The Ah-ha Moment: Recent Episodes
Nick Aja
This podcast is dedicated to providing you with access to some of today's successful real estate entrepreneurs.We converse on Short Term Rentals, Multi Family, Lending, Development, and much more! If it cash flows, we've got you covered.
Ep. #10 Kirby Graves: Self-Storage: As Easy As A Few Hours A Month
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Kirby Graves and Nick discuss his journey in real estate. He began as a small time entrepreneur with a lemonade stand, moved to owning a lawn service, and now practices as a real estate broker, investor, and syndicator. He and his partner own a decent sized single family portfolio and a nice sized self-storage facility with the desire to acquire more. Kirby is a solution provider. His curiosity and determination has led him to great success so far.
Enjoy the show.
You can find Kirby:
Instagram: @kirby_realestateadvisor / Email: kirby@kirbygraves.com
Ep. #9 Christian Osgood: The Art of Creatively Financing Apartment Deals
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Christian Osgood and Nick discuss creatively financing apartment complexes. His method of acquiring and financing deals takes on a relationship based approach in an industry that is typically derived from the bottom line. He also takes a dive into what Cap Rate is and how it is measured and applied in any market. You should definitely take a listen if you are interested in learning how Christian went from 0 to 67 units in a very short amount of time.
Enjoy the show.
You can find Christian:
Instagram: @christianosgood / YouTube: Christian Osgood
Ep. #8 Michael Elefante: Financially Free in 12 Months with Short Term Rentals
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Michael Elefante and Nick discuss Michael's huge success in short-term rentals. Michael discusses leveraging technology and many other details related to the successful operation of a handful of short term rental properties. The pros and cons of hiring a property manager are briefly discussed as well. Jump on in to learn about this awesome story that has lead to financial freedom in an incredibly short amount of time. He and his wife Jill grossed over $600,000 in revenue in 2021. Is the risk of relying on your employer for your income worth it for you?
Take a listen! You should enjoy the show.
You can find Michael:
Instagram or TikTok : melefante6
Ep. #7 Bailey Kramer: Excelling in Short Term Rentals
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode,Bailey Kramer and Nick discuss all things short term rental. This is the longest episode so far, and covers a broad variety of short term rental experience and information!
Take a listen! You should enjoy the show.
You can find Bailey:
Instagram: @the_bailey_kramer
Email: bailey@baileykramer.com
Ep. #6 The Donis Brothers: Three Brothers Building a Legacy Through Investing in Multifamily Real Estate
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Jeffery, Kerwin, Kenneth, and Nick discuss blockchain and what the future of real estate may look like using this technology. They also discuss their various strengths that are leveraged to build their multifamily legacy. These brothers will not let you down!
Take a listen! You should enjoy the show.
You can find the brothers:
Instagram: @donisbrothers
Podcasts: Real Estate Monopoly
Website: https://www.donisinvestmentgroup.com
Ep. #5 Myka Artis: First Short Term Rental Booked Solid for Four Months.
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Myka Artis and Nick discuss short term rentals. Myka started his journey in short term rentals in late 2016. His first STR was booked solid for the first four months shortly after its launch.
Myka specializes in using the BRRR Method to acquire new properties. his eventual desire is to use syndication to acquire multifamily and operate both long term rentals and short term rentals all under the same roof.
Take a listen! You should enjoy the show.
You can find Myka:
Instagram: @mykaartis
Podcasts: Live Let Thrive
Website: https://sharebnb.staydirectly.com
Ep. #4 Anthony Vicino: Passive Investing Made Simple and Entrepreneurship
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Anthony and Nick discuss two topics: They hit on investing in multifamily passively, and end the conversation speaking on the psychology behind maintaining yourself and your sanity as an entrepreneur. Anthony Vicino and his business partner Dan Krueger recently released their book titled " Passive Investing Made Simple". You can pick this up online and in audio format, narrated by yours truly, Anthony Vicino himself!
You can find Anthony:
Instagram: @theanthonyvicino
Website - https://anthonyvicino.com
Podcasts:
- The Brain Dump: Where they study the psychology of success.
- Multifamily Investing Made Simple: Anthony and Dan take the complexity out of multifamily investing so you can start taking action today.
EP #3 Rob Beardsley: Author: The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Aquisitions
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Rob and Nick discuss how Rob began underwriting multifamily deals 4 years ago and how that lead him to writing the go-to book on underwriting multifamily deals. His book is titled " The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Aquisitions". This book provides a foundation, as well as a step by step guide, to learning how to underwriting deals. Whether you are looking to begin passively investing in multifamily, or are already doing so, and are seeking more guidance on underwriting, this is the book for you!
Rob can be found and contacted at the following locations:
Facebook - Rob Beardsley
instagram - @rob_beardsley
Website - https://lonestarcapgroup.com
EP #2 Banks Baker: From $800 To 1 Billion Invested In Greensboro
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Banks and Nick discuss how Banks started with $800 invested in an old Volvo to his goal of investing in the town of Greensboro, North Carolina. Banks is a serial entrepreneur, who has started and successfully operated countless businesses.
Banks can be found and contacted at the following locations:
Facebook - The Greensboro Real Estate Fund
instagram - @banksbaker
Text - 704-770-5678
EP #1 Austin Linney: Discussing His Experience With Short Term Rentals
Welcome to the Ah-ha Moment Podcast! Meet your host Nick Aja. An avid learner turned podcaster in the respective field of real estate. In this podcast, all aspects of real estate investing will be discussed.
In this episode, Austin and Nick discuss short term rental experiences and provide some insight into them.
Austin can be found and contacted at the following locations:
Website - https://www.austinlinney.com
instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austin_linney/
Podcasts - Construct Your Life
- Brain Dump