The Real Estate Investing Experience

Ep 159: From Fund to Syndication with Brian Adams Aug 12, 2021

Most real estate businesses and investment groups follow the trajectory of starting with syndication and transitioning to funds. Our guest today has taken the opposite route, with excellent results. Brian Adams is the President and founder of Excelsior Capital, where he spearheads the investor relations and capital markets arms of the firm. In today’s episode, we get together with Brian to discuss what prompted him to choose syndication over funds and what he has learned and gained from it. Tuning in you’ll hear Brian discuss the pros and cons of this model and why he is dedicated to raising capital in a way that fosters positive relationships with his clients. We unpack the effect that the COVID 19 pandemic has had on his client needs as well as where people are investing.

Ep 158: Playing to Your Strengths in Order to Excel with Whitney Sewell Aug 10, 2021

The duties of a successful real estate investor are almost too long to list. Instead of trying to find a way to do it all, what if there was a way to achieve even more by allocating tasks to the right team members? Today, we hear from Whitney Sewell, director of Life Bridge Capital and host of The Real Estate Syndication Show, who achieves more than most would believe possible on any given day. In this episode, you’ll learn how the mission behind his work motivates him to be effective and the pivotal role of changing his mindset in reaching his ambitious goal of producing a daily podcast while also running a hugely successful real estate syndication business. Whitney touches on hiring the right people, why most of your work can be outsourced, and why the first assistant you hire probably won’t be the one that is with you the longest.

Ep 157: Net Lease Brokerage and Investment Success with Dwaine Clarke Aug 05, 2021

Today’s guest is Dwaine Clarke, net lease brokerage and investment expert. He kicks off our episode with an introduction to his work and his journey with real estate investment and tells us what drew him to this area of real estate: mailbox money. We talk about the properties that are part of our everyday lives that are unexpected investment opportunities, the difference between selling non-essential spaces versus selling essential land, and why it is advisable to seek out tenants with long track records of success. Next, we dive into who triple net leases are most appropriate for and why, and Dwaine stresses the importance of seeing if a triple net lease fits with your specific investment strategy before telling us why he chooses to have multiple strategies at the ready to prepare for possible risks.

Ep 156: Self Storage Investing with Scott Meyers Aug 03, 2021

Rental properties are not the only way to generate a profit from real estate investment. We speak with Scott Meyers, mentor at Self Storage Investing. Scott believes that real estate is the best possible investment, and self-storage is his preferred subcategory. In today’s episode, he tells us why and dives into a comparison of self storage with tenancy. We talk about how the storage landscape has changed during the pandemic, and explore the impact of recessions and economic growth on the storage business. Scott explains why self-storage parallels multifamily investment and tells us why he takes an opportunistic approach to all markets. Next, he tells us how he has benefitted from being in the business for years and having properties in different locations, before outlining some of the mistakes people make when doing due diligence.

Ep 155: Accelerated Growth and Hard Work with Ari Rastegar Jul 29, 2021

The growth of the market in Austin, Texas has been steady and strong for many years already, and the projections show no sign of this slowing down any time soon. Here to talk about the area, his business, career path, and much more, is Ari Rastegar, from Rastegar Property Company! We get the inside scoop from Ari on what makes Austin so special, how he has managed to build such a profitable and flourishing company, and of course his thoughts on the future. We get to talk about what the so-called boom has meant for investors in Texas, and how this has influenced the strategies at Rastegar specifically. Ari also talks about the vital role that data plays at his company, and why he considers them to be in the data business just as much as in the real estate business! Our guest generously shares some of his personal journey and philosophy too, getting into the hard work he has put in and why there is no replacement for his kind of commitment.

Ep 154: From Syndication To Starting a Fund with Daniel Weisfield Jul 27, 2021

In today’s episode of the Real Estate Investing Experience, we are joined by a very special guest, Daniel Weisfield. Daniel is a manufactured housing innovator and co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, a Top 50 owner of mobile home parks in the United States. Their company runs and operates 34 communities across five states, has vertically integrated over 8000 residents, and recently transitioned from individual syndication to starting their first fund. In our conversation with Daniel, we discuss how mobile home parks have changed in the last few decades and why he is so passionate about what they offer residents. Listening in, you'll hear Daniel discuss how the COVID 19 pandemic affected their priorities as a company, their current approach to expansions and why they decided to start their first investment fund.

Ep 153: Starting with Nothing, Structuring Deals to Your Advantage, and Navigating Risk with Josh Cantwell Jul 22, 2021

Many people dream of leaving their day jobs and entering the world of real estate investment, but few take the plunge and even fewer find success. Today’s guest is a multifamily syndicator and apartment investor who has raised over 80 million dollars of private capital through real estate. On today’s episode, Josh Cantwell, Strategic Business Coach and CEO of Freeland Ventures, shares his story of starting with nothing, overcoming health issues, and using his knowledge in financial planning to make informed decisions that supported his career. He tells us about the steps he took to integrate commercial investing into his business, how his workload has drastically reduced and his net worth has increased in recent years, and what motivated the decision to stop lending at the start of the pandemic.

Ep 152: John & Chris on Finding Opportunities in the Current Market Jun 03, 2021

In today’s episode, John and Chris have a solo conversation where they discuss topics they are currently occupied with and their thoughts on the current state of investing and real estate. In their conversation, John and Chris discuss where they recognize current and future opportunities in real estate. John explains why he believes prospective opportunities currently lie in sellers and not product types. The opportunities lie in smaller scale landlords, who may be based out of state or don’t have enough time, as opposed to buying deals from large professional groups or very sophisticated investors. Tuning in you’ll hear John and Chris delve into how you can use your expertise to find broken deals and fix them, as well as how to gain crucial advantages in a competitive market.

Ep 151: Utilizing Technology to Help Syndicators Raise Capital by Increasing Visibility and Transparency to their Investors with Brad St. Onge Jun 01, 2021

Today’s guest is on a mission to transform the way investment firms raise and manage capital. Brad St. Onge is Head of Partnerships at InvestNext, a startup investment management platform founded in 2016 and located in Detroit, Michigan. After realizing the countless hours spent on activities that made fundraising, investment management, and investor relations tedious and inefficient, InvestNext developed software that enables investment firms to operate more effectively and provide greater transparency to their investors.

Ep 150: Leasing, Development, and Acquisitions with Aaron Zucker May 27, 2021

In today’s episode, we get together with Aaron Zucker to talk about his career in leasing, family office, and acquisitions and development. Aaron is the founder and principal of Zucker Investment Group (ZIG), where he has put together a competent team that complements his skill set. He shares how he first became interested in leasing after buying a bar with his friends after college and he credits the Wiener family for introducing him to leasing and allowing him to gain valuable experience.

Ep 149: Creating a Business on Your Own Terms with Ryan Narus May 25, 2021

Moving into your asset might sound like an extreme thing to do, but it’s a decision that changed Ryan Narus’s life. Ryan is a mobile home park operator, owner, and investor, who was fed up with the lie that so many millennials bought into. He went to school and even got an MBA because he thought that is what he needed to do to get a good job. Instead, after slogging away in the corporate world, he chose to sleep on a blow-up mattress in a mobile home park and bootstrap his now successful business.

Ep 148: Investing for Financial Independence with Maricela Soberanes May 20, 2021

As a first-generation Mexican immigrant in the US, military veteran and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA), Maricela Soberanes started building a rental portfolio in 2005 with the private acquisition of small multifamily. In 2017, she joined forces with her husband, and together they self-manage 35 doors, from small to medium multifamily. They have recently transitioned to large multifamily properties as limited partners and, at the same time, they successfully joint venture other real estate investment projects as hard money lenders.

Ep 147: Growing Your Business in Multi-Family Real Estate with Abel Pacheco May 13, 2021

On today’s episode of Real Estate Investing Experience, we speak with Abel Pacheco from Texas about his business 5TCRE and the success he’s had with multi-family real estate and investing. Abel shares how he got his start in the tech sector and working in IT and how he made the transition to working in real estate and investing full time. Abel lays out his mission to educate the broader public on the investment opportunities in multi-family real estate for reliable and scalable investments. We talk about expanding one's business and Abel recounts how he transitioned from doing one-off deals to a fund structure.

Ep 146: Looking to the Future with Dovid Preil May 11, 2021

While working with single-family residential mortgages, Dovid Preil, our guest on today’s show, witnessed the difficulties that so many people experience when trying to enter the housing market. He believes that there is no bigger driver of wealth than real estate, so he made it his goal to help more people get into the industry. In order to achieve this, he founded a company that pulls capital for diversified, quality real estate investments in the multifamily space. Dovid shares with us some of the important learnings he has had throughout 20 years of investing experience, including attributes to look for in potential partners, elements that decide whether or not he invests in a deal, and why he so strongly believes in maintaining a diverse portfolio.

Ep 145: Return on Impact with Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart May 06, 2021

Suzy and Michael are real estate investors who have approached their business in a way that differs from the norm. They have chosen to focus on people rather than focusing on money (while of course still making sure the numbers work!), and Returns on Impacts rather than Returns on Investments. Through their company, Adventurous Real Estate Investors, their goal is to add value to their residents and create thriving communities within their investments. In today’s episode, we discuss the impetus behind Michael and Suzy’s entry into the world of real estate, how changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic benefited them, and some of the deals they have been involved in so far.

Ep 144: Data-Driven Investing with Aaron Norris Apr 29, 2021

When your searching is driven by the right datasets you will find better deals, and today on the show we talk data with Aaron Norris, VP of Market Insights at PropertyRadar. Aaron is a multifaceted man whose talents lie in the fields of marketing, data, and education, and he also has experience in the hard money lending game with The Norris Group owned by his father Bruce. Our conversation with Aaron is all about the movements he is privy to in different markets and how he can locate the best opportunities by leveraging unique datasets. We kick things off hearing about Aaron’s interesting career beginning as a broke actor in NYC before he fell in love with marketing and data on Wall Street.

Ep 143: Don’t Fear the Unexpected with Julie Holly Apr 27, 2021

Unexpected curveballs are inevitable in all facets of life, and learning how to deal with them is one of the most essential keys to success. We are joined on the show today by Julie Holly; self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, wife, mother, podcast host, ex-school teacher, and current real estate investor, who is about to launch an impact investing network. Julie believes that mindset is everything, and she shares with us the concept she has developed which helps her maintain a balance in her jam-packed life and which keeps her on track to reach her goals, no matter how much her path may change along the way.

Ep 142: American Taxes for Foreign Investors Approach with Kenneth Kastner Apr 23, 2021

There are so many reasons for foreigners to invest in the US real estate market. There are also a number of elements that make the process difficult, that investors may not realize they need to consider before they dive in. On today’s show, we are joined by Kenneth Kastner, who has focused his professional career on American taxes for foreign investors. He currently lives and works in Israel, but he deals with clients from all over the world.

Ep 141: The Role of Architects in Multifamily Deals with Eli Meltzer Apr 20, 2021

Growing up in Manhattan and having a father with vast experience in architecture and design, architect Eli Meltzer gathered a lot of insights into the multifamily sector in the metro, specifically in affordable housing. As a Principal at Meltzer/Mandl Architects (MMA), a firm that has designed over 12,000 units of affordable and market-rate housing in the NYC area, Eli brings his skills as a designer and a leader, his expertise in zoning regulations and building codes, and a sophisticated understanding of the development and construction process. Notably, he spent several years working on Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States.

Ep 140: Planning for the Future and Executing Your Vision with Seth Ferguson Apr 15, 2021

Our guest today is no stranger to hardship, but his “million-dollar mistake” turned out to be the life experience that he is most grateful for. Seth Ferguson joins us on the show to candidly share the blunders he has made along his real estate investing journey, the moment when he hit rock bottom, and what he has learned along the way. He offers sound advice to anyone else working in the industry, including the importance of setting up partnership agreements, having a consistent cash flow, not spending money beyond your means, and setting goals that pave your direction into the future. Having a vision is vital, but don’t let that vision prevent you from taking action, and don’t be afraid of changing it as you grow in your own personal and professional capacity.

Ep 139: Why Self-Storage is the Ultimate Disruptor Asset Class with Ryan Gibson Apr 13, 2021

The status of self-storage as a recession-resistant asset class has really been put to the test during the coronavirus pandemic, but today’s guest still believes that it is one of the best-performing investments you can make. Ryan Gibson is the CIO and Cofounder of Spartan Investment Group, which owns and operates self-storage facilities throughout the United States. Ryan is responsible for investor relations and raising capital from investors for projects and, to date, Spartan has raised over $25 million in private equity and has over 4,000 units in self-storage under management. His real estate experience also includes residential development and investor relations, and he is knowledgeable in the tax foreclosure process, inherited homes and estates, and real estate syndication too.

Ep 138: Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Home Parks with Apurva Shah Apr 08, 2021

An engineer by day and a Managing Partner at JAYS Properties the rest of the time, Apurva Shah brings equal parts compassion and mathematical acumen to the real estate space. He joins us on the show today to share his experiences and offer advice to others in the industry, particularly with regard to mobile home parks. We begin by sharing insights on what the migration of people throughout the United States is doing to the cap rates in certain areas. We follow on from this with a discussion about the recession-resistant nature of mobile home parks and what this has meant for the value of these assets during the past year, the underwriting strategies used by Apurva’s company, and how they figure out comparables.

Ep 137: Go Bigger, Faster: Scaling from Single-family to Commercial Multifamily with Brian Briscoe Apr 06, 2021

If you’re new to real estate investing, scaling from single-family homes to 100-unit apartment buildings can feel intimidating, but today’s guest shares some practical advice to help you go bigger, faster! Brian Briscoe is a Co-founder and Principal at Four Oaks Capital, a national real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, repositioning, and rebranding of multifamily assets through a private equity fund structure. Brian is also the Cohost of the Diary of an Apartment Investor Podcast, an active duty Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, and an Advisor in the Michael Blank Deal Maker Mastermind, bringing years of leadership and management experience to his real estate investments.

Ep 136: From Engineer to Rent-to-Own Real Estate Specialist with Adam Zach Apr 01, 2021

Many people struggle to buy their first home because they cannot qualify for a bank loan, but today’s guest raises private capital to buy homes for people so that they can finally become homeowners. Adam Zach is an engineer, real estate specialist, and co-founder of Set Your Rent, a creative homeownership and real estate investment company specializing in rent-to-own programs. This strategy not only benefits future homeowners but investors too, as investing in a property with qualified rent-to-own buyers ready before closing can save you thousands in lost vacancy revenue and improve your long-term ROI. Tuning in, you’ll hear from Adam as he describes his transition from successful engineer to rent-to-own real estate investing, how he leverages what he calls selfish goals and his insight into the “three-year overnight success.”

Ep 135: Commercial Real Estate in a Post-COVID World with Dan Lewkowicz Mar 25, 2021

While a lot of uncertainty remains around the pandemic and its effects on multifamily, commercial real estate professionals like today’s guest are confident in the industry’s ability to withstand COVID-19 and reach greater heights in 2021. Dan Lewkowicz is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 15 years of experience. He is Director of Investment Sales at Encore Real Estate Investment Services and specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, industrial fulfillment centers, quick service restaurants, and automotive repair and parts stores. He is an expert in industrial commercial real estate and multifamily, particularly the current economic undercurrents facing these asset classes in today’s post-COVID world.

Ep 134: Taking The Leap To Commit Yourself to Real Estate Mar 23, 2021

Transitioning into real estate can take many shapes and forms. Some dabble passively on the side while others prefer a more hands-on and active approach. Josephine Heron has done it all, and today, she joins us to talk about her experiences in multi-family. We kick off by finding out more about Josey’s background. She tells us how, after many years as an engineering consultant and Senior Reserve Officer for the US Coast Guard, she became burnt out and began looking for a new venture in life that could afford her more time with her family. Josey walks us through the initial stages of her real estate journey, detailing her varied experiences.

Ep 133: What it Takes to Become An Active Investor with Seth Bradley Mar 18, 2021

Making a break in the real estate industry takes ingenuity, commitment, creativity, and a solid grasp of time management. Today we speak with industry expert Seth Bradley about his experiences transitioning from being an attorney to a real estate investor. After hearing about Seth’s humble beginnings, he shares a series of anecdotes about how he got into the law world. Seth goes on to explain how his experiences as a real estate lawyer gave him valuable industry insight. Seth built on his experiences in real estate, as he tells us about his gradual progression through fix-and-flips, buy-and-hold, wholesale, small multifamily, and small passive syndication.

Ep 132: The Power of Leveraging Your Network with Esther Reizes-Lowenbein Mar 16, 2021

As the saying goes, “it's all about who you know,” and leveraging your existing network is without a doubt the most powerful tool you have at your disposal, especially if you are just starting out in real estate. Today’s guest is Esther Reizes-Lowenbein, a former speech-language pathologist who made the shift into full-time real estate in 2018. She is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist that is heavily involved in commercial real estate nationwide and in the residential real estate market in Rockland County, NY. In this episode, Esther shares a bit about her transition from realtor to investor and how she has achieved success with such a broad focus by being more matchmaker than specialist.

Ep 131: Guaranteed Gradual Growth with Mike Taravella Mar 04, 2021

Being a multifamily investor isn’t about making it big by juggling as many syndication deals as you can put your name to. As Mike Travella explains in this episode, wealth creation can be a boring, long process of searching for the right deal and to passively or actively invest in. A CPA turned asset manager, today we speak with Mike to gain his insights into successful investing. After chatting about how collaborative the real estate community is, we talk about how being able to see differently can be a keen competitive advantage. Mike then dives into why understanding the story behind a deal can be as important as underwriting it. A highlight of our conversation, we look into why you need to do things that no one else is willing to do in order to land the best deals.

Ep 130: Deal Review: Hear Chris and John’s Top Lessons From Their Deals Mar 02, 2021

Even the most attractive deals can lead to disaster. Investing success is about having the resilience to adapt to shifting circumstances. Today co-hosts Chris Grenzig and John Cohen break down two of their deals, sharing their top learnings along with how they adapted to overcome their challenges. For our first deal review, we dive into the most expensive per door deal that John has ever made. John unpacks how painful it became to manage this property and how they dealt with plummeting tenancy rates, a sky-rocketing interest rate, and even a murder on the property. By hearing John’s solutions, listeners will have a better sense of the issues that are often overlooked in the due diligence process. After touching on more of John’s main takeaways, we take a deep look into Chris’s deal; one that he had only three weeks to close.

Ep 129: The Relationship Business of Real Estate Syndication with John Okocha Feb 25, 2021

Real estate syndication is all about creating relationships and scaling your business ultimately depends on the quality of those relationships. At least, that is what today’s guest, John Okocha, believes. John is the Vice President of Acquisitions at Elevate Commercial Investment Group and a key part of the growth of over 1,700 multifamily real estate units in 2019. He is a master at assessing and analyzing property and market fundamentals for new property acquisitions as well as creating, maintaining, and updating financial models of existing and potential new investments.

Ep 128: Entrepreneurship and Success in Real Estate with Veena Jetti Feb 23, 2021

Today’s guest is Veena Jetti, the founding partner of Vive Funds, which is a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. Veena is also a multifamily owner-operator, real estate investor, and entrepreneur with over 10 years of real estate experience. She brings a dynamic perspective to targeting, acquiring, managing, and operating assets using best practices combined with cutting-edge technologies. Her professional expertise includes driving corporate strategy and business development opportunities. In this episode, Veena addresses the role of entrepreneurship in real estate. She wholeheartedly believes that success as a business owner comes down to pivoting when necessary, solving problems creatively, and constantly revisiting strategies.

Ep 127: Time Management, Experimentation, and the Execution of Ideas with John Cohen and Chris Grenzig Feb 18, 2021

Finding your niche is important, but it takes experimentation, which means that getting better at time management is a must. Today on the show, Chris and John had a sudden guest cancellation and decided to use this as an opportunity to talk shop. We start with some contextual details about the work involved in managing Chris’s duplex and what he is doing on the side. John and Chris talk about their various experiments in wholesaling and buying up land to use in different ways. Here they get into the pros and cons of these different strategies, and the value of hiring staff to handle the less enjoyable sides. This idea of outsourcing so that you can focus on the best use of your time acts as a segue into a great conversation about time management.

Ep 126: Self-storage, Buying Vs. Holding, and Adaptive Reuse with Jacob Vanderslice Feb 16, 2021

Many investors fixate on their net worth when income is often a truer indicator of investing success. This insight is shared in today’s episode by Jacob Vanderslice, Principal of VanWest Partners. We’ve brought Jacob onto the show to talk about his investing model and best practices. We open by exploring Jacob’s journey in real estate, touching on his specialization in adaptive reuse projects and self-storage. After highlighting his preference for adding value to existing properties, Jacob talks about the pros and cons of investing in adaptive reuse assets.

Ep 125: From Medicine to Multifamily Syndications with Savannah Arroyo Feb 11, 2021

Today’s guest is Savannah Arroyo, who has taken her skills as a nurse and leader in healthcare operations into managing multifamily syndications. Savannah got started in real estate investing in 2020 when she syndicated her first apartment deal with her husband. Working as a Registered Nurse had taught her how to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team of medical professionals, and she was immediately drawn to multifamily syndications due to the many similarities to her career in nursing.

Ep 124: Make the Move to Multi-family with Kayla Fecik Feb 09, 2021

Kayla Fecik received her real estate license when she was just 21. Years later, Kayla has become an expert in the space having since gained experience flipping houses, investing in single-family, and now venturing into multi-family. In this episode, we speak with Kayla to find out more about her journey in real estate, collecting various nuggets of wisdom as we go. We kick off the episode by hearing about Kayla’s professional background. Following this, Kayla tells listeners why she decided to go into rentals after honing her skills in flipping.

Ep 123: Driving the Evolution of How Properties Are Managed with Steven Rea Feb 04, 2021

Managing a property is something that can take up a lot of time, but it has to be done properly if you want to receive a good return on your investment and attract the right tenants. Today’s guest is Steven Rea, property management expert and Director of ResProp, where he is currently responsible for growing their management portfolio in Central Texas. He has over 15 years of experience in the industry, having spent time leading teams in operations, training, technology, and business development. His passion for building great management is nearly unmatched, surpassed only by his passion for mentoring the next generation of industry leaders and helping drive the evolution of how properties are managed.

Ep 122: Intuition, Inflation, and the Future of Cities with Dusten Hendrickson Feb 02, 2021

Our discussion today with Dusten Hendrickson covers a vast array of interesting topics. We begin by gaining some insights into Dusten’s career trajectory, from owning a roofing company to multifamily syndications and developments. Dusten has gone through hard times in business. However, through learning to say no, pivoting when he needed to, working with people whose skill sets complement his own, and trusting his intuition, Dusten has reached a point where he walks away from deals easily because he knows there will be better ones around the corner. Our discussion then branches out to the real estate industry as a whole, and how the cost of housing and rental is being impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ep 121: Mastering Short Term Rentals with Avery Carl Jan 28, 2021

Since the emergence of companies like Airbnb and Vrbo, short-term rental properties have become a popular choice for real estate investors, but how do you know if vacation rentals are a good investment decision? Today’s guest, Avery Carl, is the authority in this area. She is a top one percent agent, short-term and vacation rental expert, and CEO of The Short Term Shop, a team that specializes in short-term rental and vacation rental investment real estate. Avery has connected investors with over $150 million in cash flowing short-term rental and vacation rental investments in the past two years, and her expertise could help you do the same. Tuning in, you will learn some of the pros and cons of short-term rentals, how Avery manages vacation properties in more remote locations, and the roles that tourism, occupancy rates, and property size play in short-term rental investments.

Ep 120: Start With The Needs of Your Investors with Mike Zlotnik Jan 26, 2021

It seems logical to sniff out a good deal first and think about who will invest in it later, but there is a lot to be said for doing things the other way round. Starting with understanding what your investors are looking for is a big belief of Mike Zlotnik’s, and today he joins us on the show to explain why. In this episode, Mike also shares some details about his investing strategies, capital raising strategies, and a whole lot more! Mike is a retired software executive who began investing in real estate in 2000, and today he manages a variety of funds, including the Tempo Growth Fund LLC and the Tempo Opportunity Fund LLC. Our conversation with Mike begins on the subject of whether to buy and hold real estate or keep selling and reinvesting, and Mike’s main point is about the value of constantly weighing the ROI a deal produces versus the time you have to spend on it.

Ep 119: From Single-Family Construction Success to Multifamily with Alix Kogan Jan 21, 2021

Not everyone can go from a backpacker to a successful real estate entrepreneur, but that is exactly what today’s guest, Alix Kogan, managed to do. After traveling the world in his 20s, he realized that he needed to knuckle down and get serious about his life. So, what did he do? He started a construction company that ultimately grew into the largest single-family developer in Southwest Colorado. He has since sold the business and dipped his toes into the multifamily waters. In this episode, after hearing about his journey, we find out what prompted Alix to sell a company at the top of its game and why the flexibility of multifamily appealed to him. We discuss the different deals he has been involved in so far, along with the different roles he has played. Despite his tremendous construction and development experience, Alix has chosen not to go this route in multifamily yet. He shares his reasoning behind this decision and talks about what would persuade him to make the leap. Our conversation also touches on Alix’s deal criteria and red flags, advice for those starting out, and why he cautions against institutional investors, despite their allure. Tune in to hear it all.

Ep 118: Scaling Your Real Estate Business Through Systems with Anthony Vicino Jan 19, 2021

Anthony Vicino is a serial entrepreneur who has helped build numerous multimillion-dollar companies from the ground up. He has done this by creating efficient systems that scale, utilizing value-based content marketing strategies, and always focusing on providing exceptional end-user experiences. He is also a bestselling author, investor, and small business owner who successfully managed his personal portfolio of multifamily assets before joining forces with his partner, Dan Krueger, to create Invictus Capital in 2019. Together, Anthony and Dan are driven to help people achieve financial security by providing solid multifamily-based investment opportunities in an environment of trust, transparency, and clarity.

Ep 117: Building Your Real Estate Brand Using Social Media with Shaynon Gramling Jan 14, 2021

Today’s guest is an expert in using social media for his real estate business. Shaynon Gramling specializes in the sale of commercial and residential real estate in New York City and New Jersey. He has gained experience in both real estate sales as well as property management, including at the world-iconic Empire State Building. Understanding that real estate is a relationship-driven business, Shaynon takes a genuine approach, building life-long connections with property owners, sellers, buyers, and renters.

Ep 116: The Value of Strong Marketing and Branding with Vitaliy Gnezdilov, The Digital Collective Jan 12, 2021

People are attracted to working with those they can identify with, so as a syndicator the way you tell your story through branding and marketing is of utmost importance. Today we are joined by Vitaliy Gnezdilov, a man who truly understands the leveraging power of marketing, to talk about how he is adding value in this way to the real estate community. Along with his business partner Chris Arias, Vitaliy runs The Digital Collective, a small team of marketers, designers, and business people who provide a cutting-edge digital marketing system designed for syndication firms to attract more high net-worth investors to their projects and funds.

Ep 115: Why Your Community is One of Your Greatest Assets with Jim Pfeifer Jan 07, 2021

Like many real estate investors, Jim Pfeifer got into the industry by accident. Now he runs Left Field Investors, a group dedicated to educating and assisting like-minded investors to negotiate the nuances of the passive investing landscape. Today we speak with Jim about his real estate journey and how he’s found success by pooling the knowledge of our community. After chatting about his background in the stock market, we talk about Jim’s early real estate mistakes.

Ep 114: Lessons in Real Estate with Brian Burke Dec 29, 2020

Today we speak with Brian Burke, a full-time real estate investor with over 30 years of experience to his name. Despite having completed more than $500,000,000 worth of transactions, Brian is adamant he is still learning about the industry every day. We open the show by taking a brief look at Brian’s history and real estate. After hearing about several of Brian’s early failures, he tells us about the secret to his success — tenacity. Stay tuned and you’ll hear some of his best tips when it comes to keeping business confidence, and why accumulating experience is a must-have asset. We then take a look at the current state of real estate. Brian touches on how the internet has kept cap rates competitive, and why otherwise undesirable properties have achieved premium value. In the latter half of the episode, we find out about the resources Brian uses to gather isometrics, as well as why he isn’t in the business of property management. To finish things off, we ask Brian to tell us about his business aspirations for the next few years. To hear them and a whole lot more, be sure to join us today!

Ep 113: Doing Your Due Diligence with Tony Coretto Dec 24, 2020

When performing due diligence, most investors focus on what might be wrong with a deal while ignoring all the factors that need to go right for you to make money from that same deal. As investor and business expert Tony Coretto explains in today's episode, doing due diligence also means avoiding deals that rely on an if, and, or but. We open our conversation with Tony by exploring his impressive corporate career and experience in real estate. After talking about his approach to investing and why he favors local multi-family deals, we dive into the mistakes that Tony has made, including how he invested in a fraudulent deal.

Ep 112: Caring for the Three Legs of Real Estate with Bruce B. Wuollet Dec 22, 2020

As Bakerson Founder Bruce B. Wuollet explains in this episode, your residents, investors, and your properties are the three legs that support your real estate business. Today we speak with Bruce about what he does to care for these three legs of real estate. We open our conversation by exploring Bruce’s start in the industry and why he transitioned from single to multi-family investing. After reflecting on why residents are so important to your business, Bruce gives listeners his tips on what you can do to foster community and safety for residents. We then touch on how Bruce appeals to repeat buyers and investors through adding value and conservative underwriting, where he looks for deals, and why you need to know the ‘why’ behind each of your investments. Bruce also shares his take on partnerships, the value of building relationships with the right people, and how you can survive a downturn by creating a robust investing model. Later, Bruce unpacks the best ways to break through bureaucracy when dealing with city officials. Throughout our discussion, Bruce presents hard-won insights that come from two decades of experience in the industry. Tune in to hear his real estate secrets.

Ep 111: Overcoming New Real Estate Challenges and Changes Dec 17, 2020

As we approach the end of the year, we use this episode to reflect on the new challenges and changes that hosts Chris Grenzig and John Cohen have seen in real estate. We open our conversation by exploring the issues that arise from the ‘new normal’ of pandemic real estate investing. After highlighting the importance of doing your due diligence on a deal, we discuss how to best handle unexpected property costs.

Ep 110: Finding the Shortages and Following the Money with Andrew Cushman Dec 15, 2020

Everyone has a lot to say about the past and future of the real estate markets, and for every prediction or reflection, there is another one that contradicts it. Andrew Cushman from Vantage Point Acquisitions, is kind enough to join us on the podcast today to talk about his belief in the long term stability of real estate investing and how his disruptive approach to property has served him and his business so well over the years. We hear from him about the years following the 2008 recession and the great success he experienced during this time. For Andrew, there are certain dependable elements of real estate that make it very attractive, and he argues that as long as you take note of the right signs, you will most likely come out smiling.

EP 109: Finding Leads Through Facebook with Gustavo Muñoz Castro Dec 10, 2020

Many adaptable and fast-moving real estate companies put themselves miles in front of their competitors by using online platforms to generate leads. Today we speak with real estate expert and PowerISA CEO Gus Muñoz Castro about how you can use Facebook to find high-quality leads. We open our conversation with Gus by exploring his journey into real estate and how he built his company.

Ep 108: Creating a Mean, Lean, Real Estate Machine with Mike Wolf Dec 09, 2020

The road to greater efficiency is a journey that many real estate entrepreneurs must commit to if they want to achieve success. Today’s guest happens to have made this journey several times over to create a streamlined real estate business that has secured his financial freedom. Mike Wolf has been a real estate investor for over 30 years, and today he talks to us about all things property-related. We open the show by finding out about Mike’s background and how he got into the world of real estate. After hearing about his first deals and the evolution of his success, Mike tells us about his other revenue streams, like mentoring and speaking.

Ep 107: Lending to Investors with Aaron Chapman, Security National Mortgage Company Dec 03, 2020

Interest rates in the U.S. are far higher than the official numbers show, meaning you should only refinance a loan if you plan to reinvest the equity. Aaron Chapman, owner of Security National Mortgage Company, understands investor lending, and he joins us on today’s show to talk about how he got into the business as well as share some facts about refinancing, scaling a company, and his personal habits for success. Aaron tells it like it is, and he starts our conversation talking about his ‘Quit Jerking Off’ philosophy – how it helps him sift through deals and clients more efficiently as well as forming the basis of the content he puts out in his books and YouTube account. We then talk about how Aaron got into the mortgage business and what his current model of lending to investors looks like. Aaron tells a fascinating tale involving many rough and ready jobs, hitting rock bottom, and then working himself silly to get where he is today. We then take a deep dive into the way the Fed measures interest rates and what this means for the practice of refinancing loans. Aaron explains why people should not be so ready to refinance unless they use the payout to expand their holdings.

Ep 106: Make Your Own Money Rules with Chris Naugle Dec 01, 2020

If your hard-earned cash is sitting in the bank, you’re not wealthy like you think you are, because real wealth is in constant transit. This is according to Chris Naugle, this episode’s special guest. As a money mogul, Chris’s mission is to change the way you think about money, and more importantly, how you use it. Today, Chris talks about his path to riches, sharing anecdotes about his tough upbringing and his early business aspirations as a child. After chatting about how he went from opening a retail store to climbing the ladder on Wall Street, Chris tells us about how the dotcom crash and housing crisis of the naughties rendered him hopeless.

Ep 105: D is for Diversify with Mark Khuri Nov 26, 2020

Whether you’re a real estate veteran or a novice looking to get skin in the game, diversifying can be a challenging task. Today, we speak with Mark Khuri, a property expert who has experienced the highs and lows of real estate, having made it through the housing crisis of 2008/09 to create the success he has today. We open our conversation by taking a look at Mark’s professional history in corporate finance, his transition into retail distribution, and his ultimate move into real estate.

Ep 104: Treating Real Estate Like Stocks and Bonds with Gary Beasley Nov 24, 2020

Property investment is a big deal. But what if you could treat single-family with the same liquidity as you would, say stocks and bonds on Wall Street? Gary Beasley is the CEO and co-founder of Roofstock, an innovative, tech-enabled marketplace and transaction platform designed to democratize access to real estate investing. We open the show by taking a look at Gary’s professional history and his evolutionary journey in the $2 trillion single-family rental sector. Gary walks us through the various enterprises he’s been involved with over the years, as well as the unmissable opportunities he grabbed along the way. In particular, we hear about how he and his partner saw the opportunity to pioneer a new asset class, and how they became the first to own 1,000 plus single-family homes in the USA.

Ep 103: How Macros Affect Real Estate with Ben Miller Nov 20, 2020

As life continues to be shaped by large scale drivers like technology and demographics, so too does real estate. Here to talk about some ways that the game has changed in the last thirty years and weigh in on high-level factors that are influencing things today is Ben Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundrise. Ben grew up in a real estate family and starts off our chat commenting on the real estate landscape in the 80s versus currently. Gone are the days of niched knowledge thanks to the ease with which information can be found online and Ben talks about how it is getting harder to find what he calls ‘alpha’ due to this. Ben has lived through three downturns and we explore some common trends between those times and our current moment. We zoom in on the topic of macros versus micro factors that affect real estate trends, and Ben talks about how bigger picture movements are harder to grasp in their entirety but of utmost importance to have at least some understanding of.

Ep 102: Becoming a Full-Time Investor with Mike Simmons Nov 12, 2020

There’s no set path in making the leap from your 9-5 to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Today we share an incredibly open conversation with entrepreneur Mike Simmons about his transition into full-time investing. After chatting about how he developed a passion for real estate, we dive into specifics about what Mike did to set himself up for a career as a full-time investor, including what he did to decrease his risk exposure. While reflecting on his early mistakes, Mike unpacks key lessons that, once implemented, caused his business to skyrocket.

Ep 101: Safeguarding Your Wealth with Scott Royal Smith Nov 10, 2020

In our heavily litigious culture, getting sued is a constant risk. As you scale your business, asset protection becomes a must-get. After all, no one wants to see their investments get wiped out after a car accident. Today we speak with asset protection attorney and real estate investor Scott Royal Smith about securing your financial freedom while safeguarding your wealth. We open our conversation by exploring Scott’s journey into real estate before focusing on his formula for success. A significant theme in this episode, we talk about why developing key relationships is integral to your investing career. We dive into what it takes to achieve your business goals, the role played by developing successful habits, and how your ability grows with your experience.

Ep 100: Choosing Real Estate for Your Investment Portfolio with Ryan Daigle Nov 05, 2020

One of the biggest questions for anyone building their investment portfolio is whether to invest in real estate, stocks, or equity. Today’s guest, Ryan Daigle, makes a strong case for real estate. Ryan is a real estate investor and Principal at Flywheel Equity, which invests in commercial multifamily properties by partnering with high-net-worth individuals seeking diversification from their stock-based portfolios. Flywheel sources, vets, closes on and manages value-add apartment properties in the Carolina metros for its investors, who receive distributions from the cash flow provided by the rent activity while also participating in the equity upside created by the rehab and repositioning of the property. In this episode, Ryan explains why he shifted from his role as chief technology officer to commercial multifamily real estate investor, and why he advocates for real estate as a resilient investment, as well as the important distinction between cash flow and high net worth. He also describes the many different ways to address financial portfolios, the benefits of having no-hassle investments, and how the flexibility of real estate makes it very attractive to investors. Finally, Ryan shares a bit more about his personal experience and goals, his hopes to create completely sustainable cash flow, and why he wants to have the knowledge to do every task in his business. Tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

Ryan introduces himself and shares a bit about his real estate journey to date.
Why Ryan shifted from chief technology officer to commercial multifamily real estate investor.
The case for choosing real estate as an investment overstocks.
Ryan explains why he chose real estate over startups: reliability, consistency, and stability.
The importance of understanding that cash flow is the real end goal and not high net worth.
Ryan describes cash-on-cash return, bottom line cash flow, return on equity, and the many different ways to address financial portfolios.
Vanity and simplicity are always the intentions – the value of having no-hassle investments.
Flexibility makes real estate attractive to investors while the stock market offers growth and appreciation, real estate offers options.
Transitioning from a full-time job to doing real estate full time – Ryan shares his experience.
How Ryan created space for himself to discover his passion and grow his passive income.
Ryan’s future goals are to establish sustainable cash flow, continue to grow Flywheel Equity as a business, and create more flexibility.
Ryan wants to know he can do every task or role himself, from acquisitions to management.
From CEO to low-level consultant, everybody needs to be held and hold others accountable.
One thing that Ryan has brought with him from his time in tech is the value of transparency.
Ryan directs investors wanting to invest in real estate to the resources on his website.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ryan Daigle on Twitter

Ryan Daigle on LinkedIn

Ryan Daigle on Instagram

Flywheel Equity

Ep 99: Distressed Debt with Jim Maffuccio Oct 29, 2020

Today’s guest is Jim Maffuccio, founder and principal at Aspen Funds. Currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer and Business Development, Jim has a wealth of knowledge in distressed debt and alternative investments. In this episode, he takes us back to the very beginning of his career as an engineer and how he transitioned into the real estate space in 1986. In the years that followed, he accumulated wealth and a catalog of experience. That was until the mortgage crisis of 2008 which rendered him broke and back to flipping houses in his mid-50s.

Ep 98: Why Risk Is Not All It Is Made Out To Be with Steven Huang Oct 27, 2020

While highly-leveraged deals are attractive, a lot of people forget that a good business model is also about risk mitigation. Today we talk to Steven Huang, a 25-year-old dentist from Canada whose part-time investing has seen him build up a portfolio of 38 doors across seven properties, with 18 units under contract in U.S. and Canadian markets. In this episode, we talk about the sense in buy-and-hold strategies, the double-edged sword of over leveraging, real estate investing in Canada, and a few lesser-known strategies for more sensible investing. Steven begins by giving listeners an idea of his background and how he got into real estate, choosing to buy foreclosures in Phoenix and Atlanta from a distance in Canada after getting some coaching and leveraging his networks.

Ep 97: Making Huge, Hassle-Free Returns Flipping Land with Jack Bosch Oct 22, 2020

With the right strategy, you can make a fortune flipping land — all without the hassle of dealing with tenants, toilets, or termites. Today, we speak with land-flipping legend Jack Bosch about his top strategies and how you can start making money selling land. Early in our conversation, we explore why buying and selling land can lead to such high returns, especially as you can buy land significantly below market value. As Jack explains, people don’t have the same emotional attachment to land as they do to houses. After discussing what type of deals Jack looks for, we chat about how confidence can influence your business decision-making.

Ep 96: Be Your Own Banker with Mark Willis Oct 20, 2020

With over 5,000 commercial banks and savings institutions available to choose from in the USA, one might think that having access to cash on demand and avoiding debt would be simple, but it isn't. Our guest today is Mark Willis, and he believes as long as banks control the environment where your money lives, you’ll never win. As a certified financial planner, Mark has worked with people who want to build wealth outside of Wall Street and in ways that are safe and predictable. In today’s episode, his mission is to help you become your own banker. After accumulating over $100,000 of student debt between himself and his wife, the two wanted to liberate themselves from complete bank control.

Ep 95: Property Management Insights with David Grabiner Oct 15, 2020

We don’t often have owners that self-manage on the show but David Grabiner is one of them and he joins us today to share his experiences from this side of the business. David starts by telling us about how he got into real estate and then jumped head-first into managing 120 units after leaving his hospital administration job in DRC and moving back to the U.S. For David, managing properties is fun, and his approach from the very beginning was to be the first point of contact for tenants and handle many of the problems himself – even repairs. In taking this approach instead of outsourcing, David got to learn the business from the inside out, and we explore the many upsides of this philosophy.

Ep 94: Get to the Core of Contracting with Kevin Myhre Oct 13, 2020

Contracting is a layered world, with many folds and caveats to be wary of. Tricky budgets, tight deadlines, and difficult subcontractors are among the many things to consider when working on a job. Joining us today is general contractor, investor, and mentor, Kevin Myhre. As a third-generation contractor for My Boys Contracting, Kevin aims to iron out the creases and simplify this art of real estate, just for you. We kick off the episode by discussing how he entered the family business, My Boys Contracting, which has been renovating and remodeling homes in Long Island for nearly 40 years. He touches on how important it was to modernize his father’s business, and what the challenges are when working with family.

Ep 93: How You Can Get Real Good at Real Estate, With Chris Grenzig & John Cohen Oct 08, 2020

In the wake of a global pandemic and political instability, there are still big gains to be made in the world of real estate. Today’s guests are the hosts themselves, John Cohen and Chris Grenzig. In this engaging and hopeful conversation, they share insider tips and shine a light on real estate in its past, current, and future forms. As we cast our eyes toward 2021, Cohen says the present moment is an opportunity to roll up our sleeves, ask the right questions, and adapt to the new normal of real estate. Discover how you can take the fear out of deals, debt, and a constantly changing cap rate, by treating them as levers and pulling each to make risk-adjusted choices that suit you.

Ep 92: Fix-and-Flip to Multi-Family Investing with Leka Devatha Oct 06, 2020

Real estate investments generally fall somewhere along a spectrum of risk and effort. The fix-and-flip method takes on a high level of risk and requires a lot of effort to buy, renovate, and flip, while the buy-and-hold strategy is a pretty safe bet that requires little effort, buying properties and renting them out long-term. But why not do both? Today’s guest is Leka Devatha, who started out as a single-family investor doing fix-and-flips with her company Rehabit Homes, and she has since spearheaded hundreds of transactions, including land subdivisions, multi-family investing, and residential real estate. Leka co-hosts the Real Estate At Work monthly meetup, and is the co-author of The Only Woman in the Room: Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Women Real Estate Investors.

Ep 91: Scaling from Single-Family to Commercial Real Estate with Chris Larsen Oct 01, 2020

Each stage in the real estate market cycle presents a variety of opportunities to shift the acquisitions thought process and the ability to add various asset classes to our portfolios, but how can we acquire better quality assets and get higher cashflow? There are a number of things we need to consider, and today’s guest has some valuable advice. Chris Larsen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income, which helps investors become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years, buying his first single-family rental at 21 while completing his degree at Virginia Tech.

Ep 90: How to Find Discounted Properties in Any Market with Zack Boothe Sep 29, 2020

Today, we are excited to hear from Zack Boothe, the founder of Drive For Dollars (DFD) Mastery. After struggling to get ahead despite grafting hard at his window-washing business, Zach knew that he had to make a change: not only in terms of creating more income for his family but also in the hours he spent at work, constantly having to fill in for employees who failed to pitch up for work. But when he got wind of the opportunity in wholesaling, he started educating himself, bought his first properties, and soon learned which side of real estate he did and did not enjoy. When he figured out that flipping houses and construction were not his forte, he focused his attention on wholesaling and even acquired the help of several coaches who would show him the ropes around the industry.

Ep 89: Finding Your Blue Ocean with Ellie Perlman Sep 24, 2020

Finding your blue ocean in the syndication world can be challenging, but we all have unique selling points and our own personal stories for investors to relate to. Today’s guest is Ellie Perlman, a real estate investor who owns multifamily properties across the U.S. Ellie is the Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisition and management. At Blue Lake Capital, Ellie helps investors grow their wealth by investing alongside her in large multifamily deals, and she also leads a mentoring program, Ready 2 Scale, where she coaches people to become multifamily syndicators by building and scaling a syndication business.

Ep 88: Taking Action to Find Real Estate Opportunities with Mike Morawski Sep 22, 2020

Finding success in real estate requires more than simply buying low and selling high, you need to educate yourself, take action, fight through rejection, and create value to make money, all without burning out. Today’s guest is Mike Morawski, who wants to help real estate professionals live a better quality life. Mike is a 30 plus year real estate investment veteran, as well as an entrepreneur, author, real estate trainer, public speaker, and personal coach. He has controlled over $285,000,000 in real estate transactions and, with strong personal resilience and a deep desire to help others live an extraordinary life, Mike has coached hundreds of real estate investors to fulfill their dreams.

Ep 87: Financing a Multifamily Deal with Jonathan Twombly Sep 17, 2020

There are more real estate investors in the game that ever, which means there are even more ways to finance deals, but educating yourself on what the process looks like and how to structure deals is really important. Today’s guest is Jonathan Twombly, who has some tips for financing a multifamily deal the right way. Jonathan is a full-time multifamily real estate investor, popular BiggerPockets commenter, host of the Real Estate Launchpad Podcast, and creator of Multifamily Launchpad, the only membership-based learning community just for multifamily real estate investors. In this episode, Jonathan explains how he went from a corporate W2 to full-time real estate investor, how he got financing for his first deal, the pros, and cons of agency debt versus MBS loans, and why he is more nervous now that easier lending is driving prices up. We also discuss cap rate and how it equates to risk, interest rates, and debt and leverage constraints, as well as the dangers of financial engineering on lower-class deals, a greater pool of undereducated, accredited investors thanks to the inflation of salaries, and the risks of pref equity. Tune in today!

Ep 86: Pay Yourself First with Cody Hofhine Sep 15, 2020

While most budgets are built around expenses, the pay-yourself-first method flips that approach on its head, allowing you to prioritize savings and grow your business. Today’s guest is Cody Hofhine, a strong believer in the profit first formula, and a multiple Inc 5000 Business Owner. Cody is the Founder of the Real Estate Freedom Formula and Co-Founder of Utah Sell Now, as well as a successful real estate investor and mentor, a high-performance coach, and a sought-after speaker. Cody used his background in sales to quickly build a seven-figure real estate business that was built on the principles of clarity, energy, courage, productivity, and influence.

Ep 85: Having the Right Team and Investing in Your Backyard with John Carney Sep 10, 2020

As real estate investing becomes increasingly competitive, today’s guest, John Carney, believes that it is more important than ever to have the best team possible. John is a real estate entrepreneur, author, and speaker, as well as a husband, father, and athlete. He joined his family business, The Landmark Companies, in 2016 after living with his family in Australia for seven years, when he returned to Cleveland to work on new development and acquisitions. John is an experienced real estate investor and developer in Australia, Indonesia, and multiple markets in the United States, and founded American Property Source while living in Melbourne, Australia.

Ep 84: Investing in Turnkey Real Estate with Marco Santarelli Sep 08, 2020

Investing in a turnkey rental property can boost your investment portfolio and requires little to no work after buying, but there is a difference between buying turnkey and buying rental-ready. Today’s guest is Marco Santarelli, who gives us an overview of what turnkey real estate investing is, how it works, and profiles an ideal turnkey investor. Marco is a real estate investor, author, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments, a national real estate investment firm offering turnkey investment property in growth markets nationwide. He purchased his first property at the age of 18, and went on to get his real estate license and sell residential real estate for three years before leaving real estate sales to pursue other active business ventures. Because of his passion for real estate, and his desire to help others succeed in building their wealth through real estate investing, he eventually returned to real estate investing and founded Norada Real Estate Investments in 2003.

Ep 83: Negotiating Market Cycles Since the Mid-2000s with Colin Murphy Sep 03, 2020

Today we talk to Colin Murphy about real estate trends across the past few market cycles, and the creative pivots he has made based on different challenges and opportunities over the years. Colin is currently a traditional fix-n-flipper who buys and renovates single-family homes in the Tampa market and sells to out of state investors. He has had an interesting and dynamic career before this though, having been based in London and Madrid for many years before moving to the U.S, engaged in a range of different scenarios, and he kicks things off talking about this journey. We get into trends in the mid-2000s of madly buying properties in emerging markets, Colin’s place in all this, and how he pivoted into scooping up condos in the U.S post-2008, only to pivot again into his current fix-n-flip model thereafter.

Ep 82: Achieving Financial Independence and Retiring Early with Rachel Richards Sep 01, 2020

Reaching financial independence and retiring early is the holy grail of personal finance. But what does financial independence really mean, and how can we achieve it? Our guest today has some ideas. Rachel Richards is a former financial advisor and bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She is also a real estate investor with over 35 rental units, as well as a professional speaker, and an entrepreneur. Rachel is well-known for retiring at the age of 27 and living off $15,000 per month in passive income. In this episode, Rachel shares her early foray into real estate and the mindset shift that occurred when her and her husband bought their second property and realized it was the way to achieve financial freedom and realize her dream of retiring early. She talks about the process of writing two books, scaling her real estate business, and creating multiple streams of passive income, as well as learning from her mistakes. Rachel also shares some advice for those looking to manage properties out of state, write a book, or share their unique gift with the world. Tune in today!

Ep 81: Sending the Elevator Back Down with Brandon Rule Aug 27, 2020

When you go up in the world, don’t forget to send the elevator back down. In this episode, we speak with entrepreneur and real estate investor Brandon Rule, whose values-driven approach is helping him give back to his community. But before he developed affordable housing, he had to carve a niche in the real estate landscape. We talk about his creative pathway to the industry and how he’s aligned his mission with his work. Early in the episode, Brandon discusses how his grandfather impacted his trajectory. He then shares how he got his start in real estate through house hacking and sweat equity. We dive into the topic of networking and Brandon highlights how important conferences, being humble, doing your homework, and building organic relationships have been in establishing his network. After talking about how much bad real estate advice and ‘get-rich-quick’ content is being put out there by marketers, Brandon emphasizes how investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Ep 80: Important Mindset Shifts for Real Estate Success with Jorge Abreu Aug 18, 2020

Growing your confidence and comfort is an important aspect of the real estate journey, and moving forward from learning experiences, stronger and more assuredly is a huge contributor to future successes. Jorge Abreu, one of the managing partners at Elevate, is a great example of this kind of upward curve, and he joins us on the show today to unpack his path in real estate, spanning longer than a decade now! We talk about his initial forays into the game, what drew him to multifamily, and the things that had to align for him and his team to confidently make this leap. Jorge shares his thoughts on what a reputation can mean for outcomes, and we also get into how the construction side of Elevate has contributed to better results.

Ep 79: Embracing Good Luck and Healthy Risk with AJ Ramler Aug 13, 2020

You can have good luck to enter the market at the perfect time but luck is nothing without the grit to take action and embrace risk. Today we talk with investor AJ Rambler who has made the most of his good timing to make sound investments. We open the conversation by chatting with AJ about how he began house-hacking in 2012 before the strategy became popular. AJ’s story reflects a lot of ours, and we discuss the slow grind that it takes to land your first deals on a minimal income. On the topic of first deals, AJ shares the key mistakes that he often sees beginners make when they get caught up in the excitement of investing. He emphasizes the importance of underwriting correctly and why you need to be extremely picky with your deals — especially as there are many ways to kill your cash flow.

Ep 78: Platform as a Service for Real Estate with Kevin Heras from InvestNext Aug 11, 2020

Using new technology to bring available data to real estate investors might just become the name of the game in the near future. Here to talk about how InvestNext is doing exactly that is one of their founders, Kevin Heras! He talks about the platform and the idea of a platform as a service in the real estate space before we dive into the founding of the company, his experience at a number of different companies including Microsoft, and the lessons he has brought into his current work. Kevin unpacks the service that InvestNext offers as well as sharing some plans in the pipeline, to be rolled out soon. We also get to discuss common pain points that they address and why Kevin places so much importance on establishing trust with clients.

Ep 77: Doing Turnkeys the Right Way with Alexander Cruz, CR of Maryland Aug 06, 2020

If turnkey rentals are done right they can offer investors great returns compared to the work they require. CR of Maryland knows exactly how to produce turnkey properties like these and today we had Alexander Cruz, a Partner at the firm, join us on the show. We kick things off with Alex chatting about his journey in real estate going from fix-n-flips to rentals and why he finally landed on turnkeys. He talks about the challenges of this, drilling down on the firm’s business plan and how they reached a stage where growth seemed less attractive than consolidation. Alexander shares a little about the different branches of the company, how the properties they buy slot into these, and the sterling example of making things work in your own market this presents.

Ep 76: House Flipping, Wholesaling, and Virtual Real Estate Investing with Lauren Hardy Aug 04, 2020

Can you close real estate deals on the other side of the country – without leaving your house? The answer is yes, and Lauren Hardy wants you to know-how. Lauren is a full-time virtual real estate investor, house flipper, wholesaler, and coach. She is the mother of two girls and juggles her jobs as a full-time mom and full-time real estate investor and coach that helps others find deals and succeed in the way that she has. In this episode, we talk with Lauren about going virtual, shifting out of her local market in California, and why she believes that partnerships and relationships are key.

Ep 75: A Blue Ocean: Flipping Mobile Homes with Jay and Samera Harvey Jul 30, 2020

The high demand for mobile homes is increasing alongside the need for affordable housing. After an unlucky start in real estate, Jay and Samera Harvey saw that flipping mobile homes were a ‘blue ocean’ of opportunity. In today’s episode, Jay and Samera talk about their stunning success in flipping mobile homes and how that ocean of opportunity is as blue as ever. We talk about how Jay and Samera make money within their unique niche and how their offerings serve an important need.

Ep 74: Joint Ventures, Investing in Your Backyard, and Being Patient with Jerome Myers Jul 28, 2020

Landing finance on your first deal is like leaving college only to find that entry-level jobs require you to have about five years of experience. It's a classic chicken and egg situation. With financing, banks and investors are hard-pressed to trust you with their money without a track record. Jerome Myers, a self-proclaimed corporate dropout, is today’s guest, and he shares with us how he overcame this barrier to entry by using a joint venture model rather than syndicating to get his start in real estate. After kicking off the episode by learning more about this, we move onto the importance of knowing where you are investing. The trend is increasingly to invest out of state, and while some cities are too expensive to invest in, nothing replaces boots on the ground knowledge of an area.

Ep 73: Raising Capital and Maintaining Investor Relationships with Logan Freeman Jul 23, 2020

Raising capital is never easy and your relationship with investors can make or break a deal. Today’s guest is Logan Freeman, founder of LiveFree Investments, who has found success by cultivating key relationships with investors in Silicon Valley. We start the episode by exploring Logan’s history which includes a brief stint in the NFL. Logan explains how he went from cold-calling clients in the day and working on his Master’s degree at night to buying and flipping his first house.

Ep 72: Getting the Most out of Your Tax Breaks with Warren Taryle Jul 21, 2020

As our guest CPA and tax guru Warren Taryle tells us, “95% of people don’t need advice on their tax planning.” But, as this episode reveals, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to taxing real estate investments. This is one of the reasons that all investors should seek out professional tax advice. While taxes may seem boring, Warren provides a compelling case for why having a tax plan is a necessary evil for growing your success. Our conversation starts with a discussion about how real estate benefits from several tax incentives, creating opportunity zones of investment. We talk about why you should prepare your taxes throughout the year, especially as this is difficult to do after the fact. Warren shares why you should only get your tax advice from a tax expert as they’re likely to be signing their names onto your tax returns. After providing insights on what makes investors different from W-2 employees, Warren explains why creating a tax problem is better than not moving forward with your business.

Ep 71: Building Cash Flow via Multifamily Real Estate with Lane Kawaoka Jul 16, 2020

The multifamily real estate market is booming, and many new passive investors want to get in on the potentially lucrative investments and consistent cash flow that multifamily properties offer. Today’s guest is Lane Kakaowa, Principal of SimplePassiveCashflow, a P.E. Engineer, and an investor in over 3,000 units. His goal is to help the hard-working middle-class build real asset portfolios by providing free investing education, podcasts, and networking plus access to investment opportunities not offered to the general public.

Ep 70: Family Office and Real Estate with Billy Haddad Jul 14, 2020

Family offices are increasingly becoming bigger players in global real estate markets. Today’s guest is Billy Haddad, a senior analyst at Partners Path, a private investment firm that seeks opportunities offering attractive risk-adjusted returns. Billy develops new relationships, performs due diligence on potential ventures, and manages existing holdings for Partners Path, which invests on behalf of a small group of ultra-high net worth individuals, primarily focused on multifamily and mixed-use real estate in core urban markets across the United States. Previously, Billy worked in the Credit Risk and Public Finance divisions of Barclays for over five years. He received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ep 69: Building, Educating, and Nurturing Your Team with Swapnil Agarwal Jul 09, 2020

Today’s guest is Swapnil Agarwal, a Houston-based entrepreneur, and investor in the field of real estate. Originally from India, he moved to Texas with his family when he was young. After returning from a work stint in finance in Hong Kong, Swapnil launched Nitya Capital and Karya Property Management. Swapnil was awarded EY U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year 2017, and his company has turned $300,000 into $2 billion in just six years. His first property was a neglected multi-family complex with poor management that he planned to turn into a place people wanted to live (without changing the rent), and this inspired him to do affordable housing well, which can be challenging in such a competitive business!

Ep 68: “Crack the Code” and Achieve Financial Freedom with Bryce Robertson Jul 07, 2020

Today’s guest is a real estate investing entrepreneur, syndicator, educator, best selling author, world traveler, and adventurer, Bryce Robertson. Bryce, an Australian native, is "Your Real Estate Mate,” with over 20 years of experience in large commercial construction projects, real estate, and business. After traveling to 60 countries and operating businesses in 5 countries across 3 continents, Bryce realized first hand that abundant opportunity exists in the USA. Bryce purchased his first mobile home park in 2015 with a net worth of -$50,000, with unseasoned credit, and a mere $2,000 in the bank.

Ep 67: Development, Food Halls, and Opportunity Zones with Jason Hsaio Jul 02, 2020

Today’s guest is Jason Hsaio, a developer, investor, realtor, and Managing Director of Shaw Investments, a multifamily developer and syndicator. Jason bought his first property in college and has since closed over $22 million worth of real estate. In this episode, we discuss development and what drew Jason to it, and the differences between development deals and pre-existing single or multi-family deals. We also talk about entitled land, and Jason shares his process of his Food Hall Evolution project and why it’s interesting from a commercial real-estate perspective. Finally, we dive into properties in opportunity zones, and Jason explains why he chose to get involved, how his deals are progressing, and the performance of those deals over a 10 year timeframe versus typical developments. Tune in today!

Ep 66: The Benefits of Sticking to Your Guns with Andrew Campbell Jun 30, 2020

With so many developments in the multifamily space, it’s easy to get caught up chasing shiny objects. While this could work out for you as an operator, there is a great deal to be said about really narrowing your focus and sticking to your guns. Andrew Campbell, the co-founder of Wildhorn Capital, has used this approach to grow his business and has reaped the rewards. With a clear vision and transparent, albeit unusual investment thesis, Wildhorn Capital has made its mark in Central Texas.

EP 65: Unpacking 1031 Exchanges with Michael Brady Jun 25, 2020

If you’ve been in the syndication game for any amount of time, you will have heard about 1031 exchanges. However, as with most strategies, there is a massive amount of misinformation. Today's guest, Michael Brady, Executive Vice-President of Madison 1031, is here to debunk these myths and share some other insights into these transfers. As a qualified intermediary for 1031 exchanges, Michael has helped his clients defer over a billion dollars in taxes.

Ep 64: Transitioning From a W-2 to Full-Time Syndication with Kyle Mitchell Jun 23, 2020

Many of us in the syndication space did not start in real estate. While for some, leaving a W-2 and diving headfirst into full-time syndication was the right move, for others a slow, more considered transition was necessary. Today’s guest, Kyle Mitchell, chose the slower path and began his real estate journey through house-hacking and single-family investments. However, he realized that it would never be able to scale the way he wanted, prompting his foray into syndication. In this episode, we find out more about this transition. Armed with operations and management experience, Kyle's background in the golfing industry gave him a unique head-start in syndication because he understood what it took to run business. We then discuss the massive mindset shift that comes with leaving a W-2 to pursue your own venture.

Ep 63: Breaking Financial Shackles by Making Mistakes with Damion Lupo Jun 18, 2020

Are you afraid of making mistakes? According to Damion Lupo, you can’t achieve financial freedom without at least a little failure. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit, Damion started his first business at age 11. He has since started 30 businesses and published 5 books, but his road to success is paved with losses. A four-time college dropout, Damion became a multimillionaire by age 25 and then lost his $20 million empire by the time he was 30. Five years later he was back, reinvented, recharged, and on a mission. After all, he has learned, his current mission is to free a million people from financial bondage.

Ep 62: Helping People Buy Apartments the Right Way with Charles Dobens Jun 16, 2020

As the world of multifamily continues to become an increasingly enticing investment opportunity, it’s important to know how to buy apartments the right way. Brokers may get you, as an operator, to believe that you have no choice but to overpay for apartments. Our guest today, Charles Dobens, highlights, they probably weren’t in the business during the last crash, so they're likely misinformed. Known as the Multifamily Attorney, Charles teaches people how to buy multifamily apartments and complexes. Along with speaking across the country, he also has over 10 years of experience in the game.

Ep 61: Cost Segregation and the Power of Social Media with Yonah Weiss Jun 11, 2020

You may or may not have heard of cost segregation, but do you know what it means? Today’s guest is Yonah Weiss, Business Development Director at Madison SEPCS, and he’s going to tell us all about it! Essentially, cost segregation is a strategy that commercial real estate investors use to maximize tax savings through bonus depreciation but, in this episode, Yonah debunks the myth that these tax benefits are only for multimillion-dollar developments, and tells you how to put it to use in your real estate investing business.

Ep 60: Buying a New Deal is Buying a New Business with Dan Handford Jun 09, 2020

Today we have Dan Handford from passiveinvesting.com and Multifamily Investor Nation back on the show to take a closer look at his journey into real estate and catch up on more recent developments in his business! We have a great chat with Dan today all about growing wealth through real estate, the business of syndication, and learning how to delegate! We begin by discussing how Dan built up his first business in the chiropractic field while in college and got into real estate investing after hitting seven figures in year two to reduce his taxable liability.

Ep 59: The Profitable Seller Refinancing Investment Model with Brad Smotherman Jun 04, 2020

You’ll find that in most cities, the people whose offices are at the tops of buildings are in the business of lending, not construction. Today we have Brad Smotherman on the show and we have a great time speaking to him about the plus sides of the seller refinancing model in comparison to doing more traditional fix and flips. We kick things off hearing about Brad’s journey in real estate through the 2008 crash moving from brokerage to construction and what caused him to settle on investing.

Ep 58: The Value of Radio Marketing with Chris Arnold Jun 02, 2020

Practically no one in the real estate industry is taking advantage of radio advertising, even though radio is highly effective at generating leads. This is what Chris Arnold, today’s guest on the show, wants you to know. Chris is a real estate broker for Arnold Elite and founder of the REI Radio coaching program. In this episode, we’ll go into detail about Chris’ company and how he has managed to run it remotely from Tulum, Mexico, long before the pandemic forced companies to work from home.

Ep 57: The Value of Gaining Experience and Skills on Someone Else’s Dime with Chris Ford May 28, 2020

If you are a young person or new at the real estate investment game, this episode is a must. We talk to 24-year-old Chris Ford from Mosser Capital about the choices he made along his path toward a career in real estate investing. Having had the option of going the traditional route, Chris studied at Berkeley and landed a junior internship at the firm where he still works today, and he shares how attending college gave him the firm foundation he lacked before.

Ep 56: The Mobile Home Park Investing Scene with Andrew Keel May 26, 2020

Andrew Keel is the owner of Keel Team, LLC. He started out as a Lonnie Dealer, selling individual mobile homes out of several parks throughout central Florida. After graduating to the mobile home park investing scene and buying his first park in June of 2017, he has quickly amassed an impressive portfolio, and his team currently manages 17 manufactured housing communities across seven states in the US. His expertise is in turning around under-managed manufactured housing communities by utilizing proven systems to maximize the occupancy while reducing operating costs. Andrew's strategy involves buying directly from small Mom and Pop owners, bringing in homes to fill vacant lots, implementing utility bill back programs, and improving overall management and operating efficacies, ultimately increasing NOI. In this episode, Andrew tells us how he found financial freedom for himself and his family by getting out of the fix-and-flip world and into mobile home parks.

Ep 55: Focusing on Opportunities Rather Than Obstacles with Kent Clothier May 21, 2020

If you’re interested in real estate investing, you have no doubt heard of Kent Clothier. Kent is President and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide (REWW), a highly sought-after speaker, the owner of three multi-million dollars a year Internet marketed brands, and a proud husband and father. In this episode, we hear how Kent went from running a highly successful grocery and pharmaceutical wholesale business to losing everything, to finding his passion in real estate.

Ep 54: The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy and the Power of Passive Income with AJ Osborne, Owner of Keylock Storage May 19, 2020

There is a fundamental difference between being rich and being wealthy, especially when faced with a crisis. Today’s guest is AJ Osborne, a founding member of Bitterroot Holdings and Keylock Storage, which owns over a million square feet in storage facilities across the country. In this episode, AJ explains how he went from insurance sales to real estate to self-storage, and how he has combined both active and passive income streams to gain true financial freedom and “get off the treadmill”. He also shares a personal story of the serious health scare that put him out of a job, and how passive income from real estate saved his family’s life while he was fighting for his.

Ep 53: Successfully Integrating a VA into Your Business with Bob Lachance, owner of REVA Global LLC May 14, 2020

Our guest today is Bob Lachance, an active business owner, real estate investor, and successful pro ice hockey player prior to getting into the business sector. Bob is an entrepreneur by nature and currently owns, operates, and manages many different businesses around the world – including the Virtual Assistant Staffing company, REVA Global LLC, where he trains highly qualified VAs to help real estate investors with their business. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of automation, and how Bob went from hiring a virtual assistant for himself in 2013 to starting his own virtual assistant company in 2016.

Ep 52: Opportunities for Learning and Deals During a Pandemic with Rashad Nelson, Owner of KJM Property Group May 12, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has left no industry untouched yet, even in the current environment, there are opportunities for some property investors. Today’s guest is Rashad Nelson, owner of KJM Property Group, an Atlanta-based real estate investor. The former engineer is also a US Marine Corps veteran, a business unit manager, and a stay-at-home dad.

Ep 51: Modular Developments and Affordable Workforce Housing with Evan Holladay May 07, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to usher in a new reality with millions of job losses and economic shifts, the world of real estate is changing too. One of the biggest issues that have come to the forefront is the importance of providing affordable workforce housing for those who make up the backbone of the economy. Today’s guest, Evan Holladay, is leading the charge in rethinking affordable workforce housing. His company, Holladay Ventures, goes one step further, empowering communities through financial educational programs, healthcare assistance, and tutoring for kids, alongside housing.

Ep 50: Reshuffling the Market in South Philadelphia with Gabe Plagge, PH Real Estate Group May 06, 2020

At this time where businesses are taking strain, certain players in real estate are sticking to their guns and others are diversifying, and it will be interesting to see what it all amounts to. Today’s guest is Gabe Plagge of PH Real Estate Group, who specializes in flips and development in the Point Breeze district of Southern Philadelphia. Gabe got into real estate around 2006 at a time where the market looked similar to its state just before coronavirus caused the new reset. Prices were cheap and he started out doing single-family before the reset. He lived through that, so he’s been in the game in that area for a long time and seen many changes, thus the perspectives on how to respond to resets he brings today are really valuable. We talk to Gabe about what he is planning to do going forward, and our conversation touches on how to scale down and what types of deals to still go for.

Ep 49: Non-Performing Loans, Auctions, and The Distressed Niche with Jordan Cailliarec Apr 30, 2020

As we often say, there are riches in niches, and as the world of commercial real estate grows increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever to find your corner of the market. It is vital to use creative solutions to make real estate a lucrative investment if you’re not a large institutional player. Today's guest, Jordan Cailliarec, has done just that. Entering the job market around the time of the 2008 crash, Jordan was forced to find innovative solutions to make money through real estate. Armed with a legal background and a passion for the seemingly impossible, Jordan has made it work. In this episode, he walks us through nonperforming loans (NPLs) and how he got started with them. After large institutional organizations would bulk-buy NPLs, they would write-off a certain percentage. Jordan would acquire these previously written-off loans through a middle-market group.

Ep 48: Learning Lessons, Managing Teams, and Honing in on a Niche with Billy Alvaro Apr 28, 2020

Success feels great, but it doesn’t teach you much, and the more you have failed before you succeed, the more resilient you’ll be against future failures. Today’s guest has enjoyed many great successes, but his failures are the things that have given him all the wisdom he shares on today’s show. Billy Alvaro is mostly in the wholesaling game, but he does renovations, buy and holds and a little multifamily too. His two companies are Easy Sell Property Solutions and Max Returns Real Estate Investments, which he does purchasing and raising through respectively. We kick things off hearing about Billy’s hugely successful global scale mortgage banking business that crashed in 2008 and left him 14 million dollars in debt! Billy learned an enormous amount from this though, and the many lessons he took away make up the bulk of our conversation, the first one being how to pick up the pieces and move on to the next thing.

Ep 47: The Cosmetic Side of Real Estate with Diana Lillo, Inspired Design Apr 23, 2020

We will be speaking at the LI Real Estate Revolution online seminar this weekend and decided it would be a great idea to feature some of the speakers that will be joining us there on the show! With that being said, today’s guest is Diana Lillo, CEO and Creative Director of Inspire Design, a brand consulting and design management firm that has been in business for nearly 12 years. They provide everything from interior design packages to brand building identities and mostly service the corporate and medical space in the Long Island and Manhattan area. Diana brings an interesting set of experiences and insights today, as she speaks a lot about the cosmetic side of the business, i.e., what the value of, and process behind, making a building and its interior look good is.

Ep 46: Best Practices for Managing Market Cycles with Lee Kearney Apr 22, 2020

With enough know-how about how to work deals in relation to changing market cycles, you could keep your head above water during crashes and even come out the other side smiling. Our guest for today’s show is Lee Kearney and he joins us to talk about his experiences as an investor through a complete market cycle. Lee got into real estate by flipping houses around 2003, capitalizing on the moment and slowly working his way up to rentals. When things went south in 2008 though, he had to make some big adjustments to his game plan. However, before we get into the topic of tactics concerning market cycles, Lee fills us in on his recent experiences being COVID-19 positive.

