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by Jenn and Joe
Welcome to the Creative Finance Playbook Podcast. In real estate, creative financing is a non-traditional means of buying real estate. The goal of creative financing is generally to purchase or finance a property, with the buyer using as little of their own money as possible. The purpose of our CFP is to share with real estate buyers/investors what we do in real estate.As always, we recommend hiring a your own attorney and CPA for all of your real estate needs.
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- 5 days ago14 min
197: We Closed a $144K Real Estate Deal From a Hospital Room
Ready To Buy Real Estate Without Banks, Credit, Or Large Down Payments? Apply To Learn More:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/How do you close a real estate deal from a hospital room?In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Jenn and Joe take it back to 2020 and share the story of their very first full-time real estate deal.A motivated seller in Henrietta, New York reached out because he had an opportunity to move to North Carolina and needed to sell quickly. Instead of convincing him into seller financing, Joe simply asked the right questions, listened to what the seller needed, and created a solution that worked.The deal was moving forward… until Joe found out his left lung had collapsed.With the seller’s U-Haul packed and closing depending on them, Jenn and Joe had to figure out how to get the paperwork signed while Joe was in the hospital with a chest tube.That deal went on to generate $144,000 in net profit.But more importantly, it helped a seller move forward, helped a renter become a homeowner, and proved that real estate is not always the highlight reel.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How Jenn and Joe found their first full-time deal✅ How seller financing can solve real seller problems✅ Why motivated sellers do not always want to list with an agent✅ How they negotiated the deal through text messages✅ What happened when Joe found out his lung had collapsed✅ How they closed the deal from a hospital room✅ Why “DWIT” means do whatever it takes✅ The real side of building a real estate business✅ How one deal created $144K in profit✅ Why perseverance matters when everything feels like it is falling apartIf you are building a real estate business, this episode is a reminder that obstacles will happen.The key is to stay the course, trust the process, and keep going.Comment “DEALS” if you want to learn how creative finance deals like this work.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- 1 weeks ago20 min
196: The Hiring Mistake Most Real Estate Investors Make
Ready To Buy Real Estate Without Banks, Credit, Or Large Down Payments? Apply To Learn More:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/Most real estate investors think they need years of experience before they can build a team.We thought the same thing.When COVID hit, Jenn had already left teaching, Joe walked away from his six-figure dealership career, and suddenly we were running every part of our business ourselves.Then our coach asked one simple question:"Who's on your team?"Our answer?"We are the team."That conversation changed everything.We hired a bartender and a pizza delivery driver with zero real estate experience—and by creating simple systems, training them well, and taking messy action, we went from doing one or two deals a year to multiple deals every month.In this episode, we share exactly how we built our first acquisitions team, what we learned about leadership, and why hiring too early can actually slow your business down.In this episode you'll learn:✅ When it's actually time to hire✅ How to train people with no real estate experience✅ Why leadership matters more than experience✅ Commission vs hourly pay✅ The systems every growing investor needs✅ Why you should master the business before replacing yourselfIf you're looking to grow your real estate business, this episode is packed with lessons we wish someone had taught us years ago.👇 Comment "TEAM" if you're ready to build a business that scales.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- 3 weeks ago28 min
EP 195: From Therapist to Real Estate Investor: Brie's First Flip Story
