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Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we are excited to bring you a powerhouse panel of real estate experts. These highly successful investors share their insights on navigating today’s shifting real estate market, identifying opportunities, and leveraging innovative strategies to build wealth in uncertain times.

Ken McElroy is a renowned real estate entrepreneur, author, and speaker. With a strong focus on leveraging debt and managing cash flow, Ken has built an impressive portfolio and is widely respected for his expertise in market cycles and strategic investing.

Ellie Perlman is the founder of Blue Lake Capital, a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily investing across the United States. With a background in commercial law and property management, Ellie incorporates machine learning and artificial intelligence into her investment strategies, making data-driven decisions to maximize returns. She is also the host of the podcast REady2Scale.

Mikey Taylor, a former professional skateboarder turned real estate investor, is the President of Commune Capital. He has successfully transitioned from extreme sports to entrepreneurship, co-founding and selling Saint Archer Brewing Company to MillerCoors. Now, he focuses on real estate development and investing, particularly in multifamily and self-storage.

Justin Donald is a lifestyle investor, board member, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs and executives craft investment strategies that lead to passive income and financial independence. His expertise spans real estate, private credit, and alternative investments.

In this episode, our expert panel dives into the current real estate market landscape and discusses what investors should be focusing on. They explore how interest rates, market sentiment, and shifting economic conditions are creating new opportunities. The discussion also covers strategies for identifying recession-resistant asset classes, managing risk, and optimizing returns through cash flow investments. Additionally, they share insights on underwriting real estate deals, navigating capital markets, and balancing a diversified portfolio across multiple asset classes.

TIMESTAMPS

01:16 - Guest intro: Ken McElroy, Ellie Perlman, Mikey Taylor, and Justin Donald

03:06 - Strategies for investing in down markets

04:58 - Shifting investor sentiment in multifamily

07:04 - Recession-resistant asset classes and opportunities

09:28 - Hedging against uncertainty with diversified investments

12:08 - Development opportunities and market cycles

17:06 - Seller expectations and current deal flow

21:04 - Investing in California multifamily

25:00 - Alternative investments and private credit

31:03 - Importance of underwriting and lessons from past mistakes

37:10 - Key underwriting factors for investors

41:10 - Assessing deal risk and operator credibility

45:52 - Investor due diligence and conservative underwriting

50:01 - Best resources for becoming a better investor

Connect with the Guests:

Ken McElroy

Website: https://kenmcelroy.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmcelroyofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenmcelroyofficial/

Ellie Perlman

Website: https://www.bluelake-capital.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellieperlman/

Mikey Taylor

Website: https://communecapital.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-taylor-1607b3111/

Linktree: https://www.instagram.com/mikeytaylor/?hl=en

Justin Donald

Website: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald/

Linktree:https://linktr.ee/JustinDonald?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=profile&utm_campaign=Organic

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