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JF2798: How a First-Time Syndicator Raised $1M in 4 Days ft. Leka Devatha May 01, 2022

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Leka Devatha got into real estate in 2014 after moving to the U.S. from India in 2005. She has flipped single-family homes, office buildings, and multifamily real estate. Today, she is focused on doing her first multifamily syndication, for which she was able to raise $1M in four days. In this episode, Leka shares how she did it and why she invests solely for appreciation vs. cash flow, plus how she made $1M on a single flip.

Leka Devatha | Real Estate Background

President of Rehabit Homes, Inc., a company focused on residential and commercial redevelopment.
Portfolio: Flipped over 50 single-family homes and four commercial buildings.
Based in: Seattle, WA
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JF2797: GP of 636 Units at Age 20 — and Just Getting Started ft. Jeffrey Donis Apr 30, 2022

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At 20 years old, Jeffrey Donis is on the fast track to success in the commercial real estate space alongside his two brothers. Through self-education, networking, and exceptional ambition, they broke into the multifamily space in early 2021. Today, the brothers have three deals under their belt and are working on their fourth. In this episode, Jeffrey discusses what drew him and his brothers to commercial real estate, how they were able to scale so quickly, and what they hope to accomplish.

Jeffrey Donis | Real Estate Background

Head of Investor Relations at Donis Investment Group, which syndicates apartment complexes typically over 100 units. They target value-add, B- and C-class assets in GA, NC, and FL mainly.
Portfolio: GP of 636 units across three properties
Based in: Durham, NC
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donisinvestmentgroup.com
Linkedin
@donisbrothers on all social platforms

Best Ever Book: Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty

Greatest lesson: The only thing holding you back is you.

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JF2796: RV Park Perks: High Returns & Low Maintenance ft. Paul Larson Apr 29, 2022

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Although Paul Larson got his start in multifamily, he happened to stumble upon a mobile home park in 2019 and fell in love with the asset class. He and his partner purchased a small RV park the following year and soon pivoted, accumulating 600 units and making RV parks the star of their portfolio. In this episode, Paul walks us through the challenges that come with maintaining an RV park, how he adds value to his properties, and how he finds value-add mom-and-pop deals.

Paul Larson | Real Estate Background

Owner of Larson Real Estate & Investments LLC, a real estate investment company that focuses on buying value-add cash flowing multifamily assets 75 units and up.
Portfolio: GP of $35M multifamily that totals over 600 units with almost all being RV parks now.
Based in: Fort, AL
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JF2795: How to Analyze a Multifamily Syndication Deal in 5 Minutes | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts Apr 28, 2022

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In this episode, Travis explains how to vet a syndication deal as a passive investor from beginning to end in five minutes or less.

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JF2794: 5 Entrepreneurial Skills that Lay the Groundwork for Commercial Real Estate Success ft. Kranti Ponnam Apr 27, 2022

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Tech entrepreneur Kranti Ponnam says commercial real estate is in his blood. Both his father and father-in-law were heavy real estate investors in India, and Kranti is passionate about commercial real estate investing — luckily, it comes naturally to him. In this episode, Kranti covers the natural correlations between tech entrepreneurship and commercial real estate investing, the benefits of in-house property management, and the business skills that have been most important to his real estate career.

Kranti Ponnam | Real Estate Background

Director of capital at Four Oaks Capital, a multifamily investment firm. He owns and manages five different companies varying from IT services and staffing to background checks.
Portfolio:

GP of 829+ units
LP of 1,500 units

Based in: San Diego, CA
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Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman

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JF2793: If You Want Something Done Right, Do It In-House ft. Kim Radaker Bays Apr 26, 2022

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Kim Radaker has been in real estate for 15 years, and during that time, she and her team have purchased 25 properties, taking 15 of them full cycle. Every time her organization can’t find a vendor to serve their needs, they build a solution internally. As a result, Exponential Property Group handles materials import, interior construction, renovation, and graphic design in-house. In this episode, Kim discusses her motivation for vertical integration, how she finds multifamily deals today, and how prioritizing everyone her business impacts has been the key to scaling.

Kim Radaker Bays | Real Estate Background

Founder and principal of Exponential Property Group, a multifamily real estate investment firm that has bought and sold over 9,000 apartment units over the last 10 years.
Portfolio: GP of 3,219 units
Based in: Southlake, TX
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Best Ever Book: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute

Greatest lesson: It is so important to remember all the people that the real estate business touches including residents, employees, and investors.

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JF2792: The Value of Trust in Real Estate Investing ft. Joseph Danza Apr 25, 2022

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For the last 14 years, Simplified Real Estate Investments Founder and CEO Joe Danza has focused on cash flow. After getting his start as a buy-and-hold investor, he and his team are continuing to see returns from those investments, allowing them to branch out into different asset classes while Joe also works two W-2 jobs. In this episode, Joe discusses getting into real estate in the midst of a market crash and how trust is the key factor when it comes to vetting operators and establishing self-management in a market at a distance.

Joseph Danza | Real Estate Background

Founder and CEO of Simplified Real Estate Investments LLC, which invests in multiple real estate asset classes including residential, vacation rentals, and multifamily investment properties.
Portfolio:

LP of:

168 units in Joplin, MO
113 units in Columbia, SC

Based in: Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C.
Say hi to him at:

Facebook
Instagram: @josephdanzaofficial
https://multifamilyconference.ca/ Promo Code: JOE10

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JF2791: Shifting Tides in the Self-Storage Industry ft. John C. Lindsey Apr 24, 2022

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Self-storage is a family business for John C. Lindsey. His father got started in the business in 1969, and in 2012, John and his brother started Lindsey Self Storage Group. They have participated in virtually every aspect of the business: brokerage, owning a portfolio of stores, owning a management company, and building sites. Today, he says their focus is on self-storage brokerage. In this episode, John talks about being a second-generation self-storage investor, some of the high-level tactics of how to be successful, and shares advice for multifamily operators and investors interested in transitioning to self-storage.

John C. Lindsey | Real Estate Background

Co-founder and President of Lindsey Self Storage Group, which focuses on self-storage brokerage, development, and management.
Portfolio: Recently exited a 400k NLSF self-storage portfolio.
Based in: Durham, NC
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Best Ever Book:

Greatest lesson: Don't step over dollars to chase pennies.

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JF2790: Opportunity Zones: The Ticket to Reducing Your Tax Liability ft. Ashley Tison Apr 23, 2022

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Self-described “reformed attorney” Ashley Tison is passionate about helping business owners mitigate taxes through programs like Opportunity Zones. That’s why he co-founded OZPros.com — to democratize entrepreneurs’ ability to utilize Opportunity Zones to save on their taxes. In this episode, Ashley breaks down how Opportunity Zone funds work and how OZPros.com serves as both an educational tool and an investment opportunity.

Ashley Tison | Real Estate Background

Co-founder of OZPros.com. He’s an attorney and entrepreneur focused on helping real estate investors reduce their tax liability.
Based in: Charlotte, NC
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JF2789: Why Tax Credit Knowledge Is Key for Developers ft. Bob Voelker Apr 22, 2022

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Bob Voelker has taken on several different titles throughout his career. He started out as a CPA, then attended law school and became the first attorney in Texas to focus on low-income tax credit projects as a practice area. He then became a real estate developer focused on urban complex, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects. Now retired, he recently authored his own book, Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development. In this episode, Bob explains how he got into development, the lessons he’s learned, and how his tax credit knowledge has helped him along the way.

Bob Voelker | Real Estate Background

Retired after 38 years as a real estate attorney and developer focused on urban complex, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects.
Joint ventures with other developers and real estate syndications.
Author of Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development, a training manual for young developers, attorneys, and debt and equity associates.
Based in: Athens, GA
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