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    The Real Estate Syndication Show

    With over 2000 episodes and counting, The Real Estate Syndication Show – hosted by entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor Whitney Sewell – is your comprehensive guide to all things real estate and beyond. Here you’ll find real, raw conversations full of expert insights and practical strategies, along with powerful and inspirational personal journeys.

    From real estate tycoons like Scott Trench (CEO @ Bigger Pockets) and Spencer Rascoff (Zillow co-founder)  to investing gurus like Joe Fairless (Best Ever CRE) and philanthropy leaders like Lloyd Reeb (Halftime Institute) –  each conversation brings its own unique edge, inspiration, and actionable value.

    Tune in every Thursday for a new episode and start your weekend educated, inspired, and refreshed. 

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    WS1157: How I Got into Passive Investing with Trevor Thompson Dec 21, 2021
    Show notes

    Trevor Thompson is a passive investor and limited partner in over 14 syndicated deals. He has a unique background developing different types of businesses with over 45 years of exceptional experiences. Trevor didn’t think too much about real estate investing until he had a couple of events that changed his direction from having a corporate career to jumping in the real estate game.

    After he decided to give it a try, Trevor joined a local group in Texas and got attracted to commercial real estate. He is obsessed with learning as much as he can about real estate investing and started looking and connecting with different people. He surely has a lot of experiences and lessons to share that will be of great value to passive investors and operators. Listen now!


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    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
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    WS1156: Using Real Estate Podcast To Your Advantage | #Highlights Dec 20, 2021
    Show notes

    Podcast has gained traction over the past years especially since people are looking for alternative ways to consume media. If you are planning to start one, this can also be a good platform to reach a specific audience or your target market.

    In this Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with Tom Schwab of Interview Valet and Toby Lyles of TwentyFour Sound. Tom shares how podcast interview marketing works, from getting booked to converting into real business results. Meanwhile, Toby offers some tips and tricks into producing the best-sounding podcast and creating one that suits your personality or genre. Tune in now and learn how you can start using real estate podcast to your advantage!


    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
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    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
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    WS1155: Saving Strategies in Real Estate Tax | #Highlights Dec 19, 2021
    Show notes

    There are many ways you can save big in real estate tax. In this episode, we look back at our conversations with Dave Foster of Exchange Resource Group and Dave Zook of The Real Asset Investors. The two talk about different ways how you can strategically have savings on your tax.

    Dave Foster explains how investors can divert their tax dollars in real estate syndication using 1031 Exchange. Meanwhile, Dave Zook shares how he ended up transitioning to real estate syndication in a bid to save taxes. No matter what your reason is, a tax saving is a saving. Click the play button now and learn these tax-saving tips!


    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
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    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1154: Weekly Investor Update: December 12 to 18, 2021 Dec 18, 2021
    Show notes

    MARKET INDICATORS SNAPSHOT

    WEEKLY

    • Mortgage Rate (30-Year Fixed): 3.24 (as of 12/14)

    MONTHLY

    • Existing Home Sales: +0.8% (October 2021)
    • New Residential Sales: +0.4% (October 2021)
    • Median Sales Price for New Houses Sold: $407,700 (October 2021)
    • Construction Spending: +0.2% (October 2021)
    • New Residential Construction: -0.7% (October 2021)

    QUARTERLY

    • Homeownership Rate: +65.4% (3Q21)
    • Rental Vacancy Rate: +5.8% (3Q21)

    Sources: NAR, BLS, Federal Reserve Bank


    PROPERTY MARKET

    • Int’l. buyers to fuel 2022 luxury real estate demand

    Most of these investors will come from the Middle East and Asian regions teeming with high-net-worth buyers.

    • REITs well positioned for recovery in 2022

    REITS are expected to have a 19% upside potential that make an annualized 12 to 15% total return in the coming year.

    • Flood risk: economic threat to commercial properties

    A recent survey by nonprofit research group reveals that structural damage from flooding is projected to cost $13.5 billion in 2022


    HOUSING TRENDS

    • 2022 Best Places for Real Estate Investment

    Leading the pack is Portland in Maine where home prices are estimated to grow by 10%.

    • Real estate market sets 10 new records in 2021

    The typical U.S. home sold for nearly $400,000. Plus nine more records set in 2021.


    HOUSING VALUES & RENT

    • Median home sale price set record high

    The value rose 14% year-over-year to $360,250. It was up 30% compared to the recorded value in 2019.

    • Rent up again in 2022

    Analysts agree regarding rent hike forecasts in the coming year with rents for single-family homes across the country hitting more than 9% on average in

    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
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    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1153: Why I Focused on Multifamily Amid the Pandemic with Shane Brooks Dec 17, 2021
    Show notes

    The pandemic affected many businesses including real estate. But one real estate entrepreneur thrives during the global health crisis because of multifamily syndication. In this episode, learn how Shane Brooks of Wild Oak Capital shares why he shifted his multifamily amid one of the most trying times in our history.

    Shane talks about the creative process that he’d gone through to get to where he is at now in multifamily syndication. Shane shares that self-education, motivation, and drive helped him kickstart his real estate journey while maintaining a corporate career. He also details how his business grows even amid the pandemic after choosing to focus on multifamily. Tune in now and find great lessons you can apply in your journey!


    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
    📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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    ➡️ FOLLOW US
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    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1152: Capital Raising Tools, Tips and Techniques with Peter Halm Dec 16, 2021
    Show notes

    A real estate business can be a profitable venture, but to enjoy those benefits, you need to raise capital first. Knowing how to raise capital effectively is a critical component of your business’s success. Capital raising is never an easy task but with careful planning, building strong investor relationships, and utilizing effective tools and strategies, you can get through it without too much stress or worry.

    In this episode, Peter Halm, president of Vineyard Investment Partners, an experienced capital raiser and investment deals originator, shares some time-tested techniques and novel tools that helped his company build trust and strengthen relationships with investors. Listen to the conversation to discover new insights and learn key tips to avoid common pitfalls in raising investment money.

    All these in our episode with Peter Halm!

    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
    📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1151: Finding Off-Market Corporate Properties with Matthew Vincent Dec 15, 2021
    Show notes

    Matthew Vincent is a 23-year-old Real Estate Broker in Anchorage, Alaska. His primary focus is on off-market CRE and finding new opportunities with corporate real estate companies. In this episode, Matthew will share with us the methods he uses to find off-market opportunities or properties.

    One great thing about commercial real estate is it’s not just apartments. It could be office buildings. Matthew’s favorite, secure asset is a net lease or a triple net lease. Matthew believes that you don’t have to have a lot of capital for that, but they provide solid returns for a long time. Listen now for more tips and information about how commercial real estate in Anchorage, Alaska is doing, from our guest, Matthew Vincent!


    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
    📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1149: Unlocking Hidden Value-Add Properties | #Highlights Dec 13, 2021
    Show notes

    Value-add properties offer a great opportunity for you to increase your income. But, how do you uncover hidden value-add properties? In this Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with Sarah May of Regency Investment Group and Andrew Cushman of Vantage Point Acquisitions.

    Sarah shares a checklist on what you can do to add value to your property. She mentions interior renovations, providing a carport, and even chargeback utilities. Meanwhile, Andrew advises syndicators to buy value-add properties in the right market where people and jobs are moving in. Click the play button now and find out how you can unlock hidden value-add properties!


    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
    📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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    ➡️ FOLLOW US
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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/

    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1148: Ways To Thrive In Multifamily Syndication | #Highlights Dec 12, 2021
    Show notes

    If you want to take advantage of high-value real estate with high returns, then diving into multifamily syndication is something you should consider doing now. In this Highlights episode, we feature once again our conversations with Danny Randazzo of Randazzo Capital and Dan Hanford of PassiveInvesting.com.

    Danny discusses how a solid educational foundation and goal-setting helped him find success in real estate syndication. Meanwhile, Dan talks about the three criteria for you to consider when you’re looking at investing passively in syndication. Listen now and find ways how you can thrive in the business!


    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
    📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication

    ➡️ FOLLOW US
    https://twitter.com/whitney_sewell
    https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/

    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


    WS1147: Weekly Investor Update: December 5 to 11, 2021 Dec 11, 2021
    Show notes

    Apartment Rent and Occupancy Hit Record Highs

    Apartment rent occupancy soared to a new record-high value as it reached 97.5%. Asking rents for new move-in leases reached 13.9%. Even during the later part of the year, renewal lease rent growth has been rising at 8%. Analysts attribute the rise in demand to appreciating prices in the for-sale market, new buyers being pushed out by all-cash investors, and more people choosing to live with roommates.


    MARKET INDICATORS SNAPSHOT

    WEEKLY

    • Mortgage Rate (30-Year Fixed): 3.11 (as of 12/02)

    MONTHLY

    • Existing Home Sales: +0.8% (October 2021)
    • New Residential Sales: +0.4% (October 2021)
    • Median Sales Price for New Houses Sold: $407,700 (October 2021)
    • Construction Spending: +0.2% (October 2021)
    • New Residential Construction: -0.7% (October 2021)

    QUARTERLY

    • Homeownership Rate: +65.4% (3Q21)
    • Rental Vacancy Rate: +5.8% (3Q21)

    Sources: NAR, BLS, Federal Reserve Bank


    • PROPERTY MARKET

    Property Down Payments Reach a New Record

    The national median down payment hit its highest level since at least 2005. The median down payment on a single-family home purchased with financing in 3Q2021 was $27,500, up 41% from $19,502 YoY according to ATTOM Data Solutions.

    White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering

    The Biden administration is now examining the use of all-cash sales for commercial and residential real estate purchases worth more than $300,000 in 12 metropolitan areas, which it claims are frequently utilized for money laundering activities.

    • MORTGAGE

    Thousands to Lose Homes due to Bailouts about to Expire

    As millions of homeowners were granted mortgage bailouts, allowing them to miss payments

    After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.
    I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work.
    I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.
    Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five.
    whitneysewell.com

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE
    https://lifebridgecapital.com/

    Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:
    ⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc
    ⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
    📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication

    ➡️ FOLLOW US
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    https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/

    ⭐ Be Our Guest!
    We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over.
    Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


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