Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast

E394 - FF - How to Diversify Investment Risk and Free Up Time with the Fund of Funds Model

In this Freedom Friday episode, Ariel Diaz shares how diversifying your investments increase your personal freedom. He also shares how he manages to succeed at being a broker and investor due to his passion for both. Tune in to this episode now! Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. His Website (www.PillarsOfRealEstate.com) Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.

E393 - Why Perfect Systems Are More Effective Than Perfect Employees

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in a situation where even our loftiest goals seem more attainable than a good night's sleep. Although it may seem like sacrificing sleep and obsessing about productivity is the only way to achieve high growth in your business, today’s guest shows us what you actually need to focus on to scale your business to the next level. <<>> Today we are joined by Bob Fraser, the Co-Founder and Principal at Aspen Funds, a private real estate investment fund manager. Before founding Aspen Funds, Bob grew his tech start-up from 2 to 300 employees in five years, becoming one of the largest venture companies in the midwest. In this episode, we are going to discuss… How to use systems and KPIs to unlock exponential growth within your business. Why passive investors should look for scalable systems within a sponsor’s business before making an investment decision. What personality tests and hiring tactics Bob uses to ensure a potential employee will fit into his company’s culture. Bob’s transition from being a computer geek who raised $100k from his mom to a business operations expert who raised $44m in venture capital. <<>> If you are a passive investor who wants to ensure that the sponsors you choose are built to last, or you are an entrepreneur who wants to perfect the systems that will allow you to scale, Bob’s insights may be exactly what you need. Take Control, Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. Aspen Funds 2. DISC Profile Assessment 3. Kolbe System 4. Clifton Strengths Assessment 5. 123 Tests - Free Psychological Tests 6. “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Gino Wickman 7. “Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)” by Verne Harnish 8. “Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat” by Michael Masterson Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E392 - TT - Planning For The Unknown - The Future Of Interest Rates And Multifamily

It’s no secret that we are entering a period in which interest rates are rising. On the other hand, multifamily valuations have seen amazing growth and cap rates have continued to tick downwards. So…what does this all mean for multifamily investments going forward?  To help investors to demystify interest rates and how to think about the market right now, Robert Ritzenthaler, CEO of REM Capital was today’s guest and he shed some light on this topic. As a multifamily investor who invested through the global financial crisis, and as someone who’s been a long-time student of the interest rate environment, it’s clear that Robert has perspectives that are worth considering.  Follow along and listen to learn about…  What to expect for interest rates in the near term (12-24 months) and what data to track What would need to happen with interest rates for multifamily investors and operators to get into trouble, and what mitigating factors are in place How to think about fixed agency financing vs. floating rate debt fund financing Why increasing interest rates may not necessarily be a bad thing for real estate investors Given where we’re at in the cycle and what markets are currently experiencing from an interest rate standpoint, this conversation is timely and includes important information for you to consider before making your next multifamily investment.  To Your Freedom,  Tyler Lyons Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. REM Capital Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E391 - MM - What Should You Pay Someone to Do X?

In this Monday Minutes episode, I discuss about specialization and its benefits. I share with you my thoughts on how important it is to find the right people to work beside you in order to excel and diversify your team's skillsets that will ensure success for you and your business in the long run. Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.

E390 - FF - How to Accurately Assess Financial Opportunities

In this Freedom Fridays episode, Bronson Hill joins us to share his advice on how to successfully seize every financial opportunity that is presented to you. According to him, it doesn't matter how much time you dedicate to pursuing your financial goals, as long as you make time to do it! Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. Bronson Equity 2. His email 3. For Investors By Investors (FIBI) Pasadena Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register. CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E389 - What Does It Take To Survive A Real Estate Recession

If you’ve recently heard stories of real estate operators selling properties for twice what they paid for them just a few short years earlier, you’re probably asking the same questions MANY real estate entrepreneurs are asking… How long can this last? Will the Fed inadvertently cause a recession? Where will my money be safe? However, what if there was a way for you to be the master of your own fate and ensure that you achieve asymmetric returns regardless of where we are in the market cycle? <<>> Today, we are joined by Mark Shuler, President of Shuler Group Real Estate Investments, and Josh Welsh, Founder of Three Pillars Capital Group. Mark and Josh have amassed over $300M in assets under management after only seven years in the business.  In this episode, we discuss…  Why Josh and Mark originally focused 100% of their efforts on Houston, and why they are contemplating venturing outside of that market The key success factors that differentiate the operators who will survive in any market from the speculators who won’t last the rest of the decade What trends are essential to look at when searching for opportunities in tertiary markets A ludicrous offer in Houston that Mark and Josh were outbid by <<>> If you are a passive investor who wants to find operators that can weather any financial storms or an active investor who wants to have a long and successful career, you do not want to miss this value-packed episode.  Take Control,Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. Josh Welch’s website - Three Pillars Capital Group 2. Mark Shuler’s email 3. His website - SGRE Investments Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E388 - TT - Investing With Your Tribe

Most real estate investors start out investing in real estate as a “single player” and as they evolve, learn that it can be much more advantageous to approach it as a “multiple player” activity.  Real estate investing as a team sport is something that we’ve talked about before on the show, primarily through the lens of investing in real estate private placements. I’m a huge believer of the potential for solid risk-adjusted returns, investing in private placements with strong deal sponsors who have a demonstrated track record.  I believe in this so much that I’ve personally invested in many of these types of opportunities over the years.  Today’s guest brings a new spin to investing as a multiple player activity, by investing with your tribe.  Travis Smith happened upon investing with his tribe by accident many years ago and soon thereafter, started Tribevest to make it easier for investors to invest with their tribes. Tribevest is a platform that makes it easy to invest as a group and do deals together. Travis started his career with Morgan Stanley but realized the most direct path to wealth and financial freedom wasn’t through the public stock markets but by taking ownership in real assets. Follow along and listen to learn about…  Establishing a tribe that is ready to invest in real estate in as little as 48 hours Leveraging the power of tribes to unlock passive investment opportunities  How he and his brothers leveraged their tribe to invest in a racehorse, that eventually went on to win numerous awards  Investing using a tribe can be a great way to diversify risk, and to unlock opportunities for passive investments, including potential enhanced economics, that might not otherwise be available to you. Make sure to this to this fascinating episode to learn more!  To Your Freedom,  Tyler Lyons Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. Tribevest website Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E387 - MM - 13M Reasons You Can Make It

In this Monday Minutes episode, I tell you why there are 13M reasons you can make i! Trust me, it may seem impossible but it isn't. Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E386 - FF - If You Quit Your Job Will Your Freedom Actually Increase?

In this Freedom Friday episode, Doug Casey shares his NUMBER ONE tip for people that want to increase their personal freedom. If you're someone who wants to achieve financial freedom in their lives, tune in to this episode! Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. Previous appearances: E25 – Doug Casey: International Investing Strategies Of The Most Interesting Man In The World 2. E227 – Crisis & Lockdown Investing with Doug Casey 3. His books 4. His blog “Doug Casey’s International Man” Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register. CFC Podcast Facebook Group

E385 - How To Free Up Your Time Without Dumping Tasks Onto Your Team

As entrepreneurs and investors, our time is by far our most valuable asset and often freedom of time is our motivation for being an entrepreneur in the first place!  Unfortunately, accomplishing the cherished time freedom that we long for is often easier said than done.  Luckily for us, today’s guest has spent his life uncovering the secrets of how to lead an organization without burdening your time, and he shares these secrets with us in this episode! Today we have Dr. Tim Elmore, the Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, which is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. He is the author of The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership, and has spoken to over 500,000 leaders in business, universities, athletic teams, and non-profits, including The Home Depot, Chick-fil-A, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Stanford University to name a few! <<>> In this episode, we are going to discuss… The powerful lessons that Tim learned through his close relationship and numerous interviews with Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A. How Tim went from the Doer of his company to the Dumper of his endless tasks, then to the Delegator of tasks, and eventually transcended into the Developer of new leaders. Tim’s 4-pronged framework for developing a teammate or mentee to the point that you can fully pass on your responsibilities to them.  How you can effectively address drama in your organization and ensure that it won’t be a problem in the future.  Which cultural trends will allow you to best incentivize young team members? Why Tim’s hiring and onboarding process ensures the cultural fit of newly hired talent. How Tim discovered his revolutionary formula: More Time + Less People = Overall Greater Impact. <<>> If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader, the highly researched and tested insights that Tim shares in this episode will be invaluable to creating your ideal business culture and personal lifestyle.  Take Control,  Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in this podcast: 1. Growing Leaders 2. His book “The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace” 3. John Maxwell’s book “5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential” 4. John Maxwell’s book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You” 5. The Arbinger Institute’s book “Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box” 6. Jim Collins’ book “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” 7. Jim Collins’ book “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group