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Passive Income Unlocked486. The Private Investment Landscape: Risks, Rewards, and Technology with Litan YahavHow can technology revolutionize the way passive investors manage their private investments and streamline their financial journey? In this insightful episode, Sujata Shyam sits down with Litan Yahav, a successful entrepreneur and passive investor, to discuss his journey from selling his 3D diamond imaging startup to navigating the world of private investing. Litan shares his experiences and the challenges he faced while managing multiple passive investments, which ultimately led him to create Vyzer, a platform designed to help passive investors track and manage their investments more efficiently. Throughout the conversation, Litan provides valuable insights into t...2024-04-1823 min

Passive Income Unlocked485. Unlocking Six-Figure Passive Income and The Private Jet Investing Model with Austin Zelan Can you really go from being broke to owning a private jet and generating six-figure passive income? Austin Zelan shares his journey and the strategies he uses to help others achieve financial freedom. In this episode, Sujata Shyam sits down with Austin Zelan, the founder of Cashflow Preneur, to discuss how he helps people achieve six-figure passive income through various investment strategies. Austin shares his background in the corporate world and how he transitioned to full-time investing, focusing on time freedom, financial freedom, and geographical freedom. He explains how he diversified his portfolio an...2024-04-1527 min

Passive Income Unlocked445. From Sales Pitches to Property Portfolios: A Journey of GrowthWhat secrets lie in the journey from selling cars to owning over $250 million in real estate?" This episode features Corey Peterson, a successful real estate investor and the owner of Kahuna Investments, which oversees over $250 million in real estate nationwide. Corey shares his journey from a used car salesman to a multifamily real estate investor, attributing much of his success to mentors and self-driven education. Despite setbacks like the 2008 financial crisis and challenges in student housing during COVID-19, Corey has thrived by focusing on cash flow and strategic investment. He also discusses his experience as a...2023-11-2031 min

Passive Income Unlocked437. This is Why a Mentor Can Change Your LifeHow can mentorship change the way you approach challenges in your profession as a capital raiser? Today, Suja brings back Jonathan Cattani, a capital raiser who overcame imposter syndrome and succeeded by getting a mentor. He talks about the power of having someone to guide you and support you in your journey towards success. Jonathan shares his mindset tips on how to make progress and gain knowledge, as well as how to set up a system of accountability to help with self-discipline. This conversation highlights the importance of having a strong mi...2023-10-1910 min

Passive Income Unlocked435. Beyond the Herd: How the Left Lane Theorem Leads to SuccessIn this installment of the "Investing Shorts" segment focused on mindset, host Sujata sits down with Kenny Rose, founder of FranShares. They discuss two key mindset shifts that have helped Kenny in business and life: the "left lane theorem" and starting each day with enthusiasm. With extensive experience across media, franchising, and alternative investing, Kenny Rose has established himself as an authority reaching over 300 million people. After getting licensed and working in traditional finance, Kenny shifted to franchise brokerage. He guided entrepreneurs through choosing from 600+ brands in 100+ industries. Leveraging this expertise, Kenny founded S...2023-10-1211 min

Passive Income Unlocked425. Achieve Longevity In Investing And Entrepreneurship with Sam SilvermanHow can one stay balanced and emotionally even when pursuing big goals? In this episode, Sam Silverman has been there and done it all, from entrepreneurship to investing, and he shares his advice on staying in a 6-7 range of cautiously optimistic while avoiding the highs and lows that can be emotionally draining. He provides tips for taking a longer-term lens on situations and making up any losses with effort or volume. He discusses the different ways to maximize productivity while staying within a certain time frame by removing anything from the calendar that causes d...2023-09-0711 min

Passive Income Unlocked415. Analyzing Risk in Investments: What Investors Should Know with Chris RawleyInvesting in the real estate market can be a risky endeavor, but there are ways to understand and mitigate these risks. In this episode, Chris Rawley dives into financing and operational risks associated with real estate investments. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these risks before investing and shares advice on how to assess them. Chris also discusses red flags to watch out for when evaluating potential investments and explains environmental hazards such as market cycles. Tune in for an in-depth conversation about practical tips to help navigate the real estate mark...2023-08-0309 min

Passive Income UnlockedManaging a Portfolio of 300 Homes with Blake SelbyHow did a fitness enthusiast turn into a successful real estate investor and private lender? Blake Selby leveraged his education to start a successful gym venture at a young age. He later sold this gym to fund a real estate startup, which has now grown into a flourishing business comprising acquisitions, private lending, and asset management. With no prior experience in real estate, Selby transformed a failing strip mall into a profitable venture, later transitioning into managing a portfolio of 300 homes. In this episode, we discuss how adaptability, negotiation skills, strategic for...2023-07-1035 min

Passive Income Unlocked375. The Power of Accountability with Lili ThompsonWhat if you could build a portfolio of real estate investments that generate passive income and allow you to live on your terms? In this episode, Lili Thompson digs into how passive income can offer you the freedom to pursue your desired lifestyle and make an impact. She stresses how leveraging external sources such as YouTube channels and family support can help push yourself forward and achieve your goals. Tune in to Passive Income Unlocked—your guide to smart real estate investments and financial freedom! Lili Thompson is a real estate investor and Youtube influencer. She owns Li...2023-03-1609 min

Passive Income Unlocked372. Helping Physicians Achieve Financial Freedom Through Real Estate with Aaron BressHave you ever wondered how to create more stability and passive income without a huge time commitment? Today, Aaron Bress talks about how doctors can leverage their experience in their respective professions to invest in real estate and discuss strategies for taking advantage of compounding interest and investment potential. He touches on some of the challenges of investing, such as limiting beliefs and difficulty finding suitable partners and investments. This episode will give you the insight you need to make informed decisions when investing in real estate, so take advantage of it! Aaron Bress, CEO at Liquidity...2023-03-0622 min

Passive Income Unlocked211. Learning How to Buy Self Storage with Stacy RossettiHave you ever considered buying a storage facility to start making money? This could be a great opportunity to get closer to real estate and learn how to invest passively. In this week’s episode, we have an incredible guest, Stacy Rosseti, a real estate investing expert and coach who owns and operate REI USA and StorageNerds. REI USA is an online education and networking platform that is exactly the tool that she would have wanted when she was getting her start, something that aspiring and established investors can turn to, a means to cut your learning curve dramatically....2022-04-1327 min

Passive Income Unlocked210. How to Overcome Your Investing Anxiety with Ali BooneFormerly an Aerospace Engineer, Ali Boone is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, author and real estate investing coach. After leaving her 9-to-5 to pursue ultimate freedom through entrepreneurship, her company Hipster Investments managed to facilitate over $18M in real estate transactions in its first five years of business. She was a long-time writer for BiggerPockets and has been featured in the Motley Fool, Fox Business, Business Insider, Investopedia, and US News. She recently authored NOT Your How-To Guide to Real Estate Investing: Life Lessons for Hacking Your Mind Before You Hack Your Wallet. Outside of real estate, Ali also...2022-04-1237 min

Passive Income Unlocked208. One Part of Everything: Foolishness, Luck, and Risk with Eric NelsonEric Nelson is the Founding Principal of Wild Oak Capital. He has been investing in real estate for over ten years. Eric and the Wild Oak team provide investment opportunities through multifamily syndication. As a co-owner of a civil engineering firm, Eric's range of skills suits the field of syndication and real estate on both the technical level and client relations side. Eric is also the host of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, where he discusses with industry leaders what it takes to be a successful investor based on continuous personal and professional growth. Eric a...2022-04-0828 min

Passive Income Unlocked207. The Real Estate Space has many Genuine Loving Community with Joel FineFull-time real estate investor, syndicator, and land developer based in Austin, TX. General Partner in 1,100 doors; Limited Partner in 11,000+ doors across nine states. Principal in ground-up development projects spanning 65 acres in the greater Austin area. Acute business expertise developed over a 30+year career in high tech as business owner, entrepreneur, executive, program manager, and engineer. Father of four phenomenal young adults and husband to a fantastic supportive wife. Let’s dive in! [00:01 - 10:58] Opening Segment Counting on the power of appreciation Joel thought Real Estate was not for him A low...2022-04-0733 min

Passive Income Unlocked202. Multi Family Deals Education that Works with Anthony CharaToday’s amazing guest is Anthony Chara. He will be sharing his experience in the Real Estate space after more than 20 years. Here’s a few things about Anthony: He started investing in RE in 1993 in Single Family Homes and made the jump to Multi Family in 2004. He has owned over 2000 units since then. He actively has around 320 units now. He has been teaching others how to invest in apartments since 2006. Let’s dive in! [00:01 - 10:20] Opening Segment When Anthony and his wife started in Real Estate How they ov...2022-03-3136 min

Passive Income Unlocked201. Why Land Investing is Better than other Asset Classes with Mark PodolskyToday’s amazing guest is Mark Podolsky (a.k.a. The Land Geek). He has been buying and selling raw land full time since 2001. He completed over 5,500 land deals and his company, Frontier Equity Properties, has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. He is the author of Dirt Rich, the ultimate guide to helping you build a passive income model in raw land investing. Mark’s passion for investing in land, for creating wealth efficiently, and for helping other people develop their inner geeky entrepreneur has lead him to do two things he has never expe...2022-03-3025 min

Passive Income Unlocked200. Investors, Be Early to the Party! with Dylan MarmaDylan is the principal of The Requity Group, a vertically integrated real estate private equity company. He has been investing full time for the last 4 years and has been the lead sponsor of $90m in transactions, including over 750 multifamily apartments and 700 lots of manufactured housing and RV’s. Dylan is a firm believer that through careful deal selection, attracting exceptional people, and utilizing technology-backed systems you can ensure above-average risk-adjusted returns through real estate. Dylan grew up in upstate New York to a middle class family with early dreams of working on Wall Street. After 3 years in th...2022-03-2931 min

Passive Income Unlocked199. Real Estate: A Vehicle of Many Opportunities with Anthony VicinoAnthony Vicino is a best-selling author, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur committed to helping people maximize their Return on Life. He is the co-founding partner of Invictus Capital, a multifamily acquisition firm based in Minneapolis, MN with $30m in AUM, that provides busy working professionals with the opportunity to Invest Better. As the host of the Multifamily Investing Made Simple podcast and author of Passive Investing Made Simple, Anthony firmly believes investing shouldn't be complicated, scary, or overwhelming. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 08:12] Opening Segment Ant...2022-03-2826 min

