Stay Ready Real Estate Podcast

Roberto Sembiante, a former Navy Diver, shares his journey from the military to real estate investing and now living a life of adventure. He started investing in real estate to increase his income and build wealth. He began with college rentals and eventually built a portfolio of nine single-family homes, a street in Connecticut, and several properties in Virginia Beach. He sold off his properties...

Roberto Sembiante, a former Navy SEAL, shares his journey from the military to real estate investing and now living a life of adventure. He started investing in real estate to increase his income and build wealth. He began with college rentals and eventually built a portfolio of nine single-family homes, a street in Connecticut, and several properties in Virginia Beach. He sold off his properties...

In this episode, Emeka Ogbonna shares his journey of getting into real estate and how he acquired his first single-family home. He discusses the barriers to entry in single-family real estate and emphasizes that it is not as hard as people think. Emeka also talks about the importance of networking, finding the right contractor, and being your own property manager. He provides three actionable step...

Antone Heyward, a licensed real estate professional, capital raiser, and investor, shares his journey from IT to real estate investing. He discusses the importance of taking control of your financial future and the benefits of investing in real estate. Antone talks about his current real estate portfolio, which includes single-family homes and multifamily properties. He emphasizes the value of bui...

Summary In this episode of the Stay Ready Real Estate Podcast, Emeka interviews Corri Golden, a full-time real estate investor. Corri shares his experience in the real estate industry and discusses his transition from single-family and small multifamily properties to larger multifamily assets. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and continuous learning in real estate investing. Corri also talk...

Andy Cairns, a real estate investor, shares his journey and insights in the industry. Starting in 2020, he acquired around 30 single-family homes, driven by the need to secure his retirement. With a portfolio of approximately 130 single-family properties, Andy discusses the challenges and benefits of managing single-family homes versus multifamily units. He highlights his work with women and child...

Ryan Potuck, also known as the Tee Time Investor, shares his journey as a multifamily real estate investor and his passion for golf. He discusses how he transitioned from day trading stocks to real estate investing after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. Ryan emphasizes the importance of networking and finding the right mentors to overcome limiting beliefs and access capital. He shares his goal of using...

Tony Castronovo, managing partner of Novo Multifamily Group, shares his journey in real estate investing and the importance of scaling and leveraging other people. He emphasizes the need for cash flow and appreciation in real estate investments and discusses the current market conditions. Tony also talks about the books that have influenced him and the impact of having a mentor. Stay Ready listene...

Donald Lindsay, founder of Lindsay Capital Partners, shares his journey in real estate investing and provides insights into the multifamily market. He emphasizes the importance of building an investor base and having a strong team to succeed in real estate. Donald discusses the benefits of real estate, such as leverage and tax advantages, compared to other investment options. He also shares his st...

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Bailey Kramer, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, shares his journey in real estate and his focus on mid-term rentals. He started learning about real estate in college and bought his first property at a young age. Bailey emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. He discusses the differences between long-term, short-term, and mid-term rentals and the...

Dr. Alex Tam, a chiropractor specialist and real estate investor, shares his journey into real estate investing and the importance of building a strong team. He discusses the tax benefits of real estate and the role of a real estate CPA. Dr. Tam also provides advice for aspiring investors and emphasizes the need to partner with others who have more capital or time. He explains how to find the righ...

Ryan Spearman shares his journey from the film industry to real estate investing. He discusses his early experiences with rental properties and the motivation to transition from his film career. Ryan explains his strategy of investing in smaller towns and gradually moving into larger multifamily properties. He also discusses his interest in exploring the American market and the benefits of investi...

Shawn DiMartile shares his journey from air traffic control to real estate investing, specifically focusing on infill and ground up development in Southern California. He discusses the challenges of value-add multifamily in the region and explains why he believes ground up development is the new California gold rush. Shawn emphasizes the importance of investing in your local market and building re...

Dr. Nkem Ezeamama, an emergency medicine physician and real estate investor, shares her journey and insights into real estate investing. She started as a passive investor and quickly became an active investor, founding Phoenix Capital Investments. Dr. Ezeamama emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and diversifying investments to secure wealth. She debunks misconceptions about real estate...

Christina Kovacs shares her journey in real estate, from starting with live-in flips to building a diverse portfolio of long-term rentals, short-term rentals, and multifamily properties. She emphasizes the importance of education, networking, and getting uncomfortable to achieve success in real estate. Christina discusses the risks and challenges in the market, as well as the benefits of cost segr...

In this episode, Emeka Gobonna interviews Vlad Arakhcheyev, a multifamily investor and real estate agent. Vlad shares his journey into real estate, starting as a graphic designer and transitioning to becoming a real estate agent during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains how attending a multifamily conference changed his mindset and led him to focus on larger multifamily properties. Vlad emphasizes...

In this episode, Emeka interviews Tom Latuga, a pharmacist and real estate investor. Tom shares his journey into real estate, starting with long-distance investing to mitigate risk. He discusses the benefits of real estate, including flexibility and opportunities for giving back. Tom also explains his first long-distance investment and the BRRRR method he used to increase value. He emphasizes the...

Alejandro Ramirez, a mechanical engineer with a passion for commercial real estate investing, shares his journey and experiences in the real estate industry. He started in 2019 and has focused on value-add properties and eventually wants to develop a hundred multifamily units. Alejandro discusses his first real estate investment, a seven-unit property in Houston, which didn't go as planned but tau...

In this episode, Emeka interviews Shane Deckert, a civil engineer and real estate investor. They discuss Shane's role in real estate investing, the importance of capital expenditures (CapEx), raising money for investments, transitioning from single-family to multifamily investing, building a real estate investing team, long-term goals in multifamily investing, choosing the right market, investing...

Jamie Burmeister, an artist and musician, shares his journey in real estate investing. He started investing in real estate in 1993 and completed several fix-and-flip projects and rental units. After a break to focus on his art and music career, he returned to real estate in 2012 and now has a portfolio of 16 small multifamily properties and single-family rental units. Takeaways Find good people to...

Justin, a former engineer, shares his journey from leaving his engineering job to becoming a full-time multifamily investor. He discusses the importance of building a support system and his expertise in direct seller marketing. Justin also explains how he founded the No Stress DTS platform to help others navigate the complexities of direct-to-seller real estate. He emphasizes the significance of d...

In this episode, Emeka Gobonna interviews Joe Balestieri, a real estate agent and investor. Joe shares his journey from being a college basketball coach to entering the real estate industry. He explains why he chose to invest in single-family homes and offers advice for new investors. Joe emphasizes the importance of analyzing deals and sticking to a strategy. He also discusses the benefits of ren...

Welcome to the Stay Ready Real Estate podcast where we stay ready so you dont have to get ready. Today, Nico shares his story of resilience and resourcefulness. Faced with the challenge of not seeing the financial progress he desired through his hard work, he embarked on a quest to discover alternative paths. Always harboring an interest in real estate, Nico navigated through trial and error until...

Nicole Pendergrass 00:50 Who is Nicole? 01:10 Why Multifamily? 03:00 How did Nicole break into real estate? 05:00 How to get passed analysis paralysis? 08:00 Nicole dropping gems 09:30 Portfolio 09:50 What is a Syndication? 10:00 What is a GP and LP 11:45 Real Estate Myth 14:00 Keep your job! 17:00 Real Estate Horror Story 22:00 Separate emotions and real estate/business 25:00 Same 3 Questions 28:...