The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

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Bob Couture Jan 02, 2022

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Bob Couture lives in Los Angeles and invests in the North East. Not a typical situation. This is a fascinating story of remote investing with a twist. There are some excellent lessons on the importance of team in today's conversation. To learn more or to connect with Bob, he can be found at cp-propertygroup.com

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Host: Victor Menasce

email:podcast@victorjm.com

BOM - The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy Jan 01, 2022

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Our book this month is a paradigm shift in a way of thinking that is deeply engrained in our society.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

A New Wave Of Protectionism Dec 31, 2021

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On today’s show we’re talking about a new trend in protectionism that has been brought about by scarce resources around the world. I predict new waves of political protectionism happening all over the world as scarce resources become more vital.

In an effort to bring more control the a country’s economy, governments sometimes interfere with free markets. This can sometimes bring more security to a country’s critical resources. On today’s show we’re talking about a wave of protectionism that is not making headlines, but is sure to figure largely in the weeks and months to come.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

What Did 2021 Teach Us? Dec 30, 2021

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On today’s show we’re taking a retrospective look at this most unusual of years 2021. The purpose of a retrospective is to extract the lessons that these memories can bring us.

If you’re a lifelong student, then everything that happens can be framed in the context of learning.

Sometimes, we humans get stuck in a defensive loop. It’s hard to admit mistakes. It’s hard to truly take responsibility for things that are seemingly out of your control.

If 2020 was a year defined by uncertainty and surprises, then 2021 became the year where we learned to live with uncertainty and surprises.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Rental Concessions are Changing Dec 29, 2021

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On today's show we're looking at the changes that have taken place in the past few months in rent growth, rental concessions, and interest rates. It's a bell-weather of changing market conditions.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

AMA - Ground Lease Build to Rent Dec 28, 2021

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Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). This question comes from Stephen. He asks,

I am looking to develop a small build to rent community of 30 townhouses on a leased property. I’m just getting started in development and wanted to start small. By leasing the property, I can reduce the amount of equity required to complete the project. The land is already zoned residential, and I should be able to build the desired density with the current zoning. Does this strategy make sense? How would you advise me to proceed?

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

AMA - Small Condo Project Dec 27, 2021

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Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything).

Mark writes:

I plan to build 12 townhouses in two sets of six. I’m wondering if its worth looking into setting them up as condos with an association instead of just long term rentals. I have experience with long term rentals but have never set up anything like condos. The real estate market looks like it would support selling the condos. Any advice?

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Brian Briscoe Dec 26, 2021

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Brian Briscoe was a US Marine Lieutenant Colonel who is now a full time real estate investor. On today's show we're talking about the skills bridge program that exists to help military personnel transition from service life to the private sector. Similar programs exist in both the US and Canada.

To connect with Brian and to learn more, visit fouroakscapital.com.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Twenty Great Things Dec 25, 2021

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This is the December 25 edition of the show. Merry Christmas to all our listeners of the Christian faith.

On today’s show I’m doing some gratitude work. I was taught this by my good friend and mentor Kyle Wilson. Kyle is a past guest on this show and he’s best known for being founder and CEO of John Rohn International where he was Jim Rohn’s business partner for 17 years.

There is no doubt that many of us lead stressful lives. My definition of stress is very simple. Whenever there is a gap between expectation and reality, that can be a source of stress. There is no guarantee of stress, only the possibility of stress. If there is no gap between expectation and reality, there can be no stress. Stress lives in the gap.

Stress can evoke other emotions like anxiety or fear.

But as 2021 draws to a close, I choose to focus on gratitude. It turns out that you can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time. It’s not physiologically possible.

Kyle taught me the exercise of writing down 20 GREAT things from 2021. Writing 20 great things is different that simply saying what you’re grateful for. It’s more specific, more tangible.

Otherwise you can simply fall into the trap of generic things like “I’m grateful for my health. I’m grateful for my family.”

Take the time to write for yourself 20 great things that happened this year. It’s a more specific form of gratitude.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Non Linear Thinking Dec 24, 2021

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On today’s show we’re talking about math. That’s right math. We humans are used to linear thinking. It’s how many of us interact with our physical world.

When you double the distance, it takes twice as long to get there. If the price goes up by a dollar, you need to take one more dollar out of your wallet. This is all linear thinking. This is the way we are used to seeing the world. We are not accustomed to thinking of geometric functions. Geometric functions accelerate. These are functions where the number in the exponent is greater than 1.

Your parents no doubt taught you about the power of compounding. They probably used the example of compound interest, and how over time, with the power of compounding, you can multiply your earnings.

We humans are really terrible at understanding this. Most people don’t save money because they can’t see the tangible benefit in the short term.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

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