Accelerated Real Estate Investor
532 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsWelcome to the Accelerated Investor Podcast with Josh Cantwell. This podcast is the go-to destination for real estate investors both active and passive and multifamily apartment investors both new, intermediate and advanced.
The Accelerated Investor Podcast is aimed at multifamily real estate investors looking to retire early and have forever passive income.
In each podcast we strive to bring no hype real estate investing education, simple but proven strategies, syndication stories, self-development hacks, and expert interviews to help the audience make more, achieve more, and build a bigger better portfolio that produces more passive cash flow, more equity and a more fulfilling lifestyle.
You will gain valuable insights from in-depth interviews and content posts with real life real estate investors who are actively raising private money, actively acquiring and operating multifamily real estate and apartment buildings in today’s market.
You’ll learn how they identify, finance and operate multifamily apartments as well as avoid costly mistakes.
Topics Include: How to get started buying your first multifamily apartment building / Raising Private Money / Private Placements / Syndication / 1031 Exchanges / Commercial Bridge, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Financing / Residential Portfolios / Forever Passive Income / Apartment Mentoring / Lifestyle Investing / Scaling with Software / Passive Investing / Mobile Home Parks / Self Storage / Self Directed IRA’s / Making the Jump from Residential to Apartment Investing.
Past Guests Include Kevin O’Leary (Shark Tank), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank), Justin Donald (Author of Lifestyle Investor), Ryan Moran (CEO Capitalism.com, Author 12 Month to $1 Million), Kevin Harrington (Founder, as Seen on TV), JV Crum (Author of Conscious Millionaire), Gary Boomershine (CEO of www.realestateinvestor.com), John Ruhlin (CEO Giftology) Yonah Weiss (Cost Segregation Expert), Daren Bloomquist (Vice President Auction.com), Peter Conti (Author, Commercial Real Estate for Dummies)
Visit us online at www.acceleratedinvestorpodcast.com OR www.freelandventures.com/passive OR www.joshcantwellcoaching.com
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Episodes
Creating a Winning Company Culture: Motivating and Inspiring Employees – Corey Peterson
April 07, 2024 13:50 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAbout the Guest(s): Corey Peterson is a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and the owner of Kahuna Investments. Known affectionately as the "Big Kahuna," Corey has built a portfolio that specializes in multifamily and student housing properties, spanning over seven states. With a diverse real estate investment portfolio, Corey believes in the power of affecting positive change in people's lives beyond generating profits. He has recently transitioned into vertically integrated property managem...
Build Your REI Dream Team - Josh Cantwell
April 01, 2024 11:51 - 28 minutes - 26 MBJosh: A seasoned multifamily real estate investor and the host of the Forever Passive Income Maverick Mastermind, Partnering, and Coaching Program and Accelerated Real Estate Investor Podcast. With decades of experience in the industry, Josh has successfully invested in numerous multifamily properties and has a deep understanding of the ins and outs of the market. Episode Summary:In this episode, Josh Cantwell discusses the importance of building a strong network of professionals in the rea...
9 Commandments of Multi-family Investing - Josh Cantwell
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode Summary: In this episode, Josh discusses the nine commandments of multifamily investing. He emphasizes the importance of investing for immediate cash flow and highlights the concept of the "promote" in syndication deals. Josh also shares insights on securing long-term debt, having adequate cash reserves, and the significance of location in real estate investments. He concludes by stressing the need for multiple exit strategies and always getting paid when buying a property. Key Tak...
The 7 Red Flags of Passive Real-Estate Investing - Taylor Loht
March 18, 2024 17:27 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBAbout the Guest(s): Taylor Loht is a real estate investor and educator who specializes in teaching busy professionals how to build passive wealth through real estate investments. With over $250,000,000 in commercial real estate experience, Taylor focuses on self-storage and multifamily investments. He is based in Virginia and has a strong track record in the industry. Episode Summary: In this episode, host Josh invites Taylor Loht to discuss passive real estate investing and strategies for ...
Maverick Mastermind Exclusive - Marcos Martinez
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAbout the Guest(s): Marcos Martinez is a real estate investor and co-founder of Westiron Capital. With over eight years of experience in the industry, Marcos has successfully transitioned from wholesaling to apartment building syndication. He is passionate about creating passive income and helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Marcos is also the head of Westiron Construction, where he oversees the capex side of projects in the Denver metro area. He is known ...
3 Types of Apartment Syndication with Josh Cantwell.
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, Josh discusses the different types of apartment syndications, focusing on value-add properties. He explains that value-add deals involve buildings that are not fully stabilized and have rents below market value. These properties require cosmetic updates, such as painting and flooring, but do not require major structural work. Josh emphasizes that value-add properties are typically located in B and C class markets, which offer great potential for growth. He also briefly touch...
Maverick Mastermind Exclusive - Tony Gillingham
February 26, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBTony Gillingham is a seasoned real estate investor with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He started his journey in 1986 when he obtained his real estate license and began buying duplexes and single-family homes. Over the years, Tony built a portfolio of properties, including a 14-unit townhouse complex in Mylan, Ohio. He is also the owner of a trailer park and several duplexes and single-family homes. Tony joined Josh Cantwell's mastermind program in 2021, which has helped him ex...
From Active investor to passive investor and real estate syndication projects - Brian Davis.
February 19, 2024 08:03 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAbout the Guest(s): Brian Davis is a real estate investor and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Spark Rental, a website that provides resources and education for real estate investors. Brian has a background in real estate investing and has experience in both residential and commercial properties. He is also the creator of an investment club that allows individuals to pool their money and invest in real estate syndication projects. Episode Summary: In this episode, Josh interviews Brian D...
Military Veteran Pete Turner Shares Real Estate Journey
February 12, 2024 04:45 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAbout the Guest(s): Pete Turner is a real estate investor and retired military serviceman. He developed an interest in real estate at a young age but put it on hold due to his partner's reservations. Years later, after retiring from the military, Pete purchased a four-unit townhouse in Rhode Island, which replaced his national guard income. This success sparked his passion for real estate, and he continued to invest in properties. Pete met his current wife, Katrina, at a real estate investm...
Real estate investor shares journey and success: Insights from Bruce Zake
February 05, 2024 18:09 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAbout the Guest(s):Bruce is a seasoned real estate investor with over 13 years of experience in the industry. He is the co-founder of Cypress Venture Group, a real estate investment company based in Akron, Ohio. Bruce started his real estate journey in 2009 during the housing market crash and has since built a portfolio of rental properties. He partnered with his business partner, Cos Vasilatos, in 2018 to expand their real estate ventures. Bruce and Cos have diversified their investments b...
The Latest Marketing Strategies: Insights from Mike Gleba
January 29, 2024 04:22 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBKey Takeaways: Building a successful customer acquisition funnel requires a well-rounded approach, including top-of-funnel awareness, middle-of-funnel engagement, and bottom-of-funnel conversion. Many businesses make the mistake of focusing solely on customer acquisition without considering the importance of upselling and nurturing relationships with existing customers. Utilizing AI technology in marketing can provide significant advantages, such as anonymous email retargeting and personaliz...
The Future of Real Estate Investing: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead with Daren Blomquist.
November 06, 2023 11:31 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAbout The Guest: Darren Blumquist is the VP of Market Economics at auction.com. He is an expert in real estate market trends and provides valuable insights into the state of the economy and real estate investing. Summary: Darren Blumquist joins host Josh Cantwell to discuss the current state of the economy and real estate investing. They highlight some key statistics, including the lowest affordability for single-family home purchases since 1985, the lowest inventory ever recorded, and risi...
The Wealthy Women's Way with Liz Faircloth
October 30, 2023 10:22 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBAbout The Guest(s): Liz Faircloth is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience. She is the co-founder of the DeRosa Group, a real estate investment firm with a $130 million portfolio. Liz is also the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER, a community and platform that empowers women to live financially free on their own terms. Summary: Liz Faircloth discusses the current state of the real estate market and economy, specifically in relation to commercial real...
Episode 385 - Invest for cash flow with Tom Burns
October 16, 2023 10:10 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBTom Burns, a former orthopedic surgeon and physician for the US ski team, shares his journey to financial independence and offers advice on how others can achieve the same. He emphasizes the importance of investing for cash flow and building multiple streams of income. Tom also discusses his transition from medicine to real estate and the benefits of being financially independent. He encourages listeners to start small, gain education, and surround themselves with like-minded individuals. To...
384 - The Impossible Just Takes a Little Longer Solocast
October 01, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBJosh Cantwell shares a powerful story about Lloyd Ball, a former Olympic volleyball player, and the lessons he learned from his journey. - Lloyd Ball faced multiple failures and setbacks before finally winning a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The key takeaways from this story are the importance of getting uncomfortable, dedicating time and effort to become an expert, and understanding that the impossible just takes a little longer. Key Takeaways: Get uncomfortable and do th...
383: 4 Traits That Accelerate Success in Life and Your Business with Caleb Johnson
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMost people will face personal and professional challenges at some point in their life. Whether it’s an addiction, cancer, or even just bad luck, everyone has a story that isn’t always told or known. And today, we’re focusing on 4 traits that successful people all seem to have that have helped them not only survive but emerge on the other side with incredible careers and success. My guest today is Caleb Johnson. He’s been an entrepreneur since he was 18; he’s done five real estate multifam...
382: Big Reasons to Be Bullish About Multifamily Real Estate with Neal Bawa
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn 2020, we were afraid to go anywhere. 2021 turned into the greatest year for real estate of all time. In 2022, we watched interest rates spiral out of control and dramatically shift the market, and we’re now living in the wake of these major shifts, both positive and negative. So, what can we expect moving forward? To help answer that question, I’m talking to Neal Bawa. Neal is the founder of UGro and Grocapitus and known as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily with a $1B real estate portfol...
381: Maverick Mastermind Exclusive Featuring Cos Vasilatos
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe're kicking things off in a new series called the Maverick Mastermind Exclusive featuring members of our fantastic group and hosted by my great friend, Cameron Gilmore of Mastermind Evolutions. In this series, you'll get insights into our members' success stories on how they got started, what they're working on today, and how they've achieved tremendous success as entrepreneurs. Today's guest is Constantine "Cos" Vasilatos. Constantine is President & COO of Cypress Venture Group, which...
380: Auction.com Market Outlook: Deflation in a Recessionary Market with Daren Blomquist
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBInflation’s finally coming down, but we’re not out of the woods when it comes to the possibility of a full-on recession by year’s end. For real estate investors, what does that mean? It’s a tough question to answer, but I’m always so grateful to have Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics at Auction.com, hop on with me to break it down for us. In short? It’s a good time to be looking at lower-end properties, but approach expensive single-family homes with caution–especially on the West C...
379: Rehabbing New Properties to Prevent Future Headaches with Jennifer Barner
July 25, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWhat’s the easiest way to prevent headaches in real estate? Be proactive in finding where those problems will come from and resolve them right away. It might sound simple, but as today’s guest will tell you, when you’re getting started in real estate and making your first purchases, rehabbing your properties early on will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Jennifer Barner is the owner and syndicator of over 1,900 doors of which she’s also a sponsor of 900 of them. Her passion is ...
378: Entrepreneurial Cheat Code - Part 2: Scale and Culture with Mike Gleba
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBI’m thrilled to welcome my good friend back on the podcast as we dissect the Entrepreneurial Cheat Code by taking it a step further and digging into how to scale and create a culture that drives success in your business. If you haven’t checked out part 1 with Mike, I highly recommend that you do by going right here. For those that don’t know, Mike was my former CMO, and now he’s the Founder and CEO of One 10 Media, a seven-figure digital marketing agency focused on e-commerce brands. You’v...
377: Helping Property Owners Save Money with Efficient Property Management with Eli Secor
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you have the resources, buying a property is the easy part. Making it cash flow and turning a profit every year is the tricky part. And when you run into trouble, which most people will at some point, who do you turn to? You turn to people like today’s guest, Eli Secor. He co-founded Landlord Gurus, which provides expert advice and resources to independent property owners and landlords. They make property management more efficient and easier for mom-and-pop style businesses by offering...
376: A Holistic Wealth Strategy to Build a Legacy and Enjoy Unlimited Freedom with Dave Wolcott
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBWhen today's guest and his wife had triplets, he was inspired to challenge the traditional financial wisdom of Wall Street and create a path towards financial freedom. Dave Wolcott is a former Marine Corps captain and the creator of the Pantheon Holistic Wealth Strategy. He’s built several successful businesses, and has a knack with finding real estate and alternative investment assets that yield predictable cash flow, tax efficiencies, and positive equity growth. Dave is also the host ...
375: 5 Must-Haves and 7 Mistakes to Avoid in Any Real Estate Deal with Sandhya Seshadri
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWhenever you're closing a deal, there are several must-haves to ensure that it cash flows and is profitable. So many new investors make critical errors early in their careers–myself included–and a big reason for starting this podcast is to help others learn from my mistakes. I'm very excited to introduce you to today's guest, Sandhya Seshadri. She's the Founder and President of Engineered Capital. Over the last 25 years, she has built a 5,000-unit digital footprint of high-net-worth invest...
374: Strategies for Selecting Profitable Real Estate Markets with Rama Krishna Chunchu
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWith soaring interest rates, dwindling investment returns, and reduced cash flow, it’s never been harder to pinpoint profitable real estate markets. How do you mitigate risk and choose the right properties and markets? And most importantly, how do you vet partners before investing? Joining me today to shed some light on these questions is the Founder of USHA Investment Group, Rama Krishna Chunchu. Rama has successfully transitioned from his W-2 job into multifamily real estate and has beco...
373: Building a $275M+ Portfolio with Grit, Persistence and Fearlessness with Craig Berger
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPurchasing any property comes with a certain amount of risk. And that’s undoubtedly true with multifamily real estate investing. But if you never take any risk, you’re not growing your portfolio or your business. And if you spent 10 years working on Wall Street like today’s guest, you’d understand investment risk very well and how to manage it. Craig Berger is the Founder of Avid Realty Partners and has been an active real estate investor for over 15 years. He oversees deal sourcing, under...
372: Build-To-Rent Strategies and Playing the Long Game with Arn Cenedella
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIf you’re new to real estate investing, would you step up to the plate and swing for the fences? Or would you rather take that first pitch, give it some thought, and take a more comfortable and calculated swing with your money on the line? While it’s important to have big targets and big goals, trying to make everything happen all at once and hit a home run right off the bat is rarely a recipe for success–and today’s guest knows this well. I’m thrilled to be talking to Arn Cenedella, Fou...
371: 28 Riverside Case Study: A Great Starter Deal
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBI've got some exciting news to share, so I decided to jump on the mic and talk about it with all of you today. We recently acquired a nice little 28-unit apartment property called 28 Riverside. You'd probably want to ask, "Josh, after doing 19 syndications and buying 4,500 units, several 300, 500, and 700+ unit buildings, why would you bother with such a small building?" The answer is very simple: good deals go fast and are hard to find. And no matter how many residential or small mult...
370: Leveraging Broker-Dealers to Raise Big Money with Brad Blazar
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe often talk about raising capital, but how do you bring in big money? As in really BIG money? We're talking more than $2 billion from broker-dealers and investment advisors? Joining me to talk about one of my favorite aspects of real estate investing is my new friend Brad Blazar. Brad is the author of the fantastic book Winning at the Capital Game and a highly sought-after speaker when it comes to raising capital and with good reason. Don't take my word for it. In fact, before recordi...
369: 5 Tips for New Real Estate Investors with Will Matheson
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBImagine that you’re still in your twenties for a moment. You’ve got no track record, no ownership experience, little to no equity, and nothing to your name other than some student loan debt. Perhaps you were in the same boat before your first deal. Here’s where things get interesting. Will Matheson and his twin brother were in this exact situation in 2017 when they decided to start their own company at Matheson Capital. Six years later, they’ve acquired over $100 million in real estate, do...
368: The Entrepreneurial Cheat Code with Mike Gleba
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWhat does success as an entrepreneur mean to you? Does it mean having a million dollars in the bank? Is it all about building a 7 or 8-figure income? Or does the journey as an entrepreneur mean much more than that? Today’s episode is a very special one because we’ll be talking about what we like to call, the entrepreneurial cheat code. And my guest, Mike Gleba, is a great friend and former colleague. Mike is the Founder and CEO of One 10 Media, a highly successful digital marketing agency ...
367: Auction.com Market Outlook: Indicators of a Resilient Housing Market with Daren Blomquist
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOver the past year, there’s been plenty of uncertainty with a potential recession, rising interest rates and inflation, and a very competitive housing market. Could we be seeing signs that the markets are bouncing back? Once again, I’m excited to check in with my good friend Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics at Auction.com. He always delivers the goods with information and data that is beyond helpful to anyone wondering what is happening in the marketplace and what we can expect to s...
366: The Autopilot Approach to Raising Capital with Yakov Smart
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIf you’ve been following the podcast, it should be no secret that my favorite real estate topic is raising capital. And today’s guest is considered one of the leading experts in the industry when it comes to attracting high-net-worth investors and raising capital online. Yakov Smart is the leader of the Investor Attraction Academy and the author of Disrupting LinkedIn. He’s also shared the stage with Samantha DeBianchi from Bravo’s hit TV show, Million Dollar Listing, and is a highly sough...
365: 220 Chevy Case Study: Increased Value from $11.65M to $18.4M in 18 Months!
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn today’s episode, I wanted to jump on the mic and take you through a property we call 220 Chevy. I’ll walk you through everything we did, from the beginning to how we’re nearing the completion of a true value-add. When we bought the Forest Ridge Apartments complex in April 2021, it was generating $115,000/month on 200 occupied units. Fast forward to 18 months later, we’re bringing in $184,000 a month and have raised its value from $11.65M to $18.4M. You’ll learn how we successfully fi...
364: Pivoting from Residential to Commercial Real Estate with Josh Cantwell
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWhen I first got started in real estate, back in my house flipping days, I would worry about a lot of things. I’d worry about the interest rates, turning a profit, getting into the deal at the right price, and how I would exit the deal. Sound familiar? Eventually, I got tired of doing flips and the sleepless nights that came with it and found a way to build a nine-figure portfolio of forever passive income. Fast forward to today, I’m sleeping much better and not worrying about how I’m goin...
363: Two Ways that the 3 Types of Income Are Taxed with Josh Cantwell
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOne thing that many real estate investors have in common is they have multiple income streams. Whether it’s W-2 income, businesses they own, stock, or real estate, however you’re making money, you need to understand the two types of taxes. Here’s the thing: our tax code is set up to benefit the elite. It punishes employees and employers alike–and is designed to work this way. In today’s episode, I’ll explain why people like Bill Gates and Elon Musk would choose to take home a salary of ...
362: The Three Phases of Creating Build-to-Rent Communities with Flint Jamison
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIf your first real estate deal involved buying a simple single family home or duplex, lining up financing and then quickly escalated into getting overly involved with every step of the process, you probably thought to yourself, “This isn’t a new financial future–this is another job!” Well, today’s guest, Flint Jamison, had this exact feeling–and that’s why he got into multifamily and build-to-rent communities. He spent 20 years in the aerospace industry and managed a $120 million program m...
361: Tips for De-Risking Your Deals as a Limited Partner with Jason Balara
May 02, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIf there’s one thing I love about what I get to do every day, it’s speaking to other real estate investors and medical professionals who have already helped so many others and want to use their success to give back and help others. And this is one of those episodes where today’s guest is doing precisely that. Jason Balara is the CEO and co-founder of Lark Capital Group. His focus has primarily been on B-class and C-class value-add multifamily deals in the southeast, and he’s also added com...
360: Andy Hagans on An Alternate Path to Generational Wealth with Alternative Investments
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAnyone who has built a portfolio with real estate is likely familiar with the venture capital and syndication worlds. But today, we’re going to talk about how high-net-worth investors can add alternative assets to diversify their portfolios with higher returns. Today’s guest is Andy Hagans. Andy is a serial entrepreneur, the co-founder of WealthChannel, and the host of the Alternative Investment Podcast. He’s created a platform that connects high-net-worth investors and sponsors with alter...
359: Building a Portfolio that Cash Flows With Seller Financing with Christian Osgood
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen someone enters the multifamily real estate investing landscape, there are several paths to choose from. Some have the resources and assets available, and some seek out VCs, syndications, or private lenders. But there is another option that can be attractive to both the buyer and the seller: seller financing. Here to talk about how he’s using this strategy in his portfolio is Christian Osgood. Christian is the founder of MultiFamilyStrategy.com. He’s bought over 100 rental properties a...
358: How to Grow Your Wealth and Legally Slash Your Taxes with Toby Mathis
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBNo matter what your portfolio looks like, there’s a very good chance that you’re unaware of all the ways you can save money and legally slash your taxes. So, how do you legally reduce your tax liability? To answer that question, today’s guest is Toby Mathis. Toby is a founding partner at Andersen Advisors, where he’s been a tax attorney for over 25 years. He’s helped over 100,000 clients prepare better tax returns, and he has a deep understanding of how to become wealthy and legally sl...
357: 9 Steps to De-Risk Your Deals and Investments with Josh Cantwell
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWith multi-family investment prices down as much as 7% in the last year, even in markets with expected growth and stable rents, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to de-risk my deals?” We’re navigating a looming recession, economic conflict with China, and nonstop inflation, and the last thing you need right now is to have to refinance or sell at a loss. Today’s episode is all about how to prevent that worst-case scenario. I’m excited to share with you nine things we’ve done (o...
356: Pranay Parikh on Helping Doctors Create Generational Wealth with Real Estate Investing
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhat does it take to purchase $1.1 billion in real estate? I’m glad you asked because today’s guest has not only done it, but he’s teaching other MDs how they can do it too. I’m thrilled to welcome Pranay Parikh to the podcast. Pranay is a hugely successful doctor, podcaster, and course creator who’s created tons of opportunities in passive investing for others, with a focus on helping doctors become entrepreneurs in real estate. When Pranay graduated from med school, he had a solid sala...
355: 10 Steps to Force CapEx Improvements, Increase Rents and Generate Appreciation with Josh Cantwell
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBIn today’s episode, I wanted to present a case study on successfully forcing capital improvements and increasing rents to generate real appreciation in your properties in 12 months. Now, there’s one thing that you have to prepare for on a project like this: an increase in vacancies. And short-term vacancy means you’re bringing in less income. But this is a short-term pain for long-term gain approach. In this case study, I’ll show you how our 10-step process helped us turn over 140 units...
354: Four Steps to Success with Passive Investing with Michael Roeder
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBNo one has ever said passive investing was easy. You can’t write checks and expect the money to come pouring in without putting in the work, and you can’t make things happen without a solid foundation and strategy. I’m thrilled to share this conversation with today’s guest, Michael Roeder. Michael is the co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group. He and his partner Dan have done 25 large multifamily acquisitions with thousands of units in markets including New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Minne...
353: Why Following Your Passion is Terrible Advice for New Entrepreneurs with Josh Cantwell
March 31, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIf you’ve watched successful entrepreneurs, founders, or investors on YouTube, TED Talks, or social media, you’ve likely heard one piece of advice a million times: follow your passion. People who’ve “made it” love to tell those who haven’t that all they need to do is follow their passion, and the pieces will fall into place. Not only do I think it’s terrible advice, I think it’s a total crock if I’m being honest. So today, I wanted to share a very candid solocast about why my career ha...
352: How Lone Star Capital Delivers Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns with Rob Beardsley
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn the wake of our changing market, inflation, and rising interest rates, some operators are hurting. At the same time, there are many investors who couldn’t be more excited about the future. Even in tough economic times, with the right investments, your portfolio can not only weather the storm, but grow–and today’s guest is living proof. Rob Beardsley is a founder and executive at Lone Star Capital. Focused on workforce housing in Dallas and Houston, he’s done acquisitions of over 2,500 u...
351: Case Study: Spending $2M to Scale CapEx
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOne of the things that I’m most proud of is how we’re doing with deep value-add for our properties. And today, I want to walk you through what we’ve done since purchasing the property at 296 Triskett. As a refresher, this is a 296-unit, all-garden-style complex in the Lakewood submarket of Cleveland. Over the course of eight months, we invested $2 million in the property and scaled with massive success. We managed to avoid labor issues, we didn’t get clobbered by supply chain shortages, an...
350: Nick Gray on Creating Great Networking Events with a 2-Hour Cocktail Party
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBOne of the best ways to grow your network, find investors and make deals is networking. And today’s guest has mastered the art of putting on a great networking event. Nick Gray is the bestselling author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. I’m a big believer in face-to-face events to help grow brands, recruit partners, and find deals, and Nick’s unique strategy makes these events even more powerful and productive. In our conversation, Nick a...
349: How Cost Segregation Saves Taxes and Increases Cash Flow with Erik Oliver
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBTax time is right around the corner. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a high earner or a hobbyist investor, there are opportunities to save some money on your tax bill. Especially with some of the updates to the tax code that were introduced in recent years. Here to walk you through how to do it is my friend Erik Oliver. He's a cost segregation expert at the Cost Segregation Authority, where he digs into tax codes and how to make them work for you. In today’s episode, we dive into the maj...