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JF1556: How to Build Your All-Star Apartment Syndication Team Part 4 of 4 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Dec 06, 2018

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The Process for Hiring Attorneys, Mortgage Broker, and an Accountant

Three huge parts of your team are discussed today. When, why, and how to hire great attorney’s, mortgage broker and an accountant. If you haven't listened to the first parts of this series, you should get caught up there first. Those were episodes 1548, 1549, and 1555. Once you have all these team members in place, you’re one giant step closer to closing your first apartment syndication. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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JF1555: How to Build Your All-Star Apartment Syndication Team Part 3 of 4 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Dec 05, 2018

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Today Theo will cover another important part of your apartment syndication team, finding and hiring real estate brokers. This will most likely be your best source for deals so getting in with a good broker is HUGE for you syndication business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Win them over and eventually they might send you off market deals. Brokers are going to be one of your best deal sources.”

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JF1554: Division 1 Baseball Player Hits A Real Estate Home Run In First Year with Paul Swack Dec 04, 2018

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After college, Paul thought that selling pizza and beer at a restaurant he opened was the answer to financial success. While that may work for some people, after 10 years, Paul was about $140k in debt. He always had an interest in real estate so he finally quit the restaurant business and jumped into real estate. Hear how he’s been able to make over $300 in his first 16 months. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Business is a 24/7 sport and someone else is always trying to take your job” - Paul Swack

Paul Swack Real Estate Background:

Has done over $18 million is sales as a real estate agent in just 16 months
Ex division 1 baseball player, graduated and lost all his money in the restaurant business, then got his real estate license
Based in Pismo Beach, CA
Say hi to him at PaulSwackATgmail.com
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Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

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JF1553: Cleared For Takeoff: Professional Pilot & Syndicator Closes 216 Units with Bill Zahller Dec 03, 2018

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As a professional pilot and 16 years of real estate investing, Bill was doing really well. He took it a step further recently by syndicating a 216 unit apartment community! Joe and Bill will focus mostly on that deal, how it happened, what the business is, and how he’ll execute his business plan. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Once I found great partners, it made everything easier” - Bill Zahler

Bill Zahller Real Estate Background:

Founded Park Capital Properties in 2016 and is the President
16 years of real estate experience, now focuses on multifamily investing and syndicating
He recently syndicated a 216 unit in Atlanta, Georgia
Also a professional pilot
Based in Asheville, NC
Say hi to him at www.ParkCapitalProperties.com
Best Ever Book: Endurance

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JF1552: Think Like A Programmer For A More Efficient & Effective Investing Business #SkillSetSunday with Tim Bornholdt Dec 02, 2018

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Tim and his company specialize in creating great apps for companies. He’s also made a connection for us as real estate investors, how thinking like a programmer can help us a scale a business faster. He can even build an app to help us with that! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“If you can apply those 5 steps to any part of your business, you’ll start thinking like a programmer” - Tim Bornholdt

Tim Bornholdt Real Estate Background:

Entrepreneur, software developer, podcaster, and the founder of The Jed Mahonis Group
Specializes in helping businesses strategize and develop their own custom mobile apps
They have worked on 75 apps since 2012, Great Clips is one of their bigger clients, millions of people use the Great Clips app per month
Based in Minneapolis, MN
Say hi to him at https://jedmahonisgroup.com

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JF1551: Follow His Strategy To The Rich Dad Hall Of Fame with Stefan Aarnio Dec 01, 2018

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Stefan was “sick and tired of being poor” when he came across Rich Dad Poor Dad. He sold all of his rock band equipment and jumped all in with real estate investing. After a few years, he was elected into the Rich Dad Hall of Fame! Hear his strategy for starting from scratch and building a multi million dollar portfolio. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I was sick and tired of being poor” - Stefan Aarnio

Stefan Aarnio Real Estate Background:

Award winning real estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Author and winner of the 2014 Rich Dad International Hall of Fame award
Started with only $1200, built a multi-million dollar portfolio
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Say hi to him at http://stefanaarnio.com/
Best Ever Book: The 4th Turning

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JF1550: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book Q&A #1 FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo Nov 30, 2018

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In this episode of Follow-Along Friday, Joe and Theo answer a list of 6 questions submitted by readers of the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book.

The questions answered are:

1) Do I need to visit every property from the 200-property analysis?

2) If I want to do a deal in the Bay Area, CA, should my mentor be local?

3) Where can I find the data to evaluate a market?

4) Who should review my underwriting on my first syndication deal?

5) How do I approach a broker to get them to send out direct mailers for me?

6) What's the difference between a joint venture and a syndication

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“If you know you’re 6 months away from really getting serious, go to the property tours”

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JF1549: How to Build Your All-Star Apartment Syndication Team Part 2 of 4 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Nov 29, 2018

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Today Theo is covering how to find a great property management company. This is a huge part of your business, to be a successful syndicator you’ll need a great property management company that you can count on to do outstanding work without you having to micro manage. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“You also want to know if they are very focused on specific markets or really spread out”

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JF1548: How to Build Your All-Star Apartment Syndication Team Part 1 of 4 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Nov 28, 2018

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We’ve worked through finding our market and other aspects that lead up to completing your first apartment syndication deal. Today, Theo is covering the first part of building a great team. In this particular part of the four part series, we’ll hear about the four core team members, who they are and how to find them. He’ll also cover the topic, “Do you need a partner and a mentor?”. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Whether you need a mentor comes down to your expectations of what they will do and if you want to hire one”

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JF1547: Here’s How Commercial Lenders Are Looking At You with Leslie Smith Nov 27, 2018

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Leslie has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She works with commercial investors and helps them get their deals funded. She’ll get creative and they will finance in situations where a lot of banks will not. Hear what lenders like Silver Hill are looking for in their clients. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“The story tells us a lot more than what we see on paper” - Leslie Smith

Leslie Smith Real Estate Background:

Managing Director for Commercial Direct, a consumer facing direct lender
Led the launch of Silver Hill Funding in 2016
Experienced financial services professional and thought leader with more than 20 years in the industry
Based in Coral Gables, FL
Say hi to her at lsmith@silverhillfunding.com
Best Ever Book: Something in the Water

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