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The Real Wealth Solutions podcast features investors and partners Greg Scully and Darren Light. Through discussions of relevant and timely topics with knowledgeable guests, they explore the strategies that will help inspire and lead you to financial success. The focus is real estate, but often the conversations lead to deep discussions on mindset, entrepreneurship, and strategies for both professional and personal growth and success. Buying a property is a multifaceted process, some of it is gut instinct, some of it is empirical. Being successful means being dynamic as well as disciplined, we hope to bring you resources and insights to help you on your journey.
Greg and Darren welcome Shawn Serrano to the podcast. The discussion is all about what Shawn has titled Clarity – Capacity – Commitment and how those three words apply to all aspects of business. The talk is rich with examples of how to apply those three words to your company to become more successful, no matter if you company is a small group of three, or much larger. Spoiler alert – agreeing on terms and goals is the key.
About Our Guest & Their Contact Info:shawn.a.serrano@gmail.com
Shawn is a “recovering” corporate consultant, who worked with Fortune 500 companies, local and state agencies, and top tier Universities to optimize business performance through investment in their greatest asset, their people. He began investing in real estate in 2018 with the purchase of a single-family home, which later became the first rental (and sale) in his current portfolio. Later, he and his wife founded Serrano Property Investments (SPI), began working with passive investors, and currently own and operate a portfolio valued at more than $2,300,000. Shawn is passionate about creating value for the communities where he invests by improving tenant experience and living conditions, renovating assets to the highest standard, and delivering outcomes for investors.
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Greg and Darren have a great conversation about investment diversification with guest Matt Hansen. During this episode, we learn about Matt’s investing journey and how he came to the realization that the stock market maybe shouldn’t be the only investment vehicle used.
Self-directed IRAs are discussed in depth, and you will for sure come away with some great thoughts. Including all the different projects Matt is invested in. They also cover what makes an effective general partner and what you should be looking for as a limited partner.
Good stuff all around!
About our guest and contact info -
hansenholdings.com
Matt is a retired corporate executive that transitioned to full time real estate investor. His investment portfolio includes over 2,000 units of multifamily apartments located in Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. He is passionate about helping others avoid the volatility of the stock market by passively investing in real estate.
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Greg and Darren welcome Jeff Davis to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Jeff shares some insights into how he has achieved the success he has in the multifamily space. Capital raising is his main role, and he has leveraged his W2 work and calls himself, the Supply Chain Investor. The conversation includes not only Jeff’s journey, but also covers supply chain issues, touches on inflation and Jeff throwing some questions Greg and Darren’s way.
About Our Guest & Their Contact Info:Multifamilyadvice.com
Jeff moved from New Orleans to Houston after Hurricane Katrina and found work as a data entry clerk behind the desk as a logistics company. He began working on solving problems for customers and soon found himself regularly in customer facing meeting helping sales people close deals.
Eventually he became a sales rep for a lard Fortune 200 Global Logistics firm where he has continued helping clients to this day.
He invested his commissions in real estate since 2015 so his “commissions could earn commissions” and scaled to over 1200 units in less than a year. Jeff has seen the benefits of how real estate can help grow net worth and wants to help others do the same.
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Darren is joined by guest host Heath Ryans for this episode with guest Scott Royal Smith. The discussion begins with a journey from law to real estate and how those two skill sets combine into what is Royal Legal Solutions. The goal is education that leads investors to create legal structures that protect both the investor and the asset. Call it a Strategic Growth Partnership.
About Our Guest & Their Contact Info:
https://royallegalsolutions.com/
Scott Royal Smith is a real estate investor and asset protection attorney. Scott became an entrepreneur while still in law school, purchasing and running an auto mechanic shop, to pay his way through school. After graduating, Scott begins his law career as a high-stakes corporate litigator. He spent the last 10 years analyzing real estate investment and asset protection. Today, Scott is the Founder and CEO of Royal Legal Solutions. A firm he built to offer tax, business, and legal strategies to clients all over the U.S and Canada. He continues to educate the public on asset protection strategies to help circumvent debilitating lawsuits for his clients.
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Darren is flying solo on this episode with repeat guest Dave Dubeau. Dave is Capital Attractor who helps other attractors focus their efforts to create success. He is the creator of the Money Partner Formula, and the first half of the episode talks about what it is and why he created it.
The second half focuses on Dave’s Private Capital Profits Calculator. This calculator helps capital attractors see what and investor can bring over the life of the relationship and why you need to know this info. He does a run through with Darren and the results are eye opening.
Resources Mentioned
How to Raise Capital 101 Show for Real Estate Investors
Who Not How – Dan Sullivan
About Our Guest & Their Contact Info:
moneypartnerformula.com
raisecapital101show.com
Dave Dubeau is the creator of the Money Partner Formula, and he works with mom ‘n pop real estate investors and helps them to get started with raising capital. He’s a best-selling author and speaker based in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. He began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months and nowadays he invests passively in multi-family properties.
Links to Other Episodes:
Dave’s First Appearance on Real Wealth Solutions
Road to 500 with Tony Castronovo
Capital Raising as a Broker Dealer with Brad Shepherd
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Are you looking to connect with like-minded investors in the multifamily and RV park space? Then we have just the event for you! At the Multifamily Experience, every session will be focused on multifamily and RV park investing with plenty of time for networking.
We are limiting attendance to 50 guests so we can make those connections that are so important.
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Greg and Darren welcome guest and friend Valerie Shirah to talk about virtual assistants. Valerie and her husband Jonathan along with Alex and Helen Tam have created a company to help with the process - The Streamline Team. Their goal is to connect you to the VA that can make your life easier. Whether it is cold calling or grading homeschool paperwork, a VA does make life, both professional and personal, easier.
A big takeaway is that you don’t need to know how to do something or have perfect processes in place before tasking it to your VA. They will have either the skills to handle it or the time to learn how to do it.
**We have just started with our first VA. For sure we waited too long and with Valerie’s great advice and tips we are utilizing an amazing new member of our team creating time to grow our business.
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Are you looking to connect with like-minded investors in the multifamily and RV park space? Then we have just the event for you! At the Multifamily Experience, every session will be focused on multifamily and RV park investing with plenty of time for networking.
We are limiting attendance to 50 guests so we can make those connections that are so important.
What are you waiting for - register today athttps://realwealth.solutions/multifamily-experience
What happens when you decide to pull out of a deal? If you approach the process with the right tools, team, and mindset, you come out stronger. Guest Tommy Brant takes Greg and Darren through that process in this episode of The Real Wealth Solutions Podcast. Tommy also generously shares not one but two ways to help you be successful a unique approach direct to seller campaigns and short-term rental for less than you think.
Great stuff with a great guest!
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Where have we been? This shorter than usual episode will fill you in on where we've been (living on property at our new campground) and what we've been up to (aside from running the new campground!).
We've learned what our tipping point is and have hired our first VA (overdue in retrospect) and that we sometimes need to readjust our responsibilities.
Plus - we are hosting our first event! Live and in person in the beautiful Smoky Mountains on October 21 and October 22.
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Darren is joined by guest host Kim Scully and guest Francesca Apostolu for a great conversation about Francesca’s real estate investing journey. Francesca remains a full-time teacher while also being both a limited and general partner on several deals. She has applied her passion and excitement of educating to learning herself then sharing that knowledge with others. She is truly excited to help others learn and finds motivation through that excitement. From starting a meet up to simply talking to colleagues during lunch breaks, Francesca inspires others to take the steps needed to succeed. It is truly inspiring to listen to someone who is so truly and clearly interested in helping others grow.
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In this encore episode, Greg and Darren welcome Brandon Thornberry.
Brandon Thornberry has been quietly and consistently growing his real estate business over the past years. Starting with a house-hack he has now completed roughly 100 single family transactions, has participated in 300+ doors in multifamily and recently started a private/hard money business.
A big part of his success comes from micro-market knowledge. He is very comfortable with the middle Tennessee market and without a doubt it has allowed him to move faster than most of us could. Particularly interesting was how the strategy changed as the market changed, also of note is how the long game can play out when your market benefits from the growth experienced and still coming to Nashville and the surrounding area.
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In this, the 100th episode of The Real Wealth Solutions Podcast (!!!!!) Greg and Darren welcome Mehdi Khachani. They discuss the keys to both professional and personal growth. Here’s a hint, it takes planning, effort and solid team support. There is also a deep dive into one of Mehdi’s deals with insights into its sourcing and financing. As well as how he works to maintain the work-life balance.
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mehdi@jmkpropertyinvestment.com
305-607-6065
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Greg and Darren welcome Tony Castronovo to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Tony shares some insights into how he has achieved the success he has in the multifamily space. Capital raising is his main role, but he speaks to the need to know how every role works so you can choose the right co-sponsors to work with. He other tip here is to be sure they have a complimentary skill sets and passions to yours.
Guest Contact Info
Tony@novomultifamilygroup.comnovomultifamilygroup.com
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Michael Estes of First Community Bank of East Tennessee. Through his long career Michael has worn many has and he now brings all that experience to east Tennessee and shares some insights on community banks and how they can help investors reach their business goals.
A highlight is details about First Community Bank of East Tennessee’s Casual Investor Loan Program and other innovative programs they offer to investors falling across the investing spectrum.
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Adam LaBarr to the podcast. The conversation ranges from syndications vs joint ventures to when to explore a new asset class. Adam shares his journey and his passion for being a father as well as his dedication to helping active-duty military members make a solid plan for their future.
A highlight is hearing about Adam explaining his plan to purchase an investment home for his young son and his son replying that he would like to invest his own $100 in the project. Good stuff for sure!
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In this episode, Greg and Darren welcome Johnny Nelson to the podcast. Johnny shares his path from recently leaving his W2 job to creating his own private equity firm. There are some great lessons here, including to keep pace with your spouse when making big changes.
They wind up the episode with a dive into mindset and how Johnny achieves a calm mind and outlook with breathing.
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In this episode encore episode Greg and Darren are joined by Rob Beardsley to talk about underwriting for both the deal sponsors and the passive investor. Knowing how to present, or interpret, underwriting is the key to successful multifamily investing and Rob has some great insights and tips.
One great takeaway – Underwriting is as much an art as a science.
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Damion Lupo of EQRP.co. They cover what exactly an EQRP is (Enhanced Qualified Retirement Plan) is and how it may work for your investing goals.
Mindset and taking action are huge parts of Damion’s life philosophy. During the episode they take a look at what this means in several ways - including why you need to ignore the polar bear.
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Derek Tellier. Derek was one of our first guests and we wanted to check in with him to see how his journey as progressed since we last spoke. It’s fair to say Derek is doing quite well. He has left is W2 job and is living his dreams. Short term rentals are the main vehicle Derek utilized to get to here, but that’s not the only one.
Take a listen and be inspired by what taking action can do.
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Jennifer Johnston of Passport Title Services. Title insurance is something we’ve all used, but many of us can be unsure why we need it or why we can’t simply do it ourselves. Jennifer does a great job explaining why you need to use a title company to both research and insure property titles. There are many intricacies to the process with each state’s laws being a little, or quite a bit, different from every other.
A key take away is that like any other professional you work with throughout the process of purchasing or selling a property, you do have choices in whom you work with and it is critical to know, like and trust your title professional. An entire business is riding on the outcome of their efforts.
This episode brings good friend and fellow investor Neil Schoepp to the show to take a deep dive into how the role mindset and fear plays in our lives.
The discussion focuses upon how the way that we look at and approach the world is what shapes our world. Changing, or even adjusting, that view is easier said than done and there are loads of tips throughout the podcast to help you adjust how you see the world: from “Every yes is a no.” to treating each other with “grace and patience”.
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Greg and Darren have an fascinating, in-depth conversation about the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) with wealth strategist, and fellow investor, Harper Jones.
Harper is a passionate advocate for IBC, and he generously shares his knowledge with Greg and Darren in this deep dive into this sometimes complex subject. There is so much good info here and Harper does a great job explaining all the ins and outs of this strategy. He'll even send you a free book if you're interested in learning more.
Guest Contact Info:harper@createtailwind.com
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This is a what we like to call a greatest hit – or a replay– of an earlier episode we thought was outstanding and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed the recording of it.
Greg and Darren have a wide ranging conversation with Lorraine Luongo about her journey to real estate investing, the importance of education and, of course, short term rentals!
Lorraine operates several short term rentals (STR) in the Myrtle Beach area and she shares some tips on operating in this niche. One stand out is that you have to be absolutely sure of technology before implementing into your business - wireless locks anyone?
You can find Lorraine at -
lorraineluongo@gmail.com
872 560 9705
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Greg and Darren welcome Marshall Friedman to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Marshall shares his journey as well as his strategies for choosing his markets and asset classes. Here a little preview – it’s all about the people he chooses to surround himself with. That and being a “binary decision maker” has allowed Marshall to succeed.
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This episode brings Jennifer Outland, COO of Rand Property Management to the show to speak with Greg and Darren about the 1st 90 days property ownership from the property management point of view.
So much packed into this episode! Jennifer graciously shares her tips on property management before, during and after those first ninety days. The biggest tip she shares, and one that that applies far beyond the property management arena, is to give people all the facts up front, don’t trickle out information. Be a straight shooter, while being respectful and kind to get the best outcome for all parties.
In this Episode
- Tips and Ideas for the first days of takeover
- Hiring – both employees and a third-party property management company
- Decision Making
- Working and Communication with third-party management
- 90 Day Checklist
- The people side of property management
This episode brings Dave Foster, founder and CEO of The 1031 Investor to the show to speak with Greg and Darren about the 1031 tax strategy.
Dave Foster utilized 1031’s early and then made a thriving business out of it. To recognize the power of this tool, listen to how he turned a house in Colorado into a sailboat in Florida. If you are not using this strategy, you may be leaving some serious money on the table. If you have aspirations for generational wealth, be sure to give this episode a listen.
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This episode brings Brad Shepherd a broker-dealer with Sugarhouse Investments to the show to speak with Greg and Darren about capital raising.
This is another great conversation about raising, this time specifically through the role of a broker-dealer. Brad does a great job discussing his role as a broker dealer to help bring passive investor to quality commercial investments. If you are looking to raise capital or are looking to place capital, we think you’ll find some great information.
In this Episode
- Brad’s Journey
- How we became a Broker-Dealer and why
- Capital Raising as an Avenue into Real Estate Business
Chris left a successful career in residential brokering and investing to go all in on Multifamily Syndications, three years and about 700 units later QC Capital is poised for major growth in 2022. Chris shares some great insight into why they exclusively pursue larger core-plus properties and offers some great tips on how to deal with the fears we all face when starting a new venture.
In this Episode
- Mindset for overcoming fear
- Comparing Core Plus and Value Add Properties
- Evaluating a Market
- How 2021 changed QC Capital
In this episode Greg and Darren welcome fellow investor, friend, and partner Joe Sullivan to the podcast. In the past 3 years Joe has grown from a personal portfolio 20 residential units to VP of acquisitions for Sharpline Equity, a real estate firm quickly approaching 1000 units.
Some key take aways from his journey are education, networking and adding value. With limited resources, Joe focused on finding deals. His successes there led to the relationships that ultimately enabled him to quit his W-2 job. By focusing on his strengths, Joe was able to find a way to break into the business. What’s your strength that can lead to massive growth?
In this EpisodeLeaving a W2 Job
What role or skill can you bring to a team?
Taking Action
Setting Goals – Personal and Professional
Lessons Learned
Strategies to get things done.
Resources MentionedProfit First – Mike Michalowicz
Who Not How – Dan Sullivan
The One Thing – Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Contact Infojoe@sharplineequity.com
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Greg and Darren welcome Jason Yarusi to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Jason and Pili Yarusi have come a long way in the past five years. With over 1000 units transacted over a dozen deals, including multiple full cycle projects, Yasuri Holdings has a depth of experience to pull from.
Prepare for some great advice on finding your role, taking the all important first steps, and controlling what you can control – because there are many things you can’t in this business.
In This EpisodeGetting Started
100 Mile Mindset
Asset Management
Mindset and Focus
Resources MentionedMultifamilyLive.com
The Perfect Week by Craig Ballantyne
Inky Johnson
Reach Jason at – Yarusi Holdings
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Ryan and Melissa Faircloth have no problem figuring it out. Whether buying tax lien properties, vacant motels or pursuing development, they have learned how to leverage relationships, small town dynamics, and a quality reputation to have real estate as their full-time job.
With experience in flips and quickly gaining experience in motel conversion, they are just starting down the road of development, at least partly to avoid the unknowns associated with buying distressed assets. By focusing on niches and value focused rehabs they are able to achieve premium returns in what many would assume to be market rent based projects. Ryan is “comfortable being uncomfortable”, combine that with a more conservative point of view from Melissa, and you achieve a good combination for opportunity.
If hearing how people overcome obstacles helps you work through your own. This is a great episode for you
This is a what we like to call a greatest hit – or a replay– of an earlier episode we thought was outstanding and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed the recording of it.
Greg and Darren have an inspirational conversation about their journey into multifamily investing and how they approach life. It’s all about mindset and intentionally and moving steadily toward growth and discovering how to apply your gifts to make your life, and in turn the world, the best it can be. One of the great takeaways – is “that sometimes you have to move deeper into the woods before you get the food”.
Nathan may be reached at nathan.herber@cornerstonecommunitycapital.com.
Monica may be reached at monicaherber@thejoyfulunknown.com.
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Greg and Darren welcome Anna Kelley to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Anna Kelly, the ReiMom and principal at Greater Purpose Capital. Anna has direct ownership in over 1250 units and over 20 years of experience in multiple real estate asset classes.
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This is a what we like to call a greatest hit – or a replay– of an earlier episode we thought was outstanding and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed the recording of it.
Greg is joined by fellow investor and friend Neil Schoepp and they tackle putting multifamily investing in fishing terms. After listening to a discussion comparing Property Management to NASCAR, Greg and Neil decided to apply the same method to multifamily investing and fishing. Finding something relatable often helps ideas become clear and actionable.
Check out Neil's Multifamily Investment Company: https://bulmacproperties.com/
You can reach Neil by email at: neil@bulmacproperties.com
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In this installment of Yeah, but…, Greg and Dan tackle three phrases that "kill" ideas and/or productivity - or do they? They also look at way to think about real estate as a mature industry.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this and welcome suggestions for other topics that make you think Yeah, but.
Enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along.
Reach Dan at funnelfixing.com or dandoesdeals.com or on LinkedIn @dan-fradenburgh.
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Andrea LaRochelle is an entrepreneur with a wide range of projects and interests all the while maintaining the most positive outlook on life of anyone we have encountered. Greg and Kim got to know Andrea a little while in Mazatlán Mexico and were so impressed with her outlook and drive we knew she would be a great guest. Once you hear all she has accomplished – authorship to business startup to philanthropy – you will be motivated to take action on your goals and to move beyond what is holding you back.
In this EpisodeEntrepreneurship
Mindset as a way to success in life.
Fear
Gratitude vs Appreciation
Derek Clifford is an investor who, along with his wife Sophie, helps couples on their real estate investing journeys leading them to what he calls the Three Degrees of Freedom – time, location, & financial. As investors, they operate in different markets keeping their portfolio both diversified and resilient. Derek and Sophie embrace the abundance mindset living the life that they want to create right now, no waiting for them! In this episode Derek shares information from his book for part-time investors as well as tips for embracing an abundance mindset.
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In this installment of Yeah, but…, Greg and Dan tackle social media results and managing your time with (or without) a calendar or other assistance.
Is your effort paying off on either of these topics? Or could you use some guidance?
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this and welcome suggestions for other topics that make you think Yeah, but.
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Darren and Greg don’t know anything about vineyards, so their approach to the conversation with Mason Moreland of Texas Vine Country, was to just listen and ask questions.
Mason syndicates vineyards in Texas. It is definitely a niche and has longer time horizon than what many real estate investors may be used to, but the overall returns look very favorable if you have patient money. With a background in biology and a team experienced in the space, Texas Vine Country looks to be on track to a viable agricultural investment opportunity.
This conversation touched on everything from climate to the regulatory risk as well as industry trends. It is another real estate vertical that looks to have great potential because let’s face it. People like wine.
We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along.
About Mason –
Mason Moreland is a real estate investor and vineyard developer/operator responsible for growth at Texas Vine Country (TVC). TVC combines real estate syndication with vineyard mechanization and automation tech to aggressively fill a market gap providing the raw materials to make high-value mid-price Texas wines. Just four years after starting on this journey, TVC is now one of the largest grape growers in Texas and the only one focusing on mechanization and scalability.
Reach Mason via his website TexasVineCountry.com and LinkedIn
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We host a twice monthly meet up that alternates between meeting in person and online, and at our most recent online meeting we were lucky enough to have Peter Badger and Keke Williams of Farmfolio and Global Investor Alliance join us for a presentation on their journey through real estate and international agricultural investing. Both topics are super interesting, and we wanted to take the opportunity to share it with all of you.
Peter and Keke are working from a presentation and if you’d like to view it click on this link – https://youtu.be/9aLjx0puTV0 - to head over to our YouTube channel where you may watch the recording.
Additionally, here is the link to our East Tennessee Multifamily Meetup group page where you will find more information about us as well as our upcoming meeting schedule.
https://bit.ly/EastTNMultifamilyFB
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Greg and Darren welcome investor Pinny Lubinsky to the show to speak about his journey to multifamily. It’s a familiar story – starting with single family rentals & reading Rich Dad Poor Dad – but Pinny adds a unique mentor relationship to his story.
Committing to a thorough education, a focus on networking, and exhibiting a great deal of patience eventually paid off with an opportunity to raise capital for his first deal. A lot of the discussion is about building trust, committing to the process, and recognizing whatever your unfair advantage is that can be of value to others.
Additionally, they have a thoughtful discussion of what the difference is between the right decision and the easy decision and how to try to tell the difference between the two.
Although Pinny is not very far along in his real estate career, we think you’ll find his focus and outlook something to be admired.
We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along.
About Pinny –
Pinny is an entrepreneur and multifamily real estate syndicator, he studied business management at Fairleigh Dickenson University. He then went on to be a sales representative for a building supplies company (Dependable Plastics). He was promoted to business development manager where he supervised and grew a sales team that grossed over 5 million annually in sales.
