Investing In The U.S.

There are few people as accomplished and well-known in the world of real estate as my guest in this episode.

Meet the visionary and true legend in the field, Brandon Turner! For those of you who may be living under a rock, Brandon started and used to host the BiggerPockets podcast. And while he is still part owner of BiggerPockets, he has left the company to pursue other ventures.

Now, he is a real estate investor, podcaster, bestselling author, and the founder of Open Door Capital and BetterLife. 

I’m super excited to have him on the show to share his incredible story with us, spill the beans on why he left BiggerPockets, and what he’s up to now. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• How Brandon made his first dollar (01:49)
• Brandon’s life before he got into real estate (03:03)
• How he discovered BiggerPockets and turned it into what it is today (08:01)
• Brandon’s thoughts on being and working as a visionary (14:19)
• The 4 layers of building a business (18:48)
• Transitioning into bigger things (23:55)
• Managing a remote team from Hawaii (31:34)
• Why Brandon left BiggerPockets (35:40)
• Top 5 investing tips (41:52)
• Outro (48:46)

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Brandon Turner:

• Website: https://www.beardybrandon.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-turner-1b96b6209/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeardyBrandon

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

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• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Imagine being able to win any negotiation. Well, today's guest doesn't have to imagine that because he can! 

Chris Voss spent 24 years with the FBI, training in the art of negotiation and gaining experience as the lead negotiator in high-stakes international kidnapping cases. He also trained at Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, and Harvard Law School.

Today, Chris teaches people how to get more of what they want through a unique program he developed, applying globally proven techniques to the business world. In 2016, he also published the award-winning book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It. To say that I'm really pumped and excited to have him on the show today would be a massive understatement!

In our interview, Chris shares some of his favorite cases from his time at the FBI, 3 brilliant negotiation tactics that will help you win any negotiation, and why it’s never a good idea to compromise. 

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 01:11 Chris’s background and his time in the FBI 
• 11:01 Diving deep into Chris’s book Never Split the Difference
• 17:37 Building trust through mirroring
• 21:18 The importance of tone of voice
• 26:31 Labeling emotions 
• 31:57 Take things slowly and never compromise 
• 39:16 What’s next for Chris and The Black Swan Group 
• 41:34 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Chris Voss:

• Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbinegotiator 

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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How did MG Properties, a small family business, grow into a 32,000-unit real estate empire?

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Gleiberman, president of MG Properties, to talk about how their small family business grew a portfolio of 32,000 multifamily units worth more than $7 billion. 

Jeff shares the challenges and rewards of scaling the business, the importance of vertical integration, fixed-rate financing to manage interest rate volatility, and why diversification is key to long-term success. He also explains why he's bullish on buying despite high interest rates!

Want to learn how successful investors navigate market cycles and stay ahead of the curve?

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 How Jeff made his first dollar as a kid
• 03:38 Hunting for deals in the 90s
• 05:28 Current market conditions and Jeff’s strategies 
• 10:06 Will the cost of construction go up? 
• 12:03 Future projections and market dynamics
• 15:21 Resilience to interest rate increases 
• 19:27 Biggest lesson learned 
• 22:46 Top 5 investing tips 
• 25:54 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Jeff Gleiberman: 

• Website: https://mgproperties.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gleiberman-0155a4b2/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Yes, generating passive income through real estate in 2024 is possible! 

Here today to explain exactly how is Jim Pfeifer, founder of Left Field Investors, a community focused on helping individuals learn and succeed in passive real estate investing. The community has since evolved into PassivePockets after partnering with BiggerPockets, a renowned real estate education platform.

The episode explores the importance of vetting operators, understanding market trends, and leveraging the power of community to make smarter, more informed decisions. Jim also touches on the tools available within Passive Pockets, including their deal analyzer, to help investors assess opportunities with confidence.

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 Jim’s background
• 06:09 Building a passive real estate investing community 
• 09:29 How PassivePockets works
• 11:36 Vetting and evaluating investment opportunities
• 19:30 Making the final investment decision 
• 27:10 Top 5 investing tips
• 30:35 Recap and outro 

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Jim Pfeifer: 

• Website: https://passivepockets.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimpfeifer/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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How can real estate investors profit from distressed hotels while addressing the affordable housing crisis?

In this episode, Elan Gordon, an expert in commercial real estate with over $2.8 billion in transactions, breaks down his unique approach to turning underperforming hotels into much-needed multifamily housing units.

With a track record of 750 million in value-added multifamily deals and hotel conversions, Elan shares his proven strategies for navigating today’s complex real estate market.

He explains the hotel-to-multifamily conversion process, outlining the challenges and opportunities involved, from construction and zoning to market selection. Elan also shares his thoughts on market trends, oversupply issues in cities like Austin, and why affordable micro-units are key to meeting housing demands.

Tune in to discover the future of real estate and how smart investors can capitalize on distressed assets and make the most of today’s market opportunities!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:21 How Elan made his first dollar as a kid
• 05:00 Transition from value-add multifamily to hotel conversions
• 12:13 Solving the affordable housing crisis with micro-units
• 18:45 Key markets for hotel-to-multifamily conversions
• 20:49 Handling construction and conversion complexities
• 25:06 Real estate market outlook 
• 29:46 Top 5 investing tips 
• 36:29 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Elan Gordon: 

• Website: https://shircapital.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shir-capital/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Are you ready to take your business to the next level? 

You're in the right place! Today, I'm joined by innovator and growth strategist Jeff Standridge. Jeff is the Managing Director of Innovation Junkie, a consultancy that helps leaders scale their business through their strategic growth system. 

In our insightful interview, Jeff outlines his strategic growth system and explains the role of company culture. He also reflects on some of his early business failures and how they shaped his approach to driving business growth.

This episode is jam-packed with extremely valuable tips and tricks that will help any leader, so don't miss out.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:37 How Jeff made his first dollar as a kid
• 04:28 Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship
• 06:07 About Innovation Junkie 
• 12:20 The 6 elements of the culture of excellence 
• 19:20 Jeff’s ideal client 
• 21:21 About Cadron Capital Partners
• 24:54 Goals for the next 12 months
• 28:11 Top 5 investing tips 
• 32:46 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Jeff Standridge: 

• Website: https://jeffstandridge.com/ 

• Innovation Junkie: https://innovationjunkie.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstandridge/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Are you tired of the rat race? 

Today’s remarkable guest, Randy Langenderfer, boldly transitioned from his executive role in private equity to building wealth through multifamily real estate—and he hasn’t looked back since!

Now, as president of InvestArk Properties, he helps busy professionals diversify their portfolios with multifamily investments.

In our interview, Randy shares his journey from the corporate world to real estate and discusses the current state of the market and how he’s navigating it to make the most money. 

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:52 How Randy made his first dollar as a kid
• 02:38 Escaping the rat race
• 07:32 The current state of the market
• 10:09 Generational buying opportunity
• 26:20 Future plans
• 28:43 Top 5 investing tips 
• 33:36 Recap and outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Randy Langenderfer: 

• Website: https://www.invest-ark.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-langenderfer/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Finally, we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

After a couple of turbulent months in real estate, the market is starting to rebound, and investor sentiment is noticeably shifting.

So, what’s changed? 

Joining us today is Willy Morales, Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Institutional Equity at RSN Property Group. Willy shares his journey from managing wealth at top firms like Vanguard to becoming a leader in real estate investing, offering expert insights into the current state of the multifamily market.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:45 Willy’s background  
• 08:45 The biggest lesson Willy learned 
• 11:49 The shifting sentiment in multifamily 
• 20:11 2024 and beyond 
• 25:01 Top 5 investing tips 
• 30:17 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Willy Morales: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willymorales

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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While most people are panicking, great investors are recognizing generational opportunities! 

Meet Joe Fairless, renowned multifamily investor and co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, a massive company with over $2.8 billion in assets under management. Joe is a proper authority in our field. He regularly shares his wisdom on his Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever podcast - the world's longest-running daily podcast on commercial real estate investing. 

Today, he’s here to talk about the current market changes, what’s coming in the next 12 months, and why you should prepare for a historic buying opportunity!

Tune in.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:08 Navigating current market changes
• 06:56 What’s coming in the next 12 months 
• 16:46 Joe’s current deals
• 24:19 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Get in touch with Joe Fairless: 

• Website: https://joefairless.co/ 

• Ashcroft Capital: https://ashcroftcapital.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefairless/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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The real estate world is changing faster than ever. 

Joining me today from the forefront of these changes is Christion Sadler, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and the VP of Investor Relations at Pre-iShare. 

With years of experience in the industry and over 200 appearances on TV, radio, and podcasts, Christion is a nationally recognized expert. He’s here today to discuss how Pre-iShare is revolutionizing the real estate market by creating liquidity in syndications, offering investors the flexibility they've always needed.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:49 How Christion made his first dollar as a kid 
• 05:54 Christion’s first real estate deal 
• 08:59 From solopreneur to starting something bigger
• 15:26 Overview of Pre-iShare 
• 21:06 Dealing with the decline in asset value 
• 28:25 The future of Christion’s business
• 30:06 Top 5 investing tips 
• 33:48 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Connect with Christion Sadler:

• Website: https://preishare.com/ 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/christiontroy  

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christionsadler/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christionsadler/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ 

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: 

• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

• Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 

• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR 

• Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ 

• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us 

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Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!

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