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Real Estate Monopoly

Real Estate Monopoly

By The Donis Brothers

Are you interested in real estate investing, but don’t know where to start? Join apartment investors Jeffrey, Kenneth, and Kerwin Donis as they interview other real estate investors about their wins, learning lessons, and their journey to real estate success. If you're ready to learn how real estate can help you change your family's financial tree and create a life by your own design, press play!
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Real Estate MonopolyJan 11, 2022

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How To Become a Real Estate Millionaire (In Your 20’s) - with Vayna Jerabek

How To Become a Real Estate Millionaire (In Your 20’s) - with Vayna Jerabek

This week, we’ve got a fellow Gen-Z real estate entrepreneur on the podcast!

Vayna is a 6 figure wholesaler, agent, and BRRRR investor out of Seattle, WA. She got her start by learning from real estate events & books, and put into action to become a millionaire in her 20’s. She shares her journey & lessons learned on social media to help Gen Z become rich and wealthy through real estate.

During our conversation, Vayna answers:

🔥 When did you realize real estate investing was the path to financial success in your 20s, and how did you take that initial leap? 

🔥 Many aspiring investors attend real estate events and read books, but not everyone achieves the level of success you have. 

🔥Seattle's real estate market has its unique dynamics. How did you navigate the challenges and opportunities specific to the Seattle market, and what advice do you have for investors in similarly competitive markets?

🔥How do you leverage social media to not only showcase your success but also educate and inspire the next generation of real estate investors?

🔥If you could outline a game plan for a Gen Z investor, what steps would you take?

🔥And more!

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Nov 27, 202334:05
Using The BRRRR Strategy To Become a Real Estate Millionaire with CJ Calio

Using The BRRRR Strategy To Become a Real Estate Millionaire with CJ Calio

CJ Calio is the co-founder of WNN properties LLC, and a full-time investor in residential and commercial real estate. CJ has raised millions of dollars to build a substantial residential and commercial portfolio and now helps others do the same. In less than five years CJ and his wife were able to live their dream of being full time investors while spending more time with their wonderful children. Let WNN Properties help you do the same.

During our conversation, CJ answers:

🔥 Can you explain what BRRRR stands for, and how it works in real estate investing?

🔥What are the key advantages of the BRRRR strategy for someone looking to invest in real estate? 

🔥 Could you share an example of one of your most successful BRRRR deals and the lessons you learned from it?

🔥 What types of properties are best suited for the BRRRR strategy, and why?

🔥 How do you go about finding and financing the initial purchase in a BRRRR deal?

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With CJ:

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Nov 20, 202339:10
 Financial Tips For Investing In Your 20’s (with Maya Corbic)

Financial Tips For Investing In Your 20’s (with Maya Corbic)

Hello everyone! Today I’m speaking with Maya Corbic. I found her on Instagram, where she’s garnered over 129,000 followers by helping others teach the young people in their lives how to become millionaires. She’s been featured in Bloomberg and Yahoo Finance. 

Maya Corbic is a CPA, CA. She had an extensive career as a CFO of a private school, tax accountant and auditor. In 2012 she founded DINARII Financial Education Academy whose vision is to educate every child to become a financially independent adult. Maya's goal is to inspire parents to educate kids about financial literacy by providing them with fun and easy to use teaching tools and techniques.

During our conversation, we discuss: 

🔥How her background of growing up in war torn Bosnia shaped her personal journey of building wealth from almost nothing, 

🔥 The importance of choosing the right life partner

🔥 Why getting that controversial prenup might be a good idea.

🔥And more!

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Nov 13, 202336:02
Is Buying a House Right Now A Good Idea? (with Matt Teifke)

Is Buying a House Right Now A Good Idea? (with Matt Teifke)

Is now a good time to buy a house? Are your home buying dreams just that - a dream? We’re addressing this with today’s guest - Matt Teifke. We’re touching on how to navigate a competitive home buying market, financing options for young professionals, and a practical step-by-step plan for getting your first real estate property. Let’s go.

Teifke Real Estate was created by Matt Teifke. Matt created the business as a way to help him fulfill his dreams of creating financial freedom through real estate and helping as many other people as possible to do the same. Soon after founding the company, Matt brought in his childhood friend, Alex Coffman, who also had a passion for real estate, into the business.

During our conversation, Matt discusses:

🔥How can young buyers make the most of government programs and incentives for first-time homeowners?

🔥 What's your top strategy for finding hidden gems in a market with seemingly no affordable options?

🔥  What advice would you give to young, first-time homebuyers navigating this competitive market?

🔥 A step-by-step guide to buying a first property. 

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Matt:

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Nov 06, 202330:27
 The Velocity Of Money - The Secret To Being Financially Free FAST! (with Brandon Jenkins)

The Velocity Of Money - The Secret To Being Financially Free FAST! (with Brandon Jenkins)

There’s a secret the rich and wealthy have been keeping that they use to exponentially grow their wealth. This philosophy doesn’t ask the question: what is the return on investment, but rather, how long will it take for it to come back to you so you can reinvest? 

It’s called the velocity of money. And today, alongside Brandon Jenkins - founder of Birch Prosper who’s invested in over 2,300 units - we’re going to explain why this slight tweak in your investment philosophy can significantly amplify your approach. 

Are you ready for an upgrade?

Brandon Jenkins is the founder of Birch Prosper. His real estate investing experience spans both the single-family residential space in key Texas markets, as well as value-add apartment deals in over 2,300 units in the NW Arkansas, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Houston markets. Brandon has a very diverse professional background as an engineer with 10 years of technical experience working for 2 major Fortune 500 corporations in the Oil & Gas and Mining sectors. The focus of his work dealt with risk analysis, project execution, asset management, and investment evaluation. Brandon has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Howard University. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife and 3 children.

During our conversation, Brandon discusses:

🔥What most investors get wrong about the velocity of money.

🔥  Return of capital vs return on capital. 

🔥 Which asset classes he invests in to maximize the velocity of his money.

🔥 A real example of how the reinvestment process works.

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Brandon:

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Oct 30, 202332:49
Zach Haptonstall Did An $11M Multifamily Deal Despite 10-Yr High Interest Rates (Here’s How)

Zach Haptonstall Did An $11M Multifamily Deal Despite 10-Yr High Interest Rates (Here’s How)

Today’s guest - Zach Haptonstall- is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity, which has completed over $1.93 Billion in total transactions and purchased over 7,400 units since 2019. He recently did an $11 million multifamily deal - despite historic obstacles in the market. Today, we’re diving into how he did it.

Zach Haptonstall is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity and Rise48 Communities. Rise48 Equity is a retail syndication Multifamily Investment company with offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas. Rise48 Equity has completed over $1.93 Billion in total transactions and purchased 42 assets, 7,400+ units since 2019. They currently have $1.49 Billion+ of Assets Under Management in Phoenix and Dallas. They have completed 11 Full-Cycle Dispositions and returned capital to investors. The company has 190+ Full-Time Employees on Full Healthcare Benefits. Rise48 Communities is the vertically-integrated property management company that manages all assets owned by Rise48 Equity. They do all the construction management, property management, and asset management in-house with their staff. They only manage Rise48 assets and do not provide third-party management. Zach’s main responsibilities as CEO include overseeing all acquisitions, sourcing capital, and building strategic partnerships. He and his wife, Grace own homes in both Phoenix and Dallas where they split their time between offices.

