The Mogul Marathon Real Estate Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bleav, Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil
Welcome to The Mogul Marathon Real Estate Podcast. This show provides insights and strategies on commercial real estate investing through interviews of successful real estate investors, developers and asset managers across the U.S. This program is centered around real discussions and conversations in the real estate industry, to help you navigate through your journey to become a real estate mogul! This show is hosted by Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil, former NFL linebacker and Principal of Merlynn Acquisitions.
Merlynn Acquisitions is a real estate investment firm, focused on providing diversified, risk-adjusted and cash flowing commercial real estate investment opportunities to everyday passive investors, business owners, high networth individuals and professional athletes.
Large multifamily properties are much easier to scale your business with. Small Multifamily properties are much more challenging but can still be profitable.
In this episode, Lee shares how he was able to make the jump from small multifamily joint venture deals to large scale syndication.
Lee was a practicing physical therapist when he realized his true passion was building his own business and investing in real estate.
Today, Lee is focused on syndicating larger apartment buildings, and is the founder and visionary behind Threefold Real Estate Investing.
Lee is committed to using his God-given gifts to forge a path that will generate incredible opportunities for all involved. His focus is driving the business forward by establishing new relationships with top-notch professionals in the real estate world and bringing on more partners to invest alongside Threefold. Lee also hosts a podcast, Threefold Real Estate Investing.
Lee and his wife, Hannah, currently reside in Ohio with their two children and many farm animals. When he is not working in real estate, Lee enjoys spending time with family, working to build their homestead, and cheering on the Buckeyes and the Bengals. Lee is a man of faith, whose greatest desire is to reflect God to his family, within his business, and to all those God places in his path.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why you should focus on your track record first
- The difference in operations with larger multifamily
- How to build a business that’s surrounded by your lifestyle
Lee's Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/leeyoder_threefoldrei/?hl=en Lee's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-yoder-25793215a/ Lee's Company Website link: THREEFOLD - Real Estate Investing Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
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In the commercial real estate space today, interest rates has certainly contributed to the market dislocations that we are experiencing in various asset classes. For the trained eye, many investors see this cycle as an opportunity to acquire assets at a deeply discounted basis.
In this episode, R. Donahue Peebles III shares his journey in the commercial real estate space today, and his passion for affordable housing development.
Donahue is the Executive Vice President of The Peebles Corporation and handles new acquisitions and business development.
Donahue actively pursues public and private real estate transactions in for The Peebles Corporation’s various markets, including South Florida, Washington, D.C.-metropolitan area and New York tri-state area. In addition, he maintains substantial involvement in the pre-development phase, and is capable of advancing projects through the development process through strategic partnerships, management and community engagement.
Donahue is the Chairman of Legacy Real Estate Development, LLC a Residential Real Estate Development firm that focuses on the development and acquisition of low-income housing projects in South Florida, Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area and New York tri-state area.
He also serves communities by engaging with multiple philanthropies that benefit and expose youth to various opportunities in entrepreneurship and various other organizations to improve the quality of life of impoverished and special-needs individuals on a global scale.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How mental reps at a young age contributed to his growth as developer
- The asset classes with the most opportunities today
- Affordable housing challenges in the midst of inflationary pressures
- The importance of building an infrastructure
R. Donahue Peebles III's Instagram Profile link: https://z-p42.www.instagram.com/rdpeebles/ R. Donahue Peebles III's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-donahue-peebles-9b7717260/ R. Donahue Peebles III's Company Website link:Homepage Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
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In the multifamily space, there is a huge myth that class “A” multifamily is not the most ideal asset class to be in during recessionary times. Most newer investors believe that class “C” is the best asset class to be in, but in fact, the most experience investors understand that your success in multifamily will always be buoyed by both the strength of your tenant base and the demand drivers in the market.
In this episode, Jacques shares his firm’s strategy on developing affordable multifamily in strong-performing markets.
Jacques is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Talos Holdings based in Arizona.
He specializes in Multi-Family Land Acquisition and entitlements, construction management and other facets of business development and leadership.
Jacques is a Results-focused executive level leader with an extensive amount of experience delivering exceptional business results and ROI within high profile dynamic organizations.
In this episode, we discussed…
- The importance of seeking and finding the truth in real estate
- How his firm makes class A developments affordable
- The importance of having a quality tenant base
- How his firm structures their development capital stack
Jacques Bazinet's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bazinet/ Jacques Bazinet's Company Website link: Talos Holdings Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
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In this clip, Rob Beardsley talks about a crucial capital raising mistake to avoid, providing insights and advice to ensure successful fundraising endeavors.
Link To Full Episode Here: https://bleav.com/shows/mogul-marathon-real-estate-podcast/episodes/ep-11-how-to-raise-millions-of-retail-and-institutional-capital-with-rob-beardsley/
Self-storage investments are proven recession-resistant assets. In today’s environment, where volatility brings uncertainty, investors are allocating capital into “safe” assets.
In today’s episode, Gabe shares his strategy on how he got started during his entrepreneurial journey and into self-storage investing.
Gabe Petersen is the founder of Kaizen Properties and the host of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast.
Gabe started his career as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies in Seattle, WA, but soon realized the corporate world did not fit the vision he had for his life.
During his 7 years in corporate, Gabe tried his hand at building an e-commerce business, a t-shirt company, and even worked as a part-time digital marketing consultant. It wasn't until he bought his first broken-down triplex in Tacoma, WA that he truly found his path in real estate.
After selling that first triplex in 2014, Gabe had officially caught the REI bug. He now owns and operates Kaizen Properties, buying and repositioning commercial real estate across the US - with a special focus on self-storage and industrial properties.
With experience across many different asset classes and strategies, Gabe eventually decided to start what you know today as The Real Estate Investing Club podcast and YouTube show.
In this episode, we discussed…
- His strategy for self-storage investing
- How he’s finding off-market deals today
- Why creative financing is crucial in today’s environment
- How his firm repositions facilities by leveraging technology
Gabe Petersen’s Instagram Profile link: Instagram (@gabrielwpetersen) Gabe Petersen’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/ Gabe Petersen’s Company Website link: therealestateinvestingclub.com Gabe Petersen’s Promotion Link: The Real Estate Investing Club Podcast Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
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Parking lots are an increasing hot topic in the real estate industry as it related to passive income. Unbeknownst to many operators in the commercial space, they are loosing thousands of dollars in unrealized revenue as a result of underutilized parking spaces.
In this episode, Sam Medile shares how he got started in the parking industry and how he helps landlords maximize their property value.
Sam Medile is an accomplished entrepreneur, Medile has over 35 years of business experience.
He once owned and operated several restaurants, simultaneously ran a tourism firm and finally founded a valet parking company. Over the next 20 years that company became the nation’s premier provider of hotel parking services with over $300 million per year in sales and 14,000 employees in over 50 plus cities.
Sam is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and structuring deals. He is a believer in human capital and has proven ability to motivate and drive the people he leads to their highest performance levels.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How Sam got started with valet parking
- How landlord can extract value out of their parking lots
- Why you should consider investing in parking lots for passive income
Samuel Medile’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-medile-848b3710/Samuel Medile’s Company Website link: Parking Management Company | Professional Management | Valet Parking
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Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
Check out our FREE Syndication Guide For Passive Investors to learn everything you know need to know BEFORE you passively invest in real estate. Click here to download the guide.
In this clip, Rob Beardsley talks about the revolutionary impact of social media on real estate investing, particularly in terms of raising capital, and explores the opportunities and strategies associated with this digital transformation.
Link To Full Episode Here: https://bleav.com/shows/mogul-marathon-real-estate-podcast/episodes/ep-11-how-to-raise-millions-of-retail-and-institutional-capital-with-rob-beardsley/
Capital raising is one of the most lucrative skills in the real estate industry. Arguably, it’s one of the most important aspects of your ability to scale into larger projects. You have to know how to master capital raising.
In this episode, Tim shares how he got started in commercial real estate and how he raising capital for large assets today.
Tim Lyons is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Cityside Capital Tim’s initial goal with real estate was to create passive income and in turn, be able to spend more time with his wife and three little girls.
After partnering on a multifamily property he saw first-hand the power of real estate investing as an opportunity to create passive income and build wealth for his family.
He started Cityside Capital with the goal of not only growing his own portfolio but also to help others realize the power that real estate investing can have on creating passive income and building wealth.
Cityside Capital has partnered in over $1.4 billion of commercial real estate assets including more than 6,000 multifamily units. Tim has also invested as a limited partner in several multifamily, self storage, industrial and land opportunities across the United States.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How we started with 3 units to 6,000+ units invested
- How his first $150k raise gave him the ultimate confidence
- The importance of “telling the story” in capital raising
- How he leverage broker dealers on his journey
Timothy Lyons'Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/citysidecapital_tim_lyons/Timothy Lyons' LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lyons-cityside-capital/Timothy Lyons'Company Website link: Multifamily Syndication | Cityside Capital Multifamily SyndicationInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
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In this clip, Rob Beardsley talks about the key differences between institutional and retail investors in real estate, dissecting their respective return structures and investment strategies to provide valuable insights for understanding these distinct approaches.
Link To Full Episode Here: https://bleav.com/shows/mogul-marathon-real-estate-podcast/episodes/ep-11-how-to-raise-millions-of-retail-and-institutional-capital-with-rob-beardsley/
Raw land investing is not the most sexy asset, but it is profitable! Are you looking for other asset classes that yield passive income?
In this episode, Mark Podolsky shares his real estate journey, and why you should consider raw land investing.
Armed with only $3,000, gut-wrenching fear, and absolutely no real estate experience… Mark bought his first few parcels of raw land in 2001.Today Mark is the author of Dirt Rich, the ultimate guide to helping you build a passive income. and owner of Frontier Properties, a very reputable and successful land investing company, and has been buying and selling land full time since 2001. By focusing on working smart, not hard, he has completed over 5,500 land deals with an average ROI of over 300% on cash flips, and over 1,000% on the deals he sells with financing terms.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why you want to avoid solo-economic dependency
- How to invest in raw land for a 300% ROI
- Structuring land deals for passive income
- Important due diligence items you need to know
Mark Podolsky's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelandgeek/Mark Podolsky's Company Website link: How to Invest in Real Estate with No Money | The Land GeekInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
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In this clip, Onaje Barnes talks about the art of balancing a full-time job with achieving real estate success and shares valuable insights and strategies.
Link To Full Episode Here: https://bleav.com/shows/mogul-marathon-real-estate-podcast/episodes/ep-9-going-from-0-to-50-rental-units-on-your-own-with-a-full-time-job-with-onaje-barnes/
In today’s commercial real estate landscape, office assets in central business districts are struggling. The disruption of remote work vs. the desire to occupy office space has stressed may owners into foreclosure. However, not all office assets are in distress.
In today’s episode, Stewart Heath shares his journey in real estate and why he’s investing in suburban office today.
Stewart has an accounting background and his experience includes commercial and multifamily development and construction management.
In this episode, we discussed…
- The biggest lesson he learned after the 2008 financial crash
- The importance of sticking to the fundamental of real estate investing
- Opportunities for discounts in commercial real estate today
- Why he’s investing in suburban office
LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartoheath/Company Website link: HomeInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
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In this clip, Shadzilla Jones-Jennings talks about the strategies and techniques to make $3000 to $5000 per week through car wash investing while mastering cashflow.
Link To Full Episode Here: https://bleav.com/shows/mogul-marathon-real-estate-podcast/episodes/ep-7-from-the-nba-to-real-estate-development-and-car-wash-cashflow-with-rashad-shadzilla-jones-jennings/
Land development is a very risky investment strategy in the early stage of real estate development.
In this episode, Shree Kulkarni breaks down why he focuses on land development and the risks involved with this investment strategy.
Shree Kulkarni is an engineer, lawyer, re investor and developer and is the CEO of Kulkarni Properties. A Cincinnati-based real estate development and investment company specializing in the complex city-building projects that transform communities, as well as in site selection, acquisition, and development.
Shee’s portfolio currently consists of land, industrial, office, retail and multifamily.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why Net lease is his “bread and butter” asset class
- How to get started in land development
- How to perform due diligence on land acquisitions
- Why emerging markets are the best markets to invest in
Shree Kulkarni's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shree-kulkarni-976b7890/Shree Kulkarni's Company Website link: Kulkarni PropertiesInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
Check out our FREE Syndication Guide For Passive Investors to learn everything you know need to know BEFORE you passively invest in real estate. Click here to download the guide.
n this clip, Shadzilla Jones-Jennings talks about how he, as a former NBA player, is building wealth through car wash investing by mastering cashflow.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #7: From The NBA to Real Estate Development and Car Wash Cashflow With Rashad “Shadzilla” Jones-Jennings
In this clip, Shadzilla Jones-Jennings talks about the importance of mastering cashflow as the key to financial security for athletes.
Link To Full Episode Here: The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #7: From The NBA to Real Estate Development and Car Wash Cashflow With Rashad “Shadzilla” Jones-Jennings
Today’s interest rate environment is extremely challenging. The bid/ask price is still wide, and commercial real estate deals are tough to pencil. To underwrite and win deals today, you must sharpen your pencil in a way that hedges against risk and protects your investment against rising rates.
In this episode, Tenny Tolofari shares is story on how he got his start in real estate, and his journey to forming XCite capital as the director of acquisitions.
Tenny is the Director of Acquisition and Co-founder of XSITE Capital Investment LLC.
Prior to forming XSITE Capital, Tenny spent several years leading a major sales team in one of the fastest growing financial services companies in America. He is also a Global Cyber Security professional, supporting the likes of Boeing and Deloitte.
Tenny and the XSITE Capital team hosts a rapidly growing multifamily-focused meetup in Maryland where they provide resources and add value to individuals interested in growing their wealth and changing their financial future. Within the last three years his efforts had led to acquiring $168MM assets under management.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why Tenny believes education is key to his success
- The challenges of underwriting in today’s interest rate environment
- Underwriting tips in today’s multifamily market
- His top strategy to find top brokers in any market
Tenny Tolofari's Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/ttolofari/?hl=enTenny Tolofari's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenny-tolofari-6aa04613b/Tenny Tolofari's Company Website link: xsitecapital.comTenny Tolofari's Promotion Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-upqjIsHdQyGHFAK25Rt3HUdNYmgX3X&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1683634150916184&usg=AOvVaw1Ztvb6lyd5-EfCCYj56a_m
Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
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In this clip, Brian Briscoe talks about becoming an authority in the real estate industry as a strategy for attracting capital from investors and building a successful business.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #5: Leveraging Partnership To Scale To $50M In Real Estate With Brian Briscoe
In this clip, Brian Briscoe talks about the importance of recognizing that your family's legacy is not determined by your present circumstances, and how to cultivate a mindset of abundance and long-term thinking.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #5: Leveraging Partnership To Scale To $50M In Real Estate With B
Real estate development is a challenging business. Interest rates and labor costs have disrupted the market, and left some players on the sidelines.
In this episode Mike Kaeding provides insight on how his firm remains competitive.
Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart. Norhart transforms the way apartments are built and managed by incorporating technologies and efficiencies that have revolutionized other industries, and lead to high quality, cost effective projects.
Norhart’s mission is to solve America’s housing shortage by transforming the way apartments are built and managed.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How Mike leverages in-house vertical integration to cut development costs
- How Mike leverages Technologies and efficiencies into his projects
- The impact of the current interest rate environment on real estate development today
- Why Mike believe that hiring the right people is the key for success at scale
Mike Kaeding's Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding/?hl=enMike Kaeding's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/Mike Kaeding's Company Website link: Apartments For Rent In Forest Lake, Blaine, and Oakdale, MN | NorhartInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
Check out our FREE Syndication Guide For Passive Investors to learn everything you know need to know BEFORE you passively invest in real estate. Click here to download the guide.
In this clip, Brian Briscoe talks about essential strategies and practices for achieving success in the operation of multifamily properties.
Link To Full Episode Here: https://bleav.com/shows/mogul-marathon-real-estate-podcast/episodes/ep-5-leveraging-partnership-to-scale-to-50m-in-real-estate-with-brian-briscoe/
In this clip, Ahmed Seirafi talks about analyzing and understanding real estate markets to identify profitable opportunities and maximize financial gain.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #3: The Keys To Building Over $100M+ In Real Estate Development The Right Way With Ahmed Serafi
If you are active investing in commercial real estate, you have to know that net worth and liquify is absolutely required. Having a trusted key principal can add tremendous value to your team.
In this episode, Ethan Gao shares his journey from a corporate attorney background to real estate investing.
Ethan has is a general partner on multiple commercial and multifamily projects totaling over 2,000 units. He has made over 400 private loans secured by real estate (both single family and commercial real estate), His primary role on deals is gap funder - to fill the gap on equity required for transactions. Ethan has invested in hotels, self-storage, office buildings, medical offices and retail.
Ethan graduated from Cornell University with a BA in Economics in 2003 at the age of 19 and from Columbia Law School in 2006 at the age of 22. He worked on billion dollar mergers and acquisitions for several years on Wall Street in financial institutions before transitioning to being a professional investor and entrepreneur in 2016.
In this episode, we discussed…
- The importance of the focusing on the operator first before the deal
- Leveraging gap funding to close transactions
- Building life insurance policies for additional liquidity
Ethan's Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/gaolawfirm/?hl=enEthan's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elgao/Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
Check out our FREE Syndication Guide For Passive Investors to learn everything you know need to know BEFORE you passively invest in real estate. Click here to download the guide.
In this clip, Ahmed Seirafi talks about strategies and considerations for assembling a strong and effective team in the field of real estate development.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #3: The Keys To Building Over $100M+ In Real Estate Development The Right Way With Ahmed Serafi
In this clip, Christopher Mfume talks about the crucial role of partner selection in assembling a high-performing real estate development team, and how to identify and choose the right individuals for your project.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #1: Betting On Yourself As A Real Estate Developer With Chris Mfume
Industrial real estate is an exciting and stable asset class, that has gained increased popularity within the recent years. More and more investors are reshaping their appetite for industrial as a diversified investment class. There is not a ton of education in this commercial real estate space that teaches on how to invest in industrial.
Our guest, Joel Friedland is a 40+ year real estate veteran, an expert in the industrial space and has been through many real estate cycles in his career.
Joel is the founder Brit Properties - a boutique owner and operator of industrial real estate. Since 1989, BRIT’S Chicago-based team has acquired 95 industrial properties with an aggregate value of nearly $200 million.
Through hands-on acquisition and skillful property management, Brit Properties strives to provide our pool investors with consistent cash flow, appreciation in value, and straightforward communication.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why he ventured out real estate brokerage to start his own real estate investing firm
- How surviving the real estate recession in 2008 reshaped his desire for debt
- How to get started in industrial real estate investing
- Joel’s view on the macroeconomy in the U.S.
Joel Friedland's LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11769890/Joel Friedland's Company Website link: britpoperties.com
Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
Check out our FREE Syndication Guide For Passive Investors to learn everything you know need to know BEFORE you passively invest in real estate. Click here to download the guide.
In this clip, Christopher Mfume talks about why controlling the deal is a crucial factor for success in real estate, even more important than the amount of cash involved.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #1: Betting On Yourself As A Real Estate Developer With Chris Mfume
In this clip, Chris Mfume talks about how to structure an option contract to protect yourself against the risks in real estate development.
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The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast: EP #1: Betting On Yourself As A Real Estate Developer With Chris Mfume
Did you know that you can get 100% financing for your development deals. The process is called tax credit development. The government and private sources can provide you with capital to become a real estate developer. The process is complicated, however, it is an extremely lucrative investment strategy to grow your net worth.
In this episode, Buwa Binitie shares his marathon journey in the tax credit space to closing over $2.2B+ in deals.
Buwa is the CEO of the Dumas Collective and directs vision and oversight of the acquisition,
development, property management, and financial activities of the conglomerate—from
Washington, DC to New York. He has an extensive tax credit financing experience
(LIHTC, NMTC and HTC) and has closed on financing from nearly every public capital
source available.
To date Dumas Collective closed over $2.2B in financing resulting in over 7,600 workforce and affordable units. He maintains a narrow focus on the creation and preservation of affordable housing for people of modest means.
Buwa has over sixteen years of experience in financing complex real estate transactions.
By narrowly focusing on efficiently financing community development transactions,
Buwa has been successful in adding value beyond the numbers.
Buwa speaks regularly at industry focused events and serves as a teaching mentor for the Equitable Development Program and Housing Equity Accelerator Fellowship in partnership with Capital Impact Partners and Amazon, Baker Tilly’s Equitable Development Initiative Network, Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), LISC and Howard University.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why LIHTC tax credit development way is a practical way to get started in real estate development
- Dispelling the myths of affordable housing
- Buwa’s focus on luxury affordable housing
- Why your net worth and liquidity is extremely important to scale your real estate portfolioand more!
Buwa Binitie’s Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/dantespartners/?hl=enBuwa Binitie’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buwa-binitie-3483b320/Buwa Binitie’s Company Website link: dantespartners.com
Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist.
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Pivoting from the NFL has its challenges for most former players, especially after injury ends their careers prematurely. For this guest, he relied on his faith and tenacity to pursue a new calling and future.
Our guest Terrance Murphy shared his journey after being paralyzed from a devastating injury. Now, he has scaled over 30 companies and grew his real estate empire from residential real estate to commercial assets like multifamily and triple net lease strip centers.
Terrence was a 2nd Round NFL Draft Pick by the Green Bay Packers after graduating from Texas A&M University as a 3X Academic All-Big 12 Student-Athlete. Terrence has brokered $1.1B in sales volume over the past 10 years. He currently owns 20+ companies under the Terrence Murphy Companies brand.
Terrence is an investor in 30+ more companies as a venture capitalist. Investing in real estate is one of the things he is most passionate about, as he currently owns 400+ beds of residential real estate and commercial properties all over the United States. Terrence is a 2X winner of INC. 50000 award for America’s fastest growing private owned business and is also a 3X recipient of the Texas A&M Mays Business School - Aggie 100 for 100 fastest growing business in the world.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How he successfully transitioned into the world of real estate after being acutely paralyzed from his short NFL career
- Terrance’s advice on building ancillary companies from his main real estate businesses
- How he able to leverage cashflow from his businesses to scale in his real estate investments
- Why he loves investing in strip center triple “a” rated credit tenants like starbucks
Terrence Murphy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murphyterrence/ Terrence Murphy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrencerealtor/Terrence Murphy's Website: About
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Leveraging your single-family experience to pivot into multifamily can be a very practical strategy launching your multifamily career. One particular way to do this is leveraging your construction relationships to execute on value-add transactions. Many operators miss this opportunity when investing in 20 to 75 unit transactions.
In this episode, Victor Leite shares his journey from being a physician to multifamily investor and scaling to over $30M in acquisitions.
Victor Leite is one of the founder of Twenty-Five Eight Capital, a real estate investment company focusing on multifamily syndications. He got his start in the Single Family space and developed a consistent real estate investment track record with over 200+ single family BRRRR and fix & flips projects completed along with building a sizable single family rental portfolio. He has successfully transitioned his skill set towards the multifamily space, acquiring and managing over $30 million dollars’ worth of multifamily assets as a General Partner and Operator.
Additionally, Victor attended the George Washington University School of Medicine, and has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Through real estate, he has been able to generate enough passive income to leave his full time W2 jobs in healthcare. He now enjoy spending his past time raising his two kids in Virginia Beach, and has a passion for helping other busy professionals attain the same level of freedom in their own lives.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How to leverage single-family systems to scale to multifamily
- How Victor stabilized a 63 Unit building in 11 months from 30% vacancy
- Overcoming limiting beliefs on your real estate journey
Victor Leite’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/111894834817365/Victor Leite’s LinkedIn: 25/8 Capital https://www.linkedin.com/company/25-8-capital/Victor Leite’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/25_8cap/Victor Leite’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@25_8capVictor Leite’s Youtube: https://youtube.com/@25-8capital/videosVictor Leite’s Website: www.258cap.com
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In times of economic turbulence, it’s most important to focus on diversifying your investment portfolio. While multifamily investing presents great benefits, ATM investing also has great benefits and advantages that allow you diversify your income streams.
In this episode, Bronson Hill shares his view on the multifamily space, ATM investing and tips on how to network and build relationships with potential investors.
As the Managing Member of Bronson Equity (http://www.BronsonEquity.com ), Bronson is a general partner in 2000 multifamily units worth over $200M. Bronson co-leads a large in person multifamily meetup in Pasadena, CA called FIBI Pasadena Multifamily. Bronson is the host of The Mailbox Money Show and he understands the investor mindset, having spoken individually over the phone with over 1300 investors and having raised over $30M for real estate and his ATM Machine Fund deals.
Bronson is the author How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage and is a regular contributor to YouTube and his blog. Bronson is the Capital Raising Coach at Kingdom REI, a faith based group, helping investors find deals and raise funds for large real estate deals.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why real financial freedom stems from time freedom
- How to curate your content for your target investor audience
- Diversifying your portfolio with ATM investing
- The importance of diversifying your portfolio during economic volatility
Bronson Hill’s Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/bronsonequity/Bronson Hill’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bronson-equity/mycompanyBronson Hill’s Facebook: Bronson EquityBronson Hill’s Company Website link:Home - Bronson Equity - Bronson Equity
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The modern day athlete has evolved dramatically - as more and more athletes are exposed to the world of investing and entrepreneurship. In this episode we discuss how athletes can invest their money passively to build wealth beyond their sport. We also cover the basics of passive investing, why it's a great option for athletes to be educated on what to invest in, and how to surround yourself with the right team to protect your investment capital.
Our guest Brandon Copeland is a 10-year NFL veteran, and has a vast amount of experience in many different asset classes.
Brandon Copeland is a 10-year NFL veteran, ivy league professor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and a true leader in his community. He is passionate about spreading financial literacy and equipping others with the information they need to build a better future for themselves. Brandon has used his production company, Copeland Media, and strategic partnerships to expand the reach of his financial education course to 90,000 people and counting while building a 9 figure real estate portfolio and starring in the Netflix Series "Buy My House", during his NFL career. He is a member of CNBC's Financial Wellness Council and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Member.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why Brandon switched from more passive investing strategies
- His advice to athletes on how to build your framework before you invest
- The importance of building a profitable business first
- Why athletes need to collaborate over competition
Brandon’s Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/bcope51/?hl=enBrandon’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandoncopeland51Brandon’s Company Website link: Home | Brandon CopelandInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
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Do you want to business owner or a solo entrepreneur? There is a huge difference between the two. Especially in the world of multifamily real estate investing. If you want to scale, the truth is, you’re only as good as the team you build around you.
In this episode, Jason Yarusi shares his journey to owning 2000+ units, and why focusing his time revenue generating tasks helps him grow his company.
Jason is an active Real Estate Syndicator and Real Estate Investor. Jason and his wife Pili founded Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm with over 2000 units acquired since 2017. The firm repositions properties through operational efficiencies, moderate to extensive renovations, and complete rebranding.
Jason also hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast a podcast that provides actionable content and tools to build and strengthen your multifamily business. Jason is the founderof the Multifamily Live Club with over 3,100 members that focuses on Multifamily Investing and trains others on the success formula for buying apartment buildings at 7 Figure Mulifamily
Beyond real estate Jason spends his time with his wife Pili and 3 young kids Luke, Lily and Leo and now lives in Tennessee.
In this episode, we discussed…
- Why Jason left his bartending gig to invest in real estate
- Why you need to ditch the solo-entrepreneur mindset
- Why you need to focus on the high-dollar tasks in you want to grow your real estate business
- Effective strategies to start raising capital without asking for it
Jason’s Instagram Profile link: https://www.instagram.com/jasonyarusi/?hl=enJason’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonyarusi/Jason’s Company Website link: Yarusi Holdings LLCInterested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here
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Cost segregation is a powerful strategy to effectively lower your tax liability, and create value for your investors. Not only does depreciation lower your tax liability, but in some cases, it allows you to offset other income sources that can maximize your available cash flow to scale your real estate portfolio.
In this episode, Isaac shares how to properly evaluate whether a cost segregation study is best for you and your investors, and all the benefits depreciation has to offer.
Isaac is a cost segregation specialist with Madison Specs. To date, he has helped clients offset north of $200M+ in tax liabilities since joining Madison Specs. Isaac is also the founder of "Tuesday Connections,” a virtual real estate networking event held every Tuesday.
In this episode, we discussed…
- What is cost segregation
- The step-by-step process of cost segregation
- Which commercial assets hold the largest depreciation
- How to evaluate depreciation recapture
Isaac’s LinkedIn Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-weinberger-costsegisaac-💰-b0b749225/Isaac’s Company Website link: Madison SPECS
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Real estate investors today are not well-educated on insurance policies primarily due to the lack of educational resources. And quite frankly, it’s not important up until you find the right asset to purchase. Inherently, your primary investment goal should be to reduce your exposure to risk.
In this episode, Ben shares important items investors should consider when placing policies on their commercial real estate acquisitions.
Ben Guttman is an insurance broker with North Central Insurance Agency.
Armed with dual interests in marketing and helping others, he originally landed with a group that was purchasing Allstate agencies and never looked back.
Today, his three main areas of expertise are Real Estate, Non-profits, and Cyber Liability. He has been featured in multiple publications including MHN and currently serves on the Producer Licensing Advisory Board for the Maryland Insurance Administration and the Trusted Choice Content Committee.
In this episode, we discussed…
- How the landscape of property insurance is changing as a result of natural disasters
- Important policy items and clauses you need to understand
- Why ordinance and law coverage is highly important
- The emergence of Prop-tech for preventative maintenance
Ben's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benguttman/
(Insert Business Name)'s Website: North Central Insurance Agency | Baltimore, MD Independent Agent - North Central Insurance Agency
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Self-storage is certainly a unique asset classes and has proven to be more resistant to economic headwinds compared to other commercial real estate asset classes. Today, operators leverage technology to streamline operations and digital traffic to their properties, which ultimately boosts NOI.
