Real Estate Investing: Unscripted
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsMeet David Duggan and Brendan Bennett, your friends at Upright. They’re talking to real estate investors just like you about what they can expect with this volatile market from the perspective of a hard money lender. This podcast is for passive and active investors who need a no-nonsense take on the REI market and what they should know about investing their money. Subscribe for weekly easy-to-digest episodes so you can stay at the top of your REI game. Real Estate Investing: Unscripted is available anywhere you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and you can find links to all episodes on our social media or at upright.us
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S2E6 - How One Developer is Championing Pittsburgh's Urbanist Revival - Daniel Berkowitz, Altas Development
May 01, 2019 18:43 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis episode we speak with Daniel Berkowitz, CEO of Atlas Development Co., a full-service real estate development and property management company focused exclusively on the revitalization of Beechview, one of Pittsburgh’s 90 historic neighborhoods. Daniel has over 17 years experience in raising funds and developing projects, and his mission is to transform aging rust belt properties into modern, attractive spaces for Pittsburgh’s evolving population. In this episode, Daniel makes the case ...
S2E5 - Passive Real Estate Investing - Hunter Thompson, Cash Flow Connections
March 28, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week we speak with Hunter Thompson, Managing Principal of Cash Flow Connections, a real estate consulting firm based out of Los Angeles, CA that helps clients invest outside of the stock market in turnkey real estate investments. We discuss some of the trends that are driving online real estate lending, such as a shift toward alternative investments and wealth transfer between generations. Hunter explores why passive real estate investing risks can be easier to mitigate than other asset...
E15 - Passive Real Estate Investing - Hunter Thompson, Cash Flow Connections
March 28, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week we speak with Hunter Thompson, Managing Principal of Cash Flow Connections, a real estate consulting firm based out of Los Angeles, CA that helps clients invest outside of the stock market in turnkey real estate investments. We discuss some of the trends that are driving online real estate lending, such as a shift toward alternative investments and wealth transfer between generations. Hunter explores why passive real estate investing risks can be easier to mitigate than other asset...
E14 - An Economist's Take on the State of the Housing Market - Ali Wolf, Meyers Research
March 13, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode we speak with Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research for Meyers Research LLC. As head of the Economics Department, Ali manages and analyzes the content for Zonda, provides data analytics, runs special research projects, and does presentations across the country on topics spanning both the housing market and the wider economy. Ali’s specialty is understanding millennials and their impact on the market. Prior to joining the Meyers team, Ali headed macro, regional, and metro-lev...
S2E4 - An Economist's Take on the State of the Housing Market - Ali Wolf, Meyers Research
March 13, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode we speak with Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research for Meyers Research LLC. As head of the Economics Department, Ali manages and analyzes the content for Zonda, provides data analytics, runs special research projects, and does presentations across the country on topics spanning both the housing market and the wider economy. Ali’s specialty is understanding millennials and their impact on the market. Prior to joining the Meyers team, Ali headed macro, regional, and metro-lev...
S2E3 - Macro-level Trends in the Housing Industry - Margaret Whelan, Whelan Advisory
February 27, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode we talk macro-level trends in the industry with Margaret Whelan, CEO of Whelan Advisory, LLC since 2014, where she provides strategic and financial counsel to leaders of both public and private companies in the U.S. and Canada. She is a seasoned executive and industry expert with a deep knowledge of industry drivers, players, valuation and financing alternatives. Margaret also serves on the boards of three companies: TopBuild, privately held Mattamy Homes, and John Burns Real...
E13 - Macro-level Trends in the Housing Industry - Margaret Whelan, Whelan Advisory
February 27, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode we talk macro-level trends in the industry with Margaret Whelan, CEO of Whelan Advisory, LLC since 2014, where she provides strategic and financial counsel to leaders of both public and private companies in the U.S. and Canada. She is a seasoned executive and industry expert with a deep knowledge of industry drivers, players, valuation and financing alternatives. Margaret also serves on the boards of three companies: TopBuild, privately held Mattamy Homes, and John Burns Real...
E12 - How to Become Your Best Self (Ever) - Joe Fairless, Ashcroft Capital
February 06, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode we speak with Joe Fairless, real estate investor and managing partner of Ashcroft Capital. Joe controls more than $460,000,000 worth of real estate, is the author of several books, and hosts the longest-running daily real estate podcast, Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. Joe shares some of his best ever advice on how to become successful in real estate investing, and more importantly, successful in life. He shares why he left a lucrative job as the youngest VP of an...
S2E2 - How to Become Your Best Self (Ever) - Joe Fairless, Ashcroft Capital
February 06, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode we speak with Joe Fairless, real estate investor and managing partner of Ashcroft Capital. Joe controls more than $460,000,000 worth of real estate, is the author of several books, and hosts the longest-running daily real estate podcast, Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. Joe shares some of his best ever advice on how to become successful in real estate investing, and more importantly, successful in life. He shares why he left a lucrative job as the youngest VP of an...
S2E1 - Transforming Lives Through Real Estate - Matt Faircloth, The DeRosa Group
January 16, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis episode we speak with Matt Faircloth, co-founder of The DeRosa Group. Under Matt’s leadership, DeRosa has completed over 30 million in real estate transactions involving private capital including fix and flips, single family home rentals, mixed use buildings, apartment buildings, office buildings, and tax lien investments. Matt has an extensive expertise in connecting passive investors to lucrative investment opportunities through syndications, private loans and joint ventures. Matt Fai...
E11 - Transforming Lives Through Real Estate - Matt Faircloth, The DeRosa Group
January 16, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBThis episode we speak with Matt Faircloth, co-founder of The DeRosa Group. Under Matt’s leadership, DeRosa has completed over 30 million in real estate transactions involving private capital including fix and flips, single family home rentals, mixed use buildings, apartment buildings, office buildings, and tax lien investments. Matt has an extensive expertise in connecting passive investors to lucrative investment opportunities through syndications, private loans and joint ventures. Matt Fair...
A message from Matt
January 02, 2019 20:15 - 46 seconds - 584 KBThanks for listening to Season 1 of Real Estate Investing Unscripted! We'll be back in early 2019 with all-new interviews from the unscripted side of real estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1E10 - Meeting Homes with Heart - Pili Yarusi, Yarusi Holdings
December 19, 2018 20:09 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis episode we speak with Pili Yarusi, a real estate entrepreneur, mentor and fellow podcaster. Originally from Hawaii, Pili owns the New Jersey-based Yarusi Holdings with her husband and partner Jason. They focus on house flipping, beachside Airbnbs, and control over 100 units throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Learn how she and Jason have created their own real estate empire from the ground up and how they manage to balance work with their family of five. Find Pili and Jason at Yaru...
E10 - Meeting Homes with Heart - Pili Yarusi, Yarusi Holdings
December 19, 2018 20:09 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis episode we speak with Pili Yarusi, a real estate entrepreneur, mentor and fellow podcaster. Originally from Hawaii, Pili owns the New Jersey-based Yarusi Holdings with her husband and partner Jason. They focus on house flipping, beachside Airbnbs, and control over 100 units throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Learn how she and Jason have created their own real estate empire from the ground up and how they manage to balance work with their family of five. Find Pili and Jason at Yarus...
E9 - Being Resourceful Without Resources - Tim Bratz, CLE Turnkey
December 10, 2018 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB"A lot of people focus on not having the resources, and they need to focus on just being resourceful." This episode we speak with a fellow Cleveland native, Tim Bratz, CEO and founder of CLE Turnkey. CLE Turnkey is a real estate investment company that acquires and transforms distressed commercial and apartment buildings into high-performance investment assets. Tim talks about his success in real estate, which all starts with being resourceful and having the right mindset. Hear how Tim bo...
S1E9 - Being Resourceful Without Resources - Tim Bratz, CLE Turnkey
December 10, 2018 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB"A lot of people focus on not having the resources, and they need to focus on just being resourceful." This episode we speak with a fellow Cleveland native, Tim Bratz, CEO and founder of CLE Turnkey. CLE Turnkey is a real estate investment company that acquires and transforms distressed commercial and apartment buildings into high-performance investment assets. Tim talks about his success in real estate, which all starts with being resourceful and having the right mindset. Hear how Tim bo...
