The Big Break Show Podcast

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Q&A #1: Raising Capital and Structuring Deals, Debt vs. Equity Oct 02, 2024

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In this episode of the Big Break Show, we would answer some of your questions and share our real estate experiences, focusing on the ins and outs of raising capital through debt and equity. We talk about tips on structuring deals and highlight the importance of knowing your audience and building strong partnerships. We also discuss different investment strategies, preferred returns, and why clear communication is key when working with partners.
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Joe Prillaman on the Benefits and Hidden Costs of Owning Real Estate Sep 18, 2024

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Joe Prillaman shares his journey from selling industrial equipment to building a portfolio of 32 short-term rental properties. He emphasizes the importance of being in the right room with the right people and joining mastermind groups like GoBundance. Joe discusses the challenges he faced in the early stages, including working full-time jobs and renovating properties at night. He highlights the benefits of short-term rentals, such as higher income potential and the ability to live beneath your means. Joe's mindset of persistence, resilience, and continuous learning has been instrumental in his success.
In this conversation, Joe discuss the transition from buying properties to starting a management company. They emphasize the importance of having both active income and wealth generation through real estate investments. They also discuss the challenges of finding deals in the current market and the hidden costs of owning properties long-term. Joe shares his plans for growing his management company and acquiring new customers through networking and adding value. They also touch on the benefits of owning properties with multiple units and the importance of knowing the specific market and numbers. The conversation concludes with a discussion on balancing business and personal life, and the advice of giving value and networking with others in the industry.
Key Takeaways:

Being in the right room with the right people is crucial for success in real estate.
Joining mastermind groups like GoBundance can provide valuable connections and opportunities.
Short-term rentals offer higher income potential and the ability to live beneath your means.
Persistence, resilience, and continuous learning are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success. Having both active income and wealth generation through real estate investments is important for long-term financial success.
Finding deals in the current market can be challenging, but it's important to adapt and move with the opportunities that arise.
Owning properties with multiple units can provide economies of scale and lower operational costs.

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Connect with Joe Prillaman!
Instagram: @joe.prillaman (https://www.instagram.com/joe.prillaman/)

https://linktr.ee/JoePrillaman

https://www.anchoredinvesting.com/

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Juan Huizar's Journey From Farming Fields to Real Estate Deals Aug 28, 2024

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Juan Huizar is the president of SAGE Real Estate, a boutique multifamily commercial company situated in Long Beach, California. With a CCIM certification, Juan stands out as an expert in the real estate industry, providing invaluable insights and knowledge to his clients and followers. His dedication to educating others on building wealth through real estate investment is evident in his popular YouTube channel, where he shares practical advice and strategies to help individuals enter the realm of real estate investing.

He then shares his journey from humble beginnings in Zacatecas, Mexico, to becoming a successful CCIM-certified real estate professional. His transition from farm work in the Central Valley to building a thriving real estate business exemplifies the power of hard work and determination.

Juan also talks about the importance of his CCIM designation and how it has equipped him with the tools to analyze properties effectively and secure profitable deals. He emphasizes the value of investing in real estate and highlights the transformative impact it can have on one's financial future. Listeners are treated to a firsthand account of Juan's commitment to sharing knowledge and empowering others to achieve financial success through real estate investment.

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Connect with Juan Huizar!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/

https://www.instagram.com/juan_huizar/

https://www.youtube.com/@SageRealEstate

https://www.sageregroup.com/

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#75 From Unhealthy to Unstoppable: Claire’s Journey to Mental and Physical Wellness! Dec 06, 2023

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Claire Bays is a CrossFit athlete, coach, and nutrition and fitness coach. She overcame her alcohol addiction and now helps others on their wellness journeys.
In this episode, Claire shares her journey from growing up in a small town in Oklahoma to overcoming alcohol addiction and finding her passion for fitness. She emphasizes the importance of community and support in her recovery and the transition to a healthier lifestyle. She believes in the power of slow progress and meeting individuals where they are on their wellness journey. She also encourages people to focus on real, nutrient-dense foods and to find joy in movement. Claire's story is a testament to the transformative power of making positive changes in one's life.
She also discusses the challenges and pressures faced by fitness professionals and the importance of authenticity in the industry. She also highlights the benefits and drawbacks of the internet and social media, emphasizing the need to use these tools in a way that promotes personal growth and connection. Also, she shares her own experiences with spirituality and the role it has played in her transformation. She concludes by discussing the importance of curiosity and a willingness to learn and change in personal development.
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Instagram: @clairebays
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LinkTree: linktr.ee/clairebays
clairebayscoach.com
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

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#70 Attorney-Turned-Real Estate Investor Traveling to Buy STRs And Hotels w/ Diya Liu Jul 12, 2023

