Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. Organic Growth through Social Media with John Schuchman, Ep. 463

Organic Growth through Social Media with John Schuchman, Ep. 463

Dec 23, 2022

John Schuchman lost a full-time W-2 job and struggled mentally and emotionally for months before he found his home in real estate business and a passion for not only helping his own clients but he also has a gift for helping others grow businesses organically through the power of social media. John coaches others to do this with no cold-calling and no-pitching, just purely sharing stories and treating people the right way.

We talked to John about social media, the importance of stories, mentorship and podcasting! 

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 06:09] Opening Segment 

[06:09 – 21:06] Organic Growth 

[21:06 – 28:03] A Reason to Get Started 

Contact John: Links below.

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[28:03 – 31:21] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: His W2 journey.

Digital Resource: Calendly

Most Recommended Book: The Wealth Of Connection

Daily Habit: Time with family

 #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: Be you, be bold, be willing to put yourself out there.

 Best Place to Grab a Bite in Philly: Primanti Bros. 

Contact John:

Go to therealestatesurvivalguide.com to listen to John’s podcast. You can also find him on Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook.

Tweetable Quotes:

“All of us want to make money but all of us also want to make an impact.’" - John Schuchman

“If you go to my Facebook I am not begging for business, never have, never will. I just share stories, be myself and the business comes’" - John Schuchman

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. How This Busy Mom Invests in Apartments and Land with Nicole Gauthier, Ep. 462

How This Busy Mom Invests in Apartments and Land with Nicole Gauthier, Ep. 462

Dec 20, 2022

Nicole Gauthier is the Founder of Wicked Holdings; a real estate investment company focused on social change and community empowerment. She is a multifamily real estate investor, a mom of 2, and a woman dedicated to helping educate others on generational wealth and financial literacy.

We talked to Nicole about investing in land, why she started investing passively, and creating change through economic empowerment. 

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 06:41] Opening Segment 

[06:41 – 16:47] Land in Inner City

[16:47 – 31:01] Passive Investing

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[31:01 – 36:37] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: A project going over budget unexpectedly.

Digital Resource: Calendly

Most Recommended Book: Who Not How

Daily Habit: Journaling

 #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: It’s a team sport.

 Best Place to Grab a Houston: Uptown Sushi

Contact Nicole:

Click here to learn more. To download Nicole’s free guide to passive investing

Tweetable Quotes:

“In order for me to best understand how to operate as a great GP, I need to become an LP first.’" - Nicole Gauthier

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. The 4 Pillars of Real Estate with Justin Conner, Ep. 460

The 4 Pillars of Real Estate with Justin Conner, Ep. 460

Dec 13, 2022

Justin L. Conner is laser-focused on ensuring that middle-market multifamily investors preserve wealth and create lasting legacies. Justin brings immense experience to the Multifamily Investment Advisors team at KW Commercial. As a licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker with more than 16 years of experience, Justin has honed his skill at identifying and maximizing yield for multifamily investors throughout Chicago, Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the Midwest.

We talked to Justin about partnerships, finding good places to invest, and his book “The 4 Pillars of Real Estate.”

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 06:27] Opening Segment 

[06:27 – 17:10] Broker to Investor

[17:10 – 24:49] The 4 Pillars of Real Estate

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[24:49 – 32:56] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Getting a deal that was too big to take on at the time.

Digital Resource: A bundle of education apps

Most Recommended Book: The Success Principles 

Daily Habit: Gratitude

 #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: Just start.

 Best Place to Grab a Chicago: Pizzeria Due

Contact Justin:

Click here to learn more and click here to purchase Justin’s book “The 4 Pillars of Real Estate”.  

Tweetable Quotes:

“There is enough meat on the bone for investors, the lender, and your investment team to get taken care of.’" - Justin Conner

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. Why Giving Up Control is the Key to Freedom with Rob Chiang, Ep. 456

Why Giving Up Control is the Key to Freedom with Rob Chiang, Ep. 456

Nov 29, 2022

Rob Chiang is the creator of the passive wealth coaching system. He has been managing apartments since the age of 16 and has 25 years of experience with all facets of real estate investing, including but not limited to: rent collection, accounting, maintenance, remodeling, leasing, buying, and selling. Rob Chiang holds a California broker’s license as well as a general contracting license and currently controls $193M in investment property assets and owns $10M worth of Real Estate. He coaches students on how to create passive and generational wealth through his 7-step passive wealth coaching program.

We talked to Rob about the importance of property management, his book “7-Step Blueprint to Passive Wealth”, coaching, and much more!

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 08:48] Opening Segment 

[08:48 – 12:22] The Seven-Step Blueprint to Passive Wealth

[12:22 – 21:35] Property Management

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[21:35 – 25:36] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Failing as a realtor.

Digital Resource: Facebook

Most Recommended Book: Unshakeable

Daily Habit: Exercising

 #1 Insight for Investing: You’ve got to be in the game to make money. 

 Best Place to Grab a Bite in the Bay Area: Benihana

Contact Rob:

To learn more go to passivewealthcoaching.com. Click here to download Rob’s book.

Tweetable Quotes:

“You’ve got to be in the game to make money.’" - Rob Chiang

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.

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. The Key for Successful Real Estate Syndications with August Biniaz, Ep. 453

The Key for Successful Real Estate Syndications with August Biniaz, Ep. 453

Nov 18, 2022

August Biniaz is a Real Estate Developer, Fund Manager, General Partner and a Real Estate Private Equity Thought Leader with 15 years of experience. He is the Co-founder of CPI Capital, where he acts as the CSO and COO working with operating partners across the US. August was instrumental in the closing of over $208 million of multifamily assets since inception. August has a passion for sharing his knowledge and helping others reach financial freedom. August enables investor partners to earn substantial returns by investing in multifamily properties in the hottest US markets. He educates investors through the CPI Academy platform, YouTube Show, Webinars, Meetup Groups, and more.

We talked to August about the importance of building a brand, why educating your potential investors is key, and the US and the Canada Markets.

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 05:37] Opening Segment 

[05:37 – 24:58] Steady Growth

[24:58 – 35:00] Capital Preservation

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[35:00 – 44:07] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not educating people in his first investment

Digital Resource: Asana

Most Recommended Book: Raising Capital

Daily Habit: Thinking about what he is grateful for every day

 #1 Insight for Investing: Get a coach.

 Best Place to Grab a Bite in Vancouver: Chinese Cuisine

Contact August:

To learn more go to www.cpicapital.ca

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s really important when you build a brand, other people knowing exactly what you do because the first thing that comes in people’s mind is ‘What’s in it for me?’" - August Biniaz

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. BRRRR to Financial Freedom with Joseph Cornwell, Ep. 451

BRRRR to Financial Freedom with Joseph Cornwell, Ep. 451

Nov 11, 2022

Joe Cornwell was a full-time police officer from 2012-2021, He began real estate investing by doing a live-in flip in 2011-2014, he started buying rental properties in 2017. He became a real estate agent in 2016, and started a general contracting company in 2018. He has mainly focused on deep BRRRR properties on small to midsized multifamily based in Cincinnati, Ohio. He currently has around 75 doors, 5 full-time contractors, and 1 full-time assistant as employees. His company is Realty One Stop. 

We talked to Joe about the importance of having a clear vision, how solving problems can create new opportunities, and how he became a real state investor while being a police officer.

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 04:52] Opening Segment 

[04:52 – 16:30] 3x Return

[16:30 – 27:17] An Evolving Investor

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[27:17 – 33:52] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Hiring the wrong contractors in his first deal

Digital Resource: Quickbooks

Most Recommended Book: Good to Great

Daily Habit: Having written goals

 #1 Insight for Investing: Having really crystal clear goals will dictate how you go about accomplishing them.

 Best Place to Grab a Bite in Cincinnati: Precinct

Contact Joe:

To learn more you can email Joe or click here to find him on Facebook. 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Having really crystal clear goals will dictate how you go about accomplishing them!" - Joseph Cronwell

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. Investing in Apartments, Short Term Rentals, and Boutique Hotels with Rich Somers, Ep. 450

Investing in Apartments, Short Term Rentals, and Boutique Hotels with Rich Somers, Ep. 450

Nov 8, 2022

Rich Somers is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings and short-term rentals valued in excess of $35M. Rich started his real estate investing journey by cashing out his 401K to buy his first apartment building. Rich has grown his portfolio to over 350 units and co-hosts a monthly real estate networking event in his local city of San Diego. Most recently, Rich founded FortuneCribs as he discovered a shortage of sophisticated, performance-driven operators and a growing need for an all-in-one acquisition, design and management firm in the short-term rental space. 

We talked to Rich about partnerships, undervalued opportunities, how he and his business evolved over time, the importance of having a brand, and investing in boutique hotels.

Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%!

[00:01 – 07:09] Opening Segment 

[07:09 – 16:24] 3x Return

[16:24 – 33:27] An Evolving Investor

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[33:27 – 36:40] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Hiring the wrong property manager in his first deal

Digital Resource: pricelabs.co

Most Recommended Book: Cashflow Quadrant

Daily Habit: Using monday.com

 #1 Insight for Investing: Take action because we learn by doing. Don’t wait for everything to be perfect to get started.

 Best Place to Grab a Bite in San Diego: Santana’s Mexican Food

Contact Rich:

To learn more go to Rich’s Instagram or find him on Linkedin. 

Tweetable Quotes:

“All those risks are real, so put some weight on them!" - Rich Somers

“You will only grow to the level of your constraints, not your potential." - Rich Somers

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Welcome to Target Market Insights. A podcast to help real estate investors navigate neighborhoods through the lens of local experts. In each episode, we speak to local specialists to learn about their market, useful tips, and the latest trends and developments. This show is designed to help you with the insights you need to win your target market.

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2. Market Selection and Market Knowledge with Zach Fugman, Ep. 436

Market Selection and Market Knowledge with Zach Fugman, Ep. 436

Sep 20, 2022

Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called Lifestyles Unlimited. Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key principal of 1,100+ units, and LP of 400+ units.

Zach is the owner of A-Strategy Management, which syndicates apartment deals. His portfolio consists of thousands of units as a GP, KP, and LP in the Cincinnati area, Mississippi, Atlanta, and Houston.

We talked to Zach about the importance of networking and credibility, the benefits of avoiding competition, and the various markets he prefers to invest in.

Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List

[00:01 – 06:07] Opening Segment 

[06:07 – 17:05] Patience and Perseverance

[17:05 – 30:21] Networking and Selecting Markets

 [30:21 – 34:42] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure:

Flipping houses

Digital Resource:

Google Calendar

Most Recommended Book:

The End of the World Is Just the Beginning

Daily Habit:

Coffee

#1 Insight for Investing

Be aggressive in networking.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Houston: 

Sea Food

Contact Zach:

To learn more go to Zach’s Linkedin or go to this website.

Tweetable Quotes:

“In the past few years it looked like you could do no wrong but clearly some people have” - Zach Fugman

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.

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