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The Best Ever CRE ShowAvoiding Capital Calls, Vetting Sponsors, and Embracing JOMO with Jim PfeiferOn this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Jim Pfeifer, founding member of Left Field Investors (now rebranded as Passive Pockets) and long-time limited partner (LP) investor. Jim shares his journey from high school teacher to financial advisor to full-time LP, highlighting the transition from stock market speculation to real estate investing for cash flow. They discuss the pitfalls of early passive investments, the importance of vetting operators (especially in volatile markets), and why community is the most valuable due diligence tool an LP can have. Jim also shares his philosophy of not being anyone’s “guin...2025-05-221h 12
Diary of an Apartment InvestorEXP - Getting the Word Out With Jim PfeiferJim Pfeifer joins today to talk about the importance of interacting with your multifamily community, the Passive Pockets podcast, and what advice he would give to those just starting out.----Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedInJoin our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansThis episode originally aired on May 16, 2025----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to us on your favorite podcast a...2025-05-1632 min
Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing236: How To Find and Build Your Passive Investing Tribe with Jim PfeiferIf you don’t want the hassle of becoming a landlord, passive investing could be your entry into real estate investing. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Jim Pfeifer, the former founder, president, and CEO of Left Field Investors, which is now PassivePockets. Jim is also the co-host of the PassivePockets podcast and a long-time investor in syndications as a limited partner. Jonathan and Jim start their discussion by outlining the story of Left Field Investors and Passive Pockets. Jim explains what drew him to passive investing ve...2025-04-2448 min
The Next-Level Income ShowEp 250: From Active to Passive Investor with Jim PfeiferJoin Chris Larsen as he welcomes Jim Pfeifer back to the show to discuss the evolution of his investing journey, from active real estate to building communities for passive investors. Jim shares his insights on why communities are essential for successful limited partner investing, how Passive Pockets is creating new opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. Learn more about Jim’s upcoming Passive Pockets Summit and why it’s the event you don’t want to miss!
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ **Importance of Community:** Successful limited partner investing heavily relies on connecting with a supportive community for learning...2025-04-0833 min
The Real Estate Syndication ShowSmart Investing Through Community: Avoid Costly Mistakes! with Jim PfeiferIn this episode, our guest Jim Pfeifer, Founder of Left Field Investors shares insider tips on navigating the world of passive investing with strategies for building wealth, avoiding common pitfalls, and making smarter investment choices. Here are some of the key insights from this episode:- The Power of Diversification: Learn why spreading investments across asset classes, operators, and markets is essential for managing risk and maximizing returns.- Vetting Operators Like a Pro: Discover how to effectively evaluate operators, understand their track records, and identify red f...2024-12-0544 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowHow Preferred Equity Minimizes Risk and Maximizes ROI in Real Estate With Jim Pfeifer and guest Paul Moore and Troy Zsofka🎙 Discover how preferred equity can help you maximize returns and minimize risk in real estate investing! In this video, host Jim Pfeifer, and guests Paul Moore, and Troy Zsofka break down the basics of preferred equity, how it works, and why it's a game-changer for savvy investors. Whether you're a seasoned real estate pro or just starting out, you'll learn actionable tips to make smarter investment decisions..👉 What you'll learn:
What is preferred equity in real estate?
How it reduces risk and secures returns.
Real-life exampl...2024-11-2640 min
Pillars Of Wealth CreationPOWC # 744 - Why Join A Community Like PassivePockets? | Jim PfeiferJoining us today is Jim Pfeifer from PassivePockets, formerly Left Field Investors, who shares his journey from active real estate investing to building wealth through passive syndications. In this episode, Jim dives into key strategies for evaluating syndications, essential resources for success, and lessons learned to help you avoid costly mistakes. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with actionable advice for passive investors!
Jim Pfeifer is a seasoned real estate investor and the founder of Like Minded Investors, a community dedicated to achieving financial freedom through passive real estate syndications. After discovering that syndications were a better alternative to ac...2024-11-2643 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowFrom Traditional Financial Advisor to Passive Investor: Jim Pfeifer and Mark Kelley Share Top StrategiesIn this episode, we dive into the world of passive investing with industry experts Jim Pfeifer and Mark Kelley. They discuss how they transitioned from traditional financial advisory roles to successful passive investors, sharing their top strategies for creating sustainable income and building wealth with less hands-on management.Listen in to learn:
Why passive investing is on the rise among financial professionals
The advantages and potential challenges of a passive investment approach
Proven strategies for diversifying and growing your portfolio
Tips for beginners to get started with passive income streams
2024-11-1241 min
Investing In The U.S.How to Generate Life-Changing Passive Income with Real Estate in 2024 | Jim PfeiferYes, generating passive income through real estate in 2024 is possible! Here today to explain exactly how is Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors, a community focused on helping individuals learn and succeed in passive real estate investing. The community has since evolved into PassivePockets after partnering with BiggerPockets, a renowned real estate education platform.The episode explores the importance of vetting operators, understanding market trends, and leveraging the power of community to make smarter, more informed decisions. Jim also touches on the tools available within Passive Pockets, including their deal analyzer, to help investors a...2024-10-0933 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowHow to Analyze a Syndication Deal: Beginner Guide With Jim Pfeifer, J Scott, and Paul ShannonIn this podcast, Jim Pfeifer, J Scott, and Paul Shannon walk you through the essential steps to analyze a syndication deal. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your investment skills, this guide provides key insights into evaluating syndication opportunities. Jim, J and Paul break down the process, explain critical metrics, and share their expert tips to help you make informed decisions.Key Topics Covered:
What is a syndication deal?
How to evaluate real estate syndications
Key metrics to analyze syndication deals
Questions to ask before investing
Tips for successful syndication investing
2024-10-0850 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowHow to Vet an Operator in a Real Estate SyndicationHow to Vet an Operator | Hosted by Jim Pfeifer and Co-Hosts: Mauricio Rauld and Jeremy RollIn this episode, Jim Pfeifer uncovers the critical steps to vetting an operator before making passive investments. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, Jim offers invaluable advice on:
Key questions to ask operators before committing
Assessing an operator’s track record and communication style
Spotting red flags and minimizing risk
Aligning your investment goals with the right operators
Conducting thorough due diligence to safeguard your investments
If you're se...2024-09-2449 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowTop Proven Strategies to Achieve Passive Success in Real Estate InvestingLooking to succeed in real estate investing? In this podcast episode, host Jim Pfeifer and guest Kathy Fettke, a seasoned real estate investor and expert, shares his top proven strategies to help you achieve long-term success in the competitive world of real estate. Whether you're just starting or already have experience, these expert tips will guide you on the path to becoming a successful real estate investor.In this episode, Jim covers:
How to get started with real estate investing
Key strategies for building wealth and growing your portfolio
Common...2024-09-1744 min
Manufacturing Culture PodcastHow Keith Pfeifer Empowers Employees to Embrace AutomationKeith Pfeifer, President at Aerobotix, discusses how hardware drives cultural change in the manufacturing industry. Aerobotix is revolutionizing manufacturing by creating robotic solutions that shape a new culture of precision and automation. Pfeifer shares his journey from starting as a controls engineer to becoming the president of Aerobotics. He emphasizes the importance of hiring smart people and empowering them to take ownership of their work. Pfeifer also highlights the impact of automation on improving the quality of life for employees and increasing production and quality in manufacturing. He believes that the future of manufacturing lies in driving down costs...2024-06-2135 min
What Are You Made Of?Impact and Innovation: Jim Pfeifer on Growing a Community in Passive InvestingC-Roc sits down with Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors. Jim shares his journey from teaching in underprivileged school districts to becoming a successful financial advisor and community builder in the niche of passive investing.
Jim reveals the initial challenges he faced in growing his community, especially during the pandemic, and how shifting to virtual meetings led to unexpected growth. He talks about the power of podcasts in boosting visibility and credibility, and the strategic steps he took to promote his brand, including getting on popular podcasts and eventually starting his own.
2024-06-2033 min
The Wealth FlowEP89: Leverage the Power of Community in Passive RE Investing (Here’s How!) - Jim PfeiferJoin Jim Pfeifer on a thrilling journey through the heart of passive investing, from his early days as a financial advisor to becoming a leader in the world of real estate syndications. Uncover how communities empower investors, delve into the secrets of successful passive investing, and explore the innovative world of community personal finance. Get ready to build wealth with Jim's groundbreaking insights by tuning in! Key Takeaways To Listen For How to transition from traditional financial advising to real estate syndications The importance of community in navigating the passive investment landscape In...2024-04-0947 min
Winning In Real EstateActive vs Passive Investing: Which is Best? With Jim Pfeifer, Founder of Left Field InvestorsIn this episode of Winning In Real Estate, we’re joined by Jim Pfeifer, Founder of Left Field Investors.Join us as we:Delve into what exactly the difference between an active and passive investor isExplain what a Lazy 1031 is (and why it’s a lifesaver) Outline what constitutes a real estate ‘professional’Jim is the Founder of Left Field Investors, a community helping people reach financial freedom through passive real estate investing. He has invested in over 95 passive syndications including apartments, commercial and industrial triple net leases, and international coffee farms, and has a wealth of experie...2023-09-1241 min
Ritter on Real EstateWhat To Look For When Investing In Real Estate Syndications With Paul Shannon And Jim PfeiferOn today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, We chat with Paul Shannon and Jim Pfeifer. Jim Pfeifer, the maverick behind Left Field Investors, who is rewriting investment rules and blazing a trail in passive investing and syndications. Formerly a financial advisor, Jim has transformed into a cash flow expert, breaking free from the standard playbook. His commitment lies in sharing his knowledge with others who are eager to explore alternative ways to grow their wealth. It is with this understanding that he founded The Left Field Investors, an organization dedicated to passive investment, thriving on principles o...2023-09-1154 min
RE:INVEST#33 Expert Advice on Vetting Investment Opportunities as a Passive Investor with Jim PfeiferIn today's episode (#33) We interview Jim Pfeifer. Jim Pfeifer has invested in many deals as a passive investor. His education has come through experience and the school of hard knocks. The brainchild of Left Field Investors, Jim leads other passive investors to find the best real estate operators and investments in the country. Listen to this episode as he gives passive investors and active investors alike the tools to find or operate 5 star investments! Connect with Jim at:Jim’s LinkedInleftfieldinvestors.comPodcast: Passive Investing from Left FieldJ...2023-05-3045 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowIS31 - LFI Spotlight With Jim Pfeifer
This week, Jim Pfeifer joined me to share updates to our communication and meeting schedule. We’ve made a lot of improvements to how we connect with the community and felt it was worth summarizing this in the podcast for current LFI members and for those that are new to our community. Listen in and learn how to keep track of our schedule. Starting with how to find our Events Calendar on the website. Additionally, we pointed out where to find the Deal Tracker to look at what opportunities Sponsors have been sharing with LFI.2023-03-1524 min
Investor Cheat Code Podcast with Mike SimmonsSyndication Investing and Why A Community Is So Important With Jim PfeiferToday's Guest: Jim Pfeifer
Jim Pfeifer is a Passive Real Estate Investor and Podcast Host. He focuses on helping like-minded individuals invest in real assets and financial strategies to accumulate sustainable wealth, minimize tax, and protect their assets while growing their wealth. Jim's goal is to constantly learn new ways to build wealth and share that information with investors to help them become better and profit from their deals.
Highlights From The Show:
We begin the episode with Jim sharing his background story and how he ended up in real estate. J...2023-01-0935 min
The Conscious InvestorEp347 Tangible Investment Strategies to Increase Your Passive Income Streams - Jim PfeiferDo you want to start investing in tangible assets? Discover the power of investing in cash-flowing properties and building a community of like-minded individuals to generate long-term wealth when you tune in to this episode with Jim Pfeifer.KEY TAKEAWAYSReasons to start investing in real estate passivelyImportance of taking careful chances2 things you need to know before passively investing in real estatePassive investment ideas and resources to build your wealth The significance of networking with successful investors RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED2023-01-0529 min
Self Storage InvestingEmpowering New Investors Through Community-Based Networking Groups - Jim PfeiferSend us a textIn this episode, Jim Pfeifer highlights investor communities and how they help starters gain comfort and confidence to get into their first real estate deal. Listen to how he started educating members and investing passively with them in multiple syndications. Stay tuned!WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe value of joining a community of like-minded investorsThe main benefit of investing passively alongside a community 2 attributes to look for when selecting operators to invest with What it’s like to join the...2022-12-2737 min
Pillars Of Wealth CreationPOWC #530 – The Best Approach to Passive Investing with Jim PfeiferIf you want to truly be a passive investor, there are plenty of bad ways to do it where you’ll lose money. Learn Jim Pfeifer’s approach that he has learned over the years. Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus in business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers and coaches.
Jim Pfeifer is one of the founders of Left Field Investors and the host of the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast. Left Field Investors is a group dedicated to educating and...2022-11-0744 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowIS20 - How Do You Get Started As A Passive Investor - Infielder Forum Episode With Jim Pfeifer
This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - How quickly did you dive in? The episode starts with that question and we discuss several replies to the Forum post. Jim Pfeifer also explains how he got his start in syndications and recommends, if you have a stable financial base - at some point, you need to take careful action! Tune in to hear how Jim and others got their start in passive syndication investing!
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PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowIS17 - Teaching Your Kids To Be Investors With Jim Pfeifer
In this episode, Jim Pfeifer takes a topic from the Infielder Forum and shares it with the community. Jim talks about how to teach kids about investing and reveals insights from other Infielders. Tune in to hear how others have taught their kids to become investors!
2022-09-2817 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show79. How to Achieve Institutional Terms on Venture Capital Investments with Alec Ellison
Speculation is often the most exciting and riskiest part of a wealth-building strategy. Venture capital is a great way to potentially boost your overall portfolio returns with a small allocation to this type of speculation. We usually talk about boring (consistent) returns on real estate investments, but today we are switching gears and chasing shiny objects! Listen in as Alec Ellison, Chairman of OurCrowd US, explains how to reduce risk while investing in startups, Series A, unicorns, and much more. These are definitely more risky than our typical real estate investment, but a small and careful allocation to venture...2022-08-2854 min
3 Degrees of FreedomEp 106 - Community Building to Accelerate Clarity, Trust, and Results with Jim PfeiferToday, we have a wonderful guest on Elevate Your Equity podcast, Jim Pfeifer. He's one of the founders of Left Field Investors and the host of the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast. On this show, he shared:• How he left the path from the one-path-fits-all approach of the standard financial services industry to real cash flow.• Why is community essential for both passive and active investors.• The essential tools and skills to use when building communities.More about Jim and his business. Left Field Investors is a group dedica...2022-08-0440 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show74. Focusing on One Asset Class in One Market and the Rise of Phoenix with Zach Haptonstall
Phoenix is one of the most interesting markets for multifamily right now. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer interviews Zach Haptonstall, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity and Rise48 Communities, to help us learn more about the Phoenix market. Zach takes us on his journey from a real estate investing novice to running a successful business that owns 34 different properties with over 5,500 units in the Phoenix Metro. Listen in to learn the benefits of investing with an operator who is focused on one asset class in one market and get insights on why Phoenix is still a good place...2022-07-2454 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show73. Take Control of Your Money Through Passive Investing with Camilla Jeffs
Camilla Jeffs had limiting beliefs that resulted in her thinking small and then she learned about passive investing. She found that she was able to stop trading time for money and started thinking big - resulting in the growth of her business and allowed her to ditch her W2 job. Join Jim Pfeifer as he talks to Camilla Jeffs about how she exited her W2 job and created a business to help others start the passive investing cashflow snowball. Camilla is the Founder and CEO of Steady Stream Investments and teaches investors how to create m...2022-07-1744 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show72. Mark Khuri On Market Changes And Diversification From Different Asset Classes
We are pleased to have Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management, as our guest to share his insights from his over 17 years of real estate investing experience. In this episode, Mark joins host Jim Pfeifer to talk about asset classes that can thrive in difficult market conditions and the power of diversifying beyond just sponsor, market and asset class. Mark also talked about his role as a capital allocator - he is looking for best in class operators who are experienced in recession-resistant asset classes including self-storage, mobile home parks and work force housing. Listen in for insights o...2022-07-1042 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show70. The Mindset for Lifetime Cashflow with Rod Khleif
What kind of mindset do you need to achieve lifetime cash flow that can withstand any economic conditions? Rod Khleif sits down with Jim Pfeifer and shares his journey of finding his passion for real estate - from great success followed by massive losses in 2008 to rebuilding his portfolio to focus on cash-flowing multifamily properties while also being able to give back to the community. Rod discusses the challenges of keeping the cash flow coming through Covid, inflation, and other economic conditions and shares his insights on how to make informed decisions as a passive investor including eliminating limiting...2022-06-2645 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show69. Why You Should Be Investing In Self-Storage With Ryan Gibson
You might have heard of self-storage as a great recession-resistant investment but what are the reasons behind the recent success of self-storage assets? In this episode, Jim Pfeifer sits down with Chief Investment Officer and the co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, Ryan Gibson, to answer your questions. The two discuss what makes self-storage an attractive investment in this economy and what you should be looking out for prior to investing. Ryan has invested in many asset classes but his risk-mitigating nature led him to self-storage. Why? Listen in to find out! Plus, Ryan discuss the benefits of the Fund m...2022-06-1952 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show68. Investing for Cash Flow & Current Benefits with Taylor Loht
With stocks and bonds, although you might get a small dividend, there are limited current benefits. With real estate, you get a current benefit - cash flow - from your investment and you will likely get a future benefit - appreciation - as well. Join Jim Pfeifer and Taylor Loht, the Founder of NT Capital and host of the Passive Wealth Strategies podcast as they discuss the benefits of real estate syndication investing. Taylor talks about the importance of building the mindset of turning money into more money, going to events and joining a Community to build your network...2022-06-1253 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show67. The Beauty Of Passive Investing With Travis Watts
Often new passive investors start with a shotgun approach when it comes to sponsors - invest with a lot of different sponsors at the minimum and you do your best to vet each one. That is how Travis Watts, the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital, started his passive investing journey. Now that he has a stable of sponsors he knows, likes and trusts - he is investing larger amounts with fewer sponsors. Join Jim Pfeifer as he and Travis talk about investing strategies, sponsor selection, the importance of setting goals and paying attention to the most critical...2022-06-0545 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show66. Make The Most Of Your Assets: Understanding Asset Protection With Brian Bradley
You can have as many assets as you want, but they won't do you any good if they aren't protected. In this episode, Brian T. Bradley, Esq. breaks down asset protection and why it’s important to have a comprehensive plan. Brian is the Senior Managing Partner at Bradley Legal Corp, an Advisory Board Member of the Asset Protection Counsel, and is a leading educator and nationally recognized asset protection attorney for high-risk professionals, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and ultra-high net worth families. With insights from his presentation “Understanding Asset Protection,” he gives business owners and investors valuable and practi...2022-05-2953 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show65. The Mindset For A Rich Life With Dr. Tom Burns
To gain financial freedom, you need to have a mindset for a rich life. Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors sit with Dr. Tom Burns, the author of the best-selling personal finance guide for people who want to live life to the fullest, Why Doctors Don't Get Rich. Tom shares how he bought the first copy of Robert Kiyosaki’s legendary book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. This gave him a clear roadmap of how passive income will free you through cash flowing assets. Tom discusses how financial freedom allows you to buy back your time and construct the life yo...2022-05-2247 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing ShowIS1 - Infielder Spotlight With Jim Pfeifer
