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I Stole a House: The Viral Story Behind Squatter Scams, ep. 395
REady2Scale - Real Estate Investing
What would you do if you came back from vacation only to find squatters had taken over your property? In this episode, we dive into this growing issue and uncover ways to protect your real estate from these costly invasions.
Key Takeaways:
-The Reality of Squatter Scams: Learn how squatters manipulate the legal system to claim properties and the loopholes they exploit for financial gain.
-Squatter Epidemic Explained: Understand what drives this growing issue across the U.S., why it's not limited to certain states, and how it’s affecting real estate investors.
- Defining a True Squatter: Explore the difference between a non-paying tenant and a squatter and why it matters for landlords.
- Protecting Your Property: Discover practical steps you can take to safeguard your property, from legal routes to innovative software solutions like Title Fraud Defender.
- Unconventional Methods for Squatter Removal: Hear some surprising and unconventional ways people have successfully removed squatters—ranging from the legal to the downright bizarre.
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Contact George McCleary
For inquiries, consultations, or access to Squatter Defender and Title Fraud Defender, you can reach George McCleary through the following:
www.titlefrauddefender.com - title monitoring starting at $2.25/month
www.squatterdefender.com - $199 online course
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: Unexpected Home Intrusion
00:22 Meet George McCleary: Real Estate Expert
01:31 Viral Sensation: How I Stole a House
03:19 The Aftermath: Reactions and Realizations
06:17 Understanding the Squatter Epidemic
13:07 Deed Fraud: A Growing Concern
17:24 Protecting Your Property: Practical Steps
22:04 Lightning Round: Fun Facts and Final Thoughts
Credits
Producer: Blue Lake Capital
Strategist: Syed Mahmood
Editor: Emma Walker
Opening music: Pomplamoose
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