The Game for Real Estate Investors and Developers

In this episode, Shane discusses how to avoid common mistakes when raising capital. Emphasizing the four key questions surrounding money flow, he also looks at Steve Jobs' ability to create a simple yet effective pitch deck. Shane explains how to simplify investment class explanations, warns against comparing real estate to other investments, and stresses the importance of explaining why a propert...

Jim and Jamie Sheils, founders of 18 Summers, experienced challenges as a blended family and used Family Board Meetings to bridge the gap and connect. They now help families and organizations globally to discover the importance of quality time and relationships through 18 Summers.      [00:01 - 11:42] Building a Strong Family Life in Real Estate Family should come first, even in the pursuit of suc...

This episode focuses on the obstacles faced by individuals seeking to secure funding for their entrepreneurial ventures. Shane shares his personal experience of being approached by a friend with a vague plan to start a fund, despite lacking experience. He stresses the significance of establishing a proven track record, having a solid plan and demonstrating a solid concept before seeking capital. S...

In this episode, Shane dives deep into the world of real estate development and shares the five biggest mistakes he has seen or made himself in the industry. He covers the topics of being overly optimistic, having too low of a margin of safety, having the wrong team, underestimating contingencies and having an incorrect underwriting model.     [00:01 – 05:49] Avoiding Million-Dollar Mistakes   Avo...

In this episode, Shane explores the concept of luck in relation to investing in real estate.and concludes that understanding and researching the market can improve chances of luck and emphasizes the importance of timing and market knowledge in the industry.    [00:01 – 04:24]  Understanding the Role of Luck in Real Estate Investing Luck can play a role in real estate investing, but it doesn't have...

I n this episode, Shane reflects on the mistakes he has made in the past in real estate and highlights the challenges of constantly having to learn and adapt in different markets and verticals. He also talks about the importance of perseverance, focus, and saying no some opportunities in order to achieve success. He shares that his focus for the coming year is on multi-family and townhouses.    [0...

In this episode, Shane shares his goals for 2023 of how he is focusing on one major business and one personal goal of buying 100 townhomes and how he is cutting time in coaching and focusing all his energy on his primary goals. [00:01 - 13:07]  Lessons Learned for Entrepreneurs and Professionals  Aiming to provide strategies and methods for building wealth in commercial real estate Doubling down o...

In this episode, Shane shares an excerpt from a mastermind call he had in which a member asked him about what he was doing at the time in terms of investing , how he was planning for the upcoming year, and what he anticipates the market to be doing. On the basis of the most recent data, he discusses his opinions and predictions for real estate in the coming year. [00:01 - 09:11]  Investing Amidst...

In this episode, Shane talks about lessons he learned investing in Crypto, the fall of FTX and its effect in the market, and what the future of Crypto will look like for current and future investors.   [00:01 - 03:40] Diving into the Who and What is FTX FTX is a online bank that allows people to buy and sell crypto currencies The $8 billion loss of investors money The effects of this bankruptcy ac...

In this episode, Shane talks about a lesson he learned from an investing mistake and how he was so focused on the results and outcome and not on the details of the deal. He also shares his action plans to get the deal back on track and other tips so we as investors can avoid these mistakes and learn how to deal with them in the future.   [00:01 - 02:47] Dealing with Bad Decisions on a Deal Taking...

Beau Beery has been in the commercial real estate business in Florida since 1999 after he decided in his early 20s that having a successful career as a personal trainer was less likely to help him achieve his life goals. Beau has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a Master's in Real Estate from the University of Florida. He has also earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) design...

In this episode, Shane shares some updates as to what he is investing in right now, what things he is up to at the moment as well as conversations he had investing wise. [00:01 - 12:01] A Look Into The Market Now Shane is long time investor and has been is real estate for over 30 years  Winning big in the market by being the game for a long time  Guide as to how to look into real estate investing...

In this episode, Shane shares about lessons learned from a book by Annie Duke and how she shares about how as spectators looking in we don't see the significance of the decision making process involved but only see the outcome and whether we failed or succeeded. He also discusses the significance of having a decision-making framework, the importance of thinking in terms of probabilities, and under...

How good are we at making decisions or judgement about things? In this episode, Shane talks about how our judgements affect us, he also shares wisdoms from Naval Ravikant when it comes to judgement as well as how sharing these philosophies can not only help us make better decisions in our lives but also in our investments. [00:01 - 08:43] Concepts of Judgement   Shane shares how a conversation wit...

What do we do when confronted by fear? Do we retreat or do we see an opportunity? In this episode, Shanes talks about turning our fears into our motivators to take action and how to see opportunities even in negative situations.   [00:01 - 12:16] Fear as a Motivating Factor Having a sense of responsibility and public fear when no action is taken Creating consequences for one's self  Getting comfor...

As a real estate investor, you want to stay ahead of the competition in finding the best off-market property. In this episode, Shane talks about long-term perspective as a secret to success and how it could help you weigh things that matter versus those that deviate you from your goals.   [00:01 - 09:41] The 10-Year Plan Investment horizon matters - have a long-term perspective: 10,20,50 years Tim...

How do we create a profitable short-term rental business? In this episode, Alex Jarbo shares his experience in the short-term rental space, how it's changed over the years, and what advice he has for those who are interested in getting involved. Listen closely as he shares practical information on pricing, zoning, and financing with these developments. Alex also recommends thinking carefully about...

What effective strategies do effective real estate investors follow in order to make a profit? It is a broad question that can be answered in various ways, but in this episode, Shane Melanson breaks it down into easy, digestible steps. Listen in as he shares how successful real estate investors make their money. He shares how the majority of successful real estate investors buy value add deals at...

In a tighter real estate market, how do you ensure a consistent flow of leads in your business?   In this episode, Shane is joined by Adam Gower to talk about the lead generation strategies you can start implementing in your business if you are finding it hard to attract the right investors. He talks about his lead flow process, from establishing an online process and building authority. They will...

In this episode, Shane walks us through a 10-unit townhouse development. He shares a back-of-the-envelope calculation to picture the cost, revenue, and value of this development. [00:01 - 10:31] Investors Want a Clear Roadmap and Plan   Step 1. Costs Land Hard costs Soft costs>contingency Step 2. Revenue Income/Expense>Net Operating Income (NOI)>Value Step 3. Value Should be based on the cap rate...

As a real estate investor, you want to stay ahead of the competition in finding the best off-market property.  In this episode, Shane talks about the three powerful strategies to find great business deals. He highlights the importance of building relationships, clarity, and focus as the key to finding your next best deal. [00:01 - 10:31] Three Strategies for Successful Business Deals Have clear an...

There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for a good deal than finding the perfect location. In this episode, Shane reiterates the importance of following your business model and what factors to focus on when deciding to invest. He stresses the importance of having the right team members and how due diligence could save you a real estate investment flop. [00:01 - 10:19] Become a Successf...

The key to successful thinking time is asking better questions. However, how do we create an effective process for this? In this episode, Shane tackles the principles from the early chapters of the book "The Road Less Stupid" by Keith Cunningham. Tune in as he goes in-depth on the practical strategies to promote changes in behavior and an allocation of resources towards productive thinking time. [...

How do we reduce the time and cost associated with pre-development on commercial real estate projects? In this episode, Shane tackles his three successful strategies: focusing on projects that have a good chance of succeeding, researching the market, and making wise decisions about soft costs. Listen in, and don't forget to reach out to get a copy of his predevelopment checklist! [00:01 - 04:31] P...

When faced with the problem of not knowing what you don't know, it's crucial to have a mentor or someone on your team who can help you out. In this episode, Shane discusses the lessons learned from experienced developers and how new developers can leverage their processes. Listen in as Shane provides practical examples of applying the three stages of development and how to identify the path to the...