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BigMikeFund274: Leon Barnes - Scaling with Collective GeniusJoin host Mike Zlotnik, “Big Mike,” on the BigMikeFund Podcast for an insightful episode with Leon Barnes, Director of Membership at Collective Genius Mastermind. Leon, a long-time friend and real estate veteran, shares his journey from Kansas City to Tampa and his role in scaling Collective Genius, a premier community for real estate investors. Discover the evolution of Collective Genius, now with over 500 members across four tiers: Elevate, Select, Premier, and the exclusive CG CEO for visionaries with $10M+ in revenue or $15M+ net worth. Leon highlights the power of community, humility, and intentional learning, with a focus on [...]2025-07-2835 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast274: Leon Barnes – Scaling with Collective GeniusJoin host Mike Zlotnik, “Big Mike,” on the BigMikeFund Podcast for an insightful episode with Leon Barnes, Director of Membership at Collective Genius Mastermind. Leon, a long-time friend and real estate veteran, shares his journey from Kansas City to Tampa and his role in scaling Collective Genius, a premier community for real estate investors. Discover [...]2025-07-2835 minBig Mike Fund Podcast274: Leon Barnes – Scaling with Collective GeniusJoin host Mike Zlotnik, “Big Mike,” on the BigMikeFund Podcast for an insightful episode with Leon Barnes, Director of Membership at Collective Genius Mastermind. Leon, a long-time friend and real estate veteran, shares his journey from Kansas City to Tampa and his role in scaling Collective Genius, a premier community for real estate investors. Discover [...]2025-07-2835 min
Real Estate Pros Show - Powered By Investor FuelUnlocking Real Estate Success: Mike Zlotnik’s Journey from Moldova to Mastery In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Kristen Knapp interviews Mike Zlotnik, a seasoned real estate fund manager. Mike shares his journey from Moldova to becoming a successful real estate investor, emphasizing the importance of understanding what makes a great deal in today's market. He discusses the shift in investment strategies, advocating for precision over volume in deal-making. Mike also highlights the significance of choosing the right fund managers and the impact of recent legislation on real estate investments. The conversation wraps up with insights into Mike's podcast and the concept of finding one's 'genius zone...2025-07-1728 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast271: Supercharging Real Estate with Cost Segregation – Terry JudgeReady to turbocharge your real estate investments? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an illuminating discussion with Terry Judge, founder of Core Advisors and a 19-year veteran in cost segregation. Recorded in early May 2025 amid tariff uncertainties and high interest rates, this episode dives into how cost segregation can unlock massive tax [...]2025-06-0230 min
BigMikeFund271: Supercharging Real Estate with Cost Segregation - Terry JudgeReady to turbocharge your real estate investments? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an illuminating discussion with Terry Judge, founder of Core Advisors and a 19-year veteran in cost segregation. Recorded in early May 2025 amid tariff uncertainties and high interest rates, this episode dives into how cost segregation can unlock massive tax savings, especially with the anticipated return of 100% bonus depreciation. Terry, nearing Core Advisors’ 20th anniversary, shares insights on navigating market volatility, the game-changing “lazy man’s 1031 exchange,” and why a reputable engineering-based cost segregation study is critical to withstand IRS scrutiny. From the potential [...]2025-06-0230 minBig Mike Fund Podcast271: Supercharging Real Estate with Cost Segregation – Terry JudgeReady to turbocharge your real estate investments? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an illuminating discussion with Terry Judge, founder of Core Advisors and a 19-year veteran in cost segregation. Recorded in early May 2025 amid tariff uncertainties and high interest rates, this episode dives into how cost segregation can unlock massive tax [...]2025-06-0230 min
BigMikeFund270: Diversified Wealth: NPLs, Build-to-Rent, and Car Washes with Dave Van HornWelcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast! Ready to turn market volatility into opportunity? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an insightful conversation with Dave Van Horn, co-founder and board member of PPR Capital Management. With nearly 40 years in real estate, Dave has built a powerhouse private equity fund specializing in non-performing loans (NPLs), build-to-rent (BTR) properties, and niche investments like car washes. Recorded in late April 2025 amid tariff uncertainties, this episode dives into how PPR thrives in turbulent markets by staying nimble and diversified. Dave shares strategies for acquiring $400 million in NPLs annually, capitalizing [...]2025-05-2644 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast270: Diversified Wealth: NPLs, Build-to-Rent, and Car Washes with Dave Van HornWelcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast! Ready to turn market volatility into opportunity? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an insightful conversation with Dave Van Horn, co-founder and board member of PPR Capital Management. With nearly 40 years in real estate, Dave has built a powerhouse private equity fund specializing in non-performing [...]2025-05-2644 minBig Mike Fund Podcast270: Diversified Wealth: NPLs, Build-to-Rent, and Car Washes with Dave Van HornWelcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast! Ready to turn market volatility into opportunity? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an insightful conversation with Dave Van Horn, co-founder and board member of PPR Capital Management. With nearly 40 years in real estate, Dave has built a powerhouse private equity fund specializing in non-performing [...]2025-05-2644 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast269: Mastering Passive Investing and Sponsorship – Chad AckermanWelcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast! Are you a passive investor or sponsor navigating today’s challenging real estate market? Join host Mike Zlotnik for an insightful conversation with Chad Ackerman, co-founder of Leftfield Investors (now part of Passive Pockets under BiggerPockets) and a Focal Point coach. With years of experience building a platform to educate and [...]2025-05-1932 min
BigMikeFund268: Gold, Silver, and Hard Assets: Strategies for Volatile Markets – David McAlvanyIn this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes back David McAlvany, CEO of McAlvany Financial Group, to discuss the role of precious metals in today’s volatile markets. With over 20 years in wealth management, David shares insights from his experience navigating the tech crisis and global financial crisis, founding McAlvany Wealth Management (MWM) in 2008, and launching Tactical Short in 2017 with Doug Noland. He explores gold’s dominance as a hedge against currency instability, silver’s value potential, and the importance of active portfolio management in a high-inflation, high-rate environment. Learn why central banks are stockpiling gold, how [...]2025-04-2138 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast268: Gold, Silver, and Hard Assets: Strategies for Volatile Markets – David McAlvanyIn this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes back David McAlvany, CEO of McAlvany Financial Group, to discuss the role of precious metals in today’s volatile markets. With over 20 years in wealth management, David shares insights from his experience navigating the tech crisis and global financial crisis, founding McAlvany Wealth Management [...]2025-04-2138 minBig Mike Fund Podcast268: Gold, Silver, and Hard Assets: Strategies for Volatile Markets – David McAlvanyIn this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes back David McAlvany, CEO of McAlvany Financial Group, to discuss the role of precious metals in today’s volatile markets. With over 20 years in wealth management, David shares insights from his experience navigating the tech crisis and global financial crisis, founding McAlvany Wealth Management [...]2025-04-2138 min
The Source of Commercial Real EstateLower Risk Returns Through Pref Equity with Big Mike ZlotnikEnjoy this conversation with Mike Zlotnik (aka Big Mike) with Tempo Funding. In this conversation, Jonathan and Mike discuss some nuances with the economy and interest rates, why pref equity provides a great opportunity for passive investors right now, and the risks associated with pref equity (also called mezz debt and rescue capital). Connect with Mike:www.bigmikefund.comClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com2024-10-2945 min
Weiss AdviceSmart Money Strategies in Real Estate with Mike ZlotnikSend us a textCan smart money truly create a cushion against market volatility, and how does mezzanine financing play a role in stabilizing investments during economic downturns?In this episode, Mike Zlotnik, a seasoned expert in commercial real estate and fund management, explores the nuanced strategies of mezzanine financing in the commercial real estate sector. As markets face volatility and shifting investment landscapes, Big Mike shares valuable wisdom on navigating these challenges through strategic financial structuring. Listeners will gain a profound understanding of how sophisticated financing options can provide safety nets and high returns...2024-10-2241 min
Compound IdeasMike Zlotnik- From Soviet Union to American Real Estate SuccessMy guest today is Mike Zlotnik, CEO of TF Management Group and host of Big Mike Fund Podcast. In this episode Mike reflects on his upbringing in the Soviet Union, his journey from Moldova to New York, and his shift from a technology career to real estate investing. He and Ken discuss how chess and poker develop critical skills vital for investing and business, and highlight the challenges of real estate investing, particularly maintenance costs and leveraging in the current market. Please enjoy my conversation with Mike Zlotnik.------For more episodes of C...2024-10-0353 min
The Note Closers Show PodcastHow to Pick the Right Investment Fund with Mike ZlotnikGot Burned By a Bad Real Estate Fund? Here's What Experts Say You Should Do NextHave you ever heard the myths about picking a smart real estate investment fund? Myth 1: All real estate funds are the same. Myth 2: The higher the projected return, the better the fund. Myth 3: Investing in a fund means guaranteed profits. But here's the truth... I'll share the strategy to debunk these myths and help you make smarter investment decisions with higher potential returns.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the secrets to...2024-09-0639 min
Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real EstateGI271: Real Estate Funds with Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik is a former political refugee from the USSR who is now an American citizen and patriot. Mike has been a real estate fund manager since 2009; before that, he was a software executive who began investing in real estate in 2000. Mike manages various real estate funds today, including multiple growth and income-focused funds.
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HERO Capital Raising ShowEP373: Exploring Mike Zlotnik's Diverse $150M Fund Management Across Real Estate Sectors!Unlock the secrets of a $150M fund manager's success in this must-listen episode of the HERO Capital Raising Show. Mike Zlotnik pulls back the curtain on his diverse portfolio, revealing how he's mastered the art of raising and managing funds across hard money, multifamily, self-storage, industrial, and retail sectors. Discover the hidden strategies behind setting up multiple successful funds and learn why Zlotnik's approach is reshaping the real estate investment landscape. From unexpected funding sources to innovative management techniques, this episode is packed with insider knowledge you won't find anywhere else. Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers...2024-07-1748 min
Real Estate Breakthrough#187: Mike Zlotnik- The Bizarre Truth: Why Commercial Real Estate Investors Are in a Recession While Others Thrive#187: Mike Zlotnik- The Bizarre Truth: Why Commercial Real Estate Investors Are in a Recession While Others Thrive "What's really bizarre is if you're a commercial real estate investor, you are in a deep recession while everyone else is doing fine as the economy is not really in a deep recession." - Mike Zlotnik Today I am interviewing Mike Zlotnik. He's an Investment Expert and coach with a successful background and long history in information technology and business intelligence. In 2009 he transitioned into real estate and in 2014 became the CEO of Tempo Fa...2024-05-2043 min
The Real Estate Syndication ShowWS1976 New Investment Strategy For 2024 | Mike ZlotnikRising interest rates are shaking up commercial real estate (CRE). Guest host Alina Trigub had the pleasure of speaking to Mike Zlotnik (TF Management Group), they explored the challenges and strategies needed to thrive in this environment Mike offers insights into the impact of rising interest rates on commercial real estate, urging caution as transactions slow in 2023. With banks reducing loans, there's a shift towards equity investments and alternative financing like mezzanine debt, essential for troubled projects. Investors must assess risks carefully. Heading into 2024, the focus remains on cautious investment, high-rate lending, and the po...2024-03-1941 min
Insider Secrets Podcast: The Home of Passive Real Estate Investors by Mike MorawskiMike Zlotnik - Diversifying Investments for SuccessKey Takeaways Real estate investment is not one size fits all; it's essential to find a model that aligns with your values and business approach. Operating virtually in real estate is not only feasible but can be advantageous, leveraging technology and avoiding physical constraints. Mezzanine debt provides equity-like returns with a safer position, offering a bridge for deals facing challenges like rising interest rates. Prudent preparation involves considering multiple scenarios, both optimistic and pessimistic, to navigate uncertainties in the market. Lesson number one, diversify. Lesson number two, diversify in...2024-01-1037 minInsider secrets - Home of the Passive Real Estate investorMike Zlotnik - Diversifying Investments for SuccessKey Takeaways Real estate investment is not one size fits all; it's essential to find a model that aligns with your values and business approach. Operating virtually in real estate is not only feasible but can be advantageous, leveraging technology and avoiding physical constraints. Mezzanine debt provides equity-like returns with a safer position, offering a bridge for deals facing challenges like rising interest rates. Prudent preparation involves considering multiple scenarios, both optimistic and pessimistic, to navigate uncertainties in the market. Lesson number one, diversify. Lesson number two, diversify in...2024-01-1037 min
American Monetary Association454: Residential & Commercial Real Estate Market Transactional Values, Trends and Challenges with Mike Zlotnik In this episode, Jason interviews Mike Zlotnik from the Tempo Family of Funds https://tempofunding.com/ to gain insights into the current state of the real estate market. Mike discusses the impact of high-interest rates on commercial and residential properties, particularly in the retail and office space sectors. He mentions that transaction volumes have significantly declined, with some properties being sold at a distress due to the need for immediate sales. However, multi-family apartments and self-storage properties continue to perform relatively well. Mike highlights the challenges faced by value-add projects that were acquired with bridge loans and are now...2023-10-0134 min
The Jack Bosch Show033: Is There Big Money w/ Commercial Real Estate in 2023?? | Mike ZlotnikFrom $100 dollars to his name to $150 million in equity, Mike Zlotnik built his wealth with real estate investing. He’s a debt and equity investor, and he’s here to share his unique insight into the real estate market right now, what to expect in the near future, and what investors are looking for at this time. If you want a behind-the-scenes look into the mind of a high-level real estate investor, this episode is for you! Check out some investment opportunities with Mike - Big Mike Fund 📲💵 Here's How You Can Get More Invol...2023-09-2050 min
Multifamily Legacy PodcastEP244: How Can You Capitalize on Economic Trends - Mike ZlotnikDon't miss today's episode, where we bring fresh insights into the current economic landscape with our esteemed guest, Mike Zlotnik. Join us as "Big Mike," a seasoned real estate fund manager, imparts valuable advice on navigating this economic cycle. Tune in and learn from a seasoned capital allocator! Topics on Today’s Episode Expert insights on the current economic landscape and housing market Strategies for managing your finances and alternative options to reduce debt obligations Approaches to generate income amidst a high-interest rate environment How to successfully esta...2023-08-0837 min
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman2011: Residential & Commercial Real Estate Market Transactional Values, Trends and Challenges with Mike Zlotnik In this episode, Jason interviews Mike Zlotnik from the Tempo Family of Funds https://tempofunding.com/ to gain insights into the current state of the real estate market. Mike discusses the impact of high-interest rates on commercial and residential properties, particularly in the retail and office space sectors. He mentions that transaction volumes have significantly declined, with some properties being sold at a distress due to the need for immediate sales. However, multi-family apartments and self-storage properties continue to perform relatively well. Mike highlights the challenges faced by value-add projects that were acquired with bridge loans and are now...2023-06-1236 min
Intelligent Accredited Investor PodcastEpisode 127: Mike ZlotnikWhat can you do with your investment portfolio in the current market? Where can you invest your fresh money? Should you wait for the right time or pull the trigger when good deals come your way? How long will you wait before the market returns to normal? Mike Zlotnik says that it depends. The market obviously matters before investing, but if you sit on your capital and wait for perfect timing, how will you know it is perfect? You should deploy some of your capital in deals, even during a recession. Though Q3 and Q4 2023 are expected t...2023-04-2734 min
Real Estate Investor MBAHistorical Data as Your Real Estate Shield and Sword in Fighting Inflation with Mike ZlotnikWith inflation, getting consumer prices reasonable is just a side effect. The main goal is actually to fight consumer price index inflation. In today’s episode, Mike Zlotnik shared the historical data that will help us make successful decisions, how the Federal Reserve is fighting inflation, and how they are getting the consumer price under control.Mike dove deeper into Fed history, the reason behind increasing rates, and how the Fed is pushing rates as a demand construction mechanism. He also spoke about why today is still a good time to invest, the cyclical ma...2022-12-2023 min
Streams to ImpactREIA 221 Mike Zlotnik: Raise Private Money, Syndicate Deals, and Create a Real Estate Investment FundWe'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?Mike Zlotnik, Better known in real estate circles as “Big Mike” due to his stature, but more importantly, he is known for his personal integrity and for having a keen understanding of the financial aspects of successful real estate investing. Mike has a depth of expert knowledge in the Pandemic created investment opportunities in real estate; what’s “hot” and what’s “cold” and where things are trending now.Main Points:Investment Opportunities Amid the COVID-19 Crisis: Conversi...2022-11-0429 min
Deals & Dollars: Real Estate Investors and EntrepreneursHow to Raise Capital in a Turbulent Market w/ Mike ZlotnikOn today’s episode we have CEO of Tempo Funding, LLC, real estate investor Mike Zlotnik out of Brooklyn, New York. Mike has been a debt and equity investor in real estate for over 20 years, and he brings his enormous wealth of experience and knowledge to the podcast. Mike and David talk about Mike’s transition from the technology industry to real estate, how raising and deploying capital constantly is the only surefire way to “time” the market, and how hope is not a good plan for financial forecasting and strategizing.Join the Deals & Dollars community today. If you'r...2022-10-2542 min
Profit First for Real Estate InvestorsInvesting to Learn or Learning to Invest? How Not to Be a Dinosaur With Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik has always wanted to invest in real estate. For over 22 years, Mike has been a debt and equity investor. He is a member of several mastermind groups and has taken on the role of CEO of Tempo Funding, LLC.Mike jam-packs this episode with practical opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability in the REI realm.Key Takeaways:[1:35] Mike’s real estate journey[3:13] Where is he on his real estate journey as of...2022-08-0831 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #384: Mike Zlotnik - Stress Testing Your Investments During Uncertain TimesMike Zlotnik is the CEO and Founder of the Tempo Management group, dealing with investments and funds in the real estate field. He has an incredibly analytical mind that is so valuable when it comes to understanding what’s going on with the market and how to navigate your investments during an uncertain time. In today's episode, you'll get a glimpse into what he is seeing, predicting, and planning for with the currently developing “party is over” recession. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other wa...2022-06-1731 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #384: Mike Zlotnik - Stress Testing Your Investments During Uncertain TimesMike Zlotnik is the CEO and Founder of the Tempo Management group, dealing with investments and funds in the real estate field. He has an incredibly analytical mind that is so valuable when it comes to understanding what’s going on with the market and how to navigate your investments during an uncertain time. In today's episode, you'll get a glimpse into what he is seeing, predicting, and planning for with the currently developing “party is over” recession. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other wa...2022-06-1731 min
Multifamily Investing with Multifamily Attorney Charles Dobens#161: How To Structure Your Multifamily Syndication with Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since 2000 and a full-time Real Estate investor and fund manager since 2009. Mike and I discuss how to structure your multifamily syndication. For more information or to get started in multifamily investing, please visit: https://www.multifamilyinvestingacademy.com/. 2022-06-0140 min
Drum CandyHow to Treat a Drum Room with Mitch Zlotnik of Audimute and the Ludwig Standard Series with Chris HawthorneIn this episode, we chat with Mitch Zlotnik of Audimute about the physics of sound, soundproofing versus sound treatment, and various other topics relating to treating the space in which we drum. We also visit with Chris Hawthorne of Hawthorne Drum Shop to talk shop about the resurging Ludwig Standard series.2022-03-251h 25
Passive Income, Active Wealth - Hard Money for Real Estate Investing214 New Investment Fund with Mike Zlotnik | REI Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors!Join us LIVE every Thursday at 12:00 PM Eastern for the Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money for Real Estate Investors. This week, the Carolina Capital Management team is joined by Mike Zlotnik to talk about Temp Funding’s latest investment fund. Mike Zlotnik, CEO of TF Management Group, LLC, has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since 2000. He started his career and had spent nearly 15 years in the information technology field managing Risk, Business Intelligence, and Quality of complex systems, software, and processes. While building a successful career in IT...2022-03-0723 min
The Practical Wealth ShowCOVID Accelerated the Real Estate Industry with Mike ZlotnikDo you believe that CoVid-19 has benefits? Mike, known in real estate circles as “Big Mike” due to his stature and integrity, joins Curtis May to discuss how CoVid boosted the economy after it hit. Mike has a keen understanding of the financial aspects of successful real estate investing. Today, he manages various funds, including the Tempo Growth Fund LLC and the Tempo Opportunity Fund LLC. Mike believes that the market is starting to regain its pre-pandemic status. As he says, there are many things to consider before investing, such as liquidity and the kind of m...2022-01-2728 min
Accelerated Real Estate Investor245: Mike Zlotnik on The Economics of Highly Profitable Hotel to Multifamily ConversionsIn all the interviews that I’ve ever done, this one just might be my favorite one yet. My guest today is a long time friend, Mike Zlotnk. I thought his insights on hotel to multifamily conversions were fascinating and the economics of stripping out cash flow and depreciation and then giving them to different types of investor groups was equally brilliant. Mike is the CEO of TF Management Group, LLC which runs four real estate investment funds. He has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since 2000. After a successful 15 year career in IT, he...2022-01-0435 min
Real Estate MonopolyMarrying People with Opportunity: The Ins and Outs of Commercial Real Estate Funds with Mike Zlotnik | REM #97We interviewed Mike Zlotnik. Mike Zlotnik has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since 2000. He started his career and had spent nearly 15 years in the information technology field managing Risk, Business Intelligence and the Quality of complex systems, software and processes.
While building a successful career in IT, Mike’s passion has always been real estate investing because of its predictability of outcome and well understood risks.
In 2009, Mike joined Tempo Funding, LLC as a managing partner, and Vice President of funding operations.
Starting from January 2014, Mike has assumed the resp...2021-12-2940 minThe Real Estate Syndication ShowWS1135: Hotels to Multifamily Conversions with Mike ZlotnikHotel to multifamily conversion is an investment strategy that is gaining traction, especially since the hospitality market is hot because of the effect of the pandemic. In this episode, we learn more about this investment option with an experienced fund manager, Mike Zlotnik. Mike has almost a dozen of hotels to multifamily conversions in his portfolio.Mike talks in-depth about hotel conversions and why it is a good option to invest in. He also shares the key pieces of due diligence when investing in hotel conversions: the execution of the construction, the cost, the time, and identifying...2021-11-2925 min
Wealthy WayHE OWNS $250 MILLION IN REAL ESTATE | Meet Mike ZlotnikOn today’s podcast, I had my friend Big Mike Zlotnik on! He’s got over $250 million dollars worth of real estate under management. We talked about what kinds of things he’s investing in and what some good practices are for raising capital. We also talked about art of playing in your own game! A lot of people try and be somebody else even when that’s not their talent, market, or what they should be doing. We talked about how to figure out where you should be playing the game and the right type of strategy to be using...2021-11-2552 min
How Did They Do It? Real EstateSA263 | Keeping Your Wealth Safe in the Face of a Global Pandemic with Mike ZlotnikJoining us today is Mike Zlotnik, discussing strategies for securing your assets, ensuring adequate financing capacity and liquidity, and avoiding unnecessary risks to protect your wealth. Stay tuned to get some tips on how to avoid mistakes and turn any business threats into opportunities.Key Takeaways To Listen ForHow inflation hedging benefits multifamily REIBuilding a diversified portfolio in the post-pandemic environment How investment strategy generates good valueProcess of converting hotels to affordable multifamily Finding confident and trustworthy deal operatorsIncreasing capital deployment to drive long-term value generationResources Mentioned In This Episode...2021-09-1721 min
Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow with Kevin Bupp#330: Industry Trends, Hotel Conversions, and Adaptability During the Pandemic! - with Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik is a real estate investment expert. Beginning his career in Information Technology, Mike successfully managed many aspects of this business sector such as Risk, Business Intelligence, and Quality of complex systems, software, and processes. After 15 years in IT, however, Mike knew his passion lied within the Real Estate Investment space due to its predictability of outcome and well-understood risks. Mike dove headfirst into real estate in 2000 and now holds the title of CEO at TF Management Group. Under his leadership, the company has seen transformation and growth, delivering strong returns for the fund...2021-07-0642 min
Capital Gains Tax Solutions PodcastValue Add CRE Investing with Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik is an immigrant from the former Soviet Union. He is a Mathematician by education. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, married, with four kids, and a cat, which he considered their fifth child. Real estate has always been his passion. Even though he had a 15-year career in technology, and was very successful, his true calling has always been in real estate investing. He went full time 2009 and never looked back. Currently, he co-manages a few real estate funds: Tempo Growth Fund, Fund For Growth, Tempo Opportunity Fund, Growth Income Fund, as well as number one-off deals. 2021-06-2833 min
Pillars Of Wealth CreationPOWC #356 – Real Estate Investing Advice with Mike ZlotnikWelcome 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. In this episode, Todd talks with Mike Zlotnik about his experience operating a real estate fund and his insight about how to be successful with real estate investing.
In 2009, Mike joined Tempo Funding, LLC (Mortgage Pool Fund) as a managing partner, and Vice President of funding operations. In January 2014, Mike assumed the responsibility of a CEO and has since founded TF Management Group, LLC, launching 3 new...2021-03-0847 min
The Real Estate Investing ExperienceEp 120: Start With The Needs of Your Investors with Mike ZlotnikIt seems logical to sniff out a good deal first and think about who will invest in it later, but there is a lot to be said for doing things the other way round. Starting with understanding what your investors are looking for is a big belief of Mike Zlotnik’s, and today he joins us on the show to explain why. In this episode, Mike also shares some details about his investing strategies, capital raising strategies, and a whole lot more! Mike is a retired software executive who began investing in real estate in 2000, and today he manages a...2021-01-2650 min
Fundviews PodcastEpisode 16 - Mike Zlotnik, TF Management GroupGreg interviews Mike Zlotnik on the second episode of season 2. Mike moved to the US from Moldova (USSR) at a very young age. After a 15 year career in IT and Risk Management, Mike made the shift over to Real Estate Investing. Mike joined the Tempo Fund in 2009, and eventually went on to launch several other real estate focused funds with Tempo as CEO. Mike speaks about the importance of keeping fees low, and diversification. Mike hosts the BigMikeFund Podcast and consults as a business coach on the side.2021-01-2539 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast079: What the Post-Election Market looks like from Trends to Market Projections with Frances Newton StacyToday it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome back economist and trader, Frances Newton Stacy. She works for Optimal Capital as the director of portfolio strategy. Frances is also a frequent guest on both CNBC, as well as Fox Business News as a commentator on Central Bank Policy. She also blogs about the trading community by helping to recognize key cycles and significant support and resistance levels. Today we’re talking about what the post-election market looks like from trends to market projections. We’re also talking about the cost of living increase, interest rates...2020-12-2129 min
Real Estate Risk ReportThe Power of Diversification, with Mike Zlotnik Is diversification simply a vehicle for the investor who can’t make a decision? Not so fast. Lance talks to Mike Zlotnik of TF Management Group, who manages several diversified investment funds. They discuss the inherent risks, like assessing the amount of leverage in a deal, analyzing the credibility and character of the sponsor, and seeing past the “shiny object syndrome” of IRR.2020-12-1449 minBig Mike Fund Podcast078: Specificities About the Market: sales and rent prices with Marck de LautourOn this episode of the Big Mike Fund, I’m happy to welcome a brother from theCollective Genius Mastermind and the Freedom Founders Mastermind, Marck De Lautour. He works in redevelopment projects, commercial deals, as well as turnkey properties.
Today we’re focusing on various aspects of Marck’s specialities including his process in acquiring new products, his business practices, historic building conversions, and building new turnkey range affordable housing. Marck also introduces the topic of container homes and talks about his 7-14-300 method.
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00:20...2020-12-0728 minBig Mike Fund Podcast077: What's Happening With NYC Commercial Real Estate in the Post COVID World and the Upcoming Opportunities in the Distressed Commercial DebtOn this episode of the Big Mike Fund, I’m happy to welcome back Eric Goodman. Full disclosure, we invested with Eric from a couple of our funds—from Tempo Opportunity and Tempo Growth into Goodman Capital Fund too. We love working with Eric. He's a brilliant and intelligent guy and is a managing partner at Goodman Capital LLC.
Today we’re talking about investments in the post-COVID world, specifically in New York. We go over interesting opportunities that have arisen because of COVID, risk assets, as well as glance at Eric’s...2020-11-2329 minBig Mike Fund Podcast076: The Difference Between Investing in a Fund Versus Syndication With Matt BurkOn this episode of the Big Mike Fund, we’re talking with California-born and Oregon-native Matt Burk. Matt is the founder and CEO of Fairway America as well as Verivest, a fund administration company. Today we’re talking about the opportunities for the rest of Q4 2020 and beyond. Matt also gives us his expertise about terms in the industry (for example, fund versus syndication) in addition to defining what a good deal is and how it can become a great deal. He gives us a little insight on Fairway America and the Verivest platform as well.
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Mistake FREE Real Estate With Marck de LautourCreative Funding with Tempo Growth Fund CEO Big Mike ZlotnikIn this episode, Marck is joined by Big Mike Zlotnik, the leader of the Tempo Growth Fund. Listen in as they talk about funding, raising capital, and more about real estate. Mike shares his real estate journey, explains what his business is and who it's perfect for. Topics like passive investing in real estate, depreciation of real estate tips, effects of covid on real estate, and more are discussed in this week's episode. Mike advises listeners that avoiding a mistake, a deal that can actually be really bad is much more important than getting into the deal and then figu...2020-11-0919 minBig Mike Fund Podcast075: Traditional IRA versus Roth IRA: Converting Investments with Haley GantIt’s my pleasure and privilege to have with me today Haley Gant an IRA Specialist at Quest IRA, Inc. As an IRA Specialist, it is Haley’s role to help educate investors on how they can use a Self-Directed IRA for their real estate investments, either passive or active, to earn tax-free returns into their retirement account. It is a phenomenal company and we love working with Quest. We’ve done a few webinars with Haley and love working with her as well.
Today we’re talking about self-directed IRAs, UBIT...2020-10-2641 min
We Build Great Apartment CommunitiesA Guide Real-Estate Investing during COVID-19 Pandemic with Mike ZlotnikCOVID-19 has surely changed the landscape and structure that we are used to. Investing during uncertain times definitely has its risk but it doesn't mean you can't put your money out there. With the help of expert advisors, investors can remain confident and on course in their investing journey! Gain more clarity in decision making related to real-estate investing and save yourself from the stress this pandemic has brought as real estate and debt investor Mike Zlotnik shares how to deal with debt and equity challenges during this pandemic. Mike is the CEO of TF...2020-10-1939 minBig Mike Fund Podcast074: How to Achieve Financial Freedom Through Life Insurance and Other Investments With Chris MilesWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. It’s my pleasure and privilege to welcome back to the show, Chris Miles who is an Infinite Banking expert. Today we’ll be talking about what life insurance is, the trends in the market, different forms of life insurance, and we’ll briefly touch on the stock market and other types of investments.
Chris Miles, is the “Cash Flow Expert.” He is a leading authority on how to create cash flow and lasting wealth for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally. After...2020-10-1240 min
Creek Side Chats With Successful Real Estate InvestorsCSC 67 Mike Zlotnik: Investment Analysis SpecialistMike Zlotnik has been a debt and equity investor in real estate for since 2000. He started his career and had spent nearly 15 years in the information technology field managing Risk, Business Intelligence and Quality of complex systems, software and processes. While building a successful carrier in IT, Mike’s passion has always been real estate investing because of its predictability of outcome and well understood risks. In 2009, Mike joined Tempo Funding, LLC (Mortgage Pool Fund) as a managing partner, and Vice President of funding operations. Starting from January 2014, Mike has assumed the responsibility of a CEO and has since found...2020-09-2800 minBig Mike Fund Podcast073: Building and Obtaining Business Credit With Steve WibleOn today’s episode, I’m talking with Steve Wible. Steve is a Marine Corps veteran with a deep background in real estate sales, flipping and property management, print manufacturing, and of course, building and obtaining business credit. He has founded and led multiple successful companies and had as many as 300+ rental properties in his portfolio. Our conversation today is about business credit, fundability factors, credit rate terminology, and about COVID and how it has affected lending and credit scores.
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00:20 - Hello and Welcome
01:06 - A...2020-09-2800 minBig Mike Fund Podcast072: The Value in Investing in Self-Storage Facilities With Jake VandersliceWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome Jake Vanderslice to the podcast. Jake is a specialist in self-storage and is also a brother from the Freedom Founders Mastermind as well as the Collective Genius Mastermind. In this episode Jake and I talk about the process, benefits, and the state of investing in self-storage, how Denver is holding up in the pandemic, and interest rates and cap rates.
Minute Markers:
00:20 - Hello and Welcome
00:30 - Jake Vanderslice introduction and backstory
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I Can Be Wealthy Podcast#16 Mike Zlotnik on Emotions and Intuition in Investment DecisionsThis week’s episode is a doozy that can’t be missed! I interview Mike Zlotnik. Mike, often nicknamed Big Mike, is regarded as one of the leading investors in the world, specialising in debt and equity investing in real estate. As one of the most prolific investors I’ve ever met (and I’ve met many), Mike is the CEO of Tempo Funding Group, a mortgage pool fund and has also launched three additional real estate investment funds.Throughout this interview, we talk about how and why he leaves emotions at the door when mak...2020-09-0729 minBig Mike Fund Podcast071: The Stigma of Section 8 and Government Checks With Fuquan BilalWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my privilege and a pleasure to have Fuquan Bilal. Fuquan and I are good friends and are in a couple of masterminds together (The Collective Genius and The Freedom Founders). He has been doing fix and flips and rentals in New Jersey for the past 20 years. In this episode we’re talking about his experience in the real estate business, trends, what the post-COVID environments might look like, the stigma of Section 8, emotional equity, and so much more.
