The Capital Stack

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest:Elaina Biffle is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who transitioned from over 15 years in corporate talent development to building wealth through real estate. After investing in multifamily properties in Columbus, OH, and Detroit, MI, she quickly expanded her portfolio to 165 units, including two multifamily complexes she owns and manages. To enhance operational efficiency, Elaina founded her own property management company, offering comprehensive in-house services. With a focus on creating communal equity and accessible housing, Elaina is dedicated to scaling her business while making a social impact. She's passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom through smart real estate investments.Connect with Elaina:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebiffle/--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--Connect with Coleen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoleengreco/Email: coleen@coleengreco.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ Overcoming limiting beliefs✔️ Shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset✔️ Understanding the power or perspective--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest: Dr. Rob Scranton is a financial strategist and serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in accounting and finance. As a former chief financial architect of a cutting-edge firm, he now teaches the transformative power of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), a time-tested strategy for growing and preserving wealth. Unlike traditional methods of scrimping and saving, Dr. Rob's approach allows individuals to build wealth without sacrificing their lifestyle. Passionate about sharing these financial truths, Dr. Rob draws inspiration from his own family's history of financial resilience during the Great Depression. Today, he empowers others to achieve true wealth using the same powerful strategies.Connect with Dr. Robert Scranton:Website: yourfinancialiq.orgEpisode Highlights:✔️ The banking bail-in concept✔️ Infinite banking benefits✔️ Risks of conventional banking✔️ Misconceptions about retirement accounts✔️ Your Financial IQ✔️401k plans and government risk--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Connect with Zachary Wilson: Email: zach.wilson@questtrust.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ Understanding self-directed IRAs✔️New IRA regulatory changes✔️UDFI vs. UBIT✔️Common IRA investor pitfalls✔️Role of IRA custodians✔️Syndication deals and IRAs✔️Passive vs. Active Syndication Investments--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Paul Moore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm. He transitioned from a successful stint at Ford and co-founding a staffing firm—earning him 2x Finalist for Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year—to becoming a prominent real estate investor. Paul has completed over 100 commercial and residential deals, appeared on HGTV, and contributed to Fox Business and BiggerPockets. He also co-hosted the podcast "How to Lose Money" and authored Storing Up Profits and The Perfect Investment. Connect with Paul Moore: Email: invest@wellingscapital.comWebsite: https://www.wellingscapital.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ How to find your 'Big Why'✔️ True investing vs speculation✔️ Surviving debt and financial crisis✔️ Impact of FOMO on investment decisions✔️Advice for new investors--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/Schedule a call with me. --About the guest:Meet Jay, known in the industry as the Sales Ninja. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Jay's journey is a testament to transformation and mastery. Starting as an introverted banker, he played a pivotal role in launching one of the most successful Visa Platinum Reward cards, impacting thousands. After a decade as a pastor, where he trained over 2,500 leaders and witnessed 10,000 professions of faith, Jay pivoted to high-ticket sales. His remarkable ability to sell and coach has led to massive growth for companies, scaling them from zero to multi-millions in record time. Jay's expertise has generated over $25M in client revenue within just three years. Discover his impact and client success stories at www.gosalesninja.com. Connect with Jay Lee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayleecanada/Email: jay@radicalbusinessgrowth.comEmail: jay@salesninja.aiWebsite: https://group.gosalesninja.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Sales and business growth strategies✔️ Leveraging AI to boost sales✔️ Financial benefits of selling licenses✔️ Building a strong brand and increasing visibility✔️ How to maximize results through massive, imperfect action--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest:Andy Gurczak is the visionary Founder and CEO of AllCity Adjusting, a premier public adjusting firm dedicated to ensuring insured clients receive fair and equitable insurance payouts. With over a decade of leadership, Andy has propelled the company to impressive growth, skillfully managing multi-million dollar claims across both commercial and residential properties. Beyond his mastery in public adjusting, Andy is an accomplished property investor with a diverse portfolio spanning the Midwest. His deep expertise in sales, construction, and real estate enables him to lead one of the most efficient and effective public adjusting firms in the nation.Connect with Andy Gurczak: Website: https://allcityadjusting.com/Email: andy@allcityadjusting.com Episode Highlights:✔️ The role of public adjusters in the claims process✔️ Complexities in multi-family Insurance✔️Impact of rising non-controllable costs ✔️Understanding insurance limits✔️Common areas of coverage exposure✔️Pre-emptive engagement with public adjusters --

