The Academy Presents podcast

Episode Overview Did you know that nearly 90% of the world’s millionaires invest in real estate? In this episode of The Academy Presents: Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel sits down with Edmund Chien, a seasoned real estate investor and former private equity partner with over 20 years of experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars in assets. Edmund shares the methodical, proven approaches...

In this episode of The Academy Presents: Real Estate Investing Rocks , Angel sits down with seasoned capital-raising and wealth management expert Edmund Chien to break down what truly drives successful investor relationships. With over 20 years of experience across private equity, family offices, and estate planning, From navigating rejection and emotional burnout to mastering consultative sales a...

In this episode of The Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks , Angel sits down with Edmund Chien, a seasoned real estate investor and capital raising coach with over 20 years of experience spanning private equity, family offices, and wealth management. Edmund breaks down how shifting from a traditional sales mindset to a consultative approach can completely transform the way investors raise...

Overview In this episode of The Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel sits down with Stuart to break down what it really takes to get started and keep moving forward in real estate investing. Whether you are brand new, feeling stuck, or already investing and looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation focuses on the foundational habits that create long term wealth. From buildin...

Overview In this episode of The Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel breaks down why financial literacy is the foundation of true financial freedom. Whether you are brand new to investing, feeling stuck, or already experienced and looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation brings clarity to what really separates those who build lasting wealth from those who don’t. Topics Cove...

Episode Overview In this episode of The Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, host Angel welcomes Stuart Berryhill for a powerful conversation on financial literacy, mindset, and getting started in real estate investing. Stuart shares his journey from being a high school teacher and basketball coach to building a growing real estate portfolio and launching the Money Vision U podcast. Toget...

In this episode of the Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks podcast, Angel sits down with a seasoned investor who shares candid lessons from the trenches. From managing unexpected renovation nightmares to navigating million dollar capital calls, this conversation highlights the true realities of multifamily investing. Listeners will learn how trust, reputation, and relationships become the...

📘 Episode Overview In this episode, we dive into the real side of real estate investing, the parts most people don’t see. From unpredictable cash flow cycles to ethical decisions around asset management fees, this conversation breaks down what it truly means to operate deals in today’s challenging market. You’ll hear a candid discussion about transparency with investors, navigating tough periods...

In this episode of the Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel sits down with investor and entrepreneur Joe Rinderknecht. Joe shares how growing up on a ranch, working construction with his dad, and discovering Rich Dad, Poor Dad shaped his mindset and work ethic. He walks through his early days bird-dogging deals, the challenges new investors face in today’s economic landscape, and ho...

In this episode, Dylan Vaccaro demonstrates Deal Queue, his AI-powered underwriting platform that transforms the grueling 2-3 hour underwriting process into a streamlined 10-15 minute workflow. Through a live demonstration, Dylan shows how the tool parses rent rolls, T-12s, and offering memorandums from PDFs and Excel files, automatically populating custom financial models while flagging common se...

What happens when NYC properties drop 30-50% in value and investors can buy buildings for less than the debt—and how do you know when a construction boom signals the market top? In this continuation episode, Dylan Vaccaro reveals how regulatory pressure and investor flight have created unprecedented opportunities in New York City real estate. He explains his "crane theory" for identifying market t...

What happens when a building bought for $10,000 per door gets lost to foreclosure, returned by the bank for free, and eventually becomes worth $1.2 million per unit—and what does that teach us about staying power? In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Dylan Vaccaro, a New York City multifamily investor who works alongside self-made real estate billionaire Francis Greenberger at Time Equit...

What's the fundamental difference between losing $50,000 as an LP versus potentially losing much more as a GP when deals go sideways—and how do you manage the stress that comes with higher stakes? In this final episode with Sean, Angel and Sean dive into the psychological and financial realities of real estate investing at different levels. Sean explains the "lizard brain" reactions that cause pan...

What happens when you stop trying to do everything yourself and start focusing on your superpower while building a team around your weaknesses? In this continuation episode, Sean shares how he and his wife transitioned from their kitchen table retirement crisis to successfully closing multiple general partnership deals within months. He explains the power of persistence, finding the right coaching...

What does it take to go from writing your first passive investment check to becoming a general partner with 3,500 doors—and what due diligence mistakes do most new investors make? In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Sean Griffith, who shares his 10+ year journey from passive investor to general partner. Sean Griffith reveals how his first deal in Carrollton, Texas spoiled him with 12-14...

When does it make sense to hold real estate "until the wheels fall off" versus flipping for quick profits—and how does cost segregation factor into that decision? In this final episode with Diana Gipe from Core, Angel and Diana explore investment philosophy and timing in an uncertain economic environment. Diana reveals how recapture obligations diminish over time, making long-term holds more attra...

What happens when you discover there's a tax planning tool you've never heard of that could save you thousands on property sales—and it's been available all along? In this continuation episode, Diana Gipe from Core reveals advanced tax planning strategies that go far beyond basic cost segregation. She introduces recapture analysis, a service Angel had never encountered despite years in real estate...

What does it mean when a cost segregation company has zero IRS disallowances in 18 years of business—and why does that matter more than ever with the IRS forming dedicated cost seg review teams? In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Diana, Director of Operations at Core, to discuss why quality matters more than price in cost segregation services. Diana explains Core's rigorous engineering...

What happens when you combine syndication education with a deep-dive Q&A about industrial real estate operations—and discover why "ugly buildings that cash flow are sexy"? In this final episode of the three-part series, Daniel Holmlund wraps up his industrial flex space presentation with syndication fundamentals and answers Angel's detailed operational questions. He explains the difference between...

What if you could buy a property that cash flows from day one, has tenants who've been there for 10+ years, and just experienced 22% rent growth while multifamily struggles with competition? In this continuation episode, Daniel Holmlund dives deep into the mechanics of industrial flex space investing and why it's outperforming traditional real estate sectors. He explains how supply chain disruptio...

What happens when a 25-year software engineer discovers that illiquid real estate assets outperform the volatile stock market—and finds the next big opportunity in industrial flex space?   In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Daniel Holmlund, founder of the Alternative Investing Club and Good Samaritan Capital, to explore why industrial flex space represents an untapped opportunity for r...

What if you could use cost segregation tax benefits with just 100 hours of work instead of 750—and still keep your high-paying W-2 job? In this advanced episode, Angel Williams continues her conversation with Gian Pia from KBKG to explore sophisticated tax strategies that most investors never discover. Gian reveals the short-term rental loophole that allows W-2 employees to materially participate...

What if you could use cost segregation not only to accelerate depreciation, but also to reduce capital gains taxes and even offset income across multiple properties? In this episode, Angel Williams continues her conversation with Gian Piazza from KBKG to dig deeper into advanced tax strategies. Gian explains how energy efficiency incentives like Section 179D and PACE loans work, what passive inves...

What if you could get $44,000 in extra tax deductions in year one instead of spreading them over 27 years—and it only cost you $500 to make it happen? In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with a cost segregation expert from KBKG to explore how new technology is democratizing tax benefits that were previously only available to million-dollar property owners. He explains how cost segregation wo...

How do you explain the difference between buying toys and building wealth to a nine-year-old—and why does it matter for high-earning professionals too? In this final segment with Ashley Garner, Angel Williams and Ashley explore the parallels between teaching kids about money and helping high-income professionals understand real estate investing. Ashley shares how he used his son's 3D printer purch...