The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us

Johnoson Crutchfield

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This podcast is made to work on both mindset and knoweldge of new and established real estate investors alike. The show host is an active real estate investor who offers advice, interviews guests for added perspective, and uses guest feedback to make sure your questions are answered. If you'd like to reach out, email me at [email protected]. I don't need anything from you, but I'd love to hear about what you have going on. Don't just look at the map, grab the map!

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026

Real estate investing explained through seller-call habits, offer math, and practical deal judgment.

The Grab the Map Podcast is a practical Business & Finance show for real estate investors who want to hear the work up close. It stays on the operating floor: live rooms, seller calls, deal review, and investor questions from people trying to move.

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You get the offer math, the seller calls, and the awkward pause after both.

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  • someone to turn seller nerves into a five-calls-a-day habit
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Episode 93: Maximize Your Real Estate Deals: How to Make More Offers and Get More LeadsJan 16, 2026

A live under-contract deal shows a practical path from seller conversation to making more offers.

John Crutchfield uses an active deal under contract to frame how his team decides when to make more offers. The property has been on the market for 143 days, and he treats 30 days or more as a useful trigger for outreach.

Episode 83 - From Chef to Wholesaler: Darrien Linton's Journey to Real Estate Success

A grounded look at real estate deal-making, with the offer logic laid out plainly.

The episode stays with Darian Linton in the middle of real estate deal-making and pays close attention to the small choices that shape an offer.

Episode 92: Simple Tricks to Instantly Improve Your Real Estate Investing Skills

Practical guidance on deal flow, wholesaler access, and building a rental business.

This episode looks at what ownership of hundreds of rental properties actually means, while still keeping one eye on listeners trying to land a first deal or plan the next move.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Episode 76: The Anti-Wall Street Approach to Real Estate Investing for Financial Freedom with Curtis May

    Hidden gem

    John Crutchfield talks with Curtis May, host of the Practical Wealth Show and founder of Practical Wealth Solutions, about what he calls an anti-Wall Street approach to financial freedom.

    ·40m·2 clips
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    Episode 104: 10 Proven Tips to Close More Real Estate Deals

    ·14m
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    Episode 79: How to Achieve Financial Freedom in 15 Months with Co-Living Real Estate Investing w/ Grant Shipman

    ·35m
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    Episode 77: Scaling Success: How to Flip 100 Homes a Year with Justin Oldham

    ·51m
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    Episode 89: Mastering Seller Conversations: Essential Questions and Live Calling Session

    Hidden gem

    He starts with the part most people want to skip.

    ·35m·2 clips
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    Episode 103: Using AI to Close More Real Estate Deals Faster

    ·17m
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    Episode 90: 5 Lead Generation Strategies That Get You Real Estate Deals FAST

    The host lays out a simple framework for attracting real estate deals.

    ·53m·3 clips
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    Episode 92: Simple Tricks to Instantly Improve Your Real Estate Investing Skills

    Hidden gem

    Jon Crutchfield opens by saying you do not need hundreds of rental properties.

    ·35m·2 clips
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    Episode 95: The 90-Day Challenge to $100K in Real Estate

    Hidden gem

    The host opens by asking why $100K in 90 days should matter to the listener.

    ·53m·3 clips
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    Episode 83 - From Chef to Wholesaler: Darrien Linton's Journey to Real Estate Success

    Hidden gem

    John Crutchfield brings Darian Linton on for a straight talk walk through wholesaling real estate in Lee County, Mississippi.

    ·34m·2 clips
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    Episode 96: Monthly Planning for Real Estate Investors (What to Track to Get More Deals)

    Hidden gem

    The host opens with a reset.

    ·46m·3 clips
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    Episode 94: Master the Real Estate Game: Learning From Other Investors

    Hidden gem

    The host opens by saying he wants to talk about learning from other investors.

    ·59m·3 clips
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    Episode 98: How to Find Motivated Sellers & Make Offers (Even When They Say No)

    Hidden gem

    The host opens by getting the live room organized and setting the tone for a seller-call session.

    ·51m·3 clips
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    Episode 105: You Don’t Need 100 Rental Properties - The Truth About Building Real Estate Wealth

    The host discusses the realities of owning hundreds of rental properties and explains his BRRRR strategy for acquiring and funding them.

    Apr 20, 2026·23m
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    Episode 102: How to Build a Real Estate Business from the Ground Up (Without Overthinking It)

    The host discusses foundational strategies for real estate investing, using Maslow's hierarchy as a metaphor to emphasize the importance of getting deals under contract by talking to sellers daily.