During our conversation, I ask Zach:

🔥 How he broke into one of the most competitive markets in the country.

🔥 The ins -and-outs of an $11 million multifamily deal he did in a volatile interest rate environment.

🔥 What does he say to investors with concerns that he hasn’t experienced a market downturn?

🔥 How does he know he’s not overpaying for assets?

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Zach:

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Oct 23, 202346:37
From $2,000 to $20M AUM in 2 Years with Kevin Falk & Jeff Derus

From $2,000 to $20M AUM in 2 Years with Kevin Falk & Jeff Derus

Kevin Falk and Jeff Derus went from investing just $1,000 each into their business to now owning over $20 million of real estate properties…in just 2 years. 

This is the story of how they did it.

Kevin Falk started his real estate career back in 2010. During his tenure, Kevin has managed over 15 million square feet of Multi-Family, Office, Industrial, Retail, Medical and Data Centers. Prior to working for Kidder Mathews and starting Nordic Partners Investments, he has worked for high powered companies like CBRE and Microsoft.

Since the start of his career Jeff Derus has taken a pragmatic, data driven approach to entrepreneurship, establishing and building FreshMeal.com and 99lumen.com. His multifaceted growth strategies pushed FreshMeal to 100K of revenue in their third quarter of operation. Combining his unique skill set with his love for real estate Jeff has ensured that NPI stays at the forefront of best practice for its management systems and technology. 

During our conversation, Kevin and Jeff discusses:

🔥 The top lessons their FIRST mentor in real estate taught them.

🔥 How they flipped a multifamily property in 18 months (and added MILLIONS in value). 

🔥 How they scaled from their first deal to $20M AUM

🔥 The secret to how they do deals in SEATTLE (non-owner friendly state)...

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Jeff and Kevin:

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Oct 16, 202340:39
 Warning- Avoid THESE Money Mistakes Keeping You From Wealth! - with Mark Willis

Warning- Avoid THESE Money Mistakes Keeping You From Wealth! - with Mark Willis

There are a few common money mistakes most people are making…and it’s keeping them from building real wealth. 

In today’s episode, Mark Willis - a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services - is here to debunk some common myths and misconceptions involving debt, investing, diversification and more. He’ll also explain the strategy that the Dave Ramseys of the world don’t want you to know about. 

If you want to retire early, keep listening.

Mark Willis, CFP® is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy and your future. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and create tax-free income in retirement.

During our conversation, Mark discusses:

🔥  Why your debt is someone else’s asset.

🔥 The critical financial mistake people make in their early adult lives that weigh them down later on.

🔥 Diversification vs focus when it comes to investing…

🔥  What a whole life policy is, red flags, and misconceptions surrounding it.

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Mark:

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Oct 09, 202346:40
Exposing The TOP-SECRET Way The Rich Pay $0 In Taxes (Legally) - with Thomas Castelli

Exposing The TOP-SECRET Way The Rich Pay $0 In Taxes (Legally) - with Thomas Castelli

Are you going to jail if you make a mistake on your taxes?

 Taxes are one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate. Aside from the threat of jail time, the consequences of not understanding your taxes are too severe to ignore. Which is why we sat down with Thomas Castelli - one of the leading experts on taxes in the real estate investing community.

 If you’ve ever wondered: What do most people get wrong about taxes? How do the rich pay zero dollars in taxes? What is the real estate professional status and do I qualify? Keep listening. And towards the end, Thomas shares the secret pattern that sets TOP PERFORMING investors apart from the rest. You can’t afford to miss this.

Thomas Castelli is a Tax Strategist and real estate investor, who helps other real estate investors keep more of their hard-earned dollars in their pockets and out of the government's.

During our conversation, Thomas answers:

🔥 What are some common misconceptions and misunderstandings people have related to taxes?

🔥How do the rich pay $0 in taxes?

🔥 What are the different kinds of income and how does the type of income impact a person’s ability to keep their money and build wealth?

🔥  What does it qualify for real estate professional status?  

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Thomas:

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Oct 02, 202341:10
Diversify Or Die - Passive Investing Expert Spills His Secrets (with Jeremy Roll)!

Diversify Or Die - Passive Investing Expert Spills His Secrets (with Jeremy Roll)!

Diversification isn’t just good investing wisdom - it’s essential to survival. At least, according to Jeremy Roll. 

Jeremy has been investing in real estate for over two decades. He’s the founder and President of Roll Investment Group, where he manages a group of over 1,500 investors.  

So what secrets have helped Jeremy go from working in the corporate world before 2007 to being invested in more than 60 opportunities across more than $1 Billion worth of real estate and business assets? 

Listen to find out. 

Jeremy started investing in real estate and businesses in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to become a full-time passive cash flow investor. He is currently an investor in more than 60 opportunities across more than $1 Billion worth of real estate and business assets. As Founder and President of Roll Investment Group, Jeremy manages a group of over 1,500 investors who seek passive/managed cash flowing investments in real estate and businesses. Jeremy is also the co-Founder of For Investors By Investors (FIBI), a non-profit organization that was launched in 2007 with the goal of facilitating networking and learning among real estate investors in a strict no sales pitch environment. FIBI is now the largest group of public real estate investor meetings in California with over 30,000 members. Jeremy has an MBA from The Wharton School and is an Advisor for Realty Mogul, the largest real estate crowdfunding website in the US.

During our conversation, Jeremy also shares:

🔥 Why he invests in multiple asset classes instead of focusing on one.

🔥   Why he believes opportunity exposure is the IDEAL way to learn to invest.

🔥  Control vs diversification - and which one is MORE important.

🔥  Why there is MORE risk as a passive investor.

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Jeremy:

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Sep 25, 202339:40
Market or Mastery? Going Full Cycle On A $17.8M Deal with Leslie Awasom

Market or Mastery? Going Full Cycle On A $17.8M Deal with Leslie Awasom

Sep 18, 202327:09
Is THIS The Answer To America’s Housing Crisis? (with Flint Jamison) | RE Monopoly 208

Is THIS The Answer To America’s Housing Crisis? (with Flint Jamison) | RE Monopoly 208

Single-family homes are currently the most unaffordable they have been in several decades. Build-to-rent might be the answer to America’s growing housing crisis. To discuss the ins and outs of this cutting edge real estate strategy, we brought on Flint Jamison. 

Flint Jamison spent 20 years in aerospace as an engineer and program manager. The most recognizable part of his career is designing the wing structure on the Boeing 787. He finished out his career managing a $120 million program modifying aircraft for the military. As a former engineering leader who endured a great deal of burnout. Flint started building a new financial future for his family by purchasing cash-flowing real estate in 2018. After his first duplex, he quickly pivoted to commercial real estate, where he found the most efficient path to financial freedom. Flint founded Vestus Capital to help educate other leaders on how they can grow and protect their wealth by passively investing in commercial real estate.

