A-Ha! Real Estate Exam Prep Podcast

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The A-Ha! Real Estate Education Podcast is all about helping real estate students get tips, strategies, and secrets they'll need to know to pass their real estate class and state exam. By interviewing guests, discussing test questions, and going through specific real estate topics, each listener will walk away with a better understanding of what's needed to pass that pesky real estate class and state exam! Listeners might even get a little motivation to navigate the sometimes-discouraging experience of real estate education. Brian Lee--acclaimed real estate instructor, broker, and appraiser--leads the A-Ha! Podcast. Brian earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and Real Estate from the greatest college on earth, Indiana University. He regularly uses his 28 years of experience in various areas real estate to raise the level of education for agents. Brian's knowledge and experience takes him across the globe to train on real estate topics, including appraisal, agency, brokerage, business operations, taxation, contracts, investing, and the dreaded "real estate math". When Brian isn't busy behind a microphone or in front of an audience, he keeps his wife and children happy with culinary skills and bad dad jokes.

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May 10, 2025Episode 11132 min

Episode 111 - What Is Next For A-Ha?

Episode 111 – Next Steps for A-Ha Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. What I've been up to. Private messages about questions. Memorizing test questions. DO NOT CHEAT!! List of recent grads: Lydia, Ellena, Debra, Sahzad, Vince, Dana, Donna, Jerry, Danielle, Nautie, Dawn, Kim, BJ, Sasha, Darlene, Alex, Charlie, Rachel, Derrell, Maddox, Charles, Jeff, Gabe, Chanita, Carline, Junalee, Ashely, Briana, Zack, Melanie, Tara, Caitlin, Naomi, Elena, Darren, Emalee, Joshua, Tiffany, Blaire, William, Jodi, Melody, Melissa, Andjie, Andrew, Amanda, Jack, Eileen, Samantha, Brannon, Emily, Elyssa, Ricky, Jennifer, Maurice, Mackenzie, Renee, Bryce, Kelsey, Ahmad, Kari, Shannon, Daniel, Jennifer, Jessica, Mike, Vickie, Chelsea, Kae, Regina, Elisabeth, Her Pao, Carrie Ann, Nicole, Angie, Ellena, LaTrice, Tricia, Channpreet, Benjamin, Kaizer, Mickie, Vince, Jamie, Bryan, Katie, and Taryn.. Listener messages: Lydian (Arizona), Rachel (Indiana), Maddox (Pennsylvania, and Taryn (North Carolina) Going on hiatus; nothing new to record Keep sending me your messages Working on "Part B" of this show; teaching you beyond the exam. Farewell…for now! Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

February 6, 2025Episode 11052 min

Episode 110 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Environmental Issues

Episode 110 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Environmental Issues Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. Happy Groundhog Day! NEVER stop learning! List of recent grads: Angela, Jerry, Charlie, Katelyn, Jennifer, Kelly, Laura, Michelle, Samantha, Ryan, Jessica, Melanie, Jay, Tatiana, Will, Andrea, Raquel, Bailey, Itzel, Chelsea, Dani, Charley, Katelyn, Lisa, Jackie, Diana, Ryan, Kathy, Gabe, Benjamin, Chris, Alexis, Trisha, Terry, Dee, Josh, Terry, Tom, Cassandra, Natalie, Christine, Katie, David, LaTisha, Jason, Shaina, Stephanie, Lee, Hannah, Lauren, Noel, Russ, Beth, Bill, and Jennifer. Listener messages: Kelly (Minnesota) and Laura (Georgia) Asbestos Lead Paint; 1978 Radon Carbon Monoxide Formaldehyde Mold CERCLA – Comprehensive, Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act SARA – Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act Inspection: Phase 1, 2, and 3 Exam Questions Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

January 2, 2025Episode 1091 hr 48 min

Episode 109 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Closing the Transaction

Episode 109 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Closing the Transaction Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. Happy New Year! 3 Year Anniversary of A-Ha! REEP. YAY!!! Don't be entitled in life, in real estate, or with me. Ha ha!! List of recent grads: Joseph, Alejandro, Madiera, Tylar, Travis, Douglas, Zack, Christi, Alan, Patricia, Devon, Trudy, Rhonda, Wanda, Daniella, Cecilia, Maisy, Lena, Ruth, Melody, Sadie, Ryan, Tomeka, Scott, Christina, Chris, Jessica, Jeffery, and Hayley. Listener messages: Jeffrey from Indiana and Hayley from Upstate New York Closing events and types Conducting the closing RESPA – Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act ABA – Affiliated Business Arrangement TRID – TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule; Truth in Lending Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure forms Kickbacks, referral fees, and rebates Debit and Credit Prepaid and Accrued expense prorations Banker's Year vs. Actual calendar days Math Transfer stamps, excise tax, revenue stamps, deed tax, etc. Exam Questions Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

