Todd Nepola, the founder and president of Current Capital Group, has been in the industrial real estate niche for his entire investing career. In this episode, Todd joins Jim Pfeifer to share his financial journey and discuss how investing in just two niche asset classes in one market have been the key to his success. Tune in now and hear Todd’s story and plenty of golden nuggets of advice! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to ...
Feb 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 102
This week’s episode features a spotlight on Vyzer, one of LFI’s Preferred Partners. Vyzer is a digital private concierge service that provides a single online platform to manage, control, and monitor all of your investments. Danielle Greenberg, the Head of Marketing at Vyzer, joined us to talk about the tool they’ve developed for Limited Partner Investors to be able to add all of their investments in one location and replace the typical spreadsheet tracking that a lot of LPs manage manually. Dan...
Feb 01, 2023•21 min
This is going to be a very different episode than normal. We are Left Fielders. We do things differently. A lot of people recognize the episodes with zeros. We don’t do that. We are recognizing Episode 101 because it’s the first of our next 100 episodes. That’s what we’re excited about. We are looking forward to the future, but we are also going to recognize the past. We are going to talk about where we have come from, what’s happened at Left Field Investors over the past few years and where we’...
Jan 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 101
This week’s episode features Phil Moeller. Phil has been investing in several aspects of the real estate industry but has been putting more of his focus on the passive investing side as of late. He is trying to educate himself more around the space by being an active passive investor. Phil has also taken on the goal of trying to educate more people about this space and inviting them to understand the passive investing world more.
Jan 25, 2023•19 min•Ep. 24
Despite the name, passive investing requires you to take action consistently if you want to achieve financial freedom. Reed Goossens of RSN Property Group joins Jim Pfeifer to share how he invested in himself, found a mentor and became a successful real estate investor. Reed also discusses tips on creating a genuine connection with a new operator, how to navigate rising interest rates and how to take action to create a real estate business – passive, active or both. Tune in to hear a great real ...
Jan 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 100
This week’s episode features Randy Smith. After recent changes to his W2 structure, Randy finds himself now being a full-time passive investor. He spent some time on the Active Investing side of the ballpark before moving over to the Passive side where he is currently focused. Randy continues to educate himself on the industry and is able to focus on his passion due to the passive income he is currently receiving from his investments.
Jan 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 23
There can be advantages to investing in uncertain market conditions, rather than completely turning yourself off to new opportunities. Mark Kenney, the Co-founder of Think Multifamily, subscribes to the theory that there are quality deals to find in any market cycle. In this episode, he joins Jim Pfeifer to share with us his incredible journey and the unique process he follows in investing and sourcing multifamily properties - often dealing with multiple offerings at the same time. Mark discusse...
Jan 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 99
This week’s episode features Joe and Katie Viola. Joe and Katie have just begun their journey in passive investing by taking action on their first deal a short time ago. They have been educating themselves through books, podcasts, and getting involved in the Left Field community via attending meetings and the forum to develop a comfort level to invest in a multi-family deal. Next up for the couple is to focus on developing their goals to help drive the next decisions they have related to buildin...
Jan 11, 2023•21 min•Ep. 22
Are you interested in making money while having a positive social impact? Many real estate investments improve properties, so their tenants have a nice place to live. Note investing takes this a step further and works to keep homeowners who have defaulted on their mortgage in their homes. The banks love it because they get bad debt off their books, the homeowners love it because they get to stay in their home and the investors love it because they earn a return as the notes are converted from ba...
Jan 08, 2023•41 min•Ep. 98
This week’s episode features Brian Meyer. Brian has been chasing shiny objects for a bit but has settled into passive investing in syndications as of late. Brian has enjoyed being part of a tribe that has invested in several deals and hopes to get involved with others in the future. He will be focusing more on the space going forward. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people yo...
Jan 04, 2023•20 min•Ep. 21
In the first episode of 2023, Robert Preston, Co-founder of Climb Capital, reveals the next big real estate investment opportunity– RV Parks! He searches for, and acquires, value-add parks that produce a durable yield through the life of the investment. Robert started in real estate flipping single-family homes and quickly moved to multifamily housing and Mobile Home Parks before realizing that the competition for properties made these asset classes more like commodities. He recognized there was...
Jan 01, 2023•44 min•Ep. 97
Cannabis has a been a huge growth as an industry in the past few years, but it is a complicated asset class with uncertainty due to government regulations and there have been booms and busts. It is important to find quality partners who have experience navigating the difficult regulatory hurdles that come with this type of investing. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer talks with Jordan Tritt, the CEO and co-founder of the Panther Group, as Jordan sheds light on the cannabis space and the real estate a...
Dec 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 96
Money is a tool and a resource, so it is important you understand how to use it properly. Too many people think of money as the final goal, but a better mindset is to think of how to use that tool or resource to achieve your goals. Join Julie Holly as she discusses with Jim Pfeifer her money mindset and how to adjust your thinking so money is the tool you use rather than it using you. Julie is the founder of Three Keys Investment and host of the Conscious Investor Podcast. She’s a former public-...
Dec 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 95
There are many ways to grow your wealth and real estate is one of our favorites, but you can invest not only in what’s built on the land but also in what is under the land. In this episode, we dive deep into the space of investing in mineral rights. Jim Pfeifer is joined by Troy Eckard, the CEO of Eckard Enterprises, LLC—a family-owned and operated alternative investment firm specializing in the U.S. oil and gas industry. Troy helps us understand what mineral rights are, the differences between ...
Dec 11, 2022•53 min•Ep. 94
Whether you are a passive investor who wants to learn how to maximize your wealth or are you an operator who wants to communicate effectively with investors – you need to have a mindset for success. Today, John Casmon discusses the mindset, strategies, and actions that can help you win in the world of real estate! John is a real estate entrepreneur, host of the Multifamily Insights podcast, and co-founder of Casmon Capital Groups. Whether you’re a passive investor or operator, you are certain to...
Dec 04, 2022•48 min•Ep. 93
If banks, marketers, and others have a plan for your money, you might as well have one. But what do you truly want your money to do for you? In this episode, Mark Willis, a Certified Financial Planner, joins Jim Pfeifer to share his insights on how you can benefit from your money if you can be your own bank! He explains how life insurance can shine with TGIF, which stands for Tax Advantages, Guarantees, Insurance, and Financing. Mark also explains how you can pivot from fear about life insurance...
Nov 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 92
Insurance is not often discussed when evaluating a real estate syndication, but it is critical to the success of your investment. It is important to ask the operator if they have business income insurance, umbrella insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance for the property and business. It is not enough to assume that the operator has these programs in place – this should be part of the investment evaluation. In today’s episode, Doug Levi shares his expert advice on these topics and what el...
Nov 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 91
With inflation, rising interest rates, and a looming recession, how do you invest in this volatile time? Right now, fixed debt, stabilized deals and longer term holds where you can ride out the volatility might be options to investigate. But most importantly, you need to find partners or sponsors that align with your investing strategy and goals. If you are not aligned with the operator’s business plan and assumptions, you probably don’t want to move forward with them. It’s important to find the...
Nov 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 90
You can’t get rich overnight because it takes time to implement long-lasting strategies that lead to financial independence. The guest in today’s episode, Toby Mathis, founding partner of Anderson Advisors and author of Infinity Investing: How The Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same, is a gifted storyteller and a clear-eyed researcher who spent years studying successful investors who built their wealth by creating a plan and sticking to it. Toby shares his build-wealth-slowly approach ba...
Nov 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 89
Group RMC is a family business, a private partnership, and a co-investment company that focuses on underappreciated institutional-quality office properties across the US in non-gateway markets. In this episode, Evelyne Massa, the Vice President of Private Investment at Group RMC, sits with Jim Pfeifer and shares the investment philosophy and principles of Group RMC. The pandemic has made office properties over-looked asset class, but there are many opportunities for buyers with a long-term outlo...
Oct 30, 2022•55 min•Ep. 88
This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - How quickly did you dive in? The episode starts with that question and we discuss several replies to the Forum post. Jim Pfeifer also explains how he got his start in syndications and recommends, if you have a stable financial base - at some point, you need to take careful action! Tune in to hear how Jim and others got their start in passive syndication investing!
Oct 26, 2022•13 min•Ep. 20
When investing in real estate in uncertain times such as these, it is important to look for inflation and recession resistant asset classes that can still produce acceptable returns during difficult economic conditions. Medical offices could be just such an asset class. If you are looking for a recession resistant asset class to generate passive income in any market, this is the podcast for you! In this episode, Jim Pfeifer shares an insightful conversation with Chief Executive Officer of Allian...
Oct 23, 2022•56 min•Ep. 87
This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - what is your passive investing plan? We had some good answers, but Infielder, Pat Wills, had a great explanation and diagram that he shared on the Forum. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer explains his strategy and plan and then Pat describes in detail how he structures his finances in order to maximize growth while making sure to have his expenses covered, emergency cash saved, and investing capital deployed. He al...
Oct 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 19
A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) gives you more control over your investments than a standard IRA and can help you diversify your investments within your retirement account. It allows you to invest in what you know best instead of forcing you to choose from a limited set of options determined by your IRA provider. Today’s guest, Juan Deshon, is an IRA specialist at Quest Trust Company is a self-described, certified nerd when it comes to IRA accounts. Juan explains the critical difference between a se...
Oct 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 86
This week’s episode features Paul Miller. Paul is a pharmacist that is focusing on investing passively on the side to help develop his wealth. Paul discovered the passive investing industry and began reading up on the subject and listening to podcasts to educate himself and build his confidence to make his first investment. Paul is going to continue to focus on investing in a couple of deals a year while looking into new asset classes.
Oct 12, 2022•17 min•Ep. 18
In real estate, there are many ways to generate cash flow and appreciation. Listen in as Jim Pfeifer talks with the Principal of Responsible Real Estate, Bryan Underwood as he shares the challenges of starting his own venture outside of his family’s business and expertise. Bryan discusses the importance of having the right partnerships, the initiative to learn from experienced mentors, and how accumulating knowledge can enable you to conquer an asset class entirely new to you. Check out this epi...
Oct 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 85
Short-term rentals are an asset class many passive investors have not yet invested in. This emerging asset class presents unique opportunities, deal structures, and deal structures. Join Jim Pfeifer as he talks to serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, and experiential hospitality expert Richard Fertig about the asset class everyone is talking about, but few are investing in: short-term rentals. Richard is the Founder of Stomp Capital LLC and Short Term Rental University. Listen in as Richa...
Oct 02, 2022•56 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, Jim Pfeifer takes a topic from the Infielder Forum and shares it with the community. Jim talks about how to teach kids about investing and reveals insights from other Infielders. Tune in to hear how others have taught their kids to become investors!
Sep 28, 2022•17 min•Ep. 17
Often, when people are working in lucrative occupations, they have a lot of income coming in, but they do not have control of their time, their income, or their life. That is how today’s guest, Peter Kim felt when he was working full time as a doctor. He saw examples of other successful professionals who had bought back their time through multiple income streams and he decided to learn from them. Today’s episode features physician, entrepreneur, investor, and founder & CEO of Passive Income ...
Sep 25, 2022•46 min•Ep. 83
Being a successful business owner and entrepreneur can be exciting – until you realize you end up giving half of your money back to the government. Our guest today, Dave Zook, used his tax burden as motivation to find a better way and now has a proven track record of successful investments. In this episode, he shares how he turned his interest in mitigating his tax liability into a business helping other investors reduce their taxes through passive real estate syndications. Dave and Jim Pfeifer ...
Sep 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 82
