Is fear holding you back from investing in multifamily? Even seasoned investors like us deal with fear. The difference is, we don’t let it stop us from moving forward.  But how do you expand your comfort zone? How do you feel the fear and take action anyway? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Garrett and I sit down to explain why now is the right time to invest in multifamily and ‘be greedy when others are fearful.’  We discuss how we pulled off a refinance on a variable rate property (in just 25 days!) and offer advice on how to never run out of leads f ..read more

Are you looking to build a business but don’t want to start from scratch? What if you could learn a proven system and receive support from someone who’s done it themselves? Then you might be interested in an RV rental management franchise, a business that monetizes the RV boom and helps entrepreneurs build wealth with WHEEL estate! Garr Russell is Founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental, the Airbnb of RVs. Since its inception in 2015, Fireside has grown into a franchise with 40 locations across the country and hundreds of RVs under management. A born entrepreneur, Garr has started, scaled and so ..read more

Good multifamily deals have been hard to find in recent years. And Alex Cartwright was struggling to compete with more experienced investors. He was looking for a niche that would give him a unique advantage. That’s when he met a broker at a conference who suggested converting a hotel into apartments. Alex thought it sounded like a pain in the you-know-what. But when he looked at the numbers, Alex realized that the problems were worth solving. Today, Alex is Founder and Managing Partner at Vilicus Capital, a real estate investing firm that specializes in converting hotels into affordable multi ..read more

Here at Nighthawk Equity, we haven’t done a multifamily deal in 18 months. So, we were excited to find what looked like an ideal opportunity in Atlanta. And two months ago, we got the deal under contract. But after spending $15,000 in the due diligence process, we ultimately decided to walk away. What went wrong? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, I sit down with my partners at Nighthawk, Drew Kniffin and Garrett Lynch, to debrief on the deal we didn’t do. We explain what we liked about the deal, describing what made it a textbook value-add opportunity and how we ..read more

You don’t know what you don’t know. And if you’re doing your very first multifamily acquisition, every little thing that comes up can seem insurmountable. But if you have the support of a mentor, they can talk you through those obstacles, prevent rookie mistakes, and alleviate your concerns as an aspiring investor. Jeremy Lemere is a successful investor and operator of multifamily, commercial, and self-storage facilities in Northeast Wisconsin.  He is also a mentor with the Michael Blank program, and his investment portfolio of $15M is made up of personal investments, self-directed IRA fu ..read more

Do you feel stuck? Like you’re not making progress in life? Until my early 30s, I drifted through life. It felt like unseen forces were holding me back. And then I had a breakthrough and started living an intentional life—filled with purpose and fulfillment. What made the difference? What does it mean to live with intention? What disciplines helped me identify and pursue what really matters to me? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, I’m sharing my five clarity practices for living an intentional life. I discuss the My Perfect Day exercise that helped me start makin ..read more

Would David Kamara have figured out how to invest in multifamily on his own? Yes, but at a much slower pace. Working with a mentor accelerated his success. And now, the student has become the teacher. David is a seasoned investor and mentor with the Michael Blank program. With 15 years of experience in real estate, David owns 1,000-plus units across the Midwest, primarily in Michigan and Iowa. David is also a successful management consultant and sought-after advisor to C-suite executives and private equity investors. And he is fluent in five languages! On this episode of Financial Freedom with ..read more

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired me to build generational wealth. But the first few cashflow businesses I tried didn’t produce the passive income I expected. So, if you’re thinking about starting your real estate career with fix-and-flips or even a SFH portfolio, know that neither strategy leads to financial freedom. But can you really skip single family investing and jump right into apartments? On this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing my journey to financial freedom with real estate, explaining why I tried to earn passive income with restaurants first—and why that strategy didn’t work. I ..read more

Whether you’re already involved in multifamily syndications, or you’re interested in getting into the space in 2024, it’s crucial to understand the market outlook. Through Nighthawk Equity, we own a 2,000-unit portfolio worth $350M. And we’re always on the lookout for new deals. That means we have insight into what’s happening in the market and what’s likely to happen in 2024. So, what are our predictions for the next 12 months of multifamily real estate? How can you leverage this information to survive and thrive as an investor in 2024? On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate In ..read more

You want financial freedom, but it feels out of reach. Because you’re living paycheck to paycheck. And struggling to pay down consumer debt. So, how do you get from where you are now to building generational wealth? On this episode of the podcast, I’m walking you through the steps to achieving financial freedom in 2024. I explain how to get your financial house in order first, challenging you to track your current spending and build emergency savings over time. Listen in to understand why apartment investing is the key to financial freedom and learn how to create enough wealth to quit your job ..read more