Real Estate Milestones

By Ben Malech

Welcome to Real Estate Milestones, where we journey through the beautiful world of real estate, learning as much as we can along the way. On this podcast, we will be exploring a variety of fascinating... more

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July 19, 2023 REM 73: What I learned about Real Estate Development at Machu Picchu
The Incas may have been the greatest real estate developers to have ever lived… This realization struck me as I walked through the gates of Machu Picchu after a 4-trek through the Andes Mountains. It’s easy to think of the technological sophistication of pre-modern societies as primitive, but this couldn’t be further from the truth in the case of the Incas. Machu Picchu is a city built on the top of mountain 8,000 feet above sea level, built out of massive boulders that modern people would still struggle to move today, which are fit smoothly together at right angles like Legos. Their feats of strength and artistry are utterly remarkable but what is truly striking is that fact that the city remains there, unmoved, after 800 years! The root cause behind the durability of Machu Picchu flows from the central focus of Incan culture, their reverence and respect of Pachamama, or Mother Nature. Although their technology allowed them great powers, they didn’t try to usurp or conquer Mother Nature with their creations. Rather they always found ways to partner with Mother Nature using gravity and natural formations to create even better structures than they could have on their own. As we grow into a leader in the industry, I encourage us to always remember to look through the Inca’s lens as we evaluate opportunities to see where we can collaborate with nature, whether that means building stronger structures in better locations, implementing green spaces, or considering ecological impacts. Spending most of our lives in cities and towns, it’s easy to forget how beautiful the world truly is, but also, how powerful the forces of nature can be. The Incas were successful because they respected both the majesty and power of Mother Nature, and if we approach the world with this same respect, our lives and our world will forever be beautiful. Keep Making Milestones, Ben Malech Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/Realestatemilestones Subscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click Here To learn more about Ben, connect with him through: Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/ Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/ Ben’s email: [email protected]
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June 14, 2023 REM72: How Philanthropy 10Xed His Business w/ Whitney Sewell
I’m always impressed when individuals clearly know why they do what they do every day…No matter what you do, it’s not always smooth sailing, but when you are motivated by something you care about, it’s always easier to persevere. Today’s guest, Whitney Sewell, CEO of Life Bridge Capital, manages ~$400MM of real estate and knows why he works hard every day. Whitney gives half of his personal real estate profits to his philanthropic foundation, Omnah Foundation, which provides financial support to families who are hoping to adopt orphans. Through his own personal experience, he realized how expensive adoption is and that many families who are eager to adopt are prevented due to financial constraints. However, knowing how beautiful adoption can be, he wanted to utilize his real estate business to help families that can’t do it alone. To hear Whitney’s story and learn about how he grew one of the most popular daily real estate podcasts in the business, I encourage you to tune in to today’s episode!Keep Making Milestones, Ben MalechSupport the show on Patreon:patreon.com/RealestatemilestonesSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Whitney, you can find him at:https://lifebridgecapital.com/personnel/whitney-sewell/https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/To learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]
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May 22, 2023 REM71: What Does a Real Estate Developer Really Do? w/ Andrew Esposito
What does it mean to be a real estate developer?We all know them as the guys and gals who build buildings, but they definitely aren't laying bricks and operating cranes in their hard hats and suits…Furthermore, development companies tend to run with lean teams of a dozen or so professionals and often fewer, so even if they were the people laying bricks, every project would take an eternity!Andrew Esposito is a real estate developer in New York City, and he describes the role of a developer as “herding cats…”This is because the developer in a real estate deal is the central conductor that coordinates and oversees all the moving parts and stakeholders involved in a project.A developer is a bit like a film director, orchestrating a large, diverse cast of professionals, all with their specific roles and responsibilities. They work with architects, engineers, builders, contractors, local authorities, investors, lawyers, marketing and sales teams, and often, the local community. Their goal? To ensure the project comes together on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all involved.Andrew’s job isn't just to make sure all these pieces fit together. He needs to ensure they do so in a way that results in a profitable, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing development. It's about striking a balance between creativity and practicality, risk and reward, ambition and feasibility.So while real estate developers may not be laying bricks, they're certainly building - building ideas, building teams, building plans, and ultimately, building the structures that shape our cities and towns. It's a monumental task, akin to herding cats, but when done right, we get the beautiful spaces in which we live, work, and play every day.Keep Making Milestones, Ben MalechSupport the show on Patreon:patreon.com/RealestatemilestonesSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Andrew, you can find him at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-esposito-95a1349a/To learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]Resources Mentioned:
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May 13, 2023REM70: 7 Investments the Government Will Pay You to Make w/ Tom Wheelwright
Wouldn’t it be amazing if the government paid you to contribute to society?Well, it turns out they do…Tom Wheelwright is an expert tax advisor for high-net-worth individuals and investors, including Robert Kiyosaki, and has written multiple books on the topic, such as the incredibly popular Rich Dad Advisor book, Tax-Free Wealth. In his most recent book, Win-Win Wealth Strategy, he explains that the government uses powerful tax credits and incentives to incentive citizens to invest their money into things that help society and the government would be incapable of accomplishing on their own. He breaks it down into 7 categories of things the government pays you to do:
Activities that create jobs
Creating new technology
Creating energy
Growing food
Investing in renewables
Getting insurance
And, saving for retirement
If you want to learn more about how to utilize these strategies, I definitely recommend tuning into today’s interview with Tom and checking out his fantastic books!Keep Making Milestones, Ben MalechSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/RealestatemilestonesSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Tom, you can find him at:https://tomwheelwright.com/To learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]
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May 05, 2023REM69: Top 5 Sources of Debt and Equity in 2023 w/ Jake Clopton
Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media.Current ownership and companies include;
Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country.
Clopton Insurance Services – A national insurance agency that focuses solely on commercial property and business insurance.
Multiple apartment communities – Jake is the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area.
He knows all about how to find debt and equity in today's market, so definitely check out this episode!
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April 28, 2023 REM68: How to Find Undervalued Properties in the Path of Progress w/ Mark Updegraff
In real estate, you make your money when you buy. However, it’s obviously easier said than done…The goal of investors is to acquire properties at a discount to their actual or potential value and hold them until they can sell them for more or add value to the properties to force appreciation. However, theoretically, this shouldn’t be possible. For example, look at the stock market. There is this idea called the efficient market hypothesis, which says that a stock’s price reflects all known information about the underlying company, and therefore, the stock price reflects the true value of the company, and a discount would be impossible. However, what’s a real estate asset’s price? Whether you believe the efficient market hypothesis or not, real estate is nowhere near as liquid as a stock and doesn’t have a price that gets adjusted every second of the business day. Therefore, it is up to the buyer and the seller to determine on their own what the value of a property is based on what they believe about any given asset and the trajectory of the market it falls in. Mark Updegraff applies this principle when searching for real estate investments by identifying properties in near geographies that he believes are slated for growth but have yet to be realized by other investors. By becoming an expert in his favorite markets, Mark creates an advantage because he builds up an understanding of property values in a market that others do not have. If you want to hear more about his strategies, tune in to today’s episode!Keep Making Milestones, Ben MalechSupport the show on Patreon:patreon.com/RealestatemilestonesSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Mark, you can find him at:https://updegraff.info/about/To learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]
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April 20, 2023 REM67: His Top Lessons After Teaching Over 20K Students w/ Stuart Gethner
Subscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Stuart, you can find him at:[email protected](480) 443-4500www.ContactStuart.comTo learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]Resources Mentioned:Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah - Richard Bach
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April 13, 2023 REM66: Why Real Estate Investors Pay Less in Taxes than You…
I’m sure we’re all thinking the same thing right now: Taxes suck…However, most of us have accepted them as one of two inevitables.Not real estate investors…Most of us have heard something about how real estate investing helps with taxes, but how does it work?The underlying idea behind many of the real estate tax-savings strategies is:The Depreciation Tax Shield. Depreciation is the idea that assets deteriorate over time due to usage, obsolescence, weather, etc. The IRS allows you to estimate the value that is lost to depreciation each year and deduct it from your taxable income.However, unlike utilities, labor, and electricity, the depreciation expense doesn’t require an outflow of cash. It’s just an expense on paper, which means you get the pocket of the cash that you save on your tax bill each year!This is an overly simplified explanation of depreciation, but I go into more detail on the topic and many more tax savings strategies, like the 1031 exchange, cost segregation, and real estate professional status, in this week's episode!I recommend checking it out if you don’t want next April to be much more of a happy time! Keep Making Milestones,Ben MalechAlso, Shout out to Yonah Weiss for the awesome conversation on Cost Segregation in Episode 21 of Real Estate Milestones! Support the show on Patreon:patreon.com/RealestatemilestonesSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! https://benmalech.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=350ca1e8dcceca79189398d18&id=6b0fe0bccaTo learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]
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April 02, 2023 REM65: He Acquired $1.8 Billion of Real Estate Becoming Biggest Buyer in Phoenix w/ Zach Haptonstall
To rise to the top, you need to have a competitive advantage…This doesn’t mean just being really good at something; it means having the capacity to do something that nobody else in your market is capable of.If you want to see what I mean, take a look at Rise48. In the last 4 years, CEO Zach Hapstonstall and his team have acquired over $1.8 Billion of real estate in their hometown of Pheonix and recently expanded to Dallas. They have grown at such a fast pace because they vertically integrated the company in such a way that allows them to close deals and complete renovations faster than any of their competitors while creating a higher degree of certainty in their budgets and execution. By bringing construction and property management in-house and building exclusive relationships with suppliers, they’ve been able to insulate themselves from price volatility and supply chain issues in construction and constantly execute their business plans on time. Every month over schedule and dollar over budget hurts investors, but having high control over your business processes will allow you to be the faster player in the game. I encourage anyone interested to tune in to today’s episode to hear how Zach has grown Rise48 to the biggest acquirer of multifamily in Phoenix!Keep Making Milestones,Ben MalechSubscribe to my Mailing List!!!! Click HereIf you want to learn more about Zach, you can find him at:https://rise48equity.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-haptonstall/To learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben’s Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben’s email: [email protected]Resources Mentioned:The Daily Laws - Robert Greene
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March 24, 2023 REM64: The Pros and Cons of Land Flipping w/ Pete Reese
Speed, ease, and certainty have a monetary value in transactions…
For example, look at a car dealership.
People know they are not getting top dollar when they sell their car to a dealership, but they are willing to do so because it’s way more convenient than taking the time to search for a buyer online who you might back out at the last minute.
This is the principle that drives the business of today’s guest.Pete Reese is the President of Reelvest Properties, and he’s in the business of land flipping.
Pete buys land from people who want to quickly sell their land in an all-cash transaction, and then he lists the property on the market until another buyer is willing to pay the full market price.
It’s amazing how many different avenues there are for real estate investors to create a business in this industry, so feel free to check out today’s episodes if you want to learn about another one!
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Ben Malech
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If you want to learn more about Pete, you can find him at:
https://turningprofit.com/
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How many episodes does Real Estate Milestones have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.