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Neal Bawa is CEO / Founder at Grocapitus and Mission 10K, two commercial real estate investment companies. Neal’s companies use cutting-edge real estate analytics technology to source and acquire OR build large Commercial properties across the U.S., for over 1,000 investors. Neal shares his team’s unique and cutting-edge real estate data methodologies to connect with geeky and nerdy (or just data-driven) investors who share his vision – that data beats gut feel by a million miles.
Over 10,000 real estate investors have taken his free Real Estate Data Analytics course on udemy.com and the course has over 1,000 five-star reviews. Neal speaks at dozens of real estate conferences across the country and virtually online. Neal believes that we are at a turning point, where traditional commercial real estate will combine with Proptech and Fintech technology disruptors, and will truly reach its potential as a tradable, highly liquid asset class that will rival and eventually beat the stock market in its size and scope.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Neal as the “mad scientist” of real estate
How Grocapitus started
What is mission 10k?
Acquisition and Development
Challenges of interest rates spike
His Insight on the real estate market in the next two years
How to Forecast Housing Demand and Supply
Knowing the different markets to invest
Effect of the spike of interest rates on Development
FED’s role in rates and impact on the economy
About the Super Value Add Deal
Location, metrics, and what they like about the property
Raising capital
Value Add Implementation and Returns
Challenges encountered along the way
Connect with Neal
KEY QUOTE:
“A lot of times you'll find opportunity in a deal, but you have to be able to follow through and solve challenges. You constantly try to look for solutions to every problem. That is the true value we created there.”
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Grocapitus Investments is a very fast-growing Multifamily Real Estate Investment company based in Fremont, CA. Grocapitus sources, acquires, manages, and develops large Multifamily, Build-to-Rent, and Fourplex communities in many states across the U.S. We help people become financially free by investing in apartment buildings, student housing and self-storage properties in high-quality markets nationwide. We also build best in class new construction multiplexes and student housing.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #Syndication #AparmentInvesting #MultifamilyPortfolio #AssetManagement #MultifamilyInvestment #CommercialRealEstate #CashFlowing #PropertyManagement #MarketShift #DownTurn #Acquisitions #AssetUnderManagement #MarketInsights #MarketPrediction #DataAnalytics #DataDriven #RealEstateDataAnalytics #DataMethodologies #MadScientist #MadScientistOfMultifamily #DataGuru #RaisingCapital #RealEstateInvestment #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH NEAL:
Website: https://multifamilyu.com
Grocapitus Investments: https://grocapitus.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-bawa
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT ANDREW CUSHMAN
Andrew Cushman is a former chemical engineer who found his entrepreneurial calling in real estate. In 2007 Andrew left his corporate position to start a business in real estate investing, starting off flipping single-family properties in Southern California. Sensing a shift in the market, in 2011 Andrew transitioned to multifamily acquisitions and has successfully syndicated and repositioned over 2600 multifamily units.
Outside of the business world, Andrew has been a certified alpine ski instructor and when not working in real estate enjoys surfing, backcountry skiing, and trying not to be outwitted by his two young children.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Andrew’s career and what made him switch to real estate
From chemical engineer to Syndicator
Partnership with Vantage Point acquisitions
His big mistake early on
Typical hold time for assets
Which location do they focus on buying assets?
Their target buy box
Finding deals and underwriting
Building relationships with brokers
How do they approach capital raising?
About the 80-unit Deal in Carrolton Georgia
How did they find it and why did they pursue it?
Value Add plan and stabilization of the property
Buying right even with a down market
Connect with Andrew
KEY QUOTE:
“The best time to buy is when the pessimism is at the highest, you will get the best pricing with the least competition. “
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Vantage Point Acquisitions (VPACQ) is a real estate private equity firm focused on acquiring, repositioning, and operating B- to A-class multifamily communities throughout the Southeast. As operators, we take pride in our hands-on asset management approach and transparent investor communications throughout the life cycle of the investment.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #Syndication #AparmentInvesting #Multifamily #AssetManagement #MultifamilyInvestment #PropertyManagement #GeneralPartner #LongTermInvesting #BuyRight #DownMarket #MarketShift #DownTurn #Acquisitions #AssetStabilization #Renovation #OperationValueAdd #ManagementValueAdd #CapitalImprovement #LandLordFriendlyStates #TenantFriendlyStates #Underwriting #InvestorBased #LongTermAssets #RaisingCapital #RealEstateInvestment #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH ANDREW:
Website: https://www.vpacq.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcushmanvpa
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
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Brian is an experienced real estate investor and one of Victoria’s top business managers taking multiple awards including “Top 20 Under 40” multiple times and many “Best of the Best” awards for various businesses he owns. Brian initially started investing in single-family properties in 2008 and over the years he has grown his portfolio to include over 1000 multifamily doors, several commercial properties, and even a residential home-building company.
Since his start in real estate investing, Brian has been passionate about expanding his knowledge and sharing it with others to help them attain true financial freedom. He has been personally involved with over $400 million of real estate transactions and with $150 Million in Assets under management.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
About Brian and what they do at Fergmar
Starting as Fix & Flipper
Transition to Buy & Hold Investments
Vertical Integration & adding different divisions
Exploring other Asset classes
Getting into Syndication
Which investment do you focus on?
Investing as a Limited Partner (LP) and General Partner (GP)
About the Deal in Victoria Texas
Property Details and What They Like About It
Capital Improvements and value add plan implemented
Hold time and projected returns
Underwriting a commercial value add project
Finding the right investor avatar for each deal
Connect with Brian
KEY QUOTE:
“The knowledge you get from deals and listening to how people are doing whether good or bad, that's invaluable to me. People pay that or more to go to somebody's conferences around the world. “
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #FixAndFlip #HouseFlipper #RealEstate #Syndication #AparmentInvesting #Multifamily #Development #MultifamilyInvestment #CarIndustry #PropertyManagement #GeneralPartner #LimitedPartner #LongTermInvesting #CommercialValueAdd #ValueAddPlay #InvestorAvatar #RightAvatar #SyndicationModel #LongTermAssets #MultipleAssetClasses #RaisingCapital #RealEstateInvestment #RealEstateEvolution #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH BRIAN:
Altunas Capital: https://altunascapital.com
Fergmar: https://fergmar.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ferguson-05b4328a
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhferguson
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT JOE BRADY
JOE BRADY is an international corporate real estate expert who had a front-row seat to the evolution of retail, from brick and mortar to omnichannel, and is now seeing the same forces at play in office real estate. He has led real estate for Walgreens and scaled The Instant Group across the Americas while writing, speaking, and advising on the impact of accelerating technology, changing consumer behavior, and implications for consumer real estate.
Now based in Jacksonville, Florida, Brady remains one of the most sought-after voices on real estate's response to online disruption. In his best-selling book, "Work Shop: The consumer-driven transformation of Commercial Real Estate", Brady argues that omnichannel commerce and hybrid workplace models represent convergence points between traditional industry siloes.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Joe's journey in real estate
Retail business and company ventures
Brick & mortar shops vs. online e-commerce platform
Pros & Cons of opening up retail space
Creative destruction of spaces
Supply chain and demand
Leveraging technology in workspaces
Behavioral economics and work-life balance
Metrics of Productivity
Consumer-driven behavior
Work culture & collaboration
About his book - Work Shop
Connect with Joe Brady
KEY QUOTE:
“People want to engage in purposeful presence, not passive attendance.”
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #REstrategist #strategist #author #retail #RetailInvestment #OfficeSpaces #WorkShop #CommercialPortfolio #HybridWorkspace #Hybrid #WorkLifeBalance #WorkFromHome #ConsumerDriven #BehavioralEconomics #Technology #SupplyAndDemandChain #BrickAndMortar #PurposefulPresence #PassiveAttendance #CREtransformation #RealEstateInvestment #RealEstateEvolution #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH JOE:
Website: www.joebrady.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebrady03
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT ARN CENEDELLA
Arn Cenedella is a real estate broker and investor with over four decades in the industry. Starting in 1978, Arn built a thriving Silicon Valley residential brokerage business in Palo Alto while building a sizable portfolio of single-family rental properties in the Bay Area and across the US. In 2020, Arn transitioned his SRF rental portfolio to multifamily investments and founded Spark Investment Group to help busy professionals and parents reap the benefits of commercial real estate investment without the hassle of operating the properties. Arn currently manages and operates a multifamily portfolio as a general partner and sponsor of over 1100 units with a total value in excess of $138M.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Arn's journey to real estate
Getting into the brokerage business
Investing in Single-Family Homes
Investor avatar and target market
What does the transition to multifamily look like?
Finding the right partners with the right skillset
About the Greenville 26-unit Deal
Location and metrics of the asset
Why we like this project
Hold period, Refinancing & Mortgage options
What is the business plan & value add implemented for this project?
Why long-term investing is the key to this current market?
Advice to someone who wants to take the leap from SFH to Multifamily
Connect with Arn
KEY QUOTE:
“Is there anything in anyone's life experience that indicates the cost of housing will go down? I'm 70 years old and I've never seen it. Now, yes, there are momentary dips, but it's all that does is a logical and natural correction, and then it sets the stage for the next 5 - 7 year run-up.”
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Spark Investment Group is a leading real estate investment firm, providing fully vetted, cash-flowing investment partnership opportunities in Carolina Multifamily and Build to Rent properties (BTR) for busy professionals. Spark Investment Group works with individuals who are dissatisfied with the low returns from savings accounts and bonds, or who are concerned about the turbulence of the stock market.
Founded by Arn Cenedella, the Spark team consists of seasoned operators who have the time, skills and discipline required to identify opportunities with tremendous profit potential and put together deals that have been carefully vetted.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #broker #brokerage #SiliconValley #InvestorAvatar #AssetClass #SingleFamily #SFH #DealHunter #RaisingCapital #Duplex #Builder #multifamily #Apartments #ApartmentBuilding #Syndicator #ApartmentSyndicator #MultifamilyApartments #506Boffering #LongTermInvesting #Underwriting #RentalProperty #ValueAddPlan #Underwriting #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH ARN:
Website: https://investwithspark.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investwithspark
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8iXP8V2DOBRnBpJVj-30Q
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arncenedella
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT VANESSA ALFARO
Vanessa Alfaro is an entrepreneur, founder of six 7-8 figure companies in 3 countries, a real estate investor, innovator, and a multifamily syndicator who was recently profiled in the Real Estate book “10 Paths” as one of the ten most successful Real Estate Investor stories in 2022.
Vanessa is the Founder of Venus Capital Partners. With Vanessa’s extensive background in business, entrepreneurship, finance, capital raise, and team leadership, she led the company to $50 AUM in only 3 years.
Born in Venezuela, Vanessa founded Absot Marketing at 22, which quickly grew into a leading BTL firm. Expanding to Panama, she co-founded Octametro, hitting 7 figures in a year and earning the title “Woman of the Year.” Later, in Los Angeles, she co-established the top Hispanic content provider, Autoproyecto.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Vanessa’s entrepreneurship journey
Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
What's exciting about real estate
What got them into the Syndication game
Underwriting and Finding Deals
Leveraging Other People’s money
About the 96-unit Deal
What they like about the deal
Loan and refinance options
Ways to increase the income of the property
Dealing with cap rates and market shift
Executing the Business Plan
Challenges encountered for this project
A good metric that your company is doing well
Connect with Vanessa
KEY QUOTE:
“As an entrepreneur, what's exciting about real estate is that every property is like a new business. Each deal is a new business plan. You have to execute the marketing plan and bring it to success. “
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Venus Capital is a women-owned Real Estate Investment firm focused on technology and innovation to provide investors with the best opportunities in Real Estate investing, and acquire assets in emerging markets in the US. Venus Capital delivers exceptional results by utilizing cutting-edge technology, leveraging deep industry knowledge, and constantly incorporating AI into all departments in the company to optimize operations, marketing, customer service, and asset management. This allows us to maximize profits and provide unparalleled value to our investors.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #Tenants #Landlord #Entrepreneurs #Marketing #BusinessPlan #Syndication #RealEstate #Investors #Refinance #Construction #Rehab #SavvyInvestors #Investments #RepeatInvestors #NewProperty #PropertyManagement #Acquisitions #Apartments #Multifamily #RentalPortfolio #syndicator #Entrepreneurship #AssetManagement #AssetClass #GardenStyleApartments #RentalProperty #ValueAddPlan #Underwriting #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH VANESSA:
Website: https://www.venuspartners.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanessaAlfaroCapital
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessavenuscapital
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/VanessaGAlfaro
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT JIM SHEILS
Jim Sheils is a successful real estate investor, author, and mentor focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom and work-life balance. As a partner at Southern Impression Homes, he has been instrumental in building rental portfolios in Florida’s high-growth markets, specializing in Build-to-Rent properties with management services. Jim's real estate expertise includes over 2,000 rehabs and a pivotal merger with Southern Impression Homes in 2022.
As the co-founder of 18 Summers, he provides keynotes and workshops on balancing business success with strong family relationships. With his wife Jamie, he authored the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller The Family Board Meeting and Passive Income Playbook: Leverage Build-To-Rent Real Estate To Buy Back Your Time & Create A Legendary Family Life.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Jim’s journey to real estate
Why did he choose the Build-To-Rent niche?
What does the shift look like from doing Rehab to Ground-up construction?
What is the biggest learning curve for this transition?
Partnership and Target markets
Challenges encountered and how they overcame it
About the Deal – Details, Metrics & Location
Choosing Second-tier vs. Major markets
How long does a typical project take for the whole cycle?
Popularity and demand for this Build-To-Rent model
Returns and Performance of New Build Construction
Connect with Jim
KEY QUOTE:
For new construction, one of the biggest learning curves is growing patience. We found out that sometimes the actual cycle is longer from start to finish. That's something that you really need to get used to.
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Southern Impression Homes - We specialize in the construction of large mid- to high-end residential housing projects in Florida. We’ve created successful passive income-generating portfolios for hundreds of investors, without the normal headaches. We provide in-house financing, property management and ongoing support for your success. Our track record of excellence and integrity drive our business and we have set up our company for growth, ensuring we take care of every detail, providing monthly income and equity growth for investors like you.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #Tenants #Landlord #Developer #Remodel #BuildToRentInvestment #GroundUp #NewConstruction #NewBuild #BuildToRent #HomeOwner #Renter #JointVenture #Acquisition #SingleDuplex #QuadPlex #ConstructionTimeline #SecondTierMarkets #Residential #OwnLess #BetterQuality ##RentalProperty #ValueAddPlan #Underwriting #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #Florida #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH JIM:
Website: https://southernimpressionhomes.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SIHomesFL
X: https://twitter.com/sihomesfl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernimpressionhomes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimsheils
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernImpressionHomes
Check out Jim’s book: https://jjplaybook.com
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT DENIS SHAPIRO
Denis began investing in real estate in 2012, when the market was just beginning to recover from the global financial crisis. He built a cash-flowing portfolio including many alternative assets, such as Note and ATM funds, mobile home parks, life insurance policies, tech start-ups, Industrial property, short-term rentals, affordable housing communities, and more. He co-founded an investment club for accredited investors in 2019. Following the success of his investor club, he launched SIH Capital Group.
Denis wrote The Alternative Investment Almanac: Expert Insights on Building Personal Wealth in Non-Traditional Ways in 2021. His book is based on his own experience becoming a successful alternative asset investor and interviews with some of the best alternative asset investors in business today.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Denis's journey in real estate
Investing in mutual funds & stocks
His take on Traditional vs Alternative investments
Exploring other asset classes outside real estate
How to choose assets to invest
The commonality of alternative investments
Underwriting process on deals
From Joint Ventures to being the Operator
Implementing the business plan
Challenges in asset management
Ways to create revenue
Implementing systems to make life easier
Why they love affordable housing
Connect with Denis
KEY QUOTE:
To us, asset management is the most important aspect of investment. Sometimes, It's easy to close, but it's hard to operate.
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
SIH Capital Group was created with a mission to provide a consistent income to our investors using alternative investments rather than traditional Wall Street assets. We believe that alternative investments should be simple to understand, professionally vetted, and accessible to investors who want to grow their personal wealth.
Our alternative investments are designed with simplicity, transparency, and honesty in mind. Those are the three attributes that we look for when we make our investments, and we find that the returns always follow suit. We understand that your goals may change over time. That's why we offer funds and individual deals, so you can pick the investments that are right for you.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #Consulting #AlternativeInvestments #AlternativeAssets #JointVenture #GeneralPartner #Sponsor #WallStreet #Stocks #Bonds #Equity #CommercialRealEstate #AssetManagement #Operator #PropertyManagement #BusinessPlan #RevenueCreation #AffordableHousing #Tenants #Landlord #Developer #MobileHomeParks #RUBS #TraditionalInvestments #RentalProperty #ValueAddPlan #Underwriting #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH DENIS:
Website: https://sihcapitalgroup.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisshapiro
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sihcapitalgroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sihcapitalgroup
Check out his book! https://sihcapitalgroup.com/the-alternative-investment-almanac
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT SHANE THOMAS
Shane is a Canadian-born real estate entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Catalyst Equity Partners. He is also a Co-Founder of CEP Construction Services, a multifamily construction and rehab company. Shane leads the acquisitions, financing, asset management, and investor relations efforts at Catalyst. Shane leverages his expertise in large-scale project management, analytics, and process improvement to ensure Catalyst’s processes are best-in-class.
Shane is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, Illinois) and Chartered Accountant (CA, Canada). Shane has a bachelor of Mathematics degree and a Master of Accounting degree from The University of Waterloo located in Ontario, Canada. Shane resides in Houston, Texas with his wife and three daughters.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Shane’s journey to real estate
How Catalyst Equity Partners started
His first real estate investment
Transition from a Passive investor to a General Partner
Connecting with like-minded investors
Finding the right business partner
Getting into the first deal and capital raising
Setting up an In-house Construction Company
About the 125-unit Deal in Texas
What we like about this deal
Challenges and Nuances of this deal
Post-acquisition plan for the deal
What we learned from this deal
Trusting the Process
Connect with Shane
KEY QUOTE:
“One lesson that I learned from the beginning was capitalizing your deals heavily upfront. We had a renovation budget, but many of these contingencies happen in these older deals. Looking back, we would have doubled our contingency bucket.”
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Catalyst Equity Partners is a Texas-based privately held real estate investment firm founded in 2016. Catalyst focuses on the acquisition and management of large value-add multifamily properties in high-growth markets. Catalyst currently has ~1,900+ units and assets under management valued at $300M+.
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #Consulting #CertifiedPublicAccountant #CPA #LimitedPartner #GeneralPartner #Sponsor #RaisingCapital #Networking #BuildYourNetwork #Construction #VerticallyIntegrated #InHouseConstruction #Vacancy #Occupancy #Acquisition #Tenants #PropertyManagement #TrustTheProcess #RenovationBudget #RentalProperty #ValueAddPlan #Capex #Underwriting #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilder #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH SHANE:
Website: https://catequity.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanethomas-catequity/
Facebook: facebook.com/catEquity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystequitypartners
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT STEVEN ANDREWS
Steven Andrews is a real estate investor, business coach, and author with nearly a decade’s experience working in the real estate rental market. He founded SOARX Consulting in 2023 to empower individuals to turn their real estate dreams into reality.
Within nine years, Steven went from buying properties to supplement his income to pursuing real estate full-time. Today, he owns and manages hundreds of properties through his virtual property management company, Realty Management Group.
In addition to writing his new book, The New American Dream: A Simple Roadmap to Purchasing Investment Properties Steven established SOARX Consulting, where he provides an eleven-week course outlining the same process he used to create his rental property company. The program, like the book, offers a roadmap to finding the kind of success Steven has in the business called real estate.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Steven’s journey to real estate
Mentorship and inspiration
Value Add Strategy
How to deal with the first property
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat method
Giving back to others through real estate
How the book came about -The New American Dream
Consultation services and coaching program
The target market they focus on
How to find the right deal using this strategy
Real estate vs Stocks
Knowing the Real estate trends
How to approach someone if you need consultation
Connect with Steven
KEY QUOTE:
“The good thing about real estate is that the principles are the same. How you do it makes the difference. Real estate is such a great tool and wealth builder that you can do things in many different ways and can still be successful at it. “
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
SOARX Consulting was created to help everyday people get into real estate. With a mission to empower others, Steven founded SOARX Consulting to help individuals achieve their goals by starting their own rental property company. SOARX Consulting offers an 11-week course, which gives you a step-by-step road map on how to be successful in the business called real estate. This is the same proven process that Steven personally used to navigate the success that he had. SOARX Consulting is here to help the next generation of people achieve their dream of getting into real estate!
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.
#RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #Consulting #BusinessCoach #Buy #Rehab #Rent #Refinance #Repeat #BRRRRmethod #AmericanDream #Refinance #HouseFlipping #CapitalImprovements #CosmeticUpdates #WealthBuilder #SoarXConsulting #NewAmericanDream #PropertyManagers #InvestmentProperties #RentalProperty #RoadMapToSuccess #ValueAddPlan #Capex #Underwriting #PassiveWealth #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH STEVEN:
Website: https://www.soarxconsulting.com/
Book Page: https://www.soarxconsulting.com/thenewamericandream
Facebook: @SOARX Consulting
Instagram: @soarx_consulting
LinkedIn: @Steven Andrews
YouTube: @soarxconsulting
CONNECT WITH US
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:
· Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/
For information on Portland Property Management:
· Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com
· Youtube | @UptownProperties
Westside Investors Network
· Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/
· Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx
· Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork
· LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/
· Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
· Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
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