Best Dual Agency Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 27: Financial Costs To Know Before Becoming A Real Estate Agent 15:18

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Thinking about a real estate career but unsure about the true investment required? This essential reality-check episode lays out the complete financial picture of launching your real estate business—from licensing expenses to those hidden costs that catch new agents off guard. We'll calculate: Pre-licensing education and exam fees Brokerage expense…

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Dishin' Dirt on Should South Carolina have a Statewide Multiple Listing Service? 48:02

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Send us a text On this extended edition of Dishin' Dirt, I examine the contentious topic of whether South Carolina should adopt a statewide MLS or maintain its current multiple local MLSs. I am joined by MLS current and former board members, Craig Summerall, Matthew Thrift, and Brad Allen. Our conversation delves into the pros and cons of both syst…

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School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your Child 48:46

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School choice can feel empowering and overwhelming at the same time. Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Dr. Barbara Duncan and Liz Dreckman to explain how Arizona became a national model and what parents should do with all those options. They cover the “backpack funding” idea behind ESAs, how tax credit scholarships expanded to serve more st…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Problem of Commission Steering with Former SCR President-Reah Smith 39:56

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Send us a text Reah Smith joins me on Dishin' Dirt to discuss the ongoing issue of commission steering in real estate, its implications following the Sitzer/Burnett settlement, and the ethical considerations surrounding compensation structures. We explore the importance of buyer agency agreements, the role of bonuses in transactions, and the need f…

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Meet Principal Nelson and the New K5 Campus in Maricopa, AZ 20:09

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In this episode, listeners meet Principal Tera Nelson, the founding leader of the new Heritage Academy K5 campus in Maricopa, Arizona. She shares her path from military service to early childhood education and now school leadership, highlighting the values that drew her to Heritage Academy’s traditional, character centered model. Principal Nelson d…

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Dishin' Dirt on Disclosing Referral Fees and Required NAR Membership for MLS Access 26:44

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Send us a text The National Association of REALTORs was in the news last week concerning two policies. One was changed and the other was upheld. First, NAR voted to end the requirement of NAR membership to gain access to REALTOR owned MLSs. This is a great policy change but did the change go far enough? Secondly, NAR failed to approve the required …

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Graduate High School With a College Degree Through Dual Enrollment 53:06

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Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Rio Salado College President Kate Smith for a compelling discussion on dual enrollment, equity in education, and the future of learning. Kate reflects on Rio Salado’s mission to meet learners where they are, from high school students to working adults and military learners across the globe. The conversation…

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Dishin' Dirt on Why One Statewide Brokerage Stopped Doing Broker to Broker Comp and How Its Agents Couldn't be Happier! 29:46

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Send us a text I have been saying since the settlement that broker-to-broker compensation is a broken model. Tony Nalley of ERA Wilder Realty joins me today to discuss how they moved away from broker-to-broker compensation. Tony tells us why they made the move, how it was rolled out to the agents and how it has been a positive for the brokerage's a…

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Dishin' Dirt with the Incredible and Talented Keon Aldrich, President of SC REALTORS as She Ends Her Term. 39:15

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Send us a text I had the absolute pleasure this year of meeting and getting to know Keon Alrich, the current SC REALTOR President. Keon is finishing her term as President and agreed to sit down with me for an exclusive one-on-one interview to discuss her thoughts on her year of service. We discuss successes, plans, regrets, threats and opportunity.…

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Episode 26: 1031 Exchanges Explained For Real Estate Exam Prep 12:55

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Tax-deferred exchanges confuse countless exam candidates, but they don't have to derail your test performance. This laser-focused episode demystifies Section 1031 exchanges—the powerful tax strategy that allows investors to defer capital gains while building wealth through strategic property swaps. We'll break down: The fundamental requirements for…

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Dishin' Dirt on the New Consumer Policy Center Study that Says Your Greed is the Reason Your Commissions Haven't Decreased Since the Settlement. 29:28

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Send us a text There is a brand-new study being touted in the industry that discusses the state of your commissions/fees since the Sitzer Burnett settlement. The study by the Consumer Policy Center is eye-opening in the omissions and obfuscations made to reach the predetermined conclusion that real estate agents are doing workarounds in order to pr…

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Episode 25: Dual Agency Demystified (What To Know For The Real Estate Exam) 14:21

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Dual agency remains one of the most legally precarious and frequently tested concepts on real estate licensing exams. This targeted episode unravels the complexities of representing both buyer and seller in a single transaction—a scenario that demands perfect understanding for exam success and career protection. We'll clarify: What dual agency actu…

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Dishin' Dirt on it is Time for South Carolina to Outlaw Dual Agency 29:36

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Send us a text If you are a follower of Dishin' Dirt, you know that I have spent the better part of the past year and a half telling everyone about the risks that come post-Sitzer Burnett. Today, I am going to discuss the cancer of dual agency and why 9 states have already outlawed it. Why is South Carolina not following suit? Are we going to wait …

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America at 250: Agency Is Still the Answer with Shane Krauser 43:39

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Host Jared Taylor and co-host Lindsey Lundeen Crosland sit down with author and constitutional expert Shane Krauser for a lively conversation on freedom, education, and America’s 250th anniversary. Krauser recounts his upbringing as a first-generation American, his deep love for liberty, and his mission to rekindle appreciation for the founding ide…

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Dishin' Dirt on Why Builders Must Stop Offering Buyer Agent Incentives. 28:30

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Send us a text Why do builders offer a buyer agent incentive? It is very simple; to convince you to show their house over the competitors and so you will advocate for the builder when the buyer is choosing between multiple houses. Congratulations you just described commission steering. See the problem with that? You are supposed to advocate for you…

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Episode 24: Strategies For Mastering The Real Estate Exam 19:26

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Passing your real estate licensing exam isn't about luck—it's about strategy. This power-packed episode reveals the study techniques, mental frameworks, and test-taking methodologies that consistently separate those who pass on their first attempt from those who struggle through multiple retakes. We'll strategize: The 80/20 principle applied to rea…

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Character Education: Cultivating Virtue in Modern Schools with Sharon Moss 1:15:29

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This episode of The American Classroom dives deep into the heart of Character Education, the timeless idea that schools should help shape not only what students know but who they become. Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland sit down with veteran educator and researcher Sharon Moss, whose passion for “virtue literacy” breathes new life into the field. …

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From Disengaged to Inspired: The Power of CTE With Stephanie Lund 20:27

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This episode of American Classroom explores how Career and Technical Education (CTE) is transforming high school learning and preparing students for real-world success. Host Lindsey Lundeen Crosland sits down with Stephanie Lund, principal of Paul Revere Academy in Mesa, Arizona, to discuss how hands-on learning brings relevance and purpose to acad…

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Dishin' Dirt on What's Really in the Compass Private Exclusives. It will Amaze You! 25:48

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Send us a text I have spent a lot of time lamenting over the destruction of Clear Cooperation. The biggest threat to CCP is Robert Reffkin, CEO of Compass. With a possible Anywhere merger at hand, many in the industry fear that he will push the policy over all Anywhere brand platforms. Today, I have a copy of the advertisement Compass uses to sell …

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Dishin' Dirt on is Zillow Finally in BIG Trouble. Let's Look at all of the Risks from the Lawsuits and Governmental Action. 29:42

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Send us a text Last week all the buzz was the Compass/Anywhere merger. This week the big news is Zillow and its numerous legal troubles. Zillow has had a terrible month. Multiple lawsuits and now government interaction has marked the many troubles facing Zillow. Today, I examine these cases and discuss how the cases could affect all real estate age…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Huge News!!!! Compass and Anywhere Merger, What Does it Mean to You? 34:40

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Send us a text Huge news in the real estate market! Compass is buying Anywhere brands. We will look at the recent merger announcement between Compass and Anywhere with guest Colton Lindsay, a recognized real estate expert from Utah. We will explore the implications of this merger, the debt crisis facing the parties, and the importance of data in sh…

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Dishin' Dirt on a Conversation with NAR Chief Legal Counsel at the SCR Legal Convention 39:14

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Send us a text On September 17, I had the opportunity to record Dishin' Dirt live onstage at SCR's REALTOR Mania. My guest was Jon Waclawski, General Counsel, Senior Vice President for NAR. We discussed everything from the status of legal cases against NAR, the good and bad of Sitzer/Burnett, Clear Cooperation, In-House Listings, the Three-way agre…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Buyer Agent's Fiduciary Responsibilities in a Builder Transaction. Quit Dropping Off Your Clients at the Model Home! 18:48

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Send us a text In this abbreviated episode of Dishin' Dirt, I will discuss the other side of the coin in the builder agent debate. I will talk about the fiduciary duty that buyer agents have in a new construction transaction. Quit dropping off your clients and leaving! Why do I even have to say this. And then I will shift gears to explain the impli…

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Dishin' Dirt on Reclaiming Your Life as a Real Estate Agent with Garrett Maroon. 32:31

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Send us a text Four-time guest, Garrett Maroon, joins me on Dishin' Dirt to discuss the intricacies of balancing work and family life, particularly in the real estate industry. We explore the concept of redefining success beyond traditional metrics, emphasizing the importance of personal fulfillment and relationships. Garrett also shares insights f…

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Episode 23: Property Investment Analysis, Metrics, and Tax Strategy 21:44

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Ready to speak the language of serious real estate investors? This data-driven episode breaks down the financial analysis tools and tax strategies that separate profitable investments from costly mistakes—essential knowledge for agents targeting the lucrative investment property market. We'll calculate: Cash flow analysis and the metrics that revea…

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Dishin' Dirt on Accepting and Paying Agent Incentives. Should the Industry Finally Stop Commission Steering? 30:09

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Send us a text Builder and seller agent incentives are a big problem in our industry today. Should the agent get an incentive simply to show a house or should that incentive go to the buyer? Don't you have a fiduciary duty to do what is in the client's best interest? How is it in the client's best interest for you to get a bonus for steering them t…

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Dishin' Dirt on the New and Revised CCRA Sales Contract 31:35

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Send us a text The Central Carolina REALTORs Association has amended its' sales contract. The contract that will go live near the end of September 2025 and includes new provisions on agent compensation, seller transaction costs, authority to sign and home warranties. Finally, compensation is in the contract where it should have been the past year. …

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$375K Co Living Deal in Houston: Why 10 Beds + 10 Baths = Higher Profits 30:42

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Episode 22: An Overview of Real Estate Laws and Regulations 18:14

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Feeling overwhelmed by the maze of laws governing real estate transactions? This foundational episode provides the structured overview you need to understand how federal, state, and local regulations shape every aspect of property transactions—from your exam prep to your daily practice. We'll survey: Federal fair housing laws and their enforcement …

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Dishin' Dirt on the One Year Anniversary of Sitzer/Burnett-NAR Settlement; a Look at the Good, Bad and Purely Stupid Parts. 30:47

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Send us a text It has been one year since real estate as we know it was supposed to end with the Sitzer Burnett/NAR settlement. House prices and commissions were supposed to collapse, and no real estate agent in their right mind was ever going to work with a buyer again. Today, I will discuss the implications of the first anniversary on the real es…

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Grit & Greatness: An NFL Player’s Journey into Art and Teaching 45:23

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In this episode of American Classroom, hosts Lindsey Lundeen Crosland and Jared Taylor talk with Jose Portilla—former NFL player turned artist and educator—about the surprising parallels between football and art. Born in Mexico and raised in Texas, Jose overcame early doubts to become the first Mexican-born player to appear in a Super Bowl with the…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Sales Power of Geographic Farming. 34:37

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Send us a text What the heck is Geographic Farming and how can it make you a lot of money? Janine Sasso, a successful real estate agent and author, joins me to discuss this very effective sales strategy for every real estate agent. Janine emphasizes the importance of being a hyper local agent, focusing on geographic farming, and building relationsh…

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Episode 21: Property Ownership Rights and Restrictions 25:48

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Think owning property means total control? Think again. This eye-opening episode explores the complex web of rights, restrictions, and responsibilities that define modern property ownership—knowledge that's essential for exam success and protecting your future clients' interests. We'll uncover: The "bundle of rights" concept and what each stick in …

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Dishin' Dirt on Digging Deeper into that Builder Unconscionable Contract Case. 26:42

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Send us a text Today I am I going to dig deeper into the significance of the Dawkins vs. Eastwood Homes case. I examine the implications of "take or leave it" builder contracts, particularly focusing on the unconscionable provisions that the Court has said can disadvantage home buyers while urging builders to reconsider their contract terms to avoi…

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Episode 6 Commercial Real Estate & Capital Raising with Joe Doherty 54:40

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Welcome back to Off Market Mindset! In this laid-back yet power-packed episode, Michael Riordan sits down with Joseph Doherty—a Northern New England commercial real estate specialist and capital-finder who’s redefining how deals get done. Based in Greater Boston, Joe’s expertise spans anything over four units, and he’s built a reputation as the go-…

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Episode 20: Real Estate Contract Essentials 29:43

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Contracts are the backbone of every real estate transaction, yet many new agents feel intimidated by their complexity. This comprehensive episode transforms contract law from legal mumbo-jumbo into practical tools you can wield confidently in negotiations and also nail on your licensing exam. We'll dissect: The four essential elements that create a…

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Dishin' Dirt on No, the Builder Agent Cannot Cut You Out or Talk Directly to Your Client. 30:41

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Send us a text Real estate agent complaints about being cut of out of builder transactions and builder agents having direct communication with represented clients is on the rise. Today I review the recent guidance letter from the South Carolina Real Estate Commission regarding builder agents and their responsibilities. In particular, I discuss the …

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Dishin' Dirt on Real Estate Commission Guidance on Advertising Other Agent's Listings 29:49

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Send us a text The Real Estate Commission continues to receive complaints about licensees advertising or marketing listings that belong to another Broker. As a result, the Commission issued a new guidance letter on how advertising and marketing must be handled in social media, print media and other communications. The Commission also discusses the …

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Episode 19: Real Estate Agency, Ethics, and Disclosure Explained 27:12

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The ethical minefield of real estate practice doesn't have to be overwhelming. This essential episode cuts through complex agency relationships and disclosure requirements to give you the moral compass and practical knowledge needed for both exam success and a thriving career built on integrity. We'll examine: Fiduciary duties and how they shift de…

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Episode 5. Real estate agents? investors? How Sean McArthur integrates the two! 50:31

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Strap in—this week on Off Market Mindset, host Michael Riordan sits down with military‐vet‐turned‐real estate powerhouse Shawn McArthur. Shawn’s journey starts with his very first flip—a meth house renovation completed while he was still on active duty in the Army—and rockets through a breakout career selling 30 homes in his first six months as an …

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Dishin' Dirt on FinCEN for Real Estate Closings will Just Not Go Away. This is a real !!!*! Show! 30:32

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Send us a text FinCEN will simply not go away. We thought it was over last year when the government halted the requirement to file your business entity disclosures. But now the anti-money laundering portion of FinCEN requirements for cash transactions involving a corporate entity purchasing property must provide a 120 plus item disclosure which wil…

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Episode 18: Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal Methods 26:37

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Struggling with appraisal concepts that seem abstract and complex? This episode transforms property valuation from a mysterious black box into a logical, systematic process you can confidently explain to clients and tackle on your licensing exam. We'll decode: The sales comparison approach and how to make accurate market adjustments Cost approach c…

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Art, Intention, and the Work Only You Can Do with Ben Sowards 51:50

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In this episode, we sit down with artist and educator Ben Sowards to explore what it means to grow into the kind of creator only you can become. As a designer for the U.S. Mint, Sowards has created coins and medals for the Bush, Reagan, and Trump families, and his commissioned portraits and paintings hang in collections around the world—yet his foc…

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Episode 4. Overcoming Addiction to Building an Empire with Steve Pugh of EXP Realty 48:18

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In this powerful episode of Off Market Mindset, host Michael Riordan sits down with Steve Pugh, a 28-year real estate veteran and one of Florida’s top brokers. Steve opens up about his journey—from battling addiction and facing jail time to becoming a high-performing broker associate under eXp Realty, closing 40–50 deals a year, and leading one of …

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Episode 3. From Brand Building to Buying Real Estate at 21: God's Heritage's Blueprint for Bold Action 47:11

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In this episode of The Off Market Mindset, host Michael Riordan sits down with 21-year-old entrepreneur and real estate investor Godsheritage Adeoye—better known as Heritage—to break down what it really takes to build a brand, create leverage, and buy your first property while still in college. This one hits different. Heritage isn’t just another c…

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Episode 2. Creative Financing Mastery_ Transactional Lending, DSCR & Co-Living with Jose Cortes 52:58

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👉 Are you a real estate investor with a story to share? Apply to be a guest at peerlesspropertysolutions.com/podcast and let’s put your deals on blast! Step inside this week’s Off Market Mindset as host Michael Riordan chops it up with Jose Cortes—Air-Force-vet-turned-investor, transactional lender, and DSCR broker with a bullpen of 22 lending part…

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Episode 1. Creative Finance & Modular Homes in Colorado w/ Realtor-Investor Reed Peuser 47:54

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Learn how to leverage creative finance, “Subject-To” deals, and component-driven modular homes to crush today’s Colorado real-estate market. Realtor-investor Reed Peuser joins host Michael Riordan on the Off-Market Mindset podcast to reveal his blueprint for scaling from 250+ traditional transactions to high-margin prefab developments—while solving…

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Dishin' Dirt on the Changes to the SC Realtor Contract and the Reasons Behind the Changes. 27:48

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Send us a text The South Carolina REALTORS Association has revised the contract to address compensation in the contract. Today, I examine those changes but more importantly I look at the "why" behind the changes. Once we understand the "why" it makes the changes more acceptable and likely to be implemented. I also look at the new Form 555 Home Warr…

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Episode 17: Real Estate Finance and Mortgage Fundamentals Explained 31:09

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Mortgage calculations and lending concepts making your head spin? This episode transforms the most intimidating section of real estate education into manageable, testable knowledge that will boost your confidence on exam day and beyond. We'll navigate: Essential mortgage types and their distinct characteristics (conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) The loa…

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Episode 16: Staging Hacks To Help Sell A Home Faster 11:13

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Not everything is always about the exam. Sometimes you need to understand abit about the actual practice of real estate to help you pass the test. This episode reveals the staging secrets that can slash days on market and potentially boost sale prices—essential knowledge for new agents looking to deliver exceptional results for their clients. We'll…