Bulletproof Cashflow: Multifamily & Apartment Investing for Financial Freedom

Hey Group! Just thought to share a quick video on underwriting multifamily deals. Take a look! This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Michael Zuber is a full-time real estate investor that focuses on smaller multifamily deals. Prior to establishing his focus on real estate, he was working as a well-paid executive in Corporate America. Once he made the decision to create financial independence with real estate, he went all in - leveraging his personal cash to transition from eight units from his start in 2003 to 80 units right before the 2008 economic crash. Once that happened, the ability to raise money became crucial to maintaining his momentum - especially in the midst of a financial meltdown! In this episode, we discuss points in his career where he leveraged private capital exclusively, to get deals done. Additionally, he shares his renewed focus to help others kick off their own journey to financial freedom. Check out Michael's book on Amazon

Tips on how to gain confidence in the multifamily deals you're picking... This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

We all know the real estate market is hot - especially in multifamily. Knowing this, why would anyone overpay? I'm no Nostradamus, but I can tell you that this economic expansion will not go on forever. And cashflow will ALWAYS be KING! Check out "Why Are People Overpaying for Multifamily Deals?". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

The Great Recession of 2008 was a time of economic disruption. In the years after the crash, many real estate investors lost everything they worked so hard to build. But it doesn't need to be that way. While some investors suffered, others scaled. They were able to build their portfolio even amid the economic turmoil by preparing for the bust during the boom time. Prepare yourself to take on the recession! Check out: "5 Multifamily Strategies to Cope with a Recession" This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

If you want a stable, cash flowing real estate portfolio of properties, you need to target 12+ unit multifamily apartment buildings. The bigger, the better. Check out "FIVE REASONS Your First Deal Needs to be 12+ Units". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Josh Cantwell has been involved in over 700 wholesale, rehab, rental, foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, short sale transactions, and more recently, has begun raising money for large multifamily projects. Prior to building his career in real estate, he obtained several Financial Securities Licenses and worked as a Financial Advisor. Then in 2004, Josh leveraged his deep experience in capital raising from investors and began investing in real estate full time. Today, as the Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Real Estate Coach and Freeland Ventures, he shares his real world knowledge with thousands of active investors both online and in-person, with over 3,000 students across the U.S., Canada, The UK, and Australia. In this episode, we dive into Josh's step-by-step method of engaging interested people and turning them into investors. These actionable, practical steps are not only simple to implement and understand, but have been used to raise millions for large multifamily deals. Josh also shares what he looks for in an operator before working with them on an equity raise. Check Josh's book on Amazon

Whether you are doing simple upgrades or renovating multiple units, paying special attention to certain items will give you the biggest bang for the buck and make that investment increase the value of your property. Check out my "THREE MUST DO Multifamily Renovations". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Homes are thought by many of as an investment. That's not true. One of the principles Robert Kiyosaki talks about in his books is that an investment puts money in your pocket (Regular cashflow from profits, dividends, etc) while a liability takes money out of your pocket. Simply put, owning a home does not give you a return. Check out my "Five Reasons Your Home is an AWFUL Investment" This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

A prepayment penalty on a deal is never fun to payout. For many lenders, it's necessary for them to lock in their profit for a certain amount of time. But do you know your options? Check out "FOUR TYPES of Prepayment Penalties & How to Negotiate Them". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Are you worried about fair housing issues related to animals in your multifamily properties? Know your rights under the ADA and FHAct and honor your responsibility to ensure a safe community for your tenants. Check out "Service Animals: Not Knowing the Rules Will Cost You". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Kira Golden is a multifamily syndicator and equity fundraiser for deals just about anywhere around the globe. As a syndicator, she has over 1,000 units under her belt. As a fundraiser, she applies her knowledge and networks to lining up investor equity with great operators. While she is working on the fundraising venture, she is also the CEO of Direct Source Wealth, a real estate investment and asset management company that leverages vacation rentals to reduce vacancies, boost rent rates, and improve tenant quality in rental units. In this episode, we dive into what equity partners like her look for in an operator, the experience they must have, and return expectations usually sought out in a deal. Additionally, she shares how this strategy not only helps operators get deals closed but also provide investors with solid returns.

The real estate market is cyclical. The more prepared and the stronger your real estate portfolio is, the better position you will be in to handle whatever comes your way. Today is the best day to plan what to do in the event of an economic slowdown. Check out "How To Protect Yourself At The Top of the Multifamily Real Estate Market". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

With us being in tax season, what tax strategies are you using when investing in multifamily? There are many, but I have outlined four of them here. Check out "4 Powerful Tax Advantages of Multifamily Real Estate". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

You've done your research. You've selected a solid multifamily market. And now you're ready to get an offer together on a deal. Before you do, you need to ask the right questions and get all the information. Prior to writing the LOI, check out "How to Prepare an Offer on a Multifamily Deal". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

When it comes to passive real estate investing, two of the most popular investment vehicles are Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Multifamily Syndication. In this video, I discuss a bit about each along with their pros and cons. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Jack Petrick is a multifamily syndicator who focuses on value-add properties. With an extensive background as a luxury home builder and single family flipper, he developed expert construction crews and his own property management team to run his large multifamily portfolio. He uses this expert knowledge to force appreciation and turn units at reasonable rates, which ultimately translates into higher NOI's. Today, Jack acts as the President of Petrick Property Group, a firm that specializes in value-add multifamily acquisitions in the Midwest. In this episode, we dive into how to build out a construction crew - from selecting low-cost materials to vetting out the right people for your team - and the systems and processes he used to create his rehab crews. Additionally, Jack shares specifics on what he learned running construction crews in the world of multifamily - and the pitfalls for new investors to avoid.

Are you on the fence about buying multifamily? Before you buy a fourplex or take down a 50 unit building, consider some of pros and cons of multifamily. Check out "The Pros and Cons of Multifamily Investing". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

As a would-be real estate entrepreneur, what are some of the obstacles you are facing either starting or building your investing business? Here are the 5 that I've come across along with some insight on solutions. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Before driving by a multifamily deal or even scheduling a visit with an agent, do you go online to get an idea of what the neighborhood is like? Here are my "4 Real Estate Websites to Visit Before the Drive By". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Investing in multifamily is a powerful investment strategy. You can benefit from consistent cash flow month after month or maybe bet on appreciation. What should your strategy be? Check out "When Do You Buy For Appreciation?". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Jonathan Twombly is a multifamily syndicator who has built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio. He has made his selections with a combination of picking the right markets and strong underwriting. Prior to entering the multifamily space, Jonathan built a career as a successful real estate attorney, practicing in top law firms for over 10 years. Today, he helps investors diversify their investment portfolios, obtain income, and achieve capital growth through investments in multifamily real estate. He also helps other syndicators succeed through a very active real estate mentoring Facebook Group, offering guidance and advice to real estate entrepreneurs around the globe. In this episode, we dive into market cycles. He explains what he and other real estate pros are seeing in the markets and what he expects to happen next. For more information on the report Jonathan discussed, go to: https://blackcreekgroup.com/insights/

A good multifamily real estate investor is always looking for ways to drive revenue or reduce costs - and forcing appreciation is a great way to do it! Check out "5 Affordable Ways to Force Appreciation in your Multifamily Deal". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

NEWSFLASH: Rents can and do go down for a variety of reasons in any given local economy. If you have many new housing units coming online, you will have increased supply, which leads to lowered demand as the units are absorbed by the market. What do you do when your rent rated are on a decline? Check out "Four Things To Do When Market Rents Decline" This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Real Estate Syndication is a great tool for wealth building. Once reserved for the super-rich, it is now within reach of just about anyone that wants to get into real estate. Today's content primarily focuses on value-add syndication and provides an overview of what syndication is, the people involved, strategy execution, and how money is made. Of course, every Deal Sponsor operates its syndication differently, so this overview will vary from sponsor to sponsor. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

As investors, the success of our deals is tied to the availability and cost of capital. But when rates are on the rise, what do you do to protect your assets and maximize returns? This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

People that have amassed wealth did not do so by studying hard in school, worked at a job they hate, and then save everything for retirement. The rich become rich by learning how money works. They read books, network, and make friends with other wealthy people and invest their money. Anyone can do it and I believe you can too. Check out "But...I don't have any money". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

When it comes to marketing your multifamily property, you will need to change your game up. A classified ad in the newspaper, a wall sign at the mall or ad on Craigslist won't be enough to fill your units. The Gen Z demographic is much different from previous generations which means new you must apply alternate marketing tactics to get their attention - namely digital. Check out "Why Gen-Z Matter More Than Millennials". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

You get a great deal locked up, but don't have any investor money lined up. What do you do now? Check out "You Get A Deal Under Contract with NO MONEY! Now What?". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

If you are using other people's money for your real estate investments, you need to know the difference between a joint venture and a security. Check out "Real Estate Syndication VS a Joint Venture". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Almost every few days someone asks me how to get started in multifamily real estate. I made the jump from single family and small multifamily to large multifamily years ago and now I help others do it today. Check out "Getting Started in Multifamily Real Estate Investing". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Over the years, we've heard the arguments as to which is the better investment: real estate or stocks. I personally like multifamily real estate because it's a tangible, cash producing asset with many tax advantages. All that aside, it's about having stability in our investments on an asset that will pay for itself over time. Check out "Multifamily Real Estate: Stability VS Risk". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Julie Lam is an expert passive investor and capital raiser. Starting her real estate career in 2009, she discovered its power early on after investing in several local deals. It wasn't until she began investing in passive deals that this drove her commitment to helping others invest in cash-flowing real estate without being a landlord. So, back in 2017, she and her partner co-founded their company Goodegg Investments to educate investors about these types of opportunities. Since then, they have co-syndicated over 2,200 multifamily units and 1,000 self-storage units, worth over $400MM. In this episode, we dive into how she started down the path as a fundraiser, what she looks for in a deal, and how she works with syndicators to get deals done. Additionally, she shares how partnering made all the difference in helping their investors build returns while helping them achieve financial freedom.

Life can be tough and can bring you down. Other times, we are conditioned to think a certain way because "that's the way it has always been". Don't let the weight of a scarcity mindset bring you down when an abundance mindset can help you focus on the limitless possibilities that exist in life. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

In property management, communication is essential for success. Communicating with tenant prospects is no exception. For many people, FB Messenger, Whatsapp and text messaging has become the acceptable form of professional communication. Here are "Four Reasons Why You Must Leverage Text & Messaging Apps" to communicate with your new and existing tenant base. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Great tenants don't show up by accident. It takes some work to get in front of them and show the features of your property and why they should rent from you. The challenge is how to attract them so you can close them. Here are "5 Tips To Attract New Tenants" to get your unit rented quickly!. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Are you wondering how to get into bigger multifamily deals? Check out "What is Multifamily Syndication?" for a quick synopsis of how to get started. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Real estate in the United States is cyclical. While it's impossible to predict EXACTLY when the economy will tip into the next recession, most economists agree we're coming up to the end of the current expansion. So, what happens to your multifamily deal when the economy has a pullback and how do you prepare in advance? Take some time out to find out "What Happens to a Multifamily Property in a Downturn and How to Prepare for it". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

More than 80% of millionaires attribute their wealth to real estate. Most are living the good life from the passive cash flow of rental properties, free to travel and go where they please. They took control of their investments and life savings and you can too. If you are tired of blindly following the crowd of 401K stuffers and want to take control of your financial future, check out "Wealth Protection for Accredited Investors: Why Invest in Multifamily". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Having the right mindset affects us positively. If you are looking to build your business, a growth mindset is the best approach to life. For those who have a growth mindset prosper in what they do because their "basic abilities" - or their mindset - acts as the foundation for their future. They work hard on their mindset by discovering their true-life purpose and succeed in life. The good thing is that there are tools and mind tricks to make the small shifts in your mindset for meet your goals. Mel Robbins #MindsetReset program will push you to get deliberate about what you want. It will show you what to do when you get hit by those limiting beliefs and interrupt the old habit default. From there, you will insert something that's positive into your mind. This is powerful stuff that everyone from athletes to CEOs use to build their success and you can do it too. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Aside from renovating units, there are other ways to improve the overall valuation of a property - such as using positive tenant reviews. It will require you to build a digital/Internet strategy, but the payoff could be huge! Check out my "5 Ways to Get Reviews To Boost Your Property Value". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

If you are getting started, you are probably afraid if you ask people close to you to invest, and the deal fails, those friends and family will never speak to you again. If you have this fear, you are probably asking yourself if you should you take their money to fund your real estate deal? That fear is powerful. Here is what to do about 'Your Fear of Raising Capital from Friends & Family'. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Ben Suttles is a multifamily syndicator who focuses on value-add, stabilized, and distressed properties. This focus has allowed him to generate over 300% return in just two years on his first multifamily property! Prior to multifamily, he got his start in real estate wholesaling homes but he realized he was basically creating a second job and it would be difficult to scale. Once he found out about deal syndication and he partnered with the right people, he was well on his way making deals. Today, he works with investors on building their personal cash flow and maximizing their returns. In this episode, we dive into deal selection, rehabbing properties, and creating a value-add strategy to turn a deal around. Additionally, Ben shares how his passive real estate strategy will create a reliable long term income for himself and his investors.

The life of the entrepreneur is one of uncertainty, fear and worry. There will be many struggles to overcome, but I know you can make it. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Real estate leverage can be an great tool for us to increase our net worth and ROI when we use it properly. The trick is to consider the risks in applying leverage. Here are a couple of ways not to 'Overleverage Your Deals' by staying away from these high-risk behaviors. Doing so will give you a far better chance of realizing success in using the power of leverage. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Bridge loans are a form of short-term financing designed to bridge the financial gap between current and future circumstances. They are mainly used to close deals quickly when traditional financing can't. It can be a challenging and time consuming process to go through if you haven't before. So, here is my "How to Get a Bridge Loan" to get you started. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

We all see advertisements claiming how real estate investing is the easiest way to wealth. In fact, it is a challenging business requiring expertise, competence and focus. Because the business revolves around people, we as real estate entrepreneurs benefit by operating with integrity and showing respect to our team, vendors, investors and tenants. While it may be simple to earn short-lived profits, building a long-term real estate investing business requires skill, effort and 10 Rules For Successful Real Estate Investing. Here are the first 5 rules in a two-part series. This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Mark Dolfini is an active multifamily investor and the founder of Landlord Coach, a coaching company that aims to help people build success in rental real estate management. He started his career in real estate early in property management, property maintenance, and home and apartment leasing. But it wasn't until he faced some true challenges in his life when he decided to shift his mindset to focus on putting systems and processes in place to help him scale his real estate portfolio. In this episode, Mark explains the Vision Infrastructure Process model and why it's important for multifamily investors. He explains how to use it in defining your personal goals, and defining processes to building true time-wealth.

After many years of high real estate prices, fueled by low interest rates, aggressive brokers, cheap lending, and good economy, we know that history says it won't stay like this forever. As smart real estate investors, we must protect our portfolio and even profit when the bubble bursts. Here are my ways to "Prepare for the Next Market Crash". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Building a real estate network is one of the most powerful tools you as an entrepreneur can have. Having a pool not only of partners, but also high-net-worth individuals looking for solid investments is key to building success. Here is my quickest way of "Meeting High-Net-Worth Individuals". This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of short audios where I'll share with you some of the lessons learned from my career in multifamily and real estate. Would you rather see videos? Search for "Bulletproof Cashflow" on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!