Casmon Capital Group
Casmon Capital Group helps working professionals and their families invest in apartment communities to create a passive income stream and tax benefits without the hassles of managing tenants. This allows you to stop worrying about paying for life's adventures and simply start enjoying them.
We partner with everyday investors in multifamily real estate syndications to create passive income and unrivaled tax benefits. Our conservative, turnkey offerings preserve investor capital while still outperforming the stock market. Check out our sample deal to get a sense of how it works.
Joseph Wilkins founded the marketing agency ProCreative around 20 years ago, and from that grew FunnySalesVideos.com, where he and his team create refreshingly entertaining sales videos that turn to view into
... moreJoseph Wilkins founded the marketing agency ProCreative around 20 years ago, and from that grew FunnySalesVideos.com, where he and his team create refreshingly entertaining sales videos that turn to view into buying.
His campaigns are extremely successful and he has previously worked with the likes of Google, McDonald's, and Linked In (among others). Now he's looking to share his ideas and success stories with other marketing fanatics and budding business owners.
We talked to Joseph about his creative journey and how adding humour to your content can be a huge help in your success.
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[00:01 – 05:32] Opening Segment
- Joseph talks about his background.
- He talks about how he grew up with the creative bug.
- How he launched funnysalesvideos.com;
[05:14 – 15:14] Eight Steps
- He talks about their process of producing their videos.
- Eight steps of creating a great video
- Why you should find comedy writers;
- How an iphone can be a tremendous help;
- The importance of testing your videos.
[15:14 – 23:40] Why Humorous Videos
- Joseph talks about when you should add funny videos to your repertoire
- The importance of speaking in the language of your audience.
- How you should approach content creation.
- How you can download Joseph’s e-book
[23:40 – 29:29] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Putting all of his eggs in one basket.
Digital Resource:
Harmon Brothers University
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Exercising and reading the bible
#1 Insight for Making Good and Funny Videos
Become a creator of consumption.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Utah:
Indian Food
Contact Joseph:
To learn more go to his website. Click here to download his ebook and click here to get a free brainstorm session with Joseph.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Whatever you are doing right now; you can elevate it and make it better by adding humor.” - Joseph Wilkins
“99% of the companies can benefit from humor.” - Joseph Wilkins
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Sonya Rocvil is the Principal and Founder of Bedrock Real Estate Investors, a privately-owned real estate company, specializing in the acquisitions and asset management of multifamily apartments in the United States. She has syndicated and operated multifamily deals totaling 422 units and valued at over $21.5m. She has also been an equity partner for multifamily investments totaling 438 units and valued at $28.7m.
Sonya began her career as an auditor and later transitioned to finance
... moreSonya Rocvil is the Principal and Founder of Bedrock Real Estate Investors, a privately-owned real estate company, specializing in the acquisitions and asset management of multifamily apartments in the United States. She has syndicated and operated multifamily deals totaling 422 units and valued at over $21.5m. She has also been an equity partner for multifamily investments totaling 438 units and valued at $28.7m.
Sonya began her career as an auditor and later transitioned to finance at a Fortune 500 Company. Her depth of knowledge in business analytics and strategic implementations has made her successful in acquiring and operating multifamily properties. We talked to Sonya about her transition into real estate, the importance of property managers, finding the right partners for investing, and what to look for in a market.
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[00:01 – 05:14] Opening Segment
- Sonya talks about her background.
- She talks about the things that led her to the multifamily path;
- How she took getting laid off and how her journey started transitioning into real estate
[05:14 – 14:40] The Big Transition
- She talks about some of the concerns she had as she transitioned.
- Why you need to find ways to accumulate assets.
- She talks about her first deal and the story behind it.
- How her education and knowledge helped her in her first deal.
- How she was uncomfortable raising money at first;
- How she came to realize that raising money was actually giving people opportunity.
[14:40 – 27:23] The Right Place to Invest
- The importance of networking.
- Who would be the right person as an investor;
- How she found someone that she could trust in as a
- How she pivoted investing in a community filled with refugees;
- How they find deals;
- Why she started investing in Birmingham
- Key metrics to look at when investing;
[27:23 – 31:37] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:Having to walk away from a deal because of the insurance cost being more than they had thought.
Digital Resource:monday.com
Most Recommended Book: Cashflow Quadrant
Daily Habit:Having a checklist
#1 Insight for Being a Multifamily Investor:Don’t do it alone.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Brooklyn: Peaches
Contact Sonya:To learn more go to her website.
Tweetable Quotes:
“There is nothing that’s ever really certain. You are really in charge of that, so you have to have faith.” - Sonya Rocvil
"We couldn't pass along our degrees or licenses, so we wanted assets we could pass along to our kids." - Sonya Rocvil
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Joey Mure, Founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, brings impact, integrity, and generosity to the company every day. He hopes to be remembered as a lover of Jesus, a devoted husband, and a faithful father.
We talked to Joey about building financial freedom, the importance of investing in what you love, and his GPS process (goal, plan, support).
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... moreJoey Mure, Founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, brings impact, integrity, and generosity to the company every day. He hopes to be remembered as a lover of Jesus, a devoted husband, and a faithful father.
We talked to Joey about building financial freedom, the importance of investing in what you love, and his GPS process (goal, plan, support).
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[00:01 – 04:58] Opening Segment
- Joey talks about his background.
- How he came to the realization that he needed more time from his work and where that led him.
- How reading a book made him decide to change.
[04:58 – 14:08] Three Steps to Financial Freedom
- How and why Joey created his platform “Wealth without Wall Street”
- Joey talks about the book “Become Your Own Banker” that caused him to change and how he met the author.
- How mentorship led him to where he is.
- Joey breaks down the three steps to financial freedom.
[14:08 – 24:43] The Joy of Investing
- The GPS (Goal, plan, support) process
- The importance of getting joy out of what you are investing in.
- Some of the ways that you can engage in multifamily
- Joey talks about his mastermind.
- The types of investors that join Joey’s mastermind.
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[24:43 – 34:01] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
The first place he bought.
Digital Resource:
Wealth Without Wall Street App
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Praying
#1 Insight for Investing
Learning who you are and making sure that you have the right, proper goal. Those two things inform the investments you should make.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Birmingham:
Contact Joey:
To learn more go to Joey’s website. To learn more about the GPS Process click here. To join Joey’s passive income mastermind, click here.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Learning who you are and making sure that you have the right, proper goal. Those two things inform the investments you should make.” - Joey Mure
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Omar is a CFA charterholder with 10 years of investing across real estate and commodities.
He advised on $3.7 billion of capital financing and M&A transactions and syndicated large multi-million dollar deals across the US. He has advised high net-worth advisors and entrepreneurs on real estate portfolio allocations. We talked to Omar about the strategies he followed for his accelerated growth, what to look for when investing in a market, the Atlanta market and his take on coaching. Announcement:
... moreOmar is a CFA charterholder with 10 years of investing across real estate and commodities.
He advised on $3.7 billion of capital financing and M&A transactions and syndicated large multi-million dollar deals across the US. He has advised high net-worth advisors and entrepreneurs on real estate portfolio allocations. We talked to Omar about the strategies he followed for his accelerated growth, what to look for when investing in a market, the Atlanta market and his take on coaching. Announcement: Get Your Ticket for MFINCON and Save $200 using Promo Code: CASMON
[00:01 – 04:08] Opening Segment
- Omar talks about his background.
- He talks about what he did before moving to the US.
- He talks about a major tax problem he had and how he overcame it.
[04:08 – 13:48] Atlanta Market
- Omar breaks down what real estate means.
- The importance of giving time to build your own business.
- He talks about the Georgia Market.
- Why he chose to invest in Atlanta.
- Why you should look at the long term trajectory when investing in a market.
- The things that make the Atlanta market great.
[13:48 – 25:07] Lessons Learned
- What Omar has learned from his first deal to now.
- Omar explains why some people call his ideas controversial.
- Omar’s take on coaching.
- He talks about how he keeps accelerating his growth.
- Why you should put in the reps to get better deals.
- The importance of having the right fundamentals to start.
- Omar talks about his values.
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[25:07 – 31:07] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Getting rejected by multiple girls.
Digital Resource:
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Sticking to his calendar.
#1 Insight for Investing:
Stop looking at the deal and start analyzing the quality and the character of the person, whoever you are investing with.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Dallas:
Texas Barbeque
Contact Omar:
To connect with Omar go to his website.
Tweetable Quotes:
“To me, real estate has always been a means to an end but not the end.” - Omar Khan
“Take care of the downside and the upside will take care of itself.” - Omar Khan
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Dan is one of the managing partners with PassiveInvesting.com which is a national passive real estate investment firm based in the Carolinas. He has led his real estate syndication company to acquire 4,200+ units with a portfolio valued at over $1 Billion with just over 1,750 investors active in those assets.
Dan and his wife are also passive investors in 57 different passive real estate syndications located in the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and Idaho with 17 different operators.
... moreDan is one of the managing partners with PassiveInvesting.com which is a national passive real estate investment firm based in the Carolinas. He has led his real estate syndication company to acquire 4,200+ units with a portfolio valued at over $1 Billion with just over 1,750 investors active in those assets.
Dan and his wife are also passive investors in 57 different passive real estate syndications located in the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and Idaho with 17 different operators.
Dan is also the founder of the Multifamily Investor Nation (#MFIN) where he provides free multifamily education to a nationwide group of over 40,000 members.
We talked to Dan about the strategies he followed for the massive growth of his company, why delegating matters, and his upcoming in-person event MFINCON.
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[00:01 – 04:46] Opening Segment
- Dan talks about his background.
- He talks about how they have been able to grow tapping into different asset classes.
- Why you should go after the people who have a great track record.
[04:46 – 14:14] The Magic of Raising Capital
- Dan breaks down how they have been able to grow massively since 2018.
- How they raised 4 mill in 2018 and got to the point where they raised 196 mill in 2021.
- How hiring the right person for investor relations helped him.
- The importance of figuring out what the best use of your time is.
- How having a direct phone call with your investors can help.
[14:14 – 34:37] MFINCON
- He talks about why they built multifamilyinvestornation.com
- How they grow their investor list.
- He talks about the various things they do to connect with investors.
- Dan describes his ideal investor.
- He talks about the MFINCON that he will be hosting in person in Charlotte.
- He talks about some of the celebrities who will join MFINCON as speakers such as Shaquille O’Neal, Barbara Corcoran, and Jocko Willink.
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[34:37 – 43:15] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
His first clinic failing after opening a second clinic.
Digital Resource:
Microsoft Teams
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Spend time with his wife every morning.
#1 Insight for Investing
You’ve got to understand what you are looking for.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in South Carolina:
Izakaya
Contact Dan:
Click here to register for the MFINCON. To connect with Dan go to linkwithdan.com, passiveinvesting.com, or multifamilyinvestornation.com.
Tweetable Quotes:
“You want to diversify into different asset classes.” - Dan Handford
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Tom Shallcross is a born and raised Chicagoan specializing on the North and Northwest side of Chicago. Tom is director of Acquisitions and Operations at Drexel Properties, which owns and operates over 500 units on Chicago's Northside, a licensed realtor with Second City Real Estate, and an avid investor/flipper himself. Tom is also the co-host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and an active father of four.
We talked to Tom about his flipping strategies, and how he uses them to
... moreTom Shallcross is a born and raised Chicagoan specializing on the North and Northwest side of Chicago. Tom is director of Acquisitions and Operations at Drexel Properties, which owns and operates over 500 units on Chicago's Northside, a licensed realtor with Second City Real Estate, and an avid investor/flipper himself. Tom is also the co-host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and an active father of four.
We talked to Tom about his flipping strategies, and how he uses them to grow his multifamily portfolio, the importance of relationships, and his podcast “Straight Up Chicago Investor”.
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[00:01 – 03:33] Opening Segment
- Tom talks about his background.
- How he got into house hacking accidentally;
- And how he moved forward to private lending
[03:33 – 11:12] Flipping to Grow
- He talks about why he chose the private lending space.
- Some of the six-figure flipping projects they worked on.
- He breaks down their flipping strategy.
- How Tom is using flipping to grow his multifamily portfolio.
- Some of the unique strategies Tom uses to find leads.
- The importance of relationships.
- How he chose his partner.
[11:12 – 28:13] Building Relationships and Credibility
- What to look for when acquiring.
- The importance of having credibility.
- Some of the lessons learned from buying a larger property.
- Tom talks about the value he found in his podcast.
- Some of the ways that Tom helps investors.
- How one deal can snowball into many.
[28:13 – 33:38] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Doing cold calls when he was in college.
Digital Resource:
AppFolio
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Getting up early.
#1 Insight for Investing
You’ve got to understand what you are looking for.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago:
Contact Tom:
Click here to get to check out his podcast “Straight Up Chicago Investor”.
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you want to vouch for it with your mouth, you need to really be able to see it with your eyes.” - Tom Shallcross
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Terry Painter, is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice" – A Wiley Publication, and a Number 1, New Release on Amazon in 2020. He is also a contributing writer for Forbes.com. Terry is the founder of Apartment Loan Store and Business Loan Store - commercial mortgage banking and advisory firms that have closed over four billion dollars in commercial loans since 1997.
We talked to Terry about the importance of understanding the submarkets, loans products and his book “The
... moreTerry Painter, is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice" – A Wiley Publication, and a Number 1, New Release on Amazon in 2020. He is also a contributing writer for Forbes.com. Terry is the founder of Apartment Loan Store and Business Loan Store - commercial mortgage banking and advisory firms that have closed over four billion dollars in commercial loans since 1997.
We talked to Terry about the importance of understanding the submarkets, loans products and his book “The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice”.
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[00:01 – 03:33] Opening Segment
- Terry talks about his background.
- He talks about the changes in the market throughout the years.
- Why have the cap rates compressed over the years?
[03:33 – 11:12] Long Shots
- The importance of understanding the submarkets.
- Why you should focus on the longer opportunities.
- Terry talks about the equity multiple
- How can you work out a B class property in an A class neighborhood?
- John and Terry talk about loans and prepayment penalties.
[11:12 – 28:13] All About Loans
- Terry talks about what loan product is right for your business plan.
- How credit unions can cut you a sweet loan deal.
- He talks about why bridge lenders are a good option.
- Some of the elements other than interest rates when looking at loan products.
- The impact of inflation in the real estate industry.
- He talks about some of the lesser-discussed elements of a loan.
- Terry talks about his book.
[28:13 – 33:38] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
A small apartment complex he bought with his mother.
Digital Resource:
TEDx Lessons
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Focusing on the highest paying off activities first.
#1 Insight for Investing
Educate yourself and network.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in the Dominican Republic:
The North
Contact Terry:
You can reach out to Terry by email or on his website to learn more. Click here to get his book.
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you want to vouch for it with your mouth, you need to really be able to see it with your eyes.” - Terry Painter
“The price is just not as important as your business plan and your knowledge of the submarket” - Terry Painter
“Do not fall in love at the first sight. Really get to know that property.” - Terry Painter
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As co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond, Stas Grinberg leads with the intent of achieving success for both the company's investor-partners and the communities where Vision & Beyond operates. Prior to founding Vision & Beyond, he most recently worked for two Israeli investment firms that targeted and financed new construction opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, and Los Angeles, California. Stas and co-founder Peter Gizunterman have grown Vision & Beyond into a company with
... moreAs co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond, Stas Grinberg leads with the intent of achieving success for both the company's investor-partners and the communities where Vision & Beyond operates. Prior to founding Vision & Beyond, he most recently worked for two Israeli investment firms that targeted and financed new construction opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, and Los Angeles, California. Stas and co-founder Peter Gizunterman have grown Vision & Beyond into a company with more than 2500 multifamily units and assets of $220 million in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Stas' personal business motto is to be bold and original. We spoke to Stas about the reasons why he started investing in the US market, how to deal with contractors, and what makes the Houston market great.
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[00:01 – 07:19] Opening Segment
- Stas talks about his background.
- He explains why he decided to invest in the US.
- How he and his partners managed to invest from a distance.
- How they decided that they needed to be in the US to be more effective with their investments.
[07:19 – 14:43] Why He Moved to the US to Manage Investments
- Stas gets into more detail about the reasons he decided to invest in the US Market.
- What makes the US market so special.
- How he decided in which market to invest in the US.
- He talks about how they managed their growth and where they are today.
[14:43 – 34:52] Dealing with Contractors
- He talks about losing $1.5 million in renovations and the hardships of managing contractors.
- Stas explains the ways to work with contractors in an efficient way.
- The importance of understanding the scope of work.
- The importance of having sub-contractors.
- He talks about the Houston market and what makes it great.
[34:52 – 41:04] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
His last long-distance investment.
Digital Resource:
CoStar
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Working out
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Cincinnati:
Contact Stas:
You can reach out to Stas on his website to learn more.
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you want to vouch for it with your mouth, you need to really be able to see it with your eyes.” - Stas Grinberg
“My investors are not going to pay for my professional mistakes” - Stas Grinberg
“Figure out a way to figure out what you are passionate about.” - Stas Grinberg
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At the age of 23, she retired from nearly a decade of playing tennis professionally and competing on the world's largest stages - including the 2008 Beijing Olympics - with a sixth-grade education, quite literally no money, and very little knowledge of how the world worked outside of her sport. Fast forward a little more than a decade, she has earned a bachelor's in business and finance and an MBA from Villanova University, has no student debt, a successful finance career, and a budding real estate
... moreAt the age of 23, she retired from nearly a decade of playing tennis professionally and competing on the world's largest stages - including the 2008 Beijing Olympics - with a sixth-grade education, quite literally no money, and very little knowledge of how the world worked outside of her sport. Fast forward a little more than a decade, she has earned a bachelor's in business and finance and an MBA from Villanova University, has no student debt, a successful finance career, and a budding real estate business with eight doors in her portfolio. Her goal is to achieve financial freedom while also having a positive impact on others lives through investing in real estate by purchasing distressed properties and repairing them to provide safer, cleaner, higher quality living environments for her tenants and guests. We spoke to Sunitha about her career as a professional athlete, her retirement at the age of 23, and her transformation into being a real estate investor and a part of the “Afford Anything Podcast”.
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[00:01 – 04:06] Opening Segment
- Sunitha talks about her background.
- She talks about what led her into investing in real estate.
- She talks about how she is a part of the “Afford Anything Podcast”
[04:06 – 18:08] A Very Young Professional
- She talks about being a professional athlete at a very young age.
