Investing In The U.S.

Our recent economic climate has created the perfect opportunity to acquire undervalued properties, and no one knows this better than this week’s guest on the podcast, Solomon Suleymanov. Solomon is a real estate investor turned private lender who transitioned to the private lending space in order to offer better capital solutions for real estate investors. Once Solomon realized that lenders consis...

Do you ever wonder how tax assets are turned into lucrative cash flow? Meet Andy Lee, founder of Parallaxes Capital. He’s here to introduce us to the fascinating world of Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs)—an innovative investment opportunity that’s rapidly gaining traction.  Imagine being able to monetize tax assets for immediate cash flow while achieving high teens to low twenties in annual return...

EPISODE 403: Let me guess… You want to get rich. But you don’t know what to invest in to get rich.  Well, lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place! Today's extraordinary guest, Kay Kay Singh, is an experienced Microsoft-certified system engineer turned serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in building and managing diverse portfolios.  He owns and operates several gas stations, co...

EPISODE 402: Is the housing market crashing? What lessons can we learn from the 2008 crash? And what does the future of real estate look like? I had the pleasure to discuss all this and more with Marcin Drozdz, a multifamily real estate investor and Managing Partner of M1 Real Capital. Over the past 18 years, he has established himself as the go-to in capital raising and deal structuring. When he&...

EPISODE 401: Knowledge is power. Especially when it comes to real estate.  It’s what allows us to make informed decisions and create lasting wealth.  Today, we’re joined by someone who understands and capitalizes on this very well. Meet Brett Riggins, the founder of Connect Home Buyers and Physician Wealth Systems! Brett is a 20-year veteran of the real estate business whose passion is helping peo...

EPISODE 400: There are many things that can affect the success of your real estate investments… But at the end of the day, it’s the timing that will make or break them.  It’s this simple fact that makes today's guest such an incredible investor. Meet Dan French, managing director at ATX Acquisitions, a real estate private equity firm that has transacted over $2 billion of assets under manageme...

EPISODE 399: Have you ever wanted to leave your secure corporate job and start your own business in a completely different industry?  Well, that’s exactly what today's guest, Mason McDonald, did.  Mason managed to become the CEO of a hospital at 26. And while most people would’ve been more than happy with such an achievement, he wanted more. So, one day, he decided to tip his toes into real es...

EPISODE 398: Want to know how to buy land for cheap and flip it for a massive profit? We've got you covered!  Today's guest is the incredible Dan Haberkost. Dan first got involved in real estate at 16, managing a portfolio of rental properties for his boss at the time. He started his own investment career at 21 when he bought his first rental property while still at college. Since then, Da...

EPISODE 397: Rising from poverty to success is not easy, but it’s possible.  In this special episode of Investing in the US, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tyler Copenhaver-Heath, a former welfare kid from a challenging background who, against all odds, became a successful serial entrepreneur and philanthropist.  Today, Tyler is on a mission to change the world, one entrepreneur at a time. H...

EPISODE 396: The rapid advances in AI and data analytics are radically changing many industries.  Real estate is no exception.  Although the fundamentals of real estate investing are still essentially the same, how the game is played has changed dramatically.  That's why I've invited Jasmine Nazari on the show today! Jasmine is a real estate broker and chartered financial analyst who speci...

EPISODE 395: Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside the mind of a true real estate G.O.A.T.? Well, you’re in luck, because today you’ll find out! Meet Cody Sperber, one of the most successful real estate investors in the United States. He has flipped more than 1,000 properties, owned over 750 rental units, and developed more than 100 new commercial properties in the last 20 years. Aside from...

EPISODE 394: Are you concerned about the current state of the real estate market?  Good. You should be.  The real estate market in 2024 is far from optimal, and many people will lose a lot of money as a result.  But don’t worry. You don’t have to be one of them.  Today on the show, I had the pleasure of talking to Aleksey Chernobelskiy. Aleksey advises limited partners on existing and future inves...

EPISODE 393: I will let you in on a little secret: it takes more than just income to build wealth. Building wealth is about much more than just the money you earn. It's about making wise financial decisions, understanding the different financial markets, and learning the wealth preservation strategies that make the rich richer. That’s precisely why I’ve invited Eunicia Peret to the show today!...

EPISODE 392: To buy or to sell, that is the question. And I have a special guest who might help you answer this real estate dilemma. Joining us is Andrew Cushman, a real estate investor specializing in multifamily properties. Andrew transitioned from engineering to real estate in 2007, starting with house flipping before moving to multifamily properties. He has successfully syndicated and repositi...

EPISODE 391: The biggest improvement in my quality of life was when work became a choice, not something I had to do to survive.  I’m sure today’s guest, Zach Lemaster, would agree! Zach Lemaster is an experienced real estate investor and the mastermind behind Rent to Retirement. He started his career as an optometrist but was able to retire early thanks to his keen insights and ability to identify...

EPISODE 390: What if I told you that there is a way to predict future market conditions and make better investment decisions?  It’s true. Machine learning is transforming the world of real estate investing, and here today to tell us all about is quantitative financing expert David Marra!  David is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Markin Asset Management. He has a remarkable career sp...

EPISODE 389: What if I told you you could flip real estate…  100% remotely? As crazy as it sounds, it's true. Here today to tell us all about it is none other than real estate mogul Jack Bosch! Jack is an experienced business owner, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, speaker, educator, and industry leader. Originally from Germany, he moved to the US to advance his corporate career but...

EPISODE 388: A lot of people get burned when they start investing in real estate... Especially when it comes to turnkey properties, which many wrongly believe are zero effort. One of the people who gut burned this way is Engelo Rumora. But he didn’t let that deter him from pursuing his goals. Instead, he learned from his mistakes, made smarter decisions in his next deals, and started helping other...

EPISODE 387: Do you know what separates great investors from mediocre investors? The ability to identify good investment opportunities.  One investor who definitely has this ability is today's guest, Michael Voulgarakis. Michael is the COO of Southgate Real Estate Ventures and has nearly two decades of experience in asset management, underwriting, operations, valuation, and due diligence of mu...

EPISODE 386: I know what you’re thinking… “Reed, you’re a real estate guy! Why are you talking about SaaS businesses?” Well, at the heart of it, Investing in the US is a show about making money. And making money is all about expanding your horizons and educating yourself on the multitudes of ways to do it. Acquiring and scaling SaaS businesses just so happens to be a fantastic way to break into th...

EPISODE 385: In the real estate investing world, we're so busy with high-level overviews that we often overlook the ways in which we can improve our properties and increase their value.  One of the most important ways to maximize our ROI is through interior design. Interior design is what will determine how prospects feel when they see a property and, in return, how much they are willing to sp...

EPISODE 384: People always assume that you need a lot of money to invest in real estate.  But that couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, many seasoned investors would go as far as to say that you should never ever buy real estate with your own money.  Now, if that sounds ridiculous to you, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re featuring the king of creative financing himself, Pace Morby!...

EPISODE 383: One category of real estate that’s often overlooked when we talk about real estate investing is self-storage. And although it may not sound as sexy as other types of real estate, self-storage can be a very lucrative endeavor!  Joining us today to talk about the lucrative opportunities in the self-storage industry is none other than Tom Dunkel!  Tom brings over 27 years of real estate...

EPISODE 382: As an entrepreneur, it’s essential to understand the opportunities around you. That's why today, we're going to shift gears a little and venture into franchising! To guide us through this unknown territory, I’ve invited Lance Graulich, a renowned franchise consultant with decades of experience in the field. Lance is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, the leading franchi...

EPISODE 381: Feel like your investments aren’t working hard enough for you?  It could be due to many reasons, but more likely than not, your portfolio is over-diversified. Yes, you heard that right. Over-diversified!  It has long been a myth in the world of stock investing that you need to diversify your portfolio. But as crazy as it sounds, today's guest doesn't believe that at all!  Meet...