December 18, 2024Episode 10828 min

Episode 108 - End of Year Update

Episode 108 – End of Year Update Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. Update on law school finals Tips on how to study Suggestions for real world issues in Secured Transactions, Trusts and Estates, and Income Tax List of recent grads: Latoya, Sandy, Denise, Rachel, Shelby, Michael, Erika, Brittany, James, John, Femi, Dally, Rosalind, Kayla, Lori, Brianna, Reese, Brian, Melissa, Matt, Charles, Jessica, Alyssa, Blessing, Grace, Meranda, Devin, Jeff, Gabriela, Ethan, Eddie, Cole, Heidi, Mark, Leidary, Veronica, Courtney, Kaylen, Zoe, Ruth, Evelyn, Jaquelyn, Dana, Caleb, Connor, Breondra, Kylena, Shelley, Mohammad, Jessica, Delaney, Lacey, Shana, April, Johana, Jaxson, Janie, Lancia, Iris, Tania, Peyton, Sheryl, Kyle, Shawn, Caitlin, Della, Renn, Sem, Kevin, Brooke, Andrea, Danna, Wendy, Joseph, Karigan, Ashia, Jasmine, Martin, Sheldon, Whitney, Denise, Jeff, Justin, Sali, Lynn (happy picture on FB page), and Daniel. Listener messages from Sandy in New Jersey, Rachael in Washington State, and Denise in Ohio. Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

November 8, 2024Episode 1071 hr 13 min

Episode 107 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Public and Private Land Use Controls

Episode 107 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Public and Private Land Use Controls Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. Happy Thanksgiving! Send me your favorite recipes. State exam vs. State portion of the State Exam List of recent grads: Lynn, Ryan, Brittany, Gilbert, Daniel, Christelle, Ralitsa, Mara, Kayla, Martin, Kim, Sally, Paulina, Rachel, Tyler, Johnnie, Julie, Jennifer, Max, Sophia, Crystal, Alexis, Tony, Baylee, Jordan, Jose, Camila, Edna, Hannah, Kim, Monica, Brandon, Alexander, Chelsie, Madeline, Michael, Alvin, Carl, Kari, Jean, Stacy, Diana, Karen, Robert, Sarah, Justin, Julie, Dipali, Katie, Garret, and Tayler. Listener message from Christie in California Public vs. Private P.E.T.E. – Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation, and Escheat Condemnation; Taking; Regulatory taking; Inverse Condemnation Zoning classifications; density zoning; setbacks; non-conforming use; grandfathered use Variance vs. Conditional Use Permit Building Code: permit and certificate of occupancy Private land use controls: HOA and Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) Deed restrictions; contractual agreement Enforcement through court system. Zoning vs. Building Code vs. Private Restrictions Exam Questions Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

October 3, 2024Episode 1061 hr 31 min

Episode 106 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Real Estate Taxes and Liens

Episode 106 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Real Estate Taxes and Liens Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. I'm not telling it will be easy. I'm telling you it will be worth it! List of recent grads: Max, Sophia, Crystal, Alexis, Lori, Alexander, Anthony, Angel, Baylee, Ceasar, Jordan, Jose, Ruperto, Camila, Edna, Vanessa, Emmanuel, Hannah, Kim, Monica, Janie, Raven, Chelsie, Madison, Michael, Angelica, Alvin, Kristina, Samantha, Carl, Kenndey, Evelyn, Connie, Amy, Justin, David, Hilda, Dora, Lindsey, Valerie, Sabrina, Devin, Gerald, Jessica, Carmen, Grace, Haven, Martha, Theresa, Steve, Brianna, Jessie, Aubrey, Katelyn, April, Shelby, Joe, Carly, Diana, Shannon, Tiffany, Sarai, Casey, Jennifer, Amaryllis, Ally, Kamera, Caitlin, Andrew, Liliana and Stephanie. Listener messages from Liliana and Ally. Lien defined VICE: Voluntary, Involuntary, Equitable, or Statutory General and Specific Liens Effect and Priority of liens Real estate taxes and calculations; assessed value, equalization factor Special assessments Liens types Lis pendens Exam Questions Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

September 5, 2024Episode 1051 hr 28 min

Episode 105 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Appraisal/Valuation Principles and Math

Episode 105 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Appraisal/Valuation Principles and Math Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. We are not ONLY in Indiana. We are a nationwide service. List of recent grads: Carmen, Mosi, Eliana, Addyson, Grace, Haven, Martha, Theresa, Brianna, Jessie, Aubrey, Katelyn, April, Shelby, Joe, Brandon, Aramis, Jada, Jose, Mason, Kylei, Phoebe, Jackie, Amelia, Maite, Selena, Janessa, Sh'Nyah, Mariana, Esmeralda, Lesley, Sav, Tommy, Rebecca, Ihsan, Maddy, John, Ylanerie, Madison, Gretchen, Tiffany, Nicole, Honour, Randi, Kimberly, Amy, Santiago, Dawn, Jessica, Shannon, Rina, Katherine, Amber, Kayleigh, Gabriel, Brian, Ian, Wendy, Lisette, Lisa, Brooke, Jean, Starlynn, Simone, Andrew, Lori, Samantha, and Emma. Listener messages from Samantha and Emma. Go to www.brianclee.com for Real Estate Between the Lines podcast Value – DUST or STUD Anticipation Highest and Best Use Increasing and Diminishing Returns Regression vs. Progression Substitution Sales comparison approach Cost approach Income approach Exam Questions Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legend15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

August 8, 2024Episode 10421 min

Episode 104 - Podcast Update

Episode 104 – Podcast Update Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. Quick update on the podcast and what I have been up to. Bookmark www.aharealestateacademy.com for new classes in many other states. Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legendary15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

June 6, 2024Episode 1031 hr 28 min

Episode 103 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Real Estate Finance, Lending, and Math, Part 2

Episode 103 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Real Estate Finance, Lending & Math, Part 2 Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. 01:35 – Thank you for helping me reach 500,000 downloads!! 02:40 – Find you support system to get you through the class, the exam, and your career. 05:55 – List of recent grads: Andrea, Dylan, Matt, Karina, Iris, Ricardo, Yadira, Miracle, Jennifer, Brittany, Antonio, Dominic, Ashley, Kristian, Halie, Rikkel, May, Blanca, Mayra, Chellsea, Marilyn, Leslie, Talia, Max, Danielle, Madelene, Sherry, Brooklyn, Gracelyn, Dar, Lillian, Alexander, Carmen, Tosin, Davonnia, Micah, Maria, Marcus, Lawrence, Bernadine, Fabiola, Ana, Jose, Natasha, Rachel, Alicia, Abby, John, Jason, Brandon, Oliver, Karla, Erin, Ameca, and Scott. 07:40 – Listener Messages from Matt and Karina. 12:05 – Episode Focus: Finance and lending in real estate, part two. 12:45 – Primary versus Secondary mortgage market. 15:40 – Loan to Value; LTV; loan and downpayment. 23:40 – Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP); Homeowner's Protection Act of 1998; Conventional loan; loan amount higher than 80% or downpayment lower than 20%. 27:25 – FHA and VA loans; insured versus guaranteed loans. 30:10 – Loan types: straight loan, adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM; index, margin, and rate caps), balloon loan, reverse mortgage, package loan, blanket loan, wraparound loan, home equity loan (HELOC), bridge loan, and buydown mortgage. 53:20 – Truth In Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z; applies only to residential loans; annual percentage rate (APR), three day right of recission; advertising; trigger terms. 1:04:10 – Reach out to me if you are seeing questions about credit scoring and/or loan underwriting. 1:05:15 - Exam questions 1:26:45 – July's episode is all about appraisal and valuation; income approach, and other appraisal terms you will need to know to pass the real estate exam. Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legendary15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A

May 2, 2024Episode 1021 hr 36 min

Episode 102 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Real Estate Finance, Lending, and Math, Part 1

Episode 102 - Real Estate Exam Questions: Real Estate Finance, Lending & Math, Part 1 Going through state exam questions to help real estate students pass their state exam. 02:05 – B's Message: Making mistakes is better than faking perfection. 06:30 – List of recent grads: Andrea, Joyce, Lynn, Adrienne, Abigail, Jessica, Angela, Sara, Marquita, Kimmy, Bruno, Eric, Jennifer, Rina, Daisy, Sabrina, Shauna, Marie, Anne, Renae, Staci, Samantha, Joey, Steven, Barbara, Tina, Elizabeth, Karen, Ashley, Lewis, Veronica, Adam, Delaney, Dianna, Claudia, Bryant, Perry, Melissa, Sheila, Tina, Frank, Lane, Daniel, and Jade. 08:30 – Listener Message from Andrea 12:20 – Episode Focus: Finance and lending in real estate, part one. Part two will come out in June. 14:00 – PITI payment; Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance. 18:15 – DTI; Debt to Income ratio. 21:35 – Promissory note; IOU; contract between the borrower and the lender. 24:10 – Mortgage – verb and noun (lien); hypothecation; mortgagor and mortgagee; lien theory versus title (trust) theory. 31:55 – Interest payments; Formula: Loan amount x Periodic Interest Rate = Periodic Interest Payment; interest rate is almost always expressed as an annual rate. 37:40 – Discount point; increases yield to lender; reduces interest rate paid by borrower; value of a discount point; Formula: Loan Amount x Discount Point (as a percent) = Cost of Discount Point. 46:55 – Mortgage clauses: acceleration clause, defeasance clause (satisfaction of mortgage), and alienation clause. 52:15 – Foreclosure: judicial versus non-judicial; deed in lieu of foreclosure; short sale; redemption (equitable right versus statutory right); deficiency judgement. 1:00:25 – Exam questions 1:34:20 – June episode is part 2; LTV (loan to value), loan types, and governmental regulations (RESPA and TILA). Go to www.ahareep.com and sign up for the program for only $35, use discount code: legendary15 to save 15% off. Go to www.indianarealestateinstitute.com for Indiana real estate classes. A-Ha LINKS Email info@ahareep.com Web www.ahareep.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AHA.REEP YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxAjI5Li4Ll3Epwcyc0i6A