Real Estate Junkies: Coast 2 Coast
Join Rick Abiatti and Russell Ham as they share their incredible journey from meeting almost five years ago to becoming successful real estate entrepreneurs. Despite having no prior real estate experience, Rick and Russell decided to start a business, which revolutionized their lives. Moving from systems engineer/program manager and teaching careers, they found passion and freedom in creative financial real estate.
Rick and Russell focus on the 3 pillars to being a successful entrepreneur and the 4 Game Plans (Lease Purchase, Owner Finance, Subject To, & Executive Lease Purchase, which launched their business to a point where they were able to leave their W2 jobs.
Episodes
45 episodes
44 | Does Having The Right Mindset Guarantee Real Estate Success?
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, your co-hosts Rusty Ham and Rick Abbiati are diving into:🔁 Trimester Reviews & Business ReflectionWhy Wicked Smart Investors use trim...
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43 | Scaling Real Estate: What The Top 1% Actually Do
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham and Rick Abbiati dive deep into two critical topics for real estate investors:🚀 Scaling & Stacking Your BusinessWhen is the right time to scale from a solopren...
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42 | STOP Making These Common Mistakes In Seller Negotiations
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham and Rick Abbiati break down advanced seller negotiation tactics and how to handle common objections when structuring creative real estate deals....
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41 | Mastering Comps & Overcoming High Interest Rates in Creative Real Estate
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Rusty Ham and Rick Abbiati break down how to accurately comp properties and overcome high-interest rate challenges when structuring creative deals.<...
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40 | How Can YOU Achieve a $90,000 Real Estate Deal Payday?
In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, host Chris Prefontaine sits down with Rick Abiatti to discuss his transition from a 30-year career in the defense industry to becoming a successful real estate investor. Rick ...
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39 | Mindset, Strategies, and Future Projections in Real Estate Investing
In this episode, they delve into the specifics of real estate strategies, focusing primarily on the mindset required for lease purchase agreements, owner financing, and executive lease purchases. They discuss the pros and cons of le...
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38 | REPLAY Episode 7: REAL Estate Investors Reveal Secret Negotiation Tactics
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Rusty Ham and Steve Mernick break down the critical role of systems in scaling your real estate business. From paper-and-pencil tracking to high-...
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37 | You Won't Believe How Jeff Cody Went from W2 to Real Estate Success!
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Russell Ham and Rick Abbiati welcome special guest Jeff Cody from Southwest Florida. Jeff shares his journey from military service and tech industry w...
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36 | Mastering Owner Financing & Overcoming Seller Objections
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, co-hosts Russell Ham and Rick Abbiati take a deep dive into owner financing, a powerful tool in creative real estate investing. They break down common seller objections
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35 | Breaking FREE from the W2 Grind with Real Estate
Are you ready to break free from the W2 grind? Learn about lease purchase, owner financing, and the Quantum Leap System to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Shift your mindset, develop your skillset, and implement systems to build ...
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27:51
34 | Mastering Real Estate Systems: KPIs and Creative Financing Explained
Learn how to master KPIs and creative real estate strategies with this video. Discover how to assign out properties, generate quality leads, and implement four game plans for success!In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast...
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33 | Achieve Explosive GROWTH with Proven Strategies
If you're looking for personal growth, watch this video now! Learn about the 8 traits of a wicked smart investor and how to leverage discipline, sacrifice, mindset, skillset, and systems for success.In this episode, co-hosts Rusty Ham (...
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32 | REPLAY Episode 17: From Struggle to Success in Real Estate Business
In this inspiring episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham and Steve Mernick welcome Jessica Johnson, an associate from Tennessee, to share her remarkable journey in real estate investing. From her beginnings as a licensed profe...
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31 | Building SYSTEMS for Real Estate Success: A Christmas Day Special
In this festive episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham and Rick Abbiati celebrate Christmas with an insightful discussion on the importance of systems in real estate investing. While CRM tools like REI Blackbook can streamline...
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30 | LEASE PURCHASE Like a PRO with These EXPERT Secrets!
Learn how to do a lease purchase like a pro with expert secrets in this video! Discover the mindset, your why, and other key tips for successful creative real estate deals.Rick and Rusty discuss strategies to uncover and refine your "wh...
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29 | REAL ESTATE Coaches Reveal the Proven Path to WEALTH!
Want to learn the proven path to wealth in real estate? Our coaches reveal strategies like owner financing, cold calls, creative deals, and more! Subscribe now for expert tips on mindset, skillset, and systems to grow your real estate portfolio...
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28 | Want Real Estate Success? Boost Your Mindset Now
Looking to achieve real estate success? It all starts with your mindset. Learn how to overcome mental challenges and boost your real estate business now!In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham and Steve dive int...
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27 | Mastering Real Estate Deals: Owner Financing and Creative Strategies
Looking to master real estate deals? Learn about owner financing, creative strategies, subject to deals, and off-market opportunities in this game-changing video!Russell takes the helm solo to delve into fundamental and advanced strateg...
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26 | REPLAY Episode 1: Creative Financing: Lease Purchase Explained
Join Russell Ham and Steve Mernick in the debut episode of Real Estate Junkies, where they break down the essentials of creative financing, especially lease purchases. Learn how they coach sellers through mindset, skill set, and eff...
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25 | How to Close More Deals with Dialers, CRMs, and Creative Financing Tactics
In this episode, co-hosts Rusty Ham and Steve discuss their recent activities, including personal updates and a detailed dive into real estate systems crucial for successful deal-making. Rusty shares his experience with dialing too...
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24 | Mental Hurdles In Real Estate: Insights From Steve & Chris
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham introduces a special segment featuring Steve, the East Coast representative, and Chris Prefontaine, a smart real estate coach. Steve shares his journey from 16 years in the manual...
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23 | Mastering Creative Real Estate: Four Game Plans with Coach Rusty Ham
In this engaging episode of 'Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast,' West Coast representative Rusty Ham, a seasoned high school basketball coach turned real estate coach, joins Chris Prefontaine to discuss the intricacies of creative real estate ...
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22 | Unlocking Real Estate: Social Media, Lead Generation, And Financing Tips
Join Russell from Southern California and Steve from the East Coast in this comprehensive episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast. Tune in for invaluable insights into leveraging social media systems to grow your real estate business, cov...
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21 | Cracking The Code To Real Estate Success: Inside Look At Coaching
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty and Steve delve into the intricacies of real estate coaching, emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit for both clients and coaches. They discuss the criteria for selecting...
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20 | Connecting With Your Best Self: A Dive Into Mindset And Health
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies, West coast representative Russell and East coast partner Steve discuss various personal development topics that influence both personal life and business success. They start by comparing the weather on bo...
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