Protecting Yourself - Steering Clear of Hackers and Scams

How secure is your digital life? Most of us don't spend much time thinking about it until something goes wrong. But with hackers and scammers becoming more sophisticated, protecting your information is more important than ever. In this episode, Robert Helms welcomes a father-and-son team who help everyday people become more private and secure online. They break down the three major threats they're seeing today, how hackers and scammers are targeting people, and the surprisingly simple ways we can leave ourselves exposed. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the threats you may not see coming, and what you can do to make yourself a much harder target. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources.

The multifamily market has changed … and lower prices could be opening the door to opportunities investors haven't seen in years. For a look at what's happening in the market, where to find opportunity, and what it takes to make the jump to multifamily, Robert welcomes back to the show apartment investing veteran and The Apartment King, Brad Sumrok. Having helped thousands of investors make the move into multifamily, Brad brings plenty of perspective on what today's lower prices could mean for investors and why this could be an interesting time to make the leap. If you've been building with single-family and are ready to scale, tune in and discover the possibilities in apartments! Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

One way to get more out of your real estate investments is to give less of your returns to Uncle Sam. Until fairly recently, cost segregation was one tax-saving strategy that didn't make economic sense for smaller properties. In this episode, Robert sits down with a highly respected expert in the field who helped change that. They talk about the benefits of cost segregation, how it works, and how investors with properties of any size can potentially accelerate depreciation, bringing more of the tax benefit into the early years of ownership. We'll also head to Dallas-Fort Worth for a look at what's happening in the market. There could be tax savings hiding inside your properties … tune in and find out where to look. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

What does it really take to create cash flow in today's real estate market? In this episode, Robert Helms joins two fellow seasoned real estate investors to answer that question as they share their personal journeys and takeaways from more than 25 years of buying, building, renovating and managing residential real estate. Along the way, our guests share what they're seeing in the Indiana market, why the fundamentals make it an interesting place for rental investors, and some of the lessons they've learned from years of doing the work firsthand. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

What if your next real estate investment could be funded by money you already have? There are trillions of dollars sitting in retirement accounts, but most people never think of those funds as a potential source of capital. In this episode, we're joined by an expert in self-directed retirement accounts to explore how investors can use retirement dollars to invest in real estate ... along with the potential tax advantages and important rules to understand. Listen in to learn how you may be able to make your retirement account part of your real estate investing strategy. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

What if we told you that regardless of where you are in life, you're just 10 years (or less) away from retirement? Our guest today doesn't just believe it's possible ... he's living proof that it can be done. In this episode, Ryan Lee joins Robert Helms to share his journey, the lessons he learned, and the strategies that helped him achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. This isn't about overnight success or a get-rich-quick scheme ... it's about breaking paradigms, applying proven principles, and understanding what's possible when you approach investing strategically. Plus, we'll head to the Peach State for this episode's Market Spotlight to discover whether Savannah's real estate market is ripe for the picking. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about real estate, wealth creation, and the pursuit of financial freedom.

Real estate investors are facing a different set of challenges today… from higher interest rates and rising insurance costs to changing conditions in specific markets across the country. In this episode, Robert Helms sits down with a longtime investor who has raised more than nine figures in capital and built a successful real estate career through multiple market cycles. They tackle one of the biggest questions investors are asking right now: Is it time to sit on the sidelines, or are there still opportunities worth pursuing? Together, they discuss what experienced investors are seeing in today's market, how strategies are evolving, and why the right perspective can make all the difference when conditions change. Plus, in the Market Spotlight, we take a closer look at how investors are adapting their approach in markets where tighter margins are changing the way deals get done. If you're wondering how to navigate today's environment and where seasoned investors are finding opportunity, this conversation offers insights from decades of real-world experience. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Some investments are built. Others are grown. What makes teak one of the world's most sought-after hardwoods—and why are savvy investors paying attention? In this episode, we dig into the market forces behind this remarkable asset, what makes it different from more traditional investments, and how it can fit into a well-rounded portfolio. Listen in and see if it's time to add a new branch to your portfolio! Then we head to Las Vegas in this week's Market Spotlight. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Everyone talks about interest rates and inflation, but there's more to the story. Robert Helms sits down with longtime investor and friend Ken McElroy for a laid-back conversation about what's really happening in today's markets… from interest rates and the Federal Reserve to what's unfolding in multifamily and where opportunities may be emerging. With decades of experience through multiple market cycles, Ken shares what he's actually seeing on the ground today… and how those signals connect to where the market may be headed next. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

For everyday investors, commercial real estate can seem out of reach … especially when it comes to industrial properties. But what if there was a way to get started without taking on a massive project or writing a seven-figure check? In this episode, we're joined by two guests breaking down triple net commercial flex space and how it's opening the door for smaller investors. You'll hear what flex space is, why businesses rely on it, how triple net leases can streamline ownership, and why some are calling this "commercial investing on training wheels." Listen in and discover whether triple net commercial flex space could be a fit for your portfolio. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com