Join us for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Oggie Penev, he started with nothing—and now he’s built a real estate empire in one of the hottest markets in the country. Oggie is the founder of The Buy & Hold Academy and one of Phoenix’s top-performing brokers and investors. In this episode, he breaks down how he went from rookie of the year to overseeing nearly $100 million in sales, running multiple companies, and teaching others how to build long-term wealth through smart real estate investing tips and hacks.📌 Timestamps:01:15 – What first got you into real estate? What were you doing before, and how did that lead to everything you’re involved in today?05:05 – What was your biggest challenge in your rookie year—and how did you go from that to being in the top 1% of Phoenix brokers?06:45 - What systems or tech have been game-changers in managing so many moving parts between your investing, brokerage, and property management businesses?09:40 - Most important thing for investors to focus on.12:15 - What core investing principles do you teach at the Buy & Hold Academy that you think most investors overlook?18:55 - What metrics matter most to you before buying a rental property today in Phoenix?21:20 - Do you prefer turnkey or value-add opportunities, and why?23:50 - What’s the biggest mistake you see investors make when buying homes in today’s market?28:20 - What makes the Phoenix Metro Area so unique or promising for long-term investors? Are there any neighborhoods or micro-markets in Phoenix that are flying under the radar right now?31:00 - If you had to start all over in a brand new city with $10K—what would your first 90 days look like?33:55 - If you could share just one piece of advice or a quote that’s had the biggest impact on your success as an investor, what would it be and why?Don't miss this inspiring story and actionable insights from a true real estate leader! Connect with Oggie Penev:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oggie.penev/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oggiepenev/Youtube: ‪ / @oggiepenev Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oggiepenev/Connect with MotivatedSellers.com:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivated.sellers/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivated... Youtube: ‪ / @motivatedsellerscom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatedsellerscomTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatedsellersGet Off-Market Deals Now - https://motivatedsellers.com/

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with David Randolph, Founder of Short Sale Prophets® and The David Randolph®. David is a highly experienced real estate investor known for his mastery of short sales—a strategy that’s helped him consistently earn $50K to $150K in profit per deal on homes priced around $250K.

For the past 15 years, David has rehabbed 5–10 houses a year, and every renovated home listed under $265K on the MLS has sold in 7 days or less at or above asking price. His secret? Working directly with homeowners and banks—not properties already on the MLS.

David’s success in short sales has helped him build over $3 million in retirement accounts, which he now lends out to other rehabbers across the country—covering purchase, rehab, points, and even interest payments.

In this interview, David shares his journey from JOB to full-time investor, reveals how he negotiates directly with banks, and explains how you can use short sales to create massive wealth—even in today’s market.

In This Episode:

00:00 Intro

01:10 So David, you started out as an engineer—how and why did you get into the world of real estate?

06:20 Short-selling 101

10:00 What made you land on short sales as your primary strategy in 2010, when so many investors were running from them?

11:10 How do you determine whether a short sale is worth pursuing and how do you estimate the value?

13:00 Once you acquire a property, what's your exit strategy? Flip, Wholesale, Hold?

15:10 Where do you typically find homeowners in pre-foreclosure or foreclosure stages are there markets where they are usually more common or profitable?

19:30 Can you share one of your favorite student success stories?

24:40 If you were starting over today, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?

26:00 If you can leave us with a quote every investor should keep in mind what would that be?

27:15 You talk about leaving a legacy and helping others do the same—what does that mean to you personally and for your career?

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In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Sharad Mehta, a high-volume real estate investor and the founder of REsimpli—a cutting-edge platform transforming how investors operate. With over 750 deals under his belt and a system that allows him to flip 50+ houses a year remotely, Sharad has mastered the art of automation and efficiency.As a tech-driven investor, Sharad has built a business that runs seamlessly from anywhere in the country. In this interview, he shares how AI, automation, and streamlined systems are helping investors scale smarter, not harder.In This Episode:00:00 Intro 00:55 How did you first get into real estate, and what led you to where you are today?03:10 How do you decide which markets or market to invest in, especially when managing properties remotely?04:25 Since you’ve always operated remotely, how did you initially start finding your deals, and how do you find them today?05:35 At what point did you realize that automation and systems would be the key to growing your business?07:50 How do you determine which parts of the business should be automated versus handled manually?10:25 How do you see real estate investing evolving over the next few years, especially with technology playing a bigger role?13:50 What are some common mistakes investors make when trying to scale, and how can technology like REsimpli and lead generation services like MotivatedSellers.com help them avoid those pitfalls?16:40 If you were starting over today, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?17:50 If you could share just one piece of advice or a quote that’s had the biggest impact on your success as an investor, what would it be and why?19:25 What’s next for REsimpli? And what’s next for you, Sharad, both personally and in business?🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights and tips to boost your real estate success!Connect with Sharad now - https://resimpli.com/sharad/Follow us on social media to stay connected and get the latest updates! - https://linktr.ee/motivatedsellersReceive off-market deals now at motivatedsellers.com