Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast

04.15.2024

MB417: Expand Your Comfort Zone, Create Wealth — With Garrett Lynch & Michael Blank

Is fear holding you back from investing in multifamily? Even seasoned investors like us deal with fear. The difference is, we don’t let it stop us from moving forward. But how do you expand your comfort zone? How do you...

04.08.2024

MB416: Monetizing the RV Boom with Wheel Estate — With Garr Russell

Are you looking to build a business but don’t want to start from scratch? What if you could learn a proven system and receive support from someone who’s done it themselves? Then you might be interested in an RV rental...

04.01.2024

MB415: Solving for Affordable Housing with Hotel Conversions — With Alex Cartwright

Good multifamily deals have been hard to find in recent years. And Alex Cartwright was struggling to compete with more experienced investors. He was looking for a niche that would give him a unique advantage. That’s when he met a...

03.27.2024

MB414: Case Study of a Real Estate Deal We Didn’t Do — With Drew Kniffin & Garrett Lynch

Here at Nighthawk Equity, we haven’t done a multifamily deal in 18 months. So, we were excited to find what looked like an ideal opportunity in Atlanta. And two months ago, we got the deal under contract. But after spending...

03.18.2024

MB413: Removing Obstacles to Your First Multifamily Acquisition — With Jeremy Lemere

You don’t know what you don’t know. And if you’re doing your very first multifamily acquisition, every little thing that comes up can seem insurmountable. But if you have the support of a mentor, they can talk you through those...

03.11.2024

MB412: 5 Clarity Practices for Living an Intentional Life — With Michael Blank

Do you feel stuck? Like you’re not making progress in life? Until my early 30s, I drifted through life. It felt like unseen forces were holding me back. And then I had a breakthrough and started living an intentional life—filled...

03.04.2024

MB411: When the Multifamily Mentoring Student Becomes the Teacher — With David Kamara

Would David Kamara have figured out how to invest in multifamily on his own? Yes, but at a much slower pace. Working with a mentor accelerated his success. And now, the student has become the teacher. David is a seasoned...

02.19.2024

MB410: The Negotiator’s Edge — With Garrett Lynch

Whether you're looking to close a business deal or just improve your everyday interactions, the art of negotiation is key to getting to a YES. But what if you’re not a natural negotiator? How do you build a relationship with...

02.16.2024

MB409: Can You Fix-and-Flip Your Way to Financial Freedom? — With Michael Blank

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired me to build generational wealth. But the first few cashflow businesses I tried didn’t produce the passive income I expected. So, if you’re thinking about starting your real estate career with fix-and-flips or even...

02.07.2024

MB408: Multifamily Market Outlook: How to Survive & Thrive in 2024 — With Michael Blank

Whether you’re already involved in multifamily syndications, or you’re interested in getting into the space in 2024, it’s crucial to understand the market outlook. Through Nighthawk Equity, we own a 2,000-unit portfolio worth $350M. And we’re always on the lookout...

01.29.2024

MB407: How to Create Wealth in 2024 — With Michael Blank

You want financial freedom, but it feels out of reach. Because you’re living paycheck to paycheck. And struggling to pay down consumer debt. So, how do you get from where you are now to building generational wealth? On this episode...

01.22.2024

MB406: Navigating Setbacks to Find Success in Real Estate — With Garrett Lynch

Losing is never fun, but it’s often valuable. In fact, Garrett Lynch contends that down moments force us to pick ourselves up and close the gap between who we are and who we want to be. In addition to being...

01.15.2024

MB405: The Best System to Crush Your Goals in 2024

It's a new year with exciting new possibilities. Which means many of us are setting goals for 2024. But why is it that New Year's resolutions usually don't work? Why can't we seem to stick to them for more than...

01.08.2024

MB404: What Makes Self-Storage Recession Resistant — With Sergio Altomare

What are the three most recession-resistant asset classes in real estate? Even in challenging economic times, multifamily, mobile home parks and self-storage perform quite well. Sergio Altomare built a portfolio of small multifamily properties while working full-time in technology for...

01.01.2024

MB403: How to Raise Capital at Scale (in Any Market!) — With Bronson Hill

Passive investors are fearful in the current market environment. Many got burned by rising interest rates, and they’re skittish about putting more money into the real estate market right now. But we know that there are big opportunities coming in...

12.25.2023

MB402: Leveraging Financial Freedom into a Life of Significance Serving Uganda — With Drew Kniffin

Financial freedom opens you up to live a life of significance. To pursue passions that may or may not generate any revenue. To do volunteer work or support causes you believe in. For me, that cause is Uganda Counseling and...

12.18.2023

MB401: How to Transition from a W-2 to Entrepreneurship — With Elaine Stageberg

Most real estate investors being their journey while they’re working a W-2. But many hesitate to step away from the perceived security of their regular job, even after they’ve replaced their living expenses. Others achieve financial freedom, leave the rat...

12.11.2023

MB400: The Best of 2023 on Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing

What were the top AHA moments on Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing in 2023? As the year comes to an end, it’s time for a highlight reel of our most inspiring moments on the podcast in the last 12...

12.04.2023

MB399: Can You Achieve Financial Freedom with Short-Term Rentals? – With Syed Lateef

There are risks associated with running short-term rentals, especially when your Airbnb units are in a multifamily building. But Syed Lateef has found a way to scale a STR business in apartment buildings. And the landlords don’t just ALLOW Syed...

11.27.2023

MB398: How to Earn Passive Income Through Land Flipping – With Travis King

I'm not really a big fan of flipping anything. I flipped three dozen houses early in my real estate career. But couldn't figure out how to turn that into a financial freedom business. That's why I switched to...

11.20.2023

MB397: Reduce Risk & Earn Solid Returns (Even in a Recession!) – With Mark Khuri

Mark Khuri’s real estate business survived the crash of 2008. And the lessons he learned through that experience can help us take advantage of similar circumstances in the current market. But how do you find good deals in tough...

11.13.2023

MB396: Why Your Real Estate Business Needs an Exit Strategy – With Ross Hamilton

Wherever you are in the process of building a company (real estate or otherwise), it’s important to consider your exit strategy. Because even if you don’t plan on selling your business anytime soon, that pushes you to eliminate yourself from...

11.06.2023

MB395: Get Rid of Your Golden Handcuffs with Real Estate – With Brooke Ceballos-Pinero

Is your corporate job making you miserable? Are you tired of giving everything to your company for eight hours (or more) and being too exhausted to spend quality time with your family at the end of the day? What if...

10.30.2023

MB394: Regaining Investor Trust After a Foreclosure – With Robert Martinez

Robert Martinez has been a successful real estate investor for more than a decade. But he made headlines recently when MF1 Capital foreclosed on one of his Houston properties. So, how did it happen? What factors contributed to Robert losing...

10.23.2023

MB393: From US Marine to Multifamily Fund Manager – With Joseph Kimbrough

Former Marine Joseph Kimbrough was a successful wholesaler, but the work was a constant grind. Joseph realized that to achieve financial freedom, what he needed was equity. And he was already comfortable pitching investors on big-ticket wholesale deals So, Joseph...

10.16.2023

MB392: Business Boost with Michael Blank: ‘It’s Been 9 Months & I Haven’t Closed My First Deal!’ – With Mario Rapaj

Mario Rapaj has been in our mentoring program for nine months now, but he hasn’t closed his first deal. And he’s frustrated. So, what’s holding Mario back? Is he doing the right activities? Does he have any limiting beliefs? What...

10.09.2023

MB391: The Exception to the Law of the First Deal – With Ed Hermsen

Ed Hermsen’s first multifamily deal fell in his lap, and he got it done fast. But because that initial success came somewhat easy, Ed hadn’t taken the time to work on his mindset. He didn’t have a morning routine. He...

10.02.2023

MB390: Business Boost with Michael Blank: Fast-Track Your Path to Financial Freedom with a Mentor – With Andrew Elio

Andrew Elio is a 22-year-old recent college graduate, but he already knows that he doesn’t want to work for someone else the rest of his life. That’s what motivated him to join our Deal Maker Certification program a month ago....

09.25.2023

MB389: Business Boost with Michael Blank: How to Get Back on Track When Your Multifamily Journey Stalls – With Sudhir Jarajapu

Sudhir Jarajapu took the first steps on his multifamily investing journey and invested in our mentoring program. But then he got off track. In fact, it took Sudhir nine months to work through the first 90 days of the program!...

09.18.2023

MB388: From Simply Doing Deals to Building a Real Estate Business – With Chris Pomerleau

It took Chris Pomerleau four years to realize he didn’t have to replace toilets himself and another four years to realize he didn’t have to do his own books. That’s when Chris went from simply doing deals to building a...

09.11.2023

MB387: Surrounding Yourself with Seasoned Real Estate Investors – With Matt Faircloth

Are you surrounding yourself with people who will get you to the next level? Five years ago, a group of seasoned multifamily investors got together and established a Mastermind to support each other as we scale our real estate businesses....

09.04.2023

MB386: How a ‘Numbers Guy’ Learned to Raise Money for Deals – With Chad Schieler

Chad Schieler saw himself as the numbers guy, so he let partners handle the task of raising money for his first big real estate syndication. But his team was short. At closing, they had $1M of a $1.4M raise, and...

08.28.2023

MB385: How to Turn Your Business Profits Into Personal Wealth – With Todd Polke

Does your business feel like a black hole? Are you feeding it all your time, energy and money? But it just keeps sucking away? Too many business owners get to the end of their career and don’t have much to...

08.21.2023

MB384: How Real Estate Can Help You Through Challenging Life Experiences – With Rachel Richards

We all go through challenging life experiences, be it the loss of a loved one, a serious illness, or painful divorce. And the last thing we need in those circumstances is to worry about money. But what is the best...

08.14.2023

MB383: Leveraging AI to Optimize Your Asset Management Strategy – With Marc Rutzen

Asset management can be a real challenge for multifamily operators, especially if you’re managing properties from a distance. If a site is not working, how do you figure out what’s wrong? Is it the staff? Are rents too high? Do...

08.07.2023

MB382: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Invest in Your Next Syndication

A multifamily operator in Houston recently lost 3,200 units to foreclosure. Is that a sign of calamity to come? Or can we learn from their mistakes and ask better questions before we invest in our next syndication? On this episode...

07.31.2023

MB381: How to Grow a $9M Real Estate Portfolio by Age 25 – With Caleb Johnson

Caleb Johnson’s mother had just had surgery and was living off savings while she recovered. But after three months, she wasn’t healed and had to make an impossible decision: Return to work in excruciating pain or prolong retirement by several...

07.24.2023

MB380: Transition to Multifamily Faster by Investing in Yourself – With John Manfredy

So, you’ve got some money set aside to jumpstart your real estate career. What should you invest in? An apartment building? Mobile home park? Something else? The answer is no. Don't do any of those things. If you have money...

07.17.2023

MB379: Leveraging Referrals to Scale Your Real Estate Business – With Dan Reilly and Greg Danielson

Scaling up a multifamily investing business starts with scaling up your capital raise. And one key strategy for expanding your investor network is to get referrals from friends and family who already invest with you. But how do you encourage...

07.10.2023

MB378: Reinventing Yourself to Achieve Financial Freedom – With PJ Ghadimi

You say you want financial freedom. You want to build wealth and have money for extraordinary experiences. But if you’re doing what everyone else does, if you’re trying to save your way to wealthy, you’re never going to get results....

07.03.2023

MB377: Overcoming Low Market Sentiment in Multifamily – With John Casmon

The recent foreclosure on 3,200 units in Houston has investors nervous about putting their money in multifamily. But does that default mean we should all be sitting on the sidelines? John Casmon argues that investing in apartments is a business,...

06.26.2023

MB376: How to Build a Powerful Sphere of Influence – With Matt King of GoBundance

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. But what if you don’t want the same life as your current sphere of influence? How do you connect with successful people who will help you...

06.19.2023

MB375: How to Raise Capital (Even If You’re an Introvert!) – With Camilla Jeffs & Mandy McAllister

Who is better at raising capital, extroverts or introverts? You might think extroverts have the advantage when it comes to raising money for real estate deals. But the truth is, introverts can be just as good at sourcing funds. The...

06.12.2023

MB374: A Risk Averse Investor’s Secret to Taking Action – With Nicole Gauthier

Those of us with analytical minds tend to be fairly risk averse. But entrepreneurship requires that we move forward with incomplete information. So, what can we do to overcome that fear of the unknown and get into our first real...

06.05.2023

MB373: What’s the Best Real Estate Investing Strategy for 2023? – With Hayato Hori, Kyle Stanley, Chris Clothier & Henry Washington

What is the best real estate investing strategy for 2023? Should you try wholesaling? Or invest in Airbnbs? How about fix-and-flips? Turnkey rentals? Or maybe a multifamily syndication? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Garrett takes...

05.29.2023

MB372: ADUs as a Steppingstone to Multifamily Investing – With Derek Sherrell

Are you interested in multifamily investing but overwhelmed by the prospect of buying an entire apartment building? What if you could dip your toe in the water with accessory dwelling units or ADUs? The ADU strategy involves either converting a...

05.22.2023

MB371: Overcome Fear with Practice, Invest with Confidence – With Mai Duong

Most aspiring real estate investors struggle with fear. But the ones who become successful GPs work through their fears with practice. Mai Duong is Harvard-educated CPA with 25 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting. She is also on...

05.15.2023

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