Investing With Purpose

Investing With Purpose

By Steven LibmanBusinessInvesting
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Investing With Purpose episodes

  • Non-Profit Spotlight: Churches Coming Together to Bring His Kingdom Alive

    In every commercial real estate investment that we do, we partner with a non-profit organization whose mission we support. Today we want to highlight Kingdom Alive, an organization that’s spreading God’s love to the First Nation people.

    Molica and Fred Hsu will join us today to help us understand how indigenous people in the US and abroad benefit from unity and God’s love. They’ve been doing amazing work and I’m excited for you to hear more about it!

    We know that fundraising is a time-consuming, yet necessary task for these organizations. By partnering with a non-profit in every deal we do, we aim to provide them with a source of passive income for years to come. In doing that, we help these organizations focus on advancing their mission.

    As an investor, when you partner with Integrity Holdings Group, you get to support amazing causes around the globe (without it affecting your returns). 

    Tune in today to learn more about getting involved!

    Key takeaways

    • What does Kingdom Alive do and what’s their mission (01:23) 

    • The current work and goals of Kingdom Alive (03:05)

    • Healing the land by helping First Nation people (08:13)

    • Working with indigenous people around the globe (10:21)

    • Reconciling the past pain and the hope of the future (13:42)

    • The concrete steps that can be taken to help people (16:51)

    • What does it mean to be together in His Kingdom (21:11)


    • Additional resources

      Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

      Visit Integrity Holdings Group to learn more about our real estate investments and the non-profits we help!

      🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast 

      🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman 

      💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg 




      25 min
    • The Mission of Multifamily with Ellis Hammond

      In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Ellis Hammond, my friend and founder of the Mastermind community. Ellis is a missionary turned real estate investor who uses his business to expand God’s Kingdom through the influence of capital.

      Ellis has a great announcement to make—his book The Mission of Multifamily is coming out today! You can get it for free, and we suggest you do!

      Today we will talk about some topics from the book, namely what it means to break through the negative mindset of money and become a good steward of your resources. Ellis used to be a missionary struggling with the concept of wealth building. Today he’s helping multiple families and investors live a good life through his work.

      Ellis will also talk about how multifamily opened the door to different opportunities for building generational wealth and passive income, and how you can do that too!

      We’re thrilled for you to hear this, so do tune in and leave a review if you like what you hear!

      Key takeaways

      • How Ellis’ Mastermind community works to advance our faith (01:02)

      • Changing the negative mindset around money being “evil” (03:05)

      • Multifamily investments as a way to multiply benefits for many (07:15)

      • Why is predictability (not volatility) the ultimate wealth-builder (11:17)

      • Ellis’ journey from missionary to investor told in his new book (15:43)

      • Invest with purpose and intention to have more quality time (18:40)

      • Additional resources

        Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

        Go grab Ellis Hammond’s book The Mission of Multifamily for FREE!

        Visit Integrity Holdings Group to learn more about our real estate investments!

        🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast

        🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman

        💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg

        23 min
      • Retirement Planning: The Benefits of a Self-Directed IRA Account

        In one of our recent episodes, we discussed the different options you have to take full control of your retirement. One of the best alternatives are self-directed IRAs, and today we have Alex Perny from Advanta IRA to explain how it all works. 

        You can learn about the benefits of self-directed IRAs and financial freedom that comes with managing your own money. 

        Alex will also explain the process of working with a custodian, in terms of rollovers and setting up self-directed accounts. 

        This is a great episode for anyone who wants to learn how to invest in tangible assets with little volatility. Just because we’re pre-conditioned to put our money in 401ks and mutual bonds, stocks, and securities, it doesn’t mean we HAVE to do that. 

        Join us today and learn how to future-proof your retirement!


        Key takeaways

        • What services you can expect with a self-directed custodian (01:49)  

        • Financial education means taking control of your money (08:36)

        • Different options you have to self-direct and how to do it (14:59)

        • What it looks like to do a rollover and work with a custodian (19:00)

        • Using Roth IRAs to set up your kids for wealth and freedom (27:13)


        • Additional resources

          Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

          Visit Integrity Holdings Group to learn more about our real estate investments!

          Check out all the free educational resources Advanta IRA offers!

          🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast 

          🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman 

          💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg 






          37 min
        • What Your Financial Advisor Doesn't Want You To Know

          Welcome back to Free From Wall Street! In this episode, my guest is Corey Peterson, a former financial advisor. Today he’s a big-time real estate investor and a mentor to me and the Integrity Holdings Group.

          We’re going to talk about Corey’s background. As a financial advisor and a real estate investor, he knows both sides of the coin really well. Corey will tell you everything your financial advisor doesn’t want you to know.

          He will also explain why decided to stop being a financial advisor and get into real estate. Similar to our journey, Corey first did flipping and residential and has now moved into commercial real estate investments. We will talk about tax advantages and other benefits that come with that.

          Corey was one of the first mentors we had, and someone who showed us what was possible in the world of commercial real estate. Today we’re partners in several multi-million dollar deals.

          If you want to find out the best alternative to the stock market, tune in today because this is going to be a special episode!

          Key takeaways

          • The reality of working as a financial advisor (01:07)
          • Consistency and stability: the real estate advantages (06:47)
          • Here’s why the stock market is bad for your retirement plans (10:22)
          • Why we moved from fix and flip into commercial real estate (17:02)
          • How to recognize the bad operators in real estate (24:22)
          • Real estate investing as a superior retirement option (27:17)
          • The tax advantages in commercial real estate investing (29:15)

          • Additional resources

            Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

            Visit Integrity Holdings Group to learn more about our real estate investments!

            See what Corey is doing at Kahuna Investments and explore all your options!

            🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast

            🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman

            💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg

            34 min
          • How to Future-Proof Your Retirement Plans

            In this episode, we’re going to discuss different ways you can invest and plan for your retirement. Whether you’re doing 401k or IRAs, your wealth in retirement depends directly on where and how you invest your money. 

            A lot of us have money in the stock market but are you ready to roll the dice and see where the volatility leaves you? Diversification is good, but I want to shed some light on different retirement options that are much more stable than the stock market.

            Stuffing money into your 401k and giving the reins to the Fidelity is not the smartest decision you can take. Also, in 401k plans, you essentially partner up with the government and trust them to lower the taxes in the future.

            There are ways to eliminate hope and trust out of this equation. With a self-directed custodian, you can rely on techniques that will ensure and protect your retirement. 

            In this episode, you will learn how you can self-direct these investments and take charge of your future. 

            Sounds good? Make sure to tune in!

            Key takeaways

            • How volatility affects your retirement funds (00:48)  
            • Understanding the 401k and how to take control (04:42)
            • Making self-directed retirement investments (08:04)
            • The rules that govern 401k and IRA transactions (10:47)
            • How to be proactive about your retirement plans (13:10)
            • Additional resources

              Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

              Visit Integrity Holdings Group to learn more about our real estate investments!


              🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast  

              🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman  

              💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg 


              16 min
            • It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep

              Welcome back to Free From Wall Street! In this episode, I will break down five tax benefits of investing in real estate syndication. I’ll also touch upon the real estate professional designation, and what it can mean for your career.

              Here at Integrity Holdings Group, we invest in real estate syndication. That means bringing different investors together to buy large commercial assets.

              In this episode, I’ll explain why real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged asset classes there is. First, you need to understand that the Tax Code, the way taxes are written, that’s basically IRS giving you incentives on how to invest. And if you do it right, you get a lot of benefits, and you get to keep a lot of the profit.

              The tax benefits depend on your position too. It’s different if you have a regular job, or if you’re a real estate professional. But there are ways to do both, and that’s what I’ll talk about today.

              So if you want to learn more about the tax benefits you get as a real estate investor, make sure to tune in today!


              Key takeaways

              • Depreciation as an incentive for real estate investing (02:44)
              • Refinancing and capital gains as major incentives (05:55)
              • The benefits of real estate professional designation (09:36)
              • How to go about becoming a real estate professional (11:26)
              • Tax benefits as can get you to retirement much faster (13:19)

              • Additional resources

                Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

                Visit Integrity Holdings Group to learn more about our real estate investments!

                🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast

                🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman

                💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg

                16 min
              • Bridging the Fundraising Gap with Shawn Hyland

                Welcome back to Free From Wall Street! In this episode, I’m talking to Shawn Hyland, Director of Advocacy at Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey. FPA is one of the non-profits we’re supporting through fundraising and real estate deals. Their main mission is preserving parent rights and religious freedoms.

                It’s always exciting to hear more about non-profits who are making a change in the community. We are honored that we can support them in that. By getting the budgeting and fundraising out of the way, these organizations can really focus on their mission.

                Shawn will tell us more about the mission and vision of the Family Policy Alliance. They are working hard here in New Jersey to bridge the gap between families and legislators.

                Having a say in your local policies is your right as a citizen, and FPA does so much to facilitate that. Their vision is a nation where God is honored, religious liberty flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.

                Tune in to learn more about how to support your local non-profits and get involved in policy-making!


                Key takeaways

                • Bridging the fundraising gap for a non-profit (01:06)
                • Background and mission of Family Policy Alliance (04:26)
                • Bringing light to the issue girls face in sports (07:05)
                • Why it’s so important to get involved in policy-making (09:28)
                • Fighting the good fight and protecting parental rights (10:59)
                • The current policy issues FPA is working on (16:45)
                • How to get in touch with FPA and protect your rights (19:22)

                • Additional resources

                  Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!

                  Visit Family Policy Alliance to see how you can get involved and benefit your community!

                  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/ffws-podcast

                  🤝 Connect with Steven: https://bit.ly/steven-libman

                  💰 Start investing with purpose: https://bit.ly/integrityhg

                  21 min
                • Tax Lien Investing With Joanne Musa: Get A High Return Rate With Minimal Risks

                  Welcome back to Free From Wall Street! Today I’m talking to Joanne Musa, the Tax Lien Lady. Joanne is recognized as America’s most trusted teacher and trainer on tax lien investing. In this episode, she shares the secrets of safe and profitable tax lien investing. 

                  Lien certificates and tax deeds are backed by real assets. As an investor, you know what you’re buying and you’re in control of the asset. The returns are blended and very generous, making tax lien investing a great option for the investors who want to control their financial future and retirement. 

                  Joanne has 15+ years of experience in tax lien investing. She’s author of the bestselling Amazon book on this topic, and she’s helped thousands of investors find the best deals. 

                  In this episode, she talks about her background, what makes a good deal, how to invest in tax liens safely, and what are the differences across states. 

                  If you’ve been curious about tax lien investing, you’ll find no better teacher than Joanne Musa. 

                  So tune in and find out how to invest without having to take chances in the stock market!

                  Key takeaways

                  • The basics of tax lien investing and how it works (01:31)  
                  • What happens after you invest in a tax lien certificate (06:06)
                  • How do you make money on interest and subsequent taxes (08:17)
                  • Staying competitive as a small investor and getting in on the auctions (10:23)
                  • How much money do you need to get started in different states (12:12)
                  • Joanne’s background and how she got started in tax lien investing (17:10)
                  • Resources and services Joanne offers to help you build your tax lien portfolio (25:15)
                  • Additional resources

                    Visit Joanne’s website Tax Lien Lady to find out how she can help you get started. 

                    You can learn plenty of tips and tricks reading her blog Tax Lien Investing Tips.

                    And if you’re ready to get into tax lien investing, be sure to check out her book Tax Lien Investing Secrets!

                    Take charge of your financial future and visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that your financial advisor didn’t tell you!


                    29 min
                  • Non-Profit Spotlight: Toms River Field of Dreams

                    In this episode, my guest is Christian Kane, the founder of Toms River Field of Dreams. We are talking about how groups like Integrity Holdings Group can support not only investors but also non-profits. Christian discusses the inspiration behind the project.

                    Toms River Field of Dreams is a non-profit run by Christian Kane and his wife Mary. Their son Gavin suffered a car crash that left him with special needs. 

                    Being fighters, they dedicated their time and efforts to give Gavin a great life. When they realized that the resources they had available in their community weren’t cutting it, they decided to do something about it. 

                    This is how Toms River Field of Dreams started. The project expanded, and today, they are a bedrock in their community, providing people with special needs and their caretakers a chance to interact, participate, and experience all that the life has to offer. 

                    We’re going to discuss the background and inspiration behind this project, as well as the financial side of things. 

                    If you want to learn how non-profits can survive and thrive financially, be sure to tune in today!

                    Key takeaways:

                    • How Christian and Mary got the inspiration for the project (1:13)  
                    • Expansion and growth as they understood they can help a lot more people (4:33)
                    • The importance of building an understanding community with shared experiences (9:18)
                    • An opportunity for a change of perspective and interaction with atypical kids (10:40)
                    • What’s the plan and timeline for future developments in light of the pandemic (13:28)
                    • Building a non-profit project in terms of investments, fund-raising, and budgeting (15:20)
                    • Different ways people can get involved and support non-profits in their missions (17:47)
                    • Additional resources

                      Learn more about how you can support Christian's project here.

                      Don’t forget to visit Free From Wall Street to learn about five things that can help you generate passive income!



                      25 min
                    • Buying and Selling on Terms with Chris Prefontaine

                      Chris Prefontaine is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Moneeka Sawyer’s Real Estate Investing for Women. He’s also the Founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast.

                      Chris has been in real estate for almost 30 years. His experience ranges from constructing new homes in the ’90s and owning a Realty Executive Franchise to running his own investments

                      (commercial & residential) and coaching clients throughout North America.

                      Today, Chris runs his own buying and selling businesses with his family team, which purchases 2-5 properties monthly, so they’re in the trenches every single week. They also help their Associates and students do the exact same thing all across North America, working together on another 10-15 properties every month.

                      Having been through several real estate cycles, Chris understands the challenges of this business and helps students navigate the constantly changing real estate waters.

                      19 min

                    About Investing With Purpose

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                    Investing With Purpose is a podcast hosted by real estate investor Steven Libman, involved in over $500M in commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions.