The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

EP 149 : Bronson Hill - How to "Fire Yourself" and replace your working income with passive income in 3 years or less.  Bronson is committed to helping educate others about the benefits of passively investing in multifamily syndication. While most people have never heard of this, it allows individuals to own a piece of large apartment buildings, receiving outstanding tax benefits, and get great returns without the volatility of the stock market. We currently have 2000 units ($200M) and we are always looking for like-minded partners to invest with us. Check us out at https://www.bronsonequity.com HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Bronson’s Background 02:47 - Success or Seminar 05:30 - Defining Success 08:03 - Favorite Success 10:05 - Fire Yourself 14:48 - Inflation 17:33 - Fast Track Success 21:17 - Reading Hacks 24:08 - Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset 26:30 - Book and Tech 27:50 - Connect CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.bronsonequity.com CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

EP 148:   Justin Britto and Jake Garcia - Developing Gray Collar / Attainable Housing From The Ground Up Jake - Jake’s wide footprint through both own- ership of his own assets as well as under- writing lending opportunities in various states have strengthened his foundation for asset management and effectively maintaining offsite relationships with ven- dors, contractors, and onsite personnel. Currently, Mr. Garcia is a general partner in three different apartment communities in Texas totaling 357 units. He also owns and manages a 54 unit residential portfolio in the Phoenix MSA, twelve (12) group homes, as well as investmets in land development and mobile home parks. He has bought & sold over $50,000,000 in both residential & multifamily assets in multiple states. Justin - Justin Britto, managing principal, relies on his 12 years of commercial real estate experience to guide Madison Communities. As a relationship-driven professional, Mr. Britto leverages the vast network of industry contacts he has accrued over his career to find off-market multifamily opportunities. Mr. Britto started his real estate career in the research depart of Marcus & Millichap (M&M), one of the largest commercial real estate brokerage firms in the country.Mr. Britto transitioned to the brokerage side of the business in 2012, joining one of Marcus & Millichap’s top teams in IPA Student Housing. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Backgrounds 08:59 - Impact Equity Ad 09:55 - Why Multifamily 12:27 - Gray Collar 15:25 - Affordable Housing 18:15 - Mission Driven Strategies 23:08 - Development 24:48 - Infill Strategy 29:09 - Investor Expectations and Returns 32:54 - Cashflow 39:50 - Final Thoughts  CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Jake Garcia - 480-241-2601 Justin Britto - 480-290-8005 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-britto-44752b21/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST:Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

EP 147: Pasquale Zingarella - Why You Should Use Invest Clearly This is a unique episode, with a demonstration of Invest Clearly. It is best viewed on a video platform. Enjoy! The #1 Platform for Vetting Real Estate Syndications & Funds. Verified Reviews from Investors Like You. Invest Clearly supports investors by sharing an up to date database of active and closed real-estate syndications and funds so that you always know what's available and never miss an opportunity. Investors can review sponsors that they have worked with and check out the reviews of fellow investors before making an investment decisions. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://goinvestclearly.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

EP 146: Matthew "Ace" Hagerty- Everyone has an inner Super Hero HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Ace’s Background 06:40 - 100 Day Challenge 12:23 - The Podcast house 16:20 - Success 21:05 - Operation Rescue Children 27:29 - Fast Track SUccess 28:55 - Mindset 32:10 - Book and Tech Recommendations 34:05 - Connect With Ace Matthew “Ace” Hagerty is a writer, entrepreneur, podcaster and is the founder of Full Control Publishing, LLC. From garage start-ups to companies investing millions of dollars to developing communities around the country, he has created successful initiatives that are changing the faces of communities both big and small. He also launched his podcast, Superhero By Design, in 2022, in which he interviews real life superheroes from all over the world. Ace can either be found outside engaging in some sort of mental and physical adventure, or on his laptop in random coffee shops throughout Nashville, Tennessee, figuring out ways to improve himself and other people’s lives. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.superherobydesign.com CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

EP 145: Rob and Dasha Beardsley - $350MM in Acquisitions and 30%+ in Returns Since 2018 HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Rob’s Background 02:28 - Dasha’s Background 05:49 - First Time Investors 09:10 - Lone Star Capital Resources 12:12 - Underwriting 14:00 - Trends 15:08 - Dallas Market 18:20 - In house Property Management / Vertical Integration 24:28 - Affordable Housing Strategy 26:28 - Mutli-Family Current Market 29:18 - Rob’s Books 32:32 - Educational Resources Rob Beardsley oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the Lone Star Capital and has acquired over $365M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions. He has written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the Capital Spotlight podcast, which is focused on interviewing institutional investors.   Dasha Beardsley directs investor relations and oversees marketing for Lone Star Capital. She is responsible for coordinating Lone Star’s in-person summits as well as the sponsoring of conferences around the country. Dasha graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a degree in Real Estate Development. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: https://lscre.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley https://www.linkedin.com/in/dashabeardsley https://instagram.com/robbeardsley3?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @salesguyinvestor  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 144: Self-Storage Facility Acquisitions: Maximizing Success with Virtual Assistants GUEST BIO: Guest bio Saif, a seasoned professional with a background in petrochemical engineering and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Starting as a customer service representative, Saif consistently exceeded targets, earning promotions to roles like Acquisition Manager and Senior Client Success Manager. Saif expertise spans land acquisition, negotiation, and market trend analysis. Proficient in tools like Excel and Google Sheets, Saif streamlined processes and executed successful email campaigns. A versatile real estate professional, they bring a proven track record of delivering results and exceeding expectations, poised to contribute to organizational success. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: mavensuccess.com CONNECT WITH OUR HOST:  Connect with Sean Graham to discuss self-storage syndication investment opportunities at Maven Equities or to sell your self-storage facility without a broker. https://www.mavenequities.com/ https://www.mavenstorage.com/ http://www.mavensuccess.com/ Linktr.ee/seangraham

GUEST BIO: Left the corporate world to pursue fatherhood, entrepreneurship and CRE investments.Flipped one house, currently house hacking a single family, while buying commercial properties, including multifamily, mobile home parks, and storage facilities. We focus on buy and hold, and the repositioning of properties, adding value to both the property itself and its tenants. HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Mason’s Background 03:20 - Success 07:04 - Dealing With Overwhelm  10:25 - Faith 11:44 - Accountability 12:43 - Favorite Personal Success 16:18 - Lessons Learned 19:17 - Overcoming Challenges 25:25 - Fast Track  Success 29:14 - Key To Success 31:20 - Scarcity vs Abundance Mindsets 33:11 - Book and Tech Recommendations 36:05 - Connect With Mason CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxF0Mu3A4Yc/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST:  Doug is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 05:12 - Why is investing with Randy in short term rentals so compelling? 07:32 - Historical performance of Techvestor’s Short Term Rental portfolio 10:36 - Why Short Term Rentals? 16:37 - About Impact Equity founder Randy Smith 18:40 - About Techvestor 21:15 - Techvestor’s software 27:04 - Examples of Techvestor’s Short Term Rentals 27:43 - What type of approximate returns could investors experience with Techvestor? 32:35 - Benefits of investing with Impact equity instead of directly with Techvestor 35:12 - Investment summary 41:06 - Tax Benefits 42:07 - How this investment is hedged to protect your capital 45:37 - Why invest now? 48:10 - How to get started 49:00 - What to expect after investing Invest in the emerging asset class of Short-Term Rentals without the headaches of being a landlord, a designer, a property manager, and the 1000s of other things that come with running a successful STR. We'll do all the work. Investment Details: $25,000 minimum investment 8-9%+ average annual cash flows Diversified across 100+ properties in 10+ STR friendly markets Projected to more than double your investment in 4-6 years 8% preferred return with 85/15 waterfall above the preferred return Available to accredited investors only April 15th next investment capital deadline See all of the details in the Deal Room or soft commit here: https://impactequity.investnext.com/portal/offerings/3289/ SIEF KHAFAGI Cofounder & CEO Techvestor Sief leads the company’s talent, financial and portfolio management infrastructure. Sief has helped hundreds diversify into real estate after spending nearly 5 years at Facebook. He’s syndicated acquisitions totaling more than $100M while designing & developing more than 70+ properties. Sief is also a current Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member where he shares his thoughts on finance, real estate and more. CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

David Pere joined the Marine Corps in August 2008. Since that time, he has lived in or traveled to many unique places worldwide, including a combat tour in Afghanistan. David got started in real estate investing in 2015. He house-hacked a duplex with the FHA loan and lived in it for a little while until receiving orders to Hawaii. While stationed in Hawaii, David bought a 10-unit apartment in Missouri and has had continued success with real estate investing. With over 100 rental units in his personal portfolio, David has achieved complete financial freedom! Through these experiences, From Military to Millionaire was born, which is now the largest military real estate investing community in the world, where we help service members and veterans build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. David is also the author of The No B.S. Guide to Military Life: How to Build Wealth, Get Promoted, and Achieve Greatness HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - David’s Background 03:13 - Success 05:50 - Most Valuable Lesson 10:50 - Overcoming Challenges 17:32 - Fast Track Success 20:55 - Scarcity vs Abundance 24:15 - Key To Success 29:18 - Book Recommendations 31:09 - Connect With David 32:34 - Impact Equity LLC CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: home page: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/ Podcast: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQElNqStWjEBDFNVnXkh1ng?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilitaryMillionaire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/militaryrei CONNECT WITH OUR HOST:  Doug is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

EP 140 : Kaitlyn McKay - The 100 Million Dollar Phone Call Kaitlyn McKay is a stay at home mom of four kids, military spouse and real estate investor. She started investing in October 2022 with her first house hack which eventually turned into an Airbnb. She then purchased a small multi family in Anchorage Alaska, and has done mid term and long term rentals there. She is also a small GP in a 172 unit Multi family in New York. She is currently working on capital raising and loves meeting new people every day and entrepreneurial space. Her ultimate goal is to help raise funds for  a nonprofit anti-Human Trafficking group. HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Kaitlyn’s Background 09:40 - Success 14:35 - Mindset 17:32 - Systems 18:44 - Capital Raising 20:40 - Fast Track Your Success 23:16 - Scarcity vs Abundance 29:16 - Connect 30:38 - Impact Equity LLC Ad CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-mckay-66602247 https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynlambmckay/ https://www.facebook.com/kaitlynl3 CONNECT WITH OUR HOST:  Doug is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/