EP031 Creating Wealth For Yourself - How to use a little known loan to purchase and rehab your first House Hack with Kevin Murphy

Over the past two years, today’s guest has acquired 19 city blocks in Jacksonville, Florida’s urban center with the goal of creating a thriving, walkable downtown.  Why? Because by helping make Jacksonville a place where people want to live and work, Gregg Cohen and his team at JWB Real Estate Capital hope to raise the median income city-wide. This benefits everyone who lives there, and in turn, helps his investors increase their return on investment. Today we’re going to learn more about Gregg’s strategy of building neighborhoods, investing in the city he loves, and why he’s bucking the trend of buying across multiple markets. We’ll also discuss the dynamics that help create a successful downtown, such as the public-private partnership, tax incentives, and avoiding the NIMBY buzzsaw. This is an excellent episode about placemaking and what it takes to create a thriving downtown community. You can find out more about Gregg through the following means: JWB website: jwbrealestatecapital.com JWB Facebook Group: jwbfacebookgroup.com JWB Facebook Business Page: facebook.com/CashFlowProperties JWB YouTube: youtube.com/c/JWBRealEstateCapitalJacksonville JWB Twitter: twitter.com/jwbcompanies Gregg's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gcohen31/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

5 Sep 202231min

When I started investing in multifamily it was 2008 and every property was a distressed property. The period between 2008 and 2012 was definitely a buyer’s market and sellers were desperate to unload their non-performing properties. As the market shifts once again it seems like we’re heading into some sort of recession. So, it’s a good opportunity to discuss the outlook on distressed commercial real estate and how you might find the best opportunities currently available. Jake Harris is our guest today, and he is the author of “Catching Knives: A Guide to Investing in Distressed Commercial Real Estate”—which makes him the perfect person to have this conversation with. Jake is going to share stories from the past 20 years in real estate investing—how he became a millionaire by 30, but then lost it all in the Great Recession. He’ll share the systems that he’s built to identify distressed properties, examples of recent acquisitions, and his outlook on the rest of 2022 and what will happen in our economy. I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation with Jake. You can find out more about him through his website: https://www.catchknives.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

29 Aug 202236min

Are you wondering what the impact of current economic trends—including the red-hot (…but potentially cooling?) real estate market and soaring inflation—will have on your real estate investments? Then you'll want to hear GVSU Economics Professor Dr. Paul Isely’s mid-year real estate investment and rental economic update. Paul provides a review of where our economy is now and shares his expertise on where things are likely headed in the coming months as well as in 2023 and beyond! His presentation is packed with incredibly relevant and invaluable information to help your real estate investing business succeed and you will not want to miss it! Dr. Paul Isely is the Associate Dean and Economist for Undergraduate Programs in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.

25 Aug 20221h 34min

Have we reached the point where it no longer makes sense to invest in older multifamily properties?  My guest today makes the argument that there is nothing passive about investing in older properties because they constantly need repairs and updates. Instead, you should be considering new construction multifamily, and building as much as you can as fast as you can. Roger Luri has been a real estate investor and developer for over 30 years, and he’s the author of the recent book “Don’t Buy Multi-Family: Build It!”. Today Roger and I discuss the compelling fundamentals behind new construction investments, and he shares examples from his previous developments in Chicago. You can contact Roger through his website:  https://www.ld2development.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

22 Aug 202226min

As digital technology advances and we see more and more automation and systematizing of every aspect of the real estate transaction process, it’s not too hard to imagine the disruption blockchain technology will introduce for real estate investors. But what are we talking about when it comes to blockchain technology? What is it, who will it affect, when will it be a reality, and how can you take advantage of it as a real estate investor? My guest today is here to help answer those questions. Megan Templeton is a real estate attorney with Royal Legal Solutions and the owner of Iron City Law out of Birmingham, Alabama. You can find out more about Megan through her email and website: megan@royallegalsolutions.com https://royallegalsolutions.com/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

15 Aug 202220min

My guest today is one of the top experts and influencers in senior housing. During the pandemic senior housing took a real hit as facilities across the country were perceived as super-spreader locations. Has senior housing bounced back and what does the future hold in store for this asset class? Isabelle Guarino-Smith is the COO of Residential Assisted Living Academy and is here today to discuss this fast-growing investment opportunity. Isabelle talks about the compelling demographic shifts that are driving this this industry, the financial models and profit potential, along with the keys differentiators that help you find the best staff and keep them on your team. You’ll also learn why the smaller home model held up so well during the pandemic. I know you’re going to enjoy this conversation with Isabelle. You can find out more by going to her websites: http://www.ral101.com https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

8 Aug 202230min

My guest today was born in Haiti, raised in Miami, and educated to be a doctor. But when she was faced with over $500,000 in student loans, she figured out a way to not only invest in real estate but was able to multiply her profits by 15 times what a traditional rental would gross. Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is a healthcare professional by day, and a rental investor by night. She’s the owner and manager of 18 luxury short-term rentals and was recently featured on a Netflix TV show showcasing one of her properties. Rachel is going to breakdown what it takes to create a luxury vacation rental, from the type and size of the property to the types of amenities it must have. She also shares specific examples of her rentals that are leasing for over $20,000 per month. You’ll also find out the AI dynamic pricing tool that has driven her profits to new heights. I know you’re going to love this conversation with Rachel. You can find out more about her and download her list of the “Top 75 US Cities with the Highest Profitability for Short Term Rental Investing" at: https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems https://www.shorttermgems.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/422973842093365 https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

1 Aug 202234min

My guests today know quite a bit about creating opportunity in real estate investing. Chris and Ashton Levarek are brothers who started Valkere Investment Group to invest in multifamily real estate. Ashton is also a retired Air Force Special Warfare Pararescue jumper, a sniper and combat diver. Chris is a military veteran as well. Both are strong believers in leveraging expertise and professional experience to ensure mission success. Today they’re going to share their formula for creating your own opportunity through action, confidence, competence, credibility, networking and opportunity. You’ll also learn how Chris is the systems and operations guy, while Ashton is more front-facing and meeting with partners, brokers, and investors. They discuss how the book “Traction” has influenced their business, and how they plan to grow beyond the $90 million in assets they already have under management. I know you’ll enjoy today’s conversation with Chris and Ashton.  You can find out more through their contact info below: Website:  www.valkeregroup.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/37253519/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/valkereinvestmentgroup Instagram:  www.instagram.com/valkereinvestmentgroup Our Podcast, The Art of Winning:  https://www.valkeregroup.com/podcast YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFFfs4Hpgft57w9lV4fnVgQ Email:  investments@valkeregroup.com Chris LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-levarek/ Ashton LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-levarek-ba03b4161/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

25 Juli 202229min