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/Schedule a call with me → https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--About the guest:Whitney Elkins-Hutten began her real estate career with a successful rental in 2002, but her second deal nearly cost her everything, shaping her journey. Studying the greatest real estate juggernauts, she replicated their strategies to achieve financial freedom. Since then, Whitney has partnered in over $800M+ of real estate, including 6,500+ residential units and 2,200+ self-storage units, and flipped over $5M in residential properties. Through ASH Wealth and the Investor Accelerator Mentorship Program, she helps budding investors develop clear, workable plans to achieve their real estate and financial goals. When she's not working, you can find her trail running with her pup, mountain biking, camping, and spending time with her family.Connect with Whitney Elkins - Hutten: Email: whitney@passiveinvesting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/Episode Highlights:✔️ Applying the BRRRR strategy to multifamily syndication✔️ Private money lending ✔️ Preferred equity deals, rescue funds, and high-quality assets✔️ Express car wash investment opportunities✔️Building equity vs cash flow✔️The five freedoms of wealth--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Steve Sherman has been a real estate professional since 2008, initially owning and managing a single-family rental portfolio in Northern Virginia from 2008 to 2019. With over 18 years of experience as a senior project manager in construction, Steve specializes in large, complex government and transit projects. He holds a BS degree in Business Management from Radford University and is an active member of Brad Sumrok's Personal Mentoring Group since 2019, as well as the Investor Fuel Mastermind. Currently, Steve serves as a General Partner and CapEx/Asset Manager in real estate investments, leveraging his extensive expertise in project management and asset optimization.Connect with Steve Sherman: Instagram: @sherman_multifamilyWebsite: www.shermanmultifamily.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.sherman.904108Episode Highlights:✔️Emphasizing operations and CAPEX✔️From property management to syndication✔️Underwriting, budget management, and contract negotiation ✔️Managing and mitigating risks in a deal✔️Geographic and property type diversification--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Pete VanderVeen's background spans launching 10+ companies spanning energy, fitness, franchising, youth athletics, real estate, and others.  He's gone from participating in and founding upstarts to leading $100+ million in real estate development, and even managing within a fortune 5 company with $10+ billion in operations and 1,000+ reports. Pete's purpose in recent years is to passionately help others get life and business right through executive leadership coaching. Connect with Pete VanderVeen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-vanderveen/Website: triumphsolutionsusa.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ The importance of mindset in starting a real estate investment journey✔️ Strategies for identifying profitable real estate investment opportunities.✔️ The process of buying your first property and the challenges involved.✔️ Advice for aspiring real estate investors and entrepreneurs.--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Connect with Parker Pursell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-pursell/Episode Highlights:✔️ Company Growth and Strategy✔️ Investment and Financial Education✔️ Personal Growth and Career Transition✔️ Capital Raising and Coaching Program✔️ Networking and Community Building--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Connect with Justin Dixon: Website: https://greatventurecapital.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Importance of Education and Networking✔️ Resilience in Business✔️ Investing in Short-Term Rentals✔️ Future of Office Spaces✔️ Opportunities in the Current Market✔️ Investing in Less Risky Assets--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest:Nic is a multifamily real estate investor who also coaches and mentors investors with aspirations of becoming general partners (GPs) on their own deals. He has 6 years of experience in the commercial real estate investing space, 9 years of experience as a small business owner, as well as 24 years of experience managing physical therapy teams. He has been a GP / co-GP in +1,000 units, and a limited partner in 1,780 units.Connect with Nic Espanet: Email: nic@flexequitygroup.comWebsite: https://flexequitygroup.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Tenant retention strategies✔️ Navigating market cycles✔️ Seeking mentorship and coaching✔️ Investing in personal growth to live a fulfilling life✔️ Finding motivated sellers--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Connect with Shawn Griffith: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-griffith/  Instagram: @twtmultifamily Facebook: https://facebook.com/twtmultifamily  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twtmultifamilyEpisode Highlights:✔️ Building relationships and leveraging experience✔️ Family and work-life balance✔️ Journey from military to real estate✔️ The role of networking as an investor✔️ Transition from corporate to real estate✔️ Risk mitigation--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Mark Updegraff moved to Rochester, NY, in 1997 to pursue a Bachelor's from RIT. After working for NASA, Kodak, and ITT Corporation, he fully shifted to real estate in 2010, founding Wedge Redux LLC, Ward Redux LLC, and Raze Capital LLC, which rehabilitate properties in Rochester. He now oversees Updegraff Companies in managing and developing residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties, raising capital for various real estate syndications. Passionate about affordable housing and economic growth, Mark's leadership fosters a creative and productive team environment that consistently exceeds expectations.Connect with Mark Updegraff: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/updegraff/Website: https://razecapital.com/E-Book: https://razecapital.com/our-guide/Phone: 585.314.9790Episode Highlights:✔️ Starting small as a real estate investor ✔️ Managing construction and renovation costs✔️ Transition to full-time real estate investing✔️ Benefits and challenges of vertical integration✔️ Real estate market analysis--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Derek Fasulo is a Senior Vice President on CBRE's Debt & Structured Finance team in Houston, TX.  He joined CBRE Capital Markets in 2013 and specializes in the advisement of multifamily and commercial assets.  His primary focus is sourcing capital for acquisitions, developments and refinances and keeping existing owner clients informed on the state of the capital markets.  Derek has been recognized on the Top Producer list for the Houston office since 2019 and the Top Producer list nationally in 2021 & 2022. Prior to joining CBRE's Debt & Structure Finance group, he started his commercial real estate career in 2010 with CBRE's Valuation and Advisory Services division as a commercial real estate appraiser. Mr. Fasulo holds a Masters of Real Estate degree from The Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.Connect with Derek Fasulo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-fasulo-1aa3b421/Website: https://www.cbre.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Mechanics of deal structuring for newcomers✔️ Career shifts within real estate✔️ Asset valuation in finance✔️ Importance of realistic underwriting✔️ Strategies against rising insurance costs✔️ Sellers adjusting to market conditions✔️ Lenders as partners in financial challenges

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Connect with Vlad Arakcheyev: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/Episode Highlights:✔️The role of mentorship and coaching in real estate investing✔️Networking and building connections✔️ Scaling up your portfolio ✔️ Market selection and criteria ✔️ Investing in self-storage--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Jim Lee received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from UCLA in 2010, and started his career as an inside sales representative for LoopNet/Costar. As a top sales rep, he quickly learned the importance of having multiple streams of income. Now through real estate syndication, he has invested in over 600 units as a general partner/limited partner.Connect with Jim Lee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/formosainvesting/Instagram: instagram.com/formosainvestingFacebook: facebook.com/formosainvestingEpisode Highlights:✔️ Transition from Sales to Real Estate Syndication✔️ Mindset Shift from Saver to Investor✔️ Scaling Real Estate Investments✔️ Importance of Networking--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Podcast Launch Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/podcast-launch-strategy-callEpisode Highlights:✔️ Celebrating episode 100!! Thank you for your support!✔️ 5 steps to successfully launching your thought leadership platform ✔️ New direction for The Capital Stack--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Nick Stageberg is a career technologist, father to 4 children, and Owner of Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate investment and property management company. Along with his wife Elaine, Nick owns and manages a real estate portfolio of over 1,000 doors and more than $300M in assets under management. Through real estate investing, Nick reached financial freedom in his 30s and now helps others to do the same. Black Swan has delivered exceptional returns to hundreds of passive investors through their unique investor-focused private equity funds which enjoy no sponsor fees whatsoever, 100% return of capital to investors before any splits, and long-term returns and tax advantages, all coupled with socially conscious investing and at least 5% of profits donated to charity.Connect with Nick Stageberg: Website: meetblackswan.comFacebook Group, Real Estate at Scale: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestateatscaleFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blackswanrealestateteamWebsite: www.meetblackswan.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/81014287/Nick's Calendly: https://calendly.com/nickstagebergEpisode Highlights:✔️Organic growth of real estate portfolio✔️Challenges and overcoming setbacks✔️Investing in real estate for independence✔️Mentorship's role in real estate success✔️Strategic investment and hard work--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Steph Doblosky is an entrepreneur, professional engineer, and real estate investor dedicated to building wealth to help end extreme poverty worldwide. She is the founder of Zelixer Capital, a commercial real estate firm offering impactful investment opportunities, and Forget  Poverty, a non-profit focused on sustainable development. Steph has a diverse background in civil engineering and project management, with extensive experience in the WASH sector. As  a speaker and best-selling author, she inspires others to create generational wealth and make  a positive impact on communities. Steph's vision is a world where everyone lives in health, abundance, and peace.Connect with Steph Doblosky: Website: https://stephdoblosky.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Having a massive impact on your community as an investor✔️ From engineer to investor✔️ The power of mentorship and coaching✔️ Aligning and partnering with the right team✔️ Having a consistent brand message--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Lane Kawaoka is a seasoned real estate investor with over a decade of experience, who controls over 10,000+ units. He owns CrowdfundAloha.com, SimplePassiveCashflow.com, and ReiAloha.com. With a background as a Civil/Industrial Engineer and project manager for $250 million in capital construction, Lane uses his analytical skills to inspire professionals through his Top-50 Investing podcast and the HUI Deal Pipeline Club. He guides accredited investors to diversify beyond traditional investments, focusing on Class C & B Multi-Family Apartments, RV Parks, mobile homes, and hotels. Connect with Lane Kawaoka: Website: simplepassivecashflow.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging email marketing✔️ Building a thought leadership platform✔️ Transitioning from small deals to scalable projects.✔️ Storytelling in marketing.✔️ Dealing with economic downturns in real estate.--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Beth Underhill, Founder of Lifestyle Equities Group, brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial expertise in construction, hospitality, and home renovations. With a keen eye for creativity and functionality, she has masterfully navigated finance, marketing, and client relations in small business operations. As co-owner of Outdoor Design Build for 23+ years, Beth has contributed to over $30mm in outdoor living spaces in Cincinnati. As a real estate investor, she's redeveloped $5mm+ in single-family homes and co-GP on 500+ multifamily units, 126-bed student housing, and other ventures. Beth aims to revolutionize the real estate market with cutting-edge strategies honed from years of entrepreneurial success.Connect with Beth Underhill: Email: beth@lifestyleequitiesgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjanuzziunderhill/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investingwithbeth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBethUnderhillEpisode Highlights:✔️ Being flexible in business✔️ Taking action on your “aha” moments✔️ Leveraging easily accessible information to pivot as an entrepreneur✔️ Applying lessons learned as an entrepreneur✔️ Student housing vs multi-family--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Adam and Emily of A&E Investments built experience and capital through single family investing from 2013-2017, and then made a full switch to multifamily investing in 2017.  