Strategic Real Estate Coach Podcast

About the Guest(s): Corey Peterson is a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and the owner of Kahuna Investments. Known affectionately as the "Big Kahuna," Corey has built a portfolio that specializes in multifamily and student housing properties, spanning over seven states. With a diverse real estate investment portfolio, Corey believes in the power of affecting positive change in people's lives beyond generating profits. He has recently transitioned into vertically integrated property management, emphasizing company culture and operational efficiency within his investment approach. Episode Summary: In this invigorating episode of the Accelerated Real Estate Investor podcast, host Josh welcomes the dynamic Corey Peterson back to share his invaluable insights into managing a flourishing real estate venture during turbulent times. Corey provides a candid look into how recent economic shifts influenced his property management strategy and led him to take an integrated approach to his business. Follo

Josh: A seasoned multifamily real estate investor and the host of the Forever Passive Income Maverick Mastermind, Partnering, and Coaching Program and Accelerated Real Estate Investor Podcast. With decades of experience in the industry, Josh has successfully invested in numerous multifamily properties and has a deep understanding of the ins and outs of the market. Episode Summary:In this episode, Josh Cantwell discusses the importance of building a strong network of professionals in the real estate industry. He emphasizes the need to connect with commercial real estate brokers, CPAs, property management companies, contractors, and other key players in order to succeed in the business. Josh shares his own experiences and provides valuable insights on how to find and network with these professionals. He also highlights the significance of scale and the importance of raising capital to expand one's real estate portfolio. Key Takeaways:Building a network of real estate professionals, including brokers, CPAs

Episode Summary: In this episode, Josh discusses the nine commandments of multifamily investing. He emphasizes the importance of investing for immediate cash flow and highlights the concept of the "promote" in syndication deals. Josh also shares insights on securing long-term debt, having adequate cash reserves, and the significance of location in real estate investments. He concludes by stressing the need for multiple exit strategies and always getting paid when buying a property. Key Takeaways: Invest for immediate cash flow, focusing on generating income in the present rather than relying solely on long-term appreciation. Be all in for 70% of the future value of the property to ensure a favorable return on investment. Secure long-term debt with minimal prepayment penalties to avoid potential financial risks. Maintain adequate cash reserves to cover expenses and unforeseen circumstances. Partner with experienced operators to increase the chances of success and navigate complex deals.

About the Guest(s): Taylor Loht is a real estate investor and educator who specializes in teaching busy professionals how to build passive wealth through real estate investments. With over $250,000,000 in commercial real estate experience, Taylor focuses on self-storage and multifamily investments. He is based in Virginia and has a strong track record in the industry. Episode Summary: In this episode, host Josh invites Taylor Loht to discuss passive real estate investing and strategies for success in the current market. They delve into the state of the market, the impact of rising interest rates, and the potential for distressed transactions in the multifamily space. Taylor emphasizes the importance of focusing on what can be controlled, such as building relationships and maintaining a strong network. He also shares his personal investment strategies and preferences, including investing in B to B+ class multifamily properties and major markets like Dallas and Houston. The conversation highlights the signific

About the Guest(s): Marcos Martinez is a real estate investor and co-founder of Westiron Capital. With over eight years of experience in the industry, Marcos has successfully transitioned from wholesaling to apartment building syndication. He is passionate about creating passive income and helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Marcos is also the head of Westiron Construction, where he oversees the capex side of projects in the Denver metro area. He is known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to building meaningful relationships within the industry. Episode Summary: In this episode, Marcos Martinez shares his real estate journey and how he transitioned from wholesaling to apartment building syndication. He discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and the impact of joining a mastermind group. Marcos also highlights the key qualities that attracted him to Josh Cantwell's leadership team and the value he has gained fr

In this episode, Josh discusses the different types of apartment syndications, focusing on value-add properties. He explains that value-add deals involve buildings that are not fully stabilized and have rents below market value. These properties require cosmetic updates, such as painting and flooring, but do not require major structural work. Josh emphasizes that value-add properties are typically located in B and C class markets, which offer great potential for growth. He also briefly touches on turnkey cash flow deals, which are properties that are already at market value and do not require significant renovations. Lastly, he mentions deep construction or distressed properties, which are not recommended for newer investors due to the high level of renovation and the need for bridge financing. Value-add properties are buildings that are not fully stabilized and have rents below market value. These properties require cosmetic updates, such as painting and flooring, but do not require major structural wo

Tony Gillingham is a seasoned real estate investor with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He started his journey in 1986 when he obtained his real estate license and began buying duplexes and single-family homes. Over the years, Tony built a portfolio of properties, including a 14-unit townhouse complex in Mylan, Ohio. He is also the owner of a trailer park and several duplexes and single-family homes. Tony joined Josh Cantwell's mastermind program in 2021, which has helped him expand his real estate knowledge and achieve even greater success in the industry. Episode Summary: In this episode, Tony Gillingham shares his real estate journey and how he found success in the industry. He discusses his early experiences buying duplexes and single-family homes, as well as his transition to larger multifamily properties. Tony explains how he came across Josh Cantwell and joined his mastermind program, which has been instrumental in his growth as a real estate investor. He highlights the importance of

About the Guest(s): Brian Davis is a real estate investor and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Spark Rental, a website that provides resources and education for real estate investors. Brian has a background in real estate investing and has experience in both residential and commercial properties. He is also the creator of an investment club that allows individuals to pool their money and invest in real estate syndication projects. Episode Summary: In this episode, Josh interviews Brian Davis, a real estate investor and founder of Spark Rental. Brian shares his personal journey as an investor and discusses his transition from active investing to passive investing. He also talks about his investment club, which allows individuals to invest in real estate syndication projects with smaller amounts of money. Brian emphasizes the importance of diversification and conservative underwriting when selecting sponsors to invest with. He also provides insights into his lifestyle as an entrepreneur living overseas and

About the Guest(s): Pete Turner is a real estate investor and retired military serviceman. He developed an interest in real estate at a young age but put it on hold due to his partner's reservations. Years later, after retiring from the military, Pete purchased a four-unit townhouse in Rhode Island, which replaced his national guard income. This success sparked his passion for real estate, and he continued to invest in properties. Pete met his current wife, Katrina, at a real estate investment seminar in Rhode Island, and they now operate Capital Turners together. In this episode, Pete Turner shares his real estate journey and how he found success in the industry. He discusses his initial interest in real estate, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moment when he closed on a property on the same day as his retirement from the military. Pete emphasizes the importance of taking action and shares his experience with Josh's coaching program. He highlights the value of attending calls, participating

About the Guest(s):​Bruce is a seasoned real estate investor with over 13 years of experience in the industry. He is the co-founder of Cypress Venture Group, a real estate investment company based in Akron, Ohio. Bruce started his real estate journey in 2009 during the housing market crash and has since built a portfolio of rental properties. He partnered with his business partner, Cos Vasilatos, in 2018 to expand their real estate ventures. Bruce and Cos have diversified their investments by venturing into multifamily properties and storage facilities. With a focus on the northeast Ohio region, Bruce and his team are constantly looking for new opportunities to grow their portfolio.​ Episode Summary:​In this episode of the Accelerated Real Estate Investment podcast, Bruce shares his real estate journey and how he transitioned from single-family properties to multifamily and storage facilities. He discusses the importance of having a business partner and the value of joining a mastermind program like the one

Key Takeaways: Building a successful customer acquisition funnel requires a well-rounded approach, including top-of-funnel awareness, middle-of-funnel engagement, and bottom-of-funnel conversion. Many businesses make the mistake of focusing solely on customer acquisition without considering the importance of upselling and nurturing relationships with existing customers. Utilizing AI technology in marketing can provide significant advantages, such as anonymous email retargeting and personalized direct mail campaigns. The Importance of a Full Funnel Approach: In today's rapidly changing marketing landscape, it's crucial for businesses to adopt a full funnel approach to customer acquisition. This means focusing not only on top-of-funnel awareness but also on middle-of-funnel engagement and bottom-of-funnel conversion. Josh and Mike discuss the common mistakes businesses make when it comes to building their customer acquisition funnels. Mike shares an example of a skincare coach who was successful in c

About The Guest: Darren Blumquist is the VP of Market Economics at auction.com. He is an expert in real estate market trends and provides valuable insights into the state of the economy and real estate investing. Summary: Darren Blumquist joins host Josh Cantwell to discuss the current state of the economy and real estate investing. They highlight some key statistics, including the lowest affordability for single-family home purchases since 1985, the lowest inventory ever recorded, and rising home prices. They also discuss the challenges faced by home builders due to the high cost of construction materials. Darren emphasizes the need for a correction in home prices to address the affordability issue. They also touch on the potential risks of a recession and the impact of buyer behavior on the auction.com platform. Key Takeaways: • Affordability for single-family home purchases is at its lowest level since 1985. • Inventory is at its lowest point ever, with a 40% decline since 2017. • Home prices have been r

About The Guest(s): Liz Faircloth is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience. She is the co-founder of the DeRosa Group, a real estate investment firm with a $130 million portfolio. Liz is also the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER, a community and platform that empowers women to live financially free on their own terms. Summary: Liz Faircloth discusses the current state of the real estate market and economy, specifically in relation to commercial real estate investing. She emphasizes the importance of creative financing strategies and negotiation of terms in order to navigate the challenges of higher interest rates and inflated sale prices. Liz shares her own experiences and pivots in her real estate investing journey, highlighting the need to focus on one's strengths and adapt to changing market conditions. She also discusses the unique challenges and opportunities for women in the industry and the importance of building a supportive community. Key Takeaways: Cre

Tom Burns, a former orthopedic surgeon and physician for the US ski team, shares his journey to financial independence and offers advice on how others can achieve the same. He emphasizes the importance of investing for cash flow and building multiple streams of income. Tom also discusses his transition from medicine to real estate and the benefits of being financially independent. He encourages listeners to start small, gain education, and surround themselves with like-minded individuals. Tom shares his favorite books and thought leaders that have influenced his journey to financial independence. **Key Takeaways:** 1. Financial independence is about having assets that produce cash flow, not just a high income. 2. Start small and focus on cash flow when investing in real estate. 3. Passive income allows for more freedom and choice in life. 4. Surround yourself with people who are heading in the same direction or have achieved what you want to achieve. 5. Celebrate small wins and use active patience to compound

Josh Cantwell shares a powerful story about Lloyd Ball, a former Olympic volleyball player, and the lessons he learned from his journey. - Lloyd Ball faced multiple failures and setbacks before finally winning a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The key takeaways from this story are the importance of getting uncomfortable, dedicating time and effort to become an expert, and understanding that the impossible just takes a little longer. Key Takeaways: Get uncomfortable and do things that challenge you. Dedicate 4 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year to become an expert. The impossible just takes a little longer. Quotes: "The impossible just takes a little longer." "Get uncomfortable and do things that make you uncomfortable." "Dedicate 4 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year to achieve your goals." Get the full show notes by visiting https://acceleratedinvestorpodcast.co...#calebjohnson #trialtotriumph #realestate Apply for coaching here https:

Most people will face personal and professional challenges at some point in their life. Whether it’s an addiction, cancer, or even just bad luck, everyone has a story that isn’t always told or known. And today, we’re focusing on 4 traits that successful people all seem to have that have helped them not only survive but emerge on the other side with incredible careers and success. My guest today is Caleb Johnson. He’s been an entrepreneur since he was 18; he’s done five real estate multifamily syndications and is now a full-time real estate investor and business owner. He’s also the host of From Trial to Triumph podcast, where he talks to people about the challenging times they’ve faced in life. With that in mind, Caleb joins me today for a wonderful conversation about the four traits that accelerate success in life and business: responsibility to others, giving, making decisions, and never quitting. If you’re ready to make these traits your own–and find out how others have used them to make it through extraor

In 2020, we were afraid to go anywhere. 2021 turned into the greatest year for real estate of all time. In 2022, we watched interest rates spiral out of control and dramatically shift the market, and we’re now living in the wake of these major shifts, both positive and negative. So, what can we expect moving forward? To help answer that question, I’m talking to Neal Bawa. Neal is the founder of UGro and Grocapitus and known as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily with a $1B real estate portfolio and over 900 investors. Based in the Bay Area, he uses cutting edge analytics and tech tools to give himself–and his students–a powerful edge in the world of multifamily investing. In today’s conversation, Neal and I talk about why we’re all better off buying properties now than we were 18 months ago, why this may be our best opportunity to buy since 2009, and what the future holds for our industry. Key Takeaways with Neal Bawa Why Neal is still extremely bullish about multifamily. How to frame today’s market as a winnin

We're kicking things off in a new series called the Maverick Mastermind Exclusive featuring members of our fantastic group and hosted by my great friend, Cameron Gilmore of Mastermind Evolutions. In this series, you'll get insights into our members' success stories on how they got started, what they're working on today, and how they've achieved tremendous success as entrepreneurs. Today's guest is Constantine "Cos" Vasilatos. Constantine is President & COO of Cypress Venture Group, which invests in commercial multifamily and self-storage in Northeast Ohio. Over the last 25 years, he's bought and sold more than 300 units in Ohio and is helping investors by purchasing distressed and foreclosed properties while delivering double-digit returns. In this episode, you'll hear how Cos joined the mastermind group, how he raised over a million dollars for his latest syndication, and the incredible things that happen once you have the confidence to go all-in and scale your business. Key Takeaways with Constantine “C

Inflation’s finally coming down, but we’re not out of the woods when it comes to the possibility of a full-on recession by year’s end. For real estate investors, what does that mean?  It’s a tough question to answer, but I’m always so grateful to have Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics at Auction.com, hop on with me to break it down for us. In short? It’s a good time to be looking at lower-end properties, but approach expensive single-family homes with caution–especially on the West Coast!  In today’s episode, Daren and I dig into what he’s seeing in his high-level KPIs, what’s happening in the housing supply, distressed housing markets and consumer spending trends. You’ll also hear why it’s a good time to be cautiously bullish as you hunt for new deals to add to your portfolio.  Key Takeaways with Daren Blomquist Why the macro economy looks good despite higher mortgage rates and home prices trending downward.  How the distressed market is fairing with delinquency and foreclosures. The indicators showin

What’s the easiest way to prevent headaches in real estate? Be proactive in finding where those problems will come from and resolve them right away. It might sound simple, but as today’s guest will tell you, when you’re getting started in real estate and making your first purchases, rehabbing your properties early on will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Jennifer Barner is the owner and syndicator of over 1,900 doors of which she’s also a sponsor of 900 of them. Her passion is empowering and educating moms to take an active role in their financial future. She’s also the host of the Mastering Money for Moms podcast, where they discuss creating generational wealth and financial freedom while also raising a family. In our conversation, Jennifer shares some great advice about being hands on when you’re doing flips, the importance of project management and above all else, always trust your instincts and make sure that any new deal is in alignment with your goals. Key Takeaways with Jennifer Barner The i