Real Estate Milestones

Covid-19 majorly shook up the life of today’s guest. However, even after being let go from his long-term career in the attractions & entertainment & industry, he took his situation and made the most of it… Trevor had been aspiring to get active in real estate for many years, but after his first passive real estate investment started turning sour, instead of getting down on himself when lif...

If you are feeling like you need to make a change in your life, this is for you… Often when we find ourselves feeling this way, it’s because there is something in our life that we are not satisfied with or there is something causing us pain that we want to run away from. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to make a change when we focus on the things we are trying to escape because when we just sta...

If I told you that there was a way that you could pay zero dollars in taxes just by owning real estate, would you believe me? In today’s episode, Yonah Weiss teaches us how to do it! The strategy requires an epic combination of a Cost Segregation Study and Real Estate Professional Status. You may be familiar with Depreciation, which is a tax deduction that allows you to write off the value of your...

When today’s guest started doing research on the portfolios of billionaires, he discussed something pretty shocking… He discovered the vast majority of ultra-wealthy and institutional investors have more than 50% of their wealth in private equity and private real estate while most of the rest of the population has 95%-100% of their investments in public paper assets, mostly stocks. With the amount...

I used to think that investing in real estate from a distance was difficult, but when I heard that today’s guest was investing across 9 time zones, I knew I had no excuse! Keishia Kennedy currently resides in Kuwait where she is a military contractor, bodybuilder, and US real estate investor. She’s learned how to use the power of partnership to invest from overseas and has participated in 7 deals...

A wise venture capitalist once said, “the best businesses are the ones that take a product that has traditionally been reserved for only the ultra-wealthy and make it available to everyone else.” Uber has done this with private chauffeur services, AirBnB has done this with second homes, and now, my friends over at Kingstowne Advisors are bringing the Family Office to entrepreneurs and business own...

One question I have been repeatedly getting asked recently is: “What is going to happen to real estate as blockchain and crypto disrupt the global economy?” My answer usually goes something like: “If I had to guess, A LOT.” To anyone who reads the news, it seems rather evident that the rise of cryptocurrencies and new financial technologies is something that should not be ignored. And, real estate...

It’s no secret that doctors have one of the highest-paying professions. However, while it may seem like money can solve a lot of problems, money can’t buy time with family or the freedom to travel. Unfortunately, it does not seem like financial education is part of the medical school curriculum, which may make it hard for newly graduated medical students to take control of their financial future a...

“ The difference between an elite investor and everyone else is the number of deals they see. It isn’t how smart they are, it’s not how much money they’ve got, it's not how good they are at securing debt… Most investors have only seen a small fraction of the deals that have closed in a market; the elite investors got the first look at almost every one of them.” - Beau Beery Out of the 350 multifam...

“Embrace who you are, flaws and all. It’s the only way we make this world a better place. The world already has somebody else, but what they don’t have, is you.” - Travis Gibson In today’s episode of Real Estate Milestones, Travis and I discuss topics ranging from prop-tech to self-storage to due diligence to decentralized finance! Travis is the Founder of Freeman Equity Group where he helps inves...

From a young age, movies, role models, and society teach boys that emotions are not masculine and that we need to “man up.” However, these harmful ways of approaching emotion can lead men to struggle with mental health throughout their lives. I’m extremely excited for you to hear Jonathan discuss his journey with mental health and how he is using his passion for real estate to build a legacy and b...

If lawyers are really that bad, why do you pay them so much? It's probably because they play a crucial role in solving whatever problem you are facing. However, before you go back to complaining… listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your effectiveness and minimize your costs when working with your lawyer! Also, if you’re considering a career in law, this episode is a must-listen! Rori M...

What do hockey players and real estate investors have in common? Both need to have grit, determination, and the ability to work well with a team, but most importantly, success in their respective industries is defined by the work they are willing to put in while no one else is watching. In today’s episode, Adrian and I discuss the motivations that inspire us to pursue our passions and add value to...

"I can gain financial leadership and it has nothing to do with the amount of money I'm starting with. It's the commitment to choose to have financial choices in my life." - Christina Suter We made it! Real Estate Milestones is now in the double digits! To celebrate, I have a very special 10th episode for you all. In today’s episode, Christina Suter helps me clarify the actions I need to take today...

Have you ever told yourself, “I am too young to start investing in real estate” or “I don’t have enough experience to close a deal?” There was a point in my past when I used these kinds of limiting beliefs as excuses for not taking action toward accomplishing my goal of closing my first real estate deal. However, when I first heard the Donis Brother ’s story, I knew I had no excuse for postponing...

If you could erase failure from your life, would you? In today’s episode, Raju Datla and I discuss how focusing on personal development, spirituality, and mindset has led Raju to only see lessons learned rather than failures. Raju Datla is an entrepreneur, investor, and information technology leader with real estate investment experience across many different niches, including Passive Syndications...

Most of us are taught from a young age that the only way to invest is to “buy low, sell high.” However, it probably didn’t take you very long to realize that it’s tough to predict when an investment’s value will rise or fall. But what if your investments put money in your pocket every month, even when its value doesn’t increase? Travis Watts is a full-time passive investor. He has been investing i...

When you think about the wealthiest people you know, you probably think of someone who owns real estate. You may have even heard the famous Andrew Carnegie quote, “ 90% of the world’s millionaires become so by investing in real estate. ” But, have you ever wondered why real estate is such a consistent generator of wealth ? One reason is that investing in real estate comes with some incredible tax...

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Dan Kryzanowski, expert capital raiser and real estate investor, to discuss how to take full advantage of the numerous benefits provided to alternative investors. In this episode you will learn about: How you can use an SDIRA or Solo 401(k) to Accelerate your wealth-building potent...

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Chris Freeman, Founder of High Tech Freedom Capital to discuss how he was able to scale up his Real Estate Investment company after a long career in Tech Sales. In this episode you will learn about: How Chris balances his real estate investing while also having a W2 job. How he dec...

Welcome to the third episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Micy Liu, Founder of Life Mission Capital, to discuss her journey from China as a teenager to becoming a real estate entrepreneur with a powerful life mission. In this episode you will learn about: How Micy discovered Multifamily Real Estate and syndication. Differences between t...

Welcome to the second episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Mike Strug, Founder of Young Real Estate Professionals of New York (YREPNY) to discuss the crucial role networking can play in your career and the value networking can add to your life. In this episode you will learn about: How working in a wide variety of roles in CRE (Investme...

Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast! In this episode, Ben Malech brings on special guest Anthony Scandariato , Founder of Red Knight Properties and Host of Discovering Multifamily Podcast , to discuss his journey to becoming a full-time real estate entrepreneur. In this episode you will learn about: - How Anthony got his start in Multifamily Real Estate and Work...