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In this episode, Ash Patel discusses his experience at the Best Ever Conference where some of the speeches were less optimistic than before. He expresses his concerns about the economy and real estate market, including potential fallout from bank failures, and gives strategies and tips on how you can survive. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Frank Scappaticci is Partner at Gray Line Investments, a veteran-owned and operated firm focusing on self-storage facilities, multifamily, and single-family investments. In this episode, Frank discusses creative ways to find and finance deals in self-storage, what an ideal loan is for a facility, and what he’s looking for in his next property. FRANK SCAPPATICCI | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Travis King is a land flipping expert and Owner of Land Flipping Mastery. He has completed over 400 transactions in 29 states with over 100 additional JV transactions. In this episode, Travis discusses the four steps to his land-flipping system, the types of properties he focuses on, and his strategy for assessing whether a property is worth the purchase. TRAVIS KING | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Karl Graham is Managing Partner at Luminus Capital, which identifies, acquires, and operates self-storage facilities. After a career in the oil and gas industry, Karl turned to real estate investing in 2020 when the market changed. He evaluated several asset classes, and settled on self-storage facilities, acquiring 13 properties in 18 months. In this episode, Karl breaks down the numbers behind his first deals, shares his methods for creative financing, and recommends several paths for investors looking to follow in his footsteps. KARL GRAHAM | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
In this episode, Travis talks about the need to balance risk and reward when it comes to investing. He warns against the dangers of greed, shares how he personally works to reduce risk in his own portfolio, and discusses his preference for value-add multifamily projects vs. new real estate development projects. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Josh Shein is a Partner at Trius Lending Partners, a Mid-Atlantic private money and hard money lender based in Baltimore, MD. His 100% investor-based company specializes in short- and long-term lending of loans ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million. In this episode, Josh discusses the benefits of steady and consistent investing over time, advice for short-term lending, and his strategies for helping his investors receive positive returns year after year. JOSH SHEIN | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Maricela Soberanes is a Navy Veteran, apartment syndicator, and owner of Up Plex Multifamily Investments, which syndicates for mutual funds, acting as an operator by sourcing deals, raising capital, and managing assets. She began her real estate investing journey in 2006 with duplexes and fourplexes before making the leap to commercial real estate in 2020 with the purchase of a 130+ unit property in Austin, TX. In this episode, Maricela shares how she used networking and resources to scale her operations and help her think bigger. She also shares strategies for tackling multifamily deals in today’s changing economic landscape. MARICELA SOBERANES | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
A.J. Leman is a full time high school teacher as well as a Managing Partner and Co-Owner of a property management company in Iowa City. He currently has over 230 units under management and is seeking to expand his portfolio and revenue streams as next steps in his investing journey. In this episode, A.J. discusses the challenges he’s faced trying to scale his management company while maintaining excellent resident services and the worst deal he ever made where he almost lost it all. A.J. LEMAN | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Pace Morby is a creative finance specialist and the founder of subto.com, where he teaches about subject to and seller financing strategies. He recently made the jump to multifamily investing, using creative finance to secure 1,500 units in 2022. In this episode, Pace discusses why he advises restructuring deals now, the beauty of subject to financing, and exactly what his strategy is for approaching multifamily deals. PACE MORBY | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Brennan Degner is a real estate investor, operator, and CEO of DB Capital Management, LLC, a vertically integrated organization focused on value-add multifamily investments. In this episode, Brennan discusses why his ideal deal size is $30 - 35 million, key things to consider when purchasing older properties, and how he plans the management needs of properties with triple-digit units. BRENNAN DEGNER | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Joe McCabe is the Founder and CEO of The Surefire Group, a Philadelphia-based company specializing in a suite of high-standard real estate and healthcare services. The company has interests in multiple real estate brokerages, mortgage companies, insurance companies, and over 80 real assets. In this episode, Joe discusses how he learned to properly finance his investments, his journey to acquire homecare business properties across the country, and his plan to convert a large portfolio of Section 8 housing to IDD (intellectual and development disabilities) homes in Philadelphia. JOE MCCABE | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
In this episode, Travis talks about how easy it is to get caught up in the stress of daily life and lose perspective. He encourages listeners to be grateful for being in a position to invest and have the ability to design their lives in a way that works for them. He then talks about the benefits of investing in value-add multifamily and how these investments have allowed him to pursue his optimal lifestyle. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Cooper Drenner is the Managing Partner at Wildhorn Capital, which purchases value-add apartment complexes in Central Texas and syndicates all its deals. In this episode, Cooper discusses how to find good deals in arguably the most competitive market in the U.S., issues facing tenants such as inflation and affordability, and the advantages of keeping investments local. COOPER DRENNER | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Adam Rosen is a former real estate investor and Founder of Email Outreach Company, which helps entrepreneurs optimize their email marketing through automated email outreach to get companies more leads, more conversations, and more deals. In this episode, Adam discusses how you can use email marketing to find better deals, increase your investor list, and leverage cold emails to find your next big opportunity. ADAM ROSEN | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Justin Sloan is the CEO of Sloan Capital, which helps investors deploy capital into various asset classes. In this episode, Justin discusses his transition from residential real estate to commercial, specifically strip malls and debt-free restaurants. He shares his strategies for identifying the best strip mall properties, filling them with the right tenants, and achieving a goal of double digit cash flow. JUSTIN SLOAN | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Mitch Ginsberg is the CEO of CommLoan, a FinTech company that gives commercial borrowers access to over 700 top commercial and multifamily lenders. In this episode, Mitch discusses the importance of empowering borrowers with unprecedented access to capital markets, the 30 key variables that lenders use to size up a loan, and how developing a relationship with a lender may not be as important as many say it is. MITCH GINSBERG | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Andrew Dunn is a Principal at VAC Development, which specializes in value-add and distressed property investments specifically in the office, multifamily, storage, and industrial sectors. In this episode, he reviews several creative industrial deals he’s sealed in Vegas and Reno, how he responds to economic ups and downs, and how he balances value-add purchases vs. ground-up development deals. ANDREW DUNN | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
David Sanford is an active duty Army Recruiter and investor in multifamily and commercial real estate. In just a few years, he has grown his portfolio from nothing to owning 55 single family homes and about $2.6 million in commercial office space. In this episode, David talks about the power of using other people’s money to make investments, how he went about tackling his first commercial real estate deal, and lessons he’s learned about working with brokers and lenders. DAVID SANFORD | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
One of the benefits of passive income is having the freedom to design your lifestyle. When all of your needs are met, your bills are paid, and you aren’t tied to the typical 9 to 5 grind, how do you want to live? In this episode, Travis discusses the four categories to consider when choosing the right lifestyle path for you. He also lays out the four steps to generating the passive income needed to get you there. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Joel Friedland, is the Principal at Brit Properties, an industrial real estate investing firm based in Chicago. In this episode, Joel discusses his strategy for identifying and purchasing properties, syndication in industrial real estate, why Chicago is the best industrial area in the country, and something called the “punch in the face theory.” JOEL FRIEDLAND | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Baird Kleinsmith, also known on Twitter as the Sultan of Storage, is a full-time self-storage investor. He buys mismanaged properties, adds value through operational and marketing improvements, and reaps the rewards of increased cash flow. With his current portfolio of eight self-storage properties, Baird has achieved full financial freedom and is dedicated to not only growing his assets but also educating others on how to do the same. In this episode, Baird discusses what drew him to self-storage investing after a career in fintech, what he looks for in an investment property, how he adds value and scales his investments, and the stumbling blocks he’s encountered along the way. BAIRD KLEINSMITH | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
In this episode, Slocomb breaks down how he approaches each stage of his six-point leasing process, from listing tips to batching showings, and how he distributes responsibilities across his team. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Keith Nelson is the fund manager at Dual City Investments. In this episode, Keith discusses why he’s niche-agnostic, investing in everything from multifamily, to car washes, to self-storage — anything that pencils out. He also discusses the nuances of running an evergreen fund and the secrets to scaling an investment firm. KEITH NELSON | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Mike Roeder is the co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group, which focuses on value-add properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville. In this episode, Mike discusses why he prefers the DFW and Nashville markets to the midwest, how low competition impacts negotiation strategy, and the state and trajectory of the multifamily market. MIKE ROEDER | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Angela Healy is the CEO and owner of AvenueWest Managed Global Housing and AvenueWest Global Franchise. AvenueWest is a network of real estate agencies focused on fully furnished residential housing for corporations, delivering real estate investors a turnkey solution for property management. In this episode, Angela gives a comprehensive breakdown of the benefits of corporate housing, including the ideal locations, the properties corporations are paying top dollar for, and the variety of tenants property managers can target to maximize occupancy. ANGELA HEALY | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Every passive investor begins their journey from a different starting point. Some start with limited capital and very little education — these are the newbies who are true beginners. Others have a lot of capital because they’re a doctor or had a liquidity event, like the sale of a business or an inheritance, and want to make that money work for them. The third most common starting point is the investor who is pivoting from the buy-low, sell-high mindset and looking to build wealth through passive investing. In this episode, Travis discusses how to get started with passive investing, regardless of which of the three common situations you’re starting from. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Tom Higgins is a Managing Partner at Terra Capital, a real estate investment firm that rolls up mini-multis (2-15 units) through fund offerings into large, fully renovated, optimized cash-flowing portfolios of 100–200 units. He has leveraged his experience working at large institutional development companies to lead Terra's first-class operational and development professionals. In this episode, Tom discusses investing in mini-multis, including the benefits, the options it gives investors upon exit, and how to raise capital for mini-multi funds. TOM HIGGINS | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ Best Ever Book: Principles, by Ray Dalio Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON
Jason Baik is a Managing Principal at Compounding Capital Group, a real estate investment firm that stabilizes value-add multifamily properties in Cincinnati, OH, and surrounding areas. A former corporate data scientist, in addition to being a general partner on 550+ multifamily units, he also teaches aspiring investors how to underwrite properly with the right pieces of data. In this episode, Jason discusses leveling up from residential to multifamily investing, the challenges of networking as an introvert, and how to avoid analysis paralysis to become “deadly efficient” at underwriting. JASON BAIK | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Mark Updegraff is the founder of Updegraff Group Realty Services, a suite of companies that broker, manage, and provide GC services, as well as Raze Capital, a commercial real estate syndication company. After getting laid off from his job making $70,000 a year in tech, a poor experience with a realtor prompted him to become a real estate broker. From there, he began purchasing distressed assets, eventually scaling into larger assets, including multifamily syndicating. In this episode, Mark discusses his tech background, how he follows local trends to position himself for short-term appreciation, and his approach to choosing and retaining employees and partners. MARK UPDEGRAFF | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
Matt Jones is the CEO of Hawkwing Capital, which invests passively and raises capital from other investors for solid deals with proven sponsors. In this episode, Matt discusses how he went from house-hacking a triplex to becoming an LP and eventually raising capital for his own deals, including how to build relationships through problem-solving, how to communicate with investors when plans and projections change, and why starting as an LP is a great way to get started in syndications. {{cta('67f3c6dc-3f15-4d23-a73d-1d3c3872dac4')}} MATT JONES | REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND __ __ __ __ __ __ CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: MFIN CON http://mfincon.com
