The Millionacres Podcast

The growth of professional soccer had led to a bumper crop of stadiums all around the country. Behind much of that growth is Justin Papadakis Chief Operating Officer and Chief Real Estate Officer of the US Soccer League.Over the past four years, he has facilitated an unprecedented surge in soccer-specific and mixed-use stadium developments anchoring economic live, work, and play projects across the country.0:00 Introduction1:28 The growth of soccer in the U.S. 3:38 Stadiums as a city anchor6:57 From baseball to soccer in Pawtucket9:57 Pitching stadiums to cities12:50 Stadiums in cities vs. suburbs17:05 What cities are good targets for new stadiums? 20:09 The use of public-private partnerships in stadium development25:32 Community feedback and real estate development29:10 The impact of stadiums for investors 32:41 Deciding stadium size 36:42 Changes in the viewing experience

This episode is sponsored by Origin Investments.We've talked a lot on this podcast about investing in real estate deals but today we are going to look at deal structuring. And who better to ask than a lawyer. Daniel Cocca is a  lawyer, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and Co-Founder at Alpha Investing. He's a New York City corporate attorney by trade but now serves as Managing Director and Principal of Alpha Investing, and has capitalized over $3B of acquisitions over the past six years.0:00 Introduction1:20 Starting off as an investor2:44 The value of an operating agreement3:33 Structuring an operating agreement4:46 What investors need to know about limited partnerships7:12 Understanding waterfalls9:12 What is private placement? 10:25 The SEC's role in private investments13:36 The impact of the current real estate market 17:13 What the bond buying taper could mean19:32 How sponsors get started23:31 Origin Investments ad24:52 How to put a deal together26:24 What is mezzanine financing? 29:08 Understanding capital calls 31:21 Impact of supply chain concerns34:56 What inflation means for real estate38:40 Hot markets for multifamily43:18 Minimum holds for Alpha Investing49:21 Alpha Investing's plans to scale 

This episode is sponsored by Origin Investments.The problems of affordable housing in this country are likely going to be solved through a mix of public and private partnerships. That's probably a lot easier said than done and few people understand that more than my guest today, Pete Carroll from CoreLogic. Pete oversees Corelogic's industry and public sector engagement programs and prior to joining CoreLogic he held positions at Quicken Loans, Wells Fargo and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 0:00 Introduction1:12 A look at Build Back Better and what it means for housing8:19 The impact of upzoning 11:13 Changes in housing policy 16:40 How to speed up housing development 21:16 Impact of eviction moratoriums 27:28 Paths to equitable homeownership 35:24 Migration and climate change 38:33 What investors need to know about climate change 

This episode is sponsored by Origin Investments.Today we are diving into all things self-directed IRAs with John Bowens of Equity Trust. John is a senior manager at IRA custodian Equity Trust Company. John draws from his 15 years in the real estate industry and his experience as an active real estate investor. In his travels across the U.S. and virtually, he has trained 50,000 investors during more than 300 workshops and classes, spreading the message about the power of building tax-free wealth and leaving a lasting legacy by investing in what you know best. 0:00 Introduction1:31 Core benefits of SDIRAs5:16 SDIRAs and depreciation8:29 Roth and Traditional IRAs12:08 Rules of investing in IRAs14:38 NFTs and crypto15:44 SDIRA custodians18:09 Managing an SDIRA21:10 Things to look for in a custodian27:26 Investing in crowdfunded real estate deals30:53 Understanding UBIT40:56 The use of passive losses45:15 The impact of tax fear 47:41 Fair market valuation51:06 Potential tax changes 

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. Managing properties remotely is easier than ever due to a wide variety of technologies. Jim Netska of PointCentral discusses the use of sensors, cameras, and smart-home technologies and where the short-term rental industry is heading as a whole. 0:00 Introduction1:05 Smart home adoption 2:23 What PointCentral does4:55 Safety and security concerns 7:01 Who PointCentral is for8:45 Evolution of keyless entry10:32 Rise of flexible renting 12:08 What property managers are thinking about today13:21 Importance of Wi-Fi17:37 Urban Catalyst ad 19:48 Use of sensors23:21 Using noise sensors 24:56 Cameras and privacy 27:29 Remote monitoring 29:21 Changing attitudes toward seasonality in rentals 30:57 Labor and automation 33:00 Connecting to different types of rental software33:44 The short-term rental market in five years 

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. The short-term rental market has changed dramatically since the pandemic. Bookings fell but then rose quickly due to remote work and school. Now in our evolving world, more guests than ever are looking at short-term or flexible solutions. To talk about this wild ride and more in hospitality is Mike Liverton, the founder of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, a company that provides tech solutions for short-term rental operators. 0:00 Introduction1:06 How Mike got into hospitality tech5:08 Dynamic pricing in short term rentals6:05 The return of condo hotels 7:06 How short term rentals have evolved8:44 What does guest delight mean for Jetstream 10:24 The value of multilingual communication 12:20 AI and translation13:18 Short term rental trends across different companies 16:04 The flexible rent trend 18:07 Urban Catalyst ad 20:14 Investor demand for short-term rentals21:49 How to evaluate short-term rentals22:49 Impact of high prices 24:25 How Jetstream helps investors 25:52 Airbnb's need for hosts27:14 Brand building for short term investors28:25 Vetting software integrations29:40 Mike's transition away from CEO

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. Rentify is a technology platform to help property owners and managers improve their ability to screen prospects and identify ideal residents. It uses an AI-driven approach that replaces credit checks with a comprehensive analysis of prospects' overall financial picture that leverages bank data. In this episode, we talk about the uses of artificial intelligence and how spending behavior shows a more comprehensive tenant picture. 0:00 Introduction1:18 Artificial intelligence and tenant screening2:19 Building the Rentify system3:19 How Rentify's AI works 4:47 Going beyond the credit check6:10 Building a long-term relationship with tenants 6:49 Credit score inflation7:57 Chad's experience as a landlord9:45 Why credit checks are so expensive10:56 The current rental market11:47 The rise of the flexible rental 12:47 Impact of eviction moratoriums 13:24 Working with institutional landlords 15:30 Urban Catalyst ad17:28 Differences between screening in U.S. and Canada18:56 Chad's eviction horror story19:49 Chad's experience in technology 20:49 Rentify and cybersecurity22:51 The risk of identify fraud25:00 Concerns over hacking25:44 Uses of anonymized data28:03 What spending habits show about tenants30:28 The issue of subleasing31:15 A single solution for tenant applications 32:26 State and local restrictions 33:15 Biggest landlord concerns right now34:04 Rentify in 5 years 

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. What sets CityVest apart is that it raises capital for Access Funds that then invest in high-quality private equity real estate funds that usually have very high investment minimums, putting them out of reach for most investors. Here to talk about this and more is CityVest CEO Alan Donenfeld.0:00 Introduction1:10 What CityVest does3:02 What funds invest in3:53 Getting started with CityVest6:31 Current deal flow9:23 Using SDIRA capital11:10 Understanding deal documents12:57 The value of being a major investor17:16: K1s and Taxes18:43 Due diligence21:28 Urban Catalyst ad23:24 Lessons from the pandemic26:24 Sectors CityVest looks at 29:46 Reasons to be optimistic about student housing31:48 CityVest and workforce housing 34:19 Thoughts on blockchain and tokenization37:21 The potential impact of inflation40:29 The future of CityVest

Today we are talking about taxes and more specifically how you can set up your tax structures when it comes to your real estate investing business. With the caveat that none of what you will hear today constitutes individual tax advice, let's dive in with Steve Moskowitz. Steve has over 30 years of experience as a tax attorney. His mission is to help smaller businesses and individuals deal with complicated tax issues. 0:00 Intro1:06 Steve Moskowitz on why he loves taxes3:15 Tax complexity3:59 Setting up tax structures12:33 Cost segregation analysis16:19 Qualifying as a real estate professional21:32 The benefits of Delaware Statutory Trusts24:59 Urban Catalyst ad27:06 What the Pandora Papers mean33:06 Understanding the pass through deduction39:10 What happens when you get audited41:57 How long should you hold tax documents?46:00 Opportunity zones48:24 Potential tax changes 49:48 Thoughts on crypto53:43 What's most important for real estate investors to know? 

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. Fundrise pioneered real estate investing for the masses. It has grown to be the largest player in the space offering opportunities for all levels of investors. Ben Miller shares his journey in founding the company, how Fundrise has evolved, and where both the company and real estate are headed next. 0:00 Introduction1:23 How Fundrise Got Started 3:10 Fundrise and the SEC3:54 How Fundrise is structured5:03 How the Fundrise investment thesis has evolved7:11 Ben's history in real estate8:34 How real estate crowdfunding is evolving10:42 Why the term crowdfunding might not be accurate12:18 Ben's opinion on the changing rules around accreditation17:53 Fundrise vs. REITs19:32 Urban Catalyst sponsored ad21:39 The rise of build to rent25:12 Why this building cycle is different26:57 Fundrise and the West Jefferson neighborhood of Los Angeles29:52 Changes in multifamily real estate33:32 Is there overbuilding at some levels? 35:36 Fundrise and industrial real estate40:17 How Fundrise tracks its investments42:41 The current pace of transactions 44:29 The next big thing47:01 The future of Fundrise

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. Taxes can loom large in our lives but one of the great things about investing in real estate in the first place is that there are structures that can help. One of them is DSTs, Delaware Statutory Trusts. If you've never heard of these or you, like me, are curious to learn more this is the podcast for you. Chay Lapin of Kay Properties explains what investors need to know about DSTs and how to use them in investing.0:00 Introduction1:36 What is a DST?2:47 Why were DSTs created3:38 How is a DST different from a 1031 exchange? 5:31 Can DSTs be used in fractional ownership7:41 Can you go from a crowdfunded deal to a DST? 11:51 How do 1031 exchanges work to protect you from taxes?13:17 Do you have to be accredited to use DSTs?14:03 What is the average minimum investment on the Kay Properties platform? 16:04 Which investors is a DST right for? 18:17 Could new potential legislation impact DSTs? 21:22 Urban Catalyst ad23:21 Diversifying with DSTs25:08 What types of investments are available? 27:10 What is the operating structure of a DST? 29:34 Sponsor communication31:13 Geographic and sector diversification 34:08 Property sourcing 35:29 Due diligence38:55 Non-recourse financing 40:08 The education process for investors42:02 Hold times on DSTs43:59 Current deal flow 46:28 How Chay's past as an Olympic athlete connects to real estate investing

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. It's nearly impossible to scale your real estate investing business without access to capital. You've probably heard the term OPM, other people's money before. Matt Faircloth, the author of Raising Private Capital and the cofounder and president of the DeRosa Group shares his secrets to responsible development using private capital. We discuss what private capital is, structuring deals, and the importance of investor communication. 0:00 Introduction to Matt Faircloth1:27 What is private capital?2:47 Working with family 5:52 Building your personal network9:22 Learning how to talk about your business11:33 Vetting your cash providers 13:37 Building trust and transparency 15:02 Working with SDIRAs20:54 Investing using home equity26:09 Breaking down a new deal30:06 Offering memorandum structure32:45 Matching up investors and deals 34:50 Using social media and newsletters38:39 Communication when things aren't running smoothly 41:34 Honesty and expectation setting 43:27 Loan and equity deals 48:37 Evolving as an investor 

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. Sometimes when it comes to real estate investment, caution is a very good thing. Adam Kaufman is a co-founder and the COO of ArborCrowd and is an authority on commercial real estate and crowdfunding. He takes a cautious and methodical approach to real estate crowdfunding.  ArborCrowd is part of the Arbor family of companies which includes the Arbor Realty Trust, a publicly traded commercial mortgage real estate investment trust. You can read the review of ArborCrowd on the Millionacres website.0:00 Introduction to ArborCrowd1:23 ArborCrowd's reaction to the pandemic 2:50 Adam Kaufman on a methodical approach to investing3:48 What makes a deal a "no go"?5:56 The value of skin in the game7:06 Explaining the sponsor promote to investors8:36 Real estate crowdfunding's future10:13 Why sponsors are hesitant about crowdfunding 12:19 The current deal acceleration13:31 ArborCrowd and the Arbor Group of companies18:13 The rules around accreditation 20:39 What does transparency mean for ArborCrowd? 22:10 What to do if you don't understand a deal23:29 The value of sponsor communication25:15 The impact of climate change on real estate crowdfunding 26:05 Interesting markets and sectors 26:40 Impact of remote work27:46 Workforce housing trends28:58 Opportunity zones30:59 Interest rates and inflation

This episode is sponsored by Urban Catalyst. When it comes to talking about renovation, people tend to fall into two camps, those who have watched a lot of HGTV and can't wait to do the fun part and pick out tiles and those who are scared to start because they are afraid they are going to make a costly mistake. For both of those camps, today's podcast should help. Van Sturgeon is an experienced entrepreneur who created several businesses in the real estate industry and he's also a general contractor. He personally owns over 1,000 properties across North America, and is semi-retired from the day-to-day operations of his businesses. His mission is to help real estate investors overcome their fears of house renovations.0:00 Introduction 4:11 The perils of being a general contractor6:47 The importance of a needs and wants list10:13 Secrets for vetting contractors17:08 Building a scope of work19:20 Getting multiple quotes22:06 Sponsor statement -- Urban Catalyst24:16 Dealing with water damage and mold 26:17 Wiring in older houses32:02 Buying as is 34:15 Is there anything that is unfixable39:26 The current market for flippers43:08 Renovating multiple families 48:54 Preparing neighbors for a renovation50:38 Is there any trend that is played out for renovators? 

Crowdfunding investment platform Republic is partnering with real estate platform Nada to open the door of some of America's top cities to the average person through Cityfunds. Cityfunds will make it possible for anyone living anywhere to invest in a single city's real estate market. In this episode we explore the concept in detail.0:00 Intro1:21 What is Republic seeing in crowdfunding right now? 3:03 Increase in sponsor interest4:04 The impact of accreditation on crowdfunding7:32 Rise of mobile platforms for crowdfunding9:15 Role of crypto in real estate11:47 Increased adoption of bitcoin18:44 What are Cityfunds?20:47 Partnership between Republic and Nada Homes22:18 How did you choose your first cities? 23:12 The buzz around Austin24:05 Challenges of buying in a hot market25:16 What cities are you looking at next?26:16 Evolution of the Cityfunds strategy27:50 Buying and selling within Cityfunds28:28 A secondary market for selling shares?29:44 Diversifying across cities31:09 Investing within specific neighborhoods33:08 How should investors be thinking about with their investment in Cityfunds? 35:15 Limits on investing35:41 How do you open a new market? 36:46 How long does it take for the Cityfund to ramp up?37:24 What happens once the fund closes? 38:31 Long-term goals for Cityfunds

Multifamily investing is one of the hottest sectors of real estate investing right now which creates unique opportunities and challenges for those in the space. Learn from Origin Investments CEO Michael Episcope how he evaluates investments in this changing landscape. Michael Episcope one of the co-founders of Origin Investments. Founded in 2007, Origin Investments is a real estate investment firm that acquires multi-family properties in some of the country's fastest-growing markets like Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Raleigh. It has raised multiple funds for investors. 0:00 Introduction1:11 What is happening in multifamily?3:05 What types of multifamily are thriving?5:12 What types of projects is Origin looking at? 7:33 How Origin is changing its strategy10:02 How does Origin find sponsors?11:45 Thoughts on accreditation15:19 Real estate investing and taxes19:40 What metrics should investors be looking at? 22:03 Funds vs. individual CRE investments25:54 Michael's journey from commodities to real estate 32:47 Who are Origin's investors 34:14 The latest on opportunity zones40:11 Other tax credit programs44:11 The impact of current economic drivers on investing49:08 Michael on his own home improvement

Jonas Bordo is the founder of Dwellsy, a growing rental platform for listing and finding rentals. In this interview we discuss the problems with aggregating rental data, alternatives to the security deposit, rental rates and other concerns for rental property owners and anyone curious about the rental space. 0:00 Introduction1:04 Why is the security deposit system broken? 2:30 What can landlords use instead3:44 The varying state rental laws 4:40 Data standards in rental listings6:16 The challenges of aggregating rental data9:39 Rental prices right now15:06 Where people are moving to 18:53 The current eviction moratorium landscape 24:18 How Dwellsy makes money27:48 Tracking rental laws 29:31 Staying compliant with fair housing 33:05 Pet rules for landlords 35:30 Photography for rentals 40:22 The value of search filters

There's lots of opportunity in the rental property market. Mike Hills of Atlas Real Estate owns over 50 units including a condo, townhouse, single-family homes, duplexes, quad-plexes, an apartment and a trailer park. He shares his advice for investors, the markets he is invested in, and how real estate can be used throughout your investing career.0:00 Introduction1:30 Finding opportunities in this current market3:25 How did you and your investors respond to the pandemic? 6:10 Mike's experience through the Great Financial Crisis10:40 Using 1031 exchanges 12:55 How do you level up as an investor? 19:16 Financing larger buildings21:55 Accessory Dwelling Units27:04 The Denver market 30:05 Real estate in Phoenix31:40 Other markets Atlas is looking at 36:40 The basics of property management38:50 Crafting your exit strategy42:45 Working with Zillow45:34 The virtuous circle of real estate investing

Getting funds is often the toughest part of any project and when it comes to hard money loans, many investors are scared to even begin the process. We dive into the basics of bridge loans with Michael Bourque, the CEO of LendingHome, one of the country's biggest lenders to real estate investors. In this conversation we discuss how to start your first flip, the current lending climate, and how to use financing to build your rental property portfolio or flipping business.0:00 Introduction1:29 Current lending market2:30 What is the Lending Home flipping product? 3:19 How do interest rates impact the rates for these loans4:30 What is the qualification process like?5:30 Machine learning and loan approval7:30 Lending rules by state9:30 Consolidation in the lending industry10:55 Competition in the lending space12:59 Starting your first flip16:25 When a loan starts going wrong18:25 Impact of the pandemic on Lending Home 23:03 The SFR boom25:35 Competing against iBuyers for home flippers26:59 The LendingHome rental business product29:40 Financing large scale building32:07 A passive product for accredited investors34:00 What is next for LendingHome37:40 The growth in build to rent 38:32 LendingHome in 5 years

This podcast features an interview with Brian Dally,  the co-founder and CEO of Groundfloor. Groundfloor creates fix and flip loans for those interested in investing in home-flipping businesses. It's open to both accredited and nonaccredited investors and you can start for as little as $10. In the interview we discuss real estate crowdfunding, the current investing market, loan grading, and the future of real estate. 0:00 Introduction0:37 Intro to Brian Dally and Groundfloor1:13 The current market and Groundfloor2:47 How investors are finding deals4:40 Aging of housing stock6:27 Partnership with PadSplit8:01 How does Groundfloor work? 13:25 How to risk balance15:50 How Groundfloor scores loans 21:08 How Groundfloor makes a profit23:28 Supply and demand on the Groundfloor platform25:37 Commodities and inflation27:50 Balancing risk32:24 Investor communications35:36 Financing for ADUs39:00 Are iBuyers competitors for investors? 40:42 Groundfloor on SeedInvest43:35 Groundfloor's long-term goals47:40 The future of real estate crowdfunding 

Building a billion dollar portfolio takes time… a lot of time in fact. Brent Sprenkle is an expert commercial real estate broker with over 20 years of experience working with billion dollar clients. In this episode we dive into the strategies and ideas that build billion dollar portfolios. 0:00 Introduction1:17 Developing a billion dollar mindset5:50 The bargain hunter real estate strategy 7:55 The cluster strategy 10:42 Understanding Cap Rates14:10 Long term thinking to build a large portfolio17:38 Don't look at the history of the sales price22:40 Managing your greed26:07 Leaving upside in the deal28:41 Deciding what renovations to pursue 32:40 Run your business like a Honda35:50 Bouncing back from bad deals38:10 The #1 Billion dollar personality trait

This episode is sponsored by RealtyMogul. The process of buying and selling homes in the United States has remained relatively unchanged for the past century. New Prop-tech startups like Roofstock are stepping in to change that. People are now buying and selling homes over the internet and this creates new opportunities for investors, both individuals and institutions. In this episode Roofstock CEO Gary Beasley shares his insight on the booming single family home market. 0:00 Introduction1:37 The single family rental boom- Investment groups acquiring single family homes4:05 How do institutional investments change communities6:50 Are we in a housing bubble?9:30 How did the eviction moratorium affect roofstock11:14 Build to rent strategies14:06 How has investor demand shifted since the pandemic16:30 Working with iBuyers18:15 Potential changes to the 1031 exchange21:30 (BYOP) Bring your own property on roofstock24:20 Using machine learning to scale real estate technologies27:40 Vetting property managers29:55 Increase in conventional and institutional investors33:05 Different property portfolios35:55 Analyzing recent migration trends42:03 Click to buy homes and average transactions43:30 The future of real estate investing 

Planning for retirement doesn't have to be overly complicated. Our guest today Damion Lupo, of Eqrp, breaks down some of the basics and shares some advanced strategies for a wealthy retirement. Dive into the difference between tax deferred and tax free retirement accounts and learn more about planning for retirement as an entrepreneur and taking advantage of more complex options like the self directed ira and eqrp. 0:00 Intro 1:25 The basics of a self directed ira3:55 Planning for retirement when you're self employed 6:10 Enhanced qualified retirement plan vs self directed ira8:35 The rules of an eqrp 10:32 Real estate crowdfunding through an eqrp 13:40 Required minimum distribution rules in eqrps 16:55 What is UBIT 18:30 Holding life insurance in your retirement account 19:40 The fees of eqrps 21:33 Setting up retirement accounts for your kids 24:45 Setting up an eqrp for your business 27:12 Start thinking of retirement early 30:13 Starting over and building back stronger 32:23 Diversifying in an eqrp 

Dr. Masaki Oishi (Mas) is Co-Founder & Chairman of MarketSpace Capital where he directs major capital transactions and manages the firm's investment committee. He attended Cornell University Medical College where he earned his MD degree in 1996 and has been practicing in Texas since 2003. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Starting in real estate young 2:53 Advice for young workers with high future income 5:49 Intuition and instinct in investing 8:12 Should doctors own their own office buildings9:35 Thoughts on medical real estate 11:30 Wealth transfers and investing in lump sum vs. overtime 15:37 Diversifying within the real estate space 19:18 The shortcomings of telemedicine 22:55 Due diligence early in the investment process 26:45 The deal flow process 28:12 The inward migration to Texas 30:45 The increase in demand for single family rentals36:00 Understanding pursuit costs 37:30 The importance of hiring professionals and building relationships with them 40:55 The start of marketspace capital 42:42 Tokenization and blockchain in real estate 47:40 Advice to people who want to get started in real estate

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent eviction moratoriums have left many landlords confused and out of options this past year. Steve White, founder and CEO of RentPrep , is an expert in tenant screening and simplifying the landlording process. In this episode he shares his insights on screening high quality tenants and how landlords can build better relationships to keep good tenants longer. 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Tenant landlord relationships & current evictions moratorium 3:55 Tenant screening and importance of credit scores 8:36 Advertising a property 13:48 How individuals can compete with institutional landlords 16:34 Single family rental boom 20:55 Getting on the phone to screen tenants ??23:40 Tenant priority laws and the future of renal laws 31:00 Ihe landlord process after tenants move in 37:08 Importance of leases and using a professional 38:28 Early signs of a difficult tenant 40:40 Advice for landlords when a tenant wants to break their lease 43:20 How to keep great tenants long term 46:16 Increase in adoption of automated services and payments 47:42 Thoughts on the ending of the eviction moratorium 49:40 What's next for RentPrep 

Sponsored by CrowdstreetIn 2019 industrial real estate was the hottest sector in commercial real estate. Then along came 2020 and industrial real estate became even more valuable as e-commerce soared. There are so many factors now that make industrial real estate such an attractive sector right now and we are going to dive into all of them with Peter Lewis of Wharton Equities. Peter Lewis is Chairman, President and Founder of Wharton Equity. Since its inception in 1987, he has overseen the expansion of the firm's investment reach across different asset classes and strategies.0:00 Introduction to Peter Lewis 1:20 Background on industrial real estate 2:38 The Amazon impact on industrial real estate4:25 The rise in industrial rents7:44 How much industrial real estate do we need? 9:20 Adaptive reuse in industrial real estate12:20 The Sun Belt and industrial real estate15:10 How hard is it to find a great industrial deal? 20:55 Robotics in industrial real estate 27:30 Wharton Equity's investments in real estate tech33:08 What else is Wharton Equity looking at? 40:39 How do you develop long range vision? 

Sponsored by Masterworks.ioIn today's episode, we zero in on one of the biggest markets in the country, Los Angeles. Our guest is Larry Taylor of Christina Real Estate. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Christina. He's also a seasoned investor with over 40 years of real estate experience in the Westside region of Los Angeles. Some of his notable projects include the development of the Montana Avenue Shopping District in Santa Monica, the revitalization of the South Beverly Hills Retail Shopping District and the re-development of Westwood Village. He shares what he learned through a career in real estate investing and why Los Angeles still has opportunities for savvy investors.0:00 Introduction 1:20 The California exodus and the multifamily market in Los Angeles 5:30 California business reopening 7:18 Tech companies plan for remote work long term and how it will affect retail businesses11:18 The history of the west side & how it's changed15:36 Hidden gems in Los Angeles 19:48 The effects of wildfires on California real estate22:12 Cheap money making it hard to find opportunities 29:55 1031 Exchanges and other tax law changes 35:51 What does the Christina real estate portfolio consist of44:20 Is office real estate coming back quicker than people think47:15 How long will favorable lending last and what will come from it55:05 Is foreign investment coming back to the westside

This episode highlights some of the key takeaways from past Millionacres interviews with guests including Ed Pitoniak, Taj Adhav, and Abby McCarthy.Ed Pitoniak is the CEO of VICI properties and shares with us his expertise in the Las Vegas market, and the increase in Las Vegas tourism since reopening this year and how Vegas is leading the way in leisure travel recovery in the U.S. Taj Adhav, of Leasecake, a commercial real estate lease management platform, discusses the growing trend of wellness in real estate. How the baby boomers and gen Z both place a high importance on health and wellness. Taj also highlights the merging of medical and retail services, medtail, and the importance of omnichannel ability in real estate.  Abby McCarthy of Nareit, shares key insights on the future of retail and commercial real estate. Abby highlights that leisure travel is picking back up quickly while  business travel is expected to remain low, and how that is affecting the travel and tourism industry.  As well as the quick rebound in retail shopping as more people are becoming vaccinated. Watch our full interviews with Ed, Taj, and Abby on the Millionacres youtube channel 0:00 Intro0:45 - 4:12 Las Vegas reopening With Ed Pitoniak https://youtu.be/G3XTiSjkidE 4:15 Wellness in real estate with Taj Adhav on the increased demand for boutique  fitness  https://youtu.be/gtWCUomwWoA 7:32 Medtail, The combining of Medical + Retail services10:15 Matt Frankel & Abby McCarthy on reopening REITs  https://youtu.be/0xb1Mr9mlgs13:55 outro Ed Pitoniak https://youtu.be/G3XTiSjkidETaj Adhav  https://youtu.be/gtWCUomwWoAAbby McCarthy https://youtu.be/0xb1Mr9mlgs 

This episode is sponsored byChristina Real Estate. Right now we are at an interesting point in time with regard to the union of public and private capital to fix some of the bigger problems we as a country are facing including affordable housing. My guest today is Jim White. Dr. Jim White has had a fascinating career in business and real estate. He's the author of multiple books including Broken America: Ten Guiding Principles to Restore America and Opportunity Investing: How to Revitalize Urban and Rural Communities with Opportunity Funds. He's an advocate for using business techniques to make the world a better place.  Timestamps 0:00 Introduction1:29 The role of government in real estate development4:48  Discussing governmental infrastructure plans10:28 The opportunity in cold storage17:05 The automation trend in industrial real estate and food safety19:57 The role of water in California real estate 22:02 Logistics factors in storage and autonomous vehicles26:35 A game plan for opportunity zone investing31:42  Criticism of opportunity zones33:50  Creating multiple opportunity zone funds36:42  Greening opportunity zone projects39:27  What needs to be improved in real estate development? 42:40 Advice for investors who want to do well and do good

This episode is sponsored by Christina Real Estate.In this episode, we take a step away from real estate investing to talk about something a little different, furniture. This episode covers the idea of furniture services, supply chain dynamics, and changing consumer tastes and preferences. Our guest is Sam Selby, Director of Business Development at Fernish. Fernish is a premium furniture service that offers monthly payment options. But this isn't your parents' rent-to-own, it's part of the larger trend of the sharing economy. Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:24 The pandemic and furniture demand 3:05 Post pandemic hygiene concerns 6:04 The vacation rental demand boom7:33 Fernish and multifamily11:50 Fernish and interior design13:45 Furniture waste16:09 The slow furniture movement20:27 How Fernish looks at industrial real estate25:00 Choosing new markets28:10 Supply chain concerns29:50 Fernish's plan for refurbishing furniture34:44 Fernish and commercial real estate39:47 Technology and furniture 

This episode is sponsored by http://www.christinala.com Who is househacking really for? Andrew Kerr explains the many strategies behind househacking and how he has used it to build his dream life. Andrew gave up life in the corporate world for non-profits and then discovered real estate was a key to financial freedom. He has bought and sold properties, syndicated deals and had a variety of real estate experiences. He's seen it all when it comes to real estate investing and believes it is the key to financial independence. Learn more at https://fibyrei.com. Share your thoughts with us: media@millionacres.com or call: 844-615-2201. TimestampsO:00 Introduction 1:18 Andrew's first house hack2:57 getting your financial house in order4:48 concerns about being a landlord6:57 dealing with evictions8:43 Section 8 and affordable housing 11:25 house hacking and financing 13:26 should beginning house hackers deal with more than one tenant15:44 do you do your own repairs? 18:52 ADUs and househacking23:21 Zoning and househacking26:14 buying in multiple locations 30:25 Location first or deal first? 32:50 Can you get get started in this current hot market? 37:30 Andrew's approach to non-profit work40:49 What is the New Orleans market like? 

This episode is sponsored by Masterworks.ioReal estate innovation is moving at a rapid pace. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover SPACs, proptech, iBuying, and the future of modular housing and construction tech.Nima Wedlake of Thomvest Ventures. Nima is a principal at Thomvest focusing on investment opportunities across the real estate and financial technology verticals. He currently serves as a Board Observer at LoanSnap, Singular and Wholesail. He's an expert on both fintech and real estate has a sense of what's happening in the startup market where so much innovation is happening.Learn more at https://thomvest.com Share your thoughts with us: media@millionacres.com or call: 844-615-2201. Timestamps0:00 Introduction 1:45 What problems does modular construction solve 5:05 The sudden influx of venture capital 6:50 Construction tech8:55 The need for communication in construction11:17 The SPAC craze in real estate 14:12 Thomvest's maps of startups16:40 Pace of innovation in residential vs. commercial 19:24 One platform to rule them all? 22:35 Are you looking for companies to go public? 25:24 VCs and real estate crowdfunding 29:05 Nima's thoughts on iBuying31:50 Can iBuying be profitable? 34:06 What about Compass? 41:05 What is Thomvest looking for? 43:12 Do you have to be in Silicon Valley to attract capital? 46:11 Tokenization and blockchain in real estate

The real estate market is crazy right now. In this short update show we share one story of real estate madness, check in with Glenn Sanford of eXp World Holdings on agent disruption, hear from Austin Allison of Pacaso on the second home boom, and get a sobering look at climate change with Michael Beckerman of CRETech.Share your thoughts with us: media@millionacres.com or call: 844-615-2201. Timestamps0:00 Introduction 2:15 House hacking and the crazy housing market 5:55 eXp and agent count 8:48 Pacaso and the future of second homes 11:50 Michael Beckerman and climate change 

Is it possible to find bliss in real estate investing? Moneeka Sawyer of the Blissful Investor shares her secrets for finding the real estate path that is right for you.Moneeka is the creator of the Blissful Real Estate Investor Formula. In this podcast she shares how she built her real estate empire and how she inspires other investors to do the same. Learn more at https://blissfulinvestor.com/ Share your thoughts with us: media@millionacres.com or call: 844-615-2201. TimestampsO:00 Introduction1:23 Keeping a positive attitude 2:55 What financial messaging did you receive when you were young?5:45 What business school does and doesn't teach7:10 Making real estate work for you rather than working for it10:20 The secrets of blissful real estate investing11:55 Executive rentals 14:50 The impact of the great financial crisis19:40 Intuition in investing26;38 Automating and delegating28:48 Dealing with this crazy market30:26 Couples and real estate investing 33:45 Women and risk36:44 Mentorship and coaching 39:02 Leveling up in real estate investing 43:50 Renewing your excitement for your business

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