The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show

Oia Eng is 19 years old and started studying multifamily real estate when she was 16. She is currently ending her gap year after graduating high school last June and will be joining the University of Chicago in the fall.  Oia currently has a multi-family property under contract in St Petersburg, Florida, and she also spends part of her time in Toronto. Oia is a USA Today best-selling author of the Ten Commandments of Investing, which she co-authored with other family. She has studied the bar and syndication niche for the past three years, including the gap year, and she is looking forward to closing her first deal on her path to financial independence.  

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:49] A bit about Oia Eng and how she started in real estate

[03:35] What has shaped Oia's concept of passive income and financial freedom

[09:45] Oia's property in Florida and the strategies that she used to find it  

[17:23] The challenges that Oia has experienced closing the deal and lessons learned 

[22:06] How Oia balances life and business to make sure both continue to thrive

[26:39] Leveraging your strength to value add to be a part of a deal and generate income 

[29:33] How you can start successful syndication with a limited amount of time 

[33:26] The best moonlighting book that Oia recommends

[36:14] How you can reach out and connect with Oia

Notable Quotes:

• There is a difference between being rich, which is having money, and being wealthy, which is having both money and time.
• Wherever you put your money is a decision you are making; do it intentionally to generate income.
• If you don’t have money to put in, leverage your strength to value add and be a part of a deal to generate income 
• Education is key; self-educate, find your niche and connect with people in that space. 

Resources Mentioned:

Ten Commandments of Investing: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/San-Eng-ebook/dp/B08LVSMHMC/ref=

Let’s Connect:

Oia Eng

Website:https://skytiancapital.com/

Email: oia@skytiancapital.

Today we have Tony Castronovo in the show. Tony is the Founder & Managing Partner, is a multifamily real estate investor with over 7 yrs of experience in acquisition, underwriting, contract negotiation, due diligence, syndication, capital raising, construction & renovations, and operations, asset management, and overall asset strategy implementation. Mr. Castronovo is also a seasoned management consultant, utilizing 25 yrs of experience advising clients on project portfolio investment management. He holds higher education degrees in Engineering and Construction Management.

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:04] Episode introduction and guests' quick bio

[01:38] A bit about Tony Castronovo and how he started in real estate

[05:31] Navigating through the  W-2 job he had at the time of getting into real estate

[09:42] A journey through one of Tony’s deals

[16:41] Why he decided not to hold the property for long term

[18:45] What is property refinancing and its benefits

[20:59] Why he chose solo investment over a partnership on the property

[24:07] Approximated downpayment and renovation fees before investing in multifamilies

[28:05] How Tony has been balancing his life and still keeping family and business thriving

[32:23] With limited time, how can you start a real estate business like Tony’s

[33:36] How you can strengthen your traction and achieve even more

[36:02] With just $100, how would Tony leverage it to make money ASAP!

[39:26] The best moonlighting book that Tony recommends

[41:46] How you can reach out and connect with Tony

Notable Quotes:

• Proximity is power.
• It’s not about who you know, but who knows you.
• People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Resources Mentioned:

Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151

Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention by John Ruhlin: https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332

Paul has been investing full-time in real estate for 2 years now, and he has completed over 60 deals in that term. Initially, he was a chef for about 10 years, and he got into real estate after reading books about real estate for a few years while working in the kitchen. Paul had a full-time job as a tract driver for 2-3 months when he started investing, but he was let go when COVID hit. He couldn’t find another job, so he focused all his energy on mobile home investing, which he started with about $3,000 and was able to replace his income.

Website: www.moonlightcre.com

Website: https://ericlindseyrei.com/

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:30] A bit about Paul and how he started investing in real estate

[02:41] Paul’s first deal after he lost his job 

[03:41] Paul’s mobile home business and how he purchases the homes 

[05:49] What Paul does do with the property once he closes a deal 

[09:14] The mobile homes’ upfront cost and how much Paul is making from the deals

[13:33] How Paul was able to raise his start-up capital of $300,000

[15:15] Signing a lease with mobile home packs 

[16:35] Paul’s advice on the things he wishes he knew before he started 

[18:33] Balancing your personal life around your business to make them all successful

[21:16] Tip on what you can do if you have limited time to start a successful business 

[23:07] How to bring in more deals and close more deals using Paul’s strategy 

[24:03] With just $100, how Paul would leverage it to generate income ASAP!

[25:22] The best moonlighting book that Paul recommends

[26:25] How you can reach out and connect with Paul

Notable Quotes:

• Educate yourself and learn as much as possible before you start investing 
• Remember to take it easy and enjoy the rest of your life as well from time to time 
• If you are fully employed, start something that will allow you to eventually transition without having a gap in your income
• Outsourcing and team building are all key when you’re ready to scale 

Resources Mentioned:

• Set For Life by Scott Trench; https://www.amazon.com/Set-Life-Dominate-American-Dream/dp/0997584718
•  Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/

In today’s episode we meet Jeremy Beland, an expert in the field of wholesale and wholetail real estate. He started his real estate career in 2017 and has now evolved his business to include flipping, buying and holding single-family properties, as well as branching out into other markets. Make sure to tune in to catch all sorts of tips and strategies so you can follow Jeremy’s footsteps towards success!

Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job:

https://ericlindseyrei.com/wholesaling-mobile-homes/

https://ericlindseyrei.com/wholesaling-sfr/

https://ericlindseyrei.com/coaching-rogram/

Website: http://moonlightcre.com/

Website: https://ericlindseyrei.com/

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:56] Jeremy’s humble beginnings and how he picked himself back up after the recession 

[11:05] The ins and outs of his business

[14:31] His knowhow on completing wholesale and wholetail transactions

[17:56] How private lending can get you started in the business

[21:36] How Jeremy started his business while having a fulltime job

[24:13] The compromises and habits necessary to get your business started

[27:28] Reaping the benefits of having such habits

[31:34] Can people succeed like Jeremy even if they have a minimal amount of time?

[32:17] Why you should get a mentor

[33:14] Tips to scale your business

[34:06] What would he do with his last $100 to get started in the business?

[34:51] The books that changed Jeremy’s perspective

[37:10] How listeners can contact Jeremy and his team

Resources Mentioned:

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod:

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710 

Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Five-Moves-Business/dp/1982154802 

Let’s Connect

Jeremy Beland

Instagram @ couplesflippinghouses

Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.amazon.com/Winning-War-Your-Mind-Thinking/dp/0310362725

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746RN3G7/

Tune in on our conversation with Doug Spence, one of the up-and-coming tycoons in the real estate industry. Doug was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated with an MBA from the University of Florida. Since 2009, Doug has been an active duty officer in the Navy. He got started in the business in 2016 when he bought his first property. Now with 8 properties total and a whole team of experts behind him, listen to Doug tell you all about the ins and out of working with the BRRRR strategy. 

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:13] Meet Doug and learn how he got into real estate

[03:40] How he manages his business while still being in active duty

[06:37] The ins and outs of BRRRR properties 

[08:33] Different ways to acquire properties when you have limited financial resources

[12:06] How Doug’s team amasses properties

[15:26] His longterm plans for his BRRRRs

[16:54] His strategy for a good work-life balance

[19:56] The benefits of having a full-time job while starting out in real estate

[22:45] How to set your goals when starting out in real estate while working a fulltime job

[23:50] How you can still succeed in the real estate business even with only a minimal amount of free time

[25:14]  How to scale your business

[26:41] What would Doug do to get started in the BRRRR industry if he only had $100 left? 

[28:27] Doug’s favorite book on business

[29:19] How listeners can contact Doug and his team

Resources Mentioned:

Traction by Gino Wickman

https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 

Let’s Connect:

Doug Spence

Instagram @ honorandequity

Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.amazon.com/Winning-War-Your-Mind-Thinking/dp/0310362725

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746RN3G7/

Today we have Chris Miles on the show. Chris is not your boring, suit-wearing financial guy telling you to “give me your money.”  Instead, he is the CASH FLOW EXPERT and ANTI-Financial Advisor, teaching you how to increase your cash flow, create passive income streams, and make a boat-load more money than what traditional financial "experts" teach. 

He has been featured in US News, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com and has a high reputation for getting his clients life-altering financial results in his company, Money Ripples. After working as a traditional financial advisor and stock coach for several years, Chris realized that the financial advising industry was not showing anyone how to quickly and safely become financially prosperous today.

Chris consistently practices and teaches small business owners how to do what no other financial advisers can or will – achieve financial prosperity, now and in the future, spending time doing what they love most.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:13] Our guest today, Chris Miles

[01:25] A bit about his backstory and how he got into his profession

[07:30] Differences between mutual funds and real estate investing

[12:48] How you can make more meaningful returns than the 3% of Mutual Funds’

[16:01] An overview of how his business operates- The process!

[20:38] Time management secrets for his balanced personal and business life

[22:54] Moonlight Culture Round

[23:35] How you can cut expenses and create more money for investing

[24:31] What you can do to increase your income from the W2 job

[26:54] If he was down to $100, what would he do to start earning money Asap!

[28:35] A business/personal development book you can check out 

[30:16] How you can reach out and connect with Chris

[30:36] Episode wrap up and calls to action

Notable Quotes 

• Everybody talks about getting out of the rat race, but very few people actually teach you how to. Be your teacher.
• The level of comfort you need in the later stages of life will dictate the kind of financial preparation you should make earlier.
• Everybody can be rich, but not everyone can be wealthy. 
• Ignore the budget and track the money.
• Whatever you put your attention to, it will grow and expand.

Resources Mentioned

1. Rich Dad's Who Took My Money?: Why Slow Investors Lose and Fast Money Wins! by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://amzn.to/3yO7oqv

1. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/3FFguqW

Let’s Connect

Chris Miles

Website: https://moneyripples.com/

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/moneyripples/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneyripples

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJS6bPY8sm53pkjiCSuBKMA

Elsa is a hard-working and driven woman who inspires others to achieve their goals in real estate. She is responsible for managing the company’s investments and portfolios, such as Acquisition, Financial Management, and investor relations. Prior to having Sun Rise Development, Elsa had a corporate Finance career for almost two decades. She has an Undergraduate Degree in Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Business Management.

As a land developer, Elsa is currently involved with the entitlement of a Silicon Valley project forecasted to be valued at over $50m by 2023. Get inspired by his real estate success- story.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:12] Our guest today, Elsa Nguyen

[02:15] A bit about her backstory and how she got into real estate

[04:35] Overview of her real estate syndication currently 

[07:40] What she used to do before being a real estate investor

[10:37] How she managed to balance her W2 job, realtor business, and personal life

[13:22] How things have been without divided attention in investment

[17:35] Moonlight Culture Round

[18:30] Is it possible to achieve her level of success with minimal amounts of time?

[20:22] Where you can start in real estate investing with limited resources

[22:30] A good strategy to scale up and grow even bigger

[24:51] How she would invest only $100 to start earning money ASAP!

[30:03] A business/personal development book you can check out 

[32:09] How you can reach out and connect with Elsa

[32:45] Episode wrap up and calls to action

Notable Quotes 

• Doing something that you have passion and love is always fun. It doesn’t drain your energy much.
• Effective mentorship is critical for the success of an entrepreneur.
• Mentors shortcut your learning curve. 
• Get into a team, share your ideas, and conquer battles.
• If you want to accomplish something, you have to be willing to get negative responses.

Resources Mentioned

1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey: https://amzn.to/3l2bSla
2. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/3FFguqW

Let’s Connect:

Elsa Nguyen

Website: https://sunrisedevelopmentllc.com/

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ElsaNrealestate/

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Today we have Wesley Yates in the show. Wesley is the CEO of VFR Capital Investments VFR is a Veterans and First Responders group committed to developing long-term relationships with investor-partners in the commercial real estate investment space.

After nine years in the Marines, working his way through different career fields, Wesley developed an ambitious, goal-oriented mindset. He started as an Avionics Technician, receiving training on intermediate maintenance activity and multiple flight control systems. Through his hard work and initiative, it wasn't long before Wesley was the supervisor of his own shift. His ability to lead and develop others played a key role in being placed as the Training Manager for the unit. Receiving the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement in the superior performance as the Training Manager, Wesley then transferred into the recruiting aspect of his career. Since then, he has been awarded multiple times for superior performance as a Marine Recruiter. His strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude allow him to maintain a strong desire to achieve his goals while still enjoying his work.

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:35] Episode introduction and guests' quick bio

[02:19] A bit about Wesley and how he started in real estate

[08:40] Anyone can start and succeed in real estate despite their background

[10:42] From military to a full-time  entrepreneur and his mission

[14:11] Investing in real estate while in a W-2 job

[17:21] His model of doing business as an apartment syndicator- sealing the deal 

[20:35] How he balances life effectively and the time management tips he shares

[31:49] Why Wesley has no doubt about someone having real estate success like him

[32:42] Develop a plan before embarking on a real estate journey

[34:10] Scale your business by figuring out something you successfully did, then do it better and more

[35:37] With just $100, how would Wesley leverage it to make money ASAP!

[37:39] The best moonlighting book that Wesley recommends

[39:19] How you can reach out and connect with Wesley

[39:50] Episode of wrap-up and calls-to-action

Notable Quotes:

• “Never say you don't know. Say you will go and get the answer.”
• “You will always fail. However, what you will do after the failure will determine the success that you will have.”
• “Rich people buy time, and poor people sell it.”

Blair operates a wholesaling business in the market of Memphis Tennessee and the Southern county of Mississippi. He's been actively wholesaling real estates since 2018 and in 2020 he joined the Mentorship of Arizona-based investor Brent Daniels. As of 2021 he's gained private partnership/acquired property. His mission is to add value to the real estate space and he's created a 100 day challenge he's going to present within the show to share with you guys today.

Eric Lindsey(Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job:

https://ericlindseyrei.com/wholesaling-mobile-homes/

https://ericlindseyrei.com/wholesaling-sfr/

https://ericlindseyrei.com/coaching-rogram/

Website: https://ericlindseyrei.com/

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During this episode, you will learn about:

 money.

[01:14] - About Blair Bass and the events that led him to getting involved in real estate

[02:36] - The year he began his wholesaling real estate journey in the Memphis area

[04:30] - Blair's definition of wholesaling and what's going on within his business

[07:06] - His explanation on the general overview of what a typical wholesaling transaction looks like 

[10:30] - What the 100K Challenge is all about 

[12:30] - Making a $100,000 part-time and where to visit to begin the challenge

[13:45] - How he started his wholesaling real estate investing on a part-time basis and growing his wife's business into a big brand

[14:45] - How he balanced his W2 income with his real estate wholesaling business 

[16:55] - How long he held his job before going full-time into the wholesaling real estate business

20:00 - How it feels like not going to work anymore being someone that works full time

21:38 - Growth is a gradual process. Frugality is the key to being able to grow your business.

24:40 - Read a book a day, read a passage a day; it will surely take you to the moon

25:27 - What he thinks about people with minimal amount of time or a full-time job and if they could build a business similar to his and why

27:23 - Blair Bass' recommendations for people with minimal amount of time who wants to build his kind of business

29:00 - His recommendations for people who's already started the wholesaling real estate business but has closed a few deals and they want to have more deals done or close more transactions

31:39 - What Blair Bass would do If he's down with his last $100 and wants to start a wholesaling real estate business and start making money ASAP

Resources Mentioned:

For the Challenge:

themachine.com/the100kchallenge

Dashtylor.com/the100Kchallenge

Go-Givers Sell More

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Givers-Sell-More-Your-Coach/dp/1596594497

It is possible to become wealthy from real estate.  Most millionaires have real estate within their portfolio's. To get started, it is good to know that there are inexpensive ways to go about it. Though it isn’t a walk in the park, you will have to do some hard work and be patient to get the best results, even if you have savings. One of those ways is through cold calling, which got Raymond Hebel into his first deal after eight months of hard work.

Raymond Hebel has been a Northern California native and a licensed realtor in the area for two years. He specializes in residential income and multi-family properties. Some areas in which Raymond has experience include construction, as a real estate investor, and as a realtor. Listen to his story and get inspired.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:14] Our guest today, Raymond Hebel

[00:55] A bit about Raymond and how he got into real estate

[01:50] His W2 job as a bank teller at the time he ventured into real estate

[07:19] An analogy of his career in the form of a story

[08:52] What Ray is currently doing in real estate

[11:01] How he closed a deal with no down payment money

[18:53] Hard work and patience you need to have in real estate investing

[23:53] Door knocking experiences as a realtor

[26:30] His secrets to a balanced personal and business life and the advice he gives

[32:36] Moonlight Culture Round

[33:17] Is it possible to achieve his level of success with minimal amounts of time?

[35:12] Where you can start in real estate investing with limited resources

[38:12] A good strategy to scale up and grow even bigger

[41:54] How he would invest only $100 to start earning money ASAP!

[44:54] A business/personal development book you can check out 

[47:10] How you can reach out and connect with Raymond

[47:40] Episode wrap up and calls to action

Notable Quotes 

• Sometimes you need to be fired from your job in order to experience new doors of success.
• The best form of education is through failures. Don’t fear making mistakes.
• Real estate investors are problem solvers. 
• It is hardly impossible to make a viable transaction without creating a good rapport with your clients.

Resources Mentioned

1. Bigger Pockets Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/

1. The Perfect Week Formula: Build Your Business Around Your Life, Not Your Life Around Your Business by Craig Ballantyne: https://amzn.to/37w0cno

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://amzn.to/3FBcE24

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki: