Ritter on Real Estate

Jindou Lee, CEO and Co-founder of HappyCo, discusses his transition from the gaming industry to real estate tech. He highlights how technology and AI are revolutionizing property management, making processes more efficient and accessible for investors. Jindou shares insights on the importance of relationships in real estate, as well as the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship. His innovative solutions at HappyCo are designed to enhance operational efficiency in the multifamily sector, showcasing the transformative power of tech.

On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Ray Heimann. Ray is a real estate investor and co-founder of Terra Capital, an investment firm that focuses on turning small, outdated residential real estate assets into scaled, turnkey portfolios of modern-finish units across the US. He has over a decade of experience working for various investment firms, including JP Morgan, Booz & Company, and Sverica Capital, where he covered US REITs, advised on He is known for his focus on cutting out the noise around what's hot and honing in on strategies that repeatedly drive strong, risk-adjusted returns. Welcome to the show Ray! Key Points From The Episode: -Ray's background & upbringing working at a few other firms before co-founding Terra Capital.-What brought Ray back to the Midwest. -Ray's investment strategy. What he looks for in a deal.-Getting around the issue of scaling a firm.-Why Terra Capital manages all of their assets. Books Mentioned: Washington: A Life by Ron ChernowCheck us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with returning guest Julie Holly. Julie is a speaker and founder of Three Keys Investment, and today we talk about Assisted Living Investments and why they are great investments!Julie has invested in single-family homes, house-hacked before it had a name, managed properties from 1k miles away and passively invested in multifamily assets. Julie is passively invested in nearly 300 doors, strategically partnered in 68 Atlanta based and a general partner in 387 units.  Her podcast 'The Conscious Investor' is designed to support investors at every step of their journey. Enjoy over 300 episodes on mindset and how highly successful investors overcome limitations and become an unstoppable force of success. Welcome to the show, Julie! Key Points From The Episode:-How Julie discovered assisted living and how it sparked her interest later in life.-Why Assisted Living is a great investment right now.-The exponential need for assisted living, 70% of seniors using it at some point.-Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes, what's the difference?-Julie's investment strategy for Assisted Living.-What Investors need to know before investing in Assisted Living.-Why good management is ESSENTIAL for investing in Assisted Living Assets.Books Mentioned: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho & The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel RuizLearn more about Julie and Three Keys: https://www.threekeysinvestments.com/Check us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with Xiao Ou Yuan. Xia is the Managing Director of Hageman Capital and manages the day-to-day operations, as well as leading all bond structuring and negotiations for the Hageman Capital portfolio. Prior to joining Hageman Capital, Xiao was a Principal at Fifth Third Securities, a regional investment banking firm, primarily focused on high-yield TIF and municipal bond transactions in the Midwest. Welcome to the show, Xiao! Key Points From The Episode: - Xiao's background, how he and Kent met.- What are TIF Bonds and how they work.- How TIF Bonds work with deals and what developers need to know.- The positive tax benefits associated with TIF Bonds. - Why investors should not rely on bonds to make their underwriting work.- How investors can get started with TIF Bonds.Learn more about Hageman Captial: https://hagemancapital.com/Check us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with returning guest, Veena Jetti. Veena is the founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm specializing in curating investors' conservative opportunities. She has over a decade of real estate experience including overseeing the management of $1B+ in real estate assets. Her expertise includes driving corporate growth strategy, asset management, and business development derived from working for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Her professional expertise includes driving corporate strategy and business development opportunities. In this episode, Veena shares her story of building her Facebook community, Mastering Multifamily where she offers training/guidance to the group members! Welcome to the show, Veena! Key Points From The Episode:- Veena's background in multifamily. Finally crossing the $1B transaction mark.-What is Thought Leadership and how it builds credibility amongst investors. -How to build a brand, the work it consists of.-The Joy of helping new investors get started in real estate.-What is the Mastering Multifamily community and how individuals can get involved.Books Mentioned: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. WintersLearn more about Veena: https://veenajetti.com/Check us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

Welcome to Curtis' Corner, a segment hosted by Hudson Investing's Vice President of Investor Relations, Curtis Edwards.  On this episode,we chat with Corey Daharsh. Corey is the business development specialist at Advanta IRA. Advanta IRA is an elite provider of self-directed plans serving clients across the nation. Their mission is to enlighten and empower people who want to take an active role in building retirement wealth. Born and raised in central Florida, Corey is a University of South Florida graduate. He worked in the finance and banking industry for several years before joining Advanta IRA. Corey is a Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) and delivers exceptional service and self-directed expertise as he educates investors on the power of self-directed accounts in the Carolina/Tennessee region. Welcome to the show, Corey! Key Points From The Episode:-What is a Self-Directed IRA? -Corey's background and upbringing.-How Advanta IRA helps individuals take control over their retirement.-Self-Directed IRAs vs more traditional alternatives typically recommended to investors.Hudson Investing's Guide To Self-Directed IRAs: Check us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

In today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with Eddie Ring. Eddie is the founder of New Standard Equities and serves as its Chief Executive Officer.  He has ultimate responsibility for NSE’s investment strategy, operations, risk management, and investor relationships. He has over 25 years of real estate and financial consulting experience, with 16 years of dedicated investing and operating experience in the multifamily sector. Under Mr. Ring’s leadership, NSE is known as a full-service, vertically integrated organization, and a leading investor of multifamily properties primarily located in the Western U.S. including Seattle, Northern and Southern California, and San Diego. Welcome to the show, Eddie!Key Points From The Episode: - Eddie's background, working as a comedy writer before discovering real estate investing. - How fatherhood changed Eddie's perspective on work and time freedom.- How Eddie scaled NSE to the large size it is today.- What Eddie learned working for other multifamily firms before starting his own.- Pros and Cons of in-house property management. - How Eddie grew his team strategically. - NSE's Investment thesis, how Eddie evaluates potential deals.- Understanding supply and demand in California's market. How politics impact developments.- Rent growth overbearing income growth.Books Mentioned:- Start With Why by Simon SinekCheck us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Chance Finucane CFA/Chief Investment Officer at Oxbow Advisors. Chance joined Oxbow in 2017 after spending six years on the investment team at Institutional Capital (ICAP), a global value investment firm based in Chicago. He is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance and an M.B.A. in Accounting. Chance is a member of the firm’s investment committee. Welcome, Chance! Key Points From The Episode: -Chance's background, graduating from IU & working In Finance. -The current state of the economy, how the pandemic impacted markets and investments. -How to analyze markets as a public investor.-Artificial Intelligence & Chat GPT, what are the investment opportunities?-How investors should deal with "FOMO".-The future of Inflation. Where Chance sees the fed heading next. -Where Oxbow Advisors guides investors to invest. Books Mentioned: -The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holliday- The Most Important Thing By Howard MarxCheck us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Ellie Perlman. Ellie is a real estate investor who owns multifamily properties across the U.S. Ellie is the Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Capital Group, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisition and management. At Blue Lake Capital, Ellie helps investors grow their wealth by investing alongside her in large multifamily deals.Ellie started her career as a commercial real estate lawyer, leading real estate transactions for Israel’s largest real estate company. Later, she transitioned to a property manager role and is now the CEO of Blue Lake Capital GroupEllie holds a masters in Law and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. She is a Forbes author and a real estate investing podcast host.​In her spare time, Ellie enjoys working out, driving sports cars, skiing black diamonds, and investing in startups. Welcome to the podcast, Ellie! Key Points From The Episode: Ellie's background, working as a former attorney, getting into real estate, and growing her firm.Why Ellie Prefers B-Class Real Estate Investments. How the tenants are more stable.Understanding risk-adjusted returns. Ellie's thoughts on supply risk. Downshift in supply w/ new interest rates.How Ellie's underwriting approach has changed. How to structure financing for multifamily investments. Good debt vs bad debt.How to grow a self-sustaining real estate firm.Why its better to not be cheap when hiring individuals. How an assistant was the best & first hire Ellie made.Books Mentioned:             - The One Thing by Garry KellerCheck us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Kenny Wolfe. Kenny is an experienced multifamily syndicator, the founder and CEO of Wolfe Investments. Kenny is also the author of “Investing in the Dream: How to Acquire Multifamily Real Estate and Attain Total Financial Freedom”. He invested in his first multifamily property in 2010 and instantly saw the potential for real estate to transform his life - giving him the opportunity to quit his day job and start a company.  Kenny is passionate about helping others attain financial freedom through real estate investing. Kenny has been involved in over $675 million worth of commercial real estate transactions nationwide and is a principal in 5,032 units (7,088 units all-time). He holds a BBA from Baylor University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. Kenny currently resides in Plano, Texas with his wife, daughter, and son. When he’s not scouring the market for new deals, he enjoys discovering new vegan restaurants and rooting for the Broncos. Welcome, Kenny!Key Points From The Episode: Kenny’s background & success in real estate. Why Diversification of assets is very important.The type of deals Kenny’s company invests in and how they work.Crafting real estate investments for every type of individual looking to invest. Kenny’s analysis of the current real estate market.Turning office spaces into multifamily.How the shortage of living spaces is creating opportunities for real estate investors.What are office conversions and how Kenny plans on using them to grow his AUM to $1 Billion. Books Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiInvesting in the Dream: How to Acquire Multifamily Real Estate and Attain Total Financial FreedomYour Quest to Financial Freedom: The Journey From Zero to Lifeling WealthCheck us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio