Rei Diamonds-real Estate Investment Podcast

Episode: Limited Partner Syndication Investing with Spencer HilligossGuest: Spencer Hilligoss is the co-founder and CEO of Madison Investing, a firm focused on helping passive investors achieve financial freedom through real estate. With a background in technology and experience in high-growth Silicon Valley companies, he leverages his expertise to navigate the investment landscape and educate new investors on rigorous due diligence and risk management.Big Idea: Dan Breslin and Spencer Hilligoss discuss the journey of investing in real estate through limited partnerships. They emphasize the importance of due diligence, understanding the dynamics of risk management, and building long-term relationships. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned

Episode: Multi-Family Real Estate Investing with CPI Capital CIO August BiniazGuest: An accomplished real estate investor, August is passionate about teaching and empowering others in the industry. With years of experience in various aspects of real estate, including acquisitions and deal structuring while navigating diverse markets successfully. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices, August helps elevate the success of individuals and teams within the real estate community.Big Idea: Dan and August highlight the importance of mastering four critical decisions that influence deal-making, as optimizing these can boost revenue. It emphasizes collaboration among team members for optimal outcomes and advocates using data from past deals to inform decisions and prevent missed opportunities. Lastly, it promotes a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to reflect on their choices and consider alternative approaches for greater success.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home

Episode: Henry Eisenstein on Commercial Brokerage & Investing Guest: Henry Eisenstein is a commercial real estate broker and investor with extensive experience in both residential and commercial transactions with transactions rotating $650 million. Big Idea: In the podcast, Henry and Dan Breslin discuss the importance of underwriting deals, evaluating net operating income and cap rates, and sharing personal experiences in the market. The conversation emphasizes strategic investment approaches, market analysis, and the value of collaboration in real estate. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:www.HenryEisenstein.comView the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/henry-eisenstein-on-commercial

Episode: Chad Fowler on Data Center DevelopmentGuest: Chad Fowler is an architect specializing in data center design at HED Design part of the mission-critical team which is dedicated to advancing technology integration and implementing sustainable practices. Chad emphasizes the importance of educating communities about the significance of data centers in the digital landscape. His work aims for a better understanding of how data centers support modern technology and infrastructure.Big Idea: Chad discusses the evolution and significance of data centers in supporting modern technology, particularly in the context of AI advancements and arguing that their crucial role in the digital age requires innovative design and community engagement. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REI

Episode: Hampshire Capital CEO Shane Carter on Real Estate DevelopmentGuest: Shane Carter is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience, specializing in multifamily and single-family development. He is the author of "Optimize Your Life," which emphasizes balancing professional success with personal well-being. As the founder of Hampshire Capital, Shane leverages his expertise in construction and development to create value and foster community growth.Big Idea: Shane shares his journey from home builder to successful real estate developer.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:https://HampshireCap.com/View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/hampshire-c

Episode: Build a Portfolio of Seller Financing Cash Flow with Nick DisneyGuest: Nick Disney is the founder of Sell My San Antonio House. His company specializes in flipping houses to owner occupants using seller financing.Big Idea: Instead of selling conventionally-using bank financing and real estate agents, Nick sells directly to his owner occupant buyers and provides seller financing. These 10%+ interest bearing notes are then sold off to investors who enjoy 30 years of payments receiving 3.4 times their original investment.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:https://www.SellMySanAntonioHouse.com/View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/build-a-portfolio-of-seller-financing-cash-flow-w

Episode: “Work Shop” Author Joe Brady on the Evolution of Retail Real EstateGuest: “Work Shop” author Joe Brady is an expert in retail commercial real estate. He served as CEO of Americas at The Instant Group as well as head of real estate for Walgreens. His early career includes capital markets & brokerage with a business-sale exit to JLL.Big Idea: Real Estate may go up in value, but it certainly comes with an expiration date. Retail & office are the 2 recent asset classes where much of the product is simply useless and worthless-as many properties have sold at land value minus demolition costs. Joe has observed that retail has been forced to evolve because of the iPhone and now office is facing the same challenges.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.

Episode 267: Short Term Rental Strategy with Danielle & Culin TateGuest: Danielle & Culin Tate went from unemployed to grossing over $1 Million annually through Short Term Rental/Airbnb Investing. Culin used his background in SEO to reverse engineer the AirBNB algorithm to rank their 10 listings on the top page.Big Idea: Selecting the right properties for your portfolio in a tight geographic region provides the opportunity to better monopolize your chosen market. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:https://www.HostCoach.co/View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/short-term-rental-strategy-with-danielle-culin-tate/ Danielle & Culin Tate & I Discuss Short Term Rental Invest

Episode: Dallas - Fort Worth Industrial Real Estate Development with Michael TranGuest: Michael Tran is an associate vice president in the Colliers International Dallas-Fort Worth real estate office where he specializes in acquisitions & dispositions of industrial properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. He has a background driving more than $600M in value through leasing and has closed more than 900 commercial real estate deals to date. Big Idea: Dallas – Fort Worth Texas industrial real estate offers strong opportunities in the Small Bay Industrial flex space asset class. This asset class seems poised for continued cap rate compression & value increases as institutional investors have begun buying in bulk.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCre

Episode: Selecting the Top Airbnb Real Estate Market with John BianchiGuest: John Bianchi is an experienced entrepreneur specializing in analyzing Airbnb data and helping investors identify profitable short-term rental opportunities. With a background in data analysis, he transitioned from managing rental properties in Chicago to focusing on providing valuable insights and strategies for Airbnb investors. Big Idea: Understanding Short Term Rental Markets relies on the data. John describes how to do this on the show and even offers his 40+ course on the topic absolutely free.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:https://www.strsearch.com/View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/selecting-the

Episode 264: Property Radar Founder Sean O'Toole on Investor DataGuest: Former house flipper turned tech company founder Sean O’Toole is the CEO of Property Radar, a property public record data source for business owners and real estate investors.This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:https://www.PropertyRadar.com/View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/property-radar-founder-sean-otoole-on-investor-data/Relevant Episodes: (200+ Content Packed Interviews in Total)• Matty A on Flipping 30 Houses Per Year• Russell Walker on $45K/Month Positive Cash Flow with Airbnb• Mark Walker on Graduating from the Rat Race to Multi-Family Investment Deals• How to Find Off Market Real Estate Deals with Zack

Episode 263: Flipping Commercial Real Estate with Sean KatonaGuest: Sean Katona is a commercial real estate investor with a focus on retail property located in the Phoenix, AZ real estate market. Sean has a background in tech & flipping houses before graduating to & focusing solely on commercial real estate.Big Idea: Sean & I discuss the method of driving 7 figures in value & profit in a single deal by rapidly raising the rent roll & net income. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a FREE IPad when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:http://SeanKatona.com/https://www.SimplifiedProperties.com/View the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/flipping-commercial-real-estate-with-sean-katona/Dan Breslin: So, Sean, let’s start with th

Episode 262: Equity Warehouse Founder Ian Horowitz on Self Storage InvestingGuest: Ian Horowitz is the co-founder of Equity Warehouse, as self storage and small bay industrial development company. Ian is also the host of the Real Estate Reserve podcast.Big Idea: How to progress from single family house flipping and rentals to commercial real estate investing. This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix & Flip Loans with Interest Rates as Low as 9.25%.  Buy & Hold Loans Offered Even Lower.  Get a $350 Credit when you Close Your First Deal by Registering Now at  http://REILineOfCredit.comResources mentioned in this episode:https://www.EquityWarehouse.comView the Episode Description & Transcript Here:https://reidiamonds.com/equity-warehouse-founder-ian-horowitz-on-self-storage-investing/Dan Breslin: for any of our listeners. Ian, who don’t already know about you and Equity Warehouse. Do you want to kind of give us the origination story where you

Episode 261: ATX Acquisitions Partner Dan French on $2B in Closed DealsGuest: Dan French is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, known for his deep insights into long-term goal-setting and capital allocation. With a successful real estate portfolio built through strategic decisions in deal underwriting and market timing, Dan has navigated multiple real estate cycles. In this episode of the REI Diamonds Show, he joins Dan Breslin to share his journey, the importance of mindset in achieving success, and his forward-thinking approach to entrepreneurial goals.Big Idea: In this episode, Dan French emphasizes the critical distinction between short-term and long-term goals, arguing that entrepreneurs often overestimate what they can achieve quickly while underestimating their potential over a decade. He advocates for a high-aiming approach to long-term objectives, highlighting the need to balance growth with life priorities, such as family and personal well-being. Drawin

Episode 260: Building Strong Relationships & Winning Deals with Jeremy FriedmanGuest: Jeremy Friedman is the co-founder of Stoic Equity Partners, a commercial real estate firm focused on multi-tenant industrial properties. With Stoic's portfolio nearing $100 million in assets under management and spanning over one million square feet, Jeremy shares insights from his journey transitioning from an institutional bond broker to a leading real estate investor.Big Idea: In this episode, Jeremy delves into the advantages of investing in multi-tenant industrial properties, particularly those offering flexibility in office and warehouse space. He discusses the strategic shift from self-storage to industrial real estate, driven by supply constraints and rising demand, and how adaptive reuse projects have fueled Stoic Equity Partners' growth. Jeremy underscores the significance of value-add opportunities, demonstrating how his team has leveraged market dynamics with a focus on tenant flexibility, revolving leases, a

Episode 259: Shauna the Tax GoddessGuest: Shauna the Tax Goddess, is a top-tier tax strategist with over 105 specialists under her wing, focusing on U.S. taxation. Shauna, a CPA with a Master's in Taxation, and is one of the few Certified Tax Strategists in the country. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Shauna shares invaluable insights on how real estate investors can optimize their tax strategies to keep more of their hard-earned money.Big Idea: Shauna emphasizes the critical importance of tax efficiency in wealth accumulation, particularly for real estate investors. She explains how a specialized tax strategist, instead of a general CPA, can significantly reduce tax burdens through customized strategies tailored to an individual's unique circumstances, maximizing long-term financial gains.This Episode of The REI Diamonds Show is Sponsored by the Deal Machine. This Software Enables Real Estate Investors to Develop a Reliable & Low Cost Source of Off Market Deals. For a Limited Time, You Get F

Episode 258: Deferring Taxes with Vanguard 1031 Exchange President Brandon BurnsGuest: In this episode of the REI Diamonds show, host Dan Breslin welcomes Brandon Burns, a seasoned 1031 exchange expert. With over 4,000 transactions under his belt, Brandon runs one of the 119 1031 exchange companies in the country. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of real estate investment strategies make him a valuable resource for investors looking to optimize their portfolios through tax-advantaged methods.Big Idea: The conversation centers on the strategic advantages of 1031 exchanges in real estate investment. Brandon highlights the geometric average problem and how 1031 exchanges can mitigate tax burdens, allowing investors to preserve and grow their wealth more effectively. By deferring taxes on property sales, investors can reinvest the full proceeds into new properties, enhancing their long-term financial gains.This Episode of The REI Diamonds Show is Sponsored by the Deal Machine. This Software Enables Rea

Episode: Tax Lien Investing with Angela DuncanGuest: Angela is a force in the personal finance industry with 25+ years of experience in helping people transform their lives by using passive investments to build generational wealth. Angela has a diverse career in banking and financial advising, owning a top 10 RE/MAX office for 5 straight years with over $2 Billion in sales and is now 100% focused on helping individuals create wealth through passive investing and lending with double-digit+ returns on their money while they continue their business life.Big Idea: Changing your financial future begins with a decision. It is often a good idea to decide to get rich, then map out the plan for the steps to get your there.  Once you have cash, finding a safe & reliable return on that cash provides that passive income to carry you through the rest of your life with options. This Episode of The REI Diamonds Show is Sponsored by the Deal Machine. This Software Enables Real Estate Investors to Develop a Reliable &

Episode: Turn Key Rental Market Selection with Zach LemasterGuest: Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, a turn key rental company focusing on new construction single family & small multi family rental property. Starting his investment journey while serving as an Optometrist and Captain in the US Air Force, Zach strategically grew his portfolio to allow for early retirement from his medical career. Big Idea: Buying rentals can set you up for a comfortable retirement or simply give you a larger pile of cash to reinvest later in your career. That said, selecting the RIGHT rentals in the RIGHT market can speed this process up while reducing the headaches and attention that come with a rental portfolio.This Episode of The REI Diamonds Show is Sponsored by the Deal Machine. This Software Enables Real Estate Investors to Develop a Reliable & Low Cost Source of Off Market Deals. For a Limited Time, You Get Free Access at http://REIDealMachine.com/This Episode is Also Sponsored by the

Episode: Private Money Lending with Dan BreslinGuest: This episode is actually Dan interviewing his father, Dan Breslin.  The elder Dan Breslin is a Private Money Lender for other fix & flip investors throughout the Northeastern US.Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some cash.  One often overlooked source of this cash is dormant IRA and other retirement accounts.  Dan and his dad cover private money lending on retirement accounts.  They also talk through the founding of Diamond Equity Investments – which is the volume fix & flip real estate firm founded by Dan (the podcast host).This Episode of The REI Diamonds Show is Sponsored by the Deal Machine. This Software Enables Real Estate Investors to Develop a Reliable & Low Cost Source of Off Market Deals. For a Limited Time, You Get Free Access at http://REIDealMachine.com/This Episode is Also Sponsored by the Lending Home. Lending Home Offers Reliable & Low Cost Fix &am