AJ Osborne Podcast

With a nickname like 'The Mad Scientist of Multifamily' Neal Bawa must be doing something interesting. In this episode learn how Neal leveraged his knowledge of data into a profitable real estate business...and why some people think his methods are crazy. He'll share with you useful trends like, 'Surban' developments and 'build to rent.' For those of you who have thought about investing in real estate, specifically multifamily assets… this episode is for you and an absolute must listen.  I had the pleasure of spending some time with Neal Bawa who like a lot of investors, started investing in single family homes.  After numerous single family home deals, Neal decided to make the leap from single family investing to multifamily investing.  In this episode Neal shares how he finds deals, what he looks for and how to spot opportunity even when everyone is telling you you’re crazy, how to create opportunity instead of waiting for it, how to increase occupancy and value, what makes a good market, and so much more.  One of the biggest takeaways from this episode however, is how Neal has used a repeatable business model to create and sustain cashflows over and over again completely independent of market fluctuations.  If you or anyone you know is even thinking about real estate investing or investing specifically in multifamily property, you have to listen to this. Be sure to take notes and even go back and listen to this episode a second or third time to truly draw all the great value Neal provided.  Keep up with Neal or get in touch with him on his website at:  multifamilyu.com   I hope you guys are all doing amazing, thanks a ton as always for your support. Please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t and if you’ve enjoyed Cashflow 2 Freedom, leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcast platform you listen on. This helps us out a ton and lets me know what you guys want to hear more of.    Thanks everybody,  AJ     Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com

Well everybody, it’s brand new year and a brand-new decade. What does that mean? Pretty much the same thing it means every New Year – people set goals and take up new resolutions. But what’s the biggest issue people have with New Year’s resolutions? Yep, you got it – the issue is people not following through with them and therefor not achieving them.  This is what I want to talk about in today’s episode of Cashflow 2 Freed – how to identify, plan, and organize your goals in a way that empowers you to not only achieve your goals, but to live your life by them.  Goals should be looked at as a lifestyle choice that are long lasting, that you do simply because you love to do them, or you love the result that it creates. But that’s a huge thought right!? How in the world can you possibly set such huge goals and actually achieve them?  It all comes down to planning and execution and that’s exactly what I’m going to share with you guys today. I want to share a process with you that will help you that will again, help you to identify, plan, and organize your goals, but it will also help you a huge way to figure out the exact steps you need to take and the execution of those steps.  This episode is full of value on how to get from A-Z but some great take-aways here are: To gain knowledge, both about yourself and what it is you truly want to do.  The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe your vision, are invested in it, and who also have long term visions. Being willing to change and adapt your approach, your path, your ideas, and everything in between that are necessary for you to accomplish your big over-all vision.  Get at me on social media and let me know what your big goals are for this New Year and what your big goals are for your life!   Until next time, AJ   How to look at your goals as lifestyle choices that are long lasting, that you do because you love to do them.  This same idea applies to start-ups.  Identify a need in the market, don’t just follow your passion.  Balance between humility and understanding with drive and confidence.  Gain knowledge to gain humility  Economic success is a function of how much you give, not how much you get.  Your goals need to be about building infrastructure to deliver value.  Two sides or kinds of people to creating and executing a plan, they have to work with one another:  smart goals (small measurable) Dream big (huge strong) Don’t change your overall vision – be willing to change your path to reach that overall vision is key First step to understanding your big overall goal and how to get there by breaking it down to small, actionable and measurable steps.  The importance of surrounding yourself with people who also have a long term vison with you and your goals How to get from A-Z and stay on track You need to have tons of reflection time when figuring out your big vision/goal. Know what YOU want. 

Hey everybody! I know, I know… it’s been a while since we’ve done a Cashflow 2 Freedom Fifteen Minute Friday. With the New Year, there were a few things I wanted to cover and share with you.  I’m not really about New Year’s resolutions, but I do take time to reflect on the prior year and plan for the big changes I need to make to continue learning and growing.  So what am I focused on this year?  It’s simple – tactics, strategies, and changes that are going to propel me and my overall goals into the future.  I don’t remember where I saw it or who said it but a quote I came across has stuck with me for years and it went something like this: “Successful companies are not the biggest, not the smartest, they are the companies willing to change.” This doesn’t mean you should, or that you have to change your overall goal for your life. It simply recognizes the fact that everything in the world is constantly moving, constantly changing, and that we have to be able to change and adapt if we truly want to grow and accomplish our true potential.  So what big thing am I doing specifically to continue to change and grow this year?  I’m starting another company that will drive me and my investment goals forward that’s going to move the needle in a serious way. I talk about this company, what it is, and what my plans are for it.  I also dive into a few other topics such as:  A brief market overview of this crazy bull market we’ve experienced over the past decade, how monetary policy controls the market, how to stop inflation, and the importance of diversification across asset classes.  I talk about my own sources of wealth, my revenue streams and how I’ve chosen to diversify them, and I also share the one and only place where I use debt and what my exact debt ratio is.  If you haven’t already, subscribe and leave a review.    See you next time everybody, -AJ

Josiah Smelser, the author of the new book, The Daily Real Estate Investor, and the host of a podcast of the same name, joins the podcast to discuss who to overcome limiting beliefs. Proximity to larger markets and limited capital should not stop anyone from investing in their futures. To learn more about Josiah and The Daily Real Estate Investor, visit his website:  https://thedailyrealestateinvestor.com   Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com

From being paralyzed by a rare disease to living every minute of life. AJ's story of a near-death experience is not to be missed. Sometimes, freedom is just a state of mind.  Over two years ago out of the blue, my legs stopped working. Within days the rest of my body stopped working. I was hooked up to tubes to survive. I couldn't move, eat, talk or breathe.  This is my story. It's not pretty, fun, exciting, or motivating. I just wanted to tell it like it really was. Horrifying. I did my best. I worked every day to survive. I didn't give up (even tho at times I wanted to die).  I was trapped in my head. Unable to communicate. Unable to tell others the unbelievable pain I was in. It's heavy but I didn't want to church it up. I wanted to give it to you how it really was.

As one of the co-founders of Heaton Dainard, not only has James Dainard developed an executed corporate strategies, he's also invested in and developed a real estate empire. He shares his story and some insight on this episode.  Connect with James: IG @jdainflips email: james@heatondainard.com Website:  https://heatondainard.com   Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com

Creating and maintaining a family business that lasts 100 years is no easy task. But President of Peterson Auto Group, Brady Peterson, joins the podcast to provide some insight into how he and his family have kept their family business running strong for four generations. Hint:  It' has to do with treating customers well. Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com  

As AJ prepares for the launch of the Inner Circle, he reflects on how being financially free has enriched his life and the lives of those around him. Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com  

Ashley Wilson, an expert in the multi-family space joins the podcast to discuss her journey and investing philosophy. To connect with Ashely visit her website below.  https://www.badashinvestor.com   Ashley is also involved with the meet up group Invest Her, which empowers women to invest in real estate. More information can be found below https://www.meetup.com/pro/the-real-estate-investher   Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com  

Jace and Clark from Millionaires Unveiled join the podcast to share with AJ what they've learned from talking to millionaires. Visit their website here and be sure to tune into their podcast to hear AJ's interview soon. Topics of discussion include: Financial Freedom Creating Cash Flow Real Estate Self Storage Buying Self Storage Passive Income Investing in Real Estate Investing in Self Storage Financial Freedom with Real Estate Cashflow Investments Links:  https://cashflow2freedom.com