Navigating the world of real estate can be overwhelming, especially with so many unclear guidelines floating around. Instead of reaping the benefits of your investments, you might be feeling frustrated by unexpected tax obligations and uncertain about the true value of your returns. This episode dives deep into clarifying common misconceptions, offering clear insights to help you maximize your investment potential, and avoid any unpleasant surprises. You'll learn about depreciation recapture tax...
Dec 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 111
If navigating the complexities of real estate investing leaves you feeling confused and uncertain, you're not alone! Many passive investors struggle with understanding the processes and financial requirements involved, resulting in missed opportunities and potential losses. You might feel discouraged by the learning curve instead of empowered to make informed investment decisions. In this episode, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions we get from passive investors in real estate. Y...
Nov 21, 2024•40 min•Ep. 110
Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of real estate investment strategies and secure consistent, reliable returns? Whether you're finding it challenging to identify lucrative deals, dealing with the pressures of managing property expenses, or unsure about how to balance risk and reward in an ever-changing market, these frustrations are common among investors. This episode features Drew Breneman's appearance on Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast with Hunter Thompson and Tyler Ly...
Sep 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 109
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed about taking the first steps into commercial real estate investing? It's a familiar struggle—navigating through the landscape of real estate education, market timing, and understanding property evaluations can leave rookie investors confused and hesitant. This episode features Drew Breneman's appearance on Taking The Leap Into Commercial Real Estate with Angel and Brittany Gonzalez, where Drew shares how humble beginnings and making sacrifices are what led him to suc...
Aug 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 108
Are you struggling to find your footing in real estate, and uncertain about when and how to take the leap from a steady paycheck to full-time investing? Many aspiring investors grapple with the challenge of building a robust portfolio while juggling multiple jobs and navigating financial constraints. This episode features Drew Breneman's appearance on the Adventures in CRE podcast with Michael Belasco and Spencer Burton, where Drew shares his story from employed to self-employed. He sheds light ...
Aug 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 107
For many, the idea of home ownership might feel like an impossible dream, especially when coupled with the pressures of securing financial stability in such an unpredictable market. However, there are ways to overcome these challenges that mostly come down to making key choices. This episode features Drew Breneman's appearance on The Climb with Michael Moore and Robert Wierema, where Drew talks about how he got his start in real estate investment, and offers advice on how to adopt a money-making...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 106
Navigating the multifamily real estate market can be daunting, with potential investors often feeling apprehensive about the risks involved. Concerns about vacancy rates, tenant turnover, and the complexities of managing multiple units can create significant anxiety. Without a clear understanding of risk management and the nuances of multifamily investments, entering this market might seem fraught with uncertainties. This episode features Drew Breneman’s appearance on My Freedom Foundry (now cal...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min•Ep. 105
Some of the most successful real estate investors started out young, and with a lot of hard work, the right long-term relationships and the ability to overcome several challenges, have found themselves with hundreds of millions in assets under their belts. In this episode, Drew Breneman guests on the Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing podcast, where he shares his experiences of starting out in the industry at a mere 19-years-old. He shares that starting off by managing a multi-bedroom prop...
Jul 03, 2024•50 min•Ep. 104
Building relationships with investors and effectively networking are crucial to success, especially in today’s sometimes overcrowded market. It can be frustrating trying to find the right set of ears to hear your pitch, figure out which conferences to attend, and how to use that time wisely. This episode offers insight into overcoming obstacles like securing equity commitments, and navigating partnerships and collaborations. As a self-proclaimed "deal junkie", Andrew Dunn has positioned himself ...
Jun 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 103
The multifamily property market can feel like an intricate maze, with concerns about stability, market fluctuations, and achieving favorable returns often taking center stage. Despite dedicating countless hours to researching and analyzing potential opportunities, you might still find yourself grappling with uncertainty and apprehension. In this episode, Drew Breneman guests on the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast, where he shares his experiences of navigating these challenges and offer...
Jun 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 102
Navigating the complexities of real estate investing while working a full-time job can be daunting, and you might find yourself overwhelmed by the idea of taking that first step. In today's episode, seasoned investor Adam Sondgeroth shares his journey of overcoming these hurdles and successfully building a substantial real estate portfolio. Adam is known for his hands-on approach and extensive portfolio management. He balances his full-time job as a railroad bridge inspector, all while leveragin...
Jun 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 101
In this special 100th episode of The Breneman Blueprint, Drew Breneman interviews a very special guest - his own son William! At just 6 years old, William has listened to every single episode of his dad’s podcast and has become his #1 fan! William shares how he turned $5 from the tooth fairy into $80 by investing in apartment buildings. Don't miss this adorable episode celebrating 100 episodes of real estate wisdom! Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Introduction to a special guest William Breneman 0...
May 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 100
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Panos, an experienced insurance agent, to dive into the critical aspects of commercial property insurance. We'll explore a range of important topics, including common policy missteps, such as underestimating building values or falling into coinsurance traps, and how to spot and fill coverage gaps. From the benefits of ordinance or law coverage and the necessity for equipment breakdown insurance to the advantages of having a public adjuster by your side durin...
May 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, Dan Brisse shares his journey for success from pro snowboarder to multimillion-dollar real estate investor and his top strategies for success. Learn how grit and passion helped him transition careers, scale up through strategic partnerships, and take advantage of today's buying opportunities. Dan provides insider tips for passive investors to do their due diligence on general partners and deals. Discover how he approached real estate with an athlete's competitive mindset to buil...
May 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 98
Today we have a special guest who understands the complexities of the commercial insurance market from all angles. Tom Panos has been a leading commercial insurance broker for over 20 years, protecting the assets of real estate investors across property types and geographies. Tom also keeps a close eye on the ever-changing insurance landscape. From evaluating loss ratios to analyzing the impacts of weather events and legal trends, Tom has an in-depth grasp of the factors driving carrier decision...
Apr 24, 2024•49 min•Ep. 97
In today's episode, we're taking a look back at some of the most influential conversations from the early days of our podcast. Steve Kundert, Senior Vice President at CBRE, shares his vast experience in originating over $10 billion in commercial real estate loans, offering key advice on securing debt from diverse capital sources for a competitive edge. Next, James Nelson, a leading New York City broker with $2.5 billion in deals and a bestselling investment book, provides proven strategies for i...
Apr 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 96
Tired of the nine-to-five grind, Tyler Lyons made a bold move - he left behind a successful corporate accounting career to break into commercial real estate. Now he shares the story of his journey, along with insider tips for navigating today's shifting market. And learn why his firm, Asym Capital, invests exclusively in Phoenix multifamily. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Speaking at RaiseFest in Phoenix 05:27 The benefits of starting a podcast 08:49 How did Tyler get into real estate 19:50 Deals...
Apr 04, 2024•55 min•Ep. 95
In today's episode, we're revisiting some pivotal conversations from some of our top episodes in 2023. First up is an insightful discussion with Jim Vozza from CBRE, where we delve deep into the world of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae small balance loans for multifamily properties. Although aired some time ago, this episode remains incredibly relevant in today's evolving real estate landscape. Next, get ready to meet Tyler Hague, a multifamily investment sales broker from Colliers. Tyler brings a we...
Mar 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 94
Is now a good time to invest? It’s easy to make excuses. - “Interest rates are high.” - “The market is tough.” - “We’re facing a recession.” Sure, it’s a challenging market to buy in. But that means it might be easier to get a broker’s attention. It might be easier to find deals with less competition. It might be easier to be taken seriously. Are you going to need to comb through more deals? Yes. Does that mean good deals don’t exist? No. - There are good deals in bad markets. - There are good d...
Mar 12, 2024•11 min•Ep. 93
This episode takes you inside the deal-making process of commercial real estate investor Andrew Dunn. Andrew is the managing partner at VAC Development, an asset-class agnostic real estate investment group focusing on yield and asset allocation. Andrew primarily runs the acquisitions, capitalization, and business plan execution for the firm. In this episode, Andrew reveals his approach to scaling a real estate business through a programmatic model. He details how he sources deals that fit the cr...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 92
In this episode, our guest, Tanner Webster, shares his journey. Tanner discusses how he learned the ins and outs of real estate development through hands-on experience, flipping houses, working for a developer, and then taking the risk on his first ground-up development project. Listeners will learn Tanner's strategies for raising capital from investors, navigating the development process, and why he is targeting Class B/C industrial real estate today. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:...
Feb 07, 2024•52 min•Ep. 91
In this episode, Drew has an inspiring conversation with Yannis Papadakis, a key player at Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc. (Crexi), a groundbreaking tool in commercial real estate. Crexi started out as a for-sale and for-lease listing marketplace, but it is much more than that today. Yannis shares his journey from a real estate broker to a pivotal role at Crexi, revealing how the platform transformed his approach to property marketing. His foray into Crexi began while building a team at Ma...
Jan 31, 2024•42 min•Ep. 90
Looking into breaking into real estate investing? This episode featuring seasoned investor slash founder of Base 3 Development Gabe Horstick offers an inspiring case study for you. Learn about Gabe's inspiring journey, transitioning from banker to owning over $130 million in multifamily properties across 50 assets. Discover valuable advice on navigating early career paths, banking insights, and strategic real estate investments as we explore long-term wealth building, tax benefits, and managing ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 89
In this episode, our guest Jonathan Barr, a multifamily investor and owner of JB2 Investments, shares how he grew from flipping houses with his parents to acquiring and managing apartment complexes worth more than $35 million. Jonathan details his path through strategic acquisitions, leveraging relationships, and reinvesting profits to maximize returns over the long run. You will gain valuable insights on sourcing off-market deals, understanding real cap ex costs, how to assess a building physic...
Jan 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 88
It’s with great pleasure that I welcome today’s guest, Steve Kundert, Senior Vice President of CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance Group. Steve joins us to share his vast knowledge and expertise on capitalizing real estate projects. With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Steve has an unparalleled understanding of the intricacies of multifamily properties. This is a callback episode that I don’t want you to miss. This is one of my most favorite episodes, and Steve shared so man...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of Breneman Blueprint, let’s dive into personal finance as my incredible guest Matt Fore shares his journey from technology sales to a thriving real estate career. Matt is an investor who focuses on niche asset classes like car washes, mobile home parks, and real estate debt. Currently, through his company Next Level Income , he operates over 30 car wash locations and several mobile home parks. Their goal is to acquire 100 car wash locations by 2025. Join us as Matt uncovers his ...
Jan 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 86
Ryan Cahalan, Founder & CEO of Artisan Capital Group, is a successful multifamily investor with over an $800M portfolio he has acquired in the past ten years. He joins Drew on the podcast this week, where they discuss: 1. How to get started as a GP. 2. Not following the herd (which led him to invest aggressively in Des Moines, IA) 3. Scaling a GP Business. 4. Mitigating Risk as a GP. 5. Advice for GPs early on in their careers. 6. Having an edge or unique strategy 7. The importance of hard w...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 85
Welcome to Breneman Blueprint! Dive into the world of real estate with Aleksey Chernobelskiy—an investment guru guiding limited partners (“LPs”) towards lucrative investment paths. At LPlessons.substack.com, he demystifies LP investments for 1,500 investors. Aleksey's journey began at STORE Capital, where he managed a $10 billion real estate portfolio and led the underwriting team. With a quadruple major in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, and Accounting from the University of Arizona, Aleksey n...
Dec 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 84
Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner of Interra Realty, one of Chicago's top multifamily brokers, joins us on this episode today. This is one of our best episodes, but it came out very early in our podcast's existence. So we want to replay it for everyone here today. In today’s conversation, Joe and Drew discuss what buyers can do to set themselves apart in the competitive real estate market. Tune in and join the conversation as Joe shares valuable insights and strategies to make a mark as a buye...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 83
Today’s episode is special—this marks Breneman Blueprint’s VERY FIRST episode about short-term rentals (STRs) with none other than Taylor Jones, Head of Acquisition for Techvestor , a company that acquires Airbnb properties and manages them as a passive investment opportunity for investors. In the last 19 months, Techvestor has acquired over 120 STR properties! Taylor and I kick off this episode with an essential chat about striking the right balance between occupancy and revenue in the short-te...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 82
