Collecting Real Estate

This is the final episode of the Collecting Real Estate podcast.

We'd like to thank everyone who has been with us throughout this journey. Our listeners have been the heartbeat of our podcast, offering invaluable support, feedback, and encouragement. 

We have learned a lot from our guests and we can only hope that our listeners have gained valuable bits of information from them as well as from us.

All of our previous episodes will still be available on YouTube.

Keep in touch with Bill at 518-857-9251 or email him at [email protected]!

In the hundred and thirty-fifth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Vlad Arakcheyev of Zontik Ventures.

Vlad Arakcheyev is an active investor, co-sponsor, and JV partner in 500+ multifamily units and land development amounting to a multimillion-dollar portfolio. Vlad is in charge of Zontik Ventures' operations and asset management. He is a member of the national real estate investor network.

Vlad has an extensive experience in sales and marketing for residential and commercial real estate. Vlad has been leading direct marketing efforts as well as acquisition and disposition efforts relating to investing in distressed, off-market properties.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/

In the hundred and thirty-fourth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Colin Young and Madi Bedoeva.

Colin is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Investor, and Creative Entrepreneur in New York's Capital Region. Having worked for nearly a decade in construction project management, Colin has had the opportunity to work on many notable commercial construction projects from Albany to Boston. In May of 2020 Colin decided to transition his career away from construction management to pursue his dream of creating amazing spaces for people to live and enjoy through his own investment projects.

Madina is a full-time real estate investor with a professional background in criminal justice. Having worked most recently for the New York State Department of Labor Property office, Madina has had the opportunity to participate in vital property management functions from commercial leasing to maintenance coordination of 92 NYS DOL sites. After seeing the limitless opportunities provided through real estate investing, Madina made the decision to transition full-time into the real estate business in October of 2022.

In the hundred and thirty third episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital.

Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media.

Current ownership and companies include;

· Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country.

· Clopton Insurance Services – A national insurance agency that focuses solely on commercial property and business insurance.

· Multiple apartment communities – Jake is the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area.

Contributions to thought leadership include;

· Author of “Commercial Real Estate Investing; Understanding, Finding, And Funding Deals in Todays world”

· Regular Editorial content writer for Benzinga, National Mortgage Professional, Multi Housing News

· Expert Guest on news shows including Good Morning Chicago

· Primary Guest on an episode of “The Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaid

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/
https://cloptoncapital.com/

In the hundred-and-thirty-second episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Tommy Brant of TB Capital Group.

Tommy Brant is a ‘recovering‘ electrical engineer and data scientist turned full-time Real Estate Investor. Based in Nashville, TN. He started TB Capital Group as a tool to buy real estate with family, friends, and partners.

He shows BUSY professionals how they can STOP trading TIME for MONEY so they can PURSUE PASSIONS and PURPOSE by PASSIVELY owning cash-flowing assets.

His portfolio consists of LTR, STR, apartments - invested in 400+ units, totaling $36M in assets. Also invested in 200+ unit BTR and self storage fund.

Web: www.tbcapitalgroup.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommybrantjr

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

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tbcapitalgroup

In the hundred and thirty first episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Andres Bernal.

Andres is a Real Estate Investor in Connecticut, who reached financial freedom thru rental income. Originally from the Dominican Republic, he came to the United States 10 years ago with $500 in his pocket and two suitcases to play professional tennis. Today, he has now a tennis academy and a portfolio of 32 doors. He is now enjoying traveling to different places in Europe.

Instagram: @andresberna1

In the hundred-and-thirtieth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill talks about some concerns investors may have with the uncertainty in the market. 

Get in touch with Bill at 518-857-9251 or email him at [email protected]!

We need you to be aware of our next buying opportunity!
Go to hamelrealestate.com to see a case study of our purchases in 2021 and 2022.

In the hundred-and-twenty-ninth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Josh Shein of Trius Lending Partners.

Josh Shein is a real estate financing expert with over 20years of lending experience, handling more than $1 billion in transactions. Josh started his career focused in the mortgage and reverse mortgage sector of real estate and is now focused on hard money and long-term rental lending as a partner at Trius Lending Partners, the MidAtlantic’s premier private money lending company.

Josh is passionate about helping people make the most of their real estate investments, using his experience and knowledge to provide sound advice and education through webinars, and in-person workshops to educate people at all experience levels about the real estate investment process.

As a seasoned professional with a common-sense approach to getting things done, Josh’s expertise has led his company to be named Baltimore Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Company of 2022 and recognized at the Inc 5000 as one the Fastest Growing Companies in Maryland and U.S.

triuslending.com
[email protected]

In the hundred-and-twenty-eighth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill interviewed Jeremy Sagaille.

Jeremy is a seasoned real estate investor and landlord with over 5 years of experience in Upstate NY. He is known for his expertise in transforming rundown apartments into stunning luxurious spaces, with a keen eye for detail and design. His unique ability to see the potential in neglected properties has earned him a reputation as a savvy investor with a knack for turning a profit.

Currently, Jeremy is focused on his latest venture - a full-scale renovation of his first commercial property. With nearly half a million dollars of renovations planned, he is taking a hands-on approach to the project, overseeing every aspect of the renovation. From hiring contractors and sourcing materials to managing the timeline and budget, Jeremy is committed to delivering a top-quality space that will exceed expectations.

In addition to his real estate work, Jeremy is also passionate about giving back to his community. He volunteers with several local organizations, including the Schenectady City Mission and running a private Real Estate investing group, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with other investors and people looking to get started.

With his proven track record of success, Jeremy is poised to continue making waves in the real estate industry for years to come. Whether he's turning rough apartments into luxury spaces or managing a major commercial renovation, he is committed to delivering exceptional results every step of the way.

[email protected]
LinkedIn

In the hundred-and-twenty-seventh episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Alex Corpolongo.

Alex's training and degree is in Civil Engineering, and he spent the beginning of his career as a construction manager in New York City, and then in Tampa.  Before he began buying and operating multifamily property full-time, he was Senior Project Manager of a high-profile hotel development in downtown Tampa. While there, Alex developed relationships with local authorities, designers, and subcontractors; and further enhanced his construction and development acumen.  Over the course of his career, he's developed an expert network of professionals whom he collaborates with in the multifamily real estate domain; and he's built strategic and scalable acquisition and management systems that he now applies across Tampa Bay. Today, Alex spends his time optimizing the performance of the portfolio and sifting through hundreds of properties to find the few worth adding to it.