

Real Estate Underground
Ed Mathews - Clark St Capital LLC
Welcome to Real Estate Underground, your go-to podcast for aspiring and seasoned multifamily real estate investors looking to elevate their game. Join us as we delve deep into the world of multifamily investments and syndications, unearthing the secrets, strategies, and insider knowledge that can help you build wealth through real estate.We bring you candid weekly conversations with some of the industry's most experienced and successful multifamily investors, operators, and syndicators. We also dabble in other asset classes. These professionals share their hard-earned wisdom, challenges, and triumphs, providing you with the tools and insights needed to buy your first or next investment property confidently, one episode at a time.Subscribe now and join the Real Estate Underground community, where we empower you to make smarter investment decisions and create lasting wealth through multifamily real estate.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 27min
Learning from Failures and Building Sustainable Cashflow with Anthony Walker
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #59! Anthony Walker is the Chief Investment Officer and Owner of Cornerstone Commercial Investments.What you'll learn about in this episode: Some of the discussion will be the following: It only matters a little where you live. It matters where you invest.Reading makes everything easy. Start from the basics, and till the end, you'll still benefit from the basics.Why is it good to have a partner chief investment officer who can build a brand, raise capital, and analyze deals? Why does investing in multifamily a long-term good and sustainable cash flow?How do investment officers manage your investments?What are real estate bubbles? And how does it affects investing in a recession?What person do you need to become to be a great entrepreneur and succeed in whatever business you're in.Resources:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-walker1Instagram: www.instagram.com/anthonywalker18Website: www.cornerstonecommercialinvestments.comWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Mar 7, 2023 • 33min
Learn What Sets Dreamers Apart from Those Who Actually Succeed in Real Estate, with Corwyn Melette
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #58!Corwyn Melette has been giving people the key to unlocking their financial potential for almost two decades. As a real estate broker and owner of Exit Realty Lowcountry Group, he knows what it takes to turn dreams into realities when it comes to pursuing wealth-building opportunities.In this episode, you’ll learn:How one decides on such a career?What made him choose this path in life that gives others so much opportunity?Find out more about his journey towards achieving long-term economic stability, and get an insight into what motivated him along the way.Understand why some dreamers achieve great success while others settle for mediocrity - learn from someone who truly understands!Resources:Phone: 843-364-3095Email: corwyn@corwynmelette.comWebsite: www.exitstrategiesradioshow.comWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Feb 28, 2023 • 43min
How to Change the Program of the Property in Order to Maximize its Value, with Scott Krone
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #57! Scott Krone is the founder of Coda Management Group and a Master of Architecture, who has found success with repositioning commercial buildings into impressive self-storage facilities. In this episode, you will learn:Scott's interest in real estate began with single and multifamily properties before transitioning to self-storage projects.Explore Scott's strategies for improving property through asset development, program changes to maximize value potential, and bouncing back from rejections along the way!We'll look inside at what he looks at when considering a nonperforming asset for his business model and uncover details on how big a project turns an office or industrial building into storage space. Why Scott believes that this recession period differs greatly from past economic downturns.You will also learn about blockchain technology and how his company integrates it into self-storage.Resources:Website: www.codamg.comWebsite: onestopselfstorage.comEmail: info@codamg.comWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Feb 21, 2023 • 36min
How Setting Goals and Being Consistent Can Bring Confidence to Your Ambition, with Nelson Morris
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #56!Nelson Morris is an inspiring entrepreneur and the host of A True Preneur who, three years ago, decided to boldly quit his 6 figure job at Google in pursuit of financial freedom through real estate. On A True Preneur - his inspiring podcast, he shares his journey and provides listeners with the tools for success. He shares why he was drawn to this asset class - how it allows one to do more with less work!He reveals what set him on the road to success.Uncovering how developing genuine relationships is vital when dealing with people can help your business grow exponentially.He also shares tips about consistency, which provides more confidence during uncertain times.Lastly, setting goals and working hard will be necessary if you want success!Resources:Instagram: @bbe_banksWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Feb 14, 2023 • 46min
Learn How to Create Wealth with Passive Income and Gain financial freedom, with Marco Santarelli
Send us a textMarco Santarelli is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments and Norada Capital. He has 19 years of experience in real estate investing and helps people create wealth with passive income and financial freedom. What you’ll learn about in this episode:Discover why he chooses 1-4 unit residential properties & promissory notes as an investment avenue.Learn how ‘house hacking’ can help you get started in real estate investment! Find out what elements make up the perfect market for investing opportunities.What keeps real estate interesting?Stay tuned for tips on timing your investments right, being market agnostic when it comes to investing money & keeping yourself constantly educated about current trends.Resources:Website: https://noradacapital.comWebsite: https://www.noradarealestate.comPodcast: https://www.passiverealestateinvesting.comWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Feb 7, 2023 • 43min
Letting Go Of The Things That You Don’t Enjoy Using Passive Income, with Travis Watts
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #54!Travis Watts is an investor, passive income advocate, public speaker, and the Director of Investor Education at Ashcroft Capital. He dedicates his time to educating investors who are looking to be "hands-off" when it comes to real estate investing.What you’ll learn about in this episode:Why Travis has a passion for mentoring and helping out other people build a lifestyle on their terms. Travis started as an entrepreneur at a young age and learned earlier that it's not about money but freedom. How passive income allowed him to step away from the rat race lifestyle to pursue the things he was passionate about.Find out what drew him to real estate. When looking at multifamily as an asset class, what are the things he looks at as a passive investor? Why he relates value-add to everything in life.What is his financial hierarchy for financial independence? Be like Travis, invest, and elevate your income without sacrificing your time and energy.Resources:Calendar: https://info.ashcroftcapital.com/travisLinkedIn: Travis WattsBiggerPockets: Travis WattsInstagram: @passiveinvestortipsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/passiveinvestortipsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travwatWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jan 31, 2023 • 46min
How To Save Money By Allotting Social Security Tax Elsewhere And Investing It, with Vicki Bentley
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #53!Vicki has a strong passion for people and uses her networking abilities to create meaningful and prosperous relationships throughout her work. She has grown exceptionally quickly in the multifamily real estate space. She enjoys working with experienced teams and mentoring her peers who are newer to the business.Coming from a corporate software background, Vicki has experience supporting multiple teams and functions vital to business function and organization. Her project and system management experience has allowed her a unique window into business structure and development.Vicki prides herself on maintaining strong attention to detail, ensuring every investment property is of the highest value and stability. Her clients can expect a personalized, hands-on approach. Her ultimate goal is to ensure clients are armed with knowledge and that they know each investment opportunity is presented with their needs in mind.What you’ll learn about in this episode: Vicki learned that real estate is not just about hard assets but also about working with people genuinely. She was surprised when successful people took her under their wing and believed she could do it. How to be like Vicki Bentley, an entrepreneur who helps businesses save money by Allotting Social Security tax elsewhere and investing it?Why has capital raising been Vicki's focus lately, having raised significant amounts of money throughout three deals and learning how to build an investor pool for future sales?How does Vicki stay focused in control of short-term goals and micro goals in real estate?Why is a plan B essential when deciding whether or not to pursue real estate investments?To learn about real estate investing, Vicki found that coursework could provide some answers but taking action proved most beneficial to build success - curiosity can help too!Resources:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bentleyhomesllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bentleyhomesllcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickibentleyWebsite: https://bentleyhomes.orgWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jan 24, 2023 • 37min
What is Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation in Real Estate, with Erik Oliver
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #52!Erik Oliver holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Westminster College. Before joining Cost Segregation Authority, Erik was an Operations Manager for a multi-million dollar landscaping and design firm in Long Island, NY. Since heading west and joining Cost Segregation Authority, Erik has been speaking at local, regional, and national events. He is passionate about identifying cost savings and educating commercial real estate owners on the benefits of cost segregation.What you’ll learn about in this episode: Understand the concept of cost segregation and how it accelerates depreciation for real estate investors.Discover how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017/2018 made cost segregation more beneficial to all investors, even for single-family rental properties.Learn why it is essential for building owners to hire professionals knowledgeable in construction and tax law to maximize results.Explore the process of a cost segregation study for 2022 taxes, including an initial benefit analysis and a site visit.Determine the optimal timing to engage in new construction projects, whether during the construction phase or when the project is completed.Resources:Website: www.costsegauthority.comEmail: erik@costsegauthority.comWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jan 17, 2023 • 33min
Value-Add Buildings and Why Finding a Trusted Team is Essential, with Alex Ilchenko
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #51!Alex Ilchenko started Blue Key Property Group in 2019 when he purchased an 8 Unit property off the market. After researching, he needed help finding a suitable property management company that could do it all, and he knew he had to build a team to continue buying more properties. Alex's team comprises a group of investing experts, including an acquisitions manager, mortgage specialist, property inspector, real estate attorney, insurance agent, property manager, handyman, operations manager, chartered professional accountant, and a team of subcontractors we work with daily. The company's primary goal is to provide full-service investment and property management. Their robust team of highly-trained professionals complements their service-first approach. As the leading team in the Connecticut area, they put their expertise to work for you. With over 130 units and above 15 Million in assets, Blue Key Property Group provides individualized blue ribbon full service to all their clients interested in real estate. They buy, sell, remodel, invest and manage real estate all under one roof.What you’ll learn about in this episode:Listen to the journey of Alex Ilchenko, a Connecticut-based real estate investor who started by pushing his luck and knowledge investing in real estate."If the numbers work, then go for it." knowing your numbers and being willing to walk away if needed, as it's a contact sport with one out of every 50 offers being accepted.Alex emphasizes that real estate requires patience and knowing when to move; he encourages others not to hesitate or overthink opportunities as long as they do their research first.How to be passionate about value-add buildings, focusing on making them clean, safe, and beautiful for tenants to stay longer in your properties? Why building relationships and having a team that you trust, including attorneys, wholesalers, lenders, and many more is, essential?Resources:Email: alex@bluekeypropertygroup.comMobile: 860-494-3472Want to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jan 10, 2023 • 45min
In Real Estate, Failures Are Opportunities To Learn, with Cody Bjugan
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #50!Cody Bjugan is a seasoned real estate developer and the founder of VestRight. VestRight is an educational and coaching company dedicated to transforming lives by teaching real estate investors, real estate agents, and other entrepreneurs how to become land acquisition specialists.Through VestRight, Cody has trained hundreds of students on how he successfully finds off-market raw land with development potential and sells them for 6-7 figures profit per deal without putting his capital at risk…and how his students can learn to do the same. Cody excels in negotiation and out-of-the-box problem-solving to create win-win real estate transactions.Additionally, beyond his all-important task of being the best husband and father, his mission as a devoted follower of Jesus is to share so that we can create fulfilling legacies through our purpose and impact.What you’ll learn about in this episode:The benefits of “One Legacy with 5 Pillar.”The gold in focusing on what is important How to use your wealth as an advantage in real estate investingThe importance of making REAL impacts without expecting anything in return to find fulfillment in life.Resources:Website: www.codybjugan.comPodcast: www.vestright.com/undergroundWant to flip your first house but stuck at square one? Flipper Camp is your guide. In just one weekend, you’ll walk away with the exact step-by-step plan, tools, and confidence to flip a house profitably—without quitting your job. Seats are limited, and Founder’s pricing ends soon. Join the movement of future flippers today at FlipperCamp.com. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital


