Join Steve and Vince as they chat with Andrew Lanoie about manufactured housing and the need for multiple streams of income. Andrew is one of the co-founders and managing members of Four Peaks Capital Partners. The company aims to bring lucrative, private investment opportunities, often reserved for the ultra-wealthy, to any qualified investor. Their target investment sectors are outside of Wall Street’s churn and burn machine. Meanwhile, their investors seek out tangible assets that provide inc...
Apr 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 54
Join Duc and Vince as they chat with Chris Pomerleau and Collin Schwartz about creating business partnerships and scaling multifamily investing. Colin used to work nine-to-five desk jobs before owning Bricktown Management. Meanwhile, Chris served in the U.S. Army for a while before practicing law and learning about real estate. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, both realized that they needed to find a way to earn a stable income, save up for retirement and still, spend time wit...
Apr 06, 2021•50 min•Ep. 53
Join Duc Ong and his co-host, Vince Gethings, as they chat with Mike Taravella about operating properties more efficiently and cultivating the right environment and mindset for real estate. They discuss everything from surrounding yourself with the right people to focusing on the work itself. Mike Taravella is a Certified Public Accountant who left a salaried life to engage in real estate and now helps others through the world of real estate. In this episode, Mike shares how he got started in re...
Mar 30, 2021•43 min•Ep. 52
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Vince Gethings, as they talk with Robert Benenate about finding real estate success in house flipping even amidst unfortunate circumstances. Robert has over 30 years of construction and renovation experience, influencing significant projects, including a $1.7 million condo conversion project. He has such a deep passion for real estate that he even learned the business from the ground up, from house renovating to property investing. In this episode, Robert shar...
Mar 23, 2021•42 min•Ep. 51
Join Duc Ong and his co-host, Steve Fierros, as they chat with Jonas Bordo about protecting landlords and tenants from frauds and adapting to the rental market’s challenges caused by the pandemic. Jonas is a landlord to more than 100,000 people and CEO and co-founder of Dwellsy, a free rental listing site where owners and property managers can get high-quality leads for free and where renters can find a rental and make it home. He created Dwellsy after seeing how difficult it was for renters to ...
Mar 16, 2021•27 min•Ep. 50
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as they chat with Hadar Orkibi about his transition from investing in real estate in New Zealand to the United States. Hadar is the Principal at Multi-Family Investment Holding and Make It Happen Mastermind. He shares a lot of golden nuggets in this episode; they also tackle the importance of lender relationships, stress testing, five elements of a successful business, and other great topics to learn to improve as an investor! Stress Testing in ...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 49
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as they chat with David Toupin about his experiences as a top millennial real estate investor. David is the co-founder of Obsidian Capital and the CEO of Real Estate Lab, who started investing in real estate during his college years at the young age of 20. He also shares with us strategies and factors you need to consider as an early investor, misconceptions about real estate, and the importance of nurturing your relationships in the industry. I...
Mar 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 48
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as they chat with Josh Plave about using a self-directed IRA in investing in multifamily real estate. Josh is the founder of Wall to Main, a full-time multifamily investor, and a retirement investing educator. He started his journey at the young age of 16 with his first Roth IRA and now has built a portfolio of over 700 units across three markets! Josh shares with us his experience investing first in multifamily properties, where you can invest ...
Feb 23, 2021•45 min•Ep. 47
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as they chat with Gene Trowbridge about the questions first-time syndicators should ask and consider. Gene is a real estate syndicator and a co-founding partner at the Trowbridge Law Group. He has decades of experience and knowledge of being part of syndications! In this episode, Gene also shares with us the importance of building relationships and the upcoming changes to the definition of an accredited investor. Syndication is not about Real Es...
Feb 16, 2021•44 min•Ep. 46
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as they chat with Shayne Whittington about his experience of being a professional NBA player to becoming a commercial real estate syndicator. Shayne is the owner of AKW Investments, a commercial multifamily syndication company where they provide opportunities for working professionals to passively invest in multifamily properties. He is a dedicated person who is extremely passionate about sports and real estate. One of his goals is to share and ...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 45
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Rob Beardsley about how to underwrite a multifamily real estate deal. Rob is an incredible author, speaker, and the founder and principal of Lone Star Capital, a real estate investment firm. In this episode, he shares with us great insights about preferred equity, the structure of underwriting during the pandemic, doing your due diligence, and much more! Being Busy Doesn’t Mean You’re More Successful Most people think that when you’re busy ...
Feb 02, 2021•49 min•Ep. 44
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Mike Loomis about how he has successfully scaled and built MDL Companies. Mike is the founder and CEO of MDL Companies, a vertically integrated real estate firm with five divisions including construction, investments, property management, realty, and restoration! MDL Companies is a family-owned and operated company, and he has not only his sons working in the firm but also some of his nephews! Their strategies and how they manage MDL Compan...
Jan 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 43
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as they chat with Cory Nemoto about building cash flow, helping other people, finding fulfillment, swapping stress for gratitude, and so on! Cory is the co-owner and founder of KÉCŌ CAPITAL, a hard money lending company that will not only provide the primary financing on their client’s deals but provide guidance and support as well! In the episode, Cory also talks about dealing with the COVID-19 environment and making tough decisions in this cri...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Join me and my co-host, Steve Fierros, as we chat with Pili Yarusi about her values, visions, versatility, and how she and her husband have such a great partnership! Pili is the co-founder and operator of Yarusi Holdings LLC with her husband Jason. Yarusi Holdings is a large multifamily investment firm that repositions underperforming properties through operational efficiencies, rebranding, and value-add properties. Aloha, and enjoy the episode now! Treat Everyone with Aloha! Aloha is more than ...
Jan 11, 2021•34 min•Ep. 41
Join Steve Fierros and his co-host, Matt Callihan, as we chat with David Iglewicz about why you should invest in real estate now! David is the President of Prostoig Capital, helping and educating Dental and Medical Professionals on multifamily real estate. He has also been a practicing pediatric dentist since 2003 and is a passive investor since 2004. Learn from David who has survived and successfully gone through two major downturns in the market! He has a lot to share in this episode, stay tun...
Jan 05, 2021•59 min•Ep. 40
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Neal Bawa about his experiences and the Grocapitus Investments data analytics system. Neal is known and acknowledged as The Mad Scientist of Multifamily , and you’ll surely know why in the episode! He also shares his data-driven strategies and tips in real estate that has helped many people achieve success in the industry! About Neal Bawa: Neal Bawa is a technologist who is universally known in the real estate circles as the Mad Scientist o...
Dec 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 39
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Dan Handford about what to look for as a passive investor. Dan is a Managing Partner with PassiveInvesting.com, founder of the Multifamily Investor Nation, co-host of Tough Decisions for Entrepreneurs, and a Founding Board Member of the Fortify Foundation! He is a very successful individual that has started multiple seven-figure businesses from scratch. Listen to the episode now and learn more from Dan! Stay Focused with a Mentor It can be ...
Dec 22, 2020•42 min•Ep. 38
Join Matt Callihan and his co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Venkat Avasarala about how he went from being an engineer to having a $300 MM under asset management and a portfolio of 3000 Units in DFW, Phoenix, Denver. Venkat is the principal and co-founder of Raven Multifamily, and they specialize in B & C class apartments and value-add investing. Never Stop Adapting and Improving Yourself Your business must learn how to adapt its products and services strategically in regard to the de...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Jason Yarusi about achieving success and financial freedom through real estate. Jason is a podcaster, real estate investor, a multifamily syndicator, and the founder of Yarusi Holdings. In this episode, he shares his tips on how to scale your business quicker, the importance of doing your due diligence, tools you should consider using, and the value of having persistence. What Does Financial Freedom Mean to You? A lot of people tell us that...
Dec 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 36
Join Duc and Steve, as we chat with Will Coleman about commercial real estate financing 101. Will is the Director of Finance at Rand Commercial Real Estate, helping investors find the best financing option for their commercial real estate deals. In this episode, he shares his pieces of advice on how to build a relationship with lenders, the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a mortgage broker, and more! Real Estate is a Relationship Business In real estate, your relationship with your team a...
Dec 01, 2020•38 min•Ep. 35
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Juan Vargas about scaling from 32 to over 700 units, focusing on your goals and teamwork. Juan is the founder of GenWealth Capital Group, where he oversees over 700 units and is an equity partner in over 1500 units. He is actively engaged in all aspects of real estate sales, investment, management, financing, and construction, with more than 10 years of experience. In this episode, he also talks about the importance of taking risks and movi...
Nov 24, 2020•43 min•Ep. 34
Join me and my co-host, Steve Fierros, as we chat with Kevin Dugan about giving back, educating, networking, and the importance of finding the right team. Kevin is the CEO of Altus Investment Group, where he has built a vertically integrated investment firm, including investment, property management, and general contracting. In this episode, he shares his strategies, beliefs, experiences, and pieces of advice. Networking and Building Great Relationships Business is all about the people and relat...
Nov 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 33
Join me and my co-host, Steve Fierros, as we chat with Jerome Myers about joint ventures versus syndications; which one is better? Jerome is the founder of Dream Catchers and the Myers Development Group. Over the past few years of continuously achieving success, he has built a multi-million dollar portfolio. His real estate education company, Myers Methods, helps investors learn how to own and operate apartments. He also hosts two podcasts, the Dream Catchers and Multifamily Missteps. Make Your ...
Nov 10, 2020•38 min•Ep. 32
Join me and my co-host, Steve Fierros, as we chat with Matt Christensen about the risks every investor should be aware of. Matt is a Commercial Risk Advisor at the WA Group, coaching business leaders on how to structure a risk management program. In this episode, he also tackles on a lot of different kinds of insurance, and policies. Why Do We Need to Take our Insurance Seriously? Having insurance allows you to have a safety net for future possible property damages and losses. There are a lot of...
Nov 02, 2020•38 min•Ep. 31
Join me and my co-host, Steve, as we talk with Damion Lupo about eQRP® and why it’s the best investor tool for tax-deferred and tax-free investing. Damion has over 20 years of experience as a professional investor, having built and lost a $20 million business in single-family rentals to recreate that wealth again. He's a serial entrepreneur of over 50 companies and is most recently known for a retirement tool called the eQRP®. He’s going to share some great gems involving eQRP®, as well as his h...
Oct 27, 2020•40 min•Ep. 30
Join me and my co-host, Vince Gethings, as we chat with Alex Shandrovsky about deferring capital gains taxes with 1031 Exchanges. Alex is a Business Development Representative of the Zero Energy Solutions. Prior to that, he was the CEO and founder of Lchaim Foods, and a qualified intermediary (QI) for Madison 1031. He is very knowledgeable in a lot of different industries. In this episode, Alex generously shares his time in educating the listeners about 1031 Exchange, DST, capital gains, and mor...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 29
Join me and my co-host, Vince, as we chat with Kyle Jones about how he transitioned from starting out in the single-family space to multifamily real estate. Kyle is the co-founder of TruePoint Capital and the American Grid Company. 50% to 100% Occupancy Rate Kyle had an experience with a 56 unit deal where he had to take the occupancy rate down to 50% within the first three months of owning the property. There were a lot of residents at that time that was refusing to pay. The property manager ha...
Oct 13, 2020•37 min•Ep. 28
Join me and my co-host, Steve Fierros, as we chat with Kevin Gardner about earning additional income through utilities and cable contracts. Kevin is the Managing Partner of Telecom Marketing Strategies and the Multifamily Utility Solutions. Multifamily Utility Solutions was established to help multifamily property owners with their utilities and overseeing access agreements. The demand for this grew, and now they provide their service throughout the US! In this episode, Kevin shares with us the ...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 27
Join Duc and Vince, as we chat with Jamie Gruber and Benoit Malige about building partnerships and leveraging human capital. Jamie and Benoit are Co-founders of the Multifamily and More group, a real estate investment club, helping its members achieve their financial and lifestyle goals through real estate investment. With their fantastic partnership, they were able to take the company from just being in a local market to expanding nationallly. The Advantages of Having a Co-founder Starting a bu...
Sep 29, 2020•55 min•Ep. 26
Join me and my co-host, Vince, as we talk with Jake Marmulstein about multifamily investor portals and real estate software. Jake is the founder and CEO of Groundbreaker, a company offering software application that helps real estate investment firms automate workflows in fundraising, investor reporting, and investment management. He’s going to walk us through the process of growing a business from the ground up. Stay tuned! A Problem that Turned to an Opportunity In 2011, Jake was handling all ...
Sep 22, 2020•35 min•Ep. 25
