Axel Ragnarsson
The Multifamily Wealth Podcast
Axel Ragnarsson speaks with successful real estate investors and dissects how they started, built, and scaled their businesses. In each episode, listeners can expect tactical and actionable information to help grow their business and real estate portfolio.
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Jun 30, 2026
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#63: A Deep Dive on Asset Management and How To Get the MOST Out of Your Deals and PM Team with Kyle Mitchell 28.09.2021 39:52
We have a great, actionable episode this week with Kyle Mitchell of Limitless Estates! Kyle is known for his excellent skills as an asset manager, which is a topic that is not often discussed on podcasts or online but is a critical role within the investment process! It's critical for multifamily investors to thoroughly understand what asset management means and the typical responsibilities -...
#62: How This Investor Took Down a 200+ Unit Portfolio For His FIRST Deal (In His 20s)! + Finding Off-Market Multifamily Deals with Tory Sheffer 21.09.2021 53:13
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Tory Sheffer, a young, Michigan-based real estate investor who is absolutely crushing it. We touch on numerous topics in this episode, such as finding deals through direct mail, working with other investors, and finding partners to do deals with that you actually like working with. I think a lot of listeners will find inspiration in Tory’s story… he was able...
#61: From Moving Houses To Building a Massive Brokerage Business and Rental Portfolio with Tyler Hall 14.09.2021 58:40
This week’s episode with Tyler Hall is a killer one - we talk about how Tyler was able to quickly grow a portfolio of rental properties, build a thriving agent business, and how “compressed” his timeline to achieving financial freedom. Tyler Hall is a real estate investor, agent, and business owner based in Portland, ME. Coming from a blue-collar family, Tyler ventured into the business world by s...
#60: A Former General Contractor Grows a Large Portfolio Using Virtual Assistants with Charlie Wessel 07.09.2021 36:13
This week I chatted with Charlie Wessel of Cordell Capital, a real estate investor based in Charleston, SC. Charlie began his career in real estate as a general contractor, and eventually shifted his focus to raising capital and becoming an investor. He is now the founder of Cordell Capital, an investment firm, in which he raises private equity to purchase multifamily real estate. In this episode,...
#59: How a Former Federal Agent Bought 900+ Units and Built a Successful Capital Raising Platform with Whitney Sewell 31.08.2021 38:00
In this week’s episode, we learn how Whitney Sewell transitioned from the military and federal law enforcement into the world of real estate (and how he grew a portfolio of 900 units)! Those of you that listen to a lot of multifamily real estate-focused shows are probably familiar with Whitney - he is the host of The Real Estate Syndication show, one of the largest syndication-focused podcasts in...
#58: Finding Your Niche, Growing a Brokerage Business, and How Buyers Can Stand Out To Brokers with Joe Lafleur 24.08.2021 41:11
In this episode, we dive into how investors can stand out to brokers, what makes an investor a great client, and the importance of clarifying your criteria. I speak with Joe Lafleur, a multifamily-specific broker based out of Orlando, FL. He runs a brokerage with a focus on mid-size multifamily properties ranging anywhere from 5-150 units. Joe has a lot of brokerage experience in the multifamily r...
#57: How To Start Finding Off-Market Multifamily Deals (Plus a Quick Guide To Direct Mail) with Ryan Dossey 03.08.2021 46:29
This week’s episode is an absolute BANGER for those who want to start finding deals off-market! I chat with Ryan Dossey, who is well-known in the real estate industry for being an expert at finding off-market deals. He owns two real estate marketing companies including BallPoint Marketing, a direct mail marketing company, and Call Porter, an inbound call service for real estate investors. This is...
#56: Want A Complete Overview Of Passive Real Estate Investing? Listen To This Episode with Sam Silverman 20.07.2021 1:03:54
This week I chat with Sam Silverman, a friend and business partner of mine who has an extensive background in passive investing. He also raises capital for deals through his rapidly growing firm, Silverman Capital. I wanted to bring Sam on the show to talk about his background as a passive investor, as he has a relatable story to many people that have a full-time job or business. This episode will...
#55: An Absolute Masterclass on Finding, Nurturing, and Converting Investors with Ryan Gibson 06.07.2021 49:27
This episode with Ryan Gibson of The Spartan Investment Group is one of the best episodes we’ve had so far on the podcast! If you are looking for tactical tips on how to meet and raise capital from private investors, this episode is quite literally a playbook for your success. Ryan discusses EXACTLY how to identify investors, as well as what you need to say to them in order to convert them into in...
#54: Building a Portfolio of 200+ Units with NO Partners or Investors Using Creative Financing with Mel and Dave Dupuis 29.06.2021 42:51
This week I chat with Mel and Dave Dupuis who have built a portfolio of over 200 units with NO partners! Based in Ontario, Mel, and Dave have leveraged numerous creative financing techniques to quickly scale a buy-and-hold portfolio of which they hold 100% of the equity, impressive stuff! This episode will be a fantastic resource for information for anyone who is looking to add some creative finan...
#53: Partnering with Other Investors as a Capital Raiser, Nurturing Investors, and Structuring Partnerships with John Casmon 15.06.2021 42:34
First-ever return guest on the pod! In this episode, I bring back John Casmon, founder of Casmon Capital - John is a multifamily investor, syndicator, and marketer, and also hosts “Target Market Insights - Multifamily + Marketing”. John has leveraged his extensive background in marketing to build a successful syndication business and his firm is doing numerous deals across the midwest. He has prev...
#52: Building a Portfolio of 48 Units While Earning A Median Salary (and Ultimately Quitting His Job!) with Mike Heldstab 08.06.2021 36:52
Great episode this week for those who are looking to build a portfolio of small-midsize multifamily properties! In this episode, I interview Mike Heldstab, who built a 48-unit portfolio while working a predictable, government job. f you are looking to build a portfolio while working your W2 job, you need to listen to this episode - Mike shares a lot of practical tips to find off-market deals, and...
#51: How Thoroughly Do You Understand The Needs of Your Investors? A Convo About Educating Investors and The Mindset Needed To Raise Capital with Ketan Patel 25.05.2021 32:35
In this episode with Ketan Patel, we dive right into numerous topics that relate to capital raising, such as the necessary mindset shifts that need to occur in order to work with investors, build a platform, and how to understand the needs of your investors. Ketan, a former pharmacist, shares why it’s important to reverse engineer the deals you’re looking for based on what your investors want to i...
#50: Creating Slam Dunk Presentations for Lenders and Investors, The Importance of Communication When Working With Investors, and Scaling Your Business with Sam Bates 18.05.2021 43:04
In this podcast, Sam shares his experience with operating a successful syndication business and the takeaways that he gained from initially being a passive investor in underperforming syndication. We also discuss how to effectively present and communicate deals to passive investors, lenders, and equity partners. Whether you are looking to purchase a duplex or 400-unit apartment building, this epis...
#49: Investing vs. Speculating, Raising $$ using the Fund Model, and How To Lose Money with Paul Moore 11.05.2021 43:08
The guest on this week’s episode of the Multifamily Wealth Podcast, Paul Moore, is one of the more seasoned investors we’ve had on the show. His background in real estate is extensive - he has experience in multiple sectors of real estate including developing multifamily, developing hotels, self-storage, mobile home parks, and much more. A theme of this show is the idea of speculation vs. investin...
#48: Transitioning from Passive Investor to Active Investor, Grinding For That First Deal, and Current Market Outlook with Matt Picheny 04.05.2021 47:47
In this episode with Matt Picheny, we once again dive into passive investing and how Matt transitioned into the active side of the business. Matt has a decorated track record in the marketing field, working with companies like Verizon, IBM, and Coca-Cola, and the story he tells about how he got into syndication is an interesting one! He has lived in numerous cities on the east coast and we extensi...
#47: Becoming a Full-Time Passive Investor, How Passive Investors Can Analyze Deals, and The Importance of Self-Education with Travis Watts 27.04.2021 38:59
Travis Watts is the director of investor relations at Ashcroft Capital, one of the largest syndication firms in the real estate business, run by Joe Fairless. Travis discusses how he got into real estate through the passive investing side of the business, as well as how he became a full-time passive investor. Travis was able to achieve what many investors dream of… financial freedom through truly...
#46: A Deep Dive into Property Management.. Interviewing Them, Managing Them, and Growing a PM Company with Peter Lohmann 14.04.2021 1:06:42
This is a great show for those who want to better understand a property management company’s role in the investing process. In this episode, I speak with Peter Lohmann of RL Property Management – we discuss how to interview and select a quality property manager, the difference between asset management and property management, and how to actually grow and scale a property management company (or any...
#45: How To Identify A Great Mortgage Broker and Changes In Multifamily Financing Due To COVID-19 with Anton Mattli 06.04.2021 38:30
Are you looking to learn more about the world of multifamily financing? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Anton Mattli of Peak Financing - we discuss the current debt market, the current financing market, and much more regarding multifamily financing in the pre-covid and post-covid environment. Anton brings a wealth of knowledge to the business and has found great success as a comm...
#44: Buying Foreclosures, Using VAs to Scale Your Business, and Investing in Parking Lots with Sam Wilson 23.03.2021 42:47
This week’s guest, Sam Wilson, has built a business investing in an income-producing asset that I’m guessing you haven’t heard considered - parking lots. While we discuss the parking business, we also talk about how Sam built a house-flipping business using VAs, where he found them, and the exact work he outsourced. Sam was a great guest and I’m sure you’re going to learn something in this episode...
#43: The Common Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs, Investing in Yourself and Your Business, and Branding in Real Estate with Justin Breen 02.03.2021 48:24
This week’s show with Justin Breen is a different one than what usually goes up on the feed… in this episode, Justin and I discuss the most common traits of successful entrepreneurs, how and why networking with more successful people in your industry is so important, and how to develop skills outside of real estate (that will actually grow you real estate business)! While we don’t get into the nit...
#42: How to DOUBLE the Income on Your Investment Property with the Short Term Rental Model and Become Financially Free using Airbnb with Jorge Contreras 18.02.2021 42:53
This episode with Jorge Contreras is a great show for those who are looking to start using the short-term rental model, regardless of whether or not you currently own property! In this episode, we talk about how Jorge was able to DOUBLE the income he was making on his triplex by listing the units on Airbnb and how he has grown his business using the “subleasing” model. Jorge shares exactly how to...
#41: How Real Estate Investors Can Build and Develop Trust in the Marketplace with Stace Caseria 09.02.2021 45:04
In this week’s episode with Stace Caseria, we discuss how real estate investors can establish credibility and trust in the market (and why this should be a focus to all investors, regardless of their size)! We talk about Stace’s “Trust Dynamic” which is a must-listen if you want to quickly understand what you need to focus on when building trust in the market. Stace is one of the foremost authorit...
#40: From Valeting Cars to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Rental Portfolio (In His Early 20s!) with Zach Hoereth 02.02.2021 50:16
This episode with Zach Hoereth is a must-listen for investors operating at all levels, we get into topics like taking down your first deal, balancing investing with being a broker, and the power of building long term relationships with sellers and other folks in your market. For the younger investors out there - we talk about how your age is actually an advantage when getting into the market and t...
#39: Building a Sizeable Rental Portfolio in an Expensive Market, Condo Conversions, and Leveraging Social Media with Ricky Beliveau 19.01.2021 51:32
If you live in an expensive market, this episode with Ricky Beliveau is a must-listen. Ricky shares how he used FHA loans to get started in the business and how it eventually built a large development business and buy and hold a portfolio in Boston, MA. We talk about the importance of building "deal flow" vs. just finding deals, why relationships are so important, and how social media he...
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