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Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing PodcastEncore: How to Go Beyond the 10 Loan LimitThis show originally aired in November of 2024.
If you’ve already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. But many investors find out it’s not that tricky, and quickly scale up once they’ve completed their first deal. It can become addicting to feel the success of multiple deals that help you create financial independence.
We’re reposting an amazing and inspiring interview from someone who has done just that! Elaine Stageberg met her Fannie/Freddie 10-loan limit but figured o...2025-07-0325 minReal Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing PodcastEncore: How to Go Beyond the 10 Loan LimitThis show originally aired in November of 2024. If you’ve already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. But many investors find out it’s not that tricky, and quickly scale up once they’ve completed their first deal. It can become addicting to feel the success of multiple deals that help you create financial independence. We’re reposting an amazing and inspiring interview from someone who has done just that! Elaine Stageberg met her Fannie/Freddie 10-loan limit but figured o...2025-07-0325 min
Empire Building272. Building a $400M Real Estate Portfolio While Raising Five Kids with Dr. Elaine StagebergWhat if the one thing that changes everything... is you?This week, we’re joined by Dr. Elaine Stageberg, co-founder of Black Swan Real Estate. From growing up in poverty to training as a psychiatrist at the Mayo Clinic to building a $400 million real estate portfolio—while raising five young kids—Elaine is living proof that you don’t have to choose between big business and a big life.We dive into how she and her husband, Nick, built a family-first private equity firm that’s shaking up the industry b...2025-05-1943 min
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing PodcastHow to Go Beyond the 10-Loan LimitIf you’ve already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. But many investors find out it’s not that tricky, and quickly scale up once they’ve completed their first deal. It can become addicting to feel the success of multiple deals that help you create financial independence. We’re reposting an amazing and inspiring interview from someone who has done just that! Elaine Stageberg met her Fannie/Freddie 10-loan limit but figured out how to get financing for many more properti...2024-11-0941 min
The Curious Wire#97: Elaine Stageberg - CEO Black SwanSend us a textNick Stageberg and his wife Elaine founded and run Black Swan. They have a blue ocean approach to their multifamily real estate business. In this episode Elaine shares how they do things differently. I'm Moshe Crane connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures.Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.2024-07-2228 min
The Capital Stack099. From Tech to Real Estate Mastery with Nick StagebergConnect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Nick Stageberg is a career technologist, father to 4 children, and Owner of Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate investment and property management company. Along with his wife Elaine, Nick owns and manages a real estate portfolio of over 1,000 doors and more than $300M in assets under management. Through real estate investing, Nick reached financial f...2024-06-071h 14
Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate InvestingEp #961 - Investment Insights: Managing Over $300 Million in AssetsNick Stageberg is the CEO of Black Swan Real Estate and an entrepreneur at heart. Before entering the real estate world, Nick enjoyed a highly successful career in enterprise software. His first startup grew from securing $13 million in venture capital to a $100 million private equity sale over nine years. He then helped the Mayo Clinic establish a software development startup, eventually leading 13 engineering teams within three years. Meanwhile, Nick and his wife Elaine built a real estate portfolio that evolved into Black Swan Real Estate. By leveraging innovative tools and management techniques from his tech background, Nick has given...2024-05-2051 min
Abundant Journey PodcastElaine Stageberg Left Psychiatry to Build a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio and Make and Even Greater Impact | Ep. 62Summary
Elaine Stageberg shares her journey from childhood poverty to building a successful real estate investment and property management company. She and her husband, Nick, have overcome their challenging backgrounds and used their experiences to fuel their drive for success. Elaine emphasizes the importance of leveraging pain into behavior change and making intentional choices to create a better life. She also discusses the emotional connection with money and the significance of providing a premium living experience for residents. Despite their busy schedules, Elaine and Nick have found a balance between work and family by building a strong...2024-03-3056 min
Pursuing FreedomFrom $3M to $300M with Nick Stageberg SUCH a great episode with Nick… listen in to discover: How Nick started out in homeless shelters and did his first house hack at age 12 How he and his wife created huge wealth for themselves in a relatively short amount of time with the Burr business model How Nick never planned to sell a house to someone else when he got his real estate license and what changed that His joint venture approach to investment The Lemonade Stand Model What Nick and his team do instead of cold calling… The impact of being, or not, your authen...2024-02-2349 min
The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset PodcastEpisode 80: Growing a $330M Mindset with Dr. Elaine StagebergElaine Stageberg, MD is a trained psychiatrist, who alongside her husband Nick, built a real estate empire valued at over $330M. Elaine and Nick founded Black Swan Real Estate where they started with single family homes and have since expanded to much larger projects. None of this was handed down to them by their families. Tune in to learn more about how Elaine grew her wealthy mindset, from being emancipated at age 16 to where she is today. You can learn more about Black Swan Real Estate at http://meetblackswan.com/Please subscribe and le...2023-12-0640 min
Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing PodcastPortfolio Powerhouse: How to Get Single-Family Rental Loans Well Beyond the 10-Loan Limit! If you’ve already bought your first investment property, you may recall the initial fear you had about managing it. And that was just one property. But many investors find out it’s not that tricky, and quickly scale up once they’ve dipped their toes in the water. It can become addicting to feel the success of a good deal that brings you the kind of wealth and free time you can get from a growing investment portfolio. In this episode, you’ll hear from someone who met her Fannie/Freddie loan limit but figured out how to g...2023-11-0425 min
Weiss AdviceFinancial Freedom Through Real Estate with Elaine StagebergSend us a textWhat does it take to achieve financial freedom? Imagine the possibilities when hard work and dedication meet innovative strategies. Delve into Elaine's inspiring journey, from self-managing over 1,000 rental units to revolutionizing real estate profits and even unlocking the secrets to personal growth and fulfillment. This episode is bursting with life-changing insights for entrepreneurs—something you won't want to miss.Elaine Stageberg is co-owner and founder of Black Swan Real Estate, a leading national presenter, investment thought leader, and real estate expert. Dr. Elaine Stageberg is a psychiatrist, mother of four, and me...2023-10-2335 min
🎗️You Winning Life🎗️Ep. 163- "Financial Freedom Is a Choice" with Dr. Elaine StagebergLet us know what you thought about the show!One of entrepreneurship’s premier presenter, investment leader, and real estate expert, Dr Elaine Stageberg is a psychiatrist, mother of four, and mentor to physicians from all walks of life.Elaine’s own journey to financial and lifestyle freedom has been nourished by an unwavering passion for empowering families. She believes that real estate investing can—and should—create good for not only investors, but also for the communities of people who live in these investment properties. Elaine’s gift for seeing infinite opportunities for win-win...2023-07-201h 03
Money Seed PodcastEP68 - Building a Real Estate Empire - Elaine Stageberg MD, MHA, CEOElaine Stageberg has built a real estate empire of over 1,000 single family homes. Elaine and her husband founded Black Swan Real Estate, which helps high net worth individuals invest their money in fully managed single family rentals. (https://blackswanteam.com)In this episode, we discuss how Elaine and her husband Nick discovered real estate, began to invest in real estate for themselves, fell in love with it, and are now investing for others. What processes and teams are needed to scale a multi-milion dollar business? How do Elaine and Nick manage a family with four youn...2023-06-2430 min
Rx Investor PodcastRedefining Real Estate Investing: Insights from Nick Stageberg of Black Swan Real EstateIn this episode, we sit down with Nick Stageberg, owner of Black Swan Real Estate, a thriving investment and property management firm. Nick shares his inspiring journey to financial independence in his 30s and his mission to help others achieve the same. With a portfolio of over a thousand doors and assets exceeding $300 million, Nick emphasizes the power of adding value to properties through renovations and attracting ideal tenants. Discover how Black Swan's investor-focused private equity funds have delivered exceptional returns while maintaining a commitment to social consciousness through charitable donations. Join us as Nick unveils the unique Vertical...2023-06-211h 05
The Get Healthy 360 PodcastEP142 - MD Turned Real Estate Mogul - Elaine Stageberg
Elaine Stageberg has built a real estate empire of over 1,000 single family homes. Elaine and her husband founded Black Swan Real Estate, which helps high net worth individuals invest their money in fully managed single family rentals. (https://blackswanteam.com)In this episode, we discuss how Elaine and her husband Nick discovered real estate, began to invest in real estate for themselves, fell in love with it, and are now investing for others. What processes and teams are needed to scale a multi-milion dollar business? How do Elaine and Nick manage a family with four young children, alongside a 100...2023-06-1931 min
The Real Estate Syndication ShowWS 1692 Managing a portfolio of $330M+ in assets | Elaine StagebergDiscover the secrets to financial freedom through real estate investing as Elaine Stageberg, co-founder of Black Swan Real Estate, joins me to discuss her journey from being a psychiatrist to managing a private equity firm with $300 million in assets under management. Elaine and her husband, Nick, achieved financial independence in their 30s and are now dedicated to helping other families experience the same success. Get ready to learn how they transitioned from managing properties themselves to raising capital, providing top-notch customer service, and making values-driven investments.Elaine reveals the metrics behind Black Swan's success in Rochester, Minnesota...2023-06-0944 min
The Millionaire MindEP14: Adversity, Faith, and Purpose | Motivators of Successful Entrepreneurs and Businesses with Nick StagebergGain the courage to follow the path to entrepreneurship as Nick Stageberg recounts his journey from working in tech to building a thriving real estate company. Tune in today to get more valuable insights on how you can work on your success and accomplish your goals while positively impacting the world.Key takeaways to listen forKey factors to creating value and success in entrepreneurshipTop qualities to look for during the hiring and firing processGreat benefits of serving others through your businessAdvantages of...2023-04-0351 min
Get Authentic with Marques OgdenAn Authentic Entrepreneur At Heart, With Nick Stageberg!From software start-up founder to CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, Nick Stageberg has always been an entrepreneur at heart. A career technologist with over 15 years experience in the software development, architecture, and management space, Nick Stageberg developed an interest in real estate investment at the age of 14 when he needed to secure safe housing due to family health issues. With no parental support, no income, and no job, he bargained with some family friends to clean out and rehab their basement in exchange for free housing. Although that was his first and only live-in flip, it gave...2023-03-1431 min
Get Authentic with Marques OgdenAn Authentic Entrepreneur At Heart, With Nick Stageberg!From software start-up founder to CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, Nick Stageberg has always been an entrepreneur at heart. A career technologist with over 15 years experience in the software development, architecture, and management space, Nick Stageberg developed an interest in real estate investment at the age of 14 when he needed to secure safe housing due to family health issues. With no parental support, no income, and no job, he bargained with some family friends to clean out and rehab their basement in exchange for free housing. Although that was his first and only live-in flip, it gave him...2023-03-1428 min
Investing For Freedom with Mike AyalaFinding Balance and Freedom: An Entrepreneurial Journey with Nick and Elaine StagebergWelcome back to the Investing for Freedom Podcast, where we bring you insightful conversations with successful entrepreneurs who have found a way to achieve true freedom in their lives. Today's episode is no exception as we sit down with power couple Nick and Elaine Stageberg, who are the brains behind the real estate empire, Black Swan Real Estate.
In this engaging conversation, we explore the secrets to their success, which include finding balance between work and home life, maintaining alignment with your partner, and taking time to travel and recharge. Nick and Elaine share their t...2023-02-1645 min
The Best Ever CRE ShowJF3051: Putting Your Investors’ Needs First ft. Nick & Elaine StagebergNick and Elaine Stageberg are the owners of Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate private equity firm that buys deep value-add residential real estate ranging from distressed single-family homes to large class-A apartment buildings and ground-up construction. In this episode, Nick and Elaine tell us how they raise capital without targeting a defined hold period or IRR, why they built their business model around putting their investors’ needs first, and how they find deals with the potential for forced appreciation. Nick and Elaine Stageberg | Real Estate Background Owners of Black Swan Real Estate, a r...2023-01-1140 min
The Answer is Yes#238 - From Dr to Real Estate Investor, Elaine Stageberg walls us through the transitionOne of entrepreneurship's premier presenter, investment leader, and real estate expert, Dr Elaine Stageberg is a psychiatrist, mother of four, and mentor to physicians from all walks of life.Elaine’s own journey to financial and lifestyle freedom has been nourished by an unwavering passion for empowering families. She believes that real estate investing can—and should—create good for not only investors, but also for the communities of people who live in these investment properties. Elaine’s gift for seeing infinite opportunities for win-win scenarios has blazed a trail for innovation in property management, private equity funds, and ethical real est...2022-12-2842 min
The Cashflow ProjectAchieving Massive success by saying, "YES!" with Dr. Elaine StagebergJoin Steve and Elaine Stageberg, CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, as she shares her story of morphing from opposition to taking action and gaining massive success. Elaine shares her reluctance to the idea of having her home rented out, believing that doing real estate investing is a risky decision. But that one bold yes of trying it for a year turned out to be a success as they were getting cash flow from the property when she left her job to pursue medicine. From there, they invested purposefully, saved up all the money they could, and did a...2022-12-2753 min
The School of Cash FlowBlack Swan: The Dance Towards Financial Freedom With Nick StagebergAre you looking for the safest place to put your money into? In this episode, The School of Cashflow Podcast welcomes Nick Stageberg, owner of Black Swan, who shares his insights on reaching financial freedom through dancing with your fear. Black Swan has delivered exceptional returns to hundreds of passive investors through their unique investor-focused private equity funds. Nick Stageberg and Dale Corpuz talk about how Black Swan gives back the profits and how they get those profits. Tune the volume up and dance your way through financial freedom with this episode. You can also connect with Nick and...2022-11-2446 min
Business BrosWant Vs Need On Bending the Rules with Nick Stagebeg1039 From software start-up founder to CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, Nick Stageberg has always been an entrepreneur at heart. A career technologist with over 15 years experience in the software development, architecture, and management space, Nick Stageberg developed an interest in real estate investment at the age of 14 when he needed to secure safe housing due to family health issues. With no parental support, no income, and no job, he bargained with some family friends to clean out and rehab their basement in exchange for free housing. Although that was his first and only live-in flip, it gave him an...2022-10-1131 min
Branch Out#73: True Wealth Creation Through Real Estate Investment w/ Dr. Elaine StagebergDr. Elaine Stageberg, psychiatrist and real estate wizard, joins Branch Out to share her company’s unique approach to real estate investment! Dr. Stageberg’s company, Black Swan Real Estate, manages a real estate portfolio of over $250 million in assets spanning two different markets. Black Swan founders, Nick and Elaine, overcame great obstacles to achieve success and now work to share their knowledge with others. Not only does Black Swan manage and develop properties, they coach and invest in others looking to do the same. Their two-pronged approach encompasses a philosophy of putting people first and doing every...2022-09-2948 min
The Media Core Minute#9 - Nick StagebergNick Stageberg and his wife Elaine own and manage Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate investment firm and property management company specializing in apartment buildings and single family homes based in Rochester, MN. They have grown very quickly in the last few years and we dive into what it takes to see that kind of growth.
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The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD52. Black Swan Real Estate: An Intimate Marriage Is the Key to Success, With Nick and Dr. Elaine Stageberg On this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I’m speaking with Nick and Dr. Elaine Stageberg about how they re-energized their marriage and the ways it has drastically improved their family and business. They own a very successful real estate investment company although they believe that they invest not in just property, but in relationships. Nick and Elaine have learned to invest in each other and that flows over into how they use their business to invest in other people. Together, we talk about the energy within marriage, how they have chosen to put on...2021-12-0137 min
The Matt King ShowEpisode 144 - Elaine StagebergIn this episode, you will learn: • Elaine’s brief bio • How Elaine started investing in the real estate business • What made Elaine decide to go on a different path for a better life • Why having a quiet time is powerful and valuable • Elaine’s current lines of horizontal income • Why Elaine loves GoBundance • What Elaine’s daily diet looks like • The dynamics of being a successful and the challenges of modern-day parenting • The hardest thing that Elaine has ever done in the name of personal growth • How to find Elaine • Plus, so much more! Elaine Stageberg is the owner of Black Swan Real Estate an...2021-08-071h 04
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 8: Creating a Life that Lights the Soul on Fire with Dr. Elaine StagebergJoin us for Part 2 of an awe-inspiring conversation with Dr. Elaine Stageberg, where she shares how she creates a life that lights her soul on fire. In her work, she sees her calling as a soulful entrepreneur, building a company culture that is resilient to burnout and shame, and helping physicians obtain the freedom to speak up and stand up for what is right. She also lives an intentional family life, in growing her marriage with her soulmate Nick and raising their children together. She spends a lot of time out in nature, where she feels her best, and enj...2021-07-0128 min
Tax Smart Real Estate Investors Podcast127. Applying Warren Buffet Principles to Single-Family Investing at Scale w/Nick & Elaine StagebergNick and Elaine Stageberg are the founders of Black Swan Real Estate, a family-owned and operated real estate investment company with over 10 years of experience owning and managing a rapidly growing portfolio of homes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Rochester, Minnesota.
Today we discuss scaling a single family rental business, the benefits of vertical integration, building a competitive advantage by focusing on select markets, why it's better to pick up good properties at a fair price rather than the cheapest properties around, why you don't need to graduate to multifamily in order to scale a rental business, tax strategies, and...2020-11-2451 min
The Passive Income MD Podcast#31: Single Family Investing at Scale ft. Elaine StagebergDr. Elaine Stageberg has a background as a psychiatrist and health care administrator, but she is also the owner of Black Swan Real Estate. She developed a passion for real estate upon renting out her single-family home in the post-2008 crash. Learning that she truly enjoyed working with residents and providing high-quality housing and service, she partnered with her husband Nick to purchase and rehab their first investment property in Oklahoma City in 2014. Since then, as the Co-Owner and Principal of Black Swan Real Estate, she has helped investors with limited time or desire to actively invest in r...2020-10-1345 min
Offices at China Hall Coworking PodcastOffices at China Hall Podcast: Black Swan Real Estate with Elaine and Nick StagebergBlack Swan Real Estate, owned by Nick & Elaine Stageberg, is a family-owned and operated business with over ten years of experience and a rapidly growing portfolio of homes in Oklahoma City, OK and Rochester, MN. They believe that the greatest strength of their business is not its financial success, but rather rests in its reputation and relationships.
In this episode we learn about the route that brought this family owned business to Rochester! Join in to learn about Real Estate investment and how it can be accessible to all!2019-04-251h 09