The Academy Presents podcast

What struggles do real estate investors face when scaling their portfolios, and how can they overcome them? Angel Williams and Shawn Griffith, two experienced real estate investors, dive into the intricacies of building a property portfolio. They discuss their personal journeys, from early passive investments to syndicating multifamily properties. Shawn explains his strategy of focusing on value-a...

How can self-storage be a profitable investment during economic uncertainty? This episode dives into the world of self-storage syndication with Tom Dunkel, Chief Investment Officer at Belrose Storage Group. Tom shares his experience acquiring and operating self-storage facilities across the country. With a background in corporate finance and nearly 30 years of real estate and investment experience...

What does it take to build true wealth in real estate investing during inflationary times? Angel Williams and Kenneth Gee have an insightful conversation about navigating real estate investing to build true wealth, even during periods of high inflation. They discuss the importance of putting investors first, being transparent, having experience, and building a track record. Kenneth is the founder...

How can real estate investors avoid common mistakes and find true success in multifamily syndications? Angel Williams sits down with fellow real estate investor Kenneth Gee to discuss their journeys into multifamily syndication and passive investing. They share how they each found real estate as a way to gain more freedom and spend time with family, while still earning strong returns. The conversa...

How can self-storage be a profitable investment during economic uncertainty? This episode dives into the world of self-storage syndication with Tom Dunkel, Chief Investment Officer at Belrose Storage Group. Tom shares his experience acquiring and operating self-storage facilities across the country. With a background in corporate finance and nearly 30 years of real estate and investment experience...

What strategies can investors use to profitably acquire and operate self-storage facilities? Angel Williams interviews self-storage investor Tom Dunkel about acquiring, operating, and financing self-storage facilities as an investment strategy. They discuss dealing with sellers attached to their properties, on-site management, customer retention, financing options, and more. With a background in c...

What clever ways can investors repurpose old buildings into profitable self-storage facilities? Angel Williams interviews self-storage expert Tom Dunkel about acquiring and converting old buildings into lucrative self-storage facilities. They discuss ways investors can add value to existing properties as well as capitalize on excess parking and land. With a background in corporate finance and near...

How can real estate investors diversify into different niches while still leveraging their core skills? Tari Thomas joins Angel Williams to discuss her 15 years of experience in real estate investing. She started out house hacking and flipping, but has since branched into master leasing homes for shared housing. Tari shares how she evaluates potential neighborhoods and tenants, as well as how she...

How can shared housing address affordable living needs? Affordable housing remains a pressing issue across the US. In this episode, Tari Thomas offers an insightful look at an innovative solution – shared housing. Tari Thomas is the founder of There’s Room, LLC, a socially conscious start-up business. There’s Room's mission is to solve the affordability gaps of city living one room at a time. Insp...

How can we tap into underutilized resources to help solve the affordable housing crisis? Angel Williams interviews real estate investor and entrepreneur Tari Thomas about her journey into real estate investing and creating shared housing solutions. They discuss Tari's early entrepreneurial spirit, how she got started in real estate, and her motivation behind creating her shared housing company The...

What unseen design choices create a truly meaningful space? Go behind the scenes in interior design with Blima Ehrentreu, lead designer at a top firm, as she reveals her creative process for crafting inspiring spaces. Learn how she adeptly balances form and function, using cutting-edge technology alongside timeless principles to create environments that uplift and empower. Blima Ehrentreu, the Fou...

How can interior design help create inclusive spaces that enrich people's lives? This episode explores the power of thoughtful design to uplift communities. Interior designer Blima Ehrentreu shares how she uses purposeful design to create more inclusive spaces. Blima Ehrentreu, the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, is transforming the design industry with her creative expertise and commitmen...

How can interior design make medical and community spaces more inclusive and welcoming for all? Angel Williams interviews interior designer Blima Ehrentreu about her experience designing inclusive spaces for medical offices, senior living, and special needs communities. They discuss how thoughtful design can transform spaces to better serve people's needs. Blima Ehrentreu, the Founder and CEO of T...

What strategies can real estate investors use to navigate changing market conditions and optimize returns? In this episode, host Angel Williams speaks with veteran real estate investor Arn Cenedella about adapting investment strategies based on evolving market conditions. They discuss when to raise rents, using long-term financing, and adjusting renovation plans to match renter demand. With over 4...

What are the benefits of accepting Section 8 housing voucher tenants for real estate investors seeking stable, long-term cashflow? In this episode, Angel Williams and Arn Cenedella dive into the advantages and misconceptions around accepting Section 8 housing voucher tenants. They discuss how these programs provide guaranteed rent payments and tenants who want to maintain their housing services. T...

How can residential real estate investors balance maximizing profits while still treating long-term tenants fairly during times of high inflation? On this episode of the REI Rocks podcast, host Angel Williams interviews veteran real estate investor Arn Cenedella about strategies for navigating the residential rental market during inflationary times. They discuss how inflation impacts different inc...

How can real estate investors maximize tax deductions through cost segregation? In this information-packed episode, Erik Oliver from costsegauthority.com shares his deep expertise on cost segregation and how real estate investors can use it to accelerate depreciation deductions. You’ll learn the basics of cost segregation, what types of properties it can benefit, how it impacts different holding p...

Could your older multifamily buildings be hiding tax savings opportunities through cost segregation? Many investors miss out on maximizing depreciation deductions on their vintage rentals. Angel Williams interviews Erik Oliver, a cost segregation expert, to uncover everything real estate investors need to know about this overlooked tax strategy. Erik unlocks this powerful tax benefit, yet many inv...

What if you could accelerate the depreciation deductions on your real estate investments and reduce your tax bill? Angel Williams interviews Erik Oliver, a cost segregation expert, to uncover everything real estate investors need to know about this overlooked tax strategy. Erik unlocks this powerful tax benefit, yet many investors are still unaware of it. Erik Oliver holds a Bachelor of Applied Sc...

How can we reinvent ourselves during challenging times to become more resilient entrepreneurs? In this empowering episode, Elizabeth Navarrete shares her insights on tapping into your inner strength during difficult seasons of life and business. Going through her own career setbacks and reinventions, she provides encouragement, mindset shifts, and practical advice on stepping into your next level....

Have you ever faced a major setback that forced you to start over? On this episode, Elizabeth Navarrete joins us to discuss the power of reinventing yourself, especially during challenging times. She shares her personal story of transitioning from social work to real estate and rebuilding after the 2008 recession. Elizabeth stresses the importance of accepting change, being adaptable, and building...

How can combining the right character traits and clear standards with a powerful strategy unlock success and freedom in real estate investing? Trevor McGregor, a high-performance master coach, business strategist, and long-time real estate investor, provides invaluable insight into the industry's growing opportunities. This episode is perfect for real estate investors who are committed, decisive,...

What role do our thoughts, feelings, and emotions play in determining our motivation, actions, and, ultimately, our results in the realm of real estate investing? Trevor McGregor, a high-performance master coach, business strategist, and long-time real estate investor, provides invaluable insight into the industry's growing opportunities. This episode is perfect for real estate investors who are c...

How can aspiring real estate investors navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the market, especially in tumultuous times, to build a diverse and successful portfolio? Trevor McGregor, a high-performance master coach, business strategist, and long-time real estate investor, provides invaluable insight on taking advantage of the industry's growing opportunities. This episode is perfect for r...

What are the potentials that every business should watch out for? In this episode of The Academy Presents: Real Estate Investing Rocks, we welcome Pilialoha Yarusi. Pilialoha shares her journey to success in the multifamily investing world. From starting with just three multi-family properties to growing their portfolio to 94 units in May 2017. Pilialoha covers topics such as key learnings from, f...