Ready To Buy Real Estate Without Banks, Credit, Or Large Down Payments? Apply To Learn More:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/Everybody thinks you need a huge marketing budget to find a real estate deal… but what if your next deal was hiding inside a free Facebook group?In this episode, we sit down with Brie Skanderup, a California-based therapist, birth worker, and real estate investor who is working on her first flip project in Sacramento.Brie shares how she went from dreaming about real estate as a kid to taking action, joining the Creative Finance Playbook community, using free Facebook “Blue Ads,” and finding an off-market opportunity without spending thousands on marketing.We talk about what it really takes to get started, how to overcome fear when calling sellers, why community and support matter, and how Brie is managing a flip project three hours away from home.If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before taking action, Brie’s story is the reminder you need: you don’t need to know everything. You just need the right strategy, the right support, and the courage to rip the band-aid off.In this episode, you’ll learn:🏡 How Brie found her flip deal in Sacramento🏡 Why free Facebook groups can create real seller leads🏡 How Blue Ads work for finding off-market properties🏡 Why your past skills can help you become a better investor🏡 How to overcome fear when talking to sellers🏡 Why the right community can help you move faster🏡 How Brie is managing a flip project from three hours awayWant to learn how to find deals without spending thousands on marketing?Book a strategy call and join the Creative Finance Playbook community today.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook💛 Special thanks to Brie for sharing her story and real estate investing journey with the Creative Finance Playbook community!🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- Jun 26, 202621 min
EP 194: From Cockpit to Cash Flow: How This Pilot Builds Wealth Through Real Estate
Ready To Buy Real Estate Without Banks, Credit, Or Large Down Payments? Apply To Learn More:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/What if your real estate strategy worked while you worked?In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, we're joined by Henry Kicera—an airline captain, husband, father, entrepreneur, and real estate investor who's building long-term wealth through creative finance.Henry shares how he balances a demanding aviation career while growing a rent-to-own real estate portfolio, helping families become homeowners, and creating additional streams of income.Inside this episode, you'll learn:✅ How Henry got started in real estate while working full-time as a pilot✅ Why rent-to-own fits perfectly into a busy lifestyle✅ How to build a team so your business runs without you✅ The mindset shifts required to become a successful investor✅ How tenant-buyers create better outcomes for investors and families✅ Why consistency beats perfection every timeWhether you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, parent, or someone trying to break into real estate investing, Henry's story proves you don't need to quit your job to start building wealth.Listen now and discover how creative finance can fit into your life.👇 Comment "PILOT" if you're ready to build wealth on your own terms.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook💛 Special thanks to Dieta for sharing her story and real estate investing journey with the Creative Finance Playbook community!🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- Jun 19, 202620 min
EP 193: How to Wholesale Real Estate With No Money
Ready To Buy Real Estate Without Banks, Credit, Or Large Down Payments? Apply To Learn More:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/What if you could find motivated sellers without spending money on marketing?In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, we sit down with Dieta Rusack, a real estate investor from Washington State who closed a wholesale deal using free lead generation strategies taught inside Creative Finance Playbook.Dieta shares how she overcame fear, started posting in Facebook groups, generated seller conversations, and helped a motivated seller move on to the next phase of life—all without spending money on ads.Inside this episode:✅ How Dieta generated leads for FREE✅ Why Facebook groups still work in today's market✅ How she found a motivated seller ready to move✅ The importance of consistency and taking action✅ Why support and community matter when doing your first deal✅ How to avoid spending thousands on marketing before your first dealIf you've been waiting for the perfect time to get started in real estate investing...This episode is proof that you don't need a huge budget.You just need action. 💥👇 Comment "FREE LEADS" if you want to learn more.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook💛 Special thanks to Dieta for sharing her story and real estate investing journey with the Creative Finance Playbook community!🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- Jun 5, 202628 min
EP 192: She Found Her First Rent-to-Own Deal From a Free Facebook Post (While on Her Honeymoon!)
Join The Creative Finance Playbook Coaching Program & Learn Directly from Jenn & Joe:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/I Got My First Rental Property From A FREE Lead 😳This FREE Lead Turned Into My First Rental Property 💥She Went On Her Honeymoon And Came Home A Real Estate Investor Most Investors Miss Opportunities Like This... 💰One Facebook Post Changed Everything 💥In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Samantha shares how a FREE lead came to her while she was on her honeymoon. What started as a simple conversation turned into her very first rental property and a life-changing real estate investing experience.In this episode, you'll learn:🏠 How Samantha found her first deal through her network🏠 Why she hired a mentor instead of trying to figure everything out alone🏠 How she bought a distressed property for under market value🏠 The renovation lessons she learned on her first deal🏠 How she found a rent-to-own tenant buyer🏠 Why creative finance creates opportunities for both sellers and buyers🏠 The power of community and mentorship in real estate investingIf you're looking to buy your first rental property, generate off-market leads, or learn creative finance strategies, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly real estate investing and creative finance training.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook💛 Special thanks to Samantha for sharing her story and real estate investing journey with the Creative Finance Playbook community!► Samantha Annette Photography:https://samanthaannette.com/► Follow Samantha on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ct_photographer► Samantha's Real Estate Business, TreeHaus Homebuyers:https://www.facebook.com/TreeHausHomebuyers🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- May 29, 202633 min
EP 191: How They Scaled Rental Properties Using Lease Options
Join The Creative Finance Playbook Coaching Program & Learn Directly from Jenn & Joe:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/Most people think building a real estate portfolio while working a full-time job is impossible… but Abby & Ryan prove otherwise 💥In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Jenn & Joe Delle Fave sit down with Abby and Ryan Witherell to break down exactly how they scaled rental properties using lease options, creative finance, and FREE Facebook lead generation — all while homeschooling their kids and working long hours.They share:🏠 How they scaled rentals without banks or huge down payments🏠 Why they stopped relying on traditional investing🏠 How they generated leads with ZERO marketing budget🏠 How lease options changed their cash flow🏠 How they transitioned from W2 life to full-time investing🏠 The exact mindset and systems that helped them grow fastThis episode is packed with real stories, real numbers, and real strategies for investors who want to build wealth creatively in today’s market.If you want to learn how to buy rental properties with little money down, seller financing, subject-to deals, and rent-to-own strategies… this episode is for you 👇 Subscribe for weekly creative finance training and real estate investing strategies.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybookFor Abby and Ryan Real Estate Business: Old Cellar Creek Venturehttps://www.facebook.com/share/1HZRjeJARW/?mibextid=wwXIfrFor Ryan Bookkeeping Services: Susquehanna Bookkeepinghttps://www.facebook.com/share/1HZRjeJARW/?mibextid=wwXIfrFor Abby Design Co. - Wooden Flowers:https://www.facebook.com/AbbyDesignCo 🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
- May 22, 202637 min
EP. 190: How Grace Built Wealth With Creative Finance (No Banks or Huge Down Payments)
Join The Creative Finance Playbook Coaching Program & Learn Directly from Jenn & Joe:https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/What happens when an engineer stops overthinking and finally takes action? 💥In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Jenn & Joe Delle Fave sit down with Grace Gudenkauf to break down her incredible journey from complete beginner to real estate investor, entrepreneur, and community leader.Grace started with limited money, no real estate experience, no connections, and tons of uncertainty. But after learning creative finance and taking consistent action, everything changed 💛Now? She owns and structures creative finance deals, invests in businesses creatively, runs the WIIRE women’s real estate investing community, works around 30 hours a week, and travels and builds wealth on her terms.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:🏠 How seller financing changed Grace’s life🏠Why overthinking keeps investors stuck🏠 How to structure creative finance deals🏠Why getting in the right rooms matters🏠 The power of mentorship and community🏠 How regular people build real wealth without banks or credit 💥“We’re just regular people who figured this out.”Go take that MESSY mess of action and start building that life of your dreams.Comment “PLAYBOOK” if you want to learn how to buy real estate creatively in today’s market.► Come to our next Free Live Workshophttps://creativefinanceplaybook.com/liveworkshop► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/score-free-leads?utm_source=zoom&utm_campaign=freeleads► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!
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Welcome to the Creative Finance Playbook Podcast. In real estate, creative financing is a non-traditional means of buying real estate. The goal of creative financing is generally to purchase or finance a property, with the buyer using as little of their own money as possible. The purpose of our CFP is to share with real estate buyers/investors what we do in real estate.As always, we recommend hiring a your own attorney and CPA for all of your real estate needs.
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