Our recent economic climate has created the perfect opportunity to acquire undervalued properties, and no one knows this better than Solomon Suleymanov.

Solomon is a real estate investor turned private lender who transitioned in order to offer better capital solutions for real estate investors.

Once Solomon realized that lenders consistently made profit, he decided to make the shift from fixing and flipping properties to private lending and co-founded We Lend, a tech-based private lending platform that’s revolutionizing the industry.

In this episode, Solomon will be discussing his professional transition, how his company We Lend is constantly adapting to the market, the importance of liquidity and flexibility in both real estate and lending, and more.

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 Solomon’s first ever dollar
• 05:04 The evolution of the private money lending space
• 11:52 Partnering with warehouse lines of credit
• 19:20 How long are private lender loans out on the street?
• 22:53 2008 vs now
• 27:59 Solomon’s top five investing tips
• 34:01 Outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Reach out to Solomon Suleymanov: 

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

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomon-suleymanov-86b695102/

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The market’s shifted—and the savvy investors are already adjusting.

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the absolute legend Marcin Drozdz, a guy who’s raised over nine figures in private capital and built a serious portfolio in U.S. multifamily real estate, all while living up in chilly Canada!

We dive deep into how the current commercial real estate environment mirrors 2008, and more importantly, how experienced operators like Marcin are gearing up for what’s coming next. From interest rate shocks to investor jitters and bank-driven distress, we pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in the market.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:58 How Marcin made his first dollar as a kid
• 06:09 Marcin’s real estate business today
• 08:15 Parallels between 2008 and 2024 
• 10:21 JOBS Act, inflation, and asset values
• 17:16 Real estate market trends and predictions 
• 25:12 The construction gap
• 26:41 Future plans
• 29:16 Top 5 investing tips
• 33:07 Outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Reach out to Marcin Drozdz: 

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

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

➡️ 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/ 

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What if you could build your own rental portfolio without the headache of rehabbing old properties?

In this episode of Investing in the US, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Sheils. Jim is a real estate expert with extensive knowledge in the build-to-rent (BTR) niche. He is a partner in Southern Impression Homes, a company that specializes in building rental portfolios in Florida's high-growth markets for individual investors and institutional buyers. 

Together, we explore the growing potential of the BTR niche and why infill lots in established neighborhoods are outperforming the traditional turnkey model by all metrics. We also discuss common property management challenges, how Jim’s company survived the pandemic without bank financing, and the benefits of vertically integrated operations. 

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00:00 Intro 
• 00:01:28 How Jim made his first dollar as a kid
• 00:01:48 Jim’s journey into real estate investing
• 00:07:59 Turnkey 2.0 explained
• 00:14:35 The changing dynamics in the real estate market
• 00:20:46 Jim’s vertical integration strategy 
• 00:27:02 Top 5 investing tips 
• 00:30:01 Outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Jim Sheils: 

•  Website: https://jjplaybook.com/

➡️ 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/ 

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What if you could grow your business without drowning in debt?

Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Pychynski, a former U.S. Marine turned business funding strategist who helps entrepreneurs unlock $50,000 to $250,000 in 0% interest business credit. As the founder of Stacking Capital, Patrick breaks down the steps to accessing short-term, high-leverage capital, without touching your personal savings or sacrificing equity.

We dive into how Patrick transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship, the “three C’s” of funding (cash flow, collateral, and credit), and how most businesses can build their way toward long-term bankability. Patrick also shares the unique tools and systems he uses to vet clients, streamline credit access, and build a scalable ecosystem of financial services.

Curious how to scale a startup responsibly, or if funding is really your constraint? This episode is for you!

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 01:44 How Patrick made his first dollar as a kid
• 02:50 Patrick’s journey from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship 
• 07:20 Patrick’s business and 0% interest business credit 
• 14:28 Do you really need that much funding?
• 19:33 Investing in businesses he’s funding
• 27:14 The brokerage model 
• 29:30 Future plans
• 30:06 Top 5 investing tips
• 33:46 Recap and outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Follow Patrick on social media:

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

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

• Website: https://stackingsuccess.com/stacking-success-lp

➡️ 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 

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

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

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

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• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

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Over-leveraged. Over-optimistic. And out of options. That was the reality for many investors in 2024. 

But today’s guest, Jonathan Nichols, isn't one of them. Strategic moves and rock-solid asset management kept his portfolio intact, even as foreclosures piled up around him. Jonathan is a real estate investor based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He transitioned into real estate investing in 2018, alongside his wife, Paula, after a decade of experience as an aerospace propulsion engineer. They founded Apogee Capital in 2019. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why most syndicators fail post-acquisition, how short-term rentals gave Jonathan the freedom to play long-term games, and his new approach to avoiding "deal desperation." 

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 02:19 Jonathan’s short-term rental business
• 06:15 Multifamily and turbulence in the market
• 11:21 The importance of asset management
• 15:11 The bigger picture 
• 20:09 Investor sentiment and market opportunities 
• 26:15 Jonathan’s future goals 
• 28:12 Top five investing tips
• 32:22 Recap and outro 

Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Jonathan Nichols:

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

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

➡️ 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 

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

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Have you ever hit rock bottom financially? Imagine losing $20 million and becoming homeless. Most would give up. Damion Lupo didn’t. He rebuilt his life and created a financial freedom movement that empowers thousands.

In this episode, he shares how FrameTec, one of the companies he has invested in, is revolutionizing the housing industry by building house framing components up to 4 times faster with 10 times better quality, all while reducing wood waste by 99%.

Located in Arizona, this cutting-edge manufacturing approach uses AI, robotics, and patented technology to tackle one of America’s biggest problems: the massive shortage of affordable housing.

Damion explains how FrameTec’s innovative manufacturing plant produces custom walls and trusses in a controlled environment, vastly improving speed, precision, and sustainability compared to traditional on-site construction.

With millions of housing units needed nationwide and supply struggling to keep up, this breakthrough technology presents a huge opportunity for investors and builders ready to disrupt the status quo.

If you want to learn about the future of housing, how smart manufacturing can solve real-world problems, and why this could be the next big investment wave, this episode is for you. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:46 Damion’s financial freedom mission
• 03:34 What is EQRP 
• 09:16 FrameTec and the housing crisis problem
• 11:20 How FrameTec’s patented continuous board tech works
• 13:11 Panelization and manufacturing vs. traditional construction
• 15:08 Site coordination and Dusty Robotics for precision
• 21:53 Expansion plans for FrameTec manufacturing plants
• 26:57 Top five investing tips 
• 31:12 Recap and outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Damion Lupo:

• Website: https://damionlupo.com/

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

➡️ 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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Ever walked into a listing presentation thinking it was yours, only to leave wondering what went wrong?

Steve Shull has spent over 30 years coaching real estate agents, but it wasn’t until a chance encounter with “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss that everything changed. At the time, Steve was teaching a rigid, numbers-driven system rooted in logic, facts, and persuasion. But he quickly realized he had it all backwards: people don’t make decisions with logic—they decide with emotion.

That epiphany led Steve to completely transform his coaching philosophy. He threw out the old scripts and built a system grounded in tactical empathy, connection, and trust. He hasn’t taught the traditional “listing presentation” in over a decade.

In this episode, Steve shares the exact mindset shift that will change the way you sell forever—and the one tactic that closes more deals than any pitch or presentation ever could.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:10 How Steve made his first dollar as a kid
• 03:52 Before coaching
• 06:17 Tactical empathy and coaching real estate professionals 
• 21:49 Building trust early on 
• 23:31 Market conditions and coaching demand 
• 29:40 Future outlook 
• 34:17 Top 5 investing tips 
• 38:41 Recap and outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Steve Shull:

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

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

➡️ 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/ 

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• YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI 

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What if empty office spaces aren’t a problem but an opportunity?

Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kurt Volkman, a leading architect and urban planner with a passion for reimagining underutilized spaces. With 30+ years of experience as an architect and Associate Principal at HED, one of America’s largest architecture and engineering firms, Kurt explains the practical challenges of transforming office buildings into affordable housing and the complexities of dealing with rigid zoning laws. We also dive into the benefits of mixed-use developments and building thriving communities in spaces that were abandoned and forgotten. 

Curious about the future of urban planning in a post-pandemic world? This episode is for you!

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 02:12 How Kurt made his first dollar as a kid
• 04:53 What even is urban planning?
• 07:37 Market trends after the pandemic
• 10:56 Mixed-use developments 
• 15:38 Repurposing and adapting existing buildings
• 18:02 Future trends and opportunities in urban planning 
• 24:59 Top 5 investing tips 
• 29:27 Recap and outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Kurt Volkman:

• Website: https://hed.co/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-volkman-b479a47/

➡️ 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/ 

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Is self-storage your next big investment? 

Today, I’m joined by Joe Downs, a lifelong entrepreneur with ventures across securities, mortgages, hospitality, and real estate. He’s a co-founder of Belrose Group, a trusted partner for self-storage active and passive investments. He's known for spotting niches within niches and exploring lesser-known industries. 

In our insightful interview, Joe shares a glimpse into how the self-storage industry has changed over the last couple of years, why right now is the best time to invest in self-storage, and which opportunities are the most promising in the coming years. 

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 02:41 How Joe made his first dollar as a kid 
• 07:05 Transition to real estate 
• 17:03 Current opportunities in the self-storage industry 
• 22:22 Why now is the best time to buy self-storage 
• 33:42 Future plans and investment strategies 
• 40:35 Top 5 investing tips 
• 44:00 Recap and outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Joe Downs:

• Website: https://belrosegrp.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851/

➡️ 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 

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• 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: 

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Imagine this: your tenants are happy, your rent’s in on time, and your maintenance issues are resolved without any unnecessary stress. Sounds too good to be true?

It’s not! Meet Dana Dunford, CEO of Hemlane—the next-gen property management platform offering smarter solutions for all your rental headaches. Dana founded Hemlane with a mission to help landlords and small-scale investors manage their properties with ease, transparency, and efficiency. Hemlane has already helped oversee more than 28,000 properties nationwide—and they're just getting started.

In our interview, Dana and I talked about why most property software is outdated, how AI is best used with humans (not instead of them), and why landlords need more than just monthly owner statements to stay sane and profitable.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 02:03 How Dana does it all 
• 03:00 How Dana made her first dollar as a kid
• 06:05 Becoming a tech entrepreneur 
• 10:19 How tech is transforming the real estate industry 
• 17:27 Hemlane’s mission 
• 23:16 Top 5 investing tips 
• 28:06 Recap and outro

Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Dana and Hemlane: 

• Website: https://www.hemlane.com/ 

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

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

➡️ 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 

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

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