Keep listening to find out more about build to rent, Including why institutional investors are spending billions to buy these projects before they’re even completely built. 

During our conversation, Flint shares:

🔥 What build-to-rent is.

🔥 Why the U.S. is becoming a renter’s nation (and what this means for BTR demand).

🔥 Multifamily vs build-to-rent.

🔥 Market selection for build-to-rent.

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Flint:

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Sep 11, 202331:60
How To Think Like An Institutional Investor (with John Azar) | RE Monopoly #207

How To Think Like An Institutional Investor (with John Azar) | RE Monopoly #207

You’ve probably heard the term “institutional investor” before, but do you know what it means? This type of investor has long been shrouded in mystery - and controversy. Some investors love them, others refuse to work with them. Today, we’re bringing on private equity expert John Azar -founder of Peak 15 capital - to debunk some misconceptions about institutional capital, and also peel back the curtain on this sector of the real estate space that has long been misunderstood. Here we go.

John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A Private Equity advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in securing their equity capital stack as well as funding through the Peak 15 CoGP fund. John was formerly a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets who have syndicated and operated multifamily assets across the Southeast corridor. 

During our conversation, John shares:

🔥 What an institutional investor is.

🔥 Common misconceptions about institutional capital.

🔥 How these groups conduct due diligence.

🔥 How institutional capital groups navigate the competitive landscape of real estate investing, given the abundance of capital in the market.

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With John:

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Sep 04, 202340:34
 Expensive Multifamily Mistakes - Where Investors Went Wrong…(Interview with Todd Dexheimer) | REM #206

Expensive Multifamily Mistakes - Where Investors Went Wrong…(Interview with Todd Dexheimer) | REM #206

There are some investors in the real estate space facing rough waters in light of rising interest rates and inflation. We’ve heard many describe the current environment as a time for operators to shine and to see who’s been “swimming naked.” To explain the mistakes and missteps investors made and the consequences of them, we brought on an industry veteran who has extensive experience in commercial and residential real estate. Todd Dexheimer is an expert - and he’s today, he’s shining a light on the red flags investors missed - and what it means for the industry at large.

Todd Dexheimer, Principal of Endurus Capital and VitaCare Living started investing in Real Estate in 2008. Today his companies have owned over $500 million of Multifamily, senior housing and commercial real estate and raised nearly $80 million of private capital. Todd has completed over 150 flips, including a 20-unit mobile home park and a ski resort, while using those profits to build his rental portfolio. Today his focus is on syndicating value-add commercial real estate in emerging markets.

During our conversation, Todd shares:

🔥 His current perspective on the multifamily market.

🔥 What the environment was like a few years ago.

🔥 The types of predictions and assumptions investors made in the past that are being put to the test now.

🔥 The changing role of banks in the multifamily industry (and how to mitigate bank risk).

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Todd:

  • Website: enduruscapital.com   

  • Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/dexproperties 

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Aug 28, 202345:32
Ditch The Rat Race- THIS Is How You Can Take Back Control…(with Param Bala) | REM #205

Ditch The Rat Race- THIS Is How You Can Take Back Control…(with Param Bala) | REM #205

You’ve probably stayed in an AirB&B on vacation. But have you ever thought about owning one? We wrote off single family rentals a while ago, but we were wrong. Real estate is not a one size fits all investment, and today’s guest - Param Bala- is an expert in all things single family rentals. She is proof that you can ditch the rat race and take back control of your life - one single family rental at a time. Are you ready to find out how you can generate over six figures from a single family rental portfolio?

Param Baladandapani is a Radiologist in Southern California who while working full time and raising two young kids built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio that helped her become financially independent at 41 following which she quit her full time position in medicine. She is Founder & CEO of GenerationalWealthMD & GW Capital where she has helped thousands of physicians accelerate towards financial freedom through her coaching program and syndication opportunities. She has over a decade of real estate experience investing in Long Term and Short term rentals, Apartments and development projects in multiple domestic and international markets with over 800 doors and $150 million in assets under management, making her a sought after speaker in the real estate space. She is passionate about paying it forward and has helped establish a non profit educational trust in rural India that is focused on empowering and educating children with disabilities.

During our conversation, Param talks about: 

🔥The traditional retirement model followed by physicians (and most people) and what they get wrong.

🔥The 4 types of real estate investor personas and the risks of each one.

🔥Short vs Mid vs Long Term Rentals.

🔥Whether or not to diversify between rental types (it’s not what you think…)

🔥And more!

Get In Touch With Param:

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Aug 21, 202346:47
The Truth About Real Estate From an Ex-Airline Pilot’s Perspective (with Satch Bernhardt) | RE Monopoly #204

The Truth About Real Estate From an Ex-Airline Pilot’s Perspective (with Satch Bernhardt) | RE Monopoly #204

Flying by the seat of your pants is not good advice. Especially not when it comes to real estate investing - or flying a commercial plane. Today’s guest - Satch Bernhardt - is an expert in both. And during our conversation, he uncovers the illusion of job security that many people fall victim to. But perhaps more importantly, he shares some of the surprising ways being an airline pilot prepared him for real estate investing. Strap in - we’re about to take a one-way trip to several real estate revelations you won’t be able to unsee.

Satch Bernhardt is an airline pilot and the CEO and founder of V1 Capital. He has excelled in both the aviation and real estate industries. He developed a passion for flying at an early age and began learning how to fly in 2010. He then went on to become a flight instructor, teaching others how to fly. Through this experience, he gained valuable knowledge about leadership and human psychology. To safeguard himself from the uncertainties of the aviation industry, Satch decided to enter the real estate market in 2018. He started his own real estate business, recognizing the potential for passive income and stability. Unfortunately, in 2020, Satch was furloughed from his airline job due to the global pandemic. However, he didn't let this setback discourage him. Satch has always enjoyed connecting with people, and during his time off, he utilized his expertise in real estate to write an eBook called "Pilot's Handbook on Passive Investing in Real Estate."

Satch talks about: 

🔥What being an airline pilot taught him about real estate investing (you won’t believe it)!

🔥Transitioning from wholesaling to investing in apartments (why he made the switch)!

🔥The common money mistakes pilots (and most people) are making…

🔥What Blackstone has taught him about real estate…

🔥And more…

Get In Touch With Satch:

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Aug 14, 202341:01
The Market Outlook of A 30+ Year Multifamily Operator (It’s Not Pretty…) -with Brian Burke | RE Monopoly #203

The Market Outlook of A 30+ Year Multifamily Operator (It’s Not Pretty…) -with Brian Burke | RE Monopoly #203

Headlines in the news are crazy right now, and the question you may find yourself asking is: which ones can I trust?

One of the best ways to access reliable information is to speak to experts with EXPERIENCE. Which is why we spoke with Brian Burke- a real estate investor who’s been in the industry for over 30 years. 

