Real Estate Breakthrough

In this episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough podcast, I sit down with Mandy McAllister, real estate investor and leader at GoBundance Women, to explore the unique challenges and advantages women face in real estate.

From transitioning out of high-powered careers to embracing the mindset of financial freedom, we dive into how community, values, and entrepreneurial risk-taking empower women in the real estate space.

We share personal stories, key insights on managing risk, and the importance of staying true to your values while building wealth through real estate. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom that you don't want to miss.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How community and mentorship can help you succeed in real estate

The importance of staying true to your values and designing your life with purpose

Why real estate is an excellent vehicle for financial freedom, especially for women

How to overcome setbacks, including personal stories of deals gone wrong and the lessons learned

Why surrounding yourself with like-minded people accelerates your success

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In this episode of Real Estate Breakthrough, I sit down with Kevin Bupp from Sunrise Capital, a seasoned real estate investor who went from bartending to building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire.

Kevin shares his incredible journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his path, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We dive deep into the importance of mentorship, taking calculated risks, and the art of creating win-win deals in the real estate world. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned investor, Kevin's story will inspire you to break through to your own financial freedom.

🔍 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

🚨 Ready to take control of your financial future with expert guidance? Don't just dream about financial freedom—make it happen! 🚨

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Welcome back to Real Estate Breakthrough! In this episode, I sit down with Mike DeHaan, a successful real estate investor and host of the Collecting Keys Podcast. Mike shares his incredible journey from leaving a high-paying engineering job at Boeing to building a national flipping and wholesaling business that spans multiple markets. 🚀

We dive into:

- How Mike transitioned from a stable engineering career to real estate investing

- The challenges and triumphs of flipping and wholesaling properties

- Building a sustainable, scalable business model across different markets

- The importance of grit, mindset, and perseverance in real estate

- Why he believes it's easier to make a million dollars than to replace a high-paying W-2 with passive income

- Mike's insights on creating repeatable systems and achieving financial independence

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this conversation is packed with valuable advice, actionable insights, and real-life lessons from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged successfully.

🎧 Listen now and gain a fresh perspective on what it takes to make it in real estate investing!

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📢 About Mike DeHaan:

Mike DeHaan is a real estate investor and host of the Collecting Keys Podcast. Since 2020, his real estate investment company has scaled to 9 markets, buying off-market real estate, completing over 130 transactions, and building a portfolio of over 50 units where he is the majority owner. Through his podcast and Instant Investor Program, Mike educates and empowers other investors to build successful real estate businesses. 

👉 Connect with Mike DeHaan:

🌐 [Website](https://collectingkeys.com/)

🎥 [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@collectingkeys)

📸 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/)

💼 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dehaan-20a27b63/)

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In this episode, I sit down with Desiree Doubrox, the dynamic CEO of "HomWork", to discuss her groundbreaking approach to co-living spaces and her extensive experience in real estate and entrepreneurship.

About Desiree Doubrox:

Desiree is a seasoned real estate agent, broker, and investor with over three decades of experience. As a General Partner in eight residential syndications, she has extensive knowledge in various areas of real estate, including fix and flips, multi-residential properties, notes, NNN leases, and short-term rentals. An entrepreneur from the age of 12, Desiree has founded several successful businesses, including "A Models Media" and "An Empowered Woman", a global networking community for women professionals and entrepreneurs. Currently, she leads HomWork, a CoWorking CoLiving space designed for digital nomads and entrepreneurs who want to "live where you work, work where you live, anywhere in the world."

Key Talking Points:

- HomWork's Vision: Creating flexible co-living spaces for professionals who value the freedom to work from anywhere.

- Post-COVID Evolution: How the demand for remote work has influenced the growth of HomWork.

- Partnership with Outsite.co: Expanding HomWork's reach to over 50 locations globally.

- Real Estate Journey: Desiree's transition from a real estate agent to an investor and syndicator.

- Educational Initiatives: Teaching others about real estate syndication and fund management.

- New $10M Fund: Focused on acquiring boutique hospitality properties in prime locations.

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Welcome to another episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Randy Langenderfer, a financial expert and the founder of InvestArk, where he manages a portfolio of nearly 4,000 units. In this episode, Randy discusses his transition from a corporate career to becoming a full-time real estate investor. He shares how his background in finance and risk management has been instrumental in his success, and why he believes that passive investing in real estate is a powerful strategy for busy professionals looking to diversify their portfolios and achieve financial freedom.

Whether you're new to real estate investing or an experienced investor, Randy's practical advice on risk mitigation, building strong partnerships, and navigating the current economic climate will help you make smarter investment decisions. Tune in to learn how you can create recession-resistant income streams, save on taxes, and build a legacy through real estate.

Key Talking Points:

- Randy’s journey from corporate life to real estate investing.

- The benefits of passive real estate investing for busy professionals.

- How Randy built a portfolio of nearly 4,000 units.

- The importance of risk mitigation in real estate investing.

- Building successful partnerships in the multifamily space.

- Navigating the current high-interest rate environment and its impact on multifamily investments.

- The value of fixed-rate debt vs. variable-rate debt in today’s market.

- The challenges and rewards of real estate investing during economic uncertainty.

- The future of real estate investing and Randy's approach to new deals.

Find out more about Randy:

Randy’s Profile linkedin.com/in/randy-langenderfer

Website invest-ark.com 

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and actionable tips to help you achieve your real estate goals. Keep your mindset straight, move forward, and find success driven by your why.

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Welcome to another episode of Real Estate Breakthrough with Christina Suter! In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Smallowitz, an aerospace engineer turned private lending expert, as he shares his journey from engineering to real estate and private lending.

He was the Spacecraft Structure and Mechanical lead on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Developed the structural test program and conducted many of the tests for NASA's LADEE spacecraft structures. Lead on the Airborne Laser Program for Northrop Grumman Space Technology. Lead structural analyst at SpaceX on Falcon 1.

Key Topics Discussed:

Jeff's Career and Transition to Private Lending Importance of Retirement Planning

Current Trends in Private Lending 

Jeff's Lending Criteria

Challenges and Lessons from a Bad Deal

Refining the Lending Process

Advice for New Borrowers and Lenders

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Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough Show! 🎙️ Today, we are thrilled to have Henry Washington, an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor, join us in the studio. Henry has built an impressive portfolio of over 70 rental units and countless house flips within just three and a half years, achieving financial freedom. He's also the newest co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast and a cast member of "On the Market."

In this episode, Henry shares his inspiring journey from a 9-to-5 job to becoming a successful real estate investor. Discover how a panic attack led him to real estate and how he built his portfolio despite having bad credit and little money. Henry emphasizes the importance of authenticity, community, and the right mindset in the real estate business.

Key Talking Points:

- Henry's unexpected introduction to real estate investing

- The critical role of mindset and authenticity in success

- Overcoming financial obstacles and finding deals

- The power of direct-to-seller marketing and local community banks

- Building a community focused on integrity and service

Henry also delves into his upcoming book, "Real Estate Dealmaker," which guides you through finding and funding real estate deals. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in real estate.

Connect with Henry Washington:

- Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington

- Coaching: https://www.seeyouattheclosingtable.com

- Pre-order "Real Estate Dealmaker": https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-deal-maker

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Welcome to a special episode of The Real Estate Breakthrough Show! Today, we have the honor of hosting Brett Swarts, an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett, who serves as a Deferred Sales Trust Trustee, brings a wealth of knowledge in exit planning, real estate investment, and wealth management.

He is the author of Amazon's #1 best-seller "Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan" and a SUCCESS® Certified Coach, making him an authority in the field. About Brett Swarts: Brett Swarts leads Capital Gains Tax Solutions, where he helps clients with net worths ranging from $5M to $100M create and preserve wealth through the Deferred Sales Trust (DST) exit plan. With over $500 million in CRE brokerage and DST transactions under his belt, Brett combines his real estate investment expertise with innovative tax deferral strategies. 

He also hosts the Capital Gains Tax Solutions and Expert CRE Secrets podcasts, interviewing industry leaders on topics like wealth management, leadership, and tax strategies.

Episode Topics:

Introduction and Initial Meeting Deferred Sales Trust (DST) vs. 1031 Exchange Benefits of DST Historical Context and Personal Stories Client Success Stories Operational Details of DST Investment Flexibility Comparing DST to Traditional Trusts Future Tax Implications and Strategies Expert Guidance and Resources

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Brett Swarts as he shares his expert insights and practical advice on capital gains tax solutions. Whether you're a high-net-worth individual, a real estate investor, or a trusted advisor, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the complexities of capital gains tax deferral.

More about Brett:

linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts

capitalgainstaxsolutions.com

expertcresecrets.com

experttaxsecrets.com

Email: brett@capitalgainstaxsolutions.com

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"People get enamored by numbers and we really  need to back it up and holistically understand the goals, risk and timeline." -Whitney Hutten 

Today I am interviewing Whitney Elkins Hutten. She is the Director of Investor Education at Passive Investing. She also operates her own consulting and coaching practice called Ash Wealth, where she provides mentorship and development tactics for investors. Currently, she is partnered in $800 million in real estate assets and is the author of the book "Money For Tomorrow." She has been featured on the Bigger Pockets podcast, The Real Estate Syndication show, The Real Estate InvestHer and many more. 

 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Becoming an investor by accident

Teaching people how to leverage their resources 

The necessary skills that get skipped over 

Stop being enamored by numbers 

 Do you holistically know your goals, risk and timeline 

What is an investment thesis 

The know like and trust triangle 

A skill doesn't always mean a passion 

"Money for Tomorrow" by Whitney Hutten

Create a blueprint that works 

The 4 skills investors need 

Do you have a job for every dollar 

Treat your money like your partner 

What happens when you don't choose financial independence 

Enjoy the journey even without the achievements 

How to prepare the next generation 

Trust but verify 

Listen now and find out how Whitney found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Whitney's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Whitney here: 

Website PassiveInvesting.com

Website AshWealth.com 

Email whitney@passiveinvesting.com

#187: Mike Zlotnik- The Bizarre Truth: Why Commercial Real Estate Investors Are in a Recession While Others Thrive

"What's really bizarre is if you're a commercial real estate investor, you are in a deep recession while everyone else is doing fine as the economy is not really in a deep recession." - Mike Zlotnik

Today I am interviewing Mike Zlotnik. He's an Investment Expert and coach with a successful background and long history in information technology and business intelligence. In 2009 he transitioned into real estate and in 2014 became the CEO of Tempo Family of Funds an Syndications,  an investment firm that specializes high yield growth and income investment opportunities for investors in both residential and commercial real estate.  He is a member of the investor mastermind groups Collective Genius, Venture Alliance and more. He is the host of the Big Mike Fund podcast, and is a national speaker. 

 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

The predictability of real estate 

Who is this recession hurting the most 

Mikes background and beginnings in real estate

The predictability of real estate 

Real estate's technical elements an what they mean

Badly structured deals in the commercial market

Is residential stable 

Why we use sensitivity analysis in investing

The skill of building strong relationships 

Your team defines your success 

People, culture and numbers 

What is a leaders function 

Where is the economy currently 

Are people running out of money

Listen now and find out how Mike found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Quentin's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Mike here: 

Website BigMikeFund.com

"The asset that you buy and the revenue that's created, you're not going to get it anywhere else. You can chase traveling nurses, you can chase insurance providers in the mid term space, but that comes and goes." -Quentin Wendt

Today I am interviewing Quentin Wendt who is the General Manager at Pad Split, a technology platform and marketplace dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for working people in working class neighborhoods. Quentin spent 22 years in management consulting for the food service industry and has only recently invested in his first property. However, with his extensive background in operations and management he joined the Pad Split team in 2022.

 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Quentin's introduction into real estate 

People in real estate share 

His time running a distribution and logistics business for Boars Head

When he joined Pad Split 

What is Pad Split and how does it work 

Multi family returns on single family acquisitions 

How are bedrooms in a Pad Split created

Lead with the underwriting 

How do investors get involved 

Who is the target tenant 

Forced appreciation in different markets

Does the demand for affordable housing still exist 

Don't lead with profit 

How do you build an asset portfolio using BRRR 

What is the hardest barrier of entry for investors

Can both tenant and investor win

Listen now and find out how Quentin found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Quentin's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Quentin here: 

Website PadSplit.com

"The LPs traditionally are going to have the lion's share of that equity stack and if you don't have a good handle on those LP's, you can run into some hot water and not be able to raise your money." - Chad Zednek

Today I am interviewing Chad Zdenek. He is the CEO of CSQ Properties, which functions as an acquisition and reposition management company of multi-family and self storage real estate. They hold 750 multi-family units and 3,000 self storage units in California and other parts of the US. He has presented at my ITI Meeting as well as been a previous guest on the show. 

Chad Zdenek: Had a career in construction and civil engineering, obtaining a license for both . He worked at Boeing for 7 years as a structural dynamics engineer before going into business with his brother which they ran successfully for a few years before Chad was bought out. After, he went into real estate full time and established CSQ Properties as well as grew a $150 million general partner portfolio. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Chads background at Boeing as a structural engineer

What is CSQ Properties 

Choosing the right investment partners

The horse track analogy 

Why no one talks about the LP's

Who does what in an equity stack 

How are syndications setup 

The technicals matter 

Who is the silent Co GP

What is effective investor communication 

How no communication becomes miscommunication

Why Co GP's distance themselves 

Treat all investors the same 

The challenges with capital calls on distress deals 

Reestablishing know, like and trust

Listen now and find out how Chad found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Chad's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Chad here: 

Website csqproperties.com

IG Chad Zdenek

LinkedIn Chad Zdenek CSQ Properties

"I think whats really cool about real estate is doing the things no one is willing to do and the impact on the community it has." -Cody Davis

Today I am interviewing Cody Davis who I met recently at our ITI meeting. He was invited by Bronson Hill. I was very impressed with Cody's clarity and focus for implementing a strategy that is leading him to a future of financial freedom using creative seller financing.  In this interview Cody shares how he dropped out of college to purse a career in real estate. He now holds a real estate portfolio of  over 200 plus rental apartments as well as a water front property. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How Cody got into seller financing 

His start as an agent 

Using real estate to increase our income 

Not fighting the corporate ladder

Real estate creates new possibilities 

The path to above average 

Not being consumed by the business 

Diminishing returns 

Investing in your current tenants 

Avoid adding complicated steps 

Build a business model around your goals

Don't add any fluff 

Get what you want by asking 

Go for and build the relationship first 

Listen now and find out how Cody found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Cody's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Cody here: 

Website MultiFamilyStrategy.com

Youtube Cody Davis Winning Business

"Capital raising is sales, it's really working with people using a lot of the same skill sets." -Bronson Hill

Today I am interviewing my friend, Co host of ITI and past mentee, Bronson Hill. He is the CEO and Founder of Bronson Equity, a passive investing and multi family syndication company. Bronson Equity works one on one with clients who are high earning individuals who want to invest passively. He is a general partner in over $150 million in real estate. Bronson is an educator and has written a report called The Single Best Investment Strategy During (or After) a Pandemic. He is an author, podcast host, the creator of the Advanced Real Estate Investing Summit, a guest speaker on numerous podcasts, a presenter at various conferences and meetings and so much more. 

Bronson Hill: Began investing in real estate in 2006 when he purchased his first rental property. After the property began to cash flow, Bronson purchased other single family properties in Ohio, under the impression that he wanted to own 30 homes for passive investing. Later on a family member introduced Bronson to multi-family investing and there, Bronson learned how to raise capital for a deal. Now a few years later, he is a Multi Family Syndicator and financial coach. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Bronson's trajectory into real estate 

Why he transitioned from single family to multi family 

Diversify your portfolio

People want time freedom over financial freedom

Capital raising is sales

How to find an approach that works 

Can we come from a place of purpose 

How does vision create purpose 

Money is a tool 

How Bronson raised $40 million

Creating a positive relationship with money 

The achievers dilemma 

Keeping the ego in check 

Helping people believe in themselves 

Some deals come with challenges 

Investing in ATMs 

Listen now and find out how Bronson found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Bronson's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Bronson here: 

Website BronsonEquity.com

Email Bronson@bronsonequity.com

LinkedIn Bronson Hill

#182: Todd Bayer- Playing the Long Term Real Estate Game

"You have to put more skin in the game to make the deal work and end up making much less profit so we are very challenged right now in real estate especially with flipping and the long term rental market."

 -Todd Bayer

Today I am interviewing Todd Bayer. I've known Todd for many years and he has an extensive journey in the world of real estate from appraisals to flipping to launching the Rehab Loan Group and beyond. He partnered with Stephne McKee and started the successful networking group The Inland Empire Real Estate Investment Club. Todd would then pursue other avenues that included the tiny home and mobile home markets which also had its challenges. Now Todd is the Owner of FlowVestor which he launched after the pandemic which focuses on mobile home parks, multi family and self storage facilities. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How Todd was introduced to real estate 

Trading a 9-5 for a 9-9

Focus on what you're great at

How The Rehab Loan Group was started

Building a business while running one at the same time

The power of networking 

What is happening in the industry of lending 

What are the current challenges 

What is happening with real estate prices 

There's not enough inventory 

Best way to find a deal of market 

Where to find off market deals

How bad deals educate you as an investor 

Stay in your lane 

What is happening with the long term rental market

Listen now and find out how Todd found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Todd's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Todd here: 

Website FlowVestor.com

Email todd@flowvestor.com

"Do you as a private investor have the right education to be able to ask the right questions to these operators." - Matthew Owens

Today I am interviewing Matthew Owens. He is the CEO of OCG Properties, which is a real estate investing company that focuses on “intelligent” investing and education. OCG Properties helps investors create cash flow strategies for long term returns and investments. He has presented numerous times at my FIBI Pasadena meeting and is a frequent speaker at other real estate meetings in the southern California area. 

Matthew Owens: Started his career in real estate as a flipper and a licensed CPA. Over the past fifteen years, Matthew has successfully  flipped over 1,000 properties with over $35 million out to flippers currently. In 2006 he quit his job as a CPA and went into real estate full time.  Understanding the complexities of deals, Matthew founded OCG Properties to help people become educated on how to succeed in real estate using cash flow strategies and seller financing strategies for long term investing. He is a consultant, an advisor and host of the OCG Properties: Masters of Real Estate with Mathew Owens, CPA.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How to gain financial control 

Everything falls on the owner 

How to get a hold on your bookkeeping

Are you cataloging your expenses properly 

Why you should hire a team 

How to hold yourself accountable as the business owner

Separating your buckets of capital 

Do you have proper reserves set in place

Why you need multiple bank accounts

The benefits of knowing how to talk to people 

Networking is key

Be open to new opportunities 

Why invest in promissory notes

Invest in syndications

Is investing in real estate better than investing in stocks

What is happening in the market currently 

Will lowering rates add inventory 

Listen now and find out how Matthew found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Matthew's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Matthew here: 

Website OCGProperties.com

LinkedIn Matthew Owens

"It's not passive, it's your asset and it's your money so you don't just sit back and hope someone else is taking care of your money because no one cares about your money like you do." -Kaaren Hall 

Today I am interviewing Kaaren Hall who is the founder of uDirect IRA Services. uDirect helps thousands of people self direct their IRA's into private equity investments such as real estate, notes, performing & non performing debt, crowdfunding and more. Assisting people with taking their retirement out of wall street and into private equity, Kaaren opened uDirect IRA in 2009, just a year after the 2008 downturn. She has presented at many local meetings including my FIBI Pasadena meeting numerous times as well as been a previous guest on my show. 

Kaaren Hall: Prior to her career in IRA services and investing, Kaaren was a radio host and a news and on air traffic reporter. She then began working in the banking and real estate industry before taking a leap and beginning her own practice in Southern California. Understanding the importance of retirement and the power of taking care of your own financial freedom, uDirect IRA specializes in helping people create their own future in which they have full control over their retirement and financial freedom. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Being a woman in a male dominated industry 

What are we responsible for 

The importance of a morning routine 

Inner determination 

How do we build discipline 

What you can and cannot do with a self directed IRA

How do we make this process simple 

Learn the rules of the game 

New changes in the IRA industry 

What is a 529 plan 

What is a sep IRA

How are people currently being impacted by the recession

Has fraud died down 

How do contribution limits impact an account

What is Finra Broker Check 

No one else will care about your money like you

Why this is not a passive asset 

The importance of multiple streams of income for retirement 

What do you need to retire

Listen now and find out how Kaaren found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Kaaren's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Kaaren here: 

Website uDirectIRA.com

Email info@udirectira.com

"If you're getting in and starting now this is the golden opportunity that we've been waiting for for 10 years." -Andrew Cushman

Today I am interviewing Andrew Cusman. He is the Founder and Principal of Vantage Point Acquisitions, a private equity firm providing investment opportunities in multifamily assets. He has presented at FIBI Pasadena as well as been a former guests on my podcast. He has been featured on platforms like Bigger Pockets and Real Estate Rookie. 

Andrew Cushman: Graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in chemical engineering. In 2006 Andrew and his wife started flipping houses in southern California right before the 2008 crash. Then Andrew began his journey into multi family investing. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Why did Andrew get into multi-family investing 

Where is money made in multi family investing

Become an expert in one thing

Is the multi-family market suffering

Where are we finding stress in the market 

How do cap rates work on commercial properties 

Why have insurance premiums gone up all over the country 

How do variable loan rates effect current properties 

What is Andrews secret sauce

Are syndicators underwater 

Why is now time to invest

Why is new construction falling 

Money is made on the operations 

Giving back to your onsite teams

Build relationships with property managers 

Listen now and find out how Andrew found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Andrew's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Andrew here: 

Website VAPACQ.com

LinkedIn Andrew Cushman

"Passive income wasn't something ever discussed and getting an advanced education just taught me how to be an employee." -Amy Sylvis

Today I am interviewing Amy Sylvis, she is the Founder of Sylvis Capital, a syndication company specializing in multi family properties in upcoming markets. 

Amy Sylvis: Was born with a condition called cystic fibrosis in which she was told she would only live to be 9 years old. She is currently 42 and is ecstatic that she has the ability to live her life to the fullest. She spent 13 years working in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry before she came across the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," which led her into passive income using the vehicle of real estate. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

What is your story 

Amy's health journey 

"The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod

Working on the mind 

Why we read "Rich Dad Poor Dad"

Can you trade time for money 

What servers your success 

Data tracking 

Love the choices you make

Investing in the right markets 

Are we already in a recession 

The perks of multifamily investing 

Marco economic trends 

Is it hard to purchase a home right now 

How to use market research data

Listen now and find out how Amy found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Amy's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Amy here: 

Website SylvisCapital.com

LinkedIn Amy Sylvis

I learned at a young age, like many other immigrants grit and how hard work has to happen so that you have a means to survive." -Jenny Gou 

Today I am interviewing  Jenny Gou. She is one of the Managing Partners of Vertical Street Ventures, a multi family syndication company offering investment opportunities by using a full service approach for apartment investing. Jenny is responsible for operations at VSV and is also the lead for the VSV Multifamily Academy. 

Jenny Gou: Began her career as a Sales Strategist for Procter & Gamble before transitioning to Vertical Street Ventures. She has a BA in Business Management from the University of Arizona and received her MBA from the University of Minnesota. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

What is Vertical Street Ventures

Stop climbing the corporate ladder

Teaching the next generation

What being from an immigrant family taught me

Where does the ambition come from 

The value of a dollar 

Is it hard being an entrepreneur 

Why are people are greatest assets 

What culture are we building 

Ways to accelerate your business 

Focusing on problem solving, not problems 

Can we discern without judgment 

What is residents first 

What will VSV do during the upcoming recession

Hire people that do it better than you 

Listen now and find out how Jenny found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Jenny's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Jenny here: 

Website Vertical Street Ventures 

LinkedIn Vertical Street Ventures

Facebook Vertical Street Ventures

Instagram VerticalStreetVentures

The more people I got to know, I realized there's a lot of money you can make in real estate and you can get involved or uninvolved as you want." Chris Collins

Today I am interviewing Chris Collins. He is the Managing Partner at Amity Cash Flow which acquires multi-family apartment properties and creates opportunities for accredited and non accredited investors. He has invested actively and passively in 6 states, over 2,500 apartment units totaling 200 million dollars. He has also presented at my FIBI Pasadena Multi Family Meeting. 

Chris Collins: Has a background in Hollywood as a television editor, but has been investing in real estate for a decade. His goal with Amity Cash Flow is to help people gain financial independence no matter the industry you are in. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

From Hollywood to real estate 

The basics of real estate 

Putting in the effort 

Building strong relationships with partners from other markets 

Transparency and investor relations 

Make the business plan understandable 

Encourage your investors to ask questions 

The real estate business is a relationship business 

Is there an abundance of real estate opportunities 

Why you should partner with syndicators

What challenges are multi family facing at the moment 

How are interest rates affecting buyers and sellers differently 

Tips for buyers 

Why are sellers holding on to their properties 

Should buyers explore alternative/creative financing 

What factors push sales

Why have rents risen 

How will you handle the potential recession 

How to maintain what you already have 

How to deal with contractors 

Why you need good oversight 

Listen now and find out how Chris found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Chris's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Chris here: 

Website AmityCashFlow.com

IG AmityChrisCollins

"We want people to invest with us because they like and trust us and we encourage people to diversify so they can have the ability to work with who they like." Reed Goosens

Today I am interviewing Reed Goosens and Ben Gray who are both the brains behind RSN Property Group which specializes in fix and flip multi-family apartment complexes. Although they both are from Australia, Reed and Ben both live and invest in the US. Reed has previously been a guest on this show, as well as presented at both my FIBI Pasadena Meeting as well as my ITI Meeting. Reed is a national speaker and is the host of the Investing in the US Podcast.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How Reed and Ben met 

How to be sustainable as a multifamily syndicator 

Investors should diversity 

Keeping a tight team 

How to reduce building cost

The worldwide issue of unaffordability 

What are they investing in

How to incorporate other passions into real estate

Maintaining a sense of curiosity 

How do you keep a clear head

Why is having a business partner necessary 

How to stay connected to your purpose

The uncertainty of entrepreneurship

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable 

Current challenges in the multi-family market

Are we in a recession

How have interest rates affected the market 

What are operators currently challenged with 

Listen now and find out how Reed and Ben found their Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Reed and Ben's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about RSN Property Group here: 

Website RSNPropertyGroup.com

"It's about inner work so that the outer world can give you what you're seeking." -Christina Suter

Today I was interviewed by my mentor Raven Blair Davis on my recent feature in the Wall Street Journal in collaboration with Marquis Who's Who, which has been an honor. In this episode we talk about overcoming challenges, what it means to step into your power and how I am currently transitioning into my new practice.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

Christina's 35 years of experience as a real estate investor 

Chrstina's career in being an advisor working with 100+ clients

Who's Who Nomination 

Her feature in the Wall Street Journal 

Christina's transition into the family office space 

The importance of inner transformation 

Christina's growth in the media and public speaking 

How to use ones voice to create impact 

How to push through personal challenges 

The success and failures of working in real estate 

Listen now and find out how Christina found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Christina's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Christina here: 

Website ChristinaSuter.com

Youtube Christina Suter 

IG @RealChristinaStuer

LinkedIn Christina Suter

Twitter RealChristinaSuter

"It all comes down to impact and with the younger generations, we find they are also seeking ways to make a difference, but sometimes they don't get the opportunity to feel they are making a difference." -Franco Perez

Today I am interviewing Franco Perez. He is the Founder of Franco Mobile Homes, a company that focuses on providing affordable, efficient, and well designed mobile homes to residents of the Bay area of California. Franco's personal experiences of economic disparities landed him in the real estate field where he began his search for solutions. He is a beacon for the affordable housing movement whose goal is to give families the opportunity to become homeowners and obtain financial stability. 

Frano Perez:  Moved to CA at the age of 11 from the Philippines with his family. At 18 Fracno had to quit school so that he could work and provide for his family. He became a real estate agent and after working in the industry for a bit, Franco had a realization that the wealth gap was significant between the wealthy and working class. His question became how do I help people bridge the wealth gap and his solution was mobile homes. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How to gain new perspectives 

Franco's early days as a real estate agent 

How franco got into mobile home ownership 

What is Francos mission 

Mobile home conversions 

How does the wealth gap affect home ownership 

Where does the drive to change come from 

Why is entrepreneurship important 

How pressure can create resourcefulness 

Celebrating beyond the numbers 

How to harness a team driven by impact 

How do we trade value, not dollars

How will the upcoming recession affect the mobile home market

Is there a skilled labor shortage in the housing industry 

The importance of building affordable housing 

Why are median home prices not affordable 

What are the benefits of owning a mobile home 

Breaking the stigma of mobile home park communities

Listen now and find out how Franco found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Franco's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Franco here: 

Website www.franco.TV

Youtube Franco Mobile Homes 

IG FrancoSiliconValley

"AI is going to take a lot of jobs, but real estate will always be here."

-Sharif Shakhshir

Today I am interviewing Sharif Shakhshir. He is the Senior Vice President of CALCAP, a real estate investment company specializing in alternative investment opportunities for institutions and individual investors. He is also the Founder and CIO of Falcon Capital Management, a company  that focuses on underwriting on upcoming acquisitions, deal sourcing, investment analytics, strategy and industry networking and deal financing.  

Sharif Shakhshir: Has a bachelors and masters in finance. He was always interested in finance and even started collecting gold and silver as a kid. He began his career as a stockbroker before working for Countrywide in the lending division. Now he is the Senior Vice President of CALCAP and operates his own company, Falcon Capital Management. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How Sharif found his way into real estate investing 

What are the challenges and the opportunities 

Pay attention to the details 

What is desktop underwriting 

What is a pro forma analysis 

Sharif's quick cap rate calculator 

How to provoke efficiency in property analysis

Exploring the various ways to do rent comps 

What is the current trend in the multi family market 

Why no one wants to sell 

Dissecting the usage of bridge loans 

The impact of interest rates 

Are we looking at a recession 

How do we prepare for economic softening

Will the banking system change 

Finding your tribe 

Using meetings to develop relationships 

Listen now and find out how Sharif found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Sharif's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Sharif here: 

LinkedIn Sharif Shakhshir

Website CALCAPAdvisors

Website FalconCapitalmgmt

"No asset class, not even multifamily is so incredible that it can be good at all times in all markets." -Neal Bawa

Today I am interviewing Neal Bawa. He is the CEO and Founder of GroCapitus and UGro, which are real estate investment companies that focus on building, sourcing or obtaining commercial real estate properties. He has taught more than 10, 000 investors with his free data analytics course and is highly sought after to speak at real estate conferences around the country. He is called the mad scientist of multifamily investing and believes "data beats gut feel by a million miles."

Neal Bawa: Got started in real estate very differently than most people. He was running technology companies and used that money to build custom campuses. Not having any prior experience in this process, he however was able to very successfully build a 27,000 square foot campus which became extremely successful landing him more opportunities to build over the years. He began buying single family properties in 2008 and eventually pivoted into multifamily investing full time. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How data serves us better than gut feeling 

What Neal Does as a data technologist 

How Neal was introduced to the world of real estate 

What does Gro Capitus do

Engaged as a buyer, not as a seller 

Being 12 months ahead of everyone else  

What is land banking 

Is it the time to buy multifamily assets 

Follow the data not the current trends

How to fight against biases 

What happened to the Phoenix market 

Don't ignore the cycle 

The rationale of investors 

Why has retail and office fallen so dramatically 

Will the office market continue to decline 

Is office conversions a possibility 

Investor vs a speculator 

What is the relationship between interest rates and cap rates

How does land banking work

When is the next bottom 

The current state of inflation 

What is quantitative easing 

Listen now and find out how Neal found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Neal's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Neal  here: 

Website www.GroCapitus.com

"Real estate is not a get rich quick, its a get rich for sure." - Steven Pesavento 

Today I am interviewing Steven Pesavento. He is the Founder and President of VonFinch Capital, a private real estate firm specializing in value-add multifamily, investment management and sponsorship. 

He is the host of the Investor Mindset podcast and is a high performance coach. 

Steven Pesavento: Started working in management consulting but knew that wasn't where you wanted to be. He started working in high growth startups in Boulder, Colorado before making his switch to real estate investing in 2016. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How Steven got started in real estate 

Why Steven choose to invest in real estate 

How personal development is the core to success in real estate 

Overcoming challenges to push forward 

There is more than one vehicle to achieve financial freedom 

How to operate from a place of clarity 

Why real estate is not a get rich quick game 

The traps of having a victim mindset 

Is the system broken 

Fueling your perspective 

How to build yourself from the inside out

How to go from victim to victor 

What is happening in the multi-family market 

What are the big institutions doing right now

How do we double investors money 

What about the recession

How can you leverage on this current market 

Can you find where the opportunities are

Listen now and find out how Steven found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Steven's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Steven here: 

Website VonFinch.com

“I want to understand this thing called passive income, but first how do you make the money and get into that mindset ? I learned wealthy people have a different mindset.” -Kathy Fettke

Today I am interviewing Kathy Fettke who is the co creator of the Real Wealth Network alongside her husband Rich Fettke. Kathy is an investor, educator, and radio host who is a guest expert on platforms like CNN, Fox News, NPR, CBS, CNBC, Marketwatch and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of a best selling book "Retire Rich with Rentals" and is also the host and creator of the podcast The Real Wealth Show with listeners in 133 countries. She has presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting times numerous and also is a guest speaker at many others. 

Kathy Fettke: Began her career in broadcasting with a BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University. She worked in news media, but eventually discovered it wasn't for her. After family hardships, she went from a stay at home mom to a full time investor. She also became a certified personal coach where she educates people on creative financing as well as mindset. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

The rights and wrongs in real estate 

How Kathy got started in real estate with a 1031 exchange 

Why mindset is the key to transformation 

Wealthy people have a different mindset 

Understanding the flow of money 

Are you in your own way 

Your mindset will set the foundation of your success 

The healthy benefits of journaling and meditation 

The importance of facing your fears

How to face the next level necessary growth 

Do you know your other selves and the gifts they have to offer the world 

What is self reference 

Why the deeper you go a deeper understanding is required

There are many ways to become wealthy and create passive income 

How to treat real estate like a business 

What is an entrepreneurs brain 

Do the opposite of what the headlines tell you to do 

Are we in a recession

Understand what you are buying  

Listen now and find out how Kathy found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Kathy’s interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Kathy here: 

Website RealWealth.com

Website GrowDevelopments.com

"Use your portfolio of alternative investments to design your income so you can replace your w2 income with income coming from stable assets that go up in value when the market gets afraid, scary or slows down." - Ted Greene

Today I am interviewing Ted Greene again, only this time he is sharing his current economic update. 

He is the Investor Relations Manager at Spartan Investment Group who focuses on acquiring commercial real estate assets. Ted transitioned from equities to real estate after working in the field as a Fiduciary and Investment Advisor.  I spoke with Ted at the Best Ever Conference and knew right then that I wanted him to join me on the podcast. I have in the past interviewed Scott Lewis, the CEO & Founder of Spartan as well as the President CIO & Co Founder Ryan Gibson who presented at FIBI Pasadena. 

Ted Greene: Started in the financial industry right out of college with Merrill & Lynch and after 24 years in the industry he ended that part of his career as a portfolio manager chief compliance officer. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Economist you can rely on 

Who is David Rosenberg

Why is there a lot of new supply coming on board 

Is luxury development superseding affordable housing 

What happens during times of contraction 

How does job participation play a role 

How long does it take to feel the full effect of Fed increases 

When will we see the economy slow 

What is the LEI index 

Why did the Federal Reserve create a repo market and what does that mean 

Why are banks no longer selling their loans to the treasury 

The peak of storage units and its stability in the market 

How life transitions affect the market 

What is investors psychology 

Managing our risk assets 

Have you designed a stream of income to replace your W2 income 

Why you need to invest in a variety of asset classes 

What does all of this mean for residential real estate 

Listen now and find out how Ted found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Ted's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Ted here: 

Website Spartan-Investors.com

LinkedIn Ted Greene

Email Ted@spartan-investors.com

"For me business is personal and they are intertwined so I treat them the same and if I do business with a persona I need to have a personal relationship with them as well." -Linda Lim

Today I am interviewing Linda Lim. She is the Founder of Essential Element Capital which is a private property investment company. Her focus is passive income and helping clients reach their financial goals by providing them with win win opportunities. 

Linda Lim: Was raised in an entrepreneurial family in Indonesia and although their background was in finance, they were not involved in real estate. She received her MBA in finance and then went on to become a financial advisor, but in the 2008 crash she pivoted and jumped full time into entrepreneurship. She now invests and works out of state in Arizona and also has offices in Nevada and Texas where she helps investors attain financial independence. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

How did Linda get involved in financial industry 

Working in a financial institution 

How Linda eventually began a career in real estate 

What is Essential Element Capital 

The transition to commercial real estate 

Why Linda began investing out of state 

The importance of shadowing people

Linda's secret sauce of interpersonal relations 

Always be a student 

Using compassion to your advantage 

Making long lasting connections

Why business is personal  

Know Like and Trust 

The pros of having an entrepreneurial background 

Getting comfortable with your investments 

How to be fluid and open to solutions 

Trust yourself or the market 

How to move forward after a loss

What does financial freedom mean 

Listen now and find out how Linda found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Linda's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Linda here: 

Website EssentialElementCapital.com

Email linda@essentialelementcapital.com

#166: Scott Lewis- Maintaining a Company Culture in The World of Self Storage

“If you're honest with yourself, work diligently towards that goal and are disciplined, I think the wealth and the finance stuff will be a manifestation of being true to yourself.” -Scott Lewis

Today I am interviewing Scott Lewis. He is the Co Founder and CEO of Spartan Investments Group and is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. Before entering into real estate, Scott worked in the biotech industry in regional sales and also held positions of management for the federal government. Scott has been a guest on my podcast in the past and you can find that segment here. 

Scott Lewis:  Did not enter real estate in the traditional sense, but was a framer in high school and developed a skill for building. That skill aided him as a flipper as he was just entering the world of real estate.  After flipping he started investing in the self storage space and later on founded Spartan Investment Group. Scott was also an active duty US army Infantry Officer. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Scott’s introduction into real estate 

From flipping to self storage 

Why Spartan choose to invest in self storage 

How saturated is that particular asset class

The rise of self storage as an asset class

The smaller the asset the higher the competition 

Doors vs square footage 

What to look for when investing in self storage 

Developing standards as an entrepreneur 

Creating the ultimate company culture 

How to develop a growth mindset 

What does it mean to be a good leader 

Using your natural talents and grit to solve problems 

Ask the question, how do you make decisions 

Due you due diligence

Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke 

Listen now and find out how Scott found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Scott’s interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Scott here: 

Website Spartan-Investors.com 

“I didn't think a guy working in HR could get involved in something like this until I started talking to a network of people and that’s where that education came from.” Chad Ackerman 

Today I am interviewing Chad Ackerman who is one of the Founders of Left Field Investors, a community of investors who educate, inspire and help others achieve financial freedom through passive investing. I met Chad at the Best Ever Conference where we were on a panel discussing what it means to be successful at passive investing. Chad with a background in banking and data analytics, was able to pivot those skills into deal analyzing to help evolve his and others real estate investments. Left Field Investors has an incredible team of Founders, community members and resources including their podcast Passive Investing From Left Field. 

Chad Ackerman: Was always interested in real estate, but went into banking as a data analyst while passive investing on the side. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business and a minor in Real Estate from the University of Cincinnati. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Why the syndicator is the most important asset 

The fundamentals of Left Field Investors 

Building community on education and networking 

Is the deal the most important thing 

Tools for vetting an operator 

Left Field Investors Membership tool 

The power of choice

How to create access for diversification

Investable income percentages

What are the 3 elements of diversification 

What is an active passive investor 

The importance of staying up with the economy 

 Active vs passive investing 

How to remain engaged even as a passive investor 

What happened to stocks 

Managing the deal vs what can I get out of it

Listen now and find out how Chad found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Chad's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Chad here: 

Website LeftFieldInvestors.com 

LinkedIn Chad Ackerman

“There’s going to be a time when what we are willing to pay matches what the seller is willing to accept so we’re going to stay true to our fundamentals.” -Gary Lipsky 

Today I am interviewing Gary Lipsky who is the President of Break of Day Capital which is a company that helps investors with passive investing for wealth and legacy building using the asset of multi-family properties that are underperforming in high growth markets. Gary, who has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience in real estate is the host of the Real Estate Investor Podcast and has more than 3000 apartment units valued over$250 million. He has built various successful businesses over the years and is the best selling Author of a book titled Best of Class.  

Gary Lipsky: Since a kid had an entrepreneurial spirit. In college along with his roommate, started a restaurant delivery service in New York. After college he was working as a production assistant on film sets before deciding to make and co-produce a few independent films. Later on he got involved in another business running after school programs which he sold in 2016 to go into real estate full time. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Who you are matters most

Being in it for the long haul 

The importance of giving back 

Gary's background in working with underprivileged youth 

Putting a team together to create solutions 

Making mistakes along the way 

Moving up the ranks in responsibility 

Maintaining composure in the difficult field of real estate 

Quality over quantity 

How is the current recession affecting current deals 

Increases value adds 

Looking outside the box to create deals 

Converting office space into multi-family properties 

Understanding and anticipating cash flow 

How Gary made it in to  the American Apartments Owners Association 

Build in buffers in your underwriting

The importance of taking care of your staff and property managers 

 What does financial freedom bring you 

Listen now and find out how Gary found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Gary's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Gary here: 

Website BreakofDayCapital.com

LinkedIn Gary Lipsky 

Email Gary@breakofdaycapital.com 

“The more we get into the habit of giving up our freedom to somebody else, the less control we have and the less of an ability we have to say this is how I want my little corner of the universe.” -Stephen Mckee

This is a re-air of a show I recorded with Stepehen McKee some time ago on building tiny homes, but also building community. 

Today I am interviewing Stephen McKee who is one of the founders of Back Porch Homes. Stephen has been in the real estate field for 15 years with a focus on buy and flip and now has recently over the past few years shifted into tiny homes and ADU’s. Alongside his long time partner Todd Bayer, Stephen runs the Inland Empire Real Estate Investment club with over 5,000 members. He speaks at meetings in southern California and has also presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting numerous times. 

Stephen McKee: began his career in real estate in the buy and flip market. He is the former COO of Rehab Loan Group which at one point was the highest leverage lender in the US. He is a former business structuring coach, a former acquisitions agent and a Former REO (bank repo) real estate agent for a top 1% REO firm. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Back Porch Homes

Inland Empire Investment club meeting dynamics 

What is the community of a club 

80/20 rule

How was COVID affected production 

Buy and hold vs flipping 

Why multi units are doing well in this market 

Elder care and hotel markets 

Office space conversions 

Andy Teasley 

How building a community aids in personal growth 

Why manufacturing is better than rehabbing 

The simplicity of manufacturing 

Tiny homes and ADU’s 

What will happen to the market in a year

The baby boomer client 

Jim Collins on Tim Ferris 

Listen now and find out how Stephen found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Stephen's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Stephen here: 

Website www.backporchomes.com

Phone 951-394-1844

 “My bias would be we're headed into a recession and that’s likely to be an earnings contraction in corporate America and that is going to happen in commercial real estate as well.” - Ted Greene

Today I am interviewing Ted Greene. He is the Investor Relations Manager at Spartan Investment Group who focuses on acquiring commercial real estate assets. Ted transitioned from equities to real estate after working in the field as a Fiduciary and Investment Advisor.  I spoke with Ted at the Best Ever Conference and knew right then that I wanted him to join me on the podcast. I have in the past interviewed Scott Lewis, the CEO & Founder of Spartan a well as the President CIO & Co Founder Ryan Gibson who presented at FIBI Pasadena. 

Ted Greene: Started in the financial industry right out of college with Merrill & Lynch and after 24 years in the industry he ended that part of his career as a portfolio manager chief compliance officer. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

What is an equity investment 

Follow the economy 

How do large banks become at risk 

The story of Robert Citron 

The yield curve is inverted, what does this mean 

What happened with Silicon Valley Bank 

How low tenancy is affecting businesses and banking 

When do the Fed rate increases take full effect

What is the treasury doing 

Recession trends 

Why the US government is lowering credit quality 

Understand the risk 

The mature investor vs the young investor and what they focus on 

The real question is how badly can I get hurt

What is a PE ratio and how does it apply to earnings 

Is there a contraction in commercial real estate 

Are they trying to control hyperinflation 

What happened between 1977 and 1982

Equities vs real estate, which is the better investment vehicle 

What are the asset types that benefit from turmoil 

Internal rate of return and equity multiple, look this up

The chain of payouts, who gets paid first 

What are the counter cyclical investments that perform well 

Why are bonds not a safe haven 

The Conference Board

Listen now and find out how Ted found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Ted's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Ted here: 

Website Spartan-Investors.com

LinkedIn Ted Greene

Email Ted@spartan-investors.com

"The stock market is volatile and real estate in the multifamily space is not. Therefore it outperforms all other asset classes."  - Glenn Hanson

Today I am interviewing Glenn Hanson. He is the Founder and CEO of Colony Hills Capital, which is a privately held real estate investment firm with a focus on secondary market value-add multifamily apartments. Glenn has over 30 years of creative entrepreneurial experience in the multifamily world and is also the Co-Founder of angel investment group River Valley Investors. 

Glenn Hanson: Out of high school, alongside his brother, worked at a machine tool company which they eventually purchased in 1991. Not knowing how to manage money, they hired professionals to invest their wealth into the stock market which did not end well. Eventually that catapulted him into money management and creating an angel investment group and investing in real estate. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How did Glenn begin investing in multifamily real estate 

The pros of multifamily investing 

Is real estate a better investment than stocks

Not losing capital in real estate 

The consistency of real estate 

Does real estate outperform other asset classes 

What businesses make money and what businesses don't 

Why Glenn solely focuses on real estate

Is real estate a safe haven 

What does Colony Hills Capital do 

Stephen Covey-  7 Habits of Highly Effective People 

 Managing properties from afar 

Is there potential in the midwest

The importance of protecting your investors 

Invest in your employees

What is the people side of the business 

What is value beyond the dollar 

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 

Real estate requires trust, stocks don't

Listen now and find out how Glenn found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Glenn's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Glenn here: 

Website ColonyHillsCapital.com

Email glenn.hanson@colonyhillscapital.com

“Do what you need to do so that you move your mindset from Im exhausted to I can make a difference and I can choose.”

 -Christina Suter

Today is going to be a unique and special show because I will be focusing on mindset both yours and mine and talking about my own personal story and how I found my why. In this episode I reveal some childhood stories both negative and positive that have given me a deeper meaning into why I became an investor and how that has contributed to my relationship with my daughter. Real estate investing has been the vehicle that has allowed me to find clarity and solidify my purpose so that I did not repeat the cycles I witnessed growing up. It has given me the necessary foundation to be a supportive and available mother in addition to fulfilling my purpose of helping others to discover their purpose. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

What’s my why 

How Christina's childhood shaped the definition of her purpose 

Facing the uncertainties of real estate and how that relates to life

How the flexibility of real estate fulfills Christina’s purpose 

Do you know your why 

How being diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADHD altered Christina's confidence and sense of self worth 

Why considering yourself damaged is still no excuse to not show up

What are the benefits of personal growth work 

Why investing in your mindset and personal growth is the first step towards financial freedom 

No matter what, you have to keep moving forward 

Listen now and find out how Christina found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Christina’s interview on Youtube here.

Find out more about Christina here: 

Phone 310-463-5942

Email christina@christinasuter.com

Website ChristinaSuter.com

Twitter RealChristinaSuter_

IG RealChristinaSuter

“I had to come into the mindset that fear doesn't exist and that's why I tell people don't use the words try, hope and fear because those words kill you because we are our own worst critics. “- Thomas Chappell  

Today I am interviewing Thomas Chappell. He is an investor, flipper and the Founder of the Black Inland Empire Real Estate Investment Club. He has been in real estate for 10 years and for the past few years he has been working on educating the local community by hosting monthly events in which I have presented in the past. Thomas is in the process of creating a real estate show and other real estate related ventures in the near future. His meeting is held the third wednesday of every month and I'll be presenting on April 19, 2023. 

Thomas Chappell: Started his investing career by finding mentors and then getting into wholesaling. He knew he needed to turn his life around when he became a single father and that's when real estate became a part of his life. His first mentors Andy Teasley along with Stephen McKee and a few others, were the catalyst for the start of his real estate career. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

How Thomas found his way into real estate 

Using real estate as a vehicle for being a present parent 

Andy Teasley 

The difference between wholesaling and flipping 

Leading with friendliness and confidence 

Letting go of the past to move forward 

Stephen Mckee

Why Thomas started the Black Inland Empire Real Estate Investment Club 

Solidifying your being with emotional and mental awareness 

How to use defeats to move forward 

Practicing the art of talking to people 

Perceptions and auras 

How to find direction 

The deep importance of having mentors 

How becoming a best seller attracts an audience 

How does integrity show up daily and what to do with it 

Keeping your brand, community, and investors complete with accountability 

 Interlocking and growing with your network 

Why assets make you rich and not money 

Options and freedom

What are your monetary needs 

What is a true legacy and what does it entail 

Christina presenting at BIEREIC April 2023

Building a business around what you love 

Why one income no longer fits the bill 

Listen now and find out how Thomas found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Thomas's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Thomas here: 

Phone (404) 844-1828

Email ThomasChappell33@yahoo.com

Website BIEREIC.com

“There are people on the team who are better than you at something and can provide that value and make the property run even better.” Powell Chee

Today I am interviewing Powell Chee. He is the Managing Partner of Radiant Storage which just acquired a 350 unit self storage property outside of Birmingham Alabama. His background is in multifamily investing as a general partner with over 1,000 units spread across the United States. For the past three years, Powell shifted his focus from multi family to self storage. He has presented at my FIBI Real Estate Multi Family meeting and has been featured on many different platforms and podcasts. 

Powell Chee: Purchased his first property in 2017 in Indianapolis Indiana and has since became a partner in acquiring over 1,000 units and counting. During the pandemic Powell began investing in storage units with his company Radiant Storage. He has two masters degrees and received the President’s Circle Award for a Fortune 500 company. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

How Powell just acquired a storage unit in Alabama

Powell’s background in multi family investing 

What to look for when investing in self storage 

Multifamily value add vs self storage value add’s

How do you run your business effectively 

What is the traditional model of self storage and how does the new model compare 

How to cut expenses 

How do you managed an automated site 

The pros of investing in self storage over multi family 

How Powell manages his capex items 

Marketing to new  self storage renters

Raising capital 

Learn what you're good at and find partners for expansion 

How to achieve financial freedom 

Listen now and find out how Powell found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Powell's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Powell here: 

LinkedIn Powell Chee

Email invest@radiantstorage.com

Email powell@radiantwe.com 

“If you study and get to know the community you're building in, the culture, the people who live in the community and what they are interested in, you have the power and can do whatever you want with design.” -Carmine Sabatella

Today I am super excited to interview my friend and associate Carmine Sabatella. He is a design extraordinaire who has worked with me on past projects and flips. He is a Real Estate Agent, Flipper and owner of the companies  CSDomains and The Sabatella Group.  CS Domains specializes in restoration and renovation of old historic homes. He is the host of the hit TV show Inside Out on HGTV which is currently in its second season. He is a renowned designer who has transpired the lives and businesses of many people and clients. He is a speaker, educator, host and has presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting early 2023. 

Carmine Sabatella: Successfully worked in the restaurant business before existing and switching to a career in real estate. With a background in interior design and landscape architecture, which was his hobby for 20 years, he dove head first into residential home design in 2015. His love for design has led him into rehabbing architecturally preserved homes from the 1800’s to the 1960’s. His work ethic, expertise and integrity has named him in the top 1% of the Compass network and rated amongst the top Producers in the Pasadena Office. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

How Carmine transitioned from the restaurant business to real estate 

How to surrender into a new career path 

Can you create your own environment 

The pros of social media

How Carmie manages and uses his social media platforms 

How does social media engage success 

Why you should brand your content for consistency 

How to maintain recognition 

The importance of sharing valuable information 

What it means to work with your people 

How to strengthen your relationships 

How Carmine and Christina worked together and found solutions 

Design do’s and don'ts 

Where should your money really go and working with a tight budget 

What elevates the project 

Are we in a stabilized market 

What is the value of clear integrity 

How to maintain your standards 

Know your demographic 

Taming your ego is important in this business 

Why you should always be learning 

Listen now and find out how Carmine found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Mario's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Carmine  here: 

Website CarmineSabatella.com

Instagram @RealDesignCarmine

"The size and strength of your network will directly determine how many deals you can do and how fast you can make money." 

-Kevin Oliver

Today I am interviewing Kevin Oliver who I have known for 10+ years. He is a Broker and Investor in Bakersfield, CA and has 15+ years of experience as an investor, wholesaler and educator. He has recently been appointed as President and Chair of the Kern County Civil Service Commissions. He is a licensed realtor and in 2008 he received the International Hall of Fame award from (Rich Dad education). He currently invests in transitional housing. He has presented at large conferences and real estate events around the country. Kevin has also presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting numerous times and is featured on various podcasts and real estate shows. 

Kevin Oliver: Received his masters in Computer Science from George Washington University. He is the Director and Chapter Leader for FIBI Bakersfield which is the largest real estate meeting in the area while also serving on the Executive Board of Directors for Real Estate Investors Group (REI Group). He has been a part of 1000+ projects and is Founder of Oliver Associates and Real Estate Team. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

What does it mean to build an empire 

How Kevin was able to build his network to thrive as an investor 

Why you need people to bring you business 

What happens after you are in the deal 

As an investor you have to work with partners 

How can vendors bring you business 

How do collaborations form 

You cannot do real estate by yourself 

Who you know also knows others 

Consult with your mentors 

Benefits of being involved in political sectors 

How do you let people know what you do

How to network with community leaders

Be seen as an expert in your industry 

Get involved with charities

Kevin's journey to becoming President of the Kern County Civil Service Commission

Volunteer your time and be willing to participate 

Listen now and find out how Kevin found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Kevin's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Kevin here: 

Website YourRealtor.us

Phone 661-808-3444

Email kevinoliver.realtor@gmail.com

"Real estate is such a diverse field that the way you participate in real estate, the way you start in real estate can be based upon your natural talent."-Christina Suter

Today I am talking about your education and the overview of you. The biggest thing you need to cultivate in real estate is yourself. Knowing who you are and what you do or don't like doing will help you reach your goals in investing in real estate. Your personality plays a major role in how you go about handling yourself in investing. Those four things are your risk tolerance, sleep factor, natural talents and control. Know your risk tolerance so you know how far to go with investing, know how much cash in or out you need in order to get a good night rest, find out if your natural talents are more related to people or business and lastly, do you need to have control over your investments? I encourage you to ask yourself these very vital questions to help bring you even more clarity whether you're a current investor or thinking of investing in the future. 

Topics Covered in this episode: 

Listen now and find out how Marioo found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Mario's interview on Youtube here. 

Find our more about Christina here: 

Website www.ChristinaSuter.com  

Facebook Christina Suter  

LinkedIn Christina Suter 

Instagram RealChristinaSuter

Twitter RealChristinaS 

"I always try to look at things as if I was the owner and I think that's something a lot of people don't do." -Mario Guagliardoo

Today I am interviewing Mario Guagliardo. He is the Vice President of KCB Real Estate, a buy and hold control investing firm with income producing assets around the country. Mario oversees KCB's Partnership portfolio with over 5,500 units valued over $1.25 billion. Before joining KCB Mario oversaw properties for JRK Property Holdings where he was responsible for yearly budgeting, in depth reviews of the P&L, revenue management and expense control, and quarterly forecasting of property performance. 

Mario Guagliardo: Began his journey in real estate in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles, CA. His background is in analytics and with his entrepreneurial spirit he was able to climb the ladder from managing 4,000 units to almost 6,000. He graduated from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business with a major in finance and real estate.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Mario found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Mario's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Mario  here: 

LinkedIn Mario Guagliardo

Email mguagliardo@kcb-partners.com

"If you're trying to scale a business of volume, it gets much easier with the right systems in place, but the systems have to continually change." -Robert Fargoso

Today I am interviewing Robert Fragoso. For 17 years he served as the Executive Vice President of Anchor Loans, one of the country's largest hard money companies. In 2014 Robert departed from Anchor Loans and used his industry knowledge, experience  and network to help others create opportunities in the real estate business. He now partners with investors and agents as a coach and mentor educating them on flipping. He has been involved in over 10,000 transactions and has helped 1,000s of investors increase their yields and expand their business. Robert presented at my FIBI Pasadena Multi-Family meeting. 

Robert Fargoso: Was raised in Hollywood and was introduced to real estate at a young age by his parents who self managed an apartment building. At 17 he was introduced to a real estate investor who became his mentor and within a month he was finding deals. From there, his story expands in real estate to  flipping, syndicating apartment buildings in Long Beach on old military property, assisting non profit organizations with home repairs, owning a construction company and so much more.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Robert found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Robert's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Robert  here: 

Website RobertFargoso.com

Email robert@robertfargoso.com

“You don't want to have to go back and correct things because we want to file the first time and have the first time be correct. “Tony Watson

Today I am interviewing Tony Watson. He is the Tax Consultant and Keynote speaker for Robert Hall and Associates. He manages over 350 million in holdings and holds a federal license as an enrolled Agent Tax Practitioner. He has presented at hundreds of organizations including through the state of California including FIBI Pasadena. He is an active investor and entrepreneur with almost two decades of experience. He has presented twice at my FIBI Pasadena meeting. 

Tony Watson: Was introduced to real estate early on by his family. He is now an active investor, entrepreneur and works full time at Robert Hall and Associates. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Chapman University, and is certified as an Enrolled Agent (EA), Achieved the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Fellow status. In 2016 he received the Glendale Reader’s Choice Award for Best Tax Preparer. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Tony found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Tony’s interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Tony  here: 

Website www.RobertHallTaxes.com

Phone Text Robert Hall to 72000 for a free consultation 

“Los Angeles is the top 5th economy in the world and a part of which makes the economy so diverse is because it's diverse.” -David Coe

Today I am interviewing my long time friend, fellow investor, realtor and developer David Coe. He is the Founder of Coe Real Estate Group which specializes in construction in the Los Angeles area. He is also a Partner with Capital Stack Investments alongside Bryan Miller, which specializes in short and long term residential new construction. He is the chapter leader for FIBI (For Investors By Investors) South Bay and is also on the top Keller Williams teams for residential sales in the South Bay. He has presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting many times over the years. 

David Coe: Started off in real estate in fixes and flips. Like many new inventors he started attending real estate meetings, but quickly was turned off by the constant sales pitching. Someone told him about a no sales meeting called For Investors By Investors which was founded by Jeremey Roll. There he heard Bruce Norris speak for the first time and met other amazing investors like Christina Suter. Years later he is not a FIBI Chapter leader. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how David found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch David's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about David here: 

Website CoeREGroup.com or CapitalStackInvestments.com

Email David@coeregroup.com

“What you really want to focus on in real estate ideally is borrowing at a lower interest rate than your actual cash on cash return.”  -Brett Swarts

Today I am interviewing Brett Swarts. He is the Founder and CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, which is a national Deferred SalesTrust Trustee firm. Brett and his team together have over 20 years of real estate investing experience as well as 13 years of deferred sales tax experience helping many people and businesses achieve their financial goals. He has been a guest speaker on many other platforms and has a Youtube channel dedicated to the education of capital gains tax. He is also the author of Building a Tax Deferred Exit Strategy. 

Brett Swarts: Is also a multi family broker and investment real estate expert. He holds two Bachelors of Science degrees and was an athlete in college. He is a father of 5 and an avid reader of the bible. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Brett found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Brett’s interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Brett  here: 

Website CapitalGainsTaxSolutions.com

Email Brett@capitalgainstaxsolutions.com

LinkedIn Brett Swarts

IG Brett Swarts  

Youtube Channel Capital Gains Tax Solutions 

"Wherever you're going to be investing, there's going to be a different tempo and it's not about imposing my tempo onto a culture, but learning to work with the culture.- Deborah Razo 

Today I am interviewing my long time friend and fellow investor Deborah Razo. For 20 years she ran a successful design firm and in 2020 pivoted to running a successful rehabbing business in southern California.  She is the founder of WREN (Womens Real Estate Network) which has national chapters and supports women on their real estate journeys. She was named Women to Watch by Think Realty and elected to be on their Women's issue in March of 2020.  She has presented numerous times at my FIBI Pasadena meeting and holds an annual event called Ignite Your Fire Within. 

Deborah Razo: Began investing by purchasing foreclosures in Memphis and started shortly after acquiring multi-family properties.  She has done several million dollar deals and now holds over 5 million dollars in real estate. She works as a Trainer for Tony Robbins and has completed intensive workshops like the Rich Dad Advisors and The Real Estate Radio Guy. She has a business degree and has done graduate work at UCLA's Anderson School of Management.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Deborah found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Deborah's interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Deborah here: 

Website DeborahRazo.com or WrenInspires.com

"If you understand how to angle yourself to be the tool they need for their business, that's how you build meaningful relationships." 

-Phillip Vincent 

Phillip Vincent is the CO Founder of Moms House, a senior living real estate niche that helps families transition their loved ones into senior living while also helping them sell their property. The Mom’s House Senior Transition Specialist nationwide network is a program designed and dedicated to training professionals on the financial and emotional stresses of senior transitional living. So far they have helped transition hundreds of families and homes nationwide. Moms House is known to lead with love and kindness above all. 

Phillip Vincent: Started his real estate career 22 years ago as a developer and home builder. During that time he began purchasing homes from people who were seniors. Since then he and his team have been helping families all over America. He has 2 sons and spends his free time with his family and volunteering at charities like Brace and IMPACT 46. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Phillip found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can wath Phillips interview on Youtube here. 

Find out more about Phillip  here: 

Website MomsHouse.com

Email info@momshouse.com

“Real Estate, especially when you're talking about large investments, is a business and it's just as much a business as anything else.” J. Scott

Today I am interviewing J. Scott who is an Investor, Entrepreneur, and Advisor and he is also a Partner at Bar Down Investments. He has held, sold, rehabbed, bought and syndicated over 150 million in properties around the United States.  He is the co-host of the BiggerPockets Business podcast and has authored 4 books, one of which is a best seller titled “The Book on Flipping Houses.”  

Scott: Was working in technology as an engineer before he and his wife decided to quit their jobs and invest in real estate full time in 2008. In a 9 year time span they flipped 450 properties before switching to investing in multi-family. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how J. found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. 

Watch this podcast on Youtube here. 

Find out more about J.  here: 

Website ConnectwithJScott.com

"We all have money baggage, rather we observe that from someone else or we were taught that from other people."  -Ellis Hammond

Today I am interviewing Ellis Hammond, he is the head of investor relations and Co-Founder for Symphony Capital Group, a firm that focuses on managing, funding and finding real estate properties. Ellis was a college Pastor who decided to use his gift of fundraising to help people build wealth. He has a Youtube channel that focuses on helping people become better investors and in 2020 he was named Multi-Family Investor of the year. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Ellis found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Ellis here: 

Website SymphonyCapitalGroup.com

Facebook Group Kingdom Real Estate Investors

"It took almost 11 years to get back to our 40 year average on housing stocks and we have a such a low supply that still needs to be built, but it's going to take a long time to get there." -Chad Zendek

Today I am interviewing Chad Zdenek who is the CEO of CSQ Properties. He is a licensed General Contractor and Registered Professional Engineer. CSQ Properties manages, acquires and repositions multifamily properties throughout the United States. He is the former CEO of Mobile Illuminations which he created alongside his siblings. Chad has presented at my FIBI Pasadena Multi Family meeting and has a Youtunbe channel where he does amazing interviews and shares valuable information about real estate investing. 

Chad Zdenek: Was born and raised in Los Angeles which gave him a first hand look at the southern CA real estate market. At a young age he worked construction, but leaped into engineering because of the lack of education in the construction field. He began his career in Structural Engineering for Boeing working on the space shuttles main engines before becoming CEO of Mobile Illuminations. Chad received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Loyola Marymount University, Master’s of Science degree in Structural Engineering from USC, and MBA from UCLA.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE

Listen now and find out how Chad found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Chad here: 

Website CSQProperties.com

IG CSQProperties

Facebook CSQ Properties

Youtube CSQ Properties

LinkedIN Chad Zendek

Email info@csqproperties.com 

“When almost 53% of renters are paying more than 30% of their income on rent, they're not in the position to come up with thousands of dollars every year to move.” -Aneissa Goss

Today I am interviewing Aneissa Goss who is an Investor, Property Owner and Short Term Rental Host now working in insurance. What's unique about this interview is that we focus on two products designed to create solutions for both the tenant and the landlord. I met Aneissa at my FIBI Pasadena meeting and was really curious about Aster National, which provides security deposit insurance and Lease Protector, a lease management software.  As a property owner myself, I think these products would tremendously benefit the mom and pop landlords as well as the landlords that hold many doors. Lease Protector is currently in its beta stage, but they are looking for 100 beta testers and are offering an incredible deal to Real Estate Breakthrough Listeners. 

Here is something interesting Aneissa shares with us: 

“The most significant part of this is that government agencies are getting involved and writing legislation. In Cincinnati and Atlanta, they have approved legislation geared to making it more cost effective for renters to move into a new property. There is a movement called Renter’s Choice that is spearheading this change. Atlanta and Cincinnati are requiring three options:

TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Aneissa found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Aster National and Lease Protector here: 

Website LeaseProtector.com

Website AsterNational.com

Phone 626-755-1608

"By investing in single family, you are potentially risking all your other assets not only putting your personal credit on the line, but also exposing yourself legally from a liability standpoint." -Patrick Grimes

Today I am interviewing Patrick Grimes. He is the CEO and Managing Partner of Invest on Main Street, a private equity firm focusing on passive investments in commercial real estate. His portfolio has over 3,100 units in Texas and the southeastern United States. Patrick has presented at my FIBI Multi Family meeting and is one of the Co Authors of the book "Persistence, Pivots and Game Changers" and is also a Forbes Author where he writes and shares his expertise on real estate and investing. 

Patrick Gimes: Aside from being a real estate investor, is an Engineer and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Pacific. He also holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University. For 15 years he has worked with machine design firms to help build one of a kind automation and robotic systems. 

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Listen now and find out how Patrick found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Patrick here: 

Website InvestOnMainStreet.com

Email Patrick@investonmainstreet.com

“With rising interest rates you need to not only increase your purchase cap rates, but your exit cap rates as well.” -Fernando Angelucci 

Today I am excited because I am speaking with Fernando Angelucci who shares some amazing stories on how he became an expert in the self storage market as well as advice on how to navigate it. He is the CEO of Self Storage Syndicated Equities and is also the COO of Impact Self Storage. By age 30 Fernando acquired over 150 million in self storage assets across the country within a 4 year time span. You can find him on over 200 podcasts as well as find him on social media platforms under The Storage Stud sharing loads of educational content. 

Fernando Angelucci: Grew up with parents who wanted him to have the American dream. At 16 he read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robery Kyosaki and decided then that he wanted to invest in real estate. He received his degree in engineering from the University of Illinois but only lasted in his corporate position for 13 months before jumping into real estate full time. 

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Listen now and find out how Fernando found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Fernando here: 

Websites SelfStorageSyndicatedEquities.com and ImpactSelfStorage.com

LinkedIn Fernando Angelucci

Facebook Fernando Angelucci

Phone Number 630-408-8090

“If you are getting an asset, you should be looking for an asset with intrinsic value you can unlock.” - Paul Moore

Today I am interviewing Paul Moore for the 2nd time here on the Real Estate Breakthrough Show. He is the Managing Partner and Founder of Wellings Capital and is an investor, author, and educator. Paul has presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting numerous times and is a world class real estate investor. He recently released a book called Storing Up Profits and will have his recent FIBI Pasadena presentation available on our Youtube Channel. He is still a renaissance man, remains a good friend, and a trusted resource. 

Paul Moore: has his BA in engineering and MBA from Ohio State. He has successfully managed and rehabbed 40+ properties and completed investments and exited over 85 real estate deals. Paul authored his first book  The Perfect Investment, which spells out everything you need to know about apartment investing. He authored his 2nd book Storing Up Profits, which breaks down the value of investing in self storage. He is the co-host of the How to Lose Money  podcast and a contributor to Bigger Pockets and more. 

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Listen now and find out how Paul found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Paul here: 

Website Wellings Capital

Twitter @PaulMooreInvest

Linkedin Paul Moore

YouTube Paul Moore

"If you've lost money in real estate, its not a reason to give up." 

- Christina Suter

This episode is a little different because today I am sharing my Economic Update at WREN's monthly meeting, which took place in mid May. I have 30 years of experience working in real estate and have spent the past 15 years as a Real Estate Advisor and Mentor. I have acquired over 350 doors since my investing career began and I have also purchased over 40 million dollars in real estate. I founded the real estate and networking meeting FIBI Pasadena which has over 3,500 members. FIBI Pasadena is a part of the For Investors By Investors real estate network. I also host the Real Estate Breakthrough show, which is a podcast dedicated to speaking with real estate experts and hearing their story as to what financial freedom means to them. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how I found more about my Economic Update at WREN. 

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Christina here: 

Website ChristinaSuter.com

LinkedIn Christina Suter 

Facebook Live A Rich Life

Today I am interviewing Cody Laughlin, one of the founders of Blue Oak Capital and Brian Alfaro who is Managing Partner. Blue Oak Capital is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. They concentrate on the acquisitions of multi-family real estate that cash flow, while also providing business culture excellence to their investors and serving and creating community for their residents. 

Cody Lauglin: Was the President and Founder of Laughlin Investment Group LLC prior to founding Blue Oak Capital. He graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor’s degree in science of Nursing. He worked as a Registered Nurse at the Texas Medical Center. 

Brian Alfaro: Has an extensive background in marketing, brand development and operations in high-value hospitality. Prior to him joining Blue Oak Capital he managed an investment company specializing in the residential asset class. He graduated from The University of Houston Bauer College of Business.

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Cody and Brian found their Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Blue Oak Capital here: 

Website BlueOakInvests.com

Email cody@blueoakinvests.com & brian@blueoakinvests.com

LinedIn Blue Oak Capital

Facebook Blue Oak Capital

"Fear is a call to courage and within each of us there is more power than we can even understand." Kim Wendland

Today I am speaking with Kim Wendland who is one of the founding partners of Quattro Capital, an investment firm focusing on multi-family residential real estate. Their goal is to help people achieve financial freedom and well being. Kim, who had an intensive and successful career in IT, fell into real estate when she took on the responsibility of selling her family estates. It became a passion for her and overtime became an investor as well as becoming a founding partner at Quattro Capital. She has been a guest on my Real Estate Breakthrough podcast in the past. 

Kim Wendland: Got her Bachelors in Business and Computer Science from Angelo University. Kim, who is also an entrepreneur, spent 30 years in the IT business in various positions such as the Global Project Executive for IBM, the Program Manager for Northrop Grumman, and the Director in IT operations for Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Falling in love with real estate has inspired Kim to continue on her journey of being a mother, wife, investor, educator and philanthropist. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Kim found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Kim here: 

Website KimWendland.com

Email kim@thequattroway.com

"Our big thing is financial wellness, it's just as important as physical, mental and emotional health." - Savannah Arroyo

Savannah Arroyo is the CEO and Founder of Net Worth Nurse, which is on a mission to help nurses (but not only nurses) discover financial freedom through real estate investing. Savannah discovered through sharing her investing journey online, that many people in her circle were financially uneducated and she wanted to find a way to help. She is now an educator and mentor guiding people and educating them on how to grow wealth while providing a platform for syndications.  She has recently presented at my FIBI Pasadena Multi Family meeting and you can find her on lots of real estate podcasts and platforms. 

Savannah Arroyo: Became a nurse in 2014. Throughout her nursing career she advanced by working  in numerous clinical settings such as Non-Invasive Cardiology and Oncology. She obtained her masters degree in Nursing Leadership and administration. In 2020 after the birth of her second daughter, Savannah began investing in real estate and within two years built a massive portfolio, was able to quit her full time job as a nurse and runs Net Worth Nurse. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Savannah found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Savannah here: 

Website NetWorthNurse.co

LinkedIn Savannah Arroyo

Instagram Savannah Arroyo 

Facebook Savannah Arroyo

"The other side of it is tax free, but here's the really cool part. They call this arbrotrose as the money sitting in your account (the principal) you don't take distribution you take a loan."

Today I am interviewing Andre Simoneau. He is the Executive Vice President of Five Rings Financial as well as a partner at Life Made to Order Financial.  As a Financial Preservationist and Financial Consultant specializing in insurance and annuities,  Andre helps his clients build the perfect investment vehicles based on their goals and desires. He speaks at educational workshops, networking groups and sales conferences around the United States. 

Andre Simonneau: At 19 became an entrepreneur and spent fifteen years owning and operating  Verizon retail shops in Maryland.  After much success, he and his family moved to Colorado where he built his dream home.  However, during the 2008 crash Andre had to close his businesses and found himself in debt. At that point Andre realized that he was never financially educated, which kick started him into educating himself about money and investing. He now teaches and consults people on personal wealth building strategies as well as personal development. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Andre found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Andre here: 

LinkedIn Andre Simoneau

Website Life Made to Order 

"How do I protect my assets and my money from inflation, well I'd invest in hard assets and that's real estate." -Kathleen Kramer

Today I am extremely excited again to be  interviewing Kathleen Kramer who is a licensed Broker and Mortgage Originator. This podcast is special because Kathleen just presented this topic at my February FIBI Pasadena meeting and because of the importance of the information, I've asked her to share it again on this platform. She owned and operated a branch of American Residential Funding Inc. in the early 2000's. She has closed on over 2,500 transactions worth over a billion in volume.  From 2002-2006 Kathleen ran a real estate meeting in Huntington Beach, CA.  Now she and her husband Michael focus on non performing notes. I was first introduced to Kathleen a few years ago from the Norris Group. She is a speaker and educator and will be releasing a course on notes in 2022.

Kathleen Kramer: Learned what homeownership was growing up in CA from her parents who migrated to the United States from Hungary. Her education from her parents was not in investing itself, but in the value of home ownership. After college she started working at a mortgage company which was her first real introduction into the value of real estate investing. Fast forward to now, Kathleen and her husband invest in real estate backed investments like land development, multi family, single family, reg D syndications, and non performing notes. Kathleen received her degree in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbra. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Kathleen found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Kathleen here: 

LinkedIn Kathleen M. Kramer

"We found that the best way for us to loan money is just to get to know the people we're loaning to." -Jeff Smallowitz

Today I am interviewing Jeff Smallowitz, a Consulting Aerospace Engineer,  who along with his wife Ellen, are Private Money Lenders. In 2006/2007, Jeff and his wife were looking for an apartment building to purchase. Meeting after meeting, they had no luck. At one meeting in 2009, Jeff stood up and once more asked about apartments, but also added that he had money. This is when things changed and they became a Private Money Lenders. He is a speaker, educator and has presented at different real estate meetings in Southern California area. In March of 2022, he presented the topic "How to Lend & Borrow Private Money" at my FIBI Pasadena meeting. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Jeff found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

To find out more about Jeff Smallowitz, find out where he will next be presenting in the Southern California area next. 

"I can gain financial leadership and it has nothing to do with the amount of money I'm starting with. It's the commitment to choose to have financial choices in my life." -Christina Suter 

Today I was interviewed by Ben Malech who is the creator of the Real Estate Milestones Podcast. I met Ben at this year's IIREC. He was kind enough to approach me and ask if he could do an interview with me regarding my journey in real estate. I have 35 years of investing experience and am also a Real Estate Investment Advisor, educator, speaker and am the Chapter Leader for FIBI Pasadena. I have spoken at multiple events and conferences as well as been interviewed for various podcasts and other real estate related outlets. I am the creator of the Real Estate Breakthrough show, which is a bi- monthly podcast where I speak with experts in real estate about their journeys as well as what financial freedom means. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Christina found her Real Estate Breakthrough on Real Estate Milestones podcast. 

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Christina here: 

Website ChristinaSuter.com

Phone 310-463-5942

"When you find that team, you have to spend time with them. It is critical to understand how this person works." -Julie Anne Peterson

Today I am interviewing a very special guest, Julie Anne Peterson. She is the Senior Director at Old Capital, a commercial real estate company that deals in debt and equity.  She brings 30 years of transaction history in the real estate world and has recently transitioned into syndictions.  Not only is she a capital raiser, Julie brings a deep knowledge to her clients in the form of consulting which has helped rank Old Capital as one of the leading financial intermediaries in the country.  She is the host of the show Zoom8 and has been featured on various real estate podcasts. 

Julie Anne Peterson: Purchased her first single family property at the age of 22 and she didn't stop there. She continued to invest in real estate purchasing a multi family unit in Chicago and also began investing in San Diego. Her deep transaction experience is what makes Julie special and an Advisor for the Michael Blank educational platform. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Julie found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Julie here: 

Website OldCapitalLending.com

Phone 630-453-7150

Email Jpeterson@oldcapitallending.com

LinkedIn Julie Anne Peterson

Instagram Julie Anne Peterson

Facebook Julie Anne Peterson

"Just because there's uncertainty, it doesn't equate to a greater amount of risk. It's about limiting the risk while gaging the uncertainty." -Marcus Arredondo

Today I am interviewing Marcus Arrendondo who is the Managing Partner of Two By Two Group and has over 15 years of real estate experience in the fields of multi-family acquisitions, tenant relationship and syndications. Of his 200+ transactions, he has worked with clients such as Wells Fargo, Tesla, Sirius XM and more and has served as an advisor to create income producing strategies which include underwriting, procurement and due diligence. He holds ownership stake in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana and Florida in multi-family assets. Marcus has presented at my FIBI Pasadena Multi-Family meeting in December of 2021. 

Marcus Arredondo: Got his BA from Cornell University and has served as a member of the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce. His other noted achievements include being on the Board of Directors for Upward Gravity,  being a member of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation as well as being a Big Brother for the Big Brother Big Sister program.  

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Marcus found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Marcus here: 

Website TwoByTwoGroup.com

Email marcus@twobytwogroup.com 

Today I am interviewing Kevin Oliver who I have known for 10+ years. He is a Broker and Investor in Bakersfield, CA and has 15+ years of experience as an investor, wholesaler and educator. Aside from running his own companies, Kevin has spent a portion of his career training and recruiting new investors in wholesaling and rehabbing. He is a licensed realtor and in 2008 he received the International Hall of Fame award from (Rich Dad education). He has presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting numerous times and is featured on various podcasts and real estate shows. 

Kevin Oliver: Received his masters in Computer Science from George Washington University. He is the Director and Chapter Leader for FIBI Bakersfield which is the largest real estate meeting in the area while also serving on the Executive Board of Directors for Real Estate Investors Group (REI Group). He has been a part of 1000+ projects and is Founder of Oliver Associates and Real Estate Team. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Kevin found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Kevin here: 

Website Yourhome661.com

Phone 661-808-3444

Email kevinoliver.realtor@gmail.com

Today I am interviewing Steve Cook who is the Founder of Lifeonaire, a coaching practice that helps people alter their focus from money and possessions towards abundance, life experiences and purpose. Steve is also a successful real estate investor, keynote speaker, author, and trainer. Lifeonaire focuses on working with investors, entrepreneurs and business owners although anyone can benefit from the Lifeonaire message. There is also The Lifeonaire  Show that is hosted by Lifeonaire's CEO Jason Wojo. The podcast spotlights topics that range from mindset and prosperity to business and goal setting. Steve has been a guest on multiple podcasts and has been recognized all over the country for his rags to riches story. 

Steve Cook: Was called by a higher power to start the Lifeonaire practice that has now reached tens of thousands of people, but it didn't start that way for Steve. He was a college dropout and the owner of two failed restaurants before making the switch to becoming a real estate mogul. Now Steve continues to help thousands of people find their purpose by realizing what they really want their lives to look like and how their businesses and investing can flow around that. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Steve found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Steve here: 

Website Lifeonaire.com

App Free Lifeonaire app

Book Lifeonaire 

"One of the things I did good was build relationships and a relationship that was adding value. It was never about what I can get, it was always about how can I help?" -Jen Maldonado

Today I am interviewing Jen Maldonado who I have known since 2012. She is a professional Capital Raiser, Investor, Entrepreneur, High Performance Coach and is one of the Executive Leaders and Speakers for WREN Inspires. As a mentor and coach, Jen has inspired and helped jumpstart womens investing careers all over the country. She was interviewed by the Huffington Post in 2015 for her inspiration, consulting practice and how she has helped people strive and create wealth using real estate. In 2019 she co authored the book "You Got This!," in collaboration with other women investors taking charge in the real estate field. She is a speaker and can be found on many podcasts and interviews as well as hosting events at real estate clubs and teaching workshops. 

Jen Maldonado: Was an engineer at Nestle before she made the decision to become an entrepreneur. She wanted to decide who and what she spent her time on and went into real estate dabbling at the many options it had to offer. After a deal gone wrong, Jen found herself in a position where she thought she would need to return to work. At a meeting the day before an interview, she met someone that told her about capital raising. The next day she made a few phone calls and had closed on a deal, granting her the strength to turn down a job and continue her journey in real estate. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Jen found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Jen here: 

Website JenMaldonado.com

Instagram @investwithJenMaldonado 

"In this business everything is going to go wrong and that's the time when you need to put your head down and get to work." -Donato Settanni

Today I am interviewing Donato Settanni who is the Co Founder of DXE Properties which focuses on value add real estate investments. There, Donato is responsible for oversight construction, asset management and design. He has ten years of institutional experience as a Senior Project Manager and Lead Project Manager for Oxford Properties in New York City. He oversaw a twenty billion dollar project for Oxford Hudson Yards, a massive project on the far west side of Manhattan. Donato has managed the closings of 1.5 billion dollars in real estate and has worked on some high profile projects like Madison Square Garden and the new Yankee Stadium. 

Donato Settanni: Was inspired to get into real estate in his youth and eventually got his BA in Engineering from the University of Delaware and his Masters in Real Estate Development from New York University. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Donato found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Donato here: 

Website DXEProperites.com

#126: Monick Halm: The Power of Women in Real Estate

"You have to take care of yourself. It's only through taking care of yourself that you can really take care of others." -Monick Halm 

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Monick Halm who is the Founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses where her mission is to help 1 million women reach financial freedom through real estate investing.  She is a syndicator, developer and investor having worked in mobile home parks, multi-family, RV parks, vacation home rentals and flipping. She is a best selling author of two books, The Real Estate Investor Goddess Handbook and Wealth for Women: Conversations with the Team That Creates the Dream The Top Female Professionals Who Can Help You Get Wealthy in Real Estate. Monick is the host of the Real Estate Investor Goddess podcast and is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post. 

Monick Halm: Is a former attorney who after a brief break from her work, decided that being an attorney was not bringing her joy and fulfimment. She started digging into real estate and accidentally started house hacking with a friend. From there she went to seminars, workshops and conferences to further her education and learn what it means to be an investor. Fast forward to today, she is a wife, mother, real estate coach and mentor, writer, and certified interior designer. She currently holds 1,300 doors in ten states and is on a mission to help women find abundance and joy through real estate investing. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Monick found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Monick here: 

Website RealEstateInvestorGoddesses.com

"Anybody that has an impact on your asset, how you deal with them, can absolutely make or break the deal." -Tyler Sheff

Today I am interviewing Tyler Sheff. He is a licensed Realtor in Key West, Florida at Future Home Realty. He has over twenty years of real estate experience as a Flipper, apartment building owner, a property manager, realtor and an owner of mortgage debt instruments.  He is also the creator of Cash Flow Guys, an educational platform that teaches investors the ins and outs of real estate without the get rich quick motto. He is an investor, educator and runs the popular podcast show "Cash Flow Guys, Learn to Earn."

Tyler Sheff: Was introduced to real estate at a young age by watching his mother who was a broker, conduct real estate transactions in the seventies and eighties. He went to the Army and became a military police officer. After his tour was over he returned to the states and became a car salesman, but hated it and went into the service industry of car sales. After realizing it wasn't for him, Tyler teamed up with his mother and began his real estate journey as a flipper. Now he is a sought after real estate problem solver, educator and mentor. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Tyler found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Tyler here: 

Website CashFlowGuys.com

Phone 305-222-7081

"People don't realize the power of having access to women like us. That's the big difference in business because then you don't make a lot of the wrong moves with the wrong people." Desiree Doubrox

Today I am interviewing Desiree Doubrox who is the CEO of Hom Work, which began as a simple womens brunch held at her home to discuss topics that focused on business, life goals and more. This launched into what is now a global network of 53,000 members around the world, known as Empowered Women. She produces and publishes a monthly digital magazine Let's Talk and in 2011 launched a non profit called Foundation of Empowered Women. 

Desiree Doubrox: Began her real estate journey in 1989 as a Broker and Investor. Around that time she developed a seminar series called "From Babies & Bills to Riches in Real Estate," which catapulted her to develop Empowered Women in 2006 in response to the downturn. Now Hom Work, a live where you work company, focuses on providing women with safe and accessible short term work from home spaces around the world. She is a mother, entrepreneur, publisher, producer, TV host and so much more. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Desiree found her Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Desiree here: 

Website HomWork.com

Email Desiree@homwork.com

Phone 818-292-5559

"Success is not the amount of money you have or your net worth, success is the journey and the person you become." Nizan Mosery

Today I am interviewing Nizan Mosery who is the Founder of Cornerstone Investment Partners. He is an investor owning properties all over the US and internationally as well as the owner of K.E.A.N Management Solutions, a professional management company. He is the Founder of the South Florida Mastermind Society, a commercial real estate group which was one of the first in the area. He is an educator, mentor, coach and Reiki Master and host and creator of the live show and podcast, Traveling Investor. 

Nizan Mosery: Is first generation born in New York city. His parents, who were from Israel, raised Nizan and his siblings by the motto collect rent don't pay rent. Growing up in NY, Nizan worked in various markets trying to find his way. After his fathers passing, he traveled around the world taking the time he needed to reconnect to his soul and find his purpose, which he eventually did. He moved back to the states in 2009 with his family to Boca Raton, FL where he now resides and runs his companies. 

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Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Nizan found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.

Find out more about Nizan here: 

Website www.InvestWithCIP.com

Phone 561-212-7247

Email nizan@investwithcip.com

Social @travelinginvestor 

"The cheaper the home, the more you're going to get rent for the value of that home." -Mike Anderson

Today I am interviewing Mike Anderson. He is the Founder and Owner of Reliance Mortgage Company based in Dallas, Texas. Reliance Mortgage Company specializes in mortgage loans ranging from jumbo loans to USDA loans. They have to date closed on over 8 million dollars under Mike's guidance and direction. He hosts his own broadcast called Reliance Real Estate Mortgage Hour which airs on CBS Radio weekly. 

Mike Anderson: Is a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator starting his company back in 1989. From 1971-1981, Mike received  Century 21's Top Listing Sales Person in a three-state region as well as the 1995 Prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year by INC. Magazine. He is also as of recently an educator for the Texas Real Estate Commission helping realtors continue their education. 

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Website RelianceMortgage.com

Phone 214-346-5201

"It's not a stock and you're not selling options, so be patient." -Katheleen Kramer

Today I am extremely excited to be  interviewing Kathleen Kramer who is a licensed Broker and Mortgage Originator. She owned and operated a branch of American Residential Funding Inc. in the early 2000's. She has closed on over 2,500 transactions worth over a billion in volume.  From 2002-2006 Kathleen ran a real estate meeting in Huntington Beach, CA.  Now she and her husband Michael focus on non performing notes. I was first introduced to Kathleen a few years ago from the Norris Group. She is a speaker and educator and will be releasing a course on notes in 2022. 

Kathleen Kramer: Learned what homeownership was growing up in CA from her parents who migrated to the United States from Hungary. Her education from her parents was not in investing itself, but in the value of home ownership. After college she started working at a mortgage company which was her first real introduction into the value of real estate investing. Fast forward to now, Kathleen and her husband invest in real estate backed investments like land development, multi family, single family, reg D syndications, and non performing notes. Kathleen received her degree in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbra. 

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"If you are going to be successful in real estate investing, you should treat it like a business and not a hobby." -Kevin Amolsch

Today I am interviewing Kevin Amolsch who is the President of Pine Financial Group which he founded in 2008. Pine Financial Group is a hard money lending company that provides many different products for their borrowers and investors in the Colorado and Minnesota area. Kevin has spent 14 years as a real estate investor and 10 years in real estate lending. He is a speaker and Author of the book 45 Day Investor. 

Kevin Amolsch: Started his career in real estate after working as a Senior Loan Officer at a small mortgage company. After serving 4 years in the army, Kevin went to college and got a degree in finance. Since then he has worked on wall street as a Mortgage Bond Analyst, worked as a Senior Loan Officer, opened his own real estate investment company which is thriving today, founded Pine Financial Group and has completed over 2,000 real estate transactions either as a buyer, seller or private money lender. 

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Website PineFinancialGroup.com

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"You don't build your team around skills, you build your team around values." -Kim Wendland

Today I am interviewing Kim Wendland who is a Managing Partner at Quattro Capital, a boutique company that focuses on multi-family real estate investing. She has been working and investing in real estate for 10 years and met the other partners of Quattro Capital at a real estate conference. Kims background is in technology where she held leadership positions in major corporations like Northrop Grumman and IBM. Now, her focus is helping people in real estate to establish generational wealth, passive income, and a good life now. Quattro Capital currently holds 50 million in assets and will be holding 100 million in assets by the end of the year. 

Kim Wendland: is based in Austin, Texas. She has her BA in Business and Computer Science from Angelo State University. After much enjoyment in her career in technology, in 2017 Kim transitioned into real estate realizing that it was a major key to financial freedom. She is the second of three generations of investors that includes her mother and her nephew. 

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Website TheQuattroWay.com

Phone 512-659-8924

"The rule of thumb is that you want to make two hundred dollars a door. If you're going to make less, your property will potentially be too sensitive to the basic maintenance and daily ongoing expenses." -Christina Suter

Today I am sharing with you how cash flow differs in a primary market like Los Angeles versus a tertiary market like Indianapolis . As someone who has and continues to invest in multiple markets, I've found that in tertiary markets things can be a lot more sensitive when it comes to the basics like repairs and maintenance. The rule of thumb for this formula is the one percenter and it means that  your gross monthly rent should be 1% of your mortgage. The cash flow from each market using this formula changes drastically because maintenance and repairs for each market will generally cost the same, however my cash flow for Indianapolis will take me a lot longer to accumulate for those repairs in comparison to Los Angeles. 

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"There's two types of contractors, those that want to get the job and those that want to do the job." -Monica D. Higgins 

Today I am interviewing Remodeling Expert Monica D. Higgins. She is the Co Founder and Project Manager of Garagify, a company that specializes in helping people build ADU's including complete build to remodeling. Garagify oversees a project from start to finish where Monica and her team provide consulting, plans, and designs all the way through to obtaining permits. She has been featured on outlets like This Old House, HGTV, eHow and Entrepreneur. She is also a best selling author of Remodel Success: Home Remodeling Done Right, On Time and On Budget. 

Monica D. Higgins: Was involved in real estate most of her life. Her parents both renovated and managed distress properties for a living. Her passion for managing construction projects stems from an incident that she witnessed her mother go through dealing with a contractor. 20 years later, Monica has made helping people a priority by providing outstanding service from the beginning of a remodel or build to the end. 

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Website GaragifyNow.com

Phone 800-944-4024

"Im my opinion as someone whose purchased buildings, deferred maintenance buildings will cost me at least 50% of my expenses on a yearly basis because i'm making cap x improvements as I go along." -Christina Suter

Today I am sharing with you a rule of thumb I learned during the beginning of my investing career which was a formula that would help me calculate the net income for multiple multi units quickly. I learned this concept from Marty Stone's Book, The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, however other platforms like Bigger Pockets, Rich Dad, Fortune Builders and Michael Blank also have formats for how to do this. The net income should be calculated based on these categories, new building, new building +, existing buildings, and deferred maintenance. 

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Here we have another installment of guest tips and tricks from the Real Estate Breakthrough Show. Two weeks ago we released the first version of expert tips that include snippets from Bruce Norris, David Tilney, Brent Kesler, Kaaren Hall, Deborah Razo, David Coe and many more. This week we have snippets from Wes Hill, Reed Goosens, Hunter Thompson, Anthony Walker, Bill Tan and more. I am once again encouraging you to listen to these two shows because they have been compiled to showcase what these experts feel, think and practice on a daily basis within their investments and personal lives. Whether you're a new investor or have been doing it for a long time, there is always room for growth and education. 

Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how these guests found their Real Estate Breakthrough!

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"You can take a 30 year fixed and make it perform as if it's a 15 year. Why would you do that, because it gives you options in case your plans change." -Christina Suter 

Today I am sharing with you the different types of loans available when looking to purchase a single family property. First, be mindful that what will work for one person may or may not work for the other, so due diligence is priority when it comes to choosing the right loan for you. The most commonly known mortgage loans are a 30 year fixed, a 15 year fixed and variable loans. I personally am a fan of the 30 year fixed because of its predictability. Variable loans are not at the top of my list for reasons like negative amortization or not being able to predict if interest rates will increase and at what time. Every person or investor is different so choosing the right loan for you is what's most important and you can do that by doing your due diligence, consulting with an advisor and weighing out your options. 

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"Understand this is a long term marathon so be prepared for those ups and downs." -Jens Nielsen

Today I am interviewing Jens Nielsen who is the Principal of Open Doors Capital. He is also a full time real estate investor and a partner in over 1,100 apartment units valued over 50 million dollars. He is a certified High Performance Coach, a mentor and consultant. Jens runs Open Doors Capital with partner Jaso Pero and advisor Rod Khleif. 

Jens Nielsen: Moved from Denmark to the US in 1996. He transitioned from IT to real estate a few years ago, but decided he didn't want to trade his time for money. In the IT space, he was in computer systems management which Jens was able to transfer over certain skills that aided in his real estate investing. 

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Website opendoorscapital.com 

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"Vacancy rate is affecting my bottom line as far as dollars go as my vacancy rate is only 1 of the effects I need to consider when I have an empty unit." -Christina Suter

Today I am talking about vacancy rates and how they affect your investing. On average a building at any given time can have at least a 5% vacancy. As investors no vacancy is best,  but it does happen and can affect your overall investment in a property. When a unit is vacant you're not bringing in cash and it brings up the cost for marketing, maintenance cost, open house cost, property management cost and more. I am not saying you cannot have vacant units, what I'm saying is that if you are not anticipating vacancies, there are things that can be done to help your turnaround stay as low as possible. 

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In today's episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough Show, we put together some of our favorite real estate guests from the first 50 episodes. These tips, quotes and life stories are the backbone to how they've become successful investors in real estate and in life. I am encouraging you to listen to these shows to get in depth, personal and life changing stories that helped these investors make it to the next level. It's not always just about investing, but what you can do to help people and make what we do as investors a more sound and positively educating experience. You will hear quotes from Bruce Norris, David Tilney, Deborah Razo, Ellie Perlman, Stephen McKee, Ellis San Jose, Kevin Oliver, Kaaren Hall, Aaron Norris, Andrew Westing and many more. 

Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Brian found his Real Estate Breakthrough!

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"Your cap rate is a pretty simple math equation although at best it's usually an estimate." -Christina Suter

Today I am taking the time to review what a cap rate is and how to use both a cap rate and interest rate in real estate. There are many formulas out there to help you calculate your rates and that is fine. The only thing that is truly necessary is that your interest rates are not higher or even a half point higher than your cap rates. In this episode I compile what I think are the main points to understanding when dealing with cap rates. 

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"Market appreciation is the icing on the cake in real estate and by increasing the net operating income, you force that appreciation." -Brian Wagers

Today I am interviewing Brian Wagers. He is the President and CEO of Wagers Capital, a private investment firm, which focuses on acquisitions, improvements, and operations in the multifamily real estate market. Wagers Capital was founded in 2017 and is located in Northwestern Arkansas. Wagers Capital currently holds over 450 units valued at 19 million dollars. He is a top Broker in Northwestern Arkansas, ranks top 10 in the region and has a youtube channel called Passive Income with Apartment Investing. 

Brian Wagers: Moved from Kentucky to Arkansas 6 years ago and began his journey into real estate. Always having an entrepreneurial spirit, Brian's first venture was the stock market, which he soon realized wasn't for him.  He dove into real estate and purchased his first single family home, also first learning that the velocity of growth was too slow for his liking. Because of that he began investing in the multifamily market. He has a BA in Economics from the University of Kentucky. 

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Website Wagerscapital.com

Email brian@wagerscapital.com 

"Do not refinance your house unless you have at least a ½ point to a point difference in interest rates. Then it will be valuable to you." -Christina Suter

Today I am talking about interest rates in real estate and what that means for you. First, it's very important to know what an interest rate is and how it differs from commercial real estate to single family. The standard turnaround time for when people refinance is about 5 years, however if the interest rate only moves slightly and not at least a half of a point or greater, then refinancing isn't a good idea. Interest rates are based on two components: the T Bill Rate and libor which stands for London Interbank Offered Rate. These two factors determine the interest rates that most standard banks use. It's important to know the math before making a decision like refinancing or purchasing property as the interest rate is what you will be paying in addition to your loan. 

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"The goal was never to make profit, it was always how to improve people's living conditions." -Swapnil Agarwal

Today I am interviewing Swapnil Agarwal who is the Founder and Managing Principal at Nitya Capital, which Swapnil launched in 2013. They are a Houston, Texas based real estate investment firm with a focus on asset management, property management, and acquisitions. They hold 2.5 billion in assets, 20,000 apartment units, hold a million and a half square footage of commercial office space, and 672 units of student housing. Swapnil's Philanthropic and professional awards range from Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 to Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 and Co-Founder of Karya Kares Foundation, an official non-profit community outreach organization.

Swapnil Agarwal: Moved to Houston, Texas from India in 1996 after he begged his parents to go. He quickly learned that the American dream that he remembered seeing as a kid, was more than just luxury living, but he did see that opportunities presented themselves to everyone in America if they world hard, and became educated. He began a career in finance, after graduating with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance. He climbed in the financial sector until always knowing he would one day be an entrepreneur so in 2013 he launched Nitya Capital.  He has 15 years of investment experience along with 12 years of global experience in real estate and finance. 

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"In a commercial loan, 5 units and above, there's often a fixed time period and a variable time period. It's like a variable rate loan in the residential world, but there are no 30 year fixed loans in the multi family world." -Christina Suter

Today I am talking about the difference between commercial and residential loans and what the process over time looks like for both. A residential loan can maintain the same interest rate and payment through its 30 year entirety. A commercial loan on the other hand will have a fixed period and a variable time period. For a commercial fixed loan it can only be fixed for 3, 5, 7 or 10 years. As the intra bank lending rates increase, so does the interest rates for commercial loans. That is the major difference between residential mortgage loans and commercial mortgage loans. 

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"You have to deal with someone that has foreign investor experience and real estate experience and knows exactly what's going to happen." -Chrales Carillo

Today I am interviewing Charles Carillo. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Harborside Partners which is a private equity  real estate investment firm that focuses on value-add multi family properties using syndications. He is invested in over 250 multifamily units in 3 states and has invested in over 25 million in real estate. Charles and his teams also provide a great deal of valuable information and education on their website that includes a blog, investor resources, a Foreign Investing Guide, a Youtube channel and much more. He is the host of the Global Investors podcast and is based in Florida. 

Charles Carillo: Was introduced to real estate at a very young age, helping his father manage, more like clean and collect rent checks, back when he was growing up. Before he dove into real estate full time, Charles founded an online payment processing company that created an avenue for him to develop partnerships and clients overseas. Now using that knowledge Charles helps foreign investors invest in the US as well us runs Harborside Partners alongside his team. He has a BS from Connecticut State University. 

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Website www.harborsidepartners.com

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"One of your most important calculations is your cap rate." -Christina Suter

Today I am sharing with you 3 ways to calculate a cap rate. When investing in multi family properties, the cap rate is used to compare a property against another. The equation for one step is your net income divided by the purchase price. First you have to determine what your net income is by including in that what you pay for utilities, management, property taxes, insurance and maintenance. Your net income however does not include your mortgage. By using these three ways to calculate your cap rate, you will be able to compare properties and to determine the cash flow or appreciation of the property for the future. 

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"I love taking a property and making that transition and beautifying it to create a changing community." -Jorge Abreu 

Today I am interviewing Jorge Abreu who is the Co Founder and CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which is a real estate investment firm with a focus on multi-family assets and value adds. Jorge is the link between the property managers and the overall business functionality of Elevate. Jorge is the host of the Elevate Commercial Group podcast and also provides tons of information and resources as well as a one day masterclass. 

Jorge Abreu: Is originally from Miami, Florida, but now lives and invests in Dallas, Texas. He has his BA in engineering, but decided he wanted a career in real estate. He started educating himself and began investing in single family properties alongside his partner Eric Bodiwala. Years later, Jorge has transitioned to multi-family investing and oversees all of the construction projects. Currently they hold over 2,000 doors and hold $275 million in assets. 

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Website ElevateCIG.com

Email jorge@elevatecig.com

"You want your interest rate to be less than your cap rate or the other way around. You want your cap rate to be greater than your interest rate." -Christina Suter

Today I am sharing with you something I learned a long time ago that helped me improve my investing. It was learning the difference between cap rate and interest rate and how they play a major role in investing. The first rule of thumb is your interest rate should be lower than your cap rate. An example of this is purchasing a million dollar property and putting 30% down. You are financing the other 70% with an interest rate of 5%. If your cap rate is also 5% then what money are you bringing home in comparison to what you are giving to the bank? You always want to have a lower interest rate and a greater cap rate. That is the rule. 

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"As a real estate investor, yes you are running a business, but it is someone's home or shelter which is super important." -John Alden

Today I am interviewing John Alden who is the Managing Broker at Alden Pacific Investments which is a brokerage and consulting firm with a specialty in assisting investors in commercial real estate. They are located in Santa Monica, CA with a focus on higher end properties that aggressively help their clients build wealth and their portfolios. I've known John now for 6 years and he is an invested member of my FIBI Pasadena meeting, has presented at my FIBI Pasadena multi family meeting and has been someone I have done business with in the past. 

John Alden: Is from Minnesota and was interested in real estate since college. After the 2008 crash, John took some time before moving to Los Angeles where he discovered the concept of financial freedom through investing in real estate. After he was mentored on what steps to take next, he purchased his first duplex in Silverlake and has not stopped since. He is a former agent of Buckingham Investments and is now the Managing Broker at Alden Pacific Investments. 

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Website AldenPacificinvestments.com

Phone 310-387-3489

"Discernment is not judgement. Its perception in the absence of judgement. It means im perceiving what's occurring but not judging whats occurring." -Christina Suter 

I have not shared a mindset segment in some time, but this one may be the most important skill I think is necessary a Real Estate Investor. Using discernment versus using judgment will help you find actionable solutions instead of using worry, judgement, fear and blame. Discernment holds value in almost every decision you need to make when dealing with real estate including the people you partner with, who claims to be an expert, doing your due diligence, trusting your gut and your education. Managing your affairs from a space of judgement can cause more harm than good and using discernment creates the necessary space in your mind to move forward in a positive and solution based way. 

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"It's a real benefit to be able to have the knowledge and the data and to be working with the right people." -Jeff Isenberg

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Jeffrey Insenberg who I have known for quite some time and is the sponsor of my FIBI Pasadena meeting. He is an agent at the renowned Buckingham Investments. They focus on helping their clients build long term wealth using commercial real estate assets with their Learn, Plan, and Invest program. He is also the Title Sponsor and host of the  Multifamily Investor Network which meets every 4th Tuesday of the month. 

Jeffrey Isenberg: Is from Montreal Canada, but has spent the past 20 years as a resident of Los Angeles. He is the former VP of a leading company in high end video displays in the Live Event Industry. His background in contract negotiations, sales and marketing gave him the skills for a smooth transition into real estate. He helps people build their portfolios and net worth by using multi family asset acquisitions and other types of income streams. 

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"When you're investing in Knoxville, TN, your capital improvements will wipe you out faster than when you get a higher rent base like you would in a Southern California market." -Christina Suter 

I am continuing with my 4 part series on investing in appreciating and depreciating markets and what that means. Today I am talking about stabilized markets and some of the ways investors can invest in these types of markets and what that means. A stabilized market can be found in places like Knoxville and Indianapolis because although appreciation is not high, it is stabilized because I can expect for them not to dip too low during recessions and other major economic disruptions. Rentals in these markets are consistent with of course their own negative drawbacks like what happens when you increase rents or vacancies, but overall investing in stabilized markets is positive. Using FRED and studying housing charts for your desired location is the first way to really dig into whether a market is stabilized or not. 

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