Ritter on Real Estate

Adding value to your property can be costly, and sometimes the returns are negligible. Today we speak with Kyle Finney, whose finger has been on the pulse of PropTech for several years. By adding smart tech to your property in the right ways and places, you can up rents while adding exponential value. We open the show by introducing Kyle and hear about his professional history, discovering PropTec...

Most investors transition into real estate from other industries and today’s guest is no different. In this episode, we speak with “The Networth Nurse,” Savannah Arroyo, who has taken her skills as a nurse and leader in healthcare operations into managing multi-family syndications. We open our conversation with Savannah by exploring her background and how she discovered real estate. Having seen ma...

Idaho is going through a growth spurt, making ground-up deals attractive investments, but before you think that these deals are too risky, speak to Shannon Robnett! Better yet, listen to this interview because today on the show he joins us to talk about doing what he does best, construction syndication in his backyard of Southwest Idaho. Coming from a real estate family, Shannon has over 40 years...

While growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, a stray bullet ripped through the walls of Sterling White’s family home. In the moments that followed, eight-year-old Sterling decided to take control of his reality and begin working toward his future. From humble beginnings selling Kool-Aid, Sterling has since made his success from hundreds of single-family and multi-family deals and has accumula...

The pandemic has impacted many multi-family markets across the US but in Denver, the Mile High City, the investing landscape is as solid as ever. Today we get an insider’s perspective on the Denver market from Adam Riddle, Principal of Nexus Commercial Realty. We open our conversation by chatting about the trend of people leaving coastal cities and embracing a work-from-home lifestyle. With a dive...

Investing is like being in a dark forest with only a lantern to guide you. By staying still, you can only see what’s around you — just enough to take your first steps. By taking action and moving forward, you get further along the path and get to see what’s ahead. Today we speak with career Marine, Brian Briscoe, about the action that he took to become a high-return investor. After chatting about...

As a big influence on Kent, Hunter Thompson has had a notable hand in bringing about the success of this very podcast. He joins us on the show today to talk about his remarkable process of finding the right deals and making the most of the opportunities that he finds. As someone fully committed to the vetting and due diligence processes, it is not surprising that Hunter is a step ahead of the rest...

Googling real estate asset protection will result in pages filled with misconceptions, like that asset protection is only for high net worth investors or that all you need to protect yourself is an LLC. To separate the truth from fiction, we welcome back Brian T. Bradley who, since our last conversation, has been voted America’s Best Attorney for 2020. After summarizing key asset protection strate...

There’s always a deal to be made. And in uncertain times, conservative underwriting can help you land a deal that will make you money, even in the worst-case scenario. Today, we speak with Ashcroft Capital Director of Investor Relations, Travis Watts about the value of conservative underwriting and what he did to become a full-time passive investor. We open our conversation by exploring Travis’s j...

Have you ever caught yourself tinkering with your spreadsheet, trying to make your deal work? Your mind tells you that it’s a solid deal but that nervous feeling in your gut tells a different story. AdaPia d'Errico, today’s guest, would tell you to listen to your gut. It might save you a lot of money and grief down the line. AdaPia, Principal and VP of Strategy at Alpha Investing, has learned...

The SEC recently adopted amendments to the “accredited investor” definition, one of the principal tests for determining who is eligible to participate in private capital markets, and today’s guest, Kim Lisa Taylor, is just the person to explain them. Kim is a nationally recognized corporate securities attorney, speaker, and author of the number one Amazon bestselling book, How to Legally Raise Pri...

Everyone has their own idea of what financial freedom looks like. To Lloyd Edge, an investor boasting a multi-million dollar property portfolio, financial freedom means having the security to live your desired lifestyle, live in your dream house, and follow your passions. In today’s episode, we speak with Lloyd about how he secured his financial freedom through real estate investing. We begin our...

In the past, real estate investors didn’t need to worry about getting sued. Now, it’s becoming part of the cost of doing business. Asset protection has become the front-line defense against predators who abuse the legal system. In today’s episode, we dive into the subject with Brian T. Bradley, a leading and asset protection attorney for real estate investors, and high net worth families. Brain ex...

In this episode of Ritter on Real Estate, we welcome professional asset manager Mike Taravella who joins us to share his unique perspective on deals. Mike worked for five years as a CPA and began his real estate investing career in 2016 when he bought and self-managed investment properties in Michigan. With an increasing interest in real estate development, Mike joined Rand Partners in 2019 where...

In part two of our discussion on 1031 exchanges, we pick up where we left off with Michael Brady and Alex Shandrovsky. As more and more syndicators are advertising them, it’s crucial to get educated and understand the intricate rules. One of the strict constraints is the two different timelines, namely the 45-day replacement property identification period and the 180-day closing period. We learn m...

If you are in the syndication space, you will have likely heard of 1031 exchanges, and while they may leave you scratching your head, they are an incredibly useful wealth-building tool. Today's guests, Michael Brady, and Alex Shandrovsky join us for a deep dive into these exchanges and demystify some of the misconceptions around this powerful tool. Michael and Alex both work at Madison 1031,...

Finding your investment niche and developing the right mindset are critical and foundational steps in establishing a thriving business. Today’s guests are Adam Ulery and Kevin Galang, the voices behind the Tech Guys Who Invest podcast, who provide insights into their investment niches. We open the conversation by exploring why Adam and Kevin got into investing, even though both of their background...

In today’s episode, we’re going to be addressing value investing, working with a team that you trust and you’re comfortable with, and the importance of coaching. It’s the first time we’ve had two guests on the show, so we’re excited to welcome Collin Shwartz and Chris Pomerleau. Together, they run Park Ave Capital, which focuses on acquiring properties in the Omaha area. They collectively own 600...

Our guest on the show today, Dave Childers, has a refreshing perspective on investing in small multifamily rather than going after the larger syndication deals, highlighting specifically the cash-flow benefits of smaller properties. With more than 15 years of experience in real estate investing and multifamily housing, Dave has worn all the hats, from property and asset manager to broker, coach, a...

If you are a real estate investor, this is a must listen to protect yourself! Fraud is a risk that we usually don’t consider as we evaluate deals, but it definitely should be. Kim Lisa Taylor is here today to talk to us about how fraud happens in deals and how as investors we can ask the right questions to avoid getting involved with a bad sponsor. Kim Lisa Taylor is a nationally recognized corpor...

Steve LaMotte, Jr. is an Executive Vice President and co-leads CBRE Indianapolis-Louisville Multifamily.  He discusses a variety of topics including How the five-second rule applies to real estate The changes to the multifamily industry he has seen as we adapt to COVID-19.  How he expects the industry to change going forward The increasing trend for renters and the demand for multifamily Impact of...

Steve LaMotte, Jr. is an Executive Vice President and co-leads CBRE Indianapolis-Louisville Multifamily.  He discusses a variety of topics including the changes to the multifamily industry he has seen as we adapt to COVID-19.  How he expects the industry to change going forward The increasing trend for renters and the demand for multifamily Impact of the pandemic on market dynamics Strategy change...

Vinney "Smile" Chopra joins us to discuss why he got into senior housing development, the differences between traditional multifamily and senior housing, and what he means by the coming "silver tsunami". Vinney “Smile” Chopra, a mechanical engineer, MBA, CA RE broker, Author and Host of Two Podcasts and founder of 5 companies came to the US from India with $7 in his pocket.  A...

Gino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, author, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has grown his real estate portfolio to over 1500 multifamily units and is teaching others how to do the same.  Gino is the co-founder of Jake &​ Gino, a multifamily real estate education company that offers coaching and training in real estate founded upon their proprietary framework of Buy Right, Man...

Gino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, author, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has grown his real estate portfolio to over 1500 multifamily units and is teaching others how to do the same.  Gino is the co-founder of Jake &​ Gino, a multifamily real estate education company that offers coaching and training in real estate founded upon their proprietary framework of Buy Right, Man...