#331 How We Find, Vet, and Deliver Turnkey Real Estate with JoAnna Ross
Release Date: 05/05/2025
#355 How Tech Is Redefining Homeownership
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The real estate industry is changing faster than ever, and technology is leading the charge. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down Rocket Companies’ latest acquisitions of Mr. Cooper Group and Redfin, and what this means for the future of real estate. By combining the nation’s largest loan originator, mortgage servicer, and home search platform, Rocket is building a true end-to-end homeownership experience. Ron explores how this new model will disrupt traditional brokerages, challenge the National Association of REALTORS®, and finally simplify the complex process of buying and...
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#354 Who Really Owns America’s Rentals? Inside the 2025 Investor Report
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Think Wall Street dominates the real estate market? Think again. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down key insights from Batch Data’s Q2 2025 Investor Pulse Report, revealing the real story behind who owns America’s homes. Over 90% of rental properties are owned by small and mid-sized investors, not mega hedge funds. Ron explains how these independent investors are stabilizing markets, adding rental supply, and outperforming institutional players. He also highlights how shifting mortgage rates, cash purchases, and investor behavior are shaping the future of real estate. ...
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#353 How to Maximize Real Estate Tax Benefits Before Year-End
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It’s that time of year again, when smart investors make last-minute moves that pay off big. Today, we explain why waiting until December to buy or refinance property could cost you valuable tax advantages. Hear updates on mortgage rates, small investor power, and why now is the time to plan, not panic, before the year closes. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why early November is the true deadline for year-end real estate tax strategy How bonus depreciation can create massive write-offs on investment properties What’s really happening with the Fed funds rate vs....
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#352: What’s Really Driving the Housing Crisis
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Affordable housing isn’t just a buzzword; it’s becoming a national crisis. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down the data from the Atlanta Fed’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor and reveals why the numbers tell a bigger story about government intervention, construction costs, and market imbalance. He explains how home prices, interest rates, taxes, and insurance interact to shape affordability, and why builders have stopped creating entry-level homes altogether. This episode cuts through the noise to show what’s really behind the housing gap and what it means for...
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#351 How to Double Your Money Faster with the Rule of 72
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Most investors underestimate how powerful consistent, uninterrupted returns can be. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down the “Rule of 72” and explains how even small differences in annual returns can dramatically accelerate your wealth. Learn how stacking real estate’s four key returns, cash flow, appreciation, principal reduction, and tax benefits, creates compounding growth that beats traditional investments over time. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 4 types of real estate returns that work together to build wealth How compounding and uninterrupted...
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#350 Renting vs. Owning: What the Data Really Shows
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Every week, new headlines and charts make real estate look either like it’s about to skyrocket or crash and burn. In this episode, Ron Phillips unpacks the fearmongering and cherry-picking in foreclosure, mortgage rate, and net worth data. He explains why context matters, how to read beyond the graphs, and where the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Instead of falling for polarized narratives, Ron shows how to focus on fundamentals and long-term investing strategies that stand the test of time. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What 2025 foreclosure filings compared...
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#349 Insider Secrets to Scoring the Lowest Loan Rates in Real Estate
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Confusion about interest rates and lending is everywhere, and too many investors end up making costly mistakes. In this episode, Ron Phillips breaks down how mortgage rates really work, why the Fed doesn’t directly control them, and how layers of middlemen can quietly inflate your loan costs. He shares practical strategies for comparing lenders, understanding par rates, and avoiding unnecessary fees so you can secure better financing for your investments. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why mortgage rates don’t move in lockstep with Fed rate cuts The role of the...
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#348 Cash-Out Refinances That Actually Grow Portfolios with Brendan Seiber
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The headlines about interest rates and real estate markets are often confusing, and many investors end up stuck on the sidelines. In this episode, Brendan Seiber cut through the noise and walk through real-world client examples of how equity repositioning, refinances, and 1031 exchanges can accelerate portfolio growth. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How DSCR loans make cash-out refinances possible even with higher rates Why interest-only loans can help investors reposition equity faster A step-by-step breakdown of a client refinance that unlocked $100K for...
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#347 Wholesaling Ethics: Exposing Predatory Real Estate Practices
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Wholesaling can be a legitimate entry point into real estate investing, but when abused, it damages the entire industry. In this episode, Ron Phillips calls out an egregious example of predatory wholesaling where an elderly seller was exploited for massive profit. Ron shares why deals like this give real estate a bad name, why regulators are cracking down, and how investors can—and must—hold themselves and others accountable. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE A real-world example of predatory wholesaling that crossed the line How risk-reward ratios expose when a deal is...
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#346 Why Warren Buffett Just Bet Big on Homebuilders
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When Warren Buffett makes a move, investors take notice. He just poured nearly $1 billion into homebuilders Lennar and D.R. Horton—despite a sluggish housing market. In this episode, Ron Phillips breaks down Buffett’s bet, why real estate fundamentals still point upward, and what most people get wrong about interest rates and mortgages. If you’re waiting on the sidelines or already investing, this episode shows why Buffett’s strategy matters for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Reasons why Warren Buffett invested heavily in Lennar and D.R. Horton despite a sluggish...
info_outlineYou can’t scale smart real estate deals on guesswork. That’s why JoAnna Ross is back on the show to walk us through RP Capital’s sourcing strategies, rehab requirements, and transparency practices that keep investors coming back again and again. From market research to PM analytics, you'll learn how real due diligence gets done, so don’t miss out on this one.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
- Standards a property must meet before it's presented to investors
- Reasons why some sellers are rejected and how that protects investors
- How RP Capital uses the Lineage platform to vet and monitor property managers
- The role of local growth patterns, development plans, and tenant-friendly neighborhoods in market selection
- Why transparency in pricing, taxes, and property condition is non-negotiable
ABOUT JOANNA ROSS
JoAnna Ross is the Director of Acquisitions at RP Capital, a privately held investment firm focused on stable, income-producing single and multi-family opportunities in stable and emerging U.S. markets. With nearly a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Joanna has a proven track record of delivering excellence and value to clients, partners, and stakeholders by identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities.
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