In this episode, Tom shares his acquisition criteria in the self-storage space, and how he repositions mom and pop assets into high-performing cash flowing assets.
With a background in corporate finance and over 25 years of real estate and investment experience, Tom brings extensive experience to Belrose Storage Group. Taking the company from start-up to world-class organization, Tom has specialized in discounted asset opportunities nationwide since 2006. His financial savvy, open communicative manner and integrity have seen him help alternative investors achieve their wealth-building goals. As a dedicated mentor to investors and entrepreneurs, Tom has also taught classes on real estate and mortgage note investment at the CAMA Academy along with Belrose Asset Management co-founder Joe Downs. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Tom earned his MBA at the College of William and Mary.
In this episode, we discussed…
- The mindset shift Tom made after getting fired from his corporate job in 2006
- Tom’s acquisition criteria when identifying solid markets
- Why stress-testing deals is crucial in today’s environment.
- How his company leverages technology to streamline operations and drive revenue forwards
Tom’s Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/belrosestoragegroup/
Tom’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel/
Tom’s LinkedIn Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belrose-storage-group/
Company Website link: Belrose Storage Group, LLC
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To become a top real estate investor and developer, you have to be in tune with the economy, the capital markets and the real estate market. Those who understand how they interact with each other, will likely be position to take advantage of opportunities on the horizon.
In this episode, Greg shares how he started from the bottom and worked his way up to becoming a successful investor, developer and coach.
Greg is a serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, coach and mentor. He has bought, developed and sold over $250 million in real estate, built and renovated hundreds of custom homes and commercial buildings, developed residential and mixed use subdivisions and started 12 different companies from the ground up.
Greg currently coaches and mentors some of the top entrepreneurs, real estate investors and real estate developers around the world helping them start, grow and scale their business, raise more capital and do bigger deals. Greg's current clients have over $2 billion in AUM and deals in process.Greg is an expert on the topics of entrepreneurship, leadership and real estate and is regularly interviewed on some of the top real estate investing and business podcasts today.
In this episode, we discuss…
- How he leveraged cash flowing businesses to invest in real estate
- Greg’s view on the economy, capital markets and interest rates
- If investors should expect distressed deals in the next 12-24 months
- How to evaluate adaptive reuse to multifamily deals
Greg's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agregdick...Greg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregdick...
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You can waste a lot of your time in real estate if you don't know have the right investment strategy, in the appropriate marketplace. You need to ensure your strategy is attainable in your target market. In this episode, John Casmon shares how he strategically develops his market strategy for long-term success
In this episode, John Casmon shares how he strategically develops his market strategy for long-term success
John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He is also the host of the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit.Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light.
In this episode, we discuss…- How john leverages his personal brand to attract capital- How to find the best real estate markets during this cycle- His view on the commercial real estate market today- Why real estate was the perfect vehicle for him to escape the hamster wheel in the W-2 world
John's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-casmon-7942454/
John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcasmon
John's Website: Homepage - Real Estate Consultant
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Build to rent investments have gave gained more popularity since the start of the pandemic. More and more investors have realized that this investment strategy has a tremendous amount of long-term upside.
In this episode, Ruben shares why he thinks build to rent investments create fantastic returns, and his strategies to raise capital for real estate today.
Ruben is a real estate fund manager that specializes in Reg D 506(c) offerings, and partners with syndicators to invest in build to rent and multifamily deals. He is also the host of a popular podcast called the Capital Raiser Show - which includes topics about raising money for multifamily syndication
In this episode, we discuss…
- How to position yourself to become a capital raising machine
- Why you should invest in build to rent investments
- How to create you own real estate fund
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubengreth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalraiser/?hl=en
Website: www.capitalraisershow.com
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Self-storage real estate investing is hot and alternative asset class that has proven to withstand recession-based turbulence. This investment strategy has many benefits that include lower overhead, streamlined management processes and attractive financing options.
In this episode, Masha Klapanova shares her investment strategy in the self-storage space, and provides detail on how you can invest in this asset class to achieve financial freedom.
Masha Klapanova is a storage owner-investor-syndicator, an inspirational speaker & freedom coach who, in a short time, went from zero knowledge of the self-storage industry to building a powerful team, owning and operating out-of-state self-storage facilities in Texas and North Carolina, and having two storage portfolios under contract!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why automating management and marketing is a great way to maximize value of self-storage assets
- How she leverages relationships to find the best self-storage deals
- What to look for during due diligence
- How you can get into self storage investments with as little as 10% to 15% down.
Masha's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklap/
Masha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashainvestor/?hl=en
Masha's Website: Masha Klapanova | Self Storage Investing | Top Choice Investment Group
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As a passive investor, your #1 goal should be preservation of capital. In the world of quick connections and social media, now more than ever is the time to perform due diligence on sponsors that bring you investment opportunities.
In this episode, Lee Johnson shares lessons from investing in over 20 Limited Partner real estate syndications, and strategies to invest passively in real estate.
Lee Johnson is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Value Investment Partners (VIP). Since beginning his investment journey in 2005, Lee is responsible for implementing strategic methods to grow his company and also he helps his investment partners grow their wealth using various alternative investment strategies - which allows them to leverage both money and time. As an active and passive investor, Lee’s current portfolio spans multiple markets around the country – with over 2800 units valued at about $334 million.
In this episode, we discussed...
- Why taxes caused Lee to quit flipping houses
- Metrics to review when screening passive real estate opportunities
- How to properly investigate a sponsors background
- Funding strategies for your next passive real estate investment
Lee's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passivereipros/
Lee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/value_investment_partners/
Lee's Website: www.valueinvestmentpartners.com
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Attracting capital is one of the most sought after and lucrative skills in real estate. In today's world of interconnectivity, investors have turned to various social media outlets to attract and build their investor base.
Our Guest Keisha Kennedy shares her investment strategy and how she attracts capital for U.S. real estate - all while investing from Kuwait.
Keisha Kennedy is an Army veteran and the founder of Kennedy Remedy Investments. Following her enlistment, she began investing in real estate in 2011, and has since then transitioned into multifamily investing in many states, both as a Limited Partner and General Partner.
Today, her company focuses on helping passive investors achieve generational wealth and financial freedom though multifamily real estate investing.
In this episode, we discuss
- The mindset shift to transition into commercial real estate
- How Keisha performs due diligence on markets
- The importance of vetting partnerships
- Strategies to attract capital using social media platforms
- The mindset shift to transition into commercial real estate
Keisha's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishia-kennedy-373a2a46/
Keisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyremedy/
Keisha'sWebsite: kennedyremedyinvestments.com
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Historically, professional athletes have been known to spend their high earnings on more liabilities than assets. However, today's modern day athlete is smarter now, and understands that they have a short amount of time to maximize their earnings. In this episode, Former NFL player Picasso Nelson Jr. shares his journey from entrepreneurship, to the NFL to purchasing his first multifamily building.
In this episode, Former NFL player Picasso Nelson Jr. shares his journey from entrepreneurship, to the NFL to purchasing his first multifamily building.
From a small town in Mississippi with no red lights, Picasso Nelson Jr. is a former NFL player that graduated with two masters degrees from the University of Southern Miss at the age of 23. Today, his passion is commercial real estate and owns apartment complexes.
In this episode, we discuss
- His entrepreneurial journey right before college
- What lead him to transition from the NFL to real estate investing
- Why commercial real estate was the better path than residential
- How he was able to do his first 16-unit deal
- Why athletes have translatable skills in entrepreneurship
Picasso's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/picassonelsonjr/
Picasso's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassojr_/
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Don't be afraid to follow the money! Sometimes you have to pivot and look elsewhere for real estate opportunities that fit your criteria. As commercial real estate investors, it can be challenging to get deal flow that pencils out. Especially in a competitive market.
In this episode, Ola Dantis shares his journey from single-family to multifamily investing, and why relocated to Houston to grow his real estate firm.
Ola is the Founder and CEO at Dwellynn - a multifamily investment syndication firm. He originally grew up in Nigeria, and moved to the U.S. just a few years ago, and began investing in single-family. Since then, he has transitioned into the world of commercial real estate, and has successfully closed deals in excess of $25M+.
In this episode, we discuss…
- How he leveraged partnership to close his first multifamily deal
- Why you need to follow the money
- Why vertical integration increases your change of having successful business plans
- Why failure is a part of business growth
Ola's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn/
Ola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/?hl=en
Ola's Website: Dwellynn | Multifamily Investment Opportunities | Houston, TX
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Do you want to build a championship level business? Or are you ok with mediocrity? Building a scalable business has its challenges, but building a scalable business with the right people in the right seats will help you build a top-notch real estate firm.
In this episode, Kent Ritter shares how he systematically translates his previous experience of building company culture, into the world of real estate private equity.
Kent is a former management consultant, corporate executive, and startup owner. After successfully exiting his first company, Kent turned his focus to real estate. Now, Kent is the CEO of Hudson Investing, a multifamily investment firm with 900+ units, that helps busy professionals scale and diversify their real estate portfolio with cash flowing, wealth building assets.* How is background of scaling companies helped him grow his real estate business * Four frameworks you can follow to build well-oiled business machine * The importance of sharing your business plan implementation strategy with your property manager * Why real estate should be your foundational asset class for stability purposes
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Kent's Website: https://www.kentritter.com/
Podcast: https://www.kentritter.com/podcast/
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Are you ready to quit your job to become a full-time commercial real estate investor? Well, get ready for the ride. It can get bumpy until business starts to take off. One of the ways you can accelerate your road to success is by education and leveraging passive investments to gain experience.
In this episode, Clive Davis shares his journey on why he left his corporate position as an attorney, to take the risk to become a full-time commercial real estate operator, and how the law of the first deal helped him grow his portfolio.
Clive began his professional career as a corporate transactional lawyer with a Wall Street law firm, and after twenty years of corporate life, Clive is now a full-time commercial real estate investor and syndicator, and is currently focused on the acquisition and operation of large-scale multifamily communities, and is a general partner of over $70M of assets under management.
In this episode, we discuss…- How he leaned on education to help him transition from a corporate lawyer to a full-time commercial real estate investor- How he leveraged passive investing to learn how to become an active investor- How "The law of the 1st deal" happened to him- How he raises capital in a volatile market today
Clive's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clivedavisesq
Clive's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkroyalcapital/?hl=en
Clive's Website: Multifamily Real Estate Investment | Park Royal Capital
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Non-profits are a great way to acquire or build affordable housing, while leveraging government grants and programs to benefit the community.
In this episode, Alvin Hope Johnson shares his story on how he created a vertically integrated real estate portfolio under a non-profit organization and his plans to scale exponentially.
Alvin "Hope" Johnson has been in the Real Estate industry for over 35 years. Starting as a handyman selling painting and repair services door to door, Alvin has grown his entrepreneurial skills into a $225M empire. Alvin Hope Johnson is also the CEO of Multifamily Monopoly (MFM), an education platform for real estate investors interested in the process of Multifamily Development and Ownership and also the President of Hope Housing Foundation a 501(c) (3) non-profit. With a little over 1,300 affordable housing units and growing, the Foundation is building an additional 1000 units for completion in 2023 and new multifamily housing developments for the workforce community in North Texas and Wisconsin.With resources from the Institutional Community of Lending, HHF is on target to develop 20,000 units of high-performance, near net-zero, eco-friendly, and sustainable workforce housing in 5 years.
In this episode, we discuss…
- His mindset from having no college degree to a real estate operator
- How he leverages his ancillary business ecosystem to scale his non-profit operations
- His plans to create 20,000 units of housing with SIPs panel construction
- How his multifamily monopoly program can help you become a real estate developer?
Alvins's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvinhopejohnson
Alvins's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvinhopejohnson/?hl=en
Alvins's Website: https://www.hopehousingfoundation.org/
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Wholesaling real estate, and investing in commercial real estate is two different worlds. One side is transactional in nature, and the other side provides monthly cashflow. And stepping up into the world of commercial real estate is a bit more challenging. In this episode, Jeff Donis shares how at the age of 20 years old, he overcame his limiting beliefs to become successful in commercial real estate.
Making the shift from wholesaling real estate to commercial real estate investing can be challenging. The transactional nature of wholesaling is similar to flipping houses, in that you're only as good as your last deal. However, commercial real estate provides the opportunity to engage in transactions that provides long-term cashflow. In this episode, Jeff Donis shares his story at age 20, of how he was able to skip college, jump into wholesaling, and not multifamily real estate.
Jeffrey Donis is a real estate investor and syndicator with Donis Investment Group. He is responsible for capital raising and investor relations. He and his two brothers (Formally known as the Donis Brothers) began investing in single family, then transitioned into the multifamily space, and has created a portfolio of cash-flowing rentals. Jeffrey is responsible for raising capital & investor relations at the Donis Investment Group. Today, their goal is to empower others to achieve their financial goals through apartment investing.
In this episode, we discuss…
- Why he dropped out of college to become an entrepreneur
- Why wholesaling was not the ideal wealth creation strategy for him
- How he leveraged mentorship to scale into commercial real estate
- How he raises capital in the midst of a volatile economy
Jeffery's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreydonis
Jeffery's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffrey.donis/?hl=en
Jeffery's Website: https://www.donisinvestmentgroup.com/
Jeffery's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-monopoly/id1555469404
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Short-term rental investing has increased in popularity since the launch of AirBnb-like platforms. Many times, cash flow in the short-term rental space can yield higher returns compared to traditional long-term rentals. But how do you create a business out of it? Well first, you need to treat it like a business and not a hobby.
In this episode, TJ Tijani shares his high-level strategy on he got started in the game, to now coaching others to become successful short-term rental entrepreneurs.
TJ Tijani is a short-term rental entrepreneur and mentor. His strategy is purchasing medium-size multifamily and converting them to Airbnb boutique hotels. His portfolio consists of a mix of multifamily and single-family properties that he converts into short-term rentals. He is also an expert in the rental arbitrage strategy. TJ also teaches and educates others on how they can start or grow their six or seven figure short-term rental business!
In this episode, we discuss… - How he got started in rental arbitrage - Why systems are crucial to building a successful short-term rental business - How to navigate through the red tape in the industry - How to set up your short-term rental empire for a successful exit with huge profits and passive income
Tj's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjtijani/
Tj's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjtijani/?hl=en
Tj's Website: The Short-Term Rental Roadmap
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Asset management is one of the most crucial components of executing the business plan. It also comes with dealing with the blocking and tackling of property operations. It's important that your asset manager know how to play both offense and defense.
In this episode, Lloyd Grosklags shares his journey from brokerage to becoming a partner at Argus Eyed Partners.
At Argus Eyed Partners, Lloyd is responsible for the asset management of direct real estate investments across new ground up developments and value-add investment strategies. Prior to Argus Eyed Partners, he has worked in affordable and market rate development and private equity, working to source opportunities and grow both teams and portfolios. Lloyd earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Milwaukee, and a Masters in Real Estate Development and Infrastructure from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The in-depth role of an asset manager
- Top KPIs to track when assessing property performance
- How to lower your risk when dealing with contractors
- The importance of investor communication as an asset manager
Lloyd's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-grosklags
Lloyd's Company Website: www.arguseyed.com
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Like every commercial real estate asset, the hotel industry requires intimate knowledge to be successful. Hotels have bounced back to positive levels since the decline during the pandemic - as the U.S. reopened its doors to travel and leisure activities. However, there are some hotel niches that performed well during the pandemic and are considered to be recession-proof.
In this episode, Davonne Reaves shares her journey from taking an unpaid internship to becoming a hotel owner!
Davonne Reaves is an award-winning hotel consultant, asset manager, and the owner of 3 hotels. She is also the Founder of Vesterr, the first crowdfunding platform for hotel investments, and The Vonne Group, a company she created to teach people how to become successful hotel owners. When Davonne acquired her first hotel under a major hotel chain at 34, both she and her partner became the youngest african-american women to accomplish this in history. Today, Davonne has educated over 4,000 people and provided a path to hotel ownership for many individuals across the U.S.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How she hustled her way from an unpaid internship to a corporate Asset Manager
- Which KPIs to focus on when operating or evaluating hotel investments
- Which hotel brands make the most recession-resistant investments
- How you can use an SBA loan to buy your first hotel deal
Davonne's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davonnereaves/
Davonne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davonnereaves/
Davonne's Company Website: www.thevonnegroup.com
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Understanding the world of tax credits is a steep learning curve but is a highly lucrative investment strategy. The government provides real estate developers tax credits to develop projects that will impact the community in a positive manner.
In this episode, Anthony shares his journey of how he was able to leverage his construction background to become a real estate developer in the affordable housing space.
Anthony Kazee is a real estate developer based in Milwaukee that specializes in tax credits for development projects. He has an extensive background in construction science & management. He currently oversees the entire development process from acquisition and due diligence to completion for his company KG Development group.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How he was able to turn is life around for the better
- What exactly are tax credits
- How to use grant money to fund real estate development projects utilizing tax credits
- How to get educated on tax credit investing
Anthony's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykazee/
Anthony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintentionaldeveloper/
Anthony's Company Website: https://kgdevgroup.com/
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Real estate private equity is a tough sport. Depending on your financial picture it may require some sacrifices. If you want to have a $100M+ portfolio, it's important to surround yourself with the right team, and build the right foundation.
In this episode, Ismael "Rey" Reyes shares his journey from a retired colonel to a full-time real estate syndicator, and what you need to know before you start building a private equity business.
Rey has been actively investing in residential real estate since 2005 and has focused exclusively on multifamily since 2016. He’s the Founder and Managing Partner of The Admirable Group and MI Real Estate and has led investment firms in the acquisition of 14 multifamily properties totaling 900+ units and valued at over $100 million dollars. Rey also provides independent consulting to multifamily investors, is the host of the Greater Central Florida Multifamily Investors virtual meeting, and is the bestselling author of BLUF: The Bottom Line Up Front about Passively Investing in Multi-family Properties.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Rey focused on scaling his portfolio with the right foundation
- The importance of understanding your finances in real estate private equity
- Tips to get your first multifamily acquisition
- Strategies to use to raise capital for your first deal
Rey's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismaelreyreyes
Rey's Company Website: www.mirealestate.us
Rey's Book: https://www.amazon.com/BLUF-Passively-Investing-Multi-family-Properties/dp/B08FP7LP72
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Managing affordable housing requires a special operational skillset to be successful. Moreover, utilizing tax credits to invest in affordable housing is very complicated, but it presents and phenomenal opportunity to make an impact in the community.
In this episode, Jason shares journey from single-family, to multifamily, to investing in affordable housing by utilizing tax credits.
Jason Stubblefield has been investing in real estate for over 10 years. He started with single family homes and has since moved into the multifamily real estate space. He scaled his portfolio to over 1,000 multifamily units in just a few years. His company is now devoted to helping solve the affordable housing crisis while maintaining strong returns for his company and his investors. Prior to becoming a full-time multifamily entrepreneur, Jason spent over 11 years experience in software development and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Memphis. He is also a United States Marine Corps veteran.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How his first deal in multifamily strengthened his investment approach
- How he performs a market analysis prior to investing
- How to operate properties in workforce housing areas
- How to use tax credits to invest in real estate
Jason's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstubblefield
Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason_stubblefield_/?hl=en
Jason's Company Website: https://snscapitalpartners.com/
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Creating a fund to invest in real estate is a great way scale your real estate portfolio - while remaining passive in real estate. However, as always, it's extremely important to have a systematic process of screening potential operators.
In this episode, John shares his due diligence process of how his company screens operators, and how he was able to transition from a passive investor to an active fund manager that has investor over $25M in equity into real estate projects.
John is a former Naval Aviator for 20 years. John is the COO, Founder & Co-Managing Partner of JID Investments LLC (JIDI). JIDI is a real estate private money and equity investment firm which seeks to secure high yield returns with medium risk by providing investment capital to individuals & businesses with viable residential, commercial & mixed-use real estate business and/or investment opportunities JIDI has invested over $25M on various projects in the US.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How he was able to transition from the military to real estate
- How his firm evaluates sponsors
- How to create a fund of funds to invest
- Why opportunity zones are still an attractive investment
John's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnarubino1975
John's Company Website: www.jidinvestments.com
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As a commercial real estate investor, challenges are a part of the game and you have to learn how to push through adversity to achieve success in the business. Every mistake is a lesson learned. Challenges that are faced builds both experience and character, to help you become a top tier real estate investor.
In this episode, Larry shares his transition journey from the NFL to commercial real estate, and how he overcame mistakes and challenges to grow into the "battle-tested" real estate investor that he is today.
Larry English is a retired NFL athlete and 1st round draft prick for the San Diego Chargers. Currently he is the CEO of Union Property Company, a purpose-driven real estate investment firm characterized by 30+ years of experience amongst firm leadership. Larry has been involved in over $80M+ in real estate development projects. He is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute Los Angeles Chapter and currently resides in Los Angeles
In this episode, we discuss:
- How he was able to successfully transition from the NFL to real estate
- How he overcame the mindset shift to focus on commercial real estate investing
- How a challenging investment forced him to be more risk-adjusted in screening opportunities
- Why he urges professional athletes understand investment risk
Larry's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryenglishunionpropco
Larry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larryenglish_/?hl=en
Larry's Company Website: https://www.unionpropertycompany.com/
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As an Asset Manager, your #1 goal is to execute the business plan, and exceed expectations for your investors. However, it can be challenging when dealing with all of the blocking and tackling that you will face when operating the asset. In order to remain focus on the execution of the business plan, you have to track a set of metrics or KPIs that will serve as your roadmap to success
In this episode, Yannik shares his insight on 5 top KPIs you need to monitor as a multifamily Asset Manager.
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Vertically integrating your portfolio holds a tremendous amount of value when scaling your real estate operations. However, it can be challenging to put the pieces together. Today, multifamily deals are becoming more and more competitive due to the abundance of liquidity in the market, and vertical integration gives a competition advance to win deals.
In this episode, Eddie shares how he was able to start from humble beginnings, to operating a multifamily syndication firm and property management company.
Eddie Symmonett is an active multifamily syndicator multiple transactions - both as a limited and general partner. He began with a purchase of his first duplex and four-unit apartment in 2017, and has since then, scaled up to tackle bigger deals, including a 36-unit and 48-unit apartment deal by partnering with high net-worth investors.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why he burned the ships to go all in on real estate
- The benefits of vertical integration
- How he was able to create a million dollar net worth from one deal
Eddie's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsymmonett/
Eddie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiesymmonett/
Eddie's Company Website: www.symmonettmanagement.com
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Real estate investors often don’t pay tax on the cash flow from their rentals portfolio because of depreciation. In some cases, they even create large tax losses from their rental portfolio, that can be used to offset their other income, such as W-2 and business income. But what if there was a way to maximize depreciation to offset almost ALL of your income?
