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Real Estate MilestonesREM 73: What I learned about Real Estate Development at Machu PicchuThe Incas may have been the greatest real estate developers to have ever lived… This realization struck me as I walked through the gates of Machu Picchu after a 4-trek through the Andes Mountains. It’s easy to think of the technological sophistication of pre-modern societies as primitive, but this couldn’t be further from the truth in the case of the Incas. Machu Picchu is a city built on the top of mountain 8,000 feet above sea level, built out of massive boulders that modern people would still struggle to move today, which are fit smoothly together at right angles like L...
2023-07-1921 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM72: How Philanthropy 10Xed His Business w/ Whitney SewellI’m always impressed when individuals clearly know why they do what they do every day…No matter what you do, it’s not always smooth sailing, but when you are motivated by something you care about, it’s always easier to persevere. Today’s guest, Whitney Sewell, CEO of Life Bridge Capital, manages ~$400MM of real estate and knows why he works hard every day. Whitney gives half of his personal real estate profits to his philanthropic foundation, Omnah Foundation, which provides financial support to families who are hoping to adopt orphans. Through his own personal experience, he realized how expens...
2023-06-1440 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM71: What Does a Real Estate Developer Really Do? w/ Andrew EspositoWhat does it mean to be a real estate developer?We all know them as the guys and gals who build buildings, but they definitely aren't laying bricks and operating cranes in their hard hats and suits…Furthermore, development companies tend to run with lean teams of a dozen or so professionals and often fewer, so even if they were the people laying bricks, every project would take an eternity!Andrew Esposito is a real estate developer in New York City, and he describes the role of a developer as “herding cats…”This is because the developer in a real estate d...
2023-05-2350 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM70: 7 Investments the Government Will Pay You to Make w/ Tom WheelwrightWouldn’t it be amazing if the government paid you to contribute to society?Well, it turns out they do…Tom Wheelwright is an expert tax advisor for high-net-worth individuals and investors, including Robert Kiyosaki, and has written multiple books on the topic, such as the incredibly popular Rich Dad Advisor book, Tax-Free Wealth. In his most recent book, Win-Win Wealth Strategy, he explains that the government uses powerful tax credits and incentives to incentive citizens to invest their money into things that help society and the government would be incapable of accomplishing on their own. He breaks it down into...
2023-05-1353 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM69: Top 5 Sources of Debt and Equity in 2023 w/ Jake CloptonJake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media.Current ownership and companies include;Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have ar...
2023-05-0542 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM68: How to Find Undervalued Properties in the Path of Progress w/ Mark UpdegraffIn real estate, you make your money when you buy. However, it’s obviously easier said than done…The goal of investors is to acquire properties at a discount to their actual or potential value and hold them until they can sell them for more or add value to the properties to force appreciation. However, theoretically, this shouldn’t be possible. For example, look at the stock market. There is this idea called the efficient market hypothesis, which says that a stock’s price reflects all known information about the underlying company, and therefore, the stock price reflects the true value of...
2023-04-2836 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM67: His Top Lessons After Teaching Over 20K Students w/ Stuart GethnerSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Stuart, you can find him at:Stuart@StuartGethner.com(480) 443-4500www.ContactStuart.comTo learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: benmalech@carswell.ioResources Mentioned:Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah - Richard Bach
2023-04-2133 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM66: Why Real Estate Investors Pay Less in Taxes than You…I’m sure we’re all thinking the same thing right now: Taxes suck…However, most of us have accepted them as one of two inevitables.Not real estate investors…Most of us have heard something about how real estate investing helps with taxes, but how does it work?The underlying idea behind many of the real estate tax-savings strategies is:The Depreciation Tax Shield. Depreciation is the idea that assets deteriorate over time due to usage, obsolescence, weather, etc. The IRS allows you to estimate the value that is lost to depreciation each year and deduct it from your taxable...
2023-04-1315 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM65: He Acquired $1.8 Billion of Real Estate Becoming Biggest Buyer in Phoenix w/ Zach HaptonstallTo rise to the top, you need to have a competitive advantage…This doesn’t mean just being really good at something; it means having the capacity to do something that nobody else in your market is capable of.If you want to see what I mean, take a look at Rise48. In the last 4 years, CEO Zach Hapstonstall and his team have acquired over $1.8 Billion of real estate in their hometown of Pheonix and recently expanded to Dallas. They have grown at such a fast pace because they vertically integrated the company in such a way that allows them...
2023-04-0246 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM64: The Pros and Cons of Land Flipping w/ Pete ReeseSpeed, ease, and certainty have a monetary value in transactions…For example, look at a car dealership.People know they are not getting top dollar when they sell their car to a dealership, but they are willing to do so because it’s way more convenient than taking the time to search for a buyer online who you might back out at the last minute. This is the principle that drives the business of today’s guest.Pete Reese is the President of Reelvest Properties, and he’s in the business of land...
2023-03-2435 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM63: How to be a Hands-Off Investor w/ Brian BurkeSome people leave their money in banks because they think investing is too risky…Of course, all investments come with risk… but investing is about generating a return that is favorable relative to the risk you are taking on.While you can earn some interest on your deposits, the banks earn much more interest by investing the money you deposited while you still take on the risk of their investment.Banks can offer you the advantage of liquidity, but if you know you don’t need to withdraw your money for a certain amount...
2023-03-1748 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM62: What He Learned from Buying 150+ Units at 21 years old w/ Jeffrey DonisIt’s only been 2 months, but 2023 has been a tumultuous year for real estate…But when things change, those who adapt quickly will win.In today’s episode, I welcome my friend Jeffrey Donis onto the show for the second time to discuss the lessons he’s learned from acquiring 150+ units last year and how he and his partners are pivoting their strategy in 2023.Currently, transaction volume is very low because it's hard for buyers to find deals that pencil out. This has put a lot of them on the sidelines.
2023-03-0941 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM61: From Navy Pilot to Owner of 5 Businesses w/ Bill AllenToday’s guest owns 5 companies…It’s definitely a lot of work, but I’m impressed that he’s even able to do it. In today’s episode, Bill Allen tells his story of doing his first fix and flip as an active-duty Navy pilot to doing hundreds per year while also investing, lending, farming, and teaching others how to do it all. However, he didn’t start all of these companies at the same time…For Bill, it all comes down to having the right people and processes.
2023-03-0341 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM 60: The 5 Best Metrics For Picking The Top Real Estate MarketsOnce you decide to invest in real estate, the natural next question is, “Where?”Most people agree that location is the most important component of a property, but picking a location is by no means easy…However, I’d like to shout out to Neal Bawa for building an impressive large data model that accurately predicts which U.S. cities are the best to invest in and has been kind enough to share his findings with us!He has identified the 5 metrics that are most directly correlated with the returns on investme...
2023-02-2312 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM59: Massive Growth in The Music City w/ Tyler CaubleCan you Guess the City?It's the 5th fast-growing population of big cities in the U.S. over the last 5 years,2nd Highest Income Growth over the last year,and was named ULI’s best place to invest in real estate in 2023…If you guessed Nashville, TN, you’re right!As a young person who wants to invest in real estate, it’s important to consider not only what a city looks like now but what are its future growth prospects.Nashville has an incredible growth story.If...
2023-02-1634 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM58: One Reason I Love Real Estate…I want to tell you about one of the things I love about real estate…In the real estate market, Win/Win Scenarios are common…Most people consider the Stock market to be a Zero-Sum Game because, for every winner, there is a loser.If a stock goes up in value, the buyer wins, and the seller loses, and vice versa. However, in real estate, a seller can sell a property for a fair market value, and the buyer can force appreciation by making improvements to the prop...
2023-02-0913 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM57: Inflation Is Dead... So What's The Fed Doing? w/ Peter LinnemanIn ECON 101, we learn if Demand stays constant and Supply decreases, then Price goes up. During COVID, Supply was constricted, hence all the Price Inflation.Now, Supply is back online, and we had deflation of -0.1% in December, so does that mean The Fed will change its policy soon?Of course, that’s a complicated question…Fortunately, renowned economist, Dr. Peter Linneman, is willing to help us sort this out! Dr. Linneman is a Principal of Linneman Associates, real estate investor, strategic consultant, and Emeritus Professor at the...
2023-02-0247 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM56: Real Estate Investing in the Era of Climate Change w/ B.L. SheldonInsurance is weird…You’re only happy that you have to pay for it when something really bad happens. However, the increasing impact that climate change has on the availability and price of insurance is something that I don’t hear enough real estate investors talk about…Places like Florida and New Orleans, which have a history of hurricanes, have already begun to feel the changes in how the insurance industry perceives climate risk, but the coasts aren’t the only places that will be affected. Polar vortexes h...
2023-01-261h 03
Real Estate MilestonesREM55: Using Data Science to Select Markets 101 w/ Neal Bawa (The Mad Scientist of Multifamily)Today’s guest is none other than “The Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” and after building up a $1B+ real estate portfolio, he has an unconventional piece of advice: Don’t Trust Your Gut…With a background as a Silicon Valley technologist, Neal Bawa entered the world of real estate committed to using data science to drive his investment decisions.After many years of collecting data and crafting data models, Neal has isolated the few metrics that have an outsized ability to predict which real estate markets will generate the greatest returns…Neal is...
2023-01-1928 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM55: Using Data Science to Select Markets 101 w/ Neal Bawa (The Mad Scientist of Multifamily)Today’s guest is none other than “The Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” and after building up a $1B+ real estate portfolio, he has an unconventional piece of advice: Don’t Trust Your Gut…With a background as a Silicon Valley technologist, Neal Bawa entered the world of real estate committed to using data science to drive his investment decisions.After many years of collecting data and crafting data models, Neal has isolated the few metrics that have an outsized ability to predict which real estate markets will generate the greatest r...
2023-01-1928 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM54: Where Are The Opportunities During a Recession? w/ Natu MyersOver the last 40 years, interest rates have trended down and to the right, with only a handful of periods in which The Fed raised rates. Clearly, we are now in one of these periods, which begs the question: “How long will The Fed keep rates high?”This is a particularly poignant question given the popularity of short-term floating-rate loans for value-add projects over the last few years. Many of these borrowers expected to refinance these loans into fixed-rate longer-term products at their loan’s maturity, but most of them did not expect rates to ris...
2023-01-1246 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM53: Will 2023 Be a Good Year For Real Estate? w/ Jonny CattaniFor many of us, a new year means new goals… But first, it’s important to ask yourself this awkwardly difficult question…“How did I do on my 2022 goals?”Unfortunately, many of us probably fell short of a few goals. However, before moving on, it’s important to reflect on what went wrong because the richest lessons can be found within the biggest failures.In this first episode of the new year, my friend, Jonny Cattani, comes on the show as the first repeat guest...
2023-01-0548 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM52: What I Learned from Listening to Over 100 Episodes of His Podcast w/ Hunter ThompsonCuriosity and a Relentless Hunger for Growth.These have been the defining characteristics of my year…Today is the 1-year anniversary of the launch of my podcast, and to commemorate the occasion, I have a very special anniversary episode for you all…Today’s episode is with Hunter Thompson, Host of one of my favorite podcasts, Cashflow Connections!Hunter is a real estate Capital Raiser and Founder of Asym Capital, where he has raised over $70MM, and I’ve picked up on many powerful lessons while working with him...
2023-01-0140 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM51: How Tech is Changing Politics, Laws, and Investments w/ Alex TalcottWhen today’s guest said, “The history of Financial Technology comes down to ‘How trust is built.’” I realized something profound about the era we are living in… If you aren’t prepared to keep your entire life’s savings in a vault in your basement, you have to rely on the trust you have in some external entity. Governments have offloaded some of the trust we put into institutions through regulations and agencies like FDIC, but some people are even more wary of relying on governments. However, with the speed of technological...
2022-12-2255 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM50: From College Football to First-Time Founder: Which is Harder? w/ Sorrell BrownI recently watched Tulane’s Football Team win the AAC Championship, and I can only imagine how hard the players had to work to achieve that success. However, my friend Sorrell Brown, an alum of the team, is onto his next challenge, which may be even harder than college football… starting a construction company…The first thing he realized was, “you don’t know what you don’t know.”Although he knows all about how to do construction, he did not realize how important sales skills were to winning construction bids. Ho...
