As we know, real estate is a great investment. But sometimes, it takes up so much time that the time-money relationship is very skewed. Chris Wooten, our guest today has firsthand experience of this. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he tried his hand at single-family and single-family wholesaling. However, he soon realized these niches...Read More
Many of us in the syndication space get our start by doing single-family, duplexes and triplexes, and even small multifamily deals. It’s easy to feel like this was a waste and wish we had found syndication sooner. However, Maureen Miles, our guest today, believes that starting small was the best thing that could have ever...Read More
As the uncertainty around the coronavirus crisis continues to grow, it is easy to panic and be filled with negativity. But as real estate investors and syndicators, we are problem-solvers, which means that during these hardships, we must work toward solutions. Our guest today, Matt Shamus, is here to share how he and his Driven...Read More
Leaving your W2 to launch into syndication full-time can be very frightening. Some people opt to make the transition slowly, while others choose, for better or for worse, to dive straight into syndication. Neither is right or wrong. You have to find what works for you. Bethany Smith did just that. She dove head-first into...Read More
While assets like IRAs and 401(k)s are typically bankruptcy exempt, they also have restrictions on the way the money they store can be used. Enter the Bank on Yourself whole life policy which we had Sarry Ibrahim on the show to tell listeners all about. Sarry is a licensed Bank on Yourself adviser who helps...Read More
Hearing stories of how other syndicators close deals is a very helpful learning exercise. It gives you insights into their thought process and some of the strategies that they use to get over the finish line. Today, Sam Rust, Whitney’s partner at Life Bridge, joins us to discuss a deal that they recently closed and...Read More
Crowdfunding continues to grow in popularity. It is a way to democratize the world of real estate investing, which historically has only been open to super-wealthy Americans. Its growth and positive outcomes have led to several changes being made in the space. Mark Roderick, our guest today, joins us to unpack these developments and the...Read More
Making properties perform without raising rent is a special skill and one that is becoming increasingly important in the current moment of crisis. As rental income is growing more and more uncertain, it is essential to find other ways to generate revenue. Jason Yarusi is an asset management superhero, and he is here today to...Read More
Passive investors are often led to believe that they don’t have that much power in deals. However, the opposite is true. Operators rely heavily on passive investment, and as such, these investors should have access to all the information they need to make informed decisions. Our guest today, Joseph Bramante, joins us to share some...Read More
The legal system has undergone many changes over the past 40 years. Previously, it is used to be about justice, but now, the focus has shifted to redistribution from the haves to the have nots. This has meant that civil litigation and predatory lawsuits have grown exponentially. For this reason, it is vital to put...Read More