During our conversation, he shared his outlook on the real estate market. And I’ve got to warn you…it’s not pretty. 

Brian Burke is President / CEO of Praxis Capital Inc, a vertically integrated real estate private equity investment firm, which he founded in 2001. Brian has acquired over 800 million dollars’ worth of real estate over a 30-year career including over 4,000 multifamily units and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, and constructed self-storage, but really prefers to reposition existing multifamily properties. Brian is the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications, and is a frequent public speaker at real estate conferences and events nationwide.

During our conversation, Brian talks about: 

🔥What is his outlook on the multifamily market, and the real estate sector at large?

🔥Why he’ll NEVER do a C-class property deal…

🔥Why he’s a vocal proponent of FLOATING RATE debt…

🔥Common mistakes investors make when it comes to rent growth and other assumptions…

🔥And more…

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Aug 07, 202335:25
The Age of Easy Money in Real Estate Is Over - Here’s What to Do Now (With Brandi Shotwell) | RE Monopoly #202

The Age of Easy Money in Real Estate Is Over - Here’s What to Do Now (With Brandi Shotwell) | RE Monopoly #202

The age of easy money was a great one. Starting in 2008, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates incredibly low to stimulate the economy. In 2022, the tides changed. And this age of easy money was over. To break down what this means for real estate investors, we brought on mortgage broker and financing expert Brandi Shotwell. Changing interest rates are nothing new, but we’ve experienced the fastest rate of change in decades. And the consequences are catastrophic. But, as you’re about to find out, There is hope.

Brandi Shotwell is a Principal at Reno Capital Management in Dallas, Texas. With over 20 years’ experience in finance and real estate, Brandi has funded over $1 billion in real estate projects ranging from commercial acquisitions to commercial development.

During our conversation, Brandi talks about: 

📈 What a mortgage broker is and how she connects with ELITE lenders.

📈 Major changes in the financing space.

📈 Why she thinks a correction was LONG OVERDUE.

📈 Issues with refinancing in a higher interest rate environment.

📈And more…

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Jul 31, 202337:21
From Doubts to Deals- Unleashing Your Real Estate Potential (with Raquel Adkins) | RE Monopoly #201

From Doubts to Deals- Unleashing Your Real Estate Potential (with Raquel Adkins) | RE Monopoly #201

Being a real estate investor takes more than analytical skills, access to capital, and a good network. It takes a certain kind of mindset to overcome the ups and downs, especially in times with increasing interest rates, economic uncertainty, and major shifts in the industry.

Today’s guest - Raquel Adkins - has spent years building and refining her investor mindset, which is how she’s been able to partner on 550 multifamily units in just a few years.

From doubts to deals, this is how she did it.   

Raquel Adkins and her husband Kyle bring together a history of continued investing and business success. Kyle brings a rich background in construction management, having built $100M+ in single-family homes, $150M+ in commercial building ground-up construction now focusing on value-add and ground-up multifamily. Raquel has a business degree with a couple of successful start-up businesses, her main focus is managing her real estate funds and investing in multifamily, and short-term rentals. Together they hold $76M AUM which consists of a 550-door portfolio of multifamily assets.

Raquel talks about: 

🔥How she developed a resilient mindset to invest in 550 multifamily units.

🔥 How she balances potential reward with the risk of losing money when looking at deals!

🔥The most common trait of the ELITE investors she’s met throughout her time in the industry.

🔥What newbies get wrong about real estate investing (and how to AVOID it at all costs)!

🔥And more…

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Jul 24, 202335:30
What THIS 2008 Economic Crash-Survivor Is Doing Differently This Time (with Tim Vest) | RE Monopoly #200

What THIS 2008 Economic Crash-Survivor Is Doing Differently This Time (with Tim Vest) | RE Monopoly #200

From 2004 to 2008, commercial real estate prices rose 66%, but crashed by nearly 40% during the 2008 financial crisis. 

Headlines like: “Global Economic Shock Worse Than Great Depression,” by the Huffington Post and “Financial Crisis is the Worst the World Has Ever Faced,” from the Daily Telegraph reflected how severe the crisis was. 

Tim Vest was on the front lines of this crash.  And he survived to tell the story. He’s here today to explain the lessons he learned, the changes he made, and how he’s using his previous challenges and setbacks to not just survive, but thrive in any investment environment. 

Tim Vest is a Multifamily syndicator, owner and operator who has more than 17 years in Real Estate. From land investing, single family flips and rentals, to NNN and Apartments, Tim has a broad level of experience and currently owns more than 1,000 units. He is the founder of Harvest Properties Group and co-founder of Makin' Moves Coaching as well as Vive Equity.

Tim talks about: 

🔥What caused the 2008 crash?

🔥 How the 2008 crash impacted commercial real estate investors like him.

🔥SIGNIFICANT lessons he learned from his 2008 setback.

🔥How he balances risk with opportunity as a real estate investor, 

🔥And more…

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Jul 17, 202336:56
Confessions Of a Former Financial Advisor Turned Real Estate Multi-Millionaire (with Corey Peterson) - RE Monopoly #199

Confessions Of a Former Financial Advisor Turned Real Estate Multi-Millionaire (with Corey Peterson) - RE Monopoly #199

With only 35% of Americans working with a financial advisor in 2022, the question arises: should the average investor seek their guidance? 

Our guest, a former financial advisor turned real estate multimillionaire, shares firsthand experiences that will shed light on the limited scope and sales-oriented nature of financial advice. 

If you've ever wondered why the rich manage their own wealth and what they invest in, keep listening. And get ready to challenge conventional wisdom and gain a fresh perspective on building wealth.

As the CEO and Founder of Kahuna Investments, Corey Peterson has acquired over $225 million in real estate nationwide and raised over $95 million in private equity. He is the bestselling author of "Copy Your Way To Success – Standing on the shoulders of Giants" and hosts the Multi-Family Legacy Podcast. His company's mission is to partner with passive investors to create award-winning Apartment communities families are proud to call home.

Corey talks about: 

🔥The truth behind the motives of a financial advisor.

🔥 Paper assets (and why Corey DOESN’T invest in them)!

🔥How long it REALLY takes to build wealth in real estate.

🔥The TRUE state of multifamily that prominent gurus aren’t talking about!

🔥And more…

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Jul 10, 202343:31
The DEVASTATING Impact the Fed Has On Your Passive Multifamily Investments (with Bronson Hill) | RE Monopoly #198

The DEVASTATING Impact the Fed Has On Your Passive Multifamily Investments (with Bronson Hill) | RE Monopoly #198

In May 2023, The Fed increased the federal funds rate at the fastest pace seen in 4 decades! 


The Federal Reserve, an institution shrouded in mystery and wielding immense power, can have a major impact on your real estate investments. From rising interest rates to declining rental demand, the Fed’s policies can send shockwaves through the housing market, leaving investors to navigate the jarring changes. 


On today’s episode, Bronson Hill is giving us a peek into the dark underbelly of the Federal Reserve's influence on your wealth. Brace yourself.


Bronson talks about: 

🤫 What the Federal Reserve is and how they impact interest rates.

