The Real Estate Syndication Show

As one of the most popular social media platforms, YouTube has the potential for bringing higher visibility and traffic, engagement and conversion rates. Yet, most real estate investors don't know how to optimize it. What’s the secret to getting the marketing tactics right? Levi Lascsak, the co-founder of The Reel Agents, has built the fastest-growing and most viewed real estate YouTube chann...

Have you heard of the opportunity zones? These are new community development program that was established by Congress through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The reason why the government is creating these opportunity zones is to encourage long-term investments, specifically in low-income urban and rural areas throughout the country, and bolster the economy. Now, as a real estate entrepreneur,...

Inflation, recession, and the current economic climate are just a few of the things that businesses, including real estate, are facing now. So, is it time to buy, sell, or even hold? In the second episode of our three-part series with Dave Codrea of Greenleaf, he talks about the risks the asset class is facing and the strategies that they have to weather it. Dave also details how you can prepare f...

How early should you start your real estate business? What are the things you need to know before starting one? Who do you need to surround yourself with to be knowledgeable in this space? We answer all these questions today with Dave Codrea of Atlanta-based real estate investment firm, Greenleaf. In the first part of our three-part series with Dave Codrea of Greenleaf, he details how he began his...

Many investors and syndicators don’t even realize that it is possible to do a 1031 exchange into syndication. In today’s #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with real estate entrepreneurs who have done this. They are Ken Holman of Overland Group and Brandon Bruckman of Insight Real Estate Partners. Ken stresses the importance of choosing suitable properties to deal with and the...

The mobile home park is considered to have the lowest cost investment per unit of any real estate asset class. Thus, this asset class is getting the attention of many real estate investors. In this #Highlights episode, we feature our conversations again with mobile home parks investors Joyce Walder and Sumeet Makhijani. The two tell us how they transitioned into the asset class and why they chose...

It takes a deeper appreciation for accounting to realize that it is indeed the language of business. After all, knowing what’s going on inside the business can only be possible if business leaders can gather and understand their company’s past, current and prospective financial health.  In this second of our two-part series featuring Mark Kappelman, founder of Real Estate Accounting (REA), the CPA...

Not every real estate investor, especially those starting out, is aware of property accounting. However, getting real estate accounting right from preparing financial information to organizing transactions is crucial to every business. Today’s episode features Mark Kappelman, founder of Real Estate Accounting (REA). The CPA and CFA Charterholder explains why investors must consider outsourcing the...

Inflation is one of the major concerns now in many parts of the world. And in the U.S., the Federal Reserve raised rate hikes several times last year in hopes to address this. So, entrepreneurs, how can one navigate through this current economic climate which is affecting all industries? In the last part of our three-part series with Ivan Barratt of the BAM Companies, Ivan shares what he thinks wi...

Recession is inevitable. It is part of any economic cycle. Thus, as a real estate entrepreneur, one needs to be prepared for possible downturns including recession. In the second episode of our three-part series with Ivan Barratt of the BAM Companies, he takes a deeper dive into ways that you can raise capital amidst a recession. Ivan says some ways you can secure capital is by having repeat inves...

Starting a multifamily business, or any business, is not a walk in the park. There are many things to learn, unlearn, and even relearn. There are many hardships and obstacles that will surely come your way. Often, these are called birth pains. But, once you have established your business, there’s no other way but to go up. In the first episode of our three-part series with Ivan Barratt of BAM Comp...

Running a business will require a lot from you – your focus, energy, effort, and a lot more. In this #Highlights episode, we feature our conversations again with successful entrepreneurs Dan Rochon and Todd Palmer. The two tell us tips on how you can run your business with ease. Dan tells us about his process of studying success by first identifying mentors, and looking at their environments and w...

Being of service is a noble job and many people would want to retire doing it. But, sometimes fate has a different plan. In today’s #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with a former soldier and former police who found great success in real estate after they left the service force. Hear the amazing stories of Eric Upchurch and Adrian Pannozzo! Eric details how his service has ins...

Who doesn’t want financial freedom? Today, we talk about achieving financial freedom faster with Howard Polansky of Cash Flow Coaching. Howard was a former dentist who found his ultimate calling – coaching. Today, Howard talks about many ways you can maximize profits and credits so that you can achieve financial freedom. He also discusses different kinds of credits, the advantages of being debt-fr...

Many real estate investors have been enticed by the profitability of build-to-rent communities because of more financing options, higher yield of return, and better opportunities for homeownership. In addition, most demands for homes today require more space and less self-management in their own properties.  Today’s episode features Flint Jamison, founder of Vestus Capital. The aircraft designer-c...

As leaders of our companies, we tell stories to our employees, clients, and investors to improve interpersonal relationships, communicate strategy and build culture. We motivate, seek support, persuade, encourage and inspire through the stories we tell. We tell stories in almost all aspects of running our business, so it is only necessary to develop the skill and learn the elements and techniques...

The ability to tell compelling stories can make or break a leader. When a leader is skilled in storytelling, it is easier to express your message to your team and to your clients, and build credibility for yourself, your ideas and your organization. But, how do you tell a compelling story? Is there a fail-safe formula or a structure that we all can follow? We continue our interview series with Pau...

“Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal,” says Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard University. It underscores the importance of using storytelling as a leadership tool that spans real estate business owners like us. Because human beings are hardwired for stories, leaders who tell great stories are able to inspire and develop a deeper connection with employees and lead m...

Having a commercial real estate business can be a handful if you don’t know how to run the business smoothly. In today’s #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with entrepreneurs Andrew Bermudez and David Grabiner. The two share simple hacks you can apply in your commercial real estate business so you can generate more income. Andrew talks about his love for problem-solving through...

If you are still looking for a sign to go full-time in real estate, then today’s episode may give you some wisdom. In this #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with real estate entrepreneurs Kevin McGrath and Yishai Breslauer. The two both left a W2 job before they went full-time as investors. Kevin dives into why he left his high-paying job to be a full-time real estate investor...

After markets became highly volatile during the pandemic, most real estate investors now seek property syndicators who are trustworthy and transparent. Nothing compares to feeling prioritized and guaranteed that only their best interests matter through proactive communication through a weekly or monthly cadence.  In today’s episode, Ghislain Larochelle, founder of real estate investing training fi...

Did you know that you can use your life insurance policy to create wealth and protect your assets? Yes, you can grow your money safely and predictably with minimal risks using your whole life insurance policy. Want to learn how to do it? Listen to our conversation today with Marc Beshears of Top Wealth Agenda.  Master of the principles and knowledge of the concepts of Infinite Banking, Bank On You...

What are the value-adds that you need to consider today? What specific technology can you incorporate into your renovation to force appreciation? In the last episode of our three-part series with Steven Gesis of Smartland, he discusses the top value-adds you need to consider right now so you can add value to your tenants. Steven first defines what force appreciation means. He then names the top fo...

Value-add is an investment strategy that we often hear in real estate. But, have you ever heard of a heavy value-add? Is this something that you should be considering doing in your business? What are the pros and cons of doing it? Find out the answers to these questions in today’s episode with Steven Gesis of Smartland. In the second part of our three-part series with Steven, he talks about how to...

When you think of a real estate business, single-family homes first come to mind. It is the most common asset class in the space and people are drawn to it especially when they are new in the industry. Today, we speak with Steven Gesis, co-founder of Smartland, and he talks about how they transitioned from having single-family rentals to investing in multifamily homes. In this first episode of our...