How Did They Do It? Real Estate

Tune in to this episode with Patrick McDonald to learn more about mobile home parks and manufactured housing and how you can use this asset class to give value to communities and investors!

Patrick highlights the benefits of investing in affordable housing, its potential despite challenges and risks in the market, and more you should know about finding, evaluating, and funding mobile home park investments.

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Patrick’s background and his amazing journey to investing in mobile home parks
• The aspects of a successful business partnership
• Key advantages of investing in mobile home parks over other asset classes
• Finding and evaluating mobile home park and manufactured housing investments in today’s market
• Challenges associated with mobile home park investing and how to overcome them
• Effective ways for funding mobile home parks and manufactured housing
• The importance of choosing the right location and market for mobile home parks
• The typical deal structure and exit strategy in mobile home parks
• Future trends in the mobile home park and manufactured housing space

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Patrick McDonald

Patrick earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Washington State University and spent 12 years in personal financial planning. He is deeply involved in his community, having served as an elected official in his hometown and actively advocating for more affordable housing in Washington state. Along with his partner Nick, Patrick owns and operates over 1,800 lots across 26 communities, making them a top 100 operator in the industry. As an experienced manufactured housing operator, Patrick has successfully revitalized multiple parks across the country. 

Get in Touch with Patrick

• Website: https://cmgparks.com/ 
• LinkedIn: Community Management Group LLC

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Learn more about competitiveness and facets of industrial real estate in this episode with Angel Gonzalez!

Angel will focus on the aspects of an income-generating industrial deal, its advantages over other asset classes and niches, how to mitigate its potential risks and downsides, and his advice for inventors who want to get into the commercial space!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• How Angel got into real estate investing and commercial space
• Angel on starting his own company and his journey to industrial real estate
• Setting up boundaries and structure when working together in real estate as a couple
• Advantages of focusing on industrial real estate and its contribution to local communities
• Strategies for vetting and structuring an industrial deal
• Potential risks involved in industrial investing and how to mitigate them
• Angle’s perspectives on the future of industrial real estate
• Advice for anyone who wants to start investing as a limited partner

Resources & Links

• Podcast: Taking The Leap Into Commercial Real Estate
• Book: Taking The Leap Into Commercial Real Estate by Angel & Brittany Gonzalez
• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Angel Gonzalez

Angel, a seasoned veteran in the financial sector, brings a wealth of experience spanning over 19 years. His illustrious career has touched upon finance, banking, and executive management, showcasing his mastery in a diverse array of industries, including accounting, capital management, marketing, and consulting. 

In 2005, Angel embarked on a real estate investment journey with a humble portfolio of single-family homes. However, his vision transcended the conventional, propelling him into the dynamic world of commercial real estate and syndication. This strategic shift not only expanded his investment horizon but also highlighted his ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing industry. 

His expertise spans all facets of finance and account management, encompassing financial reporting, budgeting, financial modeling and analysis, business planning, and process improvement. This comprehensive skill set, combined with his extensive experience, positions him as a formidable force in the financial sector.

Get in Touch with Angel

• Website: https://keystoneprivatecapital.com/ 
• Facebook: Angel Gonzalez
• LinkedIn: Angel Gonzalez
• YouTube: Angel Gonzalez

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In today’s episode, Zane Schartz joins the show to talk about his success in the commercial space and his expertise in finding, acquiring, and managing single-tenant net lease properties!

Zane tells us what makes his investment opportunities different for investors, his strategies for minimizing risks and maximizing investor returns in single and double-tenant net leases, finding the right deals and market to invest in, and the benefits of passive investing in real estate!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Zane’s background in real estate and his own private equity firm
• What makes Zane’s company stand out for investors
• The principles and characteristics Zane had to apply to his investing career
• Things to consider when looking for the right deals for investors
• Strategies to secure investor returns and distributions from single-tenant net lease investments
• Tools and resources for finding a good investment market
• The importance of having reserves and working capital in preparing for a potential investment risk 
• Building trust in real estate investing and identifying your WHY and purpose 

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Zane Schartz

Zane is the Founder of Freedom Commercial Real Estate. He has worked in private equity real estate investing for over 7 years and was the Chief Investment Officer of a firm with over $700MM of AUM. He successfully managed a portfolio of 6 commercial real estate funds with over 60 assets. He is a partner in over $300MM worth of commercial real estate, has a multifamily portfolio of over 1,200 units and directly manages over $150MM of commercial assets. 

Zane is passionate about maximizing returns for investors and adding value to their portfolios through using creative methods to generate wealth. He attended Liberty University where he played college hockey and graduated with a degree in business marketing and management. After graduation, he went on to play professional hockey for three years in North America and Europe. Zane attends Eastside Community Church in Dallas, TX. His biggest goal in life is to create a non-profit organization that funds Christian missionaries around the world. 

Get in Touch with Zane

• Website: https://freedomcre.net/ 
• Email: [email protected] 

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What can be the driving force for people to leave an incredible career? Ericka Pino shares a quick story of her life as a TV personality for over two decades, what made her and her husband invest in real estate, and how she eventually found a more fulfilling life.

Ericka will also give her top advice for aspiring investors to avoid the biggest pitfalls in rental property investing, tips for acquiring and making a profit from a property, and her insight on the current market condition!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Ericka and her husband’s journey to real estate investing and retirement
• What made Ericka choose real estate as their investment vehicle
• Ericka’s advice for people who want to start purchasing investment properties
• Investment strategies people can consider in real estate
• Ericka’s perspective on owning a home in today’s market
• Working and growing together in real estate as a couple
• The hardest lessons Ericka learned throughout her investing journey

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Ericka Pino

Ericka is a certified bilingual meteorologist with over 20 years of experience in major television markets around the nation. Although a fabulous career and experience the truth was that it was still a J O B. One with a boss and a schedule. 

She recently took a leap of faith and said goodbye to her 9-5 (to simplify because that schedule is a unicorn on TV).  She resigned from her job, profession, stress, sweat, and salary to live her very best life, while investing in real estate.

Get in Touch with Ericka

• Facebook Page: Ericka Pino
• Instagram: @erickazpino

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Today, we’ll focus on the intricacies of the 1031 exchange and how to utilize this strategy for your real estate investing with the 1031 Guy, Brandon Burns!

This informative conversation with Brandon talks about the power of the 1031 exchange and its complex aspects that every investor, syndicator, general partner, and limited partner must pay attention to!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Brandon’s knowledge and expertise in leveraging the 1031 exchange
• Important things to know when doing the 1031 exchange for investment properties
• The rules of 1031 exchange for buying multiple properties or a single-family home
• Brandon’s significant advice for limited partners investing in large syndication deals
• Proposed bill on 1031 exchange and other trends involving its legislation and tax

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Brandon Burns

With a wealth of experience in real estate tax, finance, and title, Mr. Burns brings a unique perspective to the table. He has facilitated over four thousand 1031 exchange transactions and served on investment committees for real estate Family Offices and private Real Estate Funds for nearly a decade. His expertise is further validated by his designation as a Certified Exchange Specialist® (CES®), ensuring a high standard of ethics and continuing education. 

Get in Touch with Brandon

• Website: https://www.vanguard1031exchange.com/ 
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (858) 331-1031
• Facebook: Brandon Burns
• Instagram: @brandon.the1031guy
• LinkedIn: Brandon Burns, MBA, CES

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Want to learn more about the cash flow benefits of Airbnb and mid-term rental properties? Dive into this episode with Andrew McCormick!

Andrew shares his journey to building a long-term partnership, the ups and downs of his property management experiences, an effective strategy for employing the right individual, the reality of investing in California, and the lessons he learned while scaling their investment portfolio!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Andrew’s path to mentorship, partnership, freedom, and success 
• The importance of having referrals in hiring the right people for a real estate business
• Things Andrew learned from managing his properties and hiring property managers
• Disadvantages of investing in the California market 
• Why being active in your investments is important
• Benefits of investing in short-term and mid-term rentals

Resources & Links

• Podcast: RE Social Podcast
• Vincent Rodriguez’s Episode: Establishing a Real Estate Portfolio as a Working Professional
• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Andrew McCormick

Andrew is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and real estate agent who owns multiple small business in Orange County, CA. His primary role in AnVi is managing current assets and building teams in new and current investment areas. 

Vince has been the leading force behind AnVi Invest since its inception. Coming from an analytical background, he leads the team in the acquisition of new assets. He has been featured on major podcasts that stream worldwide.  

Get in Touch with Andrew

• Website: https://anviinvest.com/ 
• Instagram: @anviinvest
• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/anviinvest 

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Today’s episode with Stewart Beal discusses different aspects of real estate investing, from raising money and acquiring properties to acquisition, asset management, and capital preservation.

Stewart shares how he realized the power of real estate at a young age, doing due diligence, having people invest in syndications, techniques on massively growing a portfolio, and more topics we all don’t want to miss!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Stewart on investing in real estate at a young age
• Tips on doing due diligence and acquisition for rental properties
• Stewart’s recommendations for someone who wants to start investing in real estate
• Strategies for raising capital for multi-door apartments or properties
• Attracting investors to invest in syndication models
• Managing a huge team and their function in growing a portfolio
• Tools and resources for managing people and investment properties
• The importance of being conservative in protecting investors’ capital from a potential market downturn

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Stewart Beal

Stewart Beal is a serial entrepreneur who brings extensive management, marketing, and leadership abilities to all Beal Capital projects. Stewart has been actively involved in real estate, construction, acquisition, development, and management since 1997. When he was nineteen years old, Stewart founded Beal Properties, LLC and has since founded more than twenty other companies in the real estate and construction industries. 

Beal Properties has purchased more than 100 properties over the past 17 years - in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Toledo, Detroit, Monroe, and Dundee. His company currently manages over 3,000 apartment units, office spaces, and single family homes. Beal Properties employs more than 60 team members in Michigan and Ohio. 

Stewart is a founding member of Watermark Partners, which manages a set of real estate funds that have raised and deployed more than $100 million in equity, closed more than 150 real estate transactions, and acquired more than 6,000 apartments over the past 5 years. 

Stewart has a degree in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University and has served on the board of Ypsilanti’s Chamber of Commerce and Ypsilanti’s Downtown Development Authority. He is a licensed real estate Broker in the State of Michigan. 

Under Stewart’s leadership, Beal Properties and Beal Incorporated have won myriad of awards at local, state, and national levels including Inc. Magazine naming Beal Incorporated the 191st fastest growing privately-owned business in America in 2010. Beal Inc. and Beal Properties were both honored with Washtenaw County Fast Track awards, marking the first time that the President of two companies was recognized simultaneously. 

Get in Touch with Stewart

• Syndication Website: https://www.beal-capital.com/ 
• Property Management Website: https://gobeal.com/ 
• Email: [email protected]  
• Facebook: Stewart Beal
• LinkedIn: Stewart Beal

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What role do your corporate skills play in your real estate investing success? Let’s hear Deji Hambolu speak about his life as a W2 full-time worker and how he utilized it as a foundation of his investing journey, his strategies for accessing private capital, and his growth as an investor.

Listen to this episode to learn how to start building your portfolio as a busy professional!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Deji’s life in Nigeria, moving to the US, getting an education, creating opportunities for himself, and passive investing in real estate
• The contribution of Deji’s upbringing in Nigeria to his life in the US
• Choosing the right mentor for real estate investing
• Positive impacts of Deji’s W2 career on his real estate journey 
• Why a W2 or corporate job is crucial to acquiring loans and capital
• Investment strategies W2 professionals can utilize to quit their full-time job
• Differences between acquiring and managing single-family and multi-door properties
• How Deji’s coaching and mentorship programs work for his students

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Deji Hambolu

Deji Hambolu is a real estate investor, realtor, entrepreneur, and founder of the High Quality Assets Podcast & Academy, an online wealth school and mentorship program. 

A highly accomplished and experienced professional with a degree in process and systems engineering from Georgia Tech. Throughout his career, Deji has worked with some of the largest Fortune 500 companies, including Coca-Cola, UPS, and Equifax, where he used his expertise to improve processes and systems, resulting in significant time and cost savings for the organizations. 

In 2021, he made the bold decision to leave his corporate career and focus on growing his portfolio and teaching others how to invest in real estate using other people’s money. 

Get in Touch with Deji

• Website: https://dejihambolu.com/ 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram: @deji.ceo

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Tune in because this episode with Stephen Petasky will highlight a different level of Airbnb and short-term rental experience!

Today, Stephen shares his success in the hospitality industry, from the development to the management side of luxury vacation homes, the positive impact of proving value to his existing investors, and his continuous mission of transforming the short-term rental space with his brand.

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Steve’s background in real estate and his road to partnerships 
• Steve’s foundation for building a solid network
• What it’s like to manage properties remotely with less resources and technology
• The advantage of serving existing investors well
• Stephen’s goal of building short-term rental communities and a top-notch brand in the hospitality industry
• Current trends in Airbnb and short-term rental regulations
• The main thing that sets successful people apart in Airbnb and short-term rental space

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Stephen Petasky

Stephen Petasky is on a mission to revolutionize the short-term rental experience, bringing guests "luxury within reach" with the exciting new direction of his company, Luxus Vacation Properties. With access to a collection of high-end homes featuring the signature Luxus touch, you'll feel like you're staying in a five-star hotel with the comforts of a beautiful vacation home.  

As CEO and Founder of The Luxus Group for the last 17 years, Steve’s team has facilitated over 20,000 amazing vacations in destinations all over North and Central America, the Caribbean, and Tuscany.  The Luxus Group has now become a multi-disciplined company specializing in developing, managing, and servicing resort residential and hospitality real estate assets. With three offices globally and partnerships with luxury brands such as Four Seasons; Luxus has become one of the few companies in the world with this level of combined experience in the resort development, vacation rental, and hospitality industry.  

Steve loves to share travel stories, anecdotes from his humble beginnings, lessons learned over the years, and help you dream big about their travel and real estate investment goals. 

Get in Touch with Stephen

• Website: https://www.luxusvp.com/ / https://luxusgroup.com/ 
• Instagram: @stephenpetasky

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Let’s all learn from Michael Zaransky’s decades of experience in the real estate space in today’s episode!

Michael joins us to share his expertise in multifamily investing, raising, managing, and preserving investors’ capital, his sentiments on what’s happening in the market, and his advice everyone shouldn’t miss!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• What attracted Michael to multifamily apartments
• The difference between investors now and decades ago
• Michael’s perspectives on selecting the right deals for investors in today’s market
• Advice on raising capital and things investors want to see in an investment opportunity
• The importance of communication and showing transparency to investors
• Strategies for preserving investors’ capital
• Market predictions in the next few years
• Which investment markets are performing and worth investing in
• Fostering a positive and innovative working culture and environment

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Michael Zaransky

Michael H. Zaransky founder and managing principal of the real estate development and investment firm, MZ Capital Partners. MZ Capital Partners has been recognized by INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by placement on the INC 500 list as well as the Best Place to Work in Multifamily by the National Apartment Association. Michael has a wide range of real estate, banking, and financial experience and has been a licensed Illinois real estate broker since 1979. Michael is a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO-Gold), the National Apartment Association, and the Urban Land Institute. 

Michael is a past Chair of the Chicago Association of Realtors Commercial Division as well as the Realtor Association’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Zaransky’s firm, MZ Capital Partners multifamily developments have received numerous industry awards and recognition including the NAIOP Multifamily Development of the Year Award. 

He is a James Scholar graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earned his J.D. at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Michael has published numerous articles and lectured nationally on the subject of real estate investment. His real estate investment books “Profit by Investing in Student Housing” and “Purchase Rehab, and Reposition Commercial Investment Property,” real estate category best sellers, were published by Kaplan Publishing and are sold in major bookstores and online booksellers. 

Active in numerous trade, civic, and professional associations, Michael serves on the Board of Directors of the Crown Family Foundation and, as a past Chairman of the Board, on the Board of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago/Jewish United Fund, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the nation. 

Get in Touch with Michael

• Website: https://mzcapitalpartners.com/ 
• Email: [email protected] 

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