Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast

Today’s guest doubts that The Fed will be able to hit it’s 2% Inflation goal anytime soon… This is because Energy prices are the biggest driver of inflation. Energy is needed to make, operate, or do anything! Unfortunately, Energy was the cause of inflation in the 70s, as well… However, in today’s episode, Bob Fraser identifies numerous investable trends coming out of this crisis! <<>>...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Jorge Abreu who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, where he's acquired over 6,000 doors and has over half a billion of assets under management. He's also the owner and founder of a construction company, JNT Construction.  Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: What to look for when touring a value-ad...

The Market is Changing…  Interest Rates are high, LTVs are coming down, and it’s harder to raise capital… With all of these changes, it’s advantageous to make some changes to your capital stack.  Today I walk through a few strategies that could boost your business! <<>> The first structure that is gaining in popularity during this uncertain time is:  Preferred Equity.  It’s an addition...

In this Freedom Fridays episode, I talk about politics! Yes, it might surprise some of you that I am an Anarchist so I'll share what lead me to become one. If you're curious as to how this journey towards Anarchism began, tune in to this episode now.  Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.    Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk,...

Nothing helps your business more than being a connector of people… I’m not patient, and I’m sure many of you can relate.  Although being result-orientated is helpful as an entrepreneur, it gets in sometimes gets in the way of networking.  However, if you enter conversations with this question in mind, “who would be a connection to this person?” You will end up having an incredibly strong network o...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Drew Breneman who is the Founder of Breneman Capital and he began investing in real estate when he was 19 years old. He has since dedicated his career to building an organization that makes investing in high-quality real estate opportunities available to passive investors. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: Why he focuses sole...

Now is the best time to raise capital because now is when the best deals get done… However, there is a reason why now is the best time to do deals. It’s difficult to raise capital in this environment… However, if you are willing to push the boundaries, now is the time to push your business to the highest heights.  This was the topic of RaiseFest, and today I’m going to share my biggest takeaways!...

Before I debunk these myths... I'd like to ask ONE BIG FAVOR - like, share, and rate this podcast. In case you didn't know, our ratings get us top-tier podcast guests! If you are one of those people whose lives are impacted by the content we create, do us the honor of sharing the good word with others. Okay, moving on... We can all agree that having a passive income and side hustles are the "in th...

Everyone listening to this podcast loves overlooked possibilities for Cash Flow… I think I might have found one! On the surface, it doesn’t look too sexy. But that’s when you know under the surface it’s a money printer… Now… What you’ve all been waiting for… Car Washes!!! <<>> Today, Whitney Elkins-Hutten from Passiveinvesting.com discusses their unique strategy for acquiring Express C...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Joseph Bramante who is the co-founder and CEO of Houston based TriArc Real Estate Partners, a wholly integrated multifamily investment company established in 2013. His firm is focused on the acquisition, management and renovation of multifamily properties that produce strong returns, while also building stronger communities. Be sure to tune in if you...

The key to becoming a guest on popular podcasts is not what you think… I might be interested in interviewing you if you’ve raised over a billion dollars.  But the truth is… there’s a much easier way… None of the guests that have been on the podcast asked me to be on the podcast. I invited them because I knew they could do one thing… SMASH the Limiting Beliefs of my Dream Clients!!! <<>&gt...

RaiseFest 2023 is over! The amount of learnings and realization I gained during the whole 3-day event is something I have to share with all of you. For those of you who are like me who is the leader of the company, you have to know how to drive your team to "go into battle with you" or else the sink will ship. In this Freedom Fridays episode, I'll tell you this - CELEBRATE YOUR WINS AS A TEAM! Whe...

Brad came from the corporate world with more than one degree…  So when he met his first mentor, at first, he was very skeptical of a millionaire investor with no college degree who was cursing about multifamily on stage! However, he realized that his skepticism illuminated the opportunity that exists in the industry.  Anyone can succeed with the right skills and understanding. Unfortunately, his e...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Zamir Kazi who formed ZMR Capital in 2014 and in the past 9 years, has acquired over $1.7B of multifamily assets. He has been the recipient of Globe Street’s 50 under 40 and is an active investor and board member of multiple early-stage companies. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: The incredible story of how he found his firs...

You are the Steve Jobs of your business… So, if your business is going to perform at the highest level, you also need to be at your peak.  Entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but I’ve discovered 4 ways to make it far easier… In today’s episode, I share the 4 pieces of technology I use to boost my productivity! <<>> I break my daily technology stack into four buckets:  Client Experience, Clien...

In this Freedom Fridays episode, I discuss PAIN vs SUFFERING which I'm sure would resonate with everybody. For sure, a lot of us have incredible goals! And with those goals come with unimaginable pressure. We all fear failure and the anxiety that comes with that constant fear of the uncertain is what makes the whole process even harder. But guess what? It doesn't have to be hard. You can achieve g...

Brad came from the corporate world with more than one degree…  So when he met his first mentor, at first, he was very skeptical of a millionaire investor with no college degree who was cursing about multifamily on stage! However, he realized that his skepticism illuminated the opportunity that exists in the industry.  Anyone can succeed with the right skills and understanding. Unfortunately, his e...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Axel Ragnarsson who is an active real estate investor and he purchased his first multifamily property during his sophomore year in college, leading to the founding of his real estate investment firm, Aligned Real Estate Partners. Currently, Aligned Real Estate Partners owns $40M in multifamily real estate. He is also the host of The Multifamily Wealt...

If you don’t start off on a good foot with investor prospects, they probably will never invest… Even if they do, they will do so begrudgingly or try to invest below your minimums.  More importantly, the people who you don’t form a bond with will never refer new clients! So, the first minute of your investor calls will make or break your relationship.  In today’s episode, I reveal the script that h...

In this Freedom Fridays episode, let's have an honest conversation about co-investments! Take it from me who has invested with numerous asset classes. Along my whole journey as a passive investor, I've dealt with different types of sponsors. Today, I share my learnings based on my own firsthand experience.  All I can say is - WATCH OUT FOR RED FLAGS! Be very wise when choosing who to invest with....

The big financial institutions really don’t want you to know this… When you want to buy a Duplex down the street, you can use your retirement dollars! The days of only bonds and mutual funds are over. Anyone with a 401(k), Roth, or most types of IRAs can transition their account into a Self-Directed account and can invest in almost any type of private investment.  Today, expert retirement account...

In this Topical Tuesday’s episode, I spoke with Dr. Vasu Kakarlapudi who is a practicing ENT surgeon and he's the founder of Apta Properties, a real estate investment company that provides investment opportunities for healthcare professionals. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: The crucial moment that helped him to break out of the imposter syndrome that he developed during...

A lot of prominent economists come onto this show, and all of them were wrong… It looks like a recession is inevitable in 2023. However, this is what some of us have been waiting for… Distressed prices = faster wealth generation.  However, a recession can be scary for most people, and I predict it will be 50% more challenging to raise capital in 2023… Today, I give you the strategies that will mak...

In this Freedom Fridays episode, we talk about dealing with stress brought by work. Believe it or not, living the life of an entrepreneur isn't always rainbows and butterflies. You'll be surprised at how overwhelming it can be to handle yourself, your clients, and your business as a whole. This is why for this episode I share how I cope with all the "bad" that comes with the "good" sides of entrep...

Recession or not, America needs more Affordable Housing… However, when deals are getting harder to pencil out, can affordable deals make sense? To figure this out, I’m bringing on expert LIHTC Investor and Nashville native, Evan Holladay! <<>> Today, we discuss why affordable housing is so different from every other asset class and the key drivers of Evan’s success.  The problem is tha...