PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show

We are pleased to have Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management, as our guest to share his insights from his over 17 years of real estate investing experience. In this episode, Mark joins host Jim Pfeifer to talk about asset classes that can thrive in difficult market conditions and the power of diversifying beyond just sponsor, market and asset class. Mark also talked about his role as a...

It is never too late to explore your options and find your true passion. By educating yourself on what’s out there, you can start building cash flow and equity without having to do actual work. In this week’s episode, Chad Ackerman interviews Brad Swenson about his journey from being a corporate employee to a passive investor. Brad works in the IT industry and lives in the New Jersey area. He star...

Do you aim to build wealth in real estate? Listen in as Neal Bawa explains his own experience in the industry. Neal is known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily” because of his experience in the technology industry and his use of data analysis in his real estate business. As he figured out the importance of building wealth rather than building income, he decided to shift and focus on real estate....

Not every investment is suited for everyone, and there are different recipes to success for each. That’s what today’s guest shares about his experience in passive investing. Chad Ackerman chats with Mike Trotter for today’s episode of Infielder Spotlight. Mike talks with Chad about his journey into passive investing after being an engineer for the past 30 years. They discuss analysis paralysis and...

What kind of mindset do you need to achieve lifetime cash flow that can withstand any economic conditions? Rod Khleif sits down with Jim Pfeifer and shares his journey of finding his passion for real estate - from great success followed by massive losses in 2008 to rebuilding his portfolio to focus on cash-flowing multifamily properties while also being able to give back to the community. Rod disc...

Chris Odegard’s journey was borne out of hardship. He lost 55% of his assets during his mid-40s! He was on his 401k highway to mediocrity. Then he looked at the time he was spending versus the money he was making, and it just wasn’t worth it. It wasn’t until a note fund came into place. And that was when Chris got into the apartment syndication space. Then he quit his corporate job and never had t...

You might have heard of self-storage as a great recession-resistant investment but what are the reasons behind the recent success of self-storage assets? In this episode, Jim Pfeifer sits down with Chief Investment Officer and the co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, Ryan Gibson, to answer your questions. The two discuss what makes self-storage an attractive investment in this economy and what...

This week’s episode features David Shirkey.  David invests passively alongside helping run a family business and working to pass it on to the third generation of the family.  He’s found conferences and networking helpful with his education in the industry.  He’s going to be focusing more on industrial real estate going forward.

With stocks and bonds, although you might get a small dividend, there are limited current benefits. With real estate, you get a current benefit - cash flow - from your investment and you will likely get a future benefit - appreciation - as well. Join Jim Pfeifer and Taylor Loht, the Founder of NT Capital and host of the Passive Wealth Strategies podcast as they discuss the benefits of real estate...

This week’s episode features David Banks. David has developed into a full-time passive investor through networking, conferences, masterminds, and mentors. He focuses on several items to vet a deal/sponsor, including knowing your own goals, the track record, and other items. Tune in and discover David’s strategy for cash-flowing deals.

Often new passive investors start with a shotgun approach when it comes to sponsors - invest with a lot of different sponsors at the minimum and you do your best to vet each one. That is how Travis Watts, the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital, started his passive investing journey. Now that he has a stable of sponsors he knows, likes and trusts - he is investing larger amounts wit...

This week’s episode features Jon Bult.  Jon got into his first passive deal less than a year ago.  He has been learning about the business by listening to podcasts and through the network at Left Field Investors.  Jon is continuing to expand the asset classes he’s investing in which will include crypto in the future.

You can have as many assets as you want, but they won't do you any good if they aren't protected. In this episode, Brian T. Bradley, Esq. breaks down asset protection and why it’s important to have a comprehensive plan. Brian is the Senior Managing Partner at Bradley Legal Corp, an Advisory Board Member of the Asset Protection Counsel, and is a leading educator and nationally recognized asset prot...

This week’s episode features Tyson Miller. Tyson is a full-time passive investor that started out in the IT Consulting space. Tyson has been focusing on diversifying his portfolio with both Left and Right Field investments focusing on multiple asset classes on the passive side. He plans to look outside of the popular asset classes over the next few years to expand his knowledge of the market. To s...

To gain financial freedom, you need to have a mindset for a rich life. Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors sit with Dr. Tom Burns, the author of the best-selling personal finance guide for people who want to live life to the fullest, Why Doctors Don't Get Rich. Tom shares how he bought the first copy of Robert Kiyosaki’s legendary book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. This gave him a clear roadmap of how pas...

If you are looking to diversify your investments, this podcast is for you! Left Field Investors is a community of experienced individuals sharing resources and expertise to help their tribe members make informed decisions and take calculated risks. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer shares his journey to passive investing and how the community has played a big role in his success. Tune in and learn how...

The decision to leave the corporate world in favor of a career in real estate is always a difficult one. When you finally decide you are ready and it's time to ditch the W-2, take the leap because there is never a perfect time! This is exactly what Clive Davis did when he left a high-paying corporate job as an attorney to fully embrace real estate investing. He sits down with Jim Pfeifer to share...

How can you insulate your investments from an economic downturn? What do you need to become recession proof? Jim Pfeifer talks about investing, inflation and recession proof real estate with Hunter Thompson, Managing Principal at Asym Capital. Hunter talks about raising capital, multifamily syndications, and why real estate is the real deal. Learn more investing tips and tricks as you build your p...

There are many ways to build and grow your real estate business, but once you get to a certain point, you have to break through your limits. Syndication is one way, and scaling through syndication offers many benefits not only to you, but your partners as well. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors talk about growing your investment with Derek Clifford, founder and CEO of Elevate E...

It’s refreshing to see how more organizations are set on generating wealth to give back to society. One of these companies with a mission to fulfill a greater purpose is the Legacy Group. Directed by one of its leaders, Josh Ziegelbaum, the Legacy Group generates value by catering to clients who invest in projects that produce favorable returns and have a positive social and environmental impact o...

With so much happening in the world today, the state of the economy has been messy and unpredictable. Yet, the real estate market is booming. Jim Pfeifer sits down with Eric Sussman, a Founding Partner at Clear Capital, to learn how investors should approach the industry nowadays. They discuss the effects of inflation on real estate and the economy, how to maximize rent increases, and why a lot of...

When it comes to asset protection and the legal side of real estate, a lot of people can run into trouble. Some people use their personal names for their assets, and when things get rough, they end up with nothing. Learn how you can protect yourself with your hosts Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors as they talk to Scott Smith of Royal Legal Solutions. Scott is an Attorney and the Founder of...

Investing of any form is never a walk in the park. But once you’ve learned the ropes and set the foundations for active investing, passive investments can be easier than you think. In this episode, Sam Wilson, the founder of Bricken Investment Group, shares his expertise on both aspects. Sam is an active investor currently focused on RV parks and RV and boat storage. With his years of real estate...

Everyone wants to have a comfortable retirement, but the problem is how to get there. Passive investing is one tool you can use to ensure you spend your retirement years doing what you love.  Jim Pfeifer and Left Field Investors talk passive money with Dan Kryzanowski, Advisory Partner at BV Capital. Dan discusses how to make your 401k work for you, investing in IRA, moving into real estate, and t...

You don’t need to have 100% knowledge to start investing. All you have to do is imperfect action. Enter Russ Morgan, the Wealth Without Wall Street’s Founder and Partner, famous as “The Idea Guy.” He talks about how you can take action by having a 40% to 70% knowledge range. Do more due diligence if you don’t know even 40% of what you need. Once you have enough knowledge, take imperfect action! Do...