Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

We've talked about 1031 exchanges on this show before, and today we're going to go into more detail on how real estate investors can use this and other tools to legally defer taxes on profits. Brandon Bruckman is an Advisor with Insight Real Estate Partners which helps real estate investors, farmers and business owners sell and reinvest their profits, while legally avoiding taxes through 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trust, Tenant-In-Common, Opportunity Zone Funds, Triple Net Lease and private real estate deals for passive investors. Brandon is also an RPOA member and teaches our course on 1031 Exchanges. If you're considering selling an investment property or business you definitely want to listen to Brandon's breakdown of your options. We'll discuss the reasons why you might consider a DST, TIC, OZ, NNN, and why they might not work for your situation. Brandon also explains how Insight Real Estate Partners can hold your hand through the process and give you options you might not be aware of. You can contact Brandon through his website: https://www.insight1031.com or email: brandon@insight1031.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is known to the world as "the Canadian Note Guy". After running several businesses including Fix & Flip Real Estate, he discovered notes in 2009 and has since become an industry leader in the private investment sector. His company is Earnest Inc, where he actively manages assets with a focus on non-performing 1st lien mortgages and contract for deeds in the U.S. Nathan's specialties include raising private capital, analyzing assets, and developing systems and strategies to accommodate an ever-changing market. He's successfully bought and sold hundreds of loans and properties. Today Nathan is going to introduce us to the note investing world, explain the differences between a qualifying mortgage, contract for deed, and land contract, and walk us through the math on how to analyze the returns on a note and the data points an investor must know to be successful. Nathan also shares some great stories of his successes and challenges, including a buckling basement that caused a buyer to back out of one of his deals. You can contact Nathan by email: nathan@canadiannoteguy.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

When you are beginning down the real estate investing path, one of the first things you have to decide is whether you're going to go it alone or bring in a partner. Today we're going to talk with two talented investors who decided to combine their strengths in order to encounter the ups and downs of rental rehab together. Mark Roys is a retired Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer who served 20 years in over a dozen locations around the world, he's also been involved in commercial construction and software development. Katie Lovley is a Real Estate Professional with Bradley Company specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Residential Rentals. Together Mark and Katie have created WSB Properties right here in Grand Rapids Michigan where they purchased their first dilapidated 2-unit in 2018 and have since developed a portfolio of rental units using creative financing and a lot of sweat equity. Today Mark and Katie are going to share the story on how they decided to team up, the late nights and weekends spent on their first rehab, how they came close to running out of money, why they brought in investors, and the creative arrangement they struck with a next-door homeowner who wanted them to rehab his property as well. I know you're going to get a lot of great information out of this conversation with Mark and Katie. You can contact them through email at wsbpropertiesllc@gmail.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

One of the greatest pleasures I've had over the past 10 months while staying home to avoid Coronavirus, is watching the Broadway Hit Hamilton over & over on Disney Plus with my 11-year old daughter. But until I met today's guest, I didn't realize that Hamilton and other Broadway plays are often syndicated just like apartments and other real estate investments. That's why I've really been looking forward to talking with Matt Picheny today. Matt is the Managing Partner at MJP Property Group, has invested in over 6,000 apartment units, and is primarily focused on acquiring and repositioning multifamily communities. Matt is also a marketing veteran whose 20-year New York City career spanned several of the world's largest advertising agencies. Matt and his wife are also Tony-nominated producers whose theatrical investments have included Hamilton and an international tour of Wicked. They are currently co-Producers of the Broadway shows Moulin Rouge! And American Utopia. Today Matt is going to share how both Lin Manuel-Miranda and Robert Kiyosaki motivated him to leave the corporate world and become a syndicator, how he asset manages his apartment investments and oversees the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and the type of property he invests in. Matt also goes into fascinating detail on the fundamentals and economics of investing in Broadway productions and shares the story of how he and his wife became early investors in Hamilton. Whether you're a theater lover or real estate investor, you're going to love listening to Matt's stories and experiences. You can find out more about Matt and the book he'll soon be releasing by going to www.MJPinv.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

When my guest today sets out to accomplish something, he doesn't just do it halfway. He goes the full 110%. In 2005 while in the Army National Guard he was deployed to Iraq…and was awarded soldier of the year. When he started his own podcast called the Real Estate Syndication Show, he didn't just settle on one episode a week, he decided to make it a daily podcast. When he started his multifamily syndication company, Life Bridge Capital, he didn't just build a portfolio of over 899 doors worth $100 Million, he also decided to give 50% of his own profits to better the lives of orphans around the world and the families who adopt them. Today Whitney Sewell is going to share his secrets on goal setting and shifting his mindset to expand those goals. We'll discuss how hiring a mentor helped propel his investing forward, as well as his 'why' of helping to children and adoptive parents. Whitney will also discuss investing in Colorado and Idaho and the explosive growth he's seen in those areas. I know you're going to get a lot of value out of today's conversation with Whitney. You can contact him by email or website: whitney@lifebridgecapital.com https://lifebridgecapital.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is one of Manhattan's most successful skyscraper experts and has managed the syndication and development of high-profile real estate investments totaling more than $1.3 billion, including 1,500 luxury high-rise residential units, and three million sq. ft. of commercial office and residential. He's also completed over 3,000 transactions. Ken Van Liew is an author, educator, engineer and real estate coach, whose book "Modern Wealth Building Formula: How to Master Real Estate Investing" has empowered thousands of real estate investors over the past 20 years. Today, Ken is going to talk about what it takes to build skyscrapers in Manhattan, including construction methods, engineering issues, and people challenges. Ken has a lot of great stories, including one about a high-rise that was leaning and the method he used to fix it. Ken also discusses his Modern Wealth Building Formula and the three 'F's': Find it, Fund it, Facilitate it. This is a must-listen episode that will give you great insight into how a high-level developer, investor, and business owner thinks and acts in a very competitive and tough business. You can contact Ken through his websites: https://kenvanliew.com https://globalrestrategies.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Imagine being able to control your rental property and real estate business from anywhere in the world. My guest today has figured out how to do just that. Jon Huber is a self-proclaimed "techie" who uses his formal training in data and analytics as his competitive edge in real estate analysis. Jon's rental portfolio spans from Los Angeles to South Florida, to Kansas City. He's recently completely systematized his operations to be 100% remote, allowing him to control his 120-unit portfolio and conduct his direct mail campaigns from anywhere in the world. Today we're going to discuss how Jon has accomplished systematizing his processes. From the 'boots-on-the-ground' resources he has in Kansas City, to the Virtual Assistants he's trained to handle his direct mail campaign and social media, to the apps that he's using to streamline those processes even further, Jon has set up a system that will allow him to 10X in size. Jon also shares the analysis he used to determine what market he wanted to invest in, as well as some tricks he uses to increase his direct mail response rate. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation with Jon and pick up some great tips and ideas along the way. You can contact Jon through Instagram @ domuinvestments or www.domuinvestments.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today spent 20 years working as a teacher, 9 years working for various government agencies, and 17 years in Information Technology. But he left all that behind when he began investing in real estate. Jeff Greenberg is now an experienced Syndicator and Asset Manager with over 12 years of experience in commercial real estate. He currently controls over 1,000 units with a value over $40 Million, including 300 student housing beds. Today Jeff is going to discuss how a seasoned syndicator raises money from investors. Jeff will share case studies from his first 20 unit in Texas and the mistakes he made in his projections. We'll also discuss Student Housing, the importance of Broker and Lender Relationships, Flood Zones and Flood Insurance, How to raise your NOI by creating a RUBS system, Structuring a Fund, and Jeff's outlook on the multifamily sector. Jeff shares a lot of great insight and experience in this episode. If you've ever considered syndication, or passive investing, this is a 'must listen'. You can contact Jeff through his website or email: https://synergeticinvestmentgroup.com jeff@synergeticinvestmentgroup.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today has spent the last few years building and acquiring small businesses and real estate investments to create diversified income streams. He's invested in franchises, hair salons, laundromats, short-term rentals, car washes, and other assets with lucrative returns but not a lot of information available on how to get started. Luckily, he's been documenting these experimental investments along the way and will be sharing the details with us today. Keith Leimbach has served as COO and CEO of several companies and he spent 30 years in the corporate world. He served on a US Presidential Advisory Committee and hosts the "Diversified Income Experiment Podcast". Today Keith is going to open the books on his investments and take us on a deep dive into investing in Laundromats, Hair Salons, and Car Washes. He'll go into the compelling financial reasons these assets offer superior profit potential, the cost of build-out, expense ratios, and challenges of the different client or end user. It's extremely difficult to find real world information on these types of investments and you're definitely going to appreciate how transparent Keith is in sharing his data and experience. You'll also discover which asset class is Keith's clear favorite. You can find out more about Keith by website or email: https://www.dincpie.com harry@dincpie.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

I'm excited to be talking with a good friend and mentor of mine today about raising equity from investors. Al Vardya successfully exited a 26-year career in the Information Technology Industry and began investing in Real Estate back in 2011. He started with single-family homes that he still owns and manages, and then began investing in commercial real estate such as Class B Multifamily, hospitality, and office buildings. One of Al's many strengths is that he has created and maintains partnerships with sponsor groups syndicating private placement deals. Al has also built a family and friends network of investors providing capital for these syndications. He invests both as a limited partner and also co-sponsors some of these deals as a General Partner. To date, Al has raised over $42 Million in investor equity across 37 projects, 12 of which have been exited for an average annual return of 37% to his investors. Today we're going to discuss what qualities Al looks for in his sponsors and the type of groups and asset classes he prefers to invest in. He'll also share how he built his network of over 120 passive investors and how he communicates and educates them in the opportunities he's pursuing. You'll also get some incredible insight into the trends and new types of investments Al is targeting for 2021, including new apartment development in Montana and Triple-Net Leases in the Cannabis Industry. Whether you're raising money from investors or looking to invest passively in other people's deals, you're going to love listening to what Al has to say. If you're an accredited investor and would like to get in touch with Al, you can do so by phone or email: 248-444-7670 oldivyrealestate@gmail.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com