The Real Estate Takeoff

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Joshua Cadillac.  In this episode, Josh shares his journey in real estate, from losing everything in 2008 to building a successful portfolio and investment fund. He discusses the importance of education and continuous learning in the industry. Joshua also highlights the need for real estate agents to und...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff podcast, hosts Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe review the Marcus and Millichap 2024 Investment Outlook report. They examine the top multifamily markets nationwide and dissect the factors influencing their standings. The hosts investigate the balance between housing affordability...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Mike Tighe and Shawn DiMartile speak with Rich Somers, a former business partner turned thriving boutique hotel investor. Rich outlines his investment strategy, focusing on boutique hotels amid retiring baby boomers and stricter short-term rental regulations. He delves into the renovation and management...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe discuss the housing market inventory shortage, examining its potential link to baby boomers. They analyze a Bloomberg article suggesting baby boomers' reluctance to sell their homes contributes to the shortage for younger families. The hosts offer their perspectives, suppor...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Shawn DiMartile talks to Kamohai and Tristyn, Hawaiian real estate investors.  They delve into their journey, tackling the peculiar challenges of the Hawaii market. Sharing insights on creative financing and flipping houses, they stress the value of relationships, market awareness, and adaptability in re...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe explore new regulations and laws affecting landlord-tenant relationships in California, particularly in San Diego. They discuss the impact on real estate investors and tenants, highlighting challenges and potential consequences. The hosts delve into rent control's effects o...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Andrew Kim, checking in from Toronto, Canada. Andrew brings expertise in both the business and technology aspects of the real estate industry, alongside being an avid investor himself. He has amalgamated his passion for real estate and technology into one company, aiding investors in managing their asset...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Ben Schuster. Ben is a partner is a manufactured housing investment company called Comfort Capital, where his main goal is to raise money from investors to buy mobile home parks. Here's what you'll get out of the episode: Where the bulk of the locations they invest in The pros and cons of mobile home par...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Lindsay Lovell. From San Francisco, California, Lindsay is a self-educated real estate investor who started her highly successful career not too long ago after becoming tired of her job.  She is now a real estate success story and shares her knowledge with those eager to get into the industry.  Here's wh...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Mark Khuri.  Mark is joining us from Bend, Oregon, and owns a private equity real estate investment company.  They work with investors and capital funding to build and create a diverse portfolio of real estate investments.  Mark specializes in mobile parks, ATMs, multi-family, and self-storage investment...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Gino Barbaro.  Living in St. Augustine, Florida, Gino is one of the biggest names in multi-family real estate.  Starting young, he has built his portfolio and developed a wealth of knowledge in the multi-family real estate industry.  Here's what you'll get out of the episode: How Gino learned life lesson...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Dave Meyer.  Checking in from Amsterdam, Dave is a real estate investor and the Vice President of Data Analytics at Bigger Pockets.  Starting his journey in 2010, he decided to merge his tech job with real estate and now works full-time for Bigger Pockets from abroad.   Here's what you'll get out of the...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Craig Stevens.  A former CPA from North Carolina, he started his journey into real estate after growing tired of his professional job back in 2016.  He and his wife left their day jobs just the other year after becoming financially free and are now focused full-time on real estate and capital raising for...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Ivan Alfaro.  Ivan moved from Chicago to Atlanta with his mom and bought his first house.  From eating ramen to help save up money for his first house, eventually he kept buying more properties and eventually quit his job to focus solely on real estate.  Since 2017, he has been financially free and works...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Jamison Wheeler.  Jamison is a broker for Marcus & Millichap and based in San Diego California.  He grew up in Topeka, Kansas, joined the military, and was stationed out in California where his real estate adventure began after getting his license.  He is now an established broker in San Diego for the #1...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Dan Brisse. Dan was a professional snowboarder for 15 years, and has now transitioned to a full-time real estate investor and managing partner of Granite Towers Equity Group. They work with the best partners in real estate to provide their investors and tenants with the best experience possible. Here's w...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guests are Ryan Bevilacqua and Cory Jacobson.  Corey and Ryan own the Weekly Juice Podcast, a show about real estate and investing that they started when they were just getting into the industry.  Together, they are active real estate investors and are on the track to obtaining financial success, which they encou...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Aaron Letzeiser.  Aaron started his insurance technology company, Obie, which focuses on the real estate investor class, with his brother a few years back.  He is also a real estate investor and founded his company to help investors in the industry. Here's what you'll get out of the episode: What does "t...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Melanie Dupuis.  Mel is a full-time real estate investor with her husband, Dave.  Working multiple jobs to raise funds for deposits, Mel and her husband were eventually able to quit their jobs and focus solely on real estate.   Today they have more than 200 units in 5 different countries.   Here's what y...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Maxwell Wu.  Maxwell is a venture builder, real estate technology operating executive, and private equity investor.  Wu also owns a second-lending business focusing on multi-family real estate.   Here's what you'll get out of the episode:  Maxwell talks about a debt service reserve from a lender's perspe...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Jonathan Greene. Jonathan is a real estate professional with over 45 years of experience in the field.  These days, he runs a large on-market team and manages a podcast.  He is a self-coined Real Estate Thought Leader and specializes in on-market/off-market acquisitions. Here's what you'll get out of the...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Ken Gee. Ken was a former CPA at Deloitte before becoming active in real estate.  These days, he is the founder and president of KRI Partners, dedicated to creating wealth for their investors and clients through multifamily real estate funds Here's what you'll get out of the episode: Ken explains his sta...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Thomas Castell. Thomas is a CPA specializing in tax strategies for real estate investors. He's also an active and limited partner on multiple apartment syndications.  Here's what you'll get out of the episode: Why Thomas wants to allocate just 50% of his portfolio in real estate Why real estate investors...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Mike Mannino. Mike is a house flipper and long term multifamily rental owner. He flipped 80 homes before the age of 30 and currently owns 60 rental units.  Here's what you'll get out of the episode: Mike explains how sharing his journey has helped him raise capital for more projects.  Why Mike has put mo...

Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile   Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is John Carlson. John is multifamiy developer in Phoenix. His firm has constructed over 21,000 multifamily units and has leased more apartments than anyone in the Phoenix area. Here's what you'll get out of the episode: Developed 21,000 units. Has leased up more apartments than anyone in Phoenix How leasing...