Learn the secrets to what happens while you're under contract to buy an investment property in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 27 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What happens once you’re under contract through when you’re closing on a property? What due diligence should you be doing…

Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searchin…

Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategies y…

Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: wha…

Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros a…

Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for your …

Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it can’t…

Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadsheet …

Learn the secrets to flipping properties in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And what a…

Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business? W…

Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is re…

Learn the secrets of return on investment for rental properties in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 16 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 4 primary areas of return on rental properties? And, what is the secondary return? What time period do we typically look at for returns …

Learn the secrets of house hacking in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 15 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the house hacking real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance hou…

Learn the secrets of financing investment properties in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 14 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 14 financing options for buying rental properties? What is PMI and why would you ever pay for insurance to protect the lender? How paying the lende…

Learn the secrets of down payments for real estate investing in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 13 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why focusing on down payments is short-sighted and what you should be focused on instead. The two primary ways to address down payments; it is not just …

Learn the secrets of selecting an investor-friendly real estate agent in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 12 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is the NAR settlement and how will it likely impact buyers and sellers? What’s the difference between real estate agents, brokers, and REA…

Learn the secrets of catching up on saving for retirement in Port St Lucie... with an emphasis on using real estate investing. This class is Module 11 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What do you do if you wake up one morning and realize that you’re behind on saving for retirement? What …

Learn the secrets of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy for Port St Lucie real estate investors. This class is Module 10 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. …

Learn the secrets of asset protection for Port St Lucie real estate investors. This class is Module 9 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: My top 10 asset protection tips for real estate investors that you’d be a fool to ignore. The importance of getting bespoke legal advice and why you shou…

Learn the secrets to hiring and managing a property manager in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 8 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A small tweak to your mindset around renting your property that will change all aspects of your property management... for the better... to make it easier…

Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides parti…

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo joins host Dash Hernandez to discuss the exciting developments shaping Port St. Lucie’s future. Caraballo dives into the Jobs Corridor project, which promises thousands of new jobs, and shares her vision for “The Heart” entertainment hub, a new community gathering space. She also …

Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types pu…

Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…

Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Port St Lucie, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process…

If you're going to manage properties yourself in Port St Lucie, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking…

Welcome to another exciting episode of Port St. Lucie Talks! In this episode, host Dash Hernandez sits down with the talented Stephanie, owner and stylist of Boulevard Hair Boutique, located right here in Port St. Lucie. Stephanie has been a stylist for over 15 years and is now the proud owner of one of the most highly-rated salons in the area. She…

Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do pr…

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, we sit down with JEFRË, the renowned public artist behind the world’s largest heart sculpture in Tradition, Port St. Lucie. Listen as JEFRË shares his journey from urban design to creating monumental public art, including how a personal health crisis inspired his career shift. Discover the story behind Tradi…

Join us in this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks as we interview Dana Trabulsy, a dedicated member of the Florida House of Representatives. Dana shares her inspiring journey from a background in marketing and communications to her current role as a state representative. We dive into her efforts to enhance education, mental health, and environmental …

Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Port St Lucie. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we…

There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…

If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, host Dash Hernandez interviews Dr. Jon Prince, Superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools. They discuss the district’s remarkable advancements, including a rise in graduation rates to nearly 95%, the introduction of innovative programs like the Accelerated Math Program (AMP), and future initiatives such as t…

There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…

In this insightful episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, we are honored to sit down with Chief Jeff Lee, the esteemed leader of the St. Lucie County Fire District. Chief Lee shares his remarkable journey, from his early days in the Navy to becoming a central figure in the fire service, where he has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of Port St…

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, Sean Boyle, CEO of the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County, shares his inspiring journey from Chicago to St. Lucie County. Discover how Sean's leadership has transformed community support systems, reduced teen birth rates, and expanded healthcare access for children. Tune in to learn about the pi…

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, Michelle Miller, the Clerk & Comptroller of St. Lucie County, shares her remarkable journey from military service to public office. Interviewed by Dash Hernandez, Michelle discusses the challenges she’s faced, the innovative solutions she’s implemented, and her commitment to enhancing transparency and commun…

In this special class about the dangers, risks and warnings of investing in real estate: The #1 fear that keeps potential landlords and new real estate investors up at night! Expert insights on why this fear is more common among inexperienced landlords and investors in challenging real estate markets. Real-life horror stories of tenants causing sig…

Interested in learning how to analyze deals using The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™? Specifically, do you need to know how to analyze a deal purchased with an interest-only loan? In this special deal analysis, you will: Discover the secret strategy for analyzing the purchase of a rental property with an interest-only loan …

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, host Dash Hernandez interviews Terissa Aronson, President and CEO of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. Discover her journey in leading the Chamber and the vital role it plays in supporting local businesses across St. Lucie County. Terissa discusses key challenges and opportunities in the Port St. Luc…

In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, Dash Hernandez sits down with Shannon Martin, the Mayor of Port St. Lucie, to discuss the city's rapid growth, safety initiatives, and her inspiring journey from Vice Mayor to Mayor. Shannon highlights exciting developments like the opening of Pioneer Park, the new police training facility, and how the city …

Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…

Join us for an exclusive interview with Michelle Franklin, the Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser, on the Port St. Lucie Talks Podcast. Discover insights into property appraisals in Florida, homestead exemptions, and property appraisal services in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. Michelle Franklin talking with Dash Hernandez, discusses her role a…

Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…

Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…

"Port St. Lucie Talks,' the official podcast of the magazine with the same name. Hosted by Dash Hernandez, this podcast brings you closer to the heartbeat of our vibrant community. In this episode, Dash introduces the mission of 'Port St. Lucie Talks' and what you can expect in the episodes to come. Tune in to hear from community leaders, entrepren…

Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…

Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…

How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…