Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ Episode Summary: In this engaging episode, Shawn DiMartile interviews Austin Allison, the innovative mind behind Pacaso, a burgeoning platform revolutionizing vacation home ownership. Broadcasting from Tuscany, Italy, Austin shares his journey from humble beginnings in Cincinnati, Ohio, to becoming a leading figure in real estate technology. He talks about his early ventures, notably DotLoop, and its acquisition by Zillow, and delves into his latest endeavor, Pacaso. This platform redefines second home ownership by ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ Episode Summary: Join host Mike Tighe in this enlightening conversation with Kyle Matthews, a powerhouse in the commercial real estate industry. Broadcasting from Telluride, Mike dives deep into Kyle's journey from a college football player to founding the largest private commercial brokerage in America. Discover the trials and triumphs Kyle faced while transitioning from being a top-performer at Colliers International to establishing his own firm, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Kyle shares his foundatio ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff podcast, host Mike Tighe welcomes Trey Wheeler, VP of Investments at Tailwind Investment Group. Trey shares his journey from corporate finance to multifamily real estate investing, offering a unique perspective shaped by his diverse experiences. The conversation dives deep into the nuances of commercial brokerage, the subtleties of underwriting, and strategic insights for navigating the multifamily market, especially in today’s volatile economic climate. Trey Wheeler explo ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this insightful episode, Shawn DiMartile is joined by Josephine Saffert, a dynamic real estate developer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Josephine shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. from Germany to establishing a successful development company focusing on urban fill projects. She provides an in-depth look into her strategies for selecting development sites, managing interest rate risks, and creating unique design features that make her properties stand out in a competitive market. Josephine dives int ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this engaging episode, Shawn DiMartile sits down with Alex Inabnet, a multifaceted real estate expert based in San Diego, to delve into the intricate world of real estate development and general contracting. With an eclectic background in construction management and a hands-on approach to multifamily developments, Alex offers a wealth of knowledge on the current real estate trends across different markets, especially in San Diego, Austin, and Tampa. Throughout their discussion, Alex reveals the challenges and nu ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Mike Tighe interviews Antonio Cucciniello, who shares his real estate journey and how he started investing in properties. He discusses the importance of finding alternative sources of income, especially for retirement, and how he used cash-out refinances to expand his real estate portfolio. Antonio also talks about his current focus on helping others get started in real estate investing through his company, House Hack Helpers. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and overcoming emotional b ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Sarah Miskelly shares her unique journey in real estate investing, from growing up in a modest apartment to becoming a successful investor and entