Real Estate Monopoly

This week, we’ve got a fellow Gen-Z real estate entrepreneur on the podcast! Vayna is a 6 figure wholesaler, agent, and BRRRR investor out of Seattle, WA. She got her start by learning from real estate events & books, and put into action to become a millionaire in her 20’s. She shares her journey & lessons learned on social media to help Gen Z become rich and wealthy through real estate. D...

CJ Calio is the co-founder of WNN properties LLC, and a full-time investor in residential and commercial real estate. CJ has raised millions of dollars to build a substantial residential and commercial portfolio and now helps others do the same. In less than five years CJ and his wife were able to live their dream of being full time investors while spending more time with their wonderful children....

Hello everyone! Today I’m speaking with Maya Corbic. I found her on Instagram, where she’s garnered over 129,000 followers by helping others teach the young people in their lives how to become millionaires. She’s been featured in Bloomberg and Yahoo Finance.  Maya Corbic is a CPA, CA. She had an extensive career as a CFO of a private school, tax accountant and auditor. In 2012 she founded DINARII...

Is now a good time to buy a house? Are your home buying dreams just that - a dream? We’re addressing this with today’s guest - Matt Teifke. We’re touching on how to navigate a competitive home buying market, financing options for young professionals, and a practical step-by-step plan for getting your first real estate property. Let’s go. Teifke Real Estate was created by Matt Teifke. Matt created...

There’s a secret the rich and wealthy have been keeping that they use to exponentially grow their wealth. This philosophy doesn’t ask the question: what is the return on investment, but rather, how long will it take for it to come back to you so you can reinvest?  It’s called the velocity of money. And today, alongside Brandon Jenkins - founder of Birch Prosper who’s invested in over 2,300 units -...

Today’s guest - Zach Haptonstall- is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity, which has completed over $1.93 Billion in total transactions and purchased over 7,400 units since 2019. He recently did an $11 million multifamily deal - despite historic obstacles in the market. Today, we’re diving into how he did it. Zach Haptonstall is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of...

Kevin Falk and Jeff Derus went from investing just $1,000 each into their business to now owning over $20 million of real estate properties…in just 2 years.  This is the story of how they did it. Kevin Falk started his real estate career back in 2010. During his tenure, Kevin has managed over 15 million square feet of Multi-Family, Office, Industrial, Retail, Medical and Data Centers. Prior to wor...

There are a few common money mistakes most people are making…and it’s keeping them from building real wealth.  In today’s episode, Mark Willis - a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services - is here to debunk some common myths and misconceptions involving debt, investing, diversification and more. He’ll also explain the strate...

Are you going to jail if you make a mistake on your taxes?  Taxes are one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate. Aside from the threat of jail time, the consequences of not understanding your taxes are too severe to ignore. Which is why we sat down with Thomas Castelli - one of the leading experts on taxes in the real estate investing community.  If you’ve ever wondered: What do most peo...

Diversification isn’t just good investing wisdom - it’s essential to survival. At least, according to Jeremy Roll.  Jeremy has been investing in real estate for over two decades. He’s the founder and President of Roll Investment Group, where he manages a group of over 1,500 investors.   So what secrets have helped Jeremy go from working in the corporate world before 2007 to being invested in more...

What does it take to do a multi-million dollar multifamily deal - and what contributed to its success: the market or the operator? My guest today is Leslie Awasom - the Director of Operations and Co-founder of XSITE Capital Investment who owns and manages $168 million worth of multifamily real estate.  Today, we’re discussing the ins and outs of a multi-million dollar real estate deal he went full...

Single-family homes are currently the most unaffordable they have been in several decades. Build-to-rent might be the answer to America’s growing housing crisis. To discuss the ins and outs of this cutting edge real estate strategy, we brought on Flint Jamison.  Flint Jamison spent 20 years in aerospace as an engineer and program manager. The most recognizable part of his career is designing the w...

You’ve probably heard the term “institutional investor” before, but do you know what it means? This type of investor has long been shrouded in mystery - and controversy. Some investors love them, others refuse to work with them. Today, we’re bringing on private equity expert John Azar -founder of Peak 15 capital - to debunk some misconceptions about institutional capital, and also peel back the cu...

There are some investors in the real estate space facing rough waters in light of rising interest rates and inflation. We’ve heard many describe the current environment as a time for operators to shine and to see who’s been “swimming naked.” To explain the mistakes and missteps investors made and the consequences of them, we brought on an industry veteran who has extensive experience in commercial...

You’ve probably stayed in an AirB&B on vacation. But have you ever thought about owning one? We wrote off single family rentals a while ago, but we were wrong. Real estate is not a one size fits all investment, and today’s guest - Param Bala- is an expert in all things single family rentals. She is proof that you can ditch the rat race and take back control of your life - one single family ren...

Flying by the seat of your pants is not good advice. Especially not when it comes to real estate investing - or flying a commercial plane. Today’s guest - Satch Bernhardt - is an expert in both. And during our conversation, he uncovers the illusion of job security that many people fall victim to. But perhaps more importantly, he shares some of the surprising ways being an airline pilot prepared hi...

Headlines in the news are crazy right now, and the question you may find yourself asking is: which ones can I trust? One of the best ways to access reliable information is to speak to experts with EXPERIENCE. Which is why we spoke with Brian Burke- a real estate investor who’s been in the industry for over 30 years.  During our conversation, he shared his outlook on the real estate market. And I’v...

The age of easy money was a great one. Starting in 2008, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates incredibly low to stimulate the economy. In 2022, the tides changed. And this age of easy money was over. To break down what this means for real estate investors, we brought on mortgage broker and financing expert Brandi Shotwell. Changing interest rates are nothing new, but we’ve experienced the faste...

Being a real estate investor takes more than analytical skills, access to capital, and a good network. It takes a certain kind of mindset to overcome the ups and downs, especially in times with increasing interest rates, economic uncertainty, and major shifts in the industry. Today’s guest - Raquel Adkins - has spent years building and refining her investor mindset, which is how she’s been able to...

From 2004 to 2008, commercial real estate prices rose 66%, but crashed by nearly 40% during the 2008 financial crisis.  Headlines like: “Global Economic Shock Worse Than Great Depression,” by the Huffington Post and “Financial Crisis is the Worst the World Has Ever Faced,” from the Daily Telegraph reflected how severe the crisis was.  Tim Vest was on the front lines of this crash.  And he survived...

With only 35% of Americans working with a financial advisor in 2022, the question arises: should the average investor seek their guidance?  Our guest, a former financial advisor turned real estate multimillionaire, shares firsthand experiences that will shed light on the limited scope and sales-oriented nature of financial advice.  If you've ever wondered why the rich manage their own wealth a...

In May 2023, The Fed increased the federal funds rate at the fastest pace seen in 4 decades!  The Federal Reserve, an institution shrouded in mystery and wielding immense power, can have a major impact on your real estate investments. From rising interest rates to declining rental demand, the Fed’s policies can send shockwaves through the housing market, leaving investors to navigate the jarring c...

Making money in your sleep is not a myth.  Today’s guest is proof of that.  Travis Watts is a full time investor and the Director of Investor Education at Ashcroft Capital. The secret to how he’s able to travel whenever he wants, and have complete control of his time and lifestyle is the same one the most affluent families in the country have been using to build and preserve wealth for generations...

Many people aspire to have a “life by design” that allows them the freedom to travel without worrying about money. If this is you, that’s okay. And it’s more than possible with real estate investing. But how do you overcome the internal and external obstacles keeping you from reaching this goal? Today’s guest has the answers to this “lifestyle freedom” mystery.  Alyssa Holbrook is a High Performan...

Have you heard of the Rockefellers? If you have, then you probably know he made his money in the oil industry.  But did you know he used another strategy to grow and preserve his wealth for generations?  Today, the Rockefeller family is worth $360 million. The strategy they’ve used to build fortunes is known as infinite banking. And we’ve got Sarry Ibraham, a financial specialist, here today to ta...