S1E8 - Creating Win-Win Investing Partnerships - Liz Faircloth, The DeRosa Group
November 26, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis episode we speak with Liz Faircloth, a longtime investor and co-founder of the DeRosa Group. She and her husband Matt currently own close to 400 units of residential and commercial assets throughout the east coast. Liz also has a history of a consultant working with Fortune 500 companies to build team and talent development programs and has facilitated hundreds of executive-level workshops throughout the US. She’s the cohost of The Real Estate InvestHER, a podcast providing straight tal...
E8 - Creating Win-Win Investing Partnerships - Liz Faircloth, The DeRosa Group
November 26, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis episode we speak with Liz Faircloth, a longtime investor and co-founder of the DeRosa Group. She and her husband Matt currently own close to 400 units of residential and commercial assets throughout the east coast. Liz also has a history of a consultant working with Fortune 500 companies to build team and talent development programs and has facilitated hundreds of executive-level workshops throughout the US. She’s the cohost of The Real Estate InvestHER, a podcast providing straight tal...
S1E7 - Nothing but Net (Margin) - Rosario Terracciano, Clickinvest
November 12, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis episode our guest is Rosario Terracciano, Founder and CEO of Clickinvest, a real estate deal sourcing platform powered by machine learning. A 15-year veteran of the industry, Rosario made the bold move to leave the comfort of the corporate world and start his own business, even after being named the top broker in Illinois. One of the secrets to Rosario’s success? He stresses the importance of keeping it simple and not getting caught in the trap of going “too big too fast.” Learn from Ro...
E7 - Nothing but Net (Margin) - Rosario Terracciano, Clickinvest
November 12, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis episode our guest is Rosario Terracciano, Founder and CEO of Clickinvest, a real estate deal sourcing platform powered by machine learning. A 15-year veteran of the industry, Rosario made the bold move to leave the comfort of the corporate world and start his own business, even after being named the top broker in Illinois. One of the secrets to Rosario’s success? He stresses the importance of keeping it simple and not getting caught in the trap of going “too big too fast.” Learn from Ros...
S1E6 - Evan Holladay, LDG Development - The Nashville Hustle
October 31, 2018 14:47 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted we speak with Evan Holladay of LDG Development in Nashville, TN, where he leads a team responsible for $146 million in new construction development of mixed-income housing, and mixed-use communities. Evan reveals the root of his passion for real estate, how he entered the industry at 19, and what continues to drive him every day. "I basically figured out that this is what I wanted to do and devoted a lot of my free time to working, figuring...
E6 - Evan Holladay, LDG Development - The Nashville Hustle
October 31, 2018 14:47 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted we speak with Evan Holladay of LDG Development in Nashville, TN, where he leads a team responsible for $146 million in new construction development of mixed-income housing, and mixed-use communities. Evan reveals the root of his passion for real estate, how he entered the industry at 19, and what continues to drive him every day. "I basically figured out that this is what I wanted to do and devoted a lot of my free time to working, figuring ...
E5 - BONUS Episode - Gary Davidson, Castle Law - 3 Simple Tips for Successful Investing
October 17, 2018 09:33 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this bonus episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted we talk to Gary Davidson of Castle Law, a Chicagoland firm focused on servicing real estate investors. Gary talks about the key to real estate investing: it isn’t meant to be easy, but it can create more opportunity than any other investment activity or asset class. Instead of trying to be good at all aspects of investing, develop habits and a mindset toward one clear goal. Secondly, focus on the details related to being the best a...
S1E5 - BONUS Episode - Gary Davidson, Castle Law - 3 Simple Tips for Successful Investing
October 17, 2018 09:33 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this bonus episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted we talk to Gary Davidson of Castle Law, a Chicagoland firm focused on servicing real estate investors. Gary talks about the key to real estate investing: it isn’t meant to be easy, but it can create more opportunity than any other investment activity or asset class. Instead of trying to be good at all aspects of investing, develop habits and a mindset toward one clear goal. Secondly, focus on the details related to being the best a...
S1E4 - J Scott, House Flipping Master and Real Estate Guru
October 01, 2018 19:50 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis month Matt talks to legendary house flipping master and industry expert J Scott, who (literally) wrote The Book on Flipping Houses. Hear how J got his start in real estate and his advice for adapting to the unscripted elements of running a business. J shares his philosophy on how to run a real estate investment business to maintain the lifestyle you want (hint: stop doing all the work on your flips yourself). He also offers valuable insight into how to analyze the market to maximize you...
E4 - J Scott, House Flipping Master and Real Estate Guru
October 01, 2018 19:50 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis month Matt talks to legendary house flipping master and industry expert J Scott, who (literally) wrote The Book on Flipping Houses. Hear how J got his start in real estate and his advice for adapting to the unscripted elements of running a business. J shares his philosophy on how to run a real estate investment business to maintain the lifestyle you want (hint: stop doing all the work on your flips yourself). He also offers valuable insight into how to analyze the market to maximize you...
E3 - Brian Corcodilos, Designblendz - How visual renderings can jumpstart your real estate business
September 04, 2018 19:34 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week's episode features Brian Corcodilos, Founder and CEO of Designblendz, an architectural design and building information modeling services firm based in Philadelphia, PA. Hear Brian talk about getting his start in investing, his early challenges, and how visual renderings can have a huge impact on the way you market and sell your properties. Reach Brian at [email protected], or visit www.designblendz.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1E3 - Brian Corcodilos, Designblendz - How visual renderings can jumpstart your real estate business
September 04, 2018 19:34 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week's episode features Brian Corcodilos, Founder and CEO of Designblendz, an architectural design and building information modeling services firm based in Philadelphia, PA. Hear Brian talk about getting his start in investing, his early challenges, and how visual renderings can have a huge impact on the way you market and sell your properties. Reach Brian at [email protected], or visit www.designblendz.com.
S1E2 - Brandon Hall, The Real Estate CPA - How One CPA Firm is Changing Real Estate Taxes
August 01, 2018 15:43 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn the second episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, we talk to Brandon Hall, Founder and CEO of The Real Estate CPA, which services real estate investors across the country. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Brandon founded his 100% virtual CPA firm with the goal of "punching the traditional accounting model in the face" and connecting with clients on a personal level through deep industry knowledge. Hear exclusive tax advice for your real estate business, such as when the b...
E2 - Brandon Hall, The Real Estate CPA - How One CPA Firm is Changing Real Estate Taxes
August 01, 2018 15:43 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn the second episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, we talk to Brandon Hall, Founder and CEO of The Real Estate CPA, which services real estate investors across the country. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Brandon founded his 100% virtual CPA firm with the goal of "punching the traditional accounting model in the face" and connecting with clients on a personal level through deep industry knowledge. Hear exclusive tax advice for your real estate business, such as when the b...
S1E1 - Chad Gallagher, SlateHouse Group Property Management - Using Technology to Create Better Property Management Experiences
July 10, 2018 15:34 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to our first episode! In the inaugural episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, Matt talks to Chad Gallagher, Founder and CEO of SlateHouse Group, a Philadelphia-based property management firm focused on building better experiences for tenants and owners alike. Chad discusses why he founded SlateHouse Group, how technology can disrupt the industry, and why his company always strives to be on the side of transparency. "It's not about silver bullets - it's evolving processes, ...
E1 - Chad Gallagher, SlateHouse Group Property Management - Using Technology to Create Better Property Management Experiences
July 10, 2018 15:34 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome to our first episode! In the inaugural episode of Real Estate Investing Unscripted, Matt talks to Chad Gallagher, Founder and CEO of SlateHouse Group, a Philadelphia-based property management firm focused on building better experiences for tenants and owners alike. Chad discusses why he founded SlateHouse Group, how technology can disrupt the industry, and why his company always strives to be on the side of transparency. "It's not about silver bullets - it's evolving processes, ...