Invest Smarter Podcast 

Episode 90: Scaling Rapidly with Commercial Real Estate Featuring Carlos Salguero

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Carlos Salguero

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Carlos Salguero to discuss: 

• What is the best vehicle to invest my money? 
• Attracting talent is an essential part of scaling a business to any significant size 
• The value of building the right team in your business 
• The importance of tenant treatment 
• If people don’t know you, they can’t do business with you 

Carlos Salguero is a professional real estate investor who has made it his mission to help others achieve success in the real estate industry. Husband to a wonderful wife and father to three beautiful kids, Carlos knows the importance of building generational wealth for his family.  

After building multiple businesses and exiting an 8-figure supplement company in 18 months, Carlos knew he had to look for a way to not repeat the same hustle over and over. There had to be an easier process.  

Then, that's when Carlos found real estate. More specifically, multifamily real estate. In less than 12 months, Carlos went from being a novice investor to becoming a multifamily real estate expert with over 1000 multifamily doors under his belt. He is on track to acquire 1 billion dollars worth of multifamily real estate in under 5 years. 

Connect with Carlos Salguero: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarlos10x/  

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/csinfinitecashflow  

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcarlos10x  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamcarlos10x  

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamcarlos10x 

Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 89: Friday Look Back - Capital Preservation is the #1 Metric to Look For 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:

• What does capital preservation mean? 
• The importance of focusing on capital preservation
• Our number 1 priority - we focus on how to not lose money 
• 5 pillars that make up our capital preservation strategy 
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com 
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com 
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available 

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.   

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.   

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.

Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 88: 4000 Units as a Full-Time CPA 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guests: Scott Jacobson

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Scott Jacobson to discuss: 

• “Your W2 won’t build wealth for you, the way that real estate can.” 
• Have a good firm grasp of the fundamentals of investing 
• Grow your education and grow your team
• Integrity in real estate - your word is your bond 
• 1035 Exchange 
• You don't always have to invest in your own backyard, you can be diversified in regions 
• It’s still a good time to be a buyer 
• The Son House Nonprofit 
• Sometimes you just need to get out of your own way and share your passions with the world because people really do want to hear about what you’re working on and want to support you! 

Scott Jacobson, CPA, Founder, Onward Equity 

Scott has two decades of active real estate investing experience and knowledge, ranging from single-family homes and duplexes, to multi-family apartment buildings, and a medical/professional office building.  Combining a passion for real estate with real-world experiences in property acquisition, management, and successful exit strategies, his vision is to align with like-minded people who can see the financial benefits and excitement that real estate investing can offer.  He is currently working on larger multi-family real estate syndication deals, and since 2016 has been a General Partner and Limited Partner in over 4,000 apartment units throughout the Midwest and multiple industrial park complexes in the eastern US.  

In 2013, Scott and his wife Denise founded a 501c3 non-profit charity called the SON Foundation, which serves as a home-away-from-home for cancer patients and their caregivers while they are in Indianapolis for treatments.  Guests are not charged to stay at the SON House, and to date the SON Foundation has provided over 6,000 nights of lodging for its guests.   

Scott lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son, and in his spare time loves to travel domestically and internationally, watch his son play baseball and basketball, and spend time with friends and family. 

Connect with Scott Jacobson: 

Website: https://www.onward-equity.com/

Email: [email protected] 

Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 87: Friday Look Back - Mailbag: Pro’s and Cons of Subject To Deals 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:

• What is a Subject To deal? 
• Why would anyone sell a property ‘Subject To’? 
• What are the risks to the seller and the buyer in a Subject To deal? 
• What is the seller’s outlook in the next few years? 
• How can you present solutions to a problem to the seller? 
• Understanding a ‘Due On Sale Clause’ 
• Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - July 12th, 2023 - Sign up for our email list for reminders directly to your inbox! 
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com 
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com 
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available 

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.   

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.   

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.

Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 86: Building Wealth With Customizable Funds Featuring Jeff Greenberg

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Jeff Greenberg

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Jeff Greenberg to discuss: 

• Running a business alongside the right team 
• Opportunities present themselves often when people are not looking - be ready to jump when it presents itself
• Jeff Greenberg discusses his funds 
• Protecting investor capital 
• Fear in the current market 
• What is being done to protect investors 
• Problems will come up in this business 
• Be selective when it comes to the operators that you work with 
• How do you meet your investors? 
• “If people don’t know me, they aren’t going to invest with me.” - Jeff Greenberg 
• Push yourself beyond your comfort zone

With over 17 years of investing in alternative investments and managing every aspect of those deals, it is Jeff Greenberg’s honor to educate and bring higher reward opportunities to hard-working families like you, all without increasing your risk by doing the deepest due diligence to protect your investment.

Connect with Jeff Greenberg: 

Free E-Book: www.sigcre.com/sponsor

Email: [email protected]  

Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 85: Friday Look Back - Fix & Flips vs Passive Real Estate Investing: Which Is Right For You? 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:

• Regardless of which investment strategy you choose, the bottom line is - you have to take action  
• Time commitment and how actively involved you need to be between fix & flips vs. passive real estate investing 
• Understanding market dynamics 
• Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - July 12th, 2023 - Sign up for our email list for reminders directly to your inbox! 
• New E-Book is available - Multifamily Millions - FREE DOWNLOAD - www.sastexascapital.com 
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available 

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.   

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.   

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.

Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 84: Key Metrics & Red Flags to Look for in Multifamily Investments

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Ruben Dominguez

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Ruben Dominguez to discuss: 

• You need to be able to build a team 
• Right now is the time to buy 
• Key metrics to look for in a deal 
• Who is your sponsor and how is their track record? 
• What are your exit costs and exit timeline? 
• The more success I have, the more I’m overcoming my own obstacles 
• It’s important to have a mentor 
• What is your goal? 

Ruben Dominguez is a Real Estate investor and operational executive with a proven track record of repositioning real estate assets, delivering quality tenant experience, and obtaining consistent returns to investment partners.  

Ruben has extensive experience acquiring properties, managing renovations, raising private capital, and managing single family & multifamily investment properties. Ruben began investing in Real Estate in 2010 and has since acquired a substantial portfolio of single family and multifamily assets that have continually produced double digit returns for investors. 

Ruben is founder of Totem Capital Group which manages all aspects of acquisition, repositioning, and sale of multifamily properties. Totem Capital Group has completed over 50 Real Estate renovation projects since 2012, with renovation budgets ranging from $10k to $1.4 million. Totem Capital Group currently has interest in over 800 units in Texas valued at over $120 million.  Ruben is also co-founder of Apartment Educators, a multifamily consulting company, and Accelerated Commercial Real Estate, a commercial real estate brokerage in Texas.

Materials Referenced During the Show: 

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary Keller 

https://www.amazon.com/The-Millionaire-Real-Estate-Investor/dp/B000YHH1S8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22EMJMB4FE7SV&keywords=the+millionaire+investor+by+gary+keller&qid=1687838314&sprefix=the+millionaire+investor%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1

Connect with Ruben Dominguez: 

Website: www.Totemcapitalgroup.com

Book a call: https://www.totemcapitalgroup.com/setup-a-call.html

Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram –

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Episode 83: Friday Look Back - Pivoting to Short Term Lending 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:

• New Investment Opportunity! 
• What are the benefits for you as an investor to allocate your capital into this growing development business? 
• Working on our 31st project in San Antonio, Texas 
• Would you like to visit one of our construction sites? Email Simon Castillo: [email protected]
• Celebrating The Invest Smarter Podcast rated as Top 30 Cash Flow Podcast, Top 70 Multifamily Real Estate Investment Podcast 
• New E-Book is available - Multifamily Millions - FREE DOWNLOAD - www.sastexascapital.com 
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com 
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available 
• Download our FREE report on why multifamily investing makes sense on our website!

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.   

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.   

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.

Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram –

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Episode 82: Building a Single Family Property Business

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Bill Lockhart

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Bill Lockhart to discuss: 

• Wins and losses as a real estate investor 
• We’re more than just investors - we’re problem solvers 
• Subject 2 deals 
• The importance of having a clear title to a property 
• Real Estate is a team sport - it takes a team, it’s about having the right partners and the right people on your team 

As a former Air Force Office, Bill has been leading people and getting objectives accomplished for the last 17 years. He has found that his  greatest asset to USAA is his ability to get things done. Bill’s current job as a mobile channel manager is exciting and rewarding. His  latest position not only requires that he ensures that development efforts today are successful but has allowed him to perform strategic planning for USAA banking applications for the future.

Connect with Bill Lockhart: 

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.homehelpsa.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-lockhart-622ab919/

Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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Episode 81: Friday Look Back - 3 Reasons Real Estate Outperforms Stocks

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:

• “Why invest in real estate when you can invest in the stock market?” 
• Tax benefits written into the Tax Code 
• Investing in real estate allows you to have more control over your investment 
• Understand what forced depreciation is and how it works 
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com 
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• New FREE eBook coming soon! 
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available 
• Download our FREE report on why multifamily investing makes sense

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.   

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.   

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.

Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo