{"id":84503,"date":"2016-12-22T00:02:01","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T07:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=84503"},"modified":"2023-04-14T01:42:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T07:42:36","slug":"bp-podcast-206massive-action-20deals-years-joe-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/bp-podcast-206massive-action-20deals-years-joe-england","title":{"rendered":"Taking Massive Action to Do 20+ Deals in Two Years with Joe England"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two years ago, <strong>Joe England<\/strong> was just a full-time military guy, dreaming about financial freedom. Now, he\u2019s done over 20\u00a0deals and is taking massive action to create an incredible future for himself. On this episode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\">BiggerPockets Podcast<\/a>, we dive deep into Joe\u2019s story and learn how taking massive action has helped him build his portfolio &#8212; despite being deployed overseas the majority of the time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/biggerpockets-podcast-real\/id594419649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to listen on iTunes.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=BIGPOC6194696164&#038;light=false\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taking Massive Action to Do 20+ Deals in Two Years with Joe England | BP Podcast 206\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dMoWe0uL3P0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Help Us Out!<\/h2>\n<p>Help us reach new listeners on iTunes by leaving us a rating and review! It takes just 30 seconds and instructions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/25\/topics\/161423-do-you-listen-to-the-bp-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Thanks! We really appreciate it!<\/p>\n<h2>This Show Sponsored By<\/h2>\n<p>We just wa<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-66280 no-display appear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/RealtyShares.png\" alt=\"RealtyShares\" width=\"283\" height=\"60\" title=\"\">nted to give a shout out to our podcast sponsor\u00a0on today\u2019s show:<strong> RealtyShares<\/strong>. RealtyShares is a crowdfunding platform that allows you to invest in professionally managed properties without leaving your living room!<\/p>\n<p>Learn more by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtyshares.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealtyShares.com\/biggerpockets<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Fire Round\u00a0Sponsor<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77567 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/simplisafe.png\" alt=\"simplisafe\" width=\"271\" height=\"58\" title=\"\">Check out <strong>SimpliSafe<\/strong> Security&#8217;s DIY home security systems; an affordable, wireless, cellular, and customizable system that doesn&#8217;t require a contract!<\/p>\n<p>Try it today with a discount:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafepockets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">simplisafepockets.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In This Episode We Cover:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How Joe <strong>learned<\/strong> about real estate\u00a0from infomercials and BiggerPockets<\/li>\n<li>Why he needs <strong>power of attorney<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Important\u00a0<strong>books<\/strong> he&#8217;s\u00a0read<\/li>\n<li>How he started investing\u00a0while still <strong>deployed<\/strong> in Iraq<\/li>\n<li>How he landed <strong>22 properties<\/strong> in just 10 months<\/li>\n<li>What exactly a <strong>rent-ready<\/strong> property is<\/li>\n<li>What kind of<strong> properties<\/strong> he\u00a0invests in<\/li>\n<li>How\u00a0he <strong>finances<\/strong> these deals<\/li>\n<li>Joe&#8217;s <strong>end goal<\/strong> and his &#8220;why&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The state of the real estate\u00a0market in<strong> Baltimore<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How to NOT be a <strong>slumlord<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How he <strong>manages<\/strong>\u00a0his properties<\/li>\n<li>His experiences with bad <strong>property managers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How to find\u00a0properties on the <strong>MLS and Zillow<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The strategy of putting an <strong>offer<\/strong> on everything he sees<\/li>\n<li>His advice for the <strong>military<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>And SO much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Links from the Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Forums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/webinar?main_track_only=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2015\/02\/05\/bp-podcast-108owning-350-million-real-estate-10x-rule-grant-cardone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BP Podcast 108: Building a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Using the 10X Rule with Grant Cardone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2014\/03\/06\/bp-podcast-060-serge-shukhat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BP Podcast 060: From 0 to 68 Rental Units in Just Four Years with Serge Shukhat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/bookstore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Bookstore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zillow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zillow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2011\/02\/25\/hiring-best-property-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Landlords: 8 Tips for Hiring the Best Property Manager<\/a> (blog)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2014\/01\/29\/investing-american-real-estate-serving-us-military\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Investing in American Real Estate While Serving in the US Military<\/a> (blog)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/advertise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advertise with BiggerPockets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/2013\/04\/18\/cash-flow-creative-finance-life-ben-leybovich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BP Podcast 014 : Cash Flow, Creative Finance, and Life with Ben Leybovich<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Books Mentioned in this Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/real-estate-investing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Real Estate Investing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/rentalbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/a>\u00a0<\/i> by Brandon Turner<\/li>\n<li><i><a href=\"https:\/\/get.biggerpockets.com\/flippingbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Book on Flipping Houses<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>by J. Scott<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/nomoney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Investing with No or Low Money Down<\/em><\/a> by Brandon Turner<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2i1W1kG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The 10X Rule<\/em><\/a> by Grant Cardone<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2igt7g6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Ego Is the Enemy<\/em><\/a> by Ryan Holiday<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2i1PnLj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The One Thing<\/em><\/a> by Gary Keller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tweetable Topics:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;When doing an offer, if you are not embarrassed by your offer, it\u2019s too high.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22When%20doing%20an%20offer,%20if%20you%20are%20not%20embarrassed%20by%20your%20offer,%20it%E2%80%99s%20too%20high.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20206%20biggerpockets.com\/show206%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Real estate is kinda like an accidental pregnancy. At the end of the day, you\u2019ll figure it out.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22Real%20estate%20is%20kinda%20like%20an%20accidental%20pregnancy.%20At%20the%20end%20of%20the%20day,%20you%E2%80%99ll%20figure%20it%20out.%22%20biggerpockets.com\/show206%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;You can measure success by creating new problems.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22You%20can%20measure%20success%20by%20creating%20new%20problems.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20206%20biggerpockets.com\/show206%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Connect with\u00a0Joseph<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/users\/JosephE1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joseph&#8217;s BiggerPockets Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:jde@vikingpropertysolutions.net\" target=\"_blank\">Email Joseph<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Joseph Skydiving<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-84534 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Joseph-England-Sky-Dive-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Joseph England Sky Dive\" width=\"702\" height=\"561\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Joseph-England-Sky-Dive-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Joseph-England-Sky-Dive-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Joseph-England-Sky-Dive-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Joseph-England-Sky-Dive.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Show Preview<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Podcast 206 Preview: Real Estate is Kinda like Accidental Pregnancy...\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MIVYMS__SAk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two years ago, Joe England was just a full-time military guy, dreaming about financial freedom. 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