Zasha Smith went from overworked full time civil engineer to house flipper, General Partner in syndications, and rental property owner, generating over $10K/month from her 10 rental properties alone while living in beautiful Maui, Hawaii! Hear about Zasha's secret for being able to find financing, build valuable connections with others in real estate, and transition out of her corporate job into real estate full time in this episode. Connect with Zasha on IG @investwithzasha and via her website ...
Aug 04, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 92
If you've been listening to advice about buying your first rental property and getting into real estate investing, then you've probably heard the advice to buy, renovate, and then rent the property. But what if that advice was WRONG? 10,000 Roads to Financial Independence podcast guest & REI expert Dustin Heiner outlines why this method is flawed and what to do instead when preparing to buy your first rental property. Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassi...
Jul 15, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 91
In this episode, Managing Partners at Blue Oak Investing. Cody & Brian team up to share how they identified the unique skills they could each bring to a partnership, how to decide what role each partner should play based on not just skills but personality as well, and what data, trends, and insights they used to create their strategy for their company’s real estate investments. Cody started in 2008 as an "accidental landlord" and became full-time in multifamily investing in 2019. Brian start...
Jul 01, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Billy is a long-distance investor originally from Ohio but has lived in Europe for the last 20 years investing in industries like oil, gas, and real estate in the U.S. He recently left the corporate world to build his own business. Learn how to invest not just across state lines but across country lines, especially in real estate in the US while living in another country and how to leverage certain vehicles to create tax efficiencies while working in a full-time corporate job. Get the free...
Jun 16, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In this episode, Stefan Tsvetkov shares examples of how you can use publicly available data sources to analyze the past impact of economic trends on real estate and make predictions about what might happen to the real estate market going forward. Learn more about interesting data analysis Stefan has done during past historical events and how it can help you think differently about what is going on in the economy today. Stefan is the Founder of Realty Quant, a company that brings data-drive...
Jun 09, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Rob oversees acquisition and capital markets for Lonestar and has acquired capital $300M in multifamily real estate. He’s an expert in underwriting and has published a #1 book on underwriting multifamily acquisitions. In this episode, Rob shares how he handles being a younger professional in the multifamily space, builds trust with investors, scaled his team, and learned from mistakes made on his first $16M property closing. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Entrepreneurship lessons 04:24 Tips ...
Jun 02, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 87
M.C. Laubscher shares insights on how to use your home, stock/crypto portfolios, life insurance, and business assets as collateral to get loans for investing, the benefit of doing this, and why finding tax savings through these vehicles can turbocharge your path to wealth. He also shares some of his best-kept secrets on how those who want to diversify their investment portfolios can find creative ways to free up money to invest with. M.C is the creator of Cash Flow Ninja and Presiden...
May 26, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Axel Ragnarsson has built a successful multifamily real estate investing business by targeting a niche that many active investors overlook: 20 - 80 unit properties in smaller "less popular" tier 3 markets. What's the secret to doing what others don't? Knowing what to look for and working with the right people. Axel is the Founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners which owns over $35M worth of multifamily properties within New Hampshire, Florida, and Indiana and is the host of The Multifamily Wealt...
May 19, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this episode, Dustin Miles shares how he went from being a passive investor in multifamily real estate to taking the leap into active investing through building strategic partnerships, how coaching has helped him grow his business, and what he looks for when selecting his future real estate investment properties. He started investing in multifamily in 2012, 12 syndications and 7 full cycle deals. He has been an entrepreneur since childhood and turned to flipping houses after college. Reach ou...
May 12, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In this episode, Brett Swarts explains what alternative methods exist for deferring capital gains taxes that many investors haven't heard about and how to capitalize on them. Brett is the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and is an expert in setting up Deferred Sales Trusts, helping clients build tax-deferred exit strategies from all areas include crypto traders, multifamily investors, and entrepreneurs. He is also a Multifamily Broker in Sacramento, CA. You can learn more about...
May 05, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Chelsea Brennan teaches us how to find your niche audience online, learn what they need, and launch a digital product and community to support those needs in the financial education space. Chelsea is an ex hedge fund manager and the Founder of Smart Money Mamas, helping the current and next generation of women create healthy money habits that allow them to achieve their goals. Learn more about Chelsea and her business at https://smartmoneymamas.com/ Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over...
Apr 28, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 82
In this episode, Tracy Royce shares her experience moving into the distressed real estate market and flipping business full time from being behind the scenes. Tracy is a full time flipper, landlord, and rehabber with an expertise in distressed real estate. She is passionate about sharing her story on how she has built her own business and brand in real estate to further her path to financial independence. Connect with Tracy on Instagram and TikTok @royceofrealestate Elisa Zhang is th...
Apr 21, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Deborah is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, Tony Robbins Trainer and founder of WREN (Women’s Real Estate Investing Network). Started her first business in 1990 and eventually found her path to financial independence through real estate investing after an accident changed her life. She has found her personal mission in helping those who seek growth and want to live life to the fullest. In this episode, Deborah shares: ✔️ How an accident changed her outlook on income and building weal...
Apr 14, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Agostino is a former corporate IT Leader who transitioned into real estate full time after going through a period of what he calls “spectacular failure” and “10 dark years.” He demonstrates how learning to pivot in your life and your business can help you find great success. Agostino gives us insight into: ✔️Why he walked away from his 6 figure C level career to go into real estate full time because of his single family home investments ✔️What drove him to focus his real estate business mo...
Apr 07, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Juan is both an accredited passive investor in over 1,000 units and an active investor in over 1,600 units of multifamily real estate. He started off in single family investing like many of us do and eventually transitioned into larger apartments after experiencing a vacancy that costed more than expected. Juan shares: ✔️The biggest ways he believe new multifamily investors can lower their risk of making mistakes ✔️How he made the leap into larger multi families from a 30 unit multifamily as his...
Mar 31, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Jenny and Steven are both managing partners at Vertical Street Ventures which has a portfolio of 1,650 units. They both had extremely successful corporate careers before pivoting to help individuals help achieve their goals through passive investing in multifamily real estate. These power partners share with us: ✔ Why they decided to leave very successful long term corporate careers to become full time multifamily real estate investors (and what they brought with them to help them be successful ...
Mar 23, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Tim Bratz is the CEO and Founder of Legacy Wealth Holdings, a real estate investment company. He went from buying his first investment property on a credit card during the 2008 recession to building a portfolio of over 4,500 units and $400M in assets under management. He now focuses on empowering others to become financially free through commercial real estate. Tim shares: ✔️ How he got bit by the real estate ownership bug and how he navigated getting into the real estate game during the 2...
Mar 17, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Candace is a fellow active female real estate investor and asset management powerhouse at Astra Equity. She has spent her real estate career learning how to build the right teams and partnerships to make strong returns for everyone involved in the deal. She also works side by side with other top women in the RE industry as the Co-Founder of the Multifamily Women’s Mastermind. So what's her advice when it comes to real estate investing? "It's very important to network with other people doin...
Mar 11, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Think you can't leverage your current career and skillset to pivot into a new one? Brian shows us you can be whatever you want to be. He spent 10 years pursuing his childhood dream of becoming an actor, to then realize he needed to pivot. He leveraged what he learned as an actor to become a successful sales professional overseeing multimillion dollar fitness studios. He now runs Maebar Capital and coaches others on how to prioritize themselves in their life. "So many people just go, they j...
Mar 04, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Work in Tech? Watch this to learn why you should be working for equity and not a salary. As an experienced Tech Exec who has worked at multiple company's that have IPO'd, Christopher Nelson has plenty of insights to share on how this experience led him to FI and eventually to become the Cofounder of Wealthward Capital. He now shows tech employees how to achieve financial independence through real estate investing. "I think it's so important in everything we do, find mentors and people that can s...
Feb 25, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Scott Scantlin is a professional speaker, author, consultant, sales trainer, and business coach with two decades of experience in direct sales and leadership. He specializes in working with companies, entrepreneurs, and direct sellers both individually and corporately to identify hidden potential and reach for their very best. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Childhood influences 03:40 Inspiration to becoming an Entrepreneur 09:40 The Relevance Gap [Book] 13:05 Key takeaways from t...
Feb 17, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Michael Elefante is a retired technology sales rep, turned entrepreneur and became financially free at 27. He retired from corporate America at 28. He is a full time real estate investor and content creator. Michael loves to educate on how to invest in short term vacation rentals, the fast path to financial freedom. ⏰ Chapters ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Saving money to start investing 07:54 Starting with AirBnB 10:03 Ways to scale-up 14:08 Tips to host and/or cohost AirBnB 18:38 How to manage p...
Feb 11, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 71
John Okocha is the Managing Principal of Okocha Equity Partners and a full time real estate investor. He started his real estate investing career in 2013. He is a General Partner in over 1,600 multifamily doors. John is a master at assessing and analyzing property and market fundamentals for new acquisitions as well as financial modeling for new investments. John easily builds strong relationships with brokers, property owners and passive investors. He works relentlessly to vet and acquire...
Feb 03, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 70
This Webinar will help you make a massive shift in your investing approach by simply focusing on your mindset and changing your strategy. The best part? You don't need to be a veteran to implement these strategies around how to interact with buyers/sellers and how to negotiate deals. Anyone can become an elite investor with the advice of Beau Beery, Founder of Multifamily Advisors and author of Multifamily Investors Who Dominate. In this webinar, you will learn ... The different strategies in Be...
Feb 01, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Madelaine Claire Weiss is an LICSW, MBA, BCC (Board Certified Executive, Career, Life Coach), blogger, podcast guest expert, co-author in Handbook of Stressful Transition Across the Lifespan, and bestselling author of "Getting to G.R.E.A.T: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life…Based on Science and True Stories"—a lively, practical guidebook for living with a proven method that has changed many lives. Her work experience includes mental health practice Administrative Director/Psychotherapist, corpor...
Jan 20, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 69
On this episode, Elisa Zhang interviews Andrea Johnson, Certified Life Coach and DISC Consultant. Andrea helps women transform into an amazing connector, communicator, and leader. Andrea is the owner at www.intentionaloptimist.com and the host at Intentional Optimists Podcast. She believes there's a new wave of leaders on the horizon. Everyday, amazing women, who know there's something more - and who go after it, are ready to contribute in new and different ways, making a difference right ...
Jan 06, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On this episode, Elisa Zhang interviews the best-selling author Bob Burg. The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller,...
Dec 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 67
On this episode, Elisa Zhang interviews Rocky Lalvani, Founding Partner in RADFRC a real estate company that specializes in revitalizing properties in the greater Harrisburg area. Rocky Lalvani serves as Chief Profitability Officer for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and they make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz and Profit First System. They change the accounting formula of “Sales – Expenses = Profit” to “Sal...
Dec 10, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On this episode, Elisa talks with Esteban Andrade. Esteban is the founder of Hesel Media, a premier real estate marketing agency based in Florida and serving clients across the country. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channe...
Nov 23, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Veena Jetti has 10+ years of real estate experience including overseeing management of $1B+ in real estate assets. Her expertise includes driving corporate growth strategy, asset management, and business development derived from working for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Her background includes acquisition, syndication, and growth strategy for multifamily assets. She is often a panelist and speaker at various global conferences and radio shows. Veena is also a founder and past board member of a...
Nov 12, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 64
