Investing In The U.s. - An Aussie's Guide To U.s. Real Estate

EPISODE 370: If you've ever looked into passive real estate investing, you've probably come across the term syndication. But what even is real estate syndication, and why should you consider investing in it? Well, you’re in luck because today’s episode is about just that! My business partner Ben Gray and I will walk you through the basics of real estate syndication and explain how you can create a massive passive income through it. Ben and I are partners at RSN Property Group, where we have built a massive portfolio worth $831 million, so you best believe we know a thing or two about this. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)What is real estate syndication? (02:51)How we structure deals (09:16)The legal matters (11:24)Benefits of investing with RSN (17:40)Outro (22:33)—➡️ Invest with RSN: https://rsnpropertygroup.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio

EPISODE 369: Is now a good time to invest in multifamily properties?Many people will tell you no, but what is the market actually like right now? And what can we expect in the coming months? Here today to answer these questions is none other than Michael Roeder. Before transitioning to real estate, Michael was a top-performing, high net worth insurance broker for a Fortune 500 company. Later, he co-founded Granite Towers Equity Group, a private real estate equity firm. Michael is the general partner on over 2500 units and about $350 million worth of assets, and he’s the host of the Keeping It Real Podcast. So, you best believe he knows a thing or two about real estate. In this episode, we discuss the multifamily market over the last 12 months, forecast what's coming in the next few months, and talk about best practices in asset management.Tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)Mike’s first job (02:06)Transitioning into multifamily (03:56)The multifamily market in 2023 (06:52)Navigating multifamily in a chall

EPISODE 368: Are you ready for a deep dive into everything multifamily? Join me and my good friend Ben Gray as we break down everything you need to know about multifamily real estate investing. Ben is my business partner at RSN Property Group, where we have built a massive portfolio worth $831 million. And with the right tips, you could do it too!So, why should you invest in multifamily? How do you find the best deals? What are some good US markets to invest in? And how can you earn a ton of money? Learn all of this and more in this episode of Investing in the US!Key Takeaways: Intro to multifamily (00:00)Where we’re buying and why we’re buying there (06:36) Our process for finding the best deals (09:55)How are multifamily properties priced? (19:53)Physical assets vs. paper assets (25:21)Summary and outro (28:55)—➡️ Invest with RSN: https://rsnpropertygroup.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Mast

EPISODE 367: In 2001, Mark Hamilton’s real estate investment company, Hamilton Zanze, closed its first transaction – a $1.6 million, 24-unit apartment building in Oakland. 20 years later, they had $4.3 billion in assets under management, and the number just keeps growing! To say that Mark is a legend in real estate investing in the US would be an understatement, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to talk to him one-on-one about everything real estate. Join Mark and me as we delve into the world of multifamily real estate, bootstrapping, investing in the right areas, and building a business from the ground up! Mark Hamilton is the CEO and Founder of Hamilton Zanze, a San Francisco-based real estate investment company. Throughout his career, Mark’s primary focus has always been locating value-added properties and changing urban neighborhoods into high-value properties across the country.Tune in to this exclusive interview!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Mark made his first dollar as a kid (01:14)Mark’

EPISODE 366: Investing in real estate has never been easier than it is today!You can find, research, and buy properties quicker than ever before! All from the comfort of your own home, 100% online. One of the best online marketplaces for investing in institutional quality real estate in the United States is definitely RealtyMogul, an early adopter of real estate crowdfunding. Here today to tell us all about it is none other than the CEO of the company herself, Jilliene Helman!Join us as Jilliene shares the story of RealtyMogul, how they managed to stay in business despite the demise of many similar platforms, what returns we can expect from multifamily real estate in the future, and more!Tune in.Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Jilliene made her first dollar (01:38)On entrepreneurship and Jilliene’s background (02:54)Why RealtyMogul stayed in business (04:52)The challenges of being the CEO of a crowdfunding platform (11:06)Returns we can expect in the multifamily segment (15:26)Jilliene’s passion for affordabl

EPISODE 365: There are few people as accomplished and well-known in the world of real estate as my guest in this episode.Meet the visionary and true legend in the field, Brandon Turner! For those of you who may be living under a rock, Brandon started and used to host the BiggerPockets podcast. And while he is still part owner of BiggerPockets, he has left the company to pursue other ventures.Now, he is a real estate investor, podcaster, bestselling author, and the founder of Open Door Capital and BetterLife. I’m super excited to have him on the show to share his incredible story with us, spill the beans on why he left BiggerPockets, and what he’s up to now. Tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Brandon made his first dollar (01:49)Brandon’s life before he got into real estate (03:03)How he discovered BiggerPockets and turned it into what it is today (08:01)Brandon’s thoughts on being and working as a visionary (14:19)The 4 layers of building a business (18:48)Transitioning into bigger things (23:55)Managing

EPISODE 364: Are you only investing in the US?Chances are you’re missing out big time on massive opportunities overseas!Here today to talk about investing in emerging markets is none other than Andrew Lee Miller. You might know Andrew as one of the best growth hackers out there. He’s a veteran startup marketer who has driven growth for three early-stage startup exits and helped dozens of companies scale with limited resources. Andrew is also a best-selling author and has spoken in over 15 countries on bootstrap growth hacking.But today, he’s here to talk about his other passion - real estate investing. Specifically, investing in emerging markets, which Andrew knows quite a bit about since he invests in Mexico and is working on bridging the gap for others who are interested in doing so. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Andrew made his first dollar (01:47)Andrew’s three early startup exists (04:24)What is growth hacking? (09:06)What does Andrew’s agency do? (14:19)Investing in emerging markets (17:32)Ho

EPISODE 363: Are we headed toward another 2008?Here today to discuss this burning question with me is none other than J Scott! J Scott has been in the real estate business for over 14 years now, and in this time, he has bought, built, flipped, sold, and held over $150 million worth of property here in the continental US. He is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and partner at Bar Down Investments, focusing on buying and repositioning large multifamily properties across the US. You may know J as the author of 5 BiggerPockets books, including Real Estate By The Numbers, The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, and The Book on Negotiating Real Estate.Join me and J as we discuss his journey into real estate, flipping houses, writing books, the upcoming recession, and much more!Tune in. Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How J Scott made his first dollar (02:10)His journey into real estate (03:08)On BiggerPockets and J’s 5 books (06:06)Are we heading toward another 2008? (11:32)Pain on th

EPISODE 362: Today, I had the honor of speaking to a truly remarkable individual.Meet Charlotte Dunford, a full-time mobile home park syndicator at Johns Creek Capital, a private equity firm she built with her business partner in early 2020. In just 3 years, she has grown and now has an incredible portfolio. But what makes her truly remarkable is not just her success in real estate but the whole journey of how she got there! Charlotte was born and raised in China and moved to the US entirely alone at the age of 16 with a burning desire to make it big. Something most adults don’t dare to do! Well, her courage definitely paid off, and today, she’s here to share her amazing journey. Tune in!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Charlotte made her first dollar as a kid (03:29)Charlotte’s journey to the US (04:26)Johns Creek Capital and how she got into real estate (09:20)How she finds qualified leads (16:17)Why it’s hard to work with Chinese investors (21:22)What’s going on with the economy? (23:20)Top 5 investing tips

EPISODE 361: Did you know you can make money from other people’s mortgages?It's true! By buying existing mortgages from lenders, including the debt and the note that secures it, you can collect monthly payments from the borrower and even have the right to foreclose on the home if they don't pay on time. This is called mortgage note investing and is an amazing alternative way to invest in real estate. Today’s guest, Chris Seveney, has built a portfolio of over 500 note-investing deals worth more than $75 million! He is the founder and CEO of 7e Investments, a mortgage note investing firm that specializes in providing custom active and passive investment options for investors.Today, Chris and I talk about his journey into real estate, the ins and outs of mortgage note investing, and how the current economy is impacting his business model. Tune in and learn how to make money from other people’s loans!Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Chris made his first dollar (02:05)Chris’s journey into real estate (02:3

EPISODE 360: Would you rather make a positive impact on your community or lots of money? Most people think the two simply don't go together, especially not within the real estate industry. But today’s guest is living proof that that’s just not true. Meet JP Newman, the founder, CEO, and managing principal of Thrive FP. He is also a licensed real estate broker and a Certified Commercial Investment Member.JP has worked to create a company that reflects the principles and values of conscious capitalism. His mission is to create connected communities and lighten the load of these cost-burdened residents while maintaining solid profits for his investors. In 2019, he even co-founded the nonprofit Veritas Impact Partners to provide health education and financial services for workforce housing residents living in his apartments.Today, JP and I talked about how he manages to balance purpose and profit, how he supports his tenants and creates value in his communities, his excellent resident retention, and how he ma

EPISODE 359: What if I told you there is a way to create affordable housing in Silicon Valley and other places where home ownership is out of reach for most people?You'd probably think I was nuts and for good reason! In San Jose, the average price for a single-family home is $1.6 million. Most middle-class working people can't even afford the down payment for that!But there is hope on the horizon. In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Franco Perez. Franco grew up in a family with an unstable housing situation, and now, he is on a mission to create affordable housing.How? By upgrading underutilized mobile homes with great potential for growth. Franco has established a dedicated team of like-minded individuals who believe they can positively impact the community while making good money along the way. Today, he is here to share his knowledge, insights, and successes with us. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into it! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Franco made his first doll

EPISODE 358: Low barrier to entry, low operating costs, low risk, and strong returns… Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?But it's true, and here to tell us all about it is real estate investment specialist Andrew Keel!Andrew has over 15 years of experience in real estate. He is a passionate investor and the founder and CEO of Keel Team, a leader in the manufactured housing industry. Andrew and his team have built a mobile home park portfolio with nearly 40 communities and over 2500 tenants, all via Guerilla Marketing. In today’s episode, Andrew explains his business model and shares the secrets behind his raging success, so make sure to check it out. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)How Andrew made his first dollar as a kid (04:21)Andrew’s journey into real estate (05:21)How he runs his business today (09:17)Their social impact (11:30)Guerilla marketing, lead generation, and getting off-market deals (13:15)Managing mobile home parks (20:20)Andrew’s plans for the next five years (29:26)Top five inv

EPISODE 357: Imagine being able to win any negotiation. Well, today's guest doesn't have to imagine that because he can! Chris Voss spent 24 years with the FBI, training in the art of negotiation and gaining experience as the lead negotiator in high-stakes international kidnapping cases. He also trained at Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, and Harvard Law School.Today, Chris teaches people how to get more of what they want through a unique program he developed, applying globally proven techniques to the business world. In 2016, he also published the award-winning book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It. To say that I'm really pumped and excited to have him on the show today would be a massive understatement!In our interview, Chris shares some of his favorite cases from his time at the FBI, 3 brilliant negotiation tactics that will help you win any negotiation, and why it’s never a good idea to compromise. Tune in! Key Takeaways: Intro (

This week, we feature one of the most successful real estate investors we’ve had on the show to date. With over 40 years of experience, Joel Friedland of Brit Properties tells us about his humble beginnings and how he built the empire he has today. Joel Friedland is the Founder of Brit Properties, an investment firm that connects investors to Chicago industrial real estate syndications. But before that, Joel co-founded Epic Savage Realty Partners, where he completed hundreds of transactions and led the leadership development team for over 20 years. Today, Joel has numerous multi-million dollar deals behind him and more to come as he maximizes the industrial real estate scene in Windy City. We’re thrilled to have him on the show to share what it’s like to lease and manage industrial real estate properties, something that our multifamily investors may not all be familiar with. Joel also describes the pitfalls he encountered through the years, including the 2008 recession and how the speedbumps helped him bec

Are you looking to invest in a new asset class? This week, we talk about something we’ve never covered before—investing in farmland and agriculture in the US. Artem Milinchuk is the Founder of FarmTogether, an investment platform that helps people invest in farmland and turn agricultural lots into tradeable assets. US farmland is an uncommon yet lucrative asset. It’s low-volatile, high-yield, a hedge against inflation. However, many investors tend to shy away from this asset class due to high initial costs and the specialized knowledge and skills required to manage farmland. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how Artem and FarmTogether make farmland investing more manageable and accessible to investors. Who knows? Maybe investing in agricultural real estate is the next best decision for your portfolio. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. US farmland has lower volatility and higher yields compared to traditional real estate. 2. Water source is one of the most important factors to consider when underwriting and investing

How do you recover from losing everything you’ve built? And what can you do to prevent that from happening in the first place? Don Costa is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor. He is the CEO of Strategic REI, Inc., the founder of The Inner Circle Elite Mastermind, a real estate rehab expert, and the host of the Flip Talk podcast. Today, he runs multiple successful businesses and helps other investors do the same by systematizing structures and building consistency. However, the journey to success was not easy for Don, much like many other investors. He lost everything in 2008 and admittedly made a lot of mistakes along the way. Thankfully, those mistakes taught him some of the most vital lessons in the world of investing and business. Join us in this week’s interview to learn how Don built his first business, lost it all in the recession, and persevered to rebuild everything from scratch. If you want to join a community for like-minded investors, Don also introduces us to his network—Inner Cir

What is the value of investing in medical offices? And why are they considered recession and pandemic resistant? Learn more about Ben Reinberg and his fool-proof values as a seasoned and successful entrepreneur. Ben Reinberg is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, a real estate investment firm specializing in medical, retail, and industrial office properties with over $350 million in portfolio value. How did Ben Reinberg and his team at Alliance find a gold mine in medical offices and other ‘necessity’ asset classes? The process wasn’t as simple as you may think. In this week’s episode, Ben shares how Alliance operates and serves investors in the best way possible and sprinkles a few of his insights as an entrepreneur. We learn about Ben as a person and entrepreneur in this lesson-rich interview. Press that ‘Play’ button to learn more about how you can improve as an investor, business owner, and individual as a whole. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. In this business, you will f

What goes into investing in a commodity like oil & gas? Should you consider investing in this asset class to diversify your portfolio? Dave Wolcott is an established entrepreneur, a former captain in the Marine Corps, author of “The Holistic Wealth Strategy, a Framework for Building Legacy Wealth and Unlimited Freedom to Live an Extraordinary Life,” the host of the Wealth Strategy Secrets of The Ultra-Wealthy podcast, and the CEO of Pantheon Investments. In this episode, Dave gives a unique point of view on real estate as a long-term investor, walks us through the asset class of oil & gas, explains how mining from the investment standpoint works, and so much more. We also go into hedging against the devaluation of the dollar, investing in alternative energies, and building a wealth strategy that will resist economic fluctuations. We don’t have a lot of guests going into the nitty gritty of stock market assets, so we’re pumped to have Dave share his valuable insights with us today. Click on that Pl

What goes into designing, building, and selling accessory dwelling units (ADUs)? And how did SnapADU become the biggest ADU company in San Diego? Whitney Hill is the Co-Founder and Head of Business Development & Innovation at SnapADU, a licensed general contractor and San Diego’s biggest accessory dwelling unit construction company. Although Whitney graduated from Yale with a Psychology degree, she found her way to the real estate space, particularly the general contracting niche. With her prominent supply chain background and expertise in the ADU niche, Whitney and her team have built a highly efficient way to provide cost-effective housing for families, young adults, and other Californians looking for affordable housing. Whitney shares how SnapADU differentiates itself from competitors, builds credibility among the community, maintains transparency throughout the sales process, and so much more. Today, we get to learn a bit more about the world of ADUs with Whitney walking us through everything we ne