Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?  with Cheryl Scheidell

9-6-26 - Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You with Cheryl from Barrett Financial - Lydia  Wietsma

Mindful Real Estate Investing, Wealth & Your Home Equity — A Conversation with Jonathan Greene

In this episode of Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, Cheryl Scheidell turns the tables and interviews Jonathan Greene, host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.

Jonathan's career journey has taken him from real estate investing at a young age to practicing law, opening four art galleries, curating a museum, teaching graduate students, and ultimately returning to real estate.

Today, Jonathan runs Streamline, a data-driven, investor-friendly, independent real estate brokerage in Madison, New Jersey, and hosts Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, with more than 365 episodes.

Jonathan has more than 30 years of experience in real estate transactions across multiple states, including:
Single-family rentals
Short-term rentals
Flips
Syndications
Commercial strip malls
Industrial real estate

He is also a licensed Associate Broker in New York with Country House Realty, focusing on weekend homes and short-term rentals in Upstate New York.

In this conversation, Cheryl and Jonathan discuss:
Jonathan's unconventional career journey
Why he started investing in real estate at such a young age
How his legal and artistic careers influenced his real estate career
Financial mindfulness
Wealth generation
Lifestyle architecture
Building wealth through real estate
The difference between being wealthy on paper and having financial flexibility
The concept of being "house rich and cash poor"
How homeowners should think about their home equity
Home equity as part of a larger retirement strategy
Reverse mortgages
Reverse Mortgage for Purchase
Downsizing and lifestyle changes
Aging in place
Creating financial flexibility during retirement

A Special Connection

Cheryl was recently a guest on Jonathan's podcast, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, and this episode brings that conversation full circle by welcoming Jonathan to Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

📣 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN

Jonathan Greene
Host — Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Investor | Broker | Educator | Speaker

Streamline — Independent Real Estate Brokerage
Madison, New Jersey

Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing
Podcast featuring conversations about financial mindfulness, wealth generation and lifestyle architecture.

📣 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN GREENE

Host — Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Investor | Broker | Educator | Speaker

Website:trustgreene.com

Podcast:Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

Streamline — Independent Real Estate Brokerage
Madison, New Jersey

Jonathan's podcast features conversations about financial mindfulness, wealth generation, real estate investing, and lifestyle architecture.

 

 📣CONNECT WITH CHERYL SCHEIDELL

Cheryl Scheidell
Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C.
NMLS #886425
Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106

📞 Phone: 480-817-4324
📧 Email:cheryls@barrettfinancial.com
🌐 Website:barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell
▶️ YouTube:Reverse Mortgage and Beyond — YouTube

🎙️ Listen to Cheryl's show:
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

🎥 Watch and follow:
Reverse Mortgage and Beyond

⚠️ EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER

This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend. Reverse mortgage borrowers must meet applicable eligibility requirements and continue to meet loan obligations, including property taxes, homeowners insurance, property maintenance, and other applicable loan terms. Reverse mortgage programs, terms, and availability vary based on borrower qualifications, property type, lender, and program guidelines. Consumers should consider their individual circumstances and consult appropriate financial, tax, legal, and housing professionals as applicable.

#ReverseMortgage
#IsAReverseMortgageRightForYou
#JonathanGreene
#ZenAndTheArtOfRealEstateInvesting
#RealEstateInvesting
#RealEstateEducation
#HomeEquity
#RetirementPlanning
#WealthBuilding
#FinancialMindfulness
#LifestyleArchitecture
#RealEstateWealth
#RetirementIncome
#AgingInPlace
#SeniorHomeowners
#Downsizing
#HomeEquityStrategy
#ReverseMortgageEducation
#ReverseMortgageAndBeyond

Mindful Real Estate Investing, Wealth &amp; Your Home Equity &mdash; A Conversation with Jonathan Greene
In this episode of Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, Cheryl Scheidell turns the tables and interviews Jonathan Greene, host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.
Jonathan's career journey has taken him from real estate investing at a young age to practicing law, opening four art galleries, curating a museum, teaching graduate students, and ultimately returning to real estate.
Today, Jonathan runs Streamline, a data-driven, investor-friendly, independent real estate brokerage in Madison, New Jersey, and hosts Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, with more than 365 episodes.
Jonathan has more than 30 years of experience in real estate transactions across multiple states, including:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Single-family rentals</li>
<li>Short-term rentals</li>
<li>Flips</li>
<li>Syndications</li>
<li>Commercial strip malls</li>
<li>Industrial real estate</li>
</ul>
He is also a licensed Associate Broker in New York with Country House Realty, focusing on weekend homes and short-term rentals in Upstate New York.
In this conversation, Cheryl and Jonathan discuss:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Jonathan's unconventional career journey</li>
<li>Why he started investing in real estate at such a young age</li>
<li>How his legal and artistic careers influenced his real estate career</li>
<li>Financial mindfulness</li>
<li>Wealth generation</li>
<li>Lifestyle architecture</li>
<li>Building wealth through real estate</li>
<li>The difference between being wealthy on paper and having financial flexibility</li>
<li>The concept of being "house rich and cash poor"</li>
<li>How homeowners should think about their home equity</li>
<li>Home equity as part of a larger retirement strategy</li>
<li>Reverse mortgages</li>
<li>Reverse Mortgage for Purchase</li>
<li>Downsizing and lifestyle changes</li>
<li>Aging in place</li>
<li>Creating financial flexibility during retirement</li>
</ul>
A Special Connection
Cheryl was recently a guest on Jonathan's podcast, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, and this episode brings that conversation full circle by welcoming Jonathan to Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
<hr>
📣 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN
Jonathan Greene Host &mdash; Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing Real Estate Investor | Broker | Educator | Speaker
Streamline &mdash; Independent Real Estate Brokerage Madison, New Jersey
Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing Podcast featuring conversations about financial mindfulness, wealth generation and lifestyle architecture.
📣 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN GREENE
Host &mdash;&nbsp;Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing Real Estate Investor | Broker | Educator | Speaker
Website: <a href="https://trustgreene.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com">trustgreene.com</a>
Podcast: <a href="https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing</a>
Streamline &mdash; Independent Real Estate Brokerage Madison, New Jersey
Jonathan's podcast features conversations about financial mindfulness, wealth generation, real estate investing, and lifestyle architecture.
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<hr>
&nbsp;📣CONNECT WITH CHERYL SCHEIDELL
Cheryl Scheidell Reverse Mortgage Specialist Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #886425 Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106
📞 Phone: 480-817-4324 📧 Email: <a href="mailto:cheryls@barrettfinancial.com">cheryls@barrettfinancial.com</a> 🌐 Website: <a href="https://barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell?utm_source=chatgpt.com">barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell</a> ▶️ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@reversemortgageandbeyond?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Reverse Mortgage and Beyond &mdash; YouTube</a>
🎙️ Listen to Cheryl's show: Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
🎥 Watch and follow: Reverse Mortgage and Beyond
<hr>
⚠️ EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend. Reverse mortgage borrowers must meet applicable eligibility requirements and continue to meet loan obligations, including property taxes, homeowners insurance, property maintenance, and other applicable loan terms. Reverse mortgage programs, terms, and availability vary based on borrower qualifications, property type, lender, and program guidelines. Consumers should consider their individual circumstances and consult appropriate financial, tax, legal, and housing professionals as applicable.
<hr>
#ReverseMortgage #IsAReverseMortgageRightForYou #JonathanGreene #ZenAndTheArtOfRealEstateInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateEducation #HomeEquity #RetirementPlanning #WealthBuilding #FinancialMindfulness #LifestyleArchitecture #RealEstateWealth #RetirementIncome #AgingInPlace #SeniorHomeowners #Downsizing #HomeEquityStrategy #ReverseMortgageEducation #ReverseMortgageAndBeyond

8-30-26 - Mindful Real Estate Investing, Wealth & Your Home Equity — A Conversation with Jonathan Greene

Your Home Is a Target: The Hidden Threat of Real Estate Fraud

Your home may be your largest financial asset — but are you doing enough to protect it?

In this episode of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”, Cheryl Scheidell sits down with John Rowan, HFDCP™, Founder of Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional, for an important conversation about the evolving world of real estate fraud.

John and Cheryl discuss:
Whether “title lock” and “title protection” services are worth paying for
Why vacant land can be an attractive target
How AI has changed real estate fraud
Why fraud risk doesn't necessarily end when you close on a property
Who is actually behind these schemes
Whether stolen funds can be recovered — and why acting quickly matters
The role real estate agents play in fraud prevention
Why older homeowners and out-of-state property owners can be specifically targeted
What John would change at the state or industry level
How his background as an airline pilot influences his approach to fraud prevention

🛡️ CONNECT WITH JOHN ROWAN

John Rowan, HFDCP™
Certified Instructor | Founder
Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional

🌐 HomeFraudDefense.org
📧 John@HomeFraudDefense.org
📞 623-281-7852
ADRE School #S25-0019

🏡 ABOUT CHERYL SCHEIDELL

Cheryl Scheidell is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group and host of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”

Cheryl helps homeowners understand how home equity may fit into retirement planning, aging in place, home purchases, and overall financial strategies.

📞 CONTACT CHERYL

Cheryl Scheidell
Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #886425
Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106

📞 Phone: 480-817-4324
📧 Email:cheryls@barrettfinancial.com
🌐 Website: barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell
▶️ YouTube: @reversemortgageandbeyond

Show:Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Whether you're considering a reverse mortgage, looking at your home equity as part of your retirement strategy, or simply want to understand your options, Cheryl is here to help you make an informed decision.

⚠️ EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER

This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, real estate, cybersecurity, or other professional advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult with appropriate qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.

#HomeFraudDefense
#RealEstateFraud
#ProtectYourHome
#DeedFraud
#RealEstateScams
#FraudPrevention
#Homeowners
#RealEstateProfessionals
#SeniorHomeowners
#ReverseMortgage

Your Home Is a Target: The Hidden Threat of Real Estate Fraud
Your home may be your largest financial asset &mdash; but are you doing enough to protect it?
In this episode of &ldquo;Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?&rdquo;, Cheryl Scheidell sits down with John Rowan, HFDCP&trade;, Founder of Home Fraud Defense&trade; Certified Professional, for an important conversation about the evolving world of real estate fraud.
John and Cheryl discuss:
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<li data-section-id="8exynb" data-start="12044" data-end="12123">Whether &ldquo;title lock&rdquo; and &ldquo;title protection&rdquo; services are worth paying for</li>
<li data-section-id="ybmoek" data-start="12124" data-end="12173">Why vacant land can be an attractive target</li>
<li data-section-id="18gy57o" data-start="12174" data-end="12216">How AI has changed real estate fraud</li>
<li data-section-id="u9e2bm" data-start="12217" data-end="12286">Why fraud risk doesn't necessarily end when you close on a property</li>
<li data-section-id="73sgf0" data-start="12287" data-end="12325">Who is actually behind these schemes</li>
<li data-section-id="1y6rdh7" data-start="12326" data-end="12398">Whether stolen funds can be recovered &mdash; and why acting quickly matters</li>
<li data-section-id="752bwm" data-start="12399" data-end="12457">The role real estate agents play in fraud prevention</li>
<li data-section-id="1ck201a" data-start="12458" data-end="12546">Why older homeowners and out-of-state property owners can be specifically targeted</li>
<li data-section-id="17uop48" data-start="12547" data-end="12606">What John would change at the state or industry level</li>
<li data-section-id="7p3yoo" data-start="12607" data-end="12695">How his background as an airline pilot influences his approach to fraud prevention</li>
</ul>
🛡️ CONNECT WITH JOHN ROWAN
John Rowan, HFDCP&trade; Certified Instructor | Founder Home Fraud Defense&trade; Certified Professional
🌐 HomeFraudDefense.org 📧 <a data-start="12871" data-end="12896">John@HomeFraudDefense.org</a> 📞 623-281-7852 ADRE School #S25-0019
🏡 ABOUT CHERYL SCHEIDELL
Cheryl Scheidell is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group and host of &ldquo;Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?&rdquo;
Cheryl helps homeowners understand how home equity may fit into retirement planning, aging in place, home purchases, and overall financial strategies.
📞 CONTACT CHERYL
Cheryl Scheidell Reverse Mortgage Specialist Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #886425 Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106
📞 Phone: 480-817-4324 📧 Email: <a href="mailto:cheryls@barrettfinancial.com">cheryls@barrettfinancial.com</a> 🌐 Website: barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell ▶️ YouTube: @reversemortgageandbeyond
Show: Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Whether you're considering a reverse mortgage, looking at your home equity as part of your retirement strategy, or simply want to understand your options, Cheryl is here to help you make an informed decision.
⚠️ EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, real estate, cybersecurity, or other professional advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult with appropriate qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.
#HomeFraudDefense #RealEstateFraud #ProtectYourHome #DeedFraud #RealEstateScams #FraudPrevention #Homeowners #RealEstateProfessionals #SeniorHomeowners #ReverseMortgage

8-23-26 - Your Home Is a Target w/John Rowan -  Part 2 -  Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You with Cheryl from Barrett Financial

Protecting Your Home From Real Estate Fraud: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Your home may be one of the largest financial assets you'll ever own. But how well are you protecting it from fraud?

In this episode of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”, Cheryl Scheidell sits down with John Rowan, HFDCP™, Certified Instructor and Founder of Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional, to discuss the growing threat of real estate fraud and the steps homeowners can take to protect themselves.

John explains why real estate fraud is about much more than a wire transfer going to the wrong account.

We discuss:

🏠 How someone can attempt to sell property they don't actually own

🔐 Who may be targeted by real estate fraud

📞 How criminals can impersonate real estate agents, title companies, lenders and other professionals

🔑 The importance of verification and the code word concept

📊 The numbers behind real estate fraud

🚨 What to do during the first hour after discovering suspected fraud

🛡️ Why homeowner education and prevention are so important

🆓 Why Home Fraud Defense provides consumer tools for free

This is an important conversation for homeowners, seniors, families, real estate professionals, lenders, title professionals, financial professionals, and anyone involved in helping people protect their largest assets.

🔐 CONNECT WITH JOHN ROWAN

John Rowan, HFDCP™
Certified Instructor | Founder
Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional

🌐 HomeFraudDefense.org
📧 John@HomeFraudDefense.org
📞 623-281-7852
ADRE School #S25-0019

🏡 ABOUT CHERYL SCHEIDELL

Cheryl Scheidell is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group and host of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”

Cheryl has been in the mortgage business since 2002 and specializes in helping homeowners understand how home equity may fit into retirement planning, aging in place, home purchases, and overall financial strategies.

Cheryl Scheidell
Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #886425
Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106

📞 Phone: 480-817-4324
📧 Email:cheryls@barrettfinancial.com
🌐 Website: barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell
▶️ YouTube: @reversemortgageandbeyond

Show:Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Whether you're considering a reverse mortgage, looking at your home equity as part of your retirement strategy, or simply want to understand your options, Cheryl is here to help you make an informed decision.

EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER

This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, real estate, or cybersecurity advice. Listeners should consult with the appropriate qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances.

#HomeFraudDefense
#RealEstateFraud
#ProtectYourHome
#DeedFraud
#RealEstateScams
#FraudPrevention
#HomeownerProtection
#SeniorHomeowners
#ReverseMortgage
#CherylScheidell

Protecting Your Home From Real Estate Fraud: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Your home may be one of the largest financial assets you'll ever own. But how well are you protecting it from fraud?
In this episode of &ldquo;Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?&rdquo;, Cheryl Scheidell sits down with John Rowan, HFDCP&trade;, Certified Instructor and Founder of Home Fraud Defense&trade; Certified Professional, to discuss the growing threat of real estate fraud and the steps homeowners can take to protect themselves.
John explains why real estate fraud is about much more than a wire transfer going to the wrong account.
We discuss:
🏠 How someone can attempt to sell property they don't actually own
🔐 Who may be targeted by real estate fraud
📞 How criminals can impersonate real estate agents, title companies, lenders and other professionals
🔑 The importance of verification and the code word concept
📊 The numbers behind real estate fraud
🚨 What to do during the first hour after discovering suspected fraud
🛡️ Why homeowner education and prevention are so important
🆓 Why Home Fraud Defense provides consumer tools for free
This is an important conversation for homeowners, seniors, families, real estate professionals, lenders, title professionals, financial professionals, and anyone involved in helping people protect their largest assets.
<hr>
🔐 CONNECT WITH JOHN ROWAN
John Rowan, HFDCP&trade; Certified Instructor | Founder Home Fraud Defense&trade; Certified Professional
🌐 HomeFraudDefense.org 📧 <a href="mailto:John@HomeFraudDefense.org">John@HomeFraudDefense.org</a> 📞 623-281-7852 ADRE School #S25-0019
<hr>
🏡 ABOUT CHERYL SCHEIDELL
Cheryl Scheidell is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group and host of &ldquo;Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?&rdquo;
Cheryl has been in the mortgage business since 2002 and specializes in helping homeowners understand how home equity may fit into retirement planning, aging in place, home purchases, and overall financial strategies.
Cheryl Scheidell Reverse Mortgage Specialist Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #886425 Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106
📞 Phone: 480-817-4324 📧 Email: <a href="mailto:cheryls@barrettfinancial.com">cheryls@barrettfinancial.com</a> 🌐 Website: barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell ▶️ YouTube: @reversemortgageandbeyond
Show: Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Whether you're considering a reverse mortgage, looking at your home equity as part of your retirement strategy, or simply want to understand your options, Cheryl is here to help you make an informed decision.
EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, real estate, or cybersecurity advice. Listeners should consult with the appropriate qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances.
<hr>
#HomeFraudDefense #RealEstateFraud #ProtectYourHome #DeedFraud #RealEstateScams #FraudPrevention #HomeownerProtection #SeniorHomeowners #ReverseMortgage #CherylScheidell

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