The Investor Semester Podcast
By: Jeremy Davis
Language: en-us
Categories: Business, Investing
The Investor Semester Podcast helps new and growing real estate investors build their business by cutting through the fluff with tactical, no-BS education. Hosted by Jeremy Davis, it features unfiltered breakdowns, creative finance strategies, and real stories from investors actually doing deals in todays turbulent market.
Episodes
The Mindset Mistakes Every Investor Must Avoid with Elena Tang | EP 24
Dec 11, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Elevate the way you think about real estate. In this episode, Jeremy sits with mindset-driven investor Elena Tang, who built a 26-door portfolio using creative strategies rooted in psychology and human behavior. Together, they unpack the mindset errors new investors fall into, the blind spots that stall momentum, and the mental discipline required to navigate challenges with clarity. If you want to avoid the mistakes most investors never see coming, this episode gives you the perspective to stay focused and make smarter moves.
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Duration: 00:45:43How I Lost a Real Estate Deal Overnight (And How You Can Avoid It) | EP 23
Dec 09, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
In this episode of The Investor Semester Podcast, Jeremy shares the story of a real estate deal that was stolen from him early in his wholesaling journey and the painful lesson that came with it. You’ll learn what actually went wrong, the red flags most investors overlook, and the simple steps you can take to protect your deals from being taken by competitors. This episode gives real-world insight every beginner and experienced investor should hear if they want to secure more contracts and avoid costly mistakes.
Mastering the Entrepreneur Mindset for Real Growth with Patrick Precourt | EP 22
Dec 04, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Unlock the mindset required to grow as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Patrick Precourt, a peak performance expert who helps entrepreneurs turn potential into real results using behavioral science and decades of experience. With over 30 years in real estate and education, Patrick has led transformational programs like the Elite Edge Experience, The Edge Within, and Business Performance Engineering.
This conversation dives into courage, discipline, emotional control, and the mental frameworks needed to overcome the daily challenges of business and life<...
Duration: 00:49:06Scaling Your Real Estate Business: Systems and Leadership with Cody Barton | EP 21
Dec 02, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Learn how to scale your business the right way. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Cody Barton, one of the top integrators in the real estate world and the systems powerhouse behind multiple 7-figure companies. Cody breaks down how he built businesses generating over $50 million, the systems that actually matter, and the leadership skills every entrepreneur needs to grow and exit. If you want to understand how high-level operators think, build, and scale, this episode is your roadmap.
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Duration: 00:54:29How to Avoid Real Estate Scams and Choose the Right Tools | Ep 20
Nov 27, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
In this episode, Jeremy breaks down how real estate investors get scammed by overpriced services, bad software, and useless “must-have” vendors. Learn how to choose the right tools, build a clean system stack, and cut out anything that doesn’t grow your business. This episode gives you a practical roadmap to protect your wallet, avoid common traps, and invest only in tools that actually move you forward.
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Duration: 00:17:34How to Save and Invest Smart in Your Real Estate Business | EP 19
Nov 25, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
In this episode of The Investor Semester Podcast, Jeremy breaks down exactly where to save money and where to invest it in your real estate business. From choosing the right vendor and software stack to avoiding costly mistakes in lead generation, CRMs, and other essential tools, Jeremy shares practical strategies for building a business that scales efficiently. Tune in for actionable advice you can implement from day one to day thousand.
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Duration: 00:11:24The 203K Loan: Real Estate’s Best Kept Secret with Matt Porcaro | Ep 18
Nov 20, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Want to get into real estate, build equity, and live for free with just 3.5% down? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Matt Porcaro, self-made investor and creator of the 203KWay, who turned $9,500 into a $2 million real estate portfolio. Matt breaks down how the 203K government loan, real estate’s best kept secret, can help you buy fixer-uppers, house hack, and create wealth from nothing. Learn actionable strategies, real-world examples, and step by step guidance to start building cash flow, equity, and financial freedom through sma...
Duration: 00:48:38How to Find Motivated Sellers Fast: PPL vs Cold Call Leads with Jason Sager | Ep 17
Nov 18, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Looking to generate high-converting motivated seller leads without breaking the bank? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Jason Sager, former CPA and expert at motivatedsellers.com, breaks down proven strategies to generate PPL leads, compare them to cold calling, and maximize your cash conversion cycle. Learn how to get the best leads, close deals faster, and grow your real estate business using data-driven techniques. Perfect for investors ready to scale efficiently. This episode gives actionable tips, real-world examples, and strategies you can use today t...
Duration: 00:54:38Unlock Self Storage Wealth with Creative Finance with Alex Quezada | Ep 16
Nov 13, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Discover how to fund and grow a self storage business using creative finance. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Alex Quezada, founder of Vault Ventures and a self storage investor with a $74 million portfolio, including 18 facilities funded with creative finance. Alex shares how he scaled from single-family homes to self storage, the strategies he uses to structure deals with minimal upfront capital, and how investors can build passive income and financial freedom through storage properties. This episode g...
Duration: 00:39:34How to Build and Launch Your Own Investment Fund with Bridger Pennington | Ep 15
Nov 11, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Learn how to build your own investment fund from the ground up. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Bridger Pennington, founder of Fund Launch, who’s helped over 100,000 students create funds managing nearly $5 billion in assets. Bridger breaks down what it really takes to start, launch, and scale a successful fund, plus the mindset shifts that separate top performers from the rest. This episode is packed with practical insights to help you grow your business, raise capital, and create long-term financial freedom thr...
Duration: 00:50:00Stop Other Investors from Stealing Your Deals | Ep 14
Nov 06, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Lock in your deals before anyone else can claim them. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the Notice of Interest (NOI), a simple but powerful strategy to claim your real estate deals before anyone else. Learn how to safeguard your deals, reduce competition, and close with confidence using this essential tool for wholesalers and investors.
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Duration: 00:13:15Optimize Your Real Estate CRM with Sharad Mehta | Ep 13
Nov 04, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Find out how to turn your CRM into a system that runs your business on autopilot. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Sharad Mehta, founder of REsimpli and a seasoned real estate investor who has completed over 400 deals in just six years. Sharad shares what makes a CRM system truly effective, how to automate your lead management, and the keys to building consistency in your real estate business. This episode gives practical insights to simplify your systems, increase efficiency, and scale with...
Duration: 00:46:58How to Use Infinite Banking to Fund Your Real Estate Deals with Chris Naugle | Ep 12
Oct 30, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Learn how to take control of your finances and fund your own real estate deals through infinite banking. Jeremy sits down with Chris Naugle, founder and CEO of Money School and the Private Money Club, to break down how whole life insurance can be used to create liquidity, earn interest on your own money, and eliminate the need for traditional lenders. Chris shares how to set up your policy the right way and use it to generate long-term wealth. This episode gives actionable insights to...
Duration: 01:05:32From Lead to Profit: Building a Real Estate Acquisition Pipeline | Ep 11
Oct 28, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the entire real estate lead flow process from the moment a lead enters your system to the point you collect profit. Learn how to optimize your acquisition pipeline, create seamless handoffs between your lead manager, acquisitions, transaction coordinator, and dispo team, and build a system that runs without chaos. This episode gives actionable steps to streamline your operations, close more deals, and scale a predictable, profitable business.
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Duration: 00:15:45The CEO Mindset: Building Habits That Scale with Cody Hofhine | Ep 10
Oct 23, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics but few focus on the mindset it takes to actually lead and scale a company. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Cody Hofhine who went from making just $19,000 in his first year in insurance to building eight multimillion-dollar real estate businesses. Cody shares how personal development, mentorship, and disciplined habits helped him shift from hustling to truly leading as a CEO. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or team leader, this episode will help you un...
Duration: 00:56:29How to Start and Scale a Real Estate Business the Right Way with Clay Rockwood | Ep 9
Oct 21, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Learn the mindset and strategy behind building a real estate business from the ground up without overleveraging or scaling too fast. Jeremy sits down with Clay Rockwood, founder of Abode Homebuyers, who has been investing full-time since 2009 and completed over 600 real estate transactions. Clay shares how he built his business from being an agent and broker to owning a portfolio of multifamily properties and mobile home parks. This episode gives practical steps to build a strong foundation, manage your resources wisely, and scale your real...
Duration: 00:55:31The $0 Marketing Myth: Can You Really Start Without Money? | Ep 8
Oct 16, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Can you really start real estate investing with no money? In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the truth behind the $0 marketing myth and what most gurus won’t tell you. He shares what it actually takes to find your first deals, build momentum without a big budget, and create the foundation for a business that can scale once the resources come in. This episode gives you real-world strategies to start where you are, take action with what you have, and build a path toward long-term success in re...
Duration: 00:20:08Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio Using Digital Assets with Corey Geary | Ep 7
Oct 14, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Explore how digital assets can help you scale your real estate portfolio faster and more efficiently. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Corey Geary, an entrepreneur who turned his life around from addiction to achieving true time freedom through business and investing. Corey shares how digital assets generate passive income, integrate with traditional real estate strategies, and create lasting wealth and purpose. You’ll learn actionable ways to leverage technology, build systems that scale, and grow your investments smarter not harder.
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Duration: 00:48:02How to Find On-Market & Off-Market Real Estate Deals with Ray Rodriguez | Ep 6
Oct 09, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Find on-market and off-market real estate deals while turning agents into powerful partners who deliver more opportunities. Jeremy sits down with Ray Rodriguez, founder of Monumental Estates, who consistently closes 8–10 deals per month in Las Vegas. Ray shares how to spot the best deals, build strong agent relationships, and create repeatable, trust-based systems. This episode gives actionable steps to generate consistent leads, expand your network, and grow your real estate business.
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Duration: 00:48:40Finding the Best Data & Virtual Markets with Burton Alicando | Ep 5
Oct 07, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Learn how to use data and virtual markets to close more wholesale real estate deals! In this episode, Jeremy talks with Burton Alicando, a PropStream and real estate data expert who has helped thousands of investors succeed with smarter lead generation. Burton shares how to find motivated sellers, pick profitable virtual markets, and avoid wasting time on bad data. Whether you’re starting in wholesaling or scaling into virtual real estate investing, you’ll get actionable strategies to maximize profits, build consistency, and grow your busi...
Wholesaling vs. Flipping vs. Creative Finance: Which Should You Start With? | Ep 4
Oct 02, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
New real estate investors often wonder whether to start with wholesaling, flipping, or creative finance. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the pros and cons of each strategy, showing how wholesaling builds capital quickly, why flipping offers rewarding but slower returns, and how creative finance unlocks opportunities with smart cash flow planning. If you want to create consistent income, gain momentum with small wins, and scale your real estate portfolio, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to get started.
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Duration: 00:10:43Inbound vs Outbound Marketing in Real Estate with Tony Mont | Ep 3
Sep 26, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Learn how to scale and exit a multimillion-dollar wholesale real estate business! In this episode, Jeremy talks with Tony Mont, a successful investor who built and sold a thriving wholesale operation. They cover inbound vs outbound marketing, strategies that generate consistent wholesale deals, and how to master dispositions at scale. If you want to grow your wholesaling business, improve your marketing, and build long-term wealth, this episode is packed with actionable tips you can implement immediately.
Designing Your Investment Journey | Ep 2
Sep 26, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Tired of jumping from one real estate strategy to the next? In this episode, Jeremy teaches real estate investors how to define their ideal investor avatar, focus on one strategy, and leverage their strengths to build a profitable real estate business. Whether you’re wholesaling, flipping, lending, or building a rental portfolio, you’ll learn actionable tips to close more deals and grow lasting wealth.
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Duration: 00:10:48Welcome to The Investor Semester with Jeremy Davis | Ep 1
Sep 11, 2025Welcome to The Investor Semester Podcast!
Discover how to build wealth and close more deals using real estate strategies that actually work. Each week, Jeremy Davis (@thejeremydavis)—investor, educator, and founder of The Investor Semester—sits down with top entrepreneurs, dealmakers, and students in the trenches. Together, we break down real deals, creative finance strategies, and proven systems to help you scale your portfolio and build lasting wealth.
Watch the full episode on YouTube here↗.
Ready to think smarter, scale bigger, and finally lock in that first.... or nex...
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