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Jessica Buck is the Founder and Owner of TJR Investments, LLC. A problem-solver by nature, Jessica has invested in single-family homes and multifamily, initially passively and currently as a partner in a GP team. She has a passion for assisting others and ensures her investments improve the life of residents and communities alike. Jessica is a senior legal administrator in the U.S. Army and leverages her strong background in financial management, building strong relationships, leadership, and acquisitions to source and acquire multifamily investments that will yield strong returns for her investors. 

[00:01 - 04:14] Juggling Army and RE

• Let’s get to know Jessica Buck
• Jessica shares her journey to real estate
• Doing a house hack

[04:15 - 25:22] Mastering Your Connections

• Why Jessica chose multifamily
• Getting into a mastermind, Apartment Investing Secrets
• Jessica’s Story as a General Partner
• 18 Years in the Military, Learning to Network
• Moving around and living in 8 countries
• Tips on Out-of-State Investing
• How to Find the Best Partners
• Jessica talks about trust and connection

[25:23 - 36:41] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Working in an auto body shop
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Dance better
• What does success mean to you?
  • Financial and time freedom
  • “Creating a legacy for my children.”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Jessica. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“Just understanding the market has been definitely helpful.” - Jessica Buck

“You definitely have to trust the people that you work with.” - Jessica Buck

Connect with Jessica through [email protected], LinkedIn, or 978-440-0738 and find freedom through mastering your networks.

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Johnny Lynum is an active duty United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, seasoned real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Johnny started his real estate investing career in 2010 and has extensive experience in project management, operations, marketing, and negotiations. Over the last six years, he has purchased and sold over two dozen single-family properties and one apartment across four different markets. Currently, he has a real estate portfolio valued at over $4.5M. Johnny holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from TUI University, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Alabama, and Financial Planning and Services Certification from Northwestern University. Johnny’s first book, “Real Estate Success Strategies; What They Forgot TO Teach You In School'' is slated for publishing in Dec 2021.

[00:01 - 04:48] Air Force Officer

• Let’s get to know Johnny Lynum
• Balancing 16 Years of service and real estate

[04:49 - 21:39] Operation Invest Now

• Real Estate is a Business
• For all veterans out there, real estate can be for you
• What to Do on Your Downtime
• VA Loans
• Coming Soon: Real Estate Success Strategies
• A Story of Perseverance
• Johnny’s most recent transaction
• Getting more from smaller deals

[21:40 - 29:02] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Working at Target
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Golf
• What does success mean to you?
  • Time for you
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Johnny. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“Not every job is the same.” - Johnny Lynum

“During your downtime, maximize your time and use it properly.” - Johnny Lynum

“If you show up consistently, then good things will happen.” - Johnny Lynum

Connect with Johnny through Instagram, and LinkedIn. Visit his website https://www.opinvestnow.com/ and your freedom.

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Sandhya Seshadri has invested as a Limited Partner, Key Principal, or General Partner in over 3000 doors totaling $200M in assets throughout the United States.  She has been a leader in the equities markets for over 20 years and had moved into commercial real estate due to the tax advantages and the ability to uniquely “force appreciate” each asset. Her mission is to help other people capitalize on all of the benefits of REI.  

[00:01 - 04:01] Active and Passive Multifamily Syndicator

• Let’s get to know Sandhya Seshadri
• Sandhya shares how she found her way to multifamily syndication
• “My engineering salary was not going to get me to my goals.”

[04:02 - 22:38] Learning Best through Experience

• Influenced & inspired through a webinar
• Anyone can do it! 
• Sandhya talks about mentorship and the investing reality
• Asset management learned through experience
• Knowing and making communities and giving back
• Sandhya shares how she made her life in the US tailor-fit for her
• Getting out of her W2 job and her REI life
• “Does it work for you?”
• Why REI is not a number goal

[22:39 - 28:47] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Classroom camera operator
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book
  • Passive Investing In Commercial Real Estate
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Mastering social media
• What does success mean to you?
  • “Freedom!”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Sandhya. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“Follow someone who has done what you want to be doing and that will help you get there faster with fewer mistakes.” - Sandhya Seshadri

“You can’t be distracted with what’s going around the world.” - Sandhya Seshadri

Connect with Sandhya through email, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or visit their website 

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Corinn Altomare is a musician turned real estate investor.  She has spent 13 years in music, 5 years in IT project management, 9 years in multifamily real estate, and 2 years in self-storage.  With investment and rental property management running in the family, she has been involved in real estate and law since childhood. Corinn's experience also spans technology project management, including multi-million dollar projects for the financial system. Her expertise in being able to target a property with potential and turn this vision into a great place to live is a major part of what separates Hearthfire Holdings from other firms.

[00:01 - 05:14] Real Estate Love Story

• Let’s get to know Corinn Altomare
• Juggling two careers and real estate
• Dating and real estate investing

[05:15 - 23:09] Investing in Self-Storage with a Song

• Another 10 in self-storage
• Bigger, larger, and out-of-state
• Singing despite a busy schedule
• “There's a magic!”
• Self-storage as the current trend
• Scaling out of Pennsylvania
• Corinn talks about their management model
• Corinn's personal development

[23:10 - 31:41] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Music internship
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Who Not How
  • The 4-Hour Workweek 
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Downhill skiing
• What does success mean to you?
  • “Living my life on my own terms.”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Corinn. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“Using storage as a warehouse or distribution center is much more cost-effective per square foot than to have a commercial office space on 123 Mainstreet.” - Corinn Altomare

“If we’re doing things correctly, we’re continuing to grow and learn and progress on our own personal development each day.” - Corinn Altomare

Connect with Corinn through [email protected], Facebook, and LinkedIn and find your zone of genius in real estate.

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Jason Schaller is the Founder and Principal of The Schaller Group, a Design, Construction, and Creative Agency and a Partner with Peacock Capital.  He has designed, renovated, and repositioned 1,300-unit apartment buildings, beachside resorts, and regional shopping malls. Jason has worked for private and institutional owners, has been named receiver in the State of Florida, and has repositioned receivership and REO assets in 21 states.  Since forming The Schaller Group at the end of 2017, Jason has designed, branded, and renovated over 200 multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects.  Jason graduated with honors from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Arts Management and Marketing.  He is also a rock n’ roll guitarist with his band, VANGOGO. Jason is an avid supporter of music and the arts and he travels frequently to gain design inspiration. 

[00:01 - 03:51] Outstanding Branding

• Let’s get to know Jason Schaller
• The Schaller Group and Jason’s well-built history

[03:52 - 16:51] The Power of Branding

• Turning real estate passion to impactful art
•  Honoring a place’s history
• Florida’s Golden Triangle
• Trust Me by accident
• Jason’s current business plans
• St. Petersburg and a great story
• Keeping RE Interesting

[16:52 - 27:50] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Bank teller
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Crazy from the Heat
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Dancing, cost-segregation, drive a racecar
• What does success mean to you?
  • Happiness
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Jason. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“Take care of the people.” - Jason Schaller

“I’m going to come out and be who I am.” - Jason Schaller

“You just got to be happy.” - Jason Schaller

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Sam Wilson is an active investor in self-storage, parking, multi-family apartments, RV parks, single-family homes. He is the Founder of Bricken Investment Group and Host of the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate podcast. Sam holds his bachelor’s degree in business finance from the University of Memphis and holds his real estate license in Tennessee. In addition to his years of real estate experience, he also has a diverse background in business ownership and management. Sam’s current focus is presenting nationwide investment opportunities for his personal and his investors’ portfolios.

[00:01 - 04:55] Living the Dream 

• Let’s get to know Sam Wilson
• Health and time are the ultimate currencies

[04:56 - 21:52] How to Scale Your Real Estate Game

• Sam's most creative deal
• Most of the time, it’s about money
• Why Should You Hire Virtual Assistants?
• The best & worst VAs 
• Hiring Your VA
• Out-of-the-Box Investments

[21:53 - 30:49] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Detasseling corn
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Mastering the Market Cycle
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Play the piano
• What does success mean to you?
  • “Health, wealth, and time.”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Sam. Links available below

Resources Mentioned: 

• Lieutenant Birnbaum
• Detox, Declutter, Dominate

Tweetable Quotes:

“Finding out why and doing your title search is a big deal.” -Sam Wilson

“You don’t really get your time back until you get your wealth straight.” -Sam Wilson

Connect with Sam through [email protected] and LinkedIn. Visit their website https://brickeninvestmentgroup.com/ and https://brickeninvestmentgroup.com/checklist/. 

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Josh Carlegis is a real estate investor and a Co-Founder of SCI Group, a real estate investment firm with the intention of aligning investment opportunities with community growth and improvement.  Josh served as a part of the United State Army and joined the civilian world as a logistics manager, and eventually became the top salesman in the same organization. Currently, Josh has invested in a number of multifamily and retail properties and is living the dream.  

[00:01 - 06:09] Living the Dream

• Let’s get to know Josh Carlegis 
• Why he got into real estate and how he grew his business

[06:08 - 19:36] Creating Wealth Out of Thin Air

• Turning things around, focusing on bigger assets
• A Full-Time Switch in 2018
• Building systems, keeping connections intact, finding people
• Josh’s Favorite Deal
• A Unique Way to Create Wealth Out of Thin Air
• Josh talks about the new path he’s taking in Mobile, Alabama

[19:37 - 27:33] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • At a pesticide company
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • The 4-Hour Workweek
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Sailing
• What does success mean to you?
  • Freedom and financial freedom
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Josh. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s all different ball games.” - Josh Carlegis 

“Get involved, somehow.” - Josh Carlegis 

“Get a lot more credibility, get a lot more [of] people’s attention.” - Josh Carlegis 

Connect with Josh through [email protected], Facebook, and LinkedIn. Visit their website https://scig.us/ and add more wealth and value to your real estate investments.

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Trevor Mauch is the Chief Executive Officer at Carrot. Trevor began investing in real estate in college and through years of trial and error, learned how to generate leads online effectively through inbound online marketing. In his free time, Trevor loves mountain biking, golfing, and spends most of his time with his wife and 3 young kids.

[00:01 - 05:12] Building with Clear Vision

• Let’s get to know Trevor Mauch 
• Trevor shares about Carrot
• An insanely clear vision and being the best 

[05:13 - 15:00] How Your Non-Negotiables Can Shift your Career

• Starting a business with no coach 
• 5 Factors that Shifted Trevor’s Business Life
• A junior in college buying his first real estate property
• Finding greater investments to build long-term wealth

[15:01 - 28:07] Why Finding Your Energy is a Great Way to Scale

• What gives you energy? 
• Three Hedge Funds and an Impressive Market
• Activities not to do to keep your energy
  • The Energy Audit
• Naming Carrot and Creating its Branding

[28:08 - 37:56] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • One he created
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • The Pumpkin Plan
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Swim in open water
• What does success mean to you?
  • “When the person that I want to become and the person that I am is the same person.”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Trevor. Links available below

Resources Mentioned:

• The ONE Thing
• Strategic Coach

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can’t touch and feel mold with your hands-on software.  It’s bits and bytes.” - Trevor Mauch 

“Creating a business is completely different from running a software company.” - Trevor Mauch 

“If I bet on my energy to do more things that give me energy, I can probably master those things more and I’ll probably enjoy them more and maybe my business will grow farther.” - Trevor Mauch

Connect with Trevor through The CarrotCast Podcast, Facebook, Instagram,  LinkedIn, and https://carrot.com/guides/energy.

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Evan Holladay is the President and CEO of Holladay Ventures where they are focused on multi-family affordable/workforce housing deals in the Southeast US. To date, Evan has sourced and developed over $237 million, helping create 1300+ units of new affordable housing. He’s worked in innovative financing – introducing and utilizing the first PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) in many jurisdictions, utilizing Renewable Energy Credits with LIHTC, and working with HOME, CDBG, Project-Based Vouchers, and HUD 221d4 financing. Evan is an advocate for affordable housing and was recently featured in the book CRA at Forty: Views on the Present and Future of Community Reinvestment.

[00:01 - 05:23]  A Passion in Serving Others

• Let’s get to know Evan Holladay 
• Monumental Podcast
• Evan shares his work and passion

[05:24 - 22:55] Holistic and Impact Investing with Communities

• Evan’s past and current deals
• The last 3 years with the communities and a skyrocketing business
• A Holistic Strategy in the Making to Provide the Best Housing
• Evan talks about Monumental Podcast
  • How Evan started his great podcast
  • A Phenomenal Story with a Phenomenal Guest 
• Evan’s Big, Big, Big Goal

[22:56 - 29:42] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • His first job with a developer
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • I Can See Clearly Now
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Spanish
• What does success mean to you?
  • Fulfillment in every level of life
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Evan. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“When you can provide stable and attainably priced housing, everybody in the community wins.” - Evan Holladay 

“Just being a part of a community, knowing where the redevelopment is, where the corridors are, is important and key.” - Evan Holladay 

“You need to have a support version and an amazingly supportive partner or else it’s all for nothing.  You can’t accomplish this on your own.” - Evan Holladay 

Connect with Evan through [email protected], Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Visit their website https://holladayventures.com/ and create impact through connecting with communities and holistically investing.

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Chuck Littell, CCIM is a Senior Vice President at Colliers in Los Angeles. He is a charter member of the firm’s Logistics and Transportation Solutions Group. Chuck leads a team that specializes in the representation of large industrial tenants nationally and worldwide. With more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, Chuck provides critical skills and market intel to help his clients optimize their supply chains and real estate.

Chuck joined Colliers in 1999 and has achieved many awards for his top performance during his tenure, including “Top Producer, Greater Los Angeles” in the fall of 2020. What sets Chuck apart is his keen ability to bridge the gap between his clients’ needs and a rigorous and demanding real estate lifecycle. He brings forth a direct, knowledgeable, and calculated approach to ensure all deals are executed in a timely and articulate manner while offering flexible and assessed solutions. His long-time client list speaks to his approachable demeanor and allows him to solve for today’s challenging market.

[00:01 - 03:35] An Experience-Filled Career

• Let’s get to know Chuck Littell
• 25 Years with Colliers and a Fruitful Career

[03:36 - 24:46] The Next Big Thing about Industrial Real Estate

• Chuck talks about industrial expansion
• Market Demand and Supply 
• New Developments: Yes and No
• Training new people and false starts
• Keys to Success as Brokers
• You are working for your client. 
• E-Commerce and the Next Big Thing in Industrial Real Estate

[24:47 - 33:58] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • A busboy in a restaurant
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • The ONE Thing
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Become more technical
• What does success mean to you?
  • “Success is about feeling affective.”
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Chuck. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“The main thing as a broker is that you have to work with clients that appreciate your time.” - Chuck Littell

“Real opportunities come with objections.” - Chuck Littell

“You’ve got to enjoy the path.  The path to getting there is the challenge and the fun.” - Chuck Littell

Connect with Chuck through [email protected] and LinkedIn. Visit their website http://www.colliers.com and be a part of the growing industrial real estate space. 

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