Their current business is focused on multi-family syndications.  Adam and Emily are the lead general partners / deal sponsors of apartment complex purchases ranging from $10M to $52M in purchase price.  Their portfolio is currently at $220M in value across 6 multi-family properties, and they've gone “full cycle” on 2 properties producing an average of 80% total return to passive investors (LP's) after 3 years.  Connect with Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts: Website: https://www.aeinvest.net/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Taking action after attending industry events✔️ Getting aligned as a couple in business✔️ Transferable corporate skills✔️ Market and property criteria✔️ Asset management✔️ Building a syndication team--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Oscar is a Co-Founder of KoreConX, an all-in-one platform for private capital markets that brings the infrastructure of the public markets to streamline the global private markets. He is a globally recognized, top-10 thought leader in equity crowdfunding, and is sought after for his perspective on blockchain, FinTech, compliance, shareholder management, alternative finance, and RegTech. Oscar also founded The BabelFish Corp, a software-as-a-service multilingual translation portal. Connect with Oscar Jofre: Email: oscar@koreconx.com Episode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging blockchain tech to raise capital✔️ How legislation increased investment accessibility✔️ The role of regulations and securities law✔️ The JOBS Act✔️ Bringing transparency and efficiency to the capital raising world--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Anna Tan is the Co-Founder and Principal of SuiteLifeMF, a real estate investing firm seeking to empower, educate and provide wealth building opportunities to investors. Anna's diverse roles in engineering, finance, and business development, as well as her unique background in graphic arts, is utilized across the SuiteLifeMF portfolio. Anna has invested in real estate for over 10 years and is currently focused on commercial real estate with a portfolio of over $100M in AUM and over 1,500 units as an LP. She leverages her professional skillset as an engineer to acquire and operate deals in a structured and methodical manner. Connect with Anna TanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiteLifeMFWebsite: https://www.suitelifemf.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suitelifemf/ Episode Highlights:✔️ The benefit of early exposure to entrepreneurship✔️ Scaling from single-family to large multi-family investing✔️ Educating your network / investors✔️ Delegating tasks to achieve balance✔️ Overcoming adversity to succeed in business--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Olayinka Holt, MD is a physician and an adept real estate investor.  She is the CEO and Key Principal of ProMerit Capital, a private equity firm with the goal of being vertically integrated. She began her Real Estate investment journey in 2016 in her home country with land acquisition, ownership, construction, and operation of a 16-unit apartment portfolio. Dr. Holt is passively invested in several class A and B multi-family syndications across various states with 2000+ units combined.  She advanced her journey by enrolling in several masterminds, real estate bootcamps, memberships, and mentorship programs including the Grant Cardone Real Estate Club. Dr. Holt is an author and recently launched 2 books (The Walk and Powerful Immigrant Females Vol 2). She is also a great mother of 3 beautiful and successful children. Connect with Dr. Olayinka Holt:Website: connect.promeritcapital.comLinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/dr-yinka-holt-a13a51257 Episode Highlights:✔️ Lessons learned from alternative investments✔️ Seeking out education and mentorship✔️ Managing a deal from abroad✔️ Understanding property classification✔️ The benefits of being vertically integration--ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $5M in new investor capital? CLICK HERE to find out how we can help!--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Maria Zondervan is the Founder of Blue Vikings Capital LLC, a real estate investing firm with a focus on the apartment asset class. She is also a highly accomplished wildlife biologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As a biologist, Maria worked tirelessly to restore critical habitats and protect endangered species. Her investment expertise lies in the purchase of value-add apartments, affordable housing, and long-term holds. Maria founded Valhalla Villas, a non-profit organization, to further assure a secure future for her autistic son and to help others like him. Maria's accomplishments demonstrate that financial gain is not the only measure of success; making a positive impact on the world around us is equally important.  Connect with Maria Zondervan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-zondervan-b5b61544/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariazondervan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.zondervanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lGslpmC0vtJaFrYzXAWcQWebsite: https://www.bluevikingscapital.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Identifying opportunities during a recession✔️ Real estate is a team sport✔️ The power of collective intelligence✔️ Wealth solutions for special needs parents✔️ Deal criteria for special needs properties--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Your calendar reflects your priorities.Took me a while to realize how important it is put everything in your calendar.In this episode, I share 3 ways your calendar can help you go to the next level in your life & business:It helps you focus strategically on your goalsIt shows you which tasks to change/eliminate to maximize your productivityIt reveals areas of waste, which means you aren't guarding your time.Tune in now!--ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $5M in new investor capital? CLICK HERE to find out how we can help!

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Stephani Walter Today's guest, Stephanie Walter, is the CEO of Erbe Wealth, a capital raiser, syndicator, and author of her new book, “Shattering Money Myths: How the Wealthy Invest.” She recently retired and sold her insurance agency of 16 years by following the key principles she teaches professionals to use. She teaches professional people to “unlearn” what most of us have been wired to think about money and re-educating people on attaining lasting wealth. Stephanie lives with her husband and young son in Colorado.  Connect with Stephani Walter: Email: skw@erbewealth.comWebsite: www.erbewealth.com Episode Highlights:✔️ Finding the right partner✔️ The 401k myth✔️ How the wealthy put their money to work✔️ Educating your investors✔️ When to adjust your buy box--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Don't miss tomorrow's discussion with Stephanie Walter, CEO of Erbe Wealth!

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --If you're an active syndicator, then you know how important it is to craft the perfect presentation for your deal.Putting together a solid pitch deck isn't easy.The key is to focus on providing the relevant information in a very clear and concise way, so investors have the data necessary to make an informed decision.That said, investors care about how the story is told. Your presentation needs to flow in a logical, coherent manner.In this episode, I provide you with a framework to help you clearly communicate investment opportunities to your investors in a way that gets them excited to partner with you!

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Noel Parnell, Co-Founder and Partner at Crown Capital, brings a wealth of experience to the real estate arena. Hailing from Philadelphia, his early interest in real estate evolved into a passion. Noel's journey began by acquiring distressed properties and transforming them into stunning homes. With over 100 transactions in his portfolio, valued at $6 million, he excels in diverse real estate ventures, including undeveloped land, single and multifamily units, and commercial properties. Noel's multifaceted background as a scientist, former US Olympian team member, and program manager uniquely informs his strategic approach to real estate. Connect with Noel Parnell: Email: noel@crowncapitalcorp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-parnell-83114214/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noel.parnell Episode Highlights:✔️ Being a giver and having an abundance mindset✔️ Not letting other's fears stop you✔️ Building a culture of trust✔️ Strategies for investing in northeast U.S. markets✔️ Showing empathy to your tenants--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--Don't miss tomorrow's conversation with Noel Parnell, Co-Founder of Crown Capital!

