Two Smart Assets

Two Smart Assets

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Two Smart Assets episodes

  • Investing in Industrial Real Estate with Deren Huang

    Join your host, Daniel Nickles, and guest, Deren Huang, as they talk about industrial real estate investing. Deren built his portfolio to 100 residential units in Tulsa, Oklahoma but became tired of the Midnight calls, especially from the police. So he has shifted his focus to commercial real estate, specifically the industrial sector. Daren shares that aside from being the largest class asset, the other best thing about Industrial real estate is the triple net leases which are advantageous not only to the owner but also to the tenant. He also discusses creative financing techniques, eCommerce, and Tulsa’s current market state. So tune in to learn more about industrial real estate and enjoy!

    Outline of the episode:

    • His first investor client changed his life
  • How he got to 100 units in his portfolio in Tulsa
  • What is industrial real estate?
  • What are the different types of industrial real estate?
  • What is it about Tulsa that makes the industrial estate so attractive?
  • Rising interest rates and their impact on industrial real estate

    • About Deren Huang:

    Deren’s first real estate investment was by accident. He bought a townhouse and rented it out to roommates in college. Fast forward to now, he has over 100 units under management and is aggressively investing in industrial real estate.

     

    Connect with Deren Huang here:

    Website:           https://www.derenhuang.com/

     

    Catch The Two Smart Assets Real Estate Investing Podcast here:

    https://twosmartassets.com/

     

    Catch Daniel Nickles and get a copy of the Passive Investors Handbook here:

    https://upstreaminvestor.com/

    26 min
  • The Emerging Senior Housing Crisis with Stuart Keller

    The number of baby boomers turning retirement age is growing substantially. With the growing aging population, the existing senior living facilities and communities will be 900,000 to 1.5 million units short by 2030. Join Daniel Nickles and Stuart Keller, SVP Investor Relations at Lloyd Jones, as they discuss this senior housing crisis and the potential opportunities. Lloyd shares that the properties being developed are targeting the top 20% of earners and the bottom 20% in the form of tax credit communities. The opportunity now is to provide the ignored 60% middle market who cannot afford the brand new construction deals and are not qualified to live in the credit communities. If you are looking for other passive investing opportunities, then this episode is for you. So, tune in and enjoy!

    Outline of the episode…

    • Stuart’s story
  • Demographic shift and why we must be paying attention
  • What’s happening in the senior living space right now?
  • What’s the future of senior living?
  • Advice for passive investors in assisted living.
  • And more!

    • About Stuart Keller…

    SVP Investor Relations-Private Investors

    Stuart brings his fifteen years of experience in operational leadership, asset management, and financial analysis to the firm’s syndication division. This division provides the opportunity for accredited investors to participate in the ownership of institutional quality real estate.

    Most recently, Stuart led the firm’s asset management division, overseeing more than $500m in acquisition, dispositions, and the financial stewardship of the firm’s portfolio of 5,500 units throughout the United States.

    Stuart earned his Masters Degree in International Economics from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelors degree in Managerial Economics from Oklahoma City University.

    Connect with Stuart Keller here…

    Website:     https://lloydjonesinvestments.com/

    LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-keller-cam-27547b37/

     

    Catch The Two Smart Assets Real Estate Investing Podcast here…

    https://twosmartassets.com/

    27 min
  • Scaling Your Passive Investments with Brian Wagers

    Join your host, Daniel Nickles, and guest, Brian Wagers, as they discuss how to scale passive investments. Brian shares his journey from doing stock market to realizing he wanted to invest more in something where he has more control. This awareness led him to real estate investment. He then narrated his real estate investment journey, from buying a single home and renting it out, to recognizing that he needed to scale to reach where he wanted to be in the fastest way possible. To know how Brian did it, tune in to this episode and enjoy!

    Outline of the episode:

    • How he got into real estate
  • How he learned how to underwrite and negotiate deals
  • What's his current role within Elevate
  • What does he see in the market in terms of deal flow?
  • Why 100% bonus depreciation is essential for investors.
  • Pivoting from C-Class to A-Class properties

    • About Brian Wagers:

    Brian Wagers is a multifamily investor with both hands-on and hands-off experience. He grew his family's portfolio to 500 units before moving on to syndication, where he has now been involved in over $150,000,000 worth of apartment transactions & over 2,000 units through his experience as an owner and general partner. He now seeks to invest and help other high-growth professionals and business owners put their money in a tax-advantaged, risk-adjusted growth space that is multifamily.

    Connect with Brian Wagers here:

    Website:           https://www.elevatecig.com/

    LinkedIn:          https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-wagers-15527b70/

    Instagram:        https://www.instagram.com/brianwagers/?hl=en

     

    Catch The Two Smart Assets Real Estate Investing Podcast here:

    https://twosmartassets.com/

    Catch Daniel Nickles and get a copy of the Passive Investors Handbook here:

    https://upstreaminvestor.com/

     

    27 min
  • The Key to Achieving Massive Success

    In this Off The Beaten Path Episode, Brian Wagers breaks down the key to achieving massive success

     

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    5 min
  • Invest Your Way to Freedom with John Pearl

    Join Daniel Nickles and John Pearl as they discuss achieving financial freedom through real estate investing. John believes that there is a financial literacy epidemic in the country. Because of this, it became his passion to educate people on basic financial literacy concepts to help them create cash flow even while sleeping. John shares the ways to find deals, why he chose real estate investing, and the lessons he learned along the way. So tune in and enjoy!

    Outline of the episode:

    • John’s background and college experience
  • How he got started in real estate investing
  • How to find deals
  • Learning lessons and moving forward with it
  • The importance of financial literacy

    • About John Pearl:

    John Pearl is the co-founder and general partner of Freedom Investor. He is invested in more than 500 units across the Southern U.S. valued at more than $50MM.

    John also hosts a podcast, Freedom Investor Radio, to educate folks on the many benefits of investing in apartment buildings and inspire others to pursue alternate means of income outside the W2 world.

    Connect with John Pearl here:

    Website:           https://www.freedominvestor.io/

    Free Guide:      http://www.passivecreprofits.com/apartment-syndication

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

     

    Catch The Two Smart Assets Real Estate Investing Podcast here:

    https://twosmartassets.com/

    Catch Daniel Nickles and get a copy of the Passive Investors Handbook here:

    https://upstreaminvestor.com/

    27 min
  • Scaling Your Income Streams with Multifamily with Anna Tan

    Join Daniel Nickles and Anna Tan in this episode of The Two Smart Assets Real Estate Investing Podcast and learn how to scale your income streams with Multifamily. Anna recounted that their first real estate venture was a single-family space where they experienced several troubles. She realized that if you put in the same amount of effort, why are you spending your time on smaller properties when you can scale up faster and get a better outcome from your commercial real estate? Anna also shares the different ways to build generational wealth through passive income. Tune in to learn more!

    Outline of the episode…

    •         Anna's background in real estate investing
  •         The importance of being in control of any future occurring events
  •         Tips for people who do not have time to do real estate
  •         The significance of having a passive real estate strategy
  •         Challenges and pushback from passive investors in commercial real estate
  •         The minimum amount for passive investment

    • About Anna Tan…

    Anna and her husband, Peter Tan, are engineers by trade and have invested in real estate for the last ten years. In Multifamily alone, the Tans have invested in over 1100 doors and have over $90MM under management. They also operate a property management company focusing on a single-family home portfolio.

    The Tans have developed a disciplined investment approach, focusing on capital preservation and strong returns. This involves understanding the submarket, economic and political stages.

    SuiteLifeMF's vision is to create financial freedom or alternative sources of income so that you can enjoy beautiful experiences for yourself and your loved ones. The company was founded to educate and empower those that want to build generational wealth through passive real estate investment opportunities.

    Connect with Anna Tan here…

    Website:          https://www.suitelifemf.com/

    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SuiteLifeMF

    YouTube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNPTxc_ehOwhf6c5GPfWQg

    LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/company/suitelifemf/

    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/getmeatan/

     

    Catch The Two Smart Assets Real Estate Investing Podcast here…

    https://twosmartassets.com/

     

    30 min

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It’s no secret that real estate is one of the best investment vehicles out there.