- Sunitha talks about her experience and what it’s like to be in the Olympics.
- How Sunitha felt when she retired at the age of 23.
- She talks about some humbling experiences she had after retirement.
- How she overcame hurdles after her retirement.
[18:08 – 26:53] Wind of Change
- How Sunitha got into real estate investing.
- Why she left corporate.
- She talks about some of her investing strategies.
- Why she moved to Indianapolis from Boston.
- Sunitha talks about how she became a part of the team in the “Afford Anything Podcast”
[26:53 – 33:35] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
The second property that she bought.
Digital Resource:
Bigger Pockets
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Meditation
#1 Insight for Investing
Educate yourself and network.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Indianapolis:
Contact Sunitha:
You can reach out to Suni on her Instagram or you can go to her website to learn more. Click here to listen to the “Afford Anything Podcast”.
Tweetable Quotes:
“I can dream and I can make that dream a reality.” - Sunitha Rao
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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Alan began defying the odds at a very young age. After graduating from St. Martin de Porres High School, Alan received a full scholarship to the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in communication. Shortly after he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round of the 2007 NFL draft. Alan, an undersized cornerback, spent much of his rookie year on the practice squad but continued to defy the odds. In 2016, after a successful 9 year career
... moreBorn and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Alan began defying the odds at a very young age. After graduating from St. Martin de Porres High School, Alan received a full scholarship to the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in communication. Shortly after he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round of the 2007 NFL draft. Alan, an undersized cornerback, spent much of his rookie year on the practice squad but continued to defy the odds. In 2016, after a successful 9 year career in the NFL, Alan retired and decided to embark upon his real estate journey.
In 2017 he started his own real estate development company, Next Phase Investments, which provides affordable housing in distressed neighborhoods in his hometown of Detroit. We spoke to Alan about mentality, how and why he is making people homeowners, and the importance of following your passions.
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[00:01 – 04:02] Opening Segment
- Alan talks about his background.
- He talks about his career in the NFL and his transition to real estate.
- How you should look at roadblocks.
[04:02 – 15:20] Having Faith
- The importance of having confidence in your abilities.
- How you should look at roadblocks.
- How he found his passion in real estate investing.
- The importance of being financially aware.
- Alan talks about his grind in the NFL.
[15:20 – 31:34] Making People Homeowners
- Why he decided to build in the Detroit Market.
- How he lowered his risk when investing in Detroit.
- The reason why he wanted to make people homeowners.
- He explains how he is making people homeowners.
- What pushed him to find his “why”.
- Alan gives some advice for those who are just starting out.
- He looks back on his experience in the show “Survivor”.
[31:34 – 38:04] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
A lender saying “no”
Digital Resource:
Buildium
Most Recommended Book:
The Bible
Daily Habit:
Praying
#1 Insight for Investing:
Know your goals.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Detroit:
Lou’s Delly
Contact Alan:
To reach out to Alan, send him an email.
Tweetable Quotes:
“The strength in the success of your mission - a lot of it comes from behind your true reason.” - Alan Ball
“Figure out a way to figure out what you are passionate about.” - Alan Ball
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After a successful collegiate football career at Texas A&M, Terrence Murphy was drafted in the 2nd round by the Green Bay Packers. An injury forced his retirement from the league and he eventually found a new focus and passion in real estate. Terrence has personally brokered $1B+ in sales volume over the past 10 years and has successfully started over 20 ventures and companies that he's currently running today. Terrence possesses the same traits that he portrayed on the football field: integrity, passion,
... moreAfter a successful collegiate football career at Texas A&M, Terrence Murphy was drafted in the 2nd round by the Green Bay Packers. An injury forced his retirement from the league and he eventually found a new focus and passion in real estate. Terrence has personally brokered $1B+ in sales volume over the past 10 years and has successfully started over 20 ventures and companies that he's currently running today. Terrence possesses the same traits that he portrayed on the football field: integrity, passion, hard work, dedication, loyalty, desire to succeed, and excellence, all of which help his businesses continue to grow and his clients to receive superior service.
We spoke to Terrence about scaling, being a visionary, the College Station Market, and what makes a market more appealing.
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[00:01 – 06:02] Opening Segment
- Terrence talks about his background.
- How he got drafted and transitioned into real estate.
- He talks about how he got started with real estate and built his portfolio.
[06:02 – 15:30] A Leap of Faith
- How he is either invested in or the owner of 50 companies.
- The importance of having a vision.
- How his injury led him to entrepreneurship.
- Why you have got to know that you are going to be starting from the bottom when transitioning careers.
[15:30 – 30:00] 4 to 98 Units
- Terrence talks about the College Station Market.
- He talks about what drives the market in College Station - Texas.
- The reasons why College Station is going to be a bigger attraction.
- How a good infrastructure makes a place more appealing.
- Terrence talks about some of the big projects he is excited about.
[30:00 – 35:32] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
His injury.
Digital Resource:
The Metaverse
Most Recommended Book:
Why the Rich Are Getting Richer
Daily Habit:
Meditation
#1 Insight for Investing
Think about what you want to accomplish in life, your why.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in College Station:
All King’s Men
Contact Terrence:
You can find Terrence on his website or Instagram.
Tweetable Quotes:
“You’ve got to build an ecosystem big enough that people feel like they can achieve without ever feeling they need to leave.” - Terrence Murphy
“You either have to be a visionary or you have to join a tribe that has a visionary because if not you will navigate through life with no vision.” - Terrence Murphy
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Dre is on a mission to inspire others and uplift communities through real estate education and leadership. A native of Chicago, his passion stems from his background as a former gang member. He is a U.S Naval Academy graduate, President Truman Scholar, and MIT Fellow.
Dre has over 98 doors under management valued at over $13M. He is the host of the Multifamily by the Slice podcast and co-hosts the #1 Real Estate meetup in San Diego called “Opportunity Knocks”. We spoke to Dre about his unique background,
... moreDre is on a mission to inspire others and uplift communities through real estate education and leadership. A native of Chicago, his passion stems from his background as a former gang member. He is a U.S Naval Academy graduate, President Truman Scholar, and MIT Fellow.
Dre has over 98 doors under management valued at over $13M. He is the host of the Multifamily by the Slice podcast and co-hosts the #1 Real Estate meetup in San Diego called “Opportunity Knocks”. We spoke to Dre about his unique background, the importance of education, and his massive growth.
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[00:01 – 06:02] Opening Segment
- Dre talks about his unique background.
- How he got into real estate investing.
- How he became an expert on underwriting.
[06:02 – 15:30] A Leap of Faith
- He talks about what made him quit the military academy
- Dre takes a deep dive into his “why”
- The importance of a healthy mind.
- How listening to motivational speakers helped Dre.
[15:30 – 30:00] 4 to 98 Units
- How Dre started educating himself on real estate investing.
- How he got the equity needed for his first $2M deal.
- Dre talks about how he jumped from 4 units to 98 units.
- He talks about the vetting process and how transparent he is with his own background.
- What to look for in people that you are going to work with.
[30:00 – 35:32] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Failing his first year at prep school.
Digital Resource:
Trello
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Running
#1 Insight for Investing:
Think about what you want to accomplish in life, you're why.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago:
Giordano's Pizza
Contact Dre:
You can find Dre on Linkedin, Twitter, or Facebook. To listen to Dre’s podcast “Multifamily By The Slice” click here.
Tweetable Quotes:
“The healthiness of your mind is key” - Dre Evans
“Think about what you want to accomplish in life, your why.” - Dre Evans
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Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart are the founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. They specialize in a different sort of ROI “Return on impact” Through real estate investing they create a measurable impact with the residents they serve, and they also host the “Adventures of a Real Estate Investor Podcast”, and a monthly meetup for investors overseas, who are looking to invest in the US.
We spoke to Suzy and Michael about how they leveraged the pandemic and used the virtual environment
... moreSuzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart are the founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. They specialize in a different sort of ROI “Return on impact” Through real estate investing they create a measurable impact with the residents they serve, and they also host the “Adventures of a Real Estate Investor Podcast”, and a monthly meetup for investors overseas, who are looking to invest in the US.
We spoke to Suzy and Michael about how they leveraged the pandemic and used the virtual environment to grow their network, their first deal and how they grew their real estate business in the US, all the way from the UK.
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[00:01 – 03:02] Opening Segment
- Suzy talks about her and Michael’s background.
- How they started investing.
- She talks about what led them to invest overseas.
[03:02 – 12:15] Leveraging The Pandemic
- How starting a mini book club, bigger pockets and networking online helped them during the pandemic.
- How they started investing in Oklahoma.
- The importance of having an experienced partner.
- How Covid has made investing from a distance a lot easier.
[12:15 – 31:05] The Credibility Package
- The importance of being consistent and engaging with your content.
- How they came to realize that family and friends weren’t the ones that will be investing with them.
- How they raised $1,600,000 on their first deal.
- The importance of following up.
- The reason why they do pre due diligence.
- Some of the biggest lessons they learned from their podcast and creating their platform.
- What you can do to win over brokers for your first deal.
- Suzy talks about their e-book and what sparked them to write it.
[31:05 – 37:35] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Getting a certified rent roll in their first deal.
Digital Resource:
Asana
Most Recommended Book:
Raising Capital for Real Estate
Daily Habit:
Meditation
#1 Insight for Investing
Be aggressive with your actions and passive with the outcome.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Cambridge:
Stem & Glory
Contact Suzy and Michael:
To learn more and download the e-book go to Suzy and Michael’s website.
Tweetable Quotes:
“You can be a lead from anywhere, you can raise capital from anywhere, you can asset manage from anywhere.” - Suzy Sevier
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Timothy Lyons brings years of real-world management and leadership experience to his real estate investment career. His initial goal with real estate was to create passive income and in turn, be able to spend more time with his wife and three little girls. After partnering on a multifamily property he saw first-hand the power of real estate investing as an opportunity to create passive income and build wealth for his family. We spoke to Timothy about the importance of education and networking. We also discussed
... moreTimothy Lyons brings years of real-world management and leadership experience to his real estate investment career. His initial goal with real estate was to create passive income and in turn, be able to spend more time with his wife and three little girls. After partnering on a multifamily property he saw first-hand the power of real estate investing as an opportunity to create passive income and build wealth for his family. We spoke to Timothy about the importance of education and networking. We also discussed a broker-dealer license and the reason Tim decided to obtain his for investing.
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[00:01 – 04:30] Opening Segment
- Timothy talks about his background.
- How he decided to take the action to invest in real estate.
- How having a mentor helped him get started in multifamily investing.
[04:30 – 11:00] Getting Started and Education
- The importance of understanding how money works.
- How making your first deal can lead to other deals.
- Timothy talks about why he started his company.
- How he raised his first $150k and how that led to raising $600k.
- The reason why educating investors is a great way to build trust.
[11:00 – 24:23] Broker-Dealer
- How networking helped them in their first deal.
- Timothy explains why he chose to get a broker-dealer license.
- Broker-Dealer vs. General Partner
- The importance of locking in on one thing.
- How they connect limited partners with operators.
- The importance of understanding how curating content can help.
[24:23 – 28:31] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Having a five to nine job.
Digital Resource:
Social Pilot
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Getting up early.
#1 Insight for Investing
Follow the data.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in New York:
The Firehouse
Contact Timothy:
Click here to listen to Timothy’s podcast “Passive Income Brothers”. To connect with him and learn more go to his website. You can also connect with him on his Facebook, or Linkedin.
Tweetable Quotes:
“You just have to follow the data or follow the people that are following the data” - Timothy Lyons
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Matt Drouin is Partner at OakGrove Development, a real estate investment and development firm with a special focus on value-add commercial and residential properties in Rochester, NY. Over the last 15 years, Matt has been in real estate management, brokerage and development, and has grown his portfolio to 120 units of residential and commercial property. Matt believes that you can do well and do good as a real estate developer and that ultimately community centric development boosts long term profits for
... moreMatt Drouin is Partner at OakGrove Development, a real estate investment and development firm with a special focus on value-add commercial and residential properties in Rochester, NY. Over the last 15 years, Matt has been in real estate management, brokerage and development, and has grown his portfolio to 120 units of residential and commercial property. Matt believes that you can do well and do good as a real estate developer and that ultimately community centric development boosts long term profits for investors.
We spoke to Matt about how losing his parents made a tremendous change in his approach to financial freedom, the importance of investing in your business, what historic adaptive reuse is, and commercial real estate.
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[00:01 – 05:49] Opening Segment
- Matt talks about his background.
- He talks about how he got into investing.
- He talks about his dad’s influence on him getting into investing.
[05:49 – 12:37] A Transformation into a True Investor
- How losing both his parents in his 20s affected Matt’s approach to his future.
- How Matt's trip to Europe inspired him to pursue financial freedom.
- He talks about the sacrifices his parents made and how that changed his approach to financial freedom.
- John talks about the importance of having a big “why” to get into real estate investing.
[12:37 – 31:35] Growth and Commercial Real Estate
- The importance of investing in your business.
- How he went from a four-unit property to multi-million dollar deals.
- Matt explains what “Historic adaptive reuse” is.
- How Matt adds value to the neighborhoods he invests in.
- The importance of having a long-term approach.
- What Matt looks for in a community and a market before he invests.
- The reasons why Matt prefers commercial real estate.
[31:35 – 37:21] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Understanding his own limitations.
Digital Resource:
The Reminders App
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Exercise
#1 Insight for Investing
Focus on building a core competency that gives you a built-in inherent advantage over everybody else.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in New York:
Crumpets
Contact Matt:
To learn more and download the e-book, go to Matt’s website.
Tweetable Quotes:
“The desire to have a little bit of extra money is not a big enough “why”.” - Matt Drouin
“You can utilize your for-profit business to actually do good through its very actions.” - Matt Drouin
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10 years ago, in 2012, Reed quit his job in Australia and moved halfway across the world to chase a goal. He moved to the US without a job, no established network, and no family members for support.
With limited funds, Reed purchased his first property for $38,000 in late 2012. Since then Reed has co-founded Wildhorn Capital and controls over $650 mill worth of US commercial real estate, and he has achieved financial freedom in the process!
Reed is also the author of two best-selling books
... more10 years ago, in 2012, Reed quit his job in Australia and moved halfway across the world to chase a goal. He moved to the US without a job, no established network, and no family members for support.
With limited funds, Reed purchased his first property for $38,000 in late 2012. Since then Reed has co-founded Wildhorn Capital and controls over $650 mill worth of US commercial real estate, and he has achieved financial freedom in the process!
Reed is also the author of two best-selling books on Amazon: Investing in the US - The Ultimate Guide to US Real Estate, and 10,000 Miles to the American Dream - Our Story of Financial Freedom.
We spoke to Reed about his investing journey, his growth, how podcasting worked out for him, and what needs to be done to be successful in real estate investing.
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[00:01 – 05:03] Opening Segment
- Reed talks about his background.
- Why he came to the US and how he got into real estate investing.
- How he built his company.
[05:03 – 17:58] $36k to $650 mill
- Reed talks about his first deal in the US.
- The benefits of investing in secondary markets.
- Learning from your first deal to be able to grow.
- He explains the steps he took and the crucial things he did to grow.
- The importance of building systems.
- How podcasting and writing a book helped with his credibility.
[17:58 – 33:57] Podcasting and Credibility
- He talks about his purpose with his podcast.
- The importance of sharing your story.
- John talks about how Reed inspired his podcast.
- Reed talks about his first syndication deal and lessons learned.
- The importance of having a good company culture.
- How you can identify a good property manager.
[33:57 – 39:02] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
The triplex property he bought.
Digital Resource:
Slack
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Meditation
#1 Insight for Investing:
Be educated. Understand what you are going to invest your money into.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in LA:
The Great White
Contact Reed:
To learn more go to Reed’s website. Go to Episode 7 and Episode 191 to listen to the previous episodes we did with Reed.
Tweetable Quotes:
“If I can move halfway across the world and achieve what I’ve done in ten years, then so can the average American.” - Reed Goossens
“You make money when you buy but you lose it through bad management.” - Reed Goossens
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Randy is the president of Invest Ark Properties LLC, focusing on creating investor value and passive income returns for the busy professional. He has been in multifamily real estate since 2014 as both a general partner in 700 doors and a limited partner in 4,000 doors.
We spoke to Randy about being a full-time professional and still being able to actively invest in real estate, the importance of networking and coaching, and the property types you should watch out for.
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... moreRandy is the president of Invest Ark Properties LLC, focusing on creating investor value and passive income returns for the busy professional. He has been in multifamily real estate since 2014 as both a general partner in 700 doors and a limited partner in 4,000 doors.
We spoke to Randy about being a full-time professional and still being able to actively invest in real estate, the importance of networking and coaching, and the property types you should watch out for.
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[00:01 – 03:59] Opening Segment
- Randy talks about his background.
- How he got into real estate.
- He talks about what he focuses on today.
[03:59 – 10:35] Real Estate for The Busy Professional
- How he manages to hold a full time job while investing.
- The importance of understanding the financing of deals.
- How he created learning opportunities for himself while he was investing passively.
- Randy talks about some of the challenges he faced early on as a limited partner.
- How syndicating a deal when starting out can help.
- Starting as a limited vs general partner
[10:35 – 31:53] Partnerships and Coaches
- The importance of having partners with different roles.
- Advice to those who are looking to partner up with someone.
- Randy explains why he moved between different groups.
- Why you should hire a coach.
- Randy talks about his experiences with some of the best and worst deals.
- Why you should be careful with some specific types of properties.
[31:53 – 38:10] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
When he started as a GP
Digital Resource:
Slack
Most Recommended Book:
What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures
Daily Habit:
Writing his goals daily on paper.
#1 Insight for Investing
Slow and steady wins the race
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Houston:
The Athletic Club
Contact Randy:
To learn more go to Randy’s website. To book a meeting with Randy click here.
Tweetable Quotes:
“I take a lot of my money and use it as an LP just because I like the returns and safety much better than the stock market.” - Randy Langenderfer
“I like to be around people who are bigger and better than I am.” - Randy Langenderfer
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Albert Marks is Manager of Business Development for Mosaic Construction. Acting as a liason with the multifamily and commercial real estate industry, Albert works directly with developers, owners, operators, and managers to determine their design and construction needs, budget and regulatory parameters, and then to ensure those needs are met. He leads analysis on marketing trends, relationship building, and brand awareness while developing new business for the firm.
We spoke to Albert about what
... moreAlbert Marks is Manager of Business Development for Mosaic Construction. Acting as a liason with the multifamily and commercial real estate industry, Albert works directly with developers, owners, operators, and managers to determine their design and construction needs, budget and regulatory parameters, and then to ensure those needs are met. He leads analysis on marketing trends, relationship building, and brand awareness while developing new business for the firm.
We spoke to Albert about what to look for in contractors, how to manage clients, and how to make sure you fulfill their needs.
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[00:01 – 04:18] Opening Segment
- Albert talks about his background.
- How he got into marketing and business development.
[04:18 – 12:13] What to Look for in Contractors
- How to make sure you can execute a project and stay profitable.
- The importance of transparency and communication.
- What you should look for in a construction partner.
- The important questions to ask before partnering up with a contractor.
- Why the level of experience of the contractor is crucial.
[12:13 – 27:30] Managing Clients
- Albert talks about how they manage a wide range of clients from different tiers.
- The importance of knowing the ability of your trade and industry partners.
- Why you must anticipate the needs of your clients.
- Some of the issues that Albert runs into.
- The reasons why every step in the process has to happen simultaneously.
- The importance of managing expectations.
[27:30 – 35:22] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Not asking for help in a task he had in the company.
Digital Resource:
Asana App
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Reading for thirty minutes about the industry
#1 Insight for Managing Renovations:
Bring your team in as early as possible. It’s never too early to call up a general contractor.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago:
Sun Wah
Contact Albert:
To learn more go to Albert’s website.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Bring your team in as early as possible. It’s never too early to call up a general contractor.” - Albert Marks
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Raphael Collazo is a licensed commercial real estate agent specializing in income-producing properties. As a real estate investor himself, Raphael is acutely aware of what investors look for when evaluating a commercial property. As a result, he’s able to offer a unique perspective and help his clients make the best possible decisions based on their financial goals. We spoke to Raphael about the ins and outs of the commercial space, building good investor-broker relationships, and the Louisville market.
... moreRaphael Collazo is a licensed commercial real estate agent specializing in income-producing properties. As a real estate investor himself, Raphael is acutely aware of what investors look for when evaluating a commercial property. As a result, he’s able to offer a unique perspective and help his clients make the best possible decisions based on their financial goals. We spoke to Raphael about the ins and outs of the commercial space, building good investor-broker relationships, and the Louisville market.
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[00:01 – 05:00] Opening Segment
- Raphael talks about his background.
- He talks about his journey to getting into commercial real estate.
- How he went from the software engineering side to commercial real estate.
[05:00 – 13:13] The Commercial Retail Space
- Where Raphael focuses in the commercial space.
- He talks about the changes in the commercial retail space in the past two years.
- He explains why approaching retail on a case-by-case basis makes sense.
- Why mixed-use makes sense to invest in.
- What to look for in a retail resident.
- Why the way leases are structured in the retail space is crucial.
[13:13 – 32:16] Investor - Broker Relationships
- Why you should invest in commercial real estate.
- Raphael breaks down how the return expectations have adjusted in the past few years.
- The things that make the Louisville market great.
- The things you can do to learn more in your market.
- What you can do as a broker to build your client base.
- The ways that new investors can add value to a broker.
[31:16 – 38:51] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
The catering company he started when he was in college.
Digital Resource:
Anchor.fm
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Writing 250 to 500 words a day
#1 Insight for Commercial RE Investing
Be consistent and don't get disheartened.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Louisville:
La Bodeguita De Mima - Cuban Restaurant
Contact Raphael:
To learn more go to Raphael’s website. You can download the book “Multifamily Investors Who Dominate” here.
Tweetable Quotes:
“The leases are really what’s going to make or break an investment opportunity for retail investors.” - Raphael Collazo
“Retail is ever evolving. So educating yourself on what is going to be feasible going forward in the retail business is really what’s going to allow you to be successful within that space.” - Raphael Collazo
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Alex Breshears is a private money lender, a short-term rental owner, and a manager. She is the LP investor in syndications, private money lending, and much much more.
She started an educational FB group called "Lend to Live" which offers weekly educational lessons, daily posts, and opportunities to network with other private lenders.
We spoke to Alex about private loans, what you can do as a passive investor, and her FB group.
... moreAlex Breshears is a private money lender, a short-term rental owner, and a manager. She is the LP investor in syndications, private money lending, and much much more.
She started an educational FB group called "Lend to Live" which offers weekly educational lessons, daily posts, and opportunities to network with other private lenders.
We spoke to Alex about private loans, what you can do as a passive investor, and her FB group.
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[00:01 – 07:00] Opening Segment
- Alex talks about her background.
- How she became a private lender.
- She talks about why she is passively investing in real estate.
[07:00 – 16:30] Private Loans 101
- The reason why Alex does not invest actively.
- Why investing from a distance makes sense.
- She talks about some of the key steps when offering a private loan.
- The reason why all transactions have to be at the closing table.
- The biggest scams in private lending.
[16:30 – 30:35] Education and Passive Investing
- The things that sparked Alex to educate other people.
- How she formed a FB group with 7k people in it.
- Alex talks about how she decided to write a book.
- She gets more into detail about the process of writing a book.
- How she got into passive investing.
- Alex gives some advice for those who are looking to invest privately or as an LP.
[30:35 – 38:10] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Having a long-term rental three thousand miles away.
Digital Resource:
The Hands-Off Investor E-book
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Journaling
#1 Insight for Passive Investing:
Don’t fall under thinking that you are a passive investor so you have no control.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Virginia:
The Metro Diner
Contact Alex:
To join Alex’ private lending group on facebook click here. Check out Alex on Linkedin. Alex’s book will come out on Bigger Pockets Publishing.
Tweetable Quotes:
“I am doing this. I’ve done this. It’s already predetermined. Let’s go.” - Alex Breshears
“I think the people who are very successful and very happy are the ones who bring others along for the ride.” - Alex Breshears
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Keishia Kennedy is an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard. During her enlistment, she was a Human Resource Specialist and also deployed to Kuwait as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. She earned a Master of Arts in Homeland Security.
She has invested in a total of 327 units as a limited partner and is currently a co-GP on 176 units all from living abroad in Kuwait. When not investing in real estate, she enjoys traveling abroad, cooking, spending time with her family,
... moreKeishia Kennedy is an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard. During her enlistment, she was a Human Resource Specialist and also deployed to Kuwait as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. She earned a Master of Arts in Homeland Security.
She has invested in a total of 327 units as a limited partner and is currently a co-GP on 176 units all from living abroad in Kuwait. When not investing in real estate, she enjoys traveling abroad, cooking, spending time with her family, ziplining, scuba diving, skydiving, and is a figure bodybuilder.
We spoke to Keishia about her journey of becoming a general partner, how she is able to invest actively living in Kuwait and the power of social media.
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[00:01 – 03:38] Opening Segment
- Keishia talks about her background.
- She talks about her transition into multifamily investing.
- How she started helping passive investors invest.
[03:38 – 16:36] Limited Partner to General Partner
- Education Vs. Self-Thought.
- How having a mentor helped Keishia get a headstart in the residential space.
- She talks about some of the early mistakes in the single family space.
- The reasons why she invested as a limited partner when she started.
- The importance of being able to trust your general partners when starting out.
- Some of the things that Keishia feared in her first deal.
- Keishia talks about the deal she invested in with John.
- She talks about her transition into being a general partner.
[16:36 – 29:02] Massive Action
- How being a part of a syndication can take off some of the workload.
- She talks about the importance of having a big why.
- She talks about the sacrifices she made to be able to invest actively while still living abroad.
- The importance of mental health and discipline.
- Keishia talks about how she leveraged social media successfully.
[29:02 – 35:25] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Not getting fully educated on what needs to be done for a flipping project.
Digital Resource:
Freedom App
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Working out
#1 Insight for Multifamily Investing
Focus on your superpower.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Kuwait:
The Meat Company
Contact Keishia:
To get the guide that Keishia offers for investing as a limited partner click here. Go to her website to learn more. Check out Keishia on Linkedin.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Massive action equals massive results.” - Keishia Kennedy
“Most of your followers on social media will help you come up with topics.” - Keishia Kennedy
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Roschelle McCoy has a passion for helping everyday people understand the power of real estate investing so they can live a financially free life by design. She’s been investing in real estate since 2017 and currently controls over $6M in real estate assets in Florida and Illinois. Her single-family and small multifamily properties have seen the values multiply in three short years. Roschelle is now focused on creating safe, affordable workforce housing in emerging markets across the US.
We
... moreRoschelle McCoy has a passion for helping everyday people understand the power of real estate investing so they can live a financially free life by design. She’s been investing in real estate since 2017 and currently controls over $6M in real estate assets in Florida and Illinois. Her single-family and small multifamily properties have seen the values multiply in three short years. Roschelle is now focused on creating safe, affordable workforce housing in emerging markets across the US.
We spoke to Roschelle about her journey into multifamily investing and the importance of networking and education.
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[00:01 – 05:53] Opening Segment
- Roschelle talks about her background.
- She talks about the reason she started investing in real estate.
- How she started buying larger properties.
[05:53 – 16:25] The Beginning of a Journey into Multifamily Investing
- What you should start with if you want to start investing.
- The reasons why you can start directly with multifamily investing.
- She talks about the 40 unit building she closed in Florida just recently.
- The problems that they had along the way closing that deal.
- Roschelle talks about the lessons learned from that deal.
[16:25 – 26:15] Networking and Education
- She talks about how she structured the deal.
- How networking has helped her through her first syndication deal.
- Why putting yourself out there in social media is a great tool for finding investors.
- The importance of consulting a lawyer and understanding what you can talk about when trying to find investors on social media.
- Why a personal brand is so important.
[26:15 – 33:59] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Her first capital raise for her multifamily deal.
Digital Resource:
Airtable App
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Running
#1 Insight for Multifamily Investing:
Consistent daily action.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Illinois:
Childers Eatery
Contact Roschelle:
To learn more go to Roschelle’s website. You can reach out to Roschelle on her Linkedin.
Tweetable Quotes:
“The power of a personal brand is maybe even stronger than a business brand.” - Roschelle McCoy
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Ed Stulak is a New Jersey Licensed Realtor, social media shark, and brand strategist to over 80,000 followers worldwide and growing. Through developing his online popularity, he has shared the stage with names like Ryan Serhant, James Harris, Ricky Carruth, Brad Lea and several other business leaders. Named top digital industry hustler to watch by Realtor Magazine, today, Ed trains real estate agents globally on how to scale a personal brand & an online presence that matters.
We talked to
... moreEd Stulak is a New Jersey Licensed Realtor, social media shark, and brand strategist to over 80,000 followers worldwide and growing. Through developing his online popularity, he has shared the stage with names like Ryan Serhant, James Harris, Ricky Carruth, Brad Lea and several other business leaders. Named top digital industry hustler to watch by Realtor Magazine, today, Ed trains real estate agents globally on how to scale a personal brand & an online presence that matters.
We talked to Ed about how he grew his business through the power of social media, the importance of building a personal brand, and the content posting strategies that he follows.
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[00:01 – 04:17] Opening Segment
- Ed talks about his background.
- He talks about how he helped other personalities grow their brand before getting into real estate.
- How he got a one million dollar lead on Instagram.
- What led him to teach realtors how to approach social media.
[04:17 – 12:05] The Power of Social Media
- Ed talks about lead generation through social media.
- Why social media is a proven method to see success when it comes to generating leads.
- How to turn social media followers into customers.
- Some of the things real estate professionals do wrong on social media.
- The importance of building up a conversation.
[12:05 – 30:12] Personal Branding
- Ed talks about the importance of building a personal brand.
- What he did when he started out.
- He talks about the deal he made through social media.
- Ed breaks down some of the posting strategies that you can follow.
- How Ed comes up with ideas for creating content.
[30:12 – 34:28] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
The hockey injury that he suffered
Digital Resource:
Canva
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Connecting with his followers
#1 Insight for Winning with Social Media:
Build relationships with followers you already have.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in New Jersey:
Fu Sha Sushi Shop
Contact Ed:
Go to Ed’s website to find out more about his course on how to get started with your social media presence. You can reach out to Ed on his Instagram, Linkedin.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Do you want to continue chasing business all your life or do you want the business to chase you?.” - Ed Stulak
“Own the hell out of your brand. Whatever it is, run with it.” - Ed Stulak
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