The Real Estate Investing Fast Track

Hosted by Greg Helbeck

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Aug 2026

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The Real Estate Investing Fast Track will consistently share the insight you need to succeed in the fields of real estate, business, and personal development. You will learn cutting-edge insights on how to be a successful real estate entrepreneur. The host, Greg Helbeck interviews the top investors and brokers to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to succeed in the real estate industry. In these interviews, you will learn everything from current marketing strategies, leadership skills, and operational systems to be a world-class real estate entrepreneur. This podcast will give you the ideas, motivation, skills, strategies, and actionable tactics to win in the real estate game. You will be able to master direct marketing so you get the motivated sellers calling you on a consistent basis so you never run out of real estate deal flow. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with sellers because the host brings on world-class experts to deep dive into sales and negotiati...

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September 11, 2026Episode 54312 min

Real Estate Strategies Ranked in a PERFECT MARKET

Last video I ranked real estate strategies for right now. This one's different — this is how I'd rank them in a perfect market, no interest rates, no current conditions, just pure strategy based on 10+ years and hundreds of deals. Ranking: Wholesaling, Fix & Flipping, Wholetailing, BRRRR, and being a Real Estate Agent — from S-Tier to B-Tier. One strategy takes the crown as the "holy grail." Watch to see which one and why. 📩 Got a deal or want to JV? Email: greg@velocityhousebuyers.com IG: @Grego_37 Like, subscribe, and share if this helped. New Real Estate Weekly Lessons every week.

September 3, 2026Episode 54221 min

2026 Real Estate Strategies RANKED: What Actually Works Now

I'm ranking every major real estate investing strategy for 2026 — from S tier (superior) to D tier (skip it). After 10+ years and hundreds of deals, here's my honest take on what actually works right now. Ranked in this episode: Wholesaling, Novations, Fix & Flip, Wholetailing, Subject To, BRRRR/Rentals, Owner Financing, Real Estate Agent, and Traditional Rentals. Spoiler: nothing hits S tier this year, and a few "guru favorites" take a hit. 📩 Got a wholesale deal in Hudson Valley, Seattle, or Delaware? 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📸 IG: @Grego_37 👍 Like & subscribe for more no-BS real estate content every week.

August 25, 2026Episode 5417 min

$18k Profit On A Deal No One Wanted

Nobody wanted this vacant, "tear down" property — until we changed the terms, not the price. Instead of cutting the seller's payout, I got permission to list it on the MLS. Within 5 hours, we had an offer $2K over asking. Final result: $18,000 profit, zero price renegotiation. Got a deal in Hudson Valley, Washington State, or Delaware? Send it to greg@velocityhousebuyers.com — we're buying. 👍 Like & subscribe for more real deal breakdowns. #RealEstateInvesting #Wholesaling #DealBreakdown

August 20, 2026Episode 5407 min

Money Loves Speed: Using Parkinson's Law to Close More Deals

Parkinson's Law says work expands to fill the time you give it — and in real estate, that means urgency wins deals. In this episode, I share how I used this principle to close a deal right before vacation, and how you can use tight timelines to close faster, avoid closing-day chaos, and beat other investors to the punch. Got a deal in Washington State, the Hudson Valley (NY), or Delaware? I'm looking to wholesale, JV, or help close deals: 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📸 IG: @Grego_37 Like, subscribe, and share if this helped!

August 13, 2026Episode 5396 min

500+ Deals Later, Here's the ONE Thing I Wish I Knew Sooner

After 500+ real estate deals and 10+ years in the game, I've learned one thing that changes everything: your problems never actually go away — you just have to upgrade them. In this episode, I break down: ✅ Why every stage of your real estate business comes with new problems. ✅ How to shift from "no deals, no money, no clue" to managing systems, teams, and scale. ✅ The mindset shift that separates investors who grow from those who stay stuck. ✅ Why wanting "more business" means signing up for a whole new set of problems — and that's a good thing. We're actively doing deals in Seattle, the Hudson Valley, and the state of Delaware. Got a property to wholesale or JV? Let's talk: 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📸 IG: @Grego_37

July 30, 2026Episode 53810 min

I Bought a $150K Condo in Federal Way, WA — Let's Break Down the Numbers

In this episode, I break down a condo flip I'm currently buying in Federal Way, WA — part 1 of a series I'll follow up on through renovation and sale. I bought the property for $150,000 after almost a year of following up on a cold lead. With renovation costs around $20-25K, I'm projecting a sale price of $240-250K and a net profit of roughly $35,000 — about a 70% cash-on-cash return. I also get into why condo flips play differently than house flips, from HOA fees to slower sales and higher holding costs. 📩 Have a property in WA, Hudson Valley, or Delaware you want to wholesale or JV? Email greg@velocityhousebuyers.com or DM me on IG @Grego_37. 👍 Like & subscribe for more real deal breakdowns.

July 28, 2026Episode 53715 min

The 4 Closing Costs Every House Flipper MUST Know

In this episode, I break down the "Big 4" closing costs every real estate investor needs to account for on both the purchase AND the sale of a property: ✅ Transfer Tax (Excise Tax) – How much it can cost you, which states have it, and how to negotiate it with sellers ✅ Loan Recording Tax – The hidden fee some states charge just to record your mortgage ✅ Lender Costs – Points, attorney fees, service fees, and other borrowing costs that add up fast ✅ Commissions – What to expect to pay real estate agents when you sell, and how it impacts your bottom line Whether you're in a high-cost state like New York, Delaware, or Washington, or a lower-cost state like Arizona, this video will help you run your numbers correctly so you know your real profit before you ever make an offer. Got a property to wholesale in the Hudson Valley, Seattle area, or Delaware? Reach out below. Email: greg@velocityhousebuyers.com Instagram: @grego_37

July 23, 2026Episode 53612 min

17 Showings, ZERO Offers: What I'm Doing To Save This Flip

Part 3 of my Pleasant Valley flip breakdown — and it's not going as planned. After 35 days on market with 17 showings, still no offers. In this video: what went wrong (pricing, an area with high days-on-market, an overlooked kitchen floor and pool), and the exact fixes we're making right now to get this sold and still turn a profit. Part 4 drops once it sells — with the real numbers. Got a deal or lead? Let's talk: 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 IG: @grego_37 We do JV and wholesale deals in Hudson Valley, Seattle, and Delaware.

July 21, 2026Episode 53510 min

Why I Turned Off All My Phone Notifications as a Real Estate Investor

Real estate chaos is real — if you're doing multiple deals at once, your phone, email, and texts can feel like they never stop. In this video, I share the exact system I use to stay sane after 500+ real estate deals over the last 11 years. Here's what I cover: Don't check your phone first thing in the morning — protect your peace before the chaos starts. Turn off notifications — check messages and email on your schedule, not everyone else's. Handle problems one at a time — prioritize by urgency instead of letting everything hit you at once. Ask "does this lead to revenue?" — filter out calls and tasks that aren't moving the needle. Subscribe for more real estate tips and real deal breakdowns!

July 15, 2026Episode 53411 min

Novation Deal Gone South: Greenwood Lake Part 2

Part 2 of a real novation deal I'm working right now in Greenwood Lake, NY. We had a buyer under contract, appraisal came back $50K over the purchase price — but their lender still wanted $20K in basement repairs or the deal was off. I walk through what happened, why I said no, and the real risks of novations that most people online don't talk about. If you're new to wholesaling or novations, this is the unfiltered side of the business. 📌 Missed Part 1? Watch the property walkthrough and original deal breakdown first. 📌 Part 3 coming once this house closes — with full numbers. Got a house to wholesale, novate, or JV on? I'm buying in New York, Seattle, and Delaware. greg@velocityhousebuyers.com IG: @Grego_37