Best Financialindependencefire Podcasts (2025)

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BCF 400: How to Navigate a Real Estate Crash with Rod Khleif 33:59

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In this special 400th episode, host Agostino welcomes back veteran real estate Rod Khleif to share advice for navigating uncertainty. With over $50 million in losses and rebounds over his 40+ year career, Rod has learned to ride market waves by maintaining hunger and positivity. Rod Khleif, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, is deeply pa…

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BCF 399: Get Into Your First Multifamily Deal in 2024 21:31

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In this episode of Bulletproof Cashflow, your very own host Augustino Pintas underscores the significance of mentorship in real estate investment. He argues that learning from someone in the trenches is invaluable because they provide battle-tested knowledge. Join our conversation as Agostino shares his personal experiences of successes and failure…

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BCF 398: How to Read Body Language for Deal Making with Allan Langer 31:40

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Allan Langer is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and an award-winning Sales Professional with over 27 years experience in Consumer and B2B Sales. Having sold over $95M of product during his in-home selling career, he has trained 100's of Sales Consultants, and has helped dozens of companies double, and even triple their sales. From teac…

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BCF 397: How to Find Cheap Land and Motivated Sellers with Seth Williams 36:59

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Seth Williams is the Founder of REtipster.com, an online community that offers real-world guidance for real estate investors. Seth started as a real estate investor buying and selling parcels of land in Michigan and other states. After a few years of being a real estate investor, he had an idea to share his vast knowledge in real estate with other …

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BCF 396: How to Build a $1B Real Estate Empire with Adam Coffey 41:51

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Empire builder, CEO coach, in-demand speaker, and three-time #1 bestselling author Adam Coffey builds high-performance cultures that drive transformative exponential growth. A CEO for more than two decades, he led three national private equity-backed service companies for nine PE sponsors, completing 58 acquisitions and realizing billions of dollar…

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BCF 395: Using Creative Financing for Your Next Real Estate Deal with Chris Prefontaine 27:03

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Chris Prefontaine, a four-time best-selling author and founder of the Wicked Smart® companies, brings over 31 years of real estate experience. From constructing homes in the 1990s to weathering the 2008 crash and re-engineering his business, Chris now runs a successful creative financing business. He, along with his family and team, actively engage…

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BCF 394: Building Through a Financial Crisis with Ivan Barratt 36:24

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Ivan Barratt is a multifamily owner, manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, Ivan Barratt has raised nearly $400 million in equity, acquired over 6,300 units, and managed over $1 billion in transaction volume. His company, The BAM Companies, has grown to a best-in-class, six-time Inc5000, p…

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BCF 393: How to Find Your Clarity in Chaos with Dolores Hirschmann 31:55

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Dolores Hirschmann is an internationally recognized strategist, speaker, and founder of Masters in Clarity, a strategy and business coaching company that helps service professionals grow their businesses. Dolores partnered with Pete Vargas in 2020 to launch the first Stage Agency Company growing to 8+ figures within two years and serving hundreds o…

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BCF 392: Maximize Profits In Real Estate Investing with Rocky Lalvani 34:42

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Rocky Lalvani, known as the Profit Answer Man, teaches individuals the importance of prioritizing profit and ensuring proper compensation. As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System, changing the accounting formula to prioritize profit over expenses. Rocky, who started with humble beginnings as an…

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BCF 391: It's Always Time To Buy Apartments with Jason Yarusi 31:15

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Jason is a Real Estate Syndicator, Investor, and the co-founder of Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm with a portfolio of 1900+ units worth $180 million since 2016. He specializes in property repositioning, renovations, and rebranding. Additionally, he hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast, leads the Multifamily Live Club with 3,100+ membe…

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BCF 390: How to Overcoming a Down Cycle in Multifamily with John Casmon 35:19

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John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Esta…

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BCF 389: Plan to Become Financially Free with Chris Miles 37:00

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Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them TODAY! He's an author, podcast host of the Money Ripples Podcast, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, BiggerPockets, and has a proven reputation with his co…

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BCF 388: Pivoting from Multifamily to Retail Real Estate with Logan Freeman 37:19

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Logan Freeman, with over 6 years of dynamic real estate experience, has executed over $300M in acquisitions for his firm, FTW Investments, and as the head of acquisitions for a prior investment fund. Logan is also the managing broker at XchangeCRE, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in 1031 transactions. Leveraging his un…

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BCF 387: Leverage Inflation for Real Estate Success with Bronson Hill 32:45

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As the Managing Member of Bronson Equity (www.BronsonEquity.com), Bronson is a general partner in 2000 multifamily units worth over $200M. Bronson co-leads a large in person multifamily meetup in Pasadena, CA called FIBI Pasadena Multifamily (www.fibipasadena.com). Bronson is the host of The Mailbox Money Show and he understands the investor mindse…

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BCF 386: Raising Capital for Distressed Real Estate with Adam Gower Ph.D 42:13

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Adam Gower, Ph.D., founder of GowerCrowd.com, is a 30+ year real estate veteran with $1.5B+ CRE investment and finance experience. He specializes in building digital marketing systems for real estate professionals seeking online equity capital (crowdfunding). His clients manage over $35B in AUM and have raised hundreds of millions using his systems…

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BCF 385: Negotiating Winning Real Estate Deals with Tom Zeeb 37:24

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Tom Zeeb is an active participant in the realm of real estate investment since 2001, Tom brings a wealth of experience and insight to every deal he is part of. Besides his robust background in real estate, Tom is a published author and the president of the Traction Real Estate Investors Association. His prowess in real estate wholesaling is unparal…

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BCF 384: Unlock the Path to Mobile Home Mastery with Ryan Narus 46:33

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Ryan Narus is a double graduate of Wake Forest University with degrees in Psychology & Statistics and an MBA, is a self-made real estate entrepreneur. Despite starting with no money, experience, or network, he now owns and operates 82 Mobile Home Parks, totaling around 4,200 units. Determined and resourceful, Ryan found creative ways to generate in…

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BCF 383: Building a Resilient Real Estate Portfolio in a Recession with Mark Khuri 25:37

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Mark Khuri has been an avid real estate investor for over 17 years and throughout his career he has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing, and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the US. Mark has analyzed thousands of investment opportunities and …

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BCF 382: Build Your Private Equity Firm from the Ground Up with August Biniaz 36:42

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August Biniaz is a seasoned veteran in the commercial real estate sphere, boasting more than 15 years of fruitful industry experience. He has played a crucial role in developing a personal brand and creating thought leadership content in private equity. Establishing CPI Capital from the ground up, August works diligently with U.S. operating partner…

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BCF 381: Navigating the Hardest Part of Syndication with Charles Carillo 39:35

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Charles Carillo is the founder and managing partner of Harborside Partners. He has been actively involved in over $200 million worth of real estate transactions since 2006 and carries extensive knowledge in renovating and repositioning multifamily and commercial real estate. In addition to being an active investor, Charles passively invests in many…

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BCF 380: Strategies Unleash Your Inner Landlord with Mike Butler 59:35

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Mike has authored not one, but two, #1 best sellers on Amazon – "Landlording On Auto Pilot" & Mike Butler is featured in Money Magazine "Can Real Estate Make You Rich?". Mike Butler grew up in Louisville, Kentucky just a few blocks from the historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. While working full-time as an undercover police detecti…

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BCF 379: No More 9 to 5: How Real Estate Can Transform Your Life with Spencer Hilligoss 36:44

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Spencer Hilligoss is CEO and Co-Founder of Madison Investing. He is an active syndicator, investor, and speaker. He currently leads business development and investor relations for Madison Investing. He is a former technology executive with a 13-year track record building high-performing teams across five companies (three of them, software "unicorns…

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BCF 378: Disrupting Real Estate Financing in Tough Economic Times with Tim Milazzo of StackSource 32:04

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Tim is the co-founder & CEO of StackSource. He identified the market opportunity for a tech-enabled commercial real estate financing platform, recruited an experienced team of technologists and real estate finance professionals, and built the company. Prior to StackSource, Tim worked for tech giants Facebook and Google where he helped expand online…

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BCF 377: Cracking the Code of Self-Storage Success with Tom Dunkel 39:50

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Tom Dunkel is the managing director of Belrose Storage Group. He has a background in corporate finance and over 25 years of real estate and investment experience. He has also specialized in discounted asset opportunities nationwide since 2006. His financial savvy, open communicative manner and integrity have seen him help alternative investors achi…

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BCF 376: Master Operations in Your Real Estate Deals with Gary Lipsky 40:44

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Gary Lipsky is a seasoned real estate investor who has 20 years of experience and earned a reputation for operational excellence. With involvement in over 3,000 apartment units valued at over $250 million, Gary's knowledge and insights have made a significant impact in the industry. Through his Real Estate Investor Podcast, Gary shares his wisdom o…

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BCF 375: Money Raising in Today's Market with Christine Hsu 35:01

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Christine is a driven and enthusiastic real estate investor with passion in her eyes, has made impressive strides in her journey towards financial freedom. After realizing the potential of real estate investing, she didn't waste any time. In just 24 months, Christine left her W2 job as an R&D food scientist and transitioned into multifamily syndica…

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BCF 374: Shifting to Active Investor with Matt Picheny 42:22

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Matt is a real estate investor, coach, Tony award winner, and author of the #1 best-selling book Backstage Guide to Real Estate. He's focused on developing passive income streams that enable investors to write their own stories and choose how they want to spend their time. With over 15 years of experience revitalizing and elevating communities thro…

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BCF 373: Multifamily Capital Raising & Operations with Vinki Loomba 37:20

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Vinki is the CEO & Founder of Loomba Investment Group, which is positioned for exponential growth. She is also an entrepreneur and strategist with a background in commercial real estate, Information Technology, and academia. She is an expert in strategic planning & management with a strong ability to connect the dots. With her unique combination of…

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BCF 372: Raising Money From Family Offices with Richard Wilson 36:33

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Richard C. Wilson is a third-generation Eagle Scout, husband, and father of 3 living in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is the CEO & Founder of the Family Office Club, the #1 largest association of over 3,000 registered ultra-wealthy families and their family offices. Richard has helped create and formalize 100+ family offices and counts a shark from Shark…

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BCF 371: Success in Ground Up Development with Shannon Robnett 47:40

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Shannon Robnett is a real estate developer with a principal focus on multifamily and industrial real estate in Idaho. He is a second-generation builder and fourth-generation realtor. He has lived in Idaho for 40 years and has spent 27 years as a developer and builder in that market. His projects include multifamily, fire stations, schools, hospital…

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BCF 370: Building Success in Commercial Real Estate with Michael Bull 35:23

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Michael Bull, CCIM is the founder and CEO of Bull Realty. He is an active commercial real estate broker licensed in eight states and has assisted clients with over 7 billion dollars of transactions over his 35-year career. Mr. Bull founded Bull Realty in 1998 with two primary missions: to provide a company of brokers known for integrity and to prov…

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BCF 369: Distressed Assets and Non-Performing Mortgages with Jack Krupey 42:48

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Jack Krupey of JKAM Investments is an expert in distressed assets and non-performing mortgages. Here, Jack shares his story of how he fell into real estate and wound up living and working on Wall Street. We also talk about the types of deals Jack's currently investing in, opportunities in workforce housing, and which markets he's focused on.…

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BCF 368: Cash Flow through Turnkey Real Estate with Eric Martel 50:20

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Eric Martel first turned to real estate investing as a means of earning passive income and achieving financial freedom. He then founded Martel Turnkey, which created rapid success and allowed him to retire from his day job in just four short years. Eric and I discuss preparing for retirement and developing a passive income portfolio. We also talk a…

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BCF 367: Financial Freedom Through Laundromat Investing with Sam Wilson 40:29

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As a long-time entrepreneur, Sam Wilson's led a variety of real estate-related ventures throughout his career. Sam talks about the three reasons why he loves investing in the laundromat business and why he's currently focused on retail laundry facilities. We also discuss the maintenance involved in laundromats, Sam's marketing strategy, and how he …

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BCF 366: Finding Financial Freedom During a Recession with Robert Gill 38:51

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Many people go through life financially uneducated, not knowing how to make their money work for them. Robert Gill learned early on that investing always starts with your mindset and if we learn how to have money flowing to us consistently, we can learn how to create wealth for a lifetime. Here, we talk about what young people should do to protect …

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BCF 365: Building Bulletproof Cash Flow with Self-Storage with Scott Meyers 43:47

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Scott Meyers knows all about building bulletproof cash flow with self-storage. Here, Scott and I talk about his journey from single-family to self-storage and how he teaches others about his strategy. We also cover the benefits of self-storage, like easier rent management and current demand, the relationship between multifamily and self-storage, an…

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BCF 364: Becoming Successfully Unemployed with Dustin Heiner 40:21

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Dustin Heiner is the founder of Master Passive Income, the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, and the Successfully Unemployed Podcast. Here, Dustin tells his story and shares insights on how to control your life and income. We also discuss how entrepreneurs source data, how Dustin learned from his mistakes, and how to choose the right property…

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BCF 363: Hard Money Lending with Chris Haddon 39:24

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Now that we're in a technical recession, non-traditional lenders are the ones to work with to close deals. Chris Haddon is a best-selling author and hard money specialist and here, we talk about what hard money is and how people use it. We also talk about the markets Chris is getting into and how he structures deals.…

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BCF 362: Building Bulletproof Confidence with Nada Lena 33:21

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Nada Lena is a two-time TED speaker, a number-one best-selling author, and a leadership career and confidence coach. Nada and I talk about creating bulletproof confidence and the importance of emotional intelligence. We also discuss how your beliefs, backstory, and behavior get in your way of succeeding and how to overcome your limits to accomplish…

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BCF 361: The Power of Land Investing with Brent Bowers 36:18

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Brent Bowers is no stranger to land investing and helps others get in on the game. In a very short time frame, Brent was able to expand his business, and hire a team, all while spending time with his family. Here, we talk about the advantages of land investing versus housing, how Brent does vacant land deals, how to choose the right properties, and…

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BCF 360: The Real Estate Millionaire Mindset with Robert Allen 46:05

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Robert Allen is the author or co-author of some of the most influential financial books of all time and has been active in the real estate industry for the last 40 years. We discuss Robert's journey and how his life changed when he decided he wanted to become a millionaire. We also talk about the benefits of net leases, how to find good real estate…

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BCF 359: Building Generational Wealth with Sofia Castro 38:33

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Sofia Castro went from dropping out of high school and being completely broke to owning over $400M worth of a cashflow-positive real estate. Sofia and I talk about her real estate journey and how she got into multifamily. We also discuss the importance of mindset, how Sofia transitioned strategies in her business, and details on her upcoming projec…

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BCF 358: Real Estate Education and Mentorship with Ron LeGrand 41:17

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Ron LeGrand is a nationally recognized real estate expert and trainer with over 40 years of experience in both residential and commercial properties. Ron has personally bought and sold over 3,500 houses and has done well over $300M in commercial property deals. Here, we talk about the importance of real estate mentorship and education, market downt…

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BCF 357: Leveraging Digital Marketing to Attract Investors with Neil Patel 29:51

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Neil Patel is a best-selling author and successful digital marketing entrepreneur. Neil is the co-founder of several analytics companies, frequently contributes to top media publications, and helps top companies like Amazon and Viacom grow their business. We talk about how to attract attention from investors when you're just getting started, how to…

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BCF 356: Winning with Net Leases with Andrew Ziffer 45:16

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Like multifamily, net lease is a passive real estate investment that can provide great cash flow. Andrew Ziffer is a pro at knowing how to buy, acquire, and manage these assets, and here, he shares his experience and insights. Andrew and I discuss his journey from IT to real estate, the different types of net leases, how to mitigate risk, how the c…

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BCF 355: Raising Capital 101 with Dave Dubeau 39:33

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Dave Dubeau helps real estate investor entrepreneurs grow their portfolios by attracting investors and raising private money. Dave and his team work with investors to provide turnkey marketing services to help them get the equity they need to close deals. We discuss the importance of connecting with and nurturing your investor pool, the steps in Da…

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BCF 354: Mastering the New York Market with James Prendamano 36:50

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James is the CEO of PreReal and is a major player in the New York real estate market. James provides his market outlook, and we discuss the potential impacts of our current down cycle. We also discuss the current state of New York real estate markets, opportunities in secondary and tertiary markets, and finding tenants for malls and shopping center…

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BCF 353: Unlocking Full Financial Freedom with Matthew Aitchison 1:01:00

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Matthew Aitchison started out his real estate career by flipping houses. Eventually, he went on to become a six-figure house flipper by creating a clear path for his life and overcoming his past as a troubled youth. Today, he focuses solely on scaling his passive income portfolio made up of commercial strip centers, hotels, and some single-family r…

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BCF 352: Syndication, Real Estate Funds, and Thought Leadership with Seth Ferguson 36:09

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Seth Ferguson is a thought leader, author, and CEO of Multifamily Real Estate Investments Inc. Here, we discuss how Seth broke into multifamily and was able to scale his business. We also talk about the differences in real estate investments in the US and Canada, the ins and outs of syndication and real estate funds, and how Seth was able to positi…

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BCF 351: Using Data for Smart Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman 50:32

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At 19, Jason Hartman started his real estate career brokering properties for clients while building his own portfolio. Since then, he's been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has personally owned income properties in 11 states and 17 cities. We discuss linear, cyclical, and hybrid markets and how to identify them. Jason also…