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MB 222: Don’t Be a Syndicator, Scale a Syndication Business – With Ellie Perlman
In the world of startups, entrepreneurs take a lean approach early on with an eye to grow quickly. Ellie Perlman applied these principles to real estate, scaling a syndication business in a few short years. Today, she joins me to explain how you can shift from being a multifamily syndicator to managing a syndication business.
What is an Accredited vs Syndicated Investor?
You’ve probably heard the terms “accredited investor” and “sophisticated investor” when researching investment opportunities, but do you know how these terms apply to the multifamily space? You might be surprised! In today’s video, we’ll talk about the reasons why...
MB 221: Achieve BIG Things with Tiny Action – With Brandon Turner
Does the idea of buying a 100-unit apartment complex seem overwhelming? Brandon Turner contends that any process is easy IF you break it down into a series of actions that take five minutes or less. Today, he joins me to explain how to develop a clear VISION and take tiny action each day to achieve it.
The COVID Rent Collection Crisis That Hasn’t Happened (so far)
Smart investors want to understand (and limit) their “worst-case scenario.” How about a 750% explosion in joblessness from a 3.5% unemployment in Feb 2020 up to a new peak unemployment record of 30% (worse than even the 1933 The Great Depression Peak of 24.9%)? That is precisely the rental property “stress-test” many respected economists and even members of the Federal Reserve continue to forecast. Keep reading…
Why Now is the Best Time to Invest Passively in Multifamily Syndication Deal
If you’ve been watching multifamily investing from the sidelines, you might be wondering if now is the right time to get started. In today’s video, we are going to talk about the intangible aspects that impact passive investing: timing, greed, and fear. Check it out!
MB 220: Affordable Housing by the Numbers – With Damian Bergamaschi
You may have heard the prediction that unemployment in the US could reach 30%, and that does sound scary. But what do those numbers really mean? Today, Damian Bergamaschi joins me to discuss how that worst-case scenario would impact collections and explain why he is bullish on affordable housing as a reliable long-term investment.
MB 219: The New World Order of Multifamily Investing – With Michael Becker
What will happen in the multifamily real estate market as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold? Today, Michael Becker joins me to discuss how the virus is impacting his business and share his predictions around what the recovery might look like, when we’ll see new deal flow, and how to underwrite in a post-COVID world.
MB 218: The Most Direct Route to Financial Freedom – With Jacob Blackett
How do you overcome losing $40K on your first deal and go on to become a successful multifamily syndicator? Today, Jacob Blackett joins me to discuss his rocky start in real estate as a 19-year-old fix-and-flipper and explain what YOU can do to avoid his mistakes and take a more direct route to financial freedom!
MB 217: Multifamily Developments That Thrive in a Downturn – With Scott Choppin
Some real estate investments are riskier than others. Class A multifamily developers, for example, are likely to lose their tenant base in a recession. Today, Scott Choppin joins me to explain what his firm is doing to mitigate the risks associated with market cycles and why his business is thriving despite the current economic downturn.
MB 216: Financially Free at Age 21– With Kyle Marcotte
How do you overcome objections around being too young and inexperienced—and achieve financial freedom at the age of 21? Today, Kyle Marcotte joins me to explain how he raised over half a million dollars and quit college to become a full-time multifamily syndicator with a portfolio of 119 units valued at $5.5M!
MB 215: Changing the Face of Multifamily Syndication – With Kaylee McMahon
Why are there so few women in multifamily syndication? Today, Kaylee McMahon joins me to offer her take on how a lack of knowledge around a male-dominated industry keeps a lot of women out of the multifamily game and discuss her mission to help people, especially women, achieve financial independence with apartment building investing!
Real Estate Syndications: The Ultimate Guide
WEEK 1 What is a Real Estate Syndication? A real estate syndication is where a group of people pool their resources to purchase real estate – often a large property like an apartment building - which would otherwise be difficult or impossible to achieve on...
COVID Update – How the CARES Act has impacted 401(k) and IRAs
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress back in March when the pandemic was just starting to heat up. One aspect of the 800 page bill that investors need to understand is the impact to their retirement accounts. Specifically, you now have the ability to access (up to) $200,000 without penalty. Join me today with my guest, Damion Lupo, to learn how to maximize this unique opportunity.
MB 214: What Syndicators Can Do to Navigate COVID-19 – With Jason Pero
No good comes from making decisions out of fear. So, what can multifamily syndicators do to navigate the next couple of months and cover the bills—even if our tenants can’t pay the rent on time? Today, Jason Pero joins me to explain how he is leveraging the available safeguards to ride out the Coronavirus shutdown!
What Distinguishes Strong Operators From Weak Ones
“When the tide goes out, you can see who’s been swimming naked.” – Warren Buffet. Wall Street’s been hit hard by the economic slowdown, but here’s the thing… Multifamily investing isn’t immune. While it’s still a great bet for passive investors, there’s a key element to consider: Which operators are swimming naked?
MB 213: Keeping Your Mindset Right in the Face of COVID-19 – With Vinney Chopra
What are you doing to keep your mindset right during the Coronavirus shutdown? Today, Vinney ‘Smile’ Chopra joins me to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the multifamily space, what YOU can do to make the most of this extra time at home, and how he is cultivating a positive outlook despite the current health crisis!
How (and When) to Refinance a Multifamily Deal
When a multifamily property has peaked in value, and the rents have all been raised… How does an operator continue to increase investor returns? Answer: Refinancing! Join us in the video below where we answer your questions about refinancing multifamily syndications.
MB 212: Simple Online Marketing to Scale Your Syndication Business – With Amy Porterfield
So, you understand the power of digital marketing to help you scale your multifamily syndication business. The question is, where do you start? What are the first steps to building an email list and attracting an audience of investors? Today, Amy Porterfield joins me to share the first steps for building a platform online!
Attention Owners – How to Protect Yourself from the Impact of Coronavirus
If you own any kind of real estate, you’re probably pretty stressed right about now. You’re concerned about the effects of Covid on your tenants, and the implications it may have on you as the property owner. What if your tenants can’t pay? What if they won’t pay?? Can they sue you??? I’m going to answer these questions in the video below, so let’s get to it!
Why You Should NOT Invest in Class A Multifamily Syndications
Hey, everyone’s got an opinion, but some people are just WRONG.Especially when it comes to investing in Class A Multifamily. Trust me, you DON’T want to fall into that trap! Today, I’ll go into detail on why we avoid putting our investor’s money (and our own) into Class A Multifamily deals.
MB 211: How to Grow a List of 10K Potential Investors – With Monick Halm
What’s the #1 mistake syndicators make in building a platform? Many don’t provide a compelling reason to GO to their site, and they have no way of capturing a visitor’s information once they get there. Today, Monick Halm joins me to explain how she built a community of 10K women through Real Estate Investor Goddesses.
As the World Closes, It's Time to Shift
In today’s video, we're going to talk about what to do as the world closes. It's time to shift! These are unprecedented and challenging times for sure. We're trying to figure out how bad it is going to get – what's the new normal? What should we do next? It is possible that it's also an opportunity for us.
How to Analyze a Passive Investment Opportunity
There is one common mistake I see investors make when evaluating multifamily opportunities: They pick a deal like they’re picking a stock. Now, it may seem wise to make investment choices based on historic and projected returns. And with the stock market, you can compare returns between stocks to help you make a decision.
MB 210: Build an Online Platform & Connect with Investors – With Pat Flynn
So, you want to connect with potential multifamily investors online. But how do you go about building a thought leadership platform? Today, Pat Flynn joins me to explain what kind of content you can create and how to best serve your audience—so they’re ready to invest when a deal comes up!
How to Overcome Fear – Even as Life is Turned Upside Down
My hope for today’s video is that you can learn from my experience and can shorten your path to achieving peace and resilience through your spirituality. And if you’re already on that path, I invite you to join in the conversation in our group and Mastermind Community. Share with us your stories of success through surrender.
What Happens When I Exit a Deal?
When an investor hears the word “exit” they often equate it to the sale of a property. Assets are sold, profit is made, and taxes are paid. What if I told you there are ways to exit a deal that will give you a portion of your money back to reinvest, while deferring tax on your capital gains? Today, I’ll address the different options for exiting a deal and how you can determine what to do with your position in a deal that’s ending.
MB 209: Scale Your Capital Raise by 10X – With Kate Buck
Imagine being able to raise millions of dollars for a multifamily syndication deal in just a few days, with very little effort on your part. Today, Kate Buck turns the tables to ask me what it took to build an effective digital marketing platform and 10X our capital raise in under 18 months!
Alternative Assets To Compliment a Multifamily Investment Portfolio
Multifamily investing is the gift that keeps on giving. It provides investors with cash flow, higher returns than most investment vehicles, and a hedge against inflation. It’s also far less volatile than investing in the stock market. Simply put – it checks all of our boxes!
MB 208: Is the Sky Falling? – With an Expert Panel of Multifamily Operators
How will the Coronavirus pandemic impact us as multifamily investors? Today, I’m joined by an expert panel of operators to discuss what we are doing to protect our investments and serve our tenants during this challenging time and how YOU can take advantage of the shift to a buyer’s market in the months to come.
MB 207: Train Your Mind for Multifamily Investing – With Krista Wilper
Are you working a W-2 job that leaves you depleted? Even if you love what you do, you likely have little left to give to your family at the end of the day. Today, Krista Wilper joins me to explain how she got her mindset right and quit her job with real estate investing!
