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Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran who grew up in Central Iowa before attending college in California. He has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long term wealth through real estate investing, while personally investing across the country for the last fourteen years. Eric serves as Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and is a Senior Managing Partner with ADPI Capital. Most recently, Eric’s team has opened a nationwide, first-of-its-kind 100% employee-owned mortgage branch, real estate brokerage, as well as an insurance company – all with the goal of serving the ADPI community of military real estate investors.

On This Episode:

• Eric shares how he is serving those with PTSD
• Sam and Eric discuss the power of coaching and community.
• Learn the secrets of military househacking.

Tweetable Quote:

“Real Estate is not a get rich quick deal.” – Eric Upchurch

Key Takeaways:

1. Ask 3 close friends to write you an email and list 2 or 3 things they absolutely can’t stand about you.
2. Adding value in the real estate industry is incredibly important.
3. Househacking is a lifestyle choice.

Eric Upchurch

• https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/eric
• https://www.amazon.com/Military-House-Hacking-Passive-Generational/dp/1729232515

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Jason Pero was born and raised in Erie, PA and attended college at nearby Westminster. After college, Jason began a sales career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales. He started his real estate investing career in 2001 when he and his wife purchased their first duplex. He built a portfolio of real estate rental properties while working a career as a medical sales representative. He was able to leave his job in 2012 as the portfolio grew to nearly 300 units. Jason balanced the demands of a high pressure sales environment, a young family, and growing a real estate portfolio. Upon leaving his day job, Jason continued to build his real estate holdings and currently owns around 900 rental apartments. He is the President of his local landlord Apartment Association and a frequent guest on podcasts and occasional speaker at real estate investing conferences. Jason enjoys coaching and mentoring both seasoned and beginner real estate investors. He continues to grow his real estate business but enjoys spending his free time working out, traveling, relaxing with family and friends, attending sporting events and concerts.

On This Episode:

• Hear how Jason started in pharmaceutical sales and eventually discovered how much money could be made by getting involved with real estate investing.
• Sam and Jason discuss the power of building slowly.
• Find out how Jason left his 9-5 job with 290 units under his belt.
• Hear the importance of living below your means.
• Jason tells how he survived the 2008 crash.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Pay more up front for peace of mind later on.” – Jason Pero
• “The wealthiest people adapt to the economy.” – Jason Pero
• “Anybody can sell if the price is right.” – Jason Pero

Key Takeaways:

• Get rich slow.
• Make sure you have an elevator clause built into your deals.
• Don’t make deals that can jeopardize everything you want to do.

Jason Pero

• [email protected]
• 814-397-8030

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Adam Beckstedt is in real estate but he is not a realtor. He buys apartments to gain long term/high return cash flow. Adam offers opportunities for passive investors to invest alongside him in these properties in order to gain the benefits of real estate without having to do the hard work that it requires. They get to take advantage of tax savings, cash flow, and appreciation to name a few in order to live off of their returns or offset their high W2 income taxes.

Adam also strives to teach as many people as he can, not only to be the best they can be but to utilize real estate to achieve financial freedom for themselves. He does this through co-hosting a monthly local real estate meetup of 60-70 people, hosting a YouTube channel, providing individual coaching, being a member of 2 real estate masterminds, and a few other avenues as well. Adam also volunteers at Junior Achievement to help ignite the minds of kids on what it means to be an entrepreneur and recently joined to be a Rotarian in 2019. He is striving to find more ways to give back to those around him. 

On This Episode:

• Adam talks about living with parents who flipped real estate.
• Discover how to target your ideal tenants.
• Adam shares some of his biggest dislikes from single-family real estate.
• Find out why Adam thinks more investors should be scared right now.
• Sam encourages investors to have cash reserves ready to pay for your property mortgange during any unexpected downturns if rent dries up.
• Adam and Sam discuss being on the same page with your spouse when it comes to investing.
• Find out the importance of properly vetting your partners.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “There’s no investment out there without risk.” – Adam Beckstedt
• “If it’s all about the money, the partnership is going to get old fast.” – Sam Newell

Key Takeaways:

• You have to consider scalability when deciding where to invest.
• Investment properties are businesses banks love.
• Really research those that you partner with.

Adam Beckstedt

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambeckstedt/

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Adam Beckstedt is in real estate but he is not a realtor. He buys apartments to gain long term/high return cash flow. Adam offers opportunities for passive investors to invest alongside him in these properties in order to gain the benefits of real estate without having to do the hard work that it requires. They get to take advantage of tax savings, cash flow, and appreciation to name a few in order to live off of their returns or offset their high W2 income taxes.

Adam also strives to teach as many people as he can, not only to be the best they can be but to utilize real estate to achieve financial freedom for themselves. He does this through co-hosting a monthly local real estate meetup of 60-70 people, hosting a YouTube channel, providing individual coaching, being a member of 2 real estate masterminds, and a few other avenues as well. Adam also volunteers at Junior Achievement to help ignite the minds of kids on what it means to be an entrepreneur and recently joined to be a Rotarian in 2019. He is striving to find more ways to give back to those around him. 

On This Episode:

• Adam talks about living with parents who flipped real estate.
• Discover how to target your ideal tenants.
• Adam shares some of his biggest dislikes from single-family real estate.
• Find out why Adam thinks more investors should be scared right now.
• Sam encourages investors to have cash reserves ready to pay for your property mortgange during any unexpected downturns if rent dries up.
• Adam and Sam discuss being on the same page with your spouse when it comes to investing.
• Find out the importance of properly vetting your partners.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “There’s no investment out there without risk.” – Adam Beckstedt
• “If it’s all about the money, the partnership is going to get old fast.” – Sam Newell

Key Takeaways:

• You have to consider scalability when deciding where to invest.
• Investment properties are businesses banks love.
• Really research those that you partner with.

Adam Beckstedt

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambeckstedt/

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Adam Beckstedt is in real estate but he is not a realtor. He buys apartments to gain long term/high return cash flow. Adam offers opportunities for passive investors to invest alongside him in these properties in order to gain the benefits of real estate without having to do the hard work that it requires. They get to take advantage of tax savings, cash flow, and appreciation to name a few in order to live off of their returns or offset their high W2 income taxes.

Adam also strives to teach as many people as he can, not only to be the best they can be but to utilize real estate to achieve financial freedom for themselves. He does this through co-hosting a monthly local real estate meetup of 60-70 people, hosting a YouTube channel, providing individual coaching, being a member of 2 real estate masterminds, and a few other avenues as well. Adam also volunteers at Junior Achievement to help ignite the minds of kids on what it means to be an entrepreneur and recently joined to be a Rotarian in 2019. He is striving to find more ways to give back to those around him. 

On This Episode:

• Adam talks about living with parents who flipped real estate.
• Discover how to target your ideal tenants.
• Adam shares some of his biggest dislikes from single-family real estate.
• Find out why Adam thinks more investors should be scared right now.
• Sam encourages investors to have cash reserves ready to pay for your property mortgange during any unexpected downturns if rent dries up.
• Adam and Sam discuss being on the same page with your spouse when it comes to investing.
• Find out the importance of properly vetting your partners.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “There’s no investment out there without risk.” – Adam Beckstedt
• “If it’s all about the money, the partnership is going to get old fast.” – Sam Newell

Key Takeaways:

• You have to consider scalability when deciding where to invest.
• Investment properties are businesses banks love.
• Really research those that you partner with.

Adam Beckstedt

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambeckstedt/

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Ben Suttles has been an entrepreneur for 15 years, first starting his career in IT sales and business development then onto management. His background in management and sales has helped him propel into commercial real estate, first starting in 2013. Over the last 7 years he has been involved in the acquisition & asset management of nine multifamily properties, through partnerships and Disrupt Equity, totaling over $80MM in current AUM and the purchase and sale of over 1600+ units.

On This Episode:

• Ben breaks down the different aspects of a deal.
• Learn when to back out of an investment.
• Find out how much time to dedicate to educating investors.
• Ben reflects on how Hurricane Harvey affected one of his investment properties, and the preparation and foresight that carried them through it.
• Get helpful tips for getting maximum value from lenders.
• Learn why it’s better to buy a property that needs rehab instead of a brand new property.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “If you’re having trouble, be the first to call the bank.”
• “People always need a place to live.”

Ben Suttles:

• Disruptequity.com
• [email protected]
• Mfinvestor.com

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Ben Suttles has been an entrepreneur for 15 years, first starting his career in IT sales and business development then onto management. His background in management and sales has helped him propel into commercial real estate, first starting in 2013. Over the last 7 years he has been involved in the acquisition & asset management of nine multifamily properties, through partnerships and Disrupt Equity, totaling over $80MM in current AUM and the purchase and sale of over 1600+ units.

On This Episode:

• Ben breaks down the different aspects of a deal.
• Learn when to back out of an investment.
• Find out how much time to dedicate to educating investors.
• Ben reflects on how Hurricane Harvey affected one of his investment properties, and the preparation and foresight that carried them through it.
• Get helpful tips for getting maximum value from lenders.
• Learn why it’s better to buy a property that needs rehab instead of a brand new property.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “If you’re having trouble, be the first to call the bank.”
• “People always need a place to live.”

Ben Suttles:

• Disruptequity.com
• [email protected]
• Mfinvestor.com

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Ben Suttles has been an entrepreneur for 15 years, first starting his career in IT sales and business development then onto management. His background in management and sales has helped him propel into commercial real estate, first starting in 2013. Over the last 7 years he has been involved in the acquisition & asset management of nine multifamily properties, through partnerships and Disrupt Equity, totaling over $80MM in current AUM and the purchase and sale of over 1600+ units.

On This Episode:

• Ben breaks down the different aspects of a deal.
• Learn when to back out of an investment.
• Find out how much time to dedicate to educating investors.
• Ben reflects on how Hurricane Harvey affected one of his investment properties, and the preparation and foresight that carried them through it.
• Get helpful tips for getting maximum value from lenders.
• Learn why it’s better to buy a property that needs rehab instead of a brand new property.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “If you’re having trouble, be the first to call the bank.”
• “People always need a place to live.”

Ben Suttles:

• Disruptequity.com
• [email protected]
• Mfinvestor.com

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Ben Suttles has been an entrepreneur for 15 years, first starting his career in IT sales and business development then onto management. His background in management and sales has helped him propel into commercial real estate, first starting in 2013. Over the last 7 years he has been involved in the acquisition & asset management of nine multifamily properties, through partnerships and Disrupt Equity, totaling over $80MM in current AUM and the purchase and sale of over 1600+ units.

On This Episode:

• Ben breaks down the different aspects of a deal.
• Learn when to back out of an investment.
• Find out how much time to dedicate to educating investors.
• Ben reflects on how Hurricane Harvey affected one of his investment properties, and the preparation and foresight that carried them through it.
• Get helpful tips for getting maximum value from lenders.
• Learn why it’s better to buy a property that needs rehab instead of a brand new property.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “If you’re having trouble, be the first to call the bank.”
• “People always need a place to live.”

Ben Suttles:

• Disruptequity.com
• [email protected]
• Mfinvestor.com

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Feras Moussa is an entrepreneur at heart with a tech background. Feras graduated from the University of Texas with a Computer Science degree, and worked at Microsoft straight from college. Feras later quit Microsoft to ‘bring tech to industries that lack it’, where he later found his passion for real estate. Feras quickly built a portfolio of rentals, completing 9 closings in his first 12 months. After having seen the results of rentals, Feras later decided to scale up into apartment complexes, where he met Ben and started Disrupt Equity, a company focused on multi-family acquisition and investments for investors, and in doing so, help leverage his strengths in tech to better identify quality investments for investors. Feras has helped raise millions of dollars for multifamily syndication.

On This Episode:

• Sam and Feras discuss the importance of giving every investor the best treatment possible.
• Learn why you should spread money over several good deals instead of one deal.
• Feras shares common mistakes he sees people making when investing.
• Unpack the meaning of cap rates and reversion cap rates.
• Find out how to find the right syndicator.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Don’t put your investors in a deal you don’t believe in.” – Feras Moussa
• “Operations are critical.” – Feras Moussa
• “Real estate is not get rich quick.” – Feras Moussa
• “Cash is king in this business.” – Feras Moussa
• “You don’t need to take massive risk to get good returns.” – Sam Newell
• “You lose nothing for trying.” – Feras Moussa

Feras Moussa:

[email protected]

disruptequity.com

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