After Leaving his corporate job in 2016, Lee Yoder decided to go all in with real estate. What started as house flipping quickly turned into full time apartment syndicating. Lee is sharing how he scaled from a duplex to over 100 units and the biggest challenges doing so, how he gets most of his investors through referrals, and his best tips for finding the most valuable use of your time and outsourcing the rest. Lee Yoder Real Estate Background: Full time apartment syndicator Currently acquiring...
Nov 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2622
Growing up in real estate, Eli Randel has always been engulfed in the industry. Now, he’s the Chief Strategy Officer for the industry’s fastest growing marketplace. Today, Eli is talking with us about short and long term strategy, current commercial real estate trends, and how to determine your next investment strategy. Eli Randel Real Estate Background: Chief Strategy Officer at Crexi, the commercial real estate industry's fastest-growing marketplace, data, and technology platform 10+ years exp...
Nov 05, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2620
Today, Joe Fairless is sharing the 7 metrics you should be tracking while raising money for a fund. He discusses the biggest challenge of funds, his best advice from what he’s learned, how often to review metrics, and the one tool you need to maximize your efforts. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 04, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2620
Matt Green started in the real estate industry by partnering with his father. Now, they’ve grown to $80M assets under management, all through building relationships with property owners. Matt is sharing how he finds his deals, the key to keeping up with investors, and the challenges of land development and why he would do it all over again. Matt Green Real Estate Background: Owner at The Green Organization, property development Full time real estate investor and developer that owns and managers ...
Nov 03, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2619
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses how to maintain the purchasing power of the dollar during inflation. He talks about keeping up with inflation and how to level up your assets, 3 ways inflation can actually benefit you as an investor, and 3 ways to succeed in syndications during an inflationary period. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2618
Full time firefighter, Seth Teagle, started his investing journey 5 years ago. Now, he focuses on multifamily and commercial properties. Today, Seth’s sharing how he gained thousands of units in a short amount of time, the process of raising undermarket rents, and how he offloaded mundane tasks to scale his investments further. Seth Teagle Real Estate Background: Firefighter/paramedic and owner/operator of the Stream Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate company based out of Colu...
Nov 01, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2617
Vikram Brar and Princi Gill were led to multifamily investing, because they knew it was the road to financial freedom. Since then they’ve both quit their jobs and focus fully on Waahe Capital. Today, Vikram and Princi are talking about how they divide business roles, their #1 piece of advice for vertically integrating, and how they create the blueprint for their next buyer to be successful. Vikram Brar & Princi Gill Real Estate Background: Vikram and Princi are Co-Founders of Waahe Capital V...
Oct 31, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2616
A 20 year friendship turned into a business partnership when Nick Earls and Eric DiNicola started building condos. They found an opportunity and converted office buildings into apartments. Nick and Eric are giving us the inside scoop on the top 3 qualities to look for in an office building, pros and cons of construction on existing buildings vs. new builds, and the one thing to look for in your location. Nick Earls and Eric DiNicola Real Estate Background: Full time real estate developers and in...
Oct 30, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2615
Neil Bertrand has had experience in all classes of real estate, with assets in 9 states and 33 different markets. Today, Neil is discussing the challenges of developing large-scale, mixed use properties, why he believes the success of any deal relies on the underwriting, and how to get private equity groups to bite on a deal. Neil Bertrand Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor, acquisitions specialist, and asset manager Portfolio consists of 431 existing units, 2,184 units in de...
Oct 29, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2614
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis is joined by Jeremy Roll to discuss the hands off investor lifestyle and what it’s like being a cash flow investor. They talk about why multifamily is one of the top asset classes to invest in over the next 10 years, the benefits of class B multifamily over class A, and the 3 factors of diversification you need in order to reduce your risk. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal ...
Oct 28, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2613
After buying 8 properties in small town Indiana and failing miserably, Mike Stohler didn’t touch real estate for 10 years. Today, Mike is sharing 3 tactical mistakes he made looking back, his #1 tip for starting something out of your comfort zone, and why he would prefer paying significantly more for a partner than hiring a property manager. Mike Stohler Real Estate Background: Full time Managing Partner of Gateway Private Equity Group where they have owned or currently own multifamily, single f...
Oct 27, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2612
After graduating with an engineering degree, Fernando Angelucci only lasted 1 year before he dove into the investing world. But, when his passive investments didn’t feel so passive anymore, he made the switch to a new asset class and drastically decreased his working hours. Today, Fernando is sharing his 3 criteria for buying self storage facilities, and his secret to get them cash flowing fast. Fernando Angelucci Real Estate Background: Full time self storage investor and syndicator Invested $5...
Oct 26, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2611
Coming from the tech world, Yomesh Deliwala started his investing career by investing in townhomes. From humble beginnings, he grew his portfolio steadily over time. Today, Yomesh is sharing 5 key items that attracted him to his first syndication, the top 3 reasons he was able to raise rent on day 1, and how he’s able to offer his investors 25-30% returns. Yomesh Deliwala Real Estate Background: Full time IT Executive aiming to go full time in real estate owner, operator and syndicator, passivel...
Oct 25, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2610
With a start in construction, Joe Evangelisti now runs several self-sustaining self storage businesses. On today’s #SkillsetSunday, Joe is telling us how he created efficient and scalable business models, why he skipped multifamily and went straight to self storage, and why raising rents is much easier with self storage tenants than multifamily tenants. Joe Evangelisti Real Estate Background: CEO of 3 different companies. Legacy Developers (Self Storage Development), Mammoth Conversions (Digital...
Oct 24, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2609
When Brian Adams went from $25M assets under management to $250M in 2 years, his biggest challenge was managing that growth. What fell through the cracks was his investor experience, and he ended up with some not-so-happy investors. Today, Brian is sharing his biggest mistake with his investor communication and his business model, what his investor journey looks like now, and what you should be doing today to scale efficiently. Brian Adams Real Estate Background: Full-time in commercial real est...
Oct 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2608
With a background in music producing, Rich Frierson decided to go into real estate when he saw the profits he was capable of earning. Now, he’s the go-to for many others in the music industry. Rich is discussing how he balances his relationships with lenders and owners alike, how he is able to buy these properties on short sales, and his expectations for what the multifamily market might bring in 2022. Richard Frierson Real Estate Background: Full time career as a music publisher Currently focus...
Oct 22, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2607
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses why it’s so important to find a CPA that specializes in what you do, implications of investing in the stock market vs. real estate, why he believes depreciation is the key to all tax deductions, and the benefits of being a real estate professional. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 21, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2606
Travis Watts is joining us today to discuss inflation and how Covid has affected the market. Travis is talking about what might significantly impact real estate markets in the near future, how to mitigate fixed renewal rates for non-residential properties, and 3 ways real estate investors can make money in this climate. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 20, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2605
Born and raised in Germany, Bastian Kneuse played professional basketball and worked in finance before pursuing multifamily properties. He now works a full time job, and still makes just as much time to work on his real estate career. Today, Bastian is talking about passively investing while also working on his own syndications, 4 steps to syndicating deals, and his innovative idea for adding value to his tenants as well as the community. Bastian Kneuse Real Estate Background: W2 job in finance ...
Oct 19, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2604
Although Stony Stonebraker wasn’t able to invest in real estate until after retirement, he went all in and is now a GP. Today, Stony is talking about his experience finding partners and creating a solid team, his due diligence process, and his main hesitation when looking at different asset classes. Stony Stonebraker Real Estate Background: Started his career with NASA in the Apollo space program Currently full time commercial real estate investor Invested in over 1,000 multifamily units in Flor...
Oct 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2603
Growing up with a frugal upbringing, Travis Watts knew how to be careful with his money and live within his means. Now, he’s a full time passive investor and helps other busy professionals do the same. Today, Travis is sharing his best advice for investors that may not have the capital for big investments yet, resources for the new investor, and how he deals with skepticism in the industry. Travis Watts Real Estate Background: Director of Investor Relations for Ashcroft Capital Full time LP inve...
Oct 16, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2601
Jim Pfeifer spent most of his professional career as an educator before becoming a full time passive investor. Now, he helps educate others on how to do the same. Jim is sharing his 4-step sponsor screening process, today’s hottest asset class, and red flags you may not recognize at first glance. Jim Pfeifer Real Estate Background: Full time, passive commercial investor Currently invested in over 60 passive investments Founder of a Community that educates people about passive syndication investi...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2600
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses the differences between self-directed IRA investing and eQRP plans with Damion Lupo. They’re explaining why you may consider paying for this service instead of a “free” account with a major brokerage firm, and how they’re squashing skepticism on these new plans. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Oct 14, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2599
When Lennon Lee moved from Venezuela in 2010, he knew he wanted to search for passive investment opportunities to provide for his family. Today, Lennon is diving into the difference between being an LP vs. a GP in a deal, the role of the GP with investor communications, and the importance of capital raising through partnership building. Lennon Lee Real Estate Background: Invested his family’s life savings into real estate to build a solid future for his parents and siblings Involved as both an L...
Oct 13, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2598
After finding out about the high demand for industrial, single tenant net lease opportunities, Randy Blankstein decided to take advantage of that at the young age of 26. Now, 30 years later, he’s been continually active in this niche. Today, Randy is sharing his fundamental criteria for properties, common misconceptions of triple net leases, and what specific type of real estate to buy for best returns. Randy Blankstein Real Estate Background: Senior commercial real estate executive with over 30...
Oct 12, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2597
Although Hendra Tambunan has been in real estate investing for 15 years, he officially made the switch into multifamily 2 years ago for higher income potential. Today, Hendra is talking about how he became a general partner in his first syndication, what value he brought to the table to earn that title, and why he’s looking to diversify his asset classes even further into commercial properties. Bonus: hear Ash’s top tips for anyone entering the commercial market. Hendra Tambunan Real Estate Back...
Oct 11, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2596
After buying his first property 20 years ago and working full time for a real estate investing firm, Dmitriy Fomichenko started Sense Financial to help people gain control of their retirement savings. Today, Dmitriy is telling us about the Solo 401K for small business owners, how his business dramatically shifted when he introduced them, and why he thinks they’re a no-brainer when compared to traditional retirement savings strategies. Dmitriy Fomichenko Real Estate Background: Founder and presid...
Oct 10, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2595
When Ryan Barone started college, he never knew how complicated the process would be to rent an apartment. This led him to creating an app for tenants to simplify the process for their renters. His college passion project eventually became RentRedi. Ryan is sharing why landlords love using this software, how it streamlines each step of the renting process, and added benefits it provides renters as well. Ryan Barone Real Estate Background: Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO of RentRedi – modern, end-to-end...
Oct 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2594
Former Project Manager, Derek Clifford, used his multifamily incomes to retire from his W2 position just this year. Keeping his life vision in mind, he’s currently working with his wife to acquire deals in Indianapolis. Derek is sharing with us his top 3 goals as a result of his investments, why he chose to focus on small multifamily in the Midwest, and his most creative approach to reaching investors. Derek Clifford Real Estate Background: Recent full time real estate investor Converted all sin...
Oct 08, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2593
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses the current housing and affordable rent shortage we’re currently experiencing in the US. We dive into the imbalance we’ve been seeing in the market and how the pandemic had an impact on that, the future of renting, and Travis’ best advice for property owners based on these trends. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Oct 07, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2592
