Multifamily Insights

Josh Appelman's entrepreneurial journey commenced in 2009 when his flooring installation company embarked on a path of success, catering to multiple Fortune 500 companies. Over the ensuing decade, he fine-tuned his leadership acumen, propelling the company to Inc. 500/5000 recognition for five consecutive years. Leading 52 employees across 9 locations with 300+ flooring crews, Josh's strategic imp...

Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Bestselling Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.  As the founder of "Dark Work" and creator of the "Dark Work Experience" Anthony teaches people how to access the power of...

Jason Baik, a distinguished professional in the realm of data science, boasts a stellar career marked by his tenure as the Former Director and Vice President of Data Science. Armed with a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern, he possesses a solid academic foundation that laid the groundwork for his decade-long journey in leveraging data to optimize advertising expenditure for Fortune 500 clients. H...

Tony Lopes is the CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, which focuses on helping clients achieve more freedom, wealth, peace, and certainty. In this episode, Tony discusses how he utilized real estate investing to retire at 44 years old and the lessons he's learned along the way. He reflects on the value of knowing your own strengths and using the power of networking in an industry where most people share t...

Devin Elder, the sole owner of DJE Texas Management Group LLC, oversees the acquisition, repositioning, and disposition of diverse real estate projects in Central Texas. With a track record of over 200 successful renovations, ranging from $10k to $3M+, DJE has never incurred investor capital losses. As of February 2024, DJE Properties, the in-house property management firm, oversees a multifamily...

Paul is the founder of The Virtual Investor, The Flipping Out Podcast, The Crypto Degen, TCKS Holdings, LLC & www.reoauctionacademy.com .  He has been flipping properties since 2001 and is the original virtual wholesaler having purchased all over the US since 2009. He has bought and sold properties in 44 of 50 states and has simplified the process of moving into new markets. He contributes his suc...

With a background in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon and professional development training at Boston University and MIT, Chris brings a unique perspective to our multifamily real estate investment approach. Chris has over twenty years of experience in multifamily ownership, management, and investing. His vision and guidance drive us to remain dedicated to portfolio diversification thro...

Adrian Smude entered the realm of real estate in 2002 when, unexpectedly turned landlord after eviction, he swiftly pivoted by purchasing his first house. Recognizing an opportunity, he devised a method to live rent-free by dividing the mortgage among friends. Despite encountering challenges with his second property, Adrian persisted in his real estate pursuits. After 11 years as a hobby landlord,...

Jered Sturm is a multifamily owner/operator and syndicator focused on the Cincinnati Ohio Market. With humble beginnings in the industry as an apartment maintenance technician, Jered has spent the last 15 years using his background in construction and property management to build his vertically integrated investment firm, SNS Capital Group. Known for their ability to add value and operate efficien...

Sharad Mehta, founder and CEO of REsimpli, is an active real estate investor. Sharad has done over 400 deals in last 6 years since he became a full-time real estate investor and over the years he has developed systems to automate many parts of his real estate investing. Sharad is active in Lake County, Indiana and manages his entire business from Carlsbad, California, where he lives. Using the sys...

Jay Tenenbaum has acquired over 1,000 distressed mortgage notes and properties in over 40 states. Jay is the Partner and President of Loss Mitigation and Asset Disposition at Scottsdale Mortgage Investments, formerly Scottsdale REI, a real estate hedge fund, specializing in acquiring assets nationwide.  Jay attributes his success and expertise to his ability to effectively integrate his 20 years o...

Ben Fraser is a seasoned financial expert and CIO of Aspen Funds with over a decade of experience in investment management and a proven track record of delivering impressive returns for clients, Ben's insights can be a game-changer for individuals seeking to build their financial futures. In addition, Ben is also able to discuss more sophisticated topics such as alternative investing strategies, w...

Roger Luri, a Chicago native and real estate luminary with over 30 years of experience. Having personally developed $30M+ in new construction, he authored "Don't Buy Multifamily! BUILD IT," a guide unveiling the rewards of investing in residential and mixed-use development. Roger's expertise stems from leading architectural design, development, and construction ventures, crafting condo projects, t...

Gary Wilson, a retired Corporate Vice-President of Mergers & Acquisitions in National Banking at age 40, is a self-made multi-millionaire in real estate. Within the first 6 months of earning his real estate license, he created a six-figure income working with investors and consistently completed over 100 transactions annually without a sales team or marketing costs. As the author of eight real est...

Bob Knakal  has sold 2,276 buildings, totaling $21B+ — the most ever for an individual broker in the history of NYC real estate. Bob previously cofounded Massey Knakal Realty Services , which grew from 2 to 250+ employees and was sold for $100M. At Massey Knakal, he implemented a management system that produced some of the most accomplished investment sales brokers in NYC, who have independently g...

Naseema McElroy is a published author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Naseema managed to pay off $1 million of debt. Naseema discusses how taking control of her finances has enabled her to overcome bankruptcy, divorce, and the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. She shares her lessons along her path to help others benef...

Andy McMullen is a seasoned professional in the real estate industry with over 20 years of experience in investing and asset management. Specializing in Horizontal Multifamily, he is at the forefront of developing build-to-rent communities across the United States. Andy's focus extends to Multifamily Real Estate Investment, particularly in emerging markets. As the founder, he leads a dedicated tea...

If your real estate deal is not performing, you may wonder about your legal options. We spoke with Richard Crouch, a principal and chair at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. A frequent media source, Crouch has built his legal practice on the foundation of commercial real estate over the past two decades.  Richard's practice includes commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, develop...

Will and his twin brother, Evan got their start in commercial real estate in Marcus & Millichap's Raleigh office. In just two years at the company, they completed over 50 investment sales transactions totaling over $200 million, forming the region's top team. In Spring of 2017, they enrolled in Columbia University's Masters in Real Estate Development program, where they were named co-recipients of...

Queen Blueprint didn't have the easiest start in life. Growing up in the public assistance system, she was never taught about finances. Her first credit card from Citibank at 18 was maxed out by the summer, setting her on a path of financial struggle that only worsened when she found herself $50K in debt four years later. But she refused to let these obstacles define her. Drawing on her Bachelor's...

Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON) . Being Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help 1 MILLION people to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom. Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com and REWBCON D...

Brad Shepherd is a licensed securities broker who helps retail investors take advantage of the upside of real estate ownership without the management headaches. He partners with experienced operators to offer pre-vetted, hassle-free investment opportunities. Brad has been involved in commercial real estate for over 20 years. Along with his own rental portfolio and handful of house flips, his exper...

Born in Los Angeles, California, Jason Malabute, an MBA, is a seasoned real estate investor, an active philanthropist, and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Jason Malabute started his real estate journey in 2018 and studied real estate for 1 whole year before finally investing in three rentals in the very first year of 2019, in Indianapolis. After successfully following the investment strategy...

With over 22 years of experience in Real Estate Investing, Alan Siebenaler has navigated markets in 9 different states, achieving seven-figure profits in single transactions. Starting with a mere $3,000 in 2001, his journey is a testament to relentless determination. Alan's expertise extends to the Real Estate Education space, where he spent a decade speaking nationally for Keller Williams Realty...

Axel Monsaingeon has years of experience in the real estate industry and can help guide you through every step of the process. Axel is a renowned real estate economics expert with experience analyzing different markets. He knows just about everything there is to know about getting your realtor license and finding the perfect home for you or someone else. With his expertise, he'll help get you clos...