In this episode, Yannik breaks down how to qualify for the real estate professional status, and how the benefits can help you build a real estate empire.
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Raising capital for real estate deals by partnering with everyday retail investors is the typical route for the average real estate investor. However, breaking into the institutional real estate space can be challenging for most investors. In today's world, access to millions of dollars in retail capital through the internet presents a compelling opportunity to scale your real estate portfolio.
In this episode, Rob breaks down his journey in commercial real estate, and why he focusses on raising both institutional and retail capital to scale his existing $300M+ portfolio.
Rob Beardsley is the principal of Lone Star Capital and oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the firm. To date, Lone Star Capital has acquired over $300M of multifamily real estate. Rob has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting - "The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions." He has also written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the Capital Spotlight podcast, which is focused on interviewing institutional investors.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why raising retail capital disrupts the real estate space today
- How institutional real estate deals are structured
- How to position yourself to be attractive to institutional capital
- Pros and Cons of investing with institutional capital partners
Rob's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley
Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbeardsley3/
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As a real estate investor, raising private capital from networking events, social media, etc. can be challenging. Many investors who begin their capital raising journey focus entirely too much the on nuts and bolts behind the deal but don't know the #1 reason why retail capital investors are more than likely to invest with you.
In this episode, Yannik talks about his viewpoints why it's important to understand the #1 reason why investors will invest with you.
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Leveraging a job to build your own rental portfolio is a great decision. Banks typically look for consistent income when securing debt, and your W-2 income makes you more attractive to lenders. However, balancing a full-time job while investing in real estate can be extremely challenging - but is completely doable!
In this episode, Onaje breaks down his journey of going from 0 to 50 rental doors, through his transition from single-family to multifamily to short-term rentals all while currently working a full-time job.
Onaje Barnes is a 15-year buy and hold real estate investor with a primary focus on multifamily and boutique short-term rental hotels.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The challenges of investing in real estate with a full-time job
- How he was able to turn a rough apartment building into a high-quality asset
- How he leverages his local expertise to turn mismanaged assets into high-cashflow assets
- Why short-term rentals are attractive investments
Onaje's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashad-jones-jennings-35160751
Onaje's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpro_shadzilla
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As an entrepreneur, you need to have the mindset that your time is extremely valuable. Part of that is the understanding that your day-to-day activities should be focused on revenue-generating tasks. One of the best ways to do this is by simply leveraging virtual assistants, so you can eventually step up into the true CEO and visionary role of your business.
In this episode, Yannik talks about his hiring process for virtual assistants.
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Flipping houses is just another glorified job. That's truth. Cashflow is the best way to build your net worth, and car wash investing is becoming a hot topic in the commercial real estate space.
In this episode, Shadzilla dives into his transition from the NBA to real estate, and why he stopped flipping houses and focused on cashflow and real estate development.
Rashad "Shadzilla" Jones-Jennings is a retired Professional Basketball Player. He previous played for the Philadelphia 76ers and has graced the hardwood of Germany, France, & Mexico. Now, he is a successful Real Estate Developer and Entrepreneur focusing on markets in Georgia & Tennessee. Shadzilla also has a non-profit called Post Pro Cares whose mission is to help athletes transition from sports by understanding the importance of creating generational wealth through investing
In this episode, we discuss:
- The challenges that professional athletes face when transitioning out of their sport
- Why he uses digital systems to streamline his car wash portfolio
- How he was able to find and put together his 29 unit for-sale development deal
- Why professional athletes need invest while they are playing
Shadzilla's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashad-jones-jennings-35160751
Shadzilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpro_shadzilla/
Shadzilla's Website: https://www.postprocapital.com/
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Renovating small or large multifamily projects can quickly require a lot of your day-to-day attention. In real estate, your time is best spent on closing deals and raising capital. While, you still need to ensure the success of your projects, you need to rely on utilizing systems and building a team to still maintain your focus on growing your real estate business.
In this episode, Yannik talks about two keys to streamline the value-add renovation process.
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In the business of real estate, if you want to scale faster, you have to learn how to leverage partnership.
Especially in the world of real estate syndication where there is a lot of moving parts.
Brian Briscoe shares his journey on how he was able to strategically leverage partnership to retire from the military and into multifamily syndication.
Brian Briscoe is a full-time apartment investor with ownership interests in over $50 million in assets. He is also the director of the multifamily educational community The Tribe of Titans and the host of the “Diary of an Apartment Investor” podcast. He recently retired from the US Marines after 20 years of service.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to hire the right property manager in multifamily real estate
- Why asset management is so overlooked, but yet, so important
- How to leverage Linkedin to attract investors
- Pivoting quickly in times of turbulence in your business
Brian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/
Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_briscoe/?hl=en
Brian's Website: https://www.streamlinecapitalgroup.com/
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For your financial betterment, you need to know how to properly screen real estate investment opportunities. Your number one goal should be to protect your investment capital at all costs.
In this episode, Yannik provides a basic framework of six objectives to look for when reviewing someone else's real estate deal to ensure your investment success.
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Learning construction in commercial real estate development is far more challenging that residential.
Furthermore, most investors struggle the most when developing their team to become successful in this space.
When your team is assembled intentionally, much of your focus can be geared towards building your best project.
Ahmed and I discuss how his project management background pivotal in his journey to do his first development deal, and how he meticulously "builds better" than other developers.
Ahmed Serafi is a real estate developer, and holds experience leading all facets of the real estate development business, spanning more than $100,000,000 in commercial assets developed, primarily in multifamily and commercial. He started off in commercial real estate brokerage and general contracting, and now runs his own development firm.
In this episode, we discuss…
• How he was able to do his 1st development deal
• How to building long-lasting projects
• How to find solid markets to get in early and away from the herd
• Tips to sharpen your toolbox in construction
If real estate development interests you, then this episode has a ton of insight on actionable items to implement today in your real estate journey.
Ahmed Serafi's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedseirafi/
Ahmed Serafi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedbuildsbetter/
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Quitting your job to invest full-time in real estate is a huge mental hurdle, and a big investment into your financial future and freedom. The best way to make the transition is by having a plan to replace your W-2 income.
In this episode, Yannik goes into detail of how to create this plan.
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Have you ever wondered how you can get into the world of real estate development?
The challenge for most investors is either the education, the money or the deal.
When done correctly, real estate development is a highly lucrative investment strategy to create generational wealth.
Today, Chris and I discuss what it takes to succeed in this business and the types of problems you will inevitably face if you choose to commit yourself to this industry.
Chris Mfume is the founder of CLD PARTNERS, a real estate investment, development, and asset management firm focused in the Mid-Atlantic market. His firm provides sustainable, well-designed and thoughtfully programmed spaces across workforce, mixed-income, affordable, and market-rate housing. As the managing partner, Christopher Mfume is responsible for leading all development and investment activities and guiding the firm’s projects through inception to completion. He's currently working on completing a $32m+ mixed-use development in Baltimore, Md.
In this episode, we discuss…
• Ways to gain experience in the industry
• Why building due diligence and building a high-quality team is imperative for success in development
• Why having cashflow in between deals is important
• How we found and closed on his $32m+ mixed-use development project.....and more!
If real estate development is an interest of yours, then this episode is jam packed with real insight and information on the world of real estate development from someone who started with nothing.
Chris Mfumes's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mfume-3269151b
Chris Mfume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmfume/?hl=en
CLD Partners' website: https://www.cldre.com/
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