a keen ability to truly understand, as well as set expectations. Jack is a cornerstone and thought pioneer in the public adjusting space, trains thousands of professionals nationwide and is a frequent guest & keynote speaker. Jack constantly strives for transparency, fairness, and ensuring property owners are equitably compensated in a time of need and often family tragedy. Reach out to Jack Hanks at jack@vpa.claims Connect:Facebook: https://facebook.com/jack.hanks1Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/vpaclaimsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jackhanks1Website: https://vpa.claims Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think !   Host: Matthew MaMatthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, and how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    59 min

  5. 05/24/2022

    6 Steps to Financial Freedom

    On this episode, we’re talking EQRP, and financial freedom with Damion Lupo of Total Financial Control! Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube Damion Lupo is a professional real estate investor, serial entrepreneur (started 50+ companies), and best-selling author of 11 books. Over the last quarter-century, he's started and owned more than 50 different companies including an insurance agency, precious metals firms, a venture capital company, a coaching and consulting firm, and more than a dozen real estate investment and development companies. He’s also the founder of Yokido ™, his own martial art, and holds 3 other black belts. Damion founded Total Control Financial in 2010 to help people achieve financial freedom. His company focuses on qualified retirement plans which are much more flexible than IRA’s or 401k’s. The main goal of Damion’s company is to take money out of Wall Street and put it into Main Street’s hands. Reach out to Damion Lupo at damion@eqrp.co.  Connect:Facebook: https://facebook.com/damionlupo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/damionlupo YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DamionLupo Website: https://damionlupo.com Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think!   Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    44 min

  6. 05/19/2022

    BRRRR Investing for Beginners

    On this episode, we’re talking BRRRR Investing for Beginners with David Dodge of Wholesaling Inc.! Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube David Dodge is a St. Louis Real Estate Investor with over 18 years of experience. He first started investing in real estate when he was in college, at the age of 20 while attending the University of Missouri-Columbia. David specializes in Wholesaling Real Estate as well as using The BRRRR Method to acquire Rental Properties with none of his own money! He also loves teaching others how easy it is to learn how they too can wholesale Real Estate for huge profits and how they can use OPM to buy rental properties! David and his team have wholesaled over 750 houses to date and his company “House Sold Easy” averages about 5-10 wholesales a month. David also loves to fix-and-flip properties as well as add properties to his rental portfolio. David has over 90 rentals currently (over 20K in Cashflow) and he has a goal to take his rental portfolio to over 200 properties in the next 24 months. Reach out to David Dodge at davidadodge@gmail.com Connect:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DavidAlanDodgeSTL Instagram: https://instagram.com/davidalandodge LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-dodge-630979b YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DavidDodgeShow Website: http://davidalandodge.com Website: https://wholesalinginc.com/brrrrmethod Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think!   Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    1h 3m
  7. Preparing for Business Success with an 831(b) Plan

    05/12/2022

    Preparing for Business Success with an 831(b) Plan

    On this episode, we’re talking 831(b) plans with SRA 831(b) Admin's Director Of Business Development, Ed Bryan! Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube Ed has more than 20 years of sales and operations management experience with a consistent history of leading high-performing sales teams and operational excellence. As Director of Business Development, Ed leads the SRA team in partnering with clients and valued advisors to provide next-level strategies to business owners. He has been a featured speaker at numerous well-known national conventions and industry events in insurance, finance, and long-term planning. Reach out to Ed Bryan at ed@831b.com Connect:Facebook: https://facebook.com/SRA831b Instagram: https://instagram.com/sra_831b LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/edward-bryan-498a9691 YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC8QJwR1FlAzdAgmC8UYsnWg Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/831b Website: http://831b.com Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think!   Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    59 min
  8. Private Money for Fix & Flips

    05/05/2022

    Private Money for Fix & Flips

    On this episode, we’re talking private lending with Ruben Izgelov, Co-Founder of We Lend! Watch at MatthewMa.com/youtube With over a decade in the real estate industry–acquiring, flipping, developing and financing over $500 million worth in real estate, Ruben has quickly become a renowned real estate expert, speaker, and guide for many professionals in the industry. The most successful time in Ruben’s career was during the 2009 financial crisis; during this time, he bought, fixed, and sold distressed properties, which showed his determination in both bullish and bearish markets. After using private money financing himself, he quickly saw the innovation desperately needed in the private lending space and decided to spearhead it by co-founding We Lend, LLC (a private lending platform). Reach out to Ruben Izgelov at ruben@welendllc.com. Connect: Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=793103708 Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/welendllc Instagram: https://instagram.com/welendllc LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ruben-izgelov-a8965b1b LinkedIn Page: https://linkedin.com/company/we-lend-llc Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeLendLLC YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCw9gZzKkGiRRcWSgm_DxuAg Website: https://welendllc.com Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think ! Host: Matthew Ma Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.

    55 min
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    Learn from the best in the field and start making your money work for you! We talk buying, selling, marketing, and investing from the perspective of a San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Agent, Investor, and Syndicator!

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      Matthew Ma
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      2020 - 2022
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