Pivotal REI, formerly Pivot to Prosperity!

I n this episode, Michael Voulgarakis from Southgate Ventures shares his 17- year journey from helping his Dad on construction sites, to now syndicating multifamily apartments  as an operator for investors in the  Seattle/Puget Sound area. Michael has underwritten over 1.62B in real estate working one level after another, for employers like Morgan Stanley,  adding education to each layer to be abl...

DiscoverDiscover why Stewart Heath, a CPA for 35- years kept returning to real estate investments as the investment of choice, even after two brutal downturns.  From bean counter to power player, this CPA is sold on real estate. Stewart's tale is one of resilience.  He explains that as his 1st year as a CPA, President Ronald Regan passed the 1986 Tax Reform Act which devastated several sector...

Join the conversation with Trevor Hall, a local legend and pivotal person in Central Florida's land services realm, as he offers a treasure trove of insights from his seasoned career in real estate. In this interview, Trevor talks us through some transactions that have catalyzed a series of large-scale successful commercial developments that have influenced the culture in Central Florida and...

Have you ever wondered how some real estate investors manage to transition from flipping single-family homes to handling large-scale properties? In this episode, we are joined by the dynamic duo, Jen and Stacy Conkey, who shared their fascinating journey of navigating the challenging terrains of the real estate market. Their stories of DIY renovation projects, joint ventures, and creative financin...

oin us in today's episode as we sit with real estate maven ‎Larry Martin, who brings experience and wisdom from his ‎‎40-year journey in the real estate world. From building ‎music studios, to brokering build-to-suit high tech ‎manufacturing facilities, he then went into land ‎development around 2012. Now he is embracing modular ‎construction technology and is committed to building ‎‎1,250 bu...

Ever wondered how a personal crisis can turn into an unexpected life-changing journey? Well, that's exactly what happened to our guest, Jennifer Falloon, founder of Vorsa Investments. As she grappled with an empty nest, her life took an unexpected turn into the world of real estate. From door-knocking to buying a portfolio with a pre-sold house, Jen's story is a testament to the power of...

Strap in for a transformative journey as we welcome George Salas, a powerhouse in real estate investment. From his humble beginnings in Peru, George found the courage and determination to rise above his circumstances and create a successful career in the United States. This episode delves into George's inspiring story, highlighting his trials and tribulations on his path to becoming a renowne...

Our guest Wayne, an investor with an uncanny knack for hotel investments has a unique streak. His strategy - choosing hotels over apartments since they don’t require evictions and they offer pricing flexibility –  nuggets of wisdom he shares. Wayne tracks events most would consider disastrous - natural disasters, and he helps to house victims.. His journey from his first hotel set up in Columbus,...

Join me as we kick back with Alvin Scioneaux, former LA Chargers football linebacker turned astute real estate investor. Alvin's journey is as dynamic as the man himself, hailing from Louisiana, where his family held several residential properties, making big moves on the football field, and now making even bigger ones in the real estate world. We explore his recent triumphs in securing a 42-...

Imagine navigating the world of short-term rental real estate investments with insights from a very detail oriented Navy veteran with financial degrees turned real estate investor.  Our guest, Justin Mosley, not only brings an intriguing blend of military discipline and economic acumen into this arena but is also driven by a passion to help other Veterans learn how they can transition to civilian...

Anthony is a highly respected multifamily educator and influencer today, which makes him a legend and pivotal person for our special series of podcasts. He shares his journey, starting with rental properties in the 1990s to accumulating a staggering 2000+ apartment units across America.  Anthony recalls his journey started with a chance encounter with a man who owned 450 apartment units. From that...

Ever met someone who's a force of nature? Someone who transforms lives through their genuine empathy and wisdom? Mary Gardner is a celebrated coach and speaker who has been instrumental in guiding people through life-altering transitions. From her unique beginnings on Capitol Hill, Mary journeyed through the world as a celebrity lecture agent, founded one of the world's first coach train...

Catherine Bell: Female Titan Investor Advocating for Foster Children In this video, we are talking with Catherine Bell, a female Titan investor, radio show host, mentor, lender, builder/developer, flipper, and mobile home park investor. She was adopted and a millionaire by age 30. Catherine is a well-known advocate for foster children and is passionate about helping them find homes and sustainable...

Buckle in for our conversation with guest, Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, an Inc 5000 company that has 10x’d their size over the last five (5) years shares some investment strategies. Having navigated the waters of asset management and commercial banking, Ben wields a unique insider's perspective on prosperous asset management firms and people and the financial maneuvers...

Raised on CRE Earl was raised on commercial real estate.  He started by helping his Dad doing maintenance at properties at age 12.  He rose through the ranks to a Senior VP operating 80,000+ units for a REIT.  Earl drops gold nuggets throughout this interview.  He is a founding partner in Monumental Real Estate Capital primarily in the NW United States.  Contact via www.monumentrealestatecapital.c...

Who is Corporate Finance, M&A Exec turned Investor--Tom Dunkel! Tom shares his background with being a financial exec,  lender, flipper, then getting into storage.  Contact: Tom@belroseam.com or www.belrosestoragegroup.com --- Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybolling Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, wh...

Senior Advertising Exec turns commercial real estate Investor- David McIlwaine, Mac Assets David McIlwaine was a successful high-caliber advertising executive for 20+ years but got displaced twice from corporate decisions outside his control: one merger, and one sudden major change in operations. He opened a residential brokerage, acquired an interest in 1,000 homes, and then realized that multifa...

Important information here.  We interviewed Brian with Nuview Trust.  He has been with Nuview for over 4-years and is passionate about showing people they really can control their own money more than what they learned from employers pushing 401K accounts and the like.  Some highlights are @ 2:57 is a bit about Brians road of discovery to handling his own money. @ 6:37 is a description of what most...

Kunal is a first-generation immigrant from India from over 15+ years ago.  He landed in Southern California as a foreign student with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. He went to school and began working as a structural engineer.  He designed tall buildings, schools, and hospitals. He soon realized that this journey would not lead him to where he envisioned himself. After the Great Recessi...

Jon De Los Reyes and wife Michelle are immigrants from the Philippines and business partners. Jon was present for the interview.  His career started as an auto manufacturing production engineer for one the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. His salary was five dollars a day and it was a major struggle to make ends meet. Jon moved to the U.S. and loved the opportunity to make more and d...

Dedicated local property insurer- Colleen Pacheco, Secured Insurance shared lots of golden nuggets about how insurance works behind the scenes, things to consider in the commercial real estate world, and how she overcomes problems finding insurance. Here are some highlights: 8:16 -  insurance brokers may be able to adjust inspection or policy fees to be more competitive 13:59 -  Vending machines,...

Cardiac Anesthesiologist Doctor Turning CRE Investor- Dr. Mary Lou Roper, MD!  Mary Lou talks about discovering syndications and her venture into investing so she can transition towards early retirement for family purposes.  She worries about income and points out if she is not working, there is no income.  She wants a continual income stream and feels commercial real estate will provide her the r...

Neuroscientist Turned Investor Tj was so generous sharing how he has helped many doctors exponentially increase their income, that he did not tell you he was a inches from becoming a Contact via www.wealthydoctorsecrets.com --- Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybolling Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which...

College Dropout to $350M by Age 25- Rob Beardsley Rob dropped out of college to pursue real estate investing.  In the last four (4) years, he became known for his underwriting model/template for analyzing properties and author of The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions.  Now Rob has taken the lead in several syndications of apartment properties totaling $350M in property unde...

Dallas -Ft. Worth engineer  Sandhya quit a 6-figure salary to  buy apartments. Sandhya is blazing a trail for women (and others) to build wealth thru apartment investing.  She has over 3000 doors (apartments), valued over $200M and buys properties needing improvements. Sandhya has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA. Contact info: multifamily4u@gmail.com ---...