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When your corporate job feels "secure" until it suddenly isn't, real estate can become the Plan B that turns into your best move…  In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, DoorGrow founder Jason Hull sits down with John Casmon (multifamily syndicator, host of Multifamily Insights, and co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit) to break down how corporate professionals can transition into multifamily investing without becoming a stressed-out landlord. They dive into how John went from corporate bankruptcies to building a multifamily portfolio, what passive investors actually need to know before putting money into a deal, and why trust + clear expectations matter just as much as the numbers.  Jason and John also unpack what this means for property managers: how to align with investor goals, why the best operators project calm control (even in chaos), where syndicators hang out, and how PMs can position themselves to win more multifamily doors.    You'll Learn (00:00) Transforming Property Management: An Introduction  (00:59) John Casmon's Entrepreneurial Journey  (02:56) Transitioning to Multifamily Investing  (04:33) Understanding Investor Types and Property Management  (05:48) The Role of Property Managers  (07:49) Investor Control vs. Trust in Management  (09:33) Challenges in Property Management  (11:17) Aligning Goals with Property Managers  (14:19) The Real Product of Property Management  (17:14) Managing Investor Expectations  (19:50) Syndication: A New Avenue for Property Managers  (23:44) Legal Considerations in Syndication  (26:41) Calmness in Chaos: The Key to Success  (31:40) Partnering with Syndications  (33:54 The Role of Property Management in Syndication  (38:29) Finding Syndicators and Building Relationships  (42:24) Understanding Passive Investment in Syndication  (47:45) Identifying Your Investment Goals  (51:54) Assessing Risk in Real Estate Investments  (55:15) Choosing the Right Market for Investment  (01:00:12) The Three C's of Raising Capital Quotables "The first C is confidence. Confidence comes from preparation." "The investment itself, we got to go out there and execute. But that investor psyche is a completely different game."  "It is not your job to hope. Your job is to analyze the information in front of you and make an informed decision." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:01) All right, five, four, three, two, one. All right, I'm Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. And for over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses.   We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now let's get into the show. So my guest today, I'm hanging out here with John Casman, a multifamily syndicator, host of the multifamily insights podcast and the co-creator of the Midwest real estate networking summit. And in today's episode, John's going to break down how corporate professionals can transition.   into multifamily investing, how to find the best markets, how to raise capital effectively, and what separates successful operators from everyone else. John, welcome to the DoorGrowth Show.   John Casmon (01:10) Yeah, Jason, thank you for having me. I'm really excited to be here. Love the intro, your intro, not my intro, ⁓ but excited to be here and share as much as we can on our journey to help all of your listeners reach their goals.   Jason Hull (01:22) Cool. So John, ⁓ it's great to have you. I would love for people to hear about your entrepreneurial journey. How did you get to where you are now? And then we can get into your business.   John Casmon (01:34) Well, the short answer is bankruptcy, right? I worked for a couple of different companies that went through bankruptcy and that really made me consider my other options. You know, I was at General Motors back in 2007, 2008, 2009 when we went through bankruptcy and I was there and I watched what that did to a lot of my peers. I one day in particular when we were going to have a lot of layoffs, I went to work as late as I could. But when I got there, I had a red message, a little red dial on your phone.   for anybody who's worked in corporate and remember voicemails. So I had a red dot on my phone, picked it up, pushed the play button and my heart skipped a beat because I thought maybe I was getting to the can, right? And it was actually a colleague of mine who sat kind of kitty corner in front of me and he had been let go. He, you know, was diabetic. He didn't know I was going to pay for his medication. He just was venting in his voicemail. And I just remember feeling empathy for him, but also   a sense of I just never wanted to be in that situation. So it made me really start to think about Plan B. Eventually I moved to Chicago, realized real estate was going to be that path and learned everything I could about investing. So it kind of took me down that pathway to say, you know what, I need a Plan B because no matter what you do, when you work in corporate America, you do not control your future. You know, there's politics, there's policy, there's a lot of different things involved that you do not control.   And sometimes it does just come down to someone not liking you for whatever reason, or they think you're a threat. And I didn't want to spend the rest of my career navigating those issues. So I figured I had to take more into my own hands.   Jason Hull (03:16) got it. And so you start taking things in your own hands and what was the result?   John Casmon (03:20) Yes. So we landed on multifamily investing, started with small multifamily. My first investment was a two unit building. We house hacked it, which is a common popular phrase now. But back then it wasn't quite as common. But we lived upstairs. We rented out the first floor unit and it worked great. You know, it worked so great that we went to refinance and we had created enough equity in that first investment to pull out a six figure line of credit and go out and buy another property. So.   Jason Hull (03:45) Nice.   John Casmon (03:47) That really got the ball rolling. bought a three unit building, we bought an eight unit building, and at this time I'm still working in advertising, still working in corporate America, and I enjoyed what I was doing, and I just had my second child, but the agency I was working for also went through bankruptcy right at this time. We had expanded, we were growing, and we had kind of combined with a few other agencies and kind of became this little conglomerate, and it just eroded just as quickly as it grew.   I remember again, just sitting there and I've got some real estate. I've got a little bit of cashflow, but not enough to pay all my bills. New baby. And I just realized this real estate thing is working, but the exact strategy I'm employing doesn't allow me to insulate myself from these economic changes and shifts. So I had to change my strategy and that led me to syndication. Since then, we've acquired over $150 million worth of apartments.   We've partnered with busy professionals to buy these properties and give them some passive income. And that's what we've been doing ever since.   Jason Hull (04:50) Got it. So your area of genius really is helping these people that were similar to you, they're in the corporate environment transition into being an investor in real estate.   John Casmon (05:01) Yeah, exactly. And I would say too, it doesn't have to be you're going to quit your job and do this full time. And in fact, most people don't, you know, but most people do want a little bit more control over their life. You want a little bit more flexibility. You want to earn and start building up, you know, your net worth. You want to have a little bit more liquidity. You have to look at your investments to say, what should you be doing? I think most people know that their 401k, their, you know, company issued life insurance.   probably not enough to really get you on the fast track to retirement. So what else could you do? Certainly you can invest in the stock market. Lots of folks do that. But real estate is a proven vehicle. The challenge is, I don't know anyone who really wants to be a landlord, right? ⁓ Certainly you want the benefits of real estate investing, but very few of us want to get those 2 a.m. phone calls. So the shortcut there is, ⁓ hire a property manager. Great solution. But now you have to be able to manage   property managers, right, which is this whole other business. And if you don't have enough scale, then it's hard to get that person really focused on your business. So we offer an alternative, right? You get all the benefits of real estate investing, all the ownership perks without any of the headaches of being the landlord yourself. So it really is a great marriage of being in real estate without having to do the heavy lifting yourself.   Jason Hull (06:15) Okay.   Okay, so ⁓ the target audience of this show are property managers. So if they're not gonna use property managers, then what's the alternative? How does this work?   John Casmon (06:29) Well,   first of all, what we do is not always for that individual. So I think that's the key, right? You've got to understand who you are from a psychological standpoint. So when it comes to investors, there's two types of investors. One wants control, right? They're not willing to be passive. And some people think they want to be passive until they're in a passive situation and then they're calling and they want to know why you did this and why you did that and how come you did do that. That's not a passive investor. And that's fun.   Jason Hull (06:45) Yeah.   Yeah, they're anxious. Yeah. Yeah.   John Casmon (06:58) And   if that's you, you should be active, right? And you should work with a property manager, but you also want to work with the property manager who is going to be right for you, right? Because sometimes that is not how they operate. So you want to understand that. And that's a process to understand who you are as an investor, what kind of investment strategy fits you and what's going to be right there. When it comes to property managers, though, I think there are a couple of things. And as a matter of fact, we just left out of meeting with   property management company yesterday. They have 2000 units. We talked about some other services that we offer. And one of things that stood out to me was just understanding some of the challenges that property managers face. And one of them is property managers are really in a position to think like everyone. They're supposed to think like an investor. They're supposed to understand maintenance and kind of the construction arm enough to understand what needs to happen at a property. But they are really little CEOs, right? Because for   Our stuff, the large apartment stuff, those are typically million dollar annual revenue businesses. And this person is in charge of that asset of that business. They are making the day to day decisions. They are the face for the residents, aka the customers of that business. They are the face and their experience with that individual is how they view that business. So it really is an important role. And if you're working with property managers, it's really important to understand how to find the right people.   to connect with them and have them represent your business, your brand, company in the right light.   Jason Hull (08:30) So now you left an open loop that I want to close. So you said there's two types of investors, those that want control and maybe should go find a property manager, you said. And then what's the other type?   John Casmon (08:34) Yeah.   The other type is those who don't want control and they trust someone else to handle that. And for them, there are a couple of different ways of investing. One is investing passively with a group like ours. The other is turnkey investing where again, you hire a property manager, but you really entrust them to manage the property. The only thing I would say for either one of those groups, myself included, is you want to trust but verify. Okay. You've got to do a lot of your due diligence upfront. You want to understand how they operate. You want to talk to   some of their other clients, some of their other investors, because you need to get a really good sense of what to expect. And a lot of people are great at selling themselves upfront, right? I can tell you everything you want to hear upfront. You want to know what is it like once you sign the paperwork? How often are we going to talk? How frequently am I going to get updates? And at what point am I able to weigh in and make decisions? Because if, if you are someone who wants to be more active or be heard, or you've got thoughts and opinions,   Jason Hull (09:18) yeah.   John Casmon (09:35) You want to make sure you have a voice in your investment. Otherwise you may get really disappointed or you may bring on someone who has a different perspective of what that relationship looks like and that never is going to work out.   Jason Hull (09:47) Yeah, there's a big challenge in the industry and that's that most property management companies suck. so most investors that have dealt with property management to some degree are they have some scar tissue, they've been burned a little bit. They've a lot of property managers that started their businesses that come to me for help to grow their business. They started because they were investor and they couldn't find anyone else to manage the property good enough. And that's why they started their business, but it can be a difficult business to run. so none of them start their business saying, I want to suck.   But that's kind of the default unless they get some really good support or figure some things out through a lot of trial and error. And so that's where DoorGrow comes in. We help them with that. But one of the things I coach my clients on a lot is that they need to shift into being daddy over these rental properties. They need to like tell the owner, hey, you need to trust me. And they need to be able to have a really effective business so that they can lean into that trust.   because a lot of people are anxious. They'll come to them with concerns, but generally if a property manager is good, they're much better at this investing stuff than most investors. And they're much better at coordinating maintenance. They're much better at handling leasing. And so when an owner tries to micromanage a property manager, it kind of doesn't make sense to hire somebody to manage your asset just so you can manage them to do the job. And so I think the secret is finding a really good property manager that you can   let go of control because you can trust them. And but yes, you need to verify that they can do the job that you need them to do. And so a good property manager will take ownership of it and they'll take control and they will, they'll display a lot of certainty and confidence in how they communicate and they won't allow you to micromanage them is what I've seen. So.   John Casmon (11:37) Yeah, Jason, and I'll add to it. There's a two way street there. And I think it's easy for people to say, ⁓ most property managers suck or they're not good or whatever. And listen, there's certainly a lot of challenges there. A lot of folks who are not living up to par to the standards. But I will go back to this. We ask property managers to do the work of generally like a CEO. Right. I mean, again, they're managing million dollar businesses in many cases, yet they don't have that training. They don't have that experience. They don't have the ability to navigate.   all of these various things. So part of what owners and investors need to also understand is that you play the role of asset manager. And that means giving clear direction of what success looks like so that that property manager has a framework to make decisions. It's not to micromanage those decisions, but to help them understand how their decisions impact the greater good. And part of that is like, again, just sitting down with annual goals. What are revenue goals? What are our goals on?   Occupancy, what are our goals on in a lot? And this may seem simple, but I promise you a lot of folks don't do this. And if you don't do that, then that property manager is going to default to, for instance, I'll give you a great example. I've got a property manager. She's awesome rock star. But she always gets nervous when occupancy is not at like 96 or 97 percent of this property. So she is, you she starts apologizing profusely and all I did this or done that and like.   Jason Hull (12:58) Yeah.   John Casmon (13:04) Occupancy is one of our KPIs for sure. It's important, but that is not the KPI. I am focused on my net operating income. And if we're going to push rents, the impact of that is you're going to have higher vacancy and she is not comfortable with that. And that's probably because she's used to working with owners who want that thing fully rented and they are comfortable having 100 % occupancy.   Jason Hull (13:13) Yeah.   Hmm.   Yeah.   John Casmon (13:33) if they're leaving 50 bucks, 75 bucks, whatever it is of rent on the table. And that's the part where you've got to really align with your vision versus their vision, because what they have in the back of their mind may not completely align with what you have. Or they have residents in their face who are coming into the office. They want something fixed. They want it done quickly. They want it done right. They want it done yesterday.   Jason Hull (13:49) Right.   .   John Casmon (13:59) So they've got that pressure of this person in their face. So they may go out there and spend the money or authorize the money to get spent. And maybe they're not picking the most cost effective measure. So you have that. And I'll give you one third one. A lot of times when you run into the flip side of that is maybe occupancy is low. They say, hey, we need to increase our marketing spend, right? We got to increase our marketing budget. know, ox is down to 88 or 90%. We got to spend more money. And we're not necessarily.   really zeroing in on what the specific issue or challenge is at that property. So for an owner, your job as an asset manager is to partner with them and to help them see what the options are, help them work through with some of those challenges and solutions are and partner with them to find success. It's not to micromanage them and tell them what to do, but it's really to understand the situation better and give them that perspective.   Jason Hull (14:49) Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. think, you know, one of the things I've seen is that I've noticed a lot of property managers, they make the mistake of thinking that the goal or the product that people want to buy from them is property management. But investors don't wake up in the morning and go, man, I'm so excited to get property management today. The thing that they want. And so the way I describe it to them as they say, property management is like the flight to Hawaii. It's not Hawaii.   and you're trying to sell the flight. That's not the exciting part. You need to figure out what the investor wants, what their goal is. Where do they want to go? What's Hawaii for them, right? What's paradise? And then how do we optimize for that? And how do we help them create a path for that? Because the actual product that a property manager is selling is not what they do. It's not property management. The actual product is them. It's them and their values and their belief system and how they create trust and the team they build and the system and mechanism they build around them.   That's the actual product the property manager is selling. so a lot of property managers make that mistake. They sit there and talk to you about maintenance coordination and leasing and inspections. And meanwhile, you're just wondering as an investor, can I even trust this person? Like do our values align? Yeah. So I don't know what your thoughts are on that, but.   John Casmon (16:11) I think you're spot on, right? Because, I mean, ultimately, as an investor, you are only as good as the team you can build. And that property manager is in charge of the day-to-day aspects of the business. especially when you, you know, I've heard horror stories of folks who have done like turnkey investing, right? Where the property manager, someone owns it, they buy it, they fix it up, and then they rent it back to...   an investor. And I've heard horror stories where that property was not being well managed. And that's the fear. If you're not in that marketing, you can't come and see it. So if you got an out of town investor, you really are trusting that property manager. So that is the most important thing, right? Everything else are tactical, daily situational things that can change. But it comes down to do I have the right people, people that I can trust, people who are going to make the right decision based on the information they have.   because they may not know what I know or maybe something shifted and changed where they would have made a different decision. We can't, you know, ache on that. It really comes down to are they doing their best? Are they making good decisions? If they're not making good decisions, is it because they didn't have the correct information, which again, could fall back on you as the investor to say, hey, are they aware of what your goals are? Are they aware of maybe this situation, these tools, these resources, whatever it is? And that's on you to sit and collaborate.   But trust is absolutely paramount because at end of the day, the thing that I think most of us are concerned with is who we partner with. And there's a great book I'm reading right now. And it gets into decision making and the fear of decision making for most of us and why deals stall. Why didn't you hire somebody? Why didn't you, you know, go with the vendor or go with the contractor or with the company? And the biggest thing is we are scared of making the wrong choice. All of us in decision and no action.   Jason Hull (17:43) Absolutely.   John Casmon (18:04) is better than the wrong action for many people because they once they take action. Well, now they're blaming themselves because you didn't pick the right person. Why did you hire that guy? You should have like now this starts to go on in their head versus doing nothing. Well, at least it's you know, it's not going to get worse, you know, it will in lot of cases get worse. So for a lot of people, that is the scariest thing. So if you can take that fear off the table as far as being the right person or being someone who is trustworthy.   Jason Hull (18:07) Right, yeah.   John Casmon (18:32) everything else gets easier. So if you can do that, that's, you know, the best thing you can do as an investor or as a property manager.   Jason Hull (18:38) Yeah, I agree. think one of things that I talk about a lot is that clarity has to come before action because if you don't have clarity and you start taking a bunch of action, doing stuff, every action you take is a little bit wrong. Sometimes it's a lot wrong. so, yeah, we need to get that clarity first before we start ⁓ making moves. And you talked about, I love the example of your property manager that is trying to   optimize maybe for the wrong thing. They're like, want to optimize to the, making sure their vacancy is super low. But that might not be the goal. That's not the primary goal. The goal is money, you know, and there's a really good book is by Elihu Goldratt. It's a good book for operations people, but it's called The Goal. And spoiler alert, the guy's trying to figure out the goal through this whole book, the story and it's money. That's the secret. The goal is the of the business, should be making making money.   And what happens in this book is that people are over optimizing individual pieces in this flow at this warehouse. And it's actually not helping to make money. It's causing more constraint. And so if we over optimize at one stage, it actually creates waste, bloat, inventory, additional work for the next stage. And so sometimes the best thing certain departments can do is slow down and do less in order to get the outcome to be maximized outcome.   And there's some really great examples in that that I think are really powerful. But I think the if you're optimizing for the wrong thing, then you're not making it effective. So you want to make sure you're optimizing for the right thing. Otherwise. ensues. You get mad at somebody, but nobody understood what the goal was. And so I think, yeah, getting a greed upon set of criteria of what what the outcome is and asking the property manager, can you help me achieve this?   And they know, they know if they know what the problem is, usually they can, they know how to help you get whatever goal that you have. And they know whether your goal is probably realistic or not, because they've helped probably a lot of people do this similarly. And so, but yeah, I think it's very important. Make sure you know, where's Hawaii and maybe property management is the vehicle. Now you had mentioned like, I'm really curious about this idea of, you know, maybe creating syndications.   Some property managers are now starting to think, maybe I should create a syndication. What's your criteria for, what's a good syndication and what are some of the, I'd be really curious to get into if some of the property managers listening were wanting to do kind of a little bit of what you do, how they might be able to get started in that. Like what are the beginning steps to make sure they don't make the mistakes you probably already figured out in the beginning?   John Casmon (21:27) Well, I think the first thing is, you really want to get into it? Right. Because for a lot of people, you got to understand it's a different business. Now you're not talking about real estate investing. You're not talking about property management. You're really talking more about, you know, investment management. You're talking about bringing on private investors who are looking for a return. That is communication skills. That's building up a network and a database of   Jason Hull (21:35) Mm-hmm.   Right, returns.   John Casmon (21:54) prospective investors, it's understanding the return projections that they're looking for. And it's really kind of managing the investor expectations, not necessarily the investment. And to give you a great example here, I had a deal where the investment went great, but it was slightly lower than what we initially projected. And I had an investor who was upset.   Jason Hull (22:07) Yeah.   Yeah.   John Casmon (22:23) about that. And we had communicated all throughout the entire process where things sat and he wasn't too upset, but he still made it a point to let me know, hey, well, this is less than what you initially thought. And that's challenging because the market shifts, right? Anybody who's bought properties in 2022 and beyond knows the market has shifted drastically over the last three or four years. So those projections made in a 2021-22 environment   Have a hard time standing up in a 25 26 environment We still make good money on that deals double-digit returns for investors ⁓ But you know there was that that was that feedback I got from one of the investors conversely We just exited deal a couple months ago, and we completely exceeded our return projections You know we delivered on a almost a 2.7 equity multiple Hit all you know mid 20s on the IRR completely unheard of stuff in this environment   And I have one investor call me and say, hey, John, I just checked my account. Is this right? And I'm like, yeah, it's it's right, man. He's like, my gosh, you guys killed it, man. my. Like, this is amazing. And it's great to hear. But again, that is separate from the investment. Right. Happy to manage the investor expectations and concerns. But that was an up and down investment where we had, you know, a moment where we actually had to put some of our general partner capital into the deal to keep it going.   Jason Hull (23:27) Yeah.   Yeah.   John Casmon (23:48) We have floating rate debt. had to refinance out of that. And we had to kind of rush to do that before rates started to go crazy. We had moments where our construction or renovation costs were much higher than we anticipated. So there are a lot of things that we had to navigate. And I think what happens for a lot of operators, a lot of people who get into syndication, they know the real estate and want to do the real estate, but they do not understand the perspective of the investor. And when you don't communicate to investors on a frequent basis and a clear, transparent nature,   Jason Hull (24:19) Yeah. Yeah.   John Casmon (24:19) They fill in the blanks and   the first concern every investor has and they won't say it. Most of time they don't say it, but I promise you they're thinking it after they make that investment. my gosh, did I make a mistake? Am I going to lose money? Is this person going to run off? Is this going to be some sort of fraudulent thing? Is this deal going to fail? These are all that we're wired like that. This is caveman stuff, right? We're wired to protect ourselves.   Jason Hull (24:36) Hmm.   Right.   John Casmon (24:45) And when you make an investment, and by the way, our investments are typically $50,000 and up, right? So these are not small investments. So when you make that investment, people start to second guess that decision. So my job when it comes to this side of the business is to keep them grounded that, hey, you've done your research, you've made an informed decision, you've picked a good partner, we've done this before. ⁓   Jason Hull (24:50) Yeah. Right.   John Casmon (25:13) And it's really to make sure that they feel comfortable with that decision. It has nothing to do with the investment, right? The investment itself, we got to go out there and execute. But that investor psyche is a completely different game. So first thing I would tell any of your property managers when they get into this business is understand, do you actually like people? Do you want to manage investors? Are you comfortable managing people's money? ⁓ And then beyond that, you have to do it the legal way. There are a lot of regulations around accepting capital from other people.   Jason Hull (25:31) you   John Casmon (25:42) So you can do it as a joint venture. The more common way of doing it, the more accepted way of doing this is by doing a formal syndication, which requires you to file SEC documentations. ⁓ know, there's regulation D and regulation A and there's some couple others, but typically it's going to be reg D 506 B or 506 C filing, which basically is the the structure that allows you to offer ⁓ passive investment opportunity or a security to investors. So again, for some people,   It's overwhelming. they're like, nope, never mind. But for some people, they love it. They want to get into it and they can learn more about that process.   Jason Hull (26:19) Got it. Yeah. I think I love your idea that it's more about managing expectations rather than the investments. And I think, I think that's good advice for all the property managers listing. This is something we spend a lot of time coaching clients on because they think their job is to manage properties. But really, if they're not strong in managing expectations and managing the relationship, it's 10 times to 100 times harder to manage the properties.   their operational costs go through the roof because owners are getting anxious. They're asking more questions. They're getting all these interruptions and calls, tenants, owners constantly. And if they had just managed the relationship and expectations and set strong boundaries at the outset, everybody would feel calmer. And I think really for business owners, I think the thing that really stood out to me that I've been focused on, and this is I've done some personal coaching and this is just nervous system regulation.   If you can, and John, seem like you're pretty chill and pretty calm and I'm sure the investor feel safe with you, which is why you've had success. If you are a person that is anxious and you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off, you're going to have, you're going to struggle in leading anybody, especially in relationships to your spouse and like everybody else. so having a calm, regulated nervous system allows your investors.   to entrain to your nervous system and to feel safer and to calm down. And that's not something you can pretend or you can just fake. You have to be that and they can sense and they can feel that it'll come across in your tone and in your body language and how you communicate. But if you can make sure that you're in that space and that you're able to regulate your own system, you're able to stay calm when other people are coming at you.   and other people are angry and other people are emotionally heightened. And you recognize this isn't really you. It's just that's them. And you can maintain that calm. You will be able to create a lot more safety. And that's really what people want to buy. Most people out there, their primary basic need is safety and security. Most people. That's why they aren't entrepreneurs. That's why they don't go start jobs. That's why they aren't like you and me. And if you're a property management business owner listening to this,   Most people are not like you. They want safety and security. That's why they get a property manager. They want peace of mind. And so, and I'm sure investors in a syndication, they also want some peace of mind because this is a big chunk of change.   John Casmon (28:55) They do. And I will say to most of the property managers I come across thrive in chaos. Right. They're used to stuff getting thrown at them. Right. And when you talk to them and get to know them, you learn very quickly. They like it. They do. They like the fact that they don't know what the day is going to bring. It could be a. Yeah, yeah. Could be a tenant coming with some crazy issue. It could be something from it's never boring and they thrive in it. However.   Jason Hull (29:00) Yeah.   Yeah.   They like the variety and unique challenges that property management brings, for sure.   It's never boring.   John Casmon (29:25) What happens then if you if they're going to look to work with investors and particularly raise capital and kind of do their own syndications, they have to understand that while they may thrive in chaos and uncertainty, most other people want organization. You want everything you said right. You want to have the calmness. You are looking for a captain to steer the ship. And for that part of the personality, they're going to have to tap into a different side of it to demonstrate how they handle chaos.   Jason Hull (29:37) Hmm.   Yeah.   Yeah.   John Casmon (29:54) not that they are chaotic. And I think what happens a lot of times when you're working with property managers is that they don't project that level of control. It just feels like they're reacting. So part of it is that, and they're really, really good ones. The ones who make it to that next level who are the regional managers and get those promotions, well, that's what they do. They manage the chaos and they manage up. They do a great job of telling the owners,   Jason Hull (30:06) Yeah.   Mm.   John Casmon (30:23) the leadership, whoever they need to talk to, they're telling them, hey, here's how here's our process. Here's how we're managing the situation. Here's what's going on. Here's what we're into. Hey, we had a water main burst here. Here's we bought. call three companies. We've got three quotes, but it's calm, right? It can be the worst. I'll give you a real example, right? At a fire, one of my properties and I was going to meet a property manager and I just happened to have a meeting with her that day at the property. She called me.   I was literally about to get in the car. She called me and said, Hey, I just want to let you know we've got a fire going on at the property. I'm not sure if you still want to meet. You're happy to come. We already have, you know, the fire department's here. They're they're putting the fire out right now. We already have another company that's coming in. They're going to walk through the damages once this is kind of settled. And I've already talked to the residents. Residents are good. We've got them hotels for the evening. We've checked with insurance. This is covered in your policy. So they're good to go. So you're happy to come down and talk and all of that if you want to.   Or we can let things settle down and maybe we can meet next week. This is a fire, right? This is like a scary situation. She called me.   Jason Hull (31:26) Right. A literal fire. Yeah. And there's plenty of fires   in managing properties. The literal ones.   John Casmon (31:33) Her calmness, she was so calm. Not only was   she calm, she had handled 90 % of it, right? It was the stuff you could handle in the moment. She handled it. So was like, hey, I don't think it makes sense for me to because I'm probably just going to add more anxiety to the situation at this point, right? It seems like you've got it under control. Why don't we let things settle, literally let the dust settle? And then once it's there, I'll come down. We can assess the damages, figure out what else needs to happen, what other next steps need to take place, right?   Jason Hull (31:41) Yeah? huh.   question. Yeah.   John Casmon (32:03) but had it handled like a rock star. Now, a lot of other folks would have saw the flames, called immediately, my God, there's a fire. ⁓ my God, what are we gonna do? So now you freaking out, everyone's freaking out, no one's controlling the situation, right? So now everyone's mind is just spinning and going. it does really take, kind of go back to where we started the conversation, that mindset of someone who was the boss, who was leading.   Jason Hull (32:05) Yeah, I love that.   Yeah. Freaking out. Yeah.   Hmm. Yeah.   John Casmon (32:32) who is going to take charge, even though it's not their property, they're going to take charge. Here's what needs to happen next. Maybe you have an emergency response plan already put in place, but you have these things already scheduled and ready to go. So when they happen, you're not shocked. You're not surprised. You're not asking questions that maybe you should have figured out upfront. And that's what a great property manager does. And if you convey that to owners, you're going to stand out above and beyond your competition because most people cannot convey that level of control, the level of   planning and the level of expertise that it takes to truly and effectively manage properties from the front, being proactive as opposed to just reacting to whatever the issue of the day is.   Jason Hull (33:13) Got it, okay. So ⁓ I'm reading, I just read, well, I didn't just read. I read in the past a really great book called Extreme Ownership. Really good book. Yeah, phenomenal book. ⁓ I'm going through their newer book, which I think is even better, called The Dichotomy of Leadership. leadership is what we're talking about right now, is that that,   John Casmon (33:23) Yeah, I think I got it like right here. It is right there.   Absolutely.   Jason Hull (33:38) creates a huge impact and there's a lot of misunderstandings of what leadership is, like it's control or it's being aggressive or, but yeah, it's really that calm presence of letting people know I've got it. Like we can take care of this. We've got a plan and staying regulated and calm. So I love that. ⁓ have a, so another question I have is how can the property managers listen to this? How could they maybe target or partner   with, if possible, syndications like you, like people that are doing what you're doing. Is there a chance that they could be a resource or do most syndications just in-house and do, they are a property management business?   John Casmon (34:19) No, no, most ⁓ most that I know work with third party manager companies. So I would say first and foremost, if you and syndications, I mean, it sounds like a big, huge, fancy word. But I mean, honestly, anytime you work with passive investors is technically a syndication. So it really comes down to figuring out who is looking for third party management and whether or not it's technically a syndication or not is really irrelevant. You want someone who is going to be managing or owning the property.   Jason Hull (34:24) Okay.   Yeah.   John Casmon (34:49) They want third party, but you have to understand their plan, going back to understanding the goals, right? Most syndications are looking to sell in a three to seven year timeframe, typically five to seven years. Most buy and hold owners have not decided or have not identified their exit strategy. So that's probably the biggest difference is when you have, let's just call it an individual investor or maybe it's a   Jason Hull (35:01) Okay.   Right.   John Casmon (35:17) a family or whatever that's buying and they want a third party manager, they don't know the exit. They haven't predetermined that they're going to sell in five years. So they are buying and holding it. And that goes back to the the I think the separation of understanding the objective, because for that person, having a full property is great. It means they're maximizing the revenue potential today. When you are syndicating.   most syndicators already assume 5 % vacancy. That's that's in everyone's underwriting. So you being at 100, they won't even give you credit banks don't even give you credit for it. So all of these things are already assumed. So for us to be above that is actually a miss, because it means we're not being as aggressive on the rent. So just understanding the mindset of a syndicator, which is they are looking to sell typically they're looking to double their money over a five or six year period. So how can you create value?   And that's something most property managers don't fully understand. But I would sit and I would talk to that syndicator. And if you want to be a syndicator or partners, not just be a third party vendor, but you actually want a partner, which we have seen a lot of folks look to do. You want to figure out how you can bring value to the table, because now we are aligning your interest with that syndicators interest. And now you've got a great partnership.   because every syndicator is going to need property management and they're going to need construction management to drive value. So if they can bring those people in as partners, that's a great opportunity for you. And if you're a property manager, you may have phenomenal relationships. You may already have contractor or the vendor partners that you trust in that marketplace. And if you could then take that and get a slice of the equity, that makes you very valuable for both sides.   Jason Hull (37:08) Do syndications, do they also need investors in capital or do most of them have that, are they really good at that? Okay.   John Casmon (37:15) Absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.   mean, I mean, syndication at its core really just comes down to the need of capital. If someone had the capital themselves, they would probably just buy it directly and not go through the process of syndication. Because the syndication is literally just raising the money from passive investors. And in that scenario, again, being able to manage that, manage the communication, ⁓ that's really what a syndication truly is.   Jason Hull (37:42) So a really good property management partner could bring property management, some of the construction elements and investors and capital to the table. So it could be a nice little.   John Casmon (37:51) That would be amazing.   I'll be honest, man. That's because I don't want your listeners sitting here like, oh, I don't have one of those. I don't know if I've ever met one that had all of those. If you do have all of them, yes, you should consider syndicating yourself because you got all the pieces to the puzzle. Typically, what happens is a property manager has the property managers. I'll give you a great example. I got a 54 unit down in North Carolina. OK, so I came in as a key principal. I've got a.   Jason Hull (38:03) Okay.   Okay.   John Casmon (38:20) to my coaching clients. It's his property that he found. He asked me to come help him with the loan, which I did. One of the members, one of the partners is the property manager. So that's kind of their role to the table is they're managing the property. That's what they kind of came on. They had a couple of relationships, but their main role is the asset and property management side of it. So that's a great way to come to the table. But. Just like anything else in business.   Jason Hull (38:33) Mm-hmm.   John Casmon (38:49) It's very hard to find someone who checks every single box. I mean, that's like finding the marketer who's a CMO, who's also the CFO, who's also the COO, who's also the chief of human resource. very like no one, people don't really have like top notch excellent skills at every single one of those, right? Like you might be great at business, great at sales, great at marketing. You're probably terrible at finance, right? Like you just, you just forget to do your expense report type person, right? So it's hard to find someone who's   checks all those boxes. And I think typically when comes to property management, you want someone who's great with people, can resolve issues, but also has to be somewhat, you know, sufficient when it comes to the numbers, tracking all the data, tracking all the, you know, the rent roll, the leases, the income and expense statements, things like that. So usually they're not going to do every single box. But again, if you can find someone or that's where partnerships make sense.   Jason Hull (39:24) Mm-hmm.   John Casmon (39:43) If you've got that awesome. And again, I'm not saying a company doesn't have that. I'm just saying a single individual doesn't, which is why it's great to partner. If you can find someone who maybe brings a set of skills that you don't have, whether they're joining you in your property management business or they're partnering up where you're bringing your property management skills to the table with their investing or their networking skills, that makes for a good partnership.   Jason Hull (39:43) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I got it. Well, we've got several clients, you know, all over the U S that are really good at property management. They're really good at handling the maintenance stuff and they obviously have a pool of investors as clients and, and, know, and they know that they can't do everything. So we coach them in making sure that they would do time studies. They figure out which, what their purpose is. We start to align them towards more fulfillment, more freedom, more contribution and more support in their business.   John Casmon (40:32) Yeah.   Jason Hull (40:38) And they start to build the right team. So they're getting operators, they're getting BDMs, they're getting the things they're not like strong in. And so we just make healthier businesses. So for those of maybe my clients listening that have healthy property management companies. And, but they don't want to do syndication. They're just like, man, that's a whole nother business. If I stay in my lane, I can grow that faster. How do they find syndicates? Like, how do they find people like you? Cause you've got a lot of properties connected to you.   and they would probably love to chat with somebody like you. Where do you syndicate people hang out? What's the title? Who runs a syndicate? What are they called? Do they have a specific title?   John Casmon (41:15) You   Yeah.   Yeah, great. Great question. Multifamily syndicator is is kind of the name just syndicator. We're all over. So I've got a podcast called Multifamily Insights. I interview like minded individuals. I've been doing that for a long time. We've done our seven hundred and seventy plus episode. So lots of people, lots of syndicators there. Definitely conferences. So if you look up any multifamily conference in your city.   Jason Hull (41:25) Okay.   Nice.   Okay.   John Casmon (41:46) meetups, lot of meetups in different cities as well. Those are great places to find syndicators. I think the biggest thing though is this.   Figure out who your avatar is. Because while we're talking about syndicators, ultimately, if you want to scale your property management business, I presume you're trying to scale with folks who are looking for third party management and the best option for that. OK, and let me back up. had one of the guests out of a podcast some years back, ⁓ Ashley Wilson. Love Ashley. As you said, something really changed when I thought about the business.   And she said the best way to find any vendor, any vendor is to figure out who relies on that vendor next and ask them for referral. So if you think about it, if you want a great drywall person, ask a painter. A painter is going to know who's great at drywall because they're going to know who makes their job easy and they can come in and just start painting versus a drywall guy who maybe doesn't, you know, you know.   Jason Hull (42:38) I like it.   John Casmon (42:55) mud the drywall properly or doesn't sand it down. So they got to do all this extra work before they start their process. Right. So a painter is going to know a great drywall guy. And in this case, it's really hard on ⁓ the property manager because you guys are the ones who do the work. But if you are looking for syndicators, OK, well syndicators, person who buys the deal. Well, who sells the deal? A broker. Find brokers. Go to a broker, commercial multifamily broker and ask them, hey,   Jason Hull (43:01) I love this.   Yeah.   John Casmon (43:25) Do you know some groups or you have properties that you're going to list? Here are the kind of deals we want to do now on the flip side of that. You got to be good at your job, right? You got to sell yourself and share what you do. So if you've got a great track record, a great resume, showcase that, bring that broker through and let them know, hey, we're looking to scale our property management business here. Here are the kind of assets that we want to manage. If you come across any of these that you're going to list, would you mind keeping our main name out there or referring us or giving us introductions to any of those buyers?   Jason Hull (43:53) Yeah.   John Casmon (43:54) so that we can throw our hat in the running to manage these properties. That's a phenomenal way to do that. And it allows you to shine and expand your relationships in your core networks and in your core markets.   Jason Hull (44:06) Brilliant. think I love the, I love Ashley's idea that you shared, you know, the drywall. Yeah. The painters, like they don't want to be painting over a crappy drywall. They're like, this is a mess. Like this doesn't even look good in my job. Now I'm going to look bad. Yeah. So the brokers know who maybe those best syndicators are. And so they could just go to the brokers and say, Hey, who's, who's doing deals like this? Who who's got things going on? Like who could you connect me with?   And I avoid maybe.   John Casmon (44:36) And on top of that, keep in mind, too, like what   are the times when? Yeah, but think about to like when is a property hiring or bringing on a new property manager? Right. So it's either a current owners firing the existing property manager or the property is being sold. Right. So, I mean, if you can get in during that transition phase, that's going to help you tremendously. And if even if they're firing their existing property manager, you can think through, OK, how do I?   Jason Hull (44:51) Yeah. Yeah.   John Casmon (45:06) work myself and get my name out there. And a lot of times, again, you're going to ask, right? You're going to ask other investors. If I were going through that process, I'm going to call my buddies into space, right? And say, hey, man, having a hard time, my current PM is not working out or we're not hitting our objectives, looking at some other options. Do you have any experience with these guys? What do you know about these guys? Or do you have anybody you could recommend? It's word of mouth, right? So that's what's going to start happening as well. So you kind of have to get out there and network and let folks know who you are, what you do. But you want to be someone who   people can say, yeah, these guys are amazing. You know, they, they only had an eight unit, but they crushed my eight unit for me. I'm sure they kill your 25 unit or your 50 unit. And you've got to start building that rapport and building your reputation in your market.   Jason Hull (45:44) Yeah.   Nice. This is good advice, my friend. So, cool. For those that maybe are investors listening to this show, ⁓ I'd love to hear a little bit about what you do, how you do run your syndication, and how they can ⁓ make things more passive, if that's what they're looking   John Casmon (46:08) Yeah, man. So there are lots of different ways to get in. If you are looking to be more passive, ⁓ high level, here's how it works. OK, so first and foremost, me and my team would go out. We look for the deals. We focus on a really tight radius. So we're in Cincinnati. We like Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Kentucky. Really a two hour radius of the Cincinnati market is where we focus. And right now we actually think there's more opportunities locally. So we're really honed in on Cincinnati right now. But we focus on that once we find a deal.   We reach out to folks in our network. So we have folks in our investor list. ⁓ Once they're on our list, we kind of have a quick vetting process and then we can share opportunities with them. Once they see that opportunity, they get a chance to review it. We like to have a webinar where we answer any questions about the deal. I think for new investors, it's a great way to learn because we have a lot of experienced investors who ask very intelligent, thoughtful questions that   Many first time investors probably would not even think of. And that's a great way to learn, right? And ultimately when it comes to this space, it's really about education. know, it's educating yourself, understanding how you think about risk, how you mitigate risk in your investment choices. And those webinars are a great chance for you to learn about that the first time. Once you've done that, you can go ahead and fill out our official paperwork with our SEC documents.   Jason Hull (47:30) Mm-hmm.   John Casmon (47:30) And then   once you're through there, you can make the investment. But the first thing is just to get on our list, you can have access to the deals. And before you do that, we've actually put together a guide that can help people because I found that when I have these calls, people don't ask great questions. Sometimes they do. But I want to make sure that you are informed and well educated because this is a big investment. You know, this is not a 599 thing. And if it doesn't work out, OK, well, I just wasted six bucks. No.   Jason Hull (47:54) .   John Casmon (47:59) We're asking you to make a pretty large investment, whether it's with us or with others. If that's what you're looking to do, I want to make sure you're well informed. So we put together a guide. It's seven questions you must ask before investing in apartments. You can get that on our website. It's casmancapital.com slash seven questions, but it gets into questions around the market itself, the operating team, what you should be looking for, the deal. What is the story of this property? What's the business plan? And it helps you identify different levels of risk because the reality is   Anything can work, but you want to mitigate risk as much as possible, particularly when you're a passive investor, because you are basically saying, I'm trusting these people to find the right deal and execute. And you want to make sure that you are finding and identifying the right individuals who have a proven track record doing the thing that they are asking to do. When I hear about people losing money in real estate. At least 50, if not 70 % of the time.   Jason Hull (48:35) Hmm.   John Casmon (48:57) It is someone doing something for the first time. It is the first time in the market, first time doing this kind of deal, first time doing this kind of business plan. And. I can't tell you how frustrating it is because it's a big red flag, and it's not to say they can't do it and can't have success. But if it's your first time, I want to see how you're mitigating that right. You want to partner with someone who does have the experience you want. Like there are lot of things that you can do to put the odds in your favor. And when you're a passive investor.   Jason Hull (48:59) Mm, yeah.   John Casmon (49:26) It is not your job to hope. Your job is to analyze the information in front of you and make an informed decision. So this guide can help you do that.   Jason Hull (49:34) Yeah, love it. I'm going to run a quick word from our sponsor real quick. Our sponsor for this episode is Vendero. And many of you tell me that property management maintenance is probably the least enjoyable part of being a property manager and definitely the most time consuming. But what if you could cut that workload by up to 85 percent? That's exactly what Vendero has achieved. So they leverage cutting edge AI technology to handle nearly all your maintenance tasks from initiating work orders.   Troubleshooting, coordinating with vendors and reporting. This AI doesn't just automate, it becomes your ideal employee. Learning your preferences, executing tasks flawlessly and never needing a day off and never quitting. This frees you up to focus on the critical tasks that really move the needle for your business, whether that's refining operations, expanding your portfolio or even just taking a well-deserved break. Don't let maintenance drag you down. Step up your property management game with Vendero. Visit vendero.ai slash door grow today and make this the last maintenance hire you'll ever need.   All right, so John, this is super helpful. love you've got your list. ⁓ You got your webinar, you've got your guide. I would recommend property managers listening to this. If they're curious about the world of syndication, that they start getting into your stuff and seeing how an expert like you is doing this and maybe even get involved in some of the deals with you or something might be a good idea. And they can kind of get a feel for how this works. And then maybe they'll say, I don't want to do what John does.   And I'll just find people that do, but they'll at least understand how they could partner with people like that. then, or they may decide, you know what? John's clever, but I'm clever too. I might be able to figure out how to do this too. And maybe they'll do it too. And, but I think there's a solid opportunity for property managers that want to be in the multifamily space and do multifamily management to find third party people that are doing these syndication deals. They need good property managers and property managers want more doors and they want to grow.   And if you don't, because your business sucks and it's uncomfortable, then reach out to me. I'll help you out. We'll get you dialed in. But ⁓ John, what else would you say to the investors that are maybe they're familiar with this and they've done some real estate investing and they've worked with some syndications ⁓ and they get on your list to do the webinar. What would you say to them next?   John Casmon (51:56) Yeah, I think the biggest thing is understand what you're looking for. You know, I think one of the biggest challenges for investors is when you can't pull the trigger, it's typically because you haven't figured out what you're solving for. Are you looking for passive income? So you're just looking for a cash flow? Are you looking for long term wealth appreciation? Are you looking for tax benefits and to reduce kind of your tax liability? Do just want to diversify? Maybe you got feel like you have too much in a stock market, just like we put something somewhere else. So.   Figure out what you're actually solving for. Understand your risk tolerance, you know, because every deal is different. In our case, we do value add B class deals. That's a fancy way of just saying we like properties that already making money that are solid, solid tenant based. Think of when I say B class, I'm thinking of all stuff that was built maybe 30 years ago, maybe 40, maybe 20 years ago. Stuff that.   your teachers, your firefighters, your police officers, places where they might rent. So desirable locations, not luxury, not super high end, not, you know, super courts, everything. ⁓ But, you know, places that you would want your kid, your kid was in college, places you would be fine with your kid living, right? So you're thinking about that stuff. That's, you know, I don't say affordable stuff. That's not crazy price. So that's kind of what we focus on.   Jason Hull (53:15) So would   that be like, is that how you find the best markets then?   John Casmon (53:21) That's part of it. That's our strategy. There are different strategies that people utilize. I have found for us that is a sweet spot where we can take those kind of assets, modernize them and create value for potential renters. Some people like to focus only on they call it core plus right where they're buying newer stuff, stuff built five years ago or three years ago. And maybe it was, you know, leased up and they're just going to go in and hold it longer. You'll find other ways to add more money through amenities.   Jason Hull (53:35) Okay.   John Casmon (53:50) So some people do that strategy. Some people like older properties where they're buying more distressed or much older properties and are trying to fully renovate them and bring them up. There are strategies out there, something like new construction, stuff that doesn't exist. They want to build from the ground up. So it really comes down to you. Every investing strategy has a different level of risk. This has nothing to with real estate, right? This is investing in general. you're buying, you know, know, value stocks versus growth stocks versus Internet, it's the same stuff, right?   So you just have to figure out your level of risk. We like value at B-class multifamily deals. Once you understand your level of risk and balance that with your return expectations or projections, that's when you can figure out which investments actually make sense. You know, I have some folks who they like to invest in what we call trophy assets. And...   They may not know that right away, but when you send them a couple of deals and they look at the property like, ⁓ it's okay. They want something. They want something they can brag about. They want to drive you by like, see that building over there? That's me. And if that's fine, if that's what you want, understand what comes with that, right? That's going to be a lower term, right? Because these are, there's not much value to create, right? You've got a brand new property. It's A class, rents are $2,500. There's not a whole lot you can do there. And because of that,   Jason Hull (54:49) Yeah, they don't want to show that off. Look what I'm connecting.   OK, right.   Thank   Yeah.   John Casmon (55:13) There's not as much risk. So you're going to get less return because there's less risk. That's fun. Some people want to maximize their return, right? Hey, I don't need this money. I want to let it ride for 20 years. So they might want to do new construction or they might want to do a deep discount, highly distressed vacant property that needs, you know, $50,000 per unit to renovate it and turn around because the upside is there. So it just depends on that investor and your level of risk. Right. And most of us fall somewhere in the middle.   Jason Hull (55:27) Thank   John Casmon (55:43) which is kind of our strategy. figure out your level of risk tolerance, what you're looking for. And sometimes you don't know until you start looking at a Because you might think you're a cashflow person until I show you what cash flows. And you're like, oh, no, I don't want to be in that de

