Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever

As a full time engineer for the county, Colin had a decent income, but did not enjoy his job. He enjoyed real estate and got his real estate license, after two years of being an agent, Colin was making as much as his engineer salary in just six months. Hear how he was able to have such success while also working full time, and eventually quit his engineer job. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you’re asking the question “can you be my mentor?” you’ll probably always get the no answer” - Colin Smith

Colin Smith Real Estate Background:

  • 28 year old engineer who fell in love with real estate
  • Owns a boutique brokerage consisting of 2 full time employees and 6 agents
  • He has syndicated flips, a small apartment complex, and owns a small portfolio himself
  • Based in Colorado Springs, CO
  • Say hi to him at http://www.solidrockre.com/
  • Best Ever Book: The One Thing

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Nathan has been on before a couple times, but he brings so much value we had him on again! If you’re waiting to raise money from investors, you’ll want to hear what Nathan has to share with you in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I try to help people become successful and avoid the mistakes that I have made” - Nathan Tabor

Nathan Tabor Real Estate Background:

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Today Joe is talking with Michael about his keys to successful renovations on single family homes. With over $100,000,000 in successful transactions, it is safe to say he has plenty of experience and knowledge to share. If you’re renovating anything, especially single family homes, you’ll want to hear these tips. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“When you’re dealing with a total rehab, it’s very important to assess the property correctly” - Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan Real Estate Background:

  • Entrepreneur since 1999, over $100,000,000 in total business transactions
  • Has successfully done multiple different real estate strategies including: renovations, building homes, buy and hold rentals, turkey provider, buying NPN’s, property management, wholesaling, and more
  • Based in Detroit, MI
  • Say hi to him at http://strategyproperties.com/

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:42am EDT

Joe and Theo are back for another round of business updates in today's Follow-Along Friday.

Theo outlines the process he followed when touring an apartment without your property management company and what you need to send your management company in order for them to help you with your underwriting assumptions.

Joe had a new investment offering call last night and offers tips he's learned from doing over 20 calls.

Best Ever Tweet:

“I took all the pictures I could, specifically of things I knew needed work”

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

The Process for Hiring Attorneys, Mortgage Broker, and an Accountant

 

Three huge parts of your team are discussed today. When, why, and how to hire great attorney’s, mortgage broker and an accountant. If you haven't listened to the first parts of this series, you should get caught up there first. Those were episodes 1548, 1549, and 1555. Once you have all these team members in place, you’re one giant step closer to closing your first apartment syndication. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you’re doing a complicated deal, expect to spend at least $40k on the PPM”

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Today Theo will cover another important part of your apartment syndication team, finding and hiring real estate brokers. This will most likely be your best source for deals so getting in with a good broker is HUGE for you syndication business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Win them over and eventually they might send you off market deals. Brokers are going to be one of your best deal sources.”

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:35am EDT

After college, Paul thought that selling pizza and beer at a restaurant he opened was the answer to financial success. While that may work for some people, after 10 years, Paul was about $140k in debt. He always had an interest in real estate so he finally quit the restaurant business and jumped into real estate. Hear how he’s been able to make over $300 in his first 16 months. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Business is a 24/7 sport and someone else is always trying to take your job” - Paul Swack

Paul Swack Real Estate Background:

  • Has done over $18 million is sales as a real estate agent in just 16 months
  • Ex division 1 baseball player, graduated and lost all his money in the restaurant business, then got his real estate license
  • Based in Pismo Beach, CA
  • Say hi to him at PaulSwackATgmail.com
  • Best Ever YT Channel: Gary Vaynerchuck’s channel

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1554_-_Paul_Swack.mp3
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As a professional pilot and 16 years of real estate investing, Bill was doing really well. He took it a step further recently by syndicating a 216 unit apartment community! Joe and Bill will focus mostly on that deal, how it happened, what the business is, and how he’ll execute his business plan. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Once I found great partners, it made everything easier” - Bill Zahler

Bill Zahller Real Estate Background:

  • Founded Park Capital Properties in 2016 and is the President
  • 16 years of real estate experience, now focuses on multifamily investing and syndicating
  • He recently syndicated a 216 unit in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Also a professional pilot
  • Based in Asheville, NC
  • Say hi to him at www.ParkCapitalProperties.com
  • Best Ever Book: Endurance

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1553_Bill_Zahller.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:24am EDT

Tim and his company specialize in creating great apps for companies. He’s also made a connection for us as real estate investors, how thinking like a programmer can help us a scale a business faster. He can even build an app to help us with that! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“If you can apply those 5 steps to any part of your business, you’ll start thinking like a programmer” - Tim Bornholdt

Tim Bornholdt Real Estate Background:

  • Entrepreneur, software developer, podcaster, and the founder of The Jed Mahonis Group
  • Specializes in helping businesses strategize and develop their own custom mobile apps
  • They have worked on 75 apps since 2012, Great Clips is one of their bigger clients, millions of people use the Great Clips app per month
  • Based in Minneapolis, MN
  • Say hi to him at https://jedmahonisgroup.com

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1552_Tim_Bornholdt.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am EDT

Stefan was “sick and tired of being poor” when he came across Rich Dad Poor Dad. He sold all of his rock band equipment and jumped all in with real estate investing. After a few years, he was elected into the Rich Dad Hall of Fame! Hear his strategy for starting from scratch and building a multi million dollar portfolio. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I was sick and tired of being poor” - Stefan Aarnio

Stefan Aarnio Real Estate Background:

  • Award winning real estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Author and winner of the 2014 Rich Dad International Hall of Fame award
  • Started with only $1200, built a multi-million dollar portfolio
  • Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Say hi to him at http://stefanaarnio.com/
  • Best Ever Book: The 4th Turning

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1551_Stefan_Aarnio.mp3
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