    Mar 26, 2026·18m·1 clip
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    Episode 101: The Weekly Schedule That Helps Investors Close More Deals

    Have you mapped your perfect week before the week starts mapping you?

    Mar 18, 2026·25m·2 clips
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    Episode 100: How to Hunt for Real Estate Deals from Scratch

    John Crutchfield frames real estate deal hunting as a search for a specific target, not a vague chase, and says beginners should decide what they are hunting for before looking.

    Mar 10, 2026·27m·1 clip
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    Episode 99: 10 Real Estate Reality Checks That Can Save Your Business (Before It’s Too Late)

    Hidden gem

    Episode 99 of The Grab the Map Podcast turns ten real estate “reality checks” into a blunt operating manual for investors who think more doors, paper cash flow, or hustle will solve a bad business.

    Feb 27, 2026·23m·1 clip
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    Episode 97: What To Do After You Get a Real Estate Contract (Step-by-Step Deal Flow)

    This episode segment explains a step-by-step checklist for managing real estate deals after securing a contract, based on the host's seven years of experience.

    Feb 11, 2026·19m·1 clip
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    Episode 93: Maximize Your Real Estate Deals: How to Make More Offers and Get More Leads

    Hidden gem

    John Crutchfield starts with an active deal that has been under contract after sitting on the market for 143 days.

    Jan 16, 2026·1h 9m·4 clips
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    Episode 91: Maximizing Real Estate Investments with Mid South Home Buyers

    Hidden gem

    John Crutchfield interviews Terry and Liz from Mid-South Home Buyers, the oldest turnkey real estate provider in the U.S.

    Aug 6, 2025·29m·2 clips
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    Episode 88: Why Real Estate Investors Fail (And How to Avoid It)

    Host John Crutchfield explores why real estate investors fail, arguing that failure stems from either not doing the core activities or doing them incorrectly, not from lack of results.

    Apr 8, 2025·37m·3 clips
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    Episode 87: How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing from Scratch | Real Estate Tips for Beginners

    John Crexfield opens by speaking directly to listeners interested in real estate investing and centers the conversation on getting started from scratch.

    Mar 25, 2025·53m·1 clip
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    Episode 86: The Ultimate Guide to House Hacking in Real Estate with Michael Hoang

    John Crutchfield brings on Michael Hong for a conversation about renting out rooms and how that changes the way a buyer thinks about property.

    Feb 11, 2025·35m·1 clip
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    Episode 85: Top 3 Measurements Every Real Estate Investor Should Track!

    The host, a real estate investor, details the three most critical financial and operational measurements for real estate investors to track: vacancy (including non-paying occupants), rent collection as a percentage of expected revenue, and maintenance costs/response times.

    Feb 4, 2025·13m·1 clip
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    Episode 84: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

    The host discusses the mindset shift needed to move from hustling to growing a real estate business, using a story about a coaching student.

    Jan 28, 2025·8m
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    Episode 82: 3 Types of Deals You Can Do in Real Estate Today

    The host shares three real estate deals from early 2025, starting with a distressed property whose owner is in jail and needs cash for bond.

    Jan 14, 2025·8m
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    Episode 81 - Rebooting Grab the Map Podcast: How to Invest in Real Estate (for Beginners)

    Dec 26, 2024·16m
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    Episode 80: From Principal to Real Estate Expert - My Journey of Resilience and Massive Action

    John, a former principal turned real estate investor, shares his journey from education to building a portfolio of over 500 units.

    Dec 16, 2024·53m·4 clips
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    Episode 78: From Single-Family to Multifamily: Arn Cenedella's Secrets to Successful Real Estate Investing

    Sep 17, 2024·21m·5 clips
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    Episode 75: Leveraging Real Estate Technology to Grow Your Business with Scott Selverian

    Host Ben reconnects with guest Scott, a former real estate agent now working in real estate tech, to discuss leveraging technology in investing.

    Aug 22, 2024·20m·1 clip
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    Episode 74: Slow and Steady Wins the Race: An Approach to Low-Risk, High-Return Real Estate with Denis Shapiro

    Host John Crutchfield interviews Dennis Shapiro, a real estate investor and author, about his journey from single-family rentals to multifamily syndications.

    Aug 15, 2024·25m·2 clips
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    Episode 73: Mastering Real Estate Investing - Tax Strategies and Market Trends with Neal Bawa

    Host John Crutchfield interviews Neil Bawa, a multifamily entrepreneur, about tax strategies and market insights in real estate investing.

    Aug 8, 2024·35m·3 clips
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    Episode 72: Toxic Relationships Holding You Back? How to Protect Your Mind at All Costs

    The host discusses protecting something valuable, shares a call with a successful real estate investor, and talks about managing multiple projects.

    Aug 1, 2024·7m
  35. 35

    Episode 71: Navigating Growth - Scaling from Small to Large Investments

    The host shares a personal story about raising money to buy a property with a friend, illustrating the challenges of starting in real estate investing.

    Jul 23, 2024·6m
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    Episode 70: The Uncomfortable Path to Success - Why You Need to Talk to People Ahead of You

    The host discusses the importance of choosing who you talk to daily to influence your decision-making and success in real estate investing.

    Jul 5, 2024·4m
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    Episode 69: Stop Holding Back - Unleash Your Creativity and Talents to Gain Control of Your Life

    Jun 26, 2024·6m
  38. 38

    Episode 68: From Military Service to Financial Freedom: A Veteran's Journey in Real Estate w/ Chris Linger

    Jun 21, 2024·30m
  39. 39

    Episode 67: How to Find Money for Your Next Deal

    Jun 5, 2024·5m
  40. 40

    Episode 66 - Missing Big Opportunities: The $1.5M Deal That Got Away

    May 30, 2024
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    Episode 65: 30 Day Challenge - First Real Estate Deal with No Money Down!

    May 23, 2024·5m
  42. 42

    Episode 64 Start Small but Think Big: Gary Wilson's Advice on Building Wealth Through Rental Properties

    May 15, 2024·33m
  43. 43

    Episode 63 How Reflection Helped Me Break Through My Biggest Obstacles

    May 8, 2024·5m
  44. 44

    Episode 62: Skip the Competition - 3 Unconventional Strategies for Getting Real Estate Deals First

    May 2, 2024·4m
  45. 45

    Episode 61: Unveiling the Fast, Medium, Slow Money Strategy for Real Estate Investing with Chris Rood

    Apr 24, 2024·29m
  46. 46

    Episode 60: Achieve 8x Returns by Partnering with a Serial Acquirer - Josh Wilson's Formula for Strategic Deals

    Apr 17, 2024·23m
  47. 47

    Episode 59: Wealth in Real Estate Redefined - Beyond Money & Possessions

    Apr 10, 2024·8m
  48. 48

    Episode 58: The Secret to Scaling a Large Portfolio

    Apr 3, 2024·6m
  49. 49

    Episode 57: Wealth Showdown - Real Estate vs. Stocks

    Mar 27, 2024·11m
  50. 50

    Episode 56: Real Estate Scaling - The Good, The Bad, The Truth

    Mar 20, 2024·12m
  51. 51

    Episode 55: Pursuing Passions and Breaking Through Criticism - The 'Umma Do Me' Effect

    Mar 13, 2024·6m
  52. 52

    Episode 54: Achieve More - 5 Ways to Get More Stuff Done

    Mar 5, 2024·5m
  53. 53

    Episode 53: Unlocking Real Estate Success - Fishing in the Right Pond

    Feb 27, 2024·8m
  54. 54

    Episode 52: Henry Washington's Real Estate Story - Overcoming Obstacles & Finding Success

    Feb 20, 2024·35m
  55. 55

    Episode 51: From Crisis to Cash Flow: Real Estate Redemption Journey with Jamel Gibbs

    Feb 13, 2024·40m
  56. 56

    Episode 51: From Crisis to Cash Flow - Real Estate Redemption Journey with Jamel Gibbs

    Feb 13, 2024·40m
  57. 57

    Episode 51: From Crisis to Cash Flow - Real Estate Redemption Journey with Jamel Gibbs

    Feb 13, 2024·40m
  58. 58

    Episode 50: 3 Ways to Get a Deal This Week!

    Feb 6, 2024·6m
  59. 59

    Episode 49: Mike Mannino's Real Estate Success Story

    Jan 24, 2024·36m
  60. 60

    Think Bigger: Keys to Success & Personal Growth

    Jan 23, 2024·59m
  61. 61

    Insider Insights: Scaling Profits in Real Estate

    Jan 16, 2024·1h 7m
  62. 62

    Episode 48: Scaling Fast with Javier Hinojo

    Jul 12, 2022·28m
  63. 63

    Episode 47: Growing Real Estate with David Olds

    Jul 5, 2022·40m
  64. 64

    Episode 46: Thoughtful Real Estate Investing with Jeff Stephens

    Jun 28, 2022·35m
  65. 65

    Episode 45: Work Life Balance with Andy Estes

    Jun 21, 2022·39m
  66. 66

    Episode 44: The Podcast Is Back

    Apr 24, 2022·13m
  67. 67

    Episode 43: How Big Thinkers Grow in Real Estate with Jennings Smith

    Jun 8, 2021·41m
  68. 68

    Episode 42: Coming Back to the Real Estate Game With Aalim Bakari

    Host John Crutchfield introduces a conversation with guest Aline Bakari about real estate investing, covering rental properties, flipping houses, and buying/selling.

