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JF2647: These 5 Value-Adds Doubled Her Car Wash Investment in Just One Year with Steff Boldrini Dec 01, 2021

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Steff Boldrini took her car wash portfolio, originally valued around $2-3M, and almost doubled its value to $4-5M in just one year. From adding credit card machines to creating subscriptions, Steff used tech to level-up her properties with a 46 percent cash on cash return. In this episode, Steff shares the wins and obstacles she’s faced managing three car washes and one storage unit, and the tech secrets that got her where she is today.

Steff Boldrini’s Real Estate Background

Full time, active real estate investor
Began her real estate journey actively seeking out long-term, low maintenance, and recession resistant asset classes
Portfolio consists of car washes, self storage, and short term rentals
Based in San Francisco, CA
Say hi to her at: www.montecarlorei.com
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JF2646: Want to Host Your Own Networking Event? Check Out These Clever Tips to Elevate Your Meet-ups with Hayden Harrington Nov 30, 2021

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Hayden Harrington was tired of the meet-ups he kept attending. They were usually hosted in crowded, hard to hear areas where it was difficult to effectively network with people. That’s when he decided to create his own, unique events. In this episode, Hayden shares how he broke from tradition and created a successful in-person and online networking group.

Hayden Harrington Real Estate Background

Real estate entrepreneur focused on large-scale multifamily syndications
Currently has $30MM AUM and actively growing the portfolio
Managing partner at Momentum Multifamily, a commercial real estate group focused on buying institutional quality assets for their investors
Based in Richardson, TX

Say hi to him at: www.momentummultifamily.com

Best Ever Book: The E-Myth Real Estate Agent by Michael E. Gerber

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JF2645: How This Mindset Change Turned a $41 Million Loss into a $100+ Million Success with Cowboy Joe Marques Nov 29, 2021

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When he set out to make his first deal on a 472 house subdivision, Joe Marques--better known as Cowboy Joe--thought he’d selected the right team for the development. As it turned out, the group was using him with the end result costing him $41,000,000. Today, Cowboy Joe shares with us how that first deal actually set him up for success, discussing the importance of building good relationships and how your self-worth affects your net worth.

Cowboy Joe Marques Real Estate Background

Invested in numerous development projects across the US ranging from turnkey subdivisions, multifamily, 5,000 bed crew lodges, gulf-front condos, resorts, commercial buildings, and mix-use spaces
Involved in unique projects in the Caribbean and South America ranging in value from $1,200,000 to $100,000,000
Based in Pensacola, FL

Say hi to him at: https://www.facebook.com/graywolf563

Best Ever Book: Chasing Success: Lessons in Aligned Performance by Dr. Alok Trivedi

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JF2644: What One CRE Investor Did to Survive--and Conquer--the 2008 Recession with Jerome Maldonado Nov 28, 2021

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Jerome Maldonado was nearing the end of his retail center construction and about to start developing office condos when the 2008 recession hit. Overnight, his bank stopped all funding, leaving him without the remaining $300,000 needed to complete the project. Jerome takes us through his journey of navigating the recession and how he managed to pull through and succeed with his property.

Jerome Maldonado Real Estate Background

Full-time Commercial Real Estate Investor
20+ years of experience
Portfolio consist of 400 real estate transactions between buy/hold, flip, development, and more
Based in Albuquerque, NM

- Say hi to him at: www.jeromemaldonado.com

Check out our previous episode with Jerome, JF2562: $7M in Less Than 2 Years with Jerome Maldonado.

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JF2643: The 5 Secrets to Closing Your First Deal with Michael Blank Nov 27, 2021

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Starting off on your first deal can be daunting. How big of a deal should you aim for? How do you build a good team? Where can you find a good network? Host Joe Fairless and guest Michael Blank share their top five secrets to closing your first deal.

Michael Blank Real Estate Background

Entrepreneur and Investor
Helped investors purchase over 9,500 units valued at $445M through his training programs
As CEO of Nighthawk Equity, he controls over $200M in performing multifamily assets
Based in Atlanta, GA
Say hi to him at: www.themichaelblank.com

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JF2642: How Smaller Deals Can Lead to Bigger Payoffs with David Kislin Nov 26, 2021

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During the 2008 recession, David Kislin’s bank that handled his construction loan filed for bankruptcy. Fearful for the future, his partners backed out of the project, causing David to lose half of his equity on the deal, totaling around $6 million. From lessons learned on relying too much on investors to the time saved on more granular deals, today David shares why he believes smaller deals can be smarter deals.

David Kislin Real Estate Background

Full time commercial real estate investor since 1999
Primary focus in multifamily, select commercial properties, and land for ground-up development using a mix of personal capital and a small group of high net worth investors
Current portfolio consists of over $300M properties completed
Based in Boca Raton, FL

- Say hi to him at: https://jeldevelopment.com/

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JF2641: Don't Make These 4 Mistakes as a New Passive Investor | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts Nov 25, 2021

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“What mistakes did you make in your career that I should be on the lookout for as a new passive investor?”

Travis Watts answers this listener question by sharing four mistakes he made starting out as a passive investor that you can learn from:

Location, location, location: You cannot overcome a bad area with good management.
Understand that management is key.
Make sure you understand the underwriting.
Don’t do a deal just for tax reasons or because you see a lucrative fee split structure.

Want a more in-depth look at how to vet a team, a market, or a deal? Then check out our three part mini-series starting with episode JF2396: Passive Investing Strategies | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts.

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JF2640: 5 Tips to Boost Your Online Network and Find Investors with Carlos Reinoso Nov 24, 2021

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In less than six months, and without a social media team, Carlos Reinoso went from 200 to 5,000 connections on Facebook, a growing online network that eventually helped him score an equity partnership over 240 units. In this episode, Carlos shares his best tips on how to grow your online presence, leverage your network to meet investors, and how your social media accounts can lead to big deals.

Carlos Reinoso Real Estate Background

Full time realtor and investor, and recently became General Partner as well
Involved in a 506B syndication for 240 units as an Equity Partner
Actively involved while looking for passive investing opportunities in the future
Based in Atlanta, GA
Say hi to him at: https://canis-major-investment-capital-llc.business.site/
Best Ever Book: Raising Capital for Real Estate by Hunter Thompson

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JF2639: How to Plan and Execute Your Multifamily Renovation with Van Sturgeon Nov 23, 2021

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Growing up, Van Sturgeon witnessed firsthand how his parents saved their rental property during a rough economic period through the use of meticulous budgeting and planning. Now, as an entrepreneur with over thirty years of real estate experience, Van uses this knowledge to help people overcome their fears of renovating and rehabbing by helping them break down the details and costs of their project. In this episode, Van shares his best tips for finding good renovation properties and how to create a realistic Renovation Calculator to properly execute your next multifamily renovation.

Van Sturgeon Real Estate Background:

Entrepreneur, real estate investor, land developer and owns a number of businesses in real estate
Currently owns and manages over 1,000 units in Michigan, Ohio, New Brunswick, and Florida
Based in Toronto & Miami Beach, FL
Say hi to him at: www.vansturgeon.com

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JF2638: Why Building Wealth is Better Than Immediate Returns with Steve White Nov 22, 2021

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Steve White never thought he would be investing in real estate. That is, until he found a deal that he couldn’t ignore. Steve is sharing his tenant screening guidelines, how he guarantees tenants before buying the building, and which pandemic-proof tenants performed well last year and continue to do so today.

Steve White Real Estate Background:

Landlord, Real Estate Investor, RentPrep CEO - a company connecting tenants with landlords serving over 150,000 landlords and 2 million tenant screenings
Active investor with 15+ years of experience including A/B office space, and particularly with medical tenants
Based in Buffalo, NY
Say hi to him at: rentprep.com
Best Ever Book: Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill

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