
Real Estate Underground
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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Apr 25, 2023 • 42min
Embrace Your Inexperience and Find Success, with Mike Kaeding
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #65!On today's episode of The Real Estate Underground Show, meet Mike Kaeding, the CEO of Norhart Investments, a company specializing in designing, constructing, and renting apartments. Discover the secret to this successful company by learning the best advice that he received from his father.In this episode, you will discover:How Norhart Investments is revolutionizing the industry by driving down housing construction costs by an astounding 20-30%.How they have streamlined their processes to produce 1000 apartment units in a year, making them an industry leader in efficiency and affordability.Why doubling staff doesn't necessarily mean doubling production.Why having the right problem solvers who can tackle challenges quickly is crucial to the success of your business.How they strategically used their earnings from the project to fuel the production system.Resources:Website: https://www.norhart.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Keyholders Collective is an exclusive community of accomplished, high-integrity and collaborative real estate entrepreneurs and investors. To learn more, go to: KeyholdersCollective.com Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Apr 18, 2023 • 48min
From Struggles to Success: Navigating the Real Estate Field with Don Spafford
Send us a textWelcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #64!Don has a finance and securities investing background and has held management and leadership positions in his career. He's also been involved in volunteer service positions. He started investing in real estate in 2017 with a four-plex and has since moved into commercial real estate, including ground-up development projects. He joined Beyonder Holdings in 2021, where his team focuses on syndicating RV Resorts. He's also a partner in a build-to-rent multifamily group. Don values spending time with his family and helping others, and he has hobbies, including coin and bank note collecting and traveling. He's been married for over 22 years, has four children, and is fluent in Spanish. Don has high moral and religious standards and is reliable.This episode will guide you on your journey in the real estate field, where you can hear the story of Don's success after struggles.What you'll learn about in this episode: How will you use the capital you raise to achieve your growth goals, and what is the timeline for achieving these goals?What are your company's unique strengths and competitive advantages, and how can you leverage them to grow your business?What is a good marketing strategy for attracting new customers and expanding your reach?What partnerships or collaborations could help you achieve your growth goals, and how can you build these relationships?How will you measure success as you work to grow yourself/the company?What risks are associated with raising capital, and how will you mitigate these risks?What funding sources are available to you, and which best fit your company?Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-spafford-5887867Website: www.happycampercapital.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Keyholders Collective is an exclusive community of accomplished, high-integrity and collaborative real estate entrepreneurs and investors. To learn more, go to: KeyholdersCollective.com Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Apr 11, 2023 • 37min
From Fortune 500 Sales to International Real Estate Investing: Becca Hintergardt's Journey to Financial Freedom
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #63!Becca Hintergardt is an experienced sales professional with a successful medical device sales career at a Fortune 500 company. She also has valuable multifamily real estate experience and invests in multifamily properties in the US and new construction projects in Costa Rica's tourist towns. Becca lives in Nosara, Costa Rica, and her passive income from multifamily real estate investing supports her life in this boutique surf and yoga hub. She is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom and location independence through real estate investing. Her team is currently working on converting a 100-unit Quality Inn Motel in Arizona into 65 multifamily units. She has invested in and overseen several other real estate projects, including a condo renovation/conversion project in San Francisco and a multifamily value-add project in Kansas City.Becca Hintergardt of Hint Investments talks about how she started working internationally as a real estate investor. This interview will be a good episode for real estate investors looking to expand their portfolios and increase income.What you'll learn about in this episode:What are the key factors to consider when working internationally in real estate, and how do they differ from domestic real estate practices?What are the potential risks and downsides of investing in real estate for passive income, and how can investors mitigate these risks?What is the feeling of being a lone wolf in investing in real estate?The most straightforward way to be successful in real estate is forming/collaborating with a team.How does Becca determine the most appropriate level of involvement in managing their real estate investments to ensure optimal passive income generation, and what resources are available to help them achieve their goals?What does Becca realize about why he is searching for a partner in real estate?Resources:Website: www.hintinvestments.comWebsite: becca@hintinvestments.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/becca-hint-hintergardt-020a82204Clark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Apr 4, 2023 • 50min
Kyle Stephenson on Real Estate as the new meta in terms of investments
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #62!In this interview, ClarkSt Capital's guest Kyle Stephenson discusses how to manage assets in real estate and how to manage the properties of your partners/investors. He also talks about portfolio diversification and risk management strategies and how to use data-driven decisions when investing in real estate. Additionally, he shares his insights on the current state of the real estate market and which areas are more attractive now.What you'll learn about in this episode:Reading books is one of the keys to real estate knowledge.What will happen when the REITs scale goes down during a recessionHow can you get the maximum equity when managing your client's property?How do customizing services meet the primary goal of your investor?What steps did he take to get to where he is now?Time can make all your problems even if you fail. I want you to know that you'll catch up as soon as you invest time in learning more. What are the worst things you'll face to have a better cash flow in the future?Resources:Website: https://www.krsholdings.comQ&A automatically added to new episodes on SpotifyClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Keyholders Collective is an exclusive community of accomplished, high-integrity and collaborative real estate entrepreneurs and investors. To learn more, go to: KeyholdersCollective.com Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Mar 28, 2023 • 34min
Insights into Real Estate Investing: From Single-Family to Multifamily Properties with Melvin Landry
Send us a textWelcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #61!Melvin Landry is a Pittsburgh, PA, resident and a co-founder of More-Land Equity Capital LLC. He is a real estate syndicator, procurement executive, and online professor of agricultural economics. Melvin is a multi-talented individual who has spent 20 years working in procurement and supply chain roles in the corporate world. Additionally, he has taught various undergraduate and graduate business courses for nearly two decades.What you'll learn about in this episode: How does Melvin start with the single-family, and what strategy does he do?How does multifamily investment organization workWhen should you hire someone professional to help you with your business?Why does know cash flow the jewel of the business?Does multifamily investment a good opportunity?What Is real estate as an asset class? Is it about its stabilization?Why do people like Melvin keep forward and dream about these investments?Resources:Website: www.morelandequity.comEmail: merv@morelandequity.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Mar 21, 2023 • 39min
The Real Estate Protagonist - A Look into the World of Investing with Matt Kontoff
Send us a textIn this interview, Red Wing Capital's Matt Kontoff discusses his investment philosophy and how he got into real estate. He provides insights on what new investors should consider when starting the market. Matt has invested in passive and active deals for 2 1/2 years with Red Wing Capital and has almost tripled his money. When asked why he decided to invest in real estate instead of other asset classes, Matt said: "Real estate is a great way to create cash flow and build long-term wealth."What you'll learn about in this episode: How could speaking to someone expert about syndication benefit you? Meeting or talking to experts to know more about their goals and learn from them.Can Real estate be chosen as an asset class over technology companies or others?How does Matt Kontoff's team Execute the plans, renovate, and sell it within 2 1/2 years for triple the money invested?As a technology expert, what drew Matt Kontoff to real estate as an assetResources:Website: www.redwingcap.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattkontoffEmail: matt@redwingcap.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Keyholders Collective is an exclusive community of accomplished, high-integrity and collaborative real estate entrepreneurs and investors. To learn more, go to: KeyholdersCollective.com Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Mar 14, 2023 • 28min
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.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

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.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Feb 28, 2023 • 44min
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.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Keyholders Collective is an exclusive community of accomplished, high-integrity and collaborative real estate entrepreneurs and investors. To learn more, go to: KeyholdersCollective.com Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Feb 21, 2023 • 37min
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_banksClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Keyholders Collective: https://www.keyholderscollective.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital
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