Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast

In 2021, had a conversation with a heavy-hitting investor, and he said this… I’m underwriting all of my deals at 60% LTV.  This was very conservative for the times, so I asked how many deals he was getting done. The answer was not many.  Although every deal we do ought to be at an appropriate risk level, here’s how to determine it… <<>> The name of the game in real estate is balancing...

In this Freedom Friday episode, David talks about his first deal where he raised $1.4 million in 48 hours without any prior capital raising experience. He explains the effort and time that it took to prepare for that moment and how he networked with quality operators to find the right one. He wanted to help his investors diversify outside of Utah, which was a high-growth market, into higher cash f...

Once you make it in real estate, your wealth planning conversations get really cool… That is to say, once you have financial freedom, you can have the flexibility to align your business and investments directly with your values and goals.  However, there is one problem… Taxes love to get in the way… Today, we discuss one of the most powerful strategies for destroying your tax burden! <<>&...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Nic DeAngelo who is the President at Saint Investment Group and is a long-time entrepreneur. While working with ultra-high net worth investment partners, he identified three core elements that separated the wealthiest investors’ strategies from the rest. Using these 3 elements as the backbone, Saint brings unique investment terms to the real estate w...

What led to this massive meltdown?  Aggressive rent growth assumptions? 80% LTV with no rate cap? escalating crime rates? skyrocketing interest rates? Yes, all of these factors played a part in the quarter-billion-dollar collapse… However, it's easy to dismiss the mistakes of others, thinking, "That can't be me."  However, the truth is that learning from the failures of others is crucial to your s...

In this episode of Freedom Friday, Axel discusses tips and tricks for growing an audience on Instagram. He emphasizes the importance of intentional interaction with other users and commenting on leaders in the niche with insightful comments.  Axel also suggests doing co-Instagram lives with others in the industry to reach a wider audience and following bigger accounts to gain followers. Axel also...

If you have a long-term perspective on real estate, you aren’t freaking out right now… The beauty of real estate is as long as you have the liquidity to not hand back your keys, you will not lose your properties.  So what matters most is that you buy the right assets in the right locations.  Many of you know legendary investor Ken McElroy. Today we talk about where he is investing in today’s marke...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Chris Macintosh who is a well-known commentator on macroeconomics, most recently with his work over at Capitalist Exploits. After a career at several top-tier investment banks he has since built and sold multiple million-dollar companies, and overseen $35m into venture capital, all the while investing full-time and managing his own and private client...

Of course, just as the deals are the best, investors don’t want to invest… I’ve been getting this question repeatedly from capital raisers: Should I lower my investment minimums?  The answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT! <<>> The first reason, is it probably won’t be worth it your investors… K1 tax documents cost money to file no matter how high the investment. Secondly, most people will invest a...

In this Freedom Friday episode, Adam and I interview Bryan Escudero, a RaiseMasters member who revolutionized what he thought was possible for him in real estate investment. Bryan talks about his background, his goals in real estate investment, and his recent cool closing. He shares how he started with a goal of one duplex but ended up closing a six-unit apartment complex and a single-family home...

When something wild happens in the markets, there are a few people I have on speed dial… John Chang is one of the first. Today, we cut through the over-sensationalized headlines and give the cold hard facts about what is going on in the banking sector and how it affects real estate.  We even get his predictions where rates will be at the end of the year! <<>> John serves as the Nationa...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Chris Macintosh who is a well-known commentator on macroeconomics, most recently with his work over at Capitalist Exploits. After a career at several top-tier investment banks he has since built and sold multiple million-dollar companies, and overseen $35m into venture capital, all the while investing full-time and managing his own and private client...

A huge limitation many people face when getting started in the business is their track record… Unfortunately, this causes many people to push out their investing goals decades into the future. However, I didn’t wait 20 years to begin raising capital…I started with the structure that I’m going to tell you about today on the show! <<>> It’s really hard to get the attention of Co-GPs when...

In this Freedom Friday episode, I share my personal experience with productivity and how I've come to redefine it beyond just using the right apps or shortcuts. Instead, I've learned to focus on high leverage opportunities, such as inspiring others to act on my behalf, to truly maximize my time and output. After struggling for years with a failed strategy called Freedom Friday, I discovered a new...

In the 1920s and 1980s during the last two periods of high inflation, what happened? When inflation goes above 5%, it typically takes 3+ years to get sorted out.  Also, it tends to get worse again before it gets better… So if that means rates will stay high, what should we do??? <<>> Today, legendary expert passive investor, Jeremy Roll and I discuss his current investment strategy and...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Sia Fooladian who is a medical doctor with a background in Anesthesiology and he is a managing partner at TitanCor Capital. He maintains a successful personal portfolio of residential real estate and is deeply passionate about investing in commercial, multi-family real estate. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: His story of ho...

Most people start their business with a massive crutch… Friends and Family.  For some people, they can get very far with friend and family investors. But even people who have the wealthiest networks eventually run into a wall.  The key to getting past this is the Ability to Scale! <<>> After developing a relationship with my mother over the last 36 years, she’s willing to invest in my...

In this Freedom Friday episode, I share how long-distance running motivates me. I tell the story of Galen Rupp, who ran an incredible seven miles with only short breaks. I also discuss how to stay motivated after reaching a goal, drawing from Brendon Burchard's book "High Performance Habits". Let's find our motivation and keep moving forward! Interested in investing in Asym Capital?  Check out our...

We all wish we could have a crystal ball that can tell us how to time the market… While crystal balls are impossible, today’s guest has the next best thing.  Akhil Patel, a repeat guest on the show, has identified an 18-year real estate cycle that runs like clockwork… His data predicts the next real estate bubble peaking in 2026… <<>> Although money is tight and the news headlines pain...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Dr. Jonny Walker who is a veteran endodontist, a self-made multimillionaire investor, and has created substantial passive income through leveraged real estate investments. His firm and their partners help people to invest in primely located, value-add apartment buildings through apartment syndication. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learni...

Like many of you, I read a lot of business books… However, I’m not always reading because I tend to switch between periods of education mode and execution mode.  After hiring 15 people over the last year, I’m switching back to education mode, which is why I want to go over the key lessons from the single best business book ever! <<>> My number one business book of all time is Traction…...

In this Freedom Friday episode, I talk about how our mindset can put a ceiling on our growth, and how it's important to break out of linear thinking in business. I share a story of a speaker who raised $800 million from private investors, which made me realize that there is no functional ceiling in business. I give examples of exponential growth and quantum leaps in business and how it differs fro...

We are in the midst of economic madness right now.  What we began to see in the streets, months ago with retail, residential, and other sales being down, has now trickled its way into the rest of the economy.  The Covid war governments around the world pumped in unprecedented trillions of dollars to “remain afloat”...  And the banksters brought the interest rates down to zero in the United States...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Harsh Hemnani who is an Equity Research Analyst at Green Street covering net lease properties. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: The most exciting new trends that are currently seen in the net lease investment space Strategic changes that net lease REITs are employing at the moment How private market investors can study REITs...

If you were just at the Best Ever Real Estate Conference, you’re probably feeling the buzz… A general sentiment there is that the waters are choppy and probably getting choppier.  Based on the treasury spread, the likelihood of a recession is getting into the high 90% range… However, there was an incredible amount of excitement because we’re approaching a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get into t...