Real Talk with REsimpli Podcast

Building a $10M Real Estate Portfolio Starting with Bad Credit ft Henry Washington EP 20

In this episode of Real Talk with REsimpli, Henry joins Chenay Jordan and Don Carlson to break down the real-world lessons behind Henry Washington's journey, including how he found his first deals, built trust with sellers, created consistent deal flow, used relationship banking, and scaled his investing business without waiting for everything to be perfect. Henry also shares why real estate is ultimately a people business, how transparency helps close better deals, why community banks can be a game-changer for investors, and how AI may impact landlords, tenants, and homebuyers in the coming years. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to scale from a few deals a year to a real investing business, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways. In this episode, we cover: - Starting in real estate with bad credit and limited savings - Why messy action beats over-planning - How to define a “good deal” in your market - Seller conversations that build trust - Deal flow vs. money flow - Using community banks instead of hard money - Building systems for follow-up and lead management - How AI could impact real estate investors - What success really looks like beyond money REsimpli is an intuitive, all-in-one real estate software built for real estate investors that require little to no customization, so you can have your CRM up and running in minutes. REsimpli empowers your business with real-time data, allowing you to close on more deals while worrying less. Benefit from Calling, Texting, List Stacking, Driving 4 Dollars, and more all built within REsimpli. Get 50% off your first month. Sign up here - https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ [https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ] Join our free Mastermind for Real Estate Wholesalers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/] Try out REsimpli free for the first 14 days and see if you like it!  https://resimpli.com/action-yt/ [https://resimpli.com/action-yt/] Connect with like-minded investors and wholesalers across the US through our Facebook group and weekly calls for FREE: https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/ [https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/] Connect with REsimpli- fb- https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/ [https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/] ig- https://www.instagram.com/resimpli [https://www.instagram.com/resimpli] in- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli] tt- https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official] yt- https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli [https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli] Connect with Henry: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington/ [https://www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington/]

How to Find Real Estate Deals on the MLS Without Cold Calling ft Ryan Zomorodi EP 19

In this episode of the REsimpli Podcast, Ryan shares how he went from buying his first out-of-state rental property in Memphis to building a $10M+ portfolio and teaching investors how to close more deals using his MLS Offer System. We cover Ryan’s journey into real estate, the lessons he learned from out-of-state investing, how to avoid costly mistakes on flips, and why the MLS is becoming one of the most overlooked sources for real estate acquisitions. You’ll learn: - How Ryan finds deals directly on the MLS - Why investors should stop ignoring on-market opportunities - The difference between day-zero listings and stale listings - How to build rapport with real estate agents - Why written offers and professionalism matter - How to wholesale, flip, or buy rentals using MLS deals - The importance of exit strategies and risk management - How Ryan thinks about freedom, delayed gratification, and long-term wealth REsimpli is an intuitive, all-in-one real estate software built for real estate investors that require little to no customization, so you can have your CRM up and running in minutes. REsimpli empowers your business with real-time data, allowing you to close on more deals while worrying less. Benefit from Calling, Texting, List Stacking, Driving 4 Dollars, and more all built within REsimpli. Get 50% off your first month. Sign up here - https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ [https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ] Join our free Mastermind for Real Estate Wholesalers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/] Try out REsimpli free for the first 14 days and see if you like it!  https://resimpli.com/action-yt/ [https://resimpli.com/action-yt/] Connect with like-minded investors and wholesalers across the US through our Facebook group and weekly calls for FREE: https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/ [https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/] Connect with REsimpli- fb- https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/ [https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/] ig- https://www.instagram.com/resimpli [https://www.instagram.com/resimpli] in- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli] tt- https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official] yt- https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli [https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli] Connect with Ryan: Website: realestateskills.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanzomorodi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanzomorodi/]

From $100K Loss to Real Estate Success ft Tommy Harr EP 18

In this episode of Real Talk with REsimpli, hosts Chenay Jordan and Don Carlson sit down with Tommy Harr, real estate investor, house flipper, wholesaler, coach, and star of Zombie House Flipping on A&E. Tommy shares the real, no-BS story of how he got started in real estate by losing $100,000 on his very first flip—and how that painful lesson became the foundation for building a serious real estate business. From $75 home inspections and sleeping in unfinished properties to renovating hundreds of houses, wholesaling hundreds of deals, building a massive rental portfolio, coaching investors, and creating generational impact for his family, Tommy breaks down what it actually takes to win in real estate. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What Tommy’s first failed flip taught him about scopes of work, contractors, and pre-construction - Why detailed systems and processes are essential for scaling a flipping business - How to manage contractors without getting burned - The importance of buying materials, setting payment expectations, and controlling the controllables - Why most investors try to scale too fast - How Tommy uses relationships, social media, and blue-collar skills to grow his business - What today’s market demands from flippers who want to sell fast and protect margins REsimpli is an intuitive, all-in-one real estate software built for real estate investors that require little to no customization, so you can have your CRM up and running in minutes. REsimpli empowers your business with real-time data, allowing you to close on more deals while worrying less. Benefit from Calling, Texting, List Stacking, Driving 4 Dollars, and more all built within REsimpli. Get 50% off your first month. Sign up here - https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ [https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ] Join our free Mastermind for Real Estate Wholesalers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/] Try out REsimpli free for the first 14 days and see if you like it!  https://resimpli.com/action-yt/ [https://resimpli.com/action-yt/] Connect with like-minded investors and wholesalers across the US through our Facebook group and weekly calls for FREE: https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/ [https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/] Connect with REsimpli- fb- https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/ [https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/] ig- https://www.instagram.com/resimpli [https://www.instagram.com/resimpli] in- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli] tt- https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official] yt- https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli [https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli] Connect with Tommy: Email - tom@legacyohiohomes.com [tom@legacyohiohomes.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tommyharr05/ [https://www.instagram.com/tommyharr05/] Catch Zombie House Flipping, dropped 5/30 on A&E

How Real Estate Investors Can Raise Private Money on LinkedIn ft Anthony Simonie EP 17

In this episode of Real Talk with REsimpli, hosts Chenay Jordan and Don Carlson sit down with Anthony Simonie, co-founder of Found Money Partnerships and creator of the LinkedIn Leverage Process. Anthony shares how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can unlock hidden revenue, build credibility, and turn overlooked relationships into private capital, referral partners, and consistent deal flow—without relying on ad spend, complicated funnels, or chasing endless leads. He also opens up about his personal journey, including being raised by his grandparents, leaving corporate America, building a million-dollar business, navigating devastating setbacks, and learning why family, freedom, legacy, and relationships matter more than simply chasing money. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why LinkedIn is a relationship platform, not just another social media site - How investors can use LinkedIn to build trust before raising private capital - The key LinkedIn profile sections every investor should optimize - Why credibility matters more than ever in real estate investing - How to turn existing connections into real business opportunities - Why purpose, family, and freedom should guide the way you build your        business REsimpli is an intuitive, all-in-one real estate software built for real estate investors that require little to no customization, so you can have your CRM up and running in minutes. REsimpli empowers your business with real-time data, allowing you to close on more deals while worrying less. Benefit from Calling, Texting, List Stacking, Driving 4 Dollars, and more all built within REsimpli. Get 50% off your first month. Sign up here - https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ [https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ] Join our free Mastermind for Real Estate Wholesalers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/] Try out REsimpli free for the first 14 days and see if you like it!  https://resimpli.com/action-yt/ [https://resimpli.com/action-yt/] Connect with like-minded investors and wholesalers across the US through our Facebook group and weekly calls for FREE: https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/ [https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/] Connect with REsimpli- fb- https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/ [https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/] ig- https://www.instagram.com/resimpli [https://www.instagram.com/resimpli] in- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli] tt- https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official] yt- https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli [https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli] Connect with Anthony:  Website: https://foundmoneypartnerships.com/ [https://foundmoneypartnerships.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysimonie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysimonie] Email: anthony@foundmoneypartnerships.com [anthony@foundmoneypartnerships.com]

How to Get Probate Sellers to Trust You ft Micah Nicholes EP 16

In this episode of Real Talk with REsimpli, we sit down with Micah Nichols, owner and CEO of US Lead List, to talk about one of the most overlooked opportunity channels in real estate: probate and inheritance leads. Micah shares his journey from working a W-2 and raising a young family to building a real estate business through rentals, wholesaling, flips, and eventually acquiring and growing a lead-generation company. Along the way, he breaks down why probate marketing requires empathy, trust, and real follow-up—not gimmicks. We also get into: - Why probate and inheritance leads can be so profitable - The biggest mistakes investors make when marketing to these sellers - How Micah approaches direct mail without sounding insensitive - Why caring about people is still the ultimate competitive advantage - Follow-up, rapport, and what it really takes to close more deals - One of Micah’s biggest wholesale wins from a probate-related opportunity REsimpli is an intuitive, all-in-one real estate software built for real estate investors that require little to no customization, so you can have your CRM up and running in minutes. REsimpli empowers your business with real-time data, allowing you to close on more deals while worrying less. Benefit from Calling, Texting, List Stacking, Driving 4 Dollars, and more all built within REsimpli. Get 50% off your first month. Sign up here - https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ [https://bit.ly/4ef8ddJ] Join our free Mastermind for Real Estate Wholesalers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholesalersmastermind/] Try out REsimpli free for the first 14 days and see if you like it!  https://resimpli.com/action-yt/ [https://resimpli.com/action-yt/] Connect with like-minded investors and wholesalers across the US through our Facebook group and weekly calls for FREE: https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/ [https://resimpli.com/join-mastermind/] Connect with REsimpli- fb- https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/ [https://www.facebook.com/REsimpli/] ig- https://www.instagram.com/resimpli [https://www.instagram.com/resimpli] in- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resimpli] tt- https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@resimpli_official] yt- https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli [https://www.youtube.com/@REsimpli] Connect with Micah: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micah.nicholes/ [https://www.facebook.com/micah.nicholes/] Website: https://inheritancelead.com/ [https://inheritancelead.com/]