Good Debt Vs. Bad Debt - Episode # 8

The IRS Is Your Friend - Episode # 11

The IRS Is Your Friend Most people believe the IRS is something to fear. What if the opposite is true? In this episode, Marcus Rodgers explains why the U.S. tax code rewards people who create value through business and investing—and how real estate investors can legally reduce their tax burden by understanding how the system works. You’ll learn: * Why employees and self-employed individuals often pay the highest taxes. * The difference between the E, S, B & I quadrants from Robert Kiyosaki book: "Cashflow Quadrant". * How the IRS incentivizes business owners and real estate investors. * The Three Levels of Wealth: Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Wealth. * Why real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult a qualified CPA or tax professional regarding your specific situation.  If a Fifth Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple www.ascensionmgnt.com [http://ascensionmgnt.com/] For more follow @theascensionteam on TikTok Follow @TheAscensionTeam1 on YouTube for more real estate investing and financial education. Edited by: Eclat Group LLC - Arabelis Griffin

How to Analyze a Real Estate Deal (Part 2) : Cap Rate, DSCR, & Cash on Cash Return

Whether you’re a beginner buying your first rental property or an experienced investor evaluating your next deal, understanding the numbers is essential. In Part 2 of this series, I break down the key financial metrics every real estate investor should know before purchasing an investment property. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What Cap Rate is and how to use it • How to estimate a property’s value using the Income Approach • What Cash-on-Cash Return tells you about your investment • How Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) helps determine whether a property generates enough income to cover its debt My goal is to simplify real estate investing and financial education so you can analyze deals with confidence and make better investment decisions. If you haven’t listened or watched Part 1 on Spotify or Youtube, I recommend starting there first, where I walk through my real estate investment analyzer step by step. Thank you for listening and supporting Be. Do. Have. The Ascension Team Podcast.

How to Analyze a Real Estate Deal (Part 1) - Episode # 10

In this episode of the Be Do Have Investor Mindset Podcast, Marcus Rodgers breaks down how to analyze a real estate deal using the same analyzer featured in his book, If a Fifth Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple. Whether you’re a beginner real estate investor looking at your first rental property or an experienced investor reviewing a multifamily deal, understanding the numbers is essential. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to calculate rental income • How to estimate vacancy rates • How to analyze operating expenses • What Net Operating Income (NOI) means • How to calculate cash flow • How to use the 1% Rule to quickly evaluate a rental property Marcus also explains why investors should request actual financials instead of relying on pro forma projections when analyzing real estate investment opportunities.  Part 2 Coming Soon In Part 2, we’ll cover: • Cap Rate • Property Value • Cash-on-Cash Return• Debt Coverage Service Ratio (DSCR)  Learn more: www.ascensionmgnt.com🎬Edited By: Arabelis Griffin - Eclat Group LLC

From Thinking I Was a Scam to Owning Property- Eduardo's Story - Episode # 9

Eduardo thought Marcus was a scam. Now he owns an investment property. In Episode # 9 of the Be, Do, Have investing Mindset Podcast, Eduardo shares how he went from working at Chipotle with little money and no experience to buying his first investment property in just 90 days. He opens up about the mindset shifts, mistakes, setbacks, discipline, and the lessons that changed his life, from wanting to quit to finally creating positive cash flow through real estate. Website: www.ascensionmgnt.com Book: If A 5th Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple Watch the full video episode on YouTube: @AscensionTeam1

Good Debt Vs. Bad Debt - Episode # 8

Is debt really bad...or were most people never taught how to use it correctly? In Episode 8 of the Be Do Have Investor Mindset Podcast, Marcus breaks down the difference between good debt vs bad debt, how wealthy people use leverage differently, and why financial education can completely change the way you view money, real estate investing, and financial freedom. Marcus shares: * how Robert Kiyosaki changed his perspective on debt * why most people are taught to fear debt * how he bought his first property using very little of his own money * the difference between assets and liabilities * how investment properties can generate passive income * why leverage is important in real estate investing * and how good debt can help build wealth when used strategically. This episode also covers: * real estate investing for beginners * financial literacy * money mindset * passive income * cash flow * wealth building * leverage * financial freedom * assets vs liabilities * and escaping the rat race If you've ever wondered how wealthy people use debt differently or how to start investing in real estate with little money down, this episode is for you. 📘 Book: If A 5th Grader Can Do It, You Can Too: Real Estate Investing Made Simple 🌐 Website: www.ascensionmgnt.com 📱Follow Marcus on Tik Tok: @theascensionteam 🎙Edited by: Arabelis Griffin- Eclat Group LLC