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Neil Wahlgren is the Chief Operations Officer of MAG Capital Partners and brings nearly two decades of leadership in operations and capital markets, having raised over $250M in equity for real estate investments. Prior to MAG Capital Partners, he led a Bay Area real estate investment firm, closing several hundred million in projects. In his early years, Mr. Wahlgren logged over 2,500 flight hours piloting the C-130 in the Air Force and Navy. Following combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, he concluded his military career as a Lieutenant Commander. Neil now resides with his wife and son in San Francisco where they enjoy flying and sailing. >>>Interested in partnering with me on future opportunities? Connect with me at CanovoCapital.com <<<WE DISCUSS:His first exposure to the real estate world and how he got involved.How a book impacted him to get into real estate.How he navigated into an equity firm without any prior commercial real estate experience. His comparison between multifamily and industrial real estate.His focus and role with MAG Capital Partners.How they deal with investors who are familiar with multifamily but wants to be exposed to other asset types. He explained what their discussion looks like with individuals looking to invest with their company. He discussed the impact of our current economy to Mag Capital Partners.His biggest win in his real estate investing journey. The biggest mistake he's made in his journey. His best advice to someone starting their real estate investing journey.KEY QUOTE:"Don't need to make a ton of money on the first deal. You don't have to make any money. And actually, I mean, just partner and just say like, pay my expenses. I'd love to just work my ass off, do due diligence be part of this team through the journey, do that once or twice. And I mean, the amount of experience and confidence you get very quickly, to me is measurably valuable."CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:www.magcp.comneil@magcp.com CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Scott Choppin is the CEO and Founder of The Urban Pacific Group of Companies, a Long Beach, CA-based real estate development company, founded in 2000, that focuses exclusively on workforce rental housing communities throughout California and the western US. Urban Pacific has created a new housing innovation called Urban Town House (UTH), which pairs private capital with middle income multi-generational rental housing, while producing market superior yields on invested equity. Historically, Urban Pacific’s UTH projects have delivered 22.66% programmatic IRR yields on equity.With over 35 years in the development business, Scott is a leader in the field, and is a regular contributor to major media outlets throughout the nation. Scott has been published in Forbes Magazine, GlobeSt.com, Los Angeles Times, Builder Magazine, Affordable Housing Finance, Affordable Housing News, and most recently, the cover and feature article about the UTH housing model in Multi-Family Executive magazine. Scott and his wife Becky have been happily married and together for 27 years, and are raising their 3 kids in Long Beach, CA - Sean Patrick 19, Dylan 16, and Jenna 13. Scott and Becky’s three kids are the 4th generation of the Choppin family in Long Beach.Join Our Passive Investor NetworkDownload Our Passive Investor Guide to Multifamily SyndicationsWE DISCUSS:Where he started his 35-year real estate development journey.How he started his company, Urban Pacific, 21 years ago.What he learned in the 2000 era of real estate development.He talks about the design of urban town house projects.How they construct properties in-house, without using third-party companies. What the deal structure, hold period and long-term game plan is in urban town house projects.His biggest win in his development journey.His best advice for someone starting real estate  development journey.KEY QUOTE:"Do joint ventures, work with others, reduce risk and increase knowledge acquisition.""Complexity is the enemy of profits in the development cycle".CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:www.UrbanPacific.comchoppin@urbanpacific.comCONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Mr. Krone is a Chicago native whose career in architecture began in 1991 by pursuing his Masters of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. While obtaining his degree, he also worked as a Project Manager for Optima, Inc. During his time at Optima, Krone’s responsibilities included such notable projects as the 400 unit Cormandel in Deerfield, IL, the 40 unit HedgeRow in Winnetka, IL, and the 51 unit Optima Center Wilmette in Wilmette, IL.In 2012, Krone co-founded SSSK Capital Fund – a firm who specializes in managing real estate assets. Since its inception, SSSK manages a wide range of real estate including single and multi-family homes, retail, commercial warehouse and self-storage and multi-use flex athletic spaces. Currently, the platform of investments is in excess of $30 million. In 2018, SSSK Capital Fund was re-branded to Coda Management Group to complement his design build firm Coda Design + Build. Krone founded Coda in 1998. Coda Design + Build is an international award winning design and build firm which specializes in sustainable building practices.>>>Interested in partnering with me on future opportunities? Connect with me at CanovoCapital.com.WE DISCUSS:He discussed his journey being in school and then getting involved in the multi-family space.How he transitioned into the self-storage space. How he formed his first business Coda Design Build then transitioned into Coda Management GroupWhy and how they started their self-storage business.He explained the competition in self-storage business since multi-family opportunities are penciling out.His advise to people looking to transition into the storage unit market.Self-storage most significant areas of value that they can offer for prospective tenants.Areas of the market he focuses on.The biggest win in his real estate investing journey.His advise to people that are growing their investment portfolio during times of adversity.The best advice to those who's just starting the real estate investing journey.KEY QUOTE:"We don't make money solving people's goals, we make money solving people's challenges.""In order for you to truly understand and make sure that you're following the right track and the right things, it's important to have a mentor who's been through it"CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://OneStopSelfStorage.com/https://www.CodaMG.com/info@codamg.comCONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Yishai Breslauer, at the age of 36 made a radical career change from being a teacher to CEO of a real estate development and investment company. He had no related degree in real estate, commercial real estate, or even any business training or previous experience. He had led to several acquisitions both on the GP as well as the LP side of things, deals ranging between 3 million to 300 million from condo development to student housing to office and retail. Join Our Passive Investor NetworkDownload Our Passive Investor Guide to Multifamily SyndicationsWE DISCUSS:His transition from years of teaching to the real estate space. His first foray into being an active investor.His experience in managing people and running the team after he was asked to be the CEO of a company.How he and his company get their sponsors.What his business looks like today and what is he focused on.He talks about a property management software they're developing. His biggest win in his real estate investing journey.His biggest mistake in his investing journey.Why he encourages to go directly into commercial space versus spending time on residential sales. The best advice he has for someone who's just getting started in their investing journey.KEY QUOTE:"There has to be some connection between the education and the action. You can't do anything without taking action. But in order to take the first action, you have to be educated."CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.yishaibreslauer.com/yishai1CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Steeve has invested in over 2,000 apartment units and has diverse real estate experience. He has built a strong network of seasoned real estate professionals and trusted advisers. His conservative approach and analytical skills enable him to clearly assess risk and invest wisely to maximize client returns while preserving their principal.  Steeve often speaks at national real estate conferences and has been interviewed on numerous podcasts. He is also a real estate coach where he teaches how to invest in large multifamily properties for cash flow. He has an MBA from Babson College’s Olin School of Business. He is also an active volunteer and board member for his local food pantry.>>>Interested in partnering with me on future opportunities? Connect with me at CanovoCapital.com.WE DISCUSS:Steps he took from having the limited mindset to an abundant mindset.How syndication helps him have more time and cash flow.He described syndication business today vs 2017.How he found his 106-unit class C deal in San Antonio, TexasWhat kind of guidance he can give to people looking to enter the market today.The biggest win in his apartment investing journey.The biggest mistake he's made in his journey.His advice to his younger self when he started in 2012.KEY QUOTE:"Don't let anyone sway yourself  from the possibilities.""Get educated, pick a path and start taking action."CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.VelocityCap.comsteeve@velocitycap.comCONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Rusty is a real estate investor, focused on multifamily and commercial value-add and new build projects. He started building his portfolio while working a W-2 job and is now investing full time and building using partnerships and syndication.>>>Interested in partnering with us on future opportunities? Connect with us at CanovoCapital.comWE DISCUSS:How he get into the real estate world.His transition from a W-2 job to investing.His first real estate deal.What he is looking for in investment properties.Tip to those who are considering to jump from single family space into multi-family.How he acquire a 50-unit apartment building while he and his family traveled the world.How his business is doing now and what he wants to do in the future.His biggest mistake in his journey.Best advice to someone just starting.KEY QUOTE:"You need to spend time networking and getting yourself around the right people.""Getting out of my comfort zone and making bigger steps and trusting my team that I've surrounded myself with."CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.propertieselevated.comCONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Sean Tagge graduated in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah. Upon graduating he worked at the University of Utah Hospital doing research on artificial hearts. In 2017 he transitioned into his true passion, Real Estate Investing. Today he is the partner and Chief Operating Officer of Memphis Investment Properties and Southern States Apartment Group. There he manages the day to day operations of acquiring and selling single family Turnkey properties and multifamily syndications. He uses his engineering skills to organize and streamline the systems and processes of the business. He has been involved in over 1200 SFR real estate transactions and is partner-owner on over MF 600 doors.>>>Interested in partnering with me on future opportunities? Connect with me at CanovoCapital.com. WE DISCUSS:His big transition from working at the hospital to real estate.How he realized that corporate structure is not for him .His first real estate transaction.How he ended up with Memphis Investment Properties and his role in the company.He shares a book called Traction by Gino Wickman which serves as a guide for business.Challenges he faced with his investors when he moved from single family, to flip to multi-family. He discussed what the return profile looks like with a turnkey in Memphis vs a syndication opportunity in Memphis.His biggest win in his investing journey.Best advice for someone just starting.KEY QUOTE:"Always listen to your customers, your clients. Always hear a complaint or concern.""Read books, listen to podcast, talk to people." CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.MemphisInvestmentProperties.net/CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Eng is the CEO & Founder of Touzi Capital and is an experienced real estate investor with $150M assets under management. Eng is an economist by training, from the Wharton School of Business. He also has experience leading data science and analytics at Apple, Capital One, and AT&T. Touzi Capital focuses on high cash flow investments and providing passive income to investors by acquiring and optimizing multifamily, industrial, and senior living assets. He has also started Teracel, a company that mines bitcoin and offers pre IPO stocks to his investors as well.>>>Interested in partnering with us on future opportunities? Connect with us at CanovoCapital.comWE DISCUSS:The parallelism of his corporate career with the real estate business.His motivation and realization out of his first real estate deal.How he transitioned from residential to larger commercial real estate asset.His experience as a passive investor.The mindset that he looks for when finding people he gets to do business with.The challenges that he faces in looking at multiple asset types to be able to bring to his investors.The importance of giving options to his investors.His biggest mistake.His biggest win.His best advice for someone just starting.KEY QUOTE:"I started to focus on commercial real estate when I started valuing my time more and seeing the economies of scale."" I love teaching and love helping people on their journey to financial freedom"CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.touzicapital.com/CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Shannon Robnett has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years. He has been involved from start to finish on over $250MM in construction projects covering the gamut from multifamily, and professional office buildings, to City halls, fire and police stations, schools, industrial and mini storage. As a developer with over 25 years of personal and hands-on development and construction experience, few in this industry are more dedicated to delivering numerous passive income streams to their syndicate partners. Along with a knowledgeable and dedicated team, we at Shannon Robnett Industries (SRI) create a second-to-none investor experience.>>>Interested in partnering with us on future opportunities? Connect with us at CanovoCapital.comWE DISCUSS:His family’s background in real estate.The transition he made in his business.What his business looks like today.The markets they are currently focused in.How he defined what a value add is.How he keeps everyone aligned.The difference of asset management from property management.What paying more has brought to his business.His biggest mistake.His biggest win.His best advice for someone just starting.KEY QUOTE:"This is an opportunity to serve people and the more you serve, the more you end up getting back"CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:Shannonrobnett.comMyverticalequity.comCONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!

Gary has been a real estate investor since 2002 and has invested in over 1900 units with $41MM AUM. Gary is also the Co-Founder of the Asset Management Summit, Asset Management Mastery Podcast and Co-Author of the book Best in Class. His expertise in asset management is his secret sauce and he started developing those skills at a young age.>>>Interested in partnering with us on future opportunities? Connect with us at CanovoCapital.com.WE DISCUSS:How he started multiple businesses before getting into real estate.Why he considers his first property as an investment.The role of teamwork on his success in real estate.The importance of asset management in their business.The top mistakes that operators make on the asset management side of the business.The details of his 176-unit deal in Tucson.What his future plans are.His biggest mistake.His biggest win.His best advice for someone just starting.KEY QUOTE:“I quickly learned that real estate is a team sport and once I did that, once I started looking at a team, then my real estate career really took off.”CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:gary@breakofdaycapital.comBest in Class E BookCONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHAREARE YOU A PASSIVE INVESTOR LOOKING FOR PRE-VETTING COMMERCIAL MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES? VISIT CANOVOCAPITAL.COM TO CONNECT WITH US LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! Thank you!