How Mastering Foreclosure and Tax Sale Overages Led This Investor to Move to Puerto Rico - #256

In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason and Ian sit down with Bob Diamond, a seasoned real estate attorney and investor now living in Puerto Rico, to unpack how mastering foreclosure and tax sale overages turned into a lucrative real estate business—and ultimately gave him the freedom to live in paradise.

Bob shares his journey from working at Arthur Andersen to building a real estate empire through foreclosure auctions, tax sale investing, and recovering excess funds for homeowners. He breaks down how overages work, why most people don't even know they're owed money, and how investors can turn this overlooked niche into a profitable venture.

💬 Topics covered:

• How foreclosure and tax sale auctions really work

• Understanding overages and excess funds

• Why 70% of funds go unclaimed—and how to recover them

• Lessons from flipping, rentals, and tax sales

• The mindset behind successful investing

• Why Bob chose to move his business to Puerto Rico

Whether you're a real estate investor, attorney, or just curious about passive income through unique strategies, this episode is packed with insight and experience from someone who's done it all.

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Lane Kawaoka - The Deal That Changed My Life

In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome back Lane Kawaoka from The Wealth Elevator to share the pivotal real estate deals that shaped his journey. Lane dives into how he went from buying rental properties in Seattle in 2009 to managing 10,000 rental units across multiple U.S. markets.

We explore:
✅ The challenges and lessons of investing out-of-state
✅ Transitioning from single-family homes to Class B apartments and development projects
✅ How moving "upstream" toward less competitive, higher-quality deals can transform your portfolio
✅ The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and networks
✅ Key insights on navigating market cycles and scaling your investments

Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned pro, Lane's story offers actionable strategies and mindset shifts for long-term success in real estate investing.

📚 Check out Lane's book: The Wealth Elevator on Amazon
🎧 Listen to Lane's podcast: The Wealth Elevator

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How to deploy $100,000 in todays Market - #255

In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason and Ian break down real-world strategies for deploying $100K in today's market — whether your goal is fast growth, cash flow, or wealth preservation.

They share how they'd personally invest $100,000 based on different scenarios — from flipping houses and building active income to creating long-term passive income through rentals, private lending, or syndications. Jason and Ian also dive into risk tolerance, capital allocation, education and mentorship, and the mindset shift it takes to turn $100K into $1 million.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• How to invest $100,000 in real estate right now

• The difference between active vs. passive investing

• Smart ways to grow your capital through flips and small deals

• How to partner with operators or syndicators

• When to prioritize education and mentorship

• Why betting on the jockey (operator) matters as much as the horse (asset)

Whether you're a new investor looking to build wealth or a seasoned pro with extra capital to deploy, this episode is packed with actionable insight and hard-earned experience from two full-time real estate entrepreneurs.

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