Mike is the Founder and President of Blue Skies Equity and has been investing in real estate since 2009. With a master’s in Urban and Regional Studies and a background as a city planner, he realized early on that his true path was on the investor side of the table. Starting with single-family homes and small multifamily properties, he expanded into land subdivisions and ground-up construction. Since joining Rod's Warrior Program in 2023, Mike has accelerated his journey through powerful connections, mentorship, and deeper involvement in syndications and joint ventures across multifamily, self-storage, retail, and industrial assets.

 

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

 

• How Mike Jumped Into Multifamily Back in 2009

• The Game-Changing Impact of Joining Rod’s Warrior Group

• Fast Value-Add Moves That Instantly Boosted Property Income

• The Property Management Strategy Keeping Mike’s Deals Solid

• Mike’s First Multifamily Deal Explained 

• Must-Do First Steps for Beginners Ready to Get in the Game

• How Partnering With the Right Team Unlocks Bigger, Better Deals

• Out-of-State Investing Made Simple With Smart Management

• Why Every Deal Needs Someone Local on the Ground 

 

If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.

 

For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com