    Jun 1, 2021·41m
  69. 69

    Episode 41: Stairs Not Elevators: The Truth About Real Success

    May 25, 2021·16m
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    Episode 40: Discomfort Produces Growth

    May 18, 2021·9m
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    Episode 39: How to Buy your First House

    May 11, 2021·14m
  72. 72

    Episode 38: John Interviews His Daughter

    Mar 30, 2021·9m
  73. 73

    Episode 37: John Interviews His Son

    Mar 23, 2021·10m
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    Episode 36: When Relationships Break Down

    Mar 16, 2021·18m
  75. 75

    Episode 35: Systems for Success

    Mar 9, 2021·15m
  76. 76

    Episode 34: How to Close Deals

    John Crutchfield discusses how to close real estate deals with low down payments and grow a rental property portfolio.

    Mar 2, 2021·24m
  77. 77

    Episode 33: Take Control of Your Future

    Feb 23, 2021·9m
  78. 78

    Episode 32: Time Freedom and the American Dream with Conrad Jackson

    Host John Crutchfield introduces the podcast and interviews a fellow real estate investor about his journey and tips.

    Dec 22, 2020·39m
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    Episode 31: The Cost of Growing a Business

    Dec 17, 2020·12m
  80. 80

    Episode 30: Start a Real Estate Business Having Little to No Capital with Sean O'Rourke

    Host John Crutchfield interviews Sean O'Rourke about getting started in rental real estate investing with little or no money.

    Dec 8, 2020·37m
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    Episode 29: So You Want to Be a Real Estate Investor

    Dec 1, 2020·14m
  82. 82

    Episode 28: People Who Think Small

    Nov 24, 2020·13m
  83. 83

    Episode 27: My Success Formula

    Nov 17, 2020·12m
  84. 84

    Episode 26: A Big Mistake

    Nov 10, 2020·7m
  85. 85

    Episode 25: Tightwad Todd Quits His Job

    Nov 3, 2020·46m
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    Episode 24: 10 Things I Did Wrong

    Oct 27, 2020·11m
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    Episode 23: Partnering Up

    Oct 13, 2020·23m
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    Episode 22: Why Real Estate Investing Works

    Oct 6, 2020·13m
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    Episode 21: How to Network

    Sep 29, 2020·18m
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    Episode 20: When You're Scared to Do a Deal

    Sep 22, 2020·19m
  91. 91

    Episode 19: Grab the Map 1st Quarter Reflection

    Sep 15, 2020·10m
  92. 92

    Episode 18: Introducing Grab the Map Education

    Apr 28, 2020·5m
  93. 93

    Episode 17: Guy Quits His Job for Full-Time Real Estate

    Apr 21, 2020·27m
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    Episode 16: Mentoring Other Real Estate Investors

    Apr 14, 2020·12m
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    Episode 15: What's the Worst Thing that Can Happen

    Apr 7, 2020·18m
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    Episode 14: The CoronaVirus and the Real Estate Market

    Mar 31, 2020·21m
  97. 97

    Episode 13: How Running a Real Estate Business is Like Running a Marathon

    Dec 11, 2019·20m
  98. 98

    Episode 12: Being Married to an Investor

    Dec 4, 2019·15m
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    Episode 11: This Guy Did His First Deal with his 401k

    Nov 27, 2019·22m
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    Episode 10: Deals I'm Doing Now!

    Nov 20, 2019·11m
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    Episode 9: A 5 Year Old Tells Us the Importance of Money

    Nov 5, 2019·4m
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    Episode 8: Having Friends that are Investors

    Oct 29, 2019·11m
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    Episode 7: A 7 Year Old Investor in the Making

    Oct 22, 2019·4m
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    Episode 6: How to Make the Bank Never Say No

    Oct 15, 2019·16m
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    Episode 5: Your Network Is Your Networth

    Oct 9, 2019·17m
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    Episode 4: Learning by Doing as a Real Estate Investor

    Jul 16, 2019·13m
  107. 107

    Episode 3: One Thing After Another

    Jul 9, 2019·10m
  108. 108

    Episode 2: Growing Fast takes a Ton of Work: My Personal Story

    Jul 3, 2019·26m
  109. 109

    Episode 1: If it was easy, everyone would do it!

    Jun 12, 2019·16m