No deal is free from unexpected problems, but these stumbling blocks can be made a lot less stressful if you have your capital budget done right. After joining us a few episodes ago to speak about her journey in real estate, Maureen Miles comes on again today to talk about how she works out whether...Read More
Senior living is not a niche we often talk about on the show, despite its massive growth forecast. Our guest today, Fabiola Fleuranvil, is here to shed light on the topic. Her current project, a combined assisted living, memory care, and independent living facility, is set to be the first of its kind in Detroit....Read More
Being born into the real estate business sounds like a dream for many of us who have had to start from scratch. But this was not the case for Pankaj Sharma, our guest today. Despite being involved in the family business from a young age, mowing lawns and painting exteriors, he never saw himself pursuing...Read More
We know that preparing for downturns, even when things are going well, is important. But none of us could have predicted the impact that the coronavirus has had on the economy. Our guest today, Ashley Wilson, found herself in a fortunate position when it came to making provisions because of her background in pharma and...Read More
We know that real estate is a relationship business and that without strong ones, it’s near impossible to succeed. But what does it take to build these strong ties with people? Our guest today, Steve Arneson’s superpower is creating bonds that last, and he’s here to share just how he does it. In this episode,...Read More
As we head further and further into these uncertain times, it is important to get advice from as many experts as possible. This is why Mike Zlotnik, a hugely experienced fund manager, joins us today. In this episode, Mike sheds light on what his fund invests in and how they have been weathering the current...Read More
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