Making passive income possible and building generational wealth are not easy things to do alone. This is why having a dependable team matters so much. In our case, the team you are about to meet are the people behind our success. You’re probably curious about how things work behind the scenes. It’s time to meet the team and know what they do to make things happen. We all operate as one. The real estate scene has always shifted quickly and having a team that’s flexible to respond is one of the bi...
Apr 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 178
You’ve heard it many times before - the goal of getting into real estate is for financial freedom and passive income. But a recent unfortunate incident has been an eye-opener for us and taught us the real essence of this business. It’s not just about all the things you can buy with the money, or the opportunities to connect with a much wider network. There is an even more significant benefit that you are bound to discover and experience for yourself soon. Through a recent unfortunate event, this...
Apr 14, 2021•10 min•Ep. 177
With over ten years of experience in the field of real estate, this episode is all about how the ride started for me. Just like many other inspiring stories, you will find that it was not an easy road at all. There were times I felt we overdid it and times I was convinced we did not do enough. There were certainly moments I made tough or wrong decisions. From being a real estate broker to doing house flipping and multifamily housing, it has been a literal roller coaster ride. What led me to wher...
Apr 07, 2021•44 min•Ep. 176
This week’s episode is another reply of one of my interviews with a dear friend of mine, Chris Salerno, host of The Mindful Maltu Family Show and CEO of QC Capital Group. In it, we discuss our humble beginnings (from real estate brokers to creating Integrity Holdings Group), what pushed us into the world of multifamily real estate, and everything else in between. Just like everyone else, we started not knowing much about the fascinating world of real estate. But, little by little, through this j...
Mar 31, 2021•28 min•Ep. 175
Are you thinking about moving from the world of single-family home rentals to the world of real estate syndications? If your answer is a yes, then this week’s episode is for you! When we first started in real estate, we too started small, mostly making active income, and treating our business like a 9 to 5 job. However, as the years passed by, we found ourselves busier and busier, and started yearning for shorter work days and more time with our families. That’s exactly when we decided to shift ...
Mar 24, 2021•11 min•Ep. 174
This week’s episode is a bit different from our usual ones. We’re replaying an interview I had with Will Smith, the host of the Generational Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate Podcast. In this episode, Will and I discuss how Integrity Holdings started, where we’re going now, and a host of other subjects, like the worst job I’ve ever had (hint hint: I worked at a funeral home when I was 18, and it was interesting to say the least!) We also talk about Integrity Holdings Group’s first big deal, ...
Mar 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 173
Investing in real estate for the first time is not always easy. If you’re already looking at deals, then you know no two deals are the same. So, how can you choose the right one for you? You see, each real estate syndication has its pros and cons, and all of it depends on what level of risk you are comfortable with. However, there are still some major things you always have to be on the lookout for! How can you do that? Simply by going through the deals’ investment summaries. Investment summarie...
Mar 10, 2021•12 min•Ep. 172
When you’re a first-time investor, multifamily real estate syndications can seem pretty intimidating. After all, they’re big investments, and definitely not in the same category as single-family rentals. However, we’re here to guide you through this journey, and help you gain a better understanding of how this type of investment can make you money. You see, each real estate syndication goes through five distinct phases. A bit like a life, they have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Because of h...
Mar 03, 2021•8 min•Ep. 171
Saying that 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us would be a euphemism. With a pandemic ravaging the world, many people are sick, more than 2 million people around the world have lost their lives, and our economy is more fragile than ever. However, we still have it better here in America than in other parts of the world. And this is exactly what we discuss today with Rudy Atallah. Rudy and The Blessing Projects are working around the clock to bring aid to people in countries ravaged by wa...
Feb 24, 2021•18 min•Ep. 170
How do you invest with purpose? How do you give back meaningfully? How do you help those around you using real estate investing? Many of you have asked us these questions, and today, we come to you with the answers! We’ve been in the real estate business for quite some time now, and we’re always happy to share our knowledge and, most importantly, our mission, which is to give back to the world in a God-loving way. And this is exactly why, with every deal we do here at Integrity Holdings Group, w...
Feb 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 169
When you first start looking into real estate syndications, you might get overwhelmed and confused by the terminology used. And this is exactly what we’re discussing in this week’s episode! One of the terms you’ll stumble upon in the beginning of your real estate investing journey is “accredited investor”. Following the SEC rules, a person can be an accredited investor if they fulfill specific criteria, such as net worth and yearly salary. This means that being an accredited investor also comes ...
Feb 10, 2021•7 min•Ep. 168
Do you ever think about retirement? Here at Free From Wall Street, we think about it all the time, and we’re actively planning for it, because there’s no time like the present! Retirement is one of the main reasons we got into passive real estate investing. We didn’t want to leave something so important to pensions and 401Ks. Instead, we wanted to have full control over our savings. However, not everyone is thinking about retirement or working towards it. Did you know that only 58% of Americans ...
Feb 03, 2021•16 min•Ep. 167
Investing in syndications offers you all the perks and advantages of working with real estate without the headache of swapping toilets and repairing broken doors that usually comes with active investing. Even better, passive investing is also one of the best ways to create great cash flow, build generational wealth, and most importantly, free up time to spend with your loved ones. After all, who wouldn’t want more time to spend with their partner, be there for their children, and go on guilt-fre...
Jan 27, 2021•12 min•Ep. 166
Investing in real estate syndications comes with quite a few perks, and one of them is great tax benefits. And we know; taxes are usually the last thing anyone has in their mind when putting money in their first syndication. But that’s not always a bad thing! That’s because, believe it or not, the tax code does in fact favor real estate investors! Why is that? Simply put, those people are investing in housing and keeping the industry alive, and the IRS knows they’re needed. What tax benefits can...
Jan 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 165
Investing in real estate syndications is no small feat. It doesn’t just require capital, it also needs dedication and a good eye for business. However, don’t let that scare you away, because real estate investing is still one of the best ways to create passive income and build generational wealth for you and your family. A lot of questions go through your mind when you start looking at real estate syndications as a serious investment opportunity. Where do I start? Which one should I invest in? H...
Jan 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 164
Many of us have dreamed of quitting our jobs and doing what we really want. But it doesn’t have to be a dream! You can make it a reality. Your reality! How? The real estate industry gives you the opportunity to create passive income. With hard work and smart investing, you will make it to a point where you won’t need a 9 to 5 anymore; and you’ll be able to leave your job and dedicate your time to more important things, like your family. However, before you do that, you have to go through a few s...
Jan 06, 2021•12 min•Ep. 163
Thinking about investing in real estate? You’re in the right place! Investing in real estate is the best way to create passive income for you and your family, give yourself financial freedom, and build generational wealth. However, not all real estate is created equal, and putting your money in commercial real estate will always offer you more perks than investing in residential real estate. Why is that? In this week’s episode of Free From Wall Street, we answer that question and discuss it all;...
Dec 31, 2020•13 min•Ep. 162
Taking ownership for your mistakes is a big part of being a good businessman and a good leader. But how do you learn to do that? How do you practice humility with your family and in the workplace? How do you teach your children the importance of taking ownership? And what can you do to get your family through the current COVID-19 crisis? In this week’s episode of Free From Wall Street, our guest Leif Babin, a decorated former Navy SEAL Officer and acclaimed writer answers all these questions and...
Dec 23, 2020•42 min•Ep. 161
Thinking about your first syndication but not sure where to start? In this week’s podcast, we tell you everything you need to know before going on that journey. We all know that when you first consider real estate syndication as an investment, it can seem like a scary endeavor. It’s intimidating, especially when you don’t have experience in the field and you’re going in blind. So many questions run through your mind, and you can feel overwhelmed from the gravity of it all. And that’s understanda...
Dec 16, 2020•13 min•Ep. 160
What’s the difference between active and passive income? How to organize your life and business to stop trading time for money? These are the questions we want to tackle today! When you really think about it: why wait for retirement to enjoy time with your family? With a passive income stream, you can be more present in your life. And if you play your cards right, you could probably stop going to work and live off just passive income. Real estate investing is a great option for everyone who want...
Dec 09, 2020•22 min•Ep. 159
The “how” is the easy part—what matters is your “why”. In this episode, we will discuss the growth mindset and exercises you can do to figure out the driving force behind your business. When you figure out your core values and the main reason you’re in the real estate business, every obstacle becomes just another stepping stone towards the ultimate goal. Especially if you’re sick of the Wall Street rollercoaster, developing a growth mindset is crucial. As you learn more about yourself and your “...
Dec 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 158
We just closed the deal on Summerwind Apartments! In this episode, I will share highlights from our site visit and announce our new non-profit partners, the Love Life organization. Summerwind Apartments is a 120-unit property near Dallas. In previous episodes, you could hear how we worked to overcome some issues and close this deal. Today we’re happy to say everything worked out well and we’re looking forward to adding this one to our portfolio. In this episode, I want to cover some questions an...
Nov 25, 2020•17 min•Ep. 157
Today on the show we have Mark Willis, Certified Financial Planner, a two-time #1 bestselling author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services. Mark will teach us the strategy you can use to pay off your debts and become your own source of financing. We discuss the concept called Bank on Yourself, which allows you to break free from Wall Street, avoid banks and their interest rates, and amass generational wealth. Mark used this strategy to attain financial freedom and today he will share how ...
Nov 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 156
Traditionally, the real estate market doesn’t shake much with changes in administration. Will these elections be different? What could change with Biden as president? What if Trump stays in office? Today we’ll go over some potential changes that could have an impact on real estate and how to deal with them. We’ll look at the Cushman Wakefield report, past market indicators, and potential outcomes of these elections. Let’s see what these different election scenarios mean for the real estate marke...
Nov 11, 2020•11 min•Ep. 155
When it comes to commercial real estate deals, you need to have lenders on board. But what kind of safeguards do you need to have in place in these contracts? How to work out the best arrangement for you and your investors? In this episode, we go through our lender checklist that helps us stay on top in all our deals. We’re about to close a 120-unit deal in Texas and we had to deal with some back and forth with the lenders. In the process, we learned some important lessons. If you want to know w...
Nov 06, 2020•15 min•Ep. 154
We want to share updates on the deal we’re just about to close, the Summerwind Apartments. This is a 120 unit apartment complex just outside of Dallas. As in every deal, there’s been ups and downs, and the purpose of this episode is to share some valuable lessons for operators and investors alike! We were supposed to close this deal at the beginning of October, but we’re still going back and forth with the bank. So what happened? First of all, banks are now aware there might be tumultuous market...
Oct 30, 2020•14 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, we are going to pull the curtain on one of our recent deals, the National Road. We want to go through what went right, what went wrong, and what we can do better next time. Hopefully, this helps you avoid some pitfalls in your investments! We closed this deal during the pandemic, so there were some special challenges involved. Were they avoidable? You can hedge yourself enough, but at the end of the day, you can’t predict everything. With this deal, we knew we needed a bridge lo...
Oct 21, 2020•14 min•Ep. 152
In this episode, we want to highlight another one of the non-profits we partner with. My guest is Justin Reeder from Love Life, a ministerial organization that aims to create a culture where people run to local churches instead of abortion centers. Justin will share some staggering data on the number of abortions performed nationally. For him, the mission started when he realized that he couldn’t just stand by and watch people die. Beyond the pro-life or pro-choice talk, what’s important is that...
Oct 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 151
Today on the show we have our CPA, Jordan Empey from SKR + Co. We’re going to discuss different options that you can use to reduce your taxes! From reducing taxable income, using tax advantages, and learning about options under the CARES Act, this episode will help you understand that the Tax Code isn’t out to get you. In fact, the Code is there to present opportunities and incentives that could significantly reduce the amount you pay in taxes and make the process of building generational wealth...
Oct 07, 2020•28 min•Ep. 150
In every commercial real estate investment that we do, we partner with a non-profit organization whose mission we support. Today we want to highlight Kingdom Alive, an organization that’s spreading God’s love to the First Nation people. Molica and Fred Hsu will join us today to help us understand how indigenous people in the US and abroad benefit from unity and God’s love. They’ve been doing amazing work and I’m excited for you to hear more about it! We know that fundraising is a time-consuming,...
Sep 30, 2020•24 min
