Collecting Real Estate

This is the final episode of the Collecting Real Estate podcast.We'd like to thank everyone who has been with us throughout this journey. Our listeners have been the heartbeat of our podcast, offering invaluable support, feedback, and encouragement. We have learned a lot from our guests and we can only hope that our listeners have gained valuable bits of information from them as well as from us.All of our previous episodes will still be available on YouTube.Keep in touch with Bill at 518-857-9251 or email him at bill@hamelrealestate.com!

In the hundred and thirty-fifth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Vlad Arakcheyev of Zontik Ventures.Vlad Arakcheyev is an active investor, co-sponsor, and JV partner in 500+ multifamily units and land development amounting to a multimillion-dollar portfolio. Vlad is in charge of Zontik Ventures' operations and asset management. He is a member of the national real estate investor network.Vlad has an extensive experience in sales and marketing for residential and commercial real estate. Vlad has been leading direct marketing efforts as well as acquisition and disposition efforts relating to investing in distressed, off-market properties.https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/

In the hundred and thirty-fourth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Colin Young and Madi Bedoeva.Colin is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Investor, and Creative Entrepreneur in New York's Capital Region. Having worked for nearly a decade in construction project management, Colin has had the opportunity to work on many notable commercial construction projects from Albany to Boston. In May of 2020 Colin decided to transition his career away from construction management to pursue his dream of creating amazing spaces for people to live and enjoy through his own investment projects.Madina is a full-time real estate investor with a professional background in criminal justice. Having worked most recently for the New York State Department of Labor Property office, Madina has had the opportunity to participate in vital property management functions from commercial leasing to maintenance coordination of 92 NYS DOL sites. After seeing the limitless opportunities provided through real estate investing, Madina made the decision to transition full-time into the real estate business in October of 2022.

In the hundred and thirty third episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital.Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media.Current ownership and companies include;· Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country.· Clopton Insurance Services – A national insurance agency that focuses solely on commercial property and business insurance.· Multiple apartment communities – Jake is the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area.Contributions to thought leadership include;· Author of “Commercial Real Estate Investing; Understanding, Finding, And Funding Deals in Todays world”· Regular Editorial content writer for Benzinga, National Mortgage Professional, Multi Housing News· Expert Guest on news shows including Good Morning Chicago· Primary Guest on an episode of “The Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/https://cloptoncapital.com/

In the hundred-and-thirty-second episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Tommy Brant of TB Capital Group.Tommy Brant is a ‘recovering‘ electrical engineer and data scientist turned full-time Real Estate Investor. Based in Nashville, TN. He started TB Capital Group as a tool to buy real estate with family, friends, and partners.He shows BUSY professionals how they can STOP trading TIME for MONEY so they can PURSUE PASSIONS and PURPOSE by PASSIVELY owning cash-flowing assets.His portfolio consists of LTR, STR, apartments - invested in 400+ units, totaling $36M in assets. Also invested in 200+ unit BTR and self storage fund.Web: www.tbcapitalgroup.comEmail: tommy@tbcapitalgroup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommybrantjrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommybrant_multifamily/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommybrant/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tbcapitalgroup

In the hundred and thirty first episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Andres Bernal.Andres is a Real Estate Investor in Connecticut, who reached financial freedom thru rental income. Originally from the Dominican Republic, he came to the United States 10 years ago with $500 in his pocket and two suitcases to play professional tennis. Today, he has now a tennis academy and a portfolio of 32 doors. He is now enjoying traveling to different places in Europe.Instagram: @andresberna1

In the hundred-and-thirtieth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill talks about some concerns investors may have with the uncertainty in the market. Get in touch with Bill at 518-857-9251 or email him at bill@hamelrealestate.com!We need you to be aware of our next buying opportunity!Go to hamelrealestate.com to see a case study of our purchases in 2021 and 2022.

In the hundred-and-twenty-ninth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Josh Shein of Trius Lending Partners.Josh Shein is a real estate financing expert with over 20years of lending experience, handling more than $1 billion in transactions. Josh started his career focused in the mortgage and reverse mortgage sector of real estate and is now focused on hard money and long-term rental lending as a partner at Trius Lending Partners, the MidAtlantic's premier private money lending company.Josh is passionate about helping people make the most of their real estate investments, using his experience and knowledge to provide sound advice and education through webinars, and in-person workshops to educate people at all experience levels about the real estate investment process.As a seasoned professional with a common-sense approach to getting things done, Josh's expertise has led his company to be named Baltimore Business Journal's Fastest Growing Private Company of 2022 and recognized at the Inc 5000 as one the Fastest Growing Companies in Maryland and U.S.triuslending.comjosh@triuslending.com

In the hundred-and-twenty-eighth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill interviewed Jeremy Sagaille.Jeremy is a seasoned real estate investor and landlord with over 5 years of experience in Upstate NY. He is known for his expertise in transforming rundown apartments into stunning luxurious spaces, with a keen eye for detail and design. His unique ability to see the potential in neglected properties has earned him a reputation as a savvy investor with a knack for turning a profit.Currently, Jeremy is focused on his latest venture - a full-scale renovation of his first commercial property. With nearly half a million dollars of renovations planned, he is taking a hands-on approach to the project, overseeing every aspect of the renovation. From hiring contractors and sourcing materials to managing the timeline and budget, Jeremy is committed to delivering a top-quality space that will exceed expectations.In addition to his real estate work, Jeremy is also passionate about giving back to his community. He volunteers with several local organizations, including the Schenectady City Mission and running a private Real Estate investing group, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with other investors and people looking to get started.With his proven track record of success, Jeremy is poised to continue making waves in the real estate industry for years to come. Whether he's turning rough apartments into luxury spaces or managing a major commercial renovation, he is committed to delivering exceptional results every step of the way.jeremysagaille@gmail.comLinkedIn

In the hundred-and-twenty-seventh episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Alex Corpolongo.Alex's training and degree is in Civil Engineering, and he spent the beginning of his career as a construction manager in New York City, and then in Tampa.  Before he began buying and operating multifamily property full-time, he was Senior Project Manager of a high-profile hotel development in downtown Tampa. While there, Alex developed relationships with local authorities, designers, and subcontractors; and further enhanced his construction and development acumen.  Over the course of his career, he's developed an expert network of professionals whom he collaborates with in the multifamily real estate domain; and he's built strategic and scalable acquisition and management systems that he now applies across Tampa Bay. Today, Alex spends his time optimizing the performance of the portfolio and sifting through hundreds of properties to find the few worth adding to it. 

In the hundred-and-twenty-sixth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Garrett Waller of True South House Buyers.Garrett co-owns True South House buyers. In this episode, he shares the experiences he had when he was starting out and how those helped him in mastering networking, marketing, and sales. True South House Buyers is a real estate solutions company based out of Chattanooga.True South House Buyers

In the hundred-and-twenty-fifth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Mark Updegraff of Raze Capital.Mark Updegraff is CEO and founder of Updegraff Group Realty, Updegraff Management, Updegraff Services Inc., and Raze Capital. He is an active investor, broker, and operator. As a broker and investor, Mark has been involved in over 200 million in real estate transactions. He has led peak-producing real estate sales teams and managed a leading local boutique brokerage. He holds two active real estate broker's licenses in the state of NY. At Raze Capital, Mark oversees due diligence and acquisitions, capital raising efforts, investor relations, and asset management for his firm.Mark has many hobbies, all of which have been a passion for him at one time in his life. They include skiing, swimming, glass blowing (flame-working), painting, quilting, guitar, hiking, and yoga. He makes it a priority to schedule time for his loving wife and three children. Together they enjoy traveling, hiking, and camping in the great outdoors.Reach Mark at 585 314 9790LinkedInmarkupdegraff.comrazecapital.com

In the hundred-and-twenty-fourth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Tom Dunkel of Belrose Storage Group.With a background in corporate finance and 25 years of real estate and investment experience, Tom brings extensive experience to Belrose Asset Management. Taking the company from start-up to world-class organization, Tom has specialized in discounted asset opportunities nationwide since 2006. His financial savvy, open communicative manner, and integrity have seen him help alternative investors achieve their wealth-building goals.Tom is the Managing Director of Belrose Storage- a seasoned team of real estate investment professionals that specializes in acquiring under-performing self-storage facilities in the eastern U.S. and turning around the performance of the assets to achieve high-teens, tax-advantaged returns to its high-net-worth equity investor partners in a condensed time frame of 2-3 years.Belrose Storage GroupBelrose Storage Group Facebook

In the hundred-and-twenty-third episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Daniel Dorfman of Roots.Daniel is the Co-Founder of Roots- Real Estate Investment Community , a real estate investment company with a business model that creates wealth for its investors and property residents simultaneously.How it works is:You invest in the Roots Fund to build wealth.Roots buys and manages properties and rents them to amazing residents.Roots residents are given the opportunity to earn quarterly rebates to invest in the fund if they pay rent on time, take good care of the property, and are good neighbors. As an investor, this guarantees you a steady ROI and that your property is well taken care of.Their approach empowers Atlanta's renter community to invest in the homes they occupy, helping them save money rather than drain them of their hard-earned cash. It also proves that the landlord and tenant relationship doesn't have to be so one-sided.Roots has 25 properties spread across Atlanta and by renting one of their homes, a renter can, on average, save $1,877 in their first year and accumulate over $6,912 in wealth if they stay for five years.Daniel has 5+ years of real estate experience and assisted Roots in raising $8.4M+. Previously, he worked as the National Distribution Manager at CoVideo Systems, where he contributed to the development of video marketing campaigns that helped many businesses grow and build their brands.His mission is to create opportunities for people to invest in real estate who would otherwise never be able to accrue wealth through investment opportunities. From teachers to firefighters to single parents trying to make ends meet, I help make it a reality for anyone to become more financially savvy while owning a part of where they live. These are the people who have poured their hearts into this city, and they deserve to own a piece of it.daniel@investwithroots.cominvestwithroots.com

In the hundred-and-twenty-second episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill talks about his ROI experience with his 60-unit property in Latham, New York. Get in touch with Bill at 518-857-9251 or email him at bill@hamelrealestate.com! 

