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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Director of Operations at Madison SPECS, Moshe Hildeshaim.

Let's dive into Moshe's story of what it takes to be the real cost seg king

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 06:57] Opening Segment

• I introduce guest, Moshe Hildeshaim, to the show
• Moshe talks about how his journey to becoming the cost seg king began
  • Finished his accounting degree in 2007
  • Got introduced to Madison SPECS

[06:58 – 18:29] The Real Cost Seg King

• What's been your biggest challenge with running your company, especially in this pandemic?
• Moshe looked back on the state of Madison SPECS 9 years ago
• Moshe talks about how they are managing through the COVID pandemic
• Putting out 2800 studies in all 50 states in 2019
• Moshe shares a story during the North Dakota oil boom
• What do you think, Yonah? What are you hearing, what are you seeing, what are you feeling?
• Re-purposing real estate because of the COVID hit

[18:30 – 26:33] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • I had one job, and I just work for difficult people
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, a story about Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes
  • Tractate Shabbos - Babylonian Talmud
• What skill or talent would you like to learn?
  • I would love to learn how to surf or become a professional bowler
• What does success mean to you?
  • Success is seeing a happy family and a happy staff
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"For every property owner, there's no property more important than their own. And we always try to look at everything through the view of the property owner." – Moshe Hildeshaim

"If everybody is happy, and the people you surround yourself with are happy. Then by proxy, you're going to be happy as well, and that's really where I see success" – Moshe Hildeshaim

You can connect with Moshe on LinkedIn, or you can contact him via mobile 732-725-7544.

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Welcome to Weiss Advice! I’m your host, Yonah Weiss. Thank you for joining me. Today, I will share with you a story of the time that I thought I almost died. Having a near-death experience is familiar to a few people, and having these experiences can be life-changing. By sharing this story, I hope you could get the lessons that I’ve learned and apply them in your own life.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 06:45] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can get from this episode
• A little background for some context of what I was up to
  • Worked in Israel for my non-profit organization
  • Traveled to Zürich, Switzerland with my friend
  • I talked about a holy place in a nearby community
  • Talk about the significance of visiting graves of holy people, a tradition dating back to biblical times.

[06:46 – 20:35] The Time I Thought I Almost Died

• I talked about Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl
• Buried in a small town called Hnativka (Anatevka)
• We decided to visit the cemetery to offer our prayers
• I share the story of the ride back from the cemetery
  • We thought that was it. That it was our time.
• A message from above saying, ‘don’t worry, be happy.’
• I share the lessons I’ve learned from this experience that you wouldn’t want to miss!
• Final words from me
• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
  • Use Promo Code: Weiss for 20% OFF on your first month

Tweetable Quotes:

“Don’t get swallowed up into fear and into worry when you have the opportunity to turn that worry into faith, into positive thinking and project that to all those around you.” – Yonah Weiss

“Don’t worry, be happy. God is good. There’s a bigger plan, and we have to recognize that and go through life, seeing how I can be a positive influence to others and make that change relevant to our own lives and to those around us.” – Yonah Weiss


Background Music: Ghost by Tim Beek (timbeek.com)

Background Music: Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur, real estate investor, founder of Grocapitus Investments, and founder of Multifamily University, Neal Bawa.

Let's dive right in and learn from The Mad Scientist how technology can change the real estate game.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 08:47] Opening Segment

• I introduce guest, Neal Bawa, to the show
• How he got the nickname "The Mad Scientist of Multifamily."

[08:48 – 22:00] The Mad Scientist of Multifamily

• Neal talks about the types of technology he is utilizing in his real estate career
• Quick plug to Real Estate Connections – Virtual Meetup
• The future of technology and real estate

[22:01 – 30:04] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
  • Use Promo Code: Weiss for 20% OFF on your first month
• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  •  "My first job was at a canteen in India and was basically repeating the same stuff over and over again."
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• What skill or talent would you like to learn?
  • I'd like to become better at one-on-one conversations where I'm not talking about business
• What are some things besides real estate and data and science that you are passionate about?
  • Growing tomatoes
• What does success mean to you?
  • Success means freedom inside of your mind
• Final words from Neal and me

Tweetable Quotes:

"You've got to be nuts to fail so often and still be okay with it and not have it bother you." – Neal Bawa

"Systems are the key to everything. The least sexy things in life are the most sexy things in life." – Neal Bawa

You can connect with Neal on LinkedIn and Instagram. If you are interested in investing in multifamily real estate and want expert advice, visit their website https://www.grocapitus.com/author/neal/. Visit Multifamily University's website  https://multifamilyu.com/ for free webinars and training on multifamily real estate.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Grow Rich Capital, Krishan Singh.

Let’s dive into Krishan’s story of how he paved his way to success in a foreign land.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 08:08] Conquering Foreign Land

• I introduced guest Krishan “Kay Kay” Singh into the show
• Krishan talks about his background and how his journey began
  • Moved to the USA with his family
  • Started as a software engineer

[08:09 – 16:31] Investing in Multifamily Real Estate

• Krishan shares how he got into multifamily real estate investing
• Krishan talks about investing in real estate back in India
• Krishan shares about the challenges he faced in multifamily

[16:32 – 22:34] Transition to Gas Stations

• Krishan walks us through his ventures in gas stations
  • “We buy the businesses first, then the real estate.”
• Krishan talks about how he helped others get into this business

[22:35 – 35:53] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• What’s the worst job that you ever had?
  • The first four months of working at night in a gas station
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Escape by Anik Singal
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • I started data visualization, advanced excel, and teaching my son multifamily
  • Krishan explains to us what data visualization is
• What does success mean to you?
  • Helping others to be successful too
  • Krishan talks about a charity program they manage
  • Offers free coaching for health professionals during this pandemic
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“I think in this business you do have problems, have a hard time finding good deals, and people when they make-up their OMs they look very nice and a lot of times they are not. So, I had to learn all that to make sure that those rosy pictures are really rosy.” – Krishan Singh

“Giving back is the key to success.” – Yonah Weiss

You can connect with Krishan on LinkedIn or Facebook. If you are looking to invest in multifamily real estate, visit their website http://growrichcapital.com/, connect with them, and start now!

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend, the Executive Vice President of Investments of Colliers International, Mark Jensen.

Let’s dive right in and get expert advice in real estate investing!

[00:01 – 03:16] Opening Segment

• I introduce guest Mark Jensen into the show
• Mark and I talked about a conference that we both attended

[03:17 – 15:36] 2008 Recession vs COVID-19 Pandemic

• Similarities Mark sees between the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic
  • An incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs
  • An excellent opportunity to start your side hustle
• Why Mark and I do the things we do
• Mark talks about being grateful with the cards he is dealt with
  • Success doesn’t happen overnight
• Mark talks about the book Adapt by Blaine Strickland
• Mark talks about his friend Justin Prince

[15:37 – 28:57] What’s Your New Goal?

• Mark talks about how his business changed
  • “I am the asset.”
• Mark shares some advice he got from his mentor
• Mark shares a story about them converting apartments into condominiums
• The division between wealth management and real estate

[28:58 – 36:13] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• What was the worst job that you ever had?
  • “I don’t think I could say. I’ve done a lot, so I don’t know I’ve loved everything I’ve done.”
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Deep Work by Cal Newport, everyone should read this.
• What does success mean to you?
  • “Success to me is providing value and having a great reputation.”
• Connect with Mark online. See links below
• Final words from Mark and me

Tweetable Quotes:

“I just don’t know what the endgame is. I just know that I love it and I enjoy it.” - Mark Jensen

You can connect with Mark online on Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter. If you are interested in investing in commercial real estate, visit his website https://markjensencre.com/ to know more.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with real estate investor and broker with the Morales Real Estate Group, Jose Luiz Morales.

Let’s dive right in and get expert advice from the top-rated broker in Ventura County, CA.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 04:16] Opening Segment

• I introduced guest Jose Morales to the show
• Jose talks about a book he read and how he found out about me

[04:17 -11:16] How to be More Productive in Real Estate

• Jose shares a story about how he saved some money in taxes
• Jose talks about how he got into real estate
• Jose shares some tips on how to be more productive in real estate
• Jose talks about his vision boards

[11:17 – 18:12] The Opportunities Around You

• Jose talks about why he has only invested locally so far
• Having the right mindset
  • There are good deals in every market
• Jose talks about the clients he deals with
•  How do you deal with problems in productivity?
  • We track our numbers.

[18:13 – 27:50] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• What’s the worst job that you’ve ever had?
  • I’ve never worked anywhere else besides my dad and my company
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Traction by Gino Wickman
• What skill or trade would you like to learn?
  • To become a better leader
• Yonah talks talked about a great leadership book, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink 
•  What does success mean to you?
  • Freedom. The whole purpose behind why I’m building a business is for freedom
• Connect with Jose online. See links below
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“Just giving the thought in your head, and then you’ll start recognizing those opportunities. Those opportunities may always be there, but just the fact that you’re open to them now, you start paying attention.” – Jose Luiz Morales

“We get the right lessons at the right time” – Yonah Weiss

You can connect with Jose mainly on Instagram, you can also check him out on Facebook. If you are looking to find real estate in Ventura County, CA, you can visit their website at https://www.myhomeseekers.com/ for more information.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Co-founder of Bar Down Investments LLC and HouseItLook LLC, Ashley Wilson.

Let’s dive into Ashley’s story of how living your life on your terms can help you achieve happiness and success.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 06:30] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce guest, Ashley Wilson, to the show
• Ashley talks about how she balances the managing of her businesses
• Ashley shares some tips before starting your own business

[06:31 – 16:53] Your Team Is The Difference Maker

• Ashley gives advice for beginners in the flipping business that you don’t want to miss!
• Choosing an advantageous partnership and building a good team
• Ashley talks about the beginning of her journey in the flipping business

[16:54 – 24:01] Getting into Multifamily Properties

• Ashley talks about why she transitioned to multifamily properties
  • The disadvantage of not leveraging the tax system
• People get into real estate because of the tax advantages

[24:02 – 41:08] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug of my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
  • Use Promo Code: Weiss for 20% OFF on your first month
• What’s the worst job that you ever had?
  • Little jobs where the expectation was too extreme
• What’s a book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Flatlands by Edwin Abbott
• What’s a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • I’m not good at marketing and selling
• What does success mean to you?
  • Freedom to make my own decisions and live my life on my terms. My whole life, all I’ve ever wanted is to be there for my family.
• Connect with Ashley online. See links below
• Final words from Ashley and me

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you have the capacity to continually bring people on, then you can continually increase your value.” – Ashley Wilson

“90% of first-time flippers fail. Probably over 90% of people are so focused on the deal being the most important aspect of the business as opposed to the team. The deal is important, but the team is what makes the difference.” – Ashley Wilson

You can connect with Ashley on Linkedin and Instagram. You can also visit her website https://www.badashinvestor.com/ for more information about opportunities that you can take advantage of.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the real estate investor and Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy, Tim Kelly.

Let’s dive into Tim’s story of how you can take advantage of the “military mindset” in business and investing.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 05:16] Opening Segment

• I introduced the guest, Tim Kelly, into the show
  • Co-authored a best-selling book, Military House Hacking
  • A member of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI)
• Tim talks about how his day to day goes
  • Works as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy

[05:17 – 12:50] The Military Investor

• Tim shares some advice for beginners in investing
  • Establish your ‘why?’
  • It is a ‘team sport’
• Tim talks about the “military mindset” and its advantage in transitioning to a business and investing
• Tim talks about his book, The Blueprint to Financial Success and other resources available in their website https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/

[12:21 – 22:45] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• What was the worst job that you ever had?
  • Working in a home depot corporate office leaning all kinds of administrative and clerical work
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Sky diving
• What does success mean to you?
  • Success is directly correlated to the quality of your relationships
• Connect with Tim online. See links below
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“Knowing what it takes and having the self-awareness of what you bring to the table is so so so important” – Tim Kelly

You can connect with Tim on Linkedin and Instagram or visit his website thetimothykelly.com. Visit the Active Duty Passive Income Facebook page or you can go check out the different resources available in their website https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/

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Today, I will be sharing with you my own answers to my FINAL FOUR questions. The FINAL FOUR is a segment of the show where I ask my guests the same four questions, but this time around I will be the one on the hot seat to give you those answers.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 09:56] What are Yonah's Final Four Answers?

• What is the worst job that you ever had?
  • Working in a sales position, selling advertising for a family magazine
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Sell Or Be Sold by Grant Cardone
  • Tanya by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • I would like to learn how to use YouTube
• What does success mean to you?
  • Success to me means how much I'm able to help people

[09:57 - 11:47] Closing Segment

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Tweetable Quotes: 

"We're brought here in this world for a short period of time, relatively in the grand scheme of things. And we are here to make the best out of every day." - Yonah Weiss

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the CEO and Founder of Eastern Union Funding, Ira Zlotowitz

Let’s dive into Ira’s story of how your ultimate partner can bring you ultimate success!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:24] Opening Segment

• Ira talks about his journey of how he got into the commercial real estate industry
• Wrote a business plan when he was in high school
  • Ira and I talked about his book, The Eastern Way.

[05:25 - 17:14] The Ultimate Partner

• Ira shares his secret to success
  • It's all about God
• Ira talks about the importance of focusing on the business process
  • Don't forget about your roots
• Ira talks about how Eastern Union dominates the market with their product
  • Bringing down the fees
  • Having 60% of the market available to them
  • He built his sales staff and hired 200 top-tier brokers
  • Started an internship program to teach about mortgages and real estate
    • Onboarded 275 people in 4 days
• Making the right decisions by putting your trust in a higher power

[17:15 - 25:46] The FINAL FOUR

• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Picking up the garbage and bringing it down to dumpsters
• What was the book that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • Think Like Amazon
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • I'd love to learn other languages
• What does success mean to you?
  • Being able to make a difference
• Ira shares a story about a kid outside a candy store
• Connect with Ira online. See links below
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes: 

"The secret to success is all God if it comes back from God. Our job is to do what's accepted, follow the business plan and work ethic and the other side of the coin is pray and your charity." - Ira Zlotowitz

"If you want to be successful, make a deal with God." - Ira Zlotowitz

You can connect with Ira on Linkedin, message him on Whatsapp +9175972197, or send him an email at [email protected]. Listen to his Podcast or visit https://easternunion.com/ to know more about the opportunities.

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