Multifamily Insights

Jill Jensen is a real estate investor who in 2022 skipped single-family homes and jumped into commercial properties, focusing on mobile home parks. Her entrepreneurial journey began with impressive door-to-door sales earning six figures in one summer, leading her to start a nationwide pest control company. Now, Jill is the Chief Investment Officer at Sonos Capital, raising capital to invest in large mobile home parks, providing passive income opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on their money or leveraging their retirement accounts.    In this episode, we talked to Jill about mobile home parks and all the need to know before investing, the timeframe on these deals, questions every passive investor should ask, the government’s stance towards mobile home parks, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Mobile Home Parks;   02:31 Jill's background; 07:03 The value one can bring; 11:10 An insight on mobile home parks; 15:24 All you need to know before the initial investment; 19:58 The timeframe on a deal; 22:09 The questions that passive investors should ask; 25:14 Jill's experiences on the government's stance towards mobile home parks; 27:20 Round of insights       Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Not asking the best questions up front. Digital Resource: LinkedIn. Most Recommended Book: Who Not How, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Pitch Anything Daily Habit: Scheduling far in advance. #1 Insight for investing in mobile home parks: Finding the right partners. Best place to grab a bite in Utah: The Cheesecake Factory.   Contact Jill: Website: https://sonoscapital.com/  E-mail: jill@sonoscapital.com    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Travis Watts has been investing since 2009, with experience in multifamily, single-family, and vacation rentals. Before becoming the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital, Travis was an investor with Ashcroft Capital for several years and has invested in more than 30% of their multifamily syndication opportunities. Travis now dedicates his time to educating others in the world of investing and has made it his mission to share passive investment strategies to help others achieve and maintain wealth in real estate.   In this episode, we talked to Travis about being a full-time passive investor, rule 72, his preference between real estate and stock options, his director role in Ashcroft Capital, insightful tips for general partners, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Passive Investment;   02:12 Travis’ background; 06:58 What's a "full-time passive investor"; 14:26 An insight into Rule 72; 15:53 Real estate vs. stocks; 18:27 About Travis' director role; 22:38 Tips and advice for GP's; 26:38 Round of insights       Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: His latest deal, due to burn-out and lack of due diligence. Digital Resource: LinkedIn. Most Recommended Book: Tax Free Wealth. Daily Habit: Starting the day by doing something healthy, regardless of what that is. #1 Insight for being a full-time passive investor: Knowing that the “I can” attitude is more important than “IQ”. The right mentorship and education are key to having the will to become one. Best place to grab a bite in Central Florida: Town Tavern.   Travis’ Book: Passive Investor Tips   Contact Travis: Website: https://ashcroftcapital.com/travis    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Bradley is a Business Growth Coach, certified Value Builder, creator of The Rainmaker to Architect Assessment, and host of the Above The Business Podcast. Each week, he shows other entrepreneurs & business owners how  to install the systems, processes, and routines their business needs to grow and scale. The ultimate outcome? Business owners have a successful business that creates the freedom and flexibility they desired from the start.   In this episode, we talked to Bradley about his key phrase that businesses fail, but entrepreneurs don’t, his insightful tips for entrepreneurs to create and manage their operating systems more efficiently, examples from his career, even a case study for a “win” experience, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Operating Systems for Entrepreneurs;   02:25 Bradley's background; 06:22 "Businesses fail, entrepreneurs don't"; 20:29 Tips for entrepreneurs to manage their systems more effectively; 32:51 A case study for "the win"; 34:55 Round of insights       Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Breaking even in a huge event back in 2020, due to not setting enough demand for the offer. Digital Resource: Notion. Most Recommended Book: The Road Less Stupid. Daily Habit: Journaling daily digitally to set goals and track his progress. #1 Insight for starting to develop an effective operating system: Considering yourself as the architect of your business and setting up your operating system by design, not by default. Best place to grab a bite in Huntsville, AL: Cotton Row   Contact Bradley: Website: https://www.blueprintos.com/assets/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Dave Foster, a Qualified Intermediary (QI) investment professional, understands that real estate is really an investment in your future. As a multi-industry visionary, he has over 20 years of experience working in all phases of real estate investing. From commercial to residential, he brings his clients a fresh perspective and clear vision for strategic development. As an investor himself, he views each investment as a unique opportunity to maximize returns. A degreed accountant with a Master's in Management, Dave built his reputation on being a driven, results-oriented QI who works relentlessly to optimize value for the real estate investors with whom he works. He is inspired by a genuine desire to help investors excel, and he continuously strives to create win-win situations.   In this episode, we talked to Dave about 1031 exchanges and how they work, what is a qualified intermediary and why need one, the right question to ask while choosing the right person to work with, the investment amounts, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   1031 Exchange;   02:19 Dave's background; 04:17 An insight on 1031 exchanges; 13:31 What is a qualified intermediary, and why do you need one; 15:39 The right question to ask and determine if you're working with the right person; 22:18 The minimum amount for investment; 23:57 Round of Insights       Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Selling his first property without a 1031 exchange. Digital Resource: Solve 360 CRM. Most Recommended Book: Lifetime Tax-Free Wealth. Daily Habit: Spending a calm morning and night being with god, admiring beautiful things around him. #1 Insight for managing your 1031 exchange: Giving more to your clients for their money’s worth, as opposed to businesses trying to provide the least, for the highest profit margin. Best place to grab a bite in Florida: 1Chick 1Bro   Contact Dave: Website: https://www.the1031investor.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The1031Investor/     Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Bethany Finch, the Remote RV Investor and founder of American Made Home Solutions. Bethany has over 27 years founding and running 4 separate companies; a credit hacking business, an executive rental business, a single family residential renovation business, and a multifamily syndication business. Bethany spent many of her years also teaching both K-12 students and adults in a variety of subjects such as higher level math and science. She loves to see the “lightbulb” go off for people to be able to see the door opened to opportunities they never knew were available. You can find Bethany & her husband Kurt travelling the USA with their RV security, Blue dog.   In this episode, we talked to Bethany about her first real estate business, her multiple businesses, her insightful tips and tricks on following up, finding the right people for the job, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Successful Entrepreneurship;   02:13 Bethany's background; 09:12 Launch of her first real estate business; 17:25 Bethany's other businesses; 22:11 Tips and advice for following up with good ideas; 25:21 Round of insights     Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Losing a massive opportunity due to a lack of due diligence, but an enormous win by learning from it. Digital Resource: Any CRM service. Most Recommended Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x. Daily Habit: Gratefulness. Every morning, praying and evaluating her mission, and every night how the day impacted that for her. #1 Insight for being a successful entrepreneur: Finding your passion and giving yourself the time and energy to dig into what you desire and who you are.   Contact Bethany: Website: https://americanmadehomesolutions.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-finch-amhs/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Mark Khuri has been an avid real estate investor for over 17 years. Throughout his career, he has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the US. Mark has analyzed thousands of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold and invested in over 120 properties with a combined value of over $1 billion and created and managed over 60 real estate partnerships with investors.   In this episode, we talked to Mark about investing as an LP, communication with one’s investors and taking professional care of them, his philosophy on investor relationships, underwriting investment deals and how to strategize within that, and much more.   Announcement: Learn about the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   From Active to Passive Real Estate Investing;   01:54 Mark's background; 10:40 An insight on investing as an LP; 15:07 The importance of communication and taking care of one's investors; 18:05 Mark's philosophy on investor relationship; 21:09 Tips and strategies to underwrite deals; 28:08 Round of insights   Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Facing challenges during times, such as the 2008 market crash, global pandemic, etc. Digital Resource: Genius Scan. Most Recommended Book: What It Takes. Daily Habit: Evaluating the big picture goals, trying and thinking years ahead. #1 Insight for investing in commercial real estate: Surrounding yourself with the best of the best, and not quitting or settling for anything less. Best place to grab a bite in Bend, OR: Spork.   Contact Mark: Website: https://smkcap.com/   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Mike Mannino is a licensed Master Builder in Michigan and Florida. With over 35 years in the construction industry. He has built, renovated, and remodeled residential houses, including multimillion dollar homes for local celebrities. He founded several multimillion-dollar companies that build and flip houses, and invest in multifamily real estate.   In this episode, we talked to Michael about managing project schedules and keeping up with them, martial arts and how it impacted his life, the art of managing different businesses simultaneously, and much more.   Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Learning How to Create Systems and Processes;   02:28 Michael's background; 12:33 Insights on keeping up with the project schedule; 15:46 Martial arts and how it impacted Michael's investment journey; 18:50 Tips on the art of managing different businesses or passion projects properly; 23:27 Round of insights   Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Building houses in Georgia around 2009. Digital Resource: Freshworks CRM. Most Recommended Book: The Go-Giver. Daily Habit: Working out every morning. #1 Insight for creating great systems and processes: Hiring and working with the right people is essential. Best place to grab a bite in Florida: Columbia Restaurant.   Contact Michael: Website: https://aiventuresllc.com/  E-mail: mike@aiventuresllc.com    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Johnoson Crutchfield is a multifaceted entrepreneur, educator, and real estate expert. With a family-focused approach, he excels in mentoring teachers and entrepreneurs, especially in educational leadership, business, real estate, and faith-based initiatives. He has successfully amassed over 500 rental units with assets valued at over $30,000,000. John combines his expertise in real estate with his passion for education, holding an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisiana Monroe. As the owner of multiple businesses and an author, his experiences provide a rich tapestry of insights for any discussion.   In this episode, we talked to Johnoson about his current portfolio and his business strategies, how to approach the owners and what are their concerns, as well as the problems they face, his business plan after acquiring a property, what the future holds for him, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Property Acquisition;   01:57 Johnoson's background; 11:18 His portfolio and business strategy; 15:24 The problems and the concerns while approaching owners; 18:57 The business plan after taking over; 22:17 What's next for Johnoson; 26:01 Round of insights   Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Lacking the skills to properly sell at first. Digital Resource: Google Voice. Most Recommended Book: Atomic Habits. Daily Habit: Journaling about what happened the day before every morning. #1 Insight for buying off-market properties: Talking to people, where texting or calls that are unanswered do not count. The more people that one can talk to, the more the business will flow. Best place to grab a bite in Dallas, TX: Fish City Grill.   Contact Johnoson: Website: grabthemap.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grabthemap/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Josh Ziegelbaum is responsible for managing investor communications, capital commitments, individual and commercial relationships, as well as overall support of the company's growth initiatives. The dynamic work experience Josh has gained throughout his career gives him a unique perspective on both capital raising and operations. Prior to joining Circuit City, Josh worked as Director of Investor Relations at Legacy Group, an alternative asset manager, where he raised more than $50 million of capital for the Green Coffee Company which allowed it to become Colombia's #1 largest coffee producer. His previous role was as Vice President of Business Development for Lifeafar Capital, a boutique private equity and asset management firm where he led his team’s capital raising efforts. Before that, he was a Private Banker for Wells Fargo with a focus on complex credit needs and investments in public securities. He ultimately managed a book of business for high-net worth individuals and business owners in Miami Beach. Josh previously held a Series 7 license and is originally from New Jersey, where he studied economics at Rutgers University. He is known for his passion around building deep relationships with his clients and for consistently acting in their best interests.   In this episode, we talked to Josh about Circuit City and what it is today, his business model, properly evaluating opportunities and what are the key questions to ask, tips and useful insights for new investors, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Private Equity;   02:29 Josh's background; 06:19 What Circuit City actually is today; 10:13 An insight on the business model; 16:30 Key questions to ask to evaluate an opportunity; 24:23 Tips for new investors; 26:07 Round of insights   Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Not being able to enroll in the business school during college years. Digital Resource: InvestNext. Most Recommended Book: Sell It Like Serhant. Daily Habit: Tending to his family first thing in the morning, nice sunny Florida walks. #1 Insight for succeeding in private equity: Persistence, detailed work on goals, patience, and due diligence. Best place to grab a bite in Fort Lauderdale, FL: Any location within the RiverWalk.   Contact Josh and his team: Website: investor.relations@circuitcity.com   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Amy Rubenstein, CEO of Clear Investment Group and Partner at Windy City RE, commands a formidable presence in the real estate investment realm, having overseen transactions exceeding half a billion dollars since 2005. Hailing from Chicago, Amy is an alumna of Brandeis University, graduating Cum Laude. With two decades of experience in real estate, she holds licenses in California and Illinois, strategically leveraging her expertise across diverse markets. Clear Investment Group's expansive portfolio spans distressed multi-family complexes nationwide, showcasing Amy's adeptness in creative structuring and asset revitalization, optimizing financial performance across multi-family, retail, and office sectors. Beyond her business acumen, Amy is a committed philanthropist, notably in the Arts and Education sectors. As the Artistic Director of Windy City Playhouse, an acclaimed non-profit theater company in Chicago, she spearheads immersive theatrical productions, co-creating hits like "Southern Gothic" and "A Recipe for Disaster" alongside celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Amy's multifaceted contributions reflect her unwavering dedication to both business excellence and community enrichment.   