2022-12-151h 16
Real Estate MilestonesExclusive Panel: Navigating the Evolving Real Estate MarketIt’s no secret that the economy is very shaky. Rising interest rates, rampant inflation, and hiring slow-downs are leading to uncertainty and fear.However, we all know that volatile markets breed tremendous opportunities to learn incredible lessons, make revolutionary changes, and generate outstanding profits!But, how do we find these opportunities and capitalize on them?!This is a question for the pioneers of the real estate industry, and luckily for us, 3 leading experts were kind enough to share their insights and real-time knowledge on this panel in the Tulane A.B...
2022-12-081h 27
Real Estate MilestonesREM48: Which is a Better in a Recession: Debt or Equity? w/ Heather DrevesWould rather hold real estate debt or equity during a recession? Obviously, there is no simple answer to this question, and it always depends on the specifics of the deal, but regardless of your choice, investment strategies need to change with the times…Today’s guest has seen about a 20% drop in real estate prices from recent highs, as a holder of both residential debt and equity, she’s not too worried. Heather Dreves is the Director of Funding and Fund Manager at Secured Investment Corp, where she oversees two portfolios of bot...
2022-12-0134 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM47: Should you Fund your Deal with Private Money? w/ Jay ConnerI’ve spoken to quite a few real estate investors over the past 3 weeks, and all of them are getting ready to invest in discounted opportunities over the next 18 months. However, I’m interested to see how they get deals done if lenders continue to hold back…Some investors are seeking Private Money loans, which are loans from high-net-worth individuals who want exposure to real estate without needing to execute the investment plan.Private Money might be a good option for investors because PM lenders are more flexible on loan terms and don’t have t...
2022-11-2435 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM46: Breaking into Real Estate by Driving for Dollars w/ Zack BootheWhen I drive past a rundown house with overgrown grass and a tattered fence, I used to think it was a shame that the owner would leave their property in such a condition…Now, when I drive past, I wonder how much the owner is willing to sell the house for!This is because the eyesore represents an opportunity.No matter what the reason is for the property's condition, odds are that the owner does not want to deal with it and would be happy for someone to take it off th...
2022-11-1744 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM45: Winning Strategies For The Hottest Real Estate Markets w/ Sam BatesSam Bates is the founder of Bates Capital Group, a real estate investment company committed to acquiring value-add investment opportunities for their investors. Their principal objective is to acquire high-quality assets that provide risk-adjusted returns to their investors. In today's episode, Sam Bates talks about the hottest real estate markets and the best strategies for navigating them. Keep Making Milestones, Ben Malech Subscribe to my Mailing List!!!! https://benmalech.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=350ca1e8dcceca79189398d18&id=6b0fe0bcca If you want to learn more about Sam, you can find...
2022-11-1037 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicDC 242: The Journey of Communication Mastery & How It All StartsAdam Carswell shares his Next Level interview with Ben Malech, host of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast, as they discuss how Adam masters the art of good communication and networking, and both Adam and Ben’s podcasting authoring journeys. In this episode, Adam and Ben talk about:Their experiences starting their podcastsWhat it takes to be a good communicatorTechniques to network and connect to anyoneAdam’s vision for the growth of his podcastTheir progress writing their own respective books Adam would like to give a huge thanks to Ben for coming on the Dream C...
2022-11-0835 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM44: How to Set Yourself Up for Retirement in Paradise w/ Josh PlaveIf you are a student in college, the last thing you are probably thinking about is retirement. However, Right Now, many of us have a unique opportunity to set ourselves up to retire in paradise by making a few wise choices…For example, if you start investing your money in a Roth IRA Now, while you have a low or no tax rate, you will not have to pay any taxes on the gains when you withdraw during retirement.Another exciting strategy is to use a Self-Directed IRA, which would allow yo...
2022-11-0336 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM43: Are you going to Surf the Silver Tsunami? w/ Stuart KellerThere is one particular Megatrend that’s barreling toward us and nobody wants to talk about it…I don’t blame them, it’s not the most exciting. However, we need to face the facts…Every day, 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65, and…By 2030, 1 out of every 5 Americans will be over retirement age. That means there will be more retirees than people under 18 years old!The question is, where are all our loved ones going to live as they get older? Unfortunatel...
2022-10-2741 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM42: How to Solve your Real Estate Problems with Software w/ Grant WeissWhere do good business ideas come from?Some ideas are crafted over years of careful planning. Some people are just struck by sudden inspiration…Often, the best ideas are standing right in front of you. If you experience the same problem repeatedly day after day, you might be on the brink of something great… Grant Weiss started his career working in institutional real estate investments, and after years of frustration using the same outdated and glitchy software, he knew there had to be a better way...
2022-10-2144 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM41: How to Find & Land Your Dream Job w/ Tucker WellsHere’s a question you’ve heard for as long as you can remember:“What do you want to be when you grow up?”Most of our answers have changed over time, and many of us are still asking the question.Now, think back to the first answer you had to this question…Many of us probably wanted to be an astronaut, an athlete, or a firefighter!No matter what you wanted to be as a child, I challenge you to ask yourself,Why were you drawn to that jo...
2022-10-1346 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM40: The Journey of Communication Mastery & How It All Starts w/ Adam CarswellStarting a podcast is like diving into the deep end before learning how to swim.But we all know you can’t learn to swim by just standing on the edge of a diving board…After 40 episodes of Real Estate Milestones, I have grown in more ways than I could have ever imagined.In today’s episode, Adam Carswell and I reminisce on how each of our journeys in podcasting began and how much each of us has grown as communicators since then.We discuss how to be a powerful communicator, how to...
2022-10-0635 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM39: How to be a Wise Investor w/ Rich FettkeThis might sound counterintuitive, but I’ve learned more from my favorite fiction books than from the most informative non-fiction books…When I first started learning about real estate, I would read book after book, practically pumping my brain full of information.Once I began seeing the same points over and over, I thought, “now what?”Needing a break from the business books, I picked up “Out of The Silent Planet” by C.S. Lewis and was taken on an adventure to Mars where I was forced to ask myself how I would reac...
