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Brian started investing before the 2008 crash and at the age of 24 had acquired 13 rental properties and ended up losing quite a bit during the real estate crash of 2008. He goes into how he was able to purchase 13 properties at such a young age and how he was able to recover from his loss and move forward. He shares a great idea of what to ask your tenants to help incentivize them to renew their lease. Brian Davis Real Estate Background: Co-Founder of SparkRental.com Has been a landlord for over 15 years Based in Philadelphia, PA Say hi to him at https://sparkrental.com/ Best Ever Book: Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “One way to improve and increase tenant renewal is to think what upgrades will add value to your property while also improving the tenant's experience in living there” - Brian Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon is the CEO and Founder of Click2Flip, a mobile app to instantly analyze rentals and short term rentals. Jon loves to create streamlined processes that help make his short term rentals pretty much self-automated. He shares all of the automation he has done for friends, clients, and himself to create a smooth process and experience for both him and his guests. Jon Crosby Real Estate Background: Founder and CEO of Click2Flip Started investing in 2015 Owned and managed 4 short term rentals Limited partner in 2 multi-family LLCs and 1 air medical hanger commercial investment Based in Rockland, California Say hi to him at https://clik2flip.com/ Best Ever Book: Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I created the app to quickly instantly give me a high-level return to see if the deal was worth investing in further” - Jon Crosby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan went from owning apartment buildings and hundreds of homes to now focusing on shopping centers. He decided to sell his portfolio of apartments and single-family homes because of all the work and challenges to scalability. Now he is able to scale and have a model of “set it and forget it” when it comes to dealing with fortune 500 companies and shopping centers. Alan Schnur previous episode: JF1978 Alan Schnur Real Estate Background: Alan has bought and syndicated more than 2,000 units and managed more than 7,000 units Owns numerous medical, office, warehouse buildings, shopping centers, and custom builds multi million dollar homes Based in Houston, TX Say hi to him at www.gr8partners.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “For me, shopping centers are more scalable and more of the “set it and forget it” - Alan Schnur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bart has 14 years of real estate experience and currently runs a merger and acquisition firm called Stone Peak Alliance. Bart has founded and has been able to grow about 30 companies and he explains how it isn’t really that hard to do. Bart’s perspective will challenge how you are viewing your business. Bart Rupert Real Estate Background: He currently runs a merger and acquisition firm called Stone Peak Alliance 14 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 7 rentals, 1 commercial, and has also flipped multiple properties Based in Denver, CO Say hi to him at: www.spartansalliance.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “The biggest lessons you will learn as an entrepreneur is failure” - Bart Rupert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Moore is the Co-owner of ACI Apartment Consultants Inc. and is the author of “Building Legacy Wealth” from San Diego California. Terry shares his beliefs and thoughts on how to build your legacy. He works with many investors in helping them change the way they think to ensure they build a legacy worth leaving. Terry Moore Real Estate Background: Co-owner of ACI Apartment Consultants Inc. ACI has closed more than 4,000 escrows Author of “Building Legacy Wealth - How to Build Wealth and Live a Life Worth Living” From San Diego, California Say hi to him at: www.sandiegoapartmentbroker.com Best Ever Book: Love and Money by Roy O Wilson Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I help people become abundance thinkers” - Terry Moore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks will be teaching you the two different types of General Partner Catch Ups. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theo Hicks will be sharing with you other ideas to help raise money from institutions and more specifically family offices. Typically you will raise money through family, closest friends, and outside investors, but through the time you will need to branch out and raise money to outside individuals. Theo shares different ways you will be able to go about this in the future when you are looking to raise money with institutions. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is an Architect and real estate investor for over 40+ years. He has some unique perspectives on how you should go about planning your real estate goals, how to raise capital and a couple of thoughts on what you shouldn’t do with your seed money. Joe Villeneuve Real Estate Background: Started investing in 1980 He is also a professional Architect owning his own firm for 40+ years Currently, his portfolio consists of 10 properties Based in Plymouth, Michigan Say hi to him at [email protected] Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t spend your seed money” - Joe Villeneuve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt has 14 years of real estate investing experience and is the Owner of Real Estate Matt Education and Easy Street Property Investments. Matt shares some of the reasons why he has been able to double his business year by year for almost a decade. Matt Larson Real Estate Background: Owner of Real Estate Matt Education and Easy Street Property Investments Full-time real estate investor with 14 years of experience His team has completed over 4000 real estate transactions Currently renovates 35 homes per month, and manages 1400 units Based in Davenport, Iowa Say hi at www.realestatematt.com Best Ever Book: How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We are very process-oriented.” - Matt Larson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris is the founder of Money Ripples, also the host of the Chris Miles Money Show, and has been featured on CNN Money and US News. He has had experience coaching people in the stock market, owning rental properties, and financial advising. At age 28 he was financially independent due to affiliations, and rental properties. He shares how he went from financial independence to losing everything and going back into the rat race and working his way back out. Chris Miles Real Estate Background: Founder of Money Ripples Author and Host of the Chris Miles Money Show Has been featured in US News and CNN Money Has helped his clients increase their cash flow by over $200 Million in the last 10 years Based in Salt Lake City, Utah Say hi to him at http://moneyripples.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Cash flow creates options if you have more cash flow that creates freedom” - Chris Miles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean is our sweepstakes winner! If you were not aware, we did a sweepstake for the first time ever for a lucky listener to enter for a chance to be on the show with Theo Hicks and ask questions or discuss their story. Dean was randomly picked and is part of a family with over 100 years of real estate experience. Dean focuses on development deals for multifamily and buyers of apartment buildings. Dean Marchi Real Estate Background: (SWEEPSTAKES WINNER) Full time in real estate development His family started in Manhattan in 1929, but Dean bought his first deal outside of family in 2005, and did his first development deal in 2009 Portfolio outside of family properties consists of 4 multifamily properties, 2 development sites, flipped 26 apartments Based in New York City, NY Say hi to him at: www.GrandStreetDevelopment.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Focus on every deal your involved in, build up a track record and people will begin to talk about it and you will find investors” - Dean Marchi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate is the Co-founder of School Dispatch and has been investing for 4 years with a portfolio consisting of 28 units in 3 states. Nate’s goal is to have 100 doors in 10 years before taking money from his properties. So far during his progress, he has faced the challenge of de-converting a duplex into a single-family home and also the fortune of finding a miss-marketed deal which helped them snag a winner. Nate Shields Real Estate Background: He is the co-founder of School Dispatch Has been Investing for 4 years Portfolio consists of 28 units in 3 states He has also flipped 6 properties Based in Madison, Wisconsin Say hi to him at his Youtube channel: Dude Real Estate Best Ever Book: Zero to One by Peter Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Investing in a single-family home to a 20 unit isn’t as difficult as it may seem. At the end of the day, it's just bigger numbers” - Nate Shields Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people preach, find a mentor to show you the way into real estate so you can shorten your learning curve however, how do you know who you should really choose as a mentor? In this episode, Theo goes over 6 tips to help you in hiring an apartment syndicator mentor. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you wondering what the multifamily market will do in the next 5 years? Theo shares some of the research he has found in regards to the multifamily market and what we should expect to see for the future of real estate investing for the next 5 years. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacee is an insurance agent who bought her first rental in 1996 and slowly started to buy rentals and sell them. She has bought and sold 10 rentals and currently has 3 active properties that she rents out and 1 AirBnB. While living in California, she bought a house sight unseen in Houston, Texas, and shared the specifics of how she found it, the mistakes, and lessons she learned. Stacee Evans Real Estate Background: Works as an insurance agent Invested in her first property in 1996 Portfolio consists of 3 rental properties, and 1 AirBnB From Los Angeles, California Say hi to her at: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/StaceeE Best Ever Book: Book on Tax Strategies by Amanda Han Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “The reason I want to learn more is because of all of the mistakes I have made” - Stacee Evans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt served 8 years in the Marine Corps as a force recon marine and has 9 years of real estate experience with a portfolio consisting of 174 rental units and has 25 flips. He shares how he uses cross collateral financing to help him acquire more properties with little to no money down. Matt Deboth Real Estate Background: Served 8 years in the Marine Corps as a force recon marine 9 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 174 rental units and flipped 25 rental units Currently rehabbing a 48-unit apartment in Des Moines, Iowa Located in Des Moines, Iowa Say hi to him at: www.TripleHoldings.com Best Ever Book: Titans by Rockerfeller Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “One tip that will help you grow your business is to bring value to brokers without looking for something in return.” - Matt Deboth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is a returning guest from episode JF1308. He is the President of the Promanas Group, a real estate investment firm and he has a book called “Do the work once, get paid forever: How Smart People Invest in Real Estate.” In this episode, John shares different questions you should be asking yourself when you're looking to invest. John Bogdasarian Real Estate Background: President of the Promanas Group, a real estate investment firm Began with nine initial investors, has strategically guided the firm to serving more than 300 investors today Recently published his first book “Do the Work Once, Get Paid Forever: How Smart People Invest in Real Estate” Based in Ann Arbor, MI Say hi to him at https://promanas.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t focus too much on the deal, because you have no idea, it could look like the best thing in the world. I can make anything look like anything on paper.” - John Bogdasarian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elenis bought 5 rental properties all acquired sight unseen and from out of state. She shares how she managed the rehab process with her properties being in an entirely different location. During one of her first deals, her tenant abandoned the property and she talks about how she was able to handle this difficult situation. Elenis Camargo Real Estate Background: Works full-time as a digital marketing professional in healthcare Portfolio consists of 5 rental properties, all acquired sight unseen and from out of state From Brooklyn, New York Say hi to her at: www.thirdstoneproperties.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I talk to alot of people, I learn from a lot of people, and I teach people as well. This is a people business, and it's really important to learn from and help each other out ” - Elenis Camargo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler has always been interested in investing in real estate but living in California he has always felt like it was tough to do so since the houses were so expensive. He recently discovered and consumed Joe’s show and Bigger Pockets content and afterwards has quickly started investing in long-distance single-family homes in Ohio. He shares his 5 step process on how he goes about investing. Tyler Caglia Real Estate Background: Full-time project manager managing multi-million dollar projects for a civil construction company Has been investing for 10 months Currently owns 3 long-distance single-family rentals based in Ohio Based in Clovis, California Say hi to him at tcagliareiATgmail.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “If you over analyze everything and overthink it you will never finish your first deal.” - Tyler Caglia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Theo will be going over some of the main takeaways he has received from a professional writing course he has recently taken to improve your writing content by focusing on benefits rather than features to attract more passive investors to your business. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1031 Exchange allows a taxpayer to defer the assessment of any capital gains tax and any related federal tax liability on the exchange of certain types of properties. This will allow you to sell a property and instead of paying taxes on the capital gains, you can delay it by investing it into another property. Theo will go over the 7 rules of the 1031 Exchange so you can have a better foundation about the 1031 exchange and can determine if its the right move for your business. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory is an attorney in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with Pillar+Aught and in 2016 he started to get involved in real estate investing. His first deal was with his mother where they decided to rehab his father's place and rent it out for his mother. This experience worked out as a great trial run for him and a great investment for his mother. He shares how he was able to go from 2 units to 18 and a parking lot in one year. Cory Iannacone Real Estate Background: A Lawyer with Pillar+Aught. From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Been Practicing law for the past 15 years. Started in real estate in 2016. In 12 months Nov 2017-Nov 2018 Coy went from 2 units to 18 units and a parking lot. Putting under contract over 1M in real estate investments at that time Say hi to him at : [email protected] Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I will gladly pay a couple of hundred bucks for somebody who is actually reliable, who can get the job done and I don't have to worry about it” - Cory Iannacone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick served in the army for 6 years and is the founder of Invest DGP. Patrick started investing in June of 2019 and has acquired 12 units. Patrick is very open to sharing some of the hard lessons he learned from jumping in the market quickly and how he was able to improve his units and double his rent collections. Patrick Menefee Real Estate Background: Founder of Invest DGP Served in the Army for 6 years Started investing in June 2019 Owns 12 units Located in Charlotte, North Carolina Say hi to him at : https://www.investdgp.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Never have your inspector and appraiser go out to your property at the same time.” - Patrick Menefee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark is a returning guest from episode JF1567. He is a Certified Financial Planner and is a #1 Best Selling Author, and in this episode, he will share with you the benefits of infinite banking and paying for your tax bills. Mark Willis Real Estate Background: Certified Financial Planner, #1 Best Selling Author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with sophisticated, tax-efficient financial solutions Based in: Chicago, IL Listen to his previous episode: JF1567: Increase Net Worth & Have Your Money Working For You with Mark Willis Say hi to him at http://lakegrowth.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We will provide you with what you need to know and what you need to do in order to increase your net worth.” - Mark Willis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alix is the President of Ashland Capital Fund and has 20 years of real estate experience owning 1,700 apartment units, single-family rentals, commercial and developments. He started in high-end custom homes and more recently has been focusing on student housing deals. Alix shares one of his new strategies which is investing in second lien mortgage debts. Alix Kogan Real Estate Background: President of Ashland Capital Fund 20 years of real estate experience The portfolio consist of 1,700 apartment units, single-family rentals, commercial and developments From Chicago, IL Say hi to him at:https://ashlandcapitalfund.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “My broad experience in real estate has helped me tackle new projects” - Alix Kogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph is the co-founder and CEO of TriArc Real Estate Partners. He purchased his first multifamily property in the US in 2011 sight unseen and now his portfolio consists of 1100 units. He shares his story on how he started out buying a 26-unit apartment complex and almost went bankrupt during his first deal and he ended up making a 207% return on the refi. Joseph Bramante Real Estate Background: Co-founder and CEO of TriArc Real Estate Partners Purchased first multifamily property in the US in 2011 sight unseen Current portfolio consist of 1100 units, increasing net operating income by over 80% on average within 48 months post acquisition Based in Houston, TX Say hi to him at: https://www.triarcrep.com/ Best Ever Book: Raising the Bar Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “The books give you this 30,000 view of the industry but its a completely different ball game when you are out there in the field executing” - Joseph Bramante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Theo Hicks will be talking about the schedule K-1 tax report. It is a statement that is given to each of the limited partners also known as passive investors. He will be sharing how your passive investor can interpret the K-1. Free document with this episode. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 has been kind of quiet lately in the media due to all the protesting but today we are going to share with you how it has still impacted the rent collections for landlords in June and we will also be sharing the forecast of future rent collections. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie & Tosh, are partners who have 13 years of combined experience. They share a story in finding a mobile park deal that was attained by nurturing a relationship over an extended period of time. You will learn how they determine if a mobile home park is a good deal or not and what they like to focus on. Robbie Faithe & Tosh Hoshino Real Estate Background: Robbie has 11 years experience in real estate Tosh has 2 years in real estate Robbie current holdings consist of 66 doors mix with single family, Multi-family, & a Mobile Park Tosh has 59 units under management including 1 single family From Albuquerque, NM Say hi to him at: www.Robbiefaithe.com Best Ever Book: Everything Store, Pitch Anything Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Find out where you want to be, and find a mentor who is crushing it. Listen to podcasts, and always educate yourself. ” - Robbie & Tosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is a real estate agent and broker working in the commercial space. He is also an investor with experience in student rentals, single-family rentals, and apartments. Jesse also gives some ideas on how being a real estate agent can help you find good deals and shares with you a specific line he uses to lock in good deals. Jesse Fragale Real Estate Background: A commercial real estate broker and investor 10 years of real estate investing experience Located in Toronto, Canada Say hi to him at: https://www.avisonyoung.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Noone is looking to sell but when you have an offer in front of them, maybe they are looking to sell.” - Jesse Fragale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen is the founder of The Closing Docs, a software company based in Seattle that provides automated income verification for property managers and lenders. He explains how he evolved his software over time to cater towards property managers, he explains how they started inserting certain pieces of data to help provide more clarity and reliability for the lenders and managers. Stephen Arifin Real Estate Background: Founder of The Closing Docs, a software company based in Seattle that provides automated income verification for property managers and lenders They handle income verification for over 600,000 properties and growing Based in Seattle, WA Say hi to him at https://www.theclosingdocs.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We’ve tried a lot of things to find what works and now we see a compliance rate of 97%” - Stephen Arifin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock is 2 years into real estate and essentially started after seeing his dad owning 2 duplexes and how it can help with your income. His first deal was a house hack on a duplex and afterward, he saw the potential and took off running. Now he has a portfolio consisting of an 89-unit apartment, 20,000 sq ft of retail space, and 18,000 sq ft office space. Brock Mogensen Real Estate Background: Principal at Smart Asset Capital Portfolio: 89 unit apartment, 20,000 sq ft of retail space, and 18,000 sq ft office space Investing in real estate for 2 years Located in Milwaukee, WI Say hi to him at: www.smartassetcapital.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Partner with people that lack your strong suit and vice versa because I think those are the best partnerships where each can complement each other” - Brock Mogensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aundrea is a full-time internal audit executive who is a part-time real estate investor spending about 8 hrs a week managing properties and when acquisition mode, she spends about 15-20 hrs a week. All of her deals were 100% on her own without any partners. Aundrea Newbern Real Estate Background: Works full-time as an internal audit executive with a mortgage company Started investing in 2016 Current portfolio value is slightly under $3M, all deals are 100% self-financed Based in Brunswick, Georgia Say hi to her at [email protected] Best Ever Book: The power of habit Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Always, every day I’m looking for a deal.” - Aundrea Newbern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Syndication School, Theo, will be going over the topic of how to create your own thought leadership platform. He will be going over how to successfully launch your platform and how to continue to grow it. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Theo will be talking about branding and specifically going over how to nail your podcast interview. He will be giving tips from his experience in interviewing dozens of guest on our show. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris & Ashton are brothers and the owners of Valkere Investment Group, LLC a multi family real estate investment firm. These brothers explain how they were able to grow their business through raising capital, to doing their first deal, and tips on being able to overcome inexperience. Chris & Ashton Levarek Real Estate Background: Owners of Valkere Investment Group, LLC a multifamily real estate investment firm Currently have 42-units Chris is from Phoenix, AZ Ashton is from Portland, Oregon Say hi to them at:https://www.valkeregroup.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Networking is very important, find the person who is connected and it will make your job easier.” - Chris & Ashton Levarek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Heasley has been in real estate for 4 years and started out by house hacking single family homes. She has house hacked single unit homes with 3 rentals and in this episode, she will share how she went about doing this and why it was nothing out of the norm for her. Nicole Heasley Real Estate Background: 4 years of real estate investing experience Currently owns 3 rentals From Boardman, Ohio Say hi to her at: [email protected] Best Ever Book: Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Start meeting people now, find that meetup and attend now. You need to know people.” - Nicole Heasley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marx Acosta Rubio is the CEO of Onestop. He started off making $10 million and losing it then having to remake it back all through cold calling. In this episode, Marx, shares how he goes about the process of cold calling. Marx Acosta Rubio Real Estate Background: CEO of Onestop Onestop generates $30+Million in revenue a year Lost his entire fortune and had to rebuild it for a second time Based in Southlake, TX Say hi to him at: www.callmarx.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “99% of people who say they are modeling success are actually modeling the wrong things” - Marx Acosta Rubio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Dogen is the founder of Financial Samurai and has been providing content to the world through his free blogs and articles around topics that will help you with your financial literacy and goals. He Has also been in the real estate investing experience for 17 years and shares some of his experiences with this and his personal journey. Sam Dogen Real Estate Background: Founder of Financial Samurai Has 17 years of real estate investing experience Owns multiple properties in San Francisco, Honolulu, and Lake Tahoe Commercial real estate portfolio consists of 15 properties Based in San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.financialsamurai.com/ Best Ever Book: Thinking in Bets Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I love the green marble theory.” - Sam Dogen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick has 3 years of real estate experience, working full time in e-commerce sales for a large tech company. While working full-time he has acquired a 48 door portfolio consisting of singles, duplexes, and triplexes in Indianapolis, and he is based in San Francisco. He explains how his W-2 has helped him pursue real estate investing because of the insurance of a guaranteed income. Nick Giulioni Real Estate Background: 3 years of real estate experience Works full-time in eCommerce sales for large tech companies Has a 48 door portfolio consisting of singles, duplexes, and triplexes in Indianapolis From San Francisco, California Say hi to him at: https://giulionirealestate.com/ Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Trying to make my partner happy and get them across the finish line was my top priority.” - Nick Giulioni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Pere is a full-time active duty Marine and the founder of “From Military to Millionaire”. He has bought and sold 54 units, holds 13 rentals, and is a general partner in a 146-unit apartment. He discusses one of his deals that he had a headache within creative financing and shares what he would have done differently. David also goes into his process of mailing to absentee owners. David Pere Real Estate Background: Active duty Marine Started investing in real estate in 2015 Founder of “From Military to Millionaire” Has bought and sold 54 units (one of them being a 40 unit), holds 13 rentals, and is a general partner in a 146-unit apartment Based in San Diego, California Say hi to him at: www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com Best Ever Book: Like Switch Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Stuff isn’t always going to go your way, don’t invest money you can’t afford to lose.” - David Pere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Theo brings up the topic of what is important in life? He starts to question what does financial freedom really mean to you? He shares a popular blog post where a nurse interviewed her patients who were close to their end of life and asked them each the question “what did they regret?”. This episode will help open up your mind to discover what it really means to be financially free? Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath is a Neuroscientist for the US Army, helping the soldiers reduce hearing loss through studying and testing. Heath jumped in with both feet when he started into real estate, buying a 4-unit and a 16-unit back to back. Heath mentions that his confidence to jump in came from many free resources available online, including the Best Ever Show. Heath Jones Real Estate Background: Neuroscientist for the US Army He started investing in February 2019 purchasing a four-plex Now he has 5 properties: 4-unit, 16-unit, and 3 rentals SFRs Located in Enterprise, Alabama Say hi to him at: www.hsquaredcapital.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Start now, it's never too late to start, and there are no real good reasons not to start.” - Heath Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt is the Co-Founder of Tower Hunt, an online network of commercial real estate dealmakers. He brings his 15 years of real estate experience to the show and sheds some insight into real estate deal-making. Matt Marino Real Estate Background: Co-founder of Tower Hunt, an online network of commercial real estate dealmakers Has 15 years of real estate experience Located in Boston, Massachusetts Say hi to him at: www.towerhunt.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “You should really take every line item from the top to the bottom of that cash flow, and look at it and ask yourself “What it means and why those numbers are moving around?”” - Matt Marino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve is a 3rd generation minister and the best selling author who has coached 600 people to also become a bestseller. Steve gives ideas on how to get your book to become a bestseller. Steve Kidd Real Estate Background: 3rd generation minister Best selling author and coaches others on becoming best sellers Has helped over 600 people be best selling authors Based in Oswego, OR Say hi to him at bestsellersguild.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “You need to have a very specific marketing campaign that will market your new book.” - Steve Kidd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preston is the CEO and founder of Walls Property Group, he currently manages a portfolio of 70 buildings valued over $300MM. Preston shares his experience through starting in residential to now development deals. Joe asks Preston to explain some different challenges he has faced in the development world so you can be better prepared if you choose to venture on this path. Preston Walls Real Estate Background: Founder & CEO of Walls Property Group Currently manages a portfolio of 70 buildings valued over $300MM 16 years of real estate experience Located in Seattle, Washington Say hi to him at: https://wallspropertygroupre.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “It was helpful to move forward with something in the face of somebody you respect and trust pointing out the reasons you should not do it.” - Preston Walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor and his wife both started off in the medical field and started to feel burned out after working 70hr work weeks for 5 years. They both decided to leave their jobs to go backpacking and upon their return, they decided to purchase their first home and discovered it would need a lot of work. This started their journey into real estate investing, and now they have a business with 17 investors. Victor Leite Real Estate Background: Entrepreneur and investor who owns multiple rental properties Portfolio of rentals includes a mix of single family homes and multifamily properties Manages a high volume Fix & Flip investment group, they successfully completed over 100 rehab projects in 2019 - mostly with funds from private individuals Based in Virginia Beach, VA Say hi to him at https://www.lvrinvestments.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Difficult roads often lead you to beautiful destinations.” - Victor Leite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus has impacted the real estate market in many ways from home buying, selling, to collecting rent payments. In this episode, Theo Hicks will be sharing information on how May rent collection was with so many Americans out of work. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Theo will be sharing the ins and outs of waterfall structures. Waterfalls are also known as a waterfall model or structure, is a legal term used in an Operating Agreement that describes how money is paid, when it is paid, and to whom it is paid in commercial real estate equity investments. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will is a Principal at CEO Capital Partners and recently left his W2 job to do real estate full time. He shares a great story of how he had a life of making some bad decisions in college related to alcohol and because of a great friend he was able to overcome this and now is a successful investor. Will Harvey Real Estate Background: Will Harvey is a Principal at CEO Capital Partners From Ashburn, Virginia He started in real estate in 2016. Personally owns over 1.5MM in real estate mixed between rentals and Airbnbs Recently left his W2 job to do real estate full time. Say hi to him at : www.wealthjunkies.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Seek advice from qualified people.” - Will Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices