PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show

Group RMC is a family business, a private partnership, and a co-investment company that focuses on underappreciated institutional-quality office properties across the US in non-gateway markets. In this episode, Evelyne Massa, the Vice President of Private Investment at Group RMC, sits with Jim Pfeifer and shares the investment philosophy and principles of Group RMC. The pandemic has made office properties over-looked asset class, but there are many opportunities for buyers with a long-term outlook. Evelyne discusses how Group RMC is taking advantage of the perception that office is a distressed asset class by staying consistent and implementing their long-term plan of buying and holding long term. Listen in to learn more about investing in office buildings, why now might be a great time to evaluate this asset class and where the future for office is heading. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community.Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - How quickly did you dive in? The episode starts with that question and we discuss several replies to the Forum post. Jim Pfeifer also explains how he got his start in syndications and recommends, if you have a stable financial base - at some point, you need to take careful action! Tune in to hear how Jim and others got their start in passive syndication investing!

When investing in real estate in uncertain times such as these, it is important to look for inflation and recession resistant asset classes that can still produce acceptable returns during difficult economic conditions. Medical offices could be just such an asset class. If you are looking for a recession resistant asset class to generate passive income in any market, this is the podcast for you! In this episode, Jim Pfeifer shares an insightful conversation with Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, LLC, Ben Reinberg as he talks about medical offices. Ben shares the four pillars of his company’s success and how serving people can serve you well. Tune in and get tips from the authority on medical office real estate acquisition and learn how you can be a successful passive investor even in difficult times.  Learn more about Passive Investing from our books: https://leftfieldinvestors.com/booksTo see the full show notes and transcript, click here.Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community.Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - what is your passive investing plan? We had some good answers, but Infielder, Pat Wills, had a great explanation and diagram that he shared on the Forum. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer explains his strategy and plan and then Pat describes in detail how he structures his finances in order to maximize growth while making sure to have his expenses covered, emergency cash saved, and investing capital deployed. He also includes a category of "guilt free" spending so he and his wife can splurge on things they enjoy. Pat's diagram which we discuss in the episode is included below. Listen in as Jim and Pat talk about their passive investing plans!Pat Wills diagram. 

A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) gives you more control over your investments than a standard IRA and can help you diversify your investments within your retirement account. It allows you to invest in what you know best instead of forcing you to choose from a limited set of options determined by your IRA provider. Today’s guest, Juan Deshon, is an IRA specialist at Quest Trust Company is a self-described, certified nerd when it comes to IRA accounts. Juan explains the critical difference between a self-directed IRA and a solo 401(k), why you might need a custodian for your IRA, and how to find one that suits your needs. Join in to learn more about how you can make the most out of your retirement funds through a self-directed IRA! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community.Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’s episode features Paul Miller. Paul is a pharmacist that is focusing on investing passively on the side to help develop his wealth. Paul discovered the passive investing industry and began reading up on the subject and listening to podcasts to educate himself and build his confidence to make his first investment. Paul is going to continue to focus on investing in a couple of deals a year while looking into new asset classes.

In real estate, there are many ways to generate cash flow and appreciation. Listen in as Jim Pfeifer talks with the Principal of Responsible Real Estate, Bryan Underwood as he shares the challenges of starting his own venture outside of his family’s business and expertise. Bryan discusses the importance of having the right partnerships, the initiative to learn from experienced mentors, and how accumulating knowledge can enable you to conquer an asset class entirely new to you. Check out this episode and be inspired by Bryan’s dedication to creating wealth while improving lives and building communities from the ground up.  Resources:Learn more about Passive Investing from our books: https://leftfieldinvestors.com/booksTo see the full show notes and transcript, click here.Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community.Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Short-term rentals are an asset class many passive investors have not yet invested in. This emerging asset class presents unique opportunities, deal structures, and deal structures. Join Jim Pfeifer as he talks to serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, and experiential hospitality expert Richard Fertig about the asset class everyone is talking about, but few are investing in: short-term rentals. Richard is the Founder of Stomp Capital LLC and Short Term Rental University. Listen in as Richard talks about learning how to look for the best alternative assets, staying away from the crowded trades, and having the mindset that missing out is okay, but losing money is not. He explains how obstacles can be opportunities and by going through them, you can often maximize your success. Discover the short-term rentals asset class today!  To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community.Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

In this episode, Jim Pfeifer takes a topic from the Infielder Forum and shares it with the community. Jim talks about how to teach kids about investing and reveals insights from other Infielders. Tune in to hear how others have taught their kids to become investors!

Often, when people are working in lucrative occupations, they have a lot of income coming in, but they do not have control of their time, their income, or their life. That is how today’s guest, Peter Kim felt when he was working full time as a doctor. He saw examples of other successful professionals who had bought back their time through multiple income streams and he decided to learn from them. Today’s episode features physician, entrepreneur, investor, and founder & CEO of Passive Income MD, Peter Kim as he and Jim Pfeifer discuss how you can use multiple income streams to gain control of your life and earn back your time. Peter also talks about the benefits of having the right network and community to find quality operators and mitigate the risks of investing in passive real estate. Tune in to learn more about balancing your time practicing your profession on your terms while enjoying the financial freedom and security you get from passive income streams.