We Build Great Apartment Communities

In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to have Vanessa Peters, founder of VMD Investing, join us as we dive into the world of investment and take a closer look at how you can take control of your finances. If you're searching for alternative ways to invest your money, worried about having enough saved for retirement, or feeling too busy to explore better investment options, we're here to help.  

She'll show you how you can build your wealth through passive income-producing real estate that provides double-digit returns and the roadmap to financial freedom. So, join us as we explore the world of investments and discover how you can secure your financial future.                  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:                                                                   

• Vanessa's Personal Story and How It Relates to the Book She Authored 
• How She Navigated Her Most Lucrative Real Estate Deal 
• Exploring Niche Real Estate Assets for Investment Opportunities 
• Unpacking the Power of a Thought Leadership Platform 
   
   

Vanessa Peters, MD is a renowned real estate investor, known for her exceptional expertise in the field. Over the last decade, she has invested in a diverse range of properties including single-family homes, commercial retail, apartment communities, self-storage, and manufactured home parks. Vanessa has a portfolio of over 4500 units across 20 properties and 5 funds. 

Vanessa earned her medical degree from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In addition to her successful real estate endeavors, she runs a thriving full-time family practice in Escondido, California, and serves as the Chief Physician Officer for her medical group. She is deeply involved in her community, as evidenced by her board membership with Interfaith Community Services. 

 
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vmdinvesting  
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/vmd-investing/ 
 
Download a free sneak peek of her book, ‘The Busy Professional's Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing’ https://www.vmdinvesting.com/ 

 
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Are you ready to discover the secret formula to success in multifamily syndication?  
 
Join us as we sit down with Kay Kay Singh, a successful entrepreneur and multifamily syndication expert, and uncover his top tips and strategies for achieving success in this competitive industry. 

Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring conversation! 
 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   

• How Kay Kay Achieved Success in Various Business Ventures 
• The Keys to Successful Multifamily Syndication 
• How Entrepreneurs Can Effectively Network to Grow Their Businesses 
• How Real Estate Companies Can Prepare for a Recession
• The Secret Formula for Entrepreneurial Success 

Krishan "Kay Kay" Singh is a successful entrepreneur and multi-business owner with over 20 years of business experience in various fields in the USA. He started his career as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer before venturing into entrepreneurship. He is the founder and CEO of Grow Rich Capital, which invests in multifamily syndicated deals across the US and owns several gas stations, convenience stores, laundromats, banquet halls, and residential properties in Northeast Indiana.  

In addition to his US-based businesses, he also owns various agricultural, commercial, and residential properties in India. He is always looking for new investment opportunities and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs to expand his business portfolio. 

 
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In this episode, Denis sheds light on the important distinctions between affordable and workforce housing and offers valuable insights into the underwriting process for affordable housing deals. He also breaks down the concept of small market rent arbitrage and shares tips on how to effectively control expenses during the early stages of a deal.  

Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation if you're interested in discovering the untapped potential of the affordable housing market! 
 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   

• Denis Shapiro’s real estate investment journey  
• Demystifying and meeting the affordable housing challenge 
• Breaking down the myths and misconceptions surrounding affordable housing 
• Revealing the untapped potential of affordable housing 

Denis Shapiro is a Managing Partner at SIH Capital Group, an alternative investment fund that offers a simplified strategy for passive income to accredited investors. After working for the U.S. Government for over a decade, Denis began investing in real estate in 2012 and built a diverse portfolio that includes note and ATM funds, mobile home parks, life insurance policies, tech start-ups, industrial property, short-term rentals, and more.  

He also co-founded an investment club for accredited investors and authored The Alternative Investment Almanac, a book that shares his personal experiences and expert insights on building personal wealth through non-traditional investments. 

  
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Today's podcast episode features Chris Miles sharing how he discovered his path to financial independence at a young age by observing the people around him. As he worked in the financial planning industry, he was struck by the fact that many of his senior colleagues were not financially independent. This realization led him to question the traditional belief that financial advisors are the ultimate experts in money matters. While acknowledging that there are excellent financial advisors out there, Chris believes that everyone is best positioned to educate themselves about personal finance. 

Join us in this episode as we delve into the inspiring story of Chris Miles through his journey of building a business, losing it all, and making a comeback. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  

• Unlocking new avenues for financial growth 
• Strategies and tips for achieving financial freedom 

 
Chris Miles is a financial coach, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping people achieve financial freedom and live their best lives. He is the founder of Money Ripples, a company that provides financial coaching and education to individuals and businesses. 

 
He has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and has helped his clients save and make millions of dollars. Also known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to money management and his ability to help people create wealth and achieve their financial goals. 

 
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In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Mark as our special guest. You will discover the secrets of his success and gain valuable insights and tips on how to succeed in the land investing business. 

Get ready to learn from one of the best in the industry and take your land investing business to the next level! 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Finding The Best Wholesale Deals: Tips and Strategies for Real Estate Investors 
• The Importance of Due Diligence in Real Estate Investing 
• Deciding How and Where to Market Your Property 
• How To Cut Out 90% Of Repeat Tasks in Real Estate Investing 

 
Mark J. Podolsky, known as "The Land Geek," is a trusted and renowned authority on buying and selling undeveloped land in the United States. Since 2001, he has been actively investing in real estate and raw land and has completed over 5,000 successful transactions. Mark's company, Frontier Equity Properties, LLC, is an A+ rated real estate company with the Better Business Bureau, a testament to the quality of his work and dedication to his clients. 

He has also freed himself from the corporate world and single-source income and now works as a Coach and Mentor to assist others in achieving financial independence. He is committed to educating his students on practical, contemporary, and real-world investment strategies. 

Connect with Mark 

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Many people may not be able to retire in their 30s, but they can still achieve financial independence. This can be scary, but without taking risks, you may miss out on opportunities for growth and success.

Is it really possible? 
 
And what enabled other people to persist and achieve success, while others could not? 

How were they able to quit their W2 jobs for good? 

In today’s episode, Neil Schoepp will share his story of how he left his W2 job and transitioned to Real Estate Investing. He will also reveal the strategies he took to achieve success in the pursuit of his goal. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Developing a powerful mindset for real estate business 
• Why a backup plan could be holding you back from success
•  Creating your own roadmap to success 
• How do you break away from the conformity of society
• Investing Guide: Transition from W2 to full time investor 

Neil Schoepp is a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and dedicated community member. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, Neil has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He is the founder of Pike County R.E.I.A., a non-profit organization that educates individuals on the benefits of real estate investment. Neil's commitment to giving back to the community is evident through his involvement with Habitat for Humanity and co-founding Kids Play Today, the largest preschool in the county. In his free time, Neil enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his hobbies of woodturning and fishing.   

Connect with Neil 

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Website 

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For the past episodes, we have been talking a lot about multi-family assets and all the types of housing you can think about in the real estate space. So let’s shift a bit and think about land as an investment opportunity. In this episode, we have Dan Haberkost who talks about utilizing land as a vehicle to other kinds of real estate opportunities and as an asset itself. He also discusses how purchasing land can be a cheaper alternative to housing investments.

Let’s listen in and take notes as John and Dan explore land as an investment opportunity. Who knows, this might be the episode that gets your ball rolling in real estate!

Episode Highlights:

• Types of Land Investments
• Purchasing Failed Projects
• Pursuing Opportunities by Mail
• Monetizing Land
• Cost of Colorado Lots
• Strategies for Growth
• Importance of an Acquisitions Manager

Connect with Reid:

• Dan Haberkost Website 
• Instagram 
• FaceBook 
• Email 

About Our Guest:

"At the age of 25, Dan Haberkost has managed to build an impressive real estate business & portfolio that allows him the freedom to live & work where he wants while spending a great deal of time pursuing his passions

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The pandemic has affected the real estate space in more ways than one. Blueprints, schematics, and plans have been thrown out the window as no one was prepared for the impact of COVID19. Everyone had to regroup and ground themselves in order to keep moving forward. In this episode, John has Reid Bennett, a pro of over 20 years, talk about multi-family and affordable housing. He also discusses strategies and how these two assets could get you through these times of uncertainty in the market.

Let’s tune in as John extracts “multi-million nuggets of knowledge” from the great, Reid Bennett.

Episode Highlights:

• Approaches to underwriting
• Strategies During Inflation
• Trading Multi-Family Assets
• 1031 Exchange
• CCIM Institute
• Condominium Conversion
• Financing Parallels between 2008 and 2021 
• Affordable Housing Communities
• Section 42 Communities
• Re-syndication
• Internal Rate of Return

Connect with Reid:

• LinkedIn 
• Twitter 
• Email 

About Our Guest:

Reid Bennett, CCIM serves as National Council Chair of Multifamily Properties for SVN International and a Senior Vice President for SVN - Chicago Commercial. As a licensed managing broker, he focuses primarily on the sale of apartment communities across the Midwest and also teams up with members of his council to serve clients across the country in over 150 markets. Reid prides himself on understanding the nuances and analysis of multiple unit apartment dwellings & low-income Section 8 & Section 42 communities.

In 2016, 2018 & 2021 Reid received the Partners Circle Award from SVN where he was ranked in the top .02% among all 1,200+ SVN advisors in the world for the third time.

A graduate from the University of Iowa, Reid also has achieved the highly coveted designation of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Also active in his community, Reid chaired the Development Committee for River North Residents Association (RNRA) where he worked in conjunction with developers and area residents to foster responsible development in one of Chicago’s most active and desirable neighborhoods.

Prior to merging with SVN, Reid worked with condominium converters as well as large apartment complex buyers & sellers. He procured numerous multi-million dollar deals across the Midwest. Embodying the spirit of SVN, Reid fully utilizes the national platform and collaborative efforts to best perform for his clients on a global level.

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Stationed in Japan, a submarine officer, and owns about 360 units in the US? Yup. That’s our guest in this episode, Anthony Pinto. Like many investors and operators, Anthony started investing in the real estate business without any idea of how to do it. To make up for this, he read books like Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Set for Life by Scott Trench while working in a submarine. This opened up doors for him and with the help of an investor-friendly realtor, Anthony began his journey in real estate.

Listen in as John and Anthony talk about the tricks of the trade as well as their experiences in multi-family real estate which you might, as a budding investor, find handy in your personal path to success.

Episode Highlights:

• House Hacking
• Raising Capital
• Capital Raising Strategies
• Military Investor Standpoint
• Regulation A+ Fund
• Groundbreaker
• Remote Real Estate Investment

Connect with Anthony:

• FaceBook 
• LinkedIn 
• Pinto Capital Investments Website 
• Email 

About Our Guest:

Owns and manages Pinto Capital Investments (PCI), a real estate investment firm focused on acquiring affordable and workforce multifamily properties and apartment buildings through syndications. Since 2019, we have gone full cycle on 2 large apartment complexes (+100 units) with IRR in excess of 85%.

Anthony partners with other like-minded syndicators and focus on apartment communities in desirable markets that show a predictable path of progress. We also offer our capital investors incredible, double-digit returns, equity ownership and tax benefits through our multifamily syndications.

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When you want to become a doctor you go to medical school. When you want to become a lawyer you go to law school. The road to become a professional can pretty much start from school. But what if you want to be an entrepreneur? No one really teaches how to be one at school. Tim, similar to a lot of entrepreneurs, learned the business by doing the work. He sought out mentors of the game and gained knowledge through their shared experiences. Each step and pitfalls he has taken has taught him something new.

Being successful in anything you devote your time to requires repetition and consistency. So put in those “reps” by listening to the We Build Great Apartment Communities podcast and who knows, you might gain financial freedom like Tim!

Episode Highlights

• Importance of Teams
• Seeking Mentors
• Leadership in Real Estate
• Becoming an Entrepreneur
• Data Analysis
• Raising Capital
• Syndication

Connect with Scott:

• LinkedIn 
• Cityside Capital Website 
• Email 

About Our Guest:

Tim is a 15 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and currently serves as a lieutenant in the borough of Queens. Until recently, he also worked part-time as an emergency room RN at a level 1 trauma center. He brings years of real world management and leadership experience to his real estate investment career.

Tim’s initial goal with real estate was to create passive income and in turn, be able to spend more time with his wife and three little girls. After partnering on a multifamily property he saw first-hand the power of real estate investing as an opportunity to create passive income and build wealth for his family.

He started Cityside Capital with the goal of not only growing his own portfolio but also to help others realize the power that real estate investing can have on creating passive income and building wealth.

Cityside Capital has $45 million of assets under management including 335 multifamily units. Tim has also invested as a limited partner in 256 multifamily units in Texas and in a large retail super center in Tennessee.

He graduated from Providence College in 2005 and can often be spotted in the crowd when the Friars play in Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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6965 El Camino Real Suite 105-190

Carlsbad, CA 92009

D: 760-301-5311

F: 760-987-6065