Today John Casmon joins us today to talk about structured goals, tips for new investors, and his journey through multifamily.---Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedInJoin our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitanThis episode originally aired on February 21, 2025----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to us on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv ----Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same. He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients.He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service.Connect with him on LinkedIn----John CasmonJohn Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit.Learn more about him at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multifamily-insights/id1269346577 or https://casmoncapital.com/

Hang out with John Casmon as he reveals how to transform podcasts into growth engines for both personal and business success. Define your show's purpose, boost listener engagement, and drive impressive returns. Packed with practical tips, this episode is a must-listen for any podcaster looking to level up!   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How understanding the "Why" behind your podcast is crucial Ingenious strategies to align your podcast with your business goals Simple tips on audience engagement and building a loyal listener base The role of clear and effective calls to action in podcasting Why you need to rebrand and refine your podcast focus   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Download Casmon Capital Group's Sample Deal Package for multifamily apartments and explore our approach to apartment investing. Plus, join their mailing list for expert tips and updates on multifamily investments. Get started at https://casmoncapital.com/sampledeal/.   ABOUT JOHN CASMON John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. He helped families invest in over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors.   CONNECT WITH JOHN Website: Casmon Capital Group Podcast: Multifamily Insights | Apple Podcasts and Spotify LinkedIn: John Casmon    CONNECT WITH US  If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content, and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here!   

On this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by John Casmon as they talk about how to utilize and leverage your current skillset and assets to successfully invest in real estate without leaving your day job. Inside you'll learn how to decide if you should invest actively or passively and some of the key things you should look for when making your first investment. John is the managing partner of Casmon Capital, host of the Target Market Insights podcast, and co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Enjoy the episode!   “This is not a dream. . .you can absolutely do it. But you have to take action, and one of the easiest things you can do is to reach out.”   HIGHLIGHTS: Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: John's  transition from a marketing executive to a full time real estate investor How you can leverage your current skillset to invest in real estate in the same way John did with his marketing background 4 things you must look for when making your first real estate investment Deep dive into deciding whether you should invest actively or passively in real estate Why investing in the Midwest is better than investing in Coastal and Sunbelt markets And so much more!   ABOUT | JOHN CASMON: John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. As a result, they've helped families invest in close to $90M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Target Market Insights: Multifamily + Marketing podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors.   FIND | JOHN CASMON: Website: www.casmoncapital.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ ✈️ CONNECT | SETH BRADLEY:

In this enlightening episode, join us as John Casmon, founder of Casmon Capital and co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, dives deep into the strategies for achieving financial freedom through real estate investing. From his journey transitioning from corporate America to becoming a multifamily investor, John shares invaluable insights on leveraging commercial real estate, overcoming the challenges of being a landlord, and the significant advantages of investing in large-scale deals. Whether you're an experienced investor or new to the field, this discussion on syndications, passive income, and collaborative investment will equip you with the knowledge to elevate your real estate ventures. To connect with John, visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd Click here to check out our Amazon product of the day (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3BKVVLM We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to check out our e-courses and bookstore here: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shop Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p For audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blog Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support

John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments.   John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit.   Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light.     What You Will Learn: Who is John Casmon? How John enters the real estate investment industry? John discusses how real estate is a highly accessible way to generate wealth with various strategies beyond traditional landlord or house-flipping methods. Offering services to help everyday professionals benefit from real estate investing without dealing with the typical headaches. John discusses his move to Cincinnati and how his investment focus has expanded to other regions, including the Midwest and Southeast. Emphasizes that the best real estate strategy depends on an individual's skills, location, and connections. John prefers investing in larger cities and growing metropolitan areas due to their higher demand and potential for future growth. Importance of planning for property sales and having a buyer market for larger metro areas to maximize investment returns. Challenges in finding quality talent in smaller markets, which impacts investment decisions. Importance of having a backup plan in case of job loss or other unforeseen circumstances. John's experience at GM highlights the unpredictability of corporate careers and the importance of planning for potential career changes. Explanation of how professionals can invest passively through syndications, where the investment group handles the management and execution of real estate deals. The importance of creating passive income to achieve financial freedom and flexibility, allowing for lifestyle choices like extended travel. Investing in syndications is a way to enjoy the benefits of real estate ownership—such as cash flow, tax perks, and appreciation—without the day-to-day management responsibilities. Networking is vital.  How to successfully raise money for real estate investments, with a focus on building and leveraging personal brand and credibility.  The importance of transparency, credibility, confidence, and connections in attracting investors. John shares how everyone can contact him. Additional Resources from Kevin Davis: Website: https://casmoncapital.com/ Phone: +1 (937) 361-8072 Email: john@casmoncapital.com Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ Attention Investors and Agents Are you looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools, knowledge, and coaching to positively effect your bottom line. Visit:http://globalinvestoragent.com/join-gia-team to see what we can offer and to schedule your FREE consultation! Our NEW book is out...order yours NOW!   Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive Not Just Survive in a Market Shift? Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX HEY! You should be in class this coming Monday (MNL). It's Free and packed with actions you should take now! Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with John Casmon about building wealth through multifamily investments. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How having a mentor and making partnerships are important aspects to achieving success in real estate. - How generating passive income safeguards people against job loss and financial instability. - Why you should set clear investment goals that are aligned with your personal financial objectives. - How people should select investments that directly contribute to their primary financial goals. - Why it's necessary to adapt investment strategies in response to personal and market changes. Connect with John: Links Mentioned: casmoncapital.com X @Casmon_Capital Instagram @casmoncapital Facebook facebook.com/casmoncapital LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/casmoncapital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Casmon, CEO of Casmon Capital discusses marketing insights that he learned from some of the largest companies in the world. From focusing on psychographics to working with people's fears, frustrations, goals, and desires. 3 Pillars of Wealth: John's pillars revolve around the impact that you can make on: 1. Family/Friends 2. Community 3. Causes Episode #48: https://on.soundcloud.com/ZZ3cTMugegkeLoZf8 John is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. He also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their businesses. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Reach out to John at www.casmoncapital.com or through his podcast Multifamily Insights. Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus on business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers, and coaches. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

Strategic business relationships are often the backbone of thriving ventures, allowing individuals to combine strengths, resources, and expertise for mutual benefit. John Casmon, a real estate investment expert, has mastered the art of leveraging partnerships and other people's money to build a thriving investment portfolio. And in today's episode, he walks us through the steps of identifying the right partners, negotiating terms that benefit all parties involved, and managing these relationships over the long term to ensure sustained success. About John CasmonJohn Casmon is the founder of Casmon Capital and a trusted consultant for active multifamily investors looking to launch or expand their operations. John hosts the popular Multifamily Insights podcast and co-created the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, connecting industry leaders and investors.Before embracing real estate full-time, John led impactful marketing campaigns for major brands like General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light. His corporate background fuels his strategic approach to real estate, combining rigorous analysis with creative marketing techniques. John doesn't just see himself as an investor; he's a facilitator of wealth-building, helping others achieve financial independence through savvy real estate investments. Key Insights:Leverage Other People's Money (OPM). Choose funding strategies that complement your financial capabilities. Using OPM allows you to undertake larger projects and increase your investment capacity without exhausting your personal resources, helping to accelerate growth while managing risk.Implement risk management practices. Developing a clear understanding of potential risks and preparing strategies to mitigate them helps protect your assets and ensures steady growth without unexpected setbacks.Create systems and processes. Implementing systems in investment analysis, property management, and client relations ensures consistency and quality, enhancing your business's reputation and operational efficiency.Build a robust network. Connect with individuals and groups who can provide advice, share opportunities, and partner on projects, enhancing your business's reach and capabilities.Align investments with your goals. Choose investment opportunities that support your long-term financial and business objectives, ensuring each decision moves you closer to your desired outcomes.John's best advice for entrepreneurs:“I had to overcome that fear of losing money. And the way I did that was by aligning myself with people who can help me.”Connect with John Casmon:LinkedInInstagramXWebsiteFollow Beyond 8 Figures:LinkedinXWebsite

John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. We've helped families invest in over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors.. John Casmon is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with John Casmon? Reach out at www.casmoncapital.com.Want to become financially free through commercial real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.  ************************************************************************  GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS  LEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/  WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow  ************************************************************************   ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOW   Hear from successful real estate investors across every asset class on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. We interview real estate pros from every asset class and learn what strategies they used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families. The REI Club is an interview-based real estate show that will teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Join us as we delve into our guests career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.  #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestateInterested in becoming a passive investor in one of our projects? Kaizen Properties, is looking for passive investors for our upcoming deals. We invest in what are known as “recession resistant assets”: self storage, MH & RV parks, and industrial properties. If you are interested, go to the website and click on the “Invest with Us” button at the bottom of the page.Support the show

Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. We have a returning guest today, John Casmon, multifamily syndicator, podcast host, and marketing expert. In our conversation, we talk about the best multifamily markets, how to align your team with your goals, and how to minimize your tenant turnover with event marketing. Join us and get inspired!  Learn more about John and his story at creclarity.com! “The reason the Midwest is so appealing to me is because it's very stable. It doesn't get too high up when things are great, but it also doesn't get too low at bad times.“   01:00 In the last decade, John has almost exclusively focused on multifamily investments in the stable Midwest markets, particularly cities like Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Indianapolis. He emphasizes the importance of evaluating market fundamentals and considering factors like population growth, job market strength, and rental market trends before making investment decisions.   John explains that in 2023 the most amount of new units come to the market in the last 36 years and 2024 is expected to surpass that number. This trend forces rents to compress. “With my team, we're all aligned with our goals. They're clear on what success means to me, and our strategies and goals are based on that.”   08:42 John loves multifamily but he's looking into different asset classes as well, like boutique hotels or residential assisted living. His goal is to create memorable experiences for his tenants by focusing on community and organizing community events. This mentality stems from John's event marketing background and is leading to remarkably low tenant turnover.   John is very clear on what success means to him, and his team has to be aligned in their goals. He primarily focuses on the NOI, and the compensations are tied to that as well.  “I'm excited about the overall market dynamics because it's a great time to grow.”   30:48 Towards the end of the conversation, John shares what he's looking forward to in 2024. He's excited about new opportunities. In the last couple of years, it was challenging to come across good deals, but he sees 2024 as a year of opportunity, noting that investors are returning to fundamentals, making it easier to identify cash-flowing deals.   Finally, John shares one point of clarity with the listeners. Understanding goals and visions is key to clarity and success. Make sure your investing strategy aligns with your actual goal. That's going to help you get the most clarity.  About our Guest, John Casmon John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light.  Mentioned in the show: https://www.casmoncapital.com/ His LinkedIn Shineinsurance.com www.crerisk.com Jeremy's LinkedIn Need an instant insurance ballpark for your next Multifamily deal?! Answer 9 simple questions and we'll give you a sense of what insurance should be. Visit us here for everything you need to know: https://www.shineinsurance.com/ballpark/    Special thanks to John Casmon 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 CRE 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 CRE 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 CRE Insurance Guy? More great stories & information at: Youtube – Blog – Podcast

EPISODE SUMMARY: Unlock the confluence of savvy marketing and real estate prowess with our esteemed guest, John Casmon. This episode peels back the curtain on how John's adept storytelling in marketing major brands became his superpower in the competitive real estate landscape. His personal narrative is not just compelling; it's also a blueprint for intertwining life's passions with career ambitions. From the corporate world to prioritizing family, John's shift illustrates that aligning personal motivations with professional endeavors can pave the road to success. This dialogue promises to enrich your understanding of how to leverage your own narrative in the real estate market. Embark on a strategic odyssey through the multifamily investing terrain, guided by both John's experiences and my personal insights. We unpack the monumental role of networking, mentorship, and the self-assurance needed to make the leap into property investments. Together, we dissect the nuts and bolts of spotting and nurturing value-add opportunities, advocating for a conservative yet opportunistic investment lens. The chapter doesn't just highlight essential investment practices; it provides a detailed map to navigate the multifamily syndication space, helping passive investors and active dealmakers alike to identify and align with the ideal partners, raise capital effectively, and conduct due diligence with rigor. JOHN'S BIO: John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. GET IN TOUCH WITH JOHN : https://www.casmoncapital.com/ EPISODE CHAPTERS: (0:00:01) - Real Estate Investing and Marketing Mastery John's journey from marketing expert to successful real estate syndicator, emphasizing personal development and the need for marketers in the industry. (0:09:33) - Real Estate Investing Strategies and Considerations Transformative journey through networking and mentorship, targeting value-add deals, raising capital, and due diligence in real estate investment. (0:20:12) - Decentralization and Metrics in Real Estate Corporate America's decentralization trend impacts multifamily real estate, driven by job growth, employer movements, and economic environment. (0:27:08) - Risk Mitigation and Property Investment Loans Nature's intricacies of apartment investing, selecting the right GPs, accountability and leadership, and problem-solving in real estate partnerships. For informational purposes only. Always consult with professionals. This is not meant to be used as legal or tax advice or otherwise. Any projections, opinions, assumptions, or estimates used are for example only. All information should be independently verified and is subject to errors and omissions. Check out some of our other videos and listings: PreReal Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTgZYyrkRyU&list=PLbyMUN39hTNWUFWH-tprcR0sTOwdqCfuk PreReal™, Prendamano Real Estate of staten island, NY is a real estate marketing firm that is focused on lead generation for all its properties for sale. More leads equals bigger pockets in the end for everyone. If you are house hunting and looking for a house for sale don't hesitate to give us a call (718)200-7799. If you think it is time to sell your house, we can get you top dollar for your property. Visit us at www.prereal.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrendamanoRealEstate Instagram: @prerealpodcast @prerealestate TikTok: @prerealestate Twitter: @prerealestate #RealEstate #Tips #PreReal

In today's episode of the Cashflow for Life podcast, Andrew chats with Brie Schmidt, a real estate agent, mother of two and an investor known for her contributions to BiggerPockets, a real estate investing education resource. Brie shares her journey in real estate investment, starting with a house hack in Chicago in 2011 and expanding into the Milwaukee market in 2014. She discusses the impact of personal life events, including her father's death and her own divorce, on her investment strategy. Brie also talks about her shift towards optimizing her portfolio for efficiency, leading to selling off some properties while retaining others in Chicago.Andrew and Brie discuss her approach to investment, emphasizing lifestyle and freedom over scaling up for the sake of growth. She details her experiences with different property classes, noting the higher management demands of C-class properties compared to B and A-class. Her investment strategy includes a mix of personal properties and participation in syndication deals.They also touch on the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, which Brie co-organizes. The event focuses on education and networking, featuring various speakers discussing topics like syndication, raising capital, and local Airbnb policies. She highlights the importance of understanding economic trends and their impact on real estate, a lesson she learned from a personal session with an economist.Enjoy!What You Will Learn In This Show:How significant personal events, such as the loss of her father and a divorce, influenced Brie's approach to real estate investment.The significance of aligning investments with personal values and lifestyle goals, rather than pursuing growth for its own sake.The challenges and demands of C-class properties compared to B and A-class properties.The importance of continued education and networking in real estate.The importance of understanding broader economic trends and their influence on the real estate market.And much more...Resources:BiggerPocketsThe Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit

John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light. Join our conversation with John Casmon as he shares why real estate can be an empowering equalizer for individuals from varied educational or financial backgrounds. John shares… How real estate can level the playing field for individuals from diverse educational and financial backgrounds. Getting ahead of potential issues and emphasizes the importance of effective communication with lenders and investors. Taking control of your future by transitioning from a corporate job to real estate investment is possible. Finding the right lending partner is essential, and staying prepared to switch lenders when necessary is key, especially during tough times. And so much more! Find John on:   Website: https://casmoncapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-casmon-7942454/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcasmon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcasmon Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you! Thank you in advance! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Watch, Enjoy & Like! Agostino   ✅ DON'T DELAY! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ✅ https://www.youtube.com/bulletproofcashflow  

To access a FREE collection of resources, go to www.TheMaverickVault.com    In this episode, we plunge headfirst into multi-family real estate investments, uncovering the strategies that hold the key to unlocking success in this dynamic market. Join John Casmon as he shares profound insights into the subtle intricacies that can either pave the way for your investment triumph or steer you toward setbacks. Key Takeaways From This Episode The importance of networking, partnerships, and adaptability in real estate Valuable lessons to learn from a real estate pro  Crucial factors to consider when evaluating potential real estate partners Why it's crucial to align your business plan and loan strategy  Common hurdles passive investors face when pursuing personal goals      References/Links Mentioned GitHub Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Kindle, Paperback, and Mass Market Paperback Atomic Habits by James Clear | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover     About John Casmon John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. He helped families invest in over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors. Connect with John Website: Casmon Capital Group Podcast: Multifamily Insights LinkedIn: John Casmon   Are you a passive real estate investor seeking financial freedom? Almost daily, new headlines break on the latest financial market upset. Now is the time to get educated on how to strategically invest in commercial real estate for long-term financial freedom. Grab your copy of “How to Passively Invest in a Changing Economic Environment” Go to…www.MavericksInvest.com    Want to keep up to date on the commercial real estate market, trends, investing tips and know what Neil is buying right now? Connect with him at http://www.AgentOptional.com, and be sure to register for his newsletter.    Connect with Neil Timmins on LinkedIn. If there is a topic you want to know more about or a guest that you would like to see on the show, shoot Neil a message on LinkedIn.      About Neil Timmins Neil is a commercial real estate syndicator, published author, and podcast host.   Neil's entry point into the Real Estate industry came after a few short years in banking. Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a Top 100 team and the #1 REMAX agent in Iowa by the age of 29, Neil had solidified his role as a force in the industry.   Having completed hundreds of Fix & Flips, Wholesales, Wholetails, Novations, and Owner-Financed deals, Neil longed to quit forfeiting time for dollars. After building a portfolio of single-family rentals to produce passive income, he found the strategy to be anything but passive.   Neil, however, didn't go looking for his first commercial deal, he actually stumbled into it. Since then, he has refined the process of analyzing and buying commercial properties that produce stellar cash flow.   Neil has been involved in over $300,000,000 in real estate transactions. While his holdings in commercial asset classes include apartments, offices, mobile home parks, and self-storage units, his passion is industrial property. Neil now has verticals in residential real estate, multiple commercial asset classes, brokerage, publishing, and this successful podcast.   Neil and his wife, Emily, are the proud parents of three active teenagers. Those who know Neil say he is a competitor by nature, whether for the biggest fish on a deep-sea fishing trip, the best ribs at a barbeque, or playing football back in his day at his alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha as a Maverick. Neil is always up for travel, spending time on the water, and of course, meeting people interested in learning about and investing in commercial properties.   Click here to see video of the podcast. 

ABOUT JOHN CASMONJohn Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light.   THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:     John's background and journey to real estateAbout Casmon Capital Group Leaving his W2 job and becoming an investorLearning real estate investing's blueprint Duplex as a first investment About the Deal: 8-unit property First few deals before getting into SyndicationLessons learned from this dealTransition from small to large multifamily dealsHaving the right people in placeHow to vet the Contractor and Property managerJohn's strength as a real estate investorHis take on holding current assets in today's marketTailoring your investing strategy Market Expansion and his investing philosophy Mistakes learned on a 3-unit deal Connect with John Casmon    KEY QUOTE: “Some people are looking for passive income but they end up having a second job. Make sure your investing strategy allows you the flexibility you are looking for.” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:Casmon Capital Group works with investors to meet their financial goals through apartment investing. We partner with investors to acquire apartment communities with value-add opportunities that will deliver strong returns. Focused on creating alternative, turnkey solutions for qualified individuals, our offerings are designed to outperform traditional investment vehicles.    ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.      #RealEstateInvesting #REInvestors #Syndications #InvestingStrategy #MultifamilyInvesting #Syndicator #Midwest #ApartmentInvesting #W2job #ApartmentInvestingBlueprint #GeneralPartner #LimitedPartner #GeneralContractor #JointVenture #Flexibility #AssetManagement #Underwriting #RichDad #PoorDad #RealEstateBluePrint #MultifamilyInsights#PassiveIncome #LongTermWealth #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork   CONNECT WITH JOHN CASMON: Website: https://casmoncapital.comLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-casmon-7942454Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jcasmonFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/casmoncapitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/jcasmonYoutube: @Multifamily Insights with John CasmonCheck out his Podcast:  https://casmoncapital.com/podcast       CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/      For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties      Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

Join us for an enlightening podcast episode featuring John Casmon, a distinguished real estate entrepreneur with a track record of partnering with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John's expertise goes beyond his investments; he also consults with active multifamily investors, helping them kickstart or expand their ventures. As the host of the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, John is a recognized authority in the field.Tune in to discover the Midwest Advantage, as John shares insights from his corporate America background, where he oversaw marketing campaigns for giants like General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tap into John's wealth of experience in the real estate industry.ide his brother, Greg Lyons.Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from Tim's incredible story and expertise in the world of real estate investment. Learn how he leverages his experiences as a firefighter, RN, and investor to help others achieve financial freedom through smart real estate choices. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true industry leader who knows that, just like in the fire department, having the right tools and knowledge can make all the difference.Show Highlights:✅02:34 - Who is John?✅12:58 - Marketing and branding✅21:55 - Amplyfing good traits✅27:08 - Mentorship program✅39:07 - Top 4 toppings✅46:19 - Contact John

If you want to amplify your wealth-building capacities and strategies, look no further! Prepare to embark on a journey towards strategic mentorship and harnessing the right resources as John Casmon guides you through a diverse range of learning resources to boost your wealth-building prowess. Take a definitive step toward your financial aspirations by tuning in to this episode.     Key Takeaways To Listen For How educating yourself can help develop your ideal investing strategy Why people's influence assist you in pursuing investment opportunities  A strategic approach to maximizing profits in your rental properties Impact of the right mindset and mentor in developing your RE knowledge Biggest benefits of joining mastermind groups and events for real estate investors     Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Kindle and Paperback  MTN DEW P&G Sherwin-Williams  ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy | Kindle and Paperback Multifamily Apartment Investment Sample Deal  Atomic Habits by James Clear | Kindle and Paperback Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg PhD | Hardcover Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy | Kindle and Paperback Grit by Angela Duckworth | Kindle and Paperback  Growth Mindset by Peyton Curley | Paperback and Spiral-bound   If you're interested in investing in real estate, check out https://casmoncapital.com/sampledeal to learn more about the REI basics and John's approach to apartment investing.     About John Casmon John is a multifamily real estate entrepreneur and marketing maven with extensive experience collaborating with others to deliver profitable results. He hosts the widespread and growing real estate podcast Target Market Insights and hosts the Chicago Multifamily Club. He co-created the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. He partnered with investors on over 900 units in multifamily valued at nearly $90 million.     Connect with John Website: Casmon Capital Group | MidWest Real Estate Networking Summit Podcast: Multifamily Insights | Apple Podcast and Spotify      Connect With Us If you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/.     Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554

John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. We've helped families invest in over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors.

Want to know more about successful investing in real estate and how to become a professional in real estate? Then watch our new episode with John Casmon. John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. As a result, they've helped families invest over $100M in multi-family apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multi-family Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors. In this episode, John shares his journey into real estate, starting from his early days in the industry. Moreover, he talks about his transition into multi-family properties and explains his strategy for building a successful multi-family portfolio. Next, John dives into the key features of a successful investor and highlights a common issue in growing a portfolio. Finally, he explains the benefits of passive investing in real estate syndication and advises moving forward.   HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 1. John's journey into real estate 00:00 - 3:57 2. Transition into multi-family 3:57 - 7:51 3. Strategy for building multi-family portfolio 7:51 - 9:50 4. Features of a successful investor 9:50 - 14:22 5. Standard issue in growing a portfolio 14:22 - 20:09 6. Passive investing in real estate syndication 20:09 - 25:22 7. Advice for Moving Forward 25:22 - 28:12 8. Ways to connect John 28:12 - 29:10   CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website- https://casmoncapital.com LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/   CONNECT WITH THE HOST Website- https://upstreaminvestor.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TwoSmartAssets/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/upstreaminvestor/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/twosmartassets LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-smart-assets/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen, like, subscribe, and comment!

Travel trailblazer and hospitality enthusiast Davonne Reaves, is an award-winning hotel consultant and asset manager, who on her own path to hotel ownership, is fiercely dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities on opportunities unlocked through investment in the hospitality industry. As founder and chief hospitality strategist behind Atlanta-based hospitality firm, The Vonne Group and CEO of Vesterr, Reaves capitalizes on her more than 14 years of experience in the lodging industry, to teach people how to become successful hotel investors and owners. With a passion for people and pineapples —the premiere symbol for the hospitality industry — Reaves makes hotel ownership real and relatable through educational training and programmatic resources that spotlight each step in the hotel acquisition process, leaning into sustainable success strategies. In our conversation with Davonne about her journey from being a front desk manager to being a hotel owner, her hotel investing journey, how to analyze a hotel deal, and Vesterr: a crowdfunding platform that connects investors everywhere with hotel deals. Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Front Desk Manager to Hotel Owner 00:00 A serial entrepreneur mom; 03:21 Employee to owner in the hotel industry; 14:39 Hotels & Multifamily; 21:14 How to analyze a hotel deal & Hotel brands; 32:13 Vesterr: offers for investors within the hotel and hospitality realm;     Round of Insights: Apparent Failure: Humbling moments in her hotel career Digital Resource: Vesperr Most Recommended Book: Relentless Daily Habit: Listening to music. #1 Insight for Being a Successful Hotel Investor: Create an investment thesis Best Place to Grab a Bite: Chick-fil-a     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Davonne: To learn more go to vesterr.com   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Kenny Wolfe is an experienced multifamily syndicator, the founder and CEO of Wolfe Investments, and the author of “Investing in the Dream: How to Acquire Multifamily Real Estate and Attain Total Financial Freedom.” He invested in his first multifamily property in 2010 and instantly saw the potential for real estate to transform his life – giving him the opportunity to quit his day job and start a company. Kenny is passionate about helping others attain financial freedom through real estate investing.  He has a portfolio valued at $675 million and is on pace to hit $1 billion this year. In our conversation with Kenny, we talked about building traction, mitigating growth, the current real estate landscape, and his path to hit one billion this year after starting as a passive investor.  Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit! - Use Promo Code: PODCAST   Traction & Growth 00:00 A diversified portfolio 03:35 How to build traction; 11:05 Building a team ~ mitigating growth; 13:40 The current real estate landscape; 15:54 Focus & Deal flow; 20:12 Multifamily & Triplenet & Development   Round of Insights: Apparent Failure: Buying a tanning salon Digital Resource: Traction Most Recommended Book: Your Quest to Financial Freedom Daily Habit: Working out. #1 Insight for Real Estate Investing: You want to fish where people are going to want to fish later.     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Kenny: To learn more go to wolfe-investments.com   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Brandon Jenkins is a commercial real estate investor-operator, podcaster, and entrepreneur with a passion for adding value to the communities where he owns properties. His syndication investing experience includes 2,300 LP units and 340 GP units. He has a diverse professional background as an engineer with 10 years of technical experience working for 2 major Fortune 500 corporations in the Oil & Gas and Mining sectors. The focus of his professional work dealt with risk analysis, project execution, asset management, and investment evaluation.  In our conversation with Brandon, we talked about the importance of patience and knowledge before getting into a market, the importance of relationships, understanding the velocity of your capital as an LP, value preservation, and Brandon's podcast “The Capital Stack Podcast”   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit! - Use Promo Code: PODCAST   Velocity & Growth 00:00 A switch to the real estate industry; 05:10 The importance of patience and knowledge before getting into a market; 12:05 Relationships ~ Owners ~ Partners; 15:06 Understanding the velocity of your capital as an LP 19:16 Value preservation; 21:31 Virtual meetups and “The Capital Stack Podcast”;     Round of Insights: Apparent Failure: Losing to his fear as a young man. Digital Resource: Xmind Most Recommended Book: Who Not How Daily Habit: Making his bed #1 Insight for Real Estate Investing: Never stop learning, never stop growing and fill your calendar. Best Place to Grab a Bite in DC: Chopsmith     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Brandon: To learn more go to birchprosper.com. You can listen to Brandon's podcast “The Capital Stack” on all platforms. Click here to email Brandon directly.  Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Despite the many benefits of investing in real estate, busy professionals are often skeptical about the idea. This is largely due to the perceptions and misunderstandings about real estate investing. Join JD as he speaks with John Casmon about multifamily insights. Fortunately, there are several strategies that busy professionals can use to invest in multifamily properties without taking on a second job! Stay tuned!   Here's what to expect on the podcast: What strategies can busy professionals use to invest in multifamily properties without taking on a second job? How can working with a multifamily investment firm help busy professionals invest in real estate? What is a preferred return in real estate investing, and how does it differ from a regular return? What is an asset management fee? And much more! About John: John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. We've helped families invest over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors.   His wife, Geetika Casmon, is a finance professional, auditor, and Certified Public Accountant. She has a background in leading financial audits and process improvements in the automotive, manufacturing, and banking industries. In addition, she helps organize the Chicago Multifamily Club's monthly meetings.   His senior advisor is Joe Fairless, who controls over $1 billion in apartment communities across the U.S. He consults hundreds of investors and hosts the popular show “Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever.   We are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, helping everyday professionals invest in apartments in emerging and stable Midwest markets and select parts of the Southeast region.   Connect with John Casmon! Website: https://casmoncapital.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casmoncapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casmoncapital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Casmon_Capital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/casmoncapital/   Connect with JD and Melissa! Website: https://therealestatejam.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatejam/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatejam/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_CWAV1OvH81yp6fITB4lg Shorefront Investments: https://shorefront-investments.com/  Email: therealestatejam@gmail.com Set up a Call with JD: https://mailchi.mp/458f1b418e9e/invest-with-jd  

PGP Advisory founder Jason Brown brings a highly unique approach to the business broker realm. Having spent over a decade in the corporate world, working with Fortune 500 companies, Jason understands what it takes to buy and sell businesses and improve small and midsized business transactions. He takes the strategies he learned in the corporate world and applies them to his role, serving PGP Advisory clients. In our conversation with Jason, we discussed several topics related to M&A (Mergers and acquisitions), including the process of identifying suitable businesses for investment, exploring opportunities in real estate-specific businesses, and determining the value of a business that one intends to acquire.   Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   M&A 101 The entrepreneurial pathway; What's M&A (Mergers and acquisitions) How to figure out what business to invest in; Real estate specific businesses that you can invest in; Valuing the business you are looking to acquire;     Round of Insights: Apparent Failure: Failed business opportunities in the past Digital Resource: Jasper Most Recommended Book: Good to Great Daily Habit: His accountability group #1 Insight for Investing in Businesses: Take the time to lay out a strategy. Best Place to Grab a Bite in San Antonio: Real Real Jamaica     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Jason: You can email Jason or go to pgpadvisory.com to learn more. Click here to find M&A opportunities.   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Investing and building your own business is never easy. You may experience some setbacks and disappointments, but with the right strategy and confidence, you  can regroup, pivot, leverage your personal brand, and rebuild your business to achieve your goals. In this episode, John Casmon, the co-founder of Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit and former marketing executive, talks about the time when his company went bankrupt, the necessary pivots he made, and what he is currently doing. He shares his story about his failed investment strategy, how he learned from the experience and turned it around, and how he recognizes the value of building a personal brand as a necessary step in his career in the investment industry. We talk about the current market outlook and investment strategies to make investments grow, and if the best approach will be to fully exit investments or hold onto assets. Join us and learn from John's experiences to enhance your investment strategies! Key Points From This Episode:   John's background and profession John's failed investment strategy and how he bounced back Leveraging existing sponsorships as an investment strategy The importance of building a personal brand Current market outlook and strategy Having a full exit or holding onto assets Refinancing after 5-7 years to pay out investors and retain GP ownership Surprises learned by John in the syndication process Raising a fund or doing syndications on a per-deal basis About John Casmon John Casmon is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors. He launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. We've helped families invest over $100 million in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. Follow John Casmon  Website | www.midwestresummit.com and casmoncapital.com Linked In | www.linkedin.com/company/midwestresummit and www.linkedin.com/company/casmoncapital Facebook | www.facebook.com/MidWestRESummit and www.facebook.com/casmoncapital Twitter | @MidwestRESummit and @Casmon_Capital Instagram | @casmoncapital Youtube | www.youtube.com/@JohnCasmonMultifamily Join the Community I'd love to hear your comments and questions about this episode. Here are some great ways to stay in touch or get involved in the My Freedom Foundry Community! FREE Facebook Group - My Freedom Foundry - Free Yourself With Real Estate Investing | www.facebook.com/groups/myfreedomfoundry  Freebies and Resources To Help You Excel Your Business | www.pauldavidthompson.com/work-with-me  Grab your copy of my best-selling book: ESCAPE: Money Mindset to Freedom with Stocks, Real Estate, and Starting Your Own Business HERE. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating or review!

I had the chance to meet John when I interviewed on his podcast and was happy to have him reciprocate and come on my show. John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. He has helped families invest in over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors. He is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, helping everyday professionals invest in apartments in emerging and stable Midwest markets and select parts of the Southeast region. You can find out more information on John at https://casmoncapital.com/.  Also, make sure and check out his podcast Multifamily Insights Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multifamily-insights/id1269346577?mt=2

Brandon Schlichter is the brains behind Investment Joy. He has over 5 million subscribers on YouTube and TikTok. He focuses on investing in alternative real estate and business assets such as car washes and laundromats. During the discussion, we talked about his diversified portfolio and how he attracts viewers on social media. Additionally, we discussed the accessibility of some alternative investment strategies and what attendees should expect from him at the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit.   Partner: Use promo code PODCAST to save $50 on your ticket to the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Diversify  (00:00) What a truly diversified portfolio looks like; (08:26) How to attract viewers; (14:42) Accessibility of some alternative investing strategies; (18:43) What should attendees expect from Brandon on the Midwest RE Networking Summit;     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Brandon: To learn more go to www.investmentjoy.com   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Mike Roeder was a top performing high net worth insurance producer for Fortune 500 Company for over a decade. Then he transitioned from single family investing to multifamily back in 2015, and today he's a general partner in over 2200 units valued at over $320,000,000. Now, he's the co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group, a real estate private equity firm. We talked to Michael about building great partnerships, scaling, asset management, teams, raising capital and what it means to dive deep into financials.   Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Building Partnerships, Scaling, and Asset Management (00:00) House hacking to multifamily; (06:59) Building a great partnership; (09:56) How to choose partners; (14:25) Scaling; (19:50) Asset management and teams; (22:50) Diving deep into the financials; (30:00) Raising over $100 mills     Round of Insights: Apparent Failure: Not taking action early on with a badly performing property management company Digital Resource: CoStar Most Recommended Book: Shoe Dog Daily Habit: Eating healthy and working out #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: Know, like, and trust the general partner you are investing with. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Minnesota: The Cove   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Michael: To learn more go to granitetowersequitygroup.com   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Justin Liggitt is a Marketing & Investor Relations professional with over 20 years of experience with specialization and deep knowledge and skill within the investment management and private equity industries.   He was previously FINRA licensed (S7,24,66). He has run large marketing organizations in the investment management industry.  At DJE Texas, he is responsible for creating and executing the client experience. Justin shares insights on soft touch skills that affect the bottom line of investor relations, the importance of building meaningful relationships, the evolving nature of the investor environment, and the San Antonio and Houston markets. . Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   The Investor Experience (00:00) Justin talks about his background (05:32) The investor experience  (09:39) Soft touch skills that affect the bottom line of investor relations (12:58) Exploring the similarities between investor experience and marketing (15:14) How DJE is growing their investor database (20:03) Why you shouldn't be a tourist in networking events (22:07) The evolving nature of the investor environment (26:10) The San Antonio and Houston Markets   Round of Insights: Apparent Failure: His waterpool career Digital Resource: ChatGPT Most Recommended Book: Just Kids Daily Habit: Meditation #1 Insight for Commercial Real Estate Investing: Know what you money to do. Best Place to Grab a Bite in San Antonio: Bar Loretta   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Justin: djetexas.com   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Sam Sharp is a seasoned originator, licensed in 40+ states, who has funded over $2.5 billion in loans. Sam and his team are a true full-service mortgage lender well equipped to handle your business seamlessly from start to finish while providing an elevated standard that clients and partners have come to appreciate. Sam is a regular among the country's top-producing home loan originators with a decade of excellence as a member of Guaranteed Rate's elite Chairman's Circle and 10-time feature in Chicago Agent Magazine's Who's Who in Real Estate. We talked to Sam about the recent situation involving Silicon Valley Bank and how it affects real estate investors. We delve into the details of the situation and explain how it can impact investors and tips on how to protect yourself and highlight the benefits of Guaranteed Rate for investors. Towards the end, John shares his insights on what investors should do to navigate this situation.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit! Use Promo Code: PODCAST     [00:01] The Silicon Valley Bank situation; [04:51] How it impacts real estate investors; [10:35] How you can make sure you are protected; [13:04] Some of the benefits of Guaranteed Rate for investors; [19:35] John talks about what investors should do;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List    Contact Sam: LinkedIn, Instagram   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Rashauna Scott is a millennial thought leader who strategically uses her influence to raise awareness about wealth building through investing in real estate. She is the founder of Flippin' In Heels, Inc. a community for women real estate investors that hosts conferences, property tours, online summits and much more. With over 30,000 Instagram followers, Rashauna is an expert at building IG engagement and shares the tips and strategies she uses to gain influence on the platform. We talked to Rashauna about The Chicago Market, how you should approach social media, some of the mistakes to avoid in your content strategy, and much more!   . Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit! - use promo code PODCAST to save on your ticket today! Social 101 [00:01] The Chicago Market [11:07] 100% free marketing [14:53] How you should approach social media; [18:47] Some of the mistakes people make on social media; [25:33] What your social media content strategy looks like;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [30:38] Round of Insights Winning with Social Media: Create great content Tracking Market Changes: Education is key, show up and ask questions Daily Habit: Wake up early Best Business Books: Retire Young, Retire Rich by Robert Kiyosaki Digital Resources: Compass Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Native Foods Cafe   Contact Rashauna : To learn more go to thelandsharks.com   Tweetable Quotes: “I was looking at Facebook and my timeline was depressing” - Rashauna Scott “Facebook has a lot of talking, it's harder to fake what you're doing on Instagram” - Rashauna Scott   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Doug Stout helps professionals and executives across the United States who are interested in learning how to transition from traditional employees in corporate America into small business or franchise owners. He not only helps his clients find options that are the right fit for them personally, professionally, and financially, but he also assists in helping his clients find financial and legal resources to capitalize and establish their businesses. In this episode, we had a discussion with Doug regarding the effectiveness of the franchise model and the advantages it offers to real estate investors. We delved into why real estate investors should consider adding a franchise to their investment portfolio, as well as the initial steps to take when starting franchises.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Investing in Franchises [00:01] Doug talks about his background;  [03:42] Why the franchise model; [05:46] Who is a good fit for being a franchise owner; [08:56] The types of franchises; [10:46] Benefits of real estate investors bringing services through a franchise; [15:16] The required amount of capital to enter the franchise industry; [14:30] Reasons for real estate investors to add a franchise to their portfolio. [15:16] Absentee - Semi-Absentee ownership in the franchise industry; [19:01] How to get started with franchises;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [23:08] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Underestimating construction cost for build outs Digital Resource: Google Calendar Most Recommended Book: The E-Myth Revisited Daily Habit: Having monthly, weekly, daily goals. #1 Insight for Being a Successful Franchise Owner: Follow the system. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Greenville, South Carolina: Chop House   Contact Doug: To learn more go to stoutfranchiseadvisors.com   Tweetable Quote: “Let the facts dictate the process.” - Doug Stout   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

John Casmon & Joel Beauchene join us to today to talk about how to find your specific market, the importance of getting your name out "there", and advise on your pitch. Quote by Sheryl Sandberg: “Done is better than perfect.”Midwest real estate networking summitwww.Midwestresummit.comInterested in learning from me? Visit https://www.thetribeoftitans.info/coachingJoin our multifamily investing community for FREE for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansLink to subscribe to YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/SubYouTubeDiaryPodcastApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor This episode originally aired on March 20, 2023----Your host, Brian Briscoe, has been a general partner in 1000+ units worth over $100 million and has been lead sponsor, asset manager, capital raiser, and key principal on these properties. He has developed a multifamily education community called the Tribe of Titans that helps aspiring investors learn the game, network with other like-minded professionals, and get their apartment investing business to the next level. He is founder of Streamline Capital Group, which will continue to acquire multifamily assets well into the future. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021.Connect with him on LinkedIn----John CasmonMultifamily Syndicator - Podcast Host - Marketing Consultant John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light.Learn more about him at: casmoncapital.com----Joel BeaucheneWe are a young couple married high school sweet hearts. We have 3 beautiful girls. We have boys that are affected by the Ukraine War that we will adopt when the war ends. We have ran sole proprietor businesses all throughout high school in various industries and now we run a successful General Construction business in the multi family. We see the up side of investing and ownership of multi family and haven't had any opportunity to actually get into this field until MFM.Learn more about him at:  Sjb.ventures@yahoo.com

Brent Bowers is the owner of The Land Sharks and is an investor and coach with a focus on buying and selling vacant land. As an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, Brent Bowers was spending a great deal of time away from his family, and he knew he needed to make some changes in order to be more present with his wife and children. His interest in real estate began in 2007 when he purchased his first home. While Brent invests in many different types of real estate, his favorite investment strategy deals with buying and selling vacant land, and he enjoys sharing his expertise in this area with his coaching clients and is passionate about helping other people find success in real estate investing, particularly in land investments. We talked to Brent about how to be profitable in land investing without selling, evaluating land as an investment, and key factors/red flags in land deals and the Land Sharks community. Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Land Investing 101 [00:01] Why land investing;  [11:07] Three strategies of profiting on land today without selling; [16:10] How to decide if a land deal is a good investment; [19:00] How to find and negotiate land investment deals; [21:56] Key factors and red flags in land investment deals [28:26]  The Land Sharks Community   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [29:16] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: His first marriage Digital Resource: thelandsharkslist.com Most Recommended Book: Profit First Daily Habit: Going to the gym #1 Insight for Being for Land Investing: If you are not sure then get a bigger discount Best Place to Grab a Bite in Vero Beach, Florida: The Tides Restaurant   Contact Brent: To learn more go to thelandsharks.com   Tweetable Quote: “Let the facts dictate the process.” - Brent Bowers Stout   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Eddie Symmonett is the President of Symmonett Multifamily, a private equity company, which began in 2017. They are invested in over 130 units across 5 properties in Birmingham, AL. They are vertically integrated, also managing these units.  He started his real estate investing career in 2016 as a wholesaler, before acquiring his first properties (2-unit and 4-unit) in 2017. In 2019, he raised funds from two family members to acquire a 36-unit multifamily community in Birmingham, AL.  We had the opportunity to sit down with Eddie to discuss his insights on the benefits of investing in multifamily properties, how to identify momentum in your portfolio, the importance of building trust with your close network, and bringing in limited partners (LPs) to scale your investments.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Taking Control [00:01] Eddie talks about his background;  [05:32] Why multifamily; [07:30] How to see momentum in your portfolio ; [10:01] Building trust with your close network; [15:30] Bringing in LP money and scaling; [17:37] Advice for new investors; [19:09] Building the right team; [21:34] What's next for Symmonett Investments;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [23:08] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: A deal that took way longer than it should. Digital Resource: EnRoute Most Recommended Book: How to Win Friends Daily Habit: Writing down goals #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: The sooner you can leverage a team the better. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Birmingham, Alabama: 239   Contact Eddie: Be sure to follow Eddie on all social media platforms! You can find him using the handle @eddiesymmonett. Tweetable Quote: “You go from being able to do the deals yourself to learning that it's a team sport so you bring people in.” - Eddie Symmonett   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Ray Higdon is a bestselling author, renowned inspirational speaker, earner of multiple seven figures in the home-based business industry, and founder of the Higdon Group, an Inc. 5000 company, where he's helped clients generate over 300,000 new customers through his proven coaching programs (https://rayhigdoncoaching.com). As a top keynote speaker, Ray has shared the stage with world-renowned thought leaders, including Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Brendon Burchard, Robert Kiyosaki, Bob Proctor, Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Magic Johnson, and many more (https://higdongroup.com/speaking). Ray shared his insights on taking control of one's life, network marketing, effective networking, and the upcoming Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. His expertise is invaluable for anyone looking to achieve success in real estate.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Taking Control [00:01] Ray talks about his background;  [04:32] Real estate investing to coaching [09:38] Taking control of your life [14:16] What's network marketing and how to leverage it; [19:13] Who you should network with; [25:03] Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit ~ What to expect;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [28:08] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Foreclosure and deep debt Digital Resource: Boomerang Most Recommended Book: Cherish Daily Habit: Prayer #1 Insight to be a successful network marketer: Focus on providing value. Best Place to Grab a Bite in South Florida: 239   Contact Ray: Learn more about Ray Higdon: https://www.rayhigdon.com. Buy your ticket for the Midwest Real Estate Summit here.    Tweetable Quote: “Do you have faith that you can figure things out and make it happen or are you fear based and do you think that this life is a dress rehearsal?” - Ray Higdon   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Drew Breneman is a real estate entreprenuer who founded Breneman Capital (formerly Rise Invest), The Blackhawk Investment Group, and Dwelle, a Chicago-focused real estate investment and property management group Drew has honed an ability to foresee trends and identify favorable opportunities, resulting in asymmetric returns relative to risk.  This foresight is precisely why Breneman Capital has tailored its investment approach to be specific to multifamily. We talked to Drew about his investment journey, which started in college. We discussed the importance of intentionality, the significance of asking important questions and taking action, and key factors to consider while navigating the real estate market in 2023.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  Drew talks about his background;  He talks about how he got into real estate at a young age [04:58] Opportunities Multiply as You Seize Them The importance of intentionality; Not being afraid of asking questions; Why you need experience in investing; [19:52] Evaluating Markets for Growth He talks about The Blackhawk Investment Group; He talks about different markets and breaks down how he approached them; What to look for in the market in 2023;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [34:04] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Losing one of his partners Digital Resource: Real Page Most Recommended Book: Real Estate Investing Daily Habit: Getting that one thing done first #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: Job growth and population growth is not a supply. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Girl & The Goat   Contact Drew: Click here to go to the NCREIF Property Index. Make sure you check out Drew's podcast The Breneman Blueprint. You can go to breneman.com to learn more   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Dan Barrett is Head Nerd at AdWords Nerds, the world's largest Google Partner agency working only with real estate investors. He's managed over 5 million dollars a year in client ad spend, found hundreds of real estate deals online for his clients, and been behind extensive industry experimentation and original research. He's worked with investors and companies like Joe McCall, Alex Joungblood, Tom Krol, 1-800-Fair-Offer, Investor Carrot, and more. He's the voice behind the REI Marketing Nerds podcast - over 150 episodes strong with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts - and the AdWords Nerds YouTube Channel. We talked to Dan about effective keyword strategies for investors, finding off market deals with Google Ads, and his company AdWords Nerds.   Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   Opening Segment  Daniel talks about his background;  He talks about how his company AdWords Nerds was born;    Google Ads and Effective Keyword Strategies [06:19] Real estate marketing before and now; [16:54] How investors can use keywords efficiently; [21:14] How investors should approach their budget for Google Ads; [27:20] Various resources that will help investors with Google Ads.   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [29:10] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Not spending enough time defining what his company's value and culture should be Digital Resource: Zapier Most Recommended Book: The Master and His Emmisary Daily Habit: Journaling #1 Insight for Winning with Google Ads: You've got to be comfortable with volatility. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Connecticut: Song   Contact Dan: To learn more go to adwordsnerds.com. Click here to listen to the REI Marketing Nerds Podcast. You can download the Ultimate Guide To PPC for Real Estate Investors (2023) for free by clicking here. and also don't forget to subscribe to Dan's Youtube Channel.   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

John Warren owns 154 apartments in the Chicago MSA, and he also manages a total of 189 units. John is the managing broker at Forte Properties, Inc, and he runs a team of four agents that focuses on helping investors buy, sell, and manage their residential investment properties.  We talked to John about the competition in the 12+ units space, deep value-add properties, keys to scaling your portfolio, and much more!   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  John talks about his background;  Being an agent and investor at the same time;    [04:45] Buying Criteria and Deep Value-add Properties What investing in 1 to 4 units looks like today; Competition in return criteria in the 12+ units space; John's buying criteria; Deep value-add properties VS. Light to medium value-add properties.     [11:18] Scaling a Portfolio Understanding the risks before getting into deep value-add properties; Find the right people to work with; Keys to scaling your portfolio; JV Partnerships and deal structures; Advice for new investors;     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [24:24] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: A flip he did in 2017. Digital Resource: Appfolio Most Recommended Book: How to Make it Big as a Real Estate Agent Daily Habit: Doing a modified version of the miracle morning. #1 Insight for Growing a Multifamily Portfolio: Always look out for other people. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Freddies   Contact John: You can email John by clicking here. Episode 75 with John Warren Tweetable Quotes: “Good deals are made, not purchased.” - John Warren Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

In this #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with John Casmon and Dave Dubeau. John shares the 'three Cs' of raising capital: confidence, credibility, and connections. He also talks about building good teams by adding value to people and the benefits of having a mentor.Raising capital is a crucial step in syndication and it is not as easy as it sounds. Dave had to go through several rejections before he finally discovered the right formula to raise capital without rejection. He shares the steps of intelligent marketing and his philosophy in marketing real estate which is to encourage people to reach out to you instead of you chasing after them. Click the play button now and learn the best practices in building genuine connections to raise capital!Key Points From This Episode: The right mindset for capital raising: It's not about how much you want to raise but how much you can help others.The three Cs of attracting capital from investors: Confidence, credibility, and connections.Building confidence through learning, credibility through experience, and connections through networking.The value of taking massive action for finding success in anything.What is intelligent marketing for raising capital?The 3-step warm-up campaign – reconnecting with people, replying to people, and the transition message.Why you don't need to have a ton of deals on your belt to start raising capital.Why having a conversation upfront with investors is a key to success.Tweetables:“We want to learn from everyone we come across and we want to continue to elevate ourselves.” –John Casmon“Keep it (marketing materials) pretty simple, keep it edutaining – a little bit educational, a little bit entertaining.” –Dave DubeauLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Casmon Capital GroupJohn Casmon on LinkedInEpisode 715Dave Dubeau on LinkedInDave Dubeau's websiteEpisode 968About John CasmonJohn Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in close to $90 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Target Market Insights: Multifamily + Marketing podcast and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, a no-pitch event to connect like-minded investors. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light, while building his personal multifamily portfolio.About Dave DubeauDave Dubeau is a Real Estate Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Investor Attraction Expert based in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. He began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months.  He later switched his focus to client-first rent-to-own deals, and nowadays he invests in multi-family (apartment building) properties.  For the last several years Dave has been a leading authority in helping mom n pop real estate investors to find money partners and raise capital. Using his proprietary 5 Step Money Partner Formula™, Dave helps his real estate entrepreneur clients to grow their portfolios significantly and in record time by attracting investors (instead of chasing after them). 

Tamara N. Jones is the CEO & Founder of Bucket List Stays LLC. She is passionate about the delivery of vacation rentals to investors for a completely passive investment. Tamara provides full-service management to property owners worldwide, including Property Management, Online Services, Vacation Rental Marketing, and Community Growth to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains. We talked to Tamara about the short-term rental space, the arbitrage strategy to avoid risk, the New Orleans short-term rental market and investing overseas.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  Tamara talks about her background;  She talks about how she got into the short-term rental space;    [05:33] Arbitrage for Short-Term Rentals Test the market with arbitrage; What not to do in your first short-term deal; Why the New Orleans Market;     [17:47] Investing and Managing Remotely How to manage properties from a distance;  One common mistake short-term rental investors make; Investing overseas and some of the challenges;     Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [27:37] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Her first tiny house deal. Digital Resource: A channel manager and pricing optimizer Most Recommended Book: Traction  Daily Habit: Journaling #1 Insight for Having Successful Short-Term Rentals: Make sure that the deals that you are getting in provides you flexibility. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Atlanta, Georgia: Cheesecake Factory   Contact Tamara: Learn more at bucketliststays.co and go to pinkpassiveincome.com to learn more about investing passively in short-term rentals.   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

James Nelson is the Principal and Head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales group in New York City. During his 25-year career, Nelson has sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. His accolades include being named Commercial Observer's Power 100, CoStar's Power Broker, and receiving the Deal of the Year award by REBNY.  Nelson hosts “The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing” podcast. He is also the author of "The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing" and regularly lectures at Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Wharton, and his alma mater Colgate. We talked to James about ethics involved in being a broker and an investor, cultivating broker relationships, and his book “The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing”.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  James talks about his background;  He talks about his brokerage and investing businesses.   [05:17] Balancing Being a Broker & an Investor Ethics involved in being a broker and investor; Cultivating broker relationships; Some of the mistakes new investors make;     [17:05] What to look for in a deal; James talks about his book “The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing”;  Who's the book for; What to look for in a deal;   Seller financing;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [27:37] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Not finding a trusted partner in his first incredible opportunity. Digital Resource: Reonome Most Recommended Book: Knowing isn't Doing Daily Habit: Consistency #1 Insight for Succeeding as a Multifamily Investing: Have great people. Best Place to Grab a Bite in New York: Any spot in Bleeker Street, Nougatine   Contact James: Learn more at  jamesnelson.com. Click here to listen to James' podcast. You can get his book by clicking here. Listen to Rod Santomassimo's episode with John here.   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Toby Mathis advances his client's interests by combining expert tax advice with his personal experiences investing in over 200 real estate projects in the United States. His expertise reaches many others through his award-winning publications, including Tax-Wise Business Ownership and Infinity Investing: How the Rich Get Richer and How You Can Do the Same. Toby continues his crusade daily to help investors and business owners preserve their wealth, protect it from lawyers, snoops, and Uncle Sam, and create amazing legacies for future generations.   We talked to Toby about tax strategies to reduce liability, passive capital income and syndications.   Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  Toby talks about his background;    [03:34] Tax Strategies Some of the different tax strategies that can help you; Why you should invest passively to reduce your tax obligation; Portfolio income VS. Passive income;     [18:59] Passive Capital Gains; Passive capital gains;  Syndications; Some tax strategies to reduce your liability;   How you should choose your tax strategist or accountant;   Partner: Download Our  Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [31:24w] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: His first few years in practice. Digital Resource: Mileage Reimbursement Most Recommended Book: Infinity Investing Daily Habit: Reading #1 Insight for Succeeding as a Real Estate Investor: Patience. Let your assets do the work. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Vegas: Peppino   Contact Toby: Click here to go to Toby's Youtube channel.    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Amy Sylvis has always been drawn to freedom, growth, and expansion and knew that she could serve even more people by investing in multifamily real estate. She is continuing to grow her portfolio with the goal of achieving the 5 freedoms.  Prior to working in multi-family real estate, Amy spent 13 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. She was attracted to the industry because of her previous health challenges and wanted to help others navigate illness. Today, Amy is the founder and principal of Sylvis Capital with apartment investments in Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.  We talked to Amy about overcoming her health challenges, investing in multifamily, and building relationships with investors.  Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  Amy talks about what they do at Sylvis Capital; She talks about how Rich Dad Poor Dad led her to her commercial real estate journey;   [05:39] Leveraging Covid How she closed her first deal after she got her health in 2020; Why you should consider investing passively; How she leveraged Covid;   How to manage the scale and growth; Podcasts, social media, and networking groups;   [14:45] Relationships with Investors Opportunities in 2023;  Risk mitigation and managing expectations; Deep relationships and transparent conversations with investors;   Podcasts, social media, and networking groups; Multifamily vs. Single family; Amy talks about her charitable contributions;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [27:13] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: 10 years of trying to break into the real estate industry Digital Resource: datausa.io Most Recommended Book: The Creature from Jekyll Island Daily Habit: Doing the miracle morning savers #1 Insight for Multifamily Investing: Identify markets that have positive economic, political migration trends. Best Place to Grab a Bite in LA: Milo & Olive   Contact Amy: To learn more go to sylviscapital.com. You can join Amy's webinar by clicking here. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.   Tweetable Quotes:  “The why behind something can really drive you.” - Amy Sylvis   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Right out of college, Joel went to work for a family real estate business in Chicago where he was mentored in all things real estate; specifically industrial brokerage. After some time Joel broke away from that company amicably and started his own brokerage business. At its height, Joel was managing over twenty brokers. These days his main focus is managing their existing industrial portfolio of 16 industrial class B/C buildings and growing their ~200 person investor base so they can continue to acquire more assets. We talked to Joel about all things industrial real estate investing, relationships, and his all cash philosophy!    Get Your Ticket: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!   [00:01] Opening Segment  How Joel found his comfort in brokerage in 1981; 37 industrial real estate deals in his first year as a broker;   [06:42] Industrial Properties 101 How to find infill industrial class B/C class properties; The story of buying Bob Steiner's building; What to look for when investing in industrial real estate  How to be secure in industrial real estate deals; The differences between investing in industrial properties from other commercial real estate asset classes; The all-cash philosophy;   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [26:56] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Borrowing money for promissory notes Digital Resource: Josh Spector's Newsletter Most Recommended Book: The E-Myth Daily Habit: Talking to his mentees and mentors #1 Insight for Industrial Investing: If you go so low risk that if things go bad, you can still survive. Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Charlie Beinlich's   Contact Joel: To learn more go to britproperties.com. You can listen to Josh Specter's podcast by clicking here.   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their business. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light. *DISCLAIMER - We are not giving any financial advice. Please DYOR* (00:00 - 03:40) Opening Segment - John is introduced as the guest Host - John shares something interesting about himself (03:40 - 28:33) How to find the best areas for investing - John shares his first real estate investment and what he is invested in now - John shares on finding the best areas for investing - He also shares what kind of tools that he used to study the data - Also he shares how he build a new team in a new area - John shares some of his mistakes in his investments - He also shares his worst and best deal so far (28:33 - 31:55) Fire Round - John shares if she would change his investment strategy - John also shares his favorite Finance, real estate book, or any related book - Also John shares about the website and tools that he can recommend - John's advice to beginner investors - Also shared how he gives back (31:55 - 33:03) Closing Segment -If you want to learn more about the discussion, you can watch the podcast on Wealth Matter's YouTube channel and you can reach out to Alpesh using this link. Check us out at: Facebook: @wealthmatrs IG: @wealthmatrs.ig Tiktok: @wealthmatrs

Today's episode sees John Casmon coming on as a guest. He is a multifamily real estate entrepreneur, marketing master, and the man behind Casmon Capital Group. He hosts the Target Market Insights: Multifamily + Marketing podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit.Casmon Capital Group is a company that helps busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. They've helped families invest close to $90M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. Jump into the episode as we talk multifamily real estate, valuable marketing insights, and why private money is just what your business needs!Key Takeaways:Why using private money can change your life, not just your business.Private money is more flexible than hard money.John's method of marrying institutional loans and private lendingInstead of asking people to invest, tell them what you're doing and ask if they know anyone who is interestedTake advantage of FOMO because no investor wants to miss out on a great opportunityHow do you address the fear of raising private money for the first time?The type of person John Casmon wants to work withCheck out my book: 7 Reasons Why Private Money Will Skyrocket Your Real Estate Business and Help You Build Incredible Wealth!Get it here for FREE: www.jayconner.com/moneyguideConnect with John:Website: https://www.casmoncapital.comTheir Sample Deal Package: https://www.casmoncapital.com/sampledeal

Today, John Casmon shares how he introduced himself to the real estate business after he worked in corporate America. Join us in this conversation covering syndication, building your brand to attract investors, networking, and building connections. Integrate what you will learn from this episode by tuning in!   Key takeaways to listen for  The power of attending conferences and real estate events How important is consistency when networking with people? Essentials that you shouldn't miss in starting any kind of business 3 C's that can help you attract capital and new investors Things to highlight when introducing investors to a deal   Resources mentioned in this episode Sample Deal   About John Casmon John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $100 million worth of apartments. John also consults active multifamily investors to help them start or grow their businesses. He hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast (formerly Target Market Insights) and is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, John worked in corporate America, overseeing marketing campaigns for General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light.   Connect with John Website: Casmon Capital Group Podcast: Multifamily Insights LinkedIn: John Casmon Instagram: @jcasmon Twitter: @jcasmon   Connect with Us To learn more about partnering with us, visit our website at https://javierhinojo.com/ and www.allstatescapitalgroup.com, or send an email to admin@allstateseg.com.  Sign up to get our Free Apartment Due Diligence Checklist Template and Multifamily Calculator by visiting https://javierhinojo.com/free-tools/. To join Javier's Mastermind, go to https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/ and to apply to his BDB Mastermind, see https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/#apply_form and answer the form.   Follow Me on Social Media Facebook: Javier A Hinojo Jr. Facebook Group: Billion Dollar Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate YouTube Channel: Javier Hinojo Instagram: @javierhinojojr TikTok: @javierhinojojr Twitter: @JavierHinojoJr

How do you create content that brings value to your audiences? Let's learn all about what goes into content creation for investors with a former corporate marketer and a good friend of mine, John Casmon. John is another returning guest on the show with us this week to share how far they've come since we had them on the podcast. For those who don't know John from our previous episodes, he is the founder of Casmon Capital Group, a company that helps investors meet their goals through apartment investing. He is also the host of the Multifamily Insights podcast, a co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, and a former corporate marketing professional who has worked with big names like General Motors, Nike, and Coors Light. Despite his success now, John is no stranger to obstacles. What does he do to overcome imposter syndrome? What strategies does he use to manage all the platforms he's growing? How does he share content in a way that brings value to other people? Let's find out in today's jam-packed episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Investing is not a linear path, and that's okay. 2. Make sure you focus on the most important things that will help you grow. 3. For those who make content, be clear about what you promise. 4. When creating content, get to know your audience first. Learn about their challenges, how they think, and what their goals might be. LINKS https://www.casmoncapital.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multifamily-insights/id1269346577 http://www.midwestresummit.com/ INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… www.reedgoossens.com