Real Wealth Solutions Podcast

Greg and Darren welcome Shawn Serrano to the podcast. The discussion is all about what Shawn has titled Clarity – Capacity – Commitment and how those three words apply to all aspects of business. The talk is rich with examples of how to apply those three words to your company to become more successful, no matter if you company is a small group of three, or much larger. Spoiler alert – agreeing on terms and goals is the key. About Our Guest & Their Contact Info:shawn.a.serrano@gmail.com Shawn is a “recovering” corporate consultant, who worked with Fortune 500 companies, local and state agencies, and top tier Universities to optimize business performance through investment in their greatest asset, their people. He began investing in real estate in 2018 with the purchase of a single-family home, which later became the first rental (and sale) in his current portfolio. Later, he and his wife founded Serrano Property Investments (SPI), began working with passive investors, and currently own and operate a portfolio valued at more than $2,300,000. Shawn is passionate about creating value for the communities where he invests by improving tenant experience and living conditions, renovating assets to the highest standard, and delivering outcomes for investors. Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Greg and Darren have a great conversation about investment diversification with guest Matt Hansen. During this episode, we learn about Matt's investing journey and how he came to the realization that the stock market maybe shouldn't be the only investment vehicle used. Self-directed IRAs are discussed in depth, and you will for sure come away with some great thoughts. Including all the different projects Matt is invested in. They also cover what makes an effective general partner and what you should be looking for as a limited partner. Good stuff all around!About our guest and contact info - hansenholdings.com Matt is a retired corporate executive that transitioned to full time real estate investor. His investment portfolio includes over 2,000 units of multifamily apartments located in Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. He is passionate about helping others avoid the volatility of the stock market by passively investing in real estate.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Greg and Darren welcome Jeff Davis to The Road to 500 series. By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500. Jeff shares some insights into how he has achieved the success he has in the multifamily space. Capital raising is his main role, and he has leveraged his W2 work and calls himself, the Supply Chain Investor. The conversation includes not only Jeff's journey, but also covers supply chain issues, touches on inflation and Jeff throwing some questions Greg and Darren's way. About Our Guest & Their Contact Info:Multifamilyadvice.comJeff moved from New Orleans to Houston after Hurricane Katrina and found work as a data entry clerk behind the desk as a logistics company. He began working on solving problems for customers and soon found himself regularly in customer facing meeting helping sales people close deals. Eventually he became a sales rep for a lard Fortune 200 Global Logistics firm where he has continued helping clients to this day. He invested his commissions in real estate since 2015 so his “commissions could earn commissions” and scaled to over 1200 units in less than a year. Jeff has seen the benefits of how real estate can help grow net worth and wants to help others do the same.Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Darren is joined by guest host Heath Ryans for this episode with guest Scott Royal Smith. The discussion begins with a journey from law to real estate and how those two skill sets combine into what is Royal Legal Solutions. The goal is education that leads investors to create legal structures that protect both the investor and the asset. Call it a Strategic Growth Partnership.About Our Guest & Their Contact Info: https://royallegalsolutions.com/ Scott Royal Smith is a real estate investor and asset protection attorney. Scott became an entrepreneur while still in law school, purchasing and running an auto mechanic shop, to pay his way through school. After graduating, Scott begins his law career as a high-stakes corporate litigator. He spent the last 10 years analyzing real estate investment and asset protection. Today, Scott is the Founder and CEO of Royal Legal Solutions. A firm he built to offer tax, business, and legal strategies to clients all over the U.S and Canada. He continues to educate the public on asset protection strategies to help circumvent debilitating lawsuits for his clients. Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Darren is flying solo on this episode with repeat guest Dave Dubeau. Dave is Capital Attractor who helps other attractors focus their efforts to create success. He is the creator of the Money Partner Formula, and the first half of the episode talks about what it is and why he created it.The second half focuses on Dave's Private Capital Profits Calculator. This calculator helps capital attractors see what and investor can bring over the life of the relationship and why you need to know this info. He does a run through with Darren and the results are eye opening. Resources MentionedHow to Raise Capital 101 Show for Real Estate InvestorsWho Not How – Dan Sullivan About Our Guest & Their Contact Info: moneypartnerformula.comraisecapital101show.com Dave Dubeau is the creator of the Money Partner Formula, and he works with mom ‘n pop real estate investors and helps them to get started with raising capital. He's a best-selling author and speaker based in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. He began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months and nowadays he invests passively in multi-family properties. Links to Other Episodes:Dave's First Appearance on Real Wealth SolutionsRoad to 500 with Tony CastronovoCapital Raising as a Broker Dealer with Brad ShepherdThanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. - Greg, Darren & Kim

Tired of paying high cost energy bills?Take a look at the opportunity to save you money with this energy technology. Ron shares tips about energy efficiency which save you up to 80% reduction cost. He is also very generous to share where we get those energy and how do we use it the best way possible. For this episode you will also  learn to improve the quality Life, your health, and a positive environmental impact. Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.SolutionsAre you looking to connect with like-minded investors in the multifamily and RV park space? Then we have just the event for you! At the Multifamily Experience, every session will be focused on multifamily and RV park investing with plenty of time for networking.We are limiting attendance to 50 guests so we can make those connections that are so important.What are you waiting for - register today athttps://realwealth.solutions/multifamily-experience

Are you looking to connect with like-minded investors in the multifamily and RV park space? Then we have just the event for you! At the Multifamily Experience, every session will be focused on multifamily and RV park investing with plenty of time for networking.We are limiting attendance to 50 guests so we can make those connections that are so important.What are you waiting for - register today athttps://realwealth.solutions/multifamily-experience

Greg and Darren welcome guest and friend Valerie Shirah to talk about virtual assistants. Valerie and her husband Jonathan along with Alex and Helen Tam have created a company to help with the process - The Streamline Team. Their goal is to connect you to the VA that can make your life easier. Whether it is cold calling or grading homeschool paperwork, a VA does make life, both professional and personal, easier. A big takeaway is that you don't need to know how to do something or have perfect processes in place before tasking it to your VA. They will have either the skills to handle it or the time to learn how to do it. We have just started with our first VA. For sure we waited too long and with Valerie's great advice and tips we are utilizing an amazing new member of our team creating time to grow our business.Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.-- Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.SolutionsAre you looking to connect with like-minded investors in the multifamily and RV park space? Then we have just the event for you! At the Multifamily Experience, every session will be focused on multifamily and RV park investing with plenty of time for networking.We are limiting attendance to 50 guests so we can make those connections that are so important.What are you waiting for - register today athttps://realwealth.solutions/multifamily-experience

What happens when you decide to pull out of a deal? If you approach the process with the right tools, team, and mindset, you come out stronger.  Guest Tommy Brant takes Greg and Darren through that process in this episode of The Real Wealth Solutions Podcast. Tommy also generously shares not one but two ways to help you be successful a unique approach direct to seller campaigns and short-term rental for less than you think.Great stuff with a great guest!Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Where have we been? This shorter than usual episode will fill you in on where we've been (living on property at our new campground) and what we've been up to (aside from running the new campground!). We've learned what our tipping point is and have hired our first VA (overdue in retrospect) and that we sometimes need to readjust our responsibilities.Plus - we are hosting our first event! Live and in person in the beautiful Smoky Mountains on October 21 and October 22. To register click HERE and for more info click HERE!

After a break to focus on some in person asset management, Greg and Darren are back! In this episode they are joined by Corey Daharsh of Advanta IRA. Curious about what exactly a self-directed IRA is and what can you do with one? Well, good news! In this episode Corey will explain what a self-directed IRA is and more important than what you can do with one, what you cannot do. The advantages and limitations are covered as well as some examples of how a self-directed IRA can be used as part of your investing strategies.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Darren is joined by guest host Kim Scully and guest Francesca Apostolu for a great conversation about Francesca's real estate investing journey. Francesca remains a full-time teacher while also being both a limited and general partner on several deals. She has applied her passion and excitement of educating to learning herself then sharing that knowledge with others. She is truly excited to help others learn and finds motivation through that excitement. From starting a meet up to simply talking to colleagues during lunch breaks, Francesca inspires others to take the steps needed to succeed. It is truly inspiring to listen to someone who is so truly and clearly interested in helping others grow.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this encore episode, Greg and Darren welcome Brandon Thornberry.Brandon Thornberry has been quietly and consistently growing his real estate business over the past years. Starting with a house-hack he has now completed roughly 100 single family transactions, has participated in 300+ doors in multifamily and recently started a private/hard money business. A big part of his success comes from micro-market knowledge. He is very comfortable with the middle Tennessee market and without a doubt it has allowed him to move faster than most of us could. Particularly interesting was how the strategy changed as the market changed, also of note is how the long game can play out when your market benefits from the growth experienced and still coming to Nashville and the surrounding area.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.    - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this, the 100th episode of The Real Wealth Solutions Podcast (!!!!!) Greg and Darren welcome Mehdi Khachani. They discuss the keys to both professional and personal growth. Here's a hint, it takes planning, effort and solid team support. There is also a deep dive into one of Mehdi's deals with insights into its sourcing and financing. As well as how he works to maintain the work-life balance. Guest Contact Info:mehdi@jmkpropertyinvestment.com305-607-6065https://jmkpropertyinvestment.com/https://jmkre.com/Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.     - Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions 

Greg and Darren welcome Tony Castronovo to The Road to 500 series.  By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500. Tony shares some insights into how he has achieved the success he has in the multifamily space. Capital raising is his main role, but he speaks to the need to know how every role works so you can choose the right co-sponsors to work with. He other tip here is to be sure they have a complimentary skill sets and passions to yours.Guest  Contact InfoTony@novomultifamilygroup.comnovomultifamilygroup.comReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions Thanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated 

In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Michael Estes of First Community Bank of East Tennessee. Through his long career Michael has worn many has and he now brings all that experience to east Tennessee and shares some insights on community banks and how they can help investors reach their business goals.A highlight is details about First Community Bank of East Tennessee's Casual Investor Loan Program and other innovative programs they offer to investors falling across the investing spectrum.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.     - Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Adam LaBarr to the podcast. The conversation ranges from syndications vs joint ventures to when to explore a new asset class. Adam shares his journey and his passion for being a father as well as his dedication to helping active-duty military members make a solid plan for their future.A highlight is hearing about Adam explaining his plan to purchase an investment home for his young son and his son replying that he would like to invest his own $100 in the project. Good stuff for sure!Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this episode, Greg and Darren welcome Johnny Nelson to the podcast. Johnny shares his path from recently leaving his W2 job to creating his own private equity firm. There are some great lessons here, including to keep pace with your spouse when making big changes.They wind up the episode with a dive into mindset and how Johnny achieves a calm mind and outlook with breathing. Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this episode encore episode Greg and Darren are joined by Rob Beardsley to talk about underwriting for both the deal sponsors and the passive investor. Knowing how to present, or interpret, underwriting is the key to successful multifamily investing and Rob has some great insights and tips.  One great takeaway – Underwriting is as much an art as a science.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.     - Greg, Darren & KimReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions 

In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Damion Lupo of EQRP.co. They cover what exactly an EQRP is (Enhanced Qualified Retirement Plan) is and how it may work for your investing goals. Mindset and taking action are huge parts of Damion's life philosophy. During the episode they take a look at what this means in several ways - including why you need to ignore the polar bear.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Derek Tellier. Derek was one of our first guests and we wanted to check in with him to see how his journey as progressed since we last spoke. It's fair to say Derek is doing quite well. He has left is W2 job and is living his dreams. Short term rentals are the main vehicle Derek utilized to get to here, but that's not the only one.  Take a listen and be inspired by what taking action can do.Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

In this episode Greg and Darren welcome Jennifer Johnston of Passport Title Services. Title insurance is something we've all used, but many of us can be unsure why we need it or why we can't simply do it ourselves. Jennifer does a great job explaining why you need to use a title company to both research and insure property titles. There are many intricacies to the process with each state's laws being a little, or quite a bit, different from every other. A key take away is that like any other professional you work with throughout the process of purchasing or selling a property, you do have choices in whom you work with and it is critical to know, like and trust your title professional. An entire business is riding on the outcome of their efforts.

This episode brings good friend and fellow investor Neil Schoepp to the show to take a deep dive into how the role mindset and fear plays in our lives.The discussion focuses upon how the way that we look at and approach the world is what shapes our world. Changing, or even adjusting, that view is easier said than done and there are loads of tips throughout the podcast to help you adjust how you see the world: from “Every yes is a no.” to treating each other with “grace and patience”. Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

Greg and Darren have an fascinating, in-depth conversation about the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) with wealth strategist, and fellow investor, Harper Jones. Harper is a passionate advocate for IBC, and he generously shares his knowledge with Greg and Darren in this deep dive into this sometimes complex subject. There is so much good info here and Harper does a great job explaining all the ins and outs of this strategy. He'll even send you a free book if you're interested in learning more.Guest Contact Info:harper@createtailwind.comThanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions

This is a what we like to call a greatest hit – or a replay– of an earlier episode we thought was outstanding and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed the recording of it. Greg and Darren have a wide ranging conversation with Lorraine Luongo about her journey to real estate investing, the importance of education and, of course, short term rentals!  Lorraine operates several short term rentals (STR) in the Myrtle Beach area and she shares some tips on operating in this niche. One stand out is that you have to be absolutely sure of technology before implementing into your business - wireless locks anyone? You can find Lorraine at - lorraineluongo@gmail.com872 560 9705takemetomyrtlebeach.com

Greg and Darren welcome Marshall Friedman to The Road to 500 series.  By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500. Marshall shares his journey as well as his strategies for choosing his markets and asset classes. Here a little preview – it's all about the people he chooses to surround himself with. That and being a “binary decision maker” has allowed Marshall to succeed.Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions Thanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

This episode brings Jennifer Outland, COO of Rand Property Management to the show to speak with Greg and Darren about the 1st 90 days property ownership from the property management point of view. So much packed into this episode! Jennifer graciously shares her tips on property management before, during and after those first ninety days. The biggest tip she shares, and one that that applies far beyond the property management arena, is to give people all the facts up front, don't trickle out information. Be a straight shooter, while being respectful and kind to get the best outcome for all parties.  In this Episode Tips and Ideas for the first days of takeoverHiring – both employees and a third-party property management companyDecision MakingWorking and Communication with third-party management90 Day ChecklistThe people side of property management

This episode brings Dave Foster, founder and CEO of The 1031 Investor to the show to speak with Greg and Darren about the 1031 tax strategy.Dave Foster utilized 1031's early and then made a thriving business out of it. To recognize the power of this tool, listen to how he turned a house in Colorado into a sailboat in Florida. If you are not using this strategy, you may be leaving some serious money on the table. If you have aspirations for generational wealth, be sure to give this episode a listen.Dave's  Contact InfoThe1031Investor.comReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.SolutionsThanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.- Greg, Darren & Kim

This episode brings Brad Shepherd a broker-dealer with Sugarhouse Investments to the show to speak with Greg and Darren about capital raising. This is another great conversation about raising, this time specifically through the role of a broker-dealer. Brad does a great job discussing his role as a broker dealer to help bring passive investor to quality commercial investments. If you are looking to raise capital or are looking to place capital, we think you'll find some great information. In this Episode Brad's JourneyHow we became a Broker-Dealer and whyCapital Raising as an Avenue into Real Estate Business

Chris left a successful career in residential brokering and investing to go all in on Multifamily Syndications, three years and about 700 units later QC Capital is poised for major growth in 2022. Chris shares some great insight into why they exclusively pursue larger core-plus properties and offers some great tips on how to deal with the fears we all face when starting a new venture.In this Episode Mindset for overcoming fearComparing Core Plus and Value Add PropertiesEvaluating a MarketHow 2021 changed QC Capital

In this episode Greg and Darren welcome fellow investor, friend, and partner Joe Sullivan to the podcast.  In the past 3 years Joe has grown from a personal portfolio 20 residential units to VP of acquisitions for Sharpline Equity, a real estate firm quickly approaching 1000 units.Some key take aways from his journey are education, networking and adding value.  With limited resources, Joe focused on finding deals. His successes there led to the relationships that ultimately enabled him to quit his W-2 job. By focusing on his strengths, Joe was able to find a way to break into the business. What's your strength that can lead to massive growth? In this Episode Leaving a W2 Job What role or skill can you bring to a team?Taking ActionSetting Goals – Personal and Professional Lessons LearnedStrategies to get things done. Resources MentionedProfit First – Mike MichalowiczWho Not How – Dan SullivanThe One Thing – Gary Keller and Jay PapasanContact Infojoe@sharplineequity.comReal Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Info - https://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Greg and Darren welcome Jason Yarusi to The Road to 500 series. By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500.Jason and Pili Yarusi have come a long way in the past five years. With over 1000 units transacted over a dozen deals, including multiple full cycle projects, Yasuri Holdings has a depth of experience to pull from.Prepare for some great advice on finding your role, taking the all important first steps, and controlling what you can control – because there are many things you can't in this business.In This EpisodeGetting Started100 Mile MindsetAsset ManagementMindset and FocusResources MentionedMultifamilyLive.comThe Perfect Week by Craig BallantyneInky Johnson Reach Jason at – Yarusi Holdings Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.Solutions Thanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Ryan and Melissa Faircloth have no problem figuring it out. Whether buying tax lien properties, vacant motels or pursuing development, they have learned how to leverage relationships, small town dynamics, and a quality reputation to have real estate as their full-time job.With experience in flips and quickly gaining experience in motel conversion, they are just starting down the road of development, at least partly to avoid the unknowns associated with buying distressed assets. By focusing on niches and value focused rehabs they are able to achieve premium returns in what many would assume to be market rent based projects. Ryan is “comfortable being uncomfortable”, combine that with a more conservative point of view from Melissa, and you achieve a good combination for opportunity.If hearing how people overcome obstacles helps you work through your own. This is a great episode for you

This is a what we like to call a greatest hit – or a replay– of an earlier episode we thought was outstanding and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed the recording of it.Greg and Darren have an inspirational conversation about their journey into multifamily investing and how they approach life. It's all about mindset and intentionally and moving steadily toward growth and discovering how to apply your gifts to make your life, and in turn the world, the best it can be. One of the great takeaways – is “that sometimes you have to move deeper into the woods before you get the food”. Nathan may be reached at nathan.herber@cornerstonecommunitycapital.com. Monica may be reached at monicaherber@thejoyfulunknown.com. Real Wealth Solutions Report Sign Up & Contact Infohttps://bit.ly/RWSReportRealWealth.SolutionsThanks for listening and as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Greg and Darren welcome Anna Kelley to The Road to 500 series.  By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500. Anna Kelly, the ReiMom and principal at Greater Purpose Capital. Anna has direct ownership in over 1250 units and over 20 years of experience in multiple real estate asset classes.Thanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

This is a what we like to call a greatest hit  – or a replay– of an earlier episode we thought was outstanding and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed the recording of it. Greg is joined by fellow investor and friend Neil Schoepp and they tackle putting multifamily investing in fishing terms. After listening to a discussion comparing Property Management to NASCAR, Greg and Neil decided to apply the same method to multifamily investing and fishing. Finding something relatable often helps ideas become clear and actionable.Check out Neil's Multifamily Investment Company:  https://bulmacproperties.com/You can reach Neil by email at: neil@bulmacproperties.com Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren Light

In this installment of Yeah, but…, Greg and Dan tackle three phrases that "kill" ideas and/or productivity - or do they? They also look at way to think about real estate as a mature industry.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this and welcome suggestions for other topics that make you think Yeah, but.Enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. Reach Dan  at funnelfixing.com or dandoesdeals.com or on LinkedIn @dan-fradenburgh.Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Andrea LaRochelle is an entrepreneur with a wide range of projects and interests all the while maintaining the most positive outlook on life of anyone we have encountered. Greg and Kim got to know Andrea a little while in Mazatlán Mexico and were so impressed with her outlook and drive we knew she would be a great guest. Once you hear all she has accomplished – authorship to business startup to philanthropy – you will be motivated to take action on your goals and to move beyond what is holding you back. In this Episode EntrepreneurshipMindset as a way to success in life.FearGratitude vs Appreciation

