Shannon has been in the real estate development business since he was child learning from his father who was involved in the construction industry. He has been involved in several different asset classes within real estate including industrial, medical office, schools, multifamily, etc totaling over 150 transactions valued at over $200M. Based out of Boise, Idaho. Topics Covered: Moving from single family to commercial real estate Building your own deals Being successful with new construction Managing the unknowns in new developments Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Brain - read, exercise, grow personally. Where my mind is, my business goes. Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Tony Robbins: Master the Money Game, Never Split the Difference with Chris Voss Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Show up and give more than everyone else. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in ground up development? Due diligence is key. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? People I helped, not the things I built. The positive What’s the best way we can reach out to you? https://www.shannonrobnett.com/myverticalequity.com

Sam is a partner at Trinity Capital Group based out of DFW. He controls over $100M in MF assets and previously has been involved in MF, Retail & Subdivision development projects as well as an RV Park acquisition. Sam is a graduate of Texas A&M and Texas Tech with degrees in Finance. Topics Covered Getting into the RV park space Assessing secondary and tertiary markets Keeping things cheap through smart sourcing Building relationships outside the US Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Excel Spreadsheets, Microsoft Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Steve Young (49ers), Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Set quantitative goals What is the biggest lessons you’ve learned in business and in life? Give 100% no matter what. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Person who I am, generous, family man, people first. Give back to church, organizations outside US. What’s the best way we can reach out to you? https://www.trinitycapitaltexas.com/ Website [email protected] Email Mobile: 972-855-7654 

Brian is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, where he leads and oversees his firm’s portfolio of over 740k sq ft of office space throughout 6 secondary markets. Topics Covered The benefits of secondary markets Understanding the weighted average lease term and what it means for your investment How Covid-19 has reshaped the commercial real estate market Understanding CMBS loans Thinking about office space and commercial real estate as a long-term game Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? LinkedIn Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Biggest Impact: Property of Law Right now: No Rules: Netflix and the Cultural Revolution by Reed Hastings Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Don’t take out personal debt. Never Say No. What is the biggest lessons you learned as an attorney that has been useful for your business? If you don’t come into a partnership with a pessimistic outlook that prepares for the worst, you’re probably not mature enough and you shouldn’t be in business with them. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone who values their relationships and appreciates their life What’s the best way my audience can reach out to you? Excelsiorgp.com Brian Adams on LinkedIn

Nate is a member of the Air National Guard and currently serves as a C-130 pilot. He and his wife Bethany (also known as the Cash Flow Couple) are real estate and multifamily investors having started with a VA loan house hack and currently own 40 units as general partners and limited partners in another 700 units. They are passionate about helping people better understand how money really works and helping with strategies and solutions to create more cash flow in their lives through a system they call Cash Flow Banking. Topics Covered Be prepared to seize opportunities Understanding the cashflow banking system Getting money out of your life insurance policy Understanding how insurance policies can be used to finance ventures Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Phone and Zoom, Social Media Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Beta-David, Max out Your Life Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Go all in At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone who contributed. Always gave back and be honest. What’s the best way my audience can reach out to you? www.yourcashflowcouple.com

Randy has 25+ years of various corporate leadership experiences in multiple industries, primarily in the risk and governance areas. He currently serves as the Chief Compliance and Audit Officer for a large academic medical institution in Houston, TX. He has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, an MBA in Finance and is a CPA. Randy has been investing in real estate since his first primary residence purchase of a duplex. Previously, he was a private money lender in the remodeling of single family homes in Florida, Ohio and Texas with a combined market value in excess of $2.5M. His recent focus has been exclusively in multi-family properties. He has been a general partner in 258 doors representing over $11M in assets managed and a limited partner in numerous more. Topics Covered Understanding “the simple model” Getting into the Investment Executive Summary Investor friendly v. sponsor friendly models Know your sponsor Assessing your sponsor/GP Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Spreadsheets Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The Ride of a Lifetime. Mastering the Market Cycle Advice for someone wanting to invest in MF? Invest in your real estate education Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Be in it for the long haul At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Husband, father, someone that gave back What’s the best way my audience can reach out to you? [email protected] Invest-ark.com

Bob is a former professional hockey player, having played 8 years including 4 years in the US and 4 in Europe. In 2004, at the age of 30 and after his hockey career was over, he jumped into real estate and has done over 700 transactions since including flips, wholesaling, short sales, buy and holds etc. Over the years throughout all his transactions he realized time was his most important asset and as a result, he founded REVA Global LLC, which focuses on offering trained real estate virtual assistants to real estate professionals. Topics Covered Finding a mentor and getting started Identifying your own pain points Understanding virtual assistants Best tasks to delegate to virtual assistants Managing virtual assistants Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Launch Control text messaging. Real Flow CRM. Investor Fuse Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The Ride of a Lifetime. Traction Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Create an Action Plan. Finish what you started. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone who always looked to help people. Serve others. Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about REVA Global, LLC? www.revaglobal.com [email protected]

Alex is a multifamily investor and commercial real estate sales agent based out of Kansas City. Using creative strategies, Alex has gone from 0 to 11 MF units in only 18 months without using any of his own money. He’s now here to share with us how you can also find similar investment opportunities and use creative financing techniques to minimize our cash in your deals. Topics Covered Using home equity line of credit to get started Proximity rules for finding the best locations Understanding personal loans for real estate Giving yourself several options Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? LinkedIn Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Am I Being Too Subtle by Sam Zell Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Persistence in Life At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Hardworking, Honesty, Trustworthy Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about Clemons Real Estate? LinkedIn [email protected] 

Ekaterina got her start in real estate investing at the age of 24, when she acquired a small apartment in her hometown of Moscow, Russia. Soon after, she immigrated to the US and continued her desire of residential rental property investing and eventually commercial property investing, acquiring 2 mobile home communities. Topics Covered Using the background you already have Finding partnerships Pros and cons of park owned homes Reducing expenses Evaluating what makes a good mobile home park Understanding mobile home park financing from and underwriting perspective Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Project Management Software - Monday.com Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Lead by Example, Stay Consistent How do you best manage your time? High Performance Planner At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Live with Purpose, Impact Others Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about M2K Partners? [email protected] www.mhptribe.com Facebook Group - MHPTRIBE Frank Rolf Mobil Home Park Academy & Podcast Spencer Rowe - Southeast Conference for Mobile Home Park Owners 5 Step Ultimate Fundraising Guide can be downloaded here https://equitytree.io/  

Jay and Samera started their journey in mobile home investing in 2017 and since have completed over 400 mobile home transactions. They are the founders of Trailer Cash Academy, an educational and training platform that has helped several students become successful in mobile home park investing. Topics Covered Figuring out your various exit strategies Getting quick cash from wholesaling Targeting the best markets Connecting with park managers Meet a seller where they are Evaluating a buyer Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? CRM - Active Campaign Advice for someone looking to get into mobile home flipping? Mhvillage.com Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The Calling, Motivation Manifesto Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Waking up each day with gratitude. How you start each day is everything. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Samera - Serving and Giving - The Go Giver. Jay - being a servant leader. Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about Trailer Cash Academy YouTube.com/TrailerCashAcademy [email protected] trailercashacademy.com

Brett is the CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions where he helps business professionals defer capital gains via the Deferred Sales Trust tool. He has experience in not only deferred sales trusts, but also Delaware Statue Trusts, 1031 exchanges and millions in commercial real estate brokerage transactions. Topics Covered Understanding manufactured installment sale Understanding the limits of the 1031 Assessing the optimal time to buy Understanding trusts Estate tax v. capital gains tax Nuggets of Wealth Where can my audience go to learn more about Deferred Sales Trusts? Capitalgainstaxsolutions.com What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Loom - gives you the ability to create short videos and send them in emails. What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The Seasons of Life by Jim Rohn, The Bible At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Family - second before God, empowering professionals to give more to those in need. Agape International in Cambodia Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your business? Facebook, LinkedIn, Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast 

Shane is the co-founder of Texas based Catalyst Equity Partners through which he has acquired over 700 units in Houston and Dallas, Tx. In addition, Shane has over 10 years of experience working at Fortune 500 companies as a Certified Public Accountant and Consultant. Topics Covered Overcoming setbacks Building credibility in a market Understanding supplemental loans Managing properties during coronavirus Planning and investing ahead Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Slack, Calendly Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, E-Myth Revisited Advice for someone looking to get into MF investing? Education How do you like to give back? Helping others who are looking to get into the space. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Great father and family man. Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about Catalyst Equity Partners? LinkedIn [email protected] http://catequity.com/

Kevin is the co-founder of Sunrise Capital Investors through which he acquired and transacted on mobile home communities with a transaction value of over $100M. He is the host of not only 1 but 2 “Top-Rated” podcasts, Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow & The Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast. He has been investing in real estate since the early age of 20 and has not looked back. -Advice for someone looking to get into MHP investing? Either passively or actively. Topics Covered: Starting out and hustling to learn Understanding mobile home parks What to look for when investing in mobile home communities Park owned v. tenant owned homes Ways to add value to mobile home communities Weathering COVID Getting into the parking lot space Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Slack Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? RAD, Think and Grow Rich Do you have any rules for success that you live by? Find out what you really enjoy doing. 1,001 ways to make money in RE but find the path that aligns with you and your goals in life. How do you like to give back? (He’s the founder of several charitable organizations) Help others, charitable bike ride - donates $45k-$60k to charities At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone that provided a positive impact on their lives. Gave back to society. Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about Sunrise Capital Investors? kevinbupp.com, sunrisecapitalinvestors.com, 72hourstokeywest.com, [email protected] Get a FREE Ebook at www.parkinglotprofits.com 

Jorge has been Investing in Real Estate full time for over 14 years, having wholesaled over 200+ Properties, Fixed & Flipped over 100+ properties and developed $8M worth of several new construction projects. He is the CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group and has he now has ownership interest in 3,200 units, both on the LP and GP sides. In addition, he is the CEO of JNT Construction, where he focuses on helping Multifamily Investors with their full renovations. Topics Covered Clear communication with investors, daily logs, video, pictures, updates Understanding preferred rate of return Looking for acquisitions amidst the pandemic/recession Building systems right the first time the prepare to scale Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Active Campaign = CRM and marketing Which book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? E-Myth, Can’t Hurt Me, Dare to Lead What was the best business advice you ever received? Hire others better than you. Rules for success? #1 Focus, #2 Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable, #3 Find where you can add value Where do you see your business in 5 years? Continue to focus on MF. Originally said 10,000 units by 2021, 20,000 units over 5 years. Continue to grow on that end. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Family to give them more than what I have. Family Man. Good business owner. Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about Elevate Commercial Investment Group or JNT Construction? elevatecig.com - Free Ebook jntconstruct.com [email protected] Free checklist LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgelabreu Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/jorge.abreu Instagram account: http://www.instagram.com/jorgemultifamily "

George is the Vice President of Loan Originations at Basis Investment Group where he has assisted borrowers in debt and equity placement for commercial multifamily transactions. Topics Covered Understanding the CMBS market Understanding the debt fund Understanding Libor Assessing business plans for tertiary markets COVID-19’s impact on debt funds Requesting forbearance Communicating with your lenders Nuggets of Wealth What is a tool, source, or platform you use every day that can also help others? YouTube What is the top advice you would give to potential borrowers in today’s market? Stay on top of market research, be realistic, take it in short-term intervals What are some of the mistakes you’ve seen borrowers make? Difference between lender’s underwriting v. a borrower’s underwriting Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Basis Investment Group? basisinv.com

Jeff is an attorney and partner with Gibbs Giden where he and his team focus on residential and commercial transactions, purchase and sale agreements, syndications, and leases. Topics covered: Biggest mistake is not reading the agreement Understanding representations and warranties How to cover yourself after a sale PPM=disclose, disclose, disclose Navigating major upsets like COVID-19 Planning your deal ahead of time Understanding the difference between residential and commercial leases Protecting yourself in a commercial lease Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily at your firm that can also help others? Zoom What was the best general legal advise you can give? Check your insurance, casualty insurance, liability insurance What’s a good resource for people to follow to keep up with legal issues? Law firm blog posts Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your law firm? www.gibbsgiden.com [email protected]

Jason got his start in real estate investing in 2001 after buying his first duplex with his wife. From there he was able grow his portfolio up to 300 units before he was able to leave his job in pharmaceutical and medical device sales in 2012. He currently owns over 900 units throughout the Erie, Pennsylvania market and he under contract on another 127 units. Topics Covered Learning to run a business on the fly Understanding seller carried financing Using regional and local bank financing treat as a bridge loan Look for 20-30 years on mortgages to stretch out cashflow Understanding small balance loans Setting yourself up to weather a downturn and market shocks Hiring people who are better than you Building positive tenant relationships   Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Facebook Groups, Propertyware What was the best business advice you ever received? Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. How do you best manage your time? Make time for yourself and family. Go for run and gym. What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The Compound Effect, Old Charlie’s Almanac quotes by Charlie Munger At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Loved his family, gave his all to his family friends and business. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your business? www.perorealestate.com, [email protected]      

Ellis Hammond is a full time real estate investor based out of San Diego, CA. He started a Christian non-profit focused on serving the city of San Diego through leader and spiritual development at the college level. He saw first hand the challenges, particularly in regards to funding, for non-profits like his own, and began to search for his own ways to create wealth in order to support the ventures he was involved in. Ellis is passionate about investing in wealth producing vehicles for long term financial growth and life changing impact. Topics Covered Learn what you’re good at Partner with other experts What you can bring to the table Active v. passive investing Investing money in yourself Add value on social media Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? LinkedIn What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Ready Fire AIM, Bible, Mindset Best ways to manage your time? Wake up at 5am and have a group call. 
 At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Gave more than he took, incredible husband and father. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? LinkedIn/ellishammond Kingdom Capitalists

Douglass Lodmell is Managing Partner of Lodmell & Lodmell, P.C., one of the nation’s leading Asset Protection Law Firms. Through his firm, Douglass has assisted thousands of business owners and investors with legal structures and asset protection and he’s responsible for protecting over $4 Billion in client assets. Topics Covered Figuring out your exposure Understanding LLCs and holding companies Understanding different state laws Privacy v. protection How to use trusts Insurance + asset protection Protecting retirement savings Nuggets of Wealth Key tip or advice would you give to those who want to save money by setting up their LLC online? Start at the top and then work your way down. What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Internet What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? The Course of Miracles Best ways to manage your time? Schedule time At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Kind, people are for loving and things are for using. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? Call Douglass to schedule a FREE Asset Protection Analysis (800)-231-7112 Lodmell.com

Peter is a successful real estate investor with a background as an auto mechanic. His journey in real estate investing began with smaller properties including duplexes and 4-plexes before he worked his way to shopping centers and 300+ unit apartment complexes. He’s the author of several books which can be found on Amazon, including Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies. Topics Covered Finding profit activators in a property Commercial master lease options and when to use them What properties are best for master lease options Finding a “lazy landlord” Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? EverNote, Text Expander What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Habits, Instant Rapport Best ways to manage your time? Link activities together 
 At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone who encouraged other people. Live to the full extent of your full abilities. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? https://realestate101.com/ Petersfreebook.com

Daniel is the founder of Aalon Capital, LLC, a multifamily syndication company with 318 units under management in the Houston metro. In addition, he organizes two different real estate investment clubs in Oregon, including the Willamette Investor Network. Based out of Portland, Oregon. Topics Covered Coming into projects as a GP Adding value on the property management side Finding high performing operators in different markets Connecting to investors from afar Building your network online and in person Nuggets of Wealth What is a tool, source, or platform you use daily? Propertyradar.com, city-data.com, best places.net Best business advice you’ve ever received? Build your network, investment is a team sport What book are you currently reading and which one has had the most impact on your life? Due Diligence Handbook for Commercial Real Estate What is the best strategy to manage your time? ToDoist What is your morning routine? Wake up, stretch, get kids off to school At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? For being a good father and working with those with special needs Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your business? aaloncapital.com [email protected] 

Jorge is office space developer based out of Houston, Tx. He has a background in working with private equity and development firms. Topics Covered: Building your career in real estate Office buildings v. office condominiums Buying at the price you want Working with civil engineers on your projects Mapping out your costs upfront Working with an experienced partner Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Google Maps What was the best business advice you ever received? Be patient What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? As a Man Thinketh, Think & Grow Rich At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? I would rather think about today Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  [email protected] xnstreet.com

Chris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rising Realty Partners where he oversees $1.5 Billion in commercial assets. His company services include acquisitions and analysis, asset management, property management, construction management and development. Topics Covered Start with a specialization Cost center versus value add Finding a mentor Understanding the California market Be in places where millennials are, that are diversified, and where tech matters Impact strategy Invest in tech Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Asana What tools/strategies do you use for time management Freedom App, SuperHuman email platform What was the best business advice you ever received? Start with people you know well or put yourself in situations where you can build a relationship with a mentor At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? Being a man for others Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about Rising Realty Partners? chrisrising.com risingrp.com The Real Market with Chris Rising @chrisrising 

Reed is a managing partner and co-founder of Wildhorn Capital. Through his company, he and his partners control over 1,700 units worth over $175M spread throughout Central Texas. He’s the author of the Amazon bestselling book called “Investing in the US: The Ultimate Guide to US Real Estate” and he’s the host of the top rated real estate investing podcast, Investing in the US - An Aussie’s Guide to US Real Estate. Topics Covered: What to look for in a complimentary business partner Investing in a transitioning market for the longterm Creating culture across assets Letting property managers in on your vision Avoiding the J curve Communicating with investors (even when things aren’t going well) Attracting new investors Nuggets of Wealth 
 What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Slack, Google Drive, What was the best business advice you ever received? A fool and their money are easily parted. 
 What book are you currently reading and which one has had the biggest impact on your life? Ray Dalio’s Principles, Rich Dad Poor Dad, 4 Hour Work week, Key Person of Influence Best strategy to manage your time? Diary, every Sunday night look at the week ahead. To do list, To stop list, 
 At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? A good person who was honest and transparent. Enjoy life. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? reedgoosens.com [email protected] 

Gary has a background in technology having been based in California in Silicon Valley. He is the founder of realestateinvestor.com and REIvault, a 3-time Inc. 5000 company and investment platform created to help investors systemize and automate to grow their real estate businesses by using shared systems and managed marketing services. Topics Covered Viewing marketing as a return on investment Understanding the time and financial investment in building a marketing list County assessor, county recorder, and county court records Combining existing lists with manual research to target marketing 5-12 interactions needed with a seller to get a yes Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use daily that can be helpful to my audience? Slack, Zoom, Workflowy, 5-10-3 hours CEO Biggest mistake? Lost a commercial building that would have been a home run. Do your due diligence on partners. Make sure to have your spouse on board, being in unity. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? 
 Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about your company REIvaut? Realestateinvestor.com 

Evan Holladay is a real estate developer and investor with over $225 million and over 1,300 units of multifamily real estate developed and invested. Evan is the Founder and CEO at Holladay Ventures where his team specializes in creating and investing in workforce, affordable and mixed-income communities.   Evan is also the host of the great real estate podcast, “Monumental” where he sits down with top leaders and entrepreneurs making massive change in the world.  Topics Covered Getting into public-private partnerships Understanding tax benefits v. cashflow in evaluating deals Start looking for funding by looking a What makes workforce housing recession-resistant   Getting comfortable with a slower pace of deal Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Project Management Software - Asana, Landglide App What was the best business advice you ever received? Grant Cardone - 10X What was your biggest mistake in business? Didn’t pay attention to contracts What book are you currently reading and which book has been impactful to you? Deep Work by Cal Newport, Think and Grow Rich Rules for success? Do What you say what you’re gonna do, have a crystal clear why At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Left nothing on the table Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your company? www.evanholladay.com www.holladayventures.com Instagram @evanholladay Facebook Evan Holiday Twitter @evanholladay 

Brandon Hall is a CPA and owner of The Real Estate CPA. Brandon assists investors with Tax Strategy through customized planning and Virtual Workshops. Brandon is an active real estate investor and a Principal at Naked Capital, a capital group investing in large multi-family projects and manufactured housing. In addition, he’s a big contributor to BiggerPockets including the BiggerPockets blog having written several articles. Thomas Castelli is also a real estate investor and CPA with The Real Estate CPA. Thomas is the founder of the Babylon Property Group where he acquires underperforming and distressed real estate assets and provides passive investment opportunities to investors. They are co-hosts of the Real Estate CPA Podcast. Topics Covered: The benefit of real estate professional status What to track for a possible audit Understanding passive losses Cost segregation studies BARRRR v BRRRR and placed in service date Nuggets of Wealth What's one tool you use everyday that can also help others? Gsuite What's a common mistake people make on their taxes? inability safe harbor, not understanding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act What's one resource you'd recommend to listeners? NOLO Landlord Tax Guide What's something people don’t know? You can get vehicle deduction for a vehicle over 6,000 lbs if you use it 50% or more for work What's one book you'd recommend? Richest Man in Babylon Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more you? https://www.therealestatecpa.com/ 

Janie Grenier and her business partner Kyle Duelund are co-founders of Wemindji Properties, S.T.R Properties and J/K’s Real Estate Partners. Their focus is on affordable residential housing, specifically manufactured home communities, MF properties as well as short term rentals. Topics Covered Putting your capital to work overtime BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy You make your money when you buy, not when you sell—know your exit strategy MAO strategy Knowing what you want and sticking to it Getting into the mobile home business 321 process for mobile homes Nuggets of Wealth 
 What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Trello.com Boomerang.com What was the best business advice you ever received? Hire mentors Which book are you currently reading and which has been the most impactful for you? Hustle - Neal Patel, 4 Hour WorkWeek, Happiness Advantage Biggest mistake you ever made? Being undercapitalized Where do you see your business in 5 years? Coach 10 individuals to achieve financial freedom, acquire 50 unleveraged MF properties, host 500 short term rentals for homeowners and investors. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Impacting many people and helped 
 Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  [email protected] Str-properties.com

Yoshi has over 14 years of commercial real estate investment experience and been involved in the acquisition of nearly 900 multifamily units with an asset value of over $100M. Topics Covered Refinancing for two-cycle deals Find deals that you’re willing to stick with Long-term deal planning Assessing markets based on companies and job types 10,000 white collar jobs=40,000 job expansion Nuggets of Wealth 
 What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Morning Routine and a cold shower What was the best business advice you ever received? Never Give Up 
 What book are you currently reading and which one has been the most powerful for you? Think and Grow Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad Where do you see your business in 5 years? 
Resort development in Japan At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered?Someone who made the world better for the next generation Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? [email protected]

Jason is an active real estate syndicator and founder of Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm with over 425 units valued at $35M. He’s the founder and host of the REI Foundation Podcast and official member of the Forbes New York Business Council. Topics Covered Tracking properties you’re interested in Cutting down expenses and streamlining utilities Raising rent after improvements, not before, for tenant retention Pre-close negotiations Scoping out properties Evaluating if something is “recession proof” Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Zoom What was the best business advice you ever received? Stay in Your Lane What was your biggest mistake in business? Taking on Too Much, Trust but get things in writing What book are you currently reading and which book has been powerful for you? Great at Work (Do less but obsess), Shoe Dog, Can’t Hurt Me, Story Brand Rules for success? Do Less but Obsess Where do you see your business in 5 years? Continue to evolve, help 100 people meet with their investments and personal lives. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Did what he said he would Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about your company Yarusi Holdings? [email protected] yarusiholdings.com "

Pat is co-founder of GoBundance, the host of the GoBundance podcast and the Real Estate Rockstars podcast. He has been a #1 ranked agent in the world for both Re/Max and Keller Williams. He’s the co-author of Tribe of Millionaires and the New York Times bestseller 6 Steps to 7 Figures. Topics Covered: Horizontal v. Vertical Income Investing in Section 8 housing Investing in areas around universities Selling after 5 years (refinance and take equity out) Finding your tribe Nuggets of Wealth: What is a good tool, source, or platform you use daily? Slack, GroupMe, Voxer The best business advice you ever received? You get rich slow What book are you currently reading? A book about Argentina’s Dirty War At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? The guy that had it figured out Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about [email protected] Gobundance.com TribeofMillionaires.com (Free book just pay $7 for shipping) gobundancewomen.com 

Michael is co-founder and principal at SPI Advisory where he has transacted on 8,000 units worth over $1Billion of multifamily transactions through DFW and Austin. Based out of Dallas, Tx., Michael is responsible for all aspects of operations including asset management, property management oversight, accounting and taxation, capital improvements and investor relations for SPI Advisory. Topics Covered: Assessing the Texas markets Finding the part of the market you work with best Understanding your competitive advantage Structuring your deals (while conscious of your market) Preparing for recessions in the real estate market Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform you use daily? Dropbox Best business advice you’ve received? What’s rewarded gets repeated or What’s measured is treasured. Rules for success? Make a list of most important things I need to do and focus on the most important things Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? With a portfolio of at least 10k units Are you only focused on multifamily or something else? No, just multifamily Why should someone invest with you? We are focused and the ultimate insider in certain markets At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? As an ethical company Where can CTW Nation go to contact you or find out more about SPI Advisory? Old Capital Podcast oldcapitalpodcast.com spiadvaisory.com

Dominique is a highly regarded transformational coach who helps high achievers and high performers develop, transform and reflect on their personal and professional lives. Originally from France, she has lived and worked in Europe, Asia and the US and holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Change and is an ICF certified coach who trained with the NeuroLeadership Institute. Topics Covered: Building confidence through awareness, repetition, and positive reinforcement Testing out changes in risk free contexts Prioritizing and channeling energy into one or two projects Asking for help Keeping perspective Building in recovery time for better focus Building new habits Nuggets of Wealth: What is a good tool you use that you recommend to others? Headspace app What book are you currently reading? The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey What is a book you’d recommend? Your Brain at Work by David Rock At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered Someone who gave others freedom Where can CTW Nation go to contact you and find out more about what you do? Dominiquemas.com

Bret is entrepreneur and business owner who has been involved in many facets of multifamily including property management and sales. His main focus today is acquiring early childhood learning centers throughout the city of Houston. Topics Covered: Don’t reinvent the wheel—going the franchise route Balancing business, care, and culture Investing in great people and culture Finding your next franchise purchase Price ranges for childcare centers Understanding management structure, debt, and financing for childcare centers Challenges of managing staff Nuggets of Wealth What is one tool you use everyday? Social Media, one page management form Tell us about Vistage? About getting 1% better, examining decisions, getting mentorship and business coaching, and group feedback Where do you see your business in the next five years: 3 or 4 schools, being in more of a support role, and back in real estate acquisitions Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  [email protected]

Brian is an expert on generating income by listing and renting other people’s properties on AirBnB. Through his training called the BNB Formula, he’s taught thousands of people from all over the world how to build a 7 figure AirBnB business. He’s worked with heavyweights including Tai Lopez, Mike Dillard, Kevin Harington, Dean Graziosi, and Grant Cardone. Topics Covered: Getting permission from owners (including on the lease) Getting more rent than what the market demands How to pitch property owners Understanding zoning for short term rentals Scaling the short-term rental system Target the right properties Nuggets of Wealth: What is one tool that you use daily? Wrike What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? Find mentors, preferably those who have done what you want to do What book are you currently reading? Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill Where do you see your business in the next 5 years? Reach more people to help them be financially free How do you want to be remembered? Contributing to other people Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you? thefreetraining.com bnbformula.com

Nic is a multifamily investor and syndicator in Fort Worth, Tx. He has nearly 4 years of experience with multifamily having been an passive investor in 7 separate deals and a lead syndicator in 2 others and working currently on another. Topics Covered: Need a mentor or a team to help you Seeing opportunities in a tertiary market Accounting for a higher cap rate Structuring deals for secondary and tertiary markets Competing with deals in bigger markets Thinking about cash flow and cap rates for smaller markets Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daIly that can also help others? Mailchimp, DocuSign, able2extract.com What was the best business advice you ever received? Ready, Fire, Aim. Success Leaves Clues. What book are you currently reading? The Millionaire Fast Lane by M.J. Demarco. The Go Giver Where do you see your business in 5 years? Doubling the portfolio, spending more time with family, travel the world. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? A good husband and father Where can CTW Nation go to contact you? [email protected] Text me at 817-683-8114

Ola is the founder of Dwellynn, a multifamily investment company that focuses on value add multifamily properties. He’s the host of the Dwellynn Show, where he interviews successful real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Topics Covered Seizing new opportunities Figuring out your learning process Starting small in multifamily Executing with consistency Aligning activities with goals Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use daily? Notion.io Best business advice you received? When you add value to the world you will just get back What book are you reading? Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Where do you see your business in the next 5 years? Growth, but not to the point where I lose the ability to spend time on the things at are important At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? Altruism Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  investwithola.com

Rob Stephens is the co-founder of Avalara MyLodgeTax, the leading provider of tax compliance solutions for the vacation rental industry. MyLodgeTax was founded by vacation rental owners (including Rob), who know how much time and energy goes into maintaining a vacation rental. Rob and his team serve homeowners, property managers, hotel operators, and other businesses, helping them become lodging tax compliant.  Topics Covered Understanding lodging tax Understanding how lodging taxes vary from state to state Staying tax compliant with short-term rental properties Finding the forums for short-term rental platforms Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool source of platform to be compliant? AirBnb, Verbo, Homeaway Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? mylodgetax.com

Kyle Mitchell Kyle is the founder of Limitless Estates, where his vision is to provide Class A living to lower income housing tenants. He’s a California realtor, fellow podcaster, Club Pilates franchise owner and former professional golfer. Topics Covered: Identifying landlord friendly states Understanding turnkey properties Moving from single family to multifamily Investor communications through webinars Transitioning from corporate work to entrepreneur Nuggets of Wealth: What is a good tool that you use almost daily? Mailchimp and Hubspot Best business advice you ever received? Get out of your comfort zone What book are you currently reading? Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins Where do you see your business in the next five years? Hope to be the biggest buyers in the Arizona markets, and have a team How do you want to be remembered? As someone who added value to others' lives Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  https://www.limitless-estates.com/

Logan is a real estate investor, developer and commercial real estate agent who represents buyers throughout the Kansas City area. He’s completed over 120 transactions in less than a year through sourcing, acquiring, and renovating properties for clients. One of the coolest facts about him is he is an ex-NFL player having been with the Oakland Raiders. Topics Covered: Working with a broker from an outside perspective How to be clear about due diligence Finding opportunities outside your own back yard If you have a track record present it, if you’re a newbie that’s okay too Communication—know where the money is coming from for whoever you work with Have a trusted resource for a property you’re interested in Using craigslist as a resource Moving into syndication Nuggets of Wealth What is a tool that you use daily? Bigger Pockets Best business advice you ever received? Slow down to go fast What book are you reading? Capital Raising by Richard Wilson, 10x Rule by Grant Cardone, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Where do you see your business in the next five years? Securities license and capital raising How do you want to be remembered: as someone who did right by others Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? livefreeinvestments.com

Todd got his start in real estate in 2008 and is now a multifamily syndicator and controls over 550 units throughout 5 states. He has flipped over 150 homes and has owned many rentals. He’s the founder of Venture D Properties and the host of the Pillars of Wealth Creation Podcast. Topics Covered: Balancing education and action Minimizing risk with out of state properties Prioritizing a good property manager How to assess markets from afar Pay close attention to your contracts Nuggets of Wealth What is one tool you use daily? A notebook/hard calendar What was the best business advice you've received? Difference between the successful and everyone else is focus. What book are you currently reading? The Power of Habit Where do you see your business in the next five years? Continuing to increase our business, continue with multifamily, $200 million+ in assets under management How do you want to be remembered? As a difference-maker Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  venturedproperties.com Pillarsofwealthcreation

Bernard is the founder of ReSure LLC and ReSure Financial Advisors where he assists his clients with their tax and financial needs. He’s a CPA and an expert in comprehensive retirement accounts and helps others with their self-directed retirement accounts. Topics Covered: Thinking beyond financial advisors to identify what you need Understanding IRAs and QRPs Planning for retirement Tax deferred versus tax free Understanding capital gains and roth IRA Using QRP to avoid UDFI tax C corps versus LLCs How to best utilize a C corp (owned by a tax free entity) Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform you use daily? VCita What are the most common mistakes clients make? Taking a siloed approach What book do you recommend? Our website, The Drunkard’s Walk by Leondard Maldonoff Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about your services?  401kcheckbook.com agentfinancial.com 

For over 12 years now, Richard has been helping $100M+ net worth families implement solutions to create and manage their single family offices and balance sheets through the Family Office Club. He’s the founder of the Wilson Holding Company and the author of the #1 bestselling book in the family office industry - The Single Family Office. Topics Covered Services and management  How to approach new clients and build relationships Get your pitch to a single sentence Understanding the "trust curve" Generational differences in investment behavior Finding your niche and differentiating your expertise Nuggets of Wealth What is one tool you use every day? The act of writing content (for example, a white paper, a book) to show expertise What is the top advice or tip you'd give to someone trying to raise capital? Identify a really unique sandbox so no one is competing with you What book are you currently reading? Game Changers by Dave Asprey Where do you see the Family Office Club in 5 years? I see us in Hong Kong, Dubai, and maybe other cities, maybe Panama. Doing 100 events per year with 75 people on the team. How do you want to be remembered? Integrity Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Family Office Club? familyoffices.comcapitalraising.com Centimillionaires.com 

Grant is the bestselling author of several highly rated books including the “10X Rule” and “Be Obsessed or Be Average”, he’s the expert and go-to guy for sales and through his company Cardone Capital, he’s acquired 6,000 units worth over $1B! Topics Covered To follow the money, follow the hospitals to find great neighborhoods Be wary of flat cities where you can build unchecked Outsiders make the market Sell to people that have money in every cycle Real estate investment trusts Thinking like the big banks to sell to the big banks How to stress test your deal Write every deal like the rents won’t rise Selling yourself when you're the buyer How to identify the best brokers Nuggets of Wealth What are the biggest mistakes you see being made by newer investors? Buying too small If you could start all over again what would you do differently? Better products at lower cap rates, hold for longer, allowed investors to invest with me What would be worse, never reaching your full potential or starting from scratch tomorrow? I know too much to start over What is your favorite quote? Success is my duty At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? as many different things Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to find out more about you? Cardone Capital? cardonecapital.com/book grantcardone.com

Louis is an experienced multifamily investor with over 10 years in the biz. He has invested in over 4,000 doors over 15 properties throughout Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma. He received his MBA Northwestern University. Topics Covered: Identifying leads Assessing deals by assessing leads’ investment Shareholder reporting  Deals to focus on (100 unit+ buildings) Assessing your own pace and risk tolerance Nuggets of Wealth What is one tool you use everyday? Quicken Home and Business What is one piece of advice you’d give to someone who is looking to start out in passive investing? Educate yourself What are you reading right now? Zero to One by Peter Theil  Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Syndicate a deal, passively have 10,000 seats, owning my own apartment complex, helping others get into this space At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? As someone who helped others to create their dreams Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you? [email protected] 

Paul is a serial entrepreneur and has been involved in various real estate asset classes including multifamily, mobile home parks, self storage and development. He’s the author of the Perfect Investment, host of the How to Lose Money Podcast, and frequent BiggerPockets contributor. He’s the founder of Wellings CapitalPaul is a previous guest of the Commit to Wealth Podcast, Episode 29 to be exact. Topics Covered: Understanding the value formula (income/cap rate)   7 Reasons  Record number of 1031 exchanges Self directed IRAs International capital Institutional capital Tax reforms New Gurus Understanding mobile home parks and self-storage as asset classes Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform you use daily? Hubspot, 411 What is the best advice that you’d give to someone transitioning from multifamily to mobile home parks/self-storage? Find a great operator or team and go work with them to learn the business from the ground up What book are you currently reading? Principles by Ray Dalio Where do you see your business and company in the next 5 years? Opening a growth fund and an income fund At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? Someone who had an excellent business and fought human trafficking Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Wellings Capital? www.wellingscapital.com 

James Eng serves as a senior director at Old Capital, where he has financed over $500MM in multifamily properties throughout the great state of Texas. Before Old Capital, he underwrote over $750MM in loans for GE Real Estate. He is currently invested as a limited partner in 21 multifamily properties totaling over 6,000 units. James is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin where he received his degree in Finance. Topics Covered: What lenders are looking for Lenders want to see 3rd part property management (50-60 units and above) Requirements for agency loans (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac): sponsors’ networth, liquidity (post-close) Make sure you’re raising money from other people and holding some money back to protect your liquidity of your post-close money Fannie Mae v. Freddie Mac Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan Program ($1-7.5 million with 80% leverage) Qualifying for the green programs Understanding Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth market Nuggets of Wealth What is a tool source or platform you use everyday? Yardy Matrix, Costar What is top advice that you’d give to someone who wants to get into larger deals? All about team, fill out your sponsorship team At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? As a teacher, someone who taught other people about multifamily Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Old Capital?Oldcapitalpodcast.com oldcapitallending.comTexasmultifamily.com [email protected] 

Jens is the founder of Open Door Capital. Since 2016, he has invested in 12 syndications, including 800 apartment units, 2,000 mobile home pads and over 6,000 storage units. He’s also an owner and key principal in 82 units in New Mexico and Colorado. Topics Covered Investing using self-directed IRAs Diversifying passive investments while you have a day job What to look for in a sponsor Assess by finding reasons to not do the deal Networking and bringing opportunities to investors  Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform you use almost daily? Streak from Gmail (a CRM attachment on top of Gmail) What is the best advice or tip that you'd give to someone else? Get educated and pick a direction What book are you currently reading? The E-myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Where do you see your business in the next 5 years? I want to be the key principle on bigger deals At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? As a kind, generous, and sharing person who brought value to others Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Open Doors [email protected] https://opendoorscapital.com/  

Jas is the Co-Founder of Sahara Equity, a company that focuses on underperforming and value add MF properties. Through her company, she has acquired 3 MF properties consisting of over 500 units with an asset value of $40M - all within the last year! Based out of Dallas, Tx. Topics Covered Learning the business from the best Investing in training Be patient Know the numbers Make sure you know what works for you Know your sellers Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily? Excel, Dropbox, Asana One key tip for others? A dream is a dream until you take an action and invest in yourself What book are you currently reading? Never Split the Difference What's next? We want to expand our team, have a commercial real estate empire, but still keep our vous on multifamily in the near future At the end of you life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone who helps those in need Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your business?  Saharaequity.com

Jeremy got his start in real estate investing and business back in 2002 and 2007 became a full time investor. He’s currently an investor in over 70 deals/ businesses worth over $1B in asset value. He’s the founder of Roll Investment Group AND he’s the founder of For Investors By Investors, a non-profit organization that is now THE largest group of public real estate investor meetings in California with over 27,000 members. Topics Covered:   Control v. diversification Make sure your operator is an expert in whatever asset class you invest in Look for growing population, diversified economic base, thriving economy in the area you invest in Look for consistency and predictability Look for 8% return The most common splits are either 60/40 or 80/20 Work with operators who makes conservative estimates about the expected returns Get to know the operator and their communications style and ask for samples of quarterly reports Get used to thinking 10 years ahead Nuggets of Wealth What is a tool you use everyday? I use OnceHub for scheduling Best advice you'd give to someone who wants to be a passive investor? Right now, be very careful. We are at the end of a cycle so prices are very high. It's about timing. What book are you reading? Read Robert Kiyasaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Cashflow Quadrants are great for people who are new Where do you see your business in the next five years? Build the cashflow snowball. I am going to be pouncing on opportunities when there's a downflow. At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? As someone who helped as many people as possible Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Roll Investment Group or FIBI?  [email protected]

Marco began his investing career at the age of 18 and continued building his portfolio over the years. He’s the founder of Norada Real Estate Investments, a turn-key rental property company that provides properties nationwide and he’s the the host of the Passive Real Estate Investing Podcast. Topics Covered: Defining turnkey real estate investments Turnkey as a (somewhat) hands-off investment RV ratio Identifying steady v. cyclical markets   10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing: 1. Education 2. Set Investment Goals 3. Never to Speculate 4. Invest for Cash Flow (glue that holds your investments together) 5. Be Market Agnostic (don’t marry yourself to your own backyard) 6. Start with the Market in Mind (street, submarket, job growth?) 7. Diversify Across Markets Geographically (3-5 properties in 3-5 markets) 8. Always Use Professional Property Management 9. Maintain Control 10. Leverage Your Investment Capital   Nuggets of Wealth What's a tool you use every day that could help others? Google G Suite Top advice or tip you'd give to someone wanting to get into real estate? Just do it. What book are you currently reading? 5 Day Weekend-Nik Halik Where do you see your business in the next 5 years? 10x the business How do you want to be remembered? For being a good husband, father, grandfather, someone who gave back and helped educate people. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Norada Real Estate Investments?Passiverealestateinvesting.com  Noradarealestate.com

It may seem obvious that we should build strong relationships with key players such as brokers and property managers. Seems pretty obvious to me - no need to talk about it.  But is it really that obvious? I've seen other potential buyers tour properties with brokers and although I agree that we should treat it as business and get straight to the point, I believe even more that we should try to learn more about the brokers and their background.  Case in point - I toured 4 properties yesterday with a broker and property manager and I spent ALL day with them. Surely it didn't take all day to tour just 4 properties. That's not how the time was spent.  I learned a ton including: where they were from originally, their marital status, kids, had lunch with them, drove around the whole city in the same car, learned what they like or don't like about the market, the history of some assets, who owns those assets, what they plan on doing (either selling or developing soon), other insider information and so on...  You see, if we JUST go straight to business, I wouldn't have learned about all of the above. It is THAT important. 

I'm excited to share my TOP 5 (out of 100) most listened to episodes of The Commit to Wealth Podcast! One thing is similar for all of these top 5 guests. They all shared valuable information and all provided us with good motivation to push harder to reach our goals, some life goals and others business goals.  I feel very fortunate to have interviewed these 5 guests and look forward to the next set of top interviews.  Thank you to these guests and a special thank you to my audience for listening!  

As a sponsor what is the minimum amount you should have in a deal? Does it depend on the minimum invest amount set for passives? Does it depend on your financial means?  The short answer to that should be: Sponsors should invest an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount of a deal. So if the minimum amount is $50k for passive investors, the general partners (or sponsors) should also invest $50k each (at a minimum) to fully align themselves with the passive investors.  In most deals there is an acquisition fee, in which case sponsors should look to recycle that capital into the deals they are putting together.  Listen to the episode as we get deeper into this subject and don't forget to leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes! Check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Terry is the President & CEO of Sunwest Trust, a SDIRA custodian and the President & CEO of the escrow company Sunwest Escrow. He’s been involved with real estate and investing for over 35 years. Topics Covered: Understanding custodianship Investing through your IRA Investing using an old 401k You can start taking money out at 59 1/2 years old IRS only tells you what you cannot buy, not what you can How to manage a property through the IRA Prohibited transactions and parties Nuggets of Wealth Tool source of platform you recommend? YouTube Channel: Sunwest IRA What book are you currently reading? If All You Have is a Hammer - Terry White Where do you see your business in the next 5 years? Majority in real estate, cryptocurrency, digital assets At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? As a good father Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and your business?  sunwesttrust.com [email protected] 

When evaluating an investment opportunity there are many areas that you need to look into to determine whether or not you would want to proceed further.  In this episode we cover some of those most important areas and although they may seem obvious to most, they can not be overlooked.  What are those? Tune in to find out.    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a 5 star rating and review. This allows us to continue to attract awesome guests such as Robert Kiyosaki (see episode 50).   

Scott began his real estate investing career back in 1993 having acquired over 400 rental units including single family homes and apartments, industrial buildings, commercial office buildings, and warehouses. Since then, his main focus has shifted to self storage investing and he now owns over 7,000 units / over $1M in self storage units and in the process, has become the Nation’s Leading Expert in the biz. Topics Covered Assessing a potential space for purchase and investment Assessing the local market (3-5 mile radius) Finding deals and building relationships Ideal size is 150 units How to estimate the number of staff you'll need (10 hrs a week for every unit) Financing options for self storage Understanding lien laws for delinquent tenants Understanding what people want: clean, secure, flexible hours, well-lit, safety, lock boxes, specialty storage Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Basecamp, Slack What’s one key advice you would give to new investors looking to get into the self storage business? Have a plan for when music stops. “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” What book are you currently reading? Big Shifts Ahead by John Burns Where do you see yourself and your company in the next 5 years? Spending time with family, with the business running on autopilot. At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? For our mission where we build houses and we give them away and for setting my kids up for success. Where can Commit to Wealth nation go to reach out to you and find out more about self storage investing? Book: Self Storage Blueprint for Success selfstorageinvesting.com

If you're like me and started from the bottom with little to no broker relationships, this is an episode you'll find valuable.  Over the last few deals I've been a part of, I left (and in some cases I added) some brokers to my investor database.  Why would I do such a thing? They aren't looking to be an investor in my deals, are they?  No, not necessarily. The reason for this is because it shows them that I am taking ACTION. And action/ execution is what they like because that is how they get paid.  I've had those brokers reach out to me via email or a phone call because they see that I indeed am still ALIVE first of all and second, they see me as someone who is closing deals.   I don't recommend you do it for all your email blasts, just every few.    Hope you can use this tip in your investing journey.  

Scott Carson has been an active real estate investor since 2002 and has focused on the distressed mortgage and note industry since 2008.Scott is the CEO of WeCloseNotes.com and has purchased over a 1,000 plus deals worth over a Billion dollars in distressed debt. He’s been featured in Investor’s Business Daily, The Wall Street Journal and Inc.com. He is based out of Austin, TX.  Topics Covered: Explaining non-performing notes Knowing your financial thresholds Finding special asset managers and secondary marketing managers How to target bigger banks Resources: DistressPro and FDIC.gov for banks' quarterly reports How to build relationships with banks Always have a 3rd party servicer involved Always get eyes on an asset first Nuggets of Wealth 
What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Whitepages.com CRM tool, Mailchimp, Infusionsoft  What advice would you give to new investors looking to get into the note biz? Get educated 
 What book are you currently reading? Evergreen Profits 
 Where do you see yourself and your company in the next 5 years? Living somewhere tropical 100%, sitting on a beach 
 At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? Someone who helped create millionaires. Scott, where can Commit to Wealth nation go to find out more about note buying and reach out to you? www.weclosenotes.com

It has been 1 year since we launched The Commit to Wealth Podcast!! We've learned so much and we've had great guests on the show. Whether you are new to real estate or you are looking for that competitive advantage to scale your business and take it to the next level, we hope that you've enjoyed the podcast this past year. We will continue to push and provide great content for you to listen to and ultimately implement into your business! We look forward to have you with us for the next year and beyond!

Gene has over 30 years of real estate investing and business experience. He’s the founder of Residential Assisted Living Academy - a top educational platform for owning, operating, and investing in Residential Assisted Living and senior housing. He highly encourages investors to get involved in this mega-trend opportunity. Topics Covered: Understanding residential living Single family home v. converted hotel or apartment Services offered, 24/7 care, everyday living Be conscious of location and demographics Think about management like a fine-dining restaurant and find the best manager Licensing procedures for different states Protecting yourself legally Dealing with insurance Types of financing   Nuggets of Wealth: What's a tool you use every day? Google Best business advice you've ever received? "Do exactly what somebody else is doing" you can copy successful people How do you best manage your time? Hiring qualified people In the next five years where do you see your company? Exploding. We have four companies, education company, investment company, media company, operations company. We want to be involved in 10k of these homes. What's an example of a typical home: Average= 4k per person per month x 10 people=40K a month on an average home. Labor, insurance, rent, etc=70% of gross, meaning the take home is 8-12K a month in profit. How do you want to be remembered? For the kids and grandkids and the great times we had together Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  Free training: www.ral101.com www.ralacademy.com

These days it seems everyone is a syndicator of some sort. Lot of them out there that have been doing it for years and some that have jumped on board lately as syndicators. There are some that are crushing it and providing great returns for their investors and then others, not so much.  So how do you make a judgement decision on who you would want to invest with?  In this episode, I cover 5 key areas you should look for when evaluating syndicators (sponsors) in determining whether or not you should proceed with investing in them.  Be sure to listen! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform!

Greg is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as a real estate investor and developer in over $200M in real estate transactions including the construction or renovation of custom homes and commercial properties, mixed use buildings and multifamily assets. Topics Covered: Lead, delegate, motivate, and coach Find people who are smarter and better than you to hire Look for partners with experience and momentum Know where the money partners bring to the project comes from Get information on projects and opportunities from lawyers/architects/engineers/etc. Look for patient capital Investing capital gains in Opportunity Zones Nuggets of Wealth: What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Technology in general, leverage the cloud, Reonomy, and Loopnet What was the best business advice you ever received? Find a mentor, educate yourself, and go big How do you manage your time? Check in with people, trust people to do their jobs, have people in place that do the day to day. Don't do the jobs of the people you've hired. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years: Right now, we're looking at what we can do with Opportunity Zone investments How do you want to be remembered? A someone who impacted many lives, someone you could trust, and who made a difference in peoples' lives. Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  https://gregdickerson.com/ 434-326-3903 

If you haven't heard of Opportunity Zones, you need to read more about them. These are economically distressed areas that our government has designated to promote development or development by providing tax benefits to investors.  Investors that are realizing capital gains from recent sales can take those proceeds and invest them into Opportunity Zone Funds.  If the new Opportunity Zone Fund is held for over 5 years, investors are able to defer 10% of the capital gains.  If held over 7 years but less than 10 years, investors are able to defer 15% of the capital gains.  Better yet, if held over over 10 years, investors are able to be completely exempt from any capital gains taxes.  The downsides you might ask?? There are a few but a couple of them are : You have to identify a qualified fund to invest in.   They will no longer be available after 2026 so you must ask quickly if you want to take advantage of these great tax benefits.  As always, please consult with your CPA and attorney to determine if Opportunity Zones are the correct investment strategy for you.   

Alina Trigub is a syndicator and founder of SAMO Financial where she has helped her clients diversify and invest in over 1100 MF units, over 500 storage units, and in a $5M mobile home park fund. Alina is a former tax accountant at Ernst & Young and has a MBA in Finance and Management from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy from City University of New York. Based in the great state of New Jersey. Topics Covered: Finding opportunities in saturated markets Learning the syndication game Investing in syndicators as an equity partner Vetting partners Identifying "bread and butter" properties Nuggets of Wealth 
 What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Google, CRM - PipeDrive What was the best business advice you ever received? Be authentic, be true to who you are. What separates yourself from other syndicators? Only bring in investors into projects that I would invest in. 
 At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? People will never remember what you said or did, but will always remember how you make them feel. Reach out to Alina at [email protected] or at www.samofinancial.com/

You're tired of your 9-5 and are just chomping at the bit at the opportunity to leave your corporate job to jump into real estate investing full time. But is it the right time for you? Are you really prepared for it? Do you have the financial means to support you through a year or 2 while you grow your real estate business?  Have you built a database of investors and network of brokers, lenders, etc.?  Have you built a team?  These are just some of the questions we discuss in this episode to help you determine if you should jump in soon or if you should hang in there a little longer.    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episodes!

Arina Shulga is the founder of Ross & Shulga PLLC. She is a corporate and securities attorney with significant experience with advising small to mid-sized companies on formation, contract review and negotiation, private placement of securities, intellectual property matters and internal governance issues. She has represented a wide range of clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Topics Covered: The difference between 506B and 506C When securities law applies to real estate Blue sky laws Laws around different types of investors PPMs--they're not marketing documents! Avoiding bad actors: Do a background check Nuggets of Wealth: What's a tool you use everyday: My Calendar What's your advice for PPMs: Get the right advisors, find the right lawyers Contact Arina: [email protected] www.rsglobal.law/

Are you continuing to acquire assets in 2019? What about in Texas or more specifically, Houston?  In this quick episode we discuss what what Mark Dotzour forecasts for the workforce housing sector of MF assets.  He's predicting the market to continue to be strong in Houston and Texas as a whole. For Houston, he mentioned that because of the 2015-2016 oil bust and 2017 Harvey, Houston has already gone through its recession.  One key point he mentioned was Class B/C workforce housing in Houston is in a negative supply state. Developers only build Class A properties and there is huge demand for B/C properties.  Whether you continue to pursue deals in 2019 or not, Houston... and Texas overall may be a market for you to consider.     

Robert is the founder and CEO of Rockstar Capital. Since 2011, he has directed the operations of Rockstar Capital and has grown it to over 3,000 units valued at over $265M He has earned the National Apartment Association Independent Rental Owner of the Year Award and under his leadership, Rockstar Capital along with Rockstar Capital Management have earned 15 city, state, and national apartment awards overall. Topics Covered: Investing in your team grow Mentorship Reputation management Understanding the Texas market Identify your weaknesses and defend against them Nuggets of Wealth: Tool you use everyday: Network--call people every day Best advice you've received: "Just do it and figure it out later" Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Most recognized name in property management in Texas How do you want to be remembered? I want to be considered generous, hard but fair, and that people came to play for Contact Robert: www.rockstar-capital.com

If you have knowledge in any particular subject and feel that others could get value from you sharing your knowledge, one great way to do this is by becoming a guest on different podcasts.  One of my good friends has a strong financial background and knew he could share his knowledge on underwriting deals with others.  The best way he was able to share his information was by reaching out to podcast hosts to become a guest on their podcasts. He has now been on multiple podcasts which has allowed him to not only speak about his experience but also it allows him to showcase himself and what he can bring to the table.  If you are in real estate but have yet to take down any deals, find a way to provide good value and reach out to podcast hosts to become a guest. You will quickly realize the benefits of doing this all while having some good ol' fun.    Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Commit to Wealth  

Lee is highly experienced and is one of the most successful single family investors in the nation. He began his real estate investing career in 2004 and has since transacted on over 7,000 properties totaling over $500M, all under his company Southeast Property Investments Network, or SPIN. His education platform FLIP YOUR INCOME offers many levels of training for beginners and even more experienced operators who want to scale their businesses. Topics Covered: Starting off with probate deals  Making sure you're on the right side of a trade Recognizing market trends and indicators for a downward market  Backing away from rehabbing in a downward market  Investing in systems, workflows, and people Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Google Suite What was the best business advice you ever received? "It’s not important to call the bottom of the market, it’s important to call the top" and "Leverage is the key to wealth." How do you want to be remembered? As someone who elevated others Connect with Lee at www.flipyourincome.com

Jessica is the founder and CEO of InterviewConnections.com, an agency that helps podcasters book guests AND helps guest experts book interviews with podcasters. Jessica is also the acclaimed author of “Interview Connections: How to #RockthePodcast From Both Sides of the Mic!” Topics covered: How to get yourself onto a podcast Figure out where you bring value Identify your brand Nuggets of wealth: Join Podcast Guest lists Book two months in advance Know the target audience Connect with Jessica: https://interviewconnections.com/ [email protected]

What are some of the multifamily amenities that will be trendy for 2019?  In this episode we discuss what some of those trends are and for which type of asset classes you can expect to see them on.  Some of these trends have already been implemented and are being used for 2018 and earlier but because they were such high demand amenities, they'll continue to be implemented.  Ranging from green common areas to smart technology features, you'll want to know what some of these are to have a "leg" up on the competition.    Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter on http://committowealth.com  

Andrew Campbell is a multifamily syndicator based out of Austin, Texas. He’s the co-founder of Wildhorn Capital, which controls over 1,100 units worth over $100M spread throughout Central Texas. Topics covered: Having a value-add story Hybrid models with value adds Targeting growing markets Keeping investment structure simple Good investor communications Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Google Drive, Calendly, Slack What was the best business advice you ever received? Follow your dreams, follow your passion Best strategy to manage your time? Weekly planning every Sunday Connect with Andrew at [email protected] 

As an active multifamily investor, one of your goals is to acquire a property off-market. That would mean very few other investors have access to it and obviously that it is not currently being marketed to the masses. This would allow you to have a much higher chance at a deal and you could possibly get it for a much more attractive price.  And of course an LOI is non-binding but what you still don't want to do is submit an offer without having ALL of your key information available to you. Key information such as the property manager's proforma, the lender's term sheet, market survey and hopefully you also walked the property.  In this episode we'll tell you why we broke our own rules and submitted an offer BEFORE we had all of our necessary information. We'll also tell you what we learned from this and what you should do if you're in a similar situation.    Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Sterling is a single family and multifamily investor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He has acquired 130 single family homes and 176 multifamily units. He is the co-founder of Holdfolio and SyndicationPro. Topics covered: Cold calling to initiate sales Role playing Targeting specific properties and neighborhoods Researching properties Multi-family and single-family properties Nuggets of Wealth: 
 What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Cardone University What was the best business advice you ever received? Wealthy people buy time 
 Best strategy to manage your time? Assistant Recommended Resources: Manta.com Betterbusinessbureau.com Opencorporates.org Beenverified.com Upwork.com Fiverr.com Recommended Reading: "Sales EQ" by Jed Blount Connect with Sterling at [email protected]

We've all Googled businesses and in the case of commercial real estate investors, we've Googled business names.  Some of what we Google as apartment investors are the names of apartment buildings. We'll get a mixture of search results but photos and/ or videos don't always come up unless we use the "Images" function.  With "Google My Business" you can create a FREE account for your business which will allow customer to connect with your existing business.  And what's even better is that Google has a new feature called "Google Posts" where you can post 58 characters in the title and 1,500 characters in the text in the body along with a high resolution 30 second video.  So what's the point of this? It allows you to spread awareness about events, special offers or discounts, updates, or announcements. And your posts are displayed right below your "Google My Business" listing information.  Best of all? This is a free feature. So make sure to take advantage of it!

Craig has over 35 years of experience syndicating value add real estate, and has owned or managed 7,200 units and 2.8 million square feet of commercial space and provided advisory services on over $2 billion in asset value. He’s the author of The Inside Game to Real Estate Value Investing, How to Take an Apartment Building from Money Pit to Money Maker, Secrets of Successful Apartment Buildings and A Guide to Creating Successful Apartment Advertisements. In addition, he’s the creator of The Wealthy Syndicator and Value Hound Academy, a premier platform for real estate professionals and investors to want to become top real estate syndicators. Sources Mentioned: MarketWatch.com multifamilyexecutive.com, multifamilynews.com, multifamilyinsiders.com Books Mentioned: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Upcoming Book - Eaglepreneur Breakout   [email protected]  www.valuehoundacademy.com   Quote: "Price is what you pay, value is what you get." - Warren Buffett

What is the first thought that comes across your mind when you see properties being marketed for 2-3 times more than just a few years ago? Probably not a good thought. Most likely you're thinking who in the world will want to pay these ridiculous asking prices?  In this episode we'll take a dive into why you shouldn't look at those prices per door then refuse to pursue properties. You should look into why they're being marketed for those prices and any data that supports it.  Don't forget to take a minute and subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5 star rating and review!  

In 2008 Keith Wasserman founded Gelt Inc and has since been involved in over $1.25B in acquisitions including multifamily, industrial, and commercial assets. In 2017, he founded Happy Home Communities and has acquired manufactured homes to add to his growing portfolio. In addition, Keith’s charitable giving program called The Resident Relief Foundation focuses on helping renters avoid eviction upon an unexpected financial emergency or situation. Keith graduated in 2007 from the University of Southern California from the Marshall School of Business. Recommended Reading: Howard Marks Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use almost daily that can also help others? Slack, social media, LinkedIn, Twitter, Wall Street Journal What was the best business advice you ever received? Time and Inflation are Real Estate's best friends Best strategy to manage your time? Personal assistant 
 At the end of your life, how do you want to be remembered? By what I've built
   Connect with Keith at [email protected], Twitter, LinkedIn, or by phone at 818-676-9362. Connect with me at http://committowealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-vargas-362148125/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuanvargas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theJuanVargas

There are several ways to measure the returns of any project. Some are more accurate than others. One of the best ways is the equity multiple. In its simplest calculation, it is the total returns you receive divided by the capital invested. For example, if you receive a total of $250,000 of distributions and your initial investment was $100,000 then your equity multiple is 2.5.  It does however have a down side. TIME.  If your equity multiple is 2.5 like the example above but it takes you 10 years to achieve it, it's not the same as achieving it in 5 years.  Time is one key factor you should use when analyzing deals. How long will it take to receive your equity multiple?    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes and to get the latest news!

Rod Khleif is a passionate real estate investor who has personally owned and managed over 2000 homes and apartments. As one of the country’s top real estate, business, and peak performance luminaries, Rod has also built over 23 businesses in his 40 year business career several which have been worth tens of millions of dollars. A compelling rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches story, Khleif soared from humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. Rod’s experience involves both remarkable triumphs, and spectacular failures, which he affectionately calls “seminars.” Rod brings incredible authenticity and insight to his approach to business, success and life.   Some of the topics discussed: Setting goals and making them painful to drive you Visualizing your goals The logistics of the real estate business Buying and holding real estate and the ups and downs Focusing on cash flow Markets that people are most active in Do whatever you have the courage to do Don’t live in the rear view mirror Don’t fear failure Build the relationships   Weekly planning process   Recommended Resources: Slack     Connect with Rod online at multifamilybootcamp.com or at rodkhleif.com.   Connect with me at http://committowealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-vargas-362148125/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuanvargas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theJuanVargas  

One of the most important tasks we all must do to keep growing and improving not only ourselves but our businesses is to network with others.  And if you're like most people and get talk to many people and get many business cards from others, you may not be able to remember the exact details you had with a specific person.  But what if there was a way to help facilitate the connections you made and the conversations you had with any specific person? Listen to this episode and get the reliable, effective and yet simple tip you should implement right away!   Connect with me at http://committowealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-vargas-362148125/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuanvargas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theJuanVargas   Please make sure to subscribe to our newsletter on http://committowealth.com to stay up to date with real estate happenings and our latest episodes!  

Tom Wheelwright, CPA is the visionary and bestselling author behind multiple companies that specializing in wealth and tax strategy. Tom is also a leading expert and published author on partnerships and corporation tax strategies, a well-known platform speaker and a wealth education innovator.  In Tom’s best selling book Tax-Free Wealth, Tom shows entrepreneurs and investors how to build massive amounts of wealth through practical and strategic ways to permanently reduce taxes. Tom’s goal in life is to make taxes fun, easy and understandable.     Some of the topics discussed: The biggest changes in tax laws over the years Breaking down the newest law and the tax benefits “Buy, borrow, die” philosophy Bonus tax depreciation Charity, automobile and home office deductions How children can affect tax deductions Opportunity zones and their tax benefits The expiration of the new tax laws and how that affects things Recommended Resources: Tax Advisor   Tax-Free Wealth Network Wealth Ability Podcast Recommended Reading: Tax-Free Wealth Connect with Tom via his website, wealthability.com. Make sure to join our new “Multifamily Wealth Network” Facebook Group.

As a passive investor, one of the most important areas to look at when analyzing deals to invest in is the reversion cap rate, or in other words, the cap rate at exit.  If, for example, the property is being acquired at a 6% cap rate and the reversion cap rate is 6% as well, there's a good chance the sponsor(s) on that deal is being too aggressive.  In today's market and environment, it's a good idea to be conservative. I would even go further and mention it's a must. A good "rule of thumb" is to project a reversion cap rate that is a point or 1% higher than the acquisition cap rate.  If the reversion cap rate is lower than the acquisition cap rate, the sponsor is being overly aggressive and you should be extremely cautious.    Thanks for listening to the Commit to Wealth Podcast. Please leave us a 5 star rating and review as they help us tremendously in continuing to bring on great guests!  

John Casmon is the co-founder of Casmon Capital Group, a Chicago-based real estate investment firm. He and his partners control over $58M in real estate holdings. As a marketing executive, he held budget and campaign accountability for General Motors, MillerCoors, and SC Johnson and was named one of the “Top Executives in Advertising and Marketing” by Black Enterprise Magazine. He serves on the Surge for Water Advisory Board and is the co-founder of Claudia’s House, for adolescents.  John is also the host of the Target Market Insights podcast and founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Some of the topics discussed: The importance of gaining real-world experience Recognize your strengths and the strengths of your team The bigger the property, the easier it is to manage it Be more open to bigger investments because they provide great learning opportunities Having boots on the ground to oversee a project Asking “Where are the risks?” and “What are the trouble spots for our investors?” because at the end of the day it’s about delivery a great product for them Implement changes that increase value and revenue Doing market research to find where you can “win” in a specific area and meet an unmet demand Creating wealth at any level and overcoming the wealth discrepancy in our society Recommended Resources: Bigger Pockets Recommended Reading: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Connect with John via email, [email protected] or his website targetmarketinsights.com.  You can also follow John on Instagram or Twitter @jcasmon. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter on committowealth.com and get the “Science of Getting Rich” ebook for FREE

Back in 2006-2008, we had some of the highest prices and valuations in real estate only for the market to come crashing down.  Fast forward to 2018 and we have markets where home prices are higher than the pre-recession years.  Does this mean we're destined for another recession, one even worse than the previous? Or does this simple mean these markets are thriving?  Listen to the podcast to get more insight into which markets they are and what it could mean!   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episodes!

Featured on 100s of podcasts and radio shows, Damion Lupo is a financial mentor to the elite. He is also a best selling author in personal finance.  He's a four-time college dropout, who actually got thrown out of one of the schools for opening a bookstore in his dorm room, putting the official store into bankruptcy.  Damion became a multimillionaire by age 25 and then lost his $20 Million empire by age 30. Five years later he was back, reinvented and recharged on a mission. His mission is to Free a Million People from Financial Bondgage.   Some of the topics discussed: What is QRP and why it’s beneficial to have What is UDFI and what that means to real estate investing How to avoid UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax) and why Investing in QRP vs. IRA or 401K What things can you or can’t do with a QRP funds Being responsible with your investments and retirement funds Rolling over from an IRA to a QRP and what the process is like and some hurdles you might encounter What is an EQRP and how it compares to a QRP How your funds are dispersed or transferred in case of death or other circumstances Connect with Damion via his website www.theqrpbook.com.  Plus, get a free report that explains QRPs by texting QRP to 72000. If you have any deals you’d like for us to help you analyze, send us an email and we’ll help you analyze it.

Does sending direct mail to multifamily work? Definitely. Does it work like it does with single family where you can have consistent success? Probably not. BUT it does work.  The key to it is being consistent and targeting the right type of owners. For example: you wouldn't and maybe shouldn't send direct mail to owners of large (200 units) multifamily properties because they are more sophisticated and are less likely to respond to your mail. But you should send to owners of maybe 50 units and below and most of these can be more "mom and pop" owners and more likely to respond.  Either way, NEVER send mail that starts out with "Dear ABC LLC,"! Why? Because you need to find out what their name is and start it off with a person's name.  Find out what their main concerns are and put yourself in their shoes. What would you want to be addressed in a letter that would make you feel more comfortable, thus potentially respond? Do the same when sending your letters.    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a 5 star rating and review!

Ali Boone is a real estate investor and lifestyle entrepreneur, and has literally defined non-conformity when it comes to her career. Ali left her corporate 9-to-5 job as an Aerospace Engineer, despite the “dream job” status that came with it, to start her real estate investing company, Hipster Investments. Hipster managed to facilitate over $18M in real estate investment transactions in it’s first five years of business. Ali’s primary focus in real estate, and with Hipster, revolves around passive income and passive investment options, and she is most involved with turnkey rental properties. As of today, Ali has written 170 articles on BiggerPockets, the world’s leading real estate investing website, and she’s been featured in Fox Business, The Motley Fool, and Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine. Some of the topics discussed: The definition of a turn-key property Expected return rates on turn-key properties and managing expectations regarding it Types of financing that is most common in turn-key investments Why to avoid big bank loans for this type of investment financing The advantages of doing turn-key investments vs. traditional investments in real estate Property management is the toughest part about real estate investing Ways to vet and find the right property manager for your project Shopping around to find the right property manager or other partner etc. to find one that meets your needs Connect with Ali on her website, hipsterinvestments.com or email her at [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a 5 star rating and review.

As real estate investors, we learn to be opportunistic. We look for distressed sellers in distressed situations. Why? Because we usually are able to get these properties for a discounted price. Divorce, death, partnership tensions, foreclosure, natural disaster etc. You name it, these are all opportunities.  Speaking of natural disasters, opportunities will exist on the east coast due to Hurricane Michael. There are many apartments that got damaged but the biggest damage may be in the single family and trailer homes.  And because of the damage to the homes, investors are able to jump in afterwards and buy for discounted prices. And because of the decrease in available single family housing, there will be an increased demand for multifamily apartment housing.  Two sets of opportunities for real estate investors.  Remember, you are assisting with bringing these communities back together while providing a place to live. Investors are usually the ones who help turn things around for the better.    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave me a 5 star rating and review. This helps bring on awesome guests who help provide you tons of value!

Tim began his career in the competitive New York City real estate market working as a broker leasing ground floor retail units. Here, he saw the true potential of real estate to transform lives. Although Tim was limited in means, he spent his time reading, attending workshops, and networking with accomplished entrepreneurs learning that being resourceful was the ultimate path to becoming successful. With this knowledge, Tim embarked on building his real estate company.  Armed with his personal investment and plenty of sweat equity, Tim transformed a rundown duplex and turned a profit on his first deal. He then took those proceeds and reinvested them, while seeking private capital to expand his growing company. Since then, he’s done hundreds of residential flips, turn-key and development deals and over 1300 units in multi-family and another 700 units under contract. Some of the topics discussed: How it’s easier to get larger commercial loans than loans for residential flips Bring innovative and creative ideas to commercial real estate and it will be a game changer for you Buy, rehab, rent, refinance - Tim’s method to success There are acres of diamonds in your own backyard… there are deals in every single market Ways to find the great commercial real estate deals no matter the market A breakdown of traditional syndication and the problems inherent in it Tim’s unique way of syndicating deals Staying focused on one asset class that you are good at and have proven results Resourcefulness is the most valuable resource Recommended Resources: Appfolio Recommended Reading: What Matters Most by Brian Scrone Relentless by Tim Grover Connect with Tim on Facebook or via his website, cleturnkey.com or at commercialempire.com. Make sure to join our new “Multifamily Wealth Network” Facebook Group

Sometimes we only hear how we can improve a property physically or operationally. While they are very important to know, we need to have an understanding why your investment can/ will fail if you don't properly address some key factors. Some of the most critical include: 1. Bad partnership or sponsorship team 2. Bad Market/ Demographics 3. Bad Property Management 4. Poor Underwriting 5. Being under-capitalized   These are in no particular order but all are extremely important and it is necessary to have a plan for each. Listen to this episode as we go deeper into each one of the categories.  Whether you are a passive investor or lead investor, DON'T make the mistake of ignoring any of these.   Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and leave us a 5 star rating and review!

Since 2012, Shakti and Sheetal have acquired $30m+ in real estate assets through syndication and personal investments. They are the co-founders of Ashland Greene Capital Partners.  Shakti and Sheetal embarked on their first real estate investment in 2010, a distressed condo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Since then, they have gone on to purchase, renovate and manage several multi-family properties in Brooklyn’s “emerging” neighborhoods and achieved double-digit returns along the way.  In the past year, they have invested over 450 units as deal sponsors and limited partners. Shakti is top 1% NRT Real Estate Agents Nationwide and has been widely quoted by major publications including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Sheetal is a Senior Manager at a top consulting firm focusing on Innovation and has over 13-year experiences in the financial industry. Some of the topics discussed: Factors they considered when investing in the DFW Market including population and job growth Drawing your partners from those recommended in mastermind or mentoring groups How your financing partner is probably the most crucial partner in any deal Lessons they learned from their first deal, second etc. and how they applied them each time The value in holding an investor appreciation day on the property The changes in the current market and CAP rates How at first pass a lot of the deals you underwrite won’t work Understanding and dissecting the comps Digging deep on the submarket for a property in order to see an increase in potential return when evaluating a deal Find reasons NOT to do deals Partner with people smarter than you who bring something unique to the deal   Recommended Resources: Podcasts Recommended Reading: Educated by Tara Westover Connect with Shakti and Sheetal on their website, Ashlandcp.com.  You can also reach out to Shakti and Sheetal via email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a 5-star rating and review.

Analyzing a market you are interested in is one of the most important tasks you'll do. In this episode I share 5 FREE powerful tools you can use for your market research. I have used all of these and can say they have been extremely helpful.    1. usa.com 2. richblockspoorblocks.com 3. census.gov 4. city-data.com 5. crimereports.com Bonus walkscore.com   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave me a 5 star rating and review!

Jacob is the co-founder of REEP Equity, a vertically integrated multifamily investment firm that focuses on acquiring value-add assets in the San Antonio, Texas region. His company controls over 1,800 units valued at over $130M. Jacob focuses on developing and overseeing REEP’s growth strategy and takes a hands-on approach to manage the firm’s capital expenditures projects.  His goal is to execute our value-add business plans and ultimately realize our investments to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors. Jacob directly oversees asset management in addition to fostering and maintaining relationships with key industry leaders.   Some of the topics discussed: Why he decided to sell is property management software company and make the move into real estate Key things to look at when investing in a multifamily property both on the macro and micro levels Property aspects that Jacob and his team try to avoid when investing The 3 lenses Jacob and REEP use to evaluate a property and see what value add it has or they can bring to it What improvements as an investor he makes that add the most value to a property Cap rates compressing and its effect on investing Being granular on your rents, and vetting of properties and knowing your market better Benefits of having your own management company Heeding the advice and knowledge of those in the field who have had experience Recommended Resources: Cloud platforms Recommended Reading: Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Connect with Jacob via his website at reepequity.com or Facebook.  Or you can email him at [email protected].   Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter on committowealth.com and get the “Science of Getting Rich” ebook for FREE.

If I asked you today "What is your WHY?", would you know the answer? Would you know your "True" WHY?  Most wouldn't because their answers will come from their head. They will be automatic answers, "why's" that they've told themselves over and over again.  But I bet these "why's" are not deep enough.  In this episode I'm going to read part of a chapter of a book. That's right, I'm going to read to you. The strategy in this episode might be one of the most important things you've ever done. It really is that important.  The chapter that I read to you is from the book Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi.  I'm not trying to promote this book at all. What I'm trying to do is make you aware that you may not be going deep enough on your "WHY". There are 7 levels of "WHY" and most of us only cover the first or second.  Listen to this episode and perform the exercise with someone else. You will then have your real reason to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles are thrown your way. 

Are you stuck in the rat race and feel like you are struggling to get out of it? Today's guest helps people just like you to become financially free within 3-5 years. His name is Michael Blank and he's helped his students acquire over 1,600 units throughout the United States valued at over $55M.  Best of all, he's helped many of them become financially free.  In this episode we dive into a conversation with Michael on how you, too, can invest in multifamily and grow rapidly, all while achieving financial success.  In this episode we cover: Why multifamily is better than single investing How you can get into the game without having a ton of experience or capital How to connect with brokers and what to say How to have a laser focus when selecting markets  How to give yourself the best opportunity to win a deal Tools covered:  Syndicated Deal Analyzer (SDA) Books covered: Elon Musk Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Reach out and connect with Michael at http://www.themichaelblank.com/   Connect with me at: http://committowealth.com LinkedIn Instagram Twitter  

Ty Crandall joins us today to discuss the importance and benefits of building your business credit. Much like consumer or personal credit, building business credit allows you to increase your score and credit limits.  In this episode we discuss why Ty believes you should not use your consumer credit on your business expenses and how it can affect you if you default. We also discuss many more benefits such as huge credit limits which can be used like cash.  Books covered: Perfect Credit: Discover the Secrets to Having Exceptional Personal and Business Credit Scores Business Credit Decoded: Discover the Secrets and Power of Business Credit Resources covered: Audible Infusionsoft Contact Ty Crandall at https://www.creditsuite.com   Connect with me at http://committowealth.com LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook  

When you think or say you want to be a "Real Estate Entrepreneur" or "Multifamily Syndicator" (since that's our focus on this show), it's natural to think you have to become active to be successful. What happens most of the time is we force our way into becoming that entrepreneur that we envisioned, even if it's not who we really are.  The key word is "forced".  The truth is most of us don't have the personality or skillset to become a successful real estate entrepreneur. Usually I tell you all the reasons why you should be active in the multifamily business but in this episode we discuss 5 reasons why you should NOT become a real estate entrepreneur or multifamily syndicator.    Don't forget to join our Multifamily Wealth Network Facebook Group Connect with me at: Commit to Wealth LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Mark Podolsky is today's guest whose focus is not in multifamily real estate investing but instead in land investing. Since he started investing in 2001, he has completed over 5,000 land deals. His deals have had an average return of 300% on cash flips and over 1,000% on deals he sells via terms such as seller financing. He is the host of a popular land investing show, The Land Geek Podcast.  In this episode we will cover: Why land investing low awareness creating high potential Which markets Mark focuses on  What is the average size of deals he buys How he is finding his deals How much he can make on certain land deals How someone can get started and start investing Tools discussed: Zapier Books discussed: Never Lose a Customer Again 12 Rules For Life Waking Up Deep Work Grit The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F-ck Principles Never Split the Difference Dirt Rich You can reach out to Mark at the www.landgeek.com Email [email protected] and enter committowealth in the subject line and get the Passive Income Launch Course for FREE ($97 value).