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The Real Estate Life Podcast27 - Robert Preston on Crash-Course On RV Parks InvestingWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Robert Preston, Co-founder of Climb Capital. Robert specializes in buying and selling RV Parks. He searches for and acquires value-add properties that produce a durable yield through the life of the investment.
While Robert got his start by flipping single family homes, this quickly escalated to
recruiting investors and purchasing multifamily housing and then eventually Mobile
Home Parks. In this episode, Robert will share the significant upsides that owning and operating RV...
2022-11-2129 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast26 - RELP - Innovative Ways To Invest In Real Estate With The Founders Of EstatingHello everyone!
Recently I had the chance to meet the founders of Estating, a new and very innovative way to invest in real estate. They define themselves as a global digital marketplace providing direct access to real estate.
We had a long conversation with Martin Halblaub, co-founder, CEO, and Chairman; Kristina Jahn, Chief real estate officer; and Daniel Vegue Dominguez, COO, and co-founder, where they explain their business model make real estate acquisitions all over the world.
You can listen to this new episode of The Real Estate Life podcast by clicking on the link below!
2022-11-0733 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow Long Should I Keep My Investments?One of the most pressing questions for multifamily investors is how long should they keep their assets. Should you keep them for 3, 5,10 years? Should you sell quickly? Should you sell at all, or keep them as part of a growing portfolio? These answers depend on many factors, from your future investment plans to your acquisition strategy, your taxes strategy, and more, and every case is different.
2022-10-1708 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast25 - RELP - The Rise Of The Storage Business With Investor And Entrepreneur Tom DunkelIn the latest episode of The Real Estate Life podcast I welcome seasoned multifamily investor Tom Dunkel. He’s Co-Founder and Managing director of Belrose Asset Management, a firm specialized in real estate investment with a focus on multifamily and self-storage.
In this opportunity, we focus the conversation on the self-storage asset type, since it’s becoming so popular in recent times, and investors see it as a possibility for generating extra income on their properties.
Tom also discusses his process to identify cities or locations to invest, all the hard data behind his decisions, and how new technology has beco...
2022-09-0622 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast24 - Jeremy Gomez on The Power of a Network for Real Estate SalesWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Jeremy Gomez. Since 2006, Jeremy has been catering to local and international real estate clients. He currently is the Principal Broker and the cofounder of G World Properties, a real estate firm based in Central Florida.
Today Jeremy will share his view on the different sides of the business and how to have a great relationship with clients. We will also discuss the importance of leveraging your network and why being on social...
2022-08-2241 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow Communities Benefit When We Rebuild Multifamily PropertiesHello everyone!
As many of you know may remember, a few weeks back SAR Apartment Capital was mentioned in the local news in Augusta, Georgia, right after we announced the acquisition of 95 units in three completely vacant buildings in that city. The report mentioned how housing shortages and new investors coming from out-of-state were creating a gentrification trend in the area.
For this week’s blog, I decided to explain briefly how these communities actually benefit when investors rebuild and rehabilitate abandoned or empty buildings, using the example of the Augusta acquisition.
Up next.
2022-07-1106 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastWhy We Decided To Acquire LandHello everyone!
For this week’s podcast, I’m describing briefly the logic behind one of our recent transactions, which raised some eyebrows when made public a few weeks ago.
I decided to partner with multifamily investor Rene Sanchez to acquire a 10.6-acre piece of land in Covington, GA, for US$ 1,800,000.00.
The land, located in Newton County, GA has an approved zoning permit for residential development and a proposed multifamily property plan for 176 units and is surrounded primarily by commercial and residential land use areas.
This was a very special and rather unexpected acquisition because we hadn’t bought land before...
2022-06-2701 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow We Successfully Pulled Off A Very Challenging 1031 Exchange!Hello guys!
After some long weeks of extensive work, I finally have some time to get back to creating more blogs and podcast. Today I’d like to share some insights on a recent transaction we did in Gainesville, Florida, where we had to execute a very challenging 1031 exchange.
This was a very particular acquisition, because it wasn’t just one single property under one owner, but several different properties with several owners. We also had to execute a 1031 exchange, which due to time constraints, proved to be extremely challenging.
In this episode I describe these challenges and more important, how...
2022-06-2006 min
The NumberEpisode 58: Real Estate Investing 101Investing in real estate does not come without cost or risk. Abiel Ballesteros is a professional Real Estate Investor in Miami, with properties across multiple states. Join us today as we discuss who real estate investing is for, and how to decide on a segment of real estate to focus on. Abiel will also share his thoughts on syndicate investing and why multi-unit/family buildings can reduce your risks and costs. If you've ever been interested in learning more about real estate investment, here's your chance!
Join The Freedom FilesTired of money advice that...
2022-06-1424 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastWhy Acquiring A Tennessee Housing Community In Cash With Hud Restrictions Was An Awesome DealHello everyone!
In this week’s episode, I am giving you the lowdown on a very particular transaction we finalized recently. We purchased 110 houses in a Class B community in Tennessee that we are stabilizing to reach the local market’s rent levels.
While we have mostly focused on apartment buildings, this complex of houses offered a unique set of opportunities, even while having HUD restrictions. The nature of the property allows us many different options for capitalizing in the near future.
All the details, up next
2022-04-2504 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastBasic Principles For Apartment Investing“I KNOW I’M RIGHT… right? Well, that has cost me a lot of headaches, and a lot of money in my life, when being the only decision-maker or just being stubborn about something and saying “I know I’m right”...”
Hello everyone!
In this week’s blog, I’d like to talk about one of the most common and costly mistakes you can make when conducting any type of business, especially when investing in multifamily real estate.
That is the notion of falsely knowing all you require to know to make a sound decision. I have said it myself, and I have heard m...
2022-04-1802 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast23 - Erik Olivers On Applying A Cost Segregation Strategy To Reduce Your Tax Bill In A MF InvestmentWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Erik Olivers, a cost segregation expert. Erik has a background in accounting and has been with Cost Segregation Authority for six years. Cost Segregation Authority is a national provider of cost segregation services that works with investors in CPA across the country on reducing tax liabilities through cost segregation and energy credits.
In today's episode we will talk about tax liabilities and depreciation. We will also discuss the impact of the 2017 tax...
2022-03-2828 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastOur First Exit On A Multifamily PropertyHello everyone!
SAR Apartment Capital recently performed its first exit of a multifamily acquisition - after a holding period of only 529 days - which provided an IRR of about 20% to our investors.
I shared the details of the transaction recently, but today I’d like to provide more information on the property, what we did to reach market rents, the rehab process (which was very light), and the reasons why we love properties located in the Jacksonville area.
I had to record this blog while driving, so join me for my podcast on the road!
2022-03-0703 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastREVEALED: Unknown Details Behind Our Recent 16 Million PurchaseHello guys!
Recently I announced the purchase of a 208-unit multifamily property for US $16,254,000.00, in the Gainesville, FL area. Many of you may have received our press release or seen some details of this transaction on my social media channels.
Find out more, up next...
2022-02-2106 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastMy Principles Of Making Mistakes In BusinessHello everyone!
We all make mistakes in our careers, in our jobs and occupations, and in our lives. It’s part of being human. When it comes to business, a simple mistake can mean a lot of money in losses, broken relationships, lost clients, and much worse.
But that’s not the end of the world. In business, as in life, one needs to learn to deal with mistakes properly.
In this podcast, I explain some basic principles that have helped me to get the best out of my own mistakes. Many of these lessons come directly from situations I was...
2022-02-0707 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#22 - Creative ways for financing with CFP Mark WillisWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Mark Willis, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, best selling author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode we will discuss the importance of financial education and how to become your own money guru. Today Mark will share some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. We will a...
2022-01-3143 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastTop Benefits Of Retirement By Investing In Multifamily PropertyHello everyone!
As many of you may know, the age for retirement in the United States is 67 years old.
There are some early retirement options available that come with caveats: they would reduce your benefits. And of course, there are some differences depending on the year you were born, but essentially, the average retirement age is 67.
Now, life expectancy is 78 years. So, would you like to work all your life to enjoy about 11 years of retirement?
Today I’d like to tell you how multifamily real estate investing could be a great way to retire!
2022-01-1704 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow To Hedge From Inflation Investing In Multifamily?Hello everyone!
We are living in times of unprecedented inflation in the past few months in the United States.
According to official data, the inflation rate for October 2021 is 5.4 percent! That is huge! That is more than double the average yearly inflation for the past 10 years.
Inflation in the year 2020, with the pandemic and the lockdown, was 1.4 percent, and back in 2015 was 0.7.
This permanent raise in the price of goods and services makes your money shrink really quickly!
Learn how to hedge from inflation investing in multifamily up next
2021-12-0504 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#21 - Scott Krone On Why Did A Successful Investor Leave Multifamily?Welcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. Today we welcome Scott Krone, who used to be in the multifamily business and now works full-time in self storage.
In today's episode we will talk about the self storage businesses, from the differences between drive-up storages and multi-storey buildings, to why people choose to use self storage. We will also talk about the launch of One Stop Self Storage and how to invest in Scott’s next project. All this and much more, up next.
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2021-11-2926 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow Will Biden’s Proposed Plan Affect The Real Estate Sector?The Biden administration is preparing a new set of bills known as the Build Back Better plan, and among its provisions, there is major housing investment.
According to the National Association of Realtors, the proposed bill includes hard-fought NAR priorities like investments in affordable housing and down-payment assistance and spares real estate investment from the most feared taxes.
If approved, will be of great benefit to the housing sector and the real estate industry.
All you need to know, up next
2021-11-2203 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#20 - Ismael Reyes On Smart Strategies To Get Started In Multifamily InvestingWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Ismael Reyes, who has been actively investing in residential real estate since 2005 and has focused exclusively on multifamily since 2016. Ismael owns and manages 599 units throughout different states, such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. He also provides independent consulting to multifamily investors and is the bestselling author of BLUF: The Bottom Line Up Front about Passively Investing in Multi-family Properties. In 2019, Ismael retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army, with...
2021-11-1536 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow To Effectively Compliment Your Team (And How To Criticize, Too)This week I’m back behind the wheel trying to put together my blog while I am driving around town for work. So basically I am "Blogging While Driving" once again.
This time I’d like to share my impressions and ideas on how to give compliments to your team and your contractors and how to motivate the people around you. Also, how to guide people in the right direction when the outcome is poor or just plain wrong. This is part of a new "motivational" approach to my blogs.
2021-11-0805 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#19 - Scott Chopin On The Benefits Of Multigenerational HousingWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Scott Choppin, founder of Urban Pacific Group and a real estate developer of multigenerational urban housing for families. With over 35 years of experience, Scott has developed over 3,400 units and has successfully exited over 900 M in sales.
With development becoming more popular than ever, today we will talk about the benefits of developing multigenerational housing. We will also discuss the three pillars of partnering up with a developer and talk about how to...
2021-11-0139 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastCondominiums Vs Multifamily - Pros & ConsFor many people, the idea of buying real estate is oftentimes limited to buying a house or a condominium. But when you get more involved in the industry, you learn about the large variety of options available for investors, from residential to commercial real estate, to land, and so on.
If you own a condo, you’re familiar with terms like “special assessment”, “board of directors” or “rules and regulations”. And probably, you don’t like those terms.
In this week’s podcast, I explain in general terms the pros and cons of acquiring condos versus investing in multifamily property to give you an ide...
2021-10-2505 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#18 - RELP - Anette Talie On The Benefits Of Networking And Hosting MeetupsWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Anette Talie, a full-time real estate investor, architect and mother.
Today Anette will share her story, from coming to the US from Peru, to how she became a real estate investor. We will talk about the benefits of hosting meetups and the importance of networking. We will also discuss how to close a challenging deal and a lesson about extensions. All this and much more, up next.
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2021-10-1826 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastThe Unknown Details Behind Our Orlando, FL Purchase“We lowered our risk by doing an extensive amount of research, finding the absorption rate in the area, seeing the interest rates, seeing the amount or lack of inventory, and so on. There was enough amount of data to back up our confidence that we could sell these units individually”
This week will like to share with you some unknown details behind one of the recent transactions we just did. We have closed recently several deals in different parts of the United States and we honestly believe that they are amazing deals.
So today let’s discuss a little bit about...
2021-10-1307 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#17 - Privileged Access: Rod Khleif’s Advice On Hedging Against InflationWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Rod Khleif, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, mentor and community philanthropist who is passionate about business, life, success and giving back. As one of the country’s top real estate trainers, Rod has personally owned and managed over 2,000 properties.
In today's episode we will talk about some of the most common mistakes investors make and how to learn from failure. We will also discuss the cycles of real es...
2021-10-0432 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#16 - Christian Bruno On When Should You Contact An Attorney?Welcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. Today we welcome Christian Bruno, a transactional attorney practicing in the areas of real estate, real estate finance, and general corporate and business law. Christian handles all aspects of commercial real estate and finance transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, joint ventures, loan issuances and restructurings, note purchases, workouts, and fund formations in Florida and throughout the United States.
Today we will discuss how an attorney can help you when investing in real estate, plus when to contact...
2021-09-2722 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastThe 5 Reasons Why You Should Read My E-bookHello everyone!
My latest blog is out now and it contains FIVE powerful reasons for you to check it out ASAP.
As you may know, I wrote a short e-book a while ago where I explain my vision for escaping the stress of managing assets, like the multifamily properties I am currently acquiring.
My blog is an invitation to read the e-book, where I describe briefly why you should read it, if you haven’t yet.
First of all, it’s totally free.
Secondly, and most importantly, it will give you a clear guide on multifamily investments, and also it will...
2021-09-2004 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#15 - Gwyeth Smith On Customized Contracts For Any Multifamily TransactionWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Gwyeth Smith, who owns 1140 units throughout the United States in Dallas, Indiana, Pittsburgh, Tennessee and Ohio.
Today Gwyeth will share how he got into multifamilies while working a full-time job making prosthetics. We will discuss the pros and cons of buying property in other cities or states, and how to leverage your network to find deals. Finally, we will talk about one of the most difficult parts of putting a deal together...
2021-09-1340 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastThree Big Trends In The Economy Until The End Of 2021Hello everyone!
We are in the middle of the summer, now entering the second half of the year and we can now see more clearly the direction of the economy for the remainder of 2021.
I must say, the current trends are very promising and we believe that the fears of an economic crash are behind us, provided there is no catastrophic event impacting us.
According to Ethan Harris, Bank of America’s head of global economic research, the economic growth for the second quarter will be around 10%.
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan, was also very optimistic about the ec...
2021-09-0604 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#14 - The Kamaras On MF Investing To Create Generational Wealth For Your Children’s ChildrenWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have a husband and wife team who has close to 400 doors under management: David Kamara, Founder and Managing Director of Cape Sierra Capital, and Jessica Bradley, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cape Sierra Capital.
In today's episode David and Jessica will share how they switched careers and started their business in real estate. We will also discuss the challenges of working with your spouse and communicating with each other. Finally, we will talk...
2021-08-3036 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastWe Were Right! Orlando, FL Is Recovering At A Really Fast Pace In 2021!Hello everyone!
As many of you are probably aware, I recently closed two multimillion-dollar multifamily acquisitions in the Orlando, Fl area. Months ago, we identified these opportunities and carefully considered the market conditions, the economic outlook and the potential for these properties to bring high returns to our investors. Now, the economic data clearly shows that we were so right!
2021-08-2002 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#13 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Multifamily Management Insider’s Secrets With Zipporah Hodge And Doron RiceToday I’m presenting a very special episode of The Real Estate Life podcast. This time I traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to have a conversation with Zipporah Hodge, the Regional Director for Sundance Property Management, and who is in charge of one of our properties there.
We had a very candid interview with her, where she gave us a glimpse into what it’s like to manage this type of property, the challenges she and her team face on a daily basis, and what really happens behind the scenes.
As a special guest in this podcast, we also have Israeli arch...
2021-08-1928 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastCan You Become An Investor In Multifamily Syndication?“You need to know the difference between two types of investors: there are accredited investors and there are sophisticated investors. Those are the ones allowed in a multifamily syndication”
I’d like to give you a short explanation of the characteristics and requirements of a person who is interested in becoming a multifamily investor.
There are a few things you need to know to join this world of multifamily investing. It is a little different from residential real estate. Multifamily syndication is becoming a big trend lately, thanks largely to its appeal to people interested in passive investment. If you want t...
2021-08-1903 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#12 - Jalal Abuimweis, The King Of Miami Real EstateWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we welcome Jalal Abuimweis, better known as The King Of Miami Real Estate. Jalal is a full-time real estate investor and an active wholesaler. After just three years of getting into real estate, at 28 years-old Jalal already has 51 doors under management.
In today's episode Jalal will share with us the story of how he became The King Of Real Estate, from moving from Jordan to America, to living in his car, working for Grant...
2021-08-1954 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow I Got My First Multifamily Deal (And The Lessons I Learned)“I picked up a high-interest rate of 9% for that deal; I put 20% down on a $75,000 property - which is not much - my return after renting that property was actually quite high and after 6 months, after I had it stabilized, I decided to refinance and got to keep it for four years.”
Getting started on any new endeavor is never easy! Much more if you are investing money, and you are risking any losses. That is one of the main roadblocks for people interested in multifamily investing.
In order to illustrate how a successful multifamily acquisition can be done, I crea...
2021-08-1907 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#11 - Pauldine France On Why You Should Listen To The Locals Before InvestingWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Pauldine France, Vice President of Strategic Investments at FIP Commercial. Pauldine specializes in streamlining the process of retail, hospitality brands and multifamilies in the US market via South Florida, Miami. She is a licenced agent who focuses on property repositioning, tenants outreach, site selection and pre-development planning in the specialties of multifamilies, hotel industry and land leasing.
Pauldine started NeoHabitus Consult, a real estate consultancy focused on developing and executing cost-effective plans...
2021-08-1928 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastFive Financial Lessons I Want My Son To Learn, SOON!I want my son to learn the difference between what he needs to have, and what he wants to have, now that he is still very young. I don't want to kill his dreams if he wants to have a very expensive car one day, jewelry, and designer clothes but he needs to know that he doesn’t need that. Even though you feel the pressure of impressing people in society. I think that is a hard lesson for people to learn.
2021-08-1908 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#10 - Isael Prieto - Are We In A Bubble? YES Or NOWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we welcome Isael Prieto with Stratwell. They have over USD 1 billion in state sales since 2010, averaging over 3,000 transactions a year. They work closely with mortgage servicers, asset managers and traditional sales and buyers.
With everybody wondering if we are in a bubble, in today’s episode we will be discussing the current state of the market. We will talk about why inventory is low right now and the relationship between inflation and deciding whether to...
2021-08-1927 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastThree Trends In The Economy In 2021 So Far (And Their Effect On Multifamily)"While the economy has been swiftly recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic, the U.S. will need 8 million more jobs to reach pre-pandemic levels."
The economy keeps on giving us surprises and is still behaving in unexpected ways. So today I’d like to take a look at some of the most recent trends in economic activity and try to understand how this will affect the multifamily industry in the coming months.
Find out more, up next...
2021-08-1905 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#09 - Chris Wiser On How To Become A Passive Investor And Find the Right TeamWelcome to the ninth episode of The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Chris Wiser, a partner of mine and a true passive investor who has invested in 1,768 doors as a passive investor. In today's episode we will talk about how Chris became an investor and how he finds great deals. We will also touch on how to look for operators and why you might want someone who has gone through the complete lifecycle of an acquisition. Finally, we will discuss...
2021-08-1931 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastThe Opportunity Window Is Open: Why The Moment To Invest In Multifamily Is Now!The Opportunity Window Is Open: Why The Moment To Invest In Multifamily Is Now! by Abiel Ballesteros
2021-08-1906 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#08 - Richard Barthelemy On A Creative Way To Source Deals: Using VA Around The CountryWelcome The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In today’s episode we welcome Richard Barthelemy, full-time multifamily investor. After getting into real estate in 2015, Richard found a very interesting and fruitful business model, especially in today's market where finding inventory is a challenge. Besides being a multifamily investor and flipping houses, Richard sources deals for me as well as for other investors. Today we will be discussing what you need to consider if you are thinking of becoming a full-time real estate investor, including how mu...
2021-08-1934 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastPresident Biden To Eliminate Section 1031?President Biden’s new economic plan would eliminate a tax break for many real-estate owners that has enabled them to defer paying capital gains on property sales. I’m talking about section 1031 of the US tax code. I have mentioned and explained several times how the 1031 exchanges benefit the real estate industry and specifically the multifamily industry.
You can check past blogs on my website or on my YouTube channel where I describe in detail all the tax benefits available to multifamily investors, and specifically all details of section 1031.
In a few words: the current law allows investors to defer payi...
2021-08-1906 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#07 - Alejandro González On How To Get The Attention From The Top Brokers In Multi FamiliesWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Alejandro González, full-time multifamily broker with Marcus & Millichap. Alejandro is a true professional with a solid understanding of the business, and an expert in both buying and selling multifamilies in South Florida, specifically in Miami. Since he has the perspective of both a seller and a buyer, he knows how to maneuver transactions expertly. Alejandro has sold over 140 million multifamilies in sales and over 1700 units since 2013, and he's part of a t...
2021-08-1938 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastThe 5 Things I Wish I Knew When Buying Distressed Properties Out-Of-StateThis time I’d like to tell you about some of the lessons I had to learn the hard way while working in the multifamily industry. Nobody prepared me for many of the situations that I’d face, especially when having properties located in other cities and states.
These are the kind of things that you only learn while working in the field, so now I’d like to share them with you.
If you’re interested in learning more about multi-family and the topics that we talked about here, just give me a call. Reach out to me! Let’s chat and...
2021-08-1903 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#06 - Winston Schofield On The Future Of MultifamiliesWelcome The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Winston Schofield, full-time investor in multifamilies with just over 500 units under management. Winston has a strong background in asset management and operations, and has now established the Jorjew Group with a team of commercial real estate professionals, where they focus on stable assets where they can re-develop properties.
Today we will discuss how to recognize great opportunities, and why identifying whether or not there is a demand for housing is key before investing...
2021-08-1935 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastTop 5 Cities To Buy Multifamily Real Estate In 2021Hello, I’m Abiel Ballesteros and today I like to share with you the top 5 cities to buy multifamily real estate in 2021.
This is our own selection, based on population, migration trends, employment levels, local or state taxes, and our own experiences investing in multifamily properties, plus some other factors.
So hear me out:
There are many different variables playing in the economy right now. Some people are leaving cities and states due to high taxes, unemployment and because they want to be closer to their families.
On one hand, many sectors of the economy are being reactivated after the Co...
2021-08-1905 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#05 - Tony Engel On The Importance Of The Right Property Management CompanyWelcome to The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. Today’s guest is Tony Engel, Chief Operating Officer for Sundance Property Management, where he has 8,500 units under management. Tony specializes in repositioning properties and is responsible for all the business development, acquisitions and capital improvements for Sundance.
Today we will discuss how to find the right partner for property management and when to reach out to a property management company. We will also touch on acquiring and renovating Multifamilies, plus setting the rental price that’s righ...
2021-08-1938 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastHow WE Find Multifamily DealsA lot of people come to me to ask me how to find real estate multifamily deals? And I’m talking LARGE multifamily deals.
So let me tell you how we do it here at SAR Apartment Capital.
Listen to know the basics of this business and how we do it.
If you’re interested in what I explained or have questions on how we do it; or just want to bring us a deal that we could do a joint venture, contact me. I am always open to joining up and looking at deals. As I said, we have done...
2021-08-1909 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#04 - Doron Rice On Adding Value Through Choosing The Right Materials And DesignWelcome to the fourth episode of The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we welcome Doron Rice, an architect, project manager and real estate investor now focusing on multi families. Today we will discuss how much you should focus on design, plus we will give some tips for investors designing units for multifamilies. All this and much more, up next.
01:05 - Introducing Doron Rice
01:45 - Getting started in architecture and design
03:40 - What was like working on the 5th tallest building in the...
2021-08-1949 min
The Real Estate Life PodcastWhat Kind Of Mindset Do I Need To Have As A Passive Investor?Today I’d like to address the topic of MENTALITY, and specifically, the kind of mindset required to successfully become a passive investor. Many people want to become investors without the minimum knowledge about it. It’s not just about money; it’s about money management and the kind of approach you have to it.
So, when it comes to investing, there are many different ways to do it. But you need to be able to make a clear distinction between an ACTIVE investor, and a PASSIVE investor.
Traditionally, active investing is a hands-on approach, where you need to make freque...
2021-08-1904 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#03 - David Frasz And All You Need To Know About LoansWelcome to the third episode of The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we welcome David Frasz, an investment consultant and advisor. Today we will discuss all about loans, what different options are there, when to reach out to an investment consultant, and why you want to have a business plan in mind before jumping in. All this and much more, up next.
David Frasz, the investment consultant who does all of our finances and one of my advisors for anything that has...
2021-08-191h 04
The Real Estate Life Podcast#02 - Adrian Acosta On Problematic Tenants, Evictions And Money DamagesWelcome to the second episode of The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. Today we welcome Adrian Acosta, an attorney specializing in evictions and family law, and counsel of SAR Apartment Capital. We will discuss what's going on with Covid and the CDC moratorium laws, as well as how to handle problematic tenants and money damages. All this and much more, up next.
01:10 - Introducing Adrian Acosta
03:23 - CDC moratorium on evictions: what landlords need to know
06:31 - The importance of filing early
08:20 - What to...
2021-08-1926 min
The Real Estate Life Podcast#01 - Luis Becker - Achieving Financial Freedom Through Multifamily HousingWelcome to the pilot episode of The Real Estate Life Podcast, where we create a life of passive income through real estate and doing what we love. In this episode we have Luis Becker, a full-time multifamily investor who came from Venezuela in 2015. Luis owns 200 apartments in Florida, 52 units in Miami and also has properties in Gainesville. Today Luis shares his experience in real estate, plus some great tips on how to achieve financial freedom through multifamily housing. All this and much more, up next.
00:40 - Introducing Luis Becker
01:25 - The first real estate experience: turning a warehouse into a...
2021-08-1934 min