Today’s show is an interesting one - I speak with Justin Eaton, an NJ-based home inspector (and investor!) about what investors need to be looking for when walking investment properties! Justin has a breadth of experience in the home inspection industry and shares numerous tips that I’m sure the audience will keep in mind when walking properties and conducting due diligence... I wish I had his insight when I first started in the business! Justin owns a home inspection & structural engineerin...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr
I loved this interview with Nick Aalerud - we discuss how he was able to build a business that does 60+ deals a year, why he decided to vertically integrate different lines of businesses into his company, and how he has overcome numerous "resets" in the process of growing his business. Nick is an awesome guy and a better real estate investor, be sure to give this one a listen! Nick’s Redevelopment Company the AA Real Estate Group has completed over 200 deals since its inception, including rehabs...
Sep 08, 2020•54 min
Great show today with Omar Khan! We discuss syndicating large multifamily properties, raising capital from institutional investors (and how it differs from "traditional" investors), and how to get into the big leagues. We also discuss the importance of getting on the ground and meeting people when entering a new market, how Omar structures his deals, and the importance of referrals when looking to raise capital from new investors. Omar has over a decade of institutional experience across real es...
Sep 02, 2020•41 min
Are you utilizing Linkedin to grow your real estate business? If not, you need to listen to this episode with Yakov Smart - he shares numerous actionable tips that will help you create a Linkedin strategy that will help you find deals, raise money, and increase the awareness of your business. Yakov Smart is considered to be the leading expert when it comes to attracting A-List investors and raising capital using LinkedIn. He’s the author of Disrupting LinkedIn and a sought-after authority by top...
Aug 25, 2020•52 min
What an episode with Nathan Cloud - this is a masterclass on underwriting multifamily real estate. I'm sure there will be a few things within this episode that you haven't yet thought about as it relates to underwriting, this is a good one! Nathan is the founder and managing principal at Cloud Capital where he oversees acquisition strategy and capital raising for the company. He has sourced over $23.8MM of multifamily assets. Before starting Cloud Capital, he worked as a senior equity trader and...
Aug 18, 2020•45 min
Had a great conversation with Ellis Hammond where we talked about raising capital, building a platform, and the importance of telling a “good story” when speaking with investors. Speaking of stories, Ellis has a seriously unique one - we discuss his background as a college pastor and how he went from buying a duplex to partnering on a 144-unit multifamily property! Ellis Hammond’s investing journey began when he was still a full-time college pastor. With the goal to create passive cash flow for ...
Aug 11, 2020•52 min
This episode with Jerome Myers is a really tactical one - I’m sure he shared some things you can implement into your business ASAP. We discuss mid-size multifamily investing (specifically investing in the workforce and affordable housing), underwriting deals, identifying value-add opportunities, and working with partners. Jerome is an awesome guy, you’ll enjoy this show! Jerome is a corporate America dropout who is helping others exit the matrix through ownership in multifamily, and workforce ho...
Aug 04, 2020•52 min
Really enjoyed my conversation with John Casmon - we discuss his transition from the corporate world into multifamily investing, attracting investors, raising capital, and the skills he took from the marketing world into real estate. He gives the listeners numerous tips that can be implemented in their businesses today, such as the 6 C's of raising capital - don't miss this one! John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has helped busy professionals invest in close to $90 million worth of a...
Jul 28, 2020•52 min
Today's episode with Harper Jones is a great one if you think you can't invest in real estate when you're younger - Harper has built a sizeable real estate business using creative financing and partnerships, all before the age of 23! Harper is located in Knoxville, TN, and invests in real estate where he focuses on wholesaling and multi-family investments. He prefers to get creative with real estate deals when possible. Alongside real estate, Harper is part of CreateTailwind as a strategist to t...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 12 min
What a great episode with Tim Kelly - we discuss how you can break into the large multifamily space, how to build meaningful relationships with people who can help grow your business and the importance of using Linkedin and social media as it relates to building a network. Tim is an active duty Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and has been serving his country for 14 years. Now stationed on shore duty in Pensacola, Florida, he is fully pursuing his dream of owning and operating multi...
Jul 14, 2020•55 min
This episode is a masterclass on property management and is a great listen if you're looking to better self-manage your portfolio, hire a property manager, or start a property management business. Jimmy shares a TON of great, actionable tips that you can implement into your business TODAY. If you haven't already, please leave the podcast a rating and a review! Jimmy is a millennial house hacker turned corporate dropout. He was able to escape the rat race by building a property management company...
Jul 07, 2020•53 min
Great episode today with Josiah Smelser - we discuss his background as an appraiser and how it has helped him successfully execute the BRRRR strategy over the last couple of years. We discuss how he is finding deals, financing deals, and numerous tips and tricks related to working with appraisers during purchases and refinances. Josiah Smelser is a licensed appraiser, licensed broker, and former college finance professor. He has built a $4M portfolio of 1-4 unit properties over the last two year...
Jun 30, 2020•51 min
You DO NOT want to miss this episode… Kyle Marcotte provides numerous actionable tips that you can implement in your business TODAY. We talk about raising money at a young age, finding investors, investing out of state, and how to accurately underwrite deals and assess markets. I’m not joking, this episode is great - give it a listen! Kyle Marcotte is an entrepreneur and multifamily real estate investor. While still a student-athlete at UC Davis, he was able to syndicate over 119 units of multif...
Jun 23, 2020•50 min
Great episode today with Jeffrey Holst - we discuss his inspiring story, his business, and multifamily real estate investing. We delve into relationship-based real estate investing, the benefits of multifamily, and Jeffrey shares his unique deal structure (this is great!) Jeff is a recovering attorney who spends his time as a real estate investor. At 30 years old, Jeff checked the last item off his personal bucket list by climbing Machu Picchu. He was on top of the world. As he stood looking dow...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode I interview Anthony Pinto of Pinto Capital investments - we dive into how Anthony was able to buy 111 units in such a short amount of time, how he quickly scaled into larger multifamily and some of the lessons he has learned as he transitioned from small deals into larger deals. Anthony owns and manages Pinto Capital Investments, which specializes in multifamily homes, commercial real estate, and apartment buildings. Specifically, PCI seeks out and acquires B to C-class apartment...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr
Are you looking to learn how you can quickly underwrite deals and make more offers? In this show, I episode Shane Carter, who has built a successful construction business and is now buying large multifamily assets throughout the southeast. Even new investors can pull great value from this show as the concepts relate to all investors, whether you’re buying 200+ unit properties or 2-4 unit properties! Shane Carter is president of Community Investment Properties, LLC based in NH. CIP, LLC buys, dev...
Jun 02, 2020•57 min
You’ll love this unbelievable episode with Michael Ketchen - we talk extensively about using local banks and credit unions to capitalize deals, the value of taking care of your private investors, and the importance of maintaining relationships as it related to finding multifamily deals. We also talk about partnerships, the Airbnb model, and how the market is reacting as a result of COVID-19. Michael Ketchen is an entrepreneur and owner of Commonwealth Collective, LLC, a New England-based real es...
May 26, 2020•53 min
Unreal episode today with David Toupin of Obsidian Capital - we dive into how David was able to source and structure large multifamily deals in his early 20s (with little to no experience)! We discuss how David built his reputation early in his career, found great business partners, what his business looks like today, and what separates “middling” investors from those operating in his space. David Toupin is a Top Millennial real estate investor and entrepreneur. David is the co-founder of Obsidi...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Want to learn how large syndicators select markets, underwrite deals, and manage their assets? Listen to this episode where I interview Chris Grenzig of Toro Real Estate Partners - we dig into his career, the multifamily real estate business, and how he has helped Toro build a portfolio of 4000 units. We even discuss exactly what Chris would do if he started his career today, in 2020. Chris started his real estate investing journey in January of 2016 by trying to flip houses on Long Island, NY b...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 11 min
