How To Get The Keys Podcast

How to buy a house with $0 down in 2026. Andrew Postell breaks down first-time buyer and real estate investing moves that got him started.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_CFxRO_2sThis is a talk, not financial, legal or mortgage advice. Check your own numbers and your own pros.Book a call with Next Level Funding: https://calendar.app.google/E5MbgJPRnBXZH6BcAThis is my company, Next Level Funding. No promises on score or speed.

Buying a rental? Ask the seller for one paper first. Chris Lengquist explains why.Book a call with Next Level Funding: https://calendar.app.google/E5MbgJPRnBXZH6BcAThis is my company, Next Level Funding. No promises on score or speed.Chris Lengquist has been in real estate 25 years. His team manages 850+ homes in Kansas City, and he spent nine years as a private investigator.We talk about checking the numbers on a rental, why cap rate is only part of the picture, and why your first house doesn't have to be your dream house.This is a talk, not financial, legal or tax advice. Check your own numbers and your own pros.Find Chris: ChrisLengquist.com (writing) | CalBrinkFiles.com (newsletter) | AdAstraRealty.com (property management)Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Welcome0:50 Trust, but verify: what to check on a rental3:31 Two things to check on a first investment property4:39 The four-legged stool5:56 First home: where to focus7:48 Where to start learning8:20 Don't buy your dream house first9:10 Budgeting: visit your money every Friday10:20 What number not to accept without proof12:06 When the rent should be higher12:38 Ask the seller for Schedule E14:16 Check your agent, manager and inspector15:52 Embezzlement: a private investigator's view17:26 When to hire a property manager19:01 Three must-haves in a property manager20:33 How to read one-star reviews21:48 Why shortcuts get expensive22:53 Wild property stories25:31 The fake landlord scam27:05 Assignment contract scams28:27 Why Chris is writing a book29:16 How being an investigator changed how he sees deals31:57 Roof, systems, foundation33:29 Scams happening now36:04 Deed theft and how to watch for it38:14 Locking your credit39:35 Down payment and reserves for your first rental40:56 A separate account for the rental42:54 Making money vs. making cash43:29 Four ways a rental makes money45:20 What new investors need to hear46:55 Read 15 minutes a day50:39 How Chris takes notes55:50 Three books to start with58:37 Where to find Chris59:33 Closing

40 years in real estate. Sean Morrow shares hard lessons on homebuying, what really matters, and what he'd tell his younger self.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG91TTNYtxMThis is a talk, not financial, legal or mortgage advice. Check your own numbers and your own pros.Book a call with Next Level Funding: https://calendar.app.google/E5MbgJPRnBXZH6BcAThis is my company, Next Level Funding. No promises on score or speed.

Low credit and not much cash? A Section 8 investor tells you what it really takes.Book a call with Next Level Funding: https://calendar.app.google/E5MbgJPRnBXZH6BcAThis is my company, Next Level Funding. No promises on score or speed.Joseph Khateri invests in Section 8 rentals and teaches others how to start. He lives in Virginia and buys out of state, including Ohio.We go through flip vs hold, how he picks a realtor and a contractor, what lenders look at, and the steps from zero to a first rental.This is a talk, not financial, legal or tax advice. Joseph sells mentorship and a done-for-you service. Numbers are his and change with the market.Find Joseph: investingsection8.com | YouTube: Joseph Khateri Real EstateWatch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_5xIKggu-UChapters:0:00 Intro0:37 Welcome1:12 Buy and Hold or Flip2:38 How Joseph Got Started6:25 Investing Out of State9:33 What Makes a Good Section 8 Property10:48 Vetting a Realtor15:45 What Cash on Cash Means17:04 Taxes19:09 Loans and Down Payment20:45 Working a $100K Deal22:01 Three Things Before Your First House27:06 Choosing a Mentor31:49 Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper35:45 Deal Tools36:34 Guru Claims vs. Realistic Returns37:45 Section 8 Rent42:53 Three Tenant Questions45:03 Scouting a Neighborhood51:30 How Much to Save53:38 Finding a Contractor54:23 Joseph's Step-by-Step Start56:50 Giorgio's Story1:02:29 Final Thoughts1:03:57 One Action to Take in 7 Days1:05:24 Closing

Busy all day, but the profit still isn’t there? Book your credit consultation: https://next-levelfunding.com/booking Alan Lazaros joins Raayshawn Jeter on How to Get the Keys to talk about building income while growing a brand, tracking work that actually moves the business forward, and staying consistent when results take time. He shares the experience that changed his direction, then works through a hypothetical busy print-shop owner’s problem with three practical moves: delete, delegate, and double down. One thing to try after watching: review where your time went this week and what that work produced. CONNECT WITH ALAN Alan says Instagram is the best way to reach him: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Listen to the free Next Level University podcast: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-university-podcast/ BOOKS ALAN RECOMMENDS The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Essentialism by Greg McKeown Atomic Habits by James Clear CHAPTERS 00:00 Busy print shop? Start with a time audit 00:20 Meet Alan Lazaros 01:16 The turning point that changed his career 07:47 Success, fulfillment, and understanding yourself 14:15 Build income while you build a brand 16:35 What focused work actually looks like 19:28 Turn a money goal into a daily process 23:03 Credit commercial 23:45 Back to the conversation 25:30 Habits, accountability, and grit 29:34 Staying consistent before the results arrive 34:53 Confidence, humility, and preparation 40:24 Why appearances don’t tell you who’s wealthy 43:54 Coaching a busy owner with little profit 46:16 Delete, delegate, double down 48:07 Books to put into practice 49:39 Find Alan and Next Level University

Are you building a business — or accidentally building yourself another demanding job?In this episode of the How To Get The Keys Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and business leader Renee Hastings for a practical conversation about delegation, leadership, hiring, systems, and building a company that can operate without the owner doing everything.Renee shares her journey from growing up in a small Wisconsin farming community to corporate America, entrepreneurship, leading a growing team, and helping business owners create stronger operations.We talk about why entrepreneurs struggle to let go, how owners become bottlenecks, the difference between delegating tasks and delegating outcomes, hiring for values versus resumes, creating accountability without micromanaging, and why responsibility without authority is not true delegation.Renee also explains how entrepreneurs can audit their time, identify revenue-generating activities, use automation and AI, and begin creating a business that gives them more freedom instead of consuming more of their life.• Why entrepreneurs struggle with delegation• How to stop being the bottleneck• Delegating outcomes instead of tasks• Responsibility vs. authority• Hiring the right people• Systems and accountability• Delegation vs. micromanagement• When to hire help• Building a business that can run without you• Using AI and automation• Leadership and personal growth• Creating more freedom as a business ownerCONNECT WITH RENEE HASTINGSWebsite:https://reneehastings.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reneehastingsspeaksYouTube:https://youtube.com/@reneehastingsJOIN GET THE KEYS ACADEMYFree community focused on homeownership, credit education, mortgage readiness, financial literacy, business, and building a stronger financial future:https://www.skool.com/getthekeysacademy/aboutCONNECT WITH RAAYSHAWN JETERInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/howtogetthekeys/HOW TO GET THE KEYS PODCASTSubscribe for practical conversations around:Real EstateHomeownershipMoneyBusinessEntrepreneurshipLeadershipInvestingPersonal GrowthFinancial FreedomWealth BuildingQUESTION FOR YOU:If you disappeared from your business for 30 days, what would stop working?Drop your answer in the comments.#Entrepreneurship #Delegation #BusinessSystems #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #ScalingBusiness #BusinessOwner #CEO #HowToGetTheKeysPodcast

The conversation delves into the journey of success, the struggles in the mortgage business, the importance of starting from the bottom, misconceptions about mortgages, credit scores and home ownership, and the comparison between mortgage brokers and banks. The conversation covers topics related to government loans, mortgage approval scenarios, student loans, college education, business school, online mortgage advice, and insights into the lending space. Key takeaways include the forgiving nature of government loans for lower credit scores and the importance of purpose and intention in pursuing higher education. The conversation covers the importance of financial literacy and wealth building, emphasizing the need to start at a young age. It also delves into the mortgage process and the significance of financial discipline in achieving homeownership.TakeawaysPersistence and passion fuel successStarting from the bottom provides valuable skillsThe importance of being locked in and focusedMyths and truths about mortgages and home ownership Government loans are more forgiving for lower credit scoresThe importance of purpose and intention in pursuing higher education Financial Literacy Starts at a Young AgeReal Wealth is Built by Saving and InvestingChapters00:00 The Journey to Success02:36 The Struggle in the Business04:06 The Importance of Starting from the Bottom11:20 The Misconceptions About Mortgages16:37 Credit Scores and Home Ownership19:45 Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks20:13 Government Loans and Lenders22:22 Mortgage Approval Scenarios25:34 Student Loans and College Education36:00 Business School and Online Mortgage Advice40:06 Lending Space Insights40:50 Financial Literacy and Wealth Building53:39 Mortgage Process and Financial Discipline

He grew up living with his grandmother in India.His parents sacrificed everything to give him a shot at a better life.He went on to graduate with HIGHEST DISTINCTION from Harvard Business School —and then scaled THREE companies past $100 MILLION.In this episode of How to get the keys Podcast, I sit down withNick Jain — Co-Founder of Eagle Rock CFO Services — to break downthe financial strategies that Fortune 500 companies use that yourbusiness SHOULD be using right now.We talk about:✅ How to know if your business is actually healthy (most owners don't know)✅ The #1 financial mistake small business owners make over and over✅ When to hire, when to wait, and when to walk away✅ What private equity firms see that owner-operators completely miss✅ How to use AI the RIGHT way in your business✅ The difference between a bookkeeper, accountant, and CFO (and when you need each)✅ First principles thinking and how it applies to scalingWhether you're doing $500K or $5M, this episode will change how youthink about your money, your systems, and your growth.🔥 Want Nick to review YOUR financials?Get a FREE 30-minute strategy call here 👇👉 https://www.eaglerockcfo.com/📲 Connect with me — 👉 https://next-levelfunding.com/landing-page-nlf---🎙️ how to get the keys podcast drops weekly.Subscribe so you never miss a real conversation with real entrepreneurssharing REAL strategies — no fluff, no filters.

In this video, I'm going to break down my EXACT journey - the rock bottom moment, the breakthrough that changed everything, and the system I use today that took me from inconsistent $2,000 months to consistent $40,000+ months.

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