Bulletproof Cashflow: Multifamily & Apartment Investing for Financial Freedom

As investors, the success of our deals is tied to the availability and cost of capital. But when rates are on the rise, what do you do to protect your assets and maximize returns? This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletpr...

People that have amassed wealth did not do so by studying hard in school, worked at a job they hate, and then save everything for retirement. The rich become rich by learning how money works. They read books, network, and make friends with other wealthy people and invest their money. Anyone can do it and I believe you can too. Check out "But...I don't have any money". This episode is part of Multi...

When it comes to marketing your multifamily property, you will need to change your game up. A classified ad in the newspaper, a wall sign at the mall or ad on Craigslist won't be enough to fill your units. The Gen Z demographic is much different from previous generations which means new you must apply alternate marketing tactics to get their attention - namely digital. Check out "Why Gen-Z Matter...

You get a great deal locked up, but don't have any investor money lined up. What do you do now? Check out "You Get A Deal Under Contract with NO MONEY! Now What?". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on...

If you are using other people's money for your real estate investments, you need to know the difference between a joint venture and a security. Check out "Real Estate Syndication VS a Joint Venture". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos?...

Almost every few days someone asks me how to get started in multifamily real estate. I made the jump from single family and small multifamily to large multifamily years ago and now I help others do it today. Check out "Getting Started in Multifamily Real Estate Investing". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned fr...

Over the years, we've heard the arguments as to which is the better investment: real estate or stocks. I personally like multifamily real estate because it's a tangible, cash producing asset with many tax advantages. All that aside, it's about having stability in our investments on an asset that will pay for itself over time. Check out "Multifamily Real Estate: Stability VS Risk". This episode is...

Julie Lam is an expert passive investor and capital raiser. Starting her real estate career in 2009, she discovered its power early on after investing in several local deals. It wasn't until she began investing in passive deals that this drove her commitment to helping others invest in cash-flowing real estate without being a landlord. So, back in 2017, she and her partner co-founded their company...

Life can be tough and can bring you down. Other times, we are conditioned to think a certain way because "that's the way it has always been". Don't let the weight of a scarcity mindset bring you down when an abundance mindset can help you focus on the limitless possibilities that exist in life. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of...

In property management, communication is essential for success. Communicating with tenant prospects is no exception. For many people, FB Messenger, Whatsapp and text messaging has become the acceptable form of professional communication. Here are "Four Reasons Why You Must Leverage Text & Messaging Apps" to communicate with your new and existing tenant base. This episode is part of Multifamily Min...

Great tenants don't show up by accident. It takes some work to get in front of them and show the features of your property and why they should rent from you. The challenge is how to attract them so you can close them. Here are "5 Tips To Attract New Tenants" to get your unit rented quickly!. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the...

Are you wondering how to get into bigger multifamily deals? Check out "What is Multifamily Syndication?" for a quick synopsis of how to get started. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouT...

Real estate in the United States is cyclical. While it's impossible to predict EXACTLY when the economy will tip into the next recession, most economists agree we're coming up to the end of the current expansion. So, what happens to your multifamily deal when the economy has a pullback and how do you prepare in advance? Take some time out to find out "What Happens to a Multifamily Property in a Do...

More than 80% of millionaires attribute their wealth to real estate. Most are living the good life from the passive cash flow of rental properties, free to travel and go where they please. They took control of their investments and life savings and you can too. If you are tired of blindly following the crowd of 401K stuffers and want to take control of your financial future, check out "Wealth Prot...

Having the right mindset affects us positively. If you are looking to build your business, a growth mindset is the best approach to life. For those who have a growth mindset prosper in what they do because their "basic abilities" - or their mindset - acts as the foundation for their future. They work hard on their mindset by discovering their true-life purpose and succeed in life. The good thing i...

Aside from renovating units, there are other ways to improve the overall valuation of a property - such as using positive tenant reviews. It will require you to build a digital/Internet strategy, but the payoff could be huge! Check out my "5 Ways to Get Reviews To Boost Your Property Value". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the...

If you are getting started, you are probably afraid if you ask people close to you to invest, and the deal fails, those friends and family will never speak to you again. If you have this fear, you are probably asking yourself if you should you take their money to fund your real estate deal? That fear is powerful. Here is what to do about 'Your Fear of Raising Capital from Friends & Family'. This e...

Ben Suttles is a multifamily syndicator who focuses on value-add, stabilized, and distressed properties. This focus has allowed him to generate over 300% return in just two years on his first multifamily property! Prior to multifamily, he got his start in real estate wholesaling homes but he realized he was basically creating a second job and it would be difficult to scale. Once he found out about...

The life of the entrepreneur is one of uncertainty, fear and worry. There will be many struggles to overcome, but I know you can make it. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and In...

Real estate leverage can be an great tool for us to increase our net worth and ROI when we use it properly. The trick is to consider the risks in applying leverage. Here are a couple of ways not to 'Overleverage Your Deals' by staying away from these high-risk behaviors. Doing so will give you a far better chance of realizing success in using the power of leverage. This episode is part of Multifam...

Bridge loans are a form of short-term financing designed to bridge the financial gap between current and future circumstances. They are mainly used to close deals quickly when traditional financing can't. It can be a challenging and time consuming process to go through if you haven't before. So, here is my "How to Get a Bridge Loan" to get you started. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset,...

We all see advertisements claiming how real estate investing is the easiest way to wealth. In fact, it is a challenging business requiring expertise, competence and focus. Because the business revolves around people, we as real estate entrepreneurs benefit by operating with integrity and showing respect to our team, vendors, investors and tenants. While it may be simple to earn short-lived profits...

Mark Dolfini is an active multifamily investor and the founder of Landlord Coach, a coaching company that aims to help people build success in rental real estate management. He started his career in real estate early in property management, property maintenance, and home and apartment leasing. But it wasn't until he faced some true challenges in his life when he decided to shift his mindset to foc...

After many years of high real estate prices, fueled by low interest rates, aggressive brokers, cheap lending, and good economy, we know that history says it won't stay like this forever. As smart real estate investors, we must protect our portfolio and even profit when the bubble bursts. Here are my ways to "Prepare for the Next Market Crash". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series...

Building a real estate network is one of the most powerful tools you as an entrepreneur can have. Having a pool not only of partners, but also high-net-worth individuals looking for solid investments is key to building success. Here is my quickest way of "Meeting High-Net-Worth Individuals". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the...