The Academy Presents podcast

About The Academy Presents podcast

It is our desire to help others realize the benefits of investing in RE. We believe beginners will benefit more in the start as exponential gains are realized. However, seasoned investors will also benefit as well. I do want to give special consideration to teachers/educators.

Publisher

Angel Williams

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2020

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

676 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   The Infinite Banking Strategy: A Smarter Way to Finance Real Estate

   John Ensley explains how real estate investors can use high cash value, dividend paying whole life insurance to create an alternative source of financing. He introduces the Bank on Yourself strategy and explores how it can complement real estate investing, potentially reduce financing costs, and provide greater control over capital. Drawing from his own real estate experiences, John shares a different perspective on managing money, protecting wealth, and funding investment opportunities. Topics Covered Understanding the Bank on Yourself strategy and infinite banking Using whole life insurance as a source of financing for real estate investments Comparing traditional bank loans with policy loans Managing financing costs, interest, taxes, and other wealth reducing factors Combining life insurance strategies with real estate investing Applying the strategy to different real estate investment approaches Learning from financial setbacks and building a more intentional financial plan Quotes “ We are all in the banking business, whether we like it or not, because we all are involved with saving, borrowing, and investing.” “It's not a matter of this or that. It's a matter of both and.”

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   From Residential to Multifamily: Growing Your Real Estate Portfolio

   In this episode of Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel Williams explores practical strategies for building a successful real estate portfolio, from starting with residential properties to expanding into multifamily investing. The conversation covers financing options, working with local banks, finding investor friendly real estate agents, and knowing when to hire a property manager. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, discover how taking action, building the right team, and making strategic decisions can help you grow your investments with confidence. Topics Covered • Starting small with residential and multifamily properties • Understanding traditional loans, commercial financing, and local bank lending options • Building capital and maximizing return on investment • Overcoming the fear of making offers and taking action on potential deals • Finding experienced, investor friendly real estate agents • Using property management companies to simplify ownership • Negotiating with sellers and identifying opportunities to improve a deal • Learning from residential investing before moving into larger multifamily properties • Balancing self management with professional property management • Building a reliable team to support long term portfolio growth Quotes “Just make the offer and if somebody asks for something either get creative or go get it then.” “An agent can absolutely make or break something.”

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   From Hard Money to Partnerships: Creative Ways to Fund Your Next Real Estate Deal

   Finding the right financing can be just as important as finding the right real estate deal. In this episode, we explore creative funding strategies that can help investors acquire properties, fund renovations, and build partnerships even when traditional financing is not an option. From hard money and private money to seller financing and joint ventures, this conversation breaks down how different financing structures work, what investors should consider when choosing between them, and how time, capital, relationships, and skills can become valuable assets in building real estate opportunities. Topics Covered Hard money loans for owner occupied and non owner occupied properties Creative financing strategies for investors Private money and how it differs from traditional lending Using relationships and trust to secure private funding Structuring private money deals and repayment terms Real estate partnerships and joint ventures Debt partnerships, equity partnerships, and hybrid structures How deal providers and money partners can work together Choosing who takes title and who holds the mortgage Comparing financing options based on cash required, interest rates, fees, and speed Financing strategies for turnkey properties and fix and flips Loan to value and loan to cost financing Managing construction draws with hard money How investors can leverage time, capital, relationships, and skills The importance of increasing your personal dollar per hour Quotes “Private money can be the quickest, fastest, and most flexible.” “If you have a bunch of time, I don't have capital, great. Your job is to find a deal and find somebody with capital.”

Who has been a guest on The Academy Presents podcast

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• Rich Neuharth
• Moses Lucero
• Jack Martin
• Julie Holly
• Jamil Sayegh

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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