Ground Up Developers: Recent Episodes

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Learn how to invest in various types of residential real estate projects, including new construction, fix-and-flips, long-term rentals, and Airbnbs. There's no need for prior knowledge; we're here to teach you the real estate game from the ground up. By listening to this podcast, you can save yourself from unnecessary mistakes and stress that come from a lack of knowledge. You'll learn the ins-and-outs of real estate investing, even if you're starting from ground zero.

Throughout the show, we will bring in licensed professionals (general contractors, realtors, architects, etc.) to learn specific tips and tricks that will save you money and raise your profit on every project.

This podcast is run by Ernest and Anthony Aguilar, a father-and-son duo. With 20+ years of residential real estate experience, they will be teaching you the ins-and-outs of real estate investing so that you can build your real estate portfolio from the ground up. We'll be teaching simple and complex concepts, all in an easy-to-understand manner.

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In this episode, Ernest Aguilar and Anthony Aguilar discuss how to successfully invest in residential new construction.

This is a 1-hour long episode with TONS of information, so make sure to get your pen and paper ready.

We tell you exactly how to invest in new construction, from A to Z.

This includes:

  • Finding off-market lots
  • Completing due diligence
  • Finding a great general contractor (and how to pay them!)
  • Getting bids from contractors
  • Planning & Permitting (surveys, zoning, replat)
  • Construction Loans and how they work
  • Architecture & Engineering
  • The steps of the build phase
  • How to buy material and leverage your draws
  • Refinancing in today's current market
  • ... AND MORE!

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Today, we talk with David Franco, a man who's experienced first-hand the ups-and-downs of the real estate market. After the 2007-2008 market crash, David Franco relied on a good mindset, personal development, and a solid proximity to bounce back back from bankruptcy and reach numerous achievements in the real estate space.

Some of David Franco's accomplishments include:

  • 100+ Flipped Properties
  • Multiple apartment flips & BRRRs (Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat)
  • Selling 50+ homes / year as a realtor
  • Featured on Wall Street Journal for house flipping

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The 2007-2008 Market Crash
  • Mitigating Risk
  • Having the right mindset and proximity for success
  • Single-Family vs Multi-Family Investing
  • Advice for Beginning Investors
  • Passive Income vs Earned Income
  • Common Investor Mistakes

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You can find David Franco on Instagram @davidrhinafranco

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In this episode, we discuss specific statistics and signs to look at when analyzing a real estate market, including:

  • Population Growth
  • Employment Growth
  • Affordability
  • Housing Inventory

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of in-state and out-of-state investing, and how you can use the market you live in to give you creative ideas for the market that you want to invest in.

Throughout the episode, we use San Antonio, TX (where we invest) as an example of how to choose a real estate market.

Speakers: Anthony Aguilar & Ernest Aguilar

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Today, we're introducing ourselves and what this podcast is about. We are a father-son duo who invests in residential real estate. Our team has had 20+ years of experience in real estate. We've completed various types of projects, including new construction, rehabs, long-term rentals, and Airbnbs. Our portfolio has grown significantly, and we're here to teach you how to do the same. There's no need for prior knowledge; we're here to teach you the real estate game from the ground up.