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Today Theo and Travis are sharing their mistakes so you don't make them.  From doing due diligence and finding good team members to finding mentors and teaching their children, listen for things to know before investing in real estate.  Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching 

Today Theo and Travis share the three different types of commercial real estate funds that you could possibly invest in today instead of focusing on apartment syndication deals. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching 

Today Theo and Travis share the differences between Accredited Investors and Qualified Purchasers.  Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Today Theo and Travis share 10 questions to ask before passively investing.  Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Today Theo and Travis share the difference between the Capital Stack and Waterfall methods. It has a lot to do with risks, due diligence, and just being comfortable in what you’re investing in. But both are very crucial in the active and passive investing perspective. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing about investing in cash flow vs. equity gain. Theo and Travis discuss the pros and cons, as well as compare the two. 80% of people in the United States are probably in the mindset of investing for equity gains: the "buy low, sell high" mentality. The bigger picture is when your passive income streams exceed your lifestyle expenses, you have financial independence, time freedom. At the end of the day, you have flexibility. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing experiences and stories about investing in syndications. They want to ensure no one ever wants to invest in syndications. It's good to give the alternative perspective because things aren't just black and white, or good or bad in terms of investing. There are people that make money doing a lot of different things. There's no perfect investment -- there are always risks. There is definitely a risk in communication and reporting of financials. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching   

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Today Theo and Travis will be answering their listeners’ questions and sharing their insights on investing in modern real estate development, like how important our entry cap rates versus exit cap rates in underwriting and how important are preferred returns. Rather than outsmarting the stock market, the best strategy is to mirror it in your portfolio — typically with investments based on market indexes — and afterward, sit back and see what happens. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow. for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be answering the podcast listeners’ questions. They cover the topics of cap rates and return split structure. Even though some deals may look great on the surface and offer you great returns, you still have to do your due diligence and make sure that you know what you’re getting into. Theo and Travis provide examples showing how easily the numbers can be skewed or manipulated when it comes to projected returns. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, so be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening. for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis are talking about three things that allow people to succeed in the real estate business. While many people focus on the markets, demographics, projections, and other specifics of the business plan, some fundamental things should be right about the deal for it to work. Occasionally, real estate investors get lucky and make a decent return even when some of these laws are bypassed. However, those are exceptions, not the rule. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening.  for more info on groundbreaker.co   

Today Theo and Travis will be making a case for multifamily real estate as an asset class. This episode builds on previous episodes of the Actively Passive podcast that covered various industry reports and showcased in-depth information about the multifamily market. This time, Theo and Travis are explaining why multifamily real estate is a great choice for passive investment in 2021. And while there are many nuances for each market and specific deals, some common indicators show how profitable and secure the multifamily asset class investments can currently be. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening! for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will discuss the importance of thinking about the exit strategy before entering a deal. In a way, this is not the topic that gets covered often since most investors are not thinking ahead far enough. However, selling the asset is a vital part of the investment process. Travis gives an example of how something that looks like a great buy at first can turn out to be a lemon if nobody wants to take it off your hands. And just because a property is at a great acquisition point, it doesn’t mean that you should jump into the deal. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening! for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing a list of 5 risk profiles in real estate. And while these risk profiles are the same for any real estate, the hosts will be focusing specifically on multifamily properties. The list ranges from A-list properties located in the country’s top markets that are considered to be cash flow properties to buildings that are considered to be high-risk investments. And while it’s important to invest within your risk tolerance, having the property be flagged as “high risk” may not mean that it’s a bad investment. Theo and Travis share their thoughts on what can make a risky investment attractive to a limited partner. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening!  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be talking about being a passive investor in fund deals and individual deals. They’ll be discussing them from a factual point of view. Hopefully, this detailed comparison will help you figure out which deals are right for you and your real estate business.  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis are talking about the current Top 10 markets for investment in multifamily property. This list is based on the annual “Emerging Trends in Real Estate” report prepared by PwC and Urban Land Institute. Travis and Theo also highlight additional takeaways from the report. This information will be helpful for both passive and active investors looking to expand their portfolio in 2021. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing their opinion of the 401(k)aos book written by Andy Tanner, as well as their personal experience with 401k retirement investments. For Travis, this book was one of the defining moments that helped him determine what kind of investor he’d like to be. Travis shares five bullet points made by Andy Tanner in the book and his personal takeaways. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be answering 10 questions about time freedom. Everyone wants to have more time and freedom to spend it however they like; that’s why most people get into investing, active or passive, to begin with. When asked to list their biggest regrets about life, most people in retirement homes state lack of time spent with friends and family, as well as not going after their dreams and aspirations. With the help of 10 questions, Theo and Travis hope to give you ideas on how to go after the life you want in 2021. No more waiting for retirement! We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis discuss the importance of having the right investing mindset and the danger of paralysis by analysis. Travis and Theo reflect on what they would have done differently at the beginning of their career if they had a chance for a do-over. Many new investors waste a lot of time and energy overcomplicating things or doing them manually, not realizing that they should have been automated and simplified months ago.  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will share information about economic recessions and how to avoid the negative impact they often cause. Since the Articles of Confederation signing, there have been 47 recessions in the USA. And while there are ways to lessen the blow, there is no way to prevent recessions from happening altogether. Travis applies the philosophy of stoicism to real estate, offering to focus on what we can control. Theo shares three main real estate laws that help investors stay afloat no matter what happens with the economy. for more info on groundbreaker.co  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow.   

Today Theo and Travis share their expertise on how to vet the real estate deal by reading the investment summary. They discuss the most common red flags and things to look out for before agreeing to a new deal. This episode is part 3 of the series “How a Passive Investor Vets an Apartment Deal”, which focuses on the most commonly asked questions about real estate deals. The other parts will cover the topics of vetting the market and the team. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be answering a common question about vetting the real estate market before entering a deal. Since this knowledge is shared from a limited partner perspective, the goal is to find a way to keep the market information up to date while spending less time researching it. This episode is part 2 of the series “How a Passive Investor Vets an Apartment Deal”, focusing on the most commonly asked questions about real estate deals. The other parts will focus on vetting the team and the deal itself. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting . Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing their knowledge on how to vet the team before entering a real estate deal with them. They discuss this matter from a limited partner (LP) position. Since your real estate investment is illiquid, you need to consider the long-term implications of this business relationship. You’ll be communicating with your partners over the next 3-5-10 years, so you’re much better off finding out about who they are, what they do, and how they do it early on. This episode is part 1 of the series “How a Passive Investor Vets an Apartment Deal”, focusing on the most commonly asked questions about real estate deals. The other parts will focus on vetting the market and the deal itself. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting . Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be discussing the differences between a speculator and an investor.  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will share their thoughts on the tax proposal that’s been recently released. And while this tax plan is only at the early stage, it’s important to consider the options early on. Travis mentions ten main points that real estate investors need to examine. Most of them apply exclusively to high-income earners, but some touch on the very popular real estate policies such as 1031 Exchange that are true no matter what income bracket you’re in. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications, and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening, and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will be discussing the 11 questions from the popular Tim Ferris book “Tribe of Mentors”  for more info on groundbreaker.co  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing the 5 benefits of passive investing in apartments starting with how you can save on taxes.  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. for more info on groundbreaker.co 

Today Theo and Travis will dive into a subject that Travis is very passionate about. Stoicism teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. Travis explains how you can be a stoic investor by utilizing the Stoicism teachings. for more info on groundbreaker.co  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing the four steps you can take to achieve success in anything you’d like to pursue.  for more info on groundbreaker.co  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. 

Today Theo and Travis will be going into the five different types of millionaires. This is based on a recent blog post that Travis shared on the site. Be sure to check it out when you have time. for more info on groundbreaker.co  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.   

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing the difference between active vs passive investors, the common personality traits found in both, and why you should get started right away. for more info on groundbreaker.co  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. 

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing the “CashFlow Quadrant” based off of the book from Robert Kiyosaki. “The cashflow quadrant will reveal why some people work less, earn more, pay less in taxes and feel more financially secure than others” - Robert Kiyosaki. Today Travis will break down how he understands and utilizes the lessons he learned from the book to hopefully help you in your own journey  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing the truth about F.I.R.E, financial independence and retire early. The idea behind FIRE is to focus on producing as much money as you can possibly generate while living very frugal for a number of years so you can eventually have enough income to be financially independent and to have more of a flexible lifestyle.   We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Reading is very important when it comes to growth, however, it is also sometimes very hard to fit reading in an already busy and stressful day. Today Theo and Travis will be sharing two methods they each use to get through multiple books in a short period of time. Each method is successful in its own right so be sure to try both to see which flows more with your personality. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on PropStream

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing the truth behind what financial freedom and retirement is like, and how many successful individuals still “work”. Most of us need a purpose or mission to feel fulfilled and happy. The idea of sitting on a beach every day and sipping your best cocktail sounds great but will get old very fast.  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on PropStream

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing their thoughts on the topic of “knowing when enough is enough”. There are some who are on the side of “always continuing to grow” and others who are in the group of “at some point, I want to retire”.  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.   for more info on PropStream

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing three different ways the wealthy save money to maintain their wealth. Travis did research on the three main categories that most Americans spend their money on; housing, transportation, and food. He compares how the typical American spends vs the wealthy on these three main contacts  We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.   for more info on PropStream

Today Theo and Travis will be diving deeper into one of Travis’s recent blog posts on celery juice. Being healthy is important to your wealth because while you're building your wealth you will need to have high energy to be able to push forward through the hard times when you are growing and once you finally reach “wealth” status, you want to be able to enjoy it and live long afterward with your family and pass down the lessons you have learned. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.  for more info on PropStream  

Today Theo and Travis will be diving deeper into one of Travis’s blog posts called “Tips for Navigating 2020”. Theo will be asking Travis questions to dive deeper into this topic to help you become better investors. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow.   for more info on PropStream

Today Theo will be doing Follow Along Friday with , who is also an apartment syndicator controlling over $225 million in apartment communities. Theo will be mentioning three lessons he learned last week while performing the interviews for the podcast and Danny will provide additional insights and thoughts. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You can put annual rent increases in the lease”  The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell.  Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear.

Today Theo is covering how to manage the property management company. This will be a vital part of how good or bad your deal performs over its lifetime. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You want to know what the physical occupancy is, and what the economic occupancy is” Free Document:   Evicting a tenant can be painful, costing as much as $10,000 in court costs and legal fees, and take as long as four weeks to complete.    TransUnion SmartMove’s online tenant screening solution can help you quickly understand if you’re getting a reliable tenant, which can help you avoid potential problems such as non-payment and evictions.  For a limited time, listeners of this podcast are invited to try SmartMove tenant screening for 25% off. Go to and enter code FAIRLESS for 25% off your next screening.  

In the first two parts of this series, Theo broke down 10 financial documents you’ll need to be familiar with for you apartment syndication due diligence. Today Theo will be explaining how to analyze the first five of those 10 documents. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Depending on what type of loan you’re getting, you may have to address some things before you close” If you’re a passive investor wanting to learn more about questions to ask sponsors in order to qualify the opportunities, sponsors, and the markets opportunities are in, visit . We created this site just for passive investors to have a free resource providing the questions to ask and things to think through.

Time to get back into financing for apartment syndication deals. Today Theo will be discussing the top agency loans available. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “There is a required occupancy of at least 90%” Free Loan Program Spreadsheet: If you’re a passive investor wanting to learn more about questions to ask sponsors in order to qualify the opportunities, sponsors, and the markets opportunities are in, visit . We created this site just for passive investors to have a free resource providing the questions to ask and things to think through.

More underwriting talk today with Theo. We all know it’s important for apartment syndication. Even if you know what you’re doing, it never hurts to hear how others underwrite, you might learn something new. Today Theo will comer how to run a good Rental Comp Analysis and what to do with it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You can assume that if you perform the same level on renovations on the remaining units, you’ll achieve that same $100 rental premium” Free Document:   How great would it be to buy a piece of institutional-quality, income-producing commercial buildings?  Now you can… with . It’s NOT A REIT or a fund. is a new platform for non-accredited investors, where virtually anyone, regardless of income, can select a building leased to a major corporation and earn money from it! Start investing with as little as $500 at

Episode 1: Pilot. Today Theo and Aide discuss the complicated matter of the US government shutdown. This is a pilot episode, we apologise if it sounds like there are any mispronunciations or other issues, we had a few technical problems. We recorded this just an hour before the shutdown ended, sorry!

One slightly important part your apartment syndication career is how you will be getting paid, as well as how you will be paying your investors. Today Theo will cover how to pay the Limited Partners in your apartment syndication deals. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “There are going to be two types of passive investors, debt investors and equity investors” Free document for this episode: Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at

One slightly important part your apartment syndication career is how you will be getting paid, as well as how you will be paying your investors. Today Theo will cover how to pay the General Partners in your apartment syndication deals. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You can put some costs up yourself if you can afford it, or split it with your partner, you’ll be reimbursed later” Free document for this episode: Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at Sponsored by Stessa - The simple way to track rental property performance. Get dashboard reporting, smarter income and expense tracking and tax-ready financials. Get your free account at

Today Theo will cover another important part of your apartment syndication team, finding and hiring real estate brokers. This will most likely be your best source for deals so getting in with a good broker is HUGE for you syndication business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Win them over and eventually they might send you off market deals. Brokers are going to be one of your best deal sources.” Free document for this episode: Sponsored by Stessa - The simple way to track rental property performance. Get dashboard reporting, smarter income and expense tracking and tax-ready financials. Get your free account at

Today Theo is covering how to find a great property management company. This is a huge part of your business, to be a successful syndicator you’ll need a great property management company that you can count on to do outstanding work without you having to micro manage. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You also want to know if they are very focused on specific markets or really spread out” Free document for this episode: Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at Best Ever Listeners: Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals? Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky. I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him

Here is part two of how to break into the apartment syndication industry. Today Theo is telling you how to do the things he mentioned . If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “You want connections!”   Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at   Best Ever Listeners: Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals? Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky. I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him