The Multifamily Wealth Podcast

Great show this week with Lee Yoder for investors both large and small - we learn how Lee was able to transition from a career in physical therapy to replace his income in a short period of time with multifamily real estate. Lee talks about how he found great deals on Loopnet (most people say you can’t!) and what he learned in the turnaround process, such as managing the rehab, implementing better...

This episode with Levi Allen is a fun one - we discuss how he grew up on a farm and transitioned into the real estate business. There is a lot of great content in this episode about raising capital, pitching investors, and building deal flow with brokers. Levi is crushing it in the multifamily sector - give this episode a listen! Levi grew up in Eastern Oregon on a Potato Farm and Cattle ranch. Hi...

This episode with AJ Ramler is one of my favorite ones I’ve done so far on the podcast... we learn how AJ started his real estate career by house hacking a 6-unit property (cool story!) to owning a portfolio of 200+ units in Dallas, TX. We talk about how buying in markets where long-term equity appreciation is critical if you truly want to build wealth with real estate and why markets like Dallas...

In this episode of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast, I dive into the acquisitions piece of the multifamily syndication business with John Okocha of the Elevate Commercial Investment Group. John is the Vice President of Acquisitions at Elevate CIG and we learn about his background in single-family investing and how he transitioned his career into the multifamily sector. John shares some great tips as...

This is a great episode for those looking to build a rental portfolio in a higher-priced market! Willie Mandrell shares how he used numerous financing strategies to acquire properties in the Boston, MA area, and how the listeners can develop a strategy that will allow them to scale in an area with higher price points. We also discuss why it is important to be well-known in your market and how it r...

When I posted this deal on Instagram (@multifamilywealth) I received some requests to do a podcast outlining the details of this deal, specifically how I found it, financed it, and what the business plan is. I think there will be some helpful tidbits in here, specifically as it relates to doing portfolio deals... I discuss strategies on how to minimize the seller's capital gains tax obligatio...

Great episode today with Darin Batchelder! We discuss his journey into real estate and how he transitioned from being a passive investor into an active sponsor (and syndicating a 76-unit deal in Texas). Darin dives into what he learned from his experience as a passive investor that eased the transition onto the active side, as well as how his extensive experience in the loan business helped him in...

Bit of a different episode today - Jerome Myers (guest on episode #13) runs a podcast called Multifamily Missteps and we did a podcast swap! This is a great episode where he speaks with Kristen Ray regarding a deal where things went awry. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner of Vytal Investments, LLC, and co-founder of Vital Investment Partners, Kristen Ray. Let’s dive into Kristen’s stor...

I get asked by so many investors how to quickly and accurately estimate rehab costs... the short answer is, it's not easy (and takes time and experience to become proficient at)! In this quick episode, I share some tips on how you can standardize the process behind estimating renovation costs while removing some of the "unknowns" around budgeting for renovations. Struggling to find...

I discussed a ton of great topics with Terry Hale in this episode, however, this an awesome show if you’re looking to find more deals and start doing more deals off-market. Regardless if you’re looking for duplexes or 200-unit properties, Terry provides numerous tips as it relates to building your lead funnel and finding individuals that can help you source more deals. We’re all trying to find mor...

Stick with me on this one... one of the things that makes Belichick a great coach is that he understands each facet of the game at such a high level, above and beyond what's expected of him as a head coach. In real estate, you need to understand the role and business of every individual you'll be working with (brokers, lenders, property managers, contractors, attorneys, etc) and how each...

This episode with Bob Lachance is a great one if you are looking to learn more about what a virtual assistant is, how you can hire one, and what they can specifically help within your business. We get into the weeds and discuss what tasks are most commonly outsourced to VAs, how much a VA typically costs, and the exact process of how to best source, vet, and hire a virtual assistant. Bob Lachance...

Hey everyone, back again with another "solo show". It seemed like the first episode was well-received, looking forward to providing more value with these shorter episodes on a weekly basis. In this episode, I discuss how you can begin sourcing the coveted "off-market" deal. You could do a two-hour podcast on this topic and not even scratch the surface, however, I wanted to shar...

Talk about an eye-opening episode with Yonah Weiss… we discuss the power of cost segregation as a strategy to minimize your tax liabilities when investing in commercial real estate, as well as the power of being classified as a “real estate professional” in the eyes of the IRS. This is an episode where you’ll be giving your accountant a call once you’re done listening and asking them how you can i...

Hey everyone, trying something unique with the podcast feed... I thought there might be value in releasing shorter (5-10 minute) solo episodes highlighting things I've learned in my business, changes I've seen in the market, overviews of deals, etc. In this episode, I discuss the value of being "easy to work with" when working with sellers and brokers, specifically as it relate...

Jorge has been Investing in Real Estate for over 15 years now. He started in Single-Family and small Multi-family properties. He has wholesaled over 200+ Properties, Fixed & Flipped over 100+ properties, and developed several new construction projects, over $20M in the ground up. My main focus now is on large Multifamily properties. He is currently an Active & Passive Full Time Multifamily...

Today’s episode with Mark Davenport is a great example of how you can go full-time in real estate with just a few deals! Mark is an investor that I’ve personally known for a long time with a very unique story… you’ll learn how he managed renovation projects from multiple states away, how he uniquely added value to his first few properties, and how he was able to scale his business. This is a great...

I really enjoyed this interview with Adrian Salazar - we talk about how you can transition from wholesaling or single-family investing to multifamily, how he has been able to build his business at such a young age, and most importantly, how to find off-market multifamily deals. We thoroughly discuss the importance of "staying top of mind" and why it is so critical to do so in real estate...

Today’s show is an interesting one - I speak with Justin Eaton, an NJ-based home inspector (and investor!) about what investors need to be looking for when walking investment properties! Justin has a breadth of experience in the home inspection industry and shares numerous tips that I’m sure the audience will keep in mind when walking properties and conducting due diligence... I wish I had his ins...

I loved this interview with Nick Aalerud - we discuss how he was able to build a business that does 60+ deals a year, why he decided to vertically integrate different lines of businesses into his company, and how he has overcome numerous "resets" in the process of growing his business. Nick is an awesome guy and a better real estate investor, be sure to give this one a listen! Nick’s Red...

Great show today with Omar Khan! We discuss syndicating large multifamily properties, raising capital from institutional investors (and how it differs from "traditional" investors), and how to get into the big leagues. We also discuss the importance of getting on the ground and meeting people when entering a new market, how Omar structures his deals, and the importance of referrals when...

Are you utilizing Linkedin to grow your real estate business? If not, you need to listen to this episode with Yakov Smart - he shares numerous actionable tips that will help you create a Linkedin strategy that will help you find deals, raise money, and increase the awareness of your business. Yakov Smart is considered to be the leading expert when it comes to attracting A-List investors and raisin...

What an episode with Nathan Cloud - this is a masterclass on underwriting multifamily real estate. I'm sure there will be a few things within this episode that you haven't yet thought about as it relates to underwriting, this is a good one! Nathan is the founder and managing principal at Cloud Capital where he oversees acquisition strategy and capital raising for the company. He has sour...

Had a great conversation with Ellis Hammond where we talked about raising capital, building a platform, and the importance of telling a “good story” when speaking with investors. Speaking of stories, Ellis has a seriously unique one - we discuss his background as a college pastor and how he went from buying a duplex to partnering on a 144-unit multifamily property! Ellis Hammond’s investing journe...

This episode with Jerome Myers is a really tactical one - I’m sure he shared some things you can implement into your business ASAP. We discuss mid-size multifamily investing (specifically investing in the workforce and affordable housing), underwriting deals, identifying value-add opportunities, and working with partners. Jerome is an awesome guy, you’ll enjoy this show! Jerome is a corporate Amer...