Passive Income Unlocked197. Gaining Control with your Time and Finances in Real Estate with Anthony PintoAnthony is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and is currently an active duty submarine officer. He owns and manages multifamily assets totaling over 300 units with $30M AUM and also hosts The Lessons in Real Estate Show podcast. Anthony’s experience includes SFR, STR, small MF, apartment complexes, note lending, and real estate investment funds. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 06:21] Opening Segment Anthony’s desire to build his future in a more realistic manner How Real Estate spoke so much to Anthony Why is it better to gain...2022-03-2431 min

Passive Income Unlocked196. You Won’t Regret Building Generational Wealth with John CasmonJohn Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 07:50] Opening Segment John seeks control over hi...2022-03-2325 min

Passive Income Unlocked195. A Humble Market can Cash Flow with Lee YoderLee was practicing as a physical therapist when he realized his true passion was building his own business and investing in real estate. He has taken this passion and considerable action to quickly build a portfolio with several small apartment buildings. Lee is the founder and visionary behind Threefold Real Estate Investing, and he’s committed to forging a path that will generate incredible wealth and opportunity for all involved. His focus is driving the business forward by forging new relationships with top-notch professionals in the real estate world and bringing on more partners to invest alongside Thr...2022-03-2229 min

Passive Income Unlocked194. Bookkeeping Matters in the Real Estate Space with Gita FaustGita Faust is the owner of FastTracConsulting, a QuickBooks Solution Provider located in Greater Philadelphia, PA. She has earned the recognition of being included in the Top 10 and Top 100 QuickBooks ProAdvisors for multiple years. She is a frequent author at NREIA and a speaker for Intuit for a few years. Gita is an Advanced QuickBooks Certified, Advanced QuickBooks Online Certified, Enterprise and Point of Sale Certified. Gita is the author of 10 courses for agents, brokers, investors, lenders, property management, syndication and counting on QuickBooks Desktop and Online. In addition to working with QuickBooks users and advisors, Gita...2022-03-2125 min

Passive Income Unlocked193. Every Investment is Not Recession Proof with Steve OlsonSteve Olson has been in the real estate game since 2002. He completed his first real estate deal while still in college and decided to pursue investing as a full-time career at that point. Throughout the ups and downs of the market since the early 2000’s, Steve has completed a wide range of real estate transactions including the sale of raw land, bulk foreclosure packages, single family flips, and single family/small multifamily rentals. Steve is currently the Director of Sales for the Fourplex Investment Group (FIG), which develops fourplex projects in the Salt Lake City, Houston, Phoenix, an...2022-03-1829 min

Passive Income Unlocked192. Consistent Goal Setting Produces Results with Jacob AllweilJack is an avid reader, mathlete, and soccer fan. He recently attained his Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries, is an author, and is a cohost on The Brothers on Books Podcast. He's passionate about real estate and currently resides in Charlotte, NC. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 07:34] Opening Segment Jack’s experience with losing his job Reading brought Jack into Real Estate Deciding to house hack House hacking 101 with Jack Figure out the strategy that fits you [07:35 - 12:49] Consistent goals reaches results Fire to Fire’s story...2022-03-1723 min

Passive Income Unlocked191. How the Financial Investor became the Anti-Financial Investor with Chris MilesChris Miles, the "ANTI-Financial Advisor", is a leading cash flow expert, and helps entrepreneurs and professionals create cash flow and passive income NOW. He's a podcast host of The Chris Miles Money Show, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bigger Pockets, and has a proven track record with his company, Money Ripples, getting them fast results. In fact, over the last 11 years, his clients have increased their cash flow by over $250M! Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 10:56] Opening Segment Chris was the “financial advisor” None of his cli...2022-03-1634 min

Passive Income Unlocked190. How to Do Asset Management Well with Gary LipskyGary Lipsky is a real estate entrepreneur who has a focus on Multifamily Syndication and currently has $65MM AUM. He is the President of Break of Day Capital, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of their investors and the communities in which they invest through the highest level of transparency and fiduciary responsibility. Gary is the host of the Real Estate Asset Management Podcast, where he speaks with various experts in the real estate industry to help educate asset managers. Gary also is the best-selling author of Best In Class, and founder of the Asset...2022-03-1524 min

Passive Income Unlocked189. Living Within Your Means is a Stupid Goal with Edna KeepEdna Keep’s journey from single mom at age 16 – living in subsidized housing with a daughter in subsidized daycare - to being a multi-millionaire Real Estate Entrepreneur and Coach inspire others. Her major operations are long-term buy-and-hold rental apartment buildings. Her claim to fame is a $75 Million real estate portfolio built with “Other People’s Money.” A proponent of education and inspiration, Edna offers free training with her Real Estate Coaching Fridays and Mindset Monday events on Facebook each week. Let’s dive into her story! [00:01 - 09:40] Opening Segment Edna started out w...2022-03-1429 min

Passive Income Unlocked188. The Holy Grail of Passive Income with Brent BowersAs an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, Brent Bowers was spending a great deal of time away from his family, and he knew he needed to make some changes in order to be more present with his wife and children. His interest in real estate began in 2007 when he purchased his first home, so Brent began exploring real estate investing as a way to support his family while being able to enjoy more time with them as well. In a short amount of time, Brent was able to expand his business, hire a team, and (most importantly...2022-03-1134 min

Passive Income Unlocked187. This is Why Investing in Self-Storage Spaces is Worth your Time and Money with Fernando AngelucciFernando is a 30 year old self storage investor that became a millionaire in his 20s. Fernando loves to preach on the benefits of storage over other asset classes. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 06:48] Opening Segment Fernando shares about how he became a millionaire in his 20s How Fernando settled on Self-Storage space Once upon a feisty tenant [06:49 - 16:20] Why Self-Storage is simply the best asset class The hesitations Fernando had with investing in Data Centers Environmental concerns and utility bills What their company’s pipeline looks like...2022-03-1032 min

Passive Income Unlocked186. Why Stable Housing and a Healthy Community is a Must Today with Karen KellerMy company, Luxe Capital, will be starting a giving program in the form of donating to a non-profit organization every time we close a deal. Affordable housing is such an important part of our lives as we work with selling and investing in properties. We chose Bridges to Change as the first organization to lend our hands to at this time. Let’s dive into their story! [00:01 - 06:44] Opening Segment Karen shares about her role at Bridges to Change Program Manager, Mental health program What Bridges to Change does Who are th...2022-03-0922 min

Passive Income Unlocked180. The Art of Problem Framing with Alvin CavalierCoach Alvin is currently focused on short term rentals, called Your Space. Your Space gives investors the opportunity to acquire a completely hands off, turn-key AirBNB business of their own. Our founder, partners, and management team are seasoned short-term rental investors with decades of experience and millions of dollars worth of AirBNB property. They provide Sourcing, Building, and Management services among many others. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 09:31] Opening Segment Alvin’s big ‘why’ in choosing his path Becoming a military has to do with this What makes it so attractiv...2022-03-0230 min

Passive Income Unlocked178. Getting Thousands of ‘No’ Before Getting A Precious ‘Yes’ with Rich O'NeillRich is an investor from Southeastern Pennsylvania who built a $4mm rental portfolio in 4 years before his 27th birthday with only $25k in cash to start. He is now running a project management company working with real estate investors to complete their projects and build their version of financial independence. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 06:25] Opening Segment Rich grew up in the Construction industry What made Rich decide not to do Real Estate immediately Rich’s wife inspired him to go back to Real Estate [06:26 - 18:41] How Rich...2022-02-2827 min

Passive Income Unlocked177. Development Bruises You for Good with Mark Mascia20+ years of real estate experience on multiple projects totaling $3B+ in 20 states. Mark is a partner in URBN PHX (pronounced Urban Phoenix) a multifamily build for rent developer and Drive Thru Development a retail development company focused on drive thru brands. He has specific real estate expertise in development, family office investment management and strategic planning, investment, financial analysis, capital raising through public and private offerings. I also have a Masters degree in Science in Real Estate Finance from New York University and a Masters in Science in Management Information Systems Development from George Washington University, and...2022-02-2729 min

Passive Income Unlocked175. Real Estate Truly Brings You Out of your Shell with Jules MckenzieJules Mckenzie has been investing in Real Estate for 20 years! Jules is a buy and hold investor holding 11 properties. Most of his properties are small Multifamily income properties in Orillia Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. He is also a serving Police Officer 🚔 with the Rama Police Service just east of Orillia, Ontario. His beautiful wife Ange also lives in and operates a recently renovated Bed and Breakfast property. Let’s dive into his story! [00:01 - 09:32] Opening Segment A pyramid scheme that did not work Learning about Real Estate Mindset and culture expansion [09:33...2022-02-2532 min

Passive Income Unlocked174. Get to Know the Asset Management role and Industrial Asset Class with Brock MogensenBrock Mogensen has been investing in real estate for over three years. He lives and invests in the Milwaukee, WI market. He holds a masters in Information Systems and comes from an analytical background. Brock specializes in underwriting and incorporating data models for asset management. As a principal at Smart Asset Capital, the firm currently has over $8 Million in assets under management. His portfolio comprises multifamily, office, retail, and industrial classes. He is also a co-host of the largest monthly multifamily meetup in WI, which is the Wisconsin Apartment Investors Meetup. Let’s div...2022-02-2431 min

Passive Income Unlocked170. Green and Sustainable Housing with Dina BuchananDina is the Director of investor relations at PCRP Group, a firm that provides direct access to tax-advantaged, passive income commercial real estate opportunities. Dina has been investing in both residential and commercial properties in the United States and Internationally for over 19 years and has acquired or has been responsible for overseeing approximately $200 million dollars of assets under management. Dina has trained, led, and inspired 10’s of thousands of people in Real Estate Investing and personal development over the last 15 years, and was named Speaker of the year by the Whitney Education group. ...2022-02-2027 min

Passive Income Unlocked167. A Blunt Response to Mediocrity with Chris OdegardChris is an average guy who had a white-collar job in the corporate world and followed the only thing he knew for decades, conventional wisdom and conventional investments. This worked relatively well until 2009 when he experienced an illiquidity event where he lost 55% of his assets and thousands of dollars per month in cash flow. Then, Chris read Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, and his mind was opened to a different type of investing, investing in real assets and private deals mostly insulated from the volatility, risk, and taxation of the stock market (alternative investments). In just nine ye...2022-02-1731 min

Passive Income Unlocked166. Be Wise among Existing Predators in the Space with Aaron ChapmanToday’s distinguished guest is Aaron Chapman. Aaron is an author, and he is also one of the Top 1% Nationally and Ranked amongst the top 25 in 2017-2020 by Scotsman Guide for units closed in the Real Estate Finance industry. He is highly Skilled in financing for the real estate investor aiding in the analysis and structure of multiple financed properties. Some of Aaron’s additional expertise is in Self Employment income/ Credit Analysis and owner occupied Financing. He recently retired from 9 years of service with the local Sheriff's Office Mountain/ Desert Rescue unit. L...2022-02-1634 min

Passive Income Unlocked150. It is not I but We in Real Estate with David CoeTitle: It is not I but We in Real Estate with David Coe David is a Realtor® and Investor who specializes in working with developers. David runs the COE Real Estate Group which is based in the South Bay of Los Angeles. Besides being one of the top Keller Williams teams for residential sales in the South Bay, Coe Real Estate also has a New Construction division that specializes in selling infill residential projects in the greater LA area. As an investor, David is a partner in Capital Stack Investments. Capital Stack is focused on ra...2022-01-2729 min

Passive Income Unlocked148. Breaking Free from Golden Handcuffs with Brandon BruckmanTitle: Breaking Free from Golden Handcuffs with Brandon Bruckman Welcome back to today’s show! Today’s show is Brandon Bruckman. Brandon assists clients through 1031 Exchange into passive assets. Let’s hear more of his story! [00:01 - 08:35] Opening Segment Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Brandon Bruckman Where was Brandon before doing Real Estate What drew Brandon into the Space The hedge fund life in a nutshell [08:36 - 23:04] The 1031 Exchange Space What brought Brandon into the 1031 space Know yourself and what’s r...2022-01-2524 min

Passive Income Unlocked144. Don’t Fall In Love with A Single Asset Class with Ted GreeneTitle: Don’t Fall In Love with A Single Asset Class with Ted Greene Ted has nearly 30 years in the financial services industry, 25 of those as an investment advisor with firms like Merrill Lynch, and more recently with Spartan Investment Group. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 08:05] Opening Segment Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Ted Greene Ted shares to us his Real Estate background A recap on our previous conversation with Ted [08:06 - 38:46] What Investors Should Look...2022-01-2142 min

Passive Income Unlocked142. Getting Over Your Pride and Seeking Help with Tom SchwabTitle: Getting Over Your Pride and Seeking Help with Tom Schwab Have you ever thought your digital marketing might actually be hurting your business? That you are not “breaking through the noise”, you are just adding to it? Perhaps you are not “one funnel away”. Maybe that funnel is stopping the big fish you want. Our guest today has a refreshingly new view. Tom Schwab asks you to consider that you are just One Conversation Away. That’s the title of his new book based on his experience and that data working with over 700 lea...2022-01-1920 min

Passive Income Unlocked119. Look Out: Careful Passive Investment with Dan HandfordTitle: Look Out: Careful Passive Investment with Dan Handford Welcome back to today’s show! Today, our special guest is PassiveInvesting.com’s Managing Partner. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 05:23] Opening Segment Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Dan Handford I introduce Dan Handford Dan gives a color into his background On Dan’s first deals [05:24 - 32:04] The Life of a Passive Investor How did Dan’s first passive investment deal went If Dan could have do...2021-12-2735 min

Passive Income Unlocked118. Leading in the Self-Storage Industry with Scott MeyersTitle: Leading in the Self-Storage Industry with Scott Meyers Scott Meyers is known as the nation’s leading expert in Self-Storage . After becoming a penniless landlord in the Single Family Rental and Apartment business, he began investing in Self-Storage. He “Saw the Light” and quickly sold all his Single Family Rentals & Apartments to create a small empire of Self-Storage facilities nationwide. His companies focus on syndicating Self-Storage Deals and helping others launch their own Self -Storage Business to enjoy a lifestyle free from Tenants, Toilets, and Trash! Scott Meyers is the principa...2021-12-2626 min

Passive Income Unlocked117. Consistent and Disciplined Wealth-Building with Kalpana ShyamTitle: Consistent and Disciplined Wealth-Building with Kalpana Shyam Welcome back to the show! Today is a very special episode, because our guest is my very own mother: Kalpana Shyam! She started investing in private equity recently in Luxe Cap Investment Group. Let’s tune in to her story! [00:01 - 12:16] Opening Segment Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Kalpana Shyam I Introduce my mom Mom shares how she got to this country and her previous financial situation What it was like to buy a...2021-12-2531 min

Passive Income Unlocked115. The Secrets of Short Term Rental Space with Michael SjogrenTitle: The Secrets of Short Term Rental Space with Michael Sjogren Michael is the host of the Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast and founder of the Short Term Rental Secrets Mastermind, a training and mastermind program that helps investors launch, automate and scale their short term rental portfolios. Michael and his wife Krysten founded Occupied, LLC, a national short-term rental investment and management company in 2017, as a vehicle to build passive income so they could stop trading away time from family for a paycheck. That vision came to fruition within 18 months whe...2021-12-2326 min

Passive Income Unlocked111. What's What with Cap Rates with Chris GrenzigTitle: What's What with Cap Rates with Chris Grenzig Chris is the Founder of JAG Communities which is a vertically integrated multifamily focused investment firm based in Jacksonville, FL. Chris started investing in real estate in 2016 by attempting to flip houses in Long Island, NY. After months of failing, he attempted out of state flips, purchasing tax deeds, and finally found his footing in multifamily. Chris joint ventured on just over 100 units, before joining Toro Real Estate Partners as their head of Florida operations. Toro purchased 4000 units worth $300 mil, with 1000 units in...2021-12-1712 min

Passive Income Unlocked109. A different way to plan your real estate smartly with Mason MorelandTitle: A different way to plan your real estate smartly with Mason Moreland Mason Moreland is a real estate investor and wine grape vineyard developer/operator responsible for growth, finance, and process improvement at Texas Vine Country (TVC). TVC is turbo-charging the growth of the Texas wine industry by combining real estate syndication with vineyard mechanization and automation tech. Just four years after starting on this journey, TVC is now in one of the largest vineyards in Texas. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 8:19] Opening Segment Get to know my gu...2021-12-1527 min

Passive Income Unlocked106. Advancing Businesses through Virtual Assistance with Bob LachanceTitle: Advancing Businesses through Virtual Assistance with Bob Lachance Bob Lachance is the founder and CEO of premiere Virtual Assistant staffing company REVA Global. He played professional hockey for 8 years, 4 with the St. Louis Blues here in the states and 4 years overseas in Europe. After his pro hockey career ended, he dove deep into the world of real estate and acquired his first flip in 2004. He has gone on to do over 800 transactions since then and has started multiple businesses, as well as helping to start one of the country's largest real estate education programs.2021-12-1227 min

Passive Income Unlocked104. Think About What You Ought To Do and Do It with Greg LehrmannTitle: Think About What You Ought To Do and Do It with Greg Lehrmann Today’s guest for the show is Greg Lehrmann who is a 1031 Attorney. We’re excited to have him back on to tackle the book that influenced his career. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 01:40] Opening Segment Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Greg Lehrmann Welcome back to another episode of our segment, Investing Shorts [01:41 - 05:59] A Book’s Profound Impact Grant Cardone’s...2021-12-1007 min

Passive Income Unlocked102. Digging Golds on Vacant Lands with Kathy KennebrookTitle: Digging Golds on Vacant Lands with Kathy Kennebrook Kathy Kennebrook is the ultimate success story. She spent over 20 years in the banking industry before discovering the world of real estate. After attending some real estate seminars this 4 foot 11 mother of two got really excited and before you know it she’d bought and sold hundreds of homes and vacant land using very little of her own money and none of her own credit. She is known throughout the United States and Canada as the Marketing Magic Lady. She has put toge...2021-12-0829 min

Passive Income Unlocked099. The appeal of investing in real estate with Kalpana ShyamTitle: The appeal of investing in real estate with Kalpana Shyam Kalpana, Sujata’s mother, started investing in private equity recently! In this episode, mother and daughter are going to share. Let’s tune in to her story! [00:01 - 2:02] Opening Segment Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Kalpana Shyam The right leverage [2:03 - 7:21] Real estate is one of the favorite ways to invest money Get a hundred percent of the appreciation of the value of real estate investment The appreciation you can get by investing in real estate ...2021-12-0508 min

Passive Income Unlocked095. The next level of a self-storage entrepreneur with Zach QuickTitle: The next level of a self-storage entrepreneur with Zach Quick Zach is a self storage owner operator based in Northwest, AR. Prior to self-storage full-time, Zach worked in various management roles at a Fortune 50 Retailer and Fortune 500 Staffing and Recruiting Firm. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 9:51] Opening Segment: Meet Zach Quick Let’s welcome my guest for today’s show, Zach Quick How Zach got interested in real estate How he discovered that he wanted to control his own destiny Zach’s first deal in real estate What house hac...2021-12-0120 min

Passive Income UnlockedHow a childhood passion and adult “failures” can lead us to build great empires with Agostino PintusAgostino Pintus is a multifamily investor, syndicator, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in real estate. He currently oversees strategic partnerships, capital development, and platform development for Realty Dynamics Equity Partners, an investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisition and asset management services. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 11:11] Opening Segment: Get to know my guest for today’s show, Agostino Pintus When he was 10 years old, he decided he wanted to have his own computer company How did he discover his passion for technology? Schools don’t teach children how to buil...2021-11-2532 min

Passive Income Unlocked088. You’re Not Taught Everything that is Right about Money with Chris NaugleTitle: You’re Not Taught Everything that is Right about Money with Chris Naugle From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. His success includes managing over 30 million dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and tens of millions in real estate business, with over 300 transactions and an HGTV pilot show in 2014. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker and author. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 16:28] Opening Segment: Chris’ Amazing journey Get to know...2021-11-2435 min

Passive Income Unlocked083. How the Office to Multifamily Conversion is a Powerful Space with Fletcher ClardyTitle: How the Office to Multifamily Conversion is a Powerful Space with Fletcher Clardy Welcome back to the show! Today’s wonderful guest is Fletcher L. Clardy III who has a Masters degree in Science of Entrepreneurial Real Estate. He finds and sources the deal flow in his company, as a deal desk captain & consultant at Clarity Equity Group, LLC. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 08:10] Opening Segment Get to know my guest for today’s show, Fletcher Clardy Fletcher had always been pas...2021-11-1825 min

Passive Income UnlockedSS8. How Suja Got her Start in Real Estate: Part 2SS8: How Suja got her Start in Real Estate: Part 2 Today, I share more about how I got my start in Real Estate. For sure, there’s so much from my journeyings that I would love to share with you, because they are filled with so many lessons that may apply to the real estate journey you’re having right now. If you are interested in hearing more about my story, tune in through today’s episode. [00:01 - 01:29] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show Are you ready to hear about ho...2021-11-0311 min

Passive Income Unlocked069. Pursuing Real Estate without Sacrificing Your Personal Life with Susan ElliotTitle: Pursuing Real Estate without Sacrificing Your Personal Life with Susan Elliot After a decade spent as a whitewater kayak guide and Engineer, Susan had her own financial breakthrough that led her to real estate investing. Finding her freedom further sucked away as a landlord, she transitioned into Notes, specifically the value-add strategy in Non-Performing Notes. She and her partners founded Flow State Investing to help others access this little-known world of real estate and the risk mitigation and positive-impact potential that comes with it. Susan is committed to helping others build wealth without sacrificing t...2021-11-0226 min

Passive Income UnlockedSS7. My 18 Month Travel Around the WorldSS7: My 18 Month Travel Around the World For today’s show, I will share with you what happened during my 18 month travel around the world, where I went to, and how that experience transformed my life by shaping the way I think and the way I feel around the communities I went to. If you are curious about the journey I had, please dive in. [00:01 - 1:54] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show My 18 month travel was what transformed me to become an entrepreneur I wanted to cr...2021-10-2709 min

Passive Income Unlocked060. Several Unique Ways to do Real EstateTitle: Several Unique Ways to do Real Estate with Ash Patel Ash Patel has been a full time CRE investor for 10+ years and buys anything he can make money on from mixed use, medical, industrial, office or retail. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 08:10] Opening Segment Get to know my guest, Ash Patel An IT major turned Commercial Real Estate Investor How Ash considered and mitigated the major risks Their first project was "A perfect storm of non-sense" The Important lessons Ash learned The types...2021-10-2431 min

Passive Income Unlocked059. Starting to Venture in Syndications with Brittany MithraTitle: Starting to Venture in Syndications with Brittany Mithra Brittany is an MBA grad that has been working for Amazon in their Retail business for the past 8 years looking for investment opportunities to increase her passive income. Let’s tune in to her story! [00:01 - 08:43] Opening Segment Get to know my guest, Brittany Mithra What inspired Brittany to increase her passive income Investment opportunities Brittany is currently venturing into Brittany’s lessons she learned so far from investing Brittany found out about syndications, thankfully, through myself ...2021-10-2338 min

Passive Income Unlocked055. New Potential Investments in the Real Estate with Justin KiehneTitle: New Potential Investments in the Real Estate with Justin Kiehne Justin Kiehne is Vice President of Operations at the Fortitude Investment Group, where he and his team provide investors access to fractional ownership of institutional-quality real estate assets, structuring passive, tax-efficient portfolios through 1031 Exchange and Opportunity Zone investments. They claim the single largest DST transaction in the history of the industry at $176M. Their investment vehicles and strategies are tax-deferred and geared towards capital preservation, tangible real estate tax benefits, and the potential for passive income and appreciation. Let’s tune...2021-10-1828 min

Passive Income Unlocked054. From Hollywood to Real Estate Syndication with Brian HamrickTitle: From Hollywood to Real Estate Syndication with Brian Hamrick Brian Hamrick was once a Hollywood Movie Trailer Editor who left that world to invest full-time in commercial real estate. He now has over $32 Million in an apartment, self-storage, and office commercial assets under management, as well as over 135 performing and non-performing residential notes. Brian is the host of "The Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast" and the past-President of the Rental Property Owners Association. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 09:05] Opening Segment Get t...2021-10-1728 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 min

Passive Income Unlocked051. Highly Achieving Success in Business and in Life with Todd SulzingerTitle: Highly Achieving Success in Business and in Life with Todd Sulzinger Todd Sulzinger is a former Silicon Valley finance executive turned real estate investor with a focus on the growing niche of mobile home park investing. His company, Blue Elm Investments, has built the expertise to turn neglected mobile home parks into vibrant communities, increasing the availability of safe, clean, and affordable housing for their residents, while offering their investors a strategic way to diversify their portfolios. Todd is also the co-author of Success Habits of Super Achievers, a #1 Amazon bestseller with se...2021-10-1420 min

Passive Income Unlocked049. Knowing Your Why’s to Get to Your Goals with Jason YarusiTitle: Knowing Your Why’s to Get to Your Goals with Jason Yarusi Jason Yarusi is an active Real Estate Syndicator and Investor. In 2016 he founded Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm currently with over 850 units totaling over $75M in real estate. The firm repositions properties through operational efficiencies, moderate to extensive renovations, and complete rebranding. Jason also hosts: “The Jason and Pili Project',' a Youtube Channel and The "Multifamily Live". His monthly Multifamily Meetup has amassed over 2500 members. In 2020 he ran over 2500 miles including over 500 miles in the month of April alone...2021-10-1228 min

Passive Income Unlocked041. Grit, Fearlessness, and Hungry Approach to Life with Sam WilsonTitle: Grit, Fearlessness, and Hungry Approach to Life with Sam Wilson Sam is an active investor in self-storage, parking, multi-family apartments, RV parks, and single-familyCC homes. He hosts the “How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast”, where he interviews real estate experts to give listeners the tips, tools, and tricks to scale their investment portfolio. Sam holds his bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from the University of Memphis and holds his real estate license in Tennessee. In addition to his years of real estate experience, he also has a diverse background in busines...2021-10-0420 min

Passive Income UnlockedSS5. 29. Living a Fulfilling LifeSS5: Living a Fulfilling Life They say life starts at the age of 40. If you’re nearly forty, how do you say you have lived a fulfilled life? If you are working towards a life of fulfillment, tune in to my story. [00:01 - 05:09] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show There are many frameworks on living a fulfilling life Devouring resources that could blow the lid off my brain Surround yourself with the right humans [05:10 - 11:54] The Six Human Needs ...2021-09-2213 min

Passive Income Unlocked027. Grinding in the Multifamily Space with Chihiro KurokawaTitle: Grinding in the Multifamily Space with Chihiro Kurokawa Chihiro founded his firm in 2017 and has since acquired, owned, and operated three multifamily properties, which all have profitably gone full cycle. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 06:10] Opening Segment Get to know my guest Chihiro Kurokawa How Chihiro began with Multifamily Space Corporate world can’t sustain you forever Tasting freedom Getting the proper education The motivation [06:11 - 14:17] Why Multifamily? Making “real” money “Financial Independence” money Equity Multifami...2021-09-2025 min

Passive Income Unlocked019: Why You Should Passively Invest with Arn CenedallaTitle: Why You Should Passively Invest with Arn Cenedalla Arn Cenedalla is the Founder of Spark Investment Group. He has spent over 40 years in real estate brokerage and investment. He is a long-time single-family rental investor who is currently transitioning his portfolio towards passive investing and larger multifamily properties. Spark Investment Group helps individuals invest passively in real estate to create additional income streams while freeing up your time to pursue your passions. Let’s tune in to his story! [00:01 - 03:22] Opening Segment Get to know...2021-09-1224 min

Passive Income UnlockedSS3: Why Suja is so Passionate About Closing the Investment GapSS: Why Suja is so Passionate About Closing the Investment Gap There is a reason why I always exclaim: dream big. On my end, that is seeing a future of bridged investment gaps. The existing prejudice and stereotype concerning those who could and could not invest is a serious issue we should consider discussing. If you want to learn more about why I am so passionate about closing investment gaps, please tune in to my story. [00:01 - 03:09] Opening Segment Why I do what I do Wage and...2021-09-0908 min

Passive Income Unlocked010: Introspection and Experience for Success with Hemal BadianiTitle: Introspection and Experience for Success with Hemal Badiani Hemal is the founder and managing partner of Exponential Equity. Hemal started his real estate investing career in 2012 and founded Exponential Equity to focus on his passion of helping busy families achieve financial freedom through fantastic opportunities in commercial real estate investments. Hemal scaled his firm from 0 to $100 million in assets under management in just 10 months. He is now focused on building a premier vertically integrated real estate company in the South East. Let’s tune in to his story! 2021-09-0326 min

Passive Income UnlockedSS2: Leaving the Comfort Zone for GoodTitle: Leaving the Comfort Zone for Good Not everyone gets to have a chance to travel around the world mid-career. For this second solo episode, I’ll be sharing with you my 18-month journey of travelling around the world, why I did it, and why I do what I do. If you want to learn more about why I decided to travel in the first place, listen on. [00:01 - 02:35] Opening Segment Why I started the 18-month long travel Pursuing greater heights, on a different path Shed...2021-09-0110 min

Passive Income Unlocked007: A Family Culture of Working Together with Camilla JeffsTitle: A Family Culture of Working Together with Camilla Jeffs Camilla Jeffs is passionate about financial education, building wealth, and living a life by design. She is the Founder and CEO of Steady Stream Investments, a company focused on providing investment opportunities in large multifamily and senior housing communities. With 18 years of experience investing in real estate, she has done everything from live-in flips, single-family rentals, small multifamily, and now large multifamily and assisted living. She specializes in teaching the first-time investor how to achieve passive income and diversify their portfolio. Camilla believes in the i...2021-08-3025 min

Passive Income Unlocked006: Leaving the Stock Market for Real Estate with Johannes UrpelainenTitle: Leaving the Stock Market for Real Estate with Johannes Urpelainen Johannes Urpelainen is the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment (ERE) at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He is also the Director of the ERE Program and the Founding Director of the Initiative for Sustainable Energy Policy (ISEP). He is the Director of the Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy (MASE), a 21-month hybrid (online and residential) degree to train a new generation of experts for clean energy and climate policy. He is also an award-winning author of...2021-08-2926 min

Passive Income Unlocked004: Becoming a True Business Person with Chris RobertsTitle: Becoming a True Business Person with Chris Roberts Founder and CEO of Sterling Rhino Capital, LLC. Chris Roberts has been a full-time entrepreneur and investor since 2007. He owns and operates a multimillion-dollar Sales and Marketing Company, property management business and is a partner in a Point-of-Sale software company (High Trek POS) Chris has renovated, flipped, built, or held 12 single-family residences and raw land with funds from private individuals and or with his own personal capital. Chris holds investments or shares in over 2137 units across the county. Chris and the Sterling Rhino team recently closed o...2021-08-2735 min

Passive Income UnlockedPodcast Trailer: Passive Income UnlockedWelcome to the trailer episode of my show Passive Income Unlocked. I'm your host, Suja Shyam. In this trailer episode I shared my story of how after traveling the world, meeting so many wonderful people and places I became a Real Estate Investor. Like many other people, I too, was part of the corporate world but I took a break to travel around the globe. On this 16 month trip, I got to live so many experiences from working overseas to having the most wonderful adventures. After seeing my savings running low and being away from my family I...2021-08-2009 min