287 - Mastering Tenant Screening with Bud Evans
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
Release Date: 01/19/2026
302 - From $5 to Million Dollar Deals: The Mindset That Changes Everything with Elle Anderson
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
302 - From $5 to Million Dollar Deals: The Mindset That Changes Everything with Elle Anderson What if the real reason you’re not making money in real estate… isn’t your deals, your strategy, or your market—but your identity? In this episode, we break down the hidden force silently capping your income and keeping you stuck, even when you’re doing “everything right.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder but getting nowhere, this conversation will hit hard—and open your eyes. Elle Anderson shares how she went from losing everything twice—including being down to her...
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301 - Why Most Airbnb Investors Fail Before They Even Launch with Kim Fitzpatrick
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
301 - Why Most Airbnb Investors Fail Before They Even Launch with Kim Fitzpatrick What if the biggest mistake in short-term rentals isn’t the deal… it’s how you launch it? Too many investors lose time, money, and momentum before their listing even goes live. From blown budgets to slow setups and missed revenue windows, the launch phase can quietly kill your profits before you ever welcome your first guest. In this episode, short-term rental expert Kim Fitzpatrick reveals her proven 7-day property launch system that’s 8x faster than DIY. Starting with just $40 and a plane ticket, Kim...
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300 - The Mentor Who Changed Everything, Than Merrill
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
300 - The Mentor Who Changed Everything, Than Merrill What if everything you’ve been doing to “learn” real estate is actually keeping you stuck? In this powerful 300th episode, Jen Josey sits down with legendary investor and mentor Than Merrill to expose the truth about why so many aspiring investors stay trapped in learning mode, and what it really takes to break through, take action, and build a profitable real estate business. With over $2 billion in real estate transactions and nearly two decades of experience, Than shares the exact mindset shifts, systems, and strategies that...
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299 - The Short-Term Rental Safety Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Business
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
299 - The Short-Term Rental Safety Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Business Your short-term rental could be one overlooked hazard away from a lawsuit, a tragedy, or the end of your investing career — and you probably don't even know it. In this eye-opening episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, host Jen Josey sits down with Justin Ford, Director of Safety and Certification Programs at Breezeway, to expose the hidden dangers that most STR hosts completely ignore. With nearly 30 years in the short-term rental industry, Justin reveals why over 80% of incidents have...
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298 - The Hidden Real Estate Strategy No One Talks About: Seller Finance Notes Explained
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
298 - The Hidden Real Estate Strategy No One Talks About: Seller Finance Notes Explained What if the biggest opportunities in real estate aren’t in flipping houses… but in buying paper? In this eye-opening conversation, Will Harvey breaks down the hidden world of seller finance notes, hard money lending, and how savvy investors are capitalizing on valuation gaps between public and private markets. If you’ve ever felt stuck relying on traditional flips or unpredictable buyers, this episode reveals a smarter way to create consistent returns. Will shares the real strategies he uses through...
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297 - Why Smart Investors Are Quietly Buying Detroit Real Estate Right Now
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
Episode Summary What if one overlooked U.S. market could deliver cash flow, appreciation, and turnkey simplicity all at once? In this episode, Jen Josey sits down with Voytek Mardula and James Lloyd to uncover why Detroit real estate investing is rapidly becoming one of the most compelling opportunities for investors seeking passive income, portfolio growth, and scalable wealth. With over 600 renovated homes, $100M+ raised from private investors, and thousands of guest stays managed, Voytek and James share how they built a data-backed turnkey investing model that removes the guesswork. They...
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296 - Passive Commercial Real Estate Investing Explained by a Deal Expert
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
What if the biggest reason you have not stepped into commercial real estate is not lack of money, but lack of clarity? In this episode, Jen Josey sits down with Michael Holshouser of Linville Team Partners to break down how accredited investors can build wealth through commercial real estate without getting lost in confusing deals, vague promises, or risky guesswork. If you have ever wondered how passive real estate investing really works, this conversation pulls back the curtain. Michael shares how his team created an investor portal that gives people deal-by-deal...
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295 - He Quit Traditional Rentals for Land Investing and It Changed Everything with Brent Bowers
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
What if the biggest real estate opportunity isn’t a flip, a rental, or an apartment complex, but a piece of vacant land most investors overlook? In this episode, Brent Bowers breaks down how land investing can create cash flow, seller-financed income, and affordable housing opportunities without the constant repairs, tenant drama, and surprises that come with traditional rentals. If you’ve ever wondered whether land is too risky, too boring, or too hard to value, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew. Brent shares how he transitioned from military...
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294 - How Smart Real Estate Investors Use Virtual Assistants to Scale Faster with Bob Lachance
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
Feeling overwhelmed in your real estate business? If your deals are slowing down, your inbox is overflowing, and you feel like the bottleneck in your own company… you’re not alone. In this episode, Jen Josey sits down with real estate entrepreneur and outsourcing expert Bob Lachance to reveal how smart investors eliminate bottlenecks, reclaim their time, and scale their businesses using virtual assistants and automation. Bob Lachance has completed 1,500+ real estate transactions and built multiple companies—including REVA Global, a virtual assistant service designed specifically for real...
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293 - Infinite Banking: Unlocking Financial Freedom with Anthony Faso & Cameron Christiansen
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
293 - Infinite Banking: Unlocking Financial Freedom with Anthony Faso & Cameron Christiansen What if the money you need for your next deal is already sitting right under your nose—and you’re just not using it the right way? In this episode, we break down how real estate investors can stop “begging” for funding, keep their money compounding, and use smarter systems to build real financial freedom. Jen Josey sits down with Anthony Faso and Cameron Christensen (founders of Infinite Wealth Consultants and hosts of the Infinite Wealth Podcast) to dumb down the concept of infinite...
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- Distressed Property Hunting: Use Zillow’s keyword search (e.g., “fixer,” “as is,” “needs work”), filter by days on market, monitor price drops, scrutinize listing photos, and check public records to find hidden investment opportunities.
- Tenant Screening Systems: Implement a 100-point scoring system covering income stability, credit, criminal background, rental history, and file completeness. Consistency and documentation are essential to avoid legal pitfalls.
- Integrating AI: Utilize AI tools (like ChatGPT) for analyzing tenant applications, redacting sensitive info, and verifying income-to-expense ratios. AI can catch details humans might miss and streamline decision-making.
- Lease & Maintenance Tips: Customize leases to your market, include clauses for property showings before move-out, set a $250 repair threshold, and require proper documentation for pets. Use tools like Scribe to document your processes.
- Service and Systems Drive Success: Bud credits his achievements to serving others, investing in education, and leveraging systems like EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) for business growth and team alignment.
Guest Bio: Bud Evans
Books, Tools, and Websites Mentioned
- Traction by Gino Wickman (and other works by Wickman/EOS)
- The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
- Profit First by David Richter
- Zillow (for property searches)
- County GIS/public records
- ChatGPT (AI for screening)
- Scribe (process documentation tool) — scribe.com
- EOS One (Entrepreneurial Operating System management) — app.eosone.com
- Quicken (personal budgeting)
- PetScreening.com (pet documentation)
- Bud’s YouTube: Enlisted 2 Entrepreneur
- Bud’s website: budevans.com
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🔥 Stuff Jen Josey Loves (Recommended Tools & Resources):
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