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

EPISODE 380: Is the real estate bubble about to burst?While no one can say for sure, it’s clear that the market is changing rapidly. It can be tough to navigate situations like these, especially for younger investors who have not experienced other periods of economic downturns. But fortunately, we do not have to rely on our own experience alone! Joining us today is the OG of syndication and returning guest Brian Burke. Brian is the President and CEO of Prax Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment company he founded in 2001. In his 30-year career, Brian has acquired over $800 million worth of real estate, and he's the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications. In this insightful episode, Brian and I will talk about the current state of the real estate market and how you can come out of it as a winner. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:15 The current state of the real estate market00:09:34 What Brian started noticing in 2

EPISODE 379: One of the scariest things in life is to shift from one career to another, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck… But oh boy, is it worth it! Take today’s extraordinary guest, Brett Snodgrass, for example. He used to work as a high school teacher, barely making $20K a year. But he took a massive leap of faith and started investing in real estate. Now, he’s a real estate millionaire and a serial entrepreneur. He specializes in wholesaling, wholetailing, creative financing, and business scaling. If you want to learn how Brett transitioned from high school teacher to real estate investor to CEO and finally to business owner, tune in. Trust me, this episode is full of gold nuggets, so don’t miss out!Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:36 How Brett made his first dollar as a kid00:03:08 Brett’s upbringing and how it pushed him towards entrepreneurship 00:08:07 From teaching to real estate investing00:10:39 From CEO to owner00:14:59 What Brett learned after stepping down as CEO00:26:31 What’

EPISODE 378: The demand for build-to-rent properties is skyrocketing at an unprecedented pace! Do you want to capitalize on this growing demand in 2024 and get in on the trend before it's too late?If so, this episode is for you! Join me in a conversation with Jim Sheils, a real estate expert specializing in the build-to-rent niche. Jim is a bestselling author, a partner at Southern Impression Homes, and co-owner of 18 Summers. He has extensive knowledge and experience in building rental portfolios for individual investors and institutional buyers in Florida's high-growth markets.This interview will give you everything you need to know to enter this growing niche, so don’t miss out!Let’s get right into it.Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:28 How Jim made his first dollar as a kid00:01:48 Jim’s journey into real estate investing00:07:59 Turnkey 2.0 explained00:14:35 The changing dynamics in the real estate market00:20:46 Jim’s vertical integration strategy 00:27:01 Top 5 investing tips 00:30:02 Outro—

EPISODE 377: Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a lot of money to succeed in the stock market. Today’s guest is living proof of that!Meet Jason Brown, the street kid turned stock trading millionaire who started his incredibly successful investing journey with just $500. Jason has over a decade of experience in stock and options trading, a successful YouTube channel, and an amazing podcast. He believes anyone can profit from the stock market with the correct strategy. That’s why he started helping people transform from nervous beginners to confident investors. Want to know how Jason makes millions of dollars trading stocks and how you can, too?Tune in to this insightful conversation!Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:19 How Jason made his first dollar as a kid 00:04:08 Transitioning from the street to the stock market 00:19:25 Overcoming self-doubt and financial setbacks 00:25:45 Financial literacy for marginalized groups00:30:43 Making money on stocks in down markets 00:38:05 Real estate and stoc

EPISODE 376: Given current market trends and soaring interest rates, many are expecting a 2008-like collapse in real estate… While we cannot predict the future and say for sure whether it will happen or not, we can help you navigate through these challenging times and succeed with the lessons we learned during the 2008 recession! To help us do this, we are joined by Justin Brennan, a 3rd generation multifamily investor who watched his father lose everything in 2008. In this insightful interview, we'll be sharing some effective tips and strategies to thrive amidst uncertainty, all the while exploring current global financial trends.Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:30 How Justin made his first dollar as a kid 00:06:25 Lessons from 2008 to succeed in 2024 00:09:08 How Justin’s acquiring assets00:16:03 Multifamily and debt management 00:19:33 Did syndication become a dirty word? 00:25:03 Global economic trends and digital currencies 00:28:37 Top 5 Investing Hacks00:33:44 Outro —➡️ Check out Justin

EPISODE 375: Should you invest in single-family or multifamily properties in 2024? What’s the difference between the two, and which model is best for you? To successfully navigate the real estate industry and maximize your returns in 2024, you need to understand the different types of real estate and which investing model best suits your specific goals. That’s why today, real estate expert Ben Gray and I will go over everything you need to know to succeed in the new year!We will cover all the basics: cost of entry, liabilities, the differences between active and passive real estate investing, syndication, scalability, and much more. If you want to make 2024 your year, tune in. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:06 Cost of entry 00:06:42 Active vs. passive investing 00:12:56 Scalability in real estate investing00:18:15 Summary and outro —➡️ Invest with RSN: https://rsnpropertygroup.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily r

EPISODE 374: Due to the changing debt markets, persistent inflation, banking failures, and the anticipated recession in 2024, fears of a multifamily real estate market crash are spreading like wildfire. But as Warren Buffet consistently emphasizes, ‘widespread fear is your friend!’ So, with this in mind, we invite you to our Q4 2023 FREE State of the Market Webinar with the RSN team.Join us for an in-depth discussion of our strategy, how we're navigating the current economic environment, and the impact on multifamily investing both now and in the future.This webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to succeed in 2024. So, grab a pen and paper, and tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:02:45 Economic growth, inflation and general market trends00:09:29 Economic trends, lending standards and their impact on multifamily00:18:10 Market trends in rent growth 00:22:51 Current market shifts00:29:30 Investor Q&A 00:48:17 Outro —➡️ Invest with RSN: https://rsnpropertygroup.com/ ➡️ Visit https://ree

EPISODE 373: How to scale a billion-dollar business is probably a question we all want answered…Well, today, I had the honor of talking to someone who has done it and is willing to reveal his secrets! Meet Joe Fairless, legendary multifamily investor and co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, a massive company with over $2.7 billion in assets under management. Needless to say, Joe is a proper authority in our field and 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. Well, today, he’s not a host on his own podcast but a guest on ours, and I can’t wait to dive into the world of massive growth with him. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into it! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:03:12 How to handle such massive growth 00:07:23 The current market conditions + future predictions00:12:35 Shifting to a fund model 00:15:28 What’s next for Joe? 00:17:53 How to communicate with investors during volatile

EPISODE 372: Want to become financially independent as soon as possible?Today's guest will help you do just that! Meet Param Baladandapani, a radiologist from Southern California who built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio that helped her become financially free at 41.Param is the founder and CEO of GenerationalwealthMD, where she’s helped thousands of physicians accelerate toward financial freedom through her coaching program and syndication opportunities. With over a decade of experience in long- and short-term rentals in multiple domestic and international markets, no one is better equipped to help you become financially free. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Param made her first dollar as a kid (01:39)Param’s journey from India to the US (02:21)The moment Param realized being a physician won’t cut it (05:44)On short-term rentals and tax savings  (13:23) GenerationalwealthMD and coaching for physicians (20:11) Top 5 investing tips (25:21)Outro (30:59)—➡️ Get in touch with Param: • We

EPISODE 371: 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. Dwan interviewed me for her podcast a couple of months ago, and today, I have the pleasure of interviewing her. She will go over everything you need to know about short sales in order 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 (01:52)Dwan’s background and how she got into real estate (02:14)Dwan’s business today (07:47)Short sales 101 (13:53)What drives Dwan (23:34)Top 5 investing tips (29:30)Outro (35:10)—➡️ Check out Dwan on social media:• Website: https://dwanderful.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com

EPISODE 370: If you've ever looked into passive real estate investing, you've probably come across the term syndication. But what even is real estate syndication, and why should you consider investing in it? Well, you’re in luck because today’s episode is about just that! My business partner Ben Gray and I will walk you through the basics of real estate syndication and explain how you can create a massive passive income through it. Ben and I are partners at RSN Property Group, where we have built a massive portfolio worth $831 million, so you best believe we know a thing or two about this. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)What is real estate syndication? (02:51)How we structure deals (09:16)The legal matters (11:24)Benefits of investing with RSN (17:40)Outro (22:33)—➡️ Invest with RSN: https://rsnpropertygroup.com/ ➡️ 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

EPISODE 369: Is now a good time to invest in multifamily properties?Many people will tell you no, but what is the market actually like right now? And what can we expect in the coming months? Here today to answer these questions is none other than Michael Roeder. Before transitioning to real estate, Michael was a top-performing, high net worth insurance broker for a Fortune 500 company. Later, he co-founded Granite Towers Equity Group, a private real estate equity firm. Michael is the general partner on over 2500 units and about $350 million worth of assets, and he’s the host of the Keeping It Real Podcast. So, you best believe he knows a thing or two about real estate. In this episode, we discuss the multifamily market over the last 12 months, forecast what's coming in the next few months, and talk about best practices in asset management.Tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)Mike’s first job (02:06)Transitioning into multifamily (03:56)The multifamily market in 2023 (06:52)Navigating multifamily in a chall

EPISODE 368: Are you ready for a deep dive into everything multifamily? Join me and my good friend Ben Gray as we break down everything you need to know about multifamily real estate investing. Ben is my business partner at RSN Property Group, where we have built a massive portfolio worth $831 million. And with the right tips, you could do it too!So, why should you invest in multifamily? How do you find the best deals? What are some good US markets to invest in? And how can you earn a ton of money? Learn all of this and more in this episode of Investing in the US!Key Takeaways: Intro to multifamily (00:00)Where we’re buying and why we’re buying there (06:36) Our process for finding the best deals (09:55)How are multifamily properties priced? (19:53)Physical assets vs. paper assets (25:21)Summary and outro (28:55)—➡️ Invest with RSN: https://rsnpropertygroup.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Mast

EPISODE 367: In 2001, Mark Hamilton’s real estate investment company, Hamilton Zanze, closed its first transaction – a $1.6 million, 24-unit apartment building in Oakland. 20 years later, they had $4.3 billion in assets under management, and the number just keeps growing! To say that Mark is a legend in real estate investing in the US would be an understatement, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to talk to him one-on-one about everything real estate. Join Mark and me as we delve into the world of multifamily real estate, bootstrapping, investing in the right areas, and building a business from the ground up! Mark Hamilton is the CEO and Founder of Hamilton Zanze, a San Francisco-based real estate investment company. Throughout his career, Mark’s primary focus has always been locating value-added properties and changing urban neighborhoods into high-value properties across the country.Tune in to this exclusive interview!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Mark made his first dollar as a kid (01:14)Mark’

EPISODE 366: Investing in real estate has never been easier than it is today!You can find, research, and buy properties quicker than ever before! All from the comfort of your own home, 100% online. One of the best online marketplaces for investing in institutional quality real estate in the United States is definitely RealtyMogul, an early adopter of real estate crowdfunding. Here today to tell us all about it is none other than the CEO of the company herself, Jilliene Helman!Join us as Jilliene shares the story of RealtyMogul, how they managed to stay in business despite the demise of many similar platforms, what returns we can expect from multifamily real estate in the future, and more!Tune in.Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Jilliene made her first dollar (01:38)On entrepreneurship and Jilliene’s background (02:54)Why RealtyMogul stayed in business (04:52)The challenges of being the CEO of a crowdfunding platform (11:06)Returns we can expect in the multifamily segment (15:26)Jilliene’s passion for affordabl

EPISODE 365: 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

EPISODE 364: Are you only investing in the US?Chances are you’re missing out big time on massive opportunities overseas!Here today to talk about investing in emerging markets is none other than Andrew Lee Miller. You might know Andrew as one of the best growth hackers out there. He’s a veteran startup marketer who has driven growth for three early-stage startup exits and helped dozens of companies scale with limited resources. Andrew is also a best-selling author and has spoken in over 15 countries on bootstrap growth hacking.But today, he’s here to talk about his other passion - real estate investing. Specifically, investing in emerging markets, which Andrew knows quite a bit about since he invests in Mexico and is working on bridging the gap for others who are interested in doing so. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Andrew made his first dollar (01:47)Andrew’s three early startup exists (04:24)What is growth hacking? (09:06)What does Andrew’s agency do? (14:19)Investing in emerging markets (17:32)Ho

EPISODE 363: Are we headed toward another 2008?Here today to discuss this burning question with me is none other than J Scott! J Scott has been in the real estate business for over 14 years now, and in this time, he has bought, built, flipped, sold, and held over $150 million worth of property here in the continental US. He is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and partner at Bar Down Investments, focusing on buying and repositioning large multifamily properties across the US. You may know J as the author of 5 BiggerPockets books, including Real Estate By The Numbers, The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, and The Book on Negotiating Real Estate.Join me and J as we discuss his journey into real estate, flipping houses, writing books, the upcoming recession, and much more!Tune in. Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How J Scott made his first dollar (02:10)His journey into real estate (03:08)On BiggerPockets and J’s 5 books (06:06)Are we heading toward another 2008? (11:32)Pain on th

EPISODE 362: Today, I had the honor of speaking to a truly remarkable individual.Meet Charlotte Dunford, a full-time mobile home park syndicator at Johns Creek Capital, a private equity firm she built with her business partner in early 2020. In just 3 years, she has grown and now has an incredible portfolio. But what makes her truly remarkable is not just her success in real estate but the whole journey of how she got there! Charlotte was born and raised in China and moved to the US entirely alone at the age of 16 with a burning desire to make it big. Something most adults don’t dare to do! Well, her courage definitely paid off, and today, she’s here to share her amazing journey. Tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Charlotte made her first dollar as a kid (03:29)Charlotte’s journey to the US (04:26)Johns Creek Capital and how she got into real estate (09:20)How she finds qualified leads (16:17)Why it’s hard to work with Chinese investors (21:22)What’s going on with the economy? (23:20)Top 5 investing tips

EPISODE 361: Did you know you can make money from other people’s mortgages?It's true! By buying existing mortgages from lenders, including the debt and the note that secures it, you can collect monthly payments from the borrower and even have the right to foreclose on the home if they don't pay on time. This is called mortgage note investing and is an amazing alternative way to invest in real estate. Today’s guest, Chris Seveney, has built a portfolio of over 500 note-investing deals worth more than $75 million! He is the founder and CEO of 7e Investments, a mortgage note investing firm that specializes in providing custom active and passive investment options for investors.Today, Chris and I talk about his journey into real estate, the ins and outs of mortgage note investing, and how the current economy is impacting his business model. Tune in and learn how to make money from other people’s loans!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Chris made his first dollar (02:05)Chris’s journey into real estate (02:3