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Vanessa Alfaro is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and multifamily syndicator who has founded multiple 7- and 8-figure companies across three different countries. She is the founder of Venus Capital, a women- and minority-owned real estate investment firm focused on technology and AI-driven innovation. With 1,400+ multifamily units, Vanessa specializes in cash-flowing value-add deals in secondary and tertiary markets and leverages AI tools to optimize deal sourcing, capital raising, and property management.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Key TakeawaysVanessa focuses on cash-flowing value-add deals in secondary and tertiary markets, emphasizing stability over high-risk equity plays.
She leverages AI for deal analysis, investor profiling, and property management, optimizing operations and cutting expenses by 15-20%.
AI chatbots and automation tools streamline leasing, capital raising, and investor communications.
Vanessa believes diversification is key—investors should spread risk across different real estate strategies.
Leverage is critical to scaling a business—whether through people, technology, or AI tools.
TopicsVanessa’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Started her first business at age 12, selling products at school.
Founded multiple companies, including Venus Capital, a women- and minority-owned real estate investment firm.
Balances entrepreneurship with family life, raising five kids while managing multiple businesses.
Scaling with AI and Technology
Uses AI for deal sourcing, market analysis, investor profiling, and property management.
Highlights how AI chatbots streamline operations, including leasing and lead generation.
AI helps cut expenses by 15-20%, improving NOI for multifamily properties.
Vanessa emphasizes that operators not using AI are leaving money on the table.
Multifamily Investment Strategy
Owns 1,400+ multifamily units, focusing on cash-flowing properties since 2019.
Targets secondary and tertiary markets, benefiting from post-COVID migration trends.
Prefers cash flow over speculative equity gains, ensuring long-term stability.
Encourages investors to diversify their portfolio and assess risk tolerance.
📢 Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of InsightsApparent Failure: Partnering with a property management firm that was also a stakeholder, making it difficult to fire them.
Next Steps
Digital Resource: Fyxer.ai for automated email responses and meeting follow-ups.
Most Recommended Book: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell.
Daily Habit: Taking stop-and-think meditation breaks to recharge and stay productive.
#1 Insight for leveraging AI in business: Use AI daily, even for small tasks, to build efficiency and save time.Learn more about Vanessa's investment approach: VenusPartners.com
Join the Real Estate AI Challenge: reaichallenge.com
Explore AI tools Vanessa recommends for business optimization: Fyxer.ai
Evaluate your tech stack and identify areas where AI can improve efficiency.
Stay ahead with AI advancements to remain competitive in real estate investing.
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Eddie Speed is a leading expert in note investing with over 40 years of experience. As the Founder of NoteSchool, he has educated thousands on buying performing and non-performing discounted mortgage notes. His structured approach has helped countless investors achieve financial success in the note industry.
In addition to NoteSchool, Eddie is the Owner and President of Colonial Funding Group LLC, specializing in acquiring and brokering real estate-secured notes. He is also a principal in a family of private equity funds focused on bulk note acquisitions. Through his expertise and leadership, Eddie has played a pivotal role in shaping the note investment landscape and continues to guide investors toward profitable opportunities.
In this episode, we talked to Eddie about note investing and how to become an investor for it, finding the right opportunity, the range of an initial investment, diversifying investment portfolios, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Note Investing;
02:21 Eddie's background;
04:05 An insight into note investing;
10:04 How to become a note investor;
14:38 What to pay attention to for finding the right opportunity;
18:17 An insight into the investment range;
22:40 Tips on diversifying investment portfolios;
27:29 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Lack of accounting awareness in the beginning.
Digital Resource: Excel.
Most Recommended Book: Never Split the Difference.
Daily Habit: Focusing on the plan for the day every morning.
#1 Insight for getting started in note investing: Learning what it is thoroughly is key.
Best place to grab a bite in Fort Worth, TX: Joe T. Garcia’s.
Contact Eddie:
Website & Course
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Paul Moore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm. After beginning his career at Ford Motor Company, he co-founded a staffing firm, becoming a two-time finalist for Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year. Following its sale to a publicly traded company, Paul transitioned into real estate, launching multiple investment and development companies and completing over 100 commercial and residential deals.
A recognized industry expert, Paul has contributed to Fox Business, The Real Estate Guys Radio, and BiggerPockets, where he produces live shows, videos, and blogs. He has been featured on over 200 podcasts and co-hosted *How to Lose Money.* He is also the author of Storing Up Profits and The Perfect Investment.
In this episode, we talked to Paul about the fund structure, his book, The Perfect Investment, the ideal investor for this structure, the future of the market, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Real Estate Investment;
02:33 Paul's background;
05:42 Paul's book, The Perfect Investment
12:50 An insight into the fund structure
17:40 The ideal investor for this;
21:35 An insight into the future of the market;
24:10 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Making a wrong investment choice back in late 90’s.
Digital Resource: Slack & Voxer.
Most Recommended Book: The Unsold Mindset.
Daily Habit: Meditating, reading and journaling every morning.
#1 Insight for thinking like an investor and not a speculator: Become an expert in the one thing you’re focusing on.
Best place to grab a bite in Lynchburg, VA: William & Henry.
Contact Paul:
Website
Check out our first interview with Paul:
Episode 154
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John Makarewicz is the President and Head of Operations at Faris Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment firm. With over 15 years of industry experience, he brings expertise in operations, management, growth, and sales. His strategic leadership ensures the firm’s efficiency, performance, and client satisfaction while driving long-term success.
Previously, John served as President and CEO of Mark Spain Real Estate, where he led the company to over 400% sales growth in four years. His ability to optimize processes, improve lead conversion, and scale businesses has earned him industry recognition. Passionate about helping stakeholders grow, John is a visionary leader dedicated to delivering high-quality results. Outside of work, he enjoys creative pursuits and quality time with family.
In this episode, we talked to John about his investment company, Faris Capital Partners and their entry into the market, having a clear business plan, vision and mission, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Real Estate Syndication;
03:29 John's background;
17:20 His entry into the market;
25:00 Working above the business and having a clear business plan;
33:31 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Not insisting enough on his old client to move forward with the work on time.
Digital Resource: Audible.
Most Recommended Book: The End of the World Is Just the Beginning .
Daily Habit: Reading a book, breathing exercises and working out.
#1 Insight for launching a syndication business today: Building a key team is critical.
Best place to grab a bite in Atlanta, GA: Foundation & NFA Burger.
Contact John:
Website
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Sabrina Osso, Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE, is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Real Estate Agent dedicated to fostering safety and respect in homes, workplaces, and schools. Drawing from personal and professional experience, she offers a holistic approach to preventing home violence. Her signature initiative, the Osso Safe Certification, integrates education and technology to enhance property safety, featuring the Osso Safe Home Sweet Home Package and her children's book, Home Safe Home For You and Me.
A professional dancer and educator, Sabrina uses performance to raise awareness on safety and respect. She was honored with the 2024 HerStory Award by the Women’s Federation for World Peace and is listed in Marquis Who’s Who. As a real estate agent, she bridges the industry with Osso Safe’s mission.
In this episode, we talked to Sabrina about solving the challenges with violence issues within the household, taking the right action as a property owner, tips on curbing any violence may take place as a property owner, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Safety in the Household;
02:19 Sabrina's background;
04:55 Handling household violence issues;
11:19 Right actions for property owners;
17:56 Tips on preventing violence as a property owner;
23:11 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Finding the right name to her organization.
Digital Resource: The upcoming app for Osso Safe.
Most Recommended Book: Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow.
Daily Habit: Practicing staying in the moment.
Best place to grab a bite in Northern New Jersey: Bazzarelli.
Contact Sabrina:
Website
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Daniel Cocca is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Investing, a real estate private equity firm targeting unique and compelling investment opportunities for the current market cycle and economic climate. Daniel’s background as a NYC biglaw corporate attorney combined with his private equity expertise gives him a unique viewpoint on structuring complex transactions, navigating capital markets, executing unique investment strategies and managing multifaceted real estate deals.
Under Daniel’s leadership, Alpha Investing has driven over $3 billion in investments, targeting a unique mix of asset classes and strategies that are often less accessible to individual investors. He has successfully navigated various market changes and opportunities over the years. Given the current market volatility, he is well-positioned to offer valuable insights into emerging real estate trends, strategies for portfolio diversification, and approaches to achieving strong returns across diverse asset classes.
In this episode, we talked to Daniel about investing into uncertain markets, sensible investment deals, adjusting investment strategy and how frequent it should be, as well as depending on what change within the market, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Finding the Right Deal;
02:39 Daniel’s background;
15:37 Tips for investing into uncertain markets;
17:58 An insight into sensible investment deals;
24:43 Adjustment frequency of investment strategies;
29:46 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: A short-term debt misstep that reinforced a stronger long-term investment strategy..
Digital Resource: The Wall Street Journal and podcasts.
Most Recommended Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Daily Habit: Working out and pickleball.
#1 Insight for investing based on cash flow while still looking for value: Being patient in finding the right deal and taking advantage will help you succeed.
Best place to grab a bite: Osteria Francescana.
Contact Daniel:
Website
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Jordan Berry, a seasoned laundromat owner and commercial real estate agent, founded Laundromat Resource after struggling to find reliable industry insights during his early acquisitions. Facing costly missteps due to a lack of actionable guidance, he was determined to create a platform that would provide aspiring laundromat entrepreneurs with transparent, practical, and comprehensive resources.
Through LaundromatResource.com, Jordan has built a thriving community centered on education, shared experiences, and mutual success. His mission is to ensure that no entrepreneur has to navigate the laundromat industry alone. With a strong belief in collaboration and growth, he continues to empower others with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the lucrative world of laundromat ownership.
In this episode, we talked to Jordan about his company and education program, the Laundromat Resource, common mistakes made investing in laundromats, tips on acquiring one, how to know if owning a laundromat is right for you, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Laundromats;
02:33 Jordan's background;
15:17 An insight into Laundromat Resource;
17:00 Common laundromat investment mistakes;
20:37 Tips on acquiring a laundromat;
25:34 Deciding on laundromat ownership;
30:23 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Having a loss in the first laundromat investment.
Digital Resource: ChatGPT and other AI tools that work together with it.
Most Recommended Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x.
Daily Habit: Planning out the next day.
#1 Insight for investing in Laundromats: Don’t go on it alone, find the right people to assist before investing.
Best place to grab a bite in Hawaii: Wienerschnitzel.
Contact Jordan:
Website
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Matt Spagnolo, a fund co-manager at Colony Hills Capital, combines his business and economics background from Hampden-Sydney College with a deep passion for real estate investments. He works alongside a skilled team to identify and execute off-market multifamily opportunities, delivering exceptional value to clients and investors through strategic, data-driven decisions.
With over $600M in assets under management and $1.2B in total capitalization, Colony Hills Capital has built a track record of success, achieving an average 36% IRR on full-cycle deals. Matt prioritizes open communication with investors, keeping them informed and engaged. Whether you're an experienced investor or new to real estate, he welcomes connections to discuss industry trends, financial growth, and wealth-building opportunities.
In this episode, we talked to Matt about raising capital, tips on scaling a portfolio, his strategies, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Raising Capital;
02:23 Matt's background;
13:57 An insight into raising capital;
21:55 Tips on scaling a portfolio;
25:56 Matt's strategy on raising capital;
30:09 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Counting on investors before they actually invest.
Digital Resource: YouTube.
Most Recommended Book: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind.
Daily Habit: Working on his visual-board daily.
#1 Insight for raising capital: Always plan to raise more than you actually need and develop relationships.
Best place to grab a bite in Richmond, VA: Wood & Iron.
Contact Matt:
Website
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Nic DeAngelo, known as the "Fixed Income GOAT" in real estate, is the CEO and Founder of Saint Investment Group, managing a $206M+ portfolio across 20+ states. His firm specializes in acquiring institutional-grade real estate assets, with 24 projects and over 500 loans. Guided by the belief that "Wall Street is broken, and real estate is the cure," Nic and his team raise over $100M annually, leveraging economic foresight to drive strategic investments.
A sought-after podcast guest, Nic has been featured on top-rated shows hosted by Hunter Thompson, Tyler Lyons, and Jonathan Cattani. His data-driven approach and ability to simplify complex economic theories make him a returning favorite, delivering valuable market insights in an engaging and accessible way.
In this episode, we talked to Nic about mortgage investing and where to start buying notes, the US economy in 2025, his tactics and experiences in mortgage investment, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Mortgage Investing;
02:49 Nic's background;
17:54 Where to start with buying notes;
22:35 An insight into the US economy in 2025;
32:38 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Overreliance on a small group of investors at the formation of his company.
Digital Resource: Flipbook.
Most Recommended Book: The Obstacle Is the Way.
Daily Habit: Planning weekly goals.
#1 Insight for mortgage investing: Always think long-term.
Best place to grab a bite in Orange County, CA: Chipotle.
Contact Nic:
Website
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Scott Kidd has over 25 years of maritime experience, specializing in new builds, refits, project management, and yacht management. A licensed USCG Master of 1600 US tonnage / 3000 international all oceans, he combines his background in IT and mechanical systems with extensive hands-on expertise. His career has taken him across the Mediterranean, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, and South China Sea aboard various vessels. As a mentor for Legasea, he is committed to advancing the maritime industry.
In addition to his maritime career, Scott is a multifamily real estate investor with syndications in Ohio, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, along with joint ventures in Florida. He also runs the Yachtie Real Estate Investors meetup across South Florida.
In this episode, we talked to Scott about his investment course, the biggest misconceptions he experiences with investors, communication with high-net individuals, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Scaling a Portfolio;
02:34 Scott's background;
11:49 How Scott's courses helped him;
15:27 The biggest misconceptions Scott experiences with investors;
18:33 Tips for communicating with high-net individuals;
23:49 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Having issues with his IT company, before he was introduced to the yacht market.
Digital Resource: GoHighLevel.
Most Recommended Book: The Go-Giver.
Daily Habit: Breathwork and meditation.
#1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Networking is the key to success.
Best place to grab a bite in Fort Lauderdale, FL: Ian & Kye’s Pizza.
Contact Scott:
Website
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Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON). Being Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help 1 MILLION people to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom.
Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com and REWBCON Dustin Heiner has become one of the leading real estate rental property experts. Dustin started MasterPassiveIncome.com from his home in 2015, while being a full-time employee, married with 4 children, owning and operating 2 other businesses, and being a full-time investor. He is very passionate about his mission to help others become successfully unemployed and never need a job again.
Since then, Dustin Heiner has helped countless numbers of others to start investing in real estate rental properties. Even if his students live in very expensive cities, he shows them how they can invest all over the country.
In this episode, we talked to Dustin about his current investment strategy, insightful tips on building relationships within investment communities, things to look out for before joining an investment community, REWBCON and success stories from their events, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Real Estate Communities;
03:24 Dustin's background;
07:46 An insight into Dustin’s current investment strategy;
14:32 Tips on building relationships in the community;
19:46 Things to look out for before joining a real estate community;
27:26 Success stories from the REWBCON events;
36:03 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: His first investment opportunity that taught Dustin much more about the market.
Digital Resource: Emailing tools & Notion.
Most Recommended Book: The Bible & The Richest Man in Babylon.
Daily Habit: Working on his main purpose.
#1 Insight for joining a great community: Find genuine givers and also be a giver, not a taker.
Best place to grab a bite in Murfreesboro, TN: Hokkaido Ramen.
Contact Dustin:
Website | Free Real Estate Investment Course
Previous Episodes with Dustin:
Episode #169 | Episode #570
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Michael Albaum began his real estate investing journey over a decade ago with turnkey single-family homes. Recognizing the power of real estate, he has spent the last 10+ years owning and operating a diverse portfolio, including condos, small and commercial multifamily properties, value-add projects, NNN-leased properties, and short- and mid-term rentals—even expanding into international investments.
While building his portfolio remotely, Michael worked a full-time job and developed a curriculum to teach others how to achieve financial freedom through real estate. He has since worked with thousands of investors worldwide, helping them navigate the complexities of investing and successfully build their own real estate portfolios.
In this episode, we talked to Michael about his journey on how he evolved as an investor, managing out-of-state properties, his investment strategies, value-add multifamily vs. triple net leases, his education program, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Scaling in Real Estate;
02:31 Michael's background;
11:26 An insight into his evolution as an investor;
15:23 Tips on managing out-of-state assets;
18:57 More about Michael's investments;
21:14 Value-added multifamily vs. triple net leases;
23:08 About his education program;
25:57 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: A redevelopment project going sideways.
Digital Resource: Microsoft Excel.
Most Recommended Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad.
Daily Habit: Doing push-ups every morning.
#1 Insight for scaling in real estate: It’s not as hard as it looks, just get started.
Best place to grab a bite in San Francisco, CA: Burma Superstar.
Contact Michael:
Website
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Dana Dunford is the CEO of Hemlane, a venture-backed property management platform with over 28,000 rentals and $1B in payments processed. She is a strong advocate of purchasing properties anywhere, as the best investments are not typically in your backyard. She supports real estate investors in setting up the most intelligent process to manage rentals from a distance, while connecting them with local, licensed professionals.
In 2018, Dana was named one of the top 20 women leaders and influencers in commercial real estate tech. Dana previously worked at Apple on their worldwide financial planning and analysis team and at Nest, the home technology company acquired by Google for $3.2B, in business development. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School.
In this episode, we talked to Dana about the reasoning behind investing in other markets, challenges with third-party property managers, handling outer market real estate, the target investor segment for this market, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Out of Market Investments;
02:28 Dana's background;
06:55 Why invest in other markets;
09:10 Third-party management challenges;
12:53 Managing outer market properties;
23:04 Target investors for the market;
29:06 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Not setting up a high-level security system to combat fraud for Hemlane at the beginning, teaching the team to develop one of the best out there as a result.
Digital Resource: Boomerang & Audible.
Most Recommended Book: Four Thousand Weeks & Billion Dollar Whale.
Daily Habit: Managing projects and scheduling her week with the help of ChatGPT.
#1 Insight for successful property management: Self-management is key, because no one will care more about it then you do.
Best place to grab a bite in San Francisco, CA: Hook Fish Co. & Mister Jiu’s.
Contact Dana:
Website | Email
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Justin Goodin, founder of Goodin Development, a multifamily development firm that enables busy professionals to invest in real estate without the demands of being a landlord.
Justin’s journey is one of transformation and calculated risk. Starting his career as a multifamily underwriter at a bank, he quickly realized that the most significant financial benefits in real estate lay on the investor side. This insight led him to leave his stable W2 job and establish Goodin Development in 2018, a firm that builds ground-up apartment developments across Indiana. Today, his team manages every facet of real estate investments, allowing investors to enjoy passive income while bypassing the hands-on responsibilities of traditional property ownership.
In this episode, we talked to Justin about the underwriting process, insights into real estate development, value-add vs. development strategies, the roles of builders and developers, common investor questions, prioritizing location factors, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Real Estate Development;
02:30 Justin's background;
04:42 Key steps in underwriting;
09:28 An insight into development for investors;
19:38 Value-add vs. development;
23:03 Builder vs. developer;
24:41 FAQs from investors;
26:26 Prioritizing location factors;
29:49 Round of Insights
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Not using social media effectively.
Digital Resource: ChatGPT.
Most Recommended Book: Stay Sane in an Insane World.
Daily Habit: Exercising and staying active.
#1 Insight for development: Having a great team and surrounding oneself with people who know what they are doing is the key to success.
Best place to grab a bite in Indianapolis, IN: Julieta Taco Shop.
Contact Justin:
Website
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Mark Willis is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a Chicago-based financial firm. As a three-time #1 best-selling author, Mark has empowered hundreds of clients to reclaim control over their financial futures using proven, tax-efficient strategies. He specializes in helping individuals and businesses build wealth, grow their enterprises, and achieve lasting financial security.
Host of the globally top 1.5% ranked *Not Your Average Financial Podcast™*, Mark shares insights on managing real estate, funding college without financial strain, and creating retirement income that lasts a lifetime. His mission is to help clients build wealth through safe, predictable methods, become their own source of financing, and enjoy tax-free income during retirement.
In this episode, we talked to Mark about the whole life insurance policy and determining if it's set up right, due diligence and finding the right mediator for your insurance, the “buy, borrow, die” strategy, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Insurance Policies;
02:32 Mark's background;
16:50 An Insight into whole life insurance;
22:36 Choosing the right insurance mediator;
26:01 An insight into the "buy, borrow, die" strategy;
32:38 Round of InsightsAnnouncement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Paying off his student loans with the snowball method.
Digital Resource: Notion.
Most Recommended Book: The Bank On Yourself Revolution & Perpetual Wealth.
Daily Habit: Following Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner method every morning.
#1 Insight for maximizing our insurance policy: Don’t do this alone, find someone who knows how to design it for you.
Best place to grab a bite in Chicago, IL: Giordano’s.
Contact Mark:
Website
Mark’s first episode on Multifamily Insights, Episode #264
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Tilden Moschetti, Esq. is a syndication attorney that focuses exclusively on Regulation D offerings for real estate syndicators, business owners, entrepreneurs, and private equity funds. Tilden is a highly regarded expert in syndication as an attorney, a syndication coach, General Counsel to two private equity funds, and an active syndicator himself. He has been featured on NPR, NBC News, People Magazine, the National Law Journal, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Los Angeles Business Journal.
A fundamental difference between Tilden and other attorneys is that Tilden came to the practice of syndication law as a syndicator of his own deals first. Tilden’s practice as a real estate attorney changed gears when a partner showed him a deal and asked him if they could syndicate that deal together. Both investors and Tilden made a great return, so he kept syndicating. As his successes grew doing deals, 9 years ago he refocused his firm away from real estate law, to syndication law exclusively.
In this episode, we talked to Tilden about syndications, its differences with joint ventures, common mistakes made by syndicators, vetting syndication attorneys, tips for new passive investors, syndication partners, and much more.
Get ready for REWBCON 2025, happening from April 10th - 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket.
Syndication Law;
02:36 Tilden's background;
03:27 An insight into syndications;
04:37 Syndication vs. Joint Venture;
09:12 An insight into the common mistakes made by syndicators;
14:41 Vetting syndication attorneys;
21:03 Tips for new passive investors;
28:17 Round of Insights;
31:40 An insight into vetting the dedication of your partners
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Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: A deal in Arizona going sideways, teaching Tilden to pick the right people to do business with, and succeed.
Digital Resource: News outlets, such as Financial Times and Bloomberg.
Most Recommended Book: Sports for the Soul.
Daily Habit: Focusing on gratitude and target achievements.
#1 Insight for selecting the right syndication attorney: Talking to people and finding the right person to work together with that fits your needs is the key.
Best place to grab a bite in Raleigh, NC: Northside Bistro.
Contact Tilden:
Website
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Jacob Vanderslice is the co-founder of VanWest Partners and a seasoned real estate investor since 2005. He oversees the creation of self-storage investment portfolios and leads the Investor Relations team, known for its exceptional stewardship and transparency. Jacob is dedicated to maintaining long-term relationships with investment partners, with many renewing commitments over the years.
Under his leadership, VanWest has deployed over $375 million in capital into value-add self-storage facilities across the U.S. and acquired more than 1,000 residential properties. He also led a significant institutional partnership resulting in nearly 400 residential acquisitions between 2013 and 2014. Jacob designed and leads VanWest’s Investor Relations platform, recognized for its industry-leading investor reporting, reflecting his commitment to transparency and accountability.
Before his real estate career, Jacob served as a firefighter and arson investigator in Colorado. He continues his community service on the Board of Directors for Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, a leading facility for neurorehabilitation and research specializing in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Outside work, Jacob enjoys aviation, skiing, hiking, and spending time with his wife and two young sons.
In this episode, we talked to Jacob about why you should invest in the self-storage market and the expenses to consider while doing so, implementing value-add strategy in your business, recent trends in the self-storage market, and much more.
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Self-Storage Units;
02:09 Jacob's background;
10:56 Benefits of investing in self-storage market;
15:20 Expenses to consider while investing into self-storage;
18:06 Implementing value-add strategy;
24:56 Recent trends in the self-storage market;
28:28 Round of Insights
Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Lack of due diligence in earlier deals that resulted at loss.
Most Recommended Book: Into the Silence.
Digital Resource: Slack.
Daily Habit: Utilizing a calendar efficiently and regular daily workouts.
#1 Insight for self-storage investing: Do a deal and take the risk, as this is the best way to learn the market.
Best place to grab a bite in Denver, CO: Quality Italian & Buckhorn Exchange.
Contact Jacob:
Website
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Anders Jacobson is an investor, consultant, entrepreneur, and the founder of Brighton Capital. Prior to multifamily, he built two businesses in the door to door sales industry. He has expertise in Sales, Leadership, Business & Real Estate. He started investing in multifamily in 2017 and has ownership in 2500+ units across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. His mission now is to provide a vehicle to thousands of others to achieve freedom over their finances and time. He lives in Raleigh, NC with his beautiful wife and amazing children.
In this episode, we talked to Anders about his investments in other opportunities and how they shaped him into becoming a GP, how to determine if one’s working with an ideal GP, signs to look for and illuminate a real estate deal further, and much more.
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
General Partnership;
02:29 Anders' background;
12:21 From investor to GP;
15:33 Spotting the ideal GP;
20:17 Key underwriting signs;
23:33 Round of Insights
Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: His time investing in the stock market.
Digital Resource: Podcasts and audiobooks.
Most Recommended Book: The Four Agreements.
Daily Habit: Exercising.
#1 Insight for scaling as a GP: As the market is constantly changing, learning more and more about it is the key to success.
Best place to grab a bite in Raleigh, NC: Brewery Bhavana.
Contact Anders:
Website
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Craig Cecilio is the CEO and founder of DiversyFund, a financial technology company revolutionizing access to private real estate investments. With over 25 years of experience, Craig has not only raised over $1 billion in capital but also built a thriving community of over 1 million members and 35,000+ investors. As a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, Craig has founded and scaled multiple successful companies, primarily in real estate. His expertise spans real estate development, fund management, and fintech innovation. Passionate about democratizing wealth-building opportunities, Craig combines visionary leadership with a deep commitment to financial literacy, helping everyday people grow their wealth through investments traditionally reserved for the wealthy.
In this episode, we talked to Craig about common mistakes made while raising capital, the common characteristics of successful people in raising capital, tips and lessons he learned in his journey, his company DiversyFund, scaling a large amount of investors, the right questions to ask and make an informed decision in investing, and much more.
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Raising Capital;
02:23 Craig's background;
05:17 Mistakes in raising capital;
10:15 Traits of capital-raising success;
12:47 Lessons from Craig's journey;
17:20 An insight into DiversyFund;
23:47 Scaling investor volume;
27:02 Asking informed questions;
29:33 Round of Insights
Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Investing money into a real estate project with a wire transfer.
Digital Resource: ChatGPT.
Most Recommended Book: The 33 Strategies of War.
Daily Habit: Journaling, breathwork, and stretching.
#1 Insight for raising capital: Anybody can do it.
Best place to grab a bite in San Diego, CA: Hodad’s.
Contact Craig:
DiversyFund
Craig’s educational course, CXC Elite
Craig's first episode on Multifamily Insights, Episode #32
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Joe and Jenn Delle Fave are the dynamic duo behind *The Creative Finance Playbook*, the leading resource for learning how to acquire real estate without traditional bank financing, credit dependency, or large cash reserves. With over two decades of combined experience, they have become recognized experts in the real estate community. As hosts of *The Creative Finance Playbook Podcast*, ranked in the top 10% of global podcasts, Joe and Jenn have shared their innovative strategies on influential platforms like the *BiggerPockets Podcast* and *Real Estate Rookie Podcast*.
By re-engineering their business to operate remotely, Joe and Jenn have empowered countless students to achieve both financial and time freedom from the comfort of their homes. Their passion for teaching others drives their mission to revolutionize real estate investing.
In this episode, we talked to Jenn & Joe about creative financing and how to define it, finding the right opportunities for investing, negotiation tips, and much more.
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
Creative Financing;
02:24 Jenn and Joe's backgrounds;
13:07 Defining creative financing;
20:23 An insight into finding the right opportunities;
28:40 Tips on negotiating;
32:16 Round of Insights
Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.
Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Losing money on a deal due to the tenant on that property.
Digital Resource: Facebook & Asana.
Most Recommended Book: The Slight Edge.
Daily Habit: Having certain morning routines.
#1 Insight for creative financing: Spending majority of your time with the most motivated people is key.
Best place to grab a bite in Tampa, FL: Meat Market.
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Website
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