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00:20 &ndash...2020-08-3100 minBig Mike Fund Podcast070: The Points of Interaction With Multi-Family AcquisitionsWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m chatting with Charles Dobens, a multi-family attorney. His personal mission statement is to help investors buy multi-family projects the right way. He talks about coaching, his views on the future of the market, his points of interaction in the process of multi-family property investments, and why this is his passion.
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00:20 – Hello and welcome
01:00 - A bit about Charles and his passion
05:00 - The points of interaction with multi-family acquisitions
07:30 - Coaching
2020-08-1700 minBig Mike Fund Podcast069: How Small Businesses and Large Companies Use Virtual Assistants with Robert NickellWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure to have Robert Nickell here on the show with me. Rob is another brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He’s also known as the “Master Blaster of the Virtual Assistants.” While he is an expert in virtual staffing, it was his career in real estate that got him there.
Today we’re talking about virtual staffing and virtual assistants, productivity, documenting processes, and Rob’s business, Rocket Station. Rob talks about how small businesses and large companies use virtual...2020-08-0300 minBig Mike Fund Podcast068: The Near Future for Self-Storage and Cap Rates With Fernando AngelucciWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure and a privilege to talk to friend and mastermind brother, Fernando Angelucci, a real estate and self-storage guru. In this episode we talk about self-storage trends, numbers, “eviction” (or in this case, lien) laws, and Fernando’s process. We’ll also chat about the future of self-storage and Fernando’s future projects and opportunities.
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00:22 - Hello and Welcome
01:00 - Who is Fernando?
03:20 - Eviction and motivating renters to pay2020-07-2700 minBig Mike Fund Podcast067: The Basics and Value of Investing With Mike FitzgeraldWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking to Mike Fitzgerald, who lives in (and owns a large portion of) a small town just outside of DC. In this episode we talk about his town of Hagerstown, preparations for the future of the market, what a credibility site is, and we even have a short political discussion on voting for people and not just on party lines.
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00:20 - Welcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast
00:40 - A bit about Mike Fitzgerald and Hagerstown, MD
04:57...2020-07-2000 minBig Mike Fund Podcast066: The Future of Real Estate Market With Caleb PearsonWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure and a privilege to have Caleb Pearson behind the mic. He is another brother from the Mastermind group. On this episode, Caleb and I talk about Zoom Offers (Caleb’s web-based real estate software), the future of the market, contractors, interest rates, and the prevalence of remote work in the suburbs even before the pandemic.
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00:22 - Welcome
01:40 - About Caleb
03:00 - What is Zoom Offer?
05:25 - Zoom Offers’ two main...2020-07-1300 minBig Mike Fund Podcast065: Market Cycles and Future Predictions With Ramon GonzalesWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking with Ramon Gonzalez. Ramon is an investor and entrepreneur, based out of Miami, Florida. In this episode we talk about passive versus active investors, Ramon’s risk aversion and his investment philosophies, the importance of building a good team, market cycles, and future predictions.
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00:22 – Welcome
00:55 - A bit about Ramon Gonzalez
01:47 - Ramon’s investments and business
06:10 - Market cycles and future predictions
10:00 - Miami condos
13:14 - Areas...2020-07-0600 minBig Mike Fund Podcast064: How to Bring in Some Passive Income With Dr. Merril RoweWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking with Dr. Merril Rowe, who is moving from his profession as a professional dentist and changing to a career as a professional passive investor. We met through the Freedom Founders community, run by David Phelps. On this episode, we’re talking about how Merril buys himself time to make his financial and retirement goals, how he sets up his portfolio, stock market investing versus passive real estate investments, and advice on how to bring in some passive income.
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00:35 - Hey...2020-06-2900 minBig Mike Fund Podcast063: Predictions for the Real Estate Market With Nathan TrunfioWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I’m talking with Nathan Trunfio, a new brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. Nathan hales from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has done over a billion dollars in loans on single-family and multi-family assets. He has spent his entire career in real estate as a lender and an equity investor. Now he works as the president of DLP (Direct Lending Partners). Today we’re going to talk about what DLP does, Nathan’s predictions for the real estate market and what trends he sees now, as well as his...2020-06-2200 minBig Mike Fund Podcast062: Impact of covid19 to Multi-Family Real Estate InvestmentsWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is a pleasure and a privilege to welcome Tim Bratz. Tim is a multi-family real estate investor from the Cleveland, Ohio area. He buys, develops, and holds apartment buildings, vacation rentals, & other commercial real estate properties throughout Ohio, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, & Texas.
Today we’re talking about the impact that COVID-19 has had on one of his biggest projects: Georgia Plains. We’ll talk a little bit about the background of Georgia Plains and the mechanics behind it. Tim and I also...2020-06-1500 minBig Mike Fund Podcast061: Chatting about the future of the economy with Frances Newton StacyWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Frances Newton Stacy. She works for Optimal Capital as the director of portfolio strategies. Frances is also a frequent guest on both CBS, CNBC, as well as Fox Business News as a commentator on Central Bank Policy.
She also blogs about the trading community by helping to recognize key cycles and significant support and resistance levels. Today we’re talking about her thoughts on the future of the economy: jobs, the stock market, real estate, and the general overview of what...2020-06-0800 minBig Mike Fund Podcast060: Creating Relationships Between Entrepreneurs and Their Families With 18 Summer Founder, Jim ShielsWelcome back to the Big Mike Fund podcast. Today I’m talking with my good friend, Jimmy Shiels. We’ve known each other for many years. He’s a humble and genuine guy who classifies himself as a speaker, consultant, and the crazy glue that can help keep families together. The mission for his company, 18 Summers, is to help create relationships between entrepreneurs and their families, which can get strained due to the lifestyle and professional pressures of being an entrepreneur.
With this new reality, situations at home are changing and families are being...2020-05-1800 min
The Commercial Investing Show229: Flattening The Curve, R for Recession, Social Distancing, Mike ZlotnikHoax or not, we are facing a recession. Jason Hartman discusses the suburban differences between China and the U.S. We should all expect to see Stimulus Maximus. How much debt can we handle before things don’t work out? Our guest today is Venture Alliance Member Mike Zlotnik who is preparing for the good, bad and ugly. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Hoax or not, we are facing a recession [5:15] √ [10:00] The U.S. is unlike China, think suburbia [11:50] Stimulus Maximus [14:00] How much debt is too much debt? Nobody...2020-05-1537 minBig Mike Fund Podcast059: Sales Techniques With John MartinezWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, I have my friend, John Martinez, from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He is an expert when it comes to training salespeople. That’s what we’re going to talk about today: sales techniques and what it takes to mold or train a successful salesperson. Even if you don’t classify yourself as a salesperson, the information that he shares in this episode can us used in other, related fields (like real estate agents, for example).
