Accelerated Real Estate Investor

We've all been dealing with high inflation for some time now, which will likely continue for the next 6-12 months. But that doesn't mean opportunities don't exist for real estate investors to take advantage of if you know what to look for. Today's guest, Bronson Hill, understands this better than most people. He's the author of How To Use Inflation to Your Advantage, a free ebook you can download...

If you’ve done a few residential deals, but you’ve never bought an apartment complex or maybe you’re fairly new to multifamily investing, today’s episode is for you.  Today, I’m going to walk you through how big the perfect multifamily deal should be, what it should cost you, where you’ll find it, and the things you’re going to do to create unique value while you own it.  You’ll learn about some o...

In my early twenties, my brother handed me a copy of one of Harry Dent’s books, and I was an instant fan. In The Great Boom Ahead, he stood virtually alone in forecasting the economic growth of the 1990s, and in The Demographic Cliff, he foreshadowed the deflation that was about to hit.  Fast forward to today, and I couldn’t be more excited to talk to Harry about his new book, Zero Hour: Turn the...

In January of 2023, we held our first live event in 5 years. To everyone that joined us, thank you so much. I hope you got a ton of value from it. After dealing with COVID and shifting our focus to new deals and our Masterminds, we finally had the opportunity to get together with investors at all levels to talk about how to build and scale passive income–despite the potential for a major economic...

A few years ago, the outlook on the stock and real estate markets were on a straight path upwards. As we all know, a lot has happened since then. The Federal Reserve is continuing to raise interest rates, everyone is wondering if we’re in a recession, and the investing strategies that worked in 2019 aren’t necessarily guaranteed to deliver the returns you want in 2023. So, with all that in mind, I...

The South attracts snowbirds–and hurricanes. The Southwest is a nice place to live for most of the year–but you’ve got to be prepared for 100+-degree days. The Midwest is wonderful, but the snowy season, especially here in Cleveland, can be brutal. So, why am I talking about inclement weather today? The quick answer is because storms or brutally hot (and cold!) weather makes it much, much harder t...

Over the last year, the Fed has taken interest rates from zero to 4.75. Treasury yields are at 3.5. Transaction volume is down, buying power is down, and sellers who financed their deals with shorter-term bridge loans are caught between a rock and a hard place.  If you’re one of those sellers, you might end up needing to sell or refinance when you don’t really want to–and this can have devastating...

Today's guest has a few words of caution for anyone who thinks they can just read a book and listen to a few podcasts to prepare for life as a real estate investor. Truth be told, this might be the most candid conversation I’ve had on this show. Lane Kawaoka is a real estate syndicator, family office advisor, coach, and mentor. He currently owns over 8,000 units and over $1.2B in AUM and has raise...

We’re all looking for ways to broaden our investments in a down market. We’d all like to keep profits trending upward despite a pending recession, so what are the options if adding new properties or more fix-and-flips opportunities are harder to find? Allow me to introduce you to the Founder of Labrador Lending , Jamie Bateman. Jamie became an active real estate investor in 2010 and specializes in...

Between record inflation and extreme weather, insurance isn’t just a sellers’ market–it’s a captive industry. So, what can you do to alleviate some of the financial pain, secure your assets and potentially even profit from insurance? To answer those questions, I’m thrilled to be chatting with Calvin Roberts. He’s an executive at Falcon Insurance Agency of Michigan with a unique focus in real estat...

If you’re not making social media a part of your real estate business, you’re missing out. While you may think that hanging out on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram is a waste of time, these platforms can lead you directly to deals and new investors–and a massive following can give you instant credibility. Today’s guest is Martin Perdomo, the Elite Strategist.  Martin has 24 years of business experi...

Anyone that’s been following the podcast will know I’ve released many episodes on multifamily real estate. But today, we’re changing things up a bit and talking about the other darling asset of this COVID era, industrial real estate.  Joining me for this conversation is my friend and the founder of Brit properties, Joel Friedland. Joel became an industrial investor at age 31 and now holds hundreds...

If you’ve been on the fence about getting into real estate investing or expanding your portfolio without dealing with tenants and toilets, I have a fantastic episode for you. Today’s guest is Daniel Apke. Daniel is the Founder of Land Investing Online and the owner at Apke Land. After doing a number of traditional rehabs, wholesaling, and rentals, he decided that it was easier to shift his focus o...

The most successful real estate investors portfolio all tend to have one thing in common–they’re great at raising capital. But if you’re not careful, mistakes you make at that critical stage can turn into deal killers. With that in mind, today’s episode is all about the mistakes investors make when raising capital and how to avoid them. And my guest is Jeff Lerman. Jeff  is recognized nationwide a...

If you are (or were) a W-2 worker, your company probably gave you the option to enroll in a retirement account. Ideally, they matched it, managed it, and made it easy for you to sign up and make contributions. If you’re an entrepreneur, saving for retirement isn’t quite as simple. Which means you’ve got to take control of your own retirement–but this creates additional opportunities to save on tax...

I’ve had many conversations over the years where we talk about value-adds with our renovations and real estate deals. But today, I’ll be talking about how to define our values to add value at home and through our business to the lives of your teams and residents. To help me do that, I’m excited to welcome Devin Durrant to the podcast. Devin played in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers and has had an e...

In the 4th installment of this series, I wanted to talk about how critically important regional managers are in your business. These folks are your decision makers and ultimately responsible for charting a course for improvements and optimizations, making sure that things are getting done. They should be in constant communication with you and your partners about literally everything. Your property...

Raising capital and finding access to equity and debt quickly is crucial if you want to close more deals. If your first few deals were basically figured out on the back of a napkin, that approach won't work if you're looking to accelerate and scale your business. On that note, allow me to introduce today's guest. Jake Marmulstein is the founder and developer of Groundbreaker.co , where he's helped...

If you’ve been following the podcast over the past year or so, you might remember when we bought the property called 54 Niles. This is a 54-unit building that used to be part of an assisted living facility. I’m very excited to say that we recently sold the property for a profit of over $1.1 million! So today, I’m going to break down how we did it. You’ll learn how we acquired the property off-mark...

For anyone new to real estate investing, it’s expected that mistakes will be made. And in this economy, with inflation and interest rates rising, the cost of supplies skyrocketing, experience matters. So, with that in mind, what sets a world-class operator apart from an amateur operator? To help me answer that question, I’m talking to Randy Langenderfer. He’s the CEO of InvestArk Properties, ownin...

A bad property manager isn’t just a bad investment. They have the power to threaten your deal, take it down, or even directly create negative cash flow. If they don’t do what you need them to, they can turn your investment on its head in record time–and do serious damage to your portfolio along the way. With that in mind, today’s installment of the Operational Risks series is all about property ma...

For many real estate investors, it starts with a single flip–but it’s what you do next that really matters.  Today’s guest, Ryan Corcoran, definitely figured out what his next step was and he hasn’t looked back. Ryan is the founder and CEO of Specialized Property Group. That first flip became a springboard that helped him eventually purchase over $15 million worth of real estate, including over 20...

Home prices are no longer rising like they were, but the cost of debt is going up, and you might be seeing and feeling distress in the markets by the time of your next deal. So, with all signs pointing to a recession on the horizon, what should you do? To help me answer this question, I’m once again joined by Daren Blomquist, EVP at Auction.com. As their in-house economist, he helps clients–both b...

As the old saying goes, “The early bird catches the worm.” And if you’re a real estate investor focused on emerging and gateway markets, today’s guest will tell you that the best way to land those deals at the best price is to get in front of the growth. Mike Woodfield is a partner and COO of Obsidian Capital, focusing on value-add multifamily properties to achieve stability and long-term rental a...

Despite the fact that the stock market keeps dropping and the Fed keeps raising interest rates, it’s not all doom and gloom–especially if you’re looking to add the top-performing real estate sub-sector of 2021 to your portfolio. Joining me to talk about the opportunities in this real estate space is Tom Dunkel. Tom is the Chief Investment Officer at Belrose Storage Group. He’s an expert in self st...