PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show

PassivePockets, Jim Pfeifer, and Left Field Investors
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Jul 21, 2024 • 40min

178: From High Risk Distressed Debt to the SAFE Method in Self-Storage: Tom Dunkel’s Evolution

Tom Dunkel from Belrose Storage Group shares insights on the SAFE method for passive investing, the impact of the pandemic on self-storage, and strategies for financial stability. Topics include benefits of commercial real estate, self-storage market dynamics, and mistakes to avoid for LPs.
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Jul 14, 2024 • 40min

177: Green Coffee Company: Revolutionizing the Coffee Industry with Adam Jason

Join us on Passive Investing from Left Field as we chat with Adam Jason, the entrepreneurial force behind Green Coffee Company. Discover how Adam transitioned from a corporate lawyer to a coffee industry innovator in Colombia, turning coffee byproducts into profitable ventures and aiming for a 5x return on investments. Don't miss this insightful episode on sustainable coffee practices, the challenges of operating in Latin America, and the future of the coffee industry. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated!  About Adam Jason Adam Jason is a Partner of Legacy Group. Before joining Legacy Group, Adam worked for two international law firms, Jones Day and Vinson & Elkins, where he advised leading Fortune 500 companies and investment banks in the areas of corporate finance, corporate governance, securities regulation and international business transactions, and represented them in public and private debt and equity offerings exceeding an aggregate of $10 billion.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:01:42 His journey06:07 How they vary from the norm in their industry08:36 What have they done differently than big companies that helped them succeed? 12:00 Operating in Latin America as a US-based company14:07 Small farm scaling up 15:31 Weathering inflation18:27 Mistakes passive investors make in their asset class21:27 Coffee is a recession-free product 22:42 Underwriting his deals26:05 Biggest risk with this asset class 28:55 Where is the product located?32:10 Podcast Recommendations 33:08 Contact Adam This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.       Podcast Recommendations:All in Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co/Resources Mentioned:Contact the guest:Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jason-98a22612/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legacygroup9109/featuredGreen Coffee Company Products only available in the US: https://www.greencoffeecompany.com/Advertising Partners:Midloch:https://midloch.com/Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/
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Jul 7, 2024 • 49min

176: Build Wealth Through Owning a Franchise: Advice from Kim Daly

Franchise expert Kim Daly shares her journey and insights on building wealth through franchising. She discusses selecting the right franchise, passive income opportunities, and aligning with personal vision. The podcast explores franchise performance in economic contexts, funding options, and the commitment required for success.
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Jun 30, 2024 • 40min

175: How to Succeed in Today's Investment Landscape with Whitney Elkins-Hutten

Whitney Elkins-Hutten shares insights on wealth creation through multifamily investments, preferred equity, and debt funds. She discusses passive vs. active investing, preferred equity, and common mistakes by LPs. Whitney also provides podcast recommendations and valuable advice for investors.
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Jun 23, 2024 • 43min

174: Critical Aspects of Limited Partnerships for Smarter Passive Investing with Aleksey Chernobelskiy

Welcome to the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Aleksey Chernobelskiy, an expert in advising limited partners on real estate investments. Aleksey shares invaluable insights on navigating syndication deals, avoiding common mistakes, and the importance of being an active LP. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with essential advice to help you succeed in the world of passive investing. Don't miss out – tune in nowAbout Aleksey Chernobelskiy Aleksey Chernobelskiy advises limited partners (LPs) on existing and future investments, writing weekly to 3,000 investors at LPlessons.substack.com to explain how to properly vet and consider LP investments within their portfolios. He also assists General Partners with LP-related matters such as capital calls and feedback on investment decks. Before advising LPs, Aleksey managed STORE Capital’s $10 billion commercial real estate portfolio and oversaw the firm’s underwriting team. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a quadruple major in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, and Accounting.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:02:27 His background05:32 His three key fundamentals10:46 Pros and cons of perpetual holds20:46 The difference between the return on vs of capital structures26:19 How LPs can set expectations ahead of time35:42 Podcast Recommendation36:47 Contact Guest This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.       Podcast Recommendations:The Aquired Podcast: https://www.acquired.fm/The Founders Podcast: https://www.founderspodcast.com/Resources Mentioned:Contact the guest:LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/chernobelskiyAdvertising Partners:Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/Midloch:https://midloch.com/Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/
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Jun 16, 2024 • 41min

173: The Ins and Outs of Ground-Up Development with Andrew Brewer

Join host Jim Pfeifer and real estate developer Andrew Brewer as they explore the intricate world of real estate development. Discover the crucial steps, potential risks, and expert strategies for successful property development. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the field, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you navigate your investment journey with confidence. Tune in to learn how to assess projects, select the right partners, and manage development risks effectively.   About Andrew Brewer Andrew is the Founder and Managing Partner of IronGall Investments, a real estate development firm based in Austin, and Distance 3 Development, a real estate investment firm based in San Antonio. As a developer and project sponsor Andrew has helped hundreds of busy professionals achieve time and financial freedom through passive real estate investments in markets across the US.He has experience in apartments, townhomes, single family home subdivisions, mobile home parks, RV parks, and office warehouse spaces. The value of projects sponsored by Irongall Investments and Distance 3 Development has a combined market value of hundreds of millions of dollars. Too often, we've seen working professionals miss far too many school plays and soccer games, and we've also seen individuals too busy to pursue their passion projects. Andrew wants to help as many people as possible to take control of their time and accumulate wealth through real estate so they won't have to miss any more significant occasions.Andrew has a varied background in real estate and has participated in projects as an owner, developer, operator, engineer, and consultant.As an operations engineer, Andrew implemented comprehensive building turnarounds of underperforming assets, resulting in enhanced operations, cheaper maintenance costs, and better resident experiences. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:02:07 His background05:25 What projects he has right now10:39 How to vet an operator?20:26 Questions for the deal 26:31 How the returns are structured31:52 How the phases work34:39 Podcast recommendations34:57 contact This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.       Podcast Recommendations:Best Ever Podcast: https://www.bestevercre.com/podcastBigger Pockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/Resources Mentioned:Contact the guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brewer-irongall-investments/ Advertising Partners:Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/
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Jun 9, 2024 • 40min

172: From Boy Band to Big-Time Investor: Michael Sarracini's Journey

Join us on "Passive Investing from Left Field" as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Michael Sarracini, a seasoned real estate investor and former boy band member turned entrepreneur. Discover Michael's unique journey from pop stages to property pages and learn how he leverages the three core investing streams to achieve financial freedom. Don't miss out on his valuable insights into transforming your real estate investments from active hustles to passive income streams!  About Michael Sarracini Michael Sarracini is an award-winning entrepreneur and real estate investor. Starting over 20 years ago as a university student with nothing but debt and the drive to succeed, he turned a small government loan into a multimillion-dollar real estate empire that allowed him to retire at 25. With his new freedom he then explored other industries including television, ecommerce, real estate development & private education.Today Michael is CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group. He focuses on adding value to people through personal development and education as well as adding value to land through strategic partnerships and development.Michael’s team has trained more than 100,000 real estate investors and helped them generate tens of millions of dollars in net worth.As an entrepreneur, he has won multiple business awards for business growth, sales revenue and employee satisfaction, and in 2016 he led the #1 fastest-growing consumer business in the country.Michael supports his business growth through strong leadership, solid business practices and community involvement.Michael believes in, and invests heavily in, his personal growth and personal development.He believes strongly in community involvement and sits on the board of directors and the leadership committee for the Children’s Foundation.Michael lives with his wife and two boys just outside of Toronto, Canada. He loves to spend time with his family swimming, mountain biking, hiking, BBQing and loves hosting big family dinners. He also enjoys scuba diving and playing squash.Michael’s ultimate goal is to help his partners and his students maximize both their profits and their purpose so they can live enriched and fulfilling lives.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:01:57 His background 07:25 Boss mindset leading to real estate10:57 Transitioning from active to passive real estate18:57 Three investing streams 22:36 Income vs. appreciation 26:57 Finding the right individual path to financial freedom29:50 Podcast recommendation 31:43 Contact Guest This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.       Podcast Recommendations:Dr. Huberman Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcastPeter Attia :https://peterattiamd.com/Resources Mentioned:Contact the guest:LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/keyspire/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_keyspire_/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/keyspire/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQL2BsGF0UQO1VPkd5wHigAdvertising Partners:Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/Midloch:https://midloch.com/Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/
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Jun 2, 2024 • 46min

171: The Power of Comprehensive Financial Planning: Insights from Jameson Lett

Wealth management advisor Jameson Lett discusses proactive financial planning, infinite banking using whole life insurance, and strategic planning for business owners. The importance of choosing the right financial advisor aligned with investor incentives and favorite podcast recommendations are also explored.
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May 26, 2024 • 51min

170: The Art of Multifamily Investments: Predictions and Strategies with Ken McElroy

Real estate mogul Ken McElroy discusses property management, economic shifts in real estate, and strategies for successful investment portfolios. Featuring insights on interest rates, debt structures, operational challenges, and financial automation in multifamily investments.
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May 19, 2024 • 50min

169: Unlocking Financial Freedom: Bala Krishnan’s Investment Journey

Tech entrepreneur turned real estate investor, Bala Krishnan, shares his journey to financial freedom through disciplined investing. He discusses the power of wealth multiplication, transitioning from tech to real estate, and the importance of strategic investing in today's market. Bala's 10Y investment model and focus on ground-up build-to-rent properties provide valuable insights for achieving financial independence.

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