{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 78: Lee Arnold Code Enforcement and Abatement Treasures","description":"Today, I speak with Lee Arnold, someone I\u2019ve known for about a decade. He is someone I hold in high regard and respect him for his ability to have built his business based on biblical principles.  We discuss how his personal history led him to his current career, as well as how his faith guides him in business. We also talk about his experience with code enforcement and abatements.  Tune in to hear Lee\u2019s story and what he does at Cogo Capital. MINUTE MARKERS [04:00] Lee calls in from the small town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. [05:50] Lee\u2019s educational and professional history. [07:45] Discussing how and to whom his business lends money. [10:28] Why Lee dropped out of college sophomore year. [12:12] How his mother and the community supported his entire family for two years. [15:45] How Rich Dad, Poor Dad influenced his outlook at an early age. [19:55] Being in the right place at the right time with the right people. [20:28] Lee\u2019s first experience with the code enforcement\/lien abatement process. [26:55] Why and when you should focus on properties already producing income. [29:35] Making sure you have a bedrock. [32:04] Why making money caused Lee to backslide. [34:18] Why banks don\u2019t see this business as a legitimate one. [38:55] Lee\u2019s three favorite books. [41:25] Why Lee bought SendFuse. [42:45] His and his wife\u2019s experience having children. [49:45] The importance of mentorship. [53:27] Why raising money is the scariest thing you can do. [53:28] What Lee\u2019s business is doing at present. Quotes: And that\u2019s the secret sauce:  If you\u2019ll simply find good deals, then money will readily be available for those things. The best predictor of future performance is past performance. Links and Resources Cory\u2019s Coaching How to Win Friends and Influence People Life is a Series of Presentations Predictably Irrational SendFuse Cogo Capital Ask Cory a Question Want to get in touch with Cory and ask him your most burning Real Estate Investing question?  We\u2019ve made it super easy for you.  Just head over to our Ask Cory A Question page and start recording.  Cory will play your question live on an upcoming show and answer it personally. Who do You Want to Hear From? Name some folks I should get on the show! Hit me up:support@realestateinvestingprofits.com and I\u2019ll do my best to get them on. Did you get your FREE investing guide? TEXT the word PROFIT (38470) to immediately receive your FREE Investing Quick Start Guide! JOIN The Elite Real Estate Investor\u2019s Board of Directors http:\/\/JoinMyMastermind.com Connect Here Please check out our website, realestateinvestingprofits.com for the \u201cDown and Dirty\u201d Ultimate Real Estate Investing Quick Start Guide download. ","author_name":"Real Estate Investing Profit Masters by Cory Boatright","author_url":"http:\/\/www.RealestateInvestingProfits.com","html":"