🎙️ Episode 18– House Hacking: Live Free & Build Wealth

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, Martha & Natalia chat with Alberto Nikodimov, a house hacking pro, about how you can live for free and build wealth through smart real estate moves.

Learn: ✅ What house hacking is & how it works ✅ Best property types to look for ✅ Using FHA or first-time buyer programs ✅ How to scale from your first to your fifth investment ✅ Pros, cons & biggest mistakes to avoid

Plus, Alberto shares his personal journey, tips for managing tenants, and wraps it up with a fun rapid-fire Q&A!

💡 If you’ve ever wondered how to start investing in real estate with little money—this is for you.

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🎙️ Episode 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T

Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think again! 🏡

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Phillip Jorge of House Doctors Home Inspections to break down everything you need to know about home inspections before buying or selling a home.

From explaining what inspectors look for, to the different types of inspections, and the top red flags buyers should watch for, this episode will leave you informed and prepared for your next real estate move.

✅ What a general home inspection is and how it works ✅ Different types of inspections (4-point, wind mitigation, termite, sewer scope, mold, and more) ✅ When you should schedule a home inspection (buyers, sellers, post-renovation, and new construction) ✅ Red flags to look for in an inspection report ✅ Cost-effective tips from an inspector’s point of view ✅ A fun Home Inspector Rapid-Fire with Phil you don’t want to miss! 🔥

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, this episode will help you understand why inspections are critical in protecting your investment and avoiding costly surprises down the road.

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🎙️ Episode 16: Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent — Who Does What?!

Ever wondered what the real difference is between a buyer’s agent and a listing agent? Or why a seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission? In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re breaking it ALL down for you!

Your favorite hosts, Martha & Natalia, unpack:

• The responsibilities of both buyer’s agents and listing agents

• How they work together to close the deal

• Why commissions are structured the way they are

• What’s changing in the market (yes, buyers—this one’s for you!)

• How “dual agency” or “double ending” works in Florida

• Real stories from deals gone right… and a few gone sideways

• A fun rapid-fire Q&A you don’t want to miss!

📚 Whether you’re buying, selling, or thinking about becoming a real estate agent, this episode gives you insight into how deals get done—and what to look for in an agent.

✅ Bonus: We also talk about Florida’s representation laws, so you understand your rights and what kind of relationship you really have with your agent.

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