Breneman Blueprint: Real Estate and Entrepreneurship Podcast

In this episode of Breneman Blueprint, let’s dive into personal finance as my incredible guest Matt Fore shares his journey from technology sales to a thriving real estate career.  Matt is an investor who focuses on niche asset classes like car washes, mobile home parks, and real estate debt. Currently, through his company Next Level Income , he operates over 30 car wash locations and several mobi...

Ryan Cahalan, Founder & CEO of Artisan Capital Group, is a successful multifamily investor with over an $800M portfolio he has acquired in the past ten years. He joins Drew on the podcast this week, where they discuss: 1. How to get started as a GP. 2. Not following the herd (which led him to invest aggressively in Des Moines, IA) 3. Scaling a GP Business. 4. Mitigating Risk as a GP. 5. Advice...

Welcome to Breneman Blueprint! Dive into the world of real estate with Aleksey Chernobelskiy—an investment guru guiding limited partners (“LPs”) towards lucrative investment paths. At LPlessons.substack.com, he demystifies LP investments for 1,500 investors. Aleksey's journey began at STORE Capital, where he managed a $10 billion real estate portfolio and led the underwriting team. With a quadrupl...

Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner of Interra Realty, one of Chicago's top multifamily brokers, joins us on this episode today.  This is one of our best episodes, but it came out very early in our podcast's existence. So we want to replay it for everyone here today. In today’s conversation, Joe and Drew discuss what buyers can do to set themselves apart in the competitive real estate market. Tune...

Today’s episode is special—this marks Breneman Blueprint’s VERY FIRST episode about short-term rentals (STRs) with none other than Taylor Jones, Head of Acquisition for Techvestor , a company that acquires Airbnb properties and manages them as a passive investment opportunity for investors.  In the last 19 months, Techvestor has acquired over 120 STR properties! Taylor and I kick off this episode...

Dreaming of making real estate investing your full-time job and getting rid of your 9-5 job? Then this episode is for you!  Listen in as we dive into the pivotal decision of quitting a job for lucrative real estate investments in 'deal states' like Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Joining us today is one of the courageous individuals who made the leap—Spencer Hilligoss, CEO of Madison Investing...

Buying a house could be a daunting and truly an intimidating pursuit… But if others can do it, so can you.   This is one of my most favorite parts of my conversation with Mike Hennig more than a year ago, which I’m very excited to bring back today. Mike’s insights have been truly impactful to me, and I believe they deserve the spotlight once more.  Mike Hennig has dabbled in real estate investing...

Gabe Horstick, the founder of Base 3, is a multifamily expert—having acquired, developed, or renovated over $100M in real estate reunites with Drew to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the current real estate market. They explore the effects of rising interest rates, property taxes, and the intricacies of loan assumptions, especially in a climate of inflation.  Whether you're a seaso...

Joining Drew today is none other than Bronson Hill, the brains behind Bronson Equity, a powerhouse in multifamily investments with a jaw-dropping $200 million in real estate deals under his belt.  Bronson's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He's raised a staggering $35M from individual investors and made a seamless transition from a corporate gig to a real estate powerhouse.  In this episode,...

Let’s talk about MULTIFAMILY FINANCING. Are you struggling with financing multifamily properties today? This episode may offer a sound solution to your problem, so tune in.  It’s been more than a year since I’ve had this super insightful talk with Jim Vozza, and I think that today’s a great day to bring it back.  Jim is the Senior Vice President at CBRE, and he specializes in the Fannie Mae Small...

In this exciting episode, Drew and Adam dive into the world of real estate investment with a focus on investor outreach strategies—so listen up and take some notes.  From multifamily investing nuances to successful marketing tactics, Adam Gower, a 30-year real estate veteran and proud founder of GowerCrowd shares his journey, blunders, and triumphs, offering a wealth of knowledge for both active a...

Chicago currently sits #1 in the nation for rent growth in the last 3 quarters and is #1 for least new supply.  “Chicago Posts Top Rent Growth, Outpacing Other Major Markets” https://product.costar.com/home/news/shared/2106659681 In today’s episode, Drew sits down with Jordan Gottlieb, a seasoned multifamily investment sales broker at Essex Realty to discuss why this is happening and the opportuni...

Join Drew as he engages in a fascinating conversation with Marc Rutzen, CEO and Co-founder of HelloData, on the latest episode of Breneman Blueprint Podcast 🎧🏢. Marc dives into the transformative power of AI in the real estate industry, offering valuable insights on how AI can revolutionize everything from pricing to property management. They delve into the intricacies of HelloData’s innovative...

Aloha! In this episode, we’re bringing Breneman Blueprint to the beautiful island of Hawaii! We delve into the fascinating dynamics of investing in real estate in Hawaii - a state unlike any other in America.   In this episode, Drew has a great conversation with Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama, a husband-and-wife team of real estate investors, both born and raised in Oahu. The couple are the founders o...

Today, we’re posting a replay of the insurance masterclass we did with an absolute pro, Tom Panos. We know this episode is worth viewing.    If you’re in the real estate space, you’d know that the ever-changing insurance market has faced significant challenges in the last 3 years.  In this episode, Tom, a seasoned insurance broker at BKS and an expert in multifamily property insurance, lends his i...

Drew welcomes back Tyler Hague, a highly-successful multifamily investment sales broker from Colliers, to the Breneman Blueprint Podcast 🎧🏙️ Tyler returns to discuss the multifamily market's current state in August 2023. Together, they explore pricing strategies, challenges in underwriting deals, market volatility, and the impact of government policies on real estate investments. And whether it i...

Join Drew as he welcomes back Steve Kundert, Senior Vice President at CBRE and debt intermediary, to the latest episode of Breneman Blueprint Podcast 🎧🏙️ Steve returns to discuss the current state of the debt and equity markets in 2023. Together, they explore the impact of interest rates on borrowers, challenges faced by middle-market banks, variations in lending practices, and the landscape of f...

We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Bob Knakal, a true legend in the world of real estate, for the latest episode of Breneman Blueprint Podcast.  From his early days getting started in the real estate business to building the renowned Massey Knakal Realty Services from scratch, Bob's dedication and strategic vision are truly admirable.  We dove deep into the qualities that make a gr...

In this episode, Drew Breneman shares why he moved from Chicago to Austin, Texas. Aside from the usual driving factors that includes weather, access to hobbies, safety, and business friendliness, Drew shares his investment strategy of focusing on growth, job growth, tax benefits, and supply dynamics of these markets. Watch out for the parts where Drew discusses stability, resiliency, and growth po...

Welcome to the Breneman Blueprint podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of real estate and provide valuable insights for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. In this episode, we cover a range of captivating topics that delve into the intricacies of the real estate market. In today’s episode, we have James Nelson, one of New York City's top investment sales brokers with us today....

On today’s episode, Drew tackles what he gets asked about the MOST: Quitting Your Job. In this episode, Drew examines the right timing to quit your job and the two successful ways he sees entrepreneurs quit their jobs to then launch successful real estate investing careers. And if quitting your job is right for you. It’s not right for everyone. He jumps into the mentality you need to have to quit...

In this episode of the Brenneman Blueprint, we are joined by Chris Miles, a former financial advisor turned successful real estate investor. Chris recounts his disillusionment with conventional financial advice, which sparked his transformative journey from traditional retirement planning to focusing on real estate investing and cash flow. Explore Chris' unique perspective on the shortcomings of s...

Join Drew in this episode of the Breneman Blueprint, as he welcomes Patrick Grimes, founder of Invest on Main Street.  Having weathered the 2009 recession, Patrick navigates us through his real estate investing journey, from single-family investments to partnering with operators for multi-family syndication.  Gain insights into his strategy of trading forward, building systems for deal-finding, an...

Mike Mazur, Managing Director of Acquisitions and Growth at Elmdale Partners, joins the podcast today. Mike and Drew delve into the lesser-known world of niche real estate investing, such as veterinary clinics, dental clinics, marinas, campgrounds, senior living, data centers, self-storage, life science facilities, and other lesser-known real estate niches.   Mike imparts valuable insights into th...

Drew tackles the question: How do you evaluate a General Partner or Sponsor when investing in real estate?  Throughout the episode, Drew delves into the critical elements to consider including the sponsor's track record, personal character, and numerous other items. Remember to explore Breneman Capital's website for free resources and more information tailored for both active and passive real esta...