Anjesh Dubey is the Co-founder of Dubey Investor Group, a private equity real estate investment firm that co-invests with a group of investors in large apartments. Anjesh brings over 10 years of real estate investing experience across different markets in the US. Anjesh began his real estate investing in 2012, and since then invested in many residential homes and has gone full cycle. Anjesh is a Limited Partner in over 1,100 units across the sun belt markets. He is also a General Partner in over 660 units in the southeast markets with total property assets of over $90M. He is passionate about helping tech professionals build generational wealth and legacy by investing in tax-preferred real estate investments.

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Key Highlights from the Show: 

[01:45] How Anjesh Dubey started in real estate

[04:24] Anjesh’s day-to-day operations in multifamily investing

[06:45] Anjesh’s strengths as a capital raiser

[07:54] The nuts and bolts of locating, analyzing, and closing his current deal in Georgia

[10:24] An agreeable percentage as a GP when working with other operators

[11:51] How the current market is trending, and what can we expect for the future

[14:23] Anjesh’s W2 income and how he has been able to achieve real estate success with having a W2 job

[17:12] Investing advice Anjesh wishes to have had before starting in real estate

[18:31] How long it took him to complete the first syndication deal on the GP side

[19:28] With little cash and resources, what can you do to become an active syndicator

[20:57] The easiest ways to locate and partner with limited partners

[23:03] The best moonlighting book that Anjesh recommends

[24:17] Best ways to reach out and connect with Anjesh Dubey

Notable Quotes:

• Relationships and networking are key in real estate investing. 
• Don’t wait until you learn everything to invest in real estate. Partner and utilize other people’s expertise.
• If you want to succeed faster in real estate, pick the one thing you are good at, then partner with someone good at what you don’t know.
• It’s hard to succeed in real estate while having a W2 job if you don’t employ the skills of planning and focusing. 

Resources Mentioned: 

Do the Hard Things First: How to Win Over Procrastination and Master the Habit of Doing Difficult Work by Scott Allan:https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-First-Procrastination-Bulletproof-ebook/dp/B096TYDZYT.

Connect with Anjesh Dubey:

Website: https://dubeyinvestorgroup.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/anjeshdubey

Combining a passion for real estate with real-world experiences in property acquisition, management, and successful exit strategies, his vision is to align with like-minded people who can see the financial benefits and excitement that real estate investing can offer.  He is currently working on larger multi-family real estate syndication deals, and since 2016 he has been a limited partner in over 4,000 apartment units throughout the Midwest and multiple industrial park complexes in the eastern US.

In 2013, Scott and his wife Denise founded a 501c3 non-profit charity called the SON Foundation, which serves as a home-away-from-home for cancer patients and their caregivers while they are in Indianapolis for treatments. Guests are not charged to stay at the SON House, and to date, the SON Foundation has provided over 6,000 nights of lodging for its guests.  

Scott lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son. In his spare time, he loves to travel domestically and internationally, watch his son play baseball and basketball, and spend time with friends and family.  

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:58] Meet and greet Scott Jacobson and know how he got into real estate

[04:31] A bit about Scott's non-profit organization with his wife

[08:01] One of Scott's syndicate transactions has been part of

[11:28] The overall plan with this business property

[13:08] How Scott has been able to be an LP and GP of over 4,000 units while still maintaining his w-2 job

[17:18] Scott's overview of the real estate market and his insights on whether it is a good time to invest

[21:17] What Scott wishes to have known before starting investing in Real Estate

[23:08] How long did it take Scott to complete his first deal as GP

[25:45] Scott's time management tips that keep his personal, family, business, and w-2 job thriving successfully

[27:49] With limited time and resources, what can you do to start a successful business like Scott’s

[29:24] Scott's recommendations on what a syndicator can do to find limited partners

[31:52] Great moonlight book suggestions for your education

[34:00] The best ways you can reach out and connect with Scott and episode wrap up

Notable Quotes:

• Sometimes, real estate numbers look great, but a lack of capital partners that can help you get things to the finish line can be really problematic. [11:00]
• Success in real estate demands leveraging your time and connections. Whenever you have a full-time job, you must put in extra hours to accomplish your real estate goals.[16:02]
• Always stay conservative and avoid being too zealous and too much in a hurry. People can get too aggressive in the underwriting, which can hurt them. [20:20]

Hemant Pawar (Hey-month Puh-waar) is the CEO of Zen Abode Capital Group and lives in the Bay Area of California. He is the owner & operator of apartments across eight states in the US. He works full-time as an IT Program Director with the largest integrated healthcare org in the US. Hemant runs a private charity organization that has so far adopted seven families (with 21 girls) of human trafficking victims in Africa, Central Asia & Middle East. He donates part of his salary every month. His interests include travel, health and fitness, and spirituality. 

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Key Highlights from the Show 

[02:08] Meet Hemant Pawar and how he got into real estate

[05:36] Why Hemant is still in real estate today

[07:42] Capital raising strategies within Hemant’s skillset

[13:10] How he has succeeded in having over 700 units while having a W2 job

[17:53] What Hemant foresees in 2023 based on the current inflation and interest rates

[25:02] What Hemant wishes to have known before starting in real estate

[25:58] How long it took Hemant to get into His first GP syndication deal

[26:349] The best ways to start a real estate business with limited time and resources

[28:54] With little cash and resources, what can you do to become an active syndicator

[30:32] How to locate and partner with limited partners

[34:27] The best moonlighting book that Hemant recommends

[36:06] Best ways to reach out and connect with Hemant Pawar

Notable Quotes:

• Your initial capital for real estate can come from your friends and family. 
• If you don’t have the responsibility of kids and family, there’s no excuse why you can not pursue your dreams and ambitions.
• When looking for partners to invest with, it is always wise to go past their passion. Find partners with the right skill sets that complement you.
• Always focus on your primary goal of real estate investing. Everything must come from that true north. 
• Build healthy connections and networks so that other people can have the trust to introduce you to opportunities.

Resources Mentioned:

The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga:https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happiness/dp/1501197274

Connect with Hemant Pawar

Website: https://www.zenabodegroup.com/

Book a Call: https://calendly.com/hemantspawar

Vessi Kapoulian has 18 years of business experience which includes 14 years of commercial lending and 4 years of business management/sales/marketing. Vessi started her real estate journey in 2017, and today she controls a portfolio of investment real estate properties in Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia 
(161 doors, 6 properties, $13MM AUM).

Her lending experience has served her well in developing a conservative and analytical approach to assessing risk and investing prudently in real estate in order to maximize returns. Her business experience has helped develop a solutions-oriented and execution-focused approach, which has served well in asset managing her real estate portfolio. Vessi is active in various real estate professional networks. Her mission is to help others attain financial freedom while simultaneously providing a clean, safe, and pleasant home environment for her clients (tenants) and improving the local communities she invests in.

Vessi has earned a Bachelor's degree in business from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Northwestern University. She enjoys running and spending time with family, friends, and her fur baby Rickie in her free time. 

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[02:10] Vessi’s backstory and how the Seeds of real estate were planted in her while growing up

[03:17]  Vessi’s paradigm shift from the stock market to real estate in 2017

[04:12] How one property led to another and Vessi’s need to scale her investments

[05:41] Vessi is 80% in multi-family units 

[07:06] Why Vessi has not yet decided to invest in the California market

[08:45] The A to Z map of one of Vessi’s syndication deal she has recently executed

[12:01] How she inevitably disrupted the business plan in the process of sourcing the deal

[14:03] Is today's market actually good to invest in?

[15:47] Real estate underwriting tips that Vessi recommends

[19:29] Why Vessi regrets not starting investing in real estate earlier

[20:33] How Vessi balances her real estate, personal, and family life, ensuring all are thriving

[22:23] How long did it take Vessi to complete her first syndication deal

[24:06] With limited time and resources, what can you do to start a successful real estate business like Vessi’s

[24:55] Ways to become an active syndicator in real estate

[25:40] What Vessi recommends a new syndicator to do in order to find and partner with limited partners

[26:53] Best moonlighting books that Vessi recommends

[28:13] Ways you can connect with Vessi and episode wrap up

Patrick Grimes is the founder & CEO of Invest On Main Street. He has fifteen years of experience in active real estate investment: purchasing distressed assets, renovating, and stabilizing for long-term cash flow. His portfolio includes controlling over 4000 units in emerging markets across Texas and the South Eastern United States.

