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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
ABOUT CHRIS LINGER
Christopher Linger is the Principal at Up Plex Capital LLC. Having built a personal portfolio valued at over $100M, Chris and his wife created significant passive income for themselves and their investors by finding the best properties today’s market can offer. Chris has an MBA, twenty-seven years of active duty Navy services (retired), now a full-time apartment syndicator.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Chris's journey to real estate
How Up Plex started
Scaling into Syndication and other asset class
Getting into coaching and other business venture
What they learn from being a passive investor first
About the 200-unit Texas deal
Details & metrics about this project
What made them pursue this deal?
Target hold time and returns for this project
What is your team's Value-add plan?
How to deal with Vacancy & Delinquency issues
Handling eviction process, section 8 tenants, and moratoriums
Pros of this project
Connect with Chris Linger
KEY QUOTE:
“Location is the key and the management. Being involved, having some surprise visits, getting collaborative with the PM as well as accounting folks and back office, to understand that you know where the money is going, and if what else can we cut back on something. “
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Up Plex Multifamily Investments is a private equity firm designed to make it more attainable for investors to invest in these incredible wealth-building assets with confidence. Our partners get to leverage our time, network, and decades of experience to create peace of mind with every investment they make with us.
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 #Syndication #MultiFamily #LimitedPartners #GeneralPartners #RealEstatesSyndication #PropertyManagement #Tenants #Landlord #MobileHomeParks #SelfStorage #AssetManagement #PassiveInvestors #ApartmentSyndicator #RealEstateInvestors #FloatingRateDebt #CommercialRealEstate #ValueAddPlan #Capex #CapitalExpenditures #Underwriting #Syndicator #Vacancies #Delinquencies #GeneralPartners #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH CHRIS:
Website: https://www.up-plex.com/homepage
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popsrei
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hm2linger/
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 SAM EDDINGER
Sam is the founder of Ironclad Property Management, an investor-focused property management company in central CT. He has been involved in real estate from a young age and has witnessed how investing in real estate with a long-term horizon can build wealth.
In 2018, after 15 years as a nuclear engineer, he surprised his coworkers and managers by leaving his desk job to start Ironclad Property Management. Because of his experience in engineering, Sam brings a data analysis and process-based approach to property management. Because of his experience as an investor, Sam works to help each client improve their investment rate of return by renting high, renting fast, and renting well.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Sam’s career and his journey in real estate
Real estate network and community
Entrepreneur’s organization
What is NARPM?
Mortgage and loans to leverage deals
Benefits and challenges of setting up the PM company
Why go for real estate syndication?
How to add value as a syndicator
Branching out in different markets
Hurdles that you see in getting into the Syndication game
Underwriting and his take on their current market
Pain points of Property managers
Advice to his 25-year-old self
First Entrepreneurial Endeavor
Formal and informal training that shaped his journey
His biggest mistake and what he learned from it
Connect with Sam
KEY QUOTE:
“My biggest mistake was overanalyzing the numbers on everything and not taking more risks.”
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Ironclad Property Management specializes in helping single and multi-family investors throughout central Connecticut. We are a process-based company and pride ourselves in removing the headaches of managing rental property while improving performance for our clients.
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 #Syndication #MultiFamily #RealEstatesSyndication #PropertyManagement #AssetManagement #Investors #RealEstateInvestors #NARPM #JointVenture #EntrepreneurOrganization #NAPRMcommunity #HardMoneyLoan #SmallMultifamily #CommercialRealEstate #SeasonedInvestors #ValueAdd #Portfolio #Underwriting #InHousePropertyManagement #BlueStates #Connecticut #Syndicator #VerticalIntegration #GeneralPartners #Operators #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH SAM:
Website: www.ironcladpm.com
Email - [email protected]
Phone no. 860-254-7343
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameddinger
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tempstguru
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 WYATT SIMON
Washed-up basketball player turned Investor. Wyatt Simon owns and operates a $20M+ vertically integrated real estate portfolio and has mastered the BRRRR strategy. Wyatt helps students take control of their financial future by utilizing real estate. He is a member of Citylight Church, and the author of "Your First 100 Doors: A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Scaling a Rental Portfolio."
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Wyatt’s journey to real estate investing
Discovering the BRRRR strategy
How he bought his first property
Scaling from SFH to Multifamily
How he added value to his first house
3 Steps and hurdles encountered to scale his portfolio
Finding partners and growing the team
Vertical integration and Property management
Their role as operators and how they complement each other
How to look for their deals
Marketing channels and strategy
Underwriting and Target market
Current portfolio in Omaha
Direct mail and how it works for them
Advice for a 20-yr-old self
First Entrepreneurial Endeavor
Formal and Informal training shaped his journey
His biggest mistake and what he learned from it
Connect with Wyatt
KEY QUOTE:
“Success is built by habits that you have. It's all the private victories underneath that you have to do in order to get to that public victory. “
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Full Circle Real estate - A Full Service Multifamily Real Estate Investment Firm based out of Omaha Nebraska. We focus on strong cashflow midwest markets that are recession-resistant. Full Circle Equity partners get the added benefit of in-house property management with Wyatt’s team, Full Circle Property Management. We believe managing buildings effectively is one of the single greatest things we can do to maximize our investments.
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.
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CONNECT WITH WYATT:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyatt.simon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyattbuysbuildings/
Website: https://www.wyattsimon.com/, https://fcequitypartners.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 ROB BEARDSLEY
Rob Beardsley co-founded Lone Star Capital in 2018 and has overseen the acquisition, financing, and management of over $600 million in apartment communities. As CEO, Rob drives the strategic growth of the firm, while also identifying and raising capital for new investment opportunities. He leads Lone Star Capital's in-house property and construction management division, Lone Star Communities, ensuring excellence in renovation, lease-up, and ongoing management. Rob has sold over 25,000 copies of his two books on commercial real estate. He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences nationwide and hosts the popular Lone Star Capital podcast. Prior to Lone Star Capital, Rob studied Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University for two years before pursuing his entrepreneurial ambitions full-time.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Rob's career and journey to real estate
Challenges encountered and how to overcome them
Building your network and finding the right partners
Lessons learned along the way
How do you nurture your investors?
Rob’s take on raising capital
Acquisitions and setting up a capital stack
Pros and cons of floating rate debt vs. fixed rate debt
How to make your numbers pencil out
Kind of deals that they are actively pursuing
Capital Expenditures and returns of the project
Underwriting with the current market & rates
Advice to his 20-year-old self
First Entrepreneurial Endeavor
Formal and Informal training that shaped his journey
His biggest mistake and what he learned from it
Connect with Rob
KEY QUOTE:
“Do things when you can, not when you have to. ”
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
With over $500 million in acquisitions and over 30% returns since 2018, Lone Star Capital is a fast-growing real estate investment firm owning and operating over 3,000 multifamily units in Texas. We deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through diligent sourcing and selection, vertically integrated property management, and rigorous reporting.
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 #MortgageRates #FixedRateDebt #FloatingDebt #mortgage #ProsAndCons #Underwriting #CapitalExpenditures #CapEx #RaisingCapital #Equity #Nurture #BuildingRelationships #PositiveLeverage #CapitalStack #InternalRateOfReturns #IRR #BridgeLoans #CurrentMarket #CapRates #ExitCapRates #LoanGuarantor #RightMortgage #InvestmentOpportunities #BuildingWealth #RealEstateDeals #InvestingInRealEstate #RealEstateOpportunities #RealEstateStrategies #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH ROB:
Website: https://www.lscre.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobBeardsleyLSC
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobBeardsley-LoneStarCapital/videos
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 TREVOR OLDHAM
In 2017, Trevor Oldham created Podcasting You in response to the necessity for outstanding real estate investors to have the opportunity to spread their narrative on high-ranking podcasts. So far, Podcasting You has worked with 400+ real estate professionals and booked 6,500+ interviews.
Trevor himself is committed to a NNN Deal, Multifamily, and Self-Storage Development Deal, in addition to investing in mortgage notes and continually enlarging his real estate portfolio.
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Trevor's career journey
About PodcastingYou and what they do
What led him to real estate investing
Finding clients and growth on the podcast
About the Self-Storage Deal
Alternative Investment Opportunities
Building your network and referrals
Vetting process of sponsors/operators
Target returns and steps to pursue the deal as a limited partner
Underwriting and Target market
Where do you see yourself as a limited partner/investor?
How do you come across investing in note deals?
Connect with Trevor
KEY QUOTE:
“If it sounds too good to be true, I'm not gonna invest in it. I like deals that are underwritten conservatively.”
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Podcasting You helps alternative investment companies raise capital, generate more exposure, and increase their networking opportunities by appearing on top-rated podcasts.
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 #InvestmentOpportunities #PodcastingForInvestors #RealEstatePodcast #InvestmentTips #LimitedPartners #PassiveInvestors #WealthThroughRealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #InvestmentStrategy #PassiveIncome #PodcastInvestmentTips #RealEstateJourney #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateWealth #RealEstateInsights #PodcastingSuccess #RealEstateEducation #BuildingWealth #RealEstateDeals #InvestingInRealEstate #RealEstateOpportunities #InvestmentAdvice #RealEstateStrategies #PodcastForInvestors #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #PodcastingImpact #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
CONNECT WITH TREVOR:
Website: http://podcastingyou.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjoldham/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastingYou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingyou/
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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