Every week I bring you an informative interview of either a highly successful real estate investor or professional service provider. Listen in as my guests share their REI Jewels of Wisdom.
Episode: Limited Partner Syndication Investing with Spencer Hilligoss
Guest: Spencer Hilligoss is the co-founder and CEO of Madison Investing, a firm focused on helping passive investors achieve financial freedom through real estate. With a background in technology and experience in high-growth Silicon Valley companies, he leverages his expertise to navigate the investment landscape and educate new investors on rigorous due diligence and risk management.
Big Idea: Dan Breslin and Spencer Hilligoss discuss the journey of investing in real estate through limited partnerships. They emphasize the importance of due diligence, understanding the dynamics of risk management, and building long-term relationships.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.MadisonInvesting.com/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/limited-partner-syndication-investing-with-spencer-hilligoss/
Spencer Hilligoss & I Discuss Limited Partner Syndication Investing:
● Investment Framework for Evaluating Sponsors (00:02:15 - 00:04:41)
● Emotional Journey of First-Time LP Investors (00:18:56 - 00:22:46)
● Understanding Illiquidity in Real Estate Investments (00:27:29 - 00:28:44)
● Risk Management and Financial Structuring (00:45:22 - 00:47:06)
● The Significance of Building Relationships (00:52:54 - 00:53:52)
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● Elevating Your Life: Unraveling the Journey to Freedom and Fulfillment with Brad Chandler
● Linda Liberatore on Outsourcing MOST of Your Property Management
● Noel Christopher on Capitalizing on the Consolidation Underway in Property Management
● Why Suburban Office Buildings are a GREAT Investment with Brian Adams
Episode: Multi-Family Real Estate Investing with CPI Capital CIO August Biniaz
Guest: An accomplished real estate investor, August is passionate about teaching and empowering others in the industry. With years of experience in various aspects of real estate, including acquisitions and deal structuring while navigating diverse markets successfully. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices, August helps elevate the success of individuals and teams within the real estate community.
Big Idea: Dan and August highlight the importance of mastering four critical decisions that influence deal-making, as optimizing these can boost revenue. It emphasizes collaboration among team members for optimal outcomes and advocates using data from past deals to inform decisions and prevent missed opportunities. Lastly, it promotes a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to reflect on their choices and consider alternative approaches for greater success.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://cpicapital.com
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/multi-family-real-estate-investing-with-cpi-capital-cio-august-biniaz/
August & I Discuss MultiFamily Real Estate Investing with CPI Capital:
● Mastery of Critical Decisions (Timestamp: 00:00:12)
● Real-Time Collaboration (Timestamp: 00:05:12)
● Data-Driven Decision-Making (Timestamp: 00:20:18)
● Continuous Improvement Mindset (Timestamp: 00:37:45)
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Episode: Henry Eisenstein on Commercial Brokerage & Investing
Guest: Henry Eisenstein is a commercial real estate broker and investor with extensive experience in both residential and commercial transactions with transactions rotating $650 million.
Big Idea: In the podcast, Henry and Dan Breslin discuss the importance of underwriting deals, evaluating net operating income and cap rates, and sharing personal experiences in the market. The conversation emphasizes strategic investment approaches, market analysis, and the value of collaboration in real estate.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
www.HenryEisenstein.com
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/henry-eisenstein-on-commercial-brokerage-investing/
Henry Einsenstein & I Discuss Commercial Brokerage & Investing:
● Importance of Understanding Market Conditions (00:00 - 00:12)
● Strategies for Underwriting Deals (02:52 - 06:00)
● Navigating Market Challenges (14:49 - 15:12)
● Collaboration in Real Estate Investing (15:27 - 18:50)
● Long-Term Investment Mindset (37:30 - 38:05)
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Episode: Chad Fowler on Data Center Development
Guest: Chad Fowler is an architect specializing in data center design at HED Design part of the mission-critical team which is dedicated to advancing technology integration and implementing sustainable practices. Chad emphasizes the importance of educating communities about the significance of data centers in the digital landscape. His work aims for a better understanding of how data centers support modern technology and infrastructure.
Big Idea: Chad discusses the evolution and significance of data centers in supporting modern technology, particularly in the context of AI advancements and arguing that their crucial role in the digital age requires innovative design and community engagement.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.HED.Design/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/data-center-development-with-chad-fowler/
Chad Fowler & I Discuss Data Center Development:
● Data Center Definition and Evolution (00:11 - 00:30)
● Power Consumption and Cooling Technologies (00:49 - 01:20)
● Impact of AI on Data Center Design (05:45 - 06:08)
● Community Education and Sustainable Practices (42:20 - 43:10)
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● How to Make $300K/Year Investing in Mobile Homes with No Money Down
● How to Make $100K or More Per Deal with Tucker Merrihew
● Chris Prefontaine on $75,000 Average Profit Per Deal
Episode: Hampshire Capital CEO Shane Carter on Real Estate Development
Guest: Shane Carter is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience, specializing in multifamily and single-family development. He is the author of "Optimize Your Life," which emphasizes balancing professional success with personal well-being. As the founder of Hampshire Capital, Shane leverages his expertise in construction and development to create value and foster community growth.
Big Idea: Shane shares his journey from home builder to successful real estate developer.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://HampshireCap.com/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/hampshire-capital-ceo-shane-carter-on-real-estate-development/
Shane Carter & I Discuss Real Estate Development
● Balancing Personal Growth and Professional Success (00:01:46)
● Real Estate Development (00:07:45)
● Strategic Insights on Market Conditions (00:30:00)
The Impact of Kindness and Networking (00:49:09)
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Episode: Build a Portfolio of Seller Financing Cash Flow with Nick Disney
Guest: Nick Disney is the founder of Sell My San Antonio House. His company specializes in flipping houses to owner occupants using seller financing.
Big Idea: Instead of selling conventionally-using bank financing and real estate agents, Nick sells directly to his owner occupant buyers and provides seller financing. These 10%+ interest bearing notes are then sold off to investors who enjoy 30 years of payments receiving 3.4 times their original investment.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.SellMySanAntonioHouse.com/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/build-a-portfolio-of-seller-financing-cash-flow-with-nick-disney/
Nick & I Discuss Seller Finacing:
• Creating a Legal Seller Financed Transaction
• Underwriting the Borrower
• How to “Refi” your note after purchase
• Long Term Cashflow without Tenant & Repair Headaches
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• Buying Mortgage Notes Generates 15% + Returns with Brian Lauchner
• Dave Van Horn on The Process of Investing in Notes
Episode: “Work Shop” Author Joe Brady on the Evolution of Retail Real Estate
Guest: “Work Shop” author Joe Brady is an expert in retail commercial real estate. He served as CEO of Americas at The Instant Group as well as head of real estate for Walgreens. His early career includes capital markets & brokerage with a business-sale exit to JLL.
Big Idea: Real Estate may go up in value, but it certainly comes with an expiration date. Retail & office are the 2 recent asset classes where much of the product is simply useless and worthless-as many properties have sold at land value minus demolition costs. Joe has observed that retail has been forced to evolve because of the iPhone and now office is facing the same challenges.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://JoeBrady.ai/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/work-shop-author-joe-brady-on-the-evolution-of-retail-real-estate/
Joe Brady & I Discuss The Evolution of Retail Real Estate:
• How to Engage a Mentor with Cold Outreach
• Effectiveness is Superior to Productivity
• Recent Grocery Anchored Retail Development
• Tenant Driven Development = Lower Risk Development
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• Chris Prefontaine on $75,000 Average Profit Per Deal
• Benefits of Scaling to $350 Million in Self Storage with Kris Benson
• Life Lessons on Prosperity with The Wealthy Gardener author John Soforic
• Joe Mueller, REO Broker & Investor on Picking the BEST Deals for Your Portfolio
Episode 267: Short Term Rental Strategy with Danielle & Culin Tate
Guest: Danielle & Culin Tate went from unemployed to grossing over $1 Million annually through Short Term Rental/Airbnb Investing. Culin used his background in SEO to reverse engineer the AirBNB algorithm to rank their 10 listings on the top page.
Big Idea: Selecting the right properties for your portfolio in a tight geographic region provides the opportunity to better monopolize your chosen market.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.HostCoach.co/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/short-term-rental-strategy-with-danielle-culin-tate/
Danielle & Culin Tate & I Discuss Short Term Rental Investing:
• Top Page Ranking on AirBNB
• Benefits of a highly focused Short Term Rental Portfolio
• Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
• The Recent Evolution of Short Term Rentals
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• Russell Walker on $45K/Month Positive Cash Flow with Airbnb
• Selecting the Top Airbnb Real Estate Market with John Bianchi
Episode: Dallas - Fort Worth Industrial Real Estate Development with Michael Tran
Guest: Michael Tran is an associate vice president in the Colliers International Dallas-Fort Worth real estate office where he specializes in acquisitions & dispositions of industrial properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. He has a background driving more than $600M in value through leasing and has closed more than 900 commercial real estate deals to date.
Big Idea: Dallas – Fort Worth Texas industrial real estate offers strong opportunities in the Small Bay Industrial flex space asset class. This asset class seems poised for continued cap rate compression & value increases as institutional investors have begun buying in bulk.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
http://www.flexbusinessparks.com
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/dallas-fort-worth-industrial-real-estate-development-with-michael-tran/
Michael Tran & I Discuss Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate:
• Uncapped Income Opportunities
• Development of Small Bay Industrial
• Buying into the Upward Trend
• Lower Risk from a Broad Tenant Base
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• Mike Shapiro on Transforming a Southern California Real Estate Brokerage
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Episode: Selecting the Top Airbnb Real Estate Market with John Bianchi
Guest: John Bianchi is an experienced entrepreneur specializing in analyzing Airbnb data and helping investors identify profitable short-term rental opportunities. With a background in data analysis, he transitioned from managing rental properties in Chicago to focusing on providing valuable insights and strategies for Airbnb investors.
Big Idea: Understanding Short Term Rental Markets relies on the data. John describes how to do this on the show and even offers his 40+ course on the topic absolutely free.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.strsearch.com/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/selecting-the-top-airbnb-real-estate-market-with-john-bianchi/
John & I Discuss the Airbnb Real Estate Market:
• How Hurricane Helene is impacting the Short Term Rental markets.
• The risk of Oversaturation in any strong Airbnb market.
• Get Good at Data to Win in Investing
• 3 Metrics to Understand Any STR Market
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• Russell Walker on $45K/Month Positive Cash Flow with Airbnb
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• John Cohen on Real Estate Financial Planning & Large Multifamily Properties
• Life Lessons on Prosperity with The Wealthy Gardener author John Soforic
Episode 264: Property Radar Founder Sean O'Toole on Investor Data
Guest: Former house flipper turned tech company founder Sean O’Toole is the CEO of Property Radar, a property public record data source for business owners and real estate investors.
This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%. Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower. Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at http://REILineOfCredit.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.PropertyRadar.com/
View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:
https://reidiamonds.com/property-radar-founder-sean-otoole-on-investor-data/
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