In addition to his real estate experience, Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Pacific and a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University. He has spent 15 years working for machine design firms in corporate America to concept, design, and build one-of-a-kind custom manufacturing automation and robotic systems. In addition to working closely with the technical engineering teams, Patrick travels globally to negotiate contracts and secure multi-million-dollar investments for automation programs. He has leveraged his corporate experience and real estate knowledge to help pave the way for future success.

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Key Highlights from the Episode:

[01:56] Meet Patrick Grimes and learn how he got into real estate

[03:36] What made Patrick proactive in real estate while still in his w-2 job

[04:46] Understanding market volatility and uncertainties and the need to diversify your investments

[07:29] Investing in energy, pros & cons, and if you can syndicate that asset class

[11:12] Rules and regulations of syndication in oil and gas investing

[12:53] How it all started to close property deals while still committed to a W-2 job

[14:56] How it looked to scale up in the multi-family arena

[18:06] What Patrick wishes he had known in his earlier days of real estate syndications

[19:01] How long did it take Patrick to complete his first deal

[19:22] How Patrick balances his personal and business life, ensuring both are thriving

[20:14] The best way to start a real estate business like Patrick’s with limited time and resources

[21:19] The easiest way for a GP real estate syndicator to locate a limited partner 

[22:20] The best moonlighting book that Patrick recommends

[24:20] How can you reach out and connect with Patrick?

Notable Quotes:

• There are always inevitable market trends and uncertainties, so you need to learn how to diversify your investments. Do not put all your eggs in one basket.
•  No one is immune to analysis paralysis. Scaling up your business will scare you because, often, it will mean sharing a business with others.
•  Any deal you focus on closing should fulfill the criteria of surviving any kind of recession.

Resources Mentioned: 

Grab a free copy of Patrick’s co-authored book: https://investonmainstreet.com/persistence-game-changer/

Connect with Patrick Grimes:

Website: https://investonmainstreet.com/

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Mark Langdon, Managing Member. Mr. Langdon from Whippany, NJ, has been investing in residential real estate since 1991. Mark continues to work full-time as a Senior Director Project Delivery Group/Chemical Engineer performing project execution of engineering, procurement, and construction projects in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries and is licensed as a Professional Engineer.

He has a separate (Fix & Flip) real estate investment firm: Langdon Properties LLC focused on buying distressed properties, renovating them, and then re-selling them.
 
Mark is currently a General Partner (GP) and Key Principal (KP) managing multi-family apartments in the Southeast and Midwest. Mark is also a loan sponsor using agency debt loans (Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae) for his multi-family/rental portfolio peaking at 742 units over the last 4 years.

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During this episode, you will learn about:
[01:52] A bit about Mark Langdon and how he started in real estate
[05:07] The Difference Between Joint Ventures and Syndications and what you can go for
[07:41] There are great returns in using other people’s money
[08:32] A breakdown of one of Mark’s real estate syndication deals
[16:09] How Mark has been able to maintain a portfolio of 742 units while having a successful W-2 job
[19:16] Does Mark plan on leaving his W-2 job?
[22:59] Mark’s thoughts on the rising market rates and some investment tips he shares
[27:15] Things Mark wishes to have known before starting in real estate
[28:16] The average time Mark spends to a week to find and analyze syndication deals
[30:32] Ways Mark balances his personal, professional and real estate life to ensure all are thriving
[31:46] How you can start a successful business similar to Mark’s with a limited amount of time
[33:23] Tips to becoming a successful syndicator
[34:57] How a real estate investor can find good limited partners
[36:50] The best moonlighting books that Mark recommends
[39:15] How you can reach out and connect with Mark

Resources Mentioned:

 The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X

 The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone: https://www.amazon.com/10X-Rule-Difference-Between-Success/dp/0470627603 

Connect with Mark Langdon:

Website: https://www.langdonproperties.net/

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

Email: [email protected].

Mobile: 973-464-3839

Eric is an army special operation veteran that has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long-term wealth through real estate investments while personally investing across the country for the last 16 years. Eric serves as the Co-founder of ADPI. He is also an active commercial syndicator ,and Eric's personal syndication coach.

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:34] A bit about Eric and how he started in real estate

[05:00] How you can buy and make profit without worrying about the interest rates 

[08:01] Eric shares a deal that they syndicated and how they were able to make 45% returns

[13:44] How Eric manages to balance his life around his W2 job and real estate business 

[18:53] How to invest successfully in a syndication business with limited amount of time

[21:27] Eric’s tips on how to scale your business while being a busy professional 

[23:26] What Eric would do with just $100 to make money ASAP!

[24:42] The best moonlighting book that Eric recommends

Notable Quotes:

• Don’t worry about the interest rates when buying properties; just make sure you are analyze conservatively. 
• Commercial real estate provides an opportunity to scale by increasing revenue, decreasing expenses.
• Going through a deal full cycle is building your track record and showing people you’re an excellent operator and that they can trust you with their money.
• Don’t quit your full-time job; use its flexibility to invest and establish your real estate business. 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod: https://www.amazon.com/The-Miracle-Morning-Hal-Elrod-audiobook/dp/B00CLMX0D4/
• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Gino-Wickman-audiobook/dp/B00A9Z973M/

Benjamin is the founder of groundswell assets, a multifamily real estate specialist, a superyacht captain, and an avid waterman. He grew up on the North Shore of O’ahu, holds a USCG Master 1600 GRT All Oceans license, has a Visual Communications and Marketing Degree from Platt College, Los Angeles, and obtained his Real Estate Salesperson license in Hawaii in 2014. His passion for land and sea has placed him at the helm of many high-value assets. Benjamin oversees Groundswell Assets’ consistent deal flow and ensures that it meets the criteria of the investors. He directs the teams (Commercial Real Estate; Brokers, Lenders, Property Managers, Contractors, and Attorneys) across all of Groundswell Assets’ target markets. In yachting and real estate, Benjamin has been controlling and managing the assets of high-net-worth individuals for over 15 years.

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[02:41] A bit about Benjamin Yeager and how he started in real estate

[05:17] Benjamin's recent class A 200 unit deal in North Dallas and how they closed it 

[08:31] About Benjamin’s current deals and what they are doing at a high level 

[11:48] How Benjamin and his team source the off-market deals 

[13:19] Benjamin's role as an active and passive real estate investor 

[16:53] How to invest in the deals Benjamin and his team are closing this year

[19:35] What Benjamin learned along the way and wishes he knew from the beginning 

[24:30] How Benjamin balances life and business to keep them thriving 

[26:49] Tips on how to start a successful real estate business with a limited amount of time 

[30:08] How you can connect with Benjamin and get the resources and his book 

Notable Quotes:

• Whether you are looking at other investors' deals or your own deals, do not sacrifice principle number one, location location location.
• Make sure before you go to LOI to go to contract; doing an off-property tour is the most important and don’t be afraid to ask to see more even though it’s not D-day 
• Dig in and do your due diligence; assumptions can throw your deal off budget after you are already under contract.
• Lessons learned are education; you won’t make that mistake again. 

Brandon began his real estate investing journey in 2020, making several investments in his first year. He is a limited partner in 203 doors with multifamily and a general partner in a 58k sqft self-storage facility.

A problem solver at heart, Brandon has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has worked in the Consumer Electronics industry for over 8 years, specializing in new product development. He brings this passion for solving problems into the real estate space, focusing on acquiring off-market self-storage facilities. Brandon lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Shelby, and their dog Harper.

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:11] A bit about Brandon Hicks and how he started in real estate

[03:24] Why Brandon settled for commercial real estate and not other forms of investment

[05:09] How Brandon’s business looks like on a daily basis

[07:10] Tricks Brandon uses to locate and connect with owners who are selling off-market properties

[09:44] Fiverr and how you can outsource people for your company

[10:50] A walk through one of Brandon’s deals- How he located it, closed and operated

[13:40] Benefits of a self-storage facility

[15:55] The difference between apartment underwriting and self-storage underwriting

[17:45] Brandon's advice and costly mistakes you should avoid in RE investing

[21:03] How to balance work and life and ensure both are thriving

[24:03] How to build successful self-storage like Brandon’s, with a limited amount of time

[26:09] How you can scale the business to the next level and even make more money 

[28:30] With just $100, how would Brandon leverage it to make money ASAP?

[30:40] The best moonlighting book that Brandon recommends

[33:06] How you can reach out and connect with Brandon

Notable Quotes: 

• Finding the seller is a great real estate strategy because cutting middlemen lowers costs.
• Simple activities in real estate can give you a big momentum. 
• Be open-minded and willing to learn before you start your real estate investing journey. 
• It’s easy to miss out on great opportunities because of a limited belief system. 
• Coaching is always a good idea. It shortcuts your learning curve. 

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.