The REI Concierge Podcast

Tim and Lisa talk with Jeff Joyce, who happens to be married to Tim's sister!

Jeff has long listened to Tim talk extensively about real estate, but until recently, he wasn't interested in it at all!

In this episode, Jeff shares his journey that has taken him from zero interest in REI to making clear plans for REI to be part of his family's financial portfolio!

We love sharing stories from real estate investors who are at all levels of experience with their RE investing journey.  If you'd like to share your story, reach out!

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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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Tim and Lisa interview Kevin Braun of Canopy Road Real Estate in Kansas City.

Canopy Road is a boutique brokerage in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. Their team provides professional buying and selling services for investors and local residents.

Kevin has served as the Acquisitions Manager since 2019.  He's also been investing in KC since 2005 and has great wisdom and stories to share with listeners!

About Kevin:
"I began building my real estate portfolio in 2005 with single-family homes in the Kansas City area. As a property owner, I understand the needs of my clients and offer unique expertise in finding properties specific to their goals. 

Before joining Canopy Road Real Estate, I enjoyed a long career as a Tennis Professional. During this time, I slowly built my portfolio and continued to grow my knowledge of real estate investing. 

I have a passion for helping others find financial freedom through real estate. My goal is to create ease and comfort through each transaction with all of my clients. I joined Canopy Road as the Acquisitions Manager after meeting with Brent Voepel and realizing the similarities and parallels between our approaches. It was clear that we would be a dynamic team. Together we have enjoyed the opportunity to not only grow Canopy Road Real Estate but help our clients grow as well."

Here are some pictures of the "Cat Poop Reno" story!

Canopy Road Real Estate website


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Michael Zuber is our guest on today's episode!

Michael began investing in real estate while working 80-100 hours a week at his w-2 job.  His journey allowed him to retire early and he has since continued to grow his REI portfolio, author a book, and train others to get started and succeed in REI.

Here's a bit more about Michael:
"One Rental at a Time was never intended to be a book or YouTube channel but simply was how I had to build our portfolio as I was too busy at work and with family to think about anything except finding the next rental. 

I now focus on helping people believe they can get to "4 Rentals" as that can change your families life in a huge way. If you chose to go past 4 rentals great but simply getting to 4 is a great goal. I also believe we need to help our next generation believe that they don't have to work in a job they don't like for 40 years hoping for a good retirement. Real Estate is a Path that offers so much to so many. Thank you for reading."

Michael shares wisdom about keeping great tenants, getting started, "getting to 4," and so much more.

Fun Facts

• I have an amazing dog Jimbo (14 years old).
• First buy and hold rental experience was an eviction after first month.
• Hate to fly but flew over 100k miles a year for 10+ years.

One Rental at a Time website
One Rental at a Time, (book) by Michael Zuber

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Today we interview Liz Hamberger.  Liz is a real estate agent, the direct of sales for a turnkey company, a real estate investor, and an expert on the investment opportunities in south central Pennsylvania.  While it's not one of the most famous places for investing, it shouldn't be overlooked!

Liz Hamberger is a lifelong York County resident, and full-time Associate Broker. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Pennsylvania State University, after graduating from Eastern York High School. Liz takes pride in providing her clients with hassle-free & low stress experience. She will guide you step by step through the home buying and selling process. As a Realtor Liz is able to help you purchase any home, listed with any company in our region. First time home-buyer? Short sale situation? Not a problem! Liz has the experience, knowledge, and dedication you’re not only looking for, but need! When she’s not working, Liz is blessed to spend time with her husband Vince, her children Aria and Dominic, and family. She also enjoys yoga, and serving as a Deacon at her church. Liz holds the Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Negotiation Expert, Seller Representative Specialist, and Short Sale Foreclosure Resource designations. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Integrity First Property Group is a real estate company that buys properties for cash. We’ve been in business in York, Adams and Lancaster counties since 2003. We’ve bought over 2,200 homes. We pride ourselves on offering home sellers a professional and fair process to sell their home and avoid the typical hassles and delays. We are fair, fast and local. 

In 2016 we launched our dedicated “home buyers” division, Integrity First Home buyers. We also have homes for sale. Most of our homes have been professionally remodeled. We use licensed and insured contractors for all renovation projects. 

Another important part of our team is our trained, professional and licensed Realtor team. We have a team of 7 Keller Williams Realtors available to help you buy, sell or invest in Real Estate. With a focus on service, communication and creating a pleasurable experience for our clients, our Keller Williams team has become the top volume sales team in York and Adams County.

Our hashtag #rentitforward is based on the mission statement for our Turnkey Division;  “Investing in real estate and creating a legacy of wealth, while improving communities and the lives of our residents.”

#rentitforward

Integrity First Property Group website
Inventory spreadsheet from Integrity First.


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Today's interview is with James May, retired Marine, current Foreign Service Officer, experienced real estate investor, and syndicator. 

James shares his story, how he began investing in real estate (thanks, Mom!), and his journey into multi-family syndications.  He's got a wide range of experience, shares knowledge on syndications, and broadens our understanding of this passive investment strategy.

More on James:

James May is the Managing Partner of Reef REI. He’s been investing in income producing Real Estate since 2005 and manages approximately $3.5M in his personal portfolio. James has a long government career of over 25 years serving in both the US Marine Corps and currently in the US Department of State’s Foreign Service. James has experience with project management; staff development; expenses management; logistics; budgeting and capital improvements.

Website: JCore Investments
Email: [email protected] 


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Tim and Lisa discuss the strong opinions that exist in the realm of real estate investing.  When someone hears about your idea and responds with "That's a stupid thing to do," it can really shake your confidence.

But what really matters is YOU.  YOUR strategy, your risk tolerance, your approach to investing.  And yes, there are guidelines to follow and yet there's no set rules.  You've got to feel confident in your real estate investing strategy and it's ok if others wouldn't do it the same way.  That's to be expected, even!

So, don't let the 'nay-sayers' get you down!

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Today we have an amazing couple joining us!  Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel, co-CEOs of Texas Turnkey and Real Property Management.  And those aren't their only business ventures!

With over twenty years of running multiple successful businesses, Shawn and Joni are two fierce modern-day entrepreneurs. Together they own numerous national franchises and one of Texas’ most well respected Turnkey Real Estate investment companies. They have each spent decades mastering the ins and outs of complex business decisions and have become intimately aware of the struggles and triumphs of leading small to medium-sized businesses in today’s competitive market place. They look forward to sharing their true stories, challenges, and the obstacles that they overcame to craft profitable companies and an awe-inspiring relationship. 

Connections:

• Texas Turnkey Properties
• Real Property Management
• Inside the Wolf's Den Podcast
• The Choice is Yours: Balancing Success as a Wife, Mom, and Entrepreneur (book) by Joni Wolfswinkel

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Tim and Lisa discuss the sliding scale of passivity in the world of real estate investing.

Some investors like to be very hands on, others just want to collect the cash at the end of the month. 

Where do you fall in this spectrum?  Where would you like to be in terms of passivity?

These are important questions to answer, as they will help you determine the best way for you to invest in real estate and build your portfolio.

The good news is there's options for everyone at every level of passivity.  Let us know what questions you have after you listen!

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Our guest today is Brent Voepel.  Lisa first talked with Brent back in 2016 when she was searching for a reliable property management company in Kansas City.   Lisa has been a client of Voepel Property Management ever since.

Brent is the President of Voepel Property Management and Canopy Road Real Estate.  Between the two companies, clients are offered full service for building and maintaining their RE investment portfolios.  Brent's goal is to provide the best service possible and he continually seeks new ways to strengthen his teams, enhance their services, and provide the best returns for all their clients.

From their website:
Voepel Property Management started with a simple concept: to match great properties with great tenants in a way that benefits everyone involved. While the real estate market is continuously changing, from our first listing to our last, this promise will always remain the same.

As a company, throughout the years we’ve gained extensive knowledge of the property management business and obtained a network of real estate professionals and organizational partnerships to help us along the way. This is how Canopy Road Real Estate was formed; it was out of the need to find a better solution to help clients locate and buy properties in addition to managing them.

Voepel Property Management and Canopy Road Real Estate form a complete solution for real estate investors looking to buy and cash-flow properties in the Kansas City market. We can help with acquisitions, sales, renovations, marketing, leasing, tenant selection and screening, maintenance and much more. We also have a huge selection of homes for our residents and can help them invest in real estate down the road when they are ready.

Every day we learn something new, but each day we’re reminded why it’s often the small things that matter most. Good communication. Follow-through. Hard work and the power behind a handshake. We truly believe we’re a different kind of property management company and a different kind of real estate brokerage, and we can’t wait to prove it to you.

Voepel Property Management website

Canopy Road Real Estate website -- tell them The REI Concierge sent you or reach out to us for a personal introduction!

Books:

• Traction by Gino Wickman
• Who not How by Dan Sullivan
• Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters

 

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We're thrilled to bring you this interview with Lindsay Davis!  Lindsay is the CEO of Spartan Invest, based in Birmingham, Alabama.

In her role as CEO, Lindsay manages all of the day-to-day operations for a team of over 20 employees, 150 contractors, and 250 additional outside vendors. She has sole responsibility for Spartan Invest’s $12 million in assets and $22 million in revenue. In 2017, Lindsay traveled to Barcelona, Spain, to receive the Stevie Award for International Woman of the Year. She shows extreme dedication to all of Spartan’s customers, employees, contractors, and vendors to ensure everyone is taken care of and treated fairly.

Lindsay joined Spartan Invest in May of 2011 as Property Manager. After only 8 months, she was promoted to the position of Market Director. In this role, she resided over $4M in total assets and managed the company’s entire retail portfolio. She is also solely responsible for the creation of Spartan Realty, Spartan Invest’s brokerage arm. She also worked to make the WeBuyHouses.com brand one of the leading home buyers and largest licensee in the Southeast.

Lindsay graduated from the University of Alabama in 2007. Her educational background was in Public Relations, but soon after college she made her name as an operational rock star. In her short, 4-year career at Cintas she received 5 promotions and held the positions of Production Supervisor, Service Training Coordinator, HR Manager, Office Manager, and Service Manager. Lindsay and Clayton worked successfully together at Cintas, where the idea for Spartan Invest was born.

Spartan Invest website - Tell them we sent you or reach out to us for a personal introduction to The REI Concierge's client representative, Danny Cole.


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The REI Concierge, LLC, helps Americans living abroad find and purchase investment properties in the US with as little stress as possible.  Learn more about how we help on our website.

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