Multifamily Insights

Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON). Being Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help 1 MILLION people to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom.

Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com and REWBCON Dustin Heiner has become one of the leading real estate rental property experts. Dustin started MasterPassiveIncome.com from his home in 2015, while being a full-time employee, married with 4 children, owning and operating 2 other businesses, and being a full-time investor. He is very passionate about his mission to help others become successfully unemployed and never need a job again.

Since then, Dustin Heiner has helped countless numbers of others to start investing in real estate rental properties. Even if his students live in very expensive cities, he shows them how they can invest all over the country.

In this episode, we talked to Dustin about his journey to being “successfully unemployed,” the identity shift from employee to business owner, his websites, and much more.

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Challenges in Real Estate;

02:54 Dustin’s background;

11:52 Challenges to face during the identity shift;

19:09 About Dustin's website;

24:25 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: #1: Getting laid off. #2: Not accomplishing his first property acquisition the right way.

Digital Resource: Audible.

Most Recommended Book: The Richest Man in Babylon.

Daily Habit: Exercising daily.

#1 Insight for mastering passive income: Looking for ways to make your time worth so much more.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Arizona: Top Shelf.

  
Multifamily Insights, Ep. 169 with Dustin Heiner

Contact Dustin:

dustin@masterpassiveincome.com 

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Brad Shepherd is a licensed securities broker who helps retail investors take advantage of the upside of real estate ownership without the management headaches. He partners with experienced operators to offer pre-vetted, hassle-free investment opportunities.

Brad has been involved in commercial real estate for over 20 years. Along with his own rental portfolio and handful of house flips, his experience includes the development and management of retail and hospitality space, and raising capital from both domestic and international investors. He's been exclusively focused on capital raising for commercial syndications as a broker/dealer representative since 2017. Originally from Utah, after the last 10 years in Austin, Texas, Brad and his young family recently relocated to Boise, ID.

In this episode, we talked to Brad about the pros and cons of getting the broker-dealer status, his methodology in working with the investors, some very useful bits of advice regarding brokerage and certain resources, and much more.

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Investment Brokerage;

02:29 Brad’s background;

07:49 The pros and cons of getting the broker-dealer status;

11:28 How Brad is working with the investors;

17:21 Resources and advice;

25:01 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Brad’s first investment as a passive investor.

Digital Resource: Any AI tool, and Twitter.

Daily Habit: Working out every morning, and then reviewing his day in terms of his goals.

#1 Insight for investing passively in commercial real estate: Working with a professional investment broker.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Boise, Idaho: Boise Fry Company.

Contact Brad:

brad@sugarhouseinvestments.com 

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Born in Los Angeles, California, Jason Malabute, an MBA, is a seasoned real estate investor, an active philanthropist, and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Jason Malabute started his real estate journey in 2018 and studied real estate for 1 whole year before finally investing in three rentals in the very first year of 2019, in Indianapolis. After successfully following the investment strategy called BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat) for multiple properties, Jason took the leap from single-family to multifamily investing. He focuses on the Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Kansas City Markets. Jason is a general partner on a 106-unit deal in Atlanta. Jason is a co-organizer of the Pasadena/Glendale chapter of the Multifamily Masters meetup group in Los Angeles. Jason is a regular blog contributor for Biggerpockets and the American Apartment Owners Association. Jason is head of accounting and financial reporting for Cashflow Champs.

In this episode, we talked to Jason about overcoming the obstacles in real estate investment, the flow of his journey, what he experienced and learned along the way, his plans for the future, and much more.

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Investing for Success;

02:37 Jason’s background;

04:30 Overcoming the obstacles;

08:53 How Jason started his journey;

11:04 Learning from experiences;

15:30 The payoff from his commitment;

18:33 What does the future look like for Jason;

21:51 Round of insights

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Apparent Failure: His passion for professional basketball, setting Jason up for later success per his dedication.

Digital Resource: SDA Tools.

Most Recommended Book: The 10X Rule.

#1 Insight for getting the first real estate deal: Learning and doing the work through proper resources.

Contact Jason:

jason@cashflowchamps.com 

http://www.jasonmalabute.com/ 

https://cashflowchamps.com

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With over 22 years of experience in Real Estate Investing, Alan Siebenaler has navigated markets in 9 different states, achieving seven-figure profits in single transactions. Starting with a mere $3,000 in 2001, his journey is a testament to relentless determination. Alan's expertise extends to the Real Estate Education space, where he spent a decade speaking nationally for Keller Williams Realty and Dean Graziosi, a renowned entrepreneur and investor. He has led 3-day Real Estate Bootcamps across the US, providing hands-on training, deal analysis, and budgeting strategies for successful flips. Currently partnered with eXp Realty Inc. as a Real Estate agent at the Zia Group, Alan contributes to the sale of $200 million in real estate annually. Residing near the beach in Santa Barbara, California, Alan is a real estate professional and a water enthusiast, having grown up competing in swimming and water polo, and embracing his love for the ocean through surfing.

In this episode, we talked to Alan about managing apartments from scratch, investing out of state and the possible challenges it holds, his journey as a speaker, and much more.

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Challenges in Real Estate;

02:27 Alan’s background;

05:01 Managing apartments from scratch;

12:12 Advice on investing out of state;

14:16 Possible challenges in this approach;

21:15 Alan's journey as a speaker;

24:52 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Buying land at the peak of the market.

Digital Resource: AirDNA.

Most Recommended Book: The Go-Getter.

Daily Habit: Giving back to others.

#1 Insight for scaling a portfolio out of the market: Going larger will get it easier.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Santa Barbara: Brophy Bros.

Contact Alan:

alan@ziagroup.com

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Axel Monsaingeon has years of experience in the real estate industry and can help guide you through every step of the process. Axel is a renowned real estate economics expert with experience analyzing different markets. He knows just about everything there is to know about getting your realtor license and finding the perfect home for you or someone else. With his expertise, he'll help get you closer to achieving whatever you're looking for.

Axel is an experienced analyst with a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making. He has worked with numerous clients from different sectors and industries, helping them unlock the potential that lies within their data. With his help, businesses can gain clear insights into the performance of their locations, target customers more accurately based on their demographics, and understand what sets them apart from their competitors.

In this episode, we talked to Axel about the transition to real estate and insightful pieces of advice on how to do so, process of buying existing assets to developing assets, the economical data, and the marketplace.

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Real Estate Market;

02:40 Axel’s background;

04:12 The transition to real estate;

07:00 Key advice for the ones who'd like to make that transition;

10:11 Process of buying existing assets to developing assets;

18:18 Axel’s insight on development;

22:25 An insight into the economical data and the marketplace;

27:16 Round of insights

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Apparent Failure: One of his first projects.

Digital Resource: Proprio Expert.

Most Recommended Book: The ABCs of Real Estate Investing.

Daily Habit: Positive thoughts early in the morning.

#1 Insight for Developing New Projects: Finding out what the city and its community want and working in contrast with those.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Montreal: Axel’s favorite place got shut down during the pandemic, but reach out to Axel to get a list of places to eat.

Contact Axel:

monaxel@hotmail.com 

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Tina Larsson is one half of the dynamic duo behind The Folson Group and is widely recognized as a leading financial consultant and efficiency expert for co-op and condo boards and building owners. Her firm has developed proprietary benchmarks, including data of operating costs and project costs for over 200 buildings, giving them a unique edge in the industry. Her clients have seen significant savings, with some buildings experiencing no maintenance increases for as long as 7 years. Their expertise in cost reduction and value enhancement has made them a go-to resource for many co-op and condo boards in the New York City area.

In this episode we talked to Tina about co-ops and condos, key things to consider before investing in places with a co-op/condo board, how the finances work with co-ops/condos, and Tina’s book “Living the High Life”.

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Optimizing the Board;

00:00 Tina’s background;

05:03 Co-ops VS. Condos;

10:27 Key things to consider before investing in places with a co-op/condo board;

14:29 Finances in co-ops/condos;

18:08 Tina talks about her book;;

20:40 Being proactive with your co-op/condo board;

24:10 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Her experience in Wall Street.

Digital Resource: Asana.

Most Recommended Book: Never Eat Alone.

Daily Habit: Writing down three daily tasks the night before.

#1 Insight for Optimizing the Board: Run it like a business.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Manhattan:  The Boathouse.

Contact Tina:

https://www.thefolsongroup.com/

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Ashland Capital’s team is led by Alix Kogan, an industry veteran with 20+ years of successful real estate operations and $500mm worth of transactions under his belt. Alix has been involved in all facets of real estate, construction, and development since he embarked on his career in real estate over 20 years ago. Alix’s career began in Colorado through the start of his high-end construction company, Kogan Builders, Inc (KBI). Alix grew the business to become the largest and most successful single-family, mixed-use, townhome, condo, and small subdivision construction company in Southwest Colorado, which he ultimately sold and realized a successful exit. Over the last five-years, Alix has divested most of his single-family and smaller commercial assets to focus strictly on multifamily and has been successful doing so through his twelve acquisitions as a general partner. Currently, Alix owns over 1,500 units and over 1,250 beds as a GP.

With over 18 years of experience, Greg Bronson is a seasoned professional in residential property sectors, including student housing, multifamily, and senior housing. He has closed over $2 billion in transactions, demonstrating expertise in acquisitions, refinancings, and recapitalizations. Greg, an Adjunct Professor at NYU, has held key roles at Saxum Real Estate, Safanad, Ash Real Estate, and Red Oak Acquisitions, showcasing a diverse skill set in real estate investments and strategy. A Princeton University graduate in Political Economy, Greg brings extensive industry knowledge to the forefront.

In this episode, we talked to Alix and Greg about their scaling into larger real-estate, commercial scale residentials, markets to invest in, resources to check that are trustworthy, and much more.

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Investing markets;

01:52 Alix and Greg’s background;

04:24 Alix's journey scaling into larger real-estate;

06:35 Investing in commercial scale residential;

08:43 Determining which market to invest in;

13:33 Trustworthy resources;

19:07 Uncovering the true motivation of sellers;

22:53 What's on the horizon;

35:39 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Getting too aggressive on exit capital.

Digital Resource: Costar.com

Most Recommended Book: Books regarding nutrition, supplements and well being.

Daily Habit:

Alix: Mapping out short, medium and long term goals.

Greg: Mindfulness: coffee and family time in the morning.

#1 Insight for investing in an uncertain economy: Properly knowing and understanding the market, and the economy.

Best Place to Grab a Bite:

Alix: Thai Inbox

Greg: Hirame Sushi

Contact Alix and Greg:

https://ashlandcapitalfund.com/ 

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Brian Davis is a seasoned professional in the rental industry, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their dreams of building passive income. With a passion for writing and online education, Brian not only imparts knowledge but also co-founded a groundbreaking rental automation service, marking a significant milestone in the industry.

Today, Brian is the head of SparkRental. A real estate education and investing platform that helps regular people learn about real estate and invest. Drawing on his extensive experience, Brian previously managed an e-commerce company that witnessed remarkable growth during his eight-year tenure, evolving from a startup to an international corporation. Before joining ezLandlordForms, Brian played a pivotal role in acquiring, managing, renovating, and marketing real estate portfolios for a private equity firm. His multifaceted expertise positions him as a valuable resource for anyone seeking insights into the rental and real estate landscape.

In this episode, we talked to Brian about his tips on diverse investment approaches, the investment landscape, the importance of community-driven approaches, launching an investment club, and much more.

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Investment Diversification;

02:29 Brian’s background;

04:50 What's SparkRental platform currently looking for;

08:28 Tips on different investment approaches;

13:15 Why their minimum requirements are lower;

16:12 Brian's insight on the investment;

19:34 An insight on the community approach;

25:02 An insight on launching an investment club;

27:35 Round of insights.

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not learning how to screen or analyze properly, while getting into the investment journey the first time.

Digital Resource: Evernote and Calendly.

Most Recommended Book: Personal Success Made Simple.

Daily Habit: Working out daily and eating healthy with a proper sleep cycle.

#1 Insight for diversifying investments: Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing the same amount every week.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Chicharrón sandwiches in Lima, Peru.

Contact Brian:

https://sparkrental.com/ 

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Ray Hightower is a commercial real estate investor and tech company founder operating in the Arizona. Hightower started and ran his technology company for over two decades before selling the company and launching Bridgetown Partners. Bridgetown buys commercial real estate in Arizona, Tennessee, and Texas, with a special focus on 50- to 150-unit multifamily properties.

In this episode, we talked to Ray about his current investment portfolio, the state of markets in Arizona, ROIClear, the development of his investing strategy, similarities between the tech and real estate market, and much more.

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Arizona, Tech, and Multifamily;

02:22 Ray’s background;

03:10 Similarities between the tech and real estate market;

05:11 Ray's investment portfolio today;

08:16 State of the markets in Arizona;

13:12 The future of B & C class apartment spaces;

15:32 Where opportunities lie;

19:33 Ray's podcast: ROIClear;

21:43 How Ray developed his investing strategy;

25:17 Round of Insights.

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Learning all aspects of the market while beginning to work in the commercial real estate sector 30 years ago.

Digital Resource: ChatGPT.

Most Recommended Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x.

Daily Habit: Working out, praying, and reviewing his vision board.

#1 Insight for driving the ROI: Having a successful team, and each member of the team working in the areas that complement each other.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: First Watch.

Contact Ray:

rth@rayhightower.com 

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A self-proclaimed “fancy pants” business consultant who has worked directly with more than 5,000 entrepreneurs over a 15-year career, Josh Thomas has developed and honed a particular set of skills that have helped many of his clients 2X their business growth in 90 days or less. He is the founder of Factor One, a unique business advisory for service-based entrepreneurs looking for that extra layer of support to level up quickly. He’s the host of The Do Zone Podcast and also runs a popular weekly entrepreneur discussion panel called BYOB Lunch Club.

In this episode, we talked to Josh about common challenges entrepreneurs face, his journey in consultancy, the importance of discerning whose advice to follow, insights from his own personality test, and much more.

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Advice for Entrepreneurs;

02:38 Josh’s background;

04:36 Challenges that entrepreneurs face;

10:00 Josh's consultancy journey;

14:53 Whose advice should an entrepreneur take;

18:29 Common advice for different types of businesses;

23:48 Josh's personality test;

27:45 Round of insights.

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Being laid off from his previous consulting job.

Digital Resource: Facebook Messenger.

Most Recommended Book: Atomic Habits.

Daily Habit: Planning the weekly goals every morning with one’s team.

#1 Insight for getting focused as an entrepreneur: Having a destination.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Terry Black’s Barbeque.

Contact Josh:

josh@joshthomas.net 

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In 2019, Ruben Greth partnered with a local syndicator on the acquisition of 190 Units, and has since become a fund manager who is building a 98 unit housing subdivision in Louisiana, a 154 unit housing subdivision in Alabama and partnering with multiple select syndicators bringing equity, advisory and investor management. He primarily uses Regulation D. Exemption 506(c) in his deals including ones discussed here.

He has partnered in $5M of capital raising partnerships. He got his start by bringing joint venture capital to successfully raise $625K for small Multifamily deals during the post crash buying frenzy in Phoenix.

In this episode, we talked to Ruben about his podcast, the “Capital Raiser Show”, his insights on the Phoenix, Arizona market, his recent endeavors, successful partnerships in the market, and much more.

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Raising Money and Building Successful Partnerships;

02:38 Ruben’s background;

07:35 The Capital Raiser Show;

17:49 An insight on the Phoenix, AZ market;

27:41 Where Ruben's focused on these days;

33:07 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: His first partnership.

Digital Resource: Kindle.

Most Recommended Book: The Science of Getting Rich.

Daily Habit: Creating and reading his intention statement.

#1 Insight for raising capital: Making friends, and being more visible to potential partners.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: La Pinata.

Contact Ruben:

https://capitalraisershow.com/ 

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Justin “the Cash Flow Cowboy” Wawrzyniak is in real estate for two simple reasons: Freedom and People. Through real estate investing, Justin successfully transitioned from corporate America to a full-time real estate professional in 2020. He used determination and self-education to leave his 9-5 life behind and pursue Multi-Family real estate investments.

Now, Justin helps others on their real estate journey. He has experienced the benefits of real estate first-hand and shares them with others across his various social media platforms and on different real estate podcasts.

A former engineer, Justin has a keen understanding of processes and leveraging technology to gain an edge over the competition. These intangibles have helped him to identify the top multifamily investment opportunities in his market.

In this episode, we talked to Justin about his investment approach, methods on building successful business relationships, transitioning to real estate, and the processes of No-Stress DTS.

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Direct to Seller in Real Estate;

02:35 Justin’s background;

08:09 Justin’s transition to real estate;

13:18 The investment approach;

19:47 Tips on building successful business relationships;

25:40 The process of “No-Stress DTS”;

28:19 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Jumping into a partnership without enough insight.

Digital Resource: A functional CRM.

Most Recommended Book: Who Not How.

Daily Habit: Fitness and exercising.

#1 Insight for going direct to sellers: Focusing on relationship building and consistency.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Sampaguita Ice Cream.

Contact Justin:

https://nostressdts.com 

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Ola Dantis, Founder/CEO of Dwellynn.com, is a seasoned entrepreneur in multifamily investment syndication, boasting a successful track record of deals surpassing $25 million. His strategic acumen in property acquisition and repositioning distinguishes him in the competitive real estate landscape. Beyond his real estate endeavors, Ola, a former Fortune 6 company manager, hosts The Dwellynn Show, a popular podcast engaging with real estate professionals nationwide.

Armed with a BS in Biomedical Science and an MS in Strategic Marketing and Consulting, Ola oversees 244 units across Texas, showcasing his versatile leadership. His educational background, coupled with hands-on experience managing cash-flowing multifamily properties, provides a unique blend of expertise. Ola's commitment to knowledge-sharing through his podcast underscores his influence and prominence in the multifamily investment community.

In this episode, we talked to Ola about his geographical journey, his early multifamily deals and lessons learned, the Houston multifamily market,  and much more.

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Multifamily Investments;

02:39 Ola’s background;

03:37 Ola's Geographical Journey;

13:59 Ola's early multifamily deals;

25:38 An insight on the Houston market;

31:49 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not understanding his temperament fully in his earlier investments.

Digital Resource: Notion.

Most Recommended Book: What It Takes.

Daily Habit: Meditation every day.

#1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Correct partnerships in areas that one’s not fluent in.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Songkran Thai Kitchen.

Contact Ola:

https://www.dwellynn.com/ 

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Dave Wolcott started his career serving the country as a Captain in the Marine Corps. In 2000 he and his wife won the baby lottery by having triplets which inspired him to challenge the traditional financial planning advice of Wall Street. He then started an obsessive journey to understand how the top one percent were building their wealth. A serial entrepreneur at heart, Dave spent the next 20 years building several businesses, investing in alternative assets, and creating The Pantheon Holistic Wealth Strategy: the playbook to becoming ultra-wealthy and having not only freedom of money, but freedom of purpose, time, and relationship. 

Today, Dave is the Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments and is more passionate than ever about helping entrepreneurs build wealth by passively investing in superior real estate and alternative assets that provide predictable cash flow, tax efficiency, and upside potential as a reliable alternative to the volatility of the stock market. Dave is the author of “The Holistic Wealth Strategy”, A Framework for Building Real Wealth and Living an Extraordinary Life, and is also the host of the top-rated “Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra-Wealthy” podcast.

In this episode we talked to Dave about the five phases of wealth building, the importance of making informed financial choices, tips for managing 401k, and much more.

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Building Wealth;

02:26 Dave’s background;

06:22 Advices of a financial planner;

12:29 The 5 phases of building wealth;

16:53 Who to listen to, and make the right choices;

22:38 Getting control over your 401k;

26:15 Government sponsored qualified plans;

31:22 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Putting all eggs in one basket and not diversifying.

Digital Resource: Various AI tools.

Most Recommended Book: Tax Free Wealth.

Daily Habit: Exercising, meditation, journaling, cold plunge every morning.

#1 Insight for building wealth: Investing in oneself as thinking of yourself as the greatest asset.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Shore.

Contact Dave:

https://pantheoninvest.com/ 

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Daniel Angel-Mejia, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in real estate development and investment, serves as the Head of the Finance Management Team of Apex Investments. Armed with a BA in Business Administration from Georgia State University, Daniel excels in strategic planning, financial structuring, and portfolio analysis. His leadership in supervising capital generation, fund management, and investor relations has been pivotal in maximizing returns and ensuring the ongoing success of his firm.

In this episode, we talked to Daniel about the importance of partnership compatibilities, his transition from residential to commercial investing, Apex Investment’s current focus, the dynamics of their project management team, the challenges of building a functional team, the significance of managing company culture, and much more.

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Team Management;

02:33 Daniel’s background;

04:40 What sparked Daniel to begin investing;

07:50 Compatibilities in terms of partnership;

10:54 The transition from residential to commercial investing;

11:52 What Apex Investments is focused on today;

15:59 The workflow of the project management team;

19:30 The challenges of building a functional team;

22:15 Managing the company culture;

25:12 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not being able to be flexible enough to pivot, when a situation arises out of one’s control.

Digital Resource: ZoomInfo.

Most Recommended Book: Who Not How.

Daily Habit: Waking up early, around 05:00.

#1 Insight for scaling an international business: Getting familiar with the market, and networking.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Little Alley Steak.

Contact Daniel:

dangel@apexinvestments.us 

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Andrew Brewer, founder of IronGall Investments, brings a wealth of real estate experience. As a seasoned stationary engineer, he transformed underperforming commercial assets, resulting in improved operations and resident experiences. Additionally, Andrew's expertise in construction defect litigation led to successful pursuits exceeding $60 million in judgements.

Since 2017, under Andrew's guidance, IronGall Investments has sponsored and developed diverse residential communities valued at over $160 million. His project evaluation approach and academic accolades from UCLA underline his commitment to excellence. His published thesis on "The Evolution Of Courtly Love" by the National History Honors Society attests to his scholarly achievements.

In this episode, we talked to Andrew about his transition to launching his own company, key aspects of development timelines, the different projects he got involved with, and much more.

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Development Insights;

02:17 Andrew’s background and the $60 million lawsuit;

09:38 The transition and launching his own company;

19:46 Different asset types Andrew has developed;

22:35 The development timeline;

30:08 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: A development project where the local government approved plans needed to be re-evaluated.

Digital Resource: BiggerPockets.

Most Recommended Book: Never Split the Difference.

Daily Habit: Exercising, and keeping a to-do list.

#1 Insight for construction management: Making sure how long it’s going to take to get the necessary materials.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Sushi Zoa.

Contact Andrew:

https://www.irongallinvestments.com/ 

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Bob Hansen is an experienced executive in the real estate industry currently holding the position as Head of Sales for Second Nature. Bob is skilled in Sales, Operations Management and Growing organizations. Bob has previous experience working at CoStar, Apartments.com and Home Partners of America. Bob also spent time as an NCAA Football Official.

In this episode, we talked to Bob about driving retention and NOI through the resident experience, advice for owners and property managers, and much more.

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Driving Revenue Growth through the Resident Experience;

02:25 Bob’s background;

05:58 The benefits of Bob's property management experience;

07:15 What does Second Nature do?;

12:09 Position of the residents;

15:18 Details on how the process works;

18:15 Key things that operators and property managers should take into account;

21:46 Advices for smaller scale investors;

25:42 Round of Insights

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Apparent Failure: Not being open to collaborations but rather trying to accomplish the work solely.

Digital Resource: Any self-showing unit apps.

Most Recommended Book: Gap Selling.

Daily Habit: Mindfulness, separating family and work mode.

#1 Insight for delivering an amazing resident experience: Finding something that works for everyone.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.

Contact Bob:

https://www.secondnature.com/ 

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Ruchir Shah has been working with skilled trade workers since he graduated from Stanford. His dream has always been to solve the skilled trade shortage and help blue-collar workers find high-paying jobs.

In this episode, we talked to Ruchir about how SkillCat ensures accurate educational content, the efficient certification process, SkillCat’s impact on vocational education, the pros and cons of uncertified methods, his other projects and much more.

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Digital Education;

02:18 Ruchir’s background;

03:58 How SkillCat’s solution works;

06:17 Making sure of the educational components’ accuracy;

09:33 How much time spent to get certified;

10:18 The impact of SkillCat;

14:16 Pros and cons of uncertified methods of education;

16:24 Ruchir’s other projects;

18:07 Round of Insights

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Apparent Failure: His previous start up idea on AI mirror assistant app.

Digital Resource: learnui.design.

Most Recommended Book: Shogun.

Daily Habit: Waking up early in the morning to focus on goals.

#1 Insight for learning a new skill or trait: Diving into that desired skill deep and spending enough time on it.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Shizen.

Contact Ruchir:

https://www.skillcatapp.com/ 

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Adrian Danila's journey in property management began in 2003 as a part-time groundskeeper. Over two decades, he's become a recognized expert in the multifamily industry, leading service departments for portfolios of up to 32,000 apartment homes. Adrian's collaborations with industry giants like Greystar and Cortland attest to his expertise.

In August 2023, Adrian founded Multifamily X, transitioning to a full-time entrepreneur. With over 20 years of experience, he's dedicated to empowering businesses and investors, including Danila Real Estate. Beyond his professional pursuits, Adrian is passionate about mentoring and hosts the Multifamily Chronicles podcast. His legal background from the Romanian-American University enriches his multifaceted expertise.

In this episode, we talked to Adrian about the importance of preventive maintenance, key steps in property management, common oversights by investors and operators, practical tips for success in maintenance, and much more.

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Insights on Maintenance;

02:37 Adrian’s background;

08:55 What investors and operators tend to miss;

10:31 Preventive maintenance, and what should owners do;

14:17 Property management from construction and maintenance;

18:35 Setting maintenance technicians for success;

23:44 The due diligence process;

28:12 Checking necessities first by one-self vs. a third party confirmation;

32:13 Steps that are overblown and easy to fix;

35:59 Round of insights

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Apparent Failure: Too much perfectionism.

Digital Resource: All applications that are specific to inspections.

Most Recommended Book: Tools Of Titans.

Daily Habit: Getting up early and walking for 25 minutes.

#1 Insight for managing due diligence: Hiring the right people with the right knowledge.

Best Place to Grab a Bite: Agave.

Contact Adrian:

https://www.multifamilyxconsulting.com/ 

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In 2001, Tom was financially strapped and seeking change. A near-death experience during whitewater rafting sparked his journey into real estate investing, which ultimately rescued him both personally and financially. With hundreds of successful deals under his belt, Tom now shares streamlined negotiation, marketing, and business techniques to guide others from stagnation to profitable deals.

Tom specializes in helping real estate investors of all levels build or re-engineer their businesses to align with their personal goals and lifestyles. Whether you're a newcomer struggling to start or an experienced investor looking to realign, Tom's step-by-step approach brings clarity and results. By honing in on core elements, Tom empowers investors to make impactful tweaks that lead to more money, time, and freedom for their passions.

In this episode we talked to Tom about developing crucial market skills and effective wholesaling strategies, the importance of negotiation skills, leveraging these techniques for significant growth, advice for those in the commercial space, and much more.

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Principles and Tips for Negotiating Real Estate;

02:24 Tom’s background;

06:09 Developing skills in the market;

09:24 Strategies in wholesales;

10:37 Benefits of solid negotiation skills;

13:25 Specific tips for negotiating;

16:36 How Tom grew by leveraging these techniques;

17:45 Why marketing tends to die and what to do;

19:52 Some more tips and strategies;

22:02 Cold calling vs. “warm” calling;

22:59 Getting unstuck in marketing strategies and skills;

23:59 Tips for people in the commercial space;

26:36 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: The outcome of his first 6-unit building.

Digital Resource: DealMachine.

Most Recommended Book: To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?: That is the Question.

Daily Habit: Putting on “electronic study music” to focus on work, and set a minute-based deadline on a certain task.

#1 Insight for negotiating: Remembering the other side needs to get the deal done as well.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Sarasota: Mar Vista.

Contact Tom:

https://www.tomzeeb.com/ 

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