Bulletproof Cashflow: Multifamily & Apartment Investing for Financial Freedom

Investors can achieve a strong return on investment by tailoring amenities, services and fees to the specific needs of the tenants. What strategies are you using to drive ROI on your multifamily deals? Understanding what amenities and fees tenants expect is key to increasing cashflow. Here are my "5 Ways to Boost ROI on Your Multifamily Real Estate 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!

As real estate investors, we must consider the possibility of flood damage when looking at an investment in certain regions of the US. A property located in a flood zone doesn't necessarily mean it's disqualified as a potential investment, but due diligence is key. Here are some considerations for Buying Investment Properties In a Flood Zone. 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!

Paul Moore has been a real estate entrepreneur for nearly 20 years. He kicked off his start in real estate flipping houses after selling off a company he and his partner launched for nearly $3 million. Today, as the principal of Wellings Capital, he and his partners are focused primarily on capital raising, by forming partnerships with expert operators who develop ground-up and value-add assets like self-storage and multifamily. In this episode, we discuss what an investment fund is and why syndicators should eventually set up a fund to expedite the purchase of their assets.

You want to build a multifamily real estate portfolio? Leverage a mentor to scale your business quickly. Learn from the mistakes of others and avoid the pitfalls. 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!

I've been fortunate to have interviewed people that are crushing it in real estate! Ivan Barratt Jake & Gino Reed Goossens Stefan Aarnio For these people, it's more than just transactions and units. It's about focus, determination and grit. Go ahead and check out the 5 Qualities of 5 Real Estate Beasts. 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 IRS will never tell you about a tax deduction you didn't claim. Discovering legitimate deductions is up to you and your CPA. Here are three tax strategies you can use to lower your tax bill. 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!

Whether you're a buyer looking for a deal or a seller looking to keep a sale on the down low, there are benefits to selling your property off-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!

Will Crozier has conducted well over $300 million worth of real estate transactions since starting up the business with a partner back in 2010. As Managing Principal for CapEx Ventures his focus us taking down large deals. He kicked off his flipping cars and houses and quickly made his way to multifamily and credits his success to building a team of advisors and mentors while working hard on execution. Today, he is now primarily an angel investor and focuses on humanitarian work. In this episode, we discuss how he got his start, the successful materials company he built and sold off, and the determination it took to see his dreams through.

The rules of primary-market investing are not exactly the same for secondary & tertiary markets. These real estate assets require a "deep-in-the-weeds" technique to find the best value and maximize your investment. Here are my "5 Best Practices for Investing in Secondary and Tertiary Markets". 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!

Here are the 5 Parts of a Multifamily Loan you need to know to Maximize Your Returns! If you like, share! 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 a real estate investor, I'm sure you have thought about how the Trump Presidency affects the market. Here are my 3 ways to WIN at real estate no matter what Trump does or doesn't do while in office. 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 entrepreneurs, we are on a journey to setting and reaching goals. Once we hit our goals, we don't reflect on our accomplishments, we just move on to the next goal. This can make us feel like we are just spinning our wheels. So, how do we ensure happiness and positivity as we hit our goals? Here are 5 strategies for feeling successful not only when you've achieved a goal, but also while you're on the journey and setting the next one. 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 has invested in over 1,000 units and has no signs of slowing down any time soon. Aside from her traditional buy and hold portfolio, she is also the CEO of Direct Source Wealth, a real estate development company that leverages vacation rentals to reduce vacancies, boost rent rates, and improve tenant quality in rental units. She kicked off her real estate career in her teens and began building her personal wealth in real estate and in the stock market. In this episode, we dive into how she made finding mentors a priority and the impact it has made on her life. Additionally, she shares how she targets deals and how passive real estate investing can create reliable long term income.

Raising capital can be a challenge for many new real estate investors, but it is a necessity for anyone looking to succeed. Here are my 4 tips on raising capital and finding 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!

Somebody reached out to ask me about what it takes to build success as a multifamily apartment syndicator. Here are the 5 qualities I use on a daily basis to build my business. 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!

Getting the right amount of debt, good rate and determining cash flow on your deal is incredibly important. Want to know what a bank looks at when you are pitching a multifamily deal? Check out this short episode. 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!

Getting started from the ground up in multifamily can be scary, but it doesn't need to be. If you leverage the right mentors, they will make the difference in your life. The right mentor will push you to level up and show you what is possible. They will help you see past the frustrations and point you toward success. And success is on the other side of your comfort zone. 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!

This past weekend, I was able to kick off 2019 with the single best conference I could possibly imagine for any business owner, real estate entrepreneur, investor, or marketer. The 2019 10X Growth Conference was attended by over 30,000 people to see amazing world-class speakers like Shark Tank's Daymond John, Spanx CEO and self-made billionaire Sara Blakely, motivational author John Maxwell, and many more. There was a lot of information I picked up in the three-day event, but I narrowed it down to these 10 lessons. There should be more, but this episode would go on for hours!

For those considering making the leap to multifamily, it may appear to be a little scary. However, if you study, get mentors, and understand the differences, it won't be so intimidating. Here are my "5 Things to Know When Jumping from Single Family to Multifamily" to help you. When done right, multifamily is a way to get a good monthly cash flow or building a mass of wealth.

Working with a real estate syndicator allows you to take advantage of the experience and financial capabilities of the sponsor and to pool your capital with other investors to take down big, multifamily apartments with solid returns. Check this episode to understand the value that syndicators like me provide to investors! 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!

Your first multifamily deal is a critical move in kicking off your real estate investing career. A good multifamily property can open the door to healthy profits for the new and experienced investors alike while reaching their financial goals. 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 you underwrite a deal that requires renovations, ask yourself about the returns you will get from spending cash on improvements! 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!

Gene Trowbridge is the founding attorney for Trowbridge Sidoti LLP, a law firm concentrating on syndication and crowdfunding, and the author of "It's a Whole New Business!: The how-to book of syndicated investment real estate." He specializes in helping real estate entrepreneurs raise investor money through syndication. When it comes to the syndication model, the Securities and Exchange Commission has specific rules that syndicators must follow. In this episode, Gene describes what sponsors and syndicators need to do and not do before they start to raise investor's money. We cover the differences between crowdfunding and syndication, the different types of offerings, what an investment fund is and how to use one, and the legal ways of reaching out to people without getting in trouble with the SEC. Gene also explains how a "substantial pre-existing" relationship can allow you to get new investors on board in a 506(b) offering and provides valuable information to help make your group investment fundraising more successful.

In this episode, I share the 5 biggest advantages of investing in multifamily. If you want to create more wealth at a faster pace, adding multifamily to your portfolio is the way to do 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!

Not all banks like Multifamily. In this episode, I'll share tips to find the right bank. It is just as important as finding the right partner! This episode is part of Multifamily Mindset, a series of audio shorts where I 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! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

Yonah Weiss is a real estate investor and cost segregation expert. In his short career, he has assisted property investors in saving tens of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, he applies proven tools based on IRS accepted rules to accelerate depreciation and maximize returns associated with your real estate investments. In this episode, we discuss the benefits and requirements to perform a cost segregation analysis. It can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your tax return, putting more money in your pocket and the pockets of your investors.

Neal Bawa is the Founder of Grocapitus, a real estate investment company, and CEO of MultifamilyU, an apartment investing education company. He brings a new perspective to Real Estate Investing and Housing Trends using data and business intelligence. In this episode, we discuss his unique analyzing strategies, some of the resources he uses for understanding markets, the local economy, trends he follows to make his buying decisions, and where you should buy next!

Kenny Wolfe is the founder of Wolfe Investments based in Texas. Over the past 8 years, he and his team have been able to grow his multifamily portfolio exponentially, ratcheting up to nearly 4,000 units. With assets in everywhere from Houston and Colorado Springs to Oklahoma and Cleveland, he has no intention of slowing down. Growing as quickly as he did requires systems and processes to scale. In this episode, we dive into how to scale to support this rapid growth. Additionally, he tells us about a recent purchase where he made a big win for his investors, landing a blended interest rate of 3.85% and saving $300k in financing fees - all during a Fed rate hike.

Josh Sterling would tell his 17-year-old self to skip school and get directly into real estate. Instead, he pursued a career as a commercial airline pilot, eventually rising to the rank of Captain. Today, Josh pursues real estate full-time, growing his portfolio to over 260 units and built out his own property management business to boot. In this episode, he walks us through his first deals in the single-family space, how he bought these properties on his credit card, and how that struggle inspired him to do multifamily. He also talks about building relationships with brokers, describes how he scaled his multifamily business, explains his approach to multifamily syndication, and describes his creative finance methods!

Tamar Mar is a full-time business, a real estate investor, and a superstar at raising money fast. In this episode, we discuss her journey into real estate investing and her decision to jump from the corporate world into multifamily syndication, shifting her focus to the acquisition of underperforming commercial and multifamily. She tells us her strategies and how she significantly improved the operating income of a property within months of taking it over. Tamar is based out of Seattle, Washington.

Ivan Barratt's companies manage well over $200 million in multifamily real estate assets, making up about 3,500 units. He has raised nearly $60 million in equity and acquired over 2,500 units through his own company. In this episode, Ivan tells us about some of the mistakes he has made in his journey and delivers some takeaways on how he built his large portfolio, starting with a single duplex. He also gets into what he looks for in a deal today and how he leverages property management to not only retain tenants but also maximize profits.

Gino Barbaro is a licensed realtor, investor, entrepreneur, and certified professional coach, who has been investing in real estate for over 15 years. With his business partner Jake Stenziano, he has grown their portfolio to over 1,100 units, valued at over $60 million. Together, they authored the best selling book Wheelbarrow Profits and created JakeandGino.com, a real estate syndication and educational company that offers mentoring and training in real estate investing. Check out all the books written by Gino on Amazon.

Mark Kenney is a seasoned real estate investor, having invested in over 3,500 units. Mark kicked off his real estate career over 20 years ago and has gained extensive experience in property valuation, acquisition, and operations. His selections are made using a combination of picking the right markets and performing diligent underwriting. His passion for helping others succeed in the multifamily arena led him to build Think Multifamily, a mentoring and training company that helps students build their portfolios and achieve financial freedom.

Jilliene Helman is the founder and CEO of RealtyMogul, a crowdfunding platform for real estate that allows investors to pool money online and buy shares of pre-vetted real estate investments. Throughout her career, she has underwritten over $3 billion of real estate ranging from retail, multifamily, office, residential, mobile home parks, and self-storage. Previously, she was a Vice President at Union Bank and ran large sales teams that coordinated the efforts of registered investment advisors, lenders, trust advisors, and wealth planners.

Mark Dolfini has actively managed over $40 million in real estate in his over 20 years in the real estate business. He sits on numerous corporate boards and is the CEO of Landlord Coach, a mentoring and coaching company for landlords and property managers based out of Lafayette, Indiana. He has also authored a book, The Time-Wealthy Investor: Your Real Estate Roadmap to Owning More, Working Less, and Creating the Life You Want. In the book, he teaches real estate investors how to set up a scalable business framework using the Process-Expectations-Behavior model. You can find Mark's offer for Bulletproof Cashflow listeners at http://www. landlordcoach.com/bulletproof

Paul Moore is a lifetime entrepreneur who entered the real estate sector in the early 2000's, where he flipped and built houses, created two successful online real estate marketing firms, and appeared on House Hunters on HGTV. He is also the author of a book called "The Perfect Investment – Create Enduring Wealth from the Historic Shift to Multifamily Housing" and co-hosts a podcast called "How to Lose Money," where they interview experts in the real estate game. Currently, he runs Wellings Capital, a multifamily real estate investment firm based in Virginia.

Stefan Aarnio is one of Canada's leading up and coming Real Estate Entrepreneurs. Starting with only $1200, he has gone on to build a multi-million real estate dollar portfolio for himself and his partners and has written several books, including The Ten Commandments of Negotiation, which I highly recommend. He also has a podcast "Respect The Grind" where he interviews people that have achieved mastery and freedom through discipline. Check out Stefan's books on Amazon

Jack Bosch immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1997 with just 2 suitcases and thousands in student debt. Since 2002, he and his wife, Michelle, have purchased and sold over 4,000 properties. With this experience, he has become one of the Country's foremost experts in land investment. Using all these strategies, he set out to transform the lives of others by sharing his real estate acquisition and the land investment techniques that have made him millions. He has written several books, including Forever Cash. Check out Jack's books on Amazon

Omar Khan has a background in institutional investment banking, advising clients on $3.7 billion of capital financing & M&A transactions. He has closed numerous multi-million dollar syndication deals, recently closing on a 243 unit deal. As the manager of Boardwalk Wealth, a wealth advisory company based out of Irving Texas, he spends a great deal of time raising capital and sourcing multifamily deals. Omar is also building an underwriting software platform for real estate entrepreneurs and businesses.

Leslie Plettner is a long-time entrepreneur with extensive experience in real estate. She has developed and managed more than 500 units, including a mix of warehouse, retail, and multifamily properties. Moreover, after identifying the emergence of the cannabis industry, she and her team created in 2015 a platform and company called Basecanna. BaseCanna seeks to provide the funding, infrastructure, and property under which cannabis entrepreneurs can launch and flourish into industry leaders.

Brian Hennessey has been in the commercial real estate industry for over 30 years. Aside from being a commercial broker, he is a Senior Vice President for an international real estate investment management company. He has handled over 12 million square feet of sale and lease transactions between some of the largest landlords in the world. He even ran his own real estate syndication management company and is the author of a #1 Bestseller of commercial real estate books on Amazon, "The Due Diligence Handbook For Commercial Real Estate". Check out Brian's books on Amazon

Spencer Cullor has been a real estate investors for more than 10 years. He owns single family, multifamily apartments, and commercial properties. Currently, he is a Principal at ApartmentVestors - a multifamily real estate investment company based in Kansas - and a principal at Cullor Property Management. He is also a contributing author at The BiggerPockets and Multifamily Insiders where he discusses financial freedom through real estate, among other things.

Marc Schulman is a highly accomplished Real Estate Finance & Investment Pro, with over 20 years of experience in multiple entrepreneurial ventures. He has raised and funded billions of dollars and has done countless real estate deals himself, mainly centered around commercial and multifamily. As the president and CEO of New York City-based brokerage business ICON funding, he and his company provide debt and equity for commercial real estate deals throughout the US.

Reed Goosens moved to the US about 7 years ago. Soon after that, he got started in real estate buying a duplex for $45,000. He has been involved with large‐scale commercial construction and real estate development projects worth over $500 million. Today, he leads a real estate syndication investing firm called Wildhorn Capital as its co-founder and personally controls over $40 million worth of multifamily real estate. This was done with a mix of funds from domestic and international investors looking to put their money to work in the US.