Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing

Are you stuck in a comfortable but unfulfilling job? Do you have a vision for financial freedom but struggle to take the first step? Jens Nielsen, a certified high-performance coach and successful real estate investor, joins Garrett Lynch and Michael Blank to share his journey from a traditional W-2 job to owning over 2000 multifamily units. Jens and his wife started their real estate investing jo...

Are you interested in achieving financial independence through real estate investing? Do you want to learn how to leverage your sphere of influence to raise capital effectively? In this episode of *Podcasts*, Michael Blank sits down with Jeremy LeMere to discuss successful strategies for raising capital, overcoming the fear of deal-making, and avoiding common mistakes in multifamily investing. Jer...

Are you feeling the burnout from managing properties on your own? Are you looking to scale up your real estate investments but need a like-minded team for support? You won't want to miss this episode of **Podcasts**, where we are joined by Sandy Bundurent and John Funderburk, two seasoned real estate investors who share their remarkable journeys and insights into scaling up in the industry. For fu...

Are you interested in unlocking your capital gains and maximizing your financial opportunities? Do you hope to grow your wealth without the constraints of traditional tax strategies? Join hosts Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch in an enlightening discussion with Brett Swarts, a leading authority on capital gains tax deferral. In this episode of Podcasts, Brett shares his innovative approach to defer...

Do you dream of achieving financial freedom through real estate? Are you eager to learn the secrets to raising capital for multifamily investments? Then you won't want to miss this special episode with Barry Flavin—a multifamily syndicator and mentor with an impressive background in air traffic control and software sales. Barry Flavin is a wealth of knowledge, having transitioned from owning singl...

Do you wish you had more time to focus on what you do best? Are you struggling to manage all the aspects of your real estate business?  In this episode of the "Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing" podcast, Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch co-host an enlightening conversation with David Homyak, an expert in hiring high-level virtual assistants (VAs) with over five years of experience....

Are you curious about alternative investments and how to diversify your portfolio like the wealthy? Do you want to understand how successful investors allocate their assets across various investment opportunities? In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, I’m joined by Jim Dew, CEO of Dew Wealth Management. With 29 years of experience building virtual family offices and deep...

Are you ready to take your first steps towards financial independence through apartment building investing? Do you want to learn from the experiences of those who've journeyed before you? Join us on this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, where we dive deep into the art of multifamily investing and achieving the ultimate goal: financial independence. Our guest, Rich Hamilton,...

Are you looking for innovative strategies to capture and convert leads online for your real estate investments? Todd Heitner, the mastermind behind Apartment Investor Pro, shares his two decades of experience in creating online presences for real estate investors, with a special focus on multifamily syndicators over the past decade. Throughout this episode, Todd discusses the essential components...

Do you love networking and meeting new people? Do you regularly spend time with high-net-worth individuals? Then you are a good fit for the capital raiser role in a multifamily general partnership. Christopher Price is the CEO of Red Fox Multifamily and Managing Member of Boost Capital Group . As both a passive and active investor, he has a portfolio of 1,200 units valued over $32.5M. With more th...

There’s a saying in real estate that ‘you make money when you buy.’ And while that may be true for single family rentals and flips, apartment buildings are a little different. In multifamily, you make money when you add value. When you execute your business plan. When you stick to your budget and achieve projected returns. So, what does successful asset management look like in today’s market?&nbsp...

Wish you could get a bigger real estate deal done faster? Then you need the three freedom accelerators—the right system, the right support, and the right network. Masha Kruskal and Ahuva Druin leveraged this formula to partner on a syndication in Live Oak Florida and fast-track their success as multifamily GPs. Masha has 18 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate and internat...

If you’re counting on a financial advisor to grow your wealth, it’s likely that MOST of your money is in the stock market. But that’s not how ultra-high-net-worth individuals approach investing. So, what if you diversified your portfolio to include more alternative investments?  Drew Kniffin is Partner and President at Nighthawk Equity , the multifamily investing arm of The Michael Blank Bran...

Your attorney is a key player in helping you close on any real estate deal. But the right commercial real estate attorney truly cares about you and your success. They are willing to educate you on aspects of the law you might not know and navigate problems that arise along the way.  Kyle Swafford is the founder of Swafford Law , a commercial real estate law firm that represents clients in syn...

Is fear holding you back from investing in multifamily? Even seasoned investors like us deal with fear. The difference is, we don’t let it stop us from moving forward.  But how do you expand your comfort zone? How do you feel the fear and take action anyway? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Garrett and I sit down to explain why now is the right time to invest i...

Are you looking to build a business but don’t want to start from scratch? What if you could learn a proven system and receive support from someone who’s done it themselves? Then you might be interested in an RV rental management franchise, a business that monetizes the RV boom and helps entrepreneurs build wealth with WHEEL estate! Garr Russell is Founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental , the Airbnb...

Good multifamily deals have been hard to find in recent years. And Alex Cartwright was struggling to compete with more experienced investors. He was looking for a niche that would give him a unique advantage. That’s when he met a broker at a conference who suggested converting a hotel into apartments. Alex thought it sounded like a pain in the you-know-what. But when he looked at the numbers, Alex...

Here at Nighthawk Equity , we haven’t done a multifamily deal in 18 months. So, we were excited to find what looked like an ideal opportunity in Atlanta. And two months ago, we got the deal under contract. But after spending $15,000 in the due diligence process, we ultimately decided to walk away. What went wrong? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, I sit down with my...

You don’t know what you don’t know. And if you’re doing your very first multifamily acquisition, every little thing that comes up can seem insurmountable. But if you have the support of a mentor, they can talk you through those obstacles, prevent rookie mistakes, and alleviate your concerns as an aspiring investor. Jeremy Lemere is a successful investor and operator of multifamily, commercial, and...

Do you feel stuck? Like you’re not making progress in life? Until my early 30s, I drifted through life. It felt like unseen forces were holding me back. And then I had a breakthrough and started living an intentional life—filled with purpose and fulfillment. What made the difference? What does it mean to live with intention? What disciplines helped me identify and pursue what really matters to me?...

Would David Kamara have figured out how to invest in multifamily on his own? Yes, but at a much slower pace. Working with a mentor accelerated his success. And now, the student has become the teacher. David is a seasoned investor and mentor with the Michael Blank program . With 15 years of experience in real estate, David owns 1,000-plus units across the Midwest, primarily in Michigan and Iowa. Da...

Whether you're looking to close a business deal or just improve your everyday interactions, the art of negotiation is key to getting to a YES. But what if you’re not a natural negotiator?  How do you build a relationship with the person on the other side of the table? Or learn to navigate difficult conversations?  On this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Garre...

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired me to build generational wealth. But the first few cashflow businesses I tried didn’t produce the passive income I expected. So, if you’re thinking about starting your real estate career with fix-and-flips or even a SFH portfolio, know that neither strategy leads to financial freedom. But can you really skip single family investing and jump right into apartments?...

Whether you’re already involved in multifamily syndications, or you’re interested in getting into the space in 2024, it’s crucial to understand the market outlook. Through Nighthawk Equity , we own a 2,000-unit portfolio worth $350M. And we’re always on the lookout for new deals. That means we have insight into what’s happening in the market and what’s likely to happen in 2024. So, what are our pr...

You want financial freedom, but it feels out of reach. Because you’re living paycheck to paycheck. And struggling to pay down consumer debt. So, how do you get from where you are now to building generational wealth? On this episode of the podcast, I’m walking you through the steps to achieving financial freedom in 2024. I explain how to get your financial house in order first, challenging you to t...