Anthony read Rich Dad, Poor Dad while in a network marketing company and was hooked on real estate. After more research, he knew he wanted to acquire multifamily properties. In order to learn the business he became an apartment broker and is now purchasing properties with a focus on value-add. Hear what it takes to go from nothing to buying value add multifamily deals. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“People who own multifamily, they don’t get direct mail” - Anthony Palmiotto

Anthony Palmiotto Real Estate Background:

• Managing partner of Odyssey Real Estate Group
• Acquires value-add multifamily properties throughout New Jersey and surrounding areas
• Focuses on repositioning assets through better management and property renovations
• Based in Tom’s River, New Jersey
• Say hi to him at odysseyrealestategrp.com
• Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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For syndicators and passive investors, today’s episode is packed full content for you! A lot of this episode also applies to other real estate investors, because all of us need to build and maintain credibility. Being able to show alignment of interest when reaching out to potential money partners is HUGE. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“The world will tell you you are too young to do something, until one day it tells you you are too old”

Mentioned in this episode:

Carlos Vaz episode: JF1112: He Attributes Having The Right Mindset & Character to His Success with Carlos Vaz

https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf1112-he-attributes-having-the-right-mindset-character-to-his-success-with-carlos-vaz/

How the General Partner Makes Money from an Apartment Syndication:

https://joefairless.com/general-partner-passive-investing-apartment-syndication/

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Thomas has been a commercial broker who specializes in multifamily for years now. One of the first things we dive into is how a newbie investor can win over an apartment broker. From offering to pay for your broker’s time to knowing the market like the back of your hand, and more secrets revealed in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Make small mistakes” - Thomas T Furlow

Thomas “T” Furlow

• Commercial Real Estate Broker - ‎Deaton Investment Real Estate, Inc.
• Has a diversified real estate background and has been a multi-family broker for more than 10 years
• Handles operations and general brokerage duties, working with sellers to market their properties for sale
• Consults investors on buying decisions
• Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
• Say hi to him at https://www.deaton.com
• Best Ever Book:The Bible and Halftime by Bob Buford

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Kenny has an extensive real estate background, and is just now starting to get into development, working on his first build now. Joe and Kenny discuss the politics, funding, and logistics of going from talking about a development to actually doing it. Even if you don’t ever want to do a development, the lessons Kenny has learned in this process that can apply to any real estate investor. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I think we’ll double our money in about 18 months” - Kenny Wolfe

Kenny Wolfe Real Estate Background:

• Owner of Wolfe Investments, a private equity real estate firm in multifamily, commercial, hard money loans, and property development
• Been involved with $95M+ worth of transactions, 2,374 multifamily units, & multiple commercial acquisitions
• Working on our first development property now
• Based in Plano, Texas
• Say hi to him at http://wolfe-investments.com/
• Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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Melanie was lucky enough to have parents who taught her about money, and how to save it. By the time she was 22 she had a “nice nest egg”. Looking for guidance with what to do with her cash, her dad suggested investing in real estate. Starting with single family homes and then moving into commercial real estate and opening her own business in a piece of property she bought. Hear what it takes to improve your quality of life substantially through real estate investing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I want to do what I want to do and no one is going to tell me no” - Melanie Bajrovic

Melanie Bajrovic Real Estate Background:

• Serial Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, International Best Selling Author, Speaker and Educator
• Became millionaire at the age of 27, is an inspiration for those who have a vision for what they want in life
• Author of The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire
• Went from being a waitress to owning multiple investment properties   
• Based in Niagara Falls, Canada
• Say hi to her at https://www.melaniebajrovic.com/
• Best Ever Book: 7 Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra

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Jason was putting up bandit sign in 2009 when a police officer took them all down  and tracked them down. Jason did give up briefly at that time, but came back better because of that happening. Now Jason is a full time wholesaler with a ton of buyers on his list, and he makes $15-$20k per deal. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Don’t give up, I wish I didn’t give up in 2009, I’d be a lot farther along” - Jason McDougal

Jason McDougal Real Estate Background:

• Full-time real estate investor
• Quit his job in January 2016 to go full time in real estate, with a focus on wholesaling
• He has done about 30 - 40 deals a year since he went full time
• Along with wholesaling he also flips houses, as wells acquires single family houses for rentals.
• Based in Dallas, Texas
• Say hi to him at https://www.sellmydfwhouse.com
• Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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Ricky has been a guest before and shared his Best Ever real estate advice and told us about his real estate business. Today Ricky is back to tell us about his social media division of his company. From tactical strategies to overall benefits of using social media, hear how a bigger presence on social media can help your real estate business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“They want to be featured on our account and that has been incredibly valuable for us” - Ricky Beliveau

Ricky Beliveau Real Estate Background:

-Owner of Volnay Capital

-Social media division Volnay Social Media has over 500,000 Instagram followers on 3 accounts

-Specializes in both buy and hold as well as condo conversions

-Currently have 8 development development projects in different stages in/around Boston

-Based in Boston, Massachusetts

-Say hi to him at www.VolnayCapital.com  

-Best Ever Book:

-Listen to his Best Ever Advice here: https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf1001-a-hidden-wealthy-niche-that-involves-a-fine-tuned-team/

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Jesse and Janine started a REIT in NYC to help everyone be able to invest in real estate, even as little as $100. Unlike most opportunities for investors, Compound allows everyone to invest in Manhattan real estate, not just accredited investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Prices have gone up in every neighborhood, but the returns have varied” - Jesse Stein & Janine Yorio

Janine Yorio and Jessie Stein Real Estate Backgrounds:

• Real estate investors who created Compound, a Manhattan based REIT for everyone
• Based in NYC, NY
• Say hi to them at https://www.compoundny.com/
• Best Ever Book: Fountainhead and Gone with the Wind

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The guys are back with another great topic. Hear why Joe doesn’t think cap rates are the best area to focus on with large apartment communities. We also get updates on their investing and how what they have learned in the past week can apply and help our businesses. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“The focus should be on the team, the execution, the business plan”

Mentioned In This Episode:

Joe’s interview with Brian Burke: https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf305-why-you-should-look-at-the-numbers-last-when-evaluating-a-deal/

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Michelle is the owner and broker of Acorn + Oak Property Management. Her and her team have over 1000 units under management, and still growing. They take a customer service approach to their company, and that really sets them apart from other companies. They even have tenants that wait for a unit to open up, just so they can rent from Acorn + Oak. Hear different tips and advice that you can use to set yourself apart from your competition. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“We always have the owner’s bottom line in mind” - Michelle Ketchum

Michelle Ketchum Real Estate Background:

• Owner/Broker in Charge of Acorn + Oak Property Management and managing partner of Acorn + Oak Triad.
• Have been an active property manager and Realtor since 2009
• Active in property managements throughout North Carolina and is leading Broker in the area
• Based in Durham, North Carolina
• Say hi to her at www.acorn-oak.com
• Best Ever Book: The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

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