After meeting many successful real estate professionals on the job, Pinny was inspired and decided to begin his own entrepreneurial journey. He began in 2019 by purchasing his first real estate deal, a single-family home in Pennsylvania. Concluding that he would have to acquire hundreds of such properties to reach his goals of financial freedom, he decided that multifamily syndication would be the more efficient vehicle to help him reach his goals.
Today Pinny is truly enthusiastic about multifamily syndication and has made it his mission to help as many people as possible achieve financial freedom thus enabling them to pursue their true passions in life.
Outside of real estate Pinny is a gym rat, loves the outdoors and enjoys baseball, swimming, and hiking.
Reach Pinny at the following –
His website – PL Capital Ventures LLC
On Instagram @PLCapitalVentures and on Facebook and Linked in as Pinny Lubinsky.
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Have you ever read or heard a statistic or something in the news or on a social media feed and thought, wait a minute, does that make any sense? Well, Greg does, and in this episode, with more to come, he chats with Dan Fradenburgh about some they have come across and how to make sense of them.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this and welcome suggestions for other topics that make you think Yeah, but.
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In this episode Greg and Darren speak with Kyle Mitchell of Limitless Estates. Kyle literally wrote the book on asset management; it’s called Best in Class.
Whether you are self-managing or using a third party, the honeymoon ends quickly after the close. Now you must run a business. Kyle shares his slightly different approach to the first 90 days of ownership, for him it begins before closing. They also talk about the tradeoffs between third party management and doing it yourself, much of that has to do with the scale and trade-offs involved.
Asset management is an incredibly project specific part of any real estate business. What works for one project, might not work for another just a few blocks away. If you’ve found it difficult to get into the particulars of what it takes, Best in Class and this discussion may shed some light for you.
We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along.
About Kyle –
Kyle Mitchell is a real estate entrepreneur and the Best-Selling Author of Best In Class. Kyle focuses on Multifamily Syndication and currently has $41MM AUM. He is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Limitless Estates and the Asset Management Summit, where their mission is to positively impact the lives of their investors and the communities in which they invest through the highest level of transparency and fiduciary responsibility.
Kyle is also the co-host of the weekly real estate podcast Passive Income through Multifamily Real Estate, where he speaks with various experts in the real estate industry to help educate and create clarity for passive investors and new operators.
With a background in operations, management and logistics, he has overseen multi-million-dollar businesses and has a passion in doing the same in the multifamily syndication space.
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Aharon Goins started All In Homes with the specific purpose to “Help people build generational wealth through real estate”. As an Air Force veteran, he has a particular focus on helping active and retired military members use their VA and education benefits and has some specific insights into how to maximize their potential.
This discussion touched on mindset quite a bit and we talked about the reoccurring theme to most people’s success, building a network of likeminded people. Aharon prides himself on being a connector and can be found in numerous LinkedIn and Clubhouse groups including the military community centric All In on Real Estate meetup.
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About Aharon –
Aharon Goins is an active real estate investor and retired military veteran. Aharon host the weekly All in on Real Estate meetup every Thursday at 7:00PM EST. Aharon got into real estate because he wanted to get out of the “Rat Race” of working for someone else and to change lives for the better. He is determined to help people build generational wealth through real estate not only for them, but for their families. He is also very active on Clubhouse and has his own room called The Military Investing Real Estate Hour every Wednesday at 5:30PM EST.
Reach Aharon through his website – All in Homes.
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We host a twice monthly meet up with one per month being via zoom. Our September online meeting was so good we decided to share it here as well. We were lucky to have Wes Mabry of 1245 Consulting presenting on Cost Segregation as well as fielding questions from the attendees. This is a must listen for every real estate investor. Even if you’re familiar with cost segregation, the info Wes provides will do nothing but deepen your understanding.
This was a video meeting and Wes is sharing a presentation with us as he goes along, if you’d like to see the presentation, you can on our YouTube channel. Here’s the link.
https://youtu.be/-QZxiMt_eTI
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About Wes –
Wesley Mabry is an experienced Cost Segregation Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry across a wide range of asset classes. Mr. Mabry founded 1245 Consulting in 2017 and services all of the United States.
Prior to founding 1245 Consulting 2017, Mr. Mabry preformed cost segregation studies as a licensed Real Estate Appraiser for O'Connor & Associates from 2006-2016. During his time at O'Connor he served as the primary West Coast liaison in additional to central and east coast responsibilities. From 2016-2017 Mr. Mabry worked for Madison Specs, a large engineering and real estate service firm based out of New Jersey.
Mr. Mabry has performed thousands of Cost Segregation Studies analyzing over 8 billion dollars of real estate improvements throughout the United States. His experience includes working closely with Accountants, CPAs, EAs, REITs, Corporations, Partnerships and individual investors.
Mr. Mabry's experience extends over numerous property types:
· -Apartment (Garden Style, Luxury High-Rise, New Construction, LIHTC)
· -Retail (strip, neighborhood, big-box, single-tenant)
· -Office (low/mid/high-rise, condominium)
· -Hospitality (hotel, casino, sports facility)
· -Industrial (warehouse, self-storage, business parks, flex)
· -Manufacturing Facilities
· -Single-family Homes (duplex through four-plex)
During his career Wes had lead teams through several Tax Law changes. His knowledge of both the PATH Act in 2015, TCJA in 2017, and the most recent CARES Act of 2020 yielded opportunities to save investors millions through real property depreciation. His participation and leadership defending cost segregation studies through the audit process has resulted in zero disallowances.
In addition to owning 1245 Consulting, Wes is an active real estate investor. Wes is also a member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (#A006-19). He was born and raised in Houston, Texas and is a graduate of the University of Houston. Wes enjoys all things outdoors and spending his free time watching his family grow.
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www.1245consulting.com
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On this episode Greg and Darren have a great conversation with long distance investors, Michael Barnhart & Suzy Sevier, and by long distance we mean really, really long distance as they are currently based in England and investing in the US.
Michael & Suzy were able to leverage their time during quarantine to grow through extreme networking and finding a mentor that was “the accelerator to their fire” through a no expectations exchange of knowledge and skills.
Their big why is inspiring – changing ROI from return on investment to return on impact.
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From Michael & Suzy
Suzy and Michael are the Founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. They specialize in Return on Impact. Through real estate investing they create immeasurable impacts; in their family, with their friends, in their community, with the families (residents) they serve, in the spaces where they want to be generous.... everywhere and anywhere!
Suzy and Michael are triathletes, outdoor and adventure enthusiasts, and avid travelers.
Our adventure began at a TEDx event — the theme was Reset — and it changed our lives.
We took the event to heart and used that theme — Reset — as a launching point to regain control of our lives, secure financial freedom, create a long lasting impact, and discover our “why.”
Our “why” is to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing so we can serve others all over the world. We want to build schools in 3rd world countries. Education is extremely important to us and access to basic education in all societies is critical to individual and economic development and political stability. We want to create an impact where it is needed most. We want to share this journey with others by offering investment opportunities to our partners, and to give back by mentoring others along the way to help them pursue their life passions.
Join our adventure and together we will help you create your impact in your world through real estate investing. This impact itself is different for all of us but we all share the same goal, we want to create those monumental impacts.
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The focus of this episode with investor Sam Wilson is diversification within your real estate portfolio, and how to achieve that without being an expert on every asset class you are investing in. Spoiler alert – it’s all about partnerships.
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From Sam –
I am passionate about Real Estate. I focus on acquiring and syndicating niche commercial assets that cash flow with super stable returns. I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.
I've invested in real estate in just about every way possible from auctions, foreclosures, fix and flip, rentals, hard money, syndication, subject-to, lease options, brokerage, self directed IRA purchases, commercial assets and more. I love all the opportunities that investing in real estate can bring.
Reach Sam at
Brickeninvestmentgroup.com or sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
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Greg and Darren welcome Tim Lyons to The Road to 500 series.
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By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
In addition, the talk takes a deep dive into the real of Registered Agent. Tim is one and he takes the time to explain exactly what a Registered Representative is, but what it takes to become one and the benefits to both the representative and the investor.
About Tim –
Tim is a 15 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and currently serves as a lieutenant in the borough of Queens. Until recently, he also worked part-time as an emergency room RN at a level 1 trauma center. He brings years of real world management and leadership experience to his real estate investment career.
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 $45 million of assets under management including 335 multifamily units. Tim has also invested as a limited partner in 256 multifamily units in Texas and in a large retail super center in Tennessee.
He graduated from Providence College in 2005 and can often be spotted in the crowd when the Friars play in Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Reach Tim at – tim@citysidecap.com or on his website citysidecap.com
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So much covered in such a short amount of time - from REITS to franchises to real estate education to the roll of a money raiser in a syndication! This week’s guest is Michael T Parks, and his resume covers all of that and a bit more. The conversation with Greg and Darren starts on a tangent exploring REITS and moves along with some great insights from all three investors.
We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might as well, we appreciate you passing it along.
About Michael –
Michael is a certified Project Management Professional having delivered successful projects in excess of $100MM. As a Technology Leader with 18 years at Accenture and having run technology for The RMR Group (5 REITS and a Private Fund| $30B AUM), he is a PropTech expert. Michael has been involved in multifamily, vacation rentals, hotels, commercial office, logistics and senior living assets for over 10 years and is currently involved with more than 200 apartments. Michael has experience in underwriting, property valuation, acquisition, leasing, management, and financing. Michael is also an advisory board member of startup venture Suitepeople which focuses on hotel conversions to micro-housing.
Reach Michael at - www.SpireInvestmentProperties.com
Michael’s 2 Giveaways:
Spire Simple Syndication System: www.SpireInvestmentProperties.com/SSSS
Insider Secrets to Real Estate Investing to Live Life on Your Own Terms! www.SpireInvestmentProperties.com/secret
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It’s always nice to talk about something completely different.
Keke Williams is our guest today and her group is doing something you don’t hear about much: international agribusiness investing. Is it as straightforward as multifamily investing in the U.S. -which she also does – no, absolutely not. Not surprisingly the returns reflect the additional risk, something like 2x what you might expect from a typical stabilized multifamily syndication. It’s a fascinating subject and Keke was kind enough to indulge us with sidebar applying agribusiness principles to the Cannabis industry.
We are products of education platforms ourselves and appreciate seeing a well informed and involved operator offering a platform for education and networking. Keke and her partner Pater have developed the Global Investor Alliance offering both education and opportunities in projects they themselves participate in. Take a look.
About Keke –
Peter and Keke co-founded Global Investor Alliance (GIA) to help people obtain the mindset, strategies & tools to create recurring income from recession-resilient real estate investments that have ultimately accelerated their own wealth building success.
Through their US multifamily GP partnerships, they currently manage a portfolio of 1,000+ doors across 4 projects in 3 metros, valued at over $200MM. Additionally, with their Americas farmland and agribusiness GP partnerships, they currently operate over $70MM AUM across nearly 1,000 hectares of farmland.
Keke spent 20 years in Management Consulting and Corporate Sales/Marketing while Peter spent 25 years on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley prior to embarking on their full-time real estate investing adventures. They have applied their collective corporate skills, experience, and networks to their real estate investing pursuits in a way that empowers others to live their best life and also quenches their thirst for service, global travel, and adventure.
