ABOUT ZACH LEMASTER 

 Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, the nation's leading turnkey investment company. Zach is a seasoned real estate investor and licensed broker that has accumulated a large portfolio of rental properties across multiple markets including single-family, multifamily, commercial and new construction. Zach is a licensed Optometrist who practices on a volunteer basis. 

Zach started investing in real estate while working as an Optometrist & Captain for the US Air Force. This eventually allowed him to retire early from his career in medicine to be a professional investor by strategically investing in markets that maximize cash flow, appreciation & equity. Zach went on to build a successful wholesaling, flipping & management business working across multiple markets which led to the foundation for Rent to Retirement. 

THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  

 
Zach's Career Journey and Transitioning to Full-Time Real Estate 

The concept of Rent to Retirement and how it came about 
Understanding Cash Flow and Appreciation in Real Estate Investment 
Leveraging tax deductions and benefits 

What is 1031 exchange and the advantage of using it? 

Navigating Out-of-State Investment Opportunities 

Connecting people and investments that are not in their backyard 
Turnkey Rentals and Misconception on Turnkey Investments 
Creative deal structure and financing options 
Market Selection Strategy 

Significance of supply and demand dynamics 

Property Management and Insurance Strategies 

The most rewarding part of being an investor 

Connect with Zach  

KEY QUOTE:  

“What we really enjoy about working in the industry is how impactful of a difference we can make in people's lives, teach them, and help them build a strategy. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. Real estate takes work and takes grit. It's a long-term game, but if you stay committed, I believe it's the most predictable path to wealth.” 

SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: 

Rent To Retirement - We specialize in providing turnkey rental properties in the best markets throughout the United States. At Rent to Retirement, we've done the legwork for you. We have thoroughly researched the best markets across the United States, carefully considering the combination of cash flow, equity, and appreciation potential. Our goal is to ensure that you benefit from all the advantages of real estate investing without the headache typically associated with property management and dealing with tenants. Live where you choose and invest in the markets that offer the best returns. 

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 #AparmentInvesting #AssetManagement #CashFlow #1031Exchange #TurnKeyRentals #TurnKeyAssets #TurnKeyInvestments #DebunkingMyths #TaxBenefits #CreativeFinancing #TaxAppreciation #RentToRetirement #Rentals #PathToWealth #CreativeDealStructure #RentalProperties #Optometrist #Residential #SeasonedInvestor #MultipleMarkets #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #LatestPodcastEpisode #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork 

CONNECT WITH ZACH: 

Email: [email protected]  

Text REI to 33777 

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ABOUT SEAN O’DOWD

Sean is the General Partner for Scholastic Capital. Scholastic Capital buys single-family homes in high-end public school districts and rents them to families on long-term leases. He started his career as a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He graduated with Honors from The Wharton School of Business. Most importantly, Sean is married with two kids and a third on the way! 

THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: 

Sean’s career before real estate

First few investments
What they do at Scholastic Capital
About the Deal in Illinois

What we like about this asset

Their criteria and How to Identify their target asset

Leasing & Identifying Target Rents 

Underwriting process and challenges
KPIs and rent increases
Typical Expense ratio of their portfolio

Financing and hold time for this asset

About the Evergreen Fund model

Why do you think this model is working amidst the price surge?
Investor returns and distributions
Current project and Target acquisitions 
Connect with Sean
 

KEY QUOTE: 

On Investing in Single-family homes in Elite School Districts:

“This model works because of accessibility. If you're looking to move into one of these good school districts for 4-6 years for multiple kids, renting makes more sense than buying a house. “

SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:

At Scholastic Capital, we create the opportunity for investors to partner with us through our laser focused strategy of buying single family homes in elite school districts and renting them to families on 3+ year leases. Our investors love our planned monthly distributions, equity growth, depreciation pass through, minimal use of leverage, and the multi-year leases to tenants. 

Scholastic Capital is a rolling, evergreen fund that continuously admits new capital. New investors will have an immediate interest in the underlying portfolio of single-family homes in high end school districts. 

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 #AssetManagement #CashFlow #SingleFamilyHomes #HighEndDistrict #SchoolDistricts #BuyBox #MidWest #Underwriting #FundModel #InternalRateOfReturn #Acquisitions #Leases#NetOperating Income #PublicSchoolDistrict #LongTermLeases #EvergreenFund #PrivateEquityFund #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #Consulting #EliteSchoolDistsrict #LatestPodcastEpisode #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork

CONNECT WITH SEAN:

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/seanodowd

X: https://x.com/SeanODowd15

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-odowd 

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·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  

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·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  

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ABOUT CHRIS LENTO

Chris Lento is the Founder and Managing Member of EM Capital. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon and professional development training at Boston University and MIT. Chris has over twenty years of experience in multifamily ownership, management, and investing. In addition to his academic achievements, Chris serves as a Board Member for Bay Cove. His passion is a testament to his dedication to building a better quality of life, which carries over into his professional commitment to EM Capital and its investors. 

THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
 
Chris’s journey to real estate

From being an Aerospace Engineer to an Investor
First few investments before going full-time
Why choose multifamily compared to other asset classes?
What skills have you learned as an aerospace engineer that you applied to real estate?
How do you choose which market to target?
Financial metrics that you are looking for in a deal
Knowing your investor's appetite
Using your network to expand to new markets
About the 67-unit deal in Kentucky 
Challenges and lessons learned from this deal
Property Management and Value-Add Plan 

Connect with Chris
 

KEY QUOTE: 

On Dealing with Property Managers:

“I learned that once you feel something's not right here, something's probably not right. You can tell by how the property is performing, and how things are being handled.”

SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:

EM Capital is a trusted real estate investment firm located in Boston, MA, led by founder Chris Lento. We cater to accredited investors seeking to diversify their portfolio through multifamily real estate investments. We focus on providing both cash flow and asset appreciation, ensuring our investors benefit from balanced a investment strategy.

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 #AparmentInvesting  #AssetManagement #MultifamilyInvestment #CommercialRealEstate #CashFlow  #MultifamilySyndication #InvestmentReturns #NewMarket #TargetMarket #DistributedPortfolio #AssetClasses #EmergingMarkets #TertiaryMarket #ValueAddPlan #StreamlinedAssetManagement #CapEx #AerospaceEngineer #CapitalExpenditures #CapitalImprovements #EconomiesOfScale #InvestorsApettite #PropertyManagement #PropertyManagers #LatestPodcastEpisode #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive  #WestsideInvestorsNetwork

CONNECT WITH CHRIS LENTO:

Website: https://emcapitalgroup.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlento

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·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  

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ABOUT CHARLES SEAMAN

He resides in Charlotte, NC and serves as a Managing Partner of Cash Flow Champs.  He’s responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships and performing and overseeing the company’s underwriting activities.  He’s also involved with contract negotiation and capital raising to make sure that the deals close, remaining involved after closing to manage the assets so that they perform in a manner that provides investors with exceptional returns.  He’s currently a general partner in five (5) multifamily properties totaling 663 units, having gone full cycle on six (6) multifamily properties.  He’s also a Multifamily Coach with Master Passive Income and is a co-host of the Charlotte REWBCLUB and the MPI Multifamily podcast. 

THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
Charles's career and journey to real estate
Investing in single-family homes and wholesaling

Getting into the Syndication space
What’s the difference between Single Family vs Commercial RE?

Building relationships with brokers
Dealing with partners/sponsors

About the 64-unit deal in Charlotte 

Price, metrics, and Value Add Plan

Section 8 tenants and rent collection 
How they deal with promise-to-pay tenants
What was the projected hold time for this asset?
Average Annual Return 

Challenges in the deal
Projecting expense ratios in your market

How to know that an onsite manager makes sense 

Connect with Charles
 
 

KEY QUOTE: 

“The fundamental difference between single-family homes and commercial real estate is that SFH tends to be transactional, whereas commercial is more relationship-based. “ 

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 #AparmentInvesting  #AssetManagement #MultifamilyInvestment #CommercialRealEstate #CashFlow #MultifamilyCoach #PropertyManagement #SingleFamilyHomes #Transactional #RelationshipBased #MultifamilySyndication #Brokers #NegotiationSkills #Charlotte #NorthCarolina #Underwriting #Section8Tenants #Landlords #Tenants #BrokerRelationships #BuildingRelationships #InvestmentReturns #AverageAnnualReturn #ExpenseRatio #CashFlowChamps #MasterPassiveIncome #RentalProperty #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork

CONNECT WITH CHARLES:

Website: https://linktr.ee/charles_seaman 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-seaman1

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ABOUT NEAL BAWA

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

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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

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ABOUT BRIAN FERGUSON

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  

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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.  

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CONNECT WITH JOE:

Website: www.joebrady.ai 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebrady03 

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For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  

·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  

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For information on Portland Property Management:  

·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  

·    Youtube | @UptownProperties  

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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.  

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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  

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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.  

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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  

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