Invest Smarter Podcast 

Episode 60: Powerhouse Couple Overcoming Adversity & Building a Real Estate Portfolio

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guests: Jacqueline Landry & Melvin Landry

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Melvin & Jacqueline Landry to discuss: 

• Personal journey of entrepreneurship 
• Education and proximity are key 
• The value of alignment and mindset 
• The strength, energy, and love of learning together within a mastermind group

Melvin & Jacqueline Landry are the Principals and Founders of More-Land Equity Capital, based in Pittsburgh, PA and is a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition and stabilization of value add to class B & C multifamily properties. More-Landry Equity Capital currently has interest in over 2135 units in Houston, San Antonio, and Cincinnati Ohio areas valued at over $265MM. The Landry's values real estate education to the highest degree through masterminds in the Brad Sumrok Apartment Investing Mastery, Hunter Thompson's RaiseMaster's program, and Lee Arnold System of Real Estate.  

Melvin holds numerous degrees in Business Administration and Agricultural Economics from multiple institutions. Melvin is an independent supply chain/procurement consultant focusing on negotiations of indirect corporate services for numerous clients and is a college professor of entrepreneurship at Duquesne University. Jacqueline holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is recently retired from corporate America and supports multifamily investing full time and is a local realtor in Pittsburgh, PA. They are married and have one son (Melvin III).  

CONTACT

Schedule a chat: https://calendly.com/morelandequitycapital_profmervlandry 

Email: [email protected] 

Mobile: 504-251-1906

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 59: Friday Look Back - What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Real Estate Investing

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

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

• 7 Real Estate Lessons from watching Ted Lasso
• 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

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Episode 58: Finding Hidden Multifamily Opportunities with Andrea Foley 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Andrea Foley 

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Andrea Foley to discuss: 

• Buying hotels and converting to multifamily 
• Solutions for affordable housing 

Andrea is the full EOS definition of a visionary, but also enjoys being a leader and integrator.

Andrea’s 20+ years of experience in the small business sector gives me great aptitude in regard to strategic planning and innovation. She has seen small businesses succeed and fail and it generally relates back to two major influences: people and cash flow.

Although she is very analytical and practical, her education and life experiences give her the ability to also understand the psyche of both business owners & employees. This unique combination provides Andrea the opportunity to really enhance the lives of those that she is able to work alongside.

Andrea wears many hats in her professional life. She founded her first business in 2007 and just sold it in 2022. She started a home-service business with her husband for "fun" and they do that in their spare time. She is a business consultant for various business owners across the country and she is also the CEO/CFO and Asset Manager of her multi-family real estate portfolio, which she is looking to expand. All of this while raising 3 brilliant humans that just so happen to call her mom.

Connect with Andrea Foley: 

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ajfoley22

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-foley-a5513414a/

Website: https://www.generationalwealthcapital.com/

Schedule a meeting with Andrea: https://www.generationalwealthcapital.com/meet

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 57: Friday Look Back - Should I Be Worried About the Bank Failures?

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

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

• We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! 
• 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
• It’s a tough time to know how to best invest your capital 
• Market volatility 
• Are we on the verge of a larger financial crisis? 
• Is the average person safe with their bank deposits? 
• The importance of diversification in your portfolio 

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 56: "We all have a voice that needs to be heard."  Taking it to The Next Level with Adam Carswell 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Adam Carswell

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Adam Carswell to discuss: 

• Raisemasters; 
• Raising Capital misconception - “If you find a great deal, the money will follow.” Do you agree? 
• The value of expanding your network through education; 
• Building your business infrastructure; 
• Leveraging your network with social media; 
• Understanding the value and impact of using your unique voice; 

Adam J. Carswell is an Entrepreneur and Podcaster.

He is a LinkedIn Power-Networker, and New Media Marketing Maverick.

Adam’s expertise in communication sets him apart from the crowd.

He is the Co-Founder of RaiseMasters, the #1 Mastermind for Elite Capital Raisers.

Adam earned the moniker “The Voice of Liberty '' as the Master of Ceremonies at Liberland national events, and hosts the nation’s podcast; the Liberland Show.

Over the years, Adam has interviewed industry leaders such as Grant and Elena Cardone, Doug Casey, Marc Faber, and Rick Rule.

Adam is a former semi-pro basketball player, and was inducted into the hall of fame at his alma mater for his accomplishments on the court as well as on the track.

In his spare time he is training to become a world class DJ.

Connect with Adam Carswell: 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: www.carswell.io 

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

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 55: Friday Look Back - The Fed Fights Inflation & The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

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

• We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! 
• 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
• Send Simon an email to learn more about IRA Custodians! -  [email protected]
• The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank 
• The current state of inflation and where we may be headed in the future

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 54:  Learning How To Invest Smarter By Utilizing the 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) 

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Justin Kiehne

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Justin Kiehne to discuss: 

• Coming to the realization that there are different pathways to growing financial stability aside from exchanging time for dollars 
• “If you’re open to opportunities, you will find opportunities.”
• The differences between the 1031 exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)

Justin and the team at Fortitude Investment Group provide investors access to fractional ownership of institutional-quality real estate assets, structuring passive, tax-efficient portfolios through 1031 Exchange and Qualified Opportunity Zone investments. Their investment vehicles and strategies are tax-deferred and geared towards capital preservation, tangible real estate tax benefits, and the potential for passive income and appreciation. The Fortitude team also owns the record for the largest ever 1031 exchange Delaware Statutory Trust transaction, a $176M portfolio sale and exchange that was executed in Q4 of 2017.

Connect with Justin Kiehne: 

Fortitude Investment Group 

Vice President of Operations & Investment Advisor 

3801 PGA Blvd, Suite 600 

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 

(C) 410-703-6680 

(O) 561-473-1311 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: www.1031dst.com 

Website: www.FortitudeInvestments.com  

1031Zone.com - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkiehne1031/ 

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 53: Friday Look Back - Take Back Control of Your Retirement Assets with a Self Directed IRA

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

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

• We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! 
• 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
• Send Simon an email to learn more about IRA Custodians! -  [email protected]
• How much money do you have in a 401K plan and what is it invested in? 
• Self Directed IRAs

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 52: Investment Advice with Yonah Weiss

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Yonah Weiss

Producer: April Munson

Simon Castillo is joined by Yonah Weiss to discuss: 

• Abundance Mindset 
• Cost Segregation 
• Bonus Depreciation 
• Passive Investing 
• Overcoming limiting beliefs 
• Stick with your principles 

Yonah is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving hundreds of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation. He has a background in teaching and a passion for real estate and helping others. He’s a real estate investor and host of the top podcast, Weiss Advice. 

Connect with Yonah Weiss:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/

Website: www.yonahweiss.com

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 51: Friday Look Back - Be The Lobster

Host: Simon Castillo 

Producer: April Munson

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

• Thank you for celebrating 50 episodes with us!
• We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! 
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available 
• Next Wealth & Whiskey Meet Up - March 8th! 
• Seeking discomfort 

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