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Real Estate Investing: Unscripted

Your friends at Upright are talking to real estate investors just like you about what they can expect with this volatile market from the perspective of a hard money lender. This podcast is for passive and active investors who need a no-nonsense take on the REI market and what they should know about investing their money. Subscribe for weekly easy-to-digest episodes so you can stay at the top of your REI game. Real Estate Investing: Unscripted is available anywhere you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and you can find links to all episodes on our social media or at upright.us

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Episodes

We're Back! Meet The Hosts! | Brendan Bennett and David Duggan

And we're back! After a short-ish hiatus we are getting the show going once again and a LOT has happened since we recorded our last episode: Two years of some of the most robust real estate markets in recent history, significant world events, supply chain challenges, record demand fueled by government policy, and more. In this episode Matt Rodak brings on Real Estate Investing Unscripted's new co-hosts Brendan Bennett and David Duggan to share their insights on the current market and discuss pre...

Jan 09, 202338 min

E25 - The 3 P's - Protect, Pivot & Profit - Gary Boomershine

On this episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, Gary Boomershine of realestateinvestor.com joins Matt Rodak to discuss his real estate investing journey. Gary is a software engineer turned consultant turned entrepreneur who has successfully built 4 companies, reaching the elusive Inc. 500 fastest growing company list multiple times while also being married for 25 years and becoming father to two daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 21, 202045 minEp. 25

E24 - Stepping Over Pennies For Dollars - Ryan Dossey

On this episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, Indianapolis real estate zen master, Ryan Dossey joins Matt to discuss his real estate journey. Ryan has built a $9M real estate empire, has a real estate investor specific direct mail and call center, and runs one of the country's top real estate networks, all at the age of 26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 202045 minEp. 24

E23 - Couch Surfer to Portfolio Owner - James Evans

On this episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, real estate investor, James Evans joins Matt to discuss his real estate journey. James currently has a portfolio of over 20 rental units in the Greater Boston area, oversees new construction and condo conversion projects, and is the founder of The Boston Real Estate Guild Meetup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202036 minEp. 23

E22 - Football to Flips - Jason Babin, RedZone Realty Group

On this episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, real estate entrepreneur and former NFL player, Jason Babin joins Matt to discuss his real estate journey. Jason founded RedZone Realty Group with former teammate, Kyle Bosworth in Jacksonville, Florida after retiring from football. Jason discusses how his real estate interest began as a child, working with his father's electric company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 23, 202031 minEp. 22

E21 - Cautiously Bullish - Mark Inks, Mulberry

On this episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, Mark Inks, Principal at Mulberry joins Matt to discuss his real estate journey and more. Inks provides details to his story, from graduating from college to buying Mulberry to where he and the company are at today, operating out of Columbus, Ohio. Mulberry is a design and development firm that specializes in urban infill and residential development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 202032 minEp. 21

E19 - Accountant to Direct Mail Mogul - Justin Silverio, JS2 Homes & Open Letter Marketing

In this episode, we speak with Justin Silverio, owner of JS2 Homes and Open Letter Marketing . Justin shares how his interest in real estate grew at a young age through his father's career as a general contractor. As Justin advanced his career in accounting, he realized how he could leverage his father's expertise and his knowledge of numbers to invest in real estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 21, 201936 minEp. 19

E18 - From Prison to High Profits - Michael Green, The Flip Factor

In this episode, we speak with Michael Green, host of The Flip Factor podcast and co-owner of Quick Cash Home Buyers. Michael shares the story of how he emerged from a troubled childhood and built an impressive real estate portfolio. Though he always had an entrepreneurial mindset, Michael acknowledges that his environment made it difficult for him to apply that drive productively. Before getting into real estate and flipping over 1,100 properties, Michael had several run-ins with the law as a y...

Sep 18, 201928 minEp. 18

E17 - How One Multifamily Investor Secured "Bulletproof Cashflow" - Agostino Pintus

This episode we speak with Agostino Pintus, CEO of Bulletproof Cashflow , multifamily real estate investor, motivational speaker and fellow podcaster. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Agostino spent several years as a technology executive implementing strategic and operational solutions, experience that he leveraged in building an extensive multifamily portfolio. His mission is to help people achieve true freedom for themselves and their families through real estate. In this episode, ...

Jul 22, 201933 minEp. 17

E16 - How One Developer is Championing Pittsburgh's Urbanist Revival - Daniel Berkowitz, Altas Development

This episode we speak with Daniel Berkowitz, CEO of Atlas Development Co ., a full-service real estate development and property management company focused exclusively on the revitalization of Beechview, one of Pittsburgh’s 90 historic neighborhoods. Daniel has over 17 years experience in raising funds and developing projects, and his mission is to transform aging rust belt properties into modern, attractive spaces for Pittsburgh’s evolving population. In this episode, Daniel makes the case for P...

May 01, 201929 minEp. 16

E15 - Passive Real Estate Investing - Hunter Thompson, Cash Flow Connections

This week we speak with Hunter Thompson, Managing Principal of Cash Flow Connections, a real estate consulting firm based out of Los Angeles, CA that helps clients invest outside of the stock market in turnkey real estate investments. We discuss some of the trends that are driving online real estate lending, such as a shift toward alternative investments and wealth transfer between generations. Hunter explores why passive real estate investing risks can be easier to mitigate than other asset cla...

Mar 28, 201938 minEp. 15

E14 - An Economist's Take on the State of the Housing Market - Ali Wolf, Meyers Research

This episode we speak with Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research for Meyers Research LLC. As head of the Economics Department, Ali manages and analyzes the content for Zonda, provides data analytics, runs special research projects, and does presentations across the country on topics spanning both the housing market and the wider economy. Ali’s specialty is understanding millennials and their impact on the market. Prior to joining the Meyers team, Ali headed macro, regional, and metro-level mon...

Mar 13, 201937 minEp. 14

E13 - Macro-level Trends in the Housing Industry - Margaret Whelan, Whelan Advisory

In this episode we talk macro-level trends in the industry with Margaret Whelan, CEO of Whelan Advisory, LLC since 2014, where she provides strategic and financial counsel to leaders of both public and private companies in the U.S. and Canada. She is a seasoned executive and industry expert with a deep knowledge of industry drivers, players, valuation and financing alternatives. Margaret also serves on the boards of three companies: TopBuild, privately held Mattamy Homes, and John Burns Real Est...

Feb 27, 201941 minEp. 13

E12 - How to Become Your Best Self (Ever) - Joe Fairless, Ashcroft Capital

This episode we speak with Joe Fairless, real estate investor and managing partner of Ashcroft Capital. Joe controls more than $460,000,000 worth of real estate, is the author of several books, and hosts the longest-running daily real estate podcast, Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show . Joe shares some of his best ever advice on how to become successful in real estate investing, and more importantly, successful in life. He shares why he left a lucrative job as the youngest VP of an adve...

Feb 06, 201936 minEp. 12

E11 - Transforming Lives Through Real Estate - Matt Faircloth, The DeRosa Group

This episode we speak with Matt Faircloth, co-founder of The DeRosa Group . Under Matt’s leadership, DeRosa has completed over 30 million in real estate transactions involving private capital including fix and flips, single family home rentals, mixed use buildings, apartment buildings, office buildings, and tax lien investments. Matt has an extensive expertise in connecting passive investors to lucrative investment opportunities through syndications, private loans and joint ventures. Matt Faircl...

Jan 16, 201935 minEp. 11

A message from Matt

Thanks for listening to Season 1 of Real Estate Investing Unscripted! We'll be back in early 2019 with all-new interviews from the unscripted side of real estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 201946 sec

E10 - Meeting Homes with Heart - Pili Yarusi, Yarusi Holdings

This episode we speak with Pili Yarusi, a real estate entrepreneur, mentor and fellow podcaster. Originally from Hawaii, Pili owns the New Jersey-based Yarusi Holdings with her husband and partner Jason. They focus on house flipping, beachside Airbnbs, and control over 100 units throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Learn how she and Jason have created their own real estate empire from the ground up and how they manage to balance work with their family of five. Find Pili and Jason at YarusiHoldi...

Dec 19, 201834 minEp. 10

E9 - Being Resourceful Without Resources - Tim Bratz, CLE Turnkey

"A lot of people focus on not having the resources, and they need to focus on just being resourceful." This episode we speak with a fellow Cleveland native, Tim Bratz, CEO and founder of CLE Turnkey. CLE Turnkey is a real estate investment company that acquires and transforms distressed commercial and apartment buildings into high-performance investment assets. Tim talks about his success in real estate, which all starts with being resourceful and having the right mindset. Hear how Tim bought hi...

Dec 10, 201839 minEp. 9

E8 - Creating Win-Win Investing Partnerships - Liz Faircloth, The DeRosa Group

This episode we speak with Liz Faircloth, a longtime investor and co-founder of the DeRosa Group. She and her husband Matt currently own close to 400 units of residential and commercial assets throughout the east coast. Liz also has a history of a consultant working with Fortune 500 companies to build team and talent development programs and has facilitated hundreds of executive-level workshops throughout the US. She’s the cohost of The Real Estate InvestHER , a podcast providing straight talk a...

Nov 26, 201842 minEp. 8

E7 - Nothing but Net (Margin) - Rosario Terracciano, Clickinvest

This episode our guest is Rosario Terracciano, Founder and CEO of Clickinvest , a real estate deal sourcing platform powered by machine learning. A 15-year veteran of the industry, Rosario made the bold move to leave the comfort of the corporate world and start his own business, even after being named the top broker in Illinois. One of the secrets to Rosario’s success? He stresses the importance of keeping it simple and not getting caught in the trap of going “too big too fast.” Learn from Rosar...

Nov 12, 201822 minEp. 7

E6 - Evan Holladay, LDG Development - The Nashville Hustle

This episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted we speak with Evan Holladay of LDG Development in Nashville, TN, where he leads a team responsible for $146 million in new construction development of mixed-income housing, and mixed-use communities. Evan reveals the root of his passion for real estate, how he entered the industry at 19, and what continues to drive him every day. "I basically figured out that this is what I wanted to do and devoted a lot of my free time to working, figuring out th...

Oct 31, 201824 minEp. 6

E5 - BONUS Episode - Gary Davidson, Castle Law - 3 Simple Tips for Successful Investing

In this bonus episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted we talk to Gary Davidson of Castle Law, a Chicagoland firm focused on servicing real estate investors. Gary talks about the key to real estate investing: it isn’t meant to be easy, but it can create more opportunity than any other investment activity or asset class. Instead of trying to be good at all aspects of investing, develop habits and a mindset toward one clear goal. Secondly, focus on the details related to being the best at one t...

Oct 17, 201821 minEp. 5

E4 - J Scott, House Flipping Master and Real Estate Guru

This month Matt talks to legendary house flipping master and industry expert J Scott, who (literally) wrote The Book on Flipping Houses . Hear how J got his start in real estate and his advice for adapting to the unscripted elements of running a business. J shares his philosophy on how to run a real estate investment business to maintain the lifestyle you want (hint: stop doing all the work on your flips yourself). He also offers valuable insight into how to analyze the market to maximize your p...

Oct 01, 201832 minEp. 4

E3 - Brian Corcodilos, Designblendz - How visual renderings can jumpstart your real estate business

This week's episode features Brian Corcodilos, Founder and CEO of Designblendz, an architectural design and building information modeling services firm based in Philadelphia, PA. Hear Brian talk about getting his start in investing, his early challenges, and how visual renderings can have a huge impact on the way you market and sell your properties. Reach Brian at brian@designblendz.com, or visit www.designblendz.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 04, 201824 minEp. 3

E2 - Brandon Hall, The Real Estate CPA - How One CPA Firm is Changing Real Estate Taxes

In the second episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, we talk to Brandon Hall, Founder and CEO of The Real Estate CPA, which services real estate investors across the country. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Brandon founded his 100% virtual CPA firm with the goal of "punching the traditional accounting model in the face" and connecting with clients on a personal level through deep industry knowledge. Hear exclusive tax advice for your real estate business, such as when the best ...

Aug 01, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 2

E1 - Chad Gallagher, SlateHouse Group Property Management - Using Technology to Create Better Property Management Experiences

Welcome to our first episode! In the inaugural episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, Matt talks to Chad Gallagher, Founder and CEO of SlateHouse Group, a Philadelphia-based property management firm focused on building better experiences for tenants and owners alike. Chad discusses why he founded SlateHouse Group, how technology can disrupt the industry, and why his company always strives to be on the side of transparency. "It's not about silver bullets - it's evolving processes, data and ...

Jul 10, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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