Derek Clifford is an investor who, along with his wife Sophie, helps couples on their real estate investing journeys leading them to what he calls the Three Degrees of Freedom – time, location, & financial. As investors, they operate in different markets keeping their portfolio both diversified and resilient. Derek and Sophie embrace the abundance mindset living the life that they want to create right now, no waiting for them! In this episode Derek shares information from his book for part-time investors as well as tips for embracing an abundance mindset.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.In this installment of Yeah, but…, Greg and Dan tackle social media results and managing your time with (or without) a calendar or other assistance. Is your effort paying off on either of these topics? Or could you use some guidance? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this and welcome suggestions for other topics that make you think Yeah, but.Enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. Reach Dan  at funnelfixing.com or dandoesdeals.com or on LinkedIn @dan-fradenburgh.Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.Darren and Greg don't know anything about vineyards, so their approach to the conversation with Mason Moreland of Texas Vine Country, was to just listen and ask questions.Mason syndicates vineyards in Texas. It is definitely a niche and has longer time horizon than what many real estate investors may be used to, but the overall returns look very favorable if you have patient money. With a background in biology and a team experienced in the space, Texas Vine Country looks to be on track to a viable agricultural investment opportunity. This conversation touched on everything from climate to the regulatory risk as well as industry trends. It is another real estate vertical that looks to have great potential because let's face it. People like wine. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along.  About Mason – Mason Moreland is a real estate investor and vineyard developer/operator responsible for growth at Texas Vine Country (TVC). TVC combines real estate syndication with vineyard mechanization and automation tech to aggressively fill a market gap providing the raw materials to make high-value mid-price Texas wines. Just four years after starting on this journey, TVC is now one of the largest grape growers in Texas and the only one focusing on mechanization and scalability. Reach Mason via his website TexasVineCountry.com and LinkedInReach Greg at  Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.We host a twice monthly meet up that alternates between meeting in person and online, and at our most recent online meeting we were lucky enough to have Peter Badger and Keke Williams of Farmfolio and Global Investor Alliance join us for a presentation on their journey through real estate and international agricultural investing. Both topics are super interesting, and we wanted to take the opportunity to share it with all of you. Peter and Keke are working from a presentation and if you'd like to view it click on this link – https://youtu.be/9aLjx0puTV0  - to head over to our YouTube channel where you may watch the recording. Additionally, here is the link to our East Tennessee Multifamily Meetup group page where you will find more information about us as well as our upcoming meeting schedule.https://bit.ly/EastTNMultifamilyFBWe hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.Greg and Darren welcome investor Pinny Lubinsky to the show to speak about his journey to multifamily. It's a familiar story – starting with single family rentals & reading Rich Dad Poor Dad – but Pinny adds a unique mentor relationship to his story.Committing to a thorough education, a focus on networking, and exhibiting a great deal of patience eventually paid off with an opportunity to raise capital for his first deal. A lot of the discussion is about building trust, committing to the process, and recognizing whatever your unfair advantage is that can be of value to others. Additionally, they have a thoughtful discussion of what the difference is between the right decision and the easy decision and how to try to tell the difference between the two.Although Pinny is not very far along in his real estate career, we think you'll find his focus and outlook something to be admired.We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along.  About Pinny – Pinny is an entrepreneur and multifamily real estate syndicator, he studied business management at Fairleigh Dickenson University. He then went on to be a sales representative for a building supplies company (Dependable Plastics). He was promoted to business development manager where he supervised and grew a sales team that grossed over 5 million annually in sales. After meeting many successful real estate professionals on the job, Pinny was inspired and decided to begin his own entrepreneurial journey. He began in 2019 by purchasing his first real estate deal, a single-family home in Pennsylvania. Concluding that he would have to acquire hundreds of such properties to reach his goals of financial freedom, he decided that multifamily syndication would be the more efficient vehicle to help him reach his goals.Today Pinny is truly enthusiastic about multifamily syndication and has made it his mission to help as many people as possible achieve financial freedom thus enabling them to pursue their true passions in life. Outside of real estate Pinny is a gym rat, loves the outdoors and enjoys baseball, swimming, and hiking. Reach Pinny at the following –His website – PL Capital Ventures LLC On Instagram @PLCapitalVentures and on Facebook and Linked in as Pinny Lubinsky.Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.Have you ever read or heard a statistic or something in the news or on a social media feed and thought, wait a minute, does that make any sense? Well, Greg does, and in this episode, with more to come, he chats with Dan Fradenburgh about some they have come across and how to make sense of them. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this and welcome suggestions for other topics that make you think Yeah, but.Enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. Reach Dan  at funnelfixing.com or dandoesdeals.com or on LinkedIn @dan-fradenburgh.Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.In this episode Greg and Darren speak with Kyle Mitchell of Limitless Estates. Kyle literally wrote the book on asset management; it's called Best in Class.Whether you are self-managing or using a third party, the honeymoon ends quickly after the close. Now you must run a business. Kyle shares his slightly different approach to the first 90 days of ownership, for him it begins before closing. They also talk about the tradeoffs between third party management and doing it yourself, much of that has to do with the scale and trade-offs involved.Asset management is an incredibly project specific part of any real estate business. What works for one project, might not work for another just a few blocks away. If you've found it difficult to get into the particulars of what it takes, Best in Class and this discussion may shed some light for you.We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. About Kyle – Kyle Mitchell is a real estate entrepreneur and the Best-Selling Author of Best In Class. Kyle focuses on Multifamily Syndication and currently has $41MM AUM. He is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Limitless Estates and the Asset Management Summit, where their mission is to positively impact the lives of their investors and the communities in which they invest through the highest level of transparency and fiduciary responsibility. Kyle is also the co-host of the weekly real estate podcast Passive Income through Multifamily Real Estate, where he speaks with various experts in the real estate industry to help educate and create clarity for passive investors and new operators. With a background in operations, management and logistics, he has overseen multi-million-dollar businesses and has a passion in doing the same in the multifamily syndication space.Reach Kyle at - limitless-estates.com/Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Greg ScullyReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - Calendly - Darren LightThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.Aharon Goins started All In Homes with the specific purpose to “Help people build generational wealth through real estate”.  As an Air Force veteran, he has a particular focus on helping active and retired military members use their VA and education benefits and has some specific insights into how to maximize their potential.This discussion touched on mindset quite a bit and we talked about the reoccurring theme to most people's success, building a network of likeminded people.  Aharon prides himself on being a connector and can be found in numerous LinkedIn and Clubhouse groups including the military community centric All In on Real Estate meetup.We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. About Aharon – Aharon Goins is an active real estate investor and retired military veteran. Aharon host the weekly All in on Real Estate meetup every Thursday at 7:00PM EST. Aharon got into real estate because he wanted to get out of the “Rat Race” of working for someone else and to change lives for the better. He is determined to help people build generational wealth through real estate not only for them, but for their families. He is also very active on Clubhouse and has his own room called The Military Investing Real Estate Hour every Wednesday at 5:30PM EST.Reach Aharon through his website – All in Homes.Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.We host a twice monthly meet up with one per month being via zoom. Our September online meeting was so good we decided to share it here as well. We were lucky to have Wes Mabry of 1245 Consulting presenting on Cost Segregation as well as fielding questions from the attendees. This is a must listen for every real estate investor. Even if you're familiar with cost segregation, the info Wes provides will do nothing but deepen your understanding.This was a video meeting and Wes is sharing a presentation with us as he goes along, if you'd like to see the presentation, you can on our YouTube channel. Here's the link.https://youtu.be/-QZxiMt_eTIWe hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. About Wes – Wesley Mabry is an experienced Cost Segregation Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry across a wide range of asset classes. Mr. Mabry founded 1245 Consulting in 2017 and services all of the United States. Prior to founding 1245 Consulting 2017, Mr. Mabry preformed cost segregation studies as a licensed Real Estate Appraiser for O'Connor & Associates from 2006-2016. During his time at O'Connor he served as the primary West Coast liaison in additional to central and east coast responsibilities. From 2016-2017 Mr. Mabry worked for Madison Specs, a large engineering and real estate service firm based out of New Jersey. Mr. Mabry has performed thousands of Cost Segregation Studies analyzing over 8 billion dollars of real estate improvements throughout the United States. His experience includes working closely with Accountants, CPAs, EAs, REITs, Corporations, Partnerships and individual investors. Mr. Mabry's experience extends over numerous property types:·       -Apartment (Garden Style, Luxury High-Rise, New Construction, LIHTC) ·       -Retail (strip, neighborhood, big-box, single-tenant) ·       -Office (low/mid/high-rise, condominium)·       -Hospitality (hotel, casino, sports facility)·       -Industrial (warehouse, self-storage, business parks, flex)·       -Manufacturing Facilities·       -Single-family Homes (duplex through four-plex) During his career Wes had lead teams through several Tax Law changes. His knowledge of both the PATH Act in 2015, TCJA in 2017, and the most recent CARES Act of 2020 yielded opportunities to save investors millions through real property depreciation. His participation and leadership defending cost segregation studies through the audit process has resulted in zero disallowances. In addition to owning 1245 Consulting, Wes is an active real estate investor. Wes is also a member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (#A006-19). He was born and raised in Houston, Texas and is a graduate of the University of Houston. Wes enjoys all things outdoors and spending his free time watching his family grow.Reach Wes through his website – www.1245consulting.comReach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - calendly.comReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - calendly.comThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.On this episode Greg and Darren have a great conversation with long distance investors, Michael Barnhart & Suzy Sevier, and by long distance we mean really, really long distance as they are currently based in England and investing in the US. Michael & Suzy were able to leverage their time during quarantine to grow through extreme networking and finding a mentor that was “the accelerator to their fire” through a no expectations exchange of knowledge and skills. Their big why is inspiring – changing ROI from return on investment to return on impact.  We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might enjoy it as well, we appreciate you passing it along. From Michael & SuzySuzy and Michael are the Founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. They specialize in Return on Impact. Through real estate investing they create immeasurable impacts; in their family, with their friends, in their community, with the families (residents) they serve, in the spaces where they want to be generous.... everywhere and anywhere! Suzy and Michael are triathletes, outdoor and adventure enthusiasts, and avid travelers.Our adventure began at a TEDx event — the theme was Reset — and it changed our lives.We took the event to heart and used that theme — Reset — as a launching point to regain control of our lives, secure financial freedom, create a long lasting impact, and discover our “why.” Our “why” is to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing so we can serve others all over the world. We want to build schools in 3rd world countries. Education is extremely important to us and access to basic education in all societies is critical to individual and economic development and political stability. We want to create an impact where it is needed most. We want to share this journey with others by offering investment opportunities to our partners, and to give back by mentoring others along the way to help them pursue their life passions. Join our adventure and together we will help you create your impact in your world through real estate investing. This impact itself is different for all of us but we all share the same goal, we want to create those monumental impacts.  Reach Michael & Suzy through their website - About — Adventurous Real Estate Investors (adventurousrei.com) or through LinkedIn Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Report bit.ly/RWSReport.The focus of this episode with investor Sam Wilson is diversification within your real estate portfolio, and how to achieve that without being an expert on every asset class you are investing in. Spoiler alert – it's all about partnerships.  We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might as well, we appreciate you passing it along. From Sam –I am passionate about Real Estate. I focus on acquiring and syndicating niche commercial assets that cash flow with super stable returns. I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.  I've invested in real estate in just about every way possible from auctions, foreclosures, fix and flip, rentals, hard money, syndication, subject-to, lease options, brokerage, self directed IRA purchases, commercial assets and more. I love all the opportunities that investing in real estate can bring.   Reach Sam atBrickeninvestmentgroup.com or sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Greg and Darren welcome Tim Lyons to The Road to 500 series.  Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Monthly Update https://bit.ly/RWSNews. By the time an investor has reached 500 units, they are in a place where systems are set up, refined, and working well. Lessons have been learned and applied, and momentum is carrying them forward. We are tapping to these investors to share their knowledge to help you get to, and past, your first 500. In addition, the talk takes a deep dive into the real of Registered Agent. Tim is one and he takes the time to explain exactly what a Registered Representative is, but what it takes to become one and the benefits to both the representative and the investor. About Tim –Tim is a 15 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and currently serves as a lieutenant in the borough of Queens. Until recently, he also worked part-time as an emergency room RN at a level 1 trauma center. He brings years of real world management and leadership experience to his real estate investment career.Tim's initial goal with real estate was to create passive income and in turn, be able to spend more time with his wife and three little girls. After partnering on a multifamily property he saw first-hand the power of real estate investing as an opportunity to create passive income and build wealth for his family.He started Cityside Capital with the goal of not only growing his own portfolio but also to help others realize the power that real estate investing can have on creating passive income and building wealth.Cityside Capital has $45 million of assets under management including 335 multifamily units. Tim has also invested as a limited partner in 256 multifamily units in Texas and in a large retail super center in Tennessee.He graduated from Providence College in 2005 and can often be spotted in the crowd when the Friars play in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Reach Tim at – tim@citysidecap.com or on his website citysidecap.com  Reach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.

Sign up for The Real Wealth Solutions Monthly Update https://bit.ly/RWSNews. So much covered in such a short amount of time - from REITS to franchises to real estate education to the roll of a money raiser in a syndication! This week's guest is Michael T Parks, and his resume covers all of that and a bit more. The conversation with Greg and Darren starts on a tangent exploring REITS and moves along with some great insights from all three investors.We hope you enjoy listening and if you think of someone who might as well, we appreciate you passing it along. About Michael –  Michael is a certified Project Management Professional having delivered successful projects in excess of $100MM. As a Technology Leader with 18 years at Accenture and having run technology for The RMR Group (5 REITS and a Private Fund| $30B AUM), he is a PropTech expert.  Michael has been involved in multifamily, vacation rentals, hotels, commercial office, logistics and senior living assets for over 10 years and is currently involved with more than 200 apartments. Michael has experience in underwriting, property valuation, acquisition, leasing, management, and financing. Michael is also an advisory board member of startup venture Suitepeople which focuses on hotel conversions to micro-housing.Reach Michael at  - www.SpireInvestmentProperties.com Michael's 2 Giveaways:Spire Simple Syndication System: www.SpireInvestmentProperties.com/SSSSInsider Secrets to Real Estate Investing to Live Life on Your Own Terms!  www.SpireInvestmentProperties.com/secretReach Greg at -Greg@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comReach Darren at -Darren@realwealth.solutions or schedule a call - https://calendly.comThanks for listening and, as always, an honest review or follow is greatly appreciated.