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Tune in to this episode where we talk with guest Sam Wilson to discuss the profitable world of laundromat investing. Sam recounts his journey from real estate flips to niche investments like laundromats, explaining the cash flow benefits and community impact. Learn how laundromats offer recession-resistant income streams, and listen to Sam's expert tactics for standing out in a traditional industry. Also, hear firsthand about Sam's successful transition away from parking assets. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in diversifying their investment portfolios with alternative, cash-flowing real estate assets. !
  

About Sam Wilson 
 

• Sam, Founder of Bricken Investment Group, hosts a top-rated commercial real estate podcast, with 40K+ monthly downloads and 800 episodes. As an investor for over a decade, he has focused on laundry facilities, aiming to diversify and provide stable returns for himself and his investors. Sam, based in Memphis, TN, holds a business finance degree and a real estate license, emphasizing non-traditional investments for predictable returns.
   

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

 00:00 The Best Ever Conference

01:31 Tribevest 

02:21 Coming Up

02:18 Intro

02:39 Welcome To The Show

03:24 How Sam got Started in Real Estate Investing

04:35 The Evolution of His Real Estate Journey

07:38 How He Timed the Market

10:00 How he Approaches LPs

12:54 His Previous Investments

13:51 Why Laundromats? Why Now?

17:28 Is Multi-Family Affecting Laundromats?

18:31 Aspen Fund

19:15 Rise48

19:49 Can You Expand The Laundromat Market?

21:17 Are Laundromats Similar to Car Washes?

23:09 How Do Laundromats Depreciate?

24:52 The Other Aspects of the Laundromat Business

26:58 Working with Short-Term Rentals

28:14 How LPs Can Invest

31:29 How to Evaluate a Laundromat Operator

33:27 What Metrics should we be Looking at?

34:42 What Does His Competition Look Like?

38:24 www.ellieslaundry.com

38:49 A Great Podcast he Listens to

40:26 Contact Sam

40:56 Thank You For Watching

41:05 Viking Multi-Family

41:43 Steve Suh's Book

42:31 Guest Overview

45:56 Outro

46:21 Disclaimer 

This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.
    

Resources Mentioned:

Bricken Investment Group - https://brickeninvestmentgroup.com/

Email: Sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com  

Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh -  https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

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