Podcast appearances and mentions of sam freshman

Sam Freshman founded Standard Management Company and has been a multifamily investor since 1961. I thought it would be interesting to speak to Sam about what it's like being on the other side of the table as a buyer. Listen to particular topics at these times:2:05 – Which relationships should you “buy and hold”8:36 – You need to capture the prospect's attention within the first 10 seconds12:05 – Referrals are the “silver bullet” path into a client17:44 – Never be old enough to know better20:19 – Only compare yourself with your own potential – not someone else's32:04 – The importance of picking the right target audience33:50 – A client is not thinking about you when you are not in front of them39:55 – The most important thing to look for when buying a multifamily apartment40:59 – The most important thing to look for when buying a retail property42:43 – Current pricing levels and inflation

Don’t let Sam Freshman’s name fool you. He's no freshman when it comes to real estate investing. He is known in our circles as “The Godfather of Syndication,” leveraging his knowledge and experience to acquire over 6,000 units and 5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial spaces worth more than $2 billion over the past 50 years. Tune in now and listen to our conversation with the Godfather of Real Estate Syndication![00:01 - 05:56] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Sam FreshmanHow he realized he needed to invest in real estate [05:57 - 15:28] Real Estate Syndication 101 The problem with multifamily right now We break down syndication in the real estate context The rules of some asset class you need to know [15:29 - 28:10] Start Investing in Real Estate the Right Way Sam gives an advice for couples who want to invest in real estateAre you new to real estate investing?Listen to this advice from SamThe role of networking in Sam’s success[28:11 - 35:46] Basics of Real Estate Investing Learn from Sam how to close your first deal creatively What you need to know about the hotel industryWhy you should educate yourself about real estate [35:47 - 43:37] First Real Estate Skill You Should Learn Connect with Sam Links belowThe first skill you need to learn in real estate The other side of doing your due diligence[43:38 - 51:47] Closing SegmentListen to this buy-and-hold strategy from Sam Final words from Sam and me Tweetable Quotes: “Being careful, doing all your homework, and remembering that what you’re doing at the acquisitions stage [are] what’s gonna affect what happens later.” - Sam Freshman “If you’re in the syndication business, the first thing you gotta learn is to raise money.” - Sam Freshman Resources mentioned:Sam’s bookPrinciples of Real Estate SyndicationThe Smartest Way to SaveOther BooksHow To Win Friends and Influence PeopleNever Be Old Enough To Know Better------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Sam on LinkedIn. Check out Standard Management Company and grow your real estate portfolio! Guest email: sfreshman@standardmanagement.comConnect with me:https://www.5tcre.com/FacebookLinkedInInstagramWatch 5T CRE on YouTubeLeave us a review and receive your free ebookEmail us --> abel@5tcre.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/5Talents)

This episode features special guest Sam Freshman, longtime investor, syndicator and the author of “Principles of Real Estate Syndication” (more than 50,000 copies sold). What a treat for listeners, to be able to learn from one of the leading syndication experts in the country. We urge you to tune in so that you, too, can benefit from his wisdom.Contact: emailSyndication Attorneys WebsiteInvestor Marketing Materials

Samuel K. Freshman, is Board Chairman of Standard Management Company which performs real estate acquisitions, bridge finance, and property management. Active in real estate investment for 60 years as an attorney and investor. He has been an expert witness in real estate, legal matters, finance, lecturer at the Stanford Law and Business Schools, chairman of a bank, title company, and a theatre exhibitor. Chairman Emeritus Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE). Author of books and over 20 published articles, Mr. Freshman is working on a series on saving entitled "The Smartest Way to Save," "The Smartest Way to Save More," and “The Smartest Way to Save Big” about becoming rich on a modest income. Sam received a Stanford BA (Pre-Legal, (1954) and a JD (1956).    He speaks with us about syndication, scale and cap rates.   sfreshman@standardmanagement.com   The Rundown Principals of Real Estate Syndication Getting Started in RE 1957 Real Estate License Bar Exam Jacob Stern Private Practice Leaving Law Expert Witness Syndication Cap Rate Early Mistakes Buy & Hold The Advantage of Scale Investor Relations Property Management Borrowing Recessions Selling A Property Flip Model Average Growth Compound Interest Pros & Cons Doing the Math Savings on Scale Leverage Depreciation Pool Market Cycle Extra Innings Compressed Rates Student Debt Coronavirus Bridge Lending Find A Partner Raising Money Skin In The Game Habits For Success Marketing Discipline Due Diligence Fees Book Recommendations Always Ask   Check out our Upcoming Live Events!   Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for lots of great content!   Buy our new book The Honey Bee! Audio Book Available Now!

Sam Freshman was buying high rise buildings in downtown Los Angeles in the 1960's. He shares with us what he has learned from going through 6 real estate downturns. As an active investor still, he shares what his favorite asset class is, how a building he bought for $1M is now worth $100 and lessons he has learned throughout his career.   visit standardmanagement.com

Sam Freshman was buying high rise buildings in downtown Los Angeles in the1960's. He shares with us what he has learned from going through 6 real estate downturns. As an active investor still, he shares what his favorite asset class is, how a building he bought for $1M is now worth $100 and lessons he has learned throughout his career.   visit standardmanagement.com

  My first guest this year is a legend in the real estate business.  His name is Sam Freshman. Sam is the founder of Standard Management Company which he formed in 1962.  Through is company he has sponsored hundreds of Millions of dollars of investments in real estate throughout the USA. Sam is also the author of many articles and books including Principles of Real Estate Syndication one of the best real estate books out there today - It is considered the Bible among many in the real estate field.  He has lectured extensively and has served as past Chairman for the Legal and Accounting Committee of the California Real Estate Association Syndication Division. Deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate, please enjoy this episode who many in Los Angeles consider the Godfather of Real Estate Syndication.

Sam Freshman has led a highly successful and lucrative career investing in real estate, especially through syndication. He hangs out with Abhi to share some of his knowledge, and chat about things like bridge loans, how to raise capital for your deals, and which cities are hot right now. Learn more about Sam Freshman and the Standard Management Company at StandardManagement.com.  

Before big time investors were famous, most started small.  And most everyday investors never become mega-wealthy or famous. They just quietly go about their business and become financially free.  No glitz or glamor, just a solid net worth and lots of passive cash flow. In this episode we sit down with three real life investors and find out what they’re doing to succeed in today’s real estate market. If you can’t relate to Donald Trump, Ken McElroy, Sam Freshman or Robert Kiyosaki, then sit back and enjoy these candid conversations with everyday investors who are out in the real world doing the thing…and doing it quite well. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com  

Renowned real estate syndicator Sam Freshman is our special guest for this episode.  Sam Freshman began his real estate investing career in 1957 and founded his syndication company in 1961.  Since then he’s been involved in deals exceeding $500 million.  And when you consider the price of real estate in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, that's a LOT of deals!  Sam’s no-nonsense, pragmatic adherence to proven principles of syndication and investment make him one of our favorite mentors.  So we’re excited to share Sam and his time tested wisdom with you in this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

There is huge money to be made in real estate syndication.  Nearly every big time investor you'll see is really the point man for a group of investors.  It's a business that attracts big egos, crooked operators and lots of pretenders.  Meanwhile, there are some very substantial, credible professionals quietly going about the business of making profits for their investors.  In this episode, The Real Estate Guys go mobile and sit down in a Southern California boardroom with the guy who literally wrote the book on real estate syndication.  Our special guest Sam Freshman has been syndicating real estate deals for decades and has seen it all.  He shares his practical and priceless pearls of wisdom in this candid conversation about real estate, the economy and what it takes to be successful on a large scale. If you have dreams of big dollar real estate deals, then this episode is for you!  Want more?  Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!