Ep 45: Important Legal Considerations with Dustin Cohen, Residential Real Estate Attorney Apr 16, 2020

Our ambition with this show is to share perspectives from all sides of real estate, so today we decided to get into the legal side of things. Our guest is Dustin Cohen, a residential real estate attorney working in the Long Island area whose practice represents everybody from homeowners to investors. Our conversation with Dustin covers many important considerations which could give investors get a sense of the expertise and experience that attorneys have, while also helping them know how to choose one. Dustin informs listeners about the many pitfalls of buying, selling and investing he sees regularly, suggesting newbies get their feet wet by passive investing rather than getting burned on expensive fix-and-flips. From there, we move to the topic of COVID-19 and how it is affecting the deals Dustin is working on in Long Island, and how the courts are handling collapsed deals and deposit qualms between sellers and recently jobless buyers.

Ep 44: The Relationship Dimension of Real Estate Investing with Travis Smith, TribeVest Apr 14, 2020

People get into real estate for any number of reasons, one definitely being that it’s an excuse to get together with the people they love! Partners take on a communal risk which they fight for together and deep bonds can be forged through this process. This is one of the dimensions of real estate investing that Travis Smith and his brothers are satisfying with TribeVest, a platform that helps people link up and pool capital to buy property across the country. Travis is CEO of the company, and he joins us on the show today to talk about how the whole project came about, how it works, and the value it is bringing particularly at this moment in time. Travis tells listeners about how he and his brothers got into real estate to diversify their investment portfolios and to keep in touch.

Ep 43: Scaling a Multifaceted Real Estate Business Step By Step with Ricky Beliveau, Volnay Capital Apr 09, 2020

One good thing that has come out of this pandemic is that potential guests who have been in the pipeline for some time can finally spare a moment to join us on the show! One of them is Ricky Beliveau, who, through Volnay Capital and Evo Real Estate Group, does everything from development to renovations, brokering, and management. Ricky gets into the story of how he learned real estate investing after taking a college course about it and then describes his journey from his first house hack in 2010 to where he is today. He talks about moving from rentals into renovations and finally doing his own construction and shares many tips for smart ways to scale step by step. A big takeaway is an idea that mistakes have costs relative to the size of a project, so it's always a good idea to get your feet wet on something manageable first.

Ep 42: The Reward of Obsession and Staying Broke with Bryan Karp Apr 07, 2020

Bryan Karp is a man who exemplifies hard work and commitment. He gets up at 4 a.m. each morning, plans out his day, does a ton of work, and schedules in his kids’ sporting activities — that is, before anyone else has fully woken up. For Bryan, there is no overnight success, but only years of tangible sacrifice and an obsession to become the best at selling real estate. But when he got involved in the industry some twelve years ago, he did not immediately quit his job and expect to make a living off real estate.

Ep 41: Building Your Business on Trust, with Joseph Bramante Apr 02, 2020

Today on the show, we welcome Joseph Bramante, co-founder of TriArc Real Estate Partners. Joseph landed in the multifamily real estate industry by accident. In 2010, two years after the US housing market collapsed, he was working as a business team lead for ExxonMobil in Papua New Guinea. His colleagues at the time were investing in real estate, Joseph’s interest was piqued, and the rest is history! In this episode, we hear Joseph’s journey and how he has gotten to where he is today. We discuss everything from his learning curves with asbestos, to risk-taking as an entrepreneur, such as working through frictions and building long-term trust with your partners.

Ep 40: Starting with Airbnb, Finishing with Multiple Investments with James Carlson Mar 31, 2020

We all have our own ways to succeed in the real estate business even in the uneven and difficult circumstance in which we find ourselves now! Our guest today is James Carlson from Erin and James Real Estate and he shares with us about his slightly unusual journey in the field. A lot of things are out of our control at the moment and half the job is just trying to make that your contractors and team are able to carry out their end of things! James' story is one of affirmation, finding your own goals and definition of success and taking it from there. He speaks about how a single Airbnb rental got him started and how he has moved from that into more Airbnb and beyond!

Ep 39: Coronavirus and Real Estate with John and Chris Mar 24, 2020

People bring up bird flu and swine flu but the reality is that there has not been a situation with the potential to have such dramatic effects on real estate as the coronavirus for the last 20 years. There is no doubt that the coming period is going to be an extremely fluid situation, with all the moving pieces in the business acting and interacting out of fear, opportunism, and innovation. Accordingly, Chris and John took this episode to share some of their thoughts about what the real estate game could start to look like in the next few days, months, and years. They opened up to their partners and investors to tap into some predominant concerns and this conversation gets segmented into a back and forth between our hosts in response to each topic.

Ep 38: Self Managing and Operating in a Familiar Market with Joe Colasuonno Mar 11, 2020

Having a high-risk tolerance and the grit to dive in head first, learn as you go, and self-manage early acquisitions can go a long way in real estate. This was the approach of today’s guest, Joe Colasuonno, a commercial real estate developer, landlord, and investor specializing in the acquisition, renovation, and management of distressed, multifamily residential assets. Joe originally thought BioMed was going to be his road to riches but after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, he went in on a distressed 31-unit that nearly killed him! Luckily he got out with the help of an investor and then started on a path that led him to self-managing 400 units in Allentown, running a staff of 18, and earning over $5000 in extra in cash flow every month!

Ep 37: Maintenance and Tech in Multifamily Syndication with Chris Jackson from Sharpline Equity Mar 06, 2020

Like we always say, real estate can be rough sometimes! Luckily you get to understand what to expect from syndication and management as you rack up more and more deal cycles. We get into some of these processes with our guest for today, Chris Jackson of Sharpline Equity. Chris is into large multifamily syndication, currently operating 300 units with over five deal cycles under his belt. First up, Chris gives us some insight into his background in tech and how he experimented with flipping and being a landlord before ending up where he is today. We then get into some daisy-chain/assigned deals that our hosts have been involved in, some laughable and others very successful.

Ep 36: How to Make it in America with Omar Khan from Boardwalk Wealth Mar 03, 2020

The US real estate market is truly different to anywhere else in the world and here to explain why is our friend Omar Khan from Boardwalk Wealth. Omar was born in Pakistan, then moved to Canada and finally settled in Texas! Omar begins by explaining why America is the best place to do business, in real estate or otherwise and why if you cannot make it in the US you won't make it anywhere. We discuss the usefulness of networking during your college years and why you have to choose your friends wisely from a young age. You could be drinking with the wrong crowd in the wrong fraternity!

Ep 35: Smart Tax Advantages through Opportunity Zones with Matt Rappaport Feb 27, 2020

Today on the show we welcome Matt Rappaport to talk about the taxation side of real estate investment and how finding the right opportunity zones can make a world of difference. We hear from him about useful ways to leverage these zones to your advantage and how new laws have been received by the public so far. Matt differentiates between what he calls the retail public and the engaged real estate investor and shows how insider knowledge and professional connections can make the difference in your investments. He touches on 1031 Exchanges and when these do and do not apply before diving into some of the nitty-gritty of how these laws are processed by the IRS, Congress and the private sector.

Ep 34: Taking Advantage of All the Different Opportunities as they Arise with Greg Dickerson Feb 25, 2020

Whatever type of business you are in, success is not a one-stop-shop. Building a company and longevity takes patience and commitment, two things that Greg Dickerson has in spades! He joins us today on the podcast to share his story in business and real estate and how he leveraged his work in repairs and restaurants into million-dollar businesses. Greg explains just how much time you have to put into becoming the best and why this is different from just being great.

Ep 33: Overcoming the Hurdles of Building a Turnkey Property Company with Jack Gibson and Jeff Schechter Feb 20, 2020

Building a company from the ground up is never easy. From real estate to online retailing and everything in between, new ventures come up against obstacles all the time. While many give up at the first sign of trouble, there are a select few who choose to push through and in doing so, reach levels of success they could have never imagined. Our guests today, Jack Gibson and Jeff Schechter, are the type of entrepreneurs who view failure not as a reason to stop but simply as a sign to keep going and improve. Armed with this attitude, they now have a turnkey property that is well on its way to succeeding.

Ep 32: Advantages of Self Directed Retirement Accounts with Dmitriy Fomichenko Feb 11, 2020

The problem with custodian-held retirement accounts is that they don’t give account holders much room to direct the way their money gets invested. Self-directed retirement accounts, on the other hand, offer a host of benefits in this regard. They allow account holders to move from a stocks/bonds model into all types of other investments, such as real estate! Today’s guest is Dmitriy Fomichenko from Sense Financial, and he joins us on the show to speak about how he helps his clients start self-directed retirement accounts with checkbook control at his firm. After emigrating to the US in 1996, Dmitriy pursued careers in electromagnetic engineering, finance, and real estate too. In this episode, Dmitriy tells us about how he got introduced to real estate investing after buying a fixer-upper forecloser property and enjoying huge yields due to the market cycle at the time.

Ep 31: Using Creative Financing to Build a Syndication Empire with Mel and Dave Dupuis Feb 07, 2020

The idea of seller-financing is generally met with skepticism. From people saying that it’s impossible to find owners who are willing to go into deals to not understanding how these strategies work, the syndication space is rife with naysayers. Mel and Dave Dupuis, AKA Investor Mel and Dave, chose to ignore the negativity and forged ahead on their syndication journey using other people's money. They have not only proven critics wrong, but they have also shown that opportunities exist if you look in the right places. After doing research, they realized that the seller-financing model was mutually beneficial.

Ep 30: Why Everybody Seems to Want Raw Land with Adam Southey and Justin Silva Jan 28, 2020

With the sheer demand out there for even the most unattractive parcels, the raw land side of real estate seems too good to be true. Justin Silva and Adam Southey are two seasoned land professionals, and we sit down with them today to hear what they have to say about this hands-off money churner. Adam has got over 15 years of experience in different sides of real estate, but when he made 400% profit of a few 2.5-acre plots a few years back, he switched to land for good. Justin got sold on the idea from Adam, and together the two left their Amazon business never to look back again.

Ep 29: Finding the Missing Pieces with Sterling Chapman Jan 23, 2020

One of the joys of real estate is that it is based on a few very graspable concepts, but presents so many avenues and ways to cut deals once they have been learned. Sometimes all it comes down to is identifying the right group of partners who each bring something to the table that the other desires. Today’s guest is Sterling Chapman, and after a few years of climbing the corporate ladder, he joins us on the show to talk about the deals he has breezed through since developing a taste for real estate. Sterling went from being a financial advisor to the regional sales manager at AT&T and got an MBA along the way too. After transitioning to telecom and achieving relative success at his firm, he started having desires for projects that were more entrepreneurial.

Ep 28: House Hacking and the Comfort Continuum with Craig Curelop Jan 21, 2020

Financial freedom through passive income is definitely within your reach if you go the house hacking route, but don’t expect to live lavishly at the outset. Our guest on the show today is Craig Curelop, and he joins us to talk about this aspect of his journey with house hacking, but also how far he has come from those initial moments of hard hustling. Craig has so much experience in this part of real estate that he has written a book about it. It’s called The House Hacking Strategy, and you can find it on biggerpockets.com where he also currently works. Today, Craig speaks about how he decided to pursue financial freedom through house hacking after he had to spend his last night with his then-girlfriend finishing a brief dropped on him by his boss that same evening.

Ep 27: What Few Are Saying About Real Estate Investing with Jonathan Greene Jan 09, 2020

There is a common misconception that real estate investing is the quickest, easiest way to make money. Every second person now wants a piece of the pie, and the idea that you need no education to get into this space is only half true. While no one is going to ask for a college degree and 20 years of experience, getting good at real estate demands time, effort, and genuine commitment. Those who achieve overnight success are the exception, not the rule, and what it comes down to is putting your head down and doing the work.

Ep 26: Investing in Assisted Living Facilities with Rich Foster Jan 07, 2020

Today's guest, Rich Foster, works in one of the most interesting and uncommon niches we have come across – assisted living facilities. Rich considers himself a serial entrepreneur. He has started and exited several successful businesses ranging from clocks to coworking spaces to venture capital. Currently, he is invested in assisted living facilities in secondary and tertiary markets. In this episode, we learn about what it takes to invest in assisted living facilities. We discover that this type of asset is different from other real estate investments because there are two facets: the real estate side and the operations/healthcare side.

Ep 25: Fixing, Flipping, and Real Estate Development With Charles Weinraub Dec 31, 2019

Our guest on the show today is Charles Weinraub, known as the Handsome Homebuyer aka Captain Permit. He’s one of the biggest fix and flip investors on Long Island, segueing into commercial real estate development while completing a Masters degree in Real Estate Development at NYU. During our conversation, we hear more about who Charles is, his background in real estate, and how he got to where he is today. We also discuss big developments, the positive and negative sides to flipping and developing, and the more out of state stuff. Stay tuned for an interesting conversation with Charles Weinraub!

Ep 24: A Different Perspective to Real Estate Investing With Lance Moskal Dec 25, 2019

Our guest on the show today is Lance Moskal. Having worked as a tax consultant, Lance has explored ways to create wealth by paying a smaller amount of taxes than what he’s making, he has researched networking trends to create wealth and business for the future. He’s here with us today to share his different perspective on real estate investing than the more known people we might hear from.

Ep 23: Geeking Out on Real Estate With Mark Podolsky Dec 19, 2019

We have a brilliant guest on the show today from a niche in real estate that some people might not have even considered. His name is Mark Podolsky, aka “The Land Geek”, and he has been buying and selling raw land since 2001. Mark has completed over 5000 deals to date, is the managing member of Frontier Equity Properties, and the author of Dirt Rich. He started as an investment banker who was not happy in his job, and when a co-worker alerted him to the potential to earn 300% interest in the raw land game, he quickly began to make a career switch. Soon enough his passive income exceeded his salary and he quit his job.

Ep 22: Lending Insights with Jeremy Nussbaum and Ralph Wurzburger Dec 18, 2019

Today we have Jeremy Nussbaum and Ralph Wurzburger joining us to talk about debt and lending. As childhood friends, Jeremy and Ralph linked up professionally and now work at Walker and Dunlop. Before this, they were at Deerwood Capital which Walker and Dunlop then acquired. We have worked with Jeremy and Ralph and they have now done a lot of our debt. They deep-dive into many debt-related topics like why every lending agency claims to be the best on the planet and how to spot lenders that truly stand out from the crowd. They also stress the importance of creating relationships and explain why one of their primary responsibilities is fielding questions and being available.

Ep 21: Do It Yourself with Laurence Jankelow Dec 13, 2019

Our guest on the show today is Laurence Jankelow, co-founder of Avail, a software platform that provides support for small landlords. Laurence got into real estate in college after he and a friend raised money to buy a bundle of mobile home tax lien certificates. A few years later he got into buying three-unit properties. The challenges that he faced around legalities, financing, and management during the process of acquiring these properties were what gave him the idea to start Avail.

Ep 20: Earn While You Learn With Jon Farber Dec 11, 2019

Our guest for today’s show is house-hacker and Chris’s childhood friend, Jon Farber. After getting a marketing degree and moving to Raleigh for work, Jon started learning about real estate through reading books and interacting on Facebook, LinkedIn, and BiggerPockets. He stumbled upon house-hacking only six months after graduating and decided it was a great side hustle. Four years later and Jon had already acquired the same amount of properties. Today Jon dives deep into the world of house-hacking, covering what it is, how to fund it through bank loans, and his strategies of renting to friends and co-workers.

Ep 19: The World of Insurance With Jordan Feldman Dec 05, 2019

Our guest on today’s show is Jordan Feldman, a broker at Rampart Insurance Services and all-round trustworthy guy. Jordan has been working in the insurance world all his life and got into real estate investing 5 years ago after meeting John at a networking event. Rampart covers most forms of insurance but specializes in real estate and construction in the New York area. It has over 200 employees with footprints across America and the world, so is big enough to trust but not so big that they don’t know who their clients are. Jordan gives a ton of advice into the world of insurance today and also asks Chris and John some great questions about syndication.

Ep 18: What it’s Like in Dallas With Sam Bates Dec 03, 2019

We hare happy to welcome Sam Bates, principal at Trinity Capital Group, on our show today. Trinity is a multifamily development and acquisition company Sam runs with Daniel Morgan and Michael Walkup. After Sam got his MBA in financial planning and the market tanked in 2008 he left the finance world for good. He then started investing in real estate in 2009, and this paved the road to where he is today. Sam shares his journey which interestingly rotates back and forth between single and multifamily.

Ep 17: How to Create a Client Experience That Sets You Apart with Krista Testani Nov 28, 2019

Today on the show, we welcome Krista Testani of Sharpline Equity and Multifamily Apartment Investing Unveiled. After studying law and working as a “disgruntled” attorney for many years, Krista’s attention was drawn to real estate. Krista began her journey in real estate in 2009 by acquiring single-family homes on Long Island, NY, and rehabilitating them for resale. In 2012, she then transitioned into multifamily acquisitions.

Ep 16: Knowing a Bad Egg When You See One with Annie Dickerson and Julie Lam Nov 26, 2019

We were happy to get a chance to speak to Annie Dickerson and Julie Lam from Goodegg Investments on the show today. Goodegg connects investors to syndicators by acting as a go-between, focussing specifically on value-add class B multifamily assets, having completed 23 deals over the last few years. As busy working moms, passive investing made a lot of sense to Annie and Julie. Bringing people like them into these benefits was the impetus behind Goodegg. They get into the challenges of moving from passive investing into syndication itself and the merits of investing in multifamily despite a slouch in recent returns.

Ep 15: The Blueprint for Closing Mobile Home Park Deals, with Nick Hakim and Luca DeGrossi Nov 21, 2019

One year ago, friends Nick Hakim and Luca DeGrossi left their corporate jobs and New York lifestyles to start their own real estate investment firm. Pioneer Communities is their commercial real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition and management of mobile home parks and multifamily assets nationwide. Nick and Luca are inspiring examples of two young guys who got up, got out, and made it happen. But the path to entrepreneurship is not as sexy as it’s often made out to be.

Ep 14: Putting in The Time For Passive Income with Michael Zuber Nov 19, 2019

For today's show, we welcome veteran passive real estate investor and all-round wealth of knowledge on building a property portfolio from the ground up, Michael Zuber! Michael has learned many lessons in his decades in the game and he is here to share them all with us today! His firmly-held belief that investing in property is a long and patient sport comes through strongly and he explains the phases that it is necessary to go through in order to see results. The first of these phases is the longest and he lays out expectations and timeframes for these periods, emphasizing the steadiness and enjoyment that make it possible to see it through.

Ep 13: There’s No Such Thing as Beating a Dead Horse with Matt McCourry Nov 14, 2019

Our guest on today’s show is wholesale flipper and John’s long-time business partner Matt McCourry! After a stint at Raymond James where he realized investing wasn’t for him, Matt got into real estate as a hobby, and now rolls out over two fix-and-flips a month! He begins by telling us how he met John through a cold call that led to them successfully co-investing in a mobile home park in Charleston, which itself augmented several more multifamily deals. Matt has found a great deal of success in the wholesale flipping game where others have not, and today he weighs in on just how he did it.

Ep 12: Building Better Relationships Between Property Owners and Property Managers with Nick Harpster Nov 12, 2019

Our guest on today’s show is Nick Harpster. Nick is one of the Managing Partners at Link Real Estate Group, a property management firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Nick has been in the development and property management business for his entire 15-year career. Nick felt a significant void in his local property market for third-party property operators, and in 2015, stepped out to start his own firm.

Ep 11: The Payoff of Self-Awareness in the Real Estate Business with Dylan Marma Nov 07, 2019

Our guest on the show today is twenty-five-year-old Dylan Marma, who is the head of acquisitions and investor relations at Rand Partners LLC. At the age of 20, Dylan decided to drop out of college to pursue a career in real estate investing after discovering that college and the trajectory of his life at the time weren’t going to get him to the future he envisioned. He talks about the importance of understanding exactly what you want and the lifestyle you wish to pursue before making major life decisions and how he saw the opportunity that multi-family syndication offered him to realize his dreams.

EP 10: Richness Beyond Wealth with Rod Khleif Nov 05, 2019

Being successful in real estate is about much more than real estate! In this episode, we get into the mindset and daily practices of those who have truly achieved the exceptional. Joining in on the conversation is real estate investor, Rod Khleif, who has not only been widely successful in business but who is also a passionate philanthropist who advocates for living a life of meaning and fulfillment. Rod gives us an overview of his childhood and the circumstances that made him decide to get his real estate broker’s license straight out of high school.

EP 09: The Full Circle with Sonya Rocvil Oct 31, 2019

Today we are joined on the show by Sonya Rocvil, founder of Bedrock Real Estate Investors. Sonya’s interest in real estate lead her from a career in accounting into passive and thereafter full time active investing. She speaks to us today from her position four deals down the road of syndication, in which she has focussed specifically on multifamily complexes. Her background in finance has given her the ability to analyze deals on paper with extreme precision, but she gets into the advantages of a multitiered approach to deal analysis.

EP 08: Knowing Yourself in the World of Real Estate with Josh Eitingon Oct 29, 2019

Our guest on the show today is Josh Eitingon, the co-founder of DXE Properties. In this episode, we talk about starting out in the real estate investing space, including the challenges that come along with part and full-time involvement and the conflict of interests that often occurs when you work for a firm while also doing your own deals on the side.

EP 07: Choosing the Right Investors and Partners for a Deal with John Casmon Oct 24, 2019

On today’s show, we have John Casmon, the founder of Casmon Capital Group, joining in on our conversation. John has tons of experience, having helped families invest in over $70 million in multifamily apartments. He also hosts the Target Market Insights podcast and is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit.

EP 06: Why The Power of Real Estate Investing Lies in Mobile Home Parks with Paul Moore Oct 22, 2019

Today’s guest is Paul Moore. Paul is an author, podcast host, investor and Co-Founder of Wellings Capital, an income and growth-focused commercial real estate investment firm. After graduating with an engineering degree and then an MBA from Ohio State, Paul entered the management development track and later became a successful entrepreneur. Paul began investing in real estate in 2000, where he flipped over 50 homes, 25 high-end waterfront lots, appeared on HGTV’s House Hunters, rehabbed and managed rental properties, built several new homes, developed a subdivision, and started two successful online real estate marketing firms.

EP 05: When to Take The Leap Into Real Estate and What to Do When You Get There with Gino Barbaro Oct 17, 2019

Our guest today is Gino Barbaro, Co-founder of Jake & Gino. Gino spent 25 years as a restaurant owner before exiting the rat race to pursue a full-time real estate career in 2016. With a wife and six kids in home-school, life and real-estate simply had to roll into one for him, and what started out as a conversation between Gino, the “pizza guy,” and a pharmaceuticals rep, Jake Stenziano, exploded into Jake & Gino’s, the thriving real estate investment business you know today.

EP 04: Becoming the Chick-Fil-A of Apartments with Jake Stenziano Oct 15, 2019

Our guest today is Jake Stenziano. Jake is one of Amazon’s Best-Selling Authors, has currently invested in over 1400 multifamily units, is an expert in multifamily real estate investing and, in just a few years, has achieved the sort of financial freedom we’ve all dreamed about at some point in our lives. What started out as a conversation between a pizza guy and a pharmaceutical rep, exploded into Jake & Gino’s, the thriving real estate investment business you may know today.

EP 03: How To House-Hack Your Way To Real Estate Fortune, with Former NFL Footballer, Hakeem Valles Oct 11, 2019

Our guest on today’s show is former American football tight end, Hakeem Valles. Hakeem just retired from a three-year NFL career and what you might not know about Hakeem is that off the field he has been investing in real estate for the past seven years. Today, he is a full-time free agent currently focusing on multi-family property and getting into more alternative investments in the cannabis industry.

EP 02: Why Millennials Should Invest in Multi-Family, with Antoine Martel Oct 11, 2019

Our guest today is a renowned Millennial real estate investor, Antoine Martel. At 23 years old, Antoine is one of the youngest successful real estate entrepreneurs around. Born in Toronto and raised in San Francisco, Antoine graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Business Entrepreneurship. Whilst completing his degree, Antoine entered the world of real estate and for the past five years, has been investing in residential and commercial real estate in key markets around the country.

EP 01: How an Aussie Conquered Real Estate Investing in the US Sep 26, 2019

Our guest today is Reed Goossens who is the founder of RSN Property Group. Coming from Australia, he faced a unique set of challenges when he first started out with real estate in New York. For him, it’s all about getting off the fence and being aware that, while you may lose some here and there, it’s important to get your foot in the door as soon as possible.

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