On this episode we talk about:

– The widespread issue of abuse in religious institutions and why it often goes unreported or covered up.

– The psychological and societal factors that lead communities to protect abusers instead of victims.

– The personal stories that motivated Eric to start the Preacher Boys Podcast.

– How guilt, shame, and denial contribute to the ongoing cycle of abuse and silence.

– Practical advice for survivors seeking justice and healing.

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Abuse thrives in environments of secrecy, denial, and misplaced loyalty. Breaking the silence is crucial for justice and healing.

2. Institutions often prioritize reputation, power, or financial interests over protecting victims, underscoring the need for systemic reform.

3. Survivors are not alone—there are communities and resources available to support them in their journey toward healing.

Notable Quotes

– "You shouldn’t blame yourself for how good predators are at being bad." – Eric Skwarczynski

– "If you love your church or community, stand up against the bad actors running it." – Eric Skwarczynski

– "Honesty and love are the antidotes to guilt, shame, and denial." – Sam Newell

Connect with Eric Skwarczynski:

– YouTube: youtube.com/preacherboys

– Instagram: @preacherboyspod

Today's guest is Ben Kjar. Ben was born with Crouzons syndrome (a craniofacial anomaly), and as a young boy the doctors told him that he would live a different life.....and that’s exactly what he’s done! He has risen above any of life’s challenges and become a Victor not a victim. Ben is Utah Valley University’s first-ever NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American and has represented the USA team internationally. Ben is an international professional speaker and has told his story to millions around the globe, in front of crowds of up to 10,000 people!

📲 Connect with your host, Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Today, Matthew helps real estate investors and entrepreneurs scale their businesses by leveraging audience building, podcasting, and innovative digital marketing strategies.

📲 Connect with Matthew Baltzell:

https://matthewbaltzell.com/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

As a lifelong resident of the East Bay area, Kaajal offers a true insider's perspective and comprehensive local knowledge, which has been invaluable to her clients. She works with her buyers and sellers through every step of the process and navigates complex transactions with ease and expertise to deliver results.

📲 Connect with Kaajal Shahani:

https://kaajalshahani.com/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Maxim started his real estate empire by living under a stairwell: creating $1,000/month in passive income by renting out his home to 9 friends. Today, the 20-year real estate veteran has a massive portfolio, flipping 100 homes a year. From wholesaling to property management, nightly rentals, house flipping, mortgages, lending, commercial, residential -- Maxim has held almost every job in real estate. He has founded multiple 7-figure businesses including Tree Fort Realty, Rhino Property Management, Savvy House Design and Doorstep Management -- all the while using his success to give back. Maxim hosts bi-annual treasure hunts in Salt Lake City, burying $20k-$30k cash for winners. In his spare time, he flips homes for families in need, free of charge. The real estate mogul is a humble father of five, failed stand-up comic, hobby filmmaker and backyard beekeeper who has saved over 70 raccoons in the state of Utah!

📲 Connect with John Maxim:

https://www.instagram.com/onthejohn/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Kyle Deever:

www.badbetproductions.com

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

He served on the Utah HBA Sales and Marketing Council from 2005-2008, was President in 2007, and in 2008 was recognized as “Sales Manager of the Year” for Utah. His love for real estate is evident in his diligence to find out exactly what a buyer wants in a home and seek high and low for such a property.

Creighton is excited to be part of the Summit Sotheby's team. When Creighton isn’t doing real estate he’s either training for a triathlon, playing Frisbee with his two black labs, or spending time with his lovely wife Natalie and their son.

📲 Connect with Creighton Lowe:

https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-df230505140710844924/creighton-lowe

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Now a member of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty and Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, David is licensed and active in multiple states. As a determined, passionate, disciplined, and incredibly ambitious individual, David consistently strives to further his real estate business, credibility, and client base. With a deep knowledge of a Valley as well as neighborhoods all around the city, David is appropriately able to handle either side of the transaction at any price point.

In his spare time, David also is a frequent contributor to the Realogy Charitable Foundation, as well as Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD). In addition, David is a serious believer in living a healthy lifestyle. From going to the gym to running track, hiking the Camelback's and more, he knows that being fit, eating right, and being healthy helps keep him motivated and on a competitive path both in business and in his overall life and well-being. Furthering himself as an agent, even more, is David's unique ability to get his clients to the closing table both in English as well as Russian, which he is also fluent in.

📲 Connect with David Arustamian:

https://www.davidarustamian.com/about/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Betty Jo:

https://www.instagram.com/realtorbettyjo/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

https://www.instagram.com/salter09/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-mueller-374905321/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Justin Nelson:

https://www.instagram.com/justinnelsonmeta/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Eddie Oberoi:

https://eddieoberoi.com/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Grace Tsang:

https://livegracefullyrealestate.com/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Lyndon Hansen:

https://www.instagram.com/lyndon1ous/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndon-hansen-46b4ba18

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

On the side, he runs Investment Fund Secrets to help others start their own funds in a world where people believe you need Ivy League credentials or Wall Street experience to break into

(Spoiler Alert: You Don't.)

📲 Connect with Bridger Pennington:

https://www.instagram.com/bridger_pennington/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridger-pennington-670035127

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Brian Everill

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-everill-7118b086/

https://masterauto.tech/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Jeremy Herider

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-herider-a28013110

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Today, Tom is a general partner in a significant B-Class asset in San Antonio, encompassing 296 units. In this role, he is actively involved in acquisitions, asset management, and serving as a loan guarantor.

Tom’s passion lies in his family and his commitment to helping others achieve their goals.

📲 Connect with Tom Petreca

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompetreca/

https://www.instagram.com/tompetreca/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

📲 Connect with Neal Weichel:

https://www.nealweichel.com/agents/neal-weichelnealweichel/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Originally from Utah County, Amanda has resided in Weber County for the last 25 years. She grew up immersed in the real estate culture, learning business, construction management, and land development.

Amanda takes the time to listen, research, and ensure her clients are well taken care of. Her continual contact throughout the process helps her find the right house at the right price, providing a positive experience for such a monumental milestone. Her solid foundation and business style have placed her in the top 1% of her marketplace in the nation. Production, passion, and philanthropy are just a few things that make Amanda stand out. Her love for the local community drove her to establish the “Spread The Love” Non-Profit organization.

Making a difference in the community is what feeds her soul. Amanda is passionate about her philanthropy and believes, “It’s not about the money, but rather about what you can do with the money!”

Amanda’s unique personality and ability to connect with everyone she meets, combined with her enthusiastic and desirable work ethic, make her a trustworthy Realtor. This combination allows her to thrive in the real estate industry. Amanda firmly believes in earning her business and recognizes that every client has unique needs, concerns, and goals, which she makes a top priority when manifesting their homeownership dreams into reality.

📲 Connect with Amanda Schleininger:

https://linktr.ee/hhmissmandy

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Boo's passion for real estate goes beyond mere transactions; it is about building lasting relationships with clients. They take pride in offering personalized guidance, catering to unique needs and aspirations. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or anyone in between, Boo is committed to helping you navigate the real estate landscape with confidence and success. Their reputation is built on trust, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, and they are excited to leverage their knowledge and experience to make your real estate dreams a reality in the enchanting state of Utah.

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, Boo remains at the forefront, continuously enhancing their expertise to ensure that clients receive the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. Whether you are seeking to find your dream home, secure a favorable mortgage, or explore investment opportunities in Utah, Boo is here to guide you every step of the way. Your real estate journey begins here, with a seasoned professional who understands the unique charm and opportunities of the Utah market.

📲 Connect with Boo Maddox

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo_maddox/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-maddox-a5aa50b4/

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Ed has been licensed and practicing real estate in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles communities since 1987. He and his dynamic team have been featured on ESPN, FOX, NBC, ABC, BRAVO!, HGTV, and The Fine Living Channel. They have also appeared on The Today Show, HotList, Cold Pizza, Real Estate Confidential, Good Buy, Bad Buy, and The Sports Business Journal.

Ed is regularly featured in The LA Times, The Daily Breeze, The Beach Reporter, The Orange County Register, The LA Business Journal, The Boston Globe, REALTOR Magazine, and Top Agent Magazine. He is the President and owner of ItzSold, Inc., a real estate marketing group based in Manhattan Beach, CA, with an annual sales volume of over $180 million. Additionally, he is the President/CEO of SportStar Relocation, assisting professional athletes nationwide with their relocation and real estate needs. He also owns and operates Premiere Estates Auction Company, which provides professional auction services and sales for luxury property owners, developers, trusts, and financial institutions across the United States.

Moreover, Ed is the President of Conserve Development, Inc., a design and development firm that reconstructs and revitalizes residential properties throughout the South Bay and surrounding Los Angeles areas. He has served as an expert panelist for the South Bay Board of Realtors and the Mike Ferry Organization, the leading nationwide real estate training group in America. He also serves on the board of directors for The Friendship Foundation in the South Bay, a non-profit dedicated to making a dramatic difference in the lives of children and young adults with special needs and their families through one-to-one peer mentoring and social-recreational programs.

Ed is a member of both the Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and remains an active member of his community. Born in Ohio, Ed now resides in Manhattan Beach with his wife Cindy and two dogs, Jake and Nala. He has lived in Manhattan Beach for 17 years and says he’s never leaving! Ed enjoys staying active, cooking great food, going to concerts, and spending time with his two daughters and grandson, Hunter.

📲 Connect with Ed Kaminsky:

Website: https://www.itzsold.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edkaminsky/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edkaminsky/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKaminskyGroup

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

Tyson Quick has founded five startups, overseen the hiring of more than 600 employees, and achieved revenue generation surpassing $170 million. His adept fundraising efforts have secured $37 million in investments, including turning a $1.5 million investment into $40 million within three years. Tyson has successfully sold two companies, authored a book, and pioneered a new market category. He offers valuable insights on startup strategies, management, marketing, and investment through his social platforms.

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

👥 Connect with Tyson Quick:

Tyson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tysonquick/

Tyson's X: https://x.com/tysonquick

Tyson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktyson

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

👥 Connect with Ben and Connie Daniels:

Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benfdaniels/

Ben's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.daniels.slc

Connie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connie.d.slc/

Connie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedaniels

Hillwood Homes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillwoodhomes/

Hillwood Homes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillwoodhomesutah

Born into a destitute family and entirely on his own at age 17, Dave first reset the standards of his life by becoming a millionaire at age 26 during his 15-year leadership career with Vivint, the nation’s largest smart home security company. After eight years as Regional VP of Sales, he then transitioned to help grow sister company Vivint Solar. Dave led 121 sales teams across 41 states over his leadership career, contributing to both companies going public with multi-billion dollar valuations.

At age 30, after reverse engineering how much passive income from real estate he’d need for true financial freedom, Dave committed to building a portfolio with ownership in 1,000 rental doors by age 40. He achieved his goal and then launched Axia Partners, a fund focused on recession-resilient commercial real estate.

Along the way, Dave has created a life focused on family, freedom, value, and purpose. He’s traveled to over 55 countries, a Mt. Everest expedition, spoken on stages worldwide, and mentored thousands to live life fully with purpose and freedom through his unique “Lifestyle Design” system.

Today, Dave’s mission is creating value and inspiring others to achieve freedom through lifestyle investing, and is committed to helping as many people achieve financial freedom through passive income real estate

as possible. And, along with his ride-or-die wife and four beautiful children, he’s launched the Allred Family Foundation to give back and help the charitable causes his children have chosen to support.

Allred’s extensive experience in real estate includes single-family, flips, hard money lending, Airbnb, multifamily, self-storage, senior housing, land

acquisition and entitlement, distressed debt, joint ventures, syndications, and fund management.

📲 Connect with Sam Newell:

Website: https://www.mficlub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnewellrealestate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamNewellRealtor

👥 Connect with Dave Allred:

Website: https://www.daveallred.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveallred

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdaveallred/

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Be One: https://a.co/d/4ghtuin

We Are The They | Full Documentary – https://youtu.be/jNF8R1hjuNw

To connect with Sam Newell, and to find out more info about the Multi-Family Investment Club, visit: MFIclub.com

To connect with Sam Newell, and to find out more info about the Multi-Family Investment Club, visit: MFIclub.com

time homeowners, families, retirees, and families alike. Sammy’s success has not only

been enjoyed by his clients, but noticed by other professionals as well. He is also a

financial peace instructor at multiple churches, and loves teaching young families about

how to budget and handle money. Sammy proves that it isn’t hard to put people first.

Connect with Sammy here: https://northandco.com/our-professionals/samuel-destefano

For more info about the Multi-Family Investment Club, visit MFIclub.com

Dean Clark's knowledge and expertise in Real Estate is second to none. Dean's finance background gave him the rare ability to launch himself into the Real Estate industry with ease and in short order. He brings a strategic yet personable approach to the home buying and home selling process. With his market savvy and bottom-line oriented attitude, he knows how to get real results for his clients.

Drawing from years of experience as a sales professional, Dean has built a reputation for his refreshingly friendly customer care, high energy, proven ability to guide sellers to obtain the best value for their dream home, and to assist sellers to a smooth, stress-free sale of their home. Dean has extensive knowledge of the different cities and neighborhoods in Hudson County and Lower Bergen County; including the rules and regulations of new developments along the Hudson. Dean is also a Certified Relocation Specialist and a Certified Marketing Specialist.

For more info about the Multi-Family Investment Club, visit MFIclub.com

Kaajal Shahani is a top real estate agent in Fremont, California. She has been awarded 'Fremont's #1 Realtor' consistently for the past few years. Kaajal brings 18+ years of knowledge and expertise about buying, selling, and investing in real estate. Her achievements include- a distinction as the '#1 producer' by Fremont Intero Real Estate, Real Estate Expert on Newsweek, HGTV guest appearance, and Intero Top Real Estate Agent 1%.

As a lifelong resident of the East Bay area, Kaajal offers a true insider's perspective and comprehensive local knowledge, which has been invaluable to her clients. She works with her buyers and sellers through every step of the process and navigates complex transactions with ease and expertise to deliver results. Kaajal is best known for her:

• Innovative marketing strategy
• Detailed home staging initiatives to showcase properties
• Cutting-edge technology, including the use of professional videographers/virtual tours, to create an exceptional online representation of exclusive listings, dedicated websites, and social media portals.

Kaajal specializes in real estate transactions, including selling and purchasing single-family homes, distinctive luxury estates, investment properties, and residential condominiums/townhomes in Fremont and surrounding areas. She offers first-time homebuyers step-by-step guidance to ensure seamless transactions - and the opportunity to own the home of their dreams.

David Arustamian is a real estate broker operating in the sprawling Phoenix Metropolitan area since 2013. He graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship, giving him the knowledge that was vital in helping set up his successful Realtor practice. David offers real estate services in multiple states but specializes in the Phoenix area due to his comprehensive knowledge of the city and housing market.

As a member of Russ Lyon | Sotheby's International Realty and Gibson | Sotheby's International Realty, David has developed white-glove skills to cater to high-end clients. He has demonstrated his innate talent for realty once again by successfully handling the complex and intricate luxury real estate market. His professionalism, immaculate manners, and crisp charm have made him a favorite of the highest echelons in the city.

You can connect with him at https://www.agentda.com/.

For more info about the Multi-Family Investment Club, visit MFIclub.com

On This Episode:

00:00 Intro

03:07 Biggest Lessons from the ’08 Recession

07:09 The Importance of Cash Flow

09:03 Doing $200 Million in Deals

16:10 The Power of Mindset/Affirmation

24:41 Serving Your Tenants + Investors

25:58 Real Estate in the Bay Area

Connect with Eddie Oberoi:

Website

https://www.eddieoberoi.com/

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-oberoi-24364035

Facebook 

@TheOberoiTeam

@EddieOberoi 

Instagram

https://instagram.com/eddie_oberoi?utm_medium=copy_link

Tiktok

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8huaQmt/

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/x30Tsb1wWA8

For more info about the Multi-Family Investment Club, visit MFIclub.com

On This Episode:

• Hear about the childhood memory that changed the course of Jeremy's life.
• Sam shares the mindset that got him to the first 100k year and the first 1.2 million year.
• Learn the importance of showing up at 100%.
• Jeremy explains why you need to stop finding yourself.

Tweetable Quote:

“Life is not about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself."

Connect With Jeremy Herider Online:

https://www.optimalself.today/

​Josh's experience in retirement accounts began at 16, when he opened his first Roth IRA and began trading equities.

Since then, after the unfortunate passing of his grandfather and mother, he was left with multiple Inherited IRAs. Through careful research and structuring, Josh has been able to further the legacy of prior generations and accelerate the growth of his family's capital.

​This experience led to the creation of Wall to Main, where the lessons learned and opportunities found are meant to be shared, free of cost, for those who seek to preserve and grow their wealth for a prosperous future.

On This Episode:

• Discover how you can use your retirement funds to invest in real estate.
• Josh simply breaks down the restrictions guidelines for using retirement funds for investment properties.
• Sam and Josh discuss the volatility of the S&P 500 vs Multifamily.

Tweetable Quote:

“Multifamily is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500.” – Josh Plave

Connect With Josh Plave Online:

https://www.walltomain.com/

The UBIT Calculator:

https://www.walltomain.com/ubit-calculator

Scott has over thirty years of experience in the financial industry. His extensive background in financial management includes executive positions with Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Wachovia Securities. He is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Wealth Management Specialist (WMS). He continues to serve individuals and families through comprehensive financial planning at Pyle Financial Services, Inc.

In addition, Scott serves as the Senior Advisor to Dr. John Maxwell Foundation infusing biblical leadership principles into the culture around the world. He also serves as the Senior Advisor to the Executive Team of Athletes In Action helping sports-minded people think and live biblically.

On This Episode:

• Learn the value of staying in your lane as an investor.
• Scott breaks down the difference between gambling and investing.
• Sam and Scott discuss aligning wealth and purpose.
• Find out why you shouldn’t necessarily invest in rapidly growing areas.

Key Takeaway:

When identifying a good investment:

1. A good return should be the starting point
2. Ask yourself, "How does it align with what I’m already doing?"
3. Ask yourself, "Does it add value or increase my visibility?"
4. Ask yourself, "Does it bring credibility to me within a marketplace or am I just chasing returns?"

Tweetable Quote:

“Return OF your money is just as important as return ON your money.” – Scott Pyle

Connect With Scott Online:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RonaldScottPyle / https://www.facebook.com/Pylewealthmanagement

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldscottpyle/

Website:

https://scottpyle.com/

https://www.pylefinancialservices.com/

Disclaimer: Securities and Advisory Services offered through Prospera Financial Services. Member FINRA/SIPC

[00:01 – 06:31] Opening Segment

• Jesse gets right into his background and his investments in affordable housing
• Examples through MHP

[06:32 – 16:55] Empathetic Capitalism: Scaling Through Affordable Housing 

• The value of scaling with affordable housing
• Low payments, high cash flow, with value add
• The empathetic capitalist - you don’t have to be a slumlord 
• Creating scenarios where everybody wins
• Example from my own experience

[16:56 – 30:10] Change Your Mindset and Put in the D*mn Work

• Comparing my deal to Jesse’s MHP asset class
• Value add potential and demand
• Jesse talks about going from single family to multifamily 
• Change your mindset and put in the work
• Bringing the Ranger mindset into real estate
• Doing what others will not 
• Do not quit

[30:10 – 34:27] Summary

• Final advice, and words from me and Jesse

Tweetable Quotes:

"We want to create scenarios where everybody wins. We win, the tenants win, the municipality or the city wins… empathetic capitalism is very crucial.” - Jesse Futia

“I don’t want to be a landlord, I want to be an entrepreneur - how do I do that? I need to scale to larger commercial assets.” - Jesse Futia

“There’s no quit, there’s no stop, and you have to be willing to do what others will not.” - Jesse Futia

Resources Mentioned: 

• Who Not How

You can connect with Jesse on LinkedIn and continue the conversation.

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Tune In and Become Recession Proof!

[00:01 – 05:22] Opening Segment

• Paul gets right into his background and what he learned from selling his home
• Fiction vs. Reality - let’s look at the numbers
• The opportunity loss from Michael’s transaction 

[05:23 – 08:37] Fiction vs. Reality - The Numbers Don't Lie

• Calculating the cash-out ReFi
• Reality check - why are you owning a house?
• Total amount Paul could have made

[08:38 – 16:58] Buying Toys Won't Pay You Back, Assets Will

• The effects of delaying gratification
• Example from a friend who bought an expensive car
• What I will make on the Cleveland Deal
• Your money should be in assets, assets will pay for your toys
• The type of assets you buy matter
• Cash-flow and scale 

[16:59 – 17:50] Summary

• Final advice, and words from me Michael 

Tweetable Quotes:

"Unless you have a net worth of at least $20M, what in God’s name are you owning a house for?” - Michael Young

“Until you have the asset base to back up these toys, which everyone’s entitled to… You’re really making a mistake, the numbers don’t lie.” - Michael Young

You can follow Michael by emailing michaelyoung@mycrealtor.com and check out https://www.princetonpacific.com/ to start building your wealth the smart way.

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Tune In and Become Recession Proof!

Tune in!

[00:01 – 08:00] Opening Segment

• Ken gets right into his background and what he learned from the last recession
• What went wrong?
• Takeaways 

[08:01 – 30:00] Plan, Learn, Re-Evaluate, and Adjust

• What Ken does to protect the downside
• Be ready to re-evaluate and adjust your plans based on what you learn
• Things WILL change 
• Key things to keep in mind during the renovation process
• Ken’s advice on analyzing the risk getting to the upside of a deal 
• Risk adjusted returns
• The beauty of syndication

[30:01 – 46:00] Everyone Should Be a Passive Investor 

• Ken’s free e-book, where to grab it and what value you’ll get from it
• Advice for people who want to become passive investors 
• What to look for in a business plan as a passive investor 
• Where to find help from Ken and other resources: Links Below

[46:01 – 50:51] Summary

• Final opportunities, advice, and words from Ken

Tweetable Quotes:

"The biggest lesson I learned was to manage your debt and your capital stack very, very carefully. Give yourself multiple potential strategies with that loan.” - Ken Gee

“Everyone knows you can make a ton of money in real estate, this is not a secret at all. But what most people struggle with is how do THEY do it?” - Ken Gee

“It’s a business, not just an apartment.” - Ken Gee

 Resources Mentioned: 

• KRIProperties
• KRI Property Management 
• Too Big to Fail

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[00:01 – 02:24] Opening Segment

• Grace talks about her real estate background

[02:25 – 13:16] The Cincinnati Deal 

• We talk about the Cincinnati deal that we are currently working on
• Contingency plans
• Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
• What is Grant Cardone doing?

[13:17 – 14:54] Summary

• A summary of today's takeaways

Tweetable Quotes:

"We are not planning for the worst-case scenario, but we need to be prepared for it." – Grace Tsang

You can follow Grace on LinkedIn or visit the Intero Real Estate website for more information.

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On this episode:

• Who are the people behind our Fairmount-Cleveland Ohio closing? I introduce them and thanked everyone.
• Everyone shares why they love investing in Multifamily.
• We discuss each of our roles (who was responsible for what)
• Why this deal was awesome!! From the property itself to the tenants.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Now, I will never, no matter how good the money is, I will never do business with people I don’t enjoy working with ever again.” – Sam Newell

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[00:01 – 10:13] Market Update

• How to spot the signs that it’s time to move forward
• We talk about Inflation and the recent Tax Code changes and how this will affect investors

[10:14 – 14:58] Become Recession Proof

• Become recession-proof by partnering with us!
• Why brokers bring off-market deals to us

[14:59 – 24:26] Inflation and Budgeting

• Is inflation good for real estate investors?
• How inflation will affect the market, home buyers, renters, and investors.

[24:27 – 31:28] Closing Segment

• We talk about the 1031 Exchange and Passive Losses
• Why investors should take advantage of this time to start making their moves
• Final thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Why wait for taxes to go up when you can offset [your] gains with some amazing losses.” – Sam Newell

Connect with Michael and Princeton Pacific Properties at https://www.princetonpacific.com/

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I’m not a cost segregation expert, but all I can say is we hire professionals to do a cost segregation study for every deal that we get in the MFIClub. In this episode, I discuss some of the benefits that we and other real estate owners and investors enjoy by having a cost segregation study for their real estate investments.

Resources Mentioned:

• Madison SPECS - https://madisonspecs.com/
• Yonah Weiss - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss

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Grace's true passion is to help clients make smart real estate decisions that positively transform their lives and build long-term wealth. She has an extensive background in real estate sales, real estate investment, business, and technology from her previous career in software and her formal education.

On this episode:

• Grace talks about how their real estate company is doing a year after the pandemic hit
• How to prepare for situations similar to the effects that the pandemic had on real estate
• Secure a high Operating Capital
• The CapEx Reserved Budget
• Protecting your investors from risks

Tweetable Quotes:

"Having the investors interests in mind is important, but like you said, we are dealing with families with kids, that this is their home, and we need to do the right thing when something happens to make sure they are taken care of." – Grace Tsang

Learn more about Grace by visiting her website https://gracetsang.agent.intero.com/

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In this episode, we do a recap of the year 2020. A year full of struggles, uncertainties, failed businesses, and more. We share our stories of success and overcoming the hurdles brought by Covid.

[00:01 – 05:09] Opening Segment

• Going through hundreds of deals physically and virtually since 2019
• Choose deals that:
• Is going to cashflow in any situation
• Will let you sleep at night, not having to worry about risks

[05:10 – 11:55] Cash Flow is King

• Why is cash flow very important?
• Create a conservative business model
• We are not GAMBLERS. Real estate is not a get-rich-quick scheme. 

[11:56 – 26:47] 2020 Recap

• We talk about the crazy things that happened for our businesses
• How we were able to become “Recession Proof” in this Covid season
• Surround yourself with the best of the best
• Working our ass off to fight for a deal in El Paso

[26:48 – 38:19] Conservative Investing

• Why being a smart and conservative investor is important
• Don’t be greedy
• Securing a conservative but fairly profitable deal over a high-risk, high-reward deal

[38:20 – 42:36] Closing Segment

• Goals for 2021
• Final words of advice from Michael

Tweetable Quotes:

“Once you pull the trigger on your own deals, you really don’t want to have a lot of surprises.” – Michael Young 

“You’re only as good as your team.” – Michael Young

“You have to have a very, very clear, crystal clear vision of what you want and what your goals are and what you want to accept.” – Michael Young

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Today, Scott shares where he finds opportunities, his criteria, and tips for working with local officials.

[00:01 – 07:10] Opening Segment

• I introduce and welcome our guest, Scott Krone
• Mistakes people make when buying distressed real estate properties or any type of real estate in general
• How to find deals below the market price
• Finding distressed real estate assets
• How to identify if a distressed asset is worth buying

[07:11 – 22:06] Self-Storage Facilities

• Scott talks about how they generate income through their self-storage facilities
• He shares how he discovered the opportunities in self-storage facilities
• Self-storage’s recession-resistant capabilities

[22:07 – 25:43] Generating Income vs. Building Wealth

• The misconceptions that real estate is a “get rich quick scheme”
• We talk about “generating income vs. building wealth”

[25:44 – 42:29] Self-Storage Facilities (Continued)

• What type of actual shell or type of building has performed better for you?
• Scott shares the process of converting assets into storages
• Why self-storages are essential

[42:30 – 51:33] Opportunity Zones

• Scott talks about opportunity zones
• Scott’s advice on opportunity zones
• Scott shares a story from when he visited Singapore

[51:34 – 56:55] Closing Segment

• Scott talks about his “why?”
• Scott’s final thoughts and words of wisdom for the listeners
• Get in touch with Scott. See the links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Everything is for sale at the right price.” – Scott Krone

“The best time to sell is when you don’t have to. You have the most leverage cause you can just walk away from the offer.” – Scott Krone

Get in touch with Scott through LinkedIn or their website https://www.codamg.com/

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[00:01 – 10:08] Opening Segment

• Jose talks about his real estate background
• He shares about his goals
• Jose shares the story of acquiring his dream apartment complex

[10:09 – 21:34] Apartment Complexes

• Jose talks about his plans for the apartment complex
• Expanding and his visions for his career

[21:35 – 28:30] Conquering the Pandemic

• Jose talks about his real estate business
• The mindset shifts
• The current state amidst the pandemic

[28:31 – 36:43] Closing Segment

• A day in the life of Jose
• He shares about his daily routine.
• Jose talks about his family.
• Get in touch with Jose. See the links below.
• Final thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“For people that think that there’s no opportunity in their market, I would say that sometimes it’s a mindset thing and just kind of like looking and seeing opportunities sometimes where others don’t see opportunity.” – Jose L. Morales

Resources Mentioned:

• Mike Ferry Coaching
• Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray
• Multifamily Millions by David Lindahl 

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[00:01 – 03:45] Opening Segment

• Scott talks about his background and his business, Spinner Fall Guide Service
• Been a fly fishing guide since 1999
• Fly fishing service in the green river

[03:46 – 08:42] The Green River

• The Green River - one of the top Trout fishing rivers on the west coast
• Scott talks about the beauty of the Green River and why they have continued to fish there for 20 years

[08:43 – 19:39] The Fly Fishing Experience

• Scott shares how he got into fly fishing.
• Growing up in a family of fishers
• Scott talks about his first fly fishing trip in the Green River.
• Are you interested in booking a fly fishing trip? Hear Scott’s tips for you!
• What to expect in a fly fishing trip with the Spinner Fall Guides

[19:40 – 24:59] Closing Segment

• Resuming their business after the Corona Virus hit
• The best time to book a fly fishing trip
• Final thoughts and other fly fishing tips from Scott

Tweetable Quotes:

“I grew up fishing out as a kid --- and since I was 3 years old, fishing has been my favorite thing to do.” – Scott Barrus

Book your fly fishing trip with Spinner Fall Guide Service, visit their website at https://www.spinnerfall.com/ or call them at 877-811-FISH

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[00:01- 12:32] Anna’s Story

• Anna talks about her background and shares their family’s story.
• How they got started in real estate
• The transition from her 9 to 5 job
• Anna talks about the first flip they made
• Why her husband said, “no more flips.” 
• Moving to Pennsylvania

[12:33 – 32:20] Become Recession Proof

• The 2008 Recession – how it affected Anna
• Buying her first 4-plex with her income at risk during the 2008 recession
• Anna talks about her struggles during the recession
• Learning resilience, creativity, and never taking NO for an answer
• Trying to create cash with no money
• Learning through their experiences during the recession and becoming recession-proof
• Anna talks about the lessons she learned and shares tips you can use

[32:20 – 48:36] Retirement

• Building up her portfolio and retiring from her 9 to 5 job
• Anna shares the process of focusing on her family and real estate career
• Would you suggest to someone to start with a duplex or 4-plex or bigger complexes?
• Anna weighs in on doing deals with partners and syndications
• It doesn’t make sense on doing small deals
• Creating generational wealth
• What is the right size for your first deal?

[48:37 – 59:49] Closing Segment

• Having a recession resilient, recession-proof portfolio
• How they’re managing through the COVID pandemic
• Final thoughts for the listeners:
• “This is the time to really get educated.”
• Connect with Anna. See the links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Location, location, location is really important.” – Anna Kelley

“You have to balance your risk tolerance with the risk of using up your cash and what if something happens.” – Anna Kelley

“Align yourself with people that do have grit and money and creativity.” – Anna Kelley

“My best advice in getting through a recession is just learn, do it. Jump over the hurdles and align yourself with really good people that can get you where you need to go.” – Anna Kelley

You can connect with Anna and join her coaching program by sending her an email at info@reimom.com or visiting her website https://reimom.com/. 

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Follow me on the following platforms: Anna Kelley started her real estate journey by buying and doing their first flip together with her husband. After that first flip, they decided to stop doing flips and focused on rental properties. While having a full-time job and with her husband starting his chiropractic business, Anna slowly built up their real estate portfolio on the side. Fast-forward, she finally pulled the trigger and retired from her 9 to 5 job to fully commit to real estate investing. Today, Anna is called the ReiMom, a Real Estate Investor, Mom, Speaker, Coach, Mentor, and Syndicator.

[00:01- 12:32] Anna’s Story

• Anna talks about her background and shares their family’s story.
• How they got started in real estate
• The transition from her 9 to 5 job
• Anna talks about the first flip they made
• Why her husband said, “no more flips.” 
• Moving to Pennsylvania

You can connect with Anna and join her coaching program by sending her an email at info@reimom.com or visiting her website https://reimom.com/. 

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Powell specializes in multifamily syndications with experience and skills in portfolio strategy, market & property analysis, long-distance acquisitions, asset management, network management, selective financing, and raising capital. In Los Angeles, he leads the fast-growing multifamily meetup group, the MultiFamilyMasters.com

[00:01 – 12:23] Powell’s Real Estate Journey

• Powell talks about his real estate background
• Buying his first apartment in Indianapolis
• The power of expanding your network and partnering with people
• Scalability
• The THREE major components of a syndication
• Acquisition
• Raising Capital
• Asset Management
• Figuring out what you’re good and bad at

[12:24 – 25:27] Juggling Through Jobs

• Powell talks about how he is managing to have a full-time job while investing in real estate.
• Powell shares the mistakes he made throughout his journey. Listen and learn from his mistakes!
• What is “Secret Shopping Properties?”

[25:28 – 33:12] Moving Up the Ladder

• Are you interested in investing in bigger unit properties and don’t know where to start? Here are Powell’s tips and advice for you!
• Find strategic partners
• Educating yourself

[33:13 – 39:34] Closing Segment

• Powell talks about his 15-year-old self
• We talk about Grant Cardone’s book, Sell or Be Sold.
• Final thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Scaling is just gonna be partnering with the right people who are skilled in other facets. And then you let them really drive that part of it, and you yourself drive what you’re good at.” – Powell Chee

“Everybody has this kind of a distinct advantage of what can make them be successful –- you just got to find that whatever it is in your job that helps you be successful and use that moving forward.” – Powell Chee

Interested in joining Powell’s meetup? Visit their website https://multifamilymasters.com/ now! You can also send him an email at powell@platinumequitypartners.com

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Powell specializes in multifamily syndications with experience and skills in portfolio strategy, market & property analysis, long-distance acquisitions, asset management, network management, selective financing, and raising capital. In Los Angeles, he leads the fast-growing multifamily meetup group, the MultiFamilyMasters.com

[00:01 – 12:23] Powell’s Real Estate Journey

• Powell talks about his real estate background
• Buying his first apartment in Indianapolis
• The power of expanding your network and partnering with people
• Scalability
• The THREE major components of a syndication
• Acquisition
• Raising Capital
• Asset Management
• Figuring out what you’re good and bad at

[12:24 – 25:27] Juggling Through Jobs

• Powell talks about how he is managing to have a full-time job while investing in real estate.
• Powell shares the mistakes he made throughout his journey. Listen and learn from his mistakes!
• What is “Secret Shopping Properties?”

[25:28 – 33:12] Moving Up the Ladder

• Are you interested in investing in bigger unit properties and don’t know where to start? Here are Powell’s tips and advice for you!
• Find strategic partners
• Educating yourself

[33:13 – 39:34] Closing Segment

• Powell talks about his 15-year-old self
• We talk about Grant Cardone’s book, Sell or Be Sold.
• Final thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Scaling is just gonna be partnering with the right people who are skilled in other facets. And then you let them really drive that part of it, and you yourself drive what you’re good at.” – Powell Chee

“Everybody has this kind of a distinct advantage of what can make them be successful –- you just got to find that whatever it is in your job that helps you be successful and use that moving forward.” – Powell Chee

Interested in joining Powell’s meetup? Visit their website https://multifamilymasters.com/ now! You can also send him an email at powell@platinumequitypartners.com

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High-Rise Capital was founded to help clients generate passive income and grow their wealth through commercial real estate investments. These investments have many attractive benefits, such as higher returns and lower volatility as compared to stocks, bonds, and REITs. In addition, investments in commercial real estate have other advantages such as tax benefits, inflation hedge, appreciation, and principal pay down. For these reasons, the Team at High-Rise Capital is excited to educate people about commercial real estate and how this unique asset class can help them obtain financial freedom and create generational wealth.

[00:01- 14:27] Sam’s journey

• Providing quality, affordable homes
• Sam talks about his current real estate ventures
• People deserve to have a safe, clean, and functional home
• When you’re investing, you have to do your homework and understand what you’re buying.

[14:28 – 27:45] Assisted Living

• Sam talks about investing in assisted living
• What is assisted living?
• Choosing between ‘smart’ or ‘hard-working’ people
• Sam talks about what type of people you should be working and partnering with.

[27:46 - 37:41] Closing Segment

• Looking at deals with a 5 to 7-year horizon and real estate being an illiquid asset
• Educating and helping other people understand commercial real estate
• Launching High-Rise Capital. Visit their website now, and get a free copy of his eBook!

Tweetable Quotes:

“At some point, people are going somewhere. So, when they go somewhere, that’s gonna create a need for housing. It’s gonna create a need for what we call shelter on a basic level. They deserve to have safe, clean, and functional homes to live in.” – Mo Bina

“Everyone wants to have talent, and some people have, you know, are gifted in terms of being able to pick up certain things faster than others. But you know, working hard and having a good work ethic can make up for a lot or in fact more than a lot.” – Mo Bina

You can connect with Mo on their website, https://www.high-risecapital.com/. Grab a copy of his eBook, “More Doors, More Profits” at https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index.

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Follow me on the following platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Mo Bina is the Managing Principal and Founder of High-Rise Capital. He set up his company to help clients invest in passive income opportunities. He loves helping others learn about commercial real estate and how this unique asset class can help them reach financial freedom and create generational wealth. He and the Team at High-Rise Capital provide investors with strategic and innovative educational content. 

High-Rise Capital was founded to help clients generate passive income and grow their wealth through commercial real estate investments. These investments have many attractive benefits, such as higher returns and lower volatility as compared to stocks, bonds, and REITs. In addition, investments in commercial real estate have other advantages such as tax benefits, inflation hedge, appreciation, and principal pay down. For these reasons, the Team at High-Rise Capital is excited to educate people about commercial real estate and how this unique asset class can help them obtain financial freedom and create generational wealth.

[00:01- 14:27] Sam’s journey

• Providing quality, affordable homes
• Sam talks about his current real estate ventures
• People deserve to have a safe, clean, and functional home
• When you’re investing, you have to do your homework and understand what you’re buying.

[14:28 – 27:45] Assisted Living

• Sam talks about investing in assisted living
• What is assisted living?
• Choosing between ‘smart’ or ‘hard-working’ people
• Sam talks about what type of people you should be working and partnering with.

[27:46 - 37:41] Closing Segment

• Looking at deals with a 5 to 7-year horizon and real estate being an illiquid asset
• Educating and helping other people understand commercial real estate
• Launching High-Rise Capital. Visit their website now, and get a free copy of his eBook!

Tweetable Quotes:

“At some point, people are going somewhere. So, when they go somewhere, that’s gonna create a need for housing. It’s gonna create a need for what we call shelter on a basic level. They deserve to have safe, clean, and functional homes to live in.” – Mo Bina

“Everyone wants to have talent, and some people have, you know, are gifted in terms of being able to pick up certain things faster than others. But you know, working hard and having a good work ethic can make up for a lot or in fact more than a lot.” – Mo Bina

You can connect with Mo on their website, https://www.high-risecapital.com/. Grab a copy of his eBook, “More Doors, More Profits” at https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index.

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[00:01 – 10:09] Hans’ Journey

• Han’s talks about his background
• Licensed Realtor for The Gunderman Group
• His life before getting his real estate license
• A part of the US Rowing Team from 2011-2016
• The Rowing Experience – Hans shares what rowing is all about from a rower’s perspective
• Transitioning to Real Estate
• Applying the work ethics and leveraging the skills he learned from competitive rowing

[10:10 – 20:48] The Gunderman Group

• Working for one of the very successful real estate teams in Oakland, CA
• Leaning more into Luxury home buyers
• What’s keeping clients in the Bay Area from investing out of state?

[20:49 – 32:42] Invest While You’re Young

• Hans talks about his personal investment goals
• Real estate investment options in the Bay Area
• Hans shares some real estate investing tips and strategies he uses

[32:43 – 40:52] Helping Other People Out

• Sam shares about working on and recording a series about how to analyze a deal. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for updates!
• Hans shares resources that would be useful to educate yourself about large multifamily properties
• Building your network

[40:53 – 46:05] Closing Segment

• Hans talks about the specific areas he covers. 
• Are you living in the areas he mentioned or interested in investing with him? Contact him now! See the links below for his contact info.
• Current investment opportunities Hans is excited about in the bay area.
• Final thoughts for the listeners

Tweetable Quotes:

“Contacts don’t always equal to contracts.” – Hans Struzyna

“I think building out that network is probably your fastest way to get to the education and get to where you want. Because if that person can’t help you or doesn’t know the answer, then they’re probably gonna point you in the direction of someone else that they know, especially if you came at them at a really positive value-adding way in the first place.” – Hans Struzyna 

“Find out where you’re good at and figure at where [the] intersection of your passion and your unique abilities lie. And use that as a way to leverage yourself into conversations.” – Hans Struzyna

Resources Mentioned:

• Resimercial Agents
• Grant Cardone
• Travis Chappell

Connect with Hans on Instagram, shoot him an email at eastbayhans@gmail.com, or visit his websiteHans Struzyna grew up in the Seattle area and is one of the nation’s most accomplished rowers. He’s the very definition of a team player: He competed as a Team USA athlete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, earned a spot on the national US Rowing team (representing it at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships), and was a two-time collegiate National Champion with the University of Washington. There he earned a BA in Business and focused on entrepreneurship. Through rowing, he has traveled extensively in Europe and Asia, although now he makes his home in Alameda.

[00:01 – 10:09] Hans’ Journey

• Han’s talks about his background
• Licensed Realtor for The Gunderman Group
• His life before getting his real estate license
• A part of the US Rowing Team from 2011-2016
• The Rowing Experience – Hans shares what rowing is all about from a rower’s perspective
• Transitioning to Real Estate
• Applying the work ethics and leveraging the skills he learned from competitive rowing

[10:10 – 20:48] The Gunderman Group

• Working for one of the very successful real estate teams in Oakland, CA
• Leaning more into Luxury home buyers
• What’s keeping clients in the Bay Area from investing out of state?

[20:49 – 32:42] Invest While You’re Young

• Hans talks about his personal investment goals
• Real estate investment options in the Bay Area
• Hans shares some real estate investing tips and strategies he uses

[32:43 – 40:52] Helping Other People Out

• Sam shares about working on and recording a series about how to analyze a deal. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for updates!
• Hans shares resources that would be useful to educate yourself about large multifamily properties
• Building your network

[40:53 – 46:05] Closing Segment

• Hans talks about the specific areas he covers. 
• Are you living in the areas he mentioned or interested in investing with him? Contact him now! See the links below for his contact info.
• Current investment opportunities Hans is excited about in the bay area.
• Final thoughts for the listeners

Tweetable Quotes:

“Contacts don’t always equal to contracts.” – Hans Struzyna

“I think building out that network is probably your fastest way to get to the education and get to where you want. Because if that person can’t help you or doesn’t know the answer, then they’re probably gonna point you in the direction of someone else that they know, especially if you came at them at a really positive value-adding way in the first place.” – Hans Struzyna 

“Find out where you’re good at and figure at where [the] intersection of your passion and your unique abilities lie. And use that as a way to leverage yourself into conversations.” – Hans Struzyna

Resources Mentioned:

• Resimercial Agents
• Grant Cardone
• Travis Chappell

Connect with Hans on Instagram, shoot him an email at eastbayhans@gmail.com, or visit his website https://hansstruzyna.com/. 

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Eli and Lacy have built an impressive rental property portfolio here in Utah and have an impressive passive income stream. Lace and Eli are a great example of buying early with developers and achieving great equity growth and high returns. Their investing strategies are a great example of how amazing real estate investing can be and how financially rewarding it is if you buy right.

[00:01 – 27:30] Eli and Lacy’s Journey

• Eli and Lacy talk about their backgrounds and how their journey began
• Live a life people won’t so you can live a life people can’t later.
• Hope for the best and plan for the worst
• Eli and Lacy talks about the sacrifices they had to make to reach where they are today

[27:31 – 37:25] Lessons Learned

• Eli talks about the mistakes and failed investments they made that taught them valuable lessons.
• Lacy shares why you don’t have to rush into filling up vacancies in your apartment
• Do your due diligence in researching your applicants' backgrounds

[37:26 – 53:51] Become Recession Proof

• Eli and Lacy weighs in on the current state of the market
• Hear Eli and Lacy’s tips on how you can become recession-proof
• Leveraging the best builders in Utah, Edge Homes

[53:52 – 1:01:29] Closing Segment

• Eli and Lacy shares their opinion on what are the current best deals in Utah
• Final thoughts
• Connect with Eli and Lacy. See the links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Real estate is always just been this thing for me that it’s like, it feels like more secure than other things that I’ve done.” – Eli Stevens

“In my opinion, [real estate] is not this get rich quick – it’s more of like, let’s get rich slow.” – Eli Stevens

Resources Mentioned:

• Keller Williams Realty
• Edge Homes
• Patterson Homes
• Fourplex Investment Group

You can connect with Eli and Lacy on LinkedIn.

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Follow me on the following platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Eli and Lacy Stevens are partners in life and business. Eli is an investor who started as an amateur and slowly picked his way into the more professional realm while also having his career on the side as a software engineer. Lacy is a real estate agent and investor at Keller Williams South Valley. Lacy has a diverse background, including advertising, marketing, merchandising, managing, employee training, real estate, property management, and teaching.

Eli and Lacy have built an impressive rental property portfolio here in Utah and have an impressive passive income stream. Lace and Eli are a great example of buying early with developers and achieving great equity growth and high returns. Their investing strategies are a great example of how amazing real estate investing can be and how financially rewarding it is if you buy right.

[00:01 – 27:30] Eli and Lacy’s Journey

• Eli and Lacy talk about their backgrounds and how their journey began
• Live a life people won’t so you can live a life people can’t later.
• Hope for the best and plan for the worst
• Eli and Lacy talks about the sacrifices they had to make to reach where they are today

• Keller Williams Realty
• Edge Homes
• Patterson Homes
• Fourplex Investment Group

You can connect with Eli and Lacy on LinkedIn.

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Google.

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Tune In and Become Recession Proof!

In today’s episode, listen and learn Ed’s secret to how he built his million-dollar businesses. We talk about the skills, resources, network, mindset, and other factors involved in reaching his success.

[00:01 – 10:39] Who is Ed Kaminsky?

• Ed shares his story, how it all began, and what it took to reach where he is now
• Grew up in a poor family
• Finding a source of income, he got his first sales job when he was 7
• Shares the first business lesson he learned
• Ordered his first real estate course and got his license in the ’80s

[10:40 – 17:22] What it Takes to be in the Real Estate Business

• Ed walks us through the real estate business
• The foundation of what it takes to be in the real estate business
• Shares his experience doing cold knocking

[17:23 – 28:43] How to Become a Top Producer

• Ed shares what it takes to become a top-producing real estate agent
• The principles needed

[28:44 – 37:59] Building a Million Dollar Business

• Ed walks us through his journey to building his million-dollar business
• Ed talks about Procure Tomorrow and Sportstar Relocation
• Bringing financial wellness to medical professionals and athletes

[38:00 – 50:50] Become Recession Proof

• I talk about the inspiration behind the podcast
• Ed takes us back to the 2008 recession
• 2008 vs. 2020
• The trends in the market during the COVID pandemic

[50:50 – 54:36] Closing Segment

• Final thoughts
• Connect with Ed. See the links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“I knew when I was young that I didn’t like not being able to buy something that I wanted.” – Ed Kaminsky

“The real estate business is one thing and one thing only. It is finding somebody who wants to buy or sell a home and then convince them to work with you.” – Ed Kaminsky

Resources Mentioned:

• Mike Ferry Coaching

You can connect with Ed on https://www.itzsold.com/. Follow the Kaminsky Real Estate Group on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Give him a call, 310-427-2414. Send him an email at ek@itzsold.com

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and]]>I first met Ed Kaminsky when I started with Mike Ferry Coaching. Ed Kaminsky is the president/founder of Kaminsky Real Estate Group. Ed is the president/founder of Sportstar Relocation. He is also the president/co-founder of Premiere Estates Auction Company and the president of Converse Development. 

In today’s episode, listen and learn Ed’s secret to how he built his million-dollar businesses. We talk about the skills, resources, network, mindset, and other factors involved in reaching his success.

[00:01 – 10:39] Who is Ed Kaminsky?

• Ed shares his story, how it all began, and what it took to reach where he is now
• Grew up in a poor family
• Finding a source of income, he got his first sales job when he was 7
• Shares the first business lesson he learned
• Ordered his first real estate course and got his license in the ’80s

[10:40 – 17:22] What it Takes to be in the Real Estate Business

• Ed walks us through the real estate business
• The foundation of what it takes to be in the real estate business
• Shares his experience doing cold knocking

[17:23 – 28:43] How to Become a Top Producer

• Ed shares what it takes to become a top-producing real estate agent
• The principles needed

[28:44 – 37:59] Building a Million Dollar Business

• Ed walks us through his journey to building his million-dollar business
• Ed talks about Procure Tomorrow and Sportstar Relocation
• Bringing financial wellness to medical professionals and athletes

[38:00 – 50:50] Become Recession Proof

• I talk about the inspiration behind the podcast
• Ed takes us back to the 2008 recession
• 2008 vs. 2020
• The trends in the market during the COVID pandemic

[50:50 – 54:36] Closing Segment

• Final thoughts
• Connect with Ed. See the links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“I knew when I was young that I didn’t like not being able to buy something that I wanted.” – Ed Kaminsky

“The real estate business is one thing and one thing only. It is finding somebody who wants to buy or sell a home and then convince them to work with you.” – Ed Kaminsky

Resources Mentioned:

• Mike Ferry Coaching

You can connect with Ed on https://www.itzsold.com/. Follow the Kaminsky Real Estate Group on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Give him a call, 310-427-2414. Send him an email at ek@itzsold.com

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Follow me on the following platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Tune In and Become Recession Proof!

[00:01 - 12:23] Who is Michael Young?

Michael shares his story, how it all began and what it took to reach where he is now.Took over the family business when he was still in college after his father fell ill. Getting his broker's license and parting from his family to venture on his own, and transitioning from commercial to residential real estate. 

[12:24 - 17:20] Mike Ferry Coaching

Michael talks about what makes Mike Ferry Coaching standout from other real estate coachings, why it is the best real estate training bar-none, and how it helped him push his limits to new heights.

[17:21 - 21:59] How To Become a Top Producing Realtor

Michael shares tips on how to become a top producing realtor: Learn scripts and make them a part of you, Have a strong schedule, Learn the objection handlers and the listing presentation, Have a simple, strong, held-accountable goals, and always focus on Prospecting. Michael talks about his investing goals and his vision for his business.

[22:00 - 37:49] Multifamily Real Estate

What to expect from a mobile home park run by Michael. Realizations the pandemic is opening our eyes to. Multifamily real estate as an investing vehicle: Cash Flow Tax benefits Leverage Depreciation Michael talks about cost segregation. 

 [37:50 - 48:03] Become Recession Proof

Always perform a Stress Test on a deal The advantages of stress tests How to become recession proof What do you think are the biggest mistakes investors and realtors made in the 2008 recession?Greed and lack of financial IQ Michael talks about his anti-recession routine and principles.

[48:04 - 51:22] Closing Segment

Final thoughts Connect with Michael online. See the links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

"I knew once I had a system, then I could run with it." - Michael Young

"It's not meant for everybody. In fact, 95% of the agents in the country should probably be getting a regular job." - Michael Young

"I know that there are always going to be good deals. There's always going to be opportunity. And as long as you are in the game, you'll score." - Michael Young

On This Episode:

• Sam and Dave chat about their affinity for off-roading.
• Dave breaks down where he was during the 2008 recession.
• Learn about investing in multi-family as opposed to duplexes and fourplexes.
• Find out how to handle evictions.
• Dave shares the cash for key method.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find where you fit in the market and the identity of your property.
2. Don’t over-improve or under-improve your property.
3. Analyze properties by secret shopping.

Over the last 15 years, Anton has been advising family offices, high net worth individuals, as well as private investment funds, facilitating their direct investments in commercial real estate across Europe and the United States, including several hundred million dollars in multifamily developments and acquisitions.

Outside the office, Anton enjoys spending time with his family and is involved in various community and charity work. When not helping one of his clients with a multifamily financing, you will find him hunting down the best powder for skiing in the Rockies. Anton is fluent in English and German.

On This Episode:

• Find out how multi-family lending has been impacted by COVID.
• Hear why taking the long route – 6-8 months – to secure a loan can pay off in the long run.
• Learn what Sam looks for in all his deals and what he considers "high risk."

Key Takeaways:

1. A bridge loan isn’t always the right approach.
2. Make sure the loan you’re getting will allow a supplemental loan in the future.
3. Find a way to make your lender comfortable.

Tweetable Quotes:

• Don’t get caught having to refinance when values have dropped. 

Peak Multifamily Funding:

https://www.peakmff.com/

On This Episode:

• Sam shares about a terrible experience with his taxes.
• Brandon explains why it’s harder to be recognized as a Real Estate professional by the IRS as you would think.
• Sam and Brandon discuss some current deals and Sam gets practical advice from Brandon as far as what to expect.
• Learn how to properly invest to protect you during tax time.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “We don’t see enough people in debt.”

Brandon Hall:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-estate-cpa-podcast/id1125252777

On This Episode:

• Hear how Daniel believes we can solve the affordability gap.
• Find out how Daniel scaled a mobile home park investment.
• Learn the pros and cons of mobile home investments.
• Sam and Daniel share their tips for retaining tenants.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mobile homes tend to draw sticky tenants.
2. People always need a place to live, regardless of the economy.
3. Most good mobile home operators don’t own the homes on their properties.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “There’s no win/lose in multi-family.”
• “In order to be a good mobile home operator, you need to be a good mobile home dealer.

Daniel Weisfield:

www.threepillarcommunities.com

• Over 1,500 properties sold in San Luis Obispo County.
• #1 Re/Max agent in SLO County every year since joining Re/Max.
• Skilled in 1031 Exchanges.
• Excellent reputation in the community and huge database of buyer clients (over 5,000).
• Member of Mike Ferry Elite one on one coaching program - 18+ years.
• #1 Re/Max agent CA & HI in 2014 out of over 5,037 agents.
• #11 Nationwide out of over 54,000 agents.
• Extensive community involvement - PTA, SLOHS, Black & Gold Boosters, Mustang Boosters, YMCA, etc.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County - Past President.
• NCAA National Champion - Men’s Tennis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1986.
• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Bachelor’s of Economics, Dean’s List.

On This Episode:

• Hal shares the mindset that has helped him thrive through the COVID situation.
• Sam and Hal discuss how Hal took nearly 9 months off to travel with his family.
• Sam explains how he plans to reach $1 billion in holdings by 2029.
• Learn the importance of accountability in doing prospecting.

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t use negative situations as an excuse to not be successful.
• Be the calm in the storm in your transactions.
• Travel teaches you things you will never learn in a book.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Big scary goals are definitely the way to go.”
• “Learn to be available for the client.”
• “I’m not friends with a lot of people who aren’t going where I’m trying to go.”

Hal Sweasey:

https://www.teamsweasey.com/

On This Episode:

• Learn the mistakes many people make when hiring a property manager.
• Sam and Pete discuss the benefits and drawbacks of buying properties with HOAs.
• Find out how much to budget for normal operating and repairs.
• Hear how COVID has impacted the real estate market.

Key Takeaways:

1. HOAs are not created equal.
2. Don’t charge tenants for basic repairs when they end their lease – charge for major issues with plumbing or electrical.
3. Don’t purchase luxury units, they struggle first during downturns.

Pete Mittank:

https://www.ameritrue.com/

801-602-6933

On This Episode:

• Jason explains why he believes experiences in life are more important than anything.
• Hear how Jason got started in hotels, and the 180 degree change he made at his first property.
• Learn practical, tactical advice for investing in hotels.
• Find out how Jason’s hotel implemented a program to help the homeless.

Key Takeaways:

1. When beginning in the business, offer your time and services as an apprentice.
2. Give yourself extra time to determine what to do with an asset.
3. Find ways to give back.

Support Jason's Homeless Outreach:

paypal: jason@tncmotel.com

In addition to having saved his clients tens of millions of dollars in taxes, Mr. Weiss uses his unique ability to interact and connect with professionals and the layman alike to build strategic partnerships in the marketplace, creating win-win situations for all.

Mr. Weiss has hosted, or been a guest, on dozens of podcasts discussing the details of the cost segregation process, and the benefits for investors and owners of real estate. He has also authored numerous articles for industry publications and, as an expert in LinkedIn Networking, he has mentored dozens in the practice of using the platform as a springboard to accelerate business opportunities.

Mr. Weiss graduated in 2002 with a BA from San Diego University and is active as a volunteer in numerous non-profit and charity organizations.

On This Episode:

• Yonah shares how he transitioned from teaching to real estate.
• Hear how Yonah helps businesses get increased tax benefits through cost segregation.
• Learn what asset class gets the most deductions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Don't give the IRS money that is rightfully yours.
2. The government incentivizes real estate investments.
3. Look for value adds that can improve the overall worth of your property.

Recommended Resource:

Tax Free Wealth: https://amzn.to/3g76gRw

Yonah Weiss:

MadisonSpecs.com

linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss

Yweiss@madisonspecs.com

Jordan is from West Jordan, Utah where he graduated from Copper Hills High School in 2002 and later from BYU in 2009. He is married to Whitney Craft and has a daughter, Venna and a son, Tate.

On This Episode:

• Jarom shares how he got into sports broadcasting
• Sam and Jarom discuss their time at BYU and the world and religion history classes they took together.
• Sam reminisces about his dad’s time as a football player.
• Jarom shares how COVID impacted the sports industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Work hard and be ready when someone gives you a chance.
• Luck rewards the prepared.
• You must be ready to adapt to change.

Jarom Jordan

https://www.instagram.com/jaromjordan/

On This Episode:

• Sam and Ivan discuss what success means to them.
• Get the secret to business success.
• Find out how Ivan became involved with real estate during the worst point of the recession.
• Learn how to build an anti-fragile business.

Key Takeaways:

1. Money isn’t enough if you’re sacrificing everything else that is important.
2. Be willing to work to learn and not earn.
3. Managing people is way harder than real estate.

Tweetable Quotes;

• If your company is getting larger and you’re not having more fun, you might be doing it wrong.
• It’s harder to develop work ethic than skill.

Ivan Barratt:

• https://www.ivanbarratt.com/
• 317-762-2625

On This Episode:

• Grace shares her slow journey out of software into real estate.
• Learn how to find the perfect work life balance.
• Hear the value that an immigrant perspective has brought to grace.
• Find out how investing can open the door to immense freedom.
• Sam and Grace discuss how to achieve both income and appreciation with an investment.

Key Takeaways:

1. Real estate investments help bring the cash flow needed for stability.
2. Real estate creates more opportunities for free time with family.
3. Set your properties up under a series LLC to protect yourself from risk.

Tweetable Quotes;

• “If I feel like I need a gun to collect rent, that’s probably a location I don’t want to buy in.
• "Every high producer needs a coach."

Grace Tsang

• https://www.facebook.com/gracetsangrealestate
• 408.480.9312
• Gtsang@interorealestate.com

He is the proud father of two sons; Andrew who works beside him on the team as a Listing and Buyer Specialist; and Matthew who is a paramedic in Lee County.

Real Estate is literally Mike’s life! It is all he has ever done since college 30 years ago.

Mike prospects daily Buyer and Sellers. He also maintains ongoing with his clients to ensure that they remain in a strong market position and move toward achieving their real estate goals.

When Mike isn’t out selling, you can often find him and his wife on their boat. He has been a boater his entire life and particularly enjoys excursions to The Keys and The Bahamas.

On This Episode:

• Learn how Mike’s team GAINED marketshare during COVID-19.
• Hear Mike’s goals for putting his cashflow to work
• Sam and Mike discuss the risks of the real estate industry.

Key Takeaways:

1. Don’t trade time for dollars.
2. Look for ways to “botox” your property and increase cashflow.
3. Multi-family is the MOST recession proof investment.

Tweetable Quotes;

• “Unless a signature is involved, I’m done at 5:00." – Mike Darda

Mike Darda

• mike.darda@compass.com
• 239.542.2822

On This Episode:

• Find out how Michael became interested in real estate.
• Michael shares that it took 94 offers for Michael to hit his first deal.
• Listen to Michael explain how he made 24k on his first flip and lost4 8,500 on his second flip.
• Find out how to get an offer accepted without ticking off your investor or your seller.

Key Takeaways:

1. You have to sell the listing agent on your offer first and foremost.
2. Without a deal, you can’t go any further.
3. Be calculated and conservative so you can avoid being affected by the next recession.

Michael Burns:

• 801-999-4260

On This Episode:

• Sam and Kyle discuss the potential recession.
• Kyle shares how he quickly built up to $15k per month through AirBnB.
• Hear a simple breakdown of rental arbitrage.
• Find out how much time you can expect to put into Airbnb when it’s managed properly.

Key Takeaways:

1. Look for Airbnbs that are going to make you 2.5-3x the rent.
2. Try to find things to do that feed your soul, and outsource the rest.
3. Create a business that can survive beyond you.

Tweetable Quotes:

When you are on the frontline, it’s not passive income, it’s active income.

Kyle Stanley:

• https://fearlessflipping.com/airbnbhost/

On This Episode:

• Kenny shares about the deals he’s working and the last.
• Sam and Kenny discuss how to keep investors happy when building deals.
• Sam shares the one word he teaches every underwriter he trains.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mitigate your risk of vacancy by having economies of scale.
2. Larger properties or building a direct partnership can help you have more leverage with your third party management company.
3. Don’t fall in love with every prospect.

Kenny Wolfe

• MFInvestorNetwork.com
• Wolfe-investments.com

Mr. Smock has been involved with the acquisition and development of Traverse Mountain; one of the largest Master Planned Communities in Utah. He acquired the master-note in 2010 through a participation agreement with Far West Bank (AWB). Mr. Smock took possession of the development with his partners, raised the capital through family offices and HNW investors, while redesigning and re-platting the residential communities, commercial & retail site plan, along with redesigning the multifamily sites. He also improved and re-engineered the site, provided the LIDAR mapping, architectural and issued an approved site plan to Lehi City for 1.5M SF of class A office and 300,000SF of Retail on the 120Acre commercial parcel, while securing multiple retail leases. In addition, he secured & leased 216,000SF of class A office building to the first national credit tenant Xactware-Verisk Analytics, while preparing for additional leasing opportunities with additional tech firms for building two. It is anticipated that the total build-out value of the project is estimated at $1.2Billion.

Among other recent notable projects, Mr. Smock recently worked in Switzerland and France for two family office and a group of “UHNW club investors” to acquire, renovate and stabilize class A office, multifamily and student housing real estate projects totaling approximately 134M CHF. Mr. Smock oversaw the financing, underwriting, renovations, lease-up and stabilization of the portfolio. In addition, he has also funded other commercial development projects and master planned communities such as Hideout Canyon near park city, the Ledges phase 1&2 in Saint George, and a $117M distressed 6,220 unit multifamily portfolio in Texas. In 2010-2013 Mr. Smock acquired, renovated and sold over 140 residential REO’s in Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Indiana totaling $26Million.

In addition to these projects, Mr. Smock has developed & funded multiple residential and commercial office developments while providing short-term and long-term bank financing with Nation West Capital for multiple development projects in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Utah, with total funding over $260M. Mr. Smock has been involved with Real Estate Investment Securities Association (now ADISA), ICSCRECON, Urban Land Institute (ULI), Real Estate Investment Association (REIA), HBA (AZ, UT, NV, ID), Economic Development Association (EDA), National Bankers Association (NB), MLA, and has a AA & BA from BYU and UVU. Mr. Smock is also a certified underwriter and has participated in multiple development counsels, boards and loan committees.

On This Episode:

• Matt shares about his early experiences doing lending.
• Sam and Matt discuss their favorite areas to invest in Utah currently.
• Learn how lending has changed since 2008.
• Hear what younger people spend way too much money on.

Key Takeaways:

1. Don’t bank on the market staying good forever.
2. The best deals you do are the ones you don’t do.
3. Rule #1 is don’t lose money. Rule #2 is don’t lose money.

Matt Smock:

http://www.zenithpartners.org/

On This Episode:

• Daniel explains how self-directed IRA’s work.
• Hear why Daniel became interested in investments and real estate.
• Learn what Daniel looks for in a team member.
• Sam and Daniel swap loan horror stories.
• Learn how to take a non-recourse loan from your retirement account.

Tweetable Quote:

• “Success can be a horrible teacher.”
• “Work ethic is automatically going to give you some sort of respect.”

Daniel Blue:

https://www.facebook.com/YourQuestNow

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-blue-5b1339113

James has written the book specifically for commercial real estate investors interested in finding out the insider secrets related to getting started with investment, different aspects of real estate deals, market cycles, risk management, investment process, selection deal sponsors, capital sources, investment metrics, and much more. The book is available in paperback, audible, as well as Kindle versions.

On This Episode:

• James shares why he thinks third party operators are inefficient.
• Find out why 98% of individuals don’t make money on stocks.
• Discover how to leverage government tax incentives for investing.
• Learn the formula James employed to build his business.

Key Takeaways:

1. The risk of real estate is slight compared to other investing possibilities.
2. Real Estate is one of the only investments where you can buy under-market.
3. Be patient enough to build relationships and reputation.

Tweetable Quote:

• "Not many people hustle because not many want to come up in life." – James Kandasamy
• “Don’t be normal and then you can do big things.” – Sam Newell

Recommended Resources:

The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

James Kandasamy

• MultifamilyInvestors.group
• Passive Investing in Commercial Real Estate
• Achieve-Academy.net

Joseph is a former lieutenant in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with over 17 years of leadership experience in the software industry, 12 of which working for publicly traded companies such as GameStop, Retalix (NCR) and JCPenney which enhanced his business acumen, analytical skills and “big picture” perspective, all skills that he leverages to maximize efficiency in the real estate business.

In his last IT role as a Senior Software Development Manager, Joseph led five software engineering teams and was responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of multiple software products that contributed directly to the company’s multi-million dollar bottom line.

Joseph has a B.S. in Information Systems Engineering and is also currently enrolled with Texas A&M MBA program (part time program).

On This Episode:

• Joseph talks about coming to the realization that single-family properties can easily lose YEARS of cash flow.
• Sam shares how he connected with Joseph as a coach.
• Learn about Joseph’s experience with his first multi-family deal - a 22 unit apartment complex.
• Learn when to pursue syndication - as well as the pros and cons.

Tweetable Quote:

• “If you don’t want to be an operator, you’ll have to partner with an operator.”

Joseph Gozlan

https://ebgacquisitions.com/joseph-gozlan/

On This Episode:

• Kevin shares about how he started with fourplexes and progressed quickly to 100 doors.
• Sam and Kevin discuss whether single-family homes are a waste of money.
• Learn what sort of property and location to invest in.
• Hear the horror story from Kevin’s trailer park deal.

Key Takeaways:

1. You’ve got to be okay with a long-term play.
2. Base all your purchases on rent amounts.
3. Be educated before you buy a unique asset class.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Trust but verify.” 
• “You can’t be scared to take action but be educated before you take two much action.”
• “A small piece of the pie is better than 100% of no pie.”

Apollo10x.com

Prior to forming APT Capital Group, Gary was the President and Founder of Break of Day Capital. Gary was also the Founder/Co-President of arc, a company he grew to over $12 million in revenue and over 700 employees while positively affecting over 9,000 students daily throughout Southern California. Additionally, he is one of the founding Board Members of the non-profit CORE Educational Services.

Gary hosts 3 meetup groups, educational webinars, and co-hosts the podcast Asset Management Fridays.

Lalita Mitchell is a Managing Partner of APT Capital Group who’s passion is in helping others and making a difference in any way she can while striving to make a memorable impact on others. With a focus on raising capital and investor relations, Lalita has been investing in income producing real estate since 2017 and currently has $17MM in multifamily assets in the Arizona markets.

Prior to forming APT Capital Group, Lalita was a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Limitless Estates. Lalita is also currently a General Manager and Regional Sales Director for a golf management company where she oversees 50+ employees and $5MM+ in revenue on a daily basis.

Lalita hosts 2 meetup groups and is the co-host of the Passive Income through Multifamily Real Estate podcast.

On This Episode:

• Kyle shares the incredible difficulty he experienced with the California landlord laws.
• Hear why Kyle prefers multi-family to single-family.
• Learn what states to avoid when investing.

Key Takeaways:

1. Avoid investing in states that ignore contract law. 
2. Invest with the tenant in mind.
3. Lock up your long-term debt so that if there is a downturn you can ride it out.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “If you work with tenants instead of against them, it could work out to your benefit.”

Limitless Estates:

https://www.aptcapitalgroup.com/

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

opendoorscapital.com/call

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

opendoorscapital.com/call

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

opendoorscapital.com/call

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

opendoorscapital.com/call

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

opendoorscapital.com/call

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On This Episode:

• Jens talk about growing up in a small town and how he developed big dreams.
• Hear Jens morning routine.
• Learn the thought process that helped Jens set clear goals for himself.
• Find out the negative aspects of smaller properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start your day intentionally.
2. Keep healthy - both your body and mind.
3. Real Estate can’t go to $0.

Tweetable Quotes:

• "Anything worth having does not come easy."

Jens Nielsen:

jens@opendoorscapital.com

opendoorscapital.com/call

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Devin has extensive experience acquiring distressed properties, managing renovations, raising private capital, and managing single family & multifamily investment property. Other investments include a vacation rental in Downtown San Antonio and passive multifamily investing. Devin began investing in Real Estate in 2012 and has grown revenue and profit every year since.

Prior to his Real Estate investing career, Devin managed Sales Operations for 650 sales reps at a $2B medical device company headquartered in San Antonio. Previous corporate experience includes Sales & Management at Rackspace, a $1B+ technology company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Devin Elder is sole owner of DJE Texas Management Group LLC, which manages all aspects of acquisition, repositioning, and sale of single family and multifamily properties in Central Texas. DJE Texas Management Group has successfully completed over 200 Real Estate renovation projects since 2012, with renovation budgets ranging from $10k to $1.2MM+. DJE Texas Management Group currently has ownership interest in over 1,400 units of multifamily in Central Texas valued at over $130MM.

Devin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and has been married to his wife Amber since 2008. They reside in far North San Antonio with their three children.

Mr. Elder is the host of The DJE Podcast, a weekly show interviewing the top Commercial Real Estate investment experts in the country, and is himself a regular expert guest on the top multifamily investment podcasts in the world.

Devin has a broad network of experienced and trusted advisors, attorneys, brokers, investors, and accountants that facilitate the continued success and growth of DJE Texas Management Group. During downtime, Devin enjoys travel, family time, and is an avid reader, golfer, and musician.

On This Episode:

• Devin talks about watching his retirement company get cut in half during the recession.
• Hear why flipping single-family homes is not a long term plan for success.
• Discover the importance of having an amazing team.

Key Takeaways:

• Get around people who are doing what you want to achieve.
• If you have a high W-2, don’t waste time on smaller flips.
• Partner up to avoid mistakes on deals.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “You’ve gotta have equity in something in life.”
• “Don’t do something you can pay someone to do for way less.”

Devin Elder:

Djetexas.com

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Brian has created strategic partnerships with experts who understand all of the complex and specialized in's & out's of finding, negotiating, acquiring, managing and profiting from commercial real estate and npn's.

To date, HIG has bought & sold over $21 Million in assets and continues to seek opportunities that provide strong returns for his investors.

On This Episode:

• Brian gives examples about investing in notes.
• Learn how Sam has never made less than a 20% return on his investments
• Sam talks about the importance of a “human factor” in real estate investing.
• Brian reflects on the moves he made during the 2008 downturn.
• Hear the benefits of both single family and multi-family real estate.
• Brian explains the background and purpose of his show, The Rental Property Owner and Real Estate Investor Podcast.

Key Takeaways:

• Have money set aside for contingency plans - unexpected repairs, mortgage payments, etc.
• Consume actionable content.
• Be cautious what deals you go into. Stress test them and have minimum standards.
• A lot of people underestimate the amount of money they might have to put back into a property.

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can’t retire on single family homes.” - Sam Newell

“All real estate is a people business.” – Brian Hamrick

Brian Hamrick

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rental-property-owner-real-estate-investor-podcast/id1083618984?l=es

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He established the "Literature, Arts, and Letters for Global Understanding" campaign, an ongoing community and educational engagement initiative between educators and students in the United States and the West Bank. Van Dyke is the coauthor of Holy Lands: A History of the Latter-day Saints in the Near East. He has also written a number of articles on biblical culture, history, and texts, including "In the Footsteps of Orson Hyde: Subsequent Dedications of the Holy Land" (BYU Studies). Van Dyke met his wife in Jerusalem and was invited to teach at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (2001-2002). He travels annually to the Near East to conduct research and guide travel study tours of the region.

On This Episode:

• Learn how Blair got into religious education and ended up doing graduate work in the middle east.
• Sam and Blair discuss the harsh reality of racism.
• Hear the responsibility of investors and realtors to break through the barriers of racism.
• Sam talks about raising children who are not privileged and the value travel has in that regard.
• Blair shares his great success with owning investment properties and why he is trying to build up TWO retirements.

Blair Van Dyke

http://www.mmetours.com/index.php/blair-van-dyke

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He established the "Literature, Arts, and Letters for Global Understanding" campaign, an ongoing community and educational engagement initiative between educators and students in the United States and the West Bank. Van Dyke is the coauthor of Holy Lands: A History of the Latter-day Saints in the Near East. He has also written a number of articles on biblical culture, history, and texts, including "In the Footsteps of Orson Hyde: Subsequent Dedications of the Holy Land" (BYU Studies). Van Dyke met his wife in Jerusalem and was invited to teach at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (2001-2002). He travels annually to the Near East to conduct research and guide travel study tours of the region.

On This Episode:

• Learn how Blair got into religious education and ended up doing graduate work in the middle east.
• Sam and Blair discuss the harsh reality of racism.
• Hear the responsibility of investors and realtors to break through the barriers of racism.
• Sam talks about raising children who are not privileged and the value travel has in that regard.
• Blair shares his great success with owning investment properties and why he is trying to build up TWO retirements.

Blair Van Dyke

http://www.mmetours.com/index.php/blair-van-dyke

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He established the "Literature, Arts, and Letters for Global Understanding" campaign, an ongoing community and educational engagement initiative between educators and students in the United States and the West Bank. Van Dyke is the coauthor of Holy Lands: A History of the Latter-day Saints in the Near East. He has also written a number of articles on biblical culture, history, and texts, including "In the Footsteps of Orson Hyde: Subsequent Dedications of the Holy Land" (BYU Studies). Van Dyke met his wife in Jerusalem and was invited to teach at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (2001-2002). He travels annually to the Near East to conduct research and guide travel study tours of the region.

On This Episode:

• Learn how Blair got into religious education and ended up doing graduate work in the middle east.
• Sam and Blair discuss the harsh reality of racism.
• Hear the responsibility of investors and realtors to break through the barriers of racism.
• Sam talks about raising children who are not privileged and the value travel has in that regard.
• Blair shares his great success with owning investment properties and why he is trying to build up TWO retirements.

Blair Van Dyke

http://www.mmetours.com/index.php/blair-van-dyke

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He established the "Literature, Arts, and Letters for Global Understanding" campaign, an ongoing community and educational engagement initiative between educators and students in the United States and the West Bank. Van Dyke is the coauthor of Holy Lands: A History of the Latter-day Saints in the Near East. He has also written a number of articles on biblical culture, history, and texts, including "In the Footsteps of Orson Hyde: Subsequent Dedications of the Holy Land" (BYU Studies). Van Dyke met his wife in Jerusalem and was invited to teach at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (2001-2002). He travels annually to the Near East to conduct research and guide travel study tours of the region.

On This Episode:

• Learn how Blair got into religious education and ended up doing graduate work in the middle east.
• Sam and Blair discuss the harsh reality of racism.
• Hear the responsibility of investors and realtors to break through the barriers of racism.
• Sam talks about raising children who are not privileged and the value travel has in that regard.
• Blair shares his great success with owning investment properties and why he is trying to build up TWO retirements.

Blair Van Dyke

http://www.mmetours.com/index.php/blair-van-dyke

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On This Episode:

• Whitney discusses his transition from the military to real estate investing.
• Sam and Whitney discuss whether or not people should ever invest in smaller properties.
• Discover the importance of outsourcing.
• Whitney shares how having a supportive spouse has been critical to his success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find your why. (Money is not enough.)
2. Set a reserve budget to weather unexpected storms.
3. Don’t try to invest in a property with no knowledge of the area.

Whitney Sewell

• https://lifebridgecapital.com/

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On This Episode:

• Whitney discusses his transition from the military to real estate investing.
• Sam and Whitney discuss whether or not people should ever invest in smaller properties.
• Discover the importance of outsourcing.
• Whitney shares how having a supportive spouse has been critical to his success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find your why. (Money is not enough.)
2. Set a reserve budget to weather unexpected storms.
3. Don’t try to invest in a property with no knowledge of the area.

Whitney Sewell

• https://lifebridgecapital.com/

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On This Episode:

• Whitney discusses his transition from the military to real estate investing.
• Sam and Whitney discuss whether or not people should ever invest in smaller properties.
• Discover the importance of outsourcing.
• Whitney shares how having a supportive spouse has been critical to his success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find your why. (Money is not enough.)
2. Set a reserve budget to weather unexpected storms.
3. Don’t try to invest in a property with no knowledge of the area.

Whitney Sewell

• https://lifebridgecapital.com/

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On This Episode:

• Whitney discusses his transition from the military to real estate investing.
• Sam and Whitney discuss whether or not people should ever invest in smaller properties.
• Discover the importance of outsourcing.
• Whitney shares how having a supportive spouse has been critical to his success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find your why. (Money is not enough.)
2. Set a reserve budget to weather unexpected storms.
3. Don’t try to invest in a property with no knowledge of the area.

Whitney Sewell

• https://lifebridgecapital.com/

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On This Episode:

• Whitney discusses his transition from the military to real estate investing.
• Sam and Whitney discuss whether or not people should ever invest in smaller properties.
• Discover the importance of outsourcing.
• Whitney shares how having a supportive spouse has been critical to his success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find your why. (Money is not enough.)
2. Set a reserve budget to weather unexpected storms.
3. Don’t try to invest in a property with no knowledge of the area.

Whitney Sewell

• https://lifebridgecapital.com/

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On This Episode:

• Whitney discusses his transition from the military to real estate investing.
• Sam and Whitney discuss whether or not people should ever invest in smaller properties.
• Discover the importance of outsourcing.
• Whitney shares how having a supportive spouse has been critical to his success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Find your why. (Money is not enough.)
2. Set a reserve budget to weather unexpected storms.
3. Don’t try to invest in a property with no knowledge of the area.

Whitney Sewell

• https://lifebridgecapital.com/

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On This Episode:

• Hear how Stephen house-hacked a townhome.
• Sam explains why you should stockpile 3 or 4 months of mortgage payments on your properties.
• Learn common mistakes of investing and how to avoid them.
• Find out what to look for in your first rental.

Tweetable Quote:

• "Just buy SOMETHING. Stop waiting." – Sam Newell

Steven Maddox

• stevenm@edgehomes.com

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On This Episode:

• Richard and Sam discuss when and how you should utilize wealth managers.
• Gain invaluable real estate advice for the current economy.
• Discover the importance of being slow to buy.
• Richard explains the importance of solid branding.
• Find out how simple mistakes in your pitch deck can cost you everything.
• Richard breaks down whether or not we are headed for a downturn.

Tweetable Quote:

“Some of the best deals you do are the ones you pass up – the ones you don’t do.” – Sam Newell

"It’s better to lose money than integrity." – Sam Newell

Richard Wilson

• pitchdecks.com
• https://centimillionaires.com/team/

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On This Episode:

• Richard and Sam discuss when and how you should utilize wealth managers.
• Gain invaluable real estate advice for the current economy.
• Discover the importance of being slow to buy.
• Richard explains the importance of solid branding.
• Find out how simple mistakes in your pitch deck can cost you everything.
• Richard breaks down whether or not we are headed for a downturn.

Tweetable Quote:

“Some of the best deals you do are the ones you pass up – the ones you don’t do.” – Sam Newell

"It’s better to lose money than integrity." – Sam Newell

Richard Wilson

• pitchdecks.com
• https://centimillionaires.com/team/

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On This Episode:

• Richard and Sam discuss when and how you should utilize wealth managers.
• Gain invaluable real estate advice for the current economy.
• Discover the importance of being slow to buy.
• Richard explains the importance of solid branding.
• Find out how simple mistakes in your pitch deck can cost you everything.
• Richard breaks down whether or not we are headed for a downturn.

Tweetable Quote:

“Some of the best deals you do are the ones you pass up – the ones you don’t do.” – Sam Newell

"It’s better to lose money than integrity." – Sam Newell

Richard Wilson

• pitchdecks.com
• https://centimillionaires.com/team/

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