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JF1386: How Do You Remove As Much Risk As Possible In Real Estate Investing? With Chad Doty Jun 19, 2018

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If you ask Chad, the answer to the proposed question in the title, is to buy B class multifamily properties built between 1982 - early 2000’s. We’ll hear a better explanation and reasons why he believes this is the best way to invest in real estate with the least amount of risk. We also hear some difficult deals he’s had and how he was able to work through it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Every single deal we carry has a 6 month mortgage reserve and we raise the capital improvement stack for the first 5 years” - Chad Doty

Chad Doty Real Estate Background:

CEO of 37th Parallel Properties Investment Group
12 years of multifamily real estate investing experience & 10 years of management consulting experience
Close to $300 million in real estate transactions
Based in Richmond, VA
Say hi to him at https://37parallel.com/
Best Ever Book: The Goal

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JF1385: Evaluating Value-Add Apartment Syndications with Ben Risser Jun 18, 2018

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Ben has been building his real estate portfolio since 2010, and is here today to walk us through his process for evaluating and underwriting a value-add syndication. As an aerospace engineer, Ben is very thorough and methodical in his approach to underwriting, which is a fantastic as a listener looking to learn more about the value-add apartment syndication process. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“The cops were advised to stay away from the property” - Ben Risser

Ben Risser Real Estate Background:

Syndicator of commercial real estate and business consultant
Began building real estate business in 2010 and has syndicated $7 Million in commercial real estate
Based in Lititz, PA
Say hi to him on Facebook and LinkedIn as “Ben Risser”
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

A couple of notes from Ben:

“One thing I stated that I would clarify, regarding being conservative on rental upside. I underwrite to a lower upside until I have more experience in a given market, or have collected a sufficient quantity and quality of data to increase the statistical confidence in the rental upside estimate.”

His revised “Biggest Mistake Ever in Real Estate” answer:

"Buying a fixer upper house, under the condition with your wife, that you'll renovate it to what she wants, and then having two more kids."

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JF1384: Paying Off All Debts & Living Debt Free - How Did He Do It? #SkillSetSunday with Jeff Anzalone Jun 17, 2018

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As a practicing Periodontist, Jeff obviously had student loan debt. He also had a mortgage, both are paid off now. Jeff is here to tell us how he was able to do pay off all of his debts while also investing in real estate. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“If god didn’t want us to be in debt, that’s enough for me” - Jeff Anzalone

Jeff Anzalone Real Estate Background:

Periodontist in a solo practice in Monroe, LA
Dental Specialist Consultant at JeffAnzalone.com
Shows how any specialist can double their revenue in 6 months by using strategies he's implemented
Investor Mentor with Dentists and an Passive Investor with Joe Fairless
Based in Monroe, Louisiana
Say hi to him at https://www.debtfreedr.com/
You can listen to his Best Ever Advice here: Struggling With Student Loan Debt, A Periodontist Schools Himself In Real Estate Investing with Jeff Anzalone

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JF1383: Picking The Best Location, & Dealing With Zoning For Residential Assisted Living Investing #SituationSaturday with Gene Guarino Jun 16, 2018

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Gene has been on the show in the past. Today he’s back for a Situation Saturday and tell us how he is able find great locations, and deal with zoning so you can change a single family home into an assisted living house. The benefit here is obvious, make a lot more money, but in order to do so you may have to jump through some hoops first, but Gene can help! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“In Texas you can have up to 16 people in a single family home” - Gene Guarino

Gene Guarino Real Estate Background:

Over 30 years experience investing in real estate
President of Residential Assisted Living Academy
Focused on just one thing: Investing in the mega-trend of senior assisted housing
Based in Tempe, AZ
Listen to his previous Best Ever Advice here: JF678: Earn TWICE the Fair Market Rent from an Assisted Living SFR
Say hi to him at http://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/

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JF1382: Leaving Great Income Behind To Start Your Own Wholesaling Business with James Hawk Jun 15, 2018

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James was making good money as a w2 worker with benefits and a comfortable life. He looked into real estate investing, started wholesaling, did two deals, and left his job. His family thought he was crazy and so did his friends. Now with his company being worth multiple millions of dollars, clearly he made the right choice. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I just went until I figured it out” - James Hawk

James Hawk Real Estate Background:

Owns and operates a multi million dollar real estate investing business in North and Central Florida

Full time real estate investor since 2010, has purchased over 1,000 properties
Bought and sold over $40 million worth of real estate
Say hi to him at: www.flipmorehouses.com
Based in Jacksonville, FL
Best Ever Book: Traction

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JF1381: What Do Owners Of Billion Dollar Portfolios Look For In A Real Estate Investment? With David Stein Jun 14, 2018

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David is the host of the podcast, money for the rest of us, which discusses money at a high level. He leverages his experience of working with billion dollar portfolios to tell us normal folk more about how money works, how the economy works, and how we can leverage that knowledge to benefit us. Joe and David will discuss a lot of these same ideas and thoughts on today’s episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“It’s hard for individuals to get into the institutional space” - David Stein

David Stein Real Estate Background:

Produces and hosts the investing podcast Money For the Rest of Us
He was Chief Investment Strategist and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC, a $33 billion institutional advisory firm
Say hi to him at https://moneyfortherestofus.com
Based in Idaho Falls, ID
Best Ever Book: Skin in the Game

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JF1380: Providing The Service He Wishes He Had As An Investor with Alex Goldstein Jun 13, 2018

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Alex was a real estate investor who “took his lumps in 2008”. He realized that he was not getting the level of service he wished he had been getting from his realtor partners. Now, as an agent, Alex is able to provide a high level of service for his clients, which are mostly high net-worth individuals or families. Hear the strategies he uses to be a top producing agent. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“That’s the position I take, treating the client the way I would like to be treated” - Alex Goldstein

Alex Goldstein Real Estate Background:

Top-producing real estate agent
Has acted as investor, developer, and principal in over $50 million of land, commercial, and residential real estate transactions
Author of three real estate books
Based in Scottsdale, AZ
Say hi to him at http://www.luxeaz.com/
Best Ever Book: Man’s Search for Meaning

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JF1379: Intercontinental Real Estate Investing: Investing In Texas While Living In China with Lauren Cranford Jun 12, 2018

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Lauren and her husband are living in China and investing in real estate here in the States. We get an inside look at what (very) remote investing looks like, from the team members, to the properties, and the logistics of investing across the world. Lauren says the biggest factor to success when investing remotely is communication with your team and other people you work with. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“You don’t have to do anything extraordinary to build wealth, but you do have to do ordinary things extremely well” - Lauren Cranford

Lauren Cranford Real Estate Background:

Decided with her husband Chris in 2016 to build long term wealth and financial freedom through real estate investing
They have purchased 8 properties and adding to their portfolio as we speak
Based in Shanghai, China
Say hi to her at: CranfordPropertiesllc@gmail.com
Best Ever Book: Building Wealth One House at a Time

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JF1378: Fire Yourself From The Smaller Tasks So Your Real Estate Business Can Grow with Mark Dolfini Jun 11, 2018

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Mark had worked his way to a $6 million portfolio, before losing some cash flow and properties because he was too busy taking care of everything. Once he realized that he needed to replace himself on those tasks, Mark got back on track and even grew his business. Hear the difference he says between being self-employed and being a business owner. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I always recommend people stick with what they know” - Mark Dolfini

Mark Dolfini Real Estate Background:

Husband, Father, and U.S. Marine Veteran
Currently oversees the ownership, operation, and management of $40 Million worth of Real Estate
Volunteers with various veteran’s causes as well as Junior Achievement
Based in Lafayette, Indiana
Best Ever Listeners can get a free pre-release version of his new book at www.LandlordCoach.com/BestEver
Say hi to him at https://landlordcoach.com/
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JF1377: 3 Ways To Rapidly Grow Your Real Estate Business #SkillSetSunday with Matthew Pollard Jun 10, 2018

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Matthew has helped countless companies go from struggling to thriving. Today he tells us different methods and strategies for growing any business. Of course for our show, we’re focused on real estate investing businesses mostly. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I’ve got some really bad news, the company's being shut down, your out of a job” - Matthew Pollard

Matthew Pollard Real Estate Background:

Founder and Executive Director of Small Business Festival, ranked the #3 business conference by Inc.
His methods have transformed more than 3500 struggling businesses into profitable successes
Author of The Introvert’s Edge
Known as “The Rapid Growth Guy,” dedicated to helping small business owners
Featured in Fortune, INC., Entrepreneur, and CEO Magazine, and is a regular TV, radio, and podcast guest
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Say hi to him at https://matthewpollard.com/

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