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01:52 - A little bit about John
2020-05-0400 minBig Mike Fund Podcast058: COVID-19 Crisis: What’s the Impact on Multifamily? Today, I’m once again talking with Whitney Sewell, the Director at Lifebridge Capital. Whitney and I talk about the Coronavirus crisis, and its present and future impact on the multifamily space.
These are difficult times for the country and world. Some of you may be losing sleep, or feeling grateful for a reserve budget and conservative underwriting. Stay healthy, keep your distance, and keep washing your hands.
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01:00 - Whitney’s background
01:56 - COVID-19’s effects on multifamily space now
03:20...2020-04-2000 minBig Mike Fund Podcast057: Covid-19 and the Volatile Stock MarketOn today’s episode, I’m once again talking with Chris Miles, an expert in infinite banking, like insurance, and being a housekeeper (and zookeeper) for his own personal Brady Bunch at home. When he’s not being a family man, Chris works with life insurance and runs his own podcast about money called the “Chris Miles Money Show”.
Chris and I are talking about the volatile stock market and insurance, life insurance policies (and Chris’ specific designs), using life insurance like extra liquid reserves, and our policies on financial...2020-04-0600 min
American Monetary Association315: Social Distancing, Flattening The Curve & Mike ZlotnikHoax or not, we are facing a recession. Jason Hartman discusses the suburban differences between China and the U.S. We should all expect to see Stimulus Maximus. How much debt can we handle before things don’t work out? Our guest today is Venture Alliance Member Mike Zlotnik who is preparing for the good, bad and ugly. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Hoax or not, we are facing a recession [5:15] √ [10:00] The U.S. is unlike China, think suburbia [11:50] Stimulus Maximus [14:00] How much debt is too much debt? Nobody...2020-03-2837 min
Multifamily Investing with Multifamily Attorney Charles Dobens#47: What It Takes To Create A Syndication Fund with Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik has been a debt and equity investor in real estate for since 2000. In 2009, Mike joined Tempo Funding, LLC (Mortgage Pool Fund) as a managing partner, and Vice President of funding operations. Starting from January 2014, Mike has assumed the responsibility of a CEO and has since founded TF Management Group, LLC, launching 3 new real estate investment funds. Mike and I discuss how to start your own syndication fund. For more information or to get started in multifamily investing, please visit: https://www.multifamilyinvestingacademy.com/2020-03-2547 min
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman1417: Give Me An “R,” Recession, Social Distancing, Flatten The Curve, Mike ZlotnikHoax or not, we are facing a recession. Jason Hartman discusses the suburban differences between China and the U.S. We should all expect to see Stimulus Maximus. How much debt can we handle before things don’t work out? Our guest today is Venture Alliance Member Mike Zlotnik who is preparing for the good, bad and ugly. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Hoax or not, we are facing a recession [5:15] √ [10:00] The U.S. is unlike China, think suburbia [11:50] Stimulus Maximus [14:00] How much debt is too much debt? Nobody...2020-03-2338 minBig Mike Fund Podcast056: State of Humanity and the Economy During the COVID-19 PandemicToday, I have the pleasure of talking with fellow mastermind, Cory Boatright. We talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means to the health of the world and to the economy as a whole.
Cory talks about some important practical things you can do with your company and your team whether they are in the office panicking or if they are working from home and panicking. We are in the midst of a storm but we can weather it together if we remember to be safe, be healthy, and take this seriously.
Minute...2020-03-2300 minBig Mike Fund Podcast055: The Market Switch: Turning Residential Properties to Assisted LivingOn today’s episode, I’m talking with Gene Guarino from The Collective Genius Mastermind group.
He’s a new member to the group but not new to the real estate market. He’s an expert and a specialist in converting residential properties to assisted living. Today we’re talking about the assisted living market and what makes it tick: the in’s and out’s of the market, the success rates, the break-even points, and all of the nuances.
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The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #213: Mike Zlotnik and Ryan Parson - Real Estate Syndications - What You Need to Know Before Investing This episode is all about alternative investments, namely syndications. Here to help me cover what you need to know before you start investing are two people who are incredible in the industry, Mike Zlotnik and Ryan Parson. Mike serves as the Fund Manager at Tempo Opportunity Fund, while Ryan is the Chief Investment Officer of the Mile Marker Club and Heritage Capital. Listen in to hear the three of us break down the basics of syndications, including the benefits and potential caveats of these investments. With their combined specialties of real estate debt and equity investments, investment...2019-03-2237 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #213: Mike Zlotnik and Ryan Parson - Real Estate Syndications - What You Need to Know Before Investing This episode is all about alternative investments, namely syndications. Here to help me cover what you need to know before you start investing are two people who are incredible in the industry, Mike Zlotnik and Ryan Parson. Mike serves as the Fund Manager at Tempo Opportunity Fund, while Ryan is the Chief Investment Officer of the Mile Marker Club and Heritage Capital. Listen in to hear the three of us break down the basics of syndications, including the benefits and potential caveats of these investments. With their combined specialties of real estate debt and equity investments, investment...2019-03-2237 min
How to Lose Money149: How to Lose Money by Not Buying Title Insurance with Mike ZlotnikMike Zlotnik has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since 2000. He started his career and has spent nearly 15 years in the IT field, managing risk, business intelligence and software. Mike’s passion has always been real estate investing because of its predictability and well-understood risks. In 2009, he joined Tempo Funding, LLC (Mortgage Pool Fund), as Vice President. In 2014, he assumed the role of CEO. Mike is the author of the book, How to Choose a Smart Real Estate Investment Fund. He also has a podcast called “Big Mike Fund”. 2019-02-2500 min
Martel & FriendsEpisode 29 - Hard Money Lending for 10 Years With Mike ZlotnikOn this episode I sit down Mike Zlotnik who is a hard money lender. He is the fund manager for Big Mike Fund and he has been lending in real estate since 2009. He is a great resource for anyone who is interested in becoming a hard money lender. He knows the cycles of the real estate market well and answers some questions about the cycle we are in right now.
If you have a question that you want to be answered on the next episode, tweet me or DM me @martelantoine. Or you can ask questions here...2019-02-0423 min
Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)AIPIS 261 - Vetting Funds for Opportunity Zone Investments with Mike ZlotnikJason Hartman talks with Venture Alliance member Mike Zlotnik about the new trend in real estate investing, which is "Opportunity Zones". The two discuss what they are, when they can be a good idea, how the funds work and some potential tax implications. The two implore the listener to vet your sponsor before investing, not invest just for tax purposes and aligning your interest. Key Takeaways: [3:30] Mike's thoughts on deals in opportunity zones [6:37] How funds work when investing in Opportunity Zones [10:48] How are fund managers being successful getting people to invest2019-01-1935 min
The Commercial Investing ShowCI 158: Investing in Opportunity Zones & Avoiding Scams with Mike ZlotnikJason Hartman talks with Venture Alliance member Mike Zlotnik about the new trend in real estate investing, which is "Opportunity Zones". The two discuss what they are, when they can be a good idea, how the funds work and some potential tax implications. The two implore the listener to vet your sponsor before investing, not invest just for tax purposes and aligning your interest. Key Takeaways: [3:30] Mike's thoughts on deals in opportunity zones [6:37] How funds work when investing in Opportunity Zones [10:48] How are fund managers being successful getting people to invest2019-01-1135 min
American Monetary AssociationAMA 247 - Can US Government Afford High Interest Rates? with Mike ZlotnikJason Hartman talks with Venture Alliance member Mike Zlotnik about cap rates in today's interest rate environment. Mike explains what happens to cap rates (and commercial real estate investing as a whole) when interest rates start rising. After years of artificially low interest rates, we're starting to see rates finally rise, so strap in and learn how to navigate the waters and get some real life numbers of the true impact. Key Takeaways: [1:52] We are definitely in the period of abnormally low interest rates, and the Fed is raising them at a pretty rapid pace2018-11-2332 min
The Commercial Investing ShowCI 148 - Interest Rates Impact on Cap Rates with Mike ZlotnikJason Hartman talks with Venture Alliance member Mike Zlotnik about cap rates in today's interest rate environment. Mike explains what happens to cap rates (and commercial real estate investing as a whole) when interest rates start rising. After years of artificially low interest rates, we're starting to see rates finally rise, so strap in and learn how to navigate the waters and get some real life numbers of the true impact. Key Takeaways: [2:09] We are definitely in the period of abnormally low interest rates, and the Fed is raising them at a pretty rapid pace2018-11-0233 min
Highspeed Podcast#21: The High Speed Podcast with Dr. Forrest Bryant: Mike Zlotnik PublicThis week Dr Bryant discusses real estate investing with Mike Zlotnik of Tempo Funding. Mike runs a real estate fund that invests in private hard money loans and equity investments into self storage, multifamily and retail sectors. Some of the topics this podcast include:
1 - rising interest rates and the upcoming yield rate inversion
2 - self storage investing - new, value add and conversion
3 - Income and growth investing
4 - positioning for changes in US Real Estate and US Economy in the future
Plus much more - members please make note on the private member’s only side to hear mo...2018-08-0300 min
Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast640 » Mike Zlotnik Talks About The Direction Of The Market And His FundsMy guest in this episode is one of the smartest people I know. You’ll want to hear Mike Zlotnik’s take on interest rates. Mike has been investing in real estate since 2000. He’s now the CEO of Tempo Funding and TF Management Group LLC. These private investment fund management companies invest in real estate deals. […]
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Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast Volume 3640 » Mike Zlotnik Talks About The Direction Of The Market And His FundsMy guest in this episode is one of the smartest people I know. You’ll want to hear Mike Zlotnik’s take on interest rates. Mike has been investing in real estate since 2000. He’s now the CEO of Tempo Funding and TF Management Group LLC. These private investment fund management companies invest in real estate deals. […]
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Heroic Investing ShowHI 98 - Alternative Investing Options in Real Estate with Mike ZlotnikGary Pinkerton talks with Mike Zlotnik, CEO of Tempo Funding LLC and founder of TF Management Group, about ways someone can invest in real estate without actually purchasing properties of their own. Gary and Mike discuss the investment opportunities of Mike's fund, as well as how people can utilize funds and opportunities of a similar nature, even if they aren't an accredited investor. Key Takeaways: [3:55] Mike is a family man who ran from communism to get to America [10:40] You can make money by owning real estate, or by lending money for...2018-03-2224 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #160: Mike Zlotnik - Investing in the Age of Stock Market Volatility and Rising Interest RatesToday's guest has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since the year 2000. Though he spent nearly fifteen years building a successful career in IT, Mike Zlotnik has always had a passion for real estate because of its predictability of outcome and well-understood risks. In 2014, he assumed the responsibility of CEO for Tempo Funding LLC, and has since founded TF Management Group LLC. A member of multiple real estate and investor mastermind groups, including Collective Genius, Freedom Founders, and California Investors, Mike joins this episode to share his take on the benefits of real estate in...2018-03-1631 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #160: Mike Zlotnik - Investing in the Age of Stock Market Volatility and Rising Interest RatesToday's guest has been a debt and equity investor in real estate since the year 2000. Though he spent nearly fifteen years building a successful career in IT, Mike Zlotnik has always had a passion for real estate because of its predictability of outcome and well-understood risks. In 2014, he assumed the responsibility of CEO for Tempo Funding LLC, and has since founded TF Management Group LLC. A member of multiple real estate and investor mastermind groups, including Collective Genius, Freedom Founders, and California Investors, Mike joins this episode to share his take on the benefits of real estate in...2018-03-1631 minMultifamily Legacy Podcast020: Mike Zlotnik on Raising Private MoneyDo you want a cash flowing portfolio that lets you live a life of freedom. But what if you lack capital, time, and no idea where to start? Today, my guest is Mike Zlotnik, who has experience raising private money, raising OPM. He started out in software development. Since 2000, he has been a real estate investor, and since 2009, a full-time fund manager. Most people don’t even know what the process is to start a fund. It takes a lot of work to get one set up, and Mike is already on his fourth! In this episode, we...2018-03-0935 min
Real Estate Investing Profits Master Series with Cory BoatrightEpisode 23: Mike Zlotnik Deal Or No DealAre you looking for a lending opportunity but don’t know where to start? I’ve invited Mike Zlotnik on today to be the next guest in my Real Estate Investing Profit Masterpiece series. Mike is a private lender who has done over $1 million dollars of business with me personally. In fact, he’s from my mastermind group, so I have just as much to learn from him as you do. Since he’s been in the business of lending for over six years, he knows the key differences between a good deal and a bad deal, and he’s here to...2016-01-2156 minReal Estate Investing Profits Master Series with Cory BoatrightEpisode 4: Mike Zlotnik TempoFunding Big Russian Hardmoney Lender in New YorkWelcome back to another episode of the Profit Masters Podcast Series. Today Cory welcomes Mike Zlotnik, a private lender for real estate investments, to the show. He joins Cory today to discuss the ups and downs of “marrying money with opportunity.”
Mike offers private loans for real estate projects that allow project managers to buy and repair homes. These improvements ultimately improve communities. Borrowers of this “hard money” have two options to pay back the loan, such as:
Sell the house.
Rent the house out.
Mike got started in real estate by buying his first apartment...2015-08-2743 min