The St. Joseph's Capital Podcast

How do you invest in real estate with a self-directed IRA? In this episode, we will learn more about passive investing in real estate using your retirement account with our host, Adrian Chuquillangui Check out this episode to learn more about: What is a Self-Directed IRA? Tax advantages? Can you use a self-directed IRA to invest passively in syndication? Types of Alternative Investments that can be used inside of Self-Directed IRAs 401(k) vs. IRA Can you convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?

​​​Have you ever thought about getting into real estate investing, but are still undecided on what type of asset class and deals you will focus on? Have you ever heard of active and passive real estate investing? How about real estate syndication? Well, that's exactly what today's show is about with our podcast host, Adrian Chuquillangui Check out this episode to learn more about: What is real estate syndication and how does it work? Who is involved in real estate syndication? What is a syndication sponsor? Investing actively and passively in real estate The economic advantages of investing in real estate Recession-resilient in commercial real estate investing What types of real estate deals does Adrian's team focus on?

St Joseph's Capital podcast had launched 30 episodes and we are tremendously grateful for all the people behind the success. We had a blast interviewing amazing guests, entrepreneurs, investors, and missionaries sharing value and discussing the connections between real estate investing, family and faith. We have also focused on creating educational content and resources for our valued listeners and investors. Join us on today's episode to hear more about our host, Adrian Chuquillangui!

Erickson Sainval is an active duty Marine, husband, and father, and invests in real estate in between. He is a Rockstar who somehow manages to do it all. Erickson is also the host of The O Club - A Military Officer Investing Podcast. Erickson's approach is to jump right in, recognizing that a strong team is a key factor to success. Check out this episode to learn more about: Erickson's starting off in the real estate industry The asset classes in real estate that he gets interested in investing in? The importance of having a big why and a growth mindset. Key components to consider when investing in real estate. The benefits of investing in commercial real estate. What are the next steps for Erickson in the syndication business? The importance of a support system, network, and working with experienced operators. How does faith play a role in his life? How do discipline and daily habits create an impact on business and life? To connect with Erickson Sainval please visit: ➡️LinkedIn:

Jeff moved from New Orleans to Houston after Hurricane Katrina and found work as data entry behind the desk at a logistic company. He began working on solving problems for customers and soon found himself regularly in customer-facing meetings helping sales people close deals. Eventually, he became a sales rep for a large Fortune 200 Logistics firm where he continues helping clients to this day. He has been active in Real Estate since 2015. He is an owner/operator of Bridgestone Holdings, LLC maintaining a portfolio of rental properties as well as fixing and flipping single family houses in Houston and surrounding areas. In 2021, Jeff and Bridgestone moved into a more strategic arena partnering in 2 large apartment syndications for over 500 units. Jeff resides in Spring, TX with his beautiful wife, Cindy, and their 5 children. Jeff has seen the benefits of how real estate can help grow net worth and wants to help others do the same. Check out this episode to learn more about: Jeff background in logistics and dispatching before he invests in real estate. Jeff's transitional journeys into real estate. How does it look like investing during the financial crisis of 2008 The benefits and disadvantages of flipping houses and rental business Some advantages of investing in multifamily Balancing W2 job, life, and real estate business with a growing family The challenges of getting the first multifamily deals How does faith play an important role in his life? To connect with Jeff Davis please visit: ➡️Website:

Bo DePaoli began working for ACMS Group, an industrial construction company whose operations included project management, construction management, and facility maintenance​. ​He helped grow this business from $3 Million to $30 Million. After leaving Bo ventured into the fitness sector where he purchased 2 failing gym chains entering bankruptcy and turned them around in under 1 year from purchase. Currently, Bo and the team at D3 Enterprises to diversify, scale, and grow our portfolio of assets across various business sectors over the coming years. In this episode, we talked about: What motivated Bo to start his real estate business? ​Challenges in the fitness industry during covid-19 made him pivot into multifamily and commercial real estate. Some advantages in investing in commercial real estate and syndication. What makes multifamily investing an attractive option? Bo's selfless Whys fits into the approach to investing in real estate. How to stay motivated while running a fitness gym and real estate business? Understanding that consistency in your efforts and daily routines leads to self-discipline​​ and direction to progress. Importance of applying conservative financial projections in real estate deals To connect with Bo DePaoli, please visit: ➡️Website:

Jared Asch is the Partner in Crown Capital in charge of Investor Relations. Jared is a general partner and investor in a 134-unit apartment building in Houston, TX. He has been investing in real estate since 2017 and owns several rental properties in Memphis, TN. In addition to his work with Crown Capital, Jared is the Founder of Capstone Government Affairs. Jared has over two decades of experience in government affairs, politics, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and economic development consulting. Jared has a Master's in Public Administration from American University and a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University. He is LEED AP certified by the US Green Building Council. Jared currently serves the City of Walnut Creek as a Transportation Commissioner, and he is on the Board of Advisors to the Contra Costa County Transit Agency. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. In this episode, we talked about: How did Jared's experience working in government relations help him build his multifamily portfolio? Handling the difficulties of his first real estate deals The importance of integrity in business. Fostering long-term and good relationships with investors. Benefits of passive investing and multifamily syndication. What is a miracle morning routine? How it is helping Jared stay energized and focused. What is the role of faith and spirituality and how does it play an important role in his personal and business life? Using other platforms and CRM to grow your business. Recommended books for mindset and success. To connect with Jared Asch, please visit: ➡️Website:

Tucker Kimbrough​, ​Principal, and CEO of Summit Direct Capital. He currently serves as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He has experience with short-term rentals, and single-family homes, and is a passive investor in apartment buildings. Tucker excels at streamlining processes and creative problem-solving. In multifamily real estate, Tucker specializes in capital raising. Currently, Tucker is focused on investing in apartment buildings, mobile home parks, and self-storage units. ​In this episode, we talked about: Tucker's background on how he started investing in real estate What methods did he use to raise capital and find deals? Short-term versus ​L​ong-​t​erm rentals How Tucker achieved his first real estate deal and the lessons learned Understanding the BRRRR Method in real estate. How to raise capital? The advantages of investing in commercial real estate. What is real estate syndication and how does it work? The importance of partnership and having a good team. How does Tucker stay motivated and focused at a young age? Discusses the role of discipline and of setting goals and keeping that sense of purpose. To connect with Tucker Kimbrough, please visit: ✅Company's Website: ➡️https://summitdirectcapital.com/ ✅LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuckerkimbrough/ ✅Instagram: ➡️https://www.instagram.com/tuck_and_rolll/?hl=en ✅Facebook: ➡️https://www.facebook.com/tucker.kimbrough.5 ✅Email:➡️ tuckerkimbrough@gmail.com

Jason is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, consultant, and digital marketing architect with a passion for helping real estate investors and entrepreneurs with their sales funnels. Jason prides himself on his ability to connect with people and speak to them in a language they understand. Jason is able to design successful marketing plans all while keeping a positive attitude and sense of humor along the way. Check out this episode to learn more about: Jason's digital marketing business and his entrepreneurial journey Shifting from employee to entrepreneur mindset Obstacles people generally have when transitioning into self-employment. Jason discusses email marketing and some ways of making money online. What is Activecampaign? The use of the conversational style of writing and its benefits in doing business. Good habits and the discipline to succeed in business. Determine what's working and what's not for your business Why is consistency so important in all marketing strategies? Jason's strong Faith in God and how it helped him confront the many challenges in business and in life. To connect with Jason Wright please visit: ➡️Website:

Ramsey Blankenship was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana. He joined the US Navy shortly after graduating high school. He is currently a Master Chief Petty Officer Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Technician in the US Navy Special Operations. His day job involves defeating the Improvised Explosive Device (IED), rendering safe weapons of mass destruction, hostage rescue, underwater mine countermeasure, and conducting direct action missions. As a free-fall parachutist and Navy diver, Ramsey understands the importance of paying attention to detail while working under pressure. Ramsey is an experienced investor specializing in converting distressed properties into income-producing assets. He is an active partner in Real Focus Capital Investments, a co-host of the Gorilla State Podcast, and currently owns several multi-family properties across the United States. Ramsey is a graduate of Multifamily University, a member of the Multifamily investor group, and founder of the Real Estate Podcast Hosts and Guests Facebook Group. He currently lives in San Diego, CA. is married to his beautiful wife Hope, and is a father of two. Check out this episode to learn more about: Ramsey shares his background and how he got into real estate. Transitioning from residential to commercial real estate and the economy of scale. Put a price tag on your time What does it mean to buy back your time? Investing in real estate by leveraging other people's money. The importance of real estate market analysis Factors in selecting a thriving real estate market. How to build and grow your network? Show investors and other prospects what you can do How to raise capital and do syndications for multifamily. Investing in other asset classes like RV parks, motels, and boutique hotels To connect with Ramsey Blankenship please visit: ➡️Website:

Chris Freeman is an experienced real estate investor with $20M in assets under management. His 20 years of real estate investment have focused exclusively on multifamily apartment buildings that can generate immediate cash flow. Over 26 years, he has been fortunate to experience financial success through high-tech sales and sales leadership. Working with companies like Juniper Networks, CIENA, Lucent, and Citrix, he has learned how to achieve a high level of performance in sales while re-deploying a portion of his commissions into cash flow generating real estate. Through a consistent process over time, Chris has created enough passive income to replace his high-tech sales income. This success inspired Chris to create High Tech Freedom Capital and help his peers achieve their own personal success. Chris has his own podcast, High Tech Freedom which caters to people involved in sales. Personally, he's been sharing his expertise and experiences with a lot of people not only through his podcast but also through community interactions, especially with the youth. Check out this episode to learn more about: Chris briefly talks about himself and the things that matter balancing W2 jobs and the real estate business. Efficiently managing time and delivering results. How the dot-com bubble crash shifted Chris's interest in investing toward real estate The challenges that Chris has encountered while growing his real estate portfolio. Advantages of working with an experienced business partner when working on syndications. Creating partnerships, maximizing what each partner is good at, and setting up goals. The importance of building relationships and adding value to your team and potential partners The value of persistence and looking for opportunities and the right motivation. What is Chris's "why's" and how does it fit into his real estate business? Blending real estate and high-tech business together in one platform. How podcasting can help you learn new ideas for your business How does faith play an important role in Chris' life? To connect with Chris Freeman and know more about High Tech Sales and Multifamily investing please visit: ➡️Website:

Cristofer Pereyra is the Chief Executive Officer for Tepeyac Leadership, Inc., a global non-profit organization dedicated to civic leadership development for lay Catholic professionals. Through its signature program TLI, the organization provides a catalyst development experience which equips professionals to become virtuous leaders, influencing the culture and serving the common good. Pereyra's professional career started in media when he worked for Univision Communications as a television news reporter. He is happily married, and the father of four. Erin Monnin is a Catholic wife, mother, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and social media influencer. As a dedicated Catholic leader and professional, her faith permeates every aspect of her life. She sees the times we live in as a great opportunity to evangelize through our words and actions. Erin is a former FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) missionary, a Tepeyac Leadership Initiative graduate, a Bible study leader, co-host of the “Catholic Leadership for Civil Society” podcast, and blogger on multiple Catholic leadership topics. In this episode, we talked about: Cristofer's professional career before he was called to work for the church and to serve non-profit organizations. Erin's affiliation with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and her involvement with Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. (TLI) Discerning where God is calling you to serve. Who is the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative? What is civic leadership development? The difference between Christian and Secular Leadership. What is servant leadership? The type of leadership Erin learns from TLI. Defining the similarities and differences between FOCUS mission and the theme of Catholic Leadership for Civil Society Integrating profit business ventures designed for Church mission and further the Kingdom of God. Cristofer shared his intense devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. To connect with our guests, please visit: For Cristofer Pereyra : ✅Website: ➡️https://tliprogram.org/ ✅LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristoferpereyra/ ✅Catholic Leadership Book: ➡️ ✅Facebook: ➡️https://tliprogram.org/catholic-leadership-book/ ✅Email:➡️ cpereyra@tepeyacleadership.org For Erin Monnin: ✅Website: ➡️https://www.floweringathisfeet.com/ ✅LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-monnin/ ✅Instagram: ➡️https://www.instagram.com/flowering.at.his.feet/ ✅Facebook: ➡️https://www.facebook.com/erin.monnin.8 ✅Pinterest: ➡️https://www.pinterest.ph/floweringathisfeet/_saved/ ✅Email:➡️ erin.sarotte@gmail.com

Angel Williams has been involved in real estate investing her whole life but began her personal real estate investing journey in 2003. She is a Co-Founder of The Academy Presents and a Managing Partner of Lorren Capital, LLC. Angel has experience in Single Family Home Rentals, small Multifamily Home Rentals, passive investing in multifamily syndication, and oil and gas investing Angel is a mother to three daughters and one special needs son. While she is now a full-time Real Estate Professional, she only recently retired from teaching middle school. Not giving up on educating altogether, she still teaches economics on the college level part-time. This is the second part of our podcast episode 20 Resilience and Perseverance Pays Off featuring Angel Williams. Check out this episode to learn more about: (Part 2) Importance of working together as partners, not just as couples but also as business partners. The benefits of good relationships with brokers Handling the difficulties of first syndications. Angel's mission is to create and fund a foundation for children with special needs. How does faith and relationship with God play an important role in their real estate business? The challenges of raising a child with DupQ15. To connect with Angel Williams and to learn more about multifamily investing, please visit: ➡️Company Website:

Angel Williams has been involved in real estate investing her whole life, but began her personal real estate investing journey in 2003. She is a Co-Founder of The Academy Presents and a Managing Partner of Lorren Capital, LLC. Angel has experience in Single Family Home Rentals, small Multi-family Home Rentals, passive investing in multifamily syndication, and oil and gas investing Angel is a mother to three daughters and one special needs son. While she is now a full-time Real Estate Professional, she only recently retired from teaching middle school. Not giving up on educating altogether, she still teaches economics at the college level part-time. Check out this episode to learn more about: Growing up in a family investing in real estate Why did Angel transition from single-family to multifamily? The benefits of investing in commercial multi-family. How to conquer hard times with investors. How did Angel acquire his first deal and the lessons learned? Investing actively and passively in real estate The downside in investing in single-family homes. How hard is it to raise capital for real estate investing? The benefits of working with real estate mentors and coaches The importance of your support system and network Re-structuring of teams and dealing with exits To connect with Angel Williams and to learn more about multifamily investing, please visit: ➡️Company Website:

​Micy Liu, founder of Life Mission Capital which has a portfolio of 158 units, and started an Investment Club, currently with more than 500 members. She is helping other busy professionals invest in cash-flowing commercial real estate so they can focus more on what matters to them. She actually came to the U.S. by herself as a 16-year-old exchange student following the traditional success path and going to school and getting good jobs, but she quickly realized her life mission goals in the American dream were not achievable with her 9-5 In this episode, we talked about: Macy shared her experience as an exchange student in the United States How Macy's started in-house hacking, multifamily, and syndication. How does culture affect financial decisions and literacy? The transition from residential to commercial real estate. General Partner (GP) versus Limited Partners (LP) in real estate investing What is “Walmart Real-Estate Investment Club”? Learning and teaching financial literacy is her mission and advocacy. ​​​How does faith and relationship with God play an important role in her real estate business? Understanding the deeper “Why” she's investing in real estate. Why couples should be on the same page financially? Importance of leveraging talents, employees, and partners to improve your business. To connect with Micy Liu, please visit: ✅LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/micyliu/ ✅Company's Website: ➡️https://lifemissioncapital.com/ ✅Email:➡️ micy@lifemissioncapital.com

Matt Martin is the Investor Relations Team Lead at Arrows Capital Group. His company specializes in multifamily operations. It helps newer syndicators through a variety of different services, such as KP, asset management, raising capital, and underwriting. The team at Arrows Capital Group was focused on finding off-market deals that offer the most opportunity for their investors, as well as a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of the communities that they invest in. This episode talks about: Matt's background prior to getting into real estate. How Robert Kiyosaki's book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad changed the way he thinks about wealth. Potential risks and downside of investing in single-family homes. How do you manage and mitigate risk when investing in real estate. How Matt achieved his first real estate deal and the lessons learned. The benefits of investing in multifamily. Matt shared his “Whys” and how they align with his goal. Why consistency and self-discipline are two keys to success? How does faith play a role in his real estate business? The importance of providing a good investor portal experience. How does his real estate business make an impact on other people's lives as well as in the community? To connect with Matt Martin please visit: ➡️Website: https://arrowscapitalgroup.com/ ➡️LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-martin-655666221/ ➡️Email:

Axel Monsaingeon is a full-time real estate investor, and founder of The Real Estate Effect, a Quebec-based real estate investment company. Axel lives in Montreal with his wife and two kids. He immigrated from the Caribbean to Canada to finish high school. He is a degree holder of BA in Economics and has a Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management. After a successful career in the corporate world, he started investing in real estate and multifamily syndication. In this episode, we talked about: How Alex transitioned from a corporate job to active real estate investing and multi-family syndication. The importance of having a proper mindset when transitioning into real estate The biggest lessons he learned from his first few deals in real estate. Details about mortgage refinancing and how it works in real estate. The distinction between good debt versus bad debt and why having a mortgage can benefit you. The sources of real estate financing in Canada Good indicators of investment in the Montreal Regions The reasons to pursue financial freedom. To connect with Axel Monsaingeon, please visit: ✅LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28 ✅Company's Website: ➡️https://www.realestateeffect.ca ✅Podcast: ➡️The Very Real Estate Effect ✅Email:➡️ Axel@realestateeffect.ca ✅Contact Number: 514-836-5519

Timothy Douglas is the host of The Living the Dream Podcast. He is regarded as the Go-To agent for first-time investors in the Austin area. He is 22 years old and started his journey in real estate when he was 18. He is passionate about helping first-time investors start their financial journey in real estate and improve their bottom lines. In this episode, we talked about: House hacking and how does it work? Advantages in investing in house hacking? Difference between house hacking and apartment syndication. Who can invest in house hacking? Leveraging different forms of debt financing to diversify your real estate portfolio. What brought him to launch his own podcast? His lifelong goals and ways to achieve them? Inspirational Podcast Quotes: “Fail fast, fail forward, and learn from your failure because if you are not failing you are not growing” - Timothy Douglas To connect with Timothy Douglas, please visit:

Derek Clifford is a successful single and multifamily real estate investor, adding 13 out-of-state units to his portfolio in his first year of acquisitions while working a full-time corporate job. Today he is a multifamily investor controlling 250+ apartment units with over $20M AUM On August 2021, Derek successfully retired from his full-time corporate job at a large utility company on the West Coast using his growing real estate portfolio to facilitate a life of travel and unlock the three degrees of freedom: time, location, and financial. He is the founder and CEO of Elevate Equity, a firm that partners with individual companies to purchase, improve, and operate cash-flowing multifamily apartment real estate. Derek ​is the host of the "Elevate Your Equity" Show. He published his first book "Part-Time Real Estate Investing for Full-Time Professionals," in 2020, which has helped several people get started on the path of growing their passive income on the side while working a full-time corporate job. Check out this episode to learn more about: Derek's background on how he started in real estate investing while keeping his W-2 job. The Importance of working and investing with the right partner in real estate or any other type of business. The important roles of business coaches to your business. What are some advantages of investing in multifamily? Single-family versus multifamily Derek's biggest “Why” and how it fits his real estate business. The value of listening skills in real estate. How Derek's religious beliefs, faith, and spirituality play an important role in his personal life and business. Creating good habits that align with achieving the goals you set. Recommend books on self-development and habit formation. To connect with Derek Clifford, please visit: ➡️Company Website:

Eric Nelson is from Southwest Colorado. He received a degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. Eric is the principal of Wild Oak Capital and is actively looking for partnerships and syndication opportunities. He has been investing in real estate for over 10 years, and currently owns over 3.5 million dollars worth of real estate with his wife. Eric also co-owns a successful engineering company in Colorado and with his experience and background, Eric excels at underwriting, project management, investor communication, property inspections, and asset management. In this episode, we talked about: Eric's background on how he started in real estate investing Why is raising capital/funds more difficult than it needs to be? The challenges with running a multifamily real estate business and how to overcome them? Who can invest in multifamily syndication? How to find real estate investors and build partnerships with them? What are his biggest “Why's” and keeping him highly motivated? Valuing time freedom. Be persistent in achieving your goals. Powerful daily routines. How to involve and honor God in your business. Integrating your CRM and other tools to stay organized and on top of all the tasks. To connect with Erin Nelson and learn more about multifamily syndication, please visit: ➡️Website:

Stewart Heath is a passionate entrepreneur and leader with over 35 years of experience transforming organizations into efficient operations with a path to profitability. He found an interest in his career at an early age while watching his CPA father produce business success for clients. He graduated from Auburn University and held several C-level positions. In 2011 he founded Harvard Grace Corporation, where he and his team provide services to businesses, specializing in financial and operational fractional missions at C-Level Engagements. Stewart has also been a real estate investor for more than 20 years and his experience includes commercial and multifamily development, construction management, and investing. He brings the wisdom he gained to the syndicated offerings brought to market by the Harvard Grace Corporation. Check out this episode to learn more about: How did Stewart start in real estate? What made Stewart decide to focus on the commercial real state from residentials? How do corporate work and CPA practice help Stewart to run his real estate business? How does Carleton Sheets Real Estate Course inspire Stewart to start his first real estate deal? How to buy real estate with no money down? Importance of understanding the key factors that drive the real estate market. Learning about the local market and other parameters before purchasing/investing in properties. The benefits of investing in commercial and office space in Nashville and other suburban areas. What does “840/565 Corridor” refers to? The importance of cash reserve and value of equity. Stewart's faith-driven journey in real estate. Key Quotes: “Whenever there's an activity, there's an opportunity.” Stewart Heath To connect with Stewart Heath please visit: ➡️Company Website:

Louis O'Connor, the founder of Strategic Metals Invest. He is into international diversification and the growth of the rare earth metals industry over the last few years In this episode we talked about: What's the best thing about living in Ireland? Why is cultural diversity important? What makes the Irish more resilient Who is “ Strategic Metals Invest”? What type of rare earth metals does Strategic Metals Invest offer for investment? How does investing in rare earth metals work? What is the only obstacle when investing in rare earth metals? Importance of investment diversification. How has China become the largest producer of rare-earth metals and impacted the global economy? The different investment opportunities in buying and selling rare earth metals. How faith can be intertwined with business. To connect with Louis O'Connor please visit: ➡️Website:

David Hickson graduated from Franciscan University in 2006 and then taught for 6 years in the DC area, teaching Spanish to children anywhere from K-12th grade. He supported two FOCUS missionaries while he was teaching and their relationship has changed his perspective on life through changing his perspective on teaching. He first served at The University of Virginia, then two years at The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, and then for one year at the U.S. Naval Academy with his wife, Linda. He. served then for two years in Denver at FOCUS Denver Support Center, and then called to serve in the mission in Europe David is a Catholic husband and father of 3 young children. A FOCUS missionary serving in Germany. He tried everything in life, but by God's grace has so much peace to be serving Christ and His Church. In this episode, we talked about: David's personal background and his life before becoming a missionary. How does scripture change his life? What motivated him to leave his profession and decided to be a missionary? How did he know that God is calling him into ministry? What is the role of a university campus missionary? What are the important services in campus ministry? What is “Focus”, what do they do, and their missions? Adrian's personal connection with David and his support for Focus missionaries. How does David describe his work and experiences as a Focus missionary? How are friendships/relationships handled in German culture? The challenges of raising a family in missions. To connect with David Hickson, please visit:

Jesse Futia, an active US Army Ranger, a commercial real estate investor, and host of the Wealth Science Podcast. He began investing in single-family homes and student housing while still in college and is now under contract with 141 Mobile home park. In this episode, we discuss: Jesse's introduction to real estate investing. How did he get into real estate while actively serving in the military? How does he respond and overcome challenges in real estate investing? What motivated him to start his own podcast? How to leverage social media to expand his network. The daily habits and routines to keep him focused, healthy and productive? Focusing on empathetic capitalism as his long-term goal. Using real estate investing to create a positive impact for yourself and the community Key Quotes: “God gives me the opportunity to wake up before the sun comes up every day because it's so powerful data.” - Jesse Futia “Real Estate Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint.” - Jesse Futia To connect with Jesse Futia please visit: ➡️LinkedIn:

Keishia Kennedy is an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard. During her enlistment, she was a Human Resource Specialist and also deployed to Kuwait as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. She has also pursued education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry as well as a second Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security. Kennedy Remedy Investments is the next stage in her entrepreneurial path that she has lately decided to tackle. Kennedy remedy investments are focused on investing in commercial multi-family properties in Virginia and has plans to expand to other Southeastern states while also focusing on building strong partnerships. Keishia brings both passion and expertise to the table. She is also a figure bodybuilder and she came from a faith-believing family and they always put God first in everything they do. Check out this episode to learn more about: Keisha's background on how she started in real estate investing and the niche she focuses on today within apartment syndication Commercial versus Residential Real Estate Scaling your real estate business from residential to commercial and syndication Determining your “Whys” to take your real estate business to the next level. How do discipline and daily habits create an impact on business and life? How do family members help her real estate deals? How does faith play an important role in her life? Implementing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in growing real estate business. To connect with Keishia Kennedy please visit: ➡️Website:

Jeff Greenberg is the CEO of Synergetic Investment Group, LLC (SIG). For the past 12 years, he has managed all aspects of commercial real estate ownership including acquisitions, operations, value add, dispositions, and investor relations. Synergetic Investment Group, LLC currently focuses on helping high net worth individuals, passively invest with best in class Commercial Deal Syndicators, and invest in Commercial Real Estate. SIG uses its extensive experience to help investors determine the overall merits of the investment opportunity. Jeff has run REI meetups since 2005 and more currently the MultiFamilyMasters-Ventura Chapter. He has been the featured speaker on over 40 Real Estate Podcasts and is currently active on Clubhouse. In this episode, we talked about: How did Jeff get started in real estate multi-family investing and student housing? What made him start into real estate syndication? The benefits of investing in multifamily, self-storage, mobile park, and assisted living. How to find real estate investors and build partnerships with them? Challenges with running a multifamily real estate business. Things to consider before investing in student housing. How to mitigate the risks when investing in real estate The importance of cash reserves. What is an equity fund manager in real estate? Creating good habits to increase productivity and success. The importance of having the right mindset for your real estate business. How does his real estate business give back and make an impact on people in need and the community? To connect with Jeff Greenberg please visit: ➡️Website:

Timothy Kelly is a Real Estate Investor & Educator, a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, High-Performance Coach, a Drummer, the VP of Education for ADPI and recently separated from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after 15 years of service. His last duty station was Pensacola, Florida, and that is where he remains today. Tim earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management from Ashford University while on active duty. Tim has been investing in real estate since 2011 when he purchased his first single-family residence with the intention of forcing appreciation and flipping for a profit. That property also turned into his first “house-hack,” and he quickly learned the benefits of long-term buy and hold real estate were much more aligned with his goals. He achieved financial freedom investing in real estate and businesses and he created enough passive cash flow to leave service just over 4 years before his pension would have kicked in, so today, he can fully pursue his dream of owning and operating multi-family real estate and dedicating most of his time helping others realize their financial freedom goals! As VP of Education & Co-Owner on the incredible platform, Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI), Tim is helping active, veteran, reserve, and other military-affiliated personnel realize their financial freedom goals through personal finance, real estate investing, and wealth-building education and coaching. He is now a Senior Managing Partner of both Kelly Housing Group and ADPI Capital where he and his partners invest in and syndicate multifamily property in the affordable and workforce housing spaces with a focus on apartment communities, mobile home communities, and storage facilities. Tim also co-authored the #1 Best Selling book with ADPI titled: Military House Hacking and he is now working on his fourth book specific to commercial and multifamily investing. In this episode, we talked about: Tim's transition from active duty to investing in real estate The process of scaling up from house hacking to multifamily investing. How he started in real estate with very minimal knowledge/skills. How continuous education and a proper mindset are paramount to your success. Single Family Homes vs Multi-Family Investing The advantages of investing in multifamily and commercial real estate. Through partnerships and connections, you don't have to be a multimillionaire to invest in real estate. Abundance mindset. Daily habits and routines contribute to productivity and success. Recommended books on mindset and habits. How does his real estate business make an impact on his and other people's lives as well as on the community? To connect with Timothy Kelly, please visit: ➡️Website:

Aileen Prak is the co-founder of Bonavest Capital, where she helps people generate passive income through real estate syndications. She is on the path to creating time freedom for her family and 2 young children and believes real estate is the best vehicle that can help her and others achieve this dream. Aileen received her MBA from Northeastern University and has over 10 years of experience in the Aerospace industry as the finance lead on several multi-million-dollar projects. She is also the host of the 5 days per week real estate podcast How Did They Do It? Real Estate, where she interviews top experts in the Real Estate Industry with a focus on personal growth and real estate investing. In this episode, we talked about: How Aileen got started in real estate investing. What is real estate syndication? How real estate syndications could be structured? Points to consider before investing as a limited partner. How to invest passively as a limited partner. Transitioning from Limited Partner to General Partner The importance of educating yourself and having a proper mindset when it comes to improving and achieving goals. Importance of finding, working and investing with the right partner in real estate and or any other types of business. How podcasting can be one of the best platforms to build networks. How does her real estate business give back and make an impact on people in need and the community? To connect with Aileen Prak please visit: ➡️Website:

Our guest on today's show is Axel Ragnarsson, founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners who owns and operates over 300 units of multifamily and works with passive investors to purchase discounted multifamily real estate. Axel is a lifelong entrepreneur who lives in Boston, but does deal in New Hampshire, Florida, and a couple of markets throughout the southeast and mid-west. He purchased his first deals in college and grew his personal portfolio to solely owned units by 27 years of age. Axel is also the host of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast, where he shares tips on creating wealth through multifamily real estate investing. This episode talks about: Axel's backstory and his turning point before investing in a multi-family real estate business. Importance of building your own portfolio to get started. Who can invest passively in real estate and multifamily syndication? What is passive real estate investing and how does it work? How social media platforms can be leveraged as powerful tools in a growing business Habits and daily routines contribute to business success. Ways of paying it forward to the community To connect with Axel Ragnarsson please visit: ➡️Website: https://alignedrep.com ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelragnarsson ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilywealth ➡️Podcast:

Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran who grew up in Central Iowa before attending college in California. He has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing, while personally investing across the country for the last sixteen years. Eric serves as Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and is a Senior Managing Partner with ADPI Capital. Most recently, Eric's team has partnered on a nationwide, first-of-its-kind 100% employee-owned mortgage branch, real estate brokerage, as well as and insurance company – all with the goal of serving the ADPI community of military real estate investors. Eric and his team have partnered with the Veterans Community Project to build tiny homes for homeless veterans. The non-profit builds permanent structures in these communities with the aim to end veteran homelessness this decade! After VCP was featured on CNN and NBC, 3,000 cities have reached out to implement the system. The ADPI team donated their first two homes to this cause in October of 2020. In May 2019, with the ADPI team, Eric founded ADPI H.E.L.P.S. (Helping Everyone Live Post-Stress), which is a PTSD/addiction support and personal/professional development group for veterans. The aim is simple, “Save One Life”. This is accomplished through monthly Zoom calls, blog participation, and private communication as an instant walkie-talkie style lifeline. Eric's personal mission statement is to “educate, empower and to help people grow”. Through his trials in the military, he has the clarity that anything is possible if you THINK it is. Mind over matter. In this episode, we talked about: Eric's background on how he started in real estate investing and how he first saw the potential in it. What is house flipping and how does it work? Why he shifted to working in multifamily from single-family real estate. How he leveraged VA loans having zero money out of pocket. A good location is one of the most important factors for real estate investing. The advantages of working with your spouse. Passively investing as limited partners. Limited partner versus general partner. Cash Flow, equity, appreciation, and tax advantage of passive investing. The importance of building a team, coaching, and joining masterminds to get large multifamily deals. Eric's big deep-rooted “Whys” motivates him into real estate. Eric's short and long-term goals. To connect with Eric Upchurch, please visit: ✅LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch ✅Company's Website:➡️www.activedutypassiveincome.com ✅Personal website:➡️ www.ericupchurch.com ✅Company's Facebook:➡️ www.militaryrealestateinvesting.com ✅Personal Facebook:➡️ https://www.facebook.com/eric.upchurch.7 ✅Instagram: ➡️@realericupchurch ✅Clubhouse:➡️ @ericupchurch ✅Email: ➡️ eric@activedutypassiveincome.com

Andres Taquechel was born in Miami, with loving Catholic parents and family. His parents lived out the gospel firmly in their early marriage, with his full-time stay-at-home mom and a father, being a teacher. He is earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida and there he heard the gospel presented in a way that finally resonated with him and made changes to live a Christian life. In this episode, we talked about: How does the retreat help him to fall more deeply in love with God and make a great difference in his life? His intentional search for a deeper understanding of God and spiritual transformation. How does the bible study help him decide whether to serve the mission or not? What is “Vagabond Missions” and what do they do? The primary reasons why he chooses to work for Vagabond Missions? The importance of the father's role in building a family, church, and community. What were the difficulties and spiritual challenges and how did they overcome them? What are the self-discipline and habits that help him accomplish what he wants in life? What is the exodus 90 program? To connect with Andres Taquechel please visit:

On today's podcast, we have Charlie Wessel, founder of private equity firm Cordell capital with $23.9 million in assets under their management. Charlie is married for 20 years, living in Charleston, South Carolina with his beautiful wife and 3 children. He was a real estate investor and started his company in 2017 with the help of a virtual assistant to help with social media as well as setting up automation to help with investor relations. He partnered with excellent sponsors and other capital partners to get deals done. This episode talks about: How he jumped into real estate and multifamily investing Importance of finding, working, and investing with the right operating and capital partners in real estate What does a virtual assistant do for your business? How social media is used to scale up a business The specifics surrounding the "Kingdom Business Association Conference” The importance of Intercessory Prayers for fostering a successful business Productivity and focus routines for successful people. Mindset reset and why it is important to do it once in a while Real estate investing business to make a difference in your life, family, or community Inspirational Podcast Quotes “My goal of this show is to create a crossroads between faith-driven leaders and the real estate investment space” Adrian Chuquillangui “We love it when we're making money for others “ - Charlie Wessel To connect with Charlie Wessel please visit:

Adrian Chuquillangui is the host of the St.Joseph's Capital podcast, and the founder and CEO of St. Joseph's Capital, a commercial multifamily real estate investment company with the purpose of inviting faith-driven leaders into a world of new streams of passive income and impact while assisting missionaries committed to sharing the hope and joy of the gospel with high school and college students worldwide. He is a Catholic husband (married to Alexandra of 3 years), father of 2 boys (Logan and Luca), active-duty U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Officer, and multifamily real estate investor. Adrian played basketball for four years at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where he received a bachelor's degree in Operations Research and Computer Analysis. It was during this time at the Academy when Adrian had a few FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students) missionaries invest and pour into his growth as a man and follower of Christ, and the seed was planted in Adrian's heart which has grown into a deep passion of living the mission of the New Evangelization. Throughout their journey in the USCG, the Chuquillangui family has been blessed with opportunities to serve in and support parish missions at each duty station including youth ministry and campus ministry allowing them to share their love for Christ with students and to be a resource for those diving into their faith. This has fueled Adrian's desire to pursue financial freedom through the vehicle of multifamily real estate investing so that after the completion of his military obligation, he can transition to being present and doubling down on raising his growing family while continuing to invest in real estate and serving the mission of the New Evangelization. Adrian is a member of the Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) Military Multifamily Mastermind and Academy and is a Limited Partner of 72 apartment units. He is currently on a mission to become a General Partner in commercial multifamily syndication with a focus on raising capital. In this episode, Adrian talked about: Adrian's background prior to getting into multifamily investing? The creation of St. Joseph's Capital and the podcast. The Parable of Talents. Understanding proper and greater stewardship of money Money mindset shifts for financial freedom. What was his first real estate deal? The benefits of passively investing in commercial multifamily real estate. Leveraging 50% of their profits to financially assist the Focus missionaries and Vagabond Missions. To connect with Adrian Chuquillangui, please visit: ➡️Adrian Chuquillangui's LinkedIn -

Hey, what's going on everyone. I'm your host, Adrian Chuquillangui. Welcome to the St. Joseph's Capital Show the home for faith driven leaders and investors in pursuit of new streams of passive income through the tried and true asset class of commercial real estate. I have conversations with high-performers investors and syndicators in industry that are using their time, talent, and treasure to bring life into you, create eternal impacts in their communities. Our goal is to help you build relationships, learn about real estate investing and syndication and level up one day at a time so that we can all become the best versions of ourselves. Now let's get to the show.