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keke@globalinvestoralliance.com or GlobalInvestorAlliance.com
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Season 2 Episode 31
Logan Rankin – Road to 500
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By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
In addition to the story of Logan’s investing journey, this episode is a must listen for anyone looking to bring management in house. In the last 15 minutes of the episode, Logan describes his move in-move out and turn strategy. If you have a 3rd party manager that matches the level of detail and systemization that Logan has deployed, consider yourself lucky and we suggest you do everything you can to keep them happy. If not, take a listen to how things could be.
Beyond self-management we also talk about some of the counter intuitive aspects of debt and equity like how can $200-300 profit per door be better than $700-800? Why should you pay for rehab out of pocket instead of borrowing the money?
About Logan –
Logan is an experienced Real Estate investor owning and operating a growing Real Estate business with a portfolio of more than 1,000 units, valued over $100M across the state of Wisconsin.
Logan spent the first decade of his professional working career with a fortune 50 corporation leading retail operations. He escalated quickly through various leadership positions where he built high performing teams and managed large P&L portfolios. During that time, Logan led and implemented strategic operational changes at the enterprise level across the US.
In 2013, Logan began investing in Real Estate through the purchase of an investment single family home. Logan was able to achieve financial freedom in the spring of 2018 at the age of 30. At that time, Logan left his corporate leadership role to focus his attention on scaling and developing his three Real Estate businesses.
Reach Logan at –
loganrankin.com or on Instagram @LoganRankin
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We really like to bring you actionable content and with this episode, our guest hits it out of the park!
First, three different people used three different ways to access their 401K to invest in real estate.
Second, Shawn’s tips to increase his tenant leads is worth a listen to all owners, no matter who is managing your property. To help get you on the right path with increasing tenant leads we’ve included links to Shawn’s blog post on Facebook Marketplace and our YouTube series on Craigslist marketing.
Finally, his communication systems with his out of state third party management are both efficient and dynamic.
Good stuff all the way around!
About Shawn –
Shawn is a founding member of Pac 3 Capital where he directs and oversees capital improvement projects. He is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and underwriting all acquisitions and director of investor relations. Shawn currently has over $28 Million in multifamily assets under management.
Shawn is also co-host of The MultifamilyTakeoff podcast and a proud United States Navy veteran.
Reach Shawn at –
An Apartment Investing Firm - Pac 3 Capital
Shawn@Pac3Capital.com
Resources –
Best Ever Apartment Syndication Handbook – Joe Fairless & Theo Hicks - https://amzn.to/3f535w3
Shawn’s Blog - Quadruple Your Tenant Leads with Facebook Marketplace | LinkedIn
Real Wealth Solutions Craigslist Video Series - https://bit.ly/RWSCraigslistVideo
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This episode features Dave Dubeau author of The Money Partner Formula. In this discussion we review, step by step, the framework Dave lays out in his book. I don’t think I have seen a more concise book for starting and accelerating your money raising efforts. We’re excited to make a copy of it available at no charge. Just click the link below.
Get a complimentary copy of my newest book, Money Partner Formula at:
Investorattracionbook.com
About Dave -
Dave Dubeau is the creator of the Money Partner Formula, and he works with mom ‘n pop real estate investors and helps them to get started with raising capital. He’s a best-selling author and speaker based in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. He began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months and nowadays he invests passively in multi-family properties.
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Brandon Thornberry has been quietly and consistently growing his real estate business over the past years. Starting with a house-hack he has now completed roughly 100 single family transactions, has participated in 300+ doors in multifamily and recently started a private/hard money business.
A big part of his success comes from micro-market knowledge. He is very comfortable with the middle Tennessee market and without a doubt it has allowed him to move faster than most of us could. Particularly interesting was how the strategy changed as the market changed, also of note is how the long game can play out when your market benefits from the growth experienced and still coming to Nashville and the surrounding area.
About Brandon
Brandon Thornberry is the Owner/Operator of UrbanGate Capital, which focuses on identifying emerging markets and investing in the path of progress. Prior to starting UrbanGate Capital, Brandon spent 13 years acquiring and renovating single family homes. The skills developed during this time have been brought forward into the multifamily space in finding opportunities, envisioning the value-add potential, and executing on the value-add plan. Currently, UrbanGate is prioritizing the acquisition of properties in Middle, TN - Nashville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Brandon lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Katie and three kids Ava, Hank, and Margaret.
You can reach Brandon at urbangatecapital@gmail.com.
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Hey there! Just a quick note, this episode was originally released in August of 2020. Jesse was an outstanding guest and the story of his why is truly inspiring and with his foundation growing we felt this was the perfect time to for a replay.
Thanks so much for you continued support and enjoy the episode.
In this episode Greg and Darren have an inspiring conversation with investor and philanthropist Jesse Shelton. They hear the story of Jesse’s big “why“ and the steps he took to achieve it. By looking at what he wanted to accomplish with his life and the ways he wanted to impact the communities he cares about, Jesse used his drive and organizational skills to create systems that have allowed that to happen. Through his highly successful house flipping business – the number will blow you away! – he has been able to reach the position where he can take action on the causes he so strongly believes in.
Jesse had no desire to make a lot of money. He had no desire to be a businessman. In fact, in his early 20’s he published a book titled Life Without Work: A Guide to Happy, Work-free Living espousing the benefits of a low-work, low-expense lifestyle. Although a simple, ecologically-grounded life was satisfying for himself, in January of 2017 Jesse sat down and came to terms with the limits of his ability to help others given his limited financial power. He decided to do something about it. Fast forward to 2020 and he and his wife are retired with enough cash flow to both live comfortably and fund a new private foundation. His is an unusual story of how flipping houses and single-family rentals led to projects in animal welfare, environmental conservation, and educational assistance for low-income students.
You can reach Jesse at MountainLaurelFoundation@gmail.com.
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Having successfully developed and raised capital in the Boston area for over a dozen condominium projects, Nick and Eric have now ventured into multifamily syndication in the Southeast and Midwest markets.
In today’s talk we compared and contrasted development against the buy and hold strategy. Both have their advantages, but opportunity may be market based. For instance, buy and hold has been a goal for quite some time, however their local market rewarded condo development over market rent builds. Now Eric and Nick are looking to leverage their knowledge and network into markets more suited long term holds, leaning towards an emphasis on affordable housing.
Some great insights into partnerships and growing a business are also shared. Nicholas is a history buff, and his analogy about Japan’s growth over the 20th century can be a template for both personal and business growth. Be sure to check out Winterspring online for some great free resources and to keep up with ongoing and future projects.
One great takeaway – Look to the top producers, in any area, and emulate and adapt what they are doing to fit with your business goals.
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About Nick and Eric –
Nick Earls: Nick is the co-founder and managing principal of Winterspring Capital and has over a decade of experience in all phases of commercial real estate, including asset management, sales, new construction development, and property management. While building his own portfolio, he has also guided many investors down the path of multifamily investment, management, or development. He is an expert on multifamily condominium development, underwriting, and asset management in the multifamily space and also the author of the top-rated book “Making Millions through Multi-Family Development”.
Eric DiNicola: Erick, DiNicola, co-founder and managing principal of Winterspring Capital, has a strong financial background spanning over a decade. Eric understands the importance of investment diversification. He began working in public equity in 2010 and moved into the private equity markets where he worked on valuations and capital raising. Joining forces with nice in 2015, he leveraged his investment experience and expertise to accelerate the growth of Winterspring’s real estate business. Heading up our acquisitions team, Eric leans on his extensive broker network to keep Winterspring’s deal pipeline full.
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In this short episode, Greg takes a moment to speaks to managing, or controlling, your calendar to achieve maximum results.
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Nikolai Ray is a bit of a cynic and contrarian. I don’t mean that as an insult and I don’t think he’ll take it that way. Todays conversation centered around accuracy, holistic thinking and NOT getting caught up in the hype. With an endless onslaught of content being posted every day it can be hard to discern the useful from the noise. Does a Costar report about the median rents for suburban B class one bedroom apartments in a complex of 50 units or more (always consider the source data) really tell me anything about the markets that I operate in? Maybe, probably not is my answer. Curation of content has always happened. For every photo in the family album, there are 6 blurring one in a shoe box somewhere.
One great takeaway – You shouldn’t be avoiding or afraid of failure. Failure is a lesson and failure is a stepping stone if you have the right mindset.
About Nikolai –
Thanks to a revolutionary combination of big data, A.I. and blockchain, we are building MREX (Multifamily Real Estate Exchange), which will democratize and transform real estate investing both in the United States and Worldwide. The MREX also supports the investment property community through it's College and Research Institute as well as through events like the MRE Week.
On a personal note, as an innovative entrepreneur and multifamily real estate expert, I share my time mainly between Florida, Los Angeles, Montreal and Quebec City. Ex pro' hockey player, 3-time Olympics human performance coach with a deep specialization in applied biomechanics and pioneer in the area of multifamily real estate investing financial engineering.
I have spent the last 13 years building businesses in the fields of international level sports performance and exercise science, and real estate. I come from a long line of entrepreneurs, titans of industry and Nobel prize nominees, whom I unfortunately and fortunately did not have the chance to truly connect with as I was growing up.
For almost a decade and a half, I have been developing my entrepreneurial skills, having created hundreds of jobs and built 4 companies (3 successes and 1 major failure), analyzed and structured more than $10 billion dollars in multifamily real estate acquisitions and spoken at over a hundred conferences and symposiums.
You may reach Nikolai on his website - Home - MREX or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolairay/.
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Savannah Arroyo, The Networth Nurse. Savannah and her husband have created an awesome brand and have made major steps to achieve their goals, all while both maintaining their W2 jobs and raising two young children.
Real estate journeys are always unique to the individual, but fortunately we can learn from listening to the stories of other journeys and apply lessons and inspiration to our own lives.
One great takeaway – Do what you can to get yourself out there. Not everyone has the time host a meetup or a podcast, but you sure can attend those meetups and offer to be a guest on a podcast.
Savannah "The Networth Nurse" is a full-time Registered Nurse in Los Angeles, California. She uses her skills as a leader in healthcare operations to manage multi family syndications. She also helps busy medical professionals create passive income through real estate investing.
You may reach Savannah at her website – The Networth Nurse – via email at savannah@thenetworthnurse.com – or on most social networks as The Networth Nurse.
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Greg and Darren welcome Ryan Narus to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Thanks for joining us as we discover the story of Ryan’s journey on The Road to 500, and the healthy dose of the psychology behind it.
One great takeaway – When you’re different, you’ll find opportunities everywhere.
Resources Mentioned –
Playing the Matrix by Mike Dooley - https://amzn.to/3v4yAw6
Good to Great by Jim Collins - https://amzn.to/3fyXAoK
Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss - https://amzn.to/3wnXuY5
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers- https://amzn.to/3ou4tvP
Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner - https://amzn.to/3fxmtRW
Ryan’s podcast – Mobile Home Parks in Real Life - http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast
From Ryan – I am a double graduate of Wake Forest University with an undergrad in Psychology & Statistics and an MBA. I'm a self made real estate entrepreneur who owns and operates 20 Mobile Home Parks spanning ~1,795 units. But here's the thing: I started with nothing. No money. No experience. No network. I was a 20 something with way more student loan debt than actual capital to invest in deals. I'm just a normal dude. The only thing that makes me different is that I refused to quit. And I was willing to sacrifice, and take bold action. I found creative ways to make money while I scaled my business up. I was stuck in Corporate America. I escaped. And I want to help others too.
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Real estate journeys are always unique to the individual, but fortunately we can learn from listening to the stories of other journeys and apply lessons and inspiration to our own lives.
In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Kyle Grimm. Kyle began his real estate journey while still in high school with a purchase of a $5000 house. (Spoiler alert – he sold it just last year!) Kyle has been consistent in scaling his business one step at a time and his commitment to that goal shows in the growth he has been able to accomplish.
One great takeaway – Let people know what you are doing. If they don’t know, they won’t present you with opportunities.
Kyle is a 27-year-old real estate investor and broker who is currently focusing on mobile home parks and small multi family. Kyle got started in real estate when he purchased his first rental senior year of high school. After receiving that first rent check, he was hooked. Kyle is currently working on turning his portfolio of small multifamily and mobile home parks into a well-oiled machine so he can continue to scale.
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Finding the best funding for your deal can be a challenge no matter your experience or portfolio. The prop tech company StackSource.com may be the solution you are looking for.
In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Tim Milazzo, co-founder and CEO of commercial real estate financing platform StackSource. They delve into what exactly StackSource does, the ways it is growing and adapting to the needs of its users and ways it can help you not only find financing but reach decisions regarding the viability of a deal quicker. As we are all well aware, time is critical when it comes to moving on a property.
One great takeaway – Transparency and efficiency will always be an advantage.
Tim is the co-founder & CEO of StackSource. He identified the market opportunity for a tech-enabled commercial real estate financing platform, recruited Nathan as a co-founder, and built the company. StackSource has now arranged more than $250 Million in multifamily and commercial loans across 29 states. Prior to StackSource, Tim worked for tech giants Facebook and Google where he helped expand B2B marketplaces in ad tech. Years ago, he interned at a top NYC real estate company before the current real estate tech wave. He comes from a family with history in real estate.
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You may reach Tim at the following –
Email at tim@stacksource.com
On LinkedIn @tim-milazzo
On Facebook @TimMilazzo
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Marketing yourself and your business can be a challenge. This episode will give you some actionable tips to help make it easier.
In this episode Greg and Darren welcome guest Dan Fradenburgh for great discussion about marketing – from YouTube to email. Dan not only brings much experience from the IT world; he’s an investor as well. That investing experience combined with his investing experience gives Dan a unique perspective that he generously shares with Greg, Darren and you.
One great takeaway – Online, organic reach has limited power.
Dan Fradenburgh achieved success as an online funnel builder, enabling his clients to make more than $70M in sales through his agency and IT services at FunnelFixing.com.
He is a prolific content creator and host of the YouTube channel FIGGERRIDOUT with over 400 episodes. His book on attention-to-detail is available on Amazon, and with the help of his fully digital AI avatar he's now able to say more after his death than he possibly can during his life... Making him effectively immortal.
I guess you could say he's not your typical Commercial Real Estate Investor.
You may reach Dan by email at funnelfixing.com or dandoesdeals.com or on LinkedIn @dan-fradenburgh.
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Greg and Darren welcome Duc Ong to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Thanks for joining us as we discover the story of Duc’s journey on The Road to 500.
One great takeaway – Begin to outsource (use of VAs) earlier than you think you can or should.
A resident of Honolulu for more than 16 years, Duc has lived and worked in many areas on Oahu. His business is based on mostly referrals from satisfied clients. Most important to Duc is providing exceptional service to buyers and sellers in order to earn their trust, referrals, and repeat business. Duc has sold homes in all price ranges from starter homes and luxury condominiums, multi-family properties, and investment properties, totaling over $22M in career sales. Clients appreciate his flexibility, low pressure sales, patience, ability to listen and hear what a client wants, negotiation and analytical skills, and his ability to accurately price and market a home.
As a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a M.S. in Physics, he brings a unique analytical skill set to the real estate business. He moved from Southern California to Honolulu in 2004, after graduating from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Physics. He is also fluent in Vietnamese. As a real estate investor, Duc is a partner in 769 units across 6 states. He is a limited partner in a 310-unit community in El Paso, TX, and a 192-unit in Longview, TX. As an active investor, he owns a single-family rental property in Anaheim, CA, 15 units in one JV in Pittsburgh, PA, 74 units with Tri-City Equity Group in Saginaw, MI, and 177 units as a GP in El Paso, TX and Salem, VA. He owns a personal residence condominium in Honolulu and is under contract on a new construction condo unit in Kaka’ako. His broad experience as a real estate investor in both Oahu and mainland properties allows him to provide his clients with the best experience in both buying and selling properties. He specializes in working with investors.
You may reach Duc at duc.ong@tricityequity.com
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Looking to make the move from operator to owner? Then this is the episode for you!
In this episode Greg and Darren welcome fellow investor Bill Hamel who generously shares his journey from multifamily operator to multifamily owner. Bill has been investing for decades and has some fantastic insights for those of us who haven’t had quite as long a career.
One great takeaway – When you dabble, you don’t get the results you want.
Bill Hamel has been a successful multifamily real estate investor since the 90’s. He started buying smaller investment properties in the Albany, NY area with a childhood buddy. Once established in this space, Bill continued building his portfolio by adding his brother as another partner. He added larger multifamily properties into the plan and accumulated well over 200 units in the portfolio.
Bill operated an in-house property management company focusing on great customer service maximizing resident retention and referrals.
In 2017; after a serious health issue, Bill decided to transition from an operator of their portfolio to large multifamily investments.
Bill plans to utilize many years in the business by sharing larger, profitable investments with like-minded, active investors along with providing access for passive investors seeking alternate, high yielding investments to diversify their portfolio.
You may reach Bill by email at bill@hamelrealestate.com.
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Greg and Darren welcome Gino Barbaro to The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Thanks for joining us as we discover the story of Gino’s journey on The Road to 500.
One great takeaway – If it’s too hard, you don’t want it bad enough.
Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro have amassed a portfolio of over 1,600 multifamily units with $100,000,000 in assets under management, and host one of the top multifamily real estate podcast on iTunes.
What started out as a conversation between friends about the possibilities multifamily investing could bring their way exploded into a thriving real estate investment business that continues to grow in size and profitability. Jake and Gino are both experts in multifamily real estate investing and have achieved, in just a few years, the sort of financial freedom they always wanted but weren’t sure was possible. While a certain amount of timing, coincidence, and luck brought Jake and Gino together, their website, books, and an arsenal of podcasts help bring that same luck, and years of experience, to other investors. If a pizza guy and pharmaceutical sales rep can do it, other listeners can too!
Unlike many Investing Consultants and so-called Business Coaches, Jake and Gino have done the work with the assets to back their success strategies while consistently reaching their goals.
You can reach Gino at jakeandgino.com.
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In this episode Greg and Darren welcome brokers Kevin Tipton and Cohl Morgan of SVN|Wood Properties.
Investing is all about creating relationships and the relationship you create with your broker is foundational. During this episode, you’ll learn what a broker does and how they can help you achieve your goals. You’ll also come away with some outstanding tips on what brokers look for, and from, buyers and sellers.
One great takeaway – Patience is key – especially in today’s market.
Kevin Tipton joined SVN|Wood Properties' Commercial Brokerage Team in November 2017. After graduating from South Young High School in Knoxville, Kevin joined the Unites States Navy, during which time he served in Operation Desert Storm aboard the USS Goldborough DDG-20 serving out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Kevin obtained his Real Estate License in May of 2000 and has since specialized in working with investors looking for single and multifamily investment properties in Knox and surrounding counties.
You can reach Kevin by email at kevin.tipton@svn.com or by phone at 865-210-0228.
Cohl Morgan grew up in a small, rural town and saw firsthand how real estate sales and development can have a positive impact on a community. While a student at the University of Tennessee, Cohl interned with SVN|Wood Properties. Upon graduation, he joined the company as an advisor. Early in his career, Cohl developed a passion for multifamily investment properties. He now specializes in multifamily investment properties alongside his colleague and teammate Kevin Tipton. Cohl loves people and solving problems, and he wants to help communities thrive through real estate sales and development.
You can reach Cohl by email at cohl.morgan@svn.com or by phone at 865-603-9887.
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Greg and Darren welcome Bruce Wuollet to our The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Thanks for joining us as we discover the ins and outs of Bruce’s journey on The Road to 500.
One great takeaway – Intentionality and Expectations!
Books Mentioned –
Rentless – Tim Grover
Life is Magic – Jon Dorenbos
The Goal – Eliyahu Goldratt
Steve Jobs – Walter Isaacson
No Rules Rules – Reed Hastings
Deep Work – Cal Newport
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Bruce is the founder, visionary and owner of Bakerson. Growing up in the bakery business in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Bruce wanted to pay homage to his now late father; hence the name “Bakerson”. After trying his hands in a few different ventures in Minnesota, Chicago and Phoenix, he finally found his passion in real estate. He has a proven track record of success throughout Bakerson’s nearly 18 years in business with thousands of individual units bought, repositioned and sold. Bruce has overseen all aspects of the business including operations, acquisition, project leadership, equity fund management, property specific syndications, legal, finance and more. His focus is finding good deals while his passion is serving the residents by providing them with one of their basic human needs – shelter. Prior to launching Bakerson in 2002, he served on the acquisition team at a Phoenix-based real estate investment company.
Bruce may be reached through his website - Bakerson
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Greg is joined by Kim Scully on this episode and they welcome Anselmo Torres and Leslie Pollard of Sustainability Solutions (SAS).
As owners, we are all looking for ways to reduce expenses that don’t negatively affect the operations of our properties and this is where SAS can come in to play. SAS is a nationwide water conservation service provider, that helps property owners reduce water usage with minimal impact to their community members. Combining the latest technology and outstanding customer service, SAS not only determines the best solution for your property, but they do complete turn-key instillation and real time post-instillation monitoring. After listening to this episode, you will be checking your toilet flappers!
One great takeaway – Being proactive vs reactive is always a win/win, especially when it comes to water as damaging as it can be.
Anselmo Torres III, National Account Manager
- Created a software program called LeakAware that helps multifamily properties monitor their water consumption & detect high consumption / leaks.
- Walked over 300 properties across 30,000+ units performing audits & collecting data.
- Passionate about water conservation and sustainability and saving our most precious resource one leak at a time.
Leslie Pollard – National Sales Manager, SAS
- Passionate about water & energy conservation and the influence we have to improve the environment.
- Worked in the commercial real estate industry as a service provider for over 20 years
- CAS Certified and focusing on the multifamily and hospitality industry bringing water conservation to top of mind for investors.
Anselmo and Leslie may be found and reached at the following –
www.sasconserve.com
Anselmo Torres
LinkedIn: Anselmo Torres III
Leslie Pollard
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Greg and Darren welcome Brain Briscoe to the first in our The Road to 500 series.
By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.
Thanks for joining us as we discover the ins and outs of Brian’s journey on The Road to 500.
One great takeaway – Partnerships allow people to focus on what they are good at and what makes sense for the team.
Brian is cofounder of the multifamily investing firm Four Oaks Capital, which currently controls 485 units and $21m in AUM. He is also the host of the “Diary of an Apartment Investor”, which brings an experienced and aspiring investor together on each episode. He is an active-duty Marine lieutenant colonel stationed at the pentagon and will retire in summer 2021 after 20 years of service.