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Diya Liu. Diya's journey is truly inspiring as she went from being a patent litigation attorney to achieving financial freedom through real estate. Her success includes owning and managing STRs and expanding her ventures to include boutique hotels. She now owns four boutique hotels and a dozen short-term rentals across the USA. She has become a seasoned traveler, actively seeking creative financing options and below-market deals in different parts of the USA. Not only does she invest in properties, but she also connects with local hospitality operators and shares her expertise to empower others to follow a similar path. In addition to her real estate ventures, Diya is the co-founder and CEO of Welcome Capital, a hospitality fund that focuses on supporting hotel and short-term rental projects. Her dedication and accomplishments in the industry make her a true leader for all aspiring investors.
In this episode, she shares her journey from the legal field to real estate investing. She explains how she transitioned from short-term rentals to hotels and the advantages of investing in the hotel industry, her experiences in negotiating contracts and the importance of thorough due diligence in today's ever-changing landscape of short-term rentals, her insights into the future of this industry and the crucial role that research and preparation play in achieving success, the intricacies of negotiating contracts, dealing with regulations, and the future of short-term rentals,, the importance of focusing on one real estate strategy and provides insights into finding and analyzing hotel deals, and the need to stop qualifying oneself and to be confident in one's unique set of skills.
This episode is jam-packed with a lot of information for all of our Hotel, short-term rental, and Airbnb Investors out there, so grab your pen and paper, take a listen, and take action!
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#thebigbreakshow #podcast #realestate #shorttermrentals #realestateinvesting #research #preparation #achievesuccess #contracts #regulations #realestatestrategy #beunique

Connect with Diya Liu!

· Instagram – @diyaesq (https://www.instagram.com/diyaesq/)

· https://www.facebook.com/groups/AirbnbProfessional

· https://www.flowcode.com/page/welcomecapital

Hotel Investment Bootcamp & Exclusive Western NC Market Tour 2023!
This 5-day event is an intensive deep dive into the hotel investment industry, punctuated with a captivating tour of the New Western North Carolina (NC) market.
Happening this August 22 - 26 , 2023
Tickets are available here: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-nc-hotel-bootcamp-market-tour-tickets-662395441597)

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#69 Turning Adversities Into a Path to Real Estate Success w/ Alvin Uy Jun 21, 2023

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In this episode, we had an awesome conversation with Alvin Uy. He is a successful real estate investor who immigrated to the US from the Philippines at the age of 12. Alvin diversified his investments and started flipping houses and building his rental portfolio in Los Angeles. He is the CEO of a design agency and uses the profits to invest in real estate. Recently, he decided to pivot 100% to real estate and closed down his design agency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alvin has discovered ADUs and started a construction company, scaling operations and planning to build a fund shortly. He is also scaling Airbnbs and partnering with Rafa. Alvin's focus is on building generational wealth for his family.

Take a listen as Alvin shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity as an immigrant to the United States, rising to become a Taekwondo Olympian, and his experience of how he used his trauma to fuel his success and how he is now using his story to inspire and encourage others. Alvin also discusses his journey as a product developer, including his experience on Shark Tank, and how he eventually pivoted to real estate investing. Not only that, he also shares his insights on finding deals, analyzing properties, and working with mentors in the real estate industry. He talks about his pivot to real estate investing after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, his focus on ADUs (accessory dwelling units), and his partnerships in scaling operations.
Alvin emphasizes the importance of community and feedback. He challenges himself to constantly pivot and slay his dragons, identifying discomfort as a guide to determining if he's headed in the right direction. So, grab your pen and paper, take a listen, and take action!
Connect with Alvin Uy!
Instagram: @alvinized (https://www.instagram.com/alvinized/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-uy-aa84426
Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/Alvinized/
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

https://calendly.com/airventurehosting

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#62 Revisiting the Value of Hospitality During This Airbnb Bubble Mar 17, 2023

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In this episode, we discussed the current state of the hospitality industry in the recessionary period, our thoughts on "Airbnbust" and "Airbnb bubble," and the strategies needed to transition during down markets. We briefly talked about the increasing popularity of short-term rentals (STR) in the post-pandemic season and how it affected demand, as well as the current rise of the midterm rental (MTR) and how it can strategically pivot other hosts.

What was focused on was talking about the importance of having reserves, the significance of hospitality and brand identity, and standing out among the competition in order to provide value to guests and their experience. We also talked about the power of genuine welcomes, consistency in your service, and providing value to guests rather than just looking at the revenue. This is a very timely conversation, so I hope you can join us in this discussion as we share our personal insights for those in the hospitality industry looking to improve their operations and stand out in a crowded and saturated Airbnb market. As always, grab your notes, take a listen, and take action!

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Join the Mid-Term Rental Summit 2023! April 30th to May 1st, 2023, at Mission Bay Resort, San Diego, California. The Early Bird rate is still available, so click the link below to purchase your tickets:
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

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#60 Using Creative Financing and Midterm Rentals to Invest in Her Own Backyard w/ Grace Gudenkauf Mar 01, 2023

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Grace Gudenkauf is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Women Invest in Real Estate (WIIRE) from eastern Iowa. She currently has 17 doors doing flips, wholesaling, and short- to long-term rentals (everything!) at the age of 25! She literally does it all at a young age, and her portfolio continues to grow exponentially!
Join us as we check out her story as she shares how she and her boyfriend started doing house flips, which made her see potential in real estate investing. From there, she left her W-2 to invest in her own backyard, the small town of Iowa. We must say, what she has done is outstanding.
Take a listen as we delve deep into creative financing: what it is, how it actually works, how she negotiates with the owners, how she finds deals, how she utilizes social media to gain leads, how she applies midterm rentals to creative financing, and so much more! We’ve also looked into her properties, and how she structures some of her deals. If you want to know more about creative financing, this will be the perfect episode for you to listen to, so stick around because there is a lot of information on creative financing. As always, grab your notes, and take action!

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#TheBigBreakShow #RealEstate #Podcast #GraceGudenkauf

Connect with Grace Gudenkauf!

Instagram: @grace.investing
Linktree: @gracegud

Join the WIIRE Facebook group!

Instagram: @wiire.community
FB Group: Women Invest in Real Estate (WIIRE)
LinkTree: @wiire

Join the Mid-Term Rental Summit 2023! April 30th to May 1st, 2023, at Mission Bay Resort, San Diego, California. The Early Bird rate is still available, so click the link below to purchase your tickets:
midtermrentalsummit.com
For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

https://calendly.com/airventurehosting

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#58 Innovating Hospitality: The Story of iGMS and the Future of Property Management w/ Igor Kostin Feb 15, 2023

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Join us in this very special episode as we talk with Igor Kostin, the cofounder and CTO of one of the most well-known property management systems, iGMS!
iGMS is an all-in-one vacation rental software for professional hosts. It helps you raise occupancy rates as it automates most everyday management activities on your property.
This was a really fun conversation because not only did we talk about iGMS in general, but we also talked about Igor’s life background, his experiences moving to Canada and adapting to the Canadian culture, the story of how iGMS was founded, how it originally started and how it morphed into the awesome PMS it is now (this is a really cool story, don’t miss this one), where iGMS is headed in 2023 and the years to come, the future and possible integrations of modern technologies such as blockchain, machine learning, and AI (especially ChatGPT) into the hospitality business, and the importance of marketing and being customer centric. I'm super excited for all of you guys to listen to this episode, so as always, take a listen, grab your notes, and take action!

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#TheBigBreakShow #RealEstate #Podcast #IgorKostin #iGMS

Connect with Igor Kostin!

www.igms.com
Linkedin: Igor Kostin
Soundcloud: Igor Osho

Check out iGMS, a top-rated Vacation Rental Software for professional hosts that allows you to manage your property with no hassle. Start your Free Trial. Sign up now and use promo code BONUS30 to get $30 bonus!
www.igms.com/software/30-bonus

Join the Mid-Term Rental Summit 2023! April 30th to May 1st, 2023, at Mission Bay Resort, San Diego, California. The Early Bird rate is still available, so click the link below to purchase your tickets:
therealjessevasquez.com/
For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:

Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:

If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application:

Stride Academy

Connect with Jesse Vasquez:

The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

https://calendly.com/airventurehosting

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#57 From Being a Project Manager to Investing in 36 Doors in Just 2 Years w/ Amelia McGee Feb 08, 2023

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In this episode, we have Amelia McGee on the show. She is a full-time real estate investor from Des Moines, Iowa. Amelia started as a project manager, which led to her starting to invest in buy-and-hold rentals in October 2020. From there, her business catapulted to having 36 doors, which are a combination of short-term, medium-term, and long-term rentals.
Join us in this conversation as we discuss her real estate journey so far, insights about leaving W2, having partnerships with parents and relatives, and all about the WIIRE (Women Invest in Real Estate) community, how they started, and how they help women establish a real estate portfolio as well. We also discussed the importance of having a proper community and network, having systems and automation in the business, and some tips and tricks on how we generate leads for MTR. There are a ton of mindset topics discussed, too, so stick around because this is really a jam-packed episode for you to listen to. So grab some notes and take action!

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#TheBigBreakShow #RealEstate #Podcast #AmeliaMcGee

Connect with Amelia!

Instagram: @ameliajorei
LinkTree: @AmeliaJoREI

Join the WIIRE Facebook group!

Instagram: @wiire.community
FB Group: Women Invest in Real Estate (WIIRE)
LinkTree: @wiire

Join the Mid-Term Rental Summit 2023! April 30th to May 1st, 2023, at Mission Bay Resort, San Diego, California. The Early Bird rate is still available, so click the link below to purchase your tickets:
therealjessevasquez.com/
For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:

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