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/Schedule a call with me. --If you're an active investor, and you're chasing capital...you're doing it wrong.If you believe in finding the deal, before the equity.........you're doing it wrong.The "If you build it, they will come" model does not work in the world of raising capital.The solution? Start ATTRACTING capital and stop chasing it.This is the key to scaling up and closing deals with confidence and consistency.In this episode, I share a proven workflow for building genuine relationships with your investors, so you can serve as a guide on their wealth journey!

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Jens Nielsen is a co-founder and Managing Member of Incrementum Equity Partners, where he oversees the company's acquisition analysis, business-development activities and asset management. He has over 25 years of experience in computer system management and organizational leadership. Prior to forming Incrementum Equity Partners with Jason Pero, Mr. Nielsen was founder and principal of Open Doors Capital, a private real estate investment firm that have purchased over 2,000 apartment units since 2016 at a value of over $150M.  Connect with Jens Nielsen: Email: jens@incrementumequity.comWebsite: https://incrementumequity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-nielsen-multi-family-real-estate-coach/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging technical skills as an investor✔️ Transitioning from W-2 to being a fulltime investor✔️ Building broker relationships✔️ Finding partners to fill your skill gaps✔️ Adding  value to experienced operators--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Brian Head is the Founder of Head Start Equity, a real estate private equity firm that provides passive investment opportunities in primarily value-add multifamily properties. Brian has 20+ years of experience investing in real estate and is currently invested both passively and actively in 1,994 total units across 19 different properties with an aggregate value at closing of $338M. He earned his BBA degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio and worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, 10 of which were as a licensed investment advisor and stockbroker.Connect with Brian Head: Email: brian@headstartequity.comWebsite: https://headstartequity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-head-headstartequity/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Having a balanced portfolio✔️ Understanding a diversified multi-family fund ✔️ Vetting sponsors in multi-family deals✔️ What makes Texas a great market for real estate investing?✔️ Knowing when to launch your fund--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Ruben Greth is the host of the Capital Raiser Show, value add multi-family syndicator, and build-to-rent developer based in the Phoenix market. His experience includes: JV acquisitions of 22 residential multi-family units, establishing Co-GP partnership for 190 Units in Arizona, private equity management and advisory for 2 subdivision developments (256 houses), and the scaling, development and management of Legacy Acquisitions and Co-GP relations. Connect with Ruben Greth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubengreth/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalraiser/Podcast: The Capital Raiser Show Episode Highlights:✔️ Finding unique ways to add value to experienced operators✔️ Having the right perspective on your first Co-GP deal✔️ Establishing a brand✔️ The impact of intentional networking✔️ Strategies for raising capital in development deals✔️ Understanding the needs of your investors--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Lee Johnson is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Value Investment Partners (VIP), where he helps partners grow their wealth using various alternative investment strategies that allow leveraging money and time, conducting and monitoring project due diligence. He has been investing in real estate since 2005 through multifamily, private lending and rehabbing residentials properties. Lee's focus now is passive investing through real estate syndications and active multifamily investing. His current portfolio spans multiple markets around the country – over 2800 units valued at about $334 million.  Connect with Lee JohnsonWebsite: https://www.valueinvestmentpartners.com/Phone: 571-444-8474 Episode Highlights:✔️ Understanding the fundamental principles of wealth✔️ Living out your dreams and your passions✔️ The purpose of coaching✔️ Effective wealth and diversification strategies for retirement✔️ Due diligence as an LP--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Sunday is the Founder of Black Girls Buy Houses and Black Girls Buy Apartments, two black, female-owned, real estate investment firms with a mission of improving the lives and well-being of the people in the communities they serve. Her work as a multi-family syndicator allows her to focus on addressing the affordable housing crisis, while helping her investors build generational wealth through passive investment opportunities. Connect with [Guest Name]: Instagram - @blackgirlsbuyhouses2, @blackgirlsbuyapartmentshttps://www.youtube.com/@blackgirlsbuyhouses7173/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/blackgirlsbuyhouseshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/blackgirlsbuyhouses/ Episode Highlights:✔️ The importance of serving with empathy as an investor✔️ Scaling up from single family to multi-family✔️ Creating a win-win for your clients✔️ Capital raising challenges when shifting investing strategies✔️ Building trust through your brand--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Gabriel Neill-Craft is an accomplished multi-family syndicator with an eye on value-add B&C class opportunities between 70 and 500 units. His portfolio includes over 2,180 units in key markets throughout TX. Connect with Gabriel Neill-CraftEmail: gabriel@craftcapitalinvestments.comWebsite: https://www.chatwithgabriel.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ The power of investing in yourself✔️ Economies of scale in multi-family✔️ Investing out of state✔️ Leveraging corporate background as an investor✔️ Getting the most from mentorship groups✔️ Using meetup groups to build credibility--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Randy is the Founder of InvestArk, a multi-family acquisition firm whose mission is to create significant passive income for its investors and partners. He got started in real estate as a private money lender and has invested in numerous multi-family apartments as both a general and limited partner over 4,000 units in his portfolio. He is passionate about helping others achieve their goals in real estate and has been a part of several educational programs and is currently a coach in Rod Khleif's organization. Connect with Randy Langenderfer: Email: info@invest-ark.comWebsite: https://www.invest-ark.com/Calendly: https://calendly.com/randy-langenderfer Episode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging transferable skills for investing success✔️ How to learn, while you earn, as a passive investor✔️ The power of mentorship and coaching✔️ Finding partners who complement your skill set--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Monika Jazyk is the Founder of RPI Education, the world's fastest growing investment community and is on a mission to help everyday people invest like the top 2%! RPI Education has assisted thousands of people across the globe to build wealth and create time, money freedom in their lives. Monika is a wife and proud mother of four wonderful children. Connect with Monika Jazyk: RPI Education Website: https://rpieducation.com/homeEpisode Highlights:✔️ Tips for building wealth like the top 2%✔️ How to stop trading your time for money✔️ Effective wealth lifecycle planning✔️ Reasons to join the RPI Education community✔️ Avoiding common mistakes in real estate investing--

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/ Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Eric Rice, Chief Growth Officer at King Operating Corporation (KOPX), guides investors in the dynamic world of oil and gas. With a background in high-net-worth wealth management, Eric transitioned into a successful entrepreneur and mentor, known for his market-savvy insights. Eric resides in North Dallas, balancing family life, a part-time ministry, and coaching baseball.Connect with Eric Rice: Twitter (@EA_Rice): https://twitter.com/EA_RiceWebsite: https://www.kingoperating.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Data analysis in the exploration and development phases of drilling projects✔️ King Operating Corp.'s due diligence process prior to executing drilling campaigns✔️ Next buyer analyses performed in independent oil and gas projects✔️ Why KOPX's model is more attractive to passive investors than other E&P firms✔️ How oil and gas well production is forecasted✔️ Global  and regional market conditions impacting the oil and gas industry --

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone --About the guest:Eric Rice, Chief Growth Officer at King Operating Corporation, guides investors in the dynamic world of oil and gas. With a background in high-net-worth wealth management, Eric transitioned into a successful entrepreneur and mentor, known for his market-savvy insights. Eric resides in North Dallas, balancing family life, a part-time ministry, and coaching baseball.Connect with Eric Rice: Twitter (@EA_Rice): https://twitter.com/EA_RiceWebsite: https://www.kingoperating.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Understanding the macroeconomic factors impacting oil and gas investments✔️ Why now is the perfect time to invest in the energy market✔️ Key differences between KOPX and other operators in the oil and gas sector✔️ How building relationships helps operators mitigate costs✔️ Strategies oil and gas operators use to improve asset value✔️ Why having contiguous acreage makes an asset more attractive to the next buyer (large operators), and adds significant value to investors 

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone --About the guest:Bernard Reisz CPA is Chief Education Officer at ReSure Financial, a firm focusing on helping real estate investors understand how real estate title and tax tools - 1031 Exchange, Cost Segregation, 401k/IRA - can be used to turbocharge ROI and wealth growth. As a financial nerd that's guested on countless financial, tax, real estate, and legal forums Bernard delivers straight-talk and unique insight on nearly every aspect of real estate tax topics, including life insurance, real estate professional tax status, asset protection, financial planning, business entity selection, S-Corp, C-Corp, partnerships, 1031 Exchange, 453 Installment Sales, UBIT, UBTI, UDFI and advanced tax mitigation strategies.  Connect with Bernard Reisz: ReSure Site: https://members.resurefinancial.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Understanding cost segregation and bonus depreciation✔️ Why it's important to understand land allocation in your tax strategy✔️ The double benefit of leverage in real estate: (1) leverage on the purchase price, and (2) leverage on the tax deduction✔️ Recapture mitigation strategies✔️ When it makes sense to do a cost segregation study 

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone --About the guest:Brooke uses her 20+ years of sales and marketing experience in corporate America, along with her educational and team-sports background, to build her active real estate portfolio. She is on a mission to financially empower women and marginalized communities where they work, live, and play through investing. Brooke is passionate about health and fitness, travel, female empowerment, and fighting injustices. She and her husband, David, live in Northern California with their four daughters and dog Bella.Connect with Brooke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklynn0719/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooke.ceballos.7Episode Highlights:✔️ Why it's important to be self-motivated, self-driven, and relentless about your goals!✔️ The impact of investing in yourself✔️ A cool hack to audit—and take control of—your expenses✔️ How to build your brand by sharing professional, personal, and lifestyle posts✔️ Identifying which mentorship group adequately fills gaps in your educational journey  

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--Don't miss this episode where we discuss effective asset management in syndication deals, and how sponsors, who have a full-time job, can achieve balance in this business. --About the guest:Joanne Santiago is a real estate investor / syndicator with over 23 years' experience in software engineering at a Fortune 500 company. She has a portfolio of over 1,100 units in key markets throughout Texas, and has led software and hardware teams, quality assurance teams, production, and has even worked with AI.Connect with Joanne Santiago:Website: https://www.hearthstoneventuresinc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-santiago-741767/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Defining the scope of a capex/business plan in apartment deals✔️ The importance of capex timing and why it's essential to allocate capital to the pre-exit phase of the project✔️ What is unfinanced vs financed rehab?  ✔️ Effective time management when balancing being a GP, while working a full-time job✔️ Joining mentorship programs to compress the learning and win big 

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--Don't miss this episode where guest Wakefield Li and I unpack the benefits to understanding deal analysis and deal structure! --About the guest:Wakefield is the Principal of Meridian Real Estate Partners. He has 11 years of experience in commercial real estate at the institutional level having worked with large firms, such as PwC, CBRE, and Marcus and Millichap. Wakefield has direct industry experience across all major property types including multifamily, industrial, office, and retail. He's been involved in the acquisition, disposition, and asset management of properties valued at several billion dollars. Wakefield's MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business has furthered his capabilities and knowledge in real estate, strategy, and leadership.Connect with Wakefield:Email: wakefield@meridianrepartners.comWebsite: https://meridianrepartners.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ The impact of the availability of financing on CRE asset classes✔️ The 3 most common valuation/appraisal methodologies used in real estate: (1) cost approach, (2) sales comp approach, (3) income approach✔️ Why forced appreciation is the “secret sauce” behind the multi-family investing industry✔️ Underwriting metrics that characterize the quality of an investment✔️ Common examples of investment waterfall structures 

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--Don't miss this episode where guest Migena Agaraj and I discuss the power of being a top-tier connector in business! --About the guest:Migena Agaraj is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services industry. Skilled in negotiation, budgeting, operations management, Microsoft Excel, and customer service. Her extensive program and project management experience has served her well in a variety of roles, including Director of Business Development, and as a CEO of a firm in the real estate space. Migena is also the author of “Powerful Female Immigrants” a literary work focused on the stories of women from all over the world who have made an impact in their communities.Connect with Migena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/migena-agaraj/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migenanyc/?hl=enMigena's Book: https://www.amazon.com/POWERFUL-FEMALE-IMMIGRANTS-Stories-Movements/dp/1637925611 Episode Highlights:✔️ How to shift your mindset from working with/for a company to serving people✔️ Functioning as a business matchmaker in your company✔️ 4 steps to building genuine relationships quickly: (1) focus on what you can do for the other person; it's not about you, (2) never ask for anything in return, (3) be transparent, (4) follow up✔️ Understanding the art of relationships 

★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--In this episode, I sit down with Matt Drouin to talk about the impact you can have on your local community and economy as a real estate investor! --About the guest:Matt Drouin is a Partner at OakGrove Development, a real estate investment and development firm with a special focus on value-add commercial and residential properties in Rochester, NY. Matt has been in real estate management, brokerage, and development for 16 years, and owns 176 units of residential and commercial property. His company's mission is in developing real estate projects that not only add value to their investors but also puts long term community interests front and center. Matt believes that you can do well and do good as a real estate developer and that ultimately community centric development boosts long term profits for investors.Connect with Matt Drouin: Website: http://www.oakgrovecompanies.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-drouin-b298b59/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmdrouin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.drouin.50 Episode Highlights:✔️ Taking action in light of unfortunate circumstances✔️ Building relationships by being a go-giver✔️ Why it's important to tell people what you do before raising private capital for a deal✔️ Exponential growth by reinvesting capital gains