Brian may be found and reached at the following –
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_briscoe
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor
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Greg is joined by guest host Kim Scully as he sits down with a very accomplished and busy investor, Alex Breshears. The talk centers around making sure that your investments match your lifestyle, specifically limited partnerships, private money lending and fund investing.
Alex has a great motto – “I invest passively so I can live actively.” – and over the course of the episode Alex explains what she means by it and how it affects how she invests. For example, being an active passive investor in deals and being able to choose how active you wish to be on any given deal. Alex also reveals her big why and how it motivates her daily.
One great takeaway – Examine you style of real estate investing to see how it fits into your lifestyle and adjust if necessary.
Alex Breshears is a private money lender, Regulation A fund Investor Relations manager, multi-family underwriter, educator, limited partner in multi-family syndications and community builder who partners with active and passive real estate investors, syndicators, and military spouses to grow their financial independence, knowledge, and professional network. Alex started a private lending company, Infinite Road Investments, in April of 2020, funding 1st lien and 2nd lien positions for residential property in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. She also started an educational Facebook group called Private Lending Lessons which offers weekly educational lessons, daily posts for discussion, and opportunities to network with other investors about private lending, and various projects that may need funding. She also works with the team at Mission First Capital, a Regulation A fund that helps active duty and veteran service members invest in real estate to improve their long term wealth. At Mission First Capital, she works in organizational management, investor relations and underwriting for property acquisitions for asset purchases. Alex is also passionate about financial education and independence for female investors She is currently a chemistry professor, teaching for a four year school online and leading biweekly educational series about real estate investing in her Facebook group. She is a limited partner for 16 units in Newport News, VA in addition to owning and cohosting short term rentals.
Alex may be reached at –
On LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/investpassively2liveactively/
On Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/groups/privatelendinglessons
and at her website - https://infiniteroadinvestments.com/
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Greg and Darren have a super interesting and incredibly enlightening discussion with Kevin Gardner of Multifamily Utility Solutions. Kevin, and his company, help multifamily operators increase their NOI (net operating income) by negotiating their telecom (internet & cable) contracts. There are a couple of ways to approach the contracts and the numbers aren’t easy to pin down. Like everything else in the multifamily space, there is no one answer, it depends on the number of units, location and operators that are servicing the property, not to mention regulated vs. nonregulated industries. By the end of this podcast you will be calling up Kevin to see how his company can help your bottom line.
One great takeaway – Utilities that are not being looked at for more than the usual cursory reasons, might be worth a closer look to unlock their hidden potential.
Kevin spent nearly 20 years with Comcast and was responsible for managing the team that negotiated telecommunications access agreements with multifamily property owners. In 2007, Kevin started Telecom Marketing Strategies (Parent company of Multifamily Utility Solutions). In 2017, Multifamily Utility Solutions became its own entity to better serve the needs of Multifamily Property Owners. For Multifamily Property Owners, Kevin’s experience has resulted in favorable contract terms related to their telecommunications agreements which are important even if Owners do not pay for their residents’ cable. At the request of clients, MUS expanded their services to include electric and gas utilities. Now MUS clients can benefit from improved Net Operating Income in multiple utility services. MUS serves clients across the country with as few units as a hundred to one’s with thousands.
Kevin may be reached at kevin@multifamilyutilitysolutions.com
Multifamily Utility Solutions - Reduce Utilities' Expenses, Increase Revenue
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Greg and Darren talk prop-tech and mindset with guest Carson Hess. Carson is both an investor and an active entrepreneur in the prop-tech space. When you are finished listening (or watching) you will be much more knowledgeable with the idea of prop-tech, chances are you are already using some daily. Greg and Darren also talk mindset with Carson. There is so much we can do to apply the lessons of the past to our future actions and Carson shares how his wrestling past influences how he lives his life today.
One great takeaway – Think about what you want from life; then be sure your daily actions are in accordance with that.
Carson is the Co-Founder of Development AI - a platform that helps real estate developers identify and source underutilized properties and mitigate entitlement risk. Carson is a Boston-based investor and the Co-Founder of The Success Minded - a content site helping millennials with personal finance, investing, and how to live meaningful lives.
Carson may be reached through Facebook at facebook.com/carson.hess and Instagram @carson_hess
Books & Resources –
Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki – https://amzn.to/3boPBbV
Crossing the Chasm, Geoffrey A Moore – https://amzn.to/2M7o3PB
12 Rules for Life, Jordan Peterson – https://amzn.to/2NnAlEd
Go Giver, John David Mann & Bob Burg – https://amzn.to/3k6mzSl
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Greg and Darren sit down with investor Caleb Bryant to talk about pivoting and adapting in both your professional and personal life. From moving in to the wholesaling world to committing to raising $100,000 by completing a 100K run to support mental health through the heartsupport.com, life keeps Caleb on his toes and in this episode he generously shares some tips related to the pivots and adjustments that he's made over the course of his real estate, and life, journey.
One great takeaway – You’re gonna have a plan and things are going to go wrong and you’ll have to make adjustments.
Caleb may be reached through Facebook at facebook.com/relentlesscaleb and Instagram at instagram.com/relentlessinvestor/
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Caleb Bryant has been a real estate entrepreneur since 2015. Over time he's used many different strategies in real estate including house hacking, investing as an LP in syndications, creative deals like subject to, lease options, owner financing, private money lending, selling notes and purchasing multifamily through joint venture partnerships. He is currently focused on scaling his wholesale business and acquiring more buy and hold properties.
Books Mentioned –
ABC’s of Real Estate Investing – Ken McElroy - https://amzn.to/3u6OPsL
Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg - https://amzn.to/3jXLSWO
Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins - https://amzn.to/3jSK7dg
Who, Not How - Dan Sullivan - https://amzn.to/3qfAVSN
Deepwork – Cal Newport - https://amzn.to/3puUiG6
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Greg and Darren are joined by Chad Sutton of Quattro Capital. This discussion is all about leveling up in your business and personal life. They cover Chad’s journey to real estate and the process of creating and growing Quattro Capital with his active partners. Each investor has a unique path that leads them to real estate, but there are some commonalities we all share and one of them is the desire reach your highest potential. During this motivating conversation Chad will share some concrete steps to help move you closer to our shared goal of reaching your highest potential no matter where you are on the path.
One great takeaway – You have to look at investing in your business just as much as investing in a property.
Chad may be reached at thequattroway.com.
Chad is one of five Managing Partners of Quattro Capital. Prior to that, Chad co-founded a real estate investing company, NextGen Real Capital. Chad is a “recovering engineer” who spent most of his profession in corporate America in spaceflight with NASA and aircraft with GE before following his passion as a real estate investor. He is an “old soul” and a genuine “family man” with a determined path to obtain a time quality lifestyle and generate quality communities for residents.
Resources Mentioned –
Who, Not How - Dan Sullivan - https://amzn.to/3qfAVSN
75 Hard Program - https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info
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Greg and Darren are joined by investor, speaker, coach, mentor and author Bill Ham to talk about Bill’s new book Creative Cash - The Complete Guide to Master Lease Options & Seller Financing for Investing in Real Estate, a how-to manual to creative and seller financing. Bill’s book helps investors of all levels work through the challenges of financing a deal outside the traditional route of bank financing. Just because you can do creative financing, doesn’t mean you should, and this book will help you navigate that decision.
One great takeaway – Don’t assume someone else’s problem, solve it.
To order Bill’s book or enroll in his master class, Seller Financing & Master Lease Options visit Creative Apartment Deals – Your Source for Creative Apartment Deals
Bill may be reached through his website – broadwellpropertygroup.com – or by email at bill@gobroadwell.com
Bill Ham is an author, a real estate investor, a sought-after speaker, and a coach and mentor to future titans of Multifamily Housing. In his current role as the Chief Operating Officer of Broadwell Property Group and his many years of experience in owning, managing, and operating large and small Apartments throughout the Southeast United States, there is very little that he has not experienced. While Bill spends much of his time identifying, acquiring, operating, and divesting assets for Broadwell Property Group, his real passion lies in education. He has been a coach and mentor to hundreds of students who have gone on to close countless millions of dollars in their own deals, many crediting Bill with their success.
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Greg and Darren are joined by partners at Blue Oak Investments, Brian Alfano, Cody Laughlin and John Batey. While John was unable to join the podcast, he is an integral part of the team and his absence highlights the importance of great partnerships – when one can’t make it there is someone else available to keep things moving forward.
The discussion revolves around the big ideas of partnerships and systems to grow, both professionally and personally. When you discover a partner (or partners) that share your same goals it makes the journey that much more rewarding. From thinking big, to accountability to simple encouraging each other, the Blue Oak Investment team has it dialed in.
One great takeaway – Track what you’re doing, or you’ll never know where you’re going.
The Blue Oak Capital Team -
Brian Alfaro is a real estate entrepreneur and local Houston business owner. Starting in food service operations, Brian quickly expanded his span of control in a customer focused Franchise business. Leveraging his expertise, Brian now controls a multi-location business in Fort Bend county that serves 1000’s offering an upscale coffee experience. In addition to his Commercial Real Estate experience from his Retail business, Brian is also a residential real estate investor and current licensed agent.
Cody Laughlin is a real estate entrepreneur, podcaster, and meetup host with 10 years of real estate investing experience. His focus is acquisition of cash flow producing real estate with a special focus on value-add, multifamily assets. Cody is the founder of the “Prosperity Through Multifamily Real Estate Investing” podcast and the Space City Multifamily Meetup. He works along side other investors through syndication to acquire multifamily assets and is currently invested in 128 units.
John is an active real estate entrepreneur and Fortune 500 Oil Trader. He has over 10 years experience managing physical and financial risk in the Petrochemical business. John received both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and his MBA from University of Tennessee. As active real estate investors since 2015, John and Alison have been investors in 2000+ multifamily units and private money lending. With the increase in housing costs and the under served workforce housing market, their investment philosophy centers on providing affordable, and safe apartment communities. Multifamily equity portfolio consists of 2,000+ apartment units across 9 multifamily ventures.
The Blue Oak Capital team may be reached at the following –
https://blueoakinvests.com/
Brian Alfano – brian@blueoakinvests.com
Cody Laughlin – cody@blueoakinvests.com
John Batey – john@blueoakinvests.com
Resources Mentioned –
Active Campaign – https://www.activecampaign.com/
Make Time – Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky – https://maketime.blog/
Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny – Tony Evans - https://www.amazon.com/Detours-Unpredictable-Path-Your-Destiny/dp/1433686597
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Greg and Darren are joined in this Quick Hit by Lindsey Hobbs. In this outtake from Lindsey’s longer podcast that was originally released on December 21, 2020, Lindsey explains what the limits of contract templates are and the benefits of having a professional in your corner throughout the purchase process.
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Lindsey Hobbs is a Senior Associate Attorney with Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen, P.C. in Knoxville, Tennessee, representing business and individuals in both commercial litigation and transactions. Prior to relocating to Knoxville, Tennessee, Lindsey practiced in Savannah, Georgia, representing financial and healthcare institutions in commercial matters, including issues surrounding post-foreclosure commercial properties. Licensed in the state and federal courts of Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina, Lindsey represents clients throughout the East Coast in commercial property transactions, including the acquisition and sale of multifamily properties. Lindsey’s experience includes transactions with both owner financing and agency debt, as well as the transfer of assets subject to USDA Rural Development loans.