🤫Why real estate investors need to know about the Fed’s role in the economy!

🤫Why some are pushing to “End The Fed”

🤫Why undercapitalized multifamily deals are vulnerable during high interest rate environments.

🤫How bridge debt and floating rate debt are impacted by high interest rates.

🤫 And more…

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Jul 03, 202336:02
Why Most People Will NEVER Be Financially Free with Travis Watts | RE Monopoly #197
Jun 26, 202345:20
Want The Financial Freedom To Travel? Stop Doing THIS! (with Alyssa Holbrook) | RE Monopoly #196

Want The Financial Freedom To Travel? Stop Doing THIS! (with Alyssa Holbrook) | RE Monopoly #196

Many people aspire to have a “life by design” that allows them the freedom to travel without worrying about money. If this is you, that’s okay. And it’s more than possible with real estate investing.

But how do you overcome the internal and external obstacles keeping you from reaching this goal? Today’s guest has the answers to this “lifestyle freedom” mystery. 

Alyssa Holbrook is a High Performance Coach for Real Estate Investors. As a Master Certified Coach, she leads clients to expand their mindset, helping them avoid potential setbacks and become more resilient, resourceful and successful. She draws on 12 years of experience as a Real Estate Agent and Broker and 16 years of investing in residential, multifamily and commercial properties to deliver powerful results to her clients. Her commercial investing experience includes medical office, retail, and ground up development.

In this episode, Alyssa and I chat about:

🏖How she bought her first real estate investment at 14 years old.

🏖How real estate investing has allowed her to have time and travel freedom.

🏖The real challenges of delaying gratification as you build passive income.

🏖The neurobiological factors that threaten to keep you from being wealthy.

🏖Why saving money WON’T get you lifestyle freedom.

🏖 The steps you can take to start building passive income. 

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May 29, 202347:23
STOP Relying On Banks And Start Thinking Like One with Sarry Ibrahim | REM #195

STOP Relying On Banks And Start Thinking Like One with Sarry Ibrahim | REM #195

Have you heard of the Rockefellers? If you have, then you probably know he made his money in the oil industry.

 But did you know he used another strategy to grow and preserve his wealth for generations? 

Today, the Rockefeller family is worth $360 million. The strategy they’ve used to build fortunes is known as infinite banking.

And we’ve got Sarry Ibraham, a financial specialist, here today to talk about what infinite banking is and how you can use it to level up your approach to real estate investing. 

Sarry Ibrahim is a financial specialist, private money lender, real estate investor and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helps business owners, real estate investors, and full time employees grow safe and predictable wealth regardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160 years. Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing his MBA. He worked for companies like Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Healthspring, and Humana before founding Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on one sole concept; the Bank On Yourself ® concept.

Are you ready? 

In this episode, Sarry discusses:

🔥 Why infinite banking is appealing for real estate investors

🔥 401ks and IRAs vs Infinite Banking

🔥 Infinite Banking & The Impact of Inflation on Whole Life Policies

🔥Traditional Banking vs Infinite Banking

🔥 Infinite Banking vs Real Estate Investing

🔥 Steps to Getting Started In Infinite Banking 

🔥  And more…

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May 22, 202325:57
3 Hacks for Investing In Distressed Properties with Alex Kingman | REM #194

3 Hacks for Investing In Distressed Properties with Alex Kingman | REM #194

Distressed is a bad thing. At least, it usually is. But today’s guest takes distressed real estate properties and generates massive profits. 

And you might be wondering - aren’t distressed properties more risky than other properties?

The answer is - yes…sort of. But there are ways to reduce this risk - and Alex Kingman is here to discuss her top 3 Hacks for reducing risk as a distressed property investor.

Because where there are old buildings and wear and tear, there are millions to be made.

Alex Kingman is a multifamily real estate syndicator who helps people live life on their own terms, build massive passive wealth, and significantly reduce their tax burden. She is the co-owner and head of Marketing & Investor Relations at KGI Capital. Her company invests in 1-100 unit distressed & heavy value-add properties in the Midwest and Southeast. To date, KGI Capital has acquired 80 multifamily units and has $10MM in assets under management. You may have also heard her speak on other top podcasts, such as episode 3128 of the Best Ever Real Estate Investing podcast.

In this episode, Alex discusses:

🔥 What a distressed property is.

🔥 The common reasons people avoid distressed properties. 

🔥 What you NEED in a local market around a distressed property!

🔥What she’s learned from construction on distressed properties. 

🔥 The DANGERS of vacancies (and how to handle them)!

🔥  And more…

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May 15, 202324:13
Avoid THESE 6 Risks In Multifamily with Marcus Arredondo | REM #193

Avoid THESE 6 Risks In Multifamily with Marcus Arredondo | REM #193

Every investment involves risk. Multifamily real estate is no exception.

But what if there was a way to reduce the amount of risk you were exposed to? 

Today’s guest is Marcus Arredondo. He has acquired and managed over 2,000 doors, and he’s here to talk about the top 6 risks in multifamily and how he navigates them. 

So if you want to learn how ELITE multifamily investors reduce their risk exposure, click play!

Marcus Arredondo is an experienced investor, entrepreneur, multifamily syndicator and corporate tenant representative. As the founder and managing partner of Edge West Capital, a private real estate investment firm, he has acquired and managed over 2,000 doors spanning a total of 6 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas. Marcus also serves as Corporate Managing Director at Savills, Inc., specializing in representing companies’ interests in international and domestic strategies and transactions. Marcus has completed in excess of 200 transactions, totaling over 6.0 million square feet and valued at over $550 million on behalf of Wells Fargo, Harman, Tesla, and SiriusXM, among others. Marcus is a graduate of Cornell University and outside of Edge West Capital has invested in a variety of alternative asset classes and early stage enterprises, both international and domestic, including consumer products, digital compression, agriculture, machine learning, digital sales, among others.

In this episode, Marcus discusses risks involving:

🔥 Economic Recessions 

🔥 Security Concerns at a property

🔥 Construction and Capital Expenditures 

🔥 Interest Rate Fluctuations

🔥 Property Management Issues

🔥  And more…

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May 08, 202327:13
5 Factors To Scaling to $290 Million with Chris Linger | REM #192

5 Factors To Scaling to $290 Million with Chris Linger | REM #192

What does it take to scale a massive real estate business? Chris Linger, alongside his wife, has been investing in real estate since 2006. In the early stages of his real estate journey, he was able to achieve some impressive feats - like a 4.5M personal portfolio. But it wasn’t until he tapped into the power of scale that he was able to reach the nearly $300 million dollar portfolio he has today. So what factors helped him scale to this level? That’s what we’re talking about today.

Christopher Linger alongside wife, Maricela Soberanes, are principals at Up Plex Capital LLC. Accredited Real estate investors. Investing in real estate since 2006. Built a personal portfolio valued at 4.5M (starting disposing process in 2020 to transition into apartment syndications). Passively Invested in nine multifamily syndications across five states. Portfolio value 122M as passive investors (LP). Additionally, +130M multifamily portfolio under management (>1700 units). Chris Linger has an MBA, twenty seven years of active duty Navy services (ret), now full-time apartment syndicator. As serial entrepreneurs they own and operate a 100% veteran owned company focused on real estate asset management, equity raising, and private money lending. In addition, they successfully Joint Ventured with other specialized partners to acquire self-storage facilities and mobile home parks.

In this episode, Chris discusses: 

🔥How to develop the right MENTAL real estate to scale a multimillion dollar portfolio 

🔥The importance of having the right people in the right seats on your path to success 

🔥 Systems for scaling and sustainability 

🔥Where Chris finds investors and why he ALWAYS invests alongside his investors 

🔥 The role the economy plays in your ability to make MASSIVE PROFITS in real estate investing 

🔥 And more…

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May 01, 202324:00
4 Steps to Going From a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset with Maricela Soberanes | REM #191

4 Steps to Going From a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset with Maricela Soberanes | REM #191

Apr 24, 202319:19
Land Shark: Profits From Flipping Land with Brent Bowers | REM #190

Land Shark: Profits From Flipping Land with Brent Bowers | REM #190

Apr 17, 202325:28
RE Development Revolution:  How Mike Kaeding Is Changing An Outdated Industry | REM #189

RE Development Revolution: How Mike Kaeding Is Changing An Outdated Industry | REM #189

What if you could take the brilliant strategies used in other industries and apply them to real estate to increase efficiency and profitability? Would you be hesitant to try something no one else has, or would you take the leap? 

Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, did this. Norhart designs, builds, and rents apartments. 

Norhart is transforming the way apartments are built and managed by incorporating technologies and efficiencies that have revolutionized other industries, and lead to high-quality, cost-effective projects.

And he is now revolutionizing the commercial real estate space. He’s not just building apartments either - he’s determined to solve America’s housing shortage. In this episode, he discusses how, as well as:

🔵 What makes his properties different

🔵 Why he believes hiring the best of the best is actually more cost-effective 

🔵 The lack of innovation in the construction industry compared to other industries 

🔵 How rents have been rising in relation to wages and why this isn’t sustainable

🔵 And more…

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Apr 10, 202323:42
$720MM Man: Maximizing Opportunities with Elite Investor Vikram Raya | REM #188

$720MM Man: Maximizing Opportunities with Elite Investor Vikram Raya | REM #188

Even doctors get investing wrong. 

When you’re just starting out as a real estate investor, there’s so much to learn, and it’s easy to fall for the common misconceptions that face every one of us. But understanding the factors that impact risk levels and property values is essential to being a good investor and protecting your money.

So Vikram Raya, a professional cardiologist turned real estate private equity CEO, who has raised over $180 million in private equity and acquired $720 million worth of assets, is here to help. 

👉 He will share valuable insights on why wholesaling and fix and flipping didn't work for him,

👉Common misconceptions doctors have about investing and real estate,

👉 How to avoid shiny object syndrome,

👉 He'll break down the bid ask gap, the impact of affordable housing on multifamily demand and security,

👉And more.

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Apr 03, 202326:09
0 to 595 Doors: Paving A Path to Real Estate Success with Tate Siemer | REM #187

0 to 595 Doors: Paving A Path to Real Estate Success with Tate Siemer | REM #187

Real estate investing can be intimidating…and multifamily investing even more so.

 Which is why we’re speaking with the one and only Tate Siemer, visionary CEO of GreenLight Equity Group and host of "The Apartment Guys Podcast".

 From building a credible reputation to scaling your investments, Tate's got the insider knowledge you need to succeed in the multifamily world.

Tate Siemer is the visionary and CEO of GreenLight Equity Group, which currently owns 595 units totaling $49.5M in value in Oklahoma City, and Columbus, OH. Tate’s passion is improving apartment buildings in such a way that maximizes the value of community. In order to provide solid, consistent returns to investors and well-being to residents, Tate and team operate clean, safe, progressive communities that promote a thriving living environment. Tate hosts “The Apartment Gurus Podcast” and serves on the Executive Board of the Utah Real Estate Investor Association. 

Tate talks about:

🔥 How he first got into real estate

🔥 A New-build townhouse project that didn’t go as planned (and lessons learned)

🔥 The first 12-unit multifamily deal he did 

🔥 How he built credibility at the beginning of his multifamily career

🔥 The importance of mentorship

🔥Why you should go to conferences, especially right now 

🔥And more…

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Mar 27, 202328:21
Economic Crashes: Lessons From 4 Downturns with Joel Friedland | REM #186

Economic Crashes: Lessons From 4 Downturns with Joel Friedland | REM #186

Mar 20, 202327:08
Intro to Industrial: The Ins and Outs of THIS Real Estate Asset Class with Deren Huang | REM #186
Mar 13, 202321:21
Multifamily at Scale: Growing a $250M AUM Business with Terrance Doyle | REM #185

Multifamily at Scale: Growing a $250M AUM Business with Terrance Doyle | REM #185

$250M Dollars.

That’s the size of VareCo’s real estate portfolio, and Terrance Doyle is its founder.

So how did he go from a single family investor to being one of Millionacre’s top 7 multifamily influencers in the industry? And how did he scale his multifamily business to reach the level of success he’s at today?

We’re diving into all of this and more.

Terrance founded VareCo in 2014 and has since directed the growth of its portfolio through 1000+ real estate transactions and its current AUM of more than $250M. Terrance creates value through lasting relationships in construction, lending, and brokerage as well as in perfecting systems and processes in real estate.

Terrance discusses:

👉How growing up partly in Columbia impacted his entrepreneurial mindset?

👉 Lessons learned from hiring and firing?

👉Growing pains when it comes to scaling a multifamily business?

👉 How he defines his company culture and why it is important?

And more!

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Mar 06, 202324:35
NFL to REI: Challenges of a Former Pro-Athlete with Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil | REM #184

NFL to REI: Challenges of a Former Pro-Athlete with Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil | REM #184

$3.2 million dollars.

That’s the median income of an NFL player. And yet, one out of six NFL players go bankrupt within 12 years of retirement.

Today’s guest, Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil, was determined to not become part of this statistic.

After leaving the NFL, Yannik successfully transitioned into the world of commercial real estate, with a belief that cashflow is the key to financial freedom.

Now, he’s the principal of Merlynn Acquisitions - a real estate investment and syndication firm, where his primary focus is to provide real estate investment opportunities to professional athletes, business owners and W-2 earners.

Yannik discusses:

🏈 NFL lessons that have helped him succeed in real estate

🏈The first deal that went south (and what he learned about MENTORS in the process)

🏈The money problems professional athletes face

🏈What real estate has done for him

🏈 Importance of sacrifice in order to achieve success

And more

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Feb 27, 202334:38
RV Resorts: What You Don't Know About THIS Asset Class with Don Spafford | REM #183
Feb 20, 202336:51
Real Estate Veteran: Lessons From 20+ Years of Investing with K Trevor Thompson | REM #182

Real Estate Veteran: Lessons From 20+ Years of Investing with K Trevor Thompson | REM #182

What is the most important part of an apartment syndication deal?

It isn’t capital raising, or even the acquisition, but ASSET MANAGEMENT.

Today’s guest is an experienced asset manager and dives into the importance of asset management during our interview.

K Trevor Thompson is based in Austin, TX. He is a Limited Partner on 20 syndications, 6 of which have gone full cycle. He’s a general partner on 2 deals. He aims to help 1,000 people achieve financial independence through real estate investing.

During the episode, we talk about:

👉 Lessons Learned From a Passive Investment Gone Wrong

👉 Tips for Asset Management

👉The Biggest Metrics to Track For Multifamily Success

👉 What His Returns Have Been Like Investing In Multifamily

👉 And more!

Listen now!

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Feb 13, 202331:23
Multifamily Technology: Strategies That Protect You as a Multifamily Investor with Dan Fradenburgh | REM #181

Multifamily Technology: Strategies That Protect You as a Multifamily Investor with Dan Fradenburgh | REM #181

Feb 06, 202331:42
Impact Investing: $375M In Affordable Real Estate Development with Evan Holladay | REM#180

Impact Investing: $375M In Affordable Real Estate Development with Evan Holladay | REM#180


The U.S. has a shortage of 7 million rental homes affordable and available to low-income renters. Only 36 affordable and available rental homes exist for every 100 extremely low-income renter households.

This is the problem that today’s guest is tackling, and he’s able to invest with impact while still building wealth for himself and his investors.

Evan is a real estate developer and investor with over $473 million and 2,276 units of multifamily real estate developed and invested. He is Founder and CEO at Holladay Ventures and specializes in creating and investing in workforce, affordable and mixed-income communities.

Evan dives into:

👉 Affordable housing and how it’s different from traditional investing

👉How he’s having an impact on the communities living at his properties

👉 How the appetite for affordable housing changes during times of economic uncertainty

👉The relationship between local governments and affordable housing developers

👉How he determines where to develop new projects

👉 And MORE!

If you want to explore a different way to have an impact and build wealth in real estate, click play!

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Jan 30, 202337:13
Think Different: Taking the Unconventional Path for Entreprenuers with Aaron Velky | REM #179

Think Different: Taking the Unconventional Path for Entreprenuers with Aaron Velky | REM #179

The way you think about THESE things determine where you are and where you’re going…and many of us don’t even realize it.

The paradigms dictating the way we view money and time are essential to evaluate as you progress on your real estate journey towards financial and time freedom. You can’t change or improve your current financial situation if you don’t understand the factors and mindset that has gotten you to where you are. The distractions, limiting beliefs, and lies you tell yourself are standing in the way of your goals!

Aaron is a keynote speaker, CEO and coach. His career has been dedicated to building movements, companies and leaders. Get Out of Your Own Way, his coaching company guides sellers, side-hustlers and entrepreneurs to a clear direction in their lives – more income, more freedom and more purpose. He leads retreats and leadership training for hundreds across the US, creating change for other emerging leaders and companies. He’s the CEO of Money Club, an economic empowerment and financial wellness organization that blends personal finance with professional development, helping thousands with their financial growth. And he’s the author of Let Her Play, a guide for sports coaches and parents that coach female athletes. Outside of the professional sphere, Aaron is a dad, a comic book nerd and adrenaline junky.

Aaron discusses:

  • The taboos around talking about money
  • Common money misconceptions
  • Advice to someone who wants to quit their job
  • Why is it good to struggle with your identity as an entrepreneur
  • The role being healthy and fit plays in success as an entrepreneur and investor
  • Why is it important to track progress towards your goals -fitness, wealth, etc.
  • How to build good habits and break bad ones
  • Why it is not worth trying to fit in
  • Why it is important to make sure where their money is going aligns with their values

Check it out to LEVEL UP!

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Jan 23, 202337:17
The Key To Time Freedom MANY Investors Forget About with Nathan Hirsch | REM #178

The Key To Time Freedom MANY Investors Forget About with Nathan Hirsch | REM #178

Many investors are chasing time freedom, but don’t realize they’re making THIS mistake…

As we build our investment portfolios, we can get caught up in the day-to-day tasks. And as you become increasingly more successful in real estate, many investors don’t realize their inability to let go of the vine and remove themselves from the business is keeping them trapped within it.

Today’s guest discusses the key to escaping the self-made prison many investors find themselves in.

Nathan Hirsch is a lifelong entrepreneur and currently the CEO of EcomBalance and Outsource School. Nathan is best known for co-founding FreeUp.net in 2015 with an initial $5,000 investment, scaling it to $12 million in yearly revenue, and having it acquired in 2019. Today, he leads EcomBalance, an online bookkeeping service for eCommerce and digital businesses, and Outsource School, a membership teaching business owners how to hire effectively online.

Nathan discusses:

  • When it comes to hiring online, what is the difference between a follower, a doer and an expert?
  • Why is it important for entrepreneurs to delegate?
  • What are some common hiring mistakes that you see?
  • Interviewing, onboarding, and managing a team of remote VAs
  • Tips for understanding your business financials better

Do yourself a favor and PRESS PLAY!

Connect with Nathan Hirsch

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Jan 16, 202331:27
Optimizing and Outsourcing - The Key To A Successful Real Estate Business with Bob Lachance | REM #177

Optimizing and Outsourcing - The Key To A Successful Real Estate Business with Bob Lachance | REM #177

Investors who fail to PIVOT will not survive the storm that’s coming…

I was talking to a successful investor on one of my podcast interviews who said a few months ago, practically anyone could make money in real estate. With the economic chances looming, that’s not going to continue being the case for much longer.

This is why it’s important to grow and adapt along with the changing investment landscape.

Real estate entrepreneurs aiming to preserve and even scale their investments should consider these two things: adding different investment strategies to their toolbelt, and building out their team.

And these are two topics we dive into with today’s guest, Bob Lachance.

Bob is the founder and CEO of REVA Global, a premiere Virtual Assistant staffing company. He has done over 1,500 real estate transactions. He played professional hockey for 8 years, in both Europe and the U.S..

In this episode, we discuss with Bob how essential having an administrative assistant is for real estate investors, what the vetting process looks like, tasks you can outsource, and why investors need to adopt new strategies besides the traditional ones in order to survive in the industry.

This is a must-listen!

Connect with Bob Lachance:

Website: https://www.revaglobal.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/revaglobalva

Facebook: www.facebook.com/trainedvirtualassistants

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@revaglobal

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/reva-global-llc

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Jan 09, 202338:18
Steady Stream Investing: Avoiding Debt and Building Wealth with Camilla Jeffs | REM #176

Steady Stream Investing: Avoiding Debt and Building Wealth with Camilla Jeffs | REM #176

Wealth building isn’t JUST about investing your money….🤭

Fact: 70 percent of wealthy families lose their wealth by the next generation, with 90 percent losing it the generation after that. Today’s guest explains the common things that keep people from building wealth (like consumer debt), and how she’s preparing her children for wealth building and preservation with financial education.

