Accelerated Real Estate Investor

In the second installment of this series about the threats and risks to your business, I’ll be sharing six tips that will help keep your CapEx expenses in line and your value-add projects on schedule and, most importantly, within budget. These are the things that you need to have dialed in so that your property is performing the way that it should, that it continues to generate cash flow so that y...

The housing market is undergoing a correction, demand is changing, and interest rates are continuing to rise. All of this leads us to ask one question: if we are at risk of a major recession, how can we protect ourselves and our investments to weather this downturn? To get a better picture of what’s going on in our economy, I’ve reached out to my good friend Daren Blomquist. Daren is the in-house...

Creating a 7 or 8-figure portfolio in multifamily real estate isn't easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it. If you want to stabilize your assets, ensure constant cash flow, and not be at risk of losing properties, there are certain things you need to do to make your investment strategy pay off for years to come. Especially in today’s market with the cost of debt skyrocketing and interest rate...

The reality is baby boomers are getting older, which means that demand for residential assisted living is highly likely to explode in the years to come. So what can you do to make this asset class part of your portfolio? To answer that question, I’m talking to Todd Dexheimer. Todd is the principal of Endurus Capital and VitaCare Living and the host of the Pillars of Wealth Creation Podcast. He’s b...

What’s your superpower? What is it that you do extremely well that adds value in people’s lives or their business? And if you’re not sure, I hope this bonus episode of the elite entrepreneur series will inspire you to find out. Eight and nine-figure entrepreneurs like Kevin O’Leary, Justin Donald, Ryan Moran, and Jack Canfield, to name just a few, have a niche–and a superpower. They do one thing e...

The path from a real estate investor’s first property to a portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars doesn’t build itself. It’s created with passion, energy, and a strong work ethic. And today’s guest is a great example of what is possible when you give everything you’ve got to accomplish your goals. Chris Roberts is the Founder and CEO of Sterling Rhino Capital, president of Fusion Sales an...

If there’s one thing that successful businesses and entrepreneurs have in common, it’s great people. It’s almost impossible to achieve exponential growth, deliver excellent products/services and develop culture without a team that is engaged and loves what they do. You can have amazing systems in place, great technology, and a powerful framework to build from. But without people to do the work, yo...

If there’s one thing that can keep a real estate investor from sleeping well at night, it’s while in the middle of a property. Quite literally, there are a lot of moving parts. And there are several critical mistakes you’ll want to avoid–and to do that, you’ll want to hire people you can trust. Today’s guest, Tom Kraeutler, is an expert on this very topic. He’s the host of The Money Pit , a nation...

Every recession isn’t created equally. And believe it or not, recessions happen more often than we remember. Of course, we all remember what happened in 2008 and the crash in 2001. But what were the factors that led up to those events? If we do land in another recession, it will most certainly be for different reasons. My guest today is J Scott, and I absolutely loved this interview. I didn’t know...

We’ve been talking about the economic consequences of the COVID crisis a lot these days, and with good reason. Some of the smartest people I know think our markets are on the verge of falling off a financial cliff. And today’s guest is no different and he has a solid track record of predicting financial downturns to back it up. Robert Wiedemer is the New York Times bestselling author of Aftershock...

Over the course of my 25 years in business, building my nine-figure portfolio, and growing my net worth, I’ve learned that the companies I loved creating the most were the ones that charged the most. But most importantly, elite entrepreneurs know that service trumps price.  When you deliver incredible service, you can charge an incredible price. The service we provide, the communication, transpare...

You can’t deny it: we’re living in unprecedented times. Our post-COVID economy has seen rampant inflation in the wake of the sheer volume of money printed in 2020. You’ve probably felt it at the grocery store, the gas pump, your investments, and just about everywhere else. Joining me to discuss this very hot topic is my friend Jerry Robinson. Jerry is an economist, entrepreneur, investor, and best...

In the 7th installment of the Elite Entrepreneur series, I want to talk about taking your business to the next level and how to scale using the one to many concept. Elite entrepreneurs all achieve tremendous growth at some point. And that success comes with the opportunity to serve thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of people at once–which leads to growing their net worth,...

Anything is possible with the proper mindset and work ethic. And it’s no surprise that in just 3½ years, today’s guest went from purchasing a handful of properties to managing over 1,900 units at a value of $180 million. I’m thrilled to welcome Pili Yarusi back to the podcast and share her journey with you. Pili is the Co-Founder and Investor Education and Relations Director for Yarusi Holdings. ...

In the 6th installment of the Elite Entrepreneur Series, we’re talking about how elite entrepreneurs have absolute clarity of the end result they are trying to accomplish (or ACER for short). Every time I’ve spoken with a seven or eight-figure entrepreneur, I notice they are very goal oriented and have an end result they’re trying to achieve. They may need to adapt or change their strategy from ti...

Today, I’m talking to Patrick Grimes. He’s the CEO of Invest on Main Street and a general partner in over 3,000 units with a focus on the Midwest, the Southeast, and Texas. He has over $300 million in assets under management and is continuing to build his portfolio, bringing in more passive investors, and finding new ways to win in a down economy. If you want to find out how he’s doing it, you’re...

With interest rates threatening to continue to climb, I thought it would be the perfect time to invite a good friend of mine, Jon Iannotti, to tap into his wealth of experience to discuss the best ways to position ourselves in today's market. Jon is a real estate investor, best-selling author, international speaker, and mentor who has helped hundreds of people to become successful real estate inve...

A tremendous amount of capital is flowing into commercial real estate, multifamily, and syndications. With all the talk of a recession, real estate is looking like a recession-resistant asset for many investors–and that means there are a ton of operators who need help. And when you need to set up an entity or do a syndication, you’ll probably find yourself in need of someone like Nic McGrue. Nic i...

I’ve got a special episode for you today. We’re talking about one thing and one thing only: infinite banking with whole life insurance. I’m excited to welcome Chris Miles back to the podcast to learn more about taking advantage of this powerful tax strategy. Chris is the founder of Money Ripples and an Anti-Financial Advisor. He’s the ‘Cash Flow Expert’ and has a ton of experience and knowledge on...

Success isn’t just about numbers–it’s also about mindset. If you’re looking to aggressively raise equity, you need a passion for capital, the right strategy, and a handful of factors that will make your project stand out in an ever-crowded field. And today, I’m thrilled to be talking to Marcin Drozdz. Marcin’s the managing partner of M1 Real Capital , where he’s focused on value-add multifamily pr...

Mobile home parks are becoming a bigger and bigger part of our life in America. With single-family home prices soaring, this market is fast-growing–and presents a major opportunity for real estate investors of all kinds. I just loved this conversation and I’m excited to introduce you to Charlotte Dunford. Charlotte is the Managing Partner of Johns Creek Capital. She owns 27 mobile home parks and m...

In the 5th installment of my series on the nine traits of elite entrepreneurs and eight-figure real estate investors, we’re talking about technology and how to make it work for you. Almost every entrepreneur who’s gotten funded on a show like Shark Tank and goes on to build a successful business uses technology as a weapon. They use powerful tools to manage and grow their businesses, get access to...

Almost everyone wants financial freedom, but few take steps to make it happen. For many people, even high-income earners, their time is compromised by their need to keep making money–and the things they actively need to do to earn it. Today's guest is Chris Larsen, and he understands this struggle well. He's the author of Next-Level Income and an expert in helping people create and build passive i...

In the 4th installment of my series on the nine traits of elite entrepreneurs and eight-figure real estate investors, we’re talking about how to get leeches, screen-suckers, and toxic negativity out of your way. Elite entrepreneurs are inherently positive, growth-minded, future-focused people. They don’t waste time looking back, spiraling into negative thought patterns, or letting their anxiety co...

Though our real estate market is still very hot, we’re seeing the first signs of a slowdown. Price appreciation is strong, but inventory is rising and sales are starting to drop–which are some telltale signs. If you’re investing in multifamily, and especially if you’ve done your first deals in the last year or two, you might be wondering how changing market conditions will affect you. To help answ...