REI Brothers - Financial Freedom through Multifamily Investing

we're excited to bring you the Multifamily Mastermind Podcast Mastermind - Part Two!

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Arn Cenedella, as they talk about investment strategies to become better investors. Arn has an extensive background in real estate investing and has recently switched to multifamily investments. He shares how he assists real estate investors in diversifying their capital to large multifamily properties for higher cash flow. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Joe Meares, as they talk about how he coaches people new to real estate investing. Joe was interested in real estate, but he cannot keep up with the complex scheme. Luckily, Joe had a coach who helped him understand the process and eventually partnered with him to mentor others. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Nate Ohlrich, as they talk about his passion for educating people regarding commercial real estate investing. Nate was interested in real estate investing because he saw potential in it. Now, he is a real estate broker and investor who wrote a book to help people start passive investing. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Marques Ogden, as they talk about his journey from being an NFL football player to becoming a motivational speaker. Marques is driven by ambition, but that changed when he went into a freefall. He shares the humbling experience that mapped out his trajectory to success and how he helps others do the same. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Alex Breshears, as they talk about how you can become the bank, which most people do not realize that it can be done. Alex is a private money lender, Regulation A+ fund investor, multifamily underwriter, educator, a limited partner in multifamily syndications, and also a professor. Having done a bit of everything, she shares her experience and gives some actionable tips on what you can do. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guests, Jen Katsev and Ganga Tawardy, as they discuss the mindset you need to get into real estate and reach your maximum performance. Jen is a serial entrepreneur, a best-selling author, and a performance coach, while Ganga runs a performance coaching and sales program. Together, they help their clients produce phenomenal results aligned with their intentions. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Anthony Pinto, as they discuss how he made the jump so quick to have 20 million in assets and control over 300 units that were all acquired in 2020. Anthony is an active duty submarine officer stationed in Japan who started a fund and got the hang out of multifamily syndications. He gives us a bit of background on how he got started and had that “aha” moment into multifamily syndications. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, John Blanton, as they talk about making sure to get both sides of the argument is beneficial to know what you are getting into. John is a contrarian and guides people to fulfillment by helping them identify earning opportunities through thinking differently. He is a multifamily investor, too, and shares some nuggets of how he is doing it. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Todd Thorpe, as they talk about reducing expenses, increasing NOI, and increasing the property’s value. Due to his humble beginning in his telecommunications company, Todd served corporate and executive roles in the cable industry for 30 years. His knowledge in the industry made him a respected multifamily telecom and technology expert working as a consultant, seeking the best bids for many properties. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Daniel Borrero, Jr., as they talk about the experiences that gave him the passion for succeeding and learning from the mistakes he made along the way. Daniel realized that their family did not have a lot, which made him work hard to achieve the life he always dreamed of. From having a video store business back in 1985, Daniel is now the industry’s leader in negotiating and has acquired over 2,000 properties in his more than 30 years of experience. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, KAYR, as they talk about how he has benefited from working in Wall Street and started his own multi-million real estate investment company. Coming from a family that struggled with paying rent, KAYR promised himself that he would have financial freedom in the future. After years of working his way through college and life, KAYR has acquired multiple rental units and lives his dream thanks to his strategy: transformational wealth. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Van Hagye, as they talk about how real estate syndications work, getting involved in multifamily investment deals, and becoming a successful investor at a young age. It was love for Van when he gets himself into learning the concept of investing because he knew it was something he enjoys doing. As he was pulled in deeper, he finds himself become successful at the age of 21 as a multifamily investor and even founded his real estate investment firm. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Yosef Lee, as they talk about escaping the rat race, the benefits of multifamily investing, IOs, and the value of the relationships you have as an investor. Before, Yosef put in effort in finding the rightful partner for investments and syndication. After giving more time in assessing himself, Yosef understood that before you can find a suitable partner, you too must first be able to carry the right assets and value onto the table. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guests, Neil & Drew Wahlgren, as they talk about the hard but right transition, the relationships you need to have, and their investment model that is unique from others. With the right approach, Neil and Drew gave proof to everyone that it is possible to leave the career you're in and still be able to utilize the skills you've developed when making the switch to real estate investing. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Diego Corzo, as they talk about resourcefulness and the attitude that got him his success in real estate. Diego acquired his first property to house hack through 5% down, taking $1,350 for the mortgage payment, and gaining $1,650 income from roommates. After copying the process repeatedly from that point on, Diego now owns 4 properties in Austin, Texas, 10 Airbnbs in Tennessee, and some properties in Florida. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

The multifamily mastermind special episode welcomes Shannon Ludlow of The Multifamily Journey, John Fortes of The Passive Investor Show, Justin Fraser of True Multifamily, Shawn DiMartile of The Multifamily Takeoff, Daisy Serrano & Luc D’Abreau of the Make it Rain Podcast, and German Buendia & Oscar Buendia of the REI Brothers Podcast as they come together for a one-of-a-kind Multifamily conversation. These hosts have collectively interviewed more than 500 guests. Tune-in as they give their input in this behind-the-scenes multifamily conversation covering the industry and podcasting world. Topics:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Savannah Arroyo, as they talk about how they transitioned from single-family to multifamily investments, what syndication has to offer, and the many factors that fast-tracked their success in the real estate industry. For Savannah, transitioning is not an easy phase. Nonetheless, it is doable if done with the right guide and partner. Doing it as a couple with her husband definitely did it for them, Savannah admits. She believes by finding experienced mentors to look over your shoulder, the right resources that can fuel your drive, and the common ground with partners can make the flexibility and growth that multifamily investments and syndication have to offer an arm's reach away. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Paul Birkett, as they talk about the factors to consider when starting a mortgage company from scratch. Paul is the CEO and Founder of Automation Finance LLC, they buy distressed debt at a discount, work with the borrower to get them back on track and pay investors up to 8% return. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Paule Moore, as they talk about different real estate investments, How to Lose Money Podcast, and his book The Perfect Investment. Paul is a managing partner and founder at Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm that provides investors to invest in a diversification of self-storage, multifamily properties, and mobile home parks. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Kris Reid, as they talk about how to get leads to predictably grow your business. Kris is a business growth specialist and the founder of Ardor SEO, helping companies grow their online reputation and business. Having a beautiful website is pointless if it does not generate any traffic! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Viktor Viktorov, as they talk about the tokenization of real estate. Viktor is the CEO and co-founder of REINNO, a company providing a new solution for people interested in real estate tokenization. He shares great insights about what blockchain tokenization is and how it works. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Barri Grifiths, as they talk about why and how a professional wrestler decided to get into the real estate industry! Barri is an actor, stage performer, former professional wrestler in the WWE, the host of the WWRE podcast, and a real estate investor. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, John Okocha, as they talk about finding profitable deals during the pandemic! John is a multifamily investor and the Vice President of Acquisitions for Elevate Commercial Investment Group. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Austin Linney, as they talk about overcoming limiting beliefs and how to succeed in life. Austin is a real estate investor, business coach and the Chief Executive Officer at Construct Your Life Podcast. He also shares his experiences and challenges with Airbnb in real estate! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: HOW HE STRUGGLED WITH HIS ADDICTION WITH DRUGS.

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Kam Zainabadi, as they talk about attracting investors through a new crowdfunding community website called the Park Place. Kam is the founder of Park Place Investment, providing investors syndicated commercial real estate investment and crowdfunding opportunities online! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Kaaren Hall, as they talk about non-traditional investments through self-directed IRA. Kaaren is a Self-Directed IRA Expert and CEO at uDirect IRA Services and OCREIA. She has a lot of different skills, expertise, and years of experience! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Mandy McAllister, as they talk about her mindset and how you can be part of the types of investments she is in! Mandy is a multifamily real estate investor, with a passion to help other people, especially women, with her platform, Aspiring Women Achieving More, to achieve financial freedom! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Nick Raithel, as they talk about building your book in 7 hours. Nick is the creator of the 7 Hours Book; he has a great team and company who will do the book for you! Save yourself a huge amount of time and start using a book as a marketing strategy. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Bridger Pennington, as they talk about how to build an investment fund. Bridger is the founder and managing director at the Black Bridge Holdings. Learn more about his mentorship program and how to raise capitals! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Jen Maldonado, as they talk about how to get into a real estate deal without having that much money. Jen is a real estate investor, a High Performance Coach, and the CEO of JenMa Properties LLC. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Harper Jones, as they talk about the Infinite Banking Concept for building generational wealth. Harper is a real estate investor and an advocate for the Infinite Banking Concept, teaching people how to be their own bankers! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Sofia “The Queen” Castro, as they talk about building a $400 million portfolio as a self-made entrepreneur! The road was not easy for her because she had a lot of challenges, and one of them is getting pregnant at a young age. Nonetheless, she proved that nothing could stop her from achieving her goals! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Frank Scappaticci, as they talk about finding investors and marketing in the single family space. Frank is a Chief Executive Officer and Partner at Gray Line Investments. He shares the advantages and a different perspective on why you should consider investing in single family properties. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: FRANK AND HIS PARTNER STARTED THEIR COMPANY IN LATE FEBRUARY 2020.

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Vince Gethings, as they talk about long-distance investing and building strong teams. Vince is a coach, a multifamily investor, a business owner, and a podcast host. He is a legend at what he does and is incredible in the real estate industry! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, Sarry Ibrahim, as they talk about bank on yourself whole life insurance for real estate investors. Sarry is the CEO and founder of the FIN Asset Protection, they consult with their clients to explain and provide financial options, such as insurance and health policies. If you’re not aware of what this insurance is all about and is looking for new ways to save money, this episode is for you! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode

Join German and Oscar Buendia with their guests, Hersh Rai and Nicolas Vu, as they talk about getting into multifamily real estate through mentorship. They are both General Managers and Partners at the Veteran Pride Investment Group. Hersh and Nicholas are also on active duty in the Navy, fresh graduates of the US Naval Academy. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Gino Barbaro as they talk about the seven levels of building a successful multifamily business. Gino is an amazing mentor, multifamily syndicator, business owner, and more. He is successful in a lot of different fields; it is almost hard to tell if there is something he does not and cannot do! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Brian Adams as they talk about finding your niche, perfecting your skillset, and capital raising. Brian, a former attorney, is the current Principal and founder of Excelsior GP, and co-founder of Priam Properties. With more than ten years of experience in the real estate industry, private equity, and investor relationship. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with John Fortes, as they talk about building the right relationships and taking care of investors. John is a very authentic leader, investor, and mentor. He shares a lot of advice about how to scale your business, strategies that will help you improve, and the things that you should avoid doing in the real estate industry. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Brock Holliman, as they talk about his experience of becoming successful in the real estate and construction industry at the young age of 28 years old. Brock is the President and CEO of Holliman Capital Group, Florida’s top choice for a build-to-rent real estate company. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Scott Krone, as they talk all about self-storage investing. Scott is the founder of Coda Management Group; they purchase underutilized commercial properties and convert them to self storage facilities. In this episode, he shares the amazing advantages and benefits you can have with self storage properties. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Daisy Serrano and Luc D'Abreau, as they talk about vetting deals as a passive investor and building generational wealth. Daisy and Luc started their journey together in the Real Estate world with limited knowledge and experience, but after a few years, they were able to become successful! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Mo Bina, as they talk about his experience of transitioning from a passive role to an active position. Mo is the Founder and Managing Principal of High-Rise Capital; they help investors learn more about commercial real estate. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Bobby Sharma, as they talk about his inspiring story of how he went from working as a dishwasher to a very successful real estate investor. Bobby’s dedication, kindness, and generosity have impacted a lot of lives. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Hendra Tambunan, as they talk about investing in multifamily real estate with a great team. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German & Oscar Buendia with Ruben Kanya as they talk about creating and learning from real estate “experiments”, and partnering with people 10 steps ahead to make rapid progress. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German & Oscar Buendia with Chris & Ashton Levarek as they talk about scaling from small beginnings to a 200+ unit complex, and how to raise capital to go after bigger and bigger deals. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join German & Oscar Buendia with Shannon Robnett as they talk about moving into doing over $100M in real estate development, and creating significant passive income streams. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join Oscar and German Buendia with Jorge Abreu as they talk about integrating property management, construction, and owning 1000+ units. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

Join Oscar and German Buendia with Jerome Myers as they talk about joint ventures, partnerships, and getting your foot in the door. He’s a former civil engineer who has always wanted to leave the corporate world. Jerome now helps new real estate investors see the light to their success. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: