Real Estate Investor Podcast

As a nation, we know very little about residential assisted living (RAL) compared to other real estate categories. So today, we welcome the two-time bestselling author and COO of Residential Assisted Living Academy (RALA), Isabelle Guarino, who sheds more light on the importance of RAL and how you can get involved. Named as one of the “Top Influencers of Senior Housing” and a two-time recipient of "The Future Leader of Assisted Living" title, Isabelle is undoubtedly America’s top coach and trainer for all things RAL. She begins with a detailed breakdown of RALA before diving into the common pitfalls of operators new to RAL, the qualifications and hires that are required to run an assisted living facility, the limitations that RAL administrators have to work around, and how a residency care plan differs entirely from a tenant/landlord agreement. We also unpack proper ways to go about RAL research, helpful tools and technologies that are currently available, how scaling works in RAL, and everything else that you need to know to kick-start your residential assisted living venture. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• RAL guru Isabelle Guarino explains the work of the Residential Assisted Living Academy (RALA). 
• Common mistakes that operators make when joining the RAL space. 
• The qualifications and key hires necessary to run a residential assisted living facility. 
• Understanding the limitations placed on RAL administrators. 
• Diving deeper into the numbers and economic implications. 
• The differences between a tenant/landlord agreement and a residency care plan. 
• How to find the right data when doing RAL research.  
• A closer examination of how RALA trains its students to be successful. 
• The future of RAL, and helpful technologies and tools to use. 
• How scaling transpires in rental assisted living.
• Everything else that you need to know before joining RAL. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Isabelle Guarino on LinkedIn

Isabelle Guarino on Instagram 

Residential Assisted Living Academy | RALA 

RAL101

The Young Boss Podcast 

Living Legacy 

Young Boss

The Silver Tsunami of Seniors 

Residential Assisted Living National Association | RALNA 

Genworth 

CarePredict

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Are you interested in scaling your business but have concerns about overreaching and going broke? In her new book, Scaling Smart, Kathy Fettke gives readers a comprehensive guide to creating a self-managing business without sacrificing growth. Kathy is a renowned real estate expert, author of the best-selling title, Retire Rich with Rentals, and co-founder of RealWealth. We are delighted to have her back on the show today to talk about the contents of her new book, Scaling Smart, and how to take on the challenge of scaling your real estate investments. Tune in as she outlines how she first entered real estate due to a family crisis, the key lessons she learned from navigating syndication after the 2008 crash, and how her experiences informed her new book. You’ll also hear her strategies for designing a self-managing business and how to scale thoughtfully by building an incentivized team and establishing inspired leaders within your company. For anyone looking to scale smartly and sustainably, Kathy's advice is a game changer!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Kathy Fettke, founder of RealWealth.
• Kathy’s new book, Scaling Smart, and why she wrote it.
• How her book is helping people scale their businesses without going broke.
• Her journey from stay-at-home mom to real estate investor
• Kathy’s experiences with the syndication process in 2009.
• The biggest mistakes she made and what she learned from them.
• Kathy’s insights on avoiding ego-driven decisions.
• The importance of identifying your why and what you truly want.
• Key lessons on creating a self-managing business.
• How to establish inspired leaders and build an incentivized team.
• Where you can find Kathy’s new book Scaling Smart.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kathy Fettke
Kathy Fettke on X
Kathy Fettke on Instagram

RealWealth

Retire Rich with Rentals

Scaling Smart
Ken McElroy
Traction
Jilliene Helman

Realty Mogul

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Our very own Gary Lipsky has written another incredible real estate investment book! Invest Smart: Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications and in this episode of the Real Estate Investors Podcast, Gary is telling us all about it. Tune in to hear what you will learn from the book, why he wrote it, who it is for, and so much more! Head over to Amazon now to get your hands on this incredible guide that will make you a better real estate investor and be sure to email your review to Gary when you’ve read it! Thanks for listening in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Gary’s new book, Invest Smart.
• What you will learn from the book. 
• Why Gary decided to write this book. 
• Who Invest Smart is for.
• A breakdown of what is covered in the book. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Email Gary Lipsky

Best In Class

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Are you ready to scale your real estate investments but feel unsure of how to take the next step? This is the episode for you! Joining us today to share his take on how to scale efficiently (and painlessly) is John Casmon, a former corporate marketing executive turned real estate entrepreneur. John is the founder of Casmon Capital Group, where he and his team help busy professionals invest in real estate without having to deal with the difficulties of being a landlord or flipper themselves. Tuning in, you’ll hear about John’s journey from corporate marketing executive to managing over $100 million in apartment investments and the challenges he had to overcome along the way. You’ll also find out how he took the leap into entrepreneurship, why you can’t scale without partnerships, and what you need to consider when building a reliable team you can trust. To hear all of John’s insights about how you can learn to think bigger, don’t miss this fascinating conversation!
 
 Key Points From This Episode:

• John’s journey from corporate marketing to real estate.
• Utilizing partnerships and funds to scale investments.
• Reasons to surround yourself with like-minded individuals you can learn from.
• How to build a reliable team based on character and complementary skills.
• Ways to overcome fears and setbacks in real estate investing.
• How John’s involvement in a faulty flipping business reinforced his focus on multifamily.
• Advice for addressing “analysis paralysis” when investing.
• Why learning from your mistakes is essential in real estate.
• Branding and marketing insights from John’s corporate marketing background.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

John Casmon on LinkedIn

Casmon Capital Group

Multifamily Insights Podcast

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Conducting detailed research and having great relationships with municipalities, contractors, and investors is the best way to avoid hefty delays in development deals. Today's guest is Andrew Brewer, a stationary engineer-turned-commercial operator and developer, and the Founder of IronGall Investments. We begin today's conversation with Andrew's professional history before discovering how his stationary engineering background makes him a better investor today. Andrew then details all important considerations for investors who are keen on ground-up developments, and we discuss the roles of research and relationships in shortening delays within a project. To end, Andrew shares pearls of wisdom as he reflects on the hardest business lesson he's ever had to learn.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming IronGall's Founder, Andrew Brewer as he details his professional history.
• What a stationary engineer does, and how this makes Andrew a better investor. 
• Important considerations for investors when entering a ground-up development.
• How comprehensive research and building good relationships help to shorten delays. 
• Exploring one of the hardest lessons that Andrew has ever had to learn.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Andrew Brewer on LinkedIn

Andrew Brewer on Instagram 

Andrew Brewer Email

IronGall Investments 

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Section 1031 in the tax code can be leveraged to your advantage when it comes to real estate investing and today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brandon Burns is here to give listeners a 1031 master class. Listening in, you’ll hear all about the power of the Section 1031 tax code in investing, what a 1031 scenario looks like, what could go wrong, how to select a qualified intermediary, and more! Brandon delves into the different kinds of 1031 exchanges before explaining what a reverse 1031 is and why it’s a safe option. Finally, our guest reminds listeners to educate themselves and plan in advance before getting themselves into any situation. To hear all this and so much more, be sure to tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming Brandon Burns to the show. 
• The power of the Section 1031 tax code in real estate investing. 
• Brandon walks us through a 1031 scenario in multifamily. 
• Some possible reasons 1031 exchanges don’t work out. 
• The key qualities to look for in a qualified intermediary. 
• A breakdown of the three different kinds of 1031 exchanges. 
• Brandon explains what a reverse 1031 is. 
• The tax burdens involved in buying property. 
• A reminder to educate yourself on the rules before closing a deal. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Brandon Burns on LinkedIn

Brandon Burns Email Address

Brandon Burns on Instagram
Vanguard 1031 Exchange

Vanguard 1031 Exchange Contact Number: 858-331-1031

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

While multifamily investors face numerous challenges in today's market, there are still many lucrative opportunities available. Join us as we delve into the current state of multifamily investing with Feras Moussa, co-founder of Disrupt Equity, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions. As a serial entrepreneur and multifamily expert, Feras brings a wealth of experience to this episode, having overseen the acquisition of over 5,000 units and more than $800 million in assets across Georgia, Texas, and Florida. Listen in as he shares valuable advice for negotiating loan MODs, the importance of building communities, not just housing, and why cultivating a strong network is crucial for your financial success. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a beginner, you’ll discover actionable strategies to elevate your multifamily investment game. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insights that can potentially transform your investment approach!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Insight into Feras’ tech background and how it led him to real estate investing.
• His predictions for the real estate market over the next few years.
• Tips for negotiating loan MODs and creating a win-win scenario with the lender.
• The story of a recent incident that followed the closure of one of Feras’ deals.
• Combatting the negative light that the press often casts on property owners.
• Why building a community and caring for your tenants are good business decisions.
• How you can benefit from the upcoming Multifamily Investor Network Conference.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Disrupt Equity

Feras Moussa on LinkedIn

Feras Moussa on Instagram

Feras Moussa on X

The Multifamily Investor Network Conference — Discount Code: LIPSKY

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Francey, a multi-business owner and the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), to delve into the complexities of the US and Canadian markets and the different real estate market cycles. Patrick is a highly experienced real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 40 years in the industry. As the CEO of REIN, he guides investors through the nuances of real estate investment to help them build successful portfolios. In our conversation, Patrick shares his journey into real estate investing, what got him interested in it, and the significant differences between the US and Canadian markets. Explore the importance of understanding regional economic fundamentals, having a clear investment strategy, the value of focusing on regional markets, and how to prepare for economic cycles. Gain insights into the aspects to consider before investing in a property, why there is no bad time for real estate investing, the importance of being a problem solver, and the various hurdles investors face in real estate. He also shares lessons from his real estate investment journey and why it is vital to stay educated and savvy to be successful. Tune in to uncover the secret behind navigating the ever-changing real estate market with Patrick Francey!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Background about Patrick, his company, and how he got involved in real estate.
• Learn about the differences in real estate investment between the US and Canada.
• Discover the importance of regional market analysis over national averages.
• Regional economic aspects to consider, such as GDP and job growth.
• Explore the pros and cons of immediate and long-term investment strategies. 
• Navigating the real estate cycle and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• The role of partnerships and aligning values with partners.
• Unpack the impact of economic cycles on investment opportunities.
• Patrick shares advice for budding real estate investors. 
• Why being a problem solver in real estate is essential for success. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Patrick Francey on LinkedIn

Patrick Francey on Instagram

Patrick Francey on X

Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)

The Everyday Millionaire Podcast

The Wealthy Barber

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

What if your biggest obstacle in life is, in fact, yourself? In today’s episode, Gary Lipsky sits down to interview Aaron Velky, a transformational coach who helps entrepreneurs overcome personal challenges to achieve their goals. Tuning in you’ll learn about the critical role that mindset plays in achieving success, along with strategies for breaking out of comfort zones and addressing self-limiting beliefs. Aaron shares his journey from coaching youth soccer to guiding business professionals before offering insights on how to overcome "analysis paralysis" in real estate investing and beyond. Through personal stories and practical advice, he emphasizes the importance of continuous self-evolution and taking decisive action toward one's vision. Tune in to gain valuable strategies for personal growth and entrepreneurial success, and be inspired to take the next step in your journey!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Aaron Velky's journey from youth soccer coach to transformational coach for entrepreneurs.
• Why the biggest obstacle to achieving success is usually your mindset.
• Strategies for identifying and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
• The role of continuous self-evolution in maintaining long-term success.
• Techniques for breaking out of your comfort zone to foster growth.
• How to overcome "analysis paralysis" in real estate investing and other ventures.
• Practical advice on taking decisive action toward one's goals.
• One of Aaron’s most successful transformation stories.
• Encouragement for listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for development.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Aaron Velky

Aaron Velky on LinkedIn

Aaron Velky on Instagram

Get Out of Your Own Way

Get Out Of Your Own Way Podcast

Tony Robbins
Rock Thomas
Brian Weiss

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Reading the markets and benefiting from both ups and downturns requires a ton of experience and vast knowledge of the real estate market. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and success in business operations and real estate management, today’s guest, Michael Hananel, is the perfect person to walk us through the cycles of success of real estate, so that you can make the most of your next property venture. Michael is the CEO of Strategic Growth Real Estate – a commercial real estate, brokerage, investment, and property management firm that he founded in Los Angeles in 2012 – and he begins by sharing all the details behind his decision to invest in Buffalo. Our conversation explores the possible future of real estate in America, what a financial crisis could mean for the market, how rates could be affected in the next five years, and what potential investors and owners should be considering before their next buy. To end, Michael identifies what makes a great property manager, how to find one for yourself, and the role of AI in the future of property management. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Michael Hananel’s professional background, and the work of Strategic Growth Real Estate. 
• Why he was blown away when he began investing in Buffalo. 
• Predicting the future of the real estate market, and Michael’s thoughts on rates. 
• The characteristics of a great property management company, and how to find one. 
• Understanding the role of AI in the future of property management. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Michael Hananel on LinkedIn

Strategic Growth Real Estate  

Yardi

AppFolio

ShowMojo

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn