The Capital Stack

We sit down with Ironman Triathlete and multifamily investor Matt Fore to hear his perspective on what it takes to achieve success in life and in business.   -- About the guest: Matt Fore is a part time real estate investor based out of Nashville, Tennessee. In his professional life, he has spent over a decade in sales and sales leadership positions at one of the largest technology companies in th...

Join us as guest Alvin Johnson details his 5-year plan to build 20,000 multifamily units using highly efficient and highly scalable building designs.  -- About the guest: Alvin’s journey is a true success story; he started off as a handyman and has grown his business into a $225M empire.  He has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry and is the CEO of Multifamily Monopoly (MFM), a...

In this episode, we talk about the tips and strategies seasoned investors use to maximize returns in the industrial asset class.  -- About the guest: Over the last 5 years Deren has bought over 100 residential units in Tulsa, OK. He was so tired of the midnight calls, especially the one from the police, and has shifted his focus into commercial real estate, specifically industrial. Deren has been...

Tune in as we discuss the importance of nurturing your relationships to succeed as an investor. JIDI’s approach to building strong connections in business has led to success in some of the most desirable Gateway markets on the east coast.  -- About the guest: John is the COO, Founder & Co-Managing Partner of JID Investments LLC (JIDI), a real estate private money and equity investment firm tha...

In this episode, our featured guest makes the case for investing in the commercial industrial asset class.  -- About the guest: David has been in commercial real estate for over fifteen years, with experience as a broker, owner, investor, and developer. After helping a wide range of companies plan and execute real estate strategies, he founded Corridor Capital and transitioned to being a full-time...

In this episode, we discuss how syndicators can use gap funding for “certainty insurance” and how access to reliable capital is vital to success in the group investment industry.  -- Episode Highlights ✔️ What is a Loan Guarantor/Key Principal (KP)? ✔️ What is gap lending/funding? ✔️ The importance of timely communication ✔️ How to find gap lenders, and make it easy for them to fund your deal ✔️ U...

Tune in as guest Nate Dodson discusses risk mitigation and best practices from a legal perspective.   -- About the guest: Nate has over 15 years of helping clients on matters related to securities, financing, real estate, asset protection, and M&A. Not only has he assisted in the real estate transactions, financing, and investment side but also has developed ground-up commercial properties and...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of finding the right partner as a syndicator, and how passive investors can find solid sponsorship teams.  -- About the guest: Mike Roeder is the co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group, a real estate private equity firm. Mike and his business partner Dan focus on acquiring and managing multi-family projects across the nation. He is a general partner in...

Tune in as we discuss the benefits of taking consistent action as a real estate investor, and how small steps can lead to major results.  -- About the guest: Jim Pinciotti is a multifamily investor, syndicator, full-time real estate professional, licensed Florida real estate broker, and co-founder of Pintes Investment Group. He specializes in operations, asset management, property analysis/acquisi...

Tune in as we discuss the keys to a successful career as a real estate syndicator.   -- About the guest: Jade is a multifamily syndicator and lawyer who assists everyday investors and high net-worth individuals in obtaining financial independence through targeted acquisitions of apartment buildings. He has over 12 years’ experience in the acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of more than 3,0...

In this episode, we catch up with retired NFL linebacker Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil to discuss the impact of the lifestyle by design concept, and the power of pivoting to change your circumstances.  -- About the guest: Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil is the principal of Merlynn Acquisitions - a Baltimore-based real estate investment and syndication firm, with $5.8M in AUM. His experience in commercial real estate...

Tune in as guest Mike Morawski shares his journey of restoration, after being sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, stemming from 3 surprisingly common mistakes in this business: rapid growth, high-leverage, and under-capitalization. Multi-family group investments (aka syndication deals) are excellent vehicles for the generation and preservation of wealth. However, the private placement industr...

What’s holding you back from investing in apartments? Don’t miss this episode, where we discuss the importance of breaking through self-limiting beliefs, modeling success, and the elements of a great deal.  -- About the guest: Brent Ritchie is the founder and President of EnRitch Investment Group Inc. Brent has over 15 years of experience in engineering, construction, project management and most r...

Tune in to understand how intentional networking can supercharge your results as a real estate investor.  -- Episode Highlights ✔️ How to use LinkedIn to activate your calendar and expand your network ✔️ The importance of having a well-defined goal when joining an investment community LinkedIn Steps Mentioned in Episode (Add 5 New Contacts to Your Network, Now!) ✔️ Go to the 'Home' page...

Asset management is one of the most critical roles in an apartment deal. Tune in as our guest gives a masterclass in executing the business plan through effective management of the asset.  -- About the guest: Sandhya Seshadri is an experienced multifamily syndicator with a considerable position in the Dallas-Forth Worth market. She’s invested in over 4,000 doors, representing over $200M in multifa...

Join us as we discuss the power of being authentic to yourself to make an impact as a real estate investor.  -- About the guest: Angel is a Co-Founder of The Academy Presents and a Managing Partner of Lorren Capital, LLC. She has experience in SF rentals, residential MF rentals, MF syndication, and oil and gas investing. Angel received a BBA from Baylor University in 2000, and an MS in Economics i...

Join us as guest Moshe Orange details the power of leveraging your commercial mortgage broker in the apartment acquisitions process.   Episode Highlights  ✔️ What is the role of a commercial mortgage broker in the acquisition of a multifamily property ✔️ How commercial mortgage brokers analyze markets and potential clients ✔️ How mortgage brokers add significant value to investors through relation...

Don't miss this amazing episode, where we discuss the importance of growth, personal development, and authenticity when building a community of multifamily investors. --  Corneilous Cannon Corneilous is an apartment syndicator, and the host of the popular Apartment Investing Shark Pool meetup. To learn more about Corneilous and attend the weekly Apartment Investing Shark Pool meetup event: Co...

Interested in building a portfolio of sustainable hard assets in exciting fields, such as 3-D home printing, green apartment buildings, and more? On this show, Dr Urpelainen outlines his approach to doing just that! -- Dr. Johannes Urpelainen Dr. Urpelainen is the Principal at Oasis Equities and a Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment at Johns Hopkins University. He is an experienced real...

Join us as guest Ben Leybovich of WhiteHaven Capital discusses how careful market selection can minimize risk in apartment syndication investments. -- Ben Leybovich Ben is the principal of WhiteHaven Capital, a boutique real estate private equity firm with a focus on multifamily acquisitions in the Phoenix MSA and proven track record of success. He is also the principal of WhiteHaven Construction....

Tune in as guest Clive Davis discusses his journey from being a successful corporate transactional attorney to becoming a successful multifamily syndicator. -- Clive Davis After graduating from Columbia Law School, Clive’s corporate career took him from a Wall Street law firm where he began as a transactional lawyer, to a variety of in-house legal and compliance roles in the pharmaceutical industr...

In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Hardage to understand the characteristics investors should look for in a general partnership team, and to hear about what it takes to become a full-time investor. -- Charlie Hardage Charlie has been in IT sales for 12+ years working with Dell, Google, and Google Value-Added Resellers. Before becoming a Real Estate Professional, he was previously the Senior...

Tune in to understand the role of the general partnership (GP) team in an apartment syndication deal. -- Follow Birch Prosper on Instagram (@birch_prosper) Visit our website https://www.birchprosper.com/ Interested in investing with Birch Prosper? Let's chat! Schedule a call with us.

Join us as guest Leslie Awasom of Xsite Capital discusses the importance of team building and expanding the reach of apartment syndication to underrepresented and minority communities. -- Leslie Awasom Leslie is the Director of Operations and Co-founder of XSITE Capital Investment LLC. He manages the company operations, market/data analysis, cash flow and budget analysis. Leslie bought his first i...

Tune in as guest Don Spafford makes the case for high-yield campground opportunities that enable investors to enjoy their returns, literally. -- Don Spafford Don is a highly educated Omaha, Nebraska native with a professional background in Finance and Securities Investing. He is a lifelong learner and a lifelong server of the greater good; his community service efforts include some incredible miss...