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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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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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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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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Learn the secrets of short-term rental properties in McAllen. This class is Module 35 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of short-term rentals and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance properties that you’re u…
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In this episode, Elizabeth Suarez, President and CEO of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, sits down with John M. Kreidler, Rick Guerra, and Tony Aguirre to explore the impact of small businesses on McAllen’s growth and culture. Join us as they reflect on McAllen’s rich history, the chamber’s role in economic development, and the importance of collab…
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Secrets of Buying Down Mortgage Interest Rates
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1:09:01Learn the secrets of improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest rates on rental properties in McAllen. This class is Module 34 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest can help you get to financial independence faster a…
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On this episode of Hello Mcallen, we preview what the tenth annual McAllen Public Works Block Party has in store for all who attend. Hear Program Coordinator, Sarah Zepeda speak on a free and fun filled event for the entire family.Από τον City of McAllen
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Learn the secrets of comparable sales to determine property value in McAllen. This class is Module 33 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you know if you’re paying a good price for a property you’re buying (not too high)? How do you know if you’re getting for a good price for a prope…
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Secrets of Capital Expenses
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1:02:29Learn the secrets of real estate maintenance and capital expenses McAllen. This class is Module 32 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What’s the difference between capital expenses and maintenance on a rental property? What do I need to do to have my rental property business be a “qualifie…
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Secrets of Inspections
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1:08:21Learn the secrets of real estate inspections when buying in McAllen. This class is Module 31 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: An overview the entire inspection process including choices and paperwork required What level of inspection are you doing prior to going under contract? Why dates…
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Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas, is proud to be the host golf course for the Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier on Friday, May 2, 2025, starting at 2:00 p.m. Hosted in partnership with the Southern Texas Professional Golf Association (STPGA) and the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department, the event is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 15…
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Learn the secrets of wholesaling real estate in McAllen. This class is Module 30 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of wholesaling real estate and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What is a strategy similar to wholesaling where you can do half t…
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Learn the secrets of determining fair market rent on properties in McAllen. This class is Module 29 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why rents are not an exact number and what they really are At the end of the day, what is rent ultimately An overview of an easy method of determining fair…
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The Sunset Live Outdoor Music Series is back for its 23rd season, bringing free live music, arts, and outdoor fun to the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park. This season kicks off with an exciting first: the inaugural McAllen International Jazz Alliance Festival (MIJA Fest), a free, all-day, family and pet friendly celebration featuring musicians f…
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It’s that time of the year. Spring has sprung and we are spring cleaning our City. Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is organizing their annual Great American Clean-Up & Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-off to take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8am-12noon at McAllen Municipal Park. Put your cleaning shoes on and join us as we traverse our city’s maj…
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Learn the secrets of insurance for real estate investors in McAllen. This class is Module 28 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why you should not be penny-wise and pound-foolish with insurance and your real estate investments. The importance of having a strong relationship with your insur…
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Secrets of Contract to Close
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1:09:25Learn the secrets to what happens while you're under contract to buy an investment property in McAllen. This class is Module 27 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What happens once you’re under contract through when you’re closing on a property? What due diligence should you be doing? Who …
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Secrets to Improving Cash Flow
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1:24:40Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in McAllen. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searching for …
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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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In 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 Tawil and incoming Chamber Chairman Hershal Patel. Join us as they share their leadership philosophies, economic insights, and vision for McAllen’s continued growth. Fro…
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This 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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Learn 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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Secrets of Analyzing Deals
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1:20:18Learn 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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The 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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Secrets of Flipping Properties
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1:02:07Learn 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.Από τον City of McAllen
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Learn 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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In 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.Από τον City of McAllen
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Secrets to House Hacking
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1:16:42Learn 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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Secrets to Financing
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1:21:06Learn 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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