If you are looking to diversify your investments, this podcast is for you! Left Field Investors is a community of experienced individuals sharing resources and expertise to help their tribe members make informed decisions and take calculated risks. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer shares his journey to passive investing and how the community has played a big role in his success. Tune in and learn how you can grow your network and never have to take the risk alone.To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest...2022-05-1821 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show64. What To Gain When Ditching The W-2 With Clive Davis
The decision to leave the corporate world in favor of a career in real estate is always a difficult one. When you finally decide you are ready and it's time to ditch the W-2, take the leap because there is never a perfect time! This is exactly what Clive Davis did when he left a high-paying corporate job as an attorney to fully embrace real estate investing. He sits down with Jim Pfeifer to share his transition to a full time investor and how he navigates the many challenges this change entails. Clive also talks about the investment community...2022-05-1545 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show63. Investing In Recession Proof Real Estate With Hunter Thompson
How can you insulate your investments from an economic downturn? What do you need to become recession proof? Jim Pfeifer talks about investing, inflation and recession proof real estate with Hunter Thompson, Managing Principal at Asym Capital. Hunter talks about raising capital, multifamily syndications, and why real estate is the real deal. Learn more investing tips and tricks as you build your passive income streams.To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like...2022-05-0851 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show62. Real Estate Scaling Through Syndication With Derek Clifford
There are many ways to build and grow your real estate business, but once you get to a certain point, you have to break through your limits. Syndication is one way, and scaling through syndication offers many benefits not only to you, but your partners as well. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors talk about growing your investment with Derek Clifford, founder and CEO of Elevate Equity. Derek shares his journey from accidental landlord to scaling real estate investments. Tune in to learn more great insights on how to grow your passive investments.To...2022-05-0148 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show61. Legacy Group: Leveraging Capitalism For A Purpose With Josh Ziegelbaum
It’s refreshing to see how more organizations are set on generating wealth to give back to society. One of these companies with a mission to fulfill a greater purpose is the Legacy Group. Directed by one of its leaders, Josh Ziegelbaum, the Legacy Group generates value by catering to clients who invest in projects that produce favorable returns and have a positive social and environmental impact on all relevant stakeholders. Josh joins Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors to share his goal of targeting profitable investment opportunities for the benefit of everyone in society. Listen in as Josh ex...2022-04-2439 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show60. Insights On Inflation, The Economy And Global Events With Eric Sussman
With so much happening in the world today, the state of the economy has been messy and unpredictable. Yet, the real estate market is booming. Jim Pfeifer sits down with Eric Sussman, a Founding Partner at Clear Capital, to learn how investors should approach the industry nowadays. They discuss the effects of inflation on real estate and the economy, how to maximize rent increases, and why a lot of deals are able to complete a full cycle much faster than in the past. The two also bring their discussion to global events as they talk about the impact of...2022-04-1750 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show59. Safeguard your Future with Proper Asset Protection with Scott Smith
When it comes to asset protection and the legal side of real estate, a lot of people can run into trouble. Some people use their personal names for their assets, and when things get rough, they end up with nothing. Learn how you can protect yourself with your hosts Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors as they talk to Scott Smith of Royal Legal Solutions. Scott is an Attorney and the Founder of Royal Legal Systems. His goal is to share his knowledge as an Attorney to help real estate investors protect their futures. Learn what a Series...2022-04-1050 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show58. RV Parks as a Passive Investment with Sam Wilson
Investing of any form is never a walk in the park. But once you’ve learned the ropes and set the foundations for active investing, passive investments can be easier than you think. In this episode, Sam Wilson, the founder of Bricken Investment Group, shares his expertise on both aspects. Sam is an active investor currently focused on RV parks and RV and boat storage. With his years of real estate experience, Sam understands that the key success factor in passive investing is choosing the right team. He joins Jim Pfeifer to talk about his history of both active an...2022-04-0342 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show57. Getting Ready For Retirement: Passive Investing With Dan Kryzanowski
Everyone wants to have a comfortable retirement, but the problem is how to get there. Passive investing is one tool you can use to ensure you spend your retirement years doing what you love. Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors talk passive money with Dan Kryzanowski, Advisory Partner at BV Capital. Dan discusses how to make your 401k work for you, investing in IRA, moving into real estate, and the opportunities in it. Join this discussion and learn some great tips to prepare for your retirement.To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.2022-03-2744 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show55. Ask The Right Questions, Find The Right Syndicators: A Guide To Passive Investing With Alex Moore
Finding enough capital for real estate investments can be a challenge. Once you have the capital, finding the right sponsor often means using your network and asking tough questions - both contribute to the success of your investment. Jim Pfeifer sits down for a discussion on syndication sponsors with Greywhale Capital’s founder and managing partner, Alex Moore. Alex examines what you need to know about reviewing syndicators — from finding sponsors to what you need to ask prospective sponsors. Learn more about the passive investment game by tuning in! To see the full show notes and transcript, clic...2022-03-1336 min
How Did They Do It? Real EstateSA388 | Leading Investors Towards Financial Independence with Jim PfeiferAre you looking for like-minded passive investors to support you in learning and prospering? Dive into this episode as our returning guest Jim Pfeifer highlights the importance of building a community of investors and the tangible benefits it can have on your personal and business growth. Stay tuned to learn tips and methods for managing multiple investments.Key Takeaways To Listen ForBenefits of building a community of passive investorsWays to find a community that is a good fit for you and your businessBest method to manage multiple investment portfolioStrategies to evaluate investment performanceSimple...2022-03-1127 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show54. Mobile Home Parks: An Income-Driven Strategy With Ryan Murdock
You shouldn’t have to choose between cash flow and appreciation. Mobile home parks are becoming quite common investments for real-estate investors. Ryan Murdock, co-founder and strategic advisor to mobile home park syndicator, Open Door Capital, joins Jim Pfeifer to teach us how these assets can often generate more cash flow and appreciation than other multifamily investments. Ryan also talks about leveraging value-add opportunities that enable forced appreciation for mobile home parks. Listen in and learn more as Ryan lets us in on the secret to why he considers mobile home parks recession-resistant assets.To see the fu...2022-03-0643 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show51. The State Of The Economy: Where Inflation Is Headed In 2022 With John Horn
Economies worldwide are facing some of the most unpredictable times caused by the pandemic. To help you navigate the economy in the upcoming year is John Horn, Professor of Practice of Economics at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. He joins Jim Pfeifer to shed light on the current state of the country’s economy and where it’s headed in terms of inflation. The pandemic has undeniably boggled multiple economies and has had cascading effects with supply chain issues, reductions in the workforce, the wage-price spiral, and more. Tune in as John breaks down and...2022-02-1339 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show50. Investing In Agricultural Land With Brandon Silveira
Agricultural land isn’t a commonly discussed asset class, but that doesn’t mean it’s not valuable. Many investors are betting on the increased value, and profit, that farmlands will bring. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer talks farmland and everything in between with the cofounder and CEO of Farmfundr, Brandon Silveira. Brandon gets into the nuts and bolts of investing in agricultural land, how to add value to your investment, and finding the right crops to support. Want to learn more about investing in farmland? Then tune in for more!To see the full show notes and tr...2022-02-0635 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show49. How To Become A Cashflow Ninja And Pursue Excellence With M.C. Laubscher
When investing, you need to do your research like a ninja - you need to know the market, the industry, and all the factors around your investment. Join your host Jim Pfeifer as he sits down with Cashflow Ninja, M.C. Laubscher. M.C. is the founder of Producers Wealth and Cashflow Ninja. In this episode you will learn how to find sponsors and people you can trust when it comes to investing and hear about some of the different real estate assets M.C. focuses on, such cell tower syndication high cash value life insurance and more. Forget...2022-01-3046 min
Passive Real Estate Strategies: Investing in Syndications and FundsA Former Financial Advisor’s Take On Passive Real Estate Investing With Jim Pfeifer #41Timestamps[01:06] Introduction [01:51] Jim’s background and investing history[04:09] How Jim came up with his company name: "Left Field Investors"[06:12] How Jim is able to balance work at his company[09:10] Cash flow returns between real estate and syndications vs. the stock market[11:18] Jim's advice to investors who want to keep balance and protect themselves from recessions[14:18] How Jim is addressing the compressed cap rates and still remains a good...2022-01-2632 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show48. Tax-Free Strategies: The Roadmap To Financial Freedom With Tom Wheelwright
In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. But what if we tell you there’s a way to get around the latter? Jim Pfeifer talks to Tom Wheelwright, CPA, founder and CEO of WealthAbility and the best-selling author of Tax-Free Wealth, about how to build massive wealth through tax-free strategies that permanently lower your taxes. Tom is a leading wealth and tax expert, global speaker, and entrepreneur. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through practical and strategic ways that permanently reduce taxes. Listen in as Tom makes discussing taxes fun, easy, and understandable....2022-01-2346 min
The Note Closers Show PodcastEP 684 - How To Make Syndication Investing Work: Success Tips With Jim PfeiferRelationships are key in making syndication investing work. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott talks with real estate investor Jim Pfeifer about finding quality investments through syndications. Jim also shares his biggest failures and why he chose to be a passive investor instead of an active investor. Jim Pfeifer is one of the founders of Left Field Investors, a group dedicated to educating and assisting like-minded investors negotiate the nuances of the passive investing landscape and world of syndications. Jim believes the most important factor in a successful syndication is finding a sponsor that he knows, l...2022-01-0343 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show42. Syndication Fund Investing with Nathan Clayberg
Nathan Clayberg is an Assistant Vice President at MLG Capital. MLG Capital is a private real estate firm that has been in the industry for over 30 years with over 22,000 multifamily units under management. In this episode, Nathan discusses how state taxes impact fund investing, the importance of choosing the right sponsor and what asset classes he favors right now.Nathan talks about why he favors the fund approach rather than a single asset syndication. One of the main advantages he sees with funds is diversification – both in different properties and in different markets.Nathan discusses wh...2021-12-1238 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show41. Reviving the Soul by Investing in World Class Resorts with Josh McCallen
Josh McCallen is a nationally recognized capital syndicator, hospitality investor, turnaround specialist, conference speaker, innovator, builder & developer with a track record for the development of exceptional resort properties and growing world-class operational teams. Josh was also a guest on Episode #2 of the Passive Investing from Left Field Podcast. In this episode, Josh talks about forcing equity through resort investing and service that revives the soul!Josh explains his two companies – Accountable Equity which is investor focused and raises money for investing in resorts and Vivamee which is hospitality focused on the guests that stay in the resorts.2021-12-0542 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show40. Back to Basics with Twenty Questions and Dan Bartholomew
Dan Bartholomew is a financial advisor and a beginning passive investor. He invested in his first two deals with a group using Tribevest. He has been listening to the podcast and making a list of questions and agreed to be a guest on the show to get his questions answered – in order to help us all become better investors! Questions asked and answered in this episode:· What is the difference between Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation? What is Depreciation Recapture?· What is a Real Estate Professional (REP) and what are the benefits of being an REP?2021-11-2859 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show39. Playing Financial Offense and Defense with Spencer Hilligoss
Spencer Hilligoss is the CEO & Co-Founder of Madison Investing, a real estate syndicator partnering on over $800M in multifamily and self-storage assets under management. He is both a passive investor and active syndicator with a history in the financial technology industry. In this episode, Spencer discusses matching your investment strategy to your strengths, building your own investing criteria, and understanding the structure and value of the general partners in a syndication.Spencer discusses financial offense and defense. He thought two large W2 incomes was enough but realized that multiple income streams would help insulate his family against...2021-11-2147 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show38. The Importance of Quality Partnerships with InvestHer, Liz Faircloth
Liz Faircloth is the Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group, a developer of commercial and residential property with a mission to revitalize urban America. She is also the co-Founder of The Real Estate InvestHER community - a platform to empower women to live a financially free and balanced life on their own terms. She is co-Host of the The Real Estate InvestHer podcast and author of an Amazon Bestseller – “The Only Woman in the Room – Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Successful Real Estate Women Investors!" In this episode, Liz discusses the importance of transparency from general partners when explaining who is involv...2021-11-1448 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show37. Investing in International Farmland with Peter Badger
Peter Badger is the Chief Strategy Officer at Farmfolio. Their mission is to make farmland ownership easy for everyone. Peter has been an avid real estate investor for years and educator with a current focus on overseas farmland. In this episode, Peter discusses why overseas farmland is a worthy investment, how it works and why the returns are better than U.S. farmland.Peter talks about multifamily and overseas farmland – the two asset classes which thrived for him during pandemic. He also discusses the importance of real assets because the stock market is so cyclical and the bene...2021-11-0741 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show36. Recycling Your Capital to Beat Infinite Returns with Ivan Barratt
Ivan Barratt is a multifamily owner, manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, he has raised nearly $150 million in equity and acquired over 5,000 multifamily units. Today, Ivan focuses his time on equity finance, acquisitions, and company strategy. His company, BAM Capital, manages nearly $593 million in syndicated assets. In this episode, Ivan discusses why he prefers multifamily apartments, why structuring debt effectively is critical and how a refinance with infinite returns might not be the best way to increase returns.Ivan talks about the strength of multifamily in the current market and...2021-10-3149 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show35. The Importance of Trust & Confidence when Investing in Syndications with Tania Mirchandani
Tania Mirchandani is the Vice President of Capital Markets at Clear Capital. She worked in wealth management for nearly 15 years at Goldman Sachs. She has been involved in multifamily real estate management, operations and acquisitions for 5 years and she joined Clear Capital at the beginning of this year. In this episode, Tania talks about the importance of trust and confidence in a sponsor, the different information needs that individual investors have and some important deal metrics to analyze when reviewing a deal.Tania talks about the illiquidity of syndication investments and the importance of general partners investing...2021-10-2447 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show34. Recycling Capital to Grow Your Real Estate Business with Whitney Hutten
Whitney is a real estate investor and personal finance trainer working to help others on their path towards financial independence. She is the founder of ASH Wealth and the Investor Accelerator Program which helps investors develop a plan to reach their real estate and financial goals. Today, Whitney is a partner in $700M+ of real estate assets, including 5,000+ residential units (SFR, MF, MHP, and assisted living) and 1,430+ self-storage units. She has been a guest on multiple podcasts, including Bigger Pockets Episode #340. In this episode, Whitney discusses managing your investments like a business, the five wealth centers of real estate...2021-10-1746 min
Passive Income Unlocked052. What an Ex-Financial Investor Says about Real Estate with Jim PfeiferTitle: What an Ex-Financial Investor Says about Real Estate with Jim Pfeifer Jim Pfeifer is one of the founders of Left Field Investors, a group dedicated to educating and assisting like-minded investors to negotiate the nuances of the passive investing landscape and world of syndications. Jim is a former financial advisor who became frustrated with the one-path-fits-all approach of the standard financial services industry. Jim now concentrates on investing in real assets that produce cash flow and is committed to sharing his knowledge with others who are interested in learning a different way to...2021-10-1523 minPassive Income Unlocked052. What an Ex-Financial Investor Says about Real Estate with Jim PfeiferTitle: What an Ex-Financial Investor Says about Real Estate with Jim Pfeifer Jim Pfeifer is one of the founders of Left Field Investors, a group dedicated to educating and assisting like-minded investors to negotiate the nuances of the passive investing landscape and world of syndications. Jim is a former financial advisor who became frustrated with the one-path-fits-all approach of the standard financial services industry. Jim now concentrates on investing in real assets that produce cash flow and is committed to sharing his knowledge with others who are interested in learning a different way to...2021-10-1523 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show33. Picking the Right Jockey on the Road to Success with The Debt Free Doctor, Jeff Anzalone
Jeff Anzalone is the Debt Free Doctor. He is a periodontist and became concerned that his family only had one source of income – so he learned how to build multiple streams of passive income and now he is helping others to learn as well. In this episode, Jeff discusses how he started learning about finance from Dave Ramsey and then moved on to learn from Robert Kiyosaki, how he screens sponsors and the importance of taking action.Jeff talks about his research that showed him that 90% of millionaires own real estate and have at least seven different inc...2021-10-1041 min
The Connected Generation with Nike AnaniFinancial Education, Real Estate Investing and Syndications with Jim PfeiferJim Pfeifer is one of the founders of Left Field Investors, a group dedicated to educating and assisting like-minded investors negotiate the nuances of the passive investing landscape and world of syndications. Jim is a former financial advisor who became frustrated with the one-path-fits-all approach of the standard financial services industry. Jim now concentrates on investing in real assets that produce cash flow and is committed to sharing his knowledge with others who are interested in learning a different way to grow wealth. Jim not only advises and helps people get started in passive real...2021-10-0523 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show32. Creating Real Wealth with Turnkey Investing with Kathy Fettke
Kathy Fettke is the CEO of Real Wealth Network, host of the Real Wealth Show and author of Retire Rich with Rentals. She helps people build wealth with cash flowing real estate through single family rentals, syndications and more. She has grown an amazing network and built a great Community and shares our focus on networking and education. In this episode, Kathy talks about how she got started in real estate, the value of quality property management and the power of a network and community.Kathy talks about how she got started in real estate through creative ho...2021-10-0348 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show31. How to Build Wealth: Masterclass in Passive Investing Through Real Estate - Part 2
For this episode, we are releasing our exclusive MASTERCLASS on building wealth through passive Real Estate. In this 9-part MASTERCLASS, passive investing expert Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors, sits down with Tribevest's Julian McClurkin. Jim reveals how to put your money to work through strategies that only recently became available to the average investor.Millions of people are wisely reallocating their recent gains from the stock market (and Crypto!) and diversifying to tangible assets. Real Estate is the perfect asset to protect against market crashes and inflation. It's no wonder this tactic is how the...2021-09-2643 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show30. How to Build Wealth: Masterclass in Passive Investing Through Real Estate - Part 1
For this episode, we are releasing our exclusive MASTERCLASS on building wealth through passive Real Estate. In this 9-part MASTERCLASS, passive investing expert Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors, sits down with Tribevest's Julian McClurkin. Jim reveals how to put your money to work through strategies that only recently became available to the average investor.Millions of people are wisely reallocating their recent gains from the stock market (and Crypto!) and diversifying to tangible assets. Real Estate is the perfect asset to protect against market crashes and inflation. It's no wonder this tactic is how the...2021-09-1943 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show29. The Power of Networks in Growing Your Wealth with Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman is a senior consultant working for a major bank as well as one of the co-founders of Left Field Investors. He has been a major contributor to the development of all of the Infielder tools we have been developing this year and is working towards his goal of financial freedom. In this episode, Chad discusses how he got started in passive investing, using velocity of money to increase his returns and why he uses Tribevest for group investing.Chad talks about how he started in real estate with private lending and then started chasing the...2021-09-1248 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show28. Overcoming Challenges & $26M in Debt on the Road to Success with Jorge Newberry
Jorge Newberry is CEO and Chairman of AHP Servicing LLC and American Homeowner Preservation LLC, which crowdfund the purchase of nonperforming mortgages from banks at big discounts, then share the discounts with struggling homeowners. He is also Founder and CEO of Debt Cleanse Group Legal Services, a nationwide legal plan to help consumers and small businesses get out of debt. In this episode, Jorge discusses his rise and fall in multifamily investing and how he got out of debt and started new businesses that make money for investors and help homeowners in financial distress.Jorge discusses his...2021-09-0553 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show27. Socially Responsible Investing for High Returns with Christopher Saylor
Christopher Saylor is the founder and Managing Partner at Pikes Peak Capital, which manages high-return distressed real estate funds. Pikes Peak Capital buys and sells single-family residential real estate across the nation and provides a path to homeownership for low-to-moderate-income individuals. They typically look for opportunities others dismiss as too difficult or too different and have managed 4 funds with over $10M in transactions in 36 states. In this episode, Christopher discusses how Pikes Peak buys distressed properties and help homeowners stay in their homes while providing quality returns to investors.Christopher talks about his first two funds and t...2021-08-2945 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show26. Evaluating the Deal and Using Your Network to Screen the Sponsor with Lane Kawaoka
Lane Kawaoka owns over 4,500 rental units and is the leader of “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $600 Million dollars of real estate by syndicating over $70 Million Dollars of private equity since 2016. Lane partners with investors who want to build their passive portfolio but are too busy to invest actively. He is also the host the Simple Passive Cash Flow Podcast. In this episode, Lane talks about his unique way to screen sponsors, the metrics he uses to evaluate deals and his three rules of investing.Lane talks about how he realized that turnkey rentals were not p...2021-08-2247 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show25. Note Investing and Economic Outlook with Bob Fraser
Bob Fraser is the Co-Founder & Principal at Aspen Funds, a residential mortgage fund. He worked in tech and in the stock market before starting his notes investing fund eight years ago. In this episode, he talks about investing in notes, his outlook for the economy, why he is not concerned about inflation and ends with a discussion on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.Bob explains that buying notes is just buying mortgages on real estate. He talks about Aspen funds and how they focus on notes on single family homes. Bob discusses the difference between performing notes and non-performing n...2021-08-1552 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show24. Buying Income Streams by Investing in Mobile Home Parks and Self-Storage with Paul Moore
Paul Moore is the Founder & Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm focused on mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. He is an author, podcaster, a regular contributor to Bigger Pockets and an experienced real estate investor. In this episode, Paul talks about forcing appreciation, speculating versus investing, and some of the metrics he looks at for mobile home parks and self-storage facilities.Paul talks about forcing appreciation and compressing cap rates as reliable ways to increase the value of an investment. He explains what a cap rate is and how it works wh...2021-08-0843 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show23. Long Term Wealth-Building through Multifamily Syndications with Gino Barbaro
Gino Barbaro is one of the founders of Jake & Gino, LLC – a real estate education company. He is a principal at Rand Partners, a multi-family syndication company and a certified professional coach as well as an author and podcast host. In this episode, Gino talks about the importance of mindset, how to evaluate a sponsor and some of the metrics he uses when evaluating a deal.Gino talks about the importance of educating yourself and having the right investing mindset – if you think you can do it, you can. He mentions he took life-coaching classes and it helpe...2021-08-0147 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show22. Forcing Equity Instead of "Buy & Hope" with Buck Joffrey
Buck Joffrey is a surgeon turned real estate professional with nearly $1 billion in real estate transactions including $400M in current real estate assets under management. He is also a financial educator focused on alternative assets. He runs a fantastic Community called the Wealth Formula Network and is host of the Wealth Formula Podcast as well. In this episode, Buck talks about the keys to forcing equity, investing in multifamily, self-storage and ATMs, and how to vet a sponsor.Buck talks about how good students usually stay on the career path rather than become entrepreneurs and he was on...2021-07-2545 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show21. The Economy, Inflation, A Sow’s Ear and Real Estate with Eric Sussman
Eric is a Founding Partner of Clear Capital, LLC and an Adjunct Professor with UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management. He is the host of Focus on Facts Podcast and was a guest at the May 24th Left Field Investors monthly meeting. In this episode, Eric talks about sourcing deals, abundance of liquidity in almost all markets, inflation now and in the future, wealth inequality and how all of these things effect real estate.Eric discusses how he got his start in real estate investing in various asset classes until he got into multifamily apartments, where he...2021-07-1847 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show20. Analyzing Deal Metrics & Unique Asset Classes with Left Field Investors Founder, Steve Suh
Steve Suh is one of the Founders of Left Field Investors. He is an ophthalmologist and the host of the Healthy Eyes 101 Podcast. Steve has invested in a broad range of passive syndications including multifamily and self-storage as well as some more unique assets like underperforming resorts, coffee farms and a Broadway show. In this episode, Steve talks about how he got started in real estate and syndications, what metrics are important to him when analyzing a deal and some of the unique asset classes he invests in.Steve talks about his first syndication in an oil and...2021-07-1154 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show19. Private Money Lending with Alex Breshears
Alex Breshears is a private money lender, syndication investor, community builder, military spouse and much more. She started a private lending company, Infinite Road Investments, funding first and second position loans on residential property and runs a Facebook Group called Private Lending Lessons. She is also the Fund Investor Relations Manager for Mission First Capital – a company dedicated to providing real estate investment opportunities to active duty and veteran military personnel. In this episode, Alex talks about her journey into private lending and the group she started to help others become private lenders and passive investors.Alex di...2021-07-0458 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show18. Alternative Investing with The Prolific Investor, Chris Odegard
Chris Odegard is The Prolific Investor. Chris worked in corporate America for over 30 years before going full time in alternative investments. His goal to help improve the financial lives of Americans one blog article at a time through his Prolific Investor blog. In this episode, Chris talks about how alternative investments allowed him to recover quickly from a massive “illiquidity event”, his Hierarchy of Investors and how alternative investments outperform traditional investments.Chris talks about how he was a conventional investor most of his life until he found real estate and passive investing. He mentions that his goal is...2021-06-2746 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show17. Ditching the W-2 to go Full Time Into Real Estate with Paul Shannon
Paul Shannon is a real estate entrepreneur specializing in the acquisition of value-add, single-family homes and apartment buildings with a focus on conservative underwriting and cash flow. He is the Principal and Owner of Redhawk Real Estate focusing on providing high quality, affordable rental properties to Central and Southern Indiana communities, while providing stable and predictable long-term income to his investors. He is also a passive investor and a member of the Infielders Community of Left Field Investors and has written several blog posts for our group. In this episode, Paul talks about ditching the W-2 to go full...2021-06-2044 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show16. Group Investing Simplified through Tribevest with Founder, Travis Smith
Travis Smith is the Founder & CEO of Tribevest, a platform to launch an investor entity, pool capital, and experience wealth-building with friends, family, and people you trust. In this episode, Travis talks about why he started Tribevest and how the platform helps group invest together while solving for lack of capital, experience and community.Travis discusses how group investing gets you into more deals which helps with portfolio diversification. He also talks about some of the challenges of group investing and how Tribevest assists tribes in overcoming those challenges through the Same Page report and helping establish...2021-06-1339 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show15. Low Supply & High Demand Make Mobile Home Parks Attractive to Investors with David Shirkey
David Shirkey is an investor focused on operating companies in the manufacturing space, mobile home parks, high cash value life insurance and more! He is also the leader of the Michigan Investor Group, a community dedicated to sharing investment knowledge and experience with others. In this episode, David talks about the high demand and low supply for affordable housing like mobile home parks, how networking has helped his investing and the importance of vetting the sponsor and being patient before making a second investment with a syndicator.David talks about the high demand and limited supply for a...2021-06-0649 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show14. Investing for Appreciation, Cash Flow or Both with Kenny Wolfe
Kenny Wolfe is the President of Wolfe Investments and has been investing in multifamily since 2010. He currently owns over $250M of commercial real estate with 4500 units in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Ohio. He also owns commercial retail properties in three states and some ground up development as well. In this episode, Kenny talks about alignment of interest between the syndicator and the investor, investing in downtown metro areas and investing for cash flow, appreciation or both.Kenny discusses how he bought into two passive deals to learn the ropes in order to be a syndicator and the...2021-05-3038 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show13. From Accidental Landlord to Passive Investor with Ryan Stieg
Ryan Stieg is a passive investor and a Co-Founder of Left Field. He owns a portfolio of 1-3 unit properties in five different markets and more than 20 syndication investments in notes, mobile homes, life settlements, crypto, self-storage, multi-family and more. In this episode, Ryan talks about how he realized single family homes are great investments, but difficult to scale which led him to develop a network to help him get into real estate syndications. Ryan talks about using mentors and networks to help validate his investing style and decisions and how being part of a Community has he...2021-05-2345 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show11. Understanding the Growth Story to Succeed in Multifamily Investing with Josh Satin
Josh Satin is the Director of Acquisitions at Gelt, Inc. He is an experienced multifamily and mobile home investor involved in the acquisition of over 3300 units valued at over $300 million. He is a former Major League Baseball player for the NY Mets and Cincinnati Reds and started his investing journey while still playing baseball by working with a mentor who exposed him to passive syndication investing. In this episode, Josh talks about the importance of an experienced sponsor, understanding the expenses and knowing the story behind the markets you invest in.Josh talks about looking at various dif...2021-05-0942 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show10. Success with Mobile Homes in a Regulated Market with Jeff Cook
Jeff Cook is the CEO of Cook Properties, a family owned and operated company that invests in commercial, retail, office, self-storage and mobile home parks. He began his real estate investing with single family homes in 1997 and bought his first mobile home park in 2008. In this episode, Jeff talks about the importance of focusing on what you are good at – which for his group is mobile home parks located in New York.Jeff discusses his transition from buying single and small multi-family homes to transitioning to more commercial assets. He mentions the challenge of trying to do a 103...2021-05-0241 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show9. Using a Community to Help You Take the Next Step Into Syndications with Cherry Chen
Cherry Chen is a full time internal medicine physician. She is the founder of The Real Estate Physician – a community of physician investors focused on working toward financial independence. In this episode, Cherry talks about the importance of networking when passively investing and how her community helps investors become informed, vet sponsors and find deals.Cherry started her community to share with other doctors what she learned about syndications and to create a platform to share what she would have liked to have known when she started. Her goal is to create a space where doctors can inv...2021-04-2540 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show8. How to Smooth Out the Lumps for Consistent Returns with Sean Donnelly
Sean Donnelly is Managing Director at a reinsurance company and is one of the founders of Left Field Investors. Sean has been a “right fielder” for most of his investing career, but found passive investing and is solidly in center field now through his new investments in passive syndications combined with his continued investments in the stock market and paper assets. In this episode, Sean talks about how he got into passive investing, the importance of a network in helping build your investing confidence and how the consistent returns of passive investing can be more attractive than the lumpy retur...2021-04-1850 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show7. Immediate Cash Flow with Triple Net Industrial Leases with Drew Wahlgren
Drew Wahlgren is the Director of Capital Markets at MAG Capital Partners, a private investment firm focusing on single-tenant, net lease development and sale leaseback structured transactions. In this episode, Drew talks about how he got started in real estate and explained what an industrial single tenant triple net sale leaseback is and why it’s a great asset class for consistent cash flow with appreciation upside.Drew talks about the consistent cashflow that starts from day one for the passive investor. He explains that triple net means that the tenant pays for all maintenance, repairs, insurance and...2021-04-1141 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show6. Trading Control for Diversification with Jeremy Roll
Jeremy Roll is the President of Roll Investment Group and Co-Founder of For Investors by Investors – a Community started in 2007 with the goal of facilitating networking and education for real estate investors. In this episode Jeremy talks about giving up control in an investment in order to gain diversification and leverage the time and experience of others.Jeremy discusses how he is currently focusing on short term investments such as hard money loans on flips and assets that do not rely on appreciation such as ATM’s. He is interested in cash flow and a quick payback perio...2021-04-0455 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show5. Using a Mentor to Accelerate Your Success with Whitney Sewell
Whitney Sewell is the Director of Life Bridge Capital and host of the Real Estate Syndication Show. He began investing in real estate to supplement his income from working in law enforcement. His company invests with a mission as they donate 50% of profits from the business to support orphans worldwide. In this episode Whitney talks about the value of mentors, sharing your passion while networking and creating value by problem solving.Whitney discusses how he got started in real estate after learning that many people have used real estate as a wealth building tool. He started by inv...2021-03-2847 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show4. Investing in Real Assets that Produce Real Cash Flow with Jim Pfeifer
Jim Pfeifer is one of the founders of Left Field Investors and the host of this podcast. He is a full-time passive investor and concentrates on investing in real assets that produce cash flow. Jim is committed to sharing his knowledge with others who are interested in learning a different way to grow wealth. This episode is a replay of The DJE Podcast hosted by Devin Elder. Jim shares his journey from being a traditional stock market investor to active real estate investor until he found his current passion – passive real estate syndications. Jim also shares how he st...2021-03-2135 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show3. How to Evaluate the Sponsor, the Market & the Deal with Brian Burke
Brian Burke is the President & CEO of Praxis Capital and the author of The Hands-Off Investor. He has been investing in real estate for 30 years and has been a multi-family syndicator for 19 years. Brian has purchased over $500 million in real estate and raised over $200 million from investors and has never lost a penny of investor capital. In this episode Brian talks about funds versus single asset investing, how to evaluate a sponsor and market and some red flags to look for when evaluating a deal.Brian talks about why they have recently shifted to a fund model ra...2021-03-1443 minPassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show2. Forcing Appreciation by Investing in World Class Resorts with Josh McCallen
Josh McCallen is the Co-Founder of Accountable Equity and a nationally recognized capital syndicator, hospitality investor, turnaround specialist, conference speaker, innovator, builder & developer with a track record for the development of exceptional resort properties and growing world-class operational teams. In this episode Josh talks about forcing equity through resort investing and service that revives the soul!Josh discusses the importance of building a Community of people you know, like and trust. This Community includes not only his investors, but also the guests who stay at his resorts as well as the employees who work there. Josh talks a...2021-03-0741 min