In the hundred-and-twenty-first episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Tim Vest from Harvest Properties Group.Tim Vest is the Managing Director of Harvest Properties Group and has more than 15 years in real estate and development. From partnering with developers, developing raw land, purchasing and investing in single family rentals, fix and flips, to multifamily and hotels. He is currently an owner and partner on multiple apartment communities and brings a strong understanding of market trends and analysis to the team. Outside of his passion for Real Estate, Tim has also enjoyed a 20+ year career in Technology while founding multiple startups.tvest@harvestpg.comFacebookLinkedIn

In the hundred-and-twentieth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Jason Yarusi of Yarusi Holdings.He is the founder of Yarusi Holdings with his wife Pili. They have acquired $192M in real estate across 1900 Multifamily Units since 2017. He is an avid ultra runner and workout enthusiast. Hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast and 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. Wakes up daily at 4:32 am. And most importantly Father three amazing kids and a husband.Jason is an active Real Estate Syndicator and Real Estate Investor. Jason and his wife Pili founded Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm with over 1900 units acquired since 2017. The firm repositions properties through operational efficiencies, moderate to extensive renovations, and complete rebranding.Jason also hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast a podcast that provides actionable content and tools to build and strengthen your multifamily business. Jason is the founder of the Multifamily Live Club with over 3,100 members that focuses on Real Estate Syndication and Multifamily Investing and trains others on the success formula for buying apartment buildings at www.7figuremultifamily.comJason has started and exited multiple businesses in the past 15 years. Beyond real estate, Jason spends his time with his wife Pili, and 3 young kiddos Luke Lily and Leo, and is an avid crossfitter and now lives in Tennessee.https://www.yarusiholdings.com/

In the hundred-and-nineteenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Bryce Robertson of Cultiv8 Collective. A native of Australia, Bryce dropped out of high school with no knowledge of business or entrepreneurship at the time. After a few years in the underground gold mines and 6 years of world travel, Bryce met the love of his life, and planted his feet firmly in the USA.From there, Bryce turned a negative net worth, $2,000 and unseasoned credit into financial freedom in 2.5 years. During the process he created order, peace and prosperity in his life and in the lives of those around him.Through his respect for the power of money, Bryce leads the Cultiv8 Collective Inner Circle by investing to create FREEDOM!With a strong desire to enhance physical and mental toughness, Bryce enjoys challenging himself in outdoor adventure sports and athletic endurance competitions. Bryce loves traveling and adventuring with his wife and their dogs, and expresses his creativity through drumming.Bryce along with industry leading experts, inspire and empower “Freedom Hackers” to live in true fulfillment, living their soul's purpose, and expressing their FREEDOM through the videocast and podcast Freedom Hack Radio.As host of Financial Freedom Mastery Bryce transforms lives from financial struggle to financial freedom and beyond.Freedom Hack RadioCultiv8 CollectiveFinancial Freedom Masterclass

In the hundred-and-eighteenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Anthony Vander Meer of Brightside Capital.Anthony is the founder of Brightside Capital a boutique real estate investment firm located in Brooklyn NY.  Anthony started his real estate journey in 2010 when he purchased of his first live in flip.  Several years ago, he started his journey in multifamily investing. He still works a full-time job and enjoys what he does however his passion for real estate has made work a nice to have, not a must. His current portfolio is $6,850,000 with limited partnerships in another $12,000,000 worth of real estate. His portfolio has investments in New York, Massachusetts, Utah, and South Carolina.www.brighsidecapitalre.comanthony@brightsidecapital.com

In the hundred-and-seventeenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Tom Staub of Red Oak Development Group.Tom Staub is the CEO and Managing Principal of Red Oak Development Group, a real estate development firm based in Austin, Texas. A self-made man, Tom started his first company at 16 and has founded several successful companies since. Tom's obsession with financial health and wealth accumulation began with his humble beginnings after seeing his family struggle financially. In college, Tom grew more interested in investing and founded an investment club before earning his undergraduate degree in finance and an MBA in securities, law, and corporate finance. Before his real estate career, Tom amassed an unparalleled wealth of experience in the corporate world while working with some of the world's top employers in wealth management, corporate finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology. He has managed a $16 billion portfolio of 28 deals, helped multiple companies increase revenue by as high as 80%, and developed a pricing model for the largest pharmaceutical company, resulting in a patent for the logic used, which McKesson Corporation purchased. In 2010, Tom entered the real estate industry as a real estate investor after recognizing the potential in single-family distressed assets. As a result, he amassed a team, bought real estate in three states over four years, and was invited to speak at numerous real estate investing events. After attracting the attention of 45+ investors who wanted to invest their capital, Tom founded an asset management company focused on private money loans, real estate flipping, and multi-family syndications.Tom is a savvy businessman who knows when to leverage market shifts. So when the single-family rental market began to grow too competitive, Tom pivoted his focus on larger projects with more significant margins and lower risk. This led him to partner with his father on two successful syndication projects In Ohio and Alabama, which they exited in under 15 months with 3X multiples on equity. As the market turned again in 2017, Tom and his team switched to land development. They bought 80 acres in Flagstaff, Arizona, to get land development experience. They made some mistakes, but their willingness to assume risks and invest their own capital allowed them to exit in 18 months and triple their investment. After their second successful land development deal,  Tom launched Red Oak Development Group in Austin, Texas, in 2020, which includes ViewPoint Engineering Group under their umbrella.Today, Tom is the CEO and Managing Principal of Red Oak Development Group, overseeing project underwriting, financial planning, debt and equity strategy, company expansion, and project development. Tom has 15 years of business expertise and focuses on project viability, partnerships, and investor relations. Red Oak has funded eight projects and has six active projects with 489 acres and 2,200 lots, with a total valuation of $188M.Tom is a pioneer among outdated developers in Austin, Lockhart, and Luling, Texas. He aims to build new communities with plenty of green space and amenities that enhance city aesthetics.tom@redoakvc.comhttps://redoakvc.com/

In the hundred-and-sixteenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Ryan Tanel of Razzan Properties and Top Producer Investment Capital.Razzan Properties opened in the heart of Austin, Texas in 2019. Razzan Properties started immediately acquiring properties to their portfolio and is currently seeking new deals across Texas.Acquisitions team leader Ryan Tanel has been living in Austin for over 10 years, growing his personal investing portfolio all across Texas, and helping those around him do the same along the way. Prior to Razzan Properties, Ryan spent 7 years in residential mortgage lending as a senior loan officer, where his business quickly grew and doubled most years. He did this by helping over 500 families finance their homes during his career and end up taking on the dream of home ownership, or become a real estate investor. Utilizing Ryan's experience gives Razzan the ability to move quickly in the marketplace and properly value property deals for purchase and repositioning.During Ryan's career as a loan officer, starting in 2016, he started acquiring properties in his personal portfolio with the knowledge he gained in the lending industry.  As his experience in mortgage lending grew, along with his personal portfolio, it started attracting the eyes and ears of fellow investors to follow in similar footsteps.  However, Real Estate is very much an active investment needing fine-tuning and adherence to an ever-changing market, much more so than most investors are willing to put into their “Passive” Investments.  As such, Razzan Properties was born in 2019 in order to collaborate investor Capital and put it to good active use, and give investors a truly passive way to invest in real estate. Razzan Properties currently is a general partner that owns and manages 173 units across Texas in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Gonzales, and Canyon Lake with a value of $23,000,000, along with other partners.Instagram: @razzan_properties

In the hundred-and-fifteenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Dominic Brescia of The Brescia Group.Dominic Brescia is the founder of the Brescia Group at Keller Williams in Tampa, Florida. He's been in the business of real estate for 7 years, but in all reality, it has been his whole life. He started in commercial real estate and he as now pivoted into residential / investments. Dominic grew up in New York in a family whose passion was centered around the real estate business. He watched his father develop commercial & residential buildings in New York and his mother start her own brokerage at a young age. To say that Dominic shares their dedication to this business is nothing short of an understatement. Starting his own team has always been a dream of his because Dominic truly feels that he was born to lead and connect with others. He is not in this career simply to succeed but to make a substantial difference in this city. As a team leader, Dominic is striving to educate not only his team but every client they come into contact with. Whether it's buying a primary residence or investing in a long-term rental or short-term rental, Dominic and his team are here to educate on the process. Every day he shares his passion for this business with everyone who crosses his path. Dominic cannot wait to see where this city goes in the next coming years- and as for his team, the sky is the limit. Instagram: @dominicbresciadominic@bresciagroup.comthebresciagroup.com

In the hundred-and-fourteenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Vernon Beckford of Diversified Lending Solutions.Vernon Beckford serves as the CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, a capital advisory firm for small to medium-sized real estate companies. Vernon has fifteen years of expertise in investment management, debt, and equity joint ventures, commercial mortgage origination, and distressed loan workouts, as well as in leadership. In addition to his employment at companies such as Credit Suisse, he had made early-stage investments in tech, operating businesses, and commercial real estate enterprises. Early in his career, Vernon earned a BA from Columbia University NY, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He spent five years on the Investments team at Global Atlantic Financial Group, formerly Goldman Sachs Reinsurance, where he helped build the Real Estate Group. He made opportunistic investments in the senior, mezzanine, and bridge loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and participated in joint ventures for ground-up real estate development.https://dlsloans.comLinkedIn: Vernon Beckfordvernon.beckford@dlsloans.com 

In the hundred-and-thirteenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Tim Vitale of Upside Capital.Tim Vitale is the Managing Partner of Upside Capital based out of Wilmington, NC. He spent 10 years in the corporate finance world and achieved the ranking AVP of Finance for a F500 Insurance Company prior to leaving his W2 life to pursue real estate full time. He specializes in underwriting, analysis, and budgeting. Tim was born into a real estate family, owns rental property in the Charlotte area, and syndicates apartments throughout the Southeast USA Markets.Tim runs his own Facebook group Makin' Moves in Multifamily in which he provides value to other investors and syndicators through educational and inspirational Facebook events and posts. He is also an Admin and Moderator for the My First Million in Multifamily Facebook group.https://mmimf.com/ 

In the hundred-and-twelfth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Jose Segura of Wealth Advisory Group.Jose Segura is a Businesses and Wealth Management Advisor at Wealth Advisor Group, LLC and a Financial Advisor with Park Avenue Securities, LLC. For over 19 years, he has carried a passion for helping his clients realize their financial potential, by using progressive ideas and uncommon financial wisdom.Jose provides his clients the framework to grow, protect and enjoy their wealth for multiple generations. He believes, it's not how much money you make, but how much money you save, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.Jose translates his client's priorities into a lifelong financial strategy that gives them more confidence to achieve their goals. With their objectives as his guide, he develops an integrated financial plan that addresses every stage of life, while minimizing risk and tax exposure.Jose works with a team of planning professionals, money managers, estate planning attorneys and tax advisors to co-create detailed estate and legacy plans and customized investment portfolios.(518) 867-3210 /518-867-3209 jose_segura@wagllc.comJoseosegura.com

In the one-hundred-eleventh episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Bridget and Lauren Murray of Murray Group. Bridget was born and raised in Albany, NY. She attended Bethlehem Central High School and the University of Hartford where she played Division 1 basketball. Through her career in athletics and working for some of the largest companies in the country (AIG, Marsh and Chubb), Bridget has learned that risk management and insurance is critical to long term security. After having spent post-college years in various cities on the east coast, Bridget realized that her passion lays in working with her family and the Albany community.In addition to managing the operations at The Murray Group, Bridget is also responsible for sales and marketing.She is daughter to Jim and twin sister to Lauren. Bridget currently resides in Latham with her two children and husband.bridget@murraygrp.com518-456-6688Connect on LinkedInLauren is a life-long resident of the Capital Region. She graduated from Bethlehem Central High School, received an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and a graduate degree from The Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Lauren brings a wealth of experience to The Murray Group. She spent five years at Marsh, the largest insurance brokerage firm in the country, in New York City. Working on large accounts was impactful, but Lauren ultimately realized she likes interacting on a daily basis with individuals and families.Lauren leads the personal risk advisory team. She is responsible for new business sales and retention for all personal lines (auto and home) clients.Lauren is Jim's daughter and Bridget's twin sister. She currently resides in Latham with her husband, Ryan, and two sons.lauren@murraygrp.com518-456-6688Connect on LinkedIn

In the hundred-and-tenth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Stephen interviewed Scott Roberts of Easy House Relief.As a landlord, real estate agent, and buyer of various homes for flips, Scott has more than ten years of experience in the field. He obtained his real estate sales license at the age of 18, and while still a student at James Madison University, he flipped a house.In terms of sales volume over the past few years, Scott has routinely ranked among the top 10% of area realtors, and he has also completed over 20 home flips. His long-term objective is to expand his apartment and landlord business by purchasing more properties using a buy-and-hold method. He is focused on the upstate New York area and is currently renting out a two-family and a single-family he owns.easyhouserelief.com scottgroberts.com

In the hundred-and-ninth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill and Stephen talked about their journeys in real estate, and how they made the shift to becoming the real estate investors that they are today. If you want to hear about more investment opportunities in the coming year or two, make sure to give Bill and Stephen a call!Bill: 518 857 9251Stephen: 518 860 6430

In the hundred-and-eighth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Mike Hamel from HMA Paving and Contracting. In this episode, Bill and Mike Hamel talk about The Caring Community Basket Brigade, a program that gives families below the poverty line a full Thanksgiving meal. Mike and his team started the program in 2015 where they were able to feed 166 families. As of the recording of this episode, The Caring Community Basket Brigade is set to help 1,208 families and counting this Thanksgiving.If you want to donate to the cause, click this link:CDYMCA Basket BrigadeIf you want to volunteer, click this link:CDYMCA Volunteer Project CatalogIf you want to get in touch with Mike,  reach out to him at518 857 0452 or email him at mhamel@hmacontracting.com.

In this episode of Collecting Real Estate, we decided to do something different in the spirit of Halloween. Around 2016 Bill purchased a single-family home that turned out to be haunted. There were multiple instances where workers experienced uncomfortable situations that could only be explained by a ghost living in the house. Happy Halloween! 

In the hundred-and-sixth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill interviewed Ali Nichols of Getaway.Ali Nichols is the Co-founder of Getaway. Prior to founding Getaway, Ali spent over 4 years as an executive at Bungalow, a technology-enabled residential real estate company.During her time at Bungalow, Ali ran numerous business functions including, Operations, Growth, Marketing, Sales, and Real Estate. She spearheaded raising and operating a $700M real estate fund focused on acquiring single family rentals.Prior to Bungalow, Ali was a Strategy & Planning Sr. Manager at Uber and a Consultant at IBM. She holds a Bachelors of Science from Carnegie Mellon University.getaway.coEmail: ali@getaway.co

In Collecting Real Estate's hundred and fifth episode, we interviewed Jeff Davis of Bridgestone Capital.Jeff is a global sales executive for a Fortune 200 logistics company since 2005 and has been active in Real Estate since 2015. He is an owner/operator of Bridgestone Holdings, LLC maintaining a portfolio of rental properties as well as fixing and flipping single family houses in Houston and surrounding areas. In 2021, Jeff and Bridgestone moved into a more strategic arena partnering in 2 large apartment syndications for over 500 units. Jeff resides in Spring, TX with his beautiful wife, Cindy and their 5 children.https://www.bridgestoneinvest.com/

On Collecting Real Estate's hundred and fourth episode, we interviewed Christopher Ramsey of Virtual Moving Technologies.Christopher Ramsey is the CTO of Virtual Moving Technologies. He started in the real estate field at the age of 15, with a duplex.Twitter: @chrisramsey60Instagram: @therealchrisramsey

In Collecting Real Estate's hundred and third episode, we interviewed Kenneth Gee of KRI Partners.Kenneth is the founder and managing partner of KRI Partners and the KRI group of companies. He has more than 24 years of significant real estate, banking, private equity transaction, and principal investing experience. Throughout his career, he has been involved in transactions valued at more than $2.0 billion, much of which has included the acquisition, management, and financing of various multi-family real estate projects. Before forming KRI Partners, Kenneth was a tax manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Some of his major clients included The Riverside Company, Key Equity Capital Partners, Blue Point Capital, Linsalata Capital Partners, The Zaremba Group, Charter One Bank, and Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Before his career at Deloitte & Touche, he spent several years at National City Bank (now part of PNC Bank). He also owned and operated several certified Cessna Pilot Centers in the Northeast Ohio area. Kenneth is a licensed Ohio Certified Public Accountant, a member of multiple apartment associations, and Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. https://www.kripartners.com/ebook/ 

In the hundred and second episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Scott Krone from Coda Management Group. Scott is a Chicago native whose career in architecture began in 1991 by pursuing his Masters of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. While obtaining his degree, he also worked as a Project Manager for Optima, Inc. During his time at Optima, Krone's responsibilities included notable projects such as the 400-unit Cormandel in Deerfield, IL, the 40-unit Hedge Row in Winnetka, IL, and the 51-unit Optima Center Wilmette in Wilmette, IL.In 2012, Krone founded Coda Management Group–a firm that specializes in managing real estate assets. Since its inception, Coda manages a wide range of real estate including single and multi-family homes, retail, commercial warehouse, and self-storage, and multi-use flexathletics paces. Currently, the platform of investments is in excess of $55million.Most recently, Scott also founded a revolutionary storage business The One Stop Self Storage. It's committed to make its members' time of transition rewarding and strives to remove challenges and hurdles commonly found in the industry. The One Stop brand is built upon the premise of providing the best in storage solutions contained in sustainable, renewable construction and it's located in WI, OH, KY, and ME (Milwaukee, Toledo, Dayton, Ellsworth, and soon to Louisville and Chicago).Krone resides in Wilmette, IL, with his wife and three children.To get their feasibility report in Dayton and their self-storage analyzer, email info@codamg.com and say that you heard Scott on the Collecting Real Estate Podcast.

In the hundred and first episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewd Chad Tucker from Acorn Capital Solutions. Chad is a full time firefighter, full time real estate investor and full time dad. He is growing his business in the Orlando, FL market and has had massive success this past year. Reach Chad at: 8502064603https://acorncapitalsolutions.com/ 

In the one-hundredth episode of Collecting Real Estate, Bill and Stephen talked about the repositioning of their recently acquired properties. 

In the ninety-ninth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Frank LaMark from Lamco Investments. Frank LaMark founded Lamco Investments in 2018 with a vision. A vision to creatively acquire properties big and small while revitalizing neighborhoods and communities!Unmatched passion and drive, Frank fixed and flipped his first property at age 19 while still living with his parents in Itasca, Illinois. At age 20, he jumped into the auto industry and sold cars for Torco Chrysler Plymouth and then Packey Webb Ford In Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Illinois.This industry is aggressive and taught him sound fundamentals in sales, sales management and financing. Consistently achieving top sales position month after month. Fast forward 10 years, the auto industry took a down turn after 9-11 so Frank decided to take the sales and marketing skills he learned for a decade and he started a kitchen cabinet design showroom selling cabinetry and countertops. This new venture snowballed into manufacturing, importation and the creation of his own line of RTA – ready to assemble kitchen cabinetry. Selling in showrooms all over the country as well as online via e-commerce direct to consumer and top retailers. At the time the internet was new and some would call him a disruptor and others would call him a visionary for selling cabinetry online.Flash forward to 2018, Frank founded Lamco Investments, LLC.  He switched his focus from cabinetry to real estate full time. Acquiring properties direct to seller using old fashion roll up your sleeves hard work.frank@lamcoinvestments.comText: 331 551 1131chainhouserentals.comroxanaresort.comlakeview-place.comlotuscottages.com

In the ninety-eighth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Rod Khleif. Rod Khleif is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate and giving back. As one of the country's top real estate and peak performance luminaries. He has also owned over 2000 properties. Rod Khleif soared from humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. Rod's experience involves both remarkable triumphs, and spectacular failures, which he affectionately calls "seminars:' Rod will explain the mindset required to recover from losing $50 million dollars in the crash of 2008 to the success he enjoys today. Rod brings incredible authenticity and insight to his approach to real estate, mindset, success and life. Rod can talk about Real estate, the psychology of success, and any business topic in great depth, contributing incredible first-hand, technical, and motivational knowledge and skills to the conversation. Rod also founded The Tiny Hands Foundation, which has benefited more than 110,000 children in need.rodslinks.com Rod's Virtual Bootcamp:multifamilybootcamp.comor text Rod to 72345To partner with Rod on his Nashville asset:text Partner to 72345

In the ninety-seventh episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Janet Fields of Oak Trust Properties. Janet Fields currently works as the CEO and Co-Owner for Oak Trust Properties. She Previously worked at Lowcountry Property Management & Sales, LLC as the Manager. Janet Fields attended Trident Technical College in 2003.https://oaktrustproperties.com/ 

On the ninety-sixth episode of the Collecting Real Estate podcast, we interviewed Francesca Apostolou of Niveau Partners.Francesca is from Westchester County, NY. Where she lives with her husband and two beautiful children. Francesca has been a school teacher for 23 years. She has been investing in real estate since 2002. Francesca and her husband realized the power of real estate after purchasing their first home, rehabbing and leveraging it to acquire their first investment property. Francesca is currently partnered in over 250 units and actively looking to acquire properties in the southeast. Her goal is to educate and help others learn how they can create passive income through real estate investing. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, the beach, and lending a helping hand. https://www.meetup.com/movers-shakers-multifamily-westchester-ny/ https://niveaupartners.com/ 

On the ninety-fifth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Alex Tam and Valerie Shirah of The Streamline Team.Alex TamBorn in China and raised in urban California, I went on to pursue a degree in post graduate education in the health field and opened our business to serve our community in California. Between working in and managing our office and becoming a parent while trying to grow our business concurrently, I found myself struggling to find a work-life balance. Working 12+ hour days became common and weekends were spent at the office attempting to make a dent on what was not completed during the week. I felt burned out. Things turned around for the better when I had a lightbulb moment: what if I hired someone to do tasks that can be delegated virtually, like social media management, video editing, etc? So I began the tedious task of finding a virtual assistant but the first virtual assistant turned out to be a game changer, so much so that we hired another. And then another. With our business growing, we have expanded our team of in office staff, as well as our virtual assistant family. All of our virtual assistants are highly valued members of our team and we can't do what we do without them. LinkedIn: Alex TamInstagram: alextam_2ndopiniondoctorFacebook: Alex TamValerie ShirahValerie Shirah is a stay at home mom who got started with real estate investing in 2019. She and her husband have multiple short term rentals and also invest in multifamily properties. When life became overwhelming, between homeschooling their three kids  and managing multiple businesses, she started using a virtual assistant to help keep up with everything. She was hooked immediately, and within a few months she was able to focus on the most important tasks while her VA took care of the rest. Now, she is passionate about helping other investors get their life back and experience massive growth in their businesses through the use of virtual assistants. LinkedIn: Valerie ShirahInstagram: valerie_shirahFacebook: Valerie Ann Shirahhttps://thestreamlineteam.com/

In the ninety-fourth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Logan Rankin of Rankin Enterprises.Logan is an experienced and strategic entrepreneur that achieved financial freedom at the age of 30. He has built two multi-million dollar businesses and owns over 1,900 units valued at over $200M in real estate. He spent the first decade of his professional working career with a fortune 50 corporation leading retail operations. He escalated quickly through various leadership positions where he built high-performing teams and managed large P&L portfolios. During that time, he led and implemented strategic operational changes at the enterprise level across the US. Currently, he's focused on growing his three real estate-related businesses, velocitizing his money, and investing/consulting for other businesses. Beyond his investments, he is passionate about financial education on all levels. https://loganrankin.com/ Find Your Financial Freedom Book

On the ninety-third episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Michael & Lindsey Duguet from Clover Key Capital.Michael & Lindsey became interested in Real Estate Investing in 2018. They started their educational journey by reading REI books, listening to podcasts & being active on Bigger Pockets. They joined Real Estate Elevated for intensive training & founded Duguet Estates March 2019.  Their first off-market single family homes were purchased in May 2019, followed by a duplex in June 2019. They started direct mail campaigns and bought a 4-plex & 3 single family homes throughout the rest of 2019. 10-plex bought with off-market advertising in December 2020. All acquisitions completely remodeled (most full gut jobs) & now are stabilized and all cash-flowing. They have enjoyed huge equity gains through forced appreciation. They have successfully BRRRR'd with 100%+ cash out refinances on half of their portfolio which they have rolled over into new deals.  Michael & Lindsey MIH Mastermind in 2022 and formed Clover Key Capital in May 2022. Their first syndication deal closed June 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. They and their partners have $5.5 million prefunded & thousands of units owned together. They are actively looking for C+ to B+ class value-add, 1960+ build apartment complexes. Michael Duguet Michael was born and raised in France. He completed his Master's Degree from Centrale Nantes. Mechanical Engineer for SKF & immigrated to the US as Project manager overseeing multimillion dollar projects as well as designing applications for the railway industry. Owner and founder of Menfashion.com; a high-end Men's dresswear company. Michael met Lindsey while living in Philadelphia & they married in 2016. Michael enjoys beating personal records on the Peloton bike, playing on soccer leagues, spending time with his family and cooking (his parents own restaurants in France and he grew up in the restaurant business). He is now working full-time for their REI portfolio as a master underwriter, asset manager & IT specialist. Together Lindsey & Michael are the parents of three beautiful children. They are focused on generational wealth syndications for their family. Contact (484)999-3001  Michael@DuguetEstates.com DuguetEstates.com Lindsey Duguet Lindsey was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She received her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience Psychology & Biology from Pennsylvania State University. Graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with Doctor of Medicine degree. Completed Emergency Medicine Residency with Geisinger Medical Center. Currently an Emergency Medicine & Trauma Physician at Geisinger Wyoming Valley & Director Geriatric Emergency Department. Lindsey enjoys personal fitness with the Peloton bike, creating artwork (graphite, pen & ink drawings, acrylic & oil paintings), outdoor activities (hiking, horseback riding) & spending time with family. Currently focused on broker relations, deal finding, capital raising & investor relations. Motivated go-givers who are accelerating the health and wealth of themselves & others! Contact (484)999-3222  Lindsey@DuguetEstates.com CloverKeyCapital.com  

In the ninety-second episode of the Collecting Real Estate Podcast, we interviewed Austin Linney.Austin Linney is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, business and mindset coach, and host of the weekly podcast, Construct Your Life with Austin Linney. He has built an expansive network of top professionals in leading industries, and helped countless individuals break through obstacles and become who they were meant to be.  For years, Austin struggled with negative thought patterns, self-sabotage, and alcohol addiction that left him trapped in an unfulfilling job, financial struggles, and disconnected and failing relationships. When he reached a breaking point, Austin knew he needed to take radical responsibility for his mindset and his life. He dedicated everything to learning strategies, systems, and tools to break free from a self-destructive cycle and live a life of abundance and significance.  Now Austin lives his passion and purpose helping people establish habits and improve their mindset so they can live the life they truly want. Whether you are looking to build a business, obtain financial freedom, or become more of who you are, Austin can help you get where you want to go.  https://www.austinlinney.com/ ajlinney@gmail.com 

On the ninety-first episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Joel Owens of NNN Invest.Joel is a family man, avid runner, 3rd degree blackbelt, entrepreneur, investor, NNN Expert, and broker. He is driven daily by his family, his clients and his team. Joel also has 15+ years of experience as an NNN investor and broker, as well as a Bigger Pockets Moderator.  https://nnninvest.com/ 

In the ninetieth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Bob Mastroianni of The Healthy Investor Podcast.Bob is a multifamily investor and is the host of The Healthy Investor podcast. The Healthy Investor podcast features Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs & other Growth-Minded People who talk about their journey to success & about the habits and routines that help them to focus on Healthy Investments & a Healthy Life.The Healthy Investor Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-investor-podcast/id1630805009 Email:Bobmastro1@gmail.com 

In the eighty-ninth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Justin Wawrzyniak of Cash CRE. Justin “the Cash Flow Cowboy” Wawrzyniak is in real estate for two simple reasons: Freedom and People. Through real estate investing, Justin successfully transitioned from corporate America to a full-time real estate professional in 2020. He used determination and self-education to leave his 9-5 life behind and pursue Multi-Family real estate investments. Now, Justin helps others on their real estate journey. He has experienced the benefits of real estate first-hand and shares them with others across his various social media platforms and on different real estate podcasts. A former Engineer, Justin has a keen understanding of processes and leveraging technology to gain an edge over the competition. These intangibles have helped him to identify the top multifamily investment opportunities in his market. Justin holds a professional Real Estate License in both Indiana and Michigan. https://cashcre.com/ https://linqapp.com/justin_wawrzyniak

In the eighty-eighth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Brandon Bateman of Bateman Collective.Brandon is the Founder and CEO of Bateman Collective Digital Marketing.  Bateman Collective is a team of creatives, data scientists, and big-picture strategists with one common belief: together, we can achieve extraordinary results. They believe in empowering our clients by leveraging a data-driven, creative paid traffic strategy. Brandon has been involved in and managed projects totaling more than $100M of digital marketing spend.  https://www.batemancollective.com/  brandon@batemancollective.com 

In the eighty-seventh episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Chris Prefontaine of Smart Real Estate.Chris Prefontaine is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Moneeka Sawyer's Real Estate Investing for Women. He's also the Founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris has been in real estate for almost 30 years. His experience ranges from constructing new homes in the ‘90s and owning a Realty Executive Franchise to running his own investments (commercial & residential) and coaching clients throughout North America. Today, Chris runs his own buying and selling businesses with his family team, which purchases 2-5 properties monthly, so they're in the trenches every single week. They also help their Associates and students do the exact same thing all across North America, working together on another 10-15 properties every month. Having been through several real estate cycles, Chris understands the challenges of this business and helps students navigate the constantly changing real estate waters. https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ https://wickedsmartbooks.com/collectingrealestate/ 

On the eighty-sixth episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed John Rickgarn of JHR Investments and Wealth and Freedom Podcast Platform and Podcast.John grew up and graduated from MCC in Slayton, MN and then moved to Marshall and attended SMSU, graduating with his bachelor degree majoring in Political Science and Public Administration. After a short break he completed his MBA at SMSU with an emphasis on marketing. After twelve years in office equipment sales, John decided on a career change and started his real estate classes in late 2019 and joined MN Lands and Homes in January of 2020 bringing his unique knowledge on real estate investing. Since 2014, John has been an active investor in stocks, notes, options and other alternative investments and in 2016, John jumped into real estate investing first with a fourplex in Marshall and since then expanded into multiple properties in multiple states. When he's not helping clients buy their first home or their first rental property, he enjoys travelling with his wife, Heather, as well as reading, educating others on financial literacy and running his own blog and educational website. john@wealthandfreedomnexus.comrickgarn.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rickgarn-mba-641aa414 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickgarnRealtor/