Real Estate Investor Podcast

As long as people exist, the need for housing will too! Joining us today is Taylor Loht, founder of NT Capital Group and the host of the Passive Wealth Strategy show. He is here to tell us all about his experience as a fearless multifamily and self-storage investor. Tuning in, you’ll hear about his fascinating view of interest rates as an investor, why he will continue to invest even in the curren...

Where does property value lie? And what are the benefits of taking such good care of your property so that it’s worth more to you than the marketplace? Joining us today to explore these questions and to break down his enlightened approach to investing in real estate is Nick Stageberg, a software tech startup veteran and founder of Black Swan Real Estate, an established firm with over 300 million a...

For many investors, getting involved in a fund is a scary prospect as they just do not have all the information that they need to make an informed decision. But if they took the time to do the research, they’d realize that funds are a great way of diversifying portfolios and they can also add a bit of stability to an investor’s cash flow. Our Director of Investor Relations at Break of Day Capital,...

The demand for senior housing is steadily increasing across the United States. Joining us today to discuss this important trend and how to meet demand is Chris Finlay, Chairman and CEO of Lloyd Jones LLC. With a successful 43-year track record and $750 million in assets, Chris is considered a leading voice in the industry. He expresses his deep social convictions by using his expertise to uplift o...

If you want to succeed in real estate, then you need to know your market. That is the firm belief of today’s guest, Agostino Pintus. Agostino has almost two decades of experience in real estate and is the Founder and CEO of Bulletproof Cashflow, where he utilizes his expertise to effectively source, negotiate, and acquire commercial properties. In addition to his work as a real estate syndicator a...

We’re taking a little detour today as our very own Gary Lipsky dons the hot seat to bring you all the asset management wins currently happening at Break of Day Capital. Joseph Fang assumes the role of host and questions Gary on his exploits as a speaker and why he loves to spend his time in front of large audiences. Then, we dive into some asset management wins by taking a look at the renovations...

Today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we are joined by Kathryn Schmeltz, a multifamily investor, deal sponsor, and partner at High Five Multifamily who has been buying distressed assets in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2013. To date, she has purchased, rehabbed, and successfully sold over 100 single-family residences and invested in over 700 units. In this episode, Kathryn offers some insi...

Investing in yourself and your own business is invaluable, as is how you choose to manage your cash flow. Today, we are joined by cash flow optimization expert Dr. Howard Polansky, who reveals the secrets to unlocking financial success! Dr. Polansky is the founder of Cash Flow Coach USA, and in this episode, he shares his expertise in optimizing cash flow and financial strategies and opens up abou...

At the brink of a global recession, it is possible and beneficial, to choose excitement over fear. During this episode, Rod Khlief returns to the podcast to share his predictions for the future of our economy and how we can succeed in a changing climate. Rod is a top real estate and peak performance expert, multiple business owner and philanthropist. He has owned over 2000 properties and hosts the...

Opportunity Zones [OZs] have been demarcated in the interest of economic development and to attract investors to distressed parts of America.  Joining us today is an OZ Fund specialist, the General Partner of Tandem Trust, and the Fund Manager of Coastal Bend OZ, John Berlet. After explaining what he does and breaking down his history as a financial planner, John defines Opportunity Zone Funds, th...

When Powell Chee entered the real estate space, nobody could have predicted the imminent pandemic. But, far from letting this world-altering event derail his aspirations, Powell made it work for him by pivoting to self-storage! Today, Powell is the Managing Partner at Radiant Storage and a Principal at Multifamily Masters. In this episode, he shares an overview of his journey from athletics coachi...

In an answer to the many questions we’ve received about what’s happening at Break of Day Capital, Gary and Joe sit down to discuss everything that the company is getting up to. You’ll come to understand why we are not fazed by our 9-month deal drought, the deals that are currently in progress, how we go about executing our vision, and what you can focus on for motivation when most of your work is...

Note investing is an uncommon niche to choose in the realm of real estate, which is part of the reason Chris Seveney chose to devote himself to it. Chris is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host specializing in note investing. He joins us today to share his insights on the notes business from the scale of the mortgage market to the best time to strike when it comes to note investi...

In passive real estate investing, the right operator is vital. Joining us to discuss how to find diamond-in-the-rough operators, is Litan Yahav, a Navy veteran and tech founder, who exited his last startup eight years ago and became a full-time alternative investor. With experience in private equity, real estate, startups, and crypto, Litan built Vyzer, a startup focused on automating the manageme...

Today, we are joined by Jay Parsons, who serves as the Senior VP and Chief Economist for RealPage. He's a frequent author and sought-after speaker on topics related to multifamily apartments and single-family rentals and has been cited in the Wall Street Journal , Bloomberg , the Financial Times , and the New York Times . In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Jay offers his ins...

After partaking in over 40 real estate investments, you’re bound to learn a thing or two! Today’s guest is the founder of Velocity Capital, Steeve Breton and he is here to tell us all about what he has learned from his vast investment experience. In this episode, you will get some insight into the patterns Steeve has seen throughout his time in this space, and find out why overpromising on returns...

Homelessness and poverty are becoming overwhelming and with the school system failing children, we are not much closer to solving the problem! Today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we are joined by the incredibly accomplished professional wrestler and entrepreneur, Daniel Puder to discuss the amazing impact investment program that he has created to help tackle these issues. Tuning in, you’ll...

Health plays such a big role in productivity, making good decisions, and basically being at your best. Joining us today to talk about why optimum health is so important for maximum returns (even in real estate) is Joe Fang, the director of investor relations at Break of Day Capital. Tuning in you’ll hear about what inspired Joe’s health kick and why he believes so strongly that health and wealth a...

If you want to stand out as an investor in the short-term rental market, this is the episode for you! Within 12 months of entering the real estate world, Michael Elefante and his wife had reached their goal of attaining financial freedom. Today, they are managing seven short-term rentals as well as running a coaching program (BNB Investor Academy), a property management company (Hometeam Vacation...

Today, we are joined by Mat Sorensen to learn the ins and outs of using IRAs and 401(k)s to invest in real estate and other assets. Mat is the CEO of Directed IRA, a senior partner at KKOS Lawyers, and the bestselling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook . In this episode, he breaks down how to raise money for real estate deals with IRAs and shares the pros and cons of doing so. Mat demystifie...

Joining us today is Perry Zheng, the Founder and CEO of Cash Flow Portal, a company helping many real estate syndicators raise millions by making it easy to raise money, streamline operations, and reach investors to win more deals than ever before. Perry is the ultimate tech whiz and real estate guru. With over a decade of experience in top tech companies like Lyft, Twitter, and Amazon, he's...

Today’s guest Suzy Sevier started her real estate business with her husband while they were living in Cambridge, England, and investing in Oklahoma. Suzy is a multifamily and short-term rental owner and operator, and the co-founder of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. In this episode, she shares what she has learned in her time managing assets long distance. Tuning in you’ll hear about some of th...

We’re back with a new name, new look, and more of the same incredibly educational content with the Real Estate Investor Podcast! This episode has a little bit of a different feel as we welcome another host to the show, Joseph Fang, and delve into the reasons for changing the podcast’s name. We even look back on some of our favorite episodes and guests before hearing a bit of personal information a...

While some people do strictly value-add or development, today’s guest does both! Based in Austin, Texas, Joel Fine is a general partner in 1,200 doors, including some ground-up development projects. He is also a limited partner in 17,000 doors across 15 states. Joel has been in real estate full-time for only four years. Prior to that, he was a business owner, entrepreneur, executive program manage...

Today’s guest started her career in public health before she realized the power of real estate investing and more importantly, the power of passive real estate investing. Whitney Elkins-Hutten is now the director of investor education at PassiveInvesting.com and a partner in $800 million in real estate, including over 6,500 residential units, seven express car washes, and more than 2,200 self-stor...