Investing In The U.s. - An Aussie's Guide To U.s. Real Estate

Would you rather make a positive impact on your community or lots of money? Most people think the two simply don't go together, especially not within the real estate industry. But today’s guest is living proof that that’s just not true. Meet JP Newman, the founder, CEO, and managing principal of Thrive FP. He is also a licensed real estate broker and a Certified Commercial Investment Member.JP has worked to create a company that reflects the principles and values of conscious capitalism. His mission is to create connected communities and lighten the load of these cost-burdened residents while maintaining solid profits for his investors. In 2019, he even co-founded the nonprofit Veritas Impact Partners to provide health education and financial services for workforce housing residents living in his apartments.Today, JP and I talked about how he manages to balance purpose and profit, how he supports his tenants and creates value in his communities, his excellent resident retention, and how he makes good mone

Today’s guest, the wonderful Dwan Bent-Twyford, has an incredible story to share. She started out as a broke single mother and ended up as the queen of short sales. Dwan is a professional real estate investment coach, mentor, and podcast host. She has done over 2000 successful flips and taught thousands of people how to become financially free. In this insightful episode, Dwan goes over everything you need to know about short sales to buy great properties at a massive discount and make A LOT of money. Her tips are priceless, so grab a paper and pen and tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Dwan made her first dollar (01:55)Dwan’s background and how she got into real estate (02:21)Dwan’s business today (07:51)Short sales 101 (13:58)What drives Dwan (23:37)Top 5 investing tips (29:33)Outro (35:13)—Additional resources: ➡️ Check out Dwan on social media:• Website: https://dwanderful.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwanderful • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful • LinkedIn: https://www.li

Low barrier to entry, low operating costs, low risk, and strong returns… Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?But it's true, and here to tell us all about it is real estate investment specialist Andrew Keel!Andrew has over 15 years of experience in real estate. He is a passionate investor and the founder and CEO of Keel Team, a leader in the manufactured housing industry. Andrew and his team have built a mobile home park portfolio with nearly 40 communities and over 2500 tenants, all via guerilla marketing. In today’s episode, Andrew explains his business model and shares the secrets behind his raging success, so make sure to check it out. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Andrew made his first dollar as a kid (04:21)Andrew’s journey into real estate (05:21)How he runs his business today (09:17)Their social impact (11:30)Guerilla marketing, lead generation, and getting off-market deals (13:15)Managing mobile home parks (20:20)Andrew’s plans for the next five years (29:26)Top five investing tips (

There are few people as accomplished and well-known in the world of real estate as my guest in this episode.Meet the visionary and true legend in the field, Brandon Turner! For those of you who may be living under a rock, Brandon started and used to host the BiggerPockets podcast. And while he is still part owner of BiggerPockets, he has left the company to pursue other ventures.Now, he is a real estate investor, podcaster, bestselling author, and the founder of Open Door Capital and BetterLife. I’m super excited to have him on the show to share his incredible story with us, spill the beans on why he left BiggerPockets, and what he’s up to now. Tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Brandon made his first dollar (01:49)Brandon’s life before he got into real estate (03:03)How he discovered BiggerPockets and turned it into what it is today (08:01)Brandon’s thoughts on being and working as a visionary (14:19)The 4 layers of building a business (18:48)Transitioning into bigger things (23:55)Managing a remote tea

Imagine being able to win any negotiation. Well, today's guest doesn't have to imagine that because he can! Chris Voss spent 24 years with the FBI, training in the art of negotiation and gaining experience as the lead negotiator in high-stakes international kidnapping cases. He also trained at Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, and Harvard Law School.Today, Chris teaches people how to get more of what they want through a unique program he developed, applying globally proven techniques to the business world. In 2016, he also published the award-winning book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It. To say that I'm really pumped and excited to have him on the show today would be a massive understatement!In our interview, Chris shares some of his favorite cases from his time at the FBI, 3 brilliant negotiation tactics that will help you win any negotiation, and why it’s never a good idea to compromise. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Ch

How did MG Properties, a small family business, grow into a 32,000-unit real estate empire?In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Gleiberman, president of MG Properties, to talk about how their small family business grew a portfolio of 32,000 multifamily units worth more than $7 billion. Jeff shares the challenges and rewards of scaling the business, the importance of vertical integration, fixed-rate financing to manage interest rate volatility, and why diversification is key to long-term success. He also explains why he's bullish on buying despite high interest rates!Want to learn how successful investors navigate market cycles and stay ahead of the curve?Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:55 How Jeff made his first dollar as a kid03:38 Hunting for deals in the 90s05:28 Current market conditions and Jeff’s strategies 10:06 Will the cost of construction go up? 12:03 Future projections and market dynamics15:21 Resilience to interest rate increases 19:27 Biggest lesson learned 22:46 Top 5 investing tips 2

Yes, generating passive income through real estate in 2024 is possible! Here today to explain exactly how is Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors, a community focused on helping individuals learn and succeed in passive real estate investing. The community has since evolved into PassivePockets after partnering with BiggerPockets, a renowned real estate education platform.The episode explores the importance of vetting operators, understanding market trends, and leveraging the power of community to make smarter, more informed decisions. Jim also touches on the tools available within Passive Pockets, including their deal analyzer, to help investors assess opportunities with confidence.Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:55 Jim’s background06:09 Building a passive real estate investing community 09:29 How PassivePockets works11:36 Vetting and evaluating investment opportunities19:30 Making the final investment decision 27:10 Top 5 investing tips30:35 Recap and outro  —Additional resources: ➡️ Get in touc

How can real estate investors profit from distressed hotels while addressing the affordable housing crisis?In this episode, Elan Gordon, an expert in commercial real estate with over $2.8 billion in transactions, breaks down his unique approach to turning underperforming hotels into much-needed multifamily housing units.With a track record of 750 million in value-added multifamily deals and hotel conversions, Elan shares his proven strategies for navigating today’s complex real estate market.He explains the hotel-to-multifamily conversion process, outlining the challenges and opportunities involved, from construction and zoning to market selection. Elan also shares his thoughts on market trends, oversupply issues in cities like Austin, and why affordable micro-units are key to meeting housing demands.Tune in to discover the future of real estate and how smart investors can capitalize on distressed assets and make the most of today’s market opportunities!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro02:21 How Elan made his first

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? You're in the right place! Today, I'm joined by innovator and growth strategist Jeff Standridge. Jeff is the Managing Director of Innovation Junkie, a consultancy that helps leaders scale their business through their strategic growth system. In our insightful interview, Jeff outlines his strategic growth system and explains the role of company culture. He also reflects on some of his early business failures and how they shaped his approach to driving business growth.This episode is jam-packed with extremely valuable tips and tricks that will help any leader, so don't miss out. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:37 How Jeff made his first dollar as a kid04:28 Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship06:07 About Innovation Junkie 12:20 The 6 elements of the culture of excellence 19:20 Jeff’s ideal client 21:21 About Cadron Capital Partners24:54 Goals for the next 12 months28:11 Top 5 investing tips 32:46 Outro —Additional resources: ➡️ Get

Are you tired of the rat race? Today’s remarkable guest, Randy Langenderfer, boldly transitioned from his executive role in private equity to building wealth through multifamily real estate—and he hasn’t looked back since!Now, as president of InvestArk Properties, he helps busy professionals diversify their portfolios with multifamily investments.In our interview, Randy shares his journey from the corporate world to real estate and discusses the current state of the market and how he’s navigating it to make the most money. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:52 How Randy made his first dollar as a kid02:38 Escaping the rat race07:32 The current state of the market10:09 Generational buying opportunity26:20 Future plans28:43 Top 5 investing tips 33:36 Recap and outro —Additional resources: ➡️ Get in touch with Randy Langenderfer: • Website: https://www.invest-ark.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-langenderfer/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estat

Finally, we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!After a couple of turbulent months in real estate, the market is starting to rebound, and investor sentiment is noticeably shifting.So, what’s changed? Joining us today is Willy Morales, Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Institutional Equity at RSN Property Group. Willy shares his journey from managing wealth at top firms like Vanguard to becoming a leader in real estate investing, offering expert insights into the current state of the multifamily market.Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:45 Willy’s background  08:45 The biggest lesson Willy learned 11:49 The shifting sentiment in multifamily 20:11 2024 and beyond 25:01 Top 5 investing tips 30:17 Outro —Additional resources: ➡️ Get in touch with Willy Morales: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willymorales ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio•

While most people are panicking, great investors are recognizing generational opportunities! Meet Joe Fairless, renowned multifamily investor and co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, a massive company with over $2.8 billion in assets under management. Joe is a proper authority in our field. He regularly shares his wisdom on his Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever podcast - the world's longest-running daily podcast on commercial real estate investing. Today, he’s here to talk about the current market changes, what’s coming in the next 12 months, and why you should prepare for a historic buying opportunity!Tune in. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro02:08 Navigating current market changes06:56 What’s coming in the next 12 months 16:46 Joe’s current deals24:19 Outro —Additional resources: ➡️ Get in touch with Joe Fairless: • Website: https://joefairless.co/ • Ashcroft Capital: https://ashcroftcapital.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefairless/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in m

The real estate world is changing faster than ever. Joining me today from the forefront of these changes is Christion Sadler, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and the VP of Investor Relations at Pre-iShare. With years of experience in the industry and over 200 appearances on TV, radio, and podcasts, Christion is a nationally recognized expert. He’s here today to discuss how Pre-iShare is revolutionizing the real estate market by creating liquidity in syndications, offering investors the flexibility they've always needed.Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:49 How Christion made his first dollar as a kid 05:54 Christion’s first real estate deal 08:59 From solopreneur to starting something bigger15:26 Overview of Pre-iShare 21:06 Dealing with the decline in asset value 28:25 The future of Christion’s business30:06 Top 5 investing tips 33:48 Outro —Additional resources: ➡️ Connect with Christion Sadler:• Website: https://preishare.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/christiontroy  • Instagram: h

Yes, the real estate market is currently experiencing a downturn.But does that mean you should panic and stop investing? Absolutely not.Joining us today to share her expert insights on multifamily syndication, identifying opportunities in volatile markets, and making money during recessions is Palmy Kitti.Palmy Kitti, along with her sister Nancy, runs the Kitti Sisters, a real estate syndication firm with a portfolio of over $300 million. After successfully transitioning from the fashion industry to real estate, they now focus on helping others achieve financial freedom through strategic multifamily investments. Yes, even during market downturns!In this episode, you’ll learn how to view the current market conditions in a completely new light, so don’t miss out! Let’s jump right in. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro02:36 How Palmy made her first dollar as a kid03:28 From fashion to real estate10:06 The evolving world of multifamily syndication 12:14 The current state of the multifamily market 18:17 Attracting new inv

Are you ready to seize the next big opportunity in real estate?As we hit the halfway mark of 2024, the real estate market is more dynamic than ever. Inflation, interest rates, and economic uncertainties create challenges and opportunities. However, you must understand the market dynamics to overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities.That’s why we invite you to our FREE State of the Market Webinar. Join us for an in-depth discussion of our strategy, how we're navigating the current market volatility, and how current events affect the multifamily market. Let’s dive right in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro03:39 What happened since the last webinar 09:25 Economy, election cycle and recession risk 12:07 What should investors do right now? 13:51 Multifamily market analysis 21:23 Supply and demand in real estate32:15 How we are moving forward 36:37 Q&A55:45 Outro —Additional resources: ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passi

Our recent economic climate has created the perfect opportunity to acquire undervalued properties, and no one knows this better than this week’s guest on the podcast, Solomon Suleymanov.Solomon is a real estate investor turned private lender who transitioned to the private lending space in order to offer better capital solutions for real estate investors.Once Solomon realized that lenders consistently made profit, he decided to make the shift from fixing and flipping properties to private lending and co-founded We Lend, a tech-based private lending platform that’s revolutionizing the industry.In this episode, Solomon will be discussing his professional transition, how his company We Lend is constantly adapting to the market, the importance of liquidity and flexibility in both real estate and lending, and more.Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:54 Solomon’s first ever dollar05:03 The evolution of the private money lending space11:52 Partnering with warehouse lines of credit19:20 How long are private le

Do you ever wonder how tax assets are turned into lucrative cash flow?Meet Andy Lee, founder of Parallaxes Capital. He’s here to introduce us to the fascinating world of Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs)—an innovative investment opportunity that’s rapidly gaining traction. Imagine being able to monetize tax assets for immediate cash flow while achieving high teens to low twenties in annual returns. That’s exactly what TRAs offer!With a rich background in investment with Lone Star Funds and Citigroup, Andy’s expertise and insights shed light on how this niche market has grown from $8 billion to $30 billion in just five years.Today, Andy discusses the growth potential of this emerging asset class, how it really works, the risk factors that come with it, and Parallaxes Capital’s future plans.Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:41 How Andy made his first dollar as a kid03:30 Andy’s relationship with money06:05 Leaving corporate America08:52 Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs) explained10:20 How TRAs work13:56

EPISODE 403: Let me guess…You want to get rich. But you don’t know what to invest in to get rich. Well, lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place!Today's extraordinary guest, Kay Kay Singh, is an experienced Microsoft-certified system engineer turned serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in building and managing diverse portfolios. He owns and operates several gas stations, convenience stores, laundromats, and banquet halls and has successfully sold more than 40 single-family homes in northern Indiana! In addition, he holds significant investments as a limited partner in more than 5000 units and as a general partner in more than 2600 units in seven properties in four different countries. His focus is on multi-family syndicated deals in various locations throughout the US. Kay Kay is here today to share his incredible journey from India to Indiana and reveal the best investments that will make you rich in 2024!Enjoy. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:58 How Kay Kay made his first dollar as a kid04:

EPISODE 402: Is the housing market crashing? What lessons can we learn from the 2008 crash? And what does the future of real estate look like?I had the pleasure to discuss all this and more with Marcin Drozdz, a multifamily real estate investor and Managing Partner of M1 Real Capital. Over the past 18 years, he has established himself as the go-to in capital raising and deal structuring. When he's not looking for new opportunities, he’s teaching up-and-coming real estate investors how to raise capital, scale their businesses, and launch their funds.If you want to prepare for what’s coming, this episode is for you!Tune in. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:59 How Marcin made his first dollar as a kid06:19 Marcin’s real estate business today08:24 Parallels between 2008 and 2024 10:27 JOBS Act, inflation, and asset values17:25 Real estate market trends and predictions 25:20 The construction gap26:50 Future plans29:23 Top 5 investing tips33:16 Outro —➡️ Reach out to Marcin Drozdz: • Website: https://www.marcindroz

EPISODE 401: Knowledge is power. Especially when it comes to real estate. It’s what allows us to make informed decisions and create lasting wealth. Today, we’re joined by someone who understands and capitalizes on this very well. Meet Brett Riggins, the founder of Connect Home Buyers and Physician Wealth Systems! Brett is a 20-year veteran of the real estate business whose passion is helping people connect to the life they truly want. Today, he’s here to share his journey from construction and music to real estate, explain how he’s helping physicians build wealth through real estate, and explore current market conditions in the US.If you’re a high-income earner looking for new ways to create wealth, this episode is for you!Tune in.  Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:49 How Brett made his first dollar as a kid03:20 Brett’s life before entering real estate08:42 From music to real estate14:34 Recent real estate market trends 26:45 Plan for the next 12 months29:11 Top 5 investing tips35:25 Recap and outro —➡️ Reach ou