Multifamily Insights

Today's guest is Axel Ragnarsson. He is the founder of Brickleaf Properties, a real estate investment firm that currently owns and manages approximately $7.2M in real estate. They have flipped numerous homes, and they have been a principal party in 18 million dollars worth of transactions.   Let's listen to Axel to learn more about strategies and tactics to build up a lead funnel and consistent de...

Today's guest is a very special one, especially with the NFL draft right around the corner; we got Jorge Cordova. He is an NFL Alumni, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Real Estate Investor. In this episode, we will be talking about his experience in his sports career to the transition he went through after being released from the team, and how he figured out the next step in his life. Let's liste...

Today's guest is Christopher Nelson, an incredible author and the Co-Founder and Principal of Wealthward Capital, a private equity investment firm. Wealthward Capital invests in multifamily assets, self-storage, and commercial debt instruments.  Let's listen to Christopher to find out more about his book and some of the things he has been working on for now.  [00:01 – 05:25] Opening Segment  Let's...

Being a coal miner has to be one of the toughest professions in America. Seth Bradley watched first hand as his father worked the coal mines in West Virginia and quickly realized he was going to need a more professional job, indoors with lights and air conditioning. He figured being a doctor or lawyer are the two most revered careers so he ultimately chose law.   Seth Bradley is a practicing attor...

Have you ever been ripped off?    This is the greatest fear of most real estate investors. Unfortunately, Daniel Wood knows all too well what it's like to be taken by a charlatan investor. He hired a "coach" for his first deal and was promptly ripped off for $400,000 pounds or about $500,000 USD. Now, Daniel Wood is a specialist in raising capital for real estate (or "finance for property" as they...

With offices and common areas closed, many apartment communities and real estate investors had to rely more heavily on the digital experience. While some only used pictures, the savvy teams focused on visual media, including videos and virtual tours. Technology served to be a key differentiator for apartment communities dedicated to delivering a premium experience and making a strong first impress...

Podcasts have grown to over 1,950,000 shows with over 47 million episodes. As more people discover podcasts, the opportunity to build a personal brand and connect with others is increasingly growing. Although podcasts are a great form to connect with others. Podcast marketing is a challenge. Adam Adams is setting out to help with podcast marketing.    Adam Adams is a multifamily investor and marke...

Banks provide the majority of capital for apartment acquisitions, so you might expect that they have systems and processes to evaluate deals and determine if they want to make a loan. Considering the sheer volume of deals they review, they've been able to create shortcuts to determine the level of risk a deal poses. James Eng from, Old Capital believes investors can learn from this approach.   Jam...

There are many small business owners that have a great product or service but struggle with their business finances. This pandemic has seen many businesses close as soon as there was an interruption in operations. Even worse, many of these companies have been wasting money that could have helped them generate greater profits.   Sylvia Inks identifies that many of these owners just need a little he...

Taylor Loht is the host of the Passive Wealth Strategies for Busy Professionals podcast. He has identified 5 real estate investing strategies and shares them on his website. In this bonus clip, he highlights the first three: Syndication, Turnkey, and Note Investing.    Syndication Investing alongside other investors to work as a group to buy a commercial property. This works for apartments, self-s...

Intrigued with real estate investing, but concerned about picking up a second job and more headaches, Taylor Loht searched for new investing strategies. As a busy professional himself, he understood the importance of learning passive investing strategies and sharing those insights with others. He has partnered in over $50 million in multifamily and self-storage investments, as both a general partn...

Amazon continues to bloom as a juggernaut in eCommerce. They are opening a $1.5 billion new air cargo hub in the Cincinnati market to help with same-day deliveries. Most people are consumers of Amazon, or maybe even stock investors, but few understand how to make money on the eCommerce side of the business.    To learn more about making passive income on Amazon, we connected with an eCommerce entr...

Raising capital is one of the key elements of apartment syndication. To be successful, you need a network of high-earning professionals that are able and willing to invest in your deals. The next level is being able to secure private equity from investors that can routinely write six and seven-figure investments. AdaPia d'Errico works with institutional investors like family offices to invest pass...

Becoming financially free is a top goal for many people. The usual first step is to focus on getting out of debt by paying off your mortgage and big liabilities. While this advice has been preached by the Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman types, this could actually be a huge mistake, according to personal finance advisor, Curtis May. In fact, he shares that paying off your mortgage could actually make yo...

Jason Stubblefield has been investing in real estate for over a decade, beginning with single-family homes. He eventually became a broker with Keller-Williams. Like many others, he realized being a real estate investor on multifamily properties would be a better path to scale his portfolio. He is a general partner in over 900 multifamily units and has developed a knack for finding smoking deals in...

Only 37% of US consumers trust the brands they buy. That means 63% make a purchase and just hope it works out. Buy why do so few consumers trust the brands they buy? And more importantly, how can you get clients to trust you and choose your product or services over the competition?    This goes deeper than simply telling people they can trust you or even highlighting your expertise. Building trust...

Raising money for real estate can be daunting for many investors, especially when you are a newbie. How do you get people to trust you when you have no track record or credibility as an investor? These were the challenges facing Josh Ferrari when he went from newbie to raising millions in just 30 days. apartment investor by raising $6 million in 30 days.   Josh is based in Mobile, Alabama and has...

Smart apartment technology, also known as PropTech, provides opportunities to improve operations and profitability for property owners. There are multiple ways to leverage technology to increase a property's value and NOI. Kyle Finney joined the business development team at Arize to bring emerging technology to real estate.    One of the questions for investors is will renters pay for smart techno...

Some little kids enjoy playing with diggers, bulldozers, and backhoes, but for Justin Smith it was a passion. As a boy, he knew he wanted to be a builder when he saw an acre of land transform into a developed community of row homes. The life-sized "Tonka" trucks and people in hard hats had him hooked and he set out to learn more about a career in construction. He started with developing smaller mu...

Do you really need an expensive logo and creative for your company? Most agencies will tell you that great branding will propel your business. However, Ross Kimbarovsky has a different take and shares what every business owner should know about design and branding. He acknowledges that good design creates credibility, but shares that you have to invest as much thought into your design as you do in...

Midwest multifamily provides strong cash flow compared to other parts of the United States. With strong fundamentals, investors along the east and west coasts are drawn into the region's stability and sensible rents. This includes Mark Davenport and his partner Phoebe, who were allured to not only invest in the Midwest but relocate from Brooklyn, New York.    Mark Davenport is an investor who bega...

Social media influencers have big followings and can help brands drive awareness with their audience. But you don't have to be a huge company to leverage influencers to grow your reach. Ishmael Abrokwa is a digital marketing expert who has spent years working with social media, influencer marketing, and digital marketing   Ish is a creative digital strategist with over 10 years of experience in br...

Once again, tax season has returned and this year adds even more complex due to COVID, CARES Act, and other relief efforts. For multifamily investors, apartments offer a tax shelter that allows them to reduce their tax liability. Some see this as a loophole, with President Biden claiming to close certain provisions. Others, like Larry Pendleton, view the tax code as an incentive plan to reward inv...

Anthony and Anton Downing are Chicago residents, serving their community as firefighters. They began investing in real estate in their spare time and now share their insights on their own TV series. The Downing Brothers are known for their HGTV show, "Double Down" and have multiple new series in the works. But they didn't start with plans to become celebrity contractors, they were just looking to...

He was supposed to close the next day and the private equity firm decided they no longer wanted to do the deal. Talk about overcoming obstacles. Prashant Kumar is the CEO of MyRealtyGains.com. He is a spiritually-minded, multifamily operator based in Long Island, NY. He focuses on his mindset and spirituality to create abundance and overcome setbacks. He began investing in real estate, and in his...