Camila Jeffs is the founder and CEO of Steady Stream Investments, an education company focused on helping people join group investments and create passive income streams. She is also the host of the Quiet Wealth podcast where she educates on three pillars of wealth building: investing, building a business, and passing it on to the next generation. Camilla is a mom of 5 who regularly flips houses with her family. She teaches others how to educate their children and get them investing young.

In this episode, we talk about:

✅ Consumer debt vs investor debt

✅ Handling being the CEO of your own life

✅ Balancing passive income and active income

✅ Easiest way for a new investor to get into the game

✅ How she’s teaching her children to invest in real estate and build wealth

You know what to do….click to listen!!

Connect with Camilla Jeffs

Website: www.steadystreaminvestments.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/quietwealthcommunity/

Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla-jeffs/

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Jan 02, 202340:07
$120k to $16M: Growing Her Net Worth Through RE with Erin Helle | REM #176

$120k to $16M: Growing Her Net Worth Through RE with Erin Helle | REM #176

THIS investor makes over $14,000 a month from her real estate (in less than 4 YEARS!) 😱….

Investing in real estate isn’t a get rich quick scheme. But it doesn’t have to take ten years to start generating great cash flow! Erin Helle has changed her family’s financial situation by investing in real estate, and on the podcast today, she’s sharing her secrets!

Erin Helle is an Army veteran, mom of two, and military spouse. She owns 91 rental units and is financially free with over $14,000 in passive income coming in every month. She grew her net worth from $120,000 to $1.6 Million in less than four years by investing in real estate and automated businesses. Erin’s mission is to arm aspiring investors with the knowledge, education and actionable strategy to achieve the financial freedom and stability that real estate and business investing can provide with very little risk.

During the interview, she dives into the lessons she learned being in the military that she applies to real estate investing, how a newer investor can identify the right real estate vehicle for them, how she outsources property management, how she vets an investment market, how she’s using her IRA to invest in syndications, the difference between women and men when it comes to investing, and much more!

Don’t miss this one!

Connect with Erin Helle:

Website: https://bcglobalinvestments.com/

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxi3eWORoPRJMy2c5GVD2A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theerinhelle_investorcoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theerinhelle

Digital Real Estate Opportunity: https://www.championecom.com/webinar-registration-page?af_id=Erin%2520Helle

Investor Course: https://bcglobalinvestments.com/investor-course/

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Dec 26, 202240:38
Single Family to Commercial: How to Stop Trading Time For Money with Andrea Cwik and Rachel Grunn | REM #175

Single Family to Commercial: How to Stop Trading Time For Money with Andrea Cwik and Rachel Grunn | REM #175

Building a financial future you love is possible…..

Today’s guests (a dynamic duo!) are proof of this.

Andrea Cwik and Rachel Grunn are full-time real estate investors, syndicators and leaders in the industry with ownership in over 1,400 apartment units. Together, they are co-founders and Managing Partners of GoodGood Investing, established to empower entrepreneurs with financial freedom through passive multi-family investing.

Their dedication to helping investors build a future they love is at the heart of their business. On their podcast GoodGood Investing, Rachel and Andrea interview investors and entrepreneurs to harness their tips and tricks for gaining financial freedom through alternative investments.

During our conversation with Andrea and Rachel, we discuss the lessons they each have learned from their professional backgrounds before real estate, how they make their partnership work, the value of having a mentor, and they debunk the “real estate is a get rich quick strategy” myth.

Tune in!

Connect with GoodGood Investing:

Website: Goodgoodinvesting.com

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3TqO860ZX0exSKCEpy3vfQ

Instagram: @goodgood.investing (IG)

FREE “4 Steps to Financial Freedom” Playbook When You Sign Up For Their Investor Club: https://goodgoodinvesting.com/invest

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Dec 19, 202242:59
Alternative Assets: How This Expert Investor Diversifies Her Portfolio (with Courtney Moeller) | REM #174

Alternative Assets: How This Expert Investor Diversifies Her Portfolio (with Courtney Moeller) | REM #174

Is real estate the best asset class to invest in?

As much as you might love real estate, as a savvy investor, you NEED to educate yourself on how to diversify your investments if you want to protect your wealth long term.

Today’s guest is an expert in multiple different asset classes, and she shares some insightful gems to help you understand how to invest your money in assets like real estate (and OTHERS) so you can be in the best position to reach your financial goals.

Courtney Moeller served in the United States Navy from 1999 until 2005 as an aviation electronics technician stationed at NAS Coronado and aboard the USS Nimitz CVN-68. Upon honorable discharge, she returned to West Texas and sold real estate for several years. For the past 10 years, she has been involved in investing, exploration and drilling of over 60 wells throughout Texas. Her real estate portfolio includes multi-family and storage throughout the United States. She is heavily involved in the cryptocurrency space from mining bitcoin to traditional investing to developing a real estate tokenization platform that will change the way people invest.

During our GOLD-NUGGET infused conversation, Courtney addresses what she learned being in the Navy that you now apply to investing, oil and gas vs real estate, what changed her mindset to start investing as a single mom, how she diversifies her portfolio, why she is BULLISH on crypto, and how blockchain technology is democratizing investments with historically high barriers to entry. This is an episode you CANNOT afford to miss!

Connect with Courtney:

Website: www.courtneymoeller.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/csmoeller

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csmoeller/

Ladies Kicking Assets: https://ladieskickinassets.com/

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Dec 12, 202241:11
Mindset over Mechanics: The Key To Conquering Chaos in Real Estate with Saket Jain | REM #173

Mindset over Mechanics: The Key To Conquering Chaos in Real Estate with Saket Jain | REM #173

If you don’t know how to handle THIS, you will NOT succeed as a real estate investor…..

Adversity is inevitable as a real estate investor. You will go through difficult times, so it’s important to know how to navigate the challenges and continue to move the needle towards your real estate goals.

Today’s guest is a powerhouse investor who has gone through his fair share of adversity, and the wisdom he’s gained will help you overcome any obstacle along your real estate journey.

#1 bestselling author, investor, syndicator, tech enthusiast, and philanthropist Saket Jain is the Founder and CEO of Impact Wealth Builders where he’s passionate about achieving financial freedom through real estate.  He has over 15+ years of experience in real estate investing. Over the last 5 years, Saket has taken a particular interest in class B/C multifamily apartments in markets that have strong fundamentals. Saket, along with his partners, has built a portfolio of over 2000 units totaling $200M in assets across several US markets, generating consistent double digit annual returns.

Saket discusses how growing up in India impacted his entrepreneurial and real estate journey, the major loss that led him to taking control of his financial future, the importance of building habits before things take a downturn, and more.

To strengthen the #1 Factor of Success in Real Estate - your mindset- click play!

Connect with Saket:

Website: www.impactwealthbuilders.com

Podcast: Migrate to Wealth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/migrate-2-wealth/id1649806320

Phone Number: (703) 380-2020

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Dec 05, 202243:53
Marketing Mastery: What You Must Know About Digital Real Estate with Natalie Contreraz | REM #172
Nov 28, 202228:55