5 Talents Podcast - How To Build Wealth Through Real Estate

What are you going to do if you arrive in a new country with only 200 dollars in your pocket? Seshue Velpuri knew what to do then. The right mindset helped him survive a new country with a new culture and a new environment. This mindset, which emphasizes the idea that life is not a “success” every time led him to a fruitful real estate career now spanning almost two decades. 

Listen to Seshu and get real returns from your real estate investments!

[00:01 - 05:03] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Seshu Velpuri 
• The mission of The AMR Group 

[05:04 - 15:25] Why Real Estate 

• His journey from India to the United States 
• The challenges he faced and how he overcame them
• Why invest in real estate?
  • Listen to Seshu

[15:26 - 25:56] The Right Mindset in Real Estate 

• A reminder from Seshu you should not miss 
• Listen to Seshu’s approach in commercial real estate 
• How his team is adjusting to the COVID-19 situation 

[25:57 - 35:19] Commercial Real Estate Investing 

• The disadvantage of investing in the commercial real estate 
• Seshu gives us a sneak peek of a commercial retail business plan 
• We break down the Debt Service Coverage Ratio 

[35:20 - 43:04] The Numbers to Consider 

• Don’t miss this quick coaching session with Seshu! 
• What tools does Seshu’s team offer? 
• Connect with Seshu 
  • Links below

[43:05 - 44:51] Closing Segment

• Final words from Seshu and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Majority of the people, they don’t want to fail. The problem is they do not want to fail and they want everything to be successful, but that’s not gonna work. It’s not the real world.” - Seshu Velpuri 

“It’s not about doing business or anything. It’s sharing the knowledge among the community.” - Seshu Velpuri 

Resources mentioned:

• WATCH OUT for Seshu’s analytics tool here. 
• Check out Homes of Rockies on Facebook.

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Willie Mandrell has been in the Boston real estate market for more than 13 years now. He has leveraged his knowledge and experience of the area to acquire a personal real estate portfolio worth over $10 million currently. Willie joins us in this episode to talk about why you should invest in real estate as soon as possible, the creative ways to invest in this space, and the secrets to having a continuous cash flow in your pockets. 

Listen to Willie and learn some cash flow secrets!

[00:01 - 06:11] Opening Segment

• Why cash flow is his priority 
• Why you should invest in real estate now 

[06:12 - 16:15] The Power of the Self-Directed IRA 

• When can you retire? 
  • Listen to WIllie’s story 
• Willie tells us the power of the self-directed IRA 
• What wealth-building is like for Willie 

[16:16 - 25:51] A Different Type of Passive Investing 

• Here’s why you need to scale according to Willie 
• What you should know about the after-repair value 
• Willie talks about his creative real estate approach 

[25:52 - 37:51] Why Delegate Your Tasks 

• You don’t have to be part of the real estate investment 
• Why delegating tasks in real estate is a must
• Take a sneak peek into Willie’s daily operations

[37:52 - 46:17] Closing Segment

• The lesson from McDonald’s you should not miss
• Final words from Willie and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“The hardest thing...is for people to delegate and trust other people, but if you’re going to scale, you absolutely have to do it.” - Willie James Mandrell

“If you have a piece of property that’s sitting around and you have a substantial amount of equity within that property, you can go right now and go get a home equity line...” - Willie James Mandrell

Resources mentioned:

• Our previous episode with Sharon Lechter: Co-Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad - 2 US Presidents Advised, 10+ Bestselling Books; Assets Are Sexy
• The BRRRR Method
• Book
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad
  • Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant
  • The E-Myth Revisited

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We always say that the United States of America is the Land of Opportunity. It offers a lot of opportunities even for non-US citizens. Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz from CPI Capital join us in this episode to share creative ways to invest in the US real estate space while you are living in Canada. They answer some common questions, including those related to double taxation. Their personal mission is to educate Canadians about passive investing, helping them create wealth through real estate. 

Tune in now and learn how to invest in the US from Canada!

[00:01 - 06:05] Opening Segment

• The challenges and opportunities they saw in real estate 

[06:06 - 15:32] Real Estate Investing in Canada and the US 

• Ava and August walks us through the real estate investing in Canada 
• How they decided to jump into the US real estate investing 

[15:33 - 26:00] Real Estate Education for Canadians 

• The reality of investing in real estate in Canada
• Ava and August talks about their educational platform

[26:01 - 36:11] Benefits of Real Estate Investing 

• Don’t miss their personal projections about US real estate investing
• How to avoid double-taxation according to August and Ava
• What next for Ava and August?

[36:12 - 42:37] Closing Segment

• Listen to their advice to create wealth successfully 
• Connect with Ava and August 
  • Links below
• Final words from us 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Diversification is a great way to have your investment portfolio that’s helping you build your wealth…get your money working for you while you sleep.” - Ava Benesocky

“I always wish health, wealth, and happiness on my loved ones and friends and associates. It all doesn’t matter if happiness is not there.” - August Biniaz

Resources mentioned:

• Our previous episode with Dan Handford: 4,800+ Units in Syndication Deals and $275M Portfolio Value Maximizing Systems and Platforms
• Jeremy Roll

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Get in touch with August on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter. Connect with Ava on LinkedIn. Learn why multifamily investing is a lucrative endeavor! Check out CPI Capital.

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• Invest in Ava’s next multifamily deal. Start here
• Invest in August’s next multifamily deal. Start here.
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Mauricio Ramos is a Managing Member at de Medici Group. He has been a full-time entrepreneur and investor since 2016, jumping from real estate to the construction industry in pursuit of financial freedom.

Mauricio has applied the lessons he learned to creatively finance his real estate deals and build a portfolio of 1,000 doors worth millions. He joins us in this episode to talk about his successful real estate business and the lessons and mindset that guided him along the way. 

[00:01 - 05:02] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Mauricio Ramos
  • Full-time real estate investor
  • Accredited investor
• His journey from Mexico to the United States

[05:03 - 13:51] Creative Financing: What Is It? 

• Mauricio shares his journey from construction to real estate
  • The difference between single family and multifamily 
• Learn more about creative financing from Mauricio
  • How to raise capital? 

[13:52 - 23:54] Why You Should Consider Real Estate Investing

• Why you should invest in real estate
  • Financial freedom
  • Time freedom
• Mauricio gives us a sneak peek of his daily life as an investor
  • Join the ride!

[23:55 - 33:29] The Reality Behind Active Investing 

• Are you an active investor?
  • Don’t miss this part of our discussion
• Do you want to reverse-engineer Mauricio’s process?
  • Follow this mindset 
• Still thinking about starting your real estate journey?
  • Here’s Mauricio’s advice for you 

[33:30 - 37:41] Closing Segment

• Connect with Mauricio
  • Links below
• The foundation in everything that Mauricio is doing
• Final words from Mauricio and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Take action. Just go do it. Don’t be afraid” - Mauricio Ramos

“Real estate is so forgiving that even if a lot of things go wrong, you’ll still breakeven when you sell, and the learning experience, it’s [invaluable].” - Mauricio Ramos

Resources mentioned:

• Our previous episode with Mauricio’s business partner, Adrian Salazar: Save Yourself Time, Energy, and Money in Real Estate
• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant
• Grant Cardone 
• Benzinga

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Brian C. Adams is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, leading its investor relations and capital markets arms. Already a 10-year superstar in the real estate space, Brian and his team have acquired properties worth over $400 million. You will be surprised to know that such an amount will be normal to you only if you do this business right. He will also look back on how he started his journey. Brian was not born in the real estate space, but he was able to succeed here. 

Listen to Brian and start raising millions in real estate!

[00:01 - 04:50] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Brian Adams
  • A real estate superstar 
  • 10 years in real estate 

[04:51 - 15:06] Raising Millions of Dollars: Is It Possible? 

• Brian breaks down the blind pool fund 
• You don’t need to be born in real estate to invest in real estate
  • Brian tells us how
• Ordinary people can raise millions of dollars 
  • Listen to our exchange

[15:07 - 25:14] Talking with Prospects 

• Brian talks about the importance of listening in this business
• The 3 main solutions that Excelsior offers 
• Brian’s simple but creative trick to filter your prospects 

[25:15 - 35:16] Investing in Real Estate the Excelsior Way 

• Operating a fund is already a business
  • Brian explains
• Brian talks about their approach to investing
  • Operating on the sell side
  • Avoiding this inefficient buyer pool
• He shares the challenges they face and how they overcome them 

[35:17 - 41:11] Closing Segment

• Scale your real estate business with these tips from Brian 
• Connect with Brian 
  • Links below
• Final words from Brian and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to be empathetic with the needs and the problems of your logical investor base.” - Brian Adams 

“Instead of leading with your ego...spend time talking to the hundred people that might realistically give their time and resources to you and understand what their problems are.” - Brian Adams

Resources mentioned:

• Blackstone
• Blue Man Group

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Esther Reizes-Lowenbein is your resident matchmaker in the real estate industry. She works with investors who are looking to buy, sell, or invest specifically in commercial real estate, finding the deals that suit their needs. Esther stops by our podcast to share her creative approaches in finding the “right match” for her clients and the reasons you should invest in real estate now.  

Listen to Esther and meet your perfect match in real estate!

[00:01 - 03:41] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Esther Reizes-Lowenbein
  • Realtor
  • Investor
  • Syndicator
  • Real estate matchmaker 

[03:42 - 12:31] Growing in Real Estate 

• What’s Esther doing today? 
• Why Esther shifted from residential to commercial real estate 
• The challenges in investing in real estate 
  • Listen to Esther 

[12:32 - 22:00] Matchmaking in Real Estate

• Esther talks about the importance of commitment in this business 
  • Education and networking are important too
• She shares some tips to find and close deals 
  • Don’t miss this! 
• How does matchmaking in real estate work? 

[22:01 - 30:49] The Reality of Real Estate Investing 

• Investing in real estate vs. saving in a bank
  • Esther weighs in 
• Patience is a virtue in real estate 
  • Esther tells us why 
• Set your expectations and be ready for everything

[30:50 - 36:55] Closing Segment

• Connect with Esther
  • Links below
• Esther shares her biggest wins in her personal life and real estate career 
• Final words from Esther and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Just the fact that people can put their money into an investment versus leaving it in a bank and make so much more money in their investment is a huge thing to think about. It benefits everybody” - Esther Reizes-Lowenbein

“[Real estate is] beautiful. It’s amazing. It’s great. So many benefits. But you have to know, you have to be ready for everything.” - Esther Reizes-Lowenbein

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We have the privilege of talking with the top broker in the New York and New Jersey area. Jason Horowitz, Broker of Record at Triforce Commercial Real Estate, joins us in this episode to talk about the crucial roles of brokers in real estate. He also discusses his unique approach to real estate brokerage, which prioritizes relationships and quality over money and quantity. 

Tune in now and learn the secrets of a top real estate broker!

[00:01 - 05:12] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Jason Horowitz
  • Top real estate broker in New York/New Jersey 
• The primary mission of his team at Triforce 

[05:13 - 15:30] Investing in Real Estate  

• Why naming their entities is a big deal to Jason 
• Here’s why you should invest in real estate according to Jason
• Jason talks about his unique approach in building his team 

[15:31 - 25:20] For The Sun to Never Set… 

• Jason walks us through the daily operations of Triforce
• What many brokers don’t realize about the real estate industry 
• He shares the story behind Triforce’s vision statement 

[25:21 - 35:08] Quality of Deals Over Quantity 

• Quality over quantity in making deals
  • Jason tells us why 
• What frustrates Jason in his work? 
• Jason’s observations on the changes in the modes of communication

[35:09 - 42:20] Closing Segment

• The human element in real estate 
• Connect with Jason
  • Links below
• Final words from Jason and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“We like to add value in as many different ways as possible to be an asset to our clients.” - Jason Horowitz

“Nothing special happens overnight.” - Jason Horowitz

Resources mentioned:

• Safe Harbour Group
• HSC Management Corp
• Anthony Iemmello

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David Davidenko and Julia Bykhovskaia are huge fans of Tony Robbins. However, they’re not fans who are simply inspired. They are fans who take massive action.

David and Julia will join us in this episode to trace back their journey to real estate, the actionable steps that new and experienced investors can take, and the right mindset that led them to build a million-dollar portfolio from nothing. 

Tune in now and learn how to acquire over 4,000 units in 5 years!

[00:01 - 08:58] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know David Davidenko and Julia Bykhovskaia
• Their journey from their home country to US real estate

[08:59 - 20:09] How to be Successful in Real Estate 

• The determinants of success for David and Julia
  • Massive action is crucial 
• Julia talks about jumping from a regular job to real estate

[20:10 - 32:20] Invest Passively in Real Estate

• Are you planning to invest passively in real estate?
• The importance of having the right mentor 
• Here’s why you should network in this business 

[32:21 - 41:46] Invest Actively in Real Estate

• Do you want to be an active operator?
  • Tips for new operators
  • Advice for experienced operators
• Connect with David and Julia
  • Links below

[41:47 - 46:19] Closing Segment

• What David would not advise to investors
• Can you balance active investing and other endeavors?
  • Listen to Julia 
• Final words from us

Tweetable Quotes: 

“If you want to grow, if you want to develop, if you want to succeed, you just have no choice. Go outside of your comfort zone.” - David Davidenko 

“The mindset is the most important thing, getting to this mindset that, ‘Yes, you can.’” - Julia Bykhovskaia

Resources mentioned:

• Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad 
• Individuals to follow:
  • Tony Robbins 
  • Joe Fairless
  • Rod Khleif
  • Brad Sumrok
  • Neal Bawa
  • Michael Blank

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Kevin Brenner is not your typical Wall Street fund manager. He graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science. He is also on active duty as a top Pentagon Air Force meteorologist. Outside of his work, he coaches 150+ military investors to succeed in the real estate space. He also shares his conversations with top real estate and investment experts in his podcast, the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast. 

In this episode, he will share his journey, his real estate secrets, and the unique business model he offers to their clients.

Tune in now and learn hybrid fund investing!

[00:01 - 03:27] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Kevin Brenner

[03:28 - 12:37] Hybrid Fund Investing

• Kevin breaks down their unique business model
• His interesting thoughts about commercial real estate 
• Learn more about high-performing agents and power brokers 

[12:38 - 22:40] Military Lessons in Real Estate 

• Kevin talks about his unusual jump to real estate
• The military lessons applicable in real estate
• Listen to our exchange about our “higher purpose”

[22:41 - 32:56] Not for Innovation 

• Start successfully in real estate with these tips from Kevin
• The role of podcasting in his real estate investing
• Connect with Kevin. Links below

[32:57 - 36:14] Closing Segment

• Reminders from Kevin you shouldn’t miss
• Final words from Kevin and me

Tweetable Quotes: 

“If you want to get started in this business, do not become an innovator. This is not the business for innovation.” - Kevin Brenner

“Find someone who is doing what you want to do, emulate them, copy them, and execute.” - Kevin Brenner

Resources mentioned:

• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• Jocko Willink
• Brandon Turner
• Timothy Kelly
• Rackspace
• Previous episodes
  • Sharon Lechter - Co-Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad - 2 US Presidents Advised, 10+ Bestselling Books; Assets Are Sexy
  • Greg Reid - 32 Bestsellers in 45 Languages; The Secrets of The Millionaire Mentor

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Are you an athlete already thinking about your retirement years? Well, this episode is for you. 

Mikey Taylor had a successful professional skateboarding career that lasted for almost 20 years. Despite the success he’s had, he was already thinking about his post-playing years, leading him to build Saint Archer Brewing Company with his friends. Years later, he co-founded Commune Capital, which now has $160 million assets under management. 

Let’s listen to Mikey and learn to invest successfully in real estate after your playing years!

[00:01 - 05:29] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Mikey Taylor
• From professional skateboarding to real estate 

[05:30 - 15:12] Financial Coaching 

• Never letting go your dreams
  • Hear Mikey’s advice 
• How Mikey earned from skateboarding
• Mikey remembers his jump to real estate
  • How did he start? 

[15:13 - 25:46] Wealth Creation 

• Mikey’s tips for a better financial future
  • Spend below your means
  • Be responsible with the little things 
• Mikey’s “eureka” moment in real estate 
• How was it like to jump from passive to active investing? 

[25:47 - 36:14] Successful Businesses 

• The story of starting a craft beer company 
  • From backpack to beer
• How to build a successful business 
  • Experience first, product second
• Social media as a trust builder
  • Is it possible? 

[36:15 - 43:16] Closing Segment

• Connect with Mikey. Links below
• The big change in retail 
• Final words from Mikey and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Spend less than you make. We all say it, you have to uphold it.” - Mikey Taylor

“For anyone who is not invested in real estate yet, set your goals for it, put a timeline together, and start driving towards participating because it is one of those asset classes that is very easy to understand, can really really change your life… and can really be a big blessing on your kids and the generations after.” - Mikey Taylor

Resources mentioned:

• OGIO
• Book: The SPEED of Trust 
• Rackspace

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