we’re excited to bring you the Multifamily Mastermind Podcast Mastermind - Part Two! 📣💥 In this one-of-a-kind conversation we get into all things #multifamily , including some of the biggest #learninglessons (aka mistakes), #prioritizing & #outsourcing to get energy back, closed #deals , current projects, and so much more. 💯👏 Follow & Support the Guests Featured on this Special Podcast: 🔴 Shannon Ludlow of The Multifamily Journey ( @themultifamilyjourney ) 🔴 John Fortes of The Pass...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Arn Cenedella, as they talk about investment strategies to become better investors. Arn has an extensive background in real estate investing and has recently switched to multifamily investments. He shares how he assists real estate investors in diversifying their capital to large multifamily properties for higher cash flow. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HAVE A DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO WITH SPARK INVESTMENT GROUP. 🎧 PERKS OF...
Jul 11, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Joe Meares, as they talk about how he coaches people new to real estate investing. Joe was interested in real estate, but he cannot keep up with the complex scheme. Luckily, Joe had a coach who helped him understand the process and eventually partnered with him to mentor others. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 MANIFESTATIONS OF BUSINESS-MINDEDNESS FROM CHILDHOOD 🎧 WHAT IS SOMETHING IN REAL ESTATE THAT CHANGED JOE’S LIFE 🎧...
Jul 04, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Nate Ohlrich, as they talk about his passion for educating people regarding commercial real estate investing. Nate was interested in real estate investing because he saw potential in it. Now, he is a real estate broker and investor who wrote a book to help people start passive investing. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HOW GETTING A BROKER’S LICENSE GIVES AN ADVANTAGE AND MORE EDGE 🎧 TEACHING REAL ESTATE INVESTING WITH THE...
Jun 27, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Marques Ogden, as they talk about his journey from being an NFL football player to becoming a motivational speaker. Marques is driven by ambition, but that changed when he went into a freefall. He shares the humbling experience that mapped out his trajectory to success and how he helps others do the same. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 REASONS BEHIND RETIRING FROM THE NFL AND STARTING A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 🎧 ACTIONABLE S...
Jun 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Alex Breshears, as they talk about how you can become the bank, which most people do not realize that it can be done. Alex is a private money lender, Regulation A+ fund investor, multifamily underwriter, educator, a limited partner in multifamily syndications, and also a professor. Having done a bit of everything, she shares her experience and gives some actionable tips on what you can do. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 ST...
Jun 13, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guests, Jen Katsev and Ganga Tawardy, as they discuss the mindset you need to get into real estate and reach your maximum performance. Jen is a serial entrepreneur, a best-selling author, and a performance coach, while Ganga runs a performance coaching and sales program. Together, they help their clients produce phenomenal results aligned with their intentions. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HOW THEY MET AND BECAME PARTNERS 🎧 TU...
Jun 06, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Anthony Pinto, as they discuss how he made the jump so quick to have 20 million in assets and control over 300 units that were all acquired in 2020. Anthony is an active duty submarine officer stationed in Japan who started a fund and got the hang out of multifamily syndications. He gives us a bit of background on how he got started and had that “aha” moment into multifamily syndications. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 GET...
May 30, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, John Blanton, as they talk about making sure to get both sides of the argument is beneficial to know what you are getting into. John is a contrarian and guides people to fulfillment by helping them identify earning opportunities through thinking differently. He is a multifamily investor, too, and shares some nuggets of how he is doing it. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 DOING IT THE ACCREDITED INVESTOR WAY 🎧 MAKING THE MOS...
May 23, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Todd Thorpe, as they talk about reducing expenses, increasing NOI, and increasing the property’s value. Due to his humble beginning in his telecommunications company, Todd served corporate and executive roles in the cable industry for 30 years. His knowledge in the industry made him a respected multifamily telecom and technology expert working as a consultant, seeking the best bids for many properties. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this e...
May 16, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Daniel Borrero, Jr., as they talk about the experiences that gave him the passion for succeeding and learning from the mistakes he made along the way. Daniel realized that their family did not have a lot, which made him work hard to achieve the life he always dreamed of. From having a video store business back in 1985, Daniel is now the industry’s leader in negotiating and has acquired over 2,000 properties in his more than 30 years of experience. ...
May 09, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, KAYR, as they talk about how he has benefited from working in Wall Street and started his own multi-million real estate investment company. Coming from a family that struggled with paying rent, KAYR promised himself that he would have financial freedom in the future. After years of working his way through college and life, KAYR has acquired multiple rental units and lives his dream thanks to his strategy: transformational wealth. Here’s a breakdown...
May 02, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Van Hagye, as they talk about how real estate syndications work, getting involved in multifamily investment deals, and becoming a successful investor at a young age. It was love for Van when he gets himself into learning the concept of investing because he knew it was something he enjoys doing. As he was pulled in deeper, he finds himself become successful at the age of 21 as a multifamily investor and even founded his real estate investment firm. ...
Apr 25, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Yosef Lee, as they talk about escaping the rat race, the benefits of multifamily investing, IOs, and the value of the relationships you have as an investor. Before, Yosef put in effort in finding the rightful partner for investments and syndication. After giving more time in assessing himself, Yosef understood that before you can find a suitable partner, you too must first be able to carry the right assets and value onto the table. Here’s a breakdo...
Apr 18, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guests, Neil & Drew Wahlgren, as they talk about the hard but right transition, the relationships you need to have, and their investment model that is unique from others. With the right approach, Neil and Drew gave proof to everyone that it is possible to leave the career you're in and still be able to utilize the skills you've developed when making the switch to real estate investing. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 THROUGH A...
Apr 11, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Diego Corzo, as they talk about resourcefulness and the attitude that got him his success in real estate. Diego acquired his first property to house hack through 5% down, taking $1,350 for the mortgage payment, and gaining $1,650 income from roommates. After copying the process repeatedly from that point on, Diego now owns 4 properties in Austin, Texas, 10 Airbnbs in Tennessee, and some properties in Florida. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in...
Apr 04, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 56
The multifamily mastermind special episode welcomes Shannon Ludlow of The Multifamily Journey, John Fortes of The Passive Investor Show, Justin Fraser of True Multifamily, Shawn DiMartile of The Multifamily Takeoff, Daisy Serrano & Luc D’Abreau of the Make it Rain Podcast, and German Buendia & Oscar Buendia of the REI Brothers Podcast as they come together for a one-of-a-kind Multifamily conversation. These hosts have collectively interviewed more than 500 guests. Tune-in as they give th...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Savannah Arroyo, as they talk about how they transitioned from single-family to multifamily investments, what syndication has to offer, and the many factors that fast-tracked their success in the real estate industry. For Savannah, transitioning is not an easy phase. Nonetheless, it is doable if done with the right guide and partner. Doing it as a couple with her husband definitely did it for them, Savannah admits. She believes by finding experienc...
Mar 28, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Paul Birkett, as they talk about the factors to consider when starting a mortgage company from scratch. Paul is the CEO and Founder of Automation Finance LLC, they buy distressed debt at a discount, work with the borrower to get them back on track and pay investors up to 8% return. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 THERE IS NOWHERE BETTER TO START A BUSINESS THAN IN THE US. 🎧 THE DIFFERENCE OF THE MARKET FROM OTHER COUNTRIES...
Mar 21, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Paule Moore, as they talk about different real estate investments, How to Lose Money Podcast, and his book The Perfect Investment. Paul is a managing partner and founder at Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm that provides investors to invest in a diversification of self-storage, multifamily properties, and mobile home parks. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 THE BACKGROUND STORY OF HOW HE GOT INTO REAL ESTATE...
Mar 14, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Kris Reid, as they talk about how to get leads to predictably grow your business. Kris is a business growth specialist and the founder of Ardor SEO, helping companies grow their online reputation and business. Having a beautiful website is pointless if it does not generate any traffic! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HOW THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS CHANGED HIS LIFE. 🎧 WHAT BACKLINKS ARE AND HOW THEY WORK. 🎧 THE IMPORTANCE...
Mar 07, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Viktor Viktorov, as they talk about the tokenization of real estate. Viktor is the CEO and co-founder of REINNO, a company providing a new solution for people interested in real estate tokenization. He shares great insights about what blockchain tokenization is and how it works. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 SWITCHING FROM CRYPTOCURRENCY TO TOKENIZATION. 🎧 IS CRYPTOCURRENCY MORE POPULAR IN EUROPE THAN IN THE US? 🎧 ALL A...
Feb 28, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Barri Grifiths, as they talk about why and how a professional wrestler decided to get into the real estate industry! Barri is an actor, stage performer, former professional wrestler in the WWE, the host of the WWRE podcast, and a real estate investor. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HOW BARRI GOT INTO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AFTER HIS WRESTLING CAREER. 🎧 HE SOLD ALL HIS SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES AND SHIFTED TO MULTIFAMILY....
Feb 21, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, John Okocha, as they talk about finding profitable deals during the pandemic! John is a multifamily investor and the Vice President of Acquisitions for Elevate Commercial Investment Group. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HOW THE BOOK RICH DAD, POOR DAD SHIFTED HIS MINDSET. 🎧 HE FIRST STARTED INVESTING IN SMALL PROPERTIES THEN TRANSITIONED TO THE MULTIFAMILY SIDE. 🎧 THE KNOWLEDGE AND SET OF SKILLS JOHN HAD WHEN STARTING IN...
Feb 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Austin Linney, as they talk about overcoming limiting beliefs and how to succeed in life. Austin is a real estate investor, business coach and the Chief Executive Officer at Construct Your Life Podcast. He also shares his experiences and challenges with Airbnb in real estate! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: HOW HE STRUGGLED WITH HIS ADDICTION WITH DRUGS. 🎧 RICH DAD, POOR DAD OPENS PEOPLE’S MINDS TO DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES. 🎧...
Feb 07, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Kam Zainabadi, as they talk about attracting investors through a new crowdfunding community website called the Park Place. Kam is the founder of Park Place Investment, providing investors syndicated commercial real estate investment and crowdfunding opportunities online! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 HOW KAM STARTED INVESTING IN THE THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. 🎧 PARK PLACE’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY GOAL AS A COMPANY. 🎧 OTHE...
Jan 31, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Kaaren Hall, as they talk about non-traditional investments through self-directed IRA. Kaaren is a Self-Directed IRA Expert and CEO at uDirect IRA Services and OCREIA. She has a lot of different skills, expertise, and years of experience! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode 🎧 THE BACKGROUND STORY OF HOW SHE GOT INTO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. 🎧 THE PROCESS AND CAPITAL NEEDED TO START A COMPANY LIKE UDIRECT. 🎧 HAVING A CLEAR VISIO...
Jan 24, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Mandy McAllister, as they talk about her mindset and how you can be part of the types of investments she is in! Mandy is a multifamily real estate investor, with a passion to help other people, especially women, with her platform, Aspiring Women Achieving More, to achieve financial freedom! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧TRANSITIONING FROM INVESTING IN SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES TO MULTIFAMILY REAL ESTATE. 🎧FINDING A PARTNER...
Jan 17, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Nick Raithel, as they talk about building your book in 7 hours. Nick is the creator of the 7 Hours Book; he has a great team and company who will do the book for you! Save yourself a huge amount of time and start using a book as a marketing strategy. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode 🎧 A BOOK CAN BE A POWERFUL FORM OF ADVANCEMENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS. 🎧 THE REASON BEHIND BUILDING YOUR BOOK IN 7 HOURS IDEA. 🎧 KNOW IF HAVING A BOOK...
Jan 10, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Bridger Pennington, as they talk about how to build an investment fund. Bridger is the founder and managing director at the Black Bridge Holdings. Learn more about his mentorship program and how to raise capitals! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: 🎧 BRIDGER ALREADY HAD SIX BUSINESSES WHEN HE WAS IN SECOND YEAR COLLEGE. 🎧 HIS FATHER TAUGHT HIM ALL ABOUT BUSINESS AND RAISING FUNDS. 🎧 THE STORY OF HOW THEY SUCCESSFULLY BUILT THE...
Jan 03, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 43
