Unlocking Real Estate Success: Gabe Johansen on Creative Financing and Building Wealth

In this episode of the She's Got Assets podcast, host Shona Lepis interviews  President of the SMI family of companies. Gabe shares his journey from the car business to real estate, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' needs and motivations. They discuss strategies for creative financing, including leveraging seller carry loans and involving sellers in deals. Gabe provides insights into commercial real estate, the benefits of leverage, and the power of depreciation for tax advantages. He underscores the significance of building strong partnerships and approaching real estate with a mindset of service and care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of real estate investment and achieve financial freedom.   Connect with: Gabe Johansen https://smifundmanagement.com/management-team/ Show Sponsor: She’s Got Assets™ We offer two courses. The MTR Playbook course teaches real estate investors how to set up and fully book their first mid-term rental with great guests so they can 2x your cash flow. We cover the basics from planning and how to set up and furnish your mid-term rental, how to self-manage and get direct bookings to keep more profit, to how to launch your first mid-term rental. The REI Playbook teaches you how to scale your rental portfolio or buy your first investment property, without door knocking or calling, from how to market to find off-market deals to creative REI strategies like owner financing. Join our  Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesgotassetsnetwork   Tag us on Instagram with a takeaway from this episode. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesgotassets  #shesgotassets Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@shesgotassets Connect with host Shona Lepis. Shona Buys Houses https://www.shonabuyshouses.com/ Cedar & Porch Properties | Mid-Term Rentals Portland OR http://cedarandporchproperties.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonalepis/