10,000 Roads To Financial Independence

Zasha Smith went from overworked full time civil engineer to house flipper, General Partner in syndications, and rental property owner, generating over $10K/month from her 10 rental properties alone while living in beautiful Maui, Hawaii! Hear about Zasha's secret for being able to find financing, build valuable connections with others in real estate, and transition out of her corporate job into real estate full time in this episode. Connect with Zasha on IG @investwithzasha and via her website investwithzasha.com

If you've been listening to advice about buying your first rental property and getting into real estate investing, then you've probably heard the advice to buy, renovate, and then rent the property. But what if that advice was WRONG? 10,000 Roads to Financial Independence podcast guest & REI expert Dustin Heiner outlines why this method is flawed and what to do instead when preparing to buy your first rental property. Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com, helping people build successful real estate investing businesses so they can quit their jobs and never have to work again. Check out Dustin's free course at https://masterpassiveincome.com/freecourse and follow him on Instagram @thedustinheiner - Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

In this episode, Managing Partners at Blue Oak Investing. Cody & Brian team up to share how they identified the unique skills they could each bring to a partnership, how to decide what role each partner should play based on not just skills but personality as well, and what data, trends, and insights they used to create their strategy for their company's real estate investments. Cody started in 2008 as an "accidental landlord" and became full-time in multifamily investing in 2019. Brian started investing in real estate in 2018 as a way to grow and protect his wealth. They both wanted to scale and this formed the basis for their partnership, enabling them to now manage over 800 doors. You can connect with Cody & Brian on LinkedIn or email them at Cody@blueoakinvests.com or Brian@blueoakinvests.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

Billy is a long-distance investor originally from Ohio but has lived in Europe for the last 20 years investing in industries like oil, gas, and real estate in the U.S. He recently left the corporate world to build his own business. Learn how to invest not just across state lines but across country lines, especially in real estate in the US while living in another country and how to leverage certain vehicles to create tax efficiencies while working in a full-time corporate job. Get the free guide for accredited investors to save on your taxes at https://firstgencp.com/paylesstax and connect with Billy on LinkedIn. Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb #realestatetips #realestateinvesting #realestatestrategies

In this episode, Stefan Tsvetkov shares examples of how you can use publicly available data sources to analyze the past impact of economic trends on real estate and make predictions about what might happen to the real estate market going forward. Learn more about interesting data analysis Stefan has done during past historical events and how it can help you think differently about what is going on in the economy today. Stefan is the Founder of Realty Quant, a company that brings data-driven and quantitive technologies to the real estate industry. He also holds a master's degree in financial engineering and during his finance career managed a derivative portfolio of over $90B. Connect with Stefan on LinkedIn and check out his resources on his website https://www.realtyquant.com/ Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

Rob oversees acquisition and capital markets for Lonestar and has acquired capital $300M in multifamily real estate. He's an expert in underwriting and has published a #1 book on underwriting multifamily acquisitions. In this episode, Rob shares how he handles being a younger professional in the multifamily space, builds trust with investors, scaled his team, and learned from mistakes made on his first $16M property closing. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Entrepreneurship lessons 04:24 Tips for young real estate investors 09:00 Building trust and credibility 12:30 Managing employees 18:16 Choosing your niche 23:16 How to find good deals during volatile markets 28:38 Stepping-up Get Rob's free underwriting model at lscre.com and connect with him on LinkedIn to learn more. - Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

M.C. Laubscher shares insights on how to use your home, stock/crypto portfolios, life insurance, and business assets as collateral to get loans for investing, the benefit of doing this, and why finding tax savings through these vehicles can turbocharge your path to wealth. He also shares some of his best-kept secrets on how those who want to diversify their investment portfolios can find creative ways to free up money to invest with. M.C is the creator of Cash Flow Ninja and President of Producers Wealth and Producers Capital Partners and focuses on helping investors implement advanced cash flow strategies in alternative investments. Get more cash flow secrets from M.C. at cashflowninja.com and get access to exclusive bonus materials when you grab a copy of his book "The 21 Best Cash Flow Niches", screenshot your purchase and send it to info@cashflowninja.com. - Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

Axel Ragnarsson has built a successful multifamily real estate investing business by targeting a niche that many active investors overlook: 20 - 80 unit properties in smaller "less popular" tier 3 markets. What's the secret to doing what others don't? Knowing what to look for and working with the right people. Axel is the Founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners which owns over $35M worth of multifamily properties within New Hampshire, Florida, and Indiana and is the host of The Multifamily Wealth podcast. Learn more about Axel's business and join at https://alignedrep.com/ and connect with him directly on IG @multifamilywealth or at axel@alignedrep.com Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

In this episode, Dustin Miles shares how he went from being a passive investor in multifamily real estate to taking the leap into active investing through building strategic partnerships, how coaching has helped him grow his business, and what he looks for when selecting his future real estate investment properties. He started investing in multifamily in 2012, 12 syndications and 7 full cycle deals. He has been an entrepreneur since childhood and turned to flipping houses after college. Reach out to Dustin on LinkedIn or Instagram, via email at dustin@momentummultifamily.com and check out his portfolio at https://www.momentummultifamily.com/ Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

In this episode, Brett Swarts explains what alternative methods exist for deferring capital gains taxes that many investors haven't heard about and how to capitalize on them. Brett is the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and is an expert in setting up Deferred Sales Trusts, helping clients build tax-deferred exit strategies from all areas include crypto traders, multifamily investors, and entrepreneurs. He is also a Multifamily Broker in Sacramento, CA. You can learn more about Brett at https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/ and get more information about deferred sales trusts and other tax deferral strategies on his Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/capitalgainstaxsolutions Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinner of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Facebook: https://fbook.cc/3sPG LinkedIn: https://ggle.io/4vpg Instagram: https://fbook.cc/3sPI or @elisazhang_fi Apple Podcast: https://bityl.co/4Rpd Spotify: https://bityl.co/4Rpb

Chelsea Brennan teaches us how to find your niche audience online, learn what they need, and launch a digital product and community to support those needs in the financial education space. Chelsea is an ex hedge fund manager and the Founder of Smart Money Mamas, helping the current and next generation of women create healthy money habits that allow them to achieve their goals. Learn more about Chelsea and her business at https://smartmoneymamas.com/ Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinher of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Instagram: @elisazhang_fi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-zhang-9641aa21/ Facebook: EZ FI (Financial Freedom) Lab Learn more about Elisa and get additional free advice at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/meet-elisa-zhang

In this episode, Tracy Royce shares her experience moving into the distressed real estate market and flipping business full time from being behind the scenes. Tracy is a full time flipper, landlord, and rehabber with an expertise in distressed real estate. She is passionate about sharing her story on how she has built her own business and brand in real estate to further her path to financial independence. Connect with Tracy on Instagram and TikTok @royceofrealestate Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinher of her family. She provides in-depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. Other ways to stay in touch: Instagram: @elisazhang_fi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-zhang-9641aa21/ Facebook: EZ FI (Financial Freedom) Lab Learn more about Elisa and get additional free advice at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/meet-elisa-zhang

Deborah is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, Tony Robbins Trainer and founder of WREN (Women's Real Estate Investing Network). Started her first business in 1990 and eventually found her path to financial independence through real estate investing after an accident changed her life. She has found her personal mission in helping those who seek growth and want to live life to the fullest. In this episode, Deborah shares: ✔️ How an accident changed her outlook on income and building wealth ✔️ Why she focuses on passive income as the core component of her investment philosophy ✔️ How she learned from others to go from flipping houses to investing in multifamily real estate deals Learn more about Deborah and her organization WREN at https://wreninspires.com/ Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinher of her family. Learn more about Elisa and get additional free advice at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/meet-elisa-zhang

Agostino is a former corporate IT Leader who transitioned into real estate full time after going through a period of what he calls “spectacular failure” and “10 dark years.” He demonstrates how learning to pivot in your life and your business can help you find great success. Agostino gives us insight into: ✔️Why he walked away from his 6 figure C level career to go into real estate full time because of his single family home investments ✔️What drove him to focus his real estate business more on development than purchasing stabilized assets ✔️How he takes into account what is happening in the economy in the long term and short term to establish his investing strategy Learn more about Agostino and connect with him at bulletproofcashflow.com Learn more about Elisa at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/meet-elisa-zhang Sign up for the EZ FI U newsletter to stay up to date on the latest podcast releases and in depth articles here: https://ezfiu.activehosted.com/f/3

Juan is both an accredited passive investor in over 1,000 units and an active investor in over 1,600 units of multifamily real estate. He started off in single family investing like many of us do and eventually transitioned into larger apartments after experiencing a vacancy that costed more than expected. Juan shares: ✔️The biggest ways he believe new multifamily investors can lower their risk of making mistakes ✔️How he made the leap into larger multi families from a 30 unit multifamily as his first active apartment investment ✔️His advice on buying and operating real estate investments remotely successfully

Jenny and Steven are both managing partners at Vertical Street Ventures which has a portfolio of 1,650 units. They both had extremely successful corporate careers before pivoting to help individuals help achieve their goals through passive investing in multifamily real estate. These power partners share with us: ✔ Why they decided to leave very successful long term corporate careers to become full time multifamily real estate investors (and what they brought with them to help them be successful running their own business) ✔ What are they looking for when they are looking for multifamily deals in the market right now ✔ How they prevent bottlenecks in their growth by having a clear hiring strategy and having clear written goals Learn more about their company at https://verticalstreetventures.com/ and their real estate investing conference at https://vsvcon.com/ About Elisa Zhang Elisa Zhang is the owner and principal of over $450M in multifamily apartment buildings. She is also a mother of two kids, an artist, an educator, and the breadwinher of her family. Elisa reached her financial independence retire early goal in 2019, quitting her corporate IT full time career to focus on real estate and living her best life. She is on a mission to help others have the financial freedom to retire early from their jobs and make money while they sleep by investing in real estate. She provides in depth advice and education on financial independence, real estate investing, generating passive income, mindset hacks, and productivity hacks through EZ FI (Financial Independence) University. Learn more about Elisa and get additional free advice at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/meet-elisa-zhang Sign up for the EZ FI U newsletter to get in depth advice delivered direct to your inbox at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ Other ways to stay in touch: Instagram: @elisazhang_fi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-zhang-9641aa21/ Facebook: EZ FI (FInancial Freedom) Lab

Tim Bratz is the CEO and Founder of Legacy Wealth Holdings, a real estate investment company. He went from buying his first investment property on a credit card during the 2008 recession to building a portfolio of over 4,500 units and $400M in assets under management. He now focuses on empowering others to become financially free through commercial real estate. Tim shares: ✔️ How he got bit by the real estate ownership bug and how he navigated getting into the real estate game during the 2008 crash ✔️ What creative financing strategies he used to acquire his rental properties ✔️ Why it takes 5 years to truly become an expert in a space and see the snowball effect of all of your efforts and the mistake people often make that prevents them from reaching success Check out Tim's collection of children's books on success & achievement at https://littlelegacylibrary.com/ and connect with him on Facebook or Instagram @timbratz. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:19 Create and build to live life without permission 07:25 Getting hooked on real estate 11:07 First commercial deal 14:31 Success is not a 45 degree line 18:48 It takes 10,000 hours to be an expert 22:00 Hiring for non-revenue generating activities 25:47 Buying at a whole-sale price to make profits 28:50 Tips for rapid growth for new entrepreneurs 33:22 How to hire for being more effective 37:30 Educating kids on financial literacy 41:53 How to achieve work-life balance 45:55 Wrap-up Learn more about Elisa and get additional free advice at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/meet-elisa-zhang Sign up for the EZ FI U newsletter to get in depth advice delivered direct to your inbox at: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ Other ways to stay in touch: Instagram: @elisazhang_fi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-zhang-9641aa21/ Facebook: EZ FI (FInancial Freedom) Lab

Candace is a fellow active female real estate investor and asset management powerhouse at Astra Equity. She has spent her real estate career learning how to build the right teams and partnerships to make strong returns for everyone involved in the deal. She also works side by side with other top women in the RE industry as the Co-Founder of the Multifamily Women's Mastermind. So what's her advice when it comes to real estate investing? "It's very important to network with other people doing the same thing you want to do. It expanded my mindset of the different ways you can structure a deal and the different ways you can make money in multifamily. It's not all black and white. There's not one way that's the right way." Candace talks from an active investor's standpoint about: ✔ How she first started investing actively in real estate (and how networking helped drive her on where to start) ✔ Why she decided to lean into asset management to align with her skills and passion points and how she works with the rest of her team to drive success ✔ What she learned from past partnerships and how she has chosen the right partners to help create great returns for everyone involved Learn more about Astra Equity at https://astraeq.com/ and connect with Candace at candace@astraeq.com Check out more episodes: https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/podcasts

Think you can't leverage your current career and skillset to pivot into a new one? Brian shows us you can be whatever you want to be. He spent 10 years pursuing his childhood dream of becoming an actor, to then realize he needed to pivot. He leveraged what he learned as an actor to become a successful sales professional overseeing multimillion dollar fitness studios. He now runs Maebar Capital and coaches others on how to prioritize themselves in their life. "So many people just go, they just do it. And I'm not one of those people by nature. I recognized that in order for me to take a next step I was going to need help. By shifting part of my peer group and hanging around investors who are consistently engaged in investing, that ultimately has been the major catalyst for change." Brian has a lot to teach us about: - How he went from being $95K in debt to overseeing over 30 multimillion dollar upscale fitness locations as a successful Sales professional - What made him realize that relying on income as an employee was "fragile" and what he did about it - Why he chose to focus on multifamily real estate for investing and build Maebar Capital in his pursuit of financial independence Connect with Brian on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhemedinger and https://maebarcapital.com/ Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 03:23 Following the passion and succeeding 06:07 Not pursuing your dreams is a challenge 10:00 What attributed to your success 14:38 Growing motivation towards multifamily 18:44 Recognizing the interest and taking the action 22:12 Creating the interest in the project for the investors 25:05 Understanding the basics of real estate investment 29:09 Investing more intentionally 32:00 Wrap-up Want to dive deeper into the "how" of real estate investing and financial independence? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to help you on your journey.

Work in Tech? Watch this to learn why you should be working for equity and not a salary. As an experienced Tech Exec who has worked at multiple company's that have IPO'd, Christopher Nelson has plenty of insights to share on how this experience led him to FI and eventually to become the Cofounder of Wealthward Capital. He now shows tech employees how to achieve financial independence through real estate investing. "I think it's so important in everything we do, find mentors and people that can show us the shortcuts, can share with us the healthy scar tissues." In this episode, Christopher tells us: ✔ How his W2 career working for tech startups helped create the basis for his book "No Go to IPO" ✔ How to strategically use LinkedIn to build connections to help you find your next role and how this can translate into building your real estate network ✔ Who he brought on board to help him retain more of his wealth once he had created it from IPO's

Scott Scantlin is a professional speaker, author, consultant, sales trainer, and business coach with two decades of experience in direct sales and leadership. He specializes in working with companies, entrepreneurs, and direct sellers both individually and corporately to identify hidden potential and reach for their very best. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Childhood influences 03:40 Inspiration to becoming an Entrepreneur 09:40 The Relevance Gap [Book] 13:05 Key takeaways from the book 17:35 Becoming a professional speaker 23:36 Change management 28:10 Making an impact 33:33 Why 'System' 35:22 Five year vision Want to dive deeper into the "how" of real estate investing and financial independence? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to help you on your journey. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Scott: https://scottscantlin.com/ About Elisa Zhang: I am the owner and principal of over 3,000 apartment units totaling $450M across the US. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they ever dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can help others to achieve their financial independence goals? Because it's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate IT income of over $200K. By leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive income streams that now fund my dream life, I was able to quit my job in 2019 and achieve true time and financial freedom. So, why do I share all of this info so openly? Unlocking the formula to FI is my way of showing gratitude and adding unique value to the world.

Michael Elefante is a retired technology sales rep, turned entrepreneur and became financially free at 27. He retired from corporate America at 28. He is a full time real estate investor and content creator. Michael loves to educate on how to invest in short term vacation rentals, the fast path to financial freedom. ⏰ Chapters ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Saving money to start investing 07:54 Starting with AirBnB 10:03 Ways to scale-up 14:08 Tips to host and/or cohost AirBnB 18:38 How to manage profits on larger places 20:00 Selection criteria 24:40 Starting with the course 26:46 Content creation process 28:40 Openness and transparency matters in marketing 30:00 Goals for the future 32:32 Wrap-up Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F Want to dive deeper into the "how" of real estate investing and financial independence? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to help you on your journey. About Elisa Zhang: I am the owner and principal of over 3,000 apartment units totaling $450M across the US. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they ever dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can help others to achieve their financial independence goals? Because it's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate IT income of over $200K. By leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive income streams that now fund my dream life, I was able to quit my job in 2019 and achieve true time and financial freedom. So, why do I share all of this info so openly? Unlocking the formula to FI is my way of showing gratitude and adding unique value to the world.

John Okocha is the Managing Principal of Okocha Equity Partners and a full time real estate investor. He started his real estate investing career in 2013. He is a General Partner in over 1,600 multifamily doors. John is a master at assessing and analyzing property and market fundamentals for new acquisitions as well as financial modeling for new investments. John easily builds strong relationships with brokers, property owners and passive investors. He works relentlessly to vet and acquire investment opportunities that deliver above average returns to investors. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Surroundings shape you 05:02 Learnings 07:40 Network is net worth 11:05 Learning about how to talk to people is the key 13:10 Getting into fund management 20:20 Transition period- working for yourself 21:32 Next 5 years 23:24 What keeps up the motivation Want to dive deeper into the "how" of real estate investing and financial independence? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to help you on your journey. About Elisa Zhang: I am the owner and principal of over 3,000 apartment units totaling $450M across the US. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they ever dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can help others to achieve their financial independence goals? Because it's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate IT income of over $200K. By leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive income streams that now fund my dream life, I was able to quit my job in 2019 and achieve true time and financial freedom. So, why do I share all of this info so openly? Unlocking the formula to FI is my way of showing gratitude and adding unique value to the world.

This Webinar will help you make a massive shift in your investing approach by simply focusing on your mindset and changing your strategy. The best part? You don't need to be a veteran to implement these strategies around how to interact with buyers/sellers and how to negotiate deals. Anyone can become an elite investor with the advice of Beau Beery, Founder of Multifamily Advisors and author of Multifamily Investors Who Dominate. In this webinar, you will learn ... The different strategies in Beau's book aimed specifically at multifamily investors who want to do more deals this year and how to implement them Negotiating strategies that focus on others and actually create an "everyone wins" scenario How changing your mindset and approach to relationship building can make you stand out as an elite investor people want to work with Want to participate in our upcoming live Webinars? Sign-up here: https://ezfiu.activehosted.com/f/15 #realestateinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #realestateeducation #apartmentinvesting

Madelaine Claire Weiss is an LICSW, MBA, BCC (Board Certified Executive, Career, Life Coach), blogger, podcast guest expert, co-author in Handbook of Stressful Transition Across the Lifespan, and bestselling author of "Getting to G.R.E.A.T: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life…Based on Science and True Stories"—a lively, practical guidebook for living with a proven method that has changed many lives. Her work experience includes mental health practice Administrative Director/Psychotherapist, corporate Chief Organizational Development Officer, and Associate Director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School. At Harvard, she designed and delivered training programs for the Center for Workplace Learning and Performance. Trained in Psychodynamics at Harvard, in Organizational Dynamics at BU, and in Executive, Career, Life Coaching with Erickson International—Madelaine helps high achievers learn how to manage their minds so they can have more hours in the day, more peace of mind, more freedom and fulfillment—maintaining high performance in work, play, and love without burning out! ⏰ Key Insights ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 01:58 The lethal effects of stress on body and mind 07:16 Formal education and on-the-job training 09:20 Finding your life purpose 15:06 Getting to great 17:38 5 steps to a happier and stress-free life 21:52 Financial independence and power of manifestation 27:12 Establishing a healthy relationship with money 33:08 Developing an abundance mindset Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Madelaine's initiatives: https://madelaineweiss.com/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

On this episode, Elisa Zhang interviews Andrea Johnson, Certified Life Coach and DISC Consultant. Andrea helps women transform into an amazing connector, communicator, and leader. Andrea is the owner at www.intentionaloptimist.com and the host at Intentional Optimists Podcast. She believes there's a new wave of leaders on the horizon. Everyday, amazing women, who know there's something more - and who go after it, are ready to contribute in new and different ways, making a difference right where they are. Through her services she professionally encourages women and supports them to take new challenges and realize their potential. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Andrea on her website www.intentionaloptimist.com About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Experiences that changed your life 06:10 Our story help us connect with people 07:00 The pivot moment 12:11 First year as n entrepreneur 14:22 Your goals with the community 15:45 Beach and harbor as a concept of community 18:30 Case studies of women as global thinkers 21:40 Resiliency and weight lose 30:22 What it is being an intentional optimist

On this episode, Elisa Zhang interviews the best-selling author Bob Burg. The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over a million copies. Since its release it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot's 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales approaching two million copies. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 02:50 The Go Giver - How this concept change your life 04:54 The Go Giver Leader - Real leaders create more leaders! 05:41 The Go Giver Influencer - Learn how to enhance your people skills. Remember Real Estate is a people business 06:30 The story behind 'The Go Giver' 11:55 Bob's early entrepreneurial pursuits 13:20 Tips for entrepreneurs 15:42 Knowledge doesn't work unless you take action 16:30 Power of being persistent 18:08 Go for NO 19:42 Bob's daily success habits 23:23 Five laws of The Go Giver 25:35 Make your win all about others' win 25:55 The law of authenticity 26:32 The law of receptivity 27:40 Money is the echo of values 28:03 How EzFi Real Estate implements The Go Giver laws Check out more about Bob Burg: https://thegogiver.com/ Please don't forget to subscribe to our channel if you like the content. This will help us produce more educational resources consistently: https://ytube.io/3C4F If you are looking for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

On this episode, Elisa Zhang interviews Rocky Lalvani, Founding Partner in RADFRC a real estate company that specializes in revitalizing properties in the greater Harrisburg area. Rocky Lalvani serves as Chief Profitability Officer for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and they make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz and Profit First System. They change the accounting formula of “Sales – Expenses = Profit” to “Sales – Profit = Expenses”. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Rocky: https://richersoul.com/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Life experiences 04:48 Simplest ways to become a millionaire 07:12 Wealth generation tips and strategies 10:50 Tips to manage a Real Estate business 14:26 Living a life on purpose 16:40 Advice for wannabe entrepreneurs 21:50 KPI-driven business growth 26:08 How to build a product people need 30:02 Time is your most precious asset 31:50 The Entrepreneurial Mindset 33:58 Does the 80:20 rule work 36:30 Teaching your kids to be financially independent

On this episode, Elisa talks with Esteban Andrade. Esteban is the founder of Hesel Media, a premier real estate marketing agency based in Florida and serving clients across the country. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Esteban: https://www.heselmedia.com/ ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 02:30 How Esteban started his journey 06:00 Saving for the future 11:28 Launching a new business 17:57 Making partnerships work 24:06 Developing a team 30:40 Tips to evolve Facebook Groups 35:11 Promoting webinars 39:20 Investing in Real Estate 44:58 Five years from now 47:50 Long-term goals About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

Veena Jetti has 10+ years of real estate experience including overseeing management of $1B+ in real estate assets. Her expertise includes driving corporate growth strategy, asset management, and business development derived from working for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Her background includes acquisition, syndication, and growth strategy for multifamily assets. She is often a panelist and speaker at various global conferences and radio shows. Veena is also a founder and past board member of a national nonprofit organization. In 2017, she spent a lot of her time and focus on aiding the victims of Hurricane Harvey through coordinating emergency dispatch and rescue calls. Since Harvey, her ongoing rescue work involves helping companies and nonprofits understand how they can be better prepared for disaster response. Veena has an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Veena Jetti's initiatives: https://vivefunds.com/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Early influences and inclination towards Real Estate Investing 04:12 Transition from W-2 job to entrepreneurship and business ownership 09:15 The first year as an Entrepreneur 11:59 The first Real Estate deal 14:41 Hiring the first employee 17:54 Transitioning to Multifamily Real Estate investing 19:52 The first Multifamily Investing deal 23:28 Structuring the deals 26:00 Scaling up the business 28:48 Managing crisis and dealing with uncertainties 32:10 Putting systems and processes in place 36:56 Project management tools

On this episode, Elisa Zhang interview Jennifer Joyce. Jennifer is a Fund Manager with JJ Capital Investments overseeing 1,500 units and currently has a Multifamily portfolio with over $120MM of Assets Under Management. She has experience as a KP on Freddie Mae, Fannie Mae, as well as having substantial bridge loan experience. Her time is mainly spent in oversight and financial review to Asset Managers in the Multifamily Industry. Jennifer is an experienced real estate professional for the last 20 years transitioning to commercial real estate in 2007. She puts a great deal of focus into building a team to acquire and operate properties with an emphasis on large value-add opportunities. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about JJ Capital Investments: https://jjcapitalinvestments.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Early influences that encouraged entrepreneurial spirits 03:50 Transition from W-2 job to investing career 06:42 The first investment 09:11 Venturing into commercial real estate investing 11:40 How to assess the market dynamics 14:35 Deal acquisitions across US 16:18 Building systems and processes for scaling up 21:20 How multifamily syndications make money 23:04 Hiring the right people and building the team 25:38 Real estate is a team sport 28:18 Keeping the focus intact and giving back 31:40 Working with spouse 34:20 Summing up About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

On this episode, Elisa interviews Arron Renfrew. This is the first episode of the 'League of Extraordinary Doers' series under the 10,000 Roads To Financial Independence, covering the success stories of the Multifamily real estate investors. Arron has transitioned from single family investing to multifamily real estate. Arron had a massive portfolio of more than 100 single family homes but he found that multifamily real estate investing makes for a more efficient way to scale up and grow faster. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Arron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arronrenfrew/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:10 Introduction 00:55 Transition from single-family to multifamily real estate 02:01 The mindset of a successful investor 06:04 How to prepare for larger deals 08:24 Benefits of investing in Multifamily Real Estate 10:24 Real estate tax strategies 12:31 Time freedom and lifestyle changes 13:30 Financing for new deals 15:25 Wrap up

On this episode, Elisa interviews Amanda Han. Amanda specializes in creating tax-saving strategies for real estate investors. She is certified by the CA State Board of Accountancy and is a member of the prestigious American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). As a real estate investor of more than ten years, she combines her passion of investing with her tax expertise to help others supercharge their wealth and keep more of what they make. Her cutting-edge tax strategies—including entity structuring, self-directed investing, and income-offset opportunities—have been featured on prominent platforms including Money Magazine, Realtor.com, and “Talks at Google.” Amanda is the co-author of the Tax Strategies series, including the bestseller Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor, which has sold more than 50,000 copies. Amanda currently lives in Fullerton, CA. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out Amanda's book: https://amz.run/4yDi About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Entrepreneurial influences and mindset 03:40 Getting started with Real Estate investing 05:45 First real estate investment through syndication 08:56 Transition from W-2 job to full-time real estate entrepreneurship 12:50 Hiring the first employee 16:30 Tax advice for real estate investors 20:13 Taxation on rental income 21:38 Passive investing vs. active investing 25:47 Which property is better from tax perspective: Old or New? 28:40 Cost segregation tips 31:11 Managing side businesses from tax standpoint 34:33 Tax advantages for real estate investors 38:52 When to start with full-time entrepreneurship 43:00 Wrap up

On this episode, Elisa interviews Nic Espanet. Nic is the Principal at Thrive Multifamily LLC. He has been passively investing in multifamily assets since 2016. Moreover, Nic has been a multifamily Syndicator & Asset Manager since 2018. He is currently an Asset Manager in 4 multifamily syndications totaling 580 units and is a Passive Investor in an additional 1780 units at seven properties. A licensed Physical Therapist with 25+ years of experience, Nic runs his private practice since 2012. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Nic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-espanet-68b9536/ ⏰ Key Insights⏰: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Entrepreneurial spirits, and transitioning to real estate investing 03:10 Buying first multifamily property and achieving financial independence 06:40 Exploring new markets and growth opportunities 12:25 Setting up systems and processes for asset management business 18:30 Scaling up the business 25:00 Learning experience from different deals 28:10 The first 30-60 days after acquiring a deal 29:50 Setting up mid and long term goals About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

In this episode, Elisa talks with Travis Watts. Travis is a proven leader in the real estate industry, where he's been investing since 2009 in multi-family, single-family and vacation rentals. He began investing with Ashcroft Capital several years ago and has taken part in more than 30% of the Ashcroft opportunities. Travis also has a background in traditional Wall Street investing and obtained a Series 7 and Series 63 license while working at a major brokerage firm with more than 400 billion in assets. He now dedicates his time to educating others in the world of investing and has made it his mission to share passive investment strategies in order to help others achieve and maintain wealth in real estate. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Travis: https://ashcroftcapital.com/our-team/travis-watts/ Key insights: 00:00 Intro 02:25 Overcoming scarcity mindset 05:40 Starting new businesses 08:35 Entrepreneurial mindset and doing things differently 14:00 Tips for success 15:45 Why Multifamily Investing 23:16 First deal 32:10 Diversifying and closing more deals 37:11 How to pick a market to invest About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

Did you know approximately 90% of the world's millionaires invest in real estate? In this episode, Elisa talks with Angel Williams. Angel has been involved in real estate investing her entire life but began her personal real estate investing journey in 2003. She is a Co-Founder of The Academy Presents and a Managing Partner of Lorren Capital, LLC. Angel has experience in single-family home rentals, small multifamily home rentals, and passive investing in multifamily syndication deals. The podcast would help find answers that linger on the minds of most people who wish to begin with real estate investing. Key Insights: · You are not born to live paycheck to paycheck. · If you want to change your life, change your habits. Look at the current ones that are not helping you and develop the ones that you need to create the life you desire. · Real estate investing is one of the most prudent ways to create wealth in the long term. · Develop a team and hire people for the works that can save you time for other business pursuits. Don't miss this episode if you really want to learn about real estate entrepreneurship and investing. Want to learn more about Multifamily Investing from the industry specialists? Join our series of complimentary webinars and blogs: https://ezfiu.activehosted.com/f/15 Learn more about Angel's initiatives: https://theacademypresents.com/angel-williams/

In this episode, Elisa talks with Kent Ritter. Kent is a former management consultant, start-up owner, and corporate executive turned full-time real estate investor and operator. Kent has achieved financial freedom, and he is now on a mission to empower others to do the same through multifamily investing. Some of the quick insights from this insightful podcast: Getting the right education and mentoring is key to winning in real estate investing. It really helps in avoiding costly mistakes and heading in the right direction. Work with a Mentor who has achieved the goals that you want to achieve too. Learn from their experience, that way you may reach your goals faster. Focus on a set of the most important goals and priorities. If you work in too many directions, it doesn't help. If you decide to invest in multifamily real estate, learn all the fundamentals and network with the like-minded people. Don't miss this episode if you really want to learn about real estate entrepreneurship and investing. Want to learn more about Multifamily Investing from the industry specialists? Join our series of complimentary webinars and blogs: https://ezfiu.activehosted.com/f/15 Learn more about Kent's initiatives: https://www.kentritter.com/ ---------------------- #realestateinvesting #investoreducation #multifamilyinvestor #realestatetips #realestatestrategies

In this episode, Elisa interviews Jerome Myers. Jerome is a developer of people and places. He is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of DreamCatchers and The Myers Development Group. Although he's often told that he makes investing look easy, the people closest to him know the road wasn't without challenges. So, he created Myers Methods, a real estate education company, to dispel many of the myths related to the industry and educate investors on his 4-step process to owning and operating apartments. Some of the quick insights from this insightful podcast: · Entrepreneurship always pays back · You just need to cover your expenses with your side business so that you can work on it as full-time · You are actually making nothing when you are in the job · Multifamily investing is the surest way to generate stable passive income Don't miss this episode if you really want to learn about real estate entrepreneurship and investing. Want to learn more about Multifamily Investing from the industry specialists? Join our series of complimentary webinars and blogs: https://ezfiu.activehosted.com/f/15 Learn more about Jerome's initiatives: https://www.jeromemyers.co/ #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #investoreducation #wealthbuildingtips

#multifamilyinvesting #investingsuccess #realestateeducation On this episode, Jimmy Edwards shares his awe-inspiring journey in the real estate investing space. Jimmy is the owner of the High Five Group, which has primarily focused on single-family homes since 2013, and is aggressively looking to acquire properties in the multifamily space. As an expert resource for real estate investors and home sellers, he has over 12 years of experience in real estate negotiations, and he works every deal as if it were his own. He enjoys solving problems, and thinking "outside of the box". Don't miss out on this episode if you want to learn how real estate investing can help you create a life of abundance, financial and time freedom. Some of the key points from the podcast are as follows: ✔ When Jimmy graduated from Texas Tech, he knew he wanted to pursue career in real estate. He dreamt of being the expert resource for real estate knowledge. That dream took him to Houston, TX where he found an awesome job selling high-end condos. In 2006, he helped facilitate over 10 million dollars in transactions in Houston's Premier Luxury High Rise Living Community. ✔ When the market shifted in 2008, he moved to Dallas, TX. It was then he saw the opportunity to utilize his financial skills to help distressed homeowners. He became licensed as a mortgage loan officer for the State of Texas. In 2011, he closed over 30 million dollars in government mortgage loans for military Veterans. It was then, that he began to shift his focus back to real estate. ✔ With prices near all time lows, he began accumulating investment property around the DFW metroplex. While searching for investment properties, I discovered a highly competitive market, and the need for an investment specialist. He realized that most investors did not have the time to hunt for distressed assets, and most realtors were not investor savvy. ✔ In 2012, he put his background and experience to work and The High Five Group was born! Listen to the podcast to know what you can learn from Jimmy's success story and how you can begin yours. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about High Five: https://www.linkedin.com/company/g5-properties-group-five-/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

Fletcher Wheaton is an international real estate investor and educator. He is based in Cabo San Lucas, but has helped people find property all over Mexico. He is the host of “Real Estate Without Borders” podcast. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Fletcher and his podcast: Real Estate without Borders https://open.spotify.com/show/0148kM8BTumV0CN7EpJpHv About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Early Entrepreneurial Influences 2:18 All Roads Lead to Cabos 4:50 Glorified Entrepreneurship? 7:17 Replacing Income with Investment 9:14 LLCs, Liabilities and Land Trusts in Real Estate in Mexico 16:15 Interest Rates and Financing in Mexico 17:45 Why Latin America is Appealing for Investments 19:19 Cashflow and Equity in Cabo 21:35 Due Diligence in Mexico for Pre-Construction Phase 24:33 The Beginnings of Fletcher's Podcast 27:20 Building a Business in Mexico 29:40 Five Year Goals for Fletcher 32:35 How Fletcher will Teach Financial Literacy to his own Connect with Fletcher on LinkedIn or on www.cabocaye.com #financialfreedom #multifamily #realestate #apartmentinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #investing #investingtips #rentalproperties #investmentproperties #financialfreedom #passiveincome #financialindependence #investoreducation #financialeducation #womeninrealestate #womeninmultifamily #womeninvestors #womenentrepreneurs #liveyourlife #dreamlife #earlyretirement #wealthbuilding #wealthsecrets #realestateeducation #realestatepodcasts #investormindset

Gino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, author and serial entrepreneur. He has grown his real estate portfolio to over 1,500 multifamily units. Gino is a Certified Professional Coach. Together with his partner, Jake Stenziano, Gino founded multifamily investing framework, Jake and Gino multifamily educational program that teaches people how to Buy Right, Manage Right & Finance Right. They are also hosts of The Jake & Gino Podcast, founders of Rand Capital and Rand Partners. They co-wrote the best-selling books “Wheelbarrow Profits” and “The Honey Bee.” Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Gino at https://jakeandgino.com/about-gino/ 4. Subscribe to the Jake & Gino Podcast http://jakeandgino.wpengine.com/subscribe/ 5. Get your Free PDF copy of Creative Cash by emailing Gino: gino@jakeandgino.com 6. Find out more about Multifamily Mastery Oct 2021 at https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/store/kKXzSrfV About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

Deepika Sharma is an experienced commercial Real Estate investor with vast knowledge in commercial real estate transactions, negotiations, and processes. She and husband are principal and owner of over 900 units in TX among 4 properties. Deepika worked in the corporate world and transitioned to the real estate industry because of her passion for investing. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Deepika at https://www.hanucre.com/about-us About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. #investoreducation #financialeducation #growthmindset #rentalproperties #investmentproperties #apartmentinvesting #passiveincome

As a Principal and Co-founder of REEP Equity, Arleen oversees the operational aspects of their multifamily portfolio along with serving as a decision maker on acquisitions and company growth strategy. In overseeing the management company, REEP Management, her goal is to maximize investor returns by increasing revenue, while controlling expenses for the properties under their ownership umbrella. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Arleen and Real Estate Equity Partners (REEP) at https://reepequity.com/reep-equity-team/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 1:38 Elisa and Arleen's First Meeting 2:55 Entrepreneurial Influences for Arleen 5:45 Transitioning from Full-Time W2 job to Entrepreneur 9:30 Building a Team to Scale their Company 10:55 Lessons Learned from Arleen's First Deal 14:55 Questions and Checklists Before Making an Offer 15:25 Arleen's First Syndication 17:20 Conversations to Boost Investor Confidence 20:00 Is Bigger Really Better in Multifamily Investing? 23:45 Vertical Integration for Property Management 26:00 Controllable Expenses 29:10 Selling Properties and Going Full Cycle 35:00 The Houston Market 37:57 Strategic Passive Investing in Multifamily 39:25 Future Goals and the Reasons Why 40:49 Teaching their Children about Financial Literacy 42:49 Work Life Balance Tips 45:50 Reaching out to Arleen www.reepequity.com Email: invest@reepequity.com

Frank and Sherri Candelario are the founders of Kate's House Foundation and Shared Housing Solutions. Sherri is an experienced patent counsel and strategist. She develops in-house intellectual property practices and strategy. Sherri brings the essentials of successful IP management from investment stage to growth stages of a company. As real estate and housing socialpreneur, Sherri and her husband Frank have purchased and rehabbed many west coast homes for a shared housing model. They both teach and speak nationally on how to foster housing and an environment where vets, men and women in recovery, former foster children and those with justice involvement can live in their homes and end housing insecurity. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Frank & Sherri at www.sharedhousingacademy.com www.kateshousefoundation.com June 19, 2021 - Keynote Speakers for Anderson Advisors: "How to Set up a Non-Profit" About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world.

For the last 8 years, Brent Kesler has lectured thousands of people around the country on the dynamics of the Money Multiplier Method, helping individuals break the bonds of financial slavery and taking control of their own financial life. He has a passionate belief that whether someone makes $10/hour or $10,000/hour everyone should have this powerful information and keep control of their own money. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Brent at www.themoneymultiplier.com About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,500 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Early Influences for Entrepreneurship 5:30 Paying off almost $1M in debt in under 3 1/2 years 12:00 Creating The Money Multiplier as a Business 18:30 brent@themoneymultiplier.com // Send Brent an email and he will send you a Free eBook 19:00 The Money Multiplier Method and Infinite Banking http://www.themoneymultiplier.com/resources 27:30 Additional Steps and Strategies for Investing 30:50 The Definition of Money 32:30 Recycling and Recapturing Money 36:00 Examples of Brent's Real Estate Investments 40:00 Teaching his Children about Financial Literacy and Keeping Money in the Family 45:45 The Story of the Least Interested Child #financialfreedom #multifamily #realestate #apartmentinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #investing #investingtips #rentalproperties #investmentproperties #financialfreedom #passiveincome #financialindependence #investoreducation #financialeducation #womeninrealestate #womeninmultifamily #womeninvestors #womenentrepreneurs #liveyourlife #dreamlife #earlyretirement #wealthbuilding #wealthsecrets #realestateeducation #realestatepodcasts #investormindset

Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,500 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 1:55 Lisa's Influences in Entrepreneurship and Her Shift in Mindset 5:45 Lisa's Foundation and Framework for Leaving Corporate 10:50 Reflections and Realizations on her Journey 13:35 Tips on Passive Investing 18:22 http://Lisahylton.com/ezfiu for more free information for Passives 19:06 Raising Money for an Apartment Deal 21:00 Creating a Fund #financialfreedom #multifamily #realestate #apartmentinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #investing #investingtips #rentalproperties #investmentproperties #financialfreedom #passiveincome #financialindependence #investoreducation #financialeducation #womeninrealestate #womeninmultifamily #womeninvestors #womenentrepreneurs #liveyourlife #dreamlife #earlyretirement #wealthbuilding #wealthsecrets #realestateeducation #realestatepodcasts #investormindset

Dan Brisse is a snowboarding X Games Gold Medalist and Principal at Granite Towers Equity Group. Dan oversees asset management, acquisitions and investor relations of over 1,500 units. Granite Towers has acquired apartment buildings across the country in markets such as the DFW area of North Texas, St. Cloud, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Birmingham, Alabama to name a few. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Dan and his equity group at https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/ 4. Listen to the Keeping it Real Estate Podcast https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/podcast-1 About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction of a Pro-Snowboarder turned Apartment Investor 1:30 Early Influences 2:24 Snowboarding XGames Medalist learns from Robert Kyosaki 6:15 Dan's First Apartment Deal 8:15 From Small to Bigger Deals and Lessons Learned 12:00 Syndicating in Multiple Markets and Multiple States 13:50 Personal Attributes that helped in both Snowboarding and Investing 15:45 Next Goals for Dan's Future 17:40 Systems and Processes for Scaling Up 20:00 Dan's Typical Day 25:26 How Dan teaches his Children 27:20 Work-Life Balance and the Power of 4:30pm 29:30 Getting in Touch with Dan #realestateinvesting #investingtips #financialeducation #realestateeducation #financialindependence

Gemma Lumicisi is the powerhouse Lady Boss behind Contently Driven, an online copywriting service out of Australia. She is also the creator, coach and teacher for students of her Working Words copywriting course for those ready to learn more about being a successful copywriting. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Gemma's Podcast: "Work Wife, Wine Time" at https://workwifewinetime.com.au/ 4. Working Words Copywriting Course https://contentlydriven.com/copywriting-course/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 2,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 1:43 Early Influences in Entrepreneurial 5:29 Career Pathways 9:25 Creating a Financial Safety Net before All-In Entrepreneurship 12:00 Comparing Current Work to Daytime Job work 15:35 The First Year of Being a Boss 18:30 Asking for What You're Worth 23:12 The Growth Journey and Outsourcing 31:00 Finding a Copywriting 34:00 Gemma's Copywriting Course: Working Words 38:36 Niching Down and Connecting in Copywriting 43:25 Gemma's Five Year Goals 46:00 Advice for New Business Owners for Content Writing 49:48 Work Wife, Wine Time Podcast

Darin Batchelder is a successful loan trader and multifamily investor, owning more than 4,000 units across the country. He takes us through his experience in accounting to starting his own loan trading business to investing passively in multifamily real estate. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Darin on his podcast, "Darin Batchelder's Real Estate Investing Show." https://darinbatchelder.com/#about About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Early Influences for Entrepreneurship 2:55 Going from W2 to Entrepreneur 6:20 Looking at an Industry with a Positive Position 7:50 Darin's First Business 9:50 Loan Trading Explained 14:05 Reflecting on the First Years of Business 17:30 The Hardest Part of Starting for Darin 19:15 Investing in Real Estate 25:18 Learning from Passive Investments 28:45 Decisions, Focus and Expectations for Passive MF Investments 33:00 Listening to Experienced Syndicators 36:15 How does Darin choose a Passive MF Deal these days? 37:10 Five Year Goals for Darin 39:53 Darin's Podcast 42:50 What Darin teaching his own children about investing

David is the COO of Canis Major Incubator, A Commercial Real Estate Investment group focusing on Multifamily value-add assets. Launched in 2017 and has acquired $200M in assets since then. David is also the CEO of Merlion Investments working with residential and commercial real estate with an emphasis on new construction and rehabilitation of existing properties. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit https://www.ezfiuniversity.com/ for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about David at https://www.facebook.com/MaurusATX Learn more about his company at https://canismajorincubator.com/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Early Influences in Entrepreneurship and Singapore Roots 8:00 The Itch to be Self-Employed and the Subscription Box Model 12:46 First Investment in Real Estate 15:25 Adding New Development into the Investment Portfolio 16:46 The point when David quit his W2 Job 18:40 Scaling, Transitioning Up and Education 21:00 The Importance of Offering Value to a Mentor 23:15 The Path that Led to Commercial Multifamily 27:25 Financial Funding 32:40 Networking and Funding Deals during the Pandemic 34:49 Scaling multiple Asset Types 37:50 David's Favorites in Medical Office Investing 40:42 Company Goals for the Future 44:17 Lumber Costs and Land Acquisition 47:00 How David Teaches his own Children about Financial Literacy 49:39 Connecting with David Email: david@merlioninvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/MaurusATX

Nikolai Ray is the Founder and CEO of MREX, he is a professor at MREX College and is a leading apartment investing expert with over $10B in multifamily analysis, underwriting, and transactions to date. Nikolai speaks at multiple multifamily conferences and events. In this powerful interview, Nikolai takes us through his exciting and multi-faceted experience as a self-made entrepreneur, teaching us how to grow our own businesses along the way. Hungry for more of the How in real estate investing? Visit www.ezfiuniversity.com for in-depth articles and webinar recordings to start down your own road to Financial Independence. 1. Listen and Learn on our Podcast, "10,000 Roads to Financial Independence": https://bityl.co/4l3z 2. Subscribe to our channel: https://ytube.io/3C4F 3. Check out more about Nicolai here: https://mrex.co/about-mrex https://www.instagram.com/nikolairay/ About Elisa Zhang: I am an owner and principal of over 1,000 apartment units across the USA. I'm an educator, an artist and a mother of two beautiful children. I am on a mission to help motivated individuals make money while they sleep and retire faster than they dreamed. What makes me so confident that I can guide someone to achieving this goal? It's the exact process I used to replace my annual full-time corporate income of over $200K. I came from the IT world and focused on leveraging the power of real estate investing to form passive streams of income that now funds my family's life, independent from working at a day job. Why not keep this all a secret for myself? Sharing the formula for Financial Independence is my way of showing gratitude and adding more value to the world. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Early Influences as an Entrepreneur 4:46 Nicolai's Experiences and Academics 9:20 A Passion for Finance Leads to Real Estate 11:15 First Business Start-up 12:49 The Failure of a Business pushes Nicolai to Focus on Finance 14:15 Ways to Look at a Problem 16:36 Scalability of Business 20:00 Hire Fast, Fire Fast 20:55 First Real Estate Acquisitions 24:00 Nicolai's Investing Philosophy and Strategy 26:30 Nicolai's Involvement in Syndications 28:14 Real Investing, Price vs Value, A Tear-Down Deal Example 34:45 Value-Add According to Nicolai 35:02 Markets where Nicolai Invests 39:43 MREX College, Montreal, Canada 43:34 How to Connect with Nicolai 41:39 How Nicolai Teaches his own Children Resources: Scaling Up by Vern Harnish https://scalingup.com/book/ EOS: Entrepreneur Operating System https://www.eosworldwide.com/