Episodes focus on interviews with City of McAllen directors, commissioners, mayor, and administrators; updates regarding ongoing initiatives and decisions made by McAllen City Commissioners; the employees who work day in and day out to serve the public and their community; activities throughout McAllen that residents can take part in; and services and projects that departments provide each day.
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The McAllen Chamber Podcast is a dynamic series dedicated to showcasing the stories, strategies, and successes that define McAllen’s thriving business community. Through in-depth conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we explore key topics that impact economic growth, small business development, innovation, and philanthropy in the Rio Grande Valley. Each episode provides valuable insights into leadership, community engagement, and the unique business mindset that ...
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Learn all about investing in real estate in McAllen, Texas with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to McAllen plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to McAllen).
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This podcast is about me figuring out if I should chase money or not.
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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Maggie Harris Team - your professional McAllen Real Estate Agents.
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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Deldi Ortegon Group - your professional McAllen Real Estate Agents.
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If you're in McAllen, TX, and seeking reliable credit repair services, White Jacobs stands out as a trusted leader in the industry. With a proven track record of helping individuals improve their credit scores, they take a personalized approach to address your unique financial challenges. Their experienced team works diligently to identify errors, negotiate with creditors, and create tailored plans to rebuild your credit health. Unlike generic credit repair companies, White Jacobs prioritize ...
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Secrets to Low and Nothing Down Strategies
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1:13:29Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in McAllen. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategies you can…
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McAllen Chamber Podcast #1 – Leading McAllen: Vision & Collaboration
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35:13In our premiere episode, Elizabeth Suarez, President and CEO of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, sits down with two influential leaders shaping McAllen’s future: City Manager Isaac Twill and incoming Chamber Chairman Herschel Patel. Join us as they share their leadership philosophies, economic insights, and vision for McAllen’s continued growth. Fr…
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Outdoors with Roy – McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Memorial Run 2025
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10:02This episode focuses on the winner of the 2025 McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Memorial Run at the McAllen Convention Center. The City of McAllen hosted the event in January with more than 12,000 runners and spectators in this year’s race. For the 11th year, there were more than 5,000 runners registered for the marathon, half marathon, relay marathon,…
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Secrets to Risk Mitigation and Elimination
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1:31:50Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in McAllen. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: what is i…
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Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in McAllen. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros and con…
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Secrets to Paperwork to Buy and Sell
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1:03:50Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in McAllen. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for your real e…
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Secrets of Comparing Mortgages and Lenders
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57:58Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in McAllen. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it can’t be do…
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Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in McAllen. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadsheet to cal…
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Hello McAllen: Healthier Texas Challenge 2025
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5:19The City of McAllen is participating in the 2025 Healthier Texas Challenge, formerly known as the “It’s Time Texas Challenge.” McAllen is leading the way again thanks to city employees, residents and McAllen Independent School District students who are enrolled in this statewide wellness campaign. If you would like to help the City of McAllen win t…
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Learn the secrets to flipping properties in McAllen. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And what are som…
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Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in McAllen. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business? What is…
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On this episode of “McAllen's Own,” Erica Martinez, a compliance officer for the City of McAllen shows off her famous and highly requested bowl of pozole. It's a traditional Mexican dish that brings warmth and joy to everyone who eats it.Bởi City of McAllen
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Secrets to Getting Your First Deal Done
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50:57Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in McAllen. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is really a…
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Learn the secrets of return on investment for rental properties in McAllen. This class is Module 16 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 4 primary areas of return on rental properties? And, what is the secondary return? What time period do we typically look at for returns on ren…
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Hello McAllen: The McAllen Holiday Parade Wraps Up Its 11th Year
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6:06In this holiday edition of “Hello McAllen,” take a look at the annual McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden Auto Group, as it celebrates some very Capable Kids in the community, brings in big crowds for volunteering and family fun for the 11th year in a row.Bởi City of McAllen
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Learn the secrets of house hacking in McAllen. This class is Module 15 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the house hacking real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance house hac…
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Learn the secrets of financing investment properties in McAllen. This class is Module 14 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 14 financing options for buying rental properties? What is PMI and why would you ever pay for insurance to protect the lender? How paying the lender can …
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Learn the secrets of down payments for real estate investing in McAllen. This class is Module 13 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why focusing on down payments is short-sighted and what you should be focused on instead. The two primary ways to address down payments; it is not just about …
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Trusted Credit Repair Services in McAllen, TX by White Jacobs
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1:08If you're in McAllen, TX, and seeking reliable credit repair services, White Jacobs stands out as a trusted leader in the industry. With a proven track record of helping individuals improve their credit scores, they take a personalized approach to address your unique financial challenges. Their experienced team works diligently to identify errors, …
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Secrets to Selecting an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent
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1:22:18Learn the secrets of selecting an investor-friendly real estate agent in McAllen. This class is Module 12 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is the NAR settlement and how will it likely impact buyers and sellers? What’s the difference between real estate agents, brokers, and REALTORS®…
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Learn the secrets of catching up on saving for retirement in McAllen... with an emphasis on using real estate investing. This class is Module 11 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What do you do if you wake up one morning and realize that you’re behind on saving for retirement? What can yo…
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Secrets of Nomad™ Real Estate Investing
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1:18:10Learn the secrets of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy for McAllen real estate investors. This class is Module 10 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What a…
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Learn the secrets of asset protection for McAllen real estate investors. This class is Module 9 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: My top 10 asset protection tips for real estate investors that you’d be a fool to ignore. The importance of getting bespoke legal advice and why you should nev…
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Secrets of Hiring and Managing a Property Manager
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1:57:26Learn the secrets to hiring and managing a property manager in McAllen. This class is Module 8 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A small tweak to your mindset around renting your property that will change all aspects of your property management... for the better... to make it easier, to l…
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Hello McAllen: South Pole Illuminated Festival 2024, Presented by H-E-B
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3:58The McAllen Convention Center is gearing up for the highly anticipated South Pole Illuminated Festival 2024, presented by H-E-B at the McAllen Convention Center. The festival will run from November 29 to December 29, welcoming visitors from Wednesday to Sunday each week. The festival will kick off with the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday,…
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Secrets of Overcoming Tenant Challenges
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52:26Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in McAllen. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides partial pay…
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Secrets of Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing
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1:07:26Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in McAllen. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types purchase…
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Hello McAllen: McAllen Chamber of Commerce Man & Woman of the Year 2024
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4:51McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraiser gala, Man & Woman of the Year will be Thursday, November 7 at the McAllen Convention Center. This year’s recipients are Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., former City of McAllen City Manager and Natashia Del Barrio, Bert Ogden Auto Group C.E.O. The McAllen Chamber selects individuals who have contributed to …
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Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…
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Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in McAllen, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? What…
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Secrets to Marketing to Find Tenants
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1:02:24If you're going to manage properties yourself in McAllen, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking about…
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Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in McAllen. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do property…
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Secrets of the 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate
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1:21:07Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in McAllen. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don’t…
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Warning - Risks of Missed Inspection Issues When Investing in Real Estate
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34:57There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on How You Pay PMI
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29:25If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…
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Warning - Risks of Interest Rates Rising When Investing in Real Estate
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47:18There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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