In this episode of Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Jon Weiskopf, founder and CEO of Blue Eyed Capital, to explore how he transitioned from leading over $10 billion in global commercial real estate projects at Apple to building a purpose-driven real estate investment firm.

Jon shares his background as an engineer, how he got started in multifamily investing, and why private credit has become a major focus of his business in today’s market. The conversation dives into earnest money lending, gap lending, and private hard money loans, including why these short-term loans exist, how they work, and how Jon evaluates risk, operators, and deal structure to protect investor capital. He also reflects on lessons learned from assisted living investments and explains why conservative underwriting, strong reserves, and relationship-driven lending are critical.

If you want to understand how private credit fits into real estate investing and what goes on behind the scenes of earnest money lending, this episode delivers practical, real-world insight.

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#Realestate #Investing #PrivateCredit #EarnestMoneyLending #CommercialRealEstate #BlueEyedCapital #SkyTheLimitPodcast

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit Podcast, Mike Doherty sits down with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Barbaro 360, to talk about the mindset and money habits that helped him grow into a successful multifamily operator.

Gino explains how changing your identity, understanding your relationship with money, and thinking long-term can transform your investing journey. He also shares lessons from the 2008 crisis, the power of partnership, and the principles he used to scale to 1,800 units.

If you want practical insight on mindset, money, and building wealth with purpose, this episode is a must-watch!

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• Barbaro 360 Website: https://barbaro360.com 
• Barbaro 360 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbaro-360    
• Barbaro 360 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinGinosFamily 

#RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #MindsetShift #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #InvestingMindset #PassiveIncome

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit Podcast, host Mike Doherty sits down with Justin Brennan, CEO of Brennan Pohle Capital and Multifamily Schooled, to discuss how he scaled from small real estate deals to owning and operating over 1,200 multifamily units across multiple states.

Justin shares how growing up around real estate shaped his understanding of market cycles and risk, and why the lessons from the 2008 financial crisis pushed him to prioritize cash flow and conservative leverage. He breaks down how multifamily syndication and raising capital allowed him to scale faster without relying solely on his own money.

The conversation covers the fundamentals of commercial real estate investing, working with brokers, structuring deals, understanding financing, and why owning a percentage of a larger asset can be more powerful than owning 100 percent of a small one. Justin also shares practical advice for investors looking to break into multifamily and build long-term wealth responsibly.

If you want a clear look at how multifamily syndication works and what it takes to scale a portfolio the right way, this episode is a must-watch!

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, host Mike Doherty sits down with Joey Mure from Wealth Without Wall Street, an online community helping business owners and families rethink how money works and build passive income outside traditional Wall Street strategies.

Joey shares his journey from a high-earning but time-constrained career in the mortgage business to achieving financial freedom through diversified passive income streams. He explains why knowledge alone is not enough, the importance of changing how you use money, and why learning to think like an investor is critical to long-term success. The conversation also covers land investing, short-term rental arbitrage, private lending, and how matching your personality to the right investment strategy can accelerate financial freedom.

Tune in to learn practical insights on building cash flow, taking action, and creating a life where your income supports your time and priorities!

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• Wealth Without Wall Street Website: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithoutwallst/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wealthwithoutwallstreet 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-without-wall-street/ 
• X/Twitter: https://x.com/withoutwallst 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WealthWithoutWallStreet  

#PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #RealEstate #Investing #CashFlow #AlternativeInvestments #LandInvesting #PrivateLending #Entrepreneurship

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, host Mike Doherty sits down with Nick Gonzalez, co-owner of Linville Team Partners, a brokerage and investment group that recently closed $60 million in real estate across the Southeast.

Nick shares his journey from working at IHOP to building a successful brokerage, scaling a diverse investment portfolio, and launching a customizable real estate fund. He explains how he secured his first private lenders, what he learned after the Great Financial Crisis, and why he now focuses on industrial and retail properties. Nick also breaks down how his fund structure differs from traditional syndications and why he and his partner invest significant personal capital into every deal.

Tune in to learn practical investing strategies and the mindset behind building a high-performing real estate fund.

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• Linville Team Partners Website: https://www.ltpcommercial.com/services/investment-services/
• Linville Team Partners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linvilleteam/# 

#RealEstate #Investing #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateFund #IndustrialRealEstate #RetailRealEstate

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, host Mike Doherty talks with Erik Oliver from Maven Cost Segregation about how investors can use cost segregation and bonus depreciation to reduce taxes and reinvest savings into more real estate!

Erik breaks down what accelerated depreciation is, how both residential and commercial property owners can benefit, and why the return of 100% bonus depreciation creates big opportunities for investors. He also touches on the short-term rental loophole, real estate professional status, and updates from the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

If you want to lower your tax burden and boost cash flow, this episode is full of practical strategies!

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• Maven Cost Segregation Website:  https://mavencostseg.com 
• Erik Oliver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-oliver-b800657/ 

 #RealEstate #Investing #CostSegregation #BonusDepreciation #TaxStrategy

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, host Mike Doherty sits down with Gary Jonas, Owner and CEO of The HOW Group, a full-service investment firm with over $500 million in assets under management.

Gary shares how he went from buying his first home in his 20s to building one of Philadelphia’s leading real estate investment and development companies. He also explains how The HOW Group navigates today’s market with a long-term, cash flow focused investment strategy. Gary discusses the importance of local market knowledge, strong systems like EOS, and communities like GoBundance that have supported his personal and professional growth.

Tune in to learn practical real estate strategies, market insights, and the mindset that helped Gary grow from 10 rental properties to managing a $500M portfolio.

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Gary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-jonas-371288a/  
The HOW Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehowgroup 
The HOW Group Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thehowgroup 
The HOW Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehowgroup/ 
Website: https://www.impact-howgroup.com/investments 

#RealEstate #Investing #Multifamily #SingleFamily #RealEstateDevelopment #Investment

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In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit, host Mike talks with Jeff Ervick, Managing Partner, Investor Relations at Valoris Capital Partners, about his journey from a 20-year tech career to managing a real estate portfolio worth over $220 million.

Jeff shares how he started with house hacking and single-family rentals before moving into multifamily syndications and commercial deals. He explains how the BRRRR strategy, private lending, and strong relationships helped him scale and co-found Valoris Capital Partners.

Tune in to hear how Jeff builds partnerships, manages capital, and helps investors create long-term wealth through multifamily real estate.

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Email: [email protected] 
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jeff_ervick 
Valoris Capital Partners Website: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/
Link to Valoris website, directly to the VCP Fund: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/fund/ 
Link to Self-Directed IRA Blog: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/unlock-the-power-of-your-old-401k-how-self-directed-iras-can-supercharge-your-retirement/
Link to Ebook: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/nextlevel/#book 

#realestateinvesting  #multifamilyinvesting  #passiveincome  #realestatesyndication  #wealthbuilding  #brrrrstrategy

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In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit, Mike talks with Zach Zimmer, founder of The Passive Life, who walked away from the corporate grind to build a real estate portfolio he fully owns. Zach explains how a five-year mindset shift took him from chasing titles in private equity and manufacturing to acquiring more than 150 real estate deals and holding 53 cash-flowing single-family rentals.

He breaks down why he avoids syndications, how the BRRRR strategy and hard money lending fueled his growth, and why he kept his W-2 income until his passive earnings surpassed it. Zach also discusses losing seven figures in syndications, pivoting back to direct ownership, and getting laid off twice—first in fear and later with full confidence thanks to passive income.

Tune in to hear how Zach built true freedom on his own terms and how you can start doing the same today.

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Email: [email protected]
Website: https://zachzimmer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealZachZimmer/ 

#RealEstateInvesting, #PassiveIncome, #FinancialFreedom, #BRRRRStrategy, #RentalProperties, #RealEstatePodcast, #ThePassiveLife, #CashFlow, #WealthBuilding

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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Nate Helbach to unpack how he left his job and co-founded Neutral, a multifamily development company redefining what it means to build sustainable, future-focused communities. Nate shares how he structures deals, raises capital, and consistently delivers investors strong returns while tackling the challenges of ground-up development.

They dive into why Neutral centers every project around health, wellness, and sustainability, leveraging Passive House standards, LEED certifications, and geothermal systems, while also taking advantage of tax incentives like 179D credits and bonus depreciation to maximize value.

Nate also opens up about the mindset shift it takes to move from employee to entrepreneur, the long-term vision required to build at scale, and how he balances family life with running a fast-growing business.

If you’re ready to see what it looks like to create multifamily communities with both financial strength and a purpose-driven approach, this is the episode for you!

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Neutral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neutral_us 
Neutral YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neutral-us 
Neutral Contact: [email protected]    

#RealEstateDevelopment #MultifamilyInvesting #SustainableLiving #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTips #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #SkyTheLimitPodcast

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