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How can private equity fund managers create win-win opportunities for investors and sponsors while navigating complex financial structures?   In this insightful episode, Melanie McDaniel, founder of Freestyle Capital Group, shares her expertise on structuring Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to unlock exclusive investment opportunities. Melanie dives into the intricacies of Average Annualized Return (AAR), explains the costs and benefits of managing SPVs, and discusses how fund managers balance risk, return, and investor satisfaction. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just curious about how private equity works behind the scenes, this episode sheds light on the strategies, challenges, and rewards of this fascinating industry.     [00:01 - 03:50] Breaking Down the Alphabet Soup What AAR and IRR really mean for investors The cleanest way to calculate and present returns Why SPVs offer more value than going direct   [03:51 - 06:34] The True Costs of Managing an SPV Hidden fees: Maintenance, investor portals, and legal requirements Why SPVs require substantial upfront and ongoing costs The importance of aligning returns for all stakeholders   [06:35 - 09:18] Negotiating for Investors' Best Interests Key considerations when working with sponsors How fund managers ensure transparency and protect investors The role of due diligence in structuring profitable deals   [09:19 - 13:48] Benefits of Investing Through an SPV Access to exclusive deals and lower minimums Tax advantages and diversified portfolios The boutique experience: Personalized investor relations.   [13:49 - 17:40] Equity vs. Debt: Making the Right Choice Comparing equity and debt structures in syndications The risks and rewards of each approach Why risk capital is a challenging yet crucial piece of the puzzle   Key Quote:   "SPVs create opportunities for smaller investors to achieve returns they wouldn't get otherwise." — Melanie McDaniel     Connect with Melanie:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/     Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode.   Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing.    Head over to our Facebook Page, YouTube channel, or website  https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306.

Have you ever wondered how to simplify raising millions for real estate investments while ensuring better returns for all parties involved?   In this episode, Angel sits down with Melanie McDaniel, founder of Freestyle Capital Group and a private equity real estate fund manager. Melanie demystifies the concept of single-purpose entities (SPEs) or single-purpose vehicles (SPVs), explaining their transformative potential for capital raisers, operators, and investors. She shares actionable insights on structuring deals to attract significant investments, the mechanics behind SPVs, and their benefits to real estate syndications.     [00:01 - 03:00] What Are SPVs? Introduction to single-purpose entities and their purpose Differences between SPVs and direct syndications How SPVs create flexibility for investors   [03:01 - 06:17] Structuring Your SPV Importance of aligning SPV terms with investor needs SPVs versus funds of funds in real estate deals Key compliance and legal considerations   [06:18 - 09:36] Benefits of Working with SPVs for Operators Why operators should understand SPV structures Creating attractive terms to bring in larger investments Building long-term relationships with SPV fund managers   [09:37 - 12:16] Share Classes and Arbitrage Explained Leveraging different share classes to attract SPVs How arbitrage works for fund managers Real-life scenarios demonstrating profitability   [12:17 - 16:13] Scaling with SPVs: The Long-Term View How SPVs open doors to larger, more lucrative deals The role of sophisticated investors in scaling operations Best practices for building partnerships with SPVs     Key Quotes   “We get one life to live. Don't wait to do the things you love—do it now.” – Melanie McDaniel   “If you can build in terms of attracting SPVs, you'll unlock larger checks and long-term partnerships.” – Melanie McDaniel   Connect with Melanie:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/     Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode.   Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing.    Head over to our Facebook Page, YouTube channel, or website  https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306.

Systems and technology are an important side of any real estate business, but this doesn't mean there is not an equally important human element to what we do. This is one of the messages that today's guest, Melanie McDaniel, underlines in this fascinating conversation. Melanie is the Founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and we are so happy to welcome her to the show to talk about how she partners with investors, the Freestyle Fund, how she approaches building relationships, and her current investment focuses. We also get a little personal with Melanie, touching on her belief in intentionality and using real estate to design the life you actually want! Our guest talks about traveling and staying open-minded to a life that is not limited by external expectations and pressures, as well as how we might think about transitioning into active investment. So to hear all this inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking wisdom from Melanie, be sure to press play!Key Points From This Episode:Melanie's professional background and path to her current work in real estate.  The common sense and learning that guided Melanie's decision to go into multifamily.  Foundations and preparations; the work ethic that Melanie brought forward from her time in the military. The key steps in what Melanie offers investors through Freestyle Capital Group, and some information on the Freestyle Fund.  How travel plays into and influences Melanie's life and work!Melanie shares her secret to finding new operating partners at conferences.The kinds of partners that Melanie aims to work with; a description of her ideal avatar.  Facilitating and building long-term relationships with partners.Moving through deals and making the most of the nerve-wracking process. The types of deals that Melanie is currently focused on.  Advice that Melanie would give herself about the temporary nature of things!Words of wisdom from Melanie for anyone considering getting in active investment. How and where to find Melanie online to make use of her great services.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Vertical Street VenturesMelanie McDaniel on LinkedInFreestyle Capital GroupMelanie McDaniel EmailMelanie McDaniel on TwitterRich Dad, Poor DadBiggerPockets Peter Pomeroy on LinkedIn

Today's guest is Melanie McDaniel, investor and fund manager with Freestyle Capital Group. Enjoy hearing about:- Why Melanie's does not want to actively manage real estate - How Melanie found a superpower in raising capital- Pitfalls to watch out for when raising capital- Plus tons more! Links:Melanie on Linked In Mauricio Rauld on Youtube Raising Real Money: Real Estate Funds Uncovered by Salvatore Buscemi Support the podcast by making a monthly donation through Patreon. When you contribute, you'll get access to bonus content not available anywhere else. If you enjoyed this episode, you would probably enjoy reading my weekly newsletter. Every Friday, you'll get a behind the scenes look at my investing, including current events in commercial real estate, deals I'm working on, and random personal things going on in my life. It's a super quick read and you can unsubscribe anytime. - Jonathan Subscribe to the newsletter here: www.thesourcecre.com/newsletterEmail Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

In this episode, Melanie McDaniel, the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, will discuss high-net-worth individuals looking to invest passively in private offerings, as well as people interested in a non-conventional lifestyle who are seeking passive income in order to live their dream life. Tune in and learn the purpose of passive investing.  

Melanie McDaniel speaks on how to raise capital. According to her, success in capital raising and real estate, in general, does not happen overnight. She says one needs to be consistent and persistent to succeed in the industry. She also highlights how focusing on capital raising enables her to scale.Peter Halm, president of Vineyard Investment Partners, an experienced capital raiser and investment deals originator, shares some time-tested techniques and novel tools that helped his company raise capital. Listen to the conversation to discover new insights and learn key tips to avoid common pitfalls in raising investment money.Key Points From This Episode: Taking somebody's hard-earned money to invest in a deal is a huge task.Melanie emphasizes the need to find an institutional-grade underwriter.It takes time to find the best deal to raise capital for.For Melanie, building relationships is the first key to finding investors and raising capital.Be consistent and persistent and show the investors that you know what you're doing to earn their trust.Going to conferences is a great way to meet investors.Paul Helm makes sure they have a personal relationship with investors. Make investors feel comfortable so they will invest again with you.Understand your investors' personalities.Paul uses a personality test called “Bank Code”.As a capital-raiser, it is important to meet the needs of your investors.Communication is Paul's number one key to making investors want to come back and invest again.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Melanie McDaniel on LinkedInMelanie McDaniel on InstagramFreestyle Capital Group websiteVineyard Investment Partners websiteMy Bank Code Personality TestThe Money Couple: 5 Money PersonalitiesReal Estate Investor Goddesses websiteAbout Melanie McDanielMelanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Melanie offers a boutique experience to her investors and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor-friend. Melanie's real estate journey began in 2015 when she read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. It completely shifted her mindset about money and wealth. She was a law enforcement park ranger at the time, and it took until 2017 for her to prepare to leave the W-2 government job to jump into real estate full time. She started as a real estate agent and went full-time into real estate syndication in early 2020. Melanie owns a 24-unit property in Norfolk, Virginia with partners, she is a limited partner on a 276-unit apartment in Huntsville, Alabama, she is a private equity fund manager, a Co-Sponsor in a luxury residential assisted living portfolio in Dallas, TX, and a Co-GP in an industrial net-lease in Longview, TX.About Peter HalmPeter, the “Deal Hunta” Halm is president of Vineyard Investment Partners where he is responsible for finding investment opportunities and forging strategic partnerships. Together with his wife and partner, Monick, they bring groups of investors together to purchase commercial property.

Host: Casey SilveriaMelanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers diversified investment opportunities, and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor. She runs a fund, owns equity in multiple deals and in multiple asset classes.Connect with Melanie!www.freestylecapitalgroup.comIG: @freestylecapitalgroupTW:@freestyleinvestFB: https://www.facebook.com/freestylecapitalgroupYT: Your Passport to Financial FreedomLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/Email: melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.comConnect with Farmers Capital Group: https://farmerscapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: https://farmerscapitalgroup.com/join/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.comShow notes:01:06 Introduction to her company and personal background11:10 How did she get her fund?17: Her Deals and Investments26:25 Her future plans in Multifamily and Co-living29:30 How does she finds assets that meet her requirements?31:25 How is she sourcing and building relationships?34:30 Her Journey as a Passive Investor40:00 Wrap Up

Melanie McDaniel, Founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Melanie offers a boutique experience to her investors and aims to have a personal relationship with each one.Episode Highlights- Structuring the Fund Of Fund Models - Melanie shares about her customizable fund- Flexibility a customizable investment fund offers- Restrictions associated with customizable investment funds - Benefits of these funds over syndications- Performing due diligence & underwriting before presenting a deal for the investors in the fund Book Recommendation:- The Power Of Now- Rich Dad Poor Dad Grab your freebie - Tips for Multifamily Investing at www.ushacapital.comFound this episode insightful? Show us some love by spreading the word on social media or  rating and reviewing the show here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multifamily-ap360/id1522097213Follow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | InstagramConnect to Rama KrishnaE-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.comDisruption Works Chit Chat - Chatbots, Voicebots & Automation, with the odd lobster!Lively chats about discussing how to automate your conversation without annoying customersListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode of Cash Flow Pro, we talk with Melanie McDaniel, Navy Veteran and Founder/CEO of Freestyle Capital Group. Melanie grew up in Utah and was taught to pursue the typical American dream. She decided to take life into her own hands and joined the navy instead of going to school to travel the world and become independent. After four years, she was still unsure of what to do with her life since she loved to travel and got a degree in hospitality administration. Later she became a park ranger. She was listening to bigger pockets at work and read rich dad poor dad and was ready to take on the real estate world as her new career. Tune in on this episode to learn about how she paved her way to financial freedom and what she learned along the way! In this episode, we discuss: Don't put your eggs in one basket. Diversify your sponsors and build relationships The different types of fund of funds Prioritizing the alignment of interests Raising capital for an SPV – communication and payment structure     Find your flow, Casey Brown   Resources mentioned in this podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/ https://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com/

Melanie McDaniel is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers diversified investment opportunities, and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor. She shares that contentment and happiness are key factors in achieving success![00:01 - 09:06] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Melanie McDaniel!How Melanie got into real estate[09:07 - 24:53] Real Estate Options That Are Available For The InvestorsMelanie's love of travel and how it influenced her career pathExperiences owning and operating short-term rental propertiesThe three ways to get into short-term rentalsMultifamily is no longer the only option for investors[24:54 - 29:19] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?When she worked at a youth campWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Learn Spanish and Italian languagesWhat does success mean to you?Melanie says that, “I feel like success is, “I gave it my best shot and I'm happy with where I am and just being content and happy.” I think that's success.”Connect with MelanieWebsite: http://www.freestylecapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freestylecapitalgroup Twitter: Free Style InvestInstagram: Free Style Capital GroupYouTube: Your Passport to Financial Freedom LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“Apartment complexes are the bread and butter, but the cap rates are compressed. If you want yield, you might have to work for it, and it's heavier in operations.” – Melanie McDaniel“If you find yield and someone's making money, then some bigger fish is going to find out and they're going to come eat our food.” – Melanie McDanielSupport the show

Welcome to The Freedom Investing Podcast!We share tips from experts on investing in personal finance and mindset so that you can finally have the freedom to work less and live more. Hosted by Kris Toribio.The Freedom Investing Podcast was created to help everyone regain control over their time and achieve true financial freedom! In the second episode, I talk with Melanie McDaniel! Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers diversified investment opportunities and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor.She talks with us about why she chose to take this journey to time freedom and how to overcome the mindset that is limiting you from taking the first step.We also discuss ways you can leverage real estate to live a life of design and gain more control over your time. Join us for our second episode as we explore ways to help you live the life you deserve! Subscribe to my Youtube channel, so you never miss an episode! Visit www.freedominvesting.com to see how we can help you! 

U.S. Navy Veteran Melanie McDaniel had been working as a park ranger for nine years when she decided to leave her federal career behind and become a full-time real estate entrepreneur. Today, she is the founder, partner, and fund manager at Freestyle Capital Group and Freestyle Fund. In this episode, Melanie shares how she became a co-GP and capital partner, her thoughts on investing in real estate during a high inflation period, and why conducting due diligence on deal fees is more important than ever right now. Melanie McDaniel | Real Estate Background Founder and partner/fund manager at Freestyle Capital Group and Freestyle Fund. Freestyle Capital Group is a boutique private equity firm that focuses on a variety of asset classes, and Freestyle Fund is a customizable Fund. Portfolio: GP of: 206 units across AZ, TX, and VA Owns 24 units in Norfolk, VA Triple net in Longview, TX Three luxury residential assisted living houses LP of: 276 units in Huntsville, AL Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to her at: freestylecapitalgroup.com Facebook Instagram: @freestylecapitalgroup LinkedIn Twitter: @freestyleinvest YouTube Greatest lesson: Everyone who has made money from real estate has been a genius in the last 10 years. The coming times are going to separate the true professionals from the operators who have gotten lucky with the market cycle. Do your due diligence. I have looked at enough underwriting in the last two years to know that a large majority are underwriting aggressively based on the market cycle we just went through. It is time to play defense and look for lower-risk opportunities with strong teams with a track record. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com 

Systems and technology are an important side of any real estate business, but this doesn't mean there is not an equally important human element to what we do. This is one of the messages that today's guest, Melanie McDaniel, underlines in this fascinating conversation. Melanie is the Founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and we are so happy to welcome her to the show to talk about how she partners with investors, the Freestyle Fund, how she approaches building relationships, and her current investment focuses. We also get a little personal with Melanie, touching on her belief in intentionality and using real estate to design the life you actually want! Our guest talks about traveling and staying open-minded to a life that is not limited by external expectations and pressures, as well as how we might think about transitioning into active investment. So to hear all this inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking wisdom from Melanie, be sure to press play!Key Points From This Episode:Melanie's professional background and path to her current work in real estate.  The common sense and learning that guided Melanie's decision to go into multifamily.  Foundations and preparations; the work ethic that Melanie brought forward from her time in the military. The key steps in what Melanie offers investors through Freestyle Capital Group, and some information on the Freestyle Fund.  How travel plays into and influences Melanie's life and work!Melanie shares her secret to finding new operating partners at conferences.The kinds of partners that Melanie aims to work with; a description of her ideal avatar.  Facilitating and building long-term relationships with partners.Moving through deals and making the most of the nerve-wracking process. The types of deals that Melanie is currently focused on.  Advice that Melanie would give herself about the temporary nature of things!Words of wisdom from Melanie for anyone considering getting in active investment. How and where to find Melanie online to make use of her great services.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Vertical Street VenturesMelanie McDaniel on LinkedInFreestyle Capital GroupMelanie McDaniel EmailMelanie McDaniel on TwitterRich Dad, Poor DadBiggerPockets Peter Pomeroy on LinkedInVertical Street Ventures National Conference 2022 

Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Melanie offers a boutique experience to her investors and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor-friend.   Let's dive in!   [00:01 - 03:20] Opening Segment Melanie is back on the show to talk about networking!  However nerdy, your network is your net worth   [03:21 - 06:51] Leverage Your Investments by Networking Know What You Can Get from Networking Networking Do's and Don'ts The COVID-19 Digital World   [06:52 - 10:34] Networking beyond Work Knowing people beyond social media and in the flesh Branching out of real estate and growing your network Melanie shares her encounter with a unique investor   [10:35 - 12:04] Closing Segment    Want to connect with Melanie? Visit Freestyle Capital Group.  Send a message via melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.com, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Subscribe to their Youtube channel.  WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through LinkedIn   Or send me an email sujata@luxe-cap.com   Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my YouTube channel   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Tweetable Quotes   “Networking is intentional relationship building.” - Melanie McDaniel   “I'm not just attending conferences for work.  I'm there to build my portfolio, build my passive income, and bring my investors along with me with whatever knowledge I learn and the connections that I make.” - Melanie McDaniel

The Investor Relations Real Estate Podcast Episode 8 - Sometimes The Debt Is The Asset Host: Jonny Cattani Guest: Melanie McDanielProducer: April MunsonJonny Cattani is joined by Melanie McDaniel to discuss: Learning how to be an entrepreneurCreating passive income Switching careers and moving across the country Find the people who want to invest and find the people with the deals Diversification by investment strategySometimes the debt is the asset Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers a Michelin Star experience with curated investment opportunities, and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor.Linked material referenced during the podcast:Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosakihttps://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Anniversary-Middle/dp/B07QPQ8WBL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19201WKKBIROS&keywords=rich+dad+poor+dad&qid=1649622743&s=books&sprefix=rich+dad+poor%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-1Book: The Power Of Now - Eckhart Tollehttps://www.amazon.com/The-Power-of-Now-Eckhart-Tolle-audiobook/dp/B00005AAPL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RYIMBNV3YARW&keywords=the+power+of+now&qid=1649622796&s=audible&sprefix=the+power+of+now+%2Caudible%2C100&sr=1-1Connect with Melanie!Website: www.freestylecapitalgroup.comEmail: melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.comConnect with Jonny!Cattani Capital Group: https://cattanicapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: invest@cattanicapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cattani-53159b179/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnycattani/

Conservative Underwriting and what goes into choosing a deal/sponsor with Melanie McDaniel. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterFor more educational content, join our multifamily educational community at https://www.thetribeoftitans.info/Interested in investing with Four Oaks Capital?  First step is to schedule a call with us. ----Melanie McDanielMelanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers a Michelin Star experience with curated investment opportunities, and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor. Melanie's real estate journey began in 2015 when she read RIch Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. It completely shifted her mindset about money and wealth. She was a law enforcement park ranger at the time, and it took until 2017 for her to prepare to leave the W-2 government job to jump into real estate full time. She started as a real estate agent and went full time into real estate syndication in early 2020. Melanie owns a 24-unit property in Norfolk, Virginia with partners, she is a limited partner on a 276 unit apartment in Huntsville, Alabama, she is a private equity fund manager, a Co-Sponsor in luxury residential assisted living portfolio in Dallas, TX, and a Co-GP in an industrial net-lease in Longview, TX. She is a Fund Manager of Freestyle Fund, a customizable fund with a variety of asset classes under management.https://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com/IG: @freestylecapitalgroupTW:@freestyleinvestFB:  https://www.facebook.com/freestylecapitalgroupYT: Your Passport to Financial FreedomLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/Email: melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.com----Your host, Brian Briscoe, is a co-founder and principal in the real estate investing firm Four Oaks Capital.  He and his team currently have 655 units worth $45 million in assets under management and are continuing to grow.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021..Connect with on LinkedIn or Facebook.vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv> Check out our multifamily investing community!> The Tribe of Titans> Get exclusive access to the Four Oaks Team!> Find it at https://www.thetribeoftitans.info^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Join Daniel Nickles with his guest Melanie McDaniel as she talks about how you can diversify using customizable funds as a passive investor. Melanie, an avid participant in conferences, has gone to more or less ten conferences in the last year and has already attended three this 2022. From the talks she's listened to, Melanie shares the different real estate assets that will thrive in the post-lockdown market as per experts and economists. Here, Melanie explains how the pandemic emphasizes diversification, her love for capital raising, and what blind funds have similar to the stock market.  In this episode you will learn:  How Melanie got into the REI space  What are blind funds?  What direction should you take as an investor in 2022?  Melanie Mcdaniel – an investor holding it in during a pandemic  The challenge of location independence to a business  About Melanie McDaniel:  Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers a Michelin Star experience with curated investment opportunities and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor.  Connect with Melanie McDaniel on:  Website: https://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freestylecapitalgroup/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreestyleInvest  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/freestylecapitalgroup  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjooQOXNa2GikHG0ilncRuA  Email: melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.com    Subscribe to the newsletter and get a FREE download of Your Guide to Financial Freedom:  https://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com/    Connect with Two Smart Assets on:    Website: https://twosmartassets.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoSmartAssets/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twosmartassets/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5b8x2o3ByaPBcz5Lkev7uw    Book your FREE consultation with Fortune Cribs now:  https://fortunecribs.com/    ✅ Check out our free apartment syndication sample deal:  https://twosmartassets.com/sample-deal-form   

Melanie started her career in navy and wore multiple hats from park ranger to a realtor, however she always knew that she was meant to do something bigger and better.  She went on self-exploration journey to find herself. She challenged herself and opened herself up to new possibilities. Today, Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Contact Melanie: https://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com/If you've liked this episode, please give us good comments and  five star rating below!Would love your feedback. Please feel free to contact us @ info@loombainvest.com Download your free ebook copy (7 reasons why syndications build long term wealth) @: https://www.loombainvest.comFollow us @: https://twitter.com/loombainvest https://www.instagram.com/loombainvestmenthttps://www.facebook.com/Loombainvesthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinkiloomba

Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers a Michelin Star experience with curated investment opportunities, and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor.SHOW NOTES:Esther Min is an entrepreneur. Today, Esther owns Clear Morning Capital, a private equity real estate firm, a business based around serving their investors and giving back to the community. She self-published her first book Real Estate Investing For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals and hosts the podcast Billionaire Morning Mindset in which guests are experts of their field, ranging from commercial real estate syndicators to family office advisors.FOLLOW: MELANIE MCDANIELWEBSITE: Www.freestylecapitalgroup.comCONNECT WITH ESTHER:✩ WEBSITE: http://clearmorningcapital.com✩ PODCAST: Billionaire Morning Mindset - https://media.rss.com/billionairemorn...✩ BOOK: https://usem476.ac-page.com/sign-up-f...✩ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/esthersunmin/✩ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-mi...✩ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be considered investment, financial, legal or tax advice. Esther Min is not licensed in the insurance or securities industries and is not in the business of selling, soliciting or negotiating the sale of any insurance contract, security or other investment vehicle.#Billionaire#SelfImprovement#Mindset#Money#RealEstate#Investing

Our guest for this episode is Melanie McDaniel. She is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across various recession-resistant asset classes. Melanie offers a boutique experience to her investors and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor-friend.Melanie believes that in the real estate industry, it helps to know people. It's a people business, and real estate is just a vehicle that will help you get to your financial freedom and build your wealth. She values other people's trust and emphasizes the importance of an untarnished reputation.  Key Points from This Episode:Melanie's mindset about money and wealth changed when she read Rich Dad, Poor Dad.She wanted to be a real estate investor but took the path of being a real estate agent first as her stepping stone.As an agent, she figured out which asset class she wanted to focus on.When she was ready to go full time, she left her W-2 job and launched her business, Freestyle Capital Group.Melanie shares her awful experience when she bought a single-family house with her self-directed IRA.Melanie gives tips on how to do a background check process before you make a deal with an operator.If she could change anything about the industry to make it better, what would it be?Melanie shares her thoughts on crowdfunding.Melanie gives a shout-out to the people who have helped her in this journey.Tweetables:“What is it that you do? What's your lane? What do you enjoy? Because we don't have to do everything, it's a team effort.” [00:05:16]“Why would I leave a job that was unfulfilling and not that exciting for me to go create my own business that's unfulfilling and not that exciting for me? I'm very clear on I just wanna do what I wanna do and then find partners to do everything else.” [00:05:34]“I love to network, I go to tons of conferences, tons of networking events in person and virtual. I just love to meet people because the business that we're in is not a real estate business. We are in a people business. Real estate is just a vehicle that is helping us get to our financial freedom and build that wealth. It's really about the people, the people who are the investors, the people who are the operators, and everybody has their lane, and we all just need to figure out where we fit and link arms with the people who have the skills we don't have and just do life together.” [00:06:49]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Melanie McDaniel on LinkedInMelanie McDaniel on InstagramFreestyle Capital Group website

Melanie McDaniel founder of Freestyle Capital Group is a person who radiates a tone that beams high passion on success but also equally displays genuine concern for the welfare of her clients! She does business guarded by good morale which is truly admirable. Melanie and John talks about effective strategies on raising capital and effectively handling a real estate business. Hop in on their golden nugget-packed conversation and sharing of ideas! Episode Highlights: Distinction Between a Full-Time Operator and Doing Private Placements Bringing-In Investor Capital Due Diligence Process Tips on How to Qualify Sponsors Importance of Market Research to Protect Investors Customizable and Diversified Funds Connect with Melanie: LinkedIn  FaceBook  Twitter  Freestyle Capital Group Website    Email  About Our Guest: Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm, and Freestyle Fund, a customizable Fund. She partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes, operators, geographies, and investment strategies. Melanie offers a Michelin Star experience with curated investment opportunities, and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor. Melanie's real estate journey began in 2015 when she read RIch Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. It completely shifted her mindset about money and wealth. She was a law enforcement park ranger at the time, and it took until 2017 for her to prepare to leave the W-2 government job to jump into real estate full time. She started as a real estate agent and went full time into real estate syndication in early 2020. Melanie owns a 24-unit property in Norfolk, Virginia with partners, she is a limited partner on a 276 unit apartment in Huntsville, Alabama, she is a private equity fund manager, a Co-Sponsor in luxury residential assisted living portfolio in Dallas, TX, and a Co-GP in an industrial net-lease in Longview, TX. --- Did you enjoy today's episode? Please click here to leave a review for The We Build Great Apartment Communities. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out! Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower! Connect with John Brackett and We Build Great Apartment Communities Instagram @webuildgreatcommunities Facebook @buildingreatcommunities LinkedIn @brackettjohn Website www.fidelitybps.com Subscribe to The We Build Great Apartment Communities Apple Podcasts Spotify   Do you think you would be a great fit for the show? Apply to be a guest by clicking . Fidelity Business Partners, Inc. 6965 El Camino Real Suite 105-190 Carlsbad, CA 92009 D: 760-301-5311 F: 760-987-6065

Title: Win by Learning from Your Losses with Melanie McDaniel   Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Melanie offers a boutique experience to her investors and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor-friend.   Melanie's real estate journey began in 2015 when she read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. It completely shifted her mindset about money and wealth. She was a law enforcement park ranger at the time, and it took until 2017 for her to prepare to leave the W-2 government job to jump into real estate full time. She started as a real estate agent and went full time into real estate syndication in early 2020. Melanie owns a 24-unit property in Norfolk, Virginia with partners, she is a limited partner on a 276 unit apartment in Huntsville, Alabama, she is a private equity fund manager, a Co-Sponsor in luxury residential assisted living portfolio in Dallas, TX, and a Co-GP in an industrial net-lease in Longview, TX. Let's hear more of her story! [00:01 - 06:59] Opening Segment Let's welcome my guest for today's show, Melanie McDaniel How and why Melanie got started in Real Estate Deciding to follow her father's path The jump   [07:00 - 21:40] A Clean Slate Start Melanie chose Multifamily is a stepping stone to Real Estate Realtors, consider putting money on syndications What happens to a deal when there's loss Passive Income Investments and the beauty of being a RE professional What asset classes Melanie is looking for Diversification: Cashflow matters! Unique aspects of Industrial   [21:41 - 23:38] Closing Segment  Final Words Connect with my guest, Melanie, in the links below Tweetable Quotes   "They were awakened to this new idea that: you don't need to trade your time and money, instead, your money can make you money.” - Melanie McDaniel   "If I don't do the work, the work doesn't get done.” - Melanie McDaniel   "We used to say: if you're really good at one thing, invest in that. Now, I really believe we need to be diversified. I think Real Estate should be a huge part of that investment portfolio.” - Melanie McDaniel ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shoot Melanie a message through her email, melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.com Follow and subscribe to her socials: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube   Don't forget to check out their website www.freestylecapitalgroup.com for exclusive perks and resources WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through LinkedIn   Or send me an email sujata@luxe-cap.com   Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my YouTube channel   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!

Any successful entrepreneur will tell you that mindset is paramount. Today we're joined by Melanie McDaniel of Freestyle Capital Group, who is walking proof that the moment you shift from victim-thinking to growth orientation is the moment your journey begins. Melanie spends most of her time building relationships with strategic partners who are the best operators in the business in their investment specialty. She attends conferences, training, and networking events to stay abreast of who's who in the business, to learn what changes are happening in the industry, and to continue to grow her professional network. She spends a significant amount of time conducting due diligence on sponsors, projects, market economics, and she negotiates, structures, and presents only the best opportunities to her investor-partners. She is a firm believer that what you consume through media should be a force for empowerment and growth: this is what moved her from “Go to school and get a job, live within your means” to “There is no cap on your wealth. There is nothing you can't do if you want it bad enough.” Tuning in you'll hear what she's working on now, how she just closed three back-to-back deals, and a breakdown of Freedom Funds' various timelines and business models. Plus, you'll get a detailed rundown of everything on her due diligence checklist and learn how she forged the connections that have set her up for an exponential 2022! To hear Melanie's inspiring journey of designing her life intentionally and her top advice to anyone thinking of taking the plunge, tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: Hear about all the jobs Melanie mastered before realizing she's an entrepreneur.The two books that changed the trajectory of her life.Becoming clear on what she wanted and the mindset she came into real estate with. Hear some of the incredible places she's had the freedom to travel to.Melanie's transition period, living off her savings, and creating passive income.Her moment of expansion during COVID and closing three deals back-to-back.  Some great advice on having awareness and a growth mindset.The importance of consuming media that is empowering and growth-orientated.Networking: Melanie's strategy, top tips, and understanding your “Why.”That this biz is about people and relationships, real estate is just the vehicle.What Melanie is working on now and how the Freestyle Fund's different models work.Talking about a K-1, the asset classes in the fund, and what she's currently looking for.The type of person who would most benefit from her services.Talking about the details of her due diligence process.The things that are setting her up for a breakthrough 2022 year! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Melanie McDaniel on LinkedInMelanie McDaniel on TwitterEmail Melanie McDonaldFreestyle Capital GroupFreestyle Capital Group on InstagramFreestyle Capital Group on FacebookFreestyle Capital Group on Facebook: Your Passport to Financial Freedom on YouTubeRich Dad, Poor Dad Gary V on YouTubeTo learn about syndications and how passively investing in one can help you gain freedom and control over your life, visit:www.passiveCREprofits.com

Melanie McDaniel, Founder of Freestyle Capital Group, is a lifestyle design enthusiast and location independent traveler. Melanie was raised in a blue-collar home in suburbia, America. She was taught, like many American kids, to go to school, get good grades, go to college, then get a job, preferably one with a pension, work for 20-40 years and retire in her 60s–she also had a serious case of wanderlust for as long as she could remember, a frustrating conflict. Often losing sleep dreaming about the curiosities she had of the world, Melanie's soul was yearning to travel, discover, and be out in the world. It is no wonder that Melanie ended up with a lifestyle that allows her to travel and live abroad for months at a time, it was who she was all along. To learn more about her journey, watch the video. Melanie spends most of her time building relationships with strategic partners who are the best operators in the business in their investment specialty. She attends conferences, training, and networking events to stay abreast of who's who in the business, to learn what changes are happening in the industry, and to continue to grow her professional network. She spends a significant amount of time conducting due diligence on sponsors, projects, market economics, and she negotiates, structures, and presents only the best opportunities to her investor-partners. Melanie found her purpose, which is to inspire others to join the lifestyle design movement and to help them find their path to financial freedom and grow their wealth through real estate. She continues living her dream lifestyle of travel and time freedom while still on her own journey to financial freedom. freestylecapitalgroup.com Follow us on Instagram: @TheMorningSpotlight Email us at: themorningspotlight@gmail.com www.themorningspotlight.com For title insurance inquiries contact Mike at michael.ham@ctt.com Buy Mike a Coffee!

Title: The power of networks in the business world with Melanie McDaniel Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Melanie offers a boutique experience to her investors and aims to have a personal relationship with each investor-friend. Melanie's real estate journey began in 2015 when she read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. It completely shifted her mindset about money and wealth. She was a law enforcement park ranger at the time, and it took until 2017 for her to prepare to leave the W-2 government job to jump into real estate full time.  She started as a real estate agent and went full-time into real estate syndication in early 2020. Melanie owns a 24-unit property in Norfolk, Virginia with partners, she is a limited partner on a 276 unit apartment in Huntsville, Alabama, she is a private equity fund manager, a Co-Sponsor in luxury residential assisted living portfolio in Dallas, TX, and a Co-GP in an industrial net-lease in Longview, TX. Let's tune in to her story! [00:01 - 1:23] Opening Segment Get to know my guest for today's show, Melanie McDaniel [1:24 - 10:09] Why is networking important to Melanie? In real estate, networking it's so critical Networking it's so useful when you try to build relationships What things could come with networking? Collaborative business aids Networking and investments  Communications networks Find great opportunities and deals Face to face interactions Networking and real estate [10:10 - 11:40] Closing Segment  Final Words Connect with my guest, Melanie, in the links below Tweetable Quotes “We are humans, interacting with humans and we all want that human experience were balls of energy and we just need to be in community”. -  Melanie McDaniel “Networking is intentional relationship building”. -  Melanie McDaniel  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect to Melanie through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and www.freestylecapitalgroup.com  And email her at melanie@freestylecapitalgroup.com WANT TO LEARN MORE? Connect with me through LinkedIn Or send me an email sujata@luxe-cap.com  Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my Youtube channel Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!

Can you run and successfully scale a real estate business from anywhere? It's possible, and our guest will show you how. Sam Wilson talks to Melanie McDaniel, founder of Freestyle Capital Group as she talks about how she scaled her business while living a nomadic lifestyle. Melanie looks back to how she got started with real estate, her pivoting towards syndication and her strategies towards scaling in different markets. Learn more about scaling your business and the strategies you can use by tuning in.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://www.brickeninvestmentgroup.com/podcast

One major part of multifamily syndication is capital raising. In this episode, we talk about effective strategies on how to raise capital for your real estate business with Melanie McDaniel of Freestyle Capital Group. Today's show is also hosted by seasoned real estate broker and podcast host David Robinson.Melanie shares that success in capital raising and real estate, in general, does not happen overnight. She says one needs to be consistent and persistent to be able to succeed in the industry. She also highlights how focusing on capital raising enables her to scale. Her tip for those who are new to real estate: do it full-time. Enjoy the show!

Our guest is Melanie McDaniel, a real estate investor, capital raiser, and founder of Freestyle Capital Group. In this episode, we dive deep into gaining clarity on your investment journey. We talk about how to reach success fast, how to create a fund, and how to establish your mentors. Tune in and elevate your real estate journey to the next level. Learn more about Melanie and her journey at reiclarity.com! “The concept of trading your time for money versus owning a business and having your money making money was mind-blowing for me.”   05:54 Melanie was a park ranger for 9 years. In 2015, she read Rich Dad, Poor Dad and decided to move into real estate. She finished the Rich Dad, Poor Dad training program and became a real estate agent.   After 2 years, Melanie realized that her biggest passion was commercial real estate. She attended conferences, completed coaching programs, and focused on her education and eventually bought her first 24-unit.   Freedom of movement and freedom of time are very important for Melanie as she travels a lot. She can make these happen through commercial real estate. “Clarity and staying in your lane are so important because if you try to do things that you don't love or you're not good at, you're going to be miserable.”   17:47 Melanie shares her investment strategy. She's mostly in the value-add multifamily space, but invests in other secure asset classes like warehouses or industrial.   Melanie's strength is in capital raising, so she only focuses on that area of real estate. However, finding a good sponsor for her deals is crucial. She looks for experience, morals and values, and reputation in a sponsor. She finds her sponsors through referrals.    Staying in her lane of expertise and finding partners who have the skills she doesn't have has been the foundation of her success. However, she suggests still being open-minded if you need to pivot.   Melanie is in the process of starting a real estate fund and transitioning into a fund manager role. Her fund will be a hybrid model between a blind fund and a single syndication. “If you want to make a huge difference or you hit a plateau in your progress, then that's the time to consider a mentor or a coach.”   45:32 At the end of the episode, Melanie picks action steps from the REI Clarity Framework that are the most valuable to her. These are “Establish Your Mentors” and “Grow Your Community”.   Melanie explains that even though real estate investors should educate themselves as much as possible, they should also look into working with a mentor or a coach. Mentors can help elevate your business to the next level. It's also important to find a suitable mentor as you grow or change lanes in your career. Mentioned in the show: https://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com/ Her LinkedIn www.shineinsurance.com/reiclarity The REI Clarity Framework Learn how to grow your portfolio and reach incredible success the right way! Visit us here for everything you need to know: www.shineinsurance.com/reiclarity.    Special thanks to Melanie McDaniel for taking the time to share so many great insights with us   If you enjoyed this podcast, there's a couple of things we need you to do right now:    SUBSCRIBE to REI Clarity on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts    While you there, please RATE & REVIEW the show    SHARE with friends   Finally, please, JOIN the REI Clarity Facebook Group Then, please share the show with whoever you think it will inspire. Until the next time, We truly appreciate you listening. Need the REI Insurance Guy? More great stories & information at: Youtube – Blog – Podcast

Are you tired of exchanging your time for money? It's time for you to start designing the life that you want! In this episode, Melanie McDaniel shares how real estate investing has helped her build an ideal lifestyle. Tune in to learn the pros and cons of being a digital nomad and be inspired to make the life of your dreams come true.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE    Is this digital nomad lifestyle for everyone?   The challenges of being a digital nomad   How to structure your cash flow to live a lifestyle by design   The negative part of not having a primary residence   Advice to those interested to start living a life by design   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED    Rich dad poor dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194  WeWork: http://www.wework.com  Selina: https://www.selina.com/blog/digital-nomad-how-to-become-one/  ABOUT MELANIE MCDANIELMelanie is the Founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that provides education and passive real estate investment opportunities.CONNECT WITH MELANIE    Website: http://www.freestylecapitalgroup.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freestylecapitalgroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freestylecapitalgroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcdanielinvest/CONNECT WITH US           Website: https://www.multifamilyinvestorladies.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/multifamilyinvestorladiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilyinvestorladies/ 

Living in the present moment brings so much happiness and peace. Today's guest, Melanie McDaniel, talks about that in this episode. Melanie is the founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity firm that partners with passive investors to invest in private equity real estate transactions across a variety of recession-resistant asset classes. Leverage her expertise, due diligence, relationships, and partnerships to gain access to institutional quality investment opportunities. Melanie is a lifestyle design enthusiast, digital nomad, location independent traveler always looking to connect with like-minded unconventionalists.  In this episode, Melanie shares why she chooses to live in the present moment and what that has brought to her life. She also talks about the advantages of real estate investing and the importance of educating yourself about the industry. Melanie also shares her thoughts on authenticity, genuineness, and honesty. Listen in![00:01 - 07:58] Opening Segment We introduce Melanie to the showMelanie's backgroundHow she started in real estateHow ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad' shifted her paradigm about moneyStarting out as a real estate agentBeing a digital nomad[07:50 - 26:24] How Living in the Present Brings Happiness and Peace   Melanie's passion for serviceExplaining the advantages of real estate to average peopleTaking responsibility for your moneyEducating yourselfMelanie on authenticity and honestyLiving in the presentMelanie talks about lifestyle designHer whyAdvantages of traveling[26:25  - 30:45] Closing SegmentAsking Melanie the Adventurous FourHow you can connect with MelanieFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes:“Life is beautiful, and it can be whatever you create your life to be.” - Melanie McDaniel“We're born who we are. The life path is to find who that is and develop that right to our full potential.” - Melanie McDanielConnect with Melanie via her email, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Connect with Melanie on Clubhouse at @melaniemcdanielCheck out Melanie's website and YouTube Channel: Your Passport to Financial FreedomResources mentioned:Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleFreestyle Capital Group--Until next time...Explore more. Adventure awaits. Please subscribe and leave an honest review  - how do you want to create an impact in your world?Check out Adventurous REI and our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Michael on LinkedInSuzy on LinkedIn   Invest with us! Start here. GRAB A FREE copy of The Complete Guide to Generating Passive Income for Avid Travelers & Adventure Seekers