In this episode, we talked to Amy about what is a distressed asset, the cautionary measures to take, the origins of these assets, how she sources the opportunities she finds, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Distressed Assets;   01:54 Amy's background; 04:08 What is a distressed asset; 09:42 An insight on cautionary measures to take with Amy’s approach; 19:04 The origins of these properties/assets; 24:15 How Amy sources the asset opportunities; 26:16 Round of insights   Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Trying to support herself with a career as an actor. Digital Resource: City-Data.com. Most Recommended Book: The Ideal Team Player. Daily Habit: Walking to work every day. #1 Insight for investing in distressed assets: Accepting that the market changes rapidly and one cannot withhold all the information, therefore asking for help and questions is the key to overcoming daily challenges. Best place to grab a bite in Chicago, IL: Bloom & Planta.   Contact Amy: Website: https://www.clearinvestgroup.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Nathan Turner is the owner and president of Earnest Inc., a prominent figure in the US real estate market with a focus on mortgage note investing. His journey began in 2008 investing in performing and non-performing notes at significant discounts. Over the years, Nathan has adeptly navigated various aspects of mortgage note investing, employing both buy-and-hold and flip models to optimize returns. With a passion for making a positive impact, Nathan finds great satisfaction in assisting struggling homeowners. Whether through loan modifications or debt resolution, he has dedicated himself to providing solutions that alleviate financial burdens. Leveraging his extensive experience spanning more than a decade, Nathan established Earnest Investing, an investment fund tailored to offer accredited investors a consistent rate of return through mortgage notes.   In this episode, we talked to Nathan about investing in real estate without actually investing in real estate, note investing from Canada, tips to getting started, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   How to Get Started with Note Investing;   02:13 Nathan's background; 03:45 Barriers and challenges of investing in the US as a Canadian citizen; 06:32 Insights on note investing; 12:14 The process of investing passively; 18:27 Alternative ways to monetize the process; 21:28 DME (Diversified Mortgage Expo); 22:24 Tips for the new investors; 23:20 Markets to be in vs. markets to avoid; 24:16 How to get started with note investing; 25:52 Round of insights     Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.    Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Choosing to be a landlord at first, instead of an investor. Digital Resource: Any “financial calculator” app. Most Recommended Book: Leonard Sax’s books. Daily Habit: Envisioning their five-year plan, Nathan and his wife spend 5 minutes on discussing the future of their business every morning. #1 Insight to be a successful note investor: To be able to think outside of the box, but at the same time focus on what one’s trying to do. Best place to grab a bite in Calgary, AB, Canada: Mehtab.   Contact Nathan: Email: nathan@earnestinvesting.com    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Puja Talati is a co-founder of JT Capital and serves as the Chief Marketing Officer. She co-founded JT Capital in 2020, leading the firm’s asset management and marketing arms. Before establishing JT Capital, Talati held a principal role in a real estate firm, successfully leading operations, asset management, and marketing. Her professional journey includes leadership positions in strategy and operations consulting and brand marketing at Deloitte Consulting and The Hershey Company. Mrs. Talati received a B.S. in Business Administration focusing on marketing and social decision sciences from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006 and a Masters of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University in 2011. In this episode, we talked to Puja about the advantages she gained from her background, what she’s working on today, opportunities in today's market, the art of hunting for deals, and much more.   Announcement: Register and join our free exclusive apartment investing Q and A on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:00 pm EST, by clicking here.   Strategic Income Fund;   02:22 Puja's background; 05:19 The advantages of Puja gained from her background; 10:35 What Puja's working on today; 16:58 Typical questions she gets regarding the income fund; 19:32 What she looks for while hunting for deals; 22:06 Round of insights     Announcement: Join our Apartment Investing Mastermind here for just $89/month.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Lack of having processes and structures in the earlier stages of her career. Digital Resource: CoStar. Most Recommended Book: Building a StoryBrand. Daily Habit: Rewriting her to-do list every day to stay focused. #1 Insight for investing in diversified funds: Properly understand the structure of the funds, not to miss out on the right opportunity. Best place to grab a bite in Austin, TX: Il Brutto   Contact Puja: https://www.jtcapitalgroup.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Robert Kennedy III, known as RK3, is a distinguished leadership communication expert, international keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and best-selling author with a career spanning over a decade. He has collaborated with renowned organizations globally, including AARP, Social Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Barnes & Noble, and many more. RK3’s dynamic presentations resonate deeply with audiences due to his infectious energy, passion, and genuine connection. He engages attendees actively, creating memorable experiences filled with laughter and interaction. With a rich background as a former classroom teacher, course developer, voiceover artist, and radio news anchor, RK3 brings a multifaceted understanding of communication and leadership to his engagements. His expertise is further enriched by his unique perspective as a Preachers Kid (PK). While not labeling himself a comedian, RK3 infuses humor into his presentations, ensuring audiences are entertained while gaining actionable insights.   In this episode, we talked to Robert about his insights and tips on building your story and why is it powerful, his events and the stages, the “words that sell”, and much more.   Announcement: Register and join our free exclusive apartment investing Q and A on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:00 pm EST, by clicking here.   Great Stories;   03:21 Robert's background; 07:11 Tips and insights from Robert; 12:30 The 4 C's of Stories; 19:46 Robert's events and stages; 22:17 "Words that sell"; 24:40 Round of insights   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Being unemployed for a while until Robert decided to make some changes. Digital Resource: ClickUp, HighLevel, Pictory Most Recommended Book: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. Daily Habit: Meditation, writing down his short and long term goals. #1 Insight for telling great stories: Become comfortable with you and your story. Best place to grab a bite in the DC area: Maggiano’s.   Contact Robert: https://getintouchwithrk3.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Brian Burke has acquired, renovated, and disposed of over 750 residential assets and 3,000 multifamily units. This includes over $500 million of real estate in several sectors: multifamily, single family, hospitality, self-storage, mixed use, and vacant land. Burke has 31 years of investing experience with 20 years in multifamily. He’s performed underwriting, valuation, and title examination of thousands of properties for acquisition at trustees’ sales. Throughout his investing career, he’s built homes, built self-storage, renovated a lakefront resort, and bought/renovated hundreds of homes and thousands of apartments. His largest acquisition to date was close to $50 million. Burke has been a speaker at real estate conferences nationwide, plus various local/regional meetup/REIA groups in California and Washington. In addition, he’s been invited to speak at Google, Facebook, and Apple.   In this episode we cover Brian's extensive 35-year background in real estate, emphasizing a value-add approach for investors. He talks about why you should be looking for opportunities when others are cautious and gives insights on navigating the current market. Topics include at-risk loans, diverse real estate opportunities, advice for new investors, and his book "The Hands-Off Investor."   Announcement: Register and join our free exclusive apartment investing Q and A on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:00 om EST, by clicking here.   Why We Should Take Experience into Account as Investors;   01:56 Brian's background with 35 years of experience in real estate; 04:04 The true value add approach; 06:30 What should investors look for to get back in the market?; 11:16 To be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful;; 13:09 The loans that are at risk; 20:18 Different opportunities in the real estate market; 22:32 Advice to new investors trying to make it happen in today’s environment; 26:19 Brian’s book “The Hands-Off Investor” 21:00 Round of insights   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Round of Insights Apparent Failure: A failed deal in the last market downturn. Digital Resource: CoStar Most Recommended Book: TedTalks Daily Habit: Getting up and going after it. #1 Insight for Understanding Market Cycles: Understanding human psychology and how people are approaching the market.. Best place to grab a bite in San Fransico: Osteria La Buca.   Contact Brian: https://praxcap.com/ You can find Brian’s book “The Hands-Off Investor” here. Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Zach is a founding partner and the CEO of Prosperity CRE, a private equity firm specializing in providing passive investment opportunities in multifamily apartment complexes. He focuses on overseeing the real estate investment portfolios and advising clients who choose to invest with Prosperity CRE. Zach has successfully owned and operated a residential real estate company, mortgage brokerage company, and escrow company, with offices in Northern and Southern California, assisting clients in the purchase, finance and sale of properties throughout the United States. He also has extensive legal, public affairs and ballot measure campaign management experience, including representing clients in a wide variety of commercial real estate and land use transactions.    In this episode, we talked to Zach about his first and current real estate investment strategies, he’s recent focus and deals, utilizing accumulated data for investment, the investment opportunities to look out for, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Real Estate Investment;   02:16 Zach's background; 05:03 His first real estate strategy; 10:03 What Zach's focused on today; 13:34 Zach's recent deals; 17:39 How to utilize the data; 19:02 An insight into the opportunities to look for; 21:00 Round of Insights   Announcement: Register and join our free exclusive apartment investing Q and A on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:00 om EST, by clicking here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Not having enough due diligence on a deal in Arizona. Digital Resource: NeighborhoodScout. Most Recommended Book: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life. Daily Habit: Exercising daily. #1 Insight for selecting the right market to invest in: Setting up your criteria for the deals is the key to success. Best place to grab a bite in California: Osteria La Buca.   Contact Zach: https://prosperitycre.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Christopher Price is a distinguished corporate professional with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry. Notably, he serves as a pharmaceutical executive at a top 15 pharmaceutical company, ensuring patients' access to life-saving medications. Beyond his corporate role, Chris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Red Fox Multifamily, a real estate investment company offering hands-off commercial real estate opportunities to safeguard the retirements of life science industry professionals. A seasoned entrepreneur and accredited real estate investor since 2012, Chris has passive and active investments in over 1266 commercial multifamily and single-family units in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania.  He hosts the Wealth Mindset & Real Estate Investing virtual Meetup, fostering a community of over 1,000 members. Alongside his professional achievements, Chris takes immense pride in his family, residing in White Plains, NY, with his wife Allison and their two beautiful children, Zoey and Caden. In this episode, we talked to Christopher about his investments and their progress, Red Fox Multifamily, the transition from being a passive investor to active, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Being a Successful GP;   02:23 Christopher's background; 08:46 His investments and current progress; 21:44 Where the Red Fox Multifamily is at today; 26:43 The transition from being a passive investor to an active one; 30:00 Round of insights   Announcement: Join our free exclusive webinar on April 24th Wednesday at 8:00 pm EST, by clicking  here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Failure of communication in one of the projects he was involved with. Digital Resource: Downloadable, educational PDF documents, audio/video podcasts and webinars. Most Recommended Book: The Miracle Morning. Daily Habit: Waking up early and taking care of his family and himself first thing. #1 Insight for being a successful general partner on multifamily deals: Being consistent and executing. Best place to grab a bite in NYC: The Wesley   Contact Christopher: https://www.redfoxmultifamily.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020 & 2022.  The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.  Blima’s devotion to her work and community has positioned her as an unshakeable force within the industry. Her commitment to fostering a work culture dedicated to philanthropy led her to launch charitable initiatives such as TDG Gives Back and TDG Furniture Exchange. Blima’s belief that design is a tool that can build positive spaces and serve communities is a visible hallmark throughout her work.   In this episode, we talked to Blima about the projects she and The Designers Group are working on, the benefits of working with a designer, upcoming popular trends, and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   A Great Design;   02:15 Blima's background; 04:34 Projects she's working on today; 11:00 The benefits of working with a designer; 18:24 Trends that will have a rise in popularity; 23:28 Round of insights   Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Mistakes that were made during her first design gig. Digital Resource: VR tours that her company is creating. Most Recommended Book: Lean In. Daily Habit: Walking daily, swimming and cycling. #1 Insight for a great design: Keep your eyes open and try to learn as much as you can through your environment.   Contact Blima: https://www.thedesignersgroup.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

He is a third-generation Southern Californian who is making it big in a state where many real estate developers are fleeing.  The wisdom he brings from success in a market where many others fail is invaluable.  Whether you are new or tuning into the show for the first time, I know you’ll find great value in today’s program. Scott founded the Urban Pacific Group of Companies in 2000.  Since then his company has brought over 1700 units of affordable housing to communities throughout the western USA.  The Choppin family has been in real estate development in Long Beach since 1960, which includes highlights such as the development of the Long Beach World Trade Center and the 293-unit CityPlace residential development in downtown Long Beach. Scott is an innovator in the fields of urban housing, mixed-use projects, and affordable/middle income housing communities throughout the Western United States.   In this episode, we talked to Scott about workforce housing, proper deal financing and structuring, co-living, and the market, and much more.   Announcement: Join our Apartment Investing Community here.   Workforce Housing without Government Aid;   02:21 Scott's background; 05:13 What is workforce housing; 12:45 Structuring deals accordingly, in regards to financing; 24:19 An insight into co-living; 36:48 Round of insights   Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Being bold during the recession and underestimating the market signals. Digital Resource: Calculated Risk Blog. Most Recommended Book: The One Thing. Daily Habit: Walking 10,000 steps every morning. #1 Insight for urban townhome development: There’s a great demand for homes for the working class, even though it seems like a forgotten market, and it’s highly profitable. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Long Beach, CA: Joe Jost’s   Ep.192 with Scott Choppin Scott’s newsletter: https://therealsignal.substack.com/    Contact Scott: Urban Pacific Urban Pacific Investor Education   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Ira Singer, the Founder & Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Mosaic Construction, spearheads the innovative growth and strategic vision of the company alongside its affiliated brands, Design Construction Concepts (DCC) and Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC). With a firm foothold in Northbrook, Illinois, Ira channels his 30+ years of construction industry expertise into leading new business development, estimating, marketing, and fostering valuable trade partner relationships. Since co-founding Mosaic Construction in 2005, Ira has been instrumental in steering the firm's success, particularly in the commercial and multifamily sectors, where he collaborates closely with clients to enhance their properties to better serve tenants, residents, staff, and visitors. A respected figure in the industry, Ira is renowned for his insightful perspectives on multifamily, commercial, and residential design-build construction, often sought after as a speaker and featured guest on industry podcasts. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ira is deeply committed to philanthropy, notably contributing his time and efforts to the Center for Enriched Living, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication & Rhetoric from the University of Illinois, Ira's dedication to excellence transcends his professional endeavors, embodying a holistic commitment to community enrichment and industry leadership.   In this episode, we talked to Ira about incorporating contractors and the types of business models they use, their best practices, Mosaic Construction’s community engagements and investments into non-profits, their approach to their projects, and much more.   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Contractor Compass;   02:17 Ira's background; 05:11 Incorporating contractors further; 08:19 Types of business models contractors use; 11:13 An insight on the best practices of contractors; 21:13 A look into Mosaic's community engagements; 25:04 Mosaic's projects and their approach; 31:49 Round of insights   Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: The failure of his first partnership taught Ira well to build another, that is more solid and successful. Digital Resource: Procore & Insightly. Most Recommended Book: The Goal. Daily Habit: Taking care of himself physically with morning exercises and a healthy diet. #1 Insight for hiring the right contractor: Doing the prep work correctly and due diligence in terms of budgeting, finding the right asset, deals, and so forth. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago, IL: Bavette’s & Smyth and the Loyalist   Contact Ira: https://mosaicconstruction.net/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Charles Seaman resides in Charlotte, NC and serves as a Managing Partner of Cash Flow Champs.  He’s responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships and performing and overseeing the company’s underwriting activities.  He’s also involved with contract negotiation and capital raising to make sure that the deals close, remaining involved after closing to manage the assets so that they perform in a manner that provides investors with exceptional returns.  He’s currently a general partner in seven (7) multifamily properties totaling 775 units, having gone full cycle on four (4) multifamily properties. He has 14 years of prior experience working for a commercial real estate investor in NYC.  During this time, he assisted the investor with acquiring deals, obtaining financing for them, and managing and leasing them after the deals were closed.  While there, he also assisted the investor with the management of numerous other businesses that he owned, including a plumbing company and several bars and restaurants.  During his spare time, he also actively traded stocks from 2009 to 2014.   In this episode, we talked to Charles about Cash Flow Champs, their investments, his insights on balancing cash flow, adjusting strategies accordingly with a rapid change in economic trends, the vision for Cash Flow Champs, team building, and much more.   Announcement: Become a member of the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Scaling a Portfolio;   02:22 Charles' background; 04:41 An insight into Cash Flow Champs; 05:12 What they invest into today; 10:07 An insight into balancing cash flow; 11:27 Adjusting strategies in accordance to the shift in economic trends; 21:19 The vision for Cash Flow Champs; 23:40 An insight into team building; 29:33 Round of Insights   Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Not finding the correct people to partner up with, and lack of proper due diligence in one of the past deals. Digital Resource: BiggerPockets. Most Recommended Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People. Daily Habit: Following an already-built routine. #1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Building as many relationships as possible, as soon as possible. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Brooklyn, NY: L&B Spumoni Gardens.   Contact Charles: https://cashflowchamps.com/  Charles’ Media Channels   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.