On the WealthBuilders Podcast today, Karen Conrad Metcalfe, and her husband David Metcalfe, continue discussing biblical principles and current market conditions for real estate investing. 

 You will be encouraged to view your own “promised land” through the lens of God’s guidance and provision. Be ready to receive practical tools and wisdom to navigate today’s real estate landscape successfully. 

 Tune in for effective steps to blend real estate guidelines with biblical principles and strategies.

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Part One of the Podcast: Biblical Lessons for Successful Real Estate Investing

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The Promised Land of Real Estate: Practical and Scriptural Guidance (Part Two)

Real Estate and the Promised Land

• God helped the children of Israel acquire a vast piece of land.
• Consider the ideological challenges posed by nations like the Moabites, Canaanites, and Hittites.
• God gave Israel a strategy for taking the land incrementally (Deuteronomy 7).
• The concept of the “promised land” varies for each individual.
• Practical guidelines in real estate, such as rent ratios, cash flow, and return on investment.
• Spiritual guidelines in real estate are often overlooked.
• The Bible is a historical blueprint that provides strategies for entering the promised land.
• The Sons of Issachar understood the times and knew what to do, providing a powerful combination.
• Real estate opportunities in the Bible are relatable to modern-day real estate.

Business Ethics and the –ites

• The Amorites were arrogant. It is important to recognize God’s role in your success.
• The Canaanites were immoral merchants with unrighteous business practices.
• Canaanite merchants were financially strong, but motivated by gain to the detriment of others.
• Believers have a responsibility to treat people well in business and real estate.
• There is a positive impact from treating tenants and guests with respect and fairness.
• The Perizzites were people who lived unprotected and undisciplined.
• It is important to have good business practices and disciplines in place.
• You also need systems and structures in place, even if it means hiring help.
• There are consequences to not having proper systems, self-control and discipline.
• The Hivites had a luxury lifestyle mentality–if it feels good, do it–not concerned about others.
• It is important to look out for others and make decisions for long-term gain.
• Understand the challenges of maintaining wealth and the importance of a millionaire mindset.
• Remember the goal of generational wealth is also passing on morals, ethics, and values.
• The Jebusites exploited and polluted others through immoral activities.
• Maintain strong morals, keeping them unaffected by external influences.
• Many cultural challenges require strong moral principles.
• The 10 Commandments are a prescription for health and maintaining a strong moral compass.

God’s Guidance and the Promised Land

• God guided the children of Israel and helped them succeed in their real estate deal.
• Take on challenges incrementally as directed by God.
• Learn from each challenge and guard your heart.
• God shows His loving consideration by helping Israel through the process.
• It is vital to have a biblical foundation with practical how-tos in achieving success.
• We glorify God when we activate the promises of God (2 Cor 1:20).