Transitioning from a hands-on business owner to a savvy real estate investor can feel like navigating two different worlds. In this deep-dive post, we sit down with Ian Noble, a former dry cleaning business owner who successfully made the leap to full-time investor and now manages a boutique private equity firm focused on mobile home parks and private lending. Discover how Ian shifted his focus from active, day-to-day property management to strategically cherry-picking large-scale passive investments like syndications and feeder funds.

We uncover:

• The crucial turning point that led Ian to seek passive real estate opportunities—and how his major tax event became a catalyst for change.
• Why the “Feeder Fund” structure is a win-win for investors and sponsors, dispelling the myth that LPs are always diluted by adding an intermediary.
• The essential criteria Ian uses to vet operators and deals in a market filled with “flashy” returns, prioritizing low-risk, trust, and transparent communication, especially in today’s emotional investor environment.
• Insights into scalable asset classes like Mobile Home Parks and Debt Funds, and how they offer predictable cash flow and long-term wealth creation.
• Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to diversify your assets or an active investor contemplating a shift to passive income, this is a must-read guide on leveraging real estate to achieve true financial freedom.

Get in touch with Ian Noble:

• Website: https://runsteadyinvestments.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/RunSteady-Investments/61566763725759/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_invests/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RunSteadyInvestments

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Get ready for a discussion full of success strategies in real estate. Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz sit down with Michael Mannino Sr., Founder of Ark Investment Ventures, who shares his most effective tactics as a licensed Master Builder in both Michigan and Florida. He breaks down his journey from high-end custom homes and flipping houses to scalable multifamily investments, exploring how to manage remote construction across multiple states. Michael also reveals his revolutionary strategy for an affordable workforce in South Carolina and his approach to creating a highly accountable real estate team. Do not miss Michael’s insights on turning passion into profit, which ultimately leads to financial freedom.

Get in touch with Michael Mannino Sr.:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmanninosr/
• Website: https://aiventuresllc.com/

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Why do some people build real wealth while others—working just as hard—only scrape by? With endless “expert” advice everywhere, the real drivers of financial success can be hard to spot. This week, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Gino Barbaro for a conversation that goes far beyond market timing and tactics. Having scaled a real estate portfolio to over 1,800 multifamily units, Gino unpacks the often-overlooked connection between childhood money experiences, family values, and building a lasting legacy. Drawing from classics like The Richest Man in Babylon and his own journey from running a pizza shop to leading a real estate empire, Gino explains how to move past fear-based decisions, adopt the “Warrior” and “Magician” business archetypes, and define success on your own terms.

In this post, you’ll learn:

Why financial wealth is only one pillar of true legacy

How early money memories shape adult financial behavior

A framework for focused execution and avoiding shiny object syndrome

Why Gino stepped back from syndication to build a “Small Giant” business

How to guide children toward financial independence without authoritarian control

If you’re ready to rethink money, leadership, and legacy—at work and at home—dive into our conversation with Gino.

Get in touch with Gino Barbaro:

Website: https://barbaro360.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-barbaro-03973b4b

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbaro360

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaro_360/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbaro-360

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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People hate paying taxes, especially when it cuts into the profits of a successful real estate sale. But for investors focused on building tax free wealth, there’s a decades-old tool in the U.S. tax code that allows you to defer—and potentially eliminate—capital gains taxes on your investment properties.

In this deep dive, we break down the Section 1031 Exchange with qualified intermediary Dave Foster. Discover the surprising mechanics of tax deferral, the strict 45 and 180-day deadlines you must know, and the powerful “Four D’s of 1031 Investing.” Whether you’re a seasoned syndicator, a small-time investor looking to scale, or simply wondering how the world’s wealthiest pass on their real estate empires tax-free (hint: it involves death and a “step-up in basis”), this post is your essential guide to turning taxable gains into generational wealth. Ready to stop writing checks to the government and start reinvesting 100% of your profit? Don’t miss this episode.

Get in touch with Dave Foster:

Website: https://www.the1031investor.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefoster1031/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the1031investor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davefoster1031

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/The1031Investor

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Dive deep into the world of real estate investing and fund management with Fuquan Bilal, a visionary who has spent 25 years transforming distressed properties into high-yield assets. As the CEO of NNG Capital Fund, Fuquan has not only raised over $50 million in real estate capital but has also built a thriving portfolio of Class B multifamily properties and luxury single-family homes.

In this exclusive interview, Fuquan shares his unique journey—from the early days of “lipstick on a pig” flips and navigating the 2008 global financial crisis, to pivoting into note-buying and scaling his operations into large-scale institutional multifamily assets across New Jersey, Alabama, and Georgia. Discover his secrets to raising capital through relationship-based strategies, the shift from syndication to a debt-focused fund structure, and his powerful vision for creating social impact through affordable housing. If you’re looking for lessons on diversification, due diligence, and building a long-term, impactful real estate business, you won’t want to miss these invaluable insights.

Get in touch with Fuquan Bilal:

Website: https://nngcapitalfund.com/

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

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

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

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

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

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Forget the sun, the biggest push for Canadian immigration to the US is all about freedom and finance. We dive deep with International Lawyer and Investment Strategist Lauren Cohen, Founder of Investing Across Borders. She uncovers the eroding economic freedoms and the heavy shadow of Canada’s ‘deemed disposition’ tax. Lauren then shares her unique program for turning passive real estate investments into an active business. This strategy, often involving high-cap-rate co-living units, helps secure E-2 Visas or a Green Card via EB-5, providing a clear path for investors to build their future in the US. Tune in to learn how to make your strategic leap across the border and unlock massive US market opportunities!

Get in touch with Lauren Cohen:

Website: https://investingacrossborders.net

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

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

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6urWxttkC6J6W04qYQSAQ

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz discuss the stability, yield, and risks of a single-tenant net lease with George Pino, a commercial real estate expert with more than 30 years of experience. He explains the different factors to consider when getting into this asset class according to current market trends, economic indicators, and government policies. George also shares valuable insights on how AI can massively disrupt our everyday lives, and how it can significantly transform how real estate is done, especially in the aspect of data analysis.

Get in touch with George Pino:

Website: https://www.cbicommercial.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-pino-3898557

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Financial literacy isn’t just about earning money; it’s about learning how to keep it, grow it, and make it work for you. In this eye-opening conversation, wealth expert and The Millionaire Maker author Loral Langemeier joins us to unpack the money lessons schools never teach. From understanding taxes and corporate structure to building generational wealth through real estate and entrepreneurship, Loral shares practical strategies that help people at every level move from financial confusion to financial control. Her message is clear: if you want lasting wealth, you have to think and live like a millionaire.

Get in touch with Loral Langemeier:

• Website: https://www.lorallangemeier.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier
• YouTube Show: https://www.youtube.com/lorallangemeier

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate, and predictive tools are opening doors to deals before they even hit the market. In this episode, Stasiu “Stash” Geleszinski—CRE operator, prop-tech founder, and host—shares how his platform, nëdl Ai, Inc., predicts multifamily transactions with remarkable accuracy, helping brokers and acquisition professionals stay ahead of the curve. He also opens up about his own journey from brokering to building a startup, the lessons he’s learned about risk-taking, and his outlook on the current real estate cycle.

Get in touch with Stasiu Geleszinski:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasiugeleszinski
• Website: https://nedl.us

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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In today’s highly interconnected world, running a remote team can save you a lot of time and money without putting quality and profit at risk. Managing people across the country or the globe is indeed challenging, and this is where hiring a virtual assistant is a must. Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz chat with Ricardo Rosales, CEO of the Venezuela-based company Top Of The Line VA. Ricardo discusses the importance of hiring the right VA to support lead generation, media production, and event planning of your business. He also looks back to his proven track record as a wholesaler and how it helped shape the mission and vision of his current venture.

Get in touch with Ricardo Rosales:

Website: https://www.topofthelineva.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-rosales-95394234

If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at [email protected]. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.

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