2022-09-2948 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM38: How to Survive a Hurricane in a Z-Sphere w/ David AtkinsonThere are so many reasons I love living in New Orleans, but hurricanes are not one of them…Hurricane Ida did $120B in damage, and 99% of New Orleans was left without power. Unfortunately, Ida is probably not the last hurricane to affect our coastal cities and towns. Thankfully, we have inventors with the audacity to design a solution. David Atkinson is the Creator of the Z Sphere, which is a hurricane-resistant and energy-independent modular structure that can resist winds up to 250mph without losing a wifi signal!...
2022-09-2251 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM37: Why This Investor is Transitioning from Single-Family to CRE w/ Aaron KreymerDo most people start their real estate investing journey with single-family homes?Many of my friends in the industry have told me the story of their transition from SFRs and fix&flips to CRE investing.Here are a few of the reasons people have made the switch:Better cash flow and appreciation.Better financing options.Economies of scale.Easier to invest from a distance.Can hire better 3rd party managers.Can add more value.Can do it passively.
2022-09-1540 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM36: 5 Ways to Prevent Environmental Nightmares on your Property w/ Jim Cinelli When I heard this fact, I was shocked…Before I met today’s guest, I thought dry cleaning was harmless.But, little did I know…The environmental contaminants produced by dry cleaners are even harder and more costly to clean up than gas stations!Jim Cinelli is an Environmental Engineer and owner of Liberty Environmental, a consulting firm that helps real estate owners with their toughest environmental hazards.In today’s episode, Jim explains that liquid dry cleaning chemicals are heavier than water, which means they sin...
2022-09-0842 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM35: Fannie Mae Economist on Next 18 months in Multifamily w/ Kim BetancourtWait… Inflation is bad, right? In his recent speech, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized his commitment to bringing inflation back down to his 2% goal (we are currently at 8.5%).However, if you owned multifamily real estate over the last few years, inflation has been your friend as unprecedented rent growth has driven up property values and cash flow. The question is:Will the Fed’s actions to combat inflation cause and other trends cause a reversal in values? Thankfully, in today’s episode of Real Estate Milest...
2022-09-0147 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM34: The Company Bringing Silicon Valley Software to Real Estate w/ Perry ZhengWho else thinks that the real estate industry is long overdue for a technology upgrade?The industry contributes almost $4 Trillion to global GDP every year, but most of the software the industry runs on looks like it was developed before I was born. Luckily we have entrepreneurs like Perry Zheng, who is leading the way in bringing Silicon Valley speed and elegance to the real estate industry!Perry is the Founder of Cash Flow Portal, a real estate syndication software and marketplace that connects passive investors with experienced real estate operators...
2022-08-2549 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM33: Are We Entering The Big Short: Part 2? w/ Scott (The Note Guy) CarsonReal estate is more expensive than ever, interest rates are rising, and the stock market is down over 20%...Despite the less than rosy picture, it seems like most people are not fearing the worst.Furthermore, just as the economy has two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, we’re told that a Recession is too complicated to have a definition.While economics can be a complicated topic, we’ve seen a lot of dancing around the idea of a recession in media and politics, which is why I turn to podcasts to seek...
2022-08-1849 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 33: Scott (The Note Guy) Carson - Are We Entering The Big Short: Part 2?Real estate is more expensive than ever, interest rates are rising, and the stock market is down over 20%...Despite the less than rosy picture, it seems like most people are not fearing the worst. Furthermore, just as the economy has two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, we’re told that a Recession is too complicated to have a definition. While economics can be a complicated topic, we’ve seen a lot of dancing around the idea of a recession in media...
2022-08-1750 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM32: Is Australia The Best Real Estate Market? w/ Dan LazarHave you ever considered investing in real estate out of the country? Given the many benefits and strong fundamentals of US real estate, most of us rarely venture off of our home turf.However, we might be overlooking tremendous opportunities halfway around the globe. I was super surprised to learn that prior to the pandemic, Australia had 30 straight years of GDP growth and a population growth rate 3x faster than the USA!Today, I interview Australian real estate developer, Dan Lazar, to learn more about the Australian...
2022-08-1131 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM31: How to Solve Climate Change with Real Estate w/ P.J. FinleyWe can’t open up our favorite news app without reading something about electric vehicles. However, personal passenger vehicles account for less than 10% of carbon emissions. Guess how much comes from real estate…When you add up embodied emissions (created through the construction and procurement of buildings) and operational emissions (energy consumption and operations) - real estate is responsible for 40% of carbon emissions globally!Massive Problems = Massive Opportunities for GrowthLuckily, we have leaders like PJ Finley, who are guiding the industry toward a sustainable future!After clos...
2022-08-0450 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM30: Group Investing With Friends w/ Travis Smith (Founder of TribeVest)Teamwork is one of the most powerful ways to succeed in real estate because a team can accomplish things you could have never done alone. The wealthiest real estate investors have known this all along, which is why they have been forming partnerships for centuries. However, it has not been easy for ordinary investors to group invest until today’s guest began making his dream a reality!Travis Smith and his brothers wanted to begin investing in real estate, but none of them had enough capital to go at it alone, so they decided to po...
2022-07-2839 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM29: How To Thrive During The Recession w/ M.C. LaubscherWhen you look around at the economy and world, it’s not hard to see that the entire financial system is undergoing a massive change. For most of our lives, we focus on accumulating wealth, whether through our job, investing in real estate, or starting companies. However, in this chaotic environment, if we do not create a capital allocation plan, we run the risk of losing what we’ve worked so hard to gain. Thankfully, in today’s episode, M.C. Laubscher shares his approach to building and preserving our assets, so we can create an enr...
2022-07-2155 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 29: M.C. Laubscher - How To Thrive During The RecessionWhen you look around at the economy and world, it’s not hard to see that the entire financial system is undergoing a massive change. For most of our lives, we focus on accumulating wealth, whether through our job, investing in real estate, or starting companies. However, in this chaotic environment, if we do not create a capital allocation plan, we run the risk of losing what we’ve worked so hard to gain. Thankfully, in today’s episode, M.C. Laubscher shares his approach to building and preserving our asse...
2022-07-1956 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 28: Brad Cartier - How We Can Fix the Affordable Housing Crisis w/ Brad CartierWould you live in a Tiny Home???In a world that is becoming increasingly digitized, Americans are needing less and less space to live. According to recent studies, 23% of all Americans (and 34% of Americans age 18-34) say they would live in a tiny home or heavily consider living in a tiny home. Additionally, tiny home development is expected to increase by $3.5 billion by 2026!So, what is a tiny home?In t...
2022-07-1432 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM28: How We Can Fix the Affordable Housing Crisis w/ Brad CartierWould you live in a Tiny Home???In a world that is becoming increasingly digitized, Americans are needing less and less space to live.According to recent studies, 23% of all Americans (and 34% of Americans age 18-34) say they would live in a tiny home or heavily consider living in a tiny home. Additionally, tiny home development is expected to increase by $3.5 billion by 2026!So, what is a tiny home?In today's episode, Brad Cartier, and I discuss tiny homes, missing middle multifamily, and other potential solutions to...
2022-07-1432 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM27: The Robinhood of Real Estate Investing w/ Pocket PropertiesWhat if there was an app where you could start investing in real estate with only $10?It’s no question that real estate has been one of the best investments since before financial markets were even invented. However, in the 21st century, real estate is expensive and many deals are only available to accredited investors, which makes it difficult for the majority of people to invest in real estate.I’d like to introduce you to my friends over at Pocket Properties. Zach Reinhardt and Shawn Sadler are on a mission to m...
2022-07-0734 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 27: Pocket Properties - The Robinhood of Real Estate InvestingWhat if there was an app where you could start investing in real estate with only $10?It’s no question that real estate has been one of the best investments since before financial markets were even invented. However, in the 21st century, real estate is expensive and many deals are only available to accredited investors, which makes it difficult for the majority of people to invest in real estate.I’d like to introduce you to my friends over at Pocket Properties.
2022-07-0535 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 26: Jim Pfeifer - 7 Key Differences Between Stocks and Real EstateAs most of us have noticed, the stock market has been very volatile in the past few months.While I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news, I’m feeling for the many Americans who may be hoping to retire in the near future but might have to sell some of their stocks in a down market. Although it’s very hard to time any investment market, many smart real estate investors are not terribly worried about a drop in their property values, because the cash flow from their investments will likely...
2022-06-3041 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM26: 7 Key Differences Between Stocks and Real Estate w/ Jim PfeiferAs most of us have noticed, the stock market has been very volatile in the past few months.While I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news, I’m feeling for the many Americans who may be hoping to retire in the near future but might have to sell some of their stocks in a down market.Although it’s very hard to time any investment market, many smart real estate investors are not terribly worried about a drop in their property values, because the cash flow from their investments will likely remain...
2022-06-3040 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM25: Daniel Weisfield - Why Mobile Home Parks Are Not What You ThinkWhen you hear “Mobile Home Parks” you might think of the shady and dirty trailer parks often depicted on TV. In reality, MHPs are very different from the pop-culture stereotype. Not only do residents benefit from very affordable housing and homeownership, investors like today’s guest, invest heavily in creating safe, clean, and amenitized communities that the residents love for years!If that is not enough, MHPs offer investors recession-resistant and stable income, unlike any other alternative investment.Dan...
2022-06-2344 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM25: Why Mobile Home Parks Are Not What You Think w/ Daniel WeisfieldWhen you hear “Mobile Home Parks” you might think of the shady and dirty trailer parks often depicted on TV. In reality, MHPs are very different from the pop-culture stereotype. Not only do residents benefit from very affordable housing and homeownership, investors like today’s guest, invest heavily in creating safe, clean, and amenitized communities that the residents love for years!If that is not enough, MHPs offer investors recession-resistant and stable income, unlike any other alternative investment.Daniel Weisfield is a Co-Founder of Three Pillar Communities which...
2022-06-2343 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 24: Van Sturgeon - The 6 Secrets to Working With A General ContractorIn an industry where everyone is constantly on a hunt for their next deal or for the money to even make their deal possible, sometimes we overlook the true source of value creation…The execution of the business plan. For a deal to be as great in reality as it looks on paper, investors need to have a system for ensuring that value is added to the property, while staying within the confines of their budget and schedule. For this reason, I am t...
2022-06-1652 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM24: The 6 Secrets to Working With a General Contractor w/ Van SturgeonIn an industry where everyone is constantly on a hunt for their next deal or for the money to even make their deal possible, sometimes we overlook the true source of value creation…The execution of the business plan.For a deal to be as great in reality as it looks on paper, investors need to have a system for ensuring that value is added to the property, while staying within the confines of their budget and schedule.For this reason, I am thrilled to bring Van Sturgeon on the show to...
2022-06-1651 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 23: K Trevor Thompson - How To Take Control When Life Throws You A CurveballCovid-19 majorly shook up the life of today’s guest. However, even after being let go from his long-term career in the attractions & entertainment & industry, he took his situation and made the most of it…Trevor had been aspiring to get active in real estate for many years, but after his first passive real estate investment started turning sour, instead of getting down on himself when life wasn’t going entirely as planned, he decided to take control.Trevor decided he wanted to learn how to be a prop...
2022-06-0944 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM23: How to Take Control When Life Throws You A Curveball w/ K Trevor ThompsonCovid-19 majorly shook up the life of today’s guest. However, even after being let go from his long-term career in the attractions & entertainment & industry, he took his situation and made the most of it…Trevor had been aspiring to get active in real estate for many years, but after his first passive real estate investment started turning sour, instead of getting down on himself when life wasn’t going entirely as planned, he decided to take control.Trevor decided he wanted to learn how to be a property manager through hands-on experience so volunteered to dri...
2022-06-0943 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 22: Whitney Elkins-Hutten - What Do You Want and Why Do You Want It?If you are feeling like you need to make a change in your life, this is for you…Often when we find ourselves feeling this way, it’s because there is something in our life that we are not satisfied with or there is something causing us pain that we want to run away from. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to make a change when we focus on the things we are trying to escape because when we just start running we have no idea where we should be going. In today’...
2022-06-0248 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM22: What Do You Want and Why Do You Want It? w/ Whitney Elkins-HuttenIf you are feeling like you need to make a change in your life, this is for you…Often when we find ourselves feeling this way, it’s because there is something in our life that we are not satisfied with or there is something causing us pain that we want to run away from.Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to make a change when we focus on the things we are trying to escape because when we just start running we have no idea where we should be going.In today’...
2022-06-0247 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM21: The Best Tax Saving Tool in the Game w/ Yonah Weiss (The CostSegKing)If I told you that there was a way that you could pay zero dollars in taxes just by owning real estate, would you believe me?In today’s episode, Yonah Weiss teaches us how to do it!The strategy requires an epic combination of a Cost Segregation Study and Real Estate Professional Status. You may be familiar with Depreciation, which is a tax deduction that allows you to write off the value of your property over the duration of its useful life, which is typically 27.5 years. A...
2022-05-2638 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 21: Yonah Weiss - The Best Tax Saving Tool in the GameIf I told you that there was a way that you could pay zero dollars in taxes just by owning real estate, would you believe me?In today’s episode, Yonah Weiss teaches us how to do it!The strategy requires an epic combination of a Cost Segregation Study and Real Estate Professional Status. You may be familiar with Depreciation, which is a tax deduction that allows you to write off the value of your property over the duration of its useful life, which is typically 27.5 years. A Co...
2022-05-2638 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM20: Invest Like A Billionaire w/ Ben FraserWhen today’s guest started doing research on the portfolios of billionaires, he discussed something pretty shocking…He discovered the vast majority of ultra-wealthy and institutional investors have more than 50% of their wealth in private equity and private real estate while most of the rest of the population has 95%-100% of their investments in public paper assets, mostly stocks.With the amount of attention the stock market gets in the news and even in TV commercials, this is not a surprise. However, most people don’t realize that real estate is not only reserved for billio...
2022-05-1941 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 20: Ben Fraser - Invest Like A BillionaireWhen today’s guest started doing research on the portfolios of billionaires, he discussed something pretty shocking…He discovered the vast majority of ultra-wealthy and institutional investors have more than 50% of their wealth in private equity and private real estate while most of the rest of the population has 95%-100% of their investments in public paper assets, mostly stocks. With the amount of attention the stock market gets in the news and even in TV commercials, this is not a surprise. However, most people don’t realize...
2022-05-1941 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM19: How She Invests Across 9 Time Zones w/ Keishia KennedyI used to think that investing in real estate from a distance was difficult, but when I heard that today’s guest was investing across 9 time zones, I knew I had no excuse! Keishia Kennedy currently resides in Kuwait where she is a military contractor, bodybuilder, and US real estate investor. She’s learned how to use the power of partnership to invest from overseas and has participated in 7 deals since 2021! Keishia is an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard and has settled down in Kuwait after her deployment ther...
2022-05-1230 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 19: Keishia Kennedy - How She Invests Across 9 Time ZonesI used to think that investing in real estate from a distance was difficult, but when I heard that today’s guest was investing across 9 time zones, I knew I had no excuse!Keishia Kennedy currently resides in Kuwait where she is a military contractor, bodybuilder, and US real estate investor. She’s learned how to use the power of partnership to invest from overseas and has participated in 7 deals since 2021!Keishia is an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard and has settled down in Kuwait after her deployment ther...
2022-05-1230 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM18: How You Can Leverage a Virtual Family Office w/ Kwesi Robotham & Jim RoessnerA wise venture capitalist once said, “the best businesses are the ones that take a product that has traditionally been reserved for only the ultra-wealthy and make it available to everyone else.” Uber has done this with private chauffeur services, AirBnB has done this with second homes, and now, my friends over at Kingstowne Advisors are bringing the Family Office to entrepreneurs and business owners! Kwesi Robotham and Jim Roessner operate a Virtual Family Office, which means you now have access to the same personalized and wholistic wealth planning solutions as the...
2022-05-0547 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 18: Kwesi Robotham & Jim Roessner - How You Can Leverage a Virtual Family OfficeA wise venture capitalist once said, “the best businesses are the ones that take a product that has traditionally been reserved for only the ultra-wealthy and make it available to everyone else.” Uber has done this with private chauffeur services, AirBnB has done this with second homes, and now, my friends over at Kingstowne Advisors are bringing the Family Office to entrepreneurs and business owners!Kwesi Robotham and Jim Roessner operate a Virtual Family Office, which means you now have...
2022-05-0548 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM17: The Future of Real Estate w/ Ellis HammondOne question I have been repeatedly getting asked recently is: “What is going to happen to real estate as blockchain and crypto disrupt the global economy?” My answer usually goes something like: “If I had to guess, A LOT.” To anyone who reads the news, it seems rather evident that the rise of cryptocurrencies and new financial technologies is something that should not be ignored. And, real estate is an industry that many would frankly describe as archaic, given that we buy and sell properties pretty much the same way George Washingt...
2022-04-2844 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 17: Ellis Hammond - The Future of Real EstateOne question I have been repeatedly getting asked recently is: “What is going to happen to real estate as blockchain and crypto disrupt the global economy?”My answer usually goes something like: “If I had to guess, A LOT.”To anyone who reads the news, it seems rather evident that the rise of cryptocurrencies and new financial technologies is something that should not be ignored.And, real estate is an industry that many would frankly describe as archaic, given that we buy and sell properties pretty much the same way George Washington did.
2022-04-2845 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM16: How To Create Balance As A Health Care Professional w/ Harry Nima ZegarraIt’s no secret that doctors have one of the highest-paying professions. However, while it may seem like money can solve a lot of problems, money can’t buy time with family or the freedom to travel.Unfortunately, it does not seem like financial education is part of the medical school curriculum, which may make it hard for newly graduated medical students to take control of their financial future and create the life they may imagine their occupation should afford. Many of my closest friends are pursuing a career in medicine, which is why I’ve bee...
2022-04-2132 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 16: Harry Nima Zegarra - How to Create Balance as a Health Care ProfessionalIt’s no secret that doctors have one of the highest-paying professions. However, while it may seem like money can solve a lot of problems, money can’t buy time with family or the freedom to travel.Unfortunately, it does not seem like financial education is part of the medical school curriculum, which may make it hard for newly graduated medical students to take control of their financial future and create the life they may imagine their occupation should afford. Many of my closest friends are pursuing a career in medicine, which is why I’ve bee...
2022-04-2133 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM15: Multifamily Investors Who Dominate w/ Beau Beery“The difference between an elite investor and everyone else is the number of deals they see. It isn’t how smart they are, it’s not how much money they’ve got, it's not how good they are at securing debt… Most investors have only seen a small fraction of the deals that have closed in a market; the elite investors got the first look at almost every one of them.” - Beau BeeryOut of the 350 multifamily sales transactions Beau’s team has researched, 93% of them involved a broker, which is why he advises anyone who’s determined to...
2022-04-1436 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM14: Your Authentic Self is Your Gift to the World w/ Travis Gibson“Embrace who you are, flaws and all. It’s the only way we make this world a better place. The world already has somebody else, but what they don’t have, is you.” - Travis Gibson In today’s episode of Real Estate Milestones, Travis and I discuss topics ranging from prop-tech to self-storage to due diligence to decentralized finance! Travis is the Founder of Freeman Equity Group where he helps investors achieve financial freedom through syndicated commercial real estate opportunities. Travis started his real estate journey by actively investing in single-fam...
2022-04-0741 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 14: Travis Gibson - Your Authentic Self is Your Gift to the World“Embrace who you are, flaws and all. It’s the only way we make this world a better place. The world already has somebody else, but what they don’t have, is you.” - Travis GibsonIn today’s episode of Real Estate Milestones, Travis and I discuss topics ranging from prop-tech to self-storage to due diligence to decentralized finance! Travis is the Founder of Freeman Equity Group where he helps investors achieve financial freedom through syndicated commercial real estate opportunities. Travis started his real estate jou...
2022-04-0742 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM13: How Real Estate Can Help You Heal The World w/ Jonathan CattaniFrom a young age, movies, role models, and society teach boys that emotions are not masculine and that we need to “man up.” However, these harmful ways of approaching emotion can lead men to struggle with mental health throughout their lives. I’m extremely excited for you to hear Jonathan discuss his journey with mental health and how he is using his passion for real estate to build a legacy and bring awareness to a cause that is dear to him. Jonathan Cattani is the founder and managing partner of Cattani Capital Group. With o...
2022-03-3137 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 13: Jonathan Cattani - How Real Estate Can Help You Heal The WorldFrom a young age, movies, role models, and society teach boys that emotions are not masculine and that we need to “man up.” However, these harmful ways of approaching emotion can lead men to struggle with mental health throughout their lives. I’m extremely excited for you to hear Jonathan discuss his journey with mental health and how he is using his passion for real estate to build a legacy and bring awareness to a cause that is dear to him. Jonathan Cattani is the founder and managing partner of Catta...
2022-03-3138 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM12: 5 Things You Wish You Knew about Real Estate Lawyers w/ Rori MalechIf lawyers are really that bad, why do you pay them so much?It's probably because they play a crucial role in solving whatever problem you are facing.However, before you go back to complaining… listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your effectiveness and minimize your costs when working with your lawyer! Also, if you’re considering a career in law, this episode is a must-listen!Rori Malech is a commercial real estate attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an AmLaw 100 international law firm, representing local and national deve...
2022-03-2431 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 12: Rori Malech - 5 Things You Wish You Knew About Real Estate LawyersIf lawyers are really that bad, why do you pay them so much? It's probably because they play a crucial role in solving whatever problem you are facing. However, before you go back to complaining… listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your effectiveness and minimize your costs when working with your lawyer! Also, if you’re considering a career in law, this episode is a must-listen!Rori Malech is a commercial real estate attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an AmLaw 100 international law firm, representing local and nation...
2022-03-2432 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM11: You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don't Take w/ Adrian ChuquillanguiWhat do hockey players and real estate investors have in common? Both need to have grit, determination, and the ability to work well with a team, but most importantly, success in their respective industries is defined by the work they are willing to put in while no one else is watching. In today’s episode, Adrian and I discuss the motivations that inspire us to pursue our passions and add value to the world!Adrian Chuquillangui is the Director of St. Joseph’s Capital, a commercial multifamily real estate investment company with...
2022-03-1731 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 11: Adrian Chuquillangui - You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don't TakeWhat do hockey players and real estate investors have in common? Both need to have grit, determination, and the ability to work well with a team, but most importantly, success in their respective industries is defined by the work they are willing to put in while no one else is watching. In today’s episode, Adrian and I discuss the motivations that inspire us to pursue our passions and add value to the world!Adrian Chuquillangui is the Director of St. Joseph’s Capita...
2022-03-1732 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicDCGZ 50: Ben Malech - The Return On Investment Of Investing In Yourself Is InfiniteAaron is joined by Ben Malech to discuss Ben’s journey as he continues to grow his network and experiences in real estate. Ben explains his perspective as he loves to educate himself on things that he loves and holds himself accountable to take action because imperfect action is better than no action at all. So many people never start on the path that could lead them to their dreams. How could you change your life if you took that shot in the dark? Throughout the course of the epi...
2022-03-1446 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM10: How to Design Your Financial Future w/ Christina Suter"I can gain financial leadership and it has nothing to do with the amount of money I'm starting with. It's the commitment to choose to have financial choices in my life." -Christina SuterWe made it! Real Estate Milestones is now in the double digits! To celebrate, I have a very special 10th episode for you all.In today’s episode, Christina Suter helps me clarify the actions I need to take today, to realize my dream of becoming an Apartment Building Developer, and reveals how this same process can help you accomplish your goals!...
2022-03-1050 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 10: Christina Suter - How to Design Your Financial Future"I can gain financial leadership and it has nothing to do with the amount of money I'm starting with. It's the commitment to choose to have financial choices in my life." - Christina Suter We made it! Real Estate Milestones is now in the double digits! To celebrate, I have a very special 10th episode for you all. In today’s episode, Christina Suter helps me clarify the actions I need to take today, to realize my dream of becoming an Apartment Building Developer, and reveals how this same process can help yo...
2022-03-1051 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 9: The Donis Brothers - How 3 Brothers Built a 600 Unit Portfolio at Age 20Have you ever told yourself, “I am too young to start investing in real estate” or “I don’t have enough experience to close a deal?” There was a point in my past when I used these kinds of limiting beliefs as excuses for not taking action toward accomplishing my goal of closing my first real estate deal. However, when I first heard the Donis Brother’s story, I knew I had no excuse for postponing my dreams! On this super fun episode of Real Estate Milesto...
2022-03-0337 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM9: How 3 Brothers Built a 600 Unit Portfolio at Age 20 w/ The Donis BrosHave you ever told yourself, “I am too young to start investing in real estate” or “I don’t have enough experience to close a deal?”There was a point in my past when I used these kinds of limiting beliefs as excuses for not taking action toward accomplishing my goal of closing my first real estate deal. However, when I first heard the Donis Brother’s story, I knew I had no excuse for postponing my dreams!On this super fun episode of Real Estate Milestones, Jeffrey, Kenneth, and Kerwin show us how if you focus on...
2022-03-0336 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM8: Failure is a Stepping Stone to Success w/ Raju DatlaIf you could erase failure from your life, would you?In today’s episode, Raju Datla and I discuss how focusing on personal development, spirituality, and mindset has led Raju to only see lessons learned rather than failures. Raju Datla is an entrepreneur, investor, and information technology leader with real estate investment experience across many different niches, including Passive Syndications, Seller-Finances, AirBnb, and Tax Deeds. In today’s episode, we discuss… How Raju developed the mindset that allows him to create meaning in the world.Why finding a ment...
2022-02-2442 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 8: Raju Datla - Failure is a Stepping Stone to SuccessIf you could erase failure from your life, would you?In today’s episode, Raju Datla and I discuss how focusing on personal development, spirituality, and mindset has led Raju to only see lessons learned rather than failures. Raju Datla is an entrepreneur, investor, and information technology leader with real estate investment experience across many different niches, including Passive Syndications, Seller-Finances, AirBnb, and Tax Deeds. In today’s episode, we discuss… How Raju developed the mindset that allows him to create meaning in the world.Why...
2022-02-2443 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM7: The Ways of the Actively Passive Investor w/ Travis WattsMost of us are taught from a young age that the only way to invest is to “buy low, sell high.” However, it probably didn’t take you very long to realize that it’s tough to predict when an investment’s value will rise or fall.But what if your investments put money in your pocket every month, even when its value doesn’t increase? Travis Watts is a full-time passive investor. He has been investing in real estate since 2009 in multi-family, single-family, and vacation rentals. Travis is also the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft...
2022-02-1737 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicREM 7: Travis Watts - The Ways of the Actively Passive InvestorMost of us are taught from a young age that the only way to invest is to “buy low, sell high.” However, it probably didn’t take you very long to realize that it’s tough to predict when an investment’s value will rise or fall.But what if your investments put money in your pocket every month, even when its value doesn’t increase?Travis Watts is a full-time passive investor. He has been investing in real estate since 2009 in multi-family, single-family, and vacation rentals. Travis is also the Director of Investor Rela...
2022-02-1738 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM6: How You Could Save Millions In Taxes w/ Brett SwartsWhen you think about the wealthiest people you know, you probably think of someone who owns real estate. You may have even heard the famous Andrew Carnegie quote, “90% of the world’s millionaires become so by investing in real estate.”But, have you ever wondered why real estate is such a consistent generator of wealth?One reason is that investing in real estate comes with some incredible tax advantages, and we are going to learn about one of the coolest tax strategies in today’s episode!In episode 6 of Real Estate Milestones, Ben Malech i...
2022-02-1141 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM5: How To Create Your Ideal Life with Alternative Investments w/ Dan KryzanowskiWelcome to the 5th episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Dan Kryzanowski, expert capital raiser and real estate investor, to discuss how to take full advantage of the numerous benefits provided to alternative investors.In this episode you will learn about:How you can use an SDIRA or Solo 401(k) to Accelerate your wealth-building potential. - What asset classes Dan is investing in and how you can join him.Why you should consider investing in Self-Storage and Industrial Properties.An awesome...
2022-02-1141 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM4: Creating High Tech Freedom With Your Dream Team w/ Chris FreemanWelcome to the 4th episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Chris Freeman, Founder of High Tech Freedom Capital to discuss how he was able to scale up his Real Estate Investment company after a long career in Tech Sales.In this episode you will learn about:How Chris balances his real estate investing while also having a W2 job.How he decided to start High Tech Freedom Capital after 20 years as a real estate investor.- How Chris put together his dream team.
2022-02-1140 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM3: Leaving China For A Better Life But Found Her Life Mission w/ Micy Liu Welcome to the third episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Micy Liu, Founder of Life Mission Capital, to discuss her journey from China as a teenager to becoming a real estate entrepreneur with a powerful life mission.In this episode you will learn about:How Micy discovered Multifamily Real Estate and syndication.Differences between the cultures of China and the US.Why Micy is dedicated to teaching financial literacy to the youth.How Micy found her Life Mission.
2022-02-1132 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM2: Network Like Your Life Depends On It w/ Mike StrugWelcome to the second episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Mike Strug, Founder of Young Real Estate Professionals of New York (YREPNY) to discuss the crucial role networking can play in your career and the value networking can add to your life.In this episode you will learn about:How working in a wide variety of roles in CRE (Investments, Asset Management, Mortgage Originations, and more) has influenced his perspective.How he began the incredible networking organization, YREPNY.The many doors...
2022-02-1139 min
Real Estate MilestonesREM1: Discovering Multifamily Syndication w/ Anthony ScandariatoWelcome to the first-ever episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast!In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Anthony Scandariato, Founder of Red Knight Properties and Host of Discovering Multifamily Podcast, to discuss his journey to becoming a full-time real estate entrepreneur.In this episode you will learn about:- How Anthony got his start in Multifamily Real Estate and Workforce housing.- How to scale a real estate investment business using the Syndication Model.- How to apply the BRRRR Model to apartment investing.- An...
2022-02-1046 min
Dream Chasers: Where Hustle Meets House MusicDC 185: Ben Malech - A Star Is BornAdam Carswell brings on special guest Ben Malech, Real Estate entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in the real estate world and podcast space. In this episode, Ben talks about:What inspired him to pursue real estate investing Cultural differences between American life and European life that he learned while studying abroadHow he became motivated to start his own real estate podcastWhat excites and intrigues him about beginning a podcast Adam would like to give a huge thanks to Ben for coming on the Dream Chasers plat...
2021-11-3039 min