Lindsey received her B.A. from the University of Tennessee and her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
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Greg and Darren are joined by Rob Beardsley to talk about underwriting for both the deal sponsors and the passive investor. Knowing how to present, or interpret, underwriting is the key to successful multifamily investing and Rob has some great insights and tips.
One great takeaway – Underwriting is as much an art as a science.
Rob Beardsley oversees acquisitions and capital markets for Lone Star Capital and has acquired over $100M of multifamily real estate. He 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 written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the Capital Spotlight podcast, which is focused on interviewing institutional investors.
Rob may be reached through his website – lscre.com.
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The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions – Rob Beardsley
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Greg and Darren are joined in this Quick Hit by Anthony Vicino & Dan Krueger. In this outtake from Anthony & Dan’s longer podcast that was originally released on December 7, 2020, the guys talk about the systems and people that you need to work on your business, not in it.
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Anthony Vicino is a serial entrepreneur how has helped build multiple multi-million dollar companies from the ground up by crating efficient systems that scale, utilizing value-based content marketing strategies, and always focusing on providing exceptional end-user experiences.
Dan Krueger is a full-time entrepreneur, investor, and coach who is passionate about helping others become financially free by investing in apartment buildings. Besides providing lucrative investment opportunities, his mission is to help investors build financial literacy so they can take control of their financial future.
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Greg and Darren are joined by Jamie Gruber for a talk about growth and mindset by creating a personal brand and joining a mastermind(s). They guys take a look at their journeys and how they discovered ways to participate and give back in order to reach both professional and personal goals.
One great takeaway – It’s about return on effort over return on investment.
Jamie is an insurance executive, multifamily investor and founder of the Gobundance Emerge and Ascend program. He also leads a national multifamily networking organization with over 20 chapters with more than 10,000 members. Jamie believes that investing in his mindset and development have been keys to his success.
Jamie may be reached through the site Gobundance.com/emerge or on social media channels @multifamilyandmore.
Resources Mentioned –
Multifamily and More
Gobundance.com
Tribe of Millionaires – Mike McCarthy and Pat Hiban
Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book – Joe Fairless
Hell Yeah or No – Derek Sivers
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In this Quick Hit, Greg and Darren ask guest Mike Taravella about the opportunities for continued growth once you property is stabilized.
Mike is the asset manager for Rand Partners and is responsible for overseeing over $100M assets undermanagement. Mile collaborates with vertically integrated property management team to ensure the execution of the portfolio's business plan. Mike is actively pursuing new opportunities within the market and developing relationship with investor basis.
Mike is a CPA and before joining Rand Partners, Mike worked 5 years professionally in accounting, His experience ranges from working at Ernst & Young to working with Dan Gilbert's startup community at Rock Ventures.
Mike may be reached at miket@randcre.com.
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A question that often asked is, “Why should I use an attorney for my deals? I can easily find the info and templates I need online.” In this episode of the Real Wealth Solutions Podcast Greg and Darren speak with their contract attorney, Lindsey Hobbs with a Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen, P.C. in Knoxville, TN, to answer that question for you. From making sure that your contract spells out exactly what transfers at purchase to watching deadlines so you can concentrate on due diligence, the reasons are many. Take a listen and learn why saving a few dollars on the front end of your deal may end up costing you much more on the back end.
One great takeaway – You want someone who is working for YOU.
Lindsey Hobbs is a Senior Associate Attorney with Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen, P.C. in Knoxville, Tennessee, representing business and individuals in both commercial litigation and transactions. Prior to relocating to Knoxville, Tennessee, Lindsey practiced in Savannah, Georgia, representing financial and healthcare institutions in commercial matters, including issues surrounding post-foreclosure commercial properties. Licensed in the state and federal courts of Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina, Lindsey represents clients throughout the East Coast in commercial property transactions, including the acquisition and sale of multifamily properties. Lindsey’s experience includes transactions with both owner financing and agency debt, as well as the transfer of assets subject to USDA Rural Development loans.
Lindsey received her B.A. from the University of Tennessee and her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Lindsey my be reached at lindsey@breedinglaw.com or 865-670-8535.
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Greg and Darren sit down with investor, partner, and friend Mike Taravella to talk about all things Asset Management. Getting a deal across the finish line is just the beginning. Each property is unique and will offer unique challenges to match. One size, or solution, certainly does not fit all, but no matter the size the surest way to achieve long term success it through thoughtful and well-disciplined asset management.
One great takeaway – The numbers follow, they don’t lead.
Resources and Books Mentioned –
Asana.com
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy - Richard P. Rumelt
Principles – Ray Dalio
Mike is the asset manager for Rand Partners and is responsible for overseeing over $100M assets undermanagement. Mile collaborates with vertically integrated property management team to ensure the execution of the portfolio's business plan. Mike is actively pursuing new opportunities within the market and developing relationship with investor basis.
Mike is a CPA and before joining Rand Partners, Mike worked 5 years professionally in accounting, His experience ranges from working at Ernst & Young to working with Dan Gilbert's startup community at Rock Ventures.
Mike may be reached at miket@randcre.com.
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Greg and Darren are joined by guests Anthony Vicino and Dan Krueger of Invictus Capital. The discussion revolves around property management and the pros and cons of both managing yourself and hiring a third-party management company.
One great takeaway - Grow intentionally, growth will happen as a consequence of having bigger systems. What might be too big for now will be exactly right as you scale.
Anthony Vicino is a serial entrepreneur how has helped build multiple multi-million dollar companies from the ground up by crating efficient systems that scale, utilizing value-based content marketing strategies, and always focusing on providing exceptional end-user experiences.
Dan Krueger is a full-time entrepreneur, investor, and coach who is passionate about helping others become financially free by investing in apartment buildings. Besides providing lucrative investment opportunities, his mission is to help investors build financial literacy so they can take control of their financial future.
Anthony and Dan may be reached through their website - invictusmultifamily.com.
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Greg is joined by fellow investor and friend Neil Schoepp and they tackle putting multifamily investing in fishing terms. After listening to a discussion comparing Property Management to NASCAR, Greg and Neil decided to apply the same method to multifamily investing and fishing. Finding something relatable often helps ideas become clear and actionable.
Check out Neil's Multifamily Investment Company: https://bulmacproperties.com/
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Greg is joined by guest host Kim Scully and guest Heath Ryans. This episode is all about how to understand, build, manage and leverage your credit score (the magic 3-digit number!) to help you succeed in both your personal and business life. They cover some definitions, hacks and bust some myths!
Resources Mentioned
- CreditKarma.com
- Annualcreditreport.com
- Plastiq.com
- Nav.com
Heath is a seven-year veteran of the Tennessee Air National Guard – a state component of the United States Air Force. He is currently a full-time investor with experience in small multifamily rentals, multi and single family wholesaling, and flips. Heath has a true passion for real estate and has been investing for two years with a goal to continue advancing into larger multifamily properties. He enjoys coaching new investors from focusing in on their niche to purchasing their first properties.
Heath hosts a monthly meet up group in the Tri-Cities area of TN, The Tri-Cities Real Estate Investment Group, can be found on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriCitiesREI/ or on Meetup.com - https://www.meetup.com/Tri-Cities-Real-Estate-Investors-Group-REI/
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Darren and Greg speak with investor Nick Ameluxen about Nick’s journey from mechanic at Volkswagen to multifamily investor. They highlight the importance of both networking and partnerships as you move through your multifamily investing career. One great tip is to make sure you are partnering with investors that match your goals. Multifamily investing is a team sport, and it’s critical that all the members on the team are interested in and working toward like goals
Resources Mentioned
· Wild West Real Estate Show - Podcast
· South Texas Multifamily & More Meet Up - Facebook
· Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – Story of Phil Knight
· Stillness is Key – Ryan Holiday
Nick Ameluxen is a partner at Quantum Capital, assisting in acquisitions and asset management. Through his 11 years in leadership roles, Nick has found success by solving big problems through relentless hard work and ingenuity. He has been an active real estate investor in Austin since 2015, and oversees Quantum Capital’s portfolio in Austin, TX. While originally from Denver, Nick moved to Austin in 2014 with his wife and two children.
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In this episode Greg & Darren speak with Michelle Oppelt about what happens when the world tilts and your business goes from growing and needing little day to day “founder input” to zero clients and no idea when they will be able to return. The lessons Michelle learned through the experience of pivoting and adapting her educational company during COVID easily apply to multifamily investing.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Smarty Cat TV https://smartycattv.com/
- Active Campaign https://www.activecampaign.com/
- Impact Theory Tom Bilyeu https://impacttheory.com/
- Multifamily Women’s Mastermind on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/351231095796454
Michelle Oppelt is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience founding and managing multiple profitable companies, including her first company formed in 2007 which has been featured on CNBC (Smartycat Kids). With a background in bio-science, she understands the importance of using data and metrics in order to properly analyze investment opportunities. Michelle is also the founder of multiple social groups and Masterminds, where she strives to lead and inspire others – especially women – to create and implement positive goals and habits that can transform their lives for the better.
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Marketing yourself is a task that can seem overwhelming with so many different channels to participate in. This episode is filled with actionable content for both new and experienced investors. A great tip is to create a “one page” document that summarizes you and your business. Nico has a generous offer for our listeners to help you get started.
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- Fiver
- Flip the Script – Oren Klaff
Nico has a BS in Business Marketing and Management and a minor in Economics. He also holds a Masters degree in Spanish Language Education and spent the last 16 years as a Spanish teacher.
Apart from teaching and investing in real estate, Nico is an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and leader. He is an avid surfer, woodworker, traveler, and extremely proud father.
Nico began investing in real estate in 2012 with a single-family development project, and in 2019 that he transitioned into the multifamily space.
He hosts a biweekly meetup group titled the Multifamily Investors Network NY. Nico also hosts the Small Axe podcast where he interviews industry leaders in multifamily, where he believes “it only takes a small axe to build a lasting empire”.
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Greg and Darren have an inspirational conversation about their journey into multifamily investing and how they approach life. It’s all about mindset and intentionally and moving steadily toward growth and discovering how to apply your gifts to make your life, and in turn the world, the best it can be. One of the great takeaways – is “that sometimes you have to move deeper into the woods before you get the food”.
Nathan Herber is a licensed architect in New York and South Carolina and a LEED Accredited Professional with 14 years of experience in commercial and mixed-used real estate developments. He recently has shifted into the real estate industry working with a brokerage team in the industrial sector as a project manager. In addition, he is a dedicated client representative developing feasibility studies, lease/purchase analysis, site investigations, and early phase performance specifications and architectural drawings. Known to be a proactive leader, Nathan values personal rapport and maintains a firm sense of integrity. He lives in Greenville, SC, with his wife and five-year-old son.
Nathan may be reached at nathan.herber@cornerstonecommunitycapital.com.
Monica Herber, the creator of The Joyful Unknown, is a Certified Life and Marriage Coach and a Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in NY and SC. She has been happily married for 12 years to Nathan Herber. In 2015, they welcomed their beautiful adoptive son, Caiden, when he was 3 months old, after 7 years of struggling with infertility. At birth, Caiden survived a severe loss of oxygen, resulting in spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, microcephaly, severe epilepsy, and global developmental delays. The Joyful Unknown was born out of Monica’s own discovery of joy, found through the painful struggle toward faith-filled acceptance of her son’s prognosis, and her desire to help other parents like her find joy in the journey less traveled.
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On this episode Greg and Darren speak with fellow investor, partner, and friend Mike Konstantas. The focus is on partnerships and how the good ones can propel you on the journey to reach your goals – both professional and personal. With a few observations from Mike’s dad – a business owner for 45 years – there are many nuggets of wisdom to be found in this episode. For example, finding a group of like minded people to partner with can lead beyond the specific project and expand to other opportunities and friendship.
Mike began his real estate journey with the purchase of his first single family rental at 25 and had since acquired 3 more as well as moving to the multifamily space. He has participated in both limited and general partner roles, while growing his portfolio. All of this while still managing the family custom millwork business.
Mike can be reached by phone or text at 917-577-2448 or be email at mike@168capitalgroup.com.
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In this Quick Hit Darren and Greg give an overview four different types of financing you can take advantage of not just in multifamily, but in the rest of your real estate portfolio as well.
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Do you know what your tenants want? In this Quick Hit Darren and Greg along with Lee Fjord let you know why you should know not only what your tenants want, but why you should be clear on what kind of tenant you want in your communities.
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To get your real estate license or not is a big question. In this Quick Hit episode, Darren and Greg ask Lee Fjord his opinion as well as offer their own thoughts.
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In this episode of The Real Wealth Solutions Podcast, Greg and Darren have a conversation with the multi-talented Lee Fjord. Covering topics ranging from costs and benefits of self managing to whether or not you should pursue getting your real estate license, this conversation had some great take-aways. For example, creating strong relationships with lenders as a way to facilitate connections with brokers. Good stuff!
Lee began his real estate career in 2012, with a real estate license in Florida. After six months, he transitioned to the Property Management Division of the brokerage. When Lee took over the division there were 20 houses under management, in four years he was able to grow that to 220 houses through implementing designed systems and processes. Simultaneously Lee was selling $5 million a year in real estate to and for his property management clients. In 2017, Lee made the move home to St. Louis, MO to begin the next phase of his real estate career. Lee has worn many hats in the commercial real estate space including investor. Currently, Lee is a commercial broker with a large publicly traded brokerage and loving life in St. Louis.
Connect with Lee Fjord at the following -
850.799.1307
lee.fjord@gmail.com
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In this episode Greg and Darren have an inspiring conversation with investor and philanthropist Jesse Shelton. They hear the story of Jesse’s big “why“ and the steps he took to achieve it. By looking at what he wanted to accomplish with his life and the ways he wanted to impact the communities he cares about, Jesse used his drive and organizational skills to create systems that have allowed that to happen. Through his highly successful house flipping business – the number will blow you away! – he has been able to reach the position where he can take action on the causes he so strongly believes in.
Jesse had no desire to make a lot of money. He had no desire to be a businessman. In fact, in his early 20’s he published a book titled Life Without Work: A Guide to Happy, Work-free Living espousing the benefits of a low-work, low-expense lifestyle. Although a simple, ecologically-grounded life was satisfying for himself, in January of 2017 Jesse sat down and came to terms with the limits of his ability to help others given his limited financial power. He decided to do something about it. Fast forward to 2020 and he and his wife are retired with enough cash flow to both live comfortably and fund a new private foundation. His is an unusual story of how flipping houses and single-family rentals led to projects in animal welfare, environmental conservation, and educational assistance for low-income students.
You can reach Jesse at MountainLaurelFoundation@gmail.com.
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On this episode Darren and Greg speak with realtor and investor Blaine Dartez about the journey that lead him to wholesaling and the factors that required him to take massive action in moving his family toward a better future.
You may reach Blaine at the following -
423.797.6009
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In this episode Greg and Darren are joined by pest control expert and business owner Dan Shepherd of Shepherd's Pest Control to talk about - you guessed it - bugs and why as an investor you should create a relationship with a great bug guy.
You can reach Dan at the following:
- dan@shepherdspc.com
- (423) 342-5722
- https://shepherdspestcontrol.com/
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In this episode Greg is joined by Kim Scully and they speak with investor Derek Tellier. Derek speaks openly about his journey this far as an investor, real estate agent, full-time W2 employee and maintaining the mindset to make it all work while always looking, and moving, forward.
After working for 20+ years in a blue collar W2 job, Derek listened to Rich Dad, Poor Dad and realized the opportunities that real estate could offer for wealth building and financial freedom. That lead to an extreme shift in mindset and a focus on education and getting heavily involved in all things real estate. Which included starting a meet up in October of 2018. After overcoming a few obstacles, he purchased his first investment single family home in June of 2019, with none of his own money.
Just one year later, Derek owns five homes, including two long term rentals generating $350/month each in cash flow, one short term rental generating $1000/month in cash flow and a house he just completed a flip on.
Derek is now working for The Short Term Shop Real Estate Team, who are dedicated to helping investors buy and learn to self-manage short term rentals in the Smoky Mountains and Panama Beach areas.
He continues to host the Teat TN REI Meet Up which meets the last Thursday of every month in the greater Knoxville area and is all about networking.
Derek is also continuing to remodel homes in the area and as of today still working his full time W2 job as well!
You can reach Derek at the following:
derek@derektellier.com
865 285 5782
Personal Facebook – www.facebook.com/derek.tellier.3
Meet Up Facebook – www.facebook.com/easttnrei
Theshorttermshop.com
Books and Authors Mentioned –
Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
Big Leap - Gay Hendricks
Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
Eat That Frog – Brian Tracy
Ryan Holiday
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Beyond Pricing -https://beyondpricing.com/
Pricing Labs - https://hello.pricelabs.co/
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In this episode Darren & Greg talk about the steps they take when an LOI they have submitted gets rejected.
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In this episode Darren and Greg sit down with investor and partner Heath Ryans to talk about Heath's first deals - all done with - and the mindset it takes to make that happen.
Show Resources -
Third Circle Theory - https://www.secretentourage.com/courses/third_circle_theory/
Heath's meet up group, Tri-Cities Real Estate Investment Group, can be found on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriCitiesREI/ or on Meetup.com - https://www.meetup.com/Tri-Cities-Real-Estate-Investors-Group-REI/
Heath can be reached at -
heath@highresinvest.com
423.863.4078
on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HighResInvest/
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A quick hit with strategies for starting a meet up.
In this episode Darren & Greg talk about the steps they took when beginning their meet up - East Tennessee Multifamily - and what they do on an ongoing basis to keep the meet up running smoothly.
Show Resources -
meetup.com - https://www.meetup.com/
The cost for a basic Meet Up Organizer Subscription is $16.49 per month for a six month subscription or $23.99 per month for a monthly subscription. Click here for details.
East Tennessee Multifamily Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/340050479962129/?ref=bookmarks
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This episode Greg and Darren welcome guest Wes Mabry, owner of 1245 Consulting. The three dive into the world of Cost Segregation. What it is, why you should do it, how it works and if it is a good fit for your investment strategy.
Prior to founding 1245 Consulting in 2017, Wes Mabry spent over 15 years in the cost segregation industry with both a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal firm and a Cost Segregation Engineering firm. He has completed thousands of studies and evaluated over 7.6 billion in real property improvements across a wide range of asset classes. Wes has a BA in Organizational & Corporate Communication from the University of Houston. Wes is a native of Houston, TX and resides there with his growing family.
Wes can be reached at 713-927-0992 or through his website http://1245consulting.com/.
Cucumber varieties recommended -
Carolina Pickler - Boston Pickling - Market More 56
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Greg and Darren sit down with fellow investor and partner Marshall Friedman to discuss the book "What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars". Author Jim Paul walks readers through how he lost a million dollars investing in the stock market. Greg, Darren and Marshall apply those lessons to multifamily investing, with a short detour in to commercial properties.
Marshall Friedman is currently pursuing real estate investing full time with a focus on the multifamily space. Marshall has been invested in real estate for over five years.
Prior to pursuing real estate investing full time, Marshall was a member of Houlihan Lokey’s investment banking Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Group where he executed sell side and capital raise mandates for clients.
Marshall holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Chinese from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
You can reach Marshall at marshall@tigernational.com.
Show Resources -
"What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars" - Jim Paul
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Greg and Kim talk about what they are doing to market their properties and what strategies they use to keep them front of mind for potential community members. They cover Craigslist, Facebook and Google and the ways they use them including actionable tips to apply to your own marketing efforts whether you have 2 units or 100 and whether you are self managing or using third party management.
Kim Scully
kim@magpie-ventures.com
Resources mentioned in the podcast -
Click HERE for Real Wealth Solutions on YouTube.
Sample Craiglist Posts –
https://tricities.craigslist.org/apa/d/johnson-city-fully-furnished-all/7127312596.html
https://tricities.craigslist.org/apa/d/mountain-home-welcome-home-to-the/7139887381.html
Links to our Facebook Business Pages
Buffalo Ridge Apartments
The Landings
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Canva.com
Apartmenttherapy.com
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Greg and Darren have a wide ranging conversation with Lorraine Luongo about her journey to real estate investing, the importance of education and, of course, short term rentals!
Lorraine operates several short term rentals (STR) in the Myrtle Beach area and she shares some tips on operating in this niche. One stand out is that you have to be absolutely sure of technology before implementing into your business - wireless locks anyone?
You can find Lorraine at -
lorraineluongo@gmail.com
872 560 9705
takemetomyrtlebeach.com
Resources Mentioned -
Quickbooks
Hostfully
airbnb
VRBO
Jake & Gino
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Our friend and investing partner Matt Hawley goes into the details of what a Multifamily Inspection looks like, and we cover some of the major things you can look for when touring a property.
Matt has a great blog that will be sure to help you spot potentially expensive repairs and cap ex items BEFORE you get under contract.
Check him out at:
http://www.multifamilyinspector.com/
multifamilyinspector@gmail.com
Matt also hosts the Brevard Multifamily Meetup.
https://www.meetup.com/Satellite-Beach-Real-Estate-Networking-Meetup
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We discussion some of the common mindset blocks for new AND experienced investors. Darren discusses the trends he sees from his experience working and an Accountability Coach in the Jake and Gino community.
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Abraham Anderson has nearly 500 mobile home pads under management (soon to be over 600). Today we talk about his end goal for a MHP repositioning and work backwards on how to get there. Many great nuggets about buying and operating MHP's. This is great episode if you're looking for more detail on how to operate in this asset class.
Check out Abraham and his podcast Capital Cashflow at:
https://capitalcashflow.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/capitalcashflow/
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Recognizing your limiting beliefs and cultivating the right mindset to propel your personal and business growth.
Neil Schoep is a retired fire fighter and police officer who transitioned to entrepreneurship and real estate investing after realizing his job was not in alignment with his personal goals. Neil is also a life coach and and consistently shares mindset and goal setting/achieving strategies across social media.
Check out Neil's Multifamily Investment Company: https://bulmacproperties.com/
You can reach Neil by email at: Neil@Bulmacproperties.com or on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012985746069
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Darren and Greg introduce themselves and the purpose behind the podcast.
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