Pending and Trending

The First “Chess Move” to Building Real Wealth

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, Deidre Quinn sits down with Freddie Rappina, chartered financial consultant, accredited investment fiduciary, and founder of Opta Financial, to discuss the mindset shifts and wealth-building strategies that separate “playing checkers” from “playing chess” financially. Freddie shares how professionals, especially real estate agents, can build passive income, leverage debt strategically, and create long-term wealth through cash-flowing assets. He also dives into the financial lessons schools fail to teach and explains how anyone can begin playing the wealth game smarter. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Freddie Rappina – Chartered Financial Consultant & Founder of Opta Financial Freddie Rappina is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), and the founder of Opta Financial. A former police officer turned wealth advisor, he works with clients on financial planning, passive income strategies, and long-term wealth building. Freddie is also the author of Playing the Wealth Game, where he explores alternative approaches to building and managing wealth.  💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The difference between “playing checkers” and “playing chess” financially ✔️ Why many real estate professionals neglect building their own wealth ✔️ How to use debt strategically to create cash-flowing assets ✔️ The importance of mindset in long-term wealth building ✔️ Financial lessons the next generation should be learning today 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Freddie Rappina: 🌐 Website → https://playingthewealthgame.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005331316047 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-rappina 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Sell Your Brokerage for More Than You Think

🚀 In this powerful episode of Pending and Trending, Deidre Quinn sits down with Norma Rawlings, President and Co-Founder of Broker VMA, to uncover the often-overlooked topic of exit strategy in real estate. From business valuation and succession planning to mergers and acquisitions, Norma shares expert insights on how agents and brokers can turn their business into a valuable, sellable asset. Learn why confidentiality is critical, how to identify the right buyer, and what steps you should take today to secure your long-term legacy. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Norma Rawlings – President & Co-Founder of Broker VMA Norma Rawlings is the President and Co-Founder of Broker VMA Inc., bringing years of experience in commercial development, property management, and strategic asset management. Holding a J.D. and an MBA, she leverages her legal and financial expertise to guide U.S. and Canadian brokerages through valuations, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions. She is also the co-author of The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate Brokerages (2023). 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why most real estate agents fail to plan their exit strategy ✔️ The different succession models (family, sale, merger) ✔️ How to properly value a real estate brokerage ✔️ The biggest mistake that can destroy your business before selling ✔️ Why confidentiality is crucial during a sale process 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Norma Rawlings: 🌐 Website → https://brokervma.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/normajrawlings 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-rawlings-00b089256/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Start Real Estate Investing With Just $100

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, we sit down with Mor Milo, co-founder of Rally, a platform designed to democratize access to institutional-quality real estate investments. Mor shares how Rally allows investors to start with as little as $100, how the real estate investment landscape is shifting, and why retail investors are playing a bigger role than ever. We also dive into smart strategies for beginners, market trends, and a powerful real-life story of an investor transitioning from active property ownership to truly passive income. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Mor Milo – Co-Founder of Relli Mor Milo is the Co-Founder of RELLI, a platform designed to democratize access to institutional-grade real estate investments. Together with co-founder Ross Steiner, he built RELLI to function as what he calls “the stock market of real estate,” giving investors a way to discover, compare, and invest in real estate opportunities with greater transparency and lower minimums. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Rally is transforming access to real estate investing ✔️ Why retail investors are becoming essential in today’s market ✔️ The impact of interest rates and shifting institutional strategies ✔️ Key tips for first-time real estate investors ✔️ The difference between active vs. passive real estate investing 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Mor Milo: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/InvestWithRelli/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/mormilo 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Revolutionizing Property Management with Innovative Systems

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Liat Arama, co-founder of Keasy, to challenge the traditional property management model. From managing a portfolio of 140+ units to building a flexible, a la carte property management solution, Liat shares how landlords can reduce burnout, increase transparency, and improve their bottom line. Discover how AI, systems, and smarter decision-making are transforming the future of real estate investing. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Liat Arama – Real Estate Investor & Co-Founder of Keasy Liat Arama is the CEO and co-founder of Keasy, a property management technology company. She brings over 14 years of hands-on property management experience and founded Keasy after firsthand experience as a landlord highlighted inefficiencies in traditional property management models. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why traditional property management models often fail landlords ✔️ How a la carte services give investors more control and flexibility ✔️ The biggest financial mistakes landlords make (and how to avoid them) ✔️ How AI and automation are transforming property management ✔️ Key decisions that separate profitable portfolios from underperforming ones 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Liat Arama: 🌐 Website → https://keasy.ai/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/keasy.ai 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Keasyai/61557293915737/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/keasyconcierge/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Convert Income into Long-Term Wealth - EP 37

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Lauren Rogers to unpack the realities behind today’s multifamily market. From the “extend and pretend” era to the rising opportunities in workforce housing, Lauren shares how disciplined operations, owner-minded management, and AI-driven systems are reshaping real estate investing. Learn how to spot distressed assets, align with the right operators, and build long-term wealth in a shifting market cycle. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Lauren Rogers – Real Estate Investor & Multifamily Operator Lauren Rogers is a Partner at Veritas Equity Partners, a private equity real estate firm based in the Pacific Northwest. She leads investor relations and acquisitions at the firm, bringing a strong background in partner management, sales, and marketing from global tech companies. Lauren plays a key role in growing Veritas through disciplined investing, strong investor relationships, and a long-term strategic approach to multifamily real estate. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What the “extend and pretend” era means for multifamily investors ✔️ Why workforce housing is a powerful, overlooked wealth-building strategy ✔️ How to identify distressed assets and investment opportunities ✔️ The advantage of owner-minded management vs. traditional third-party models ✔️ How AI and technology are transforming operations and increasing NOI 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Lauren Rogers: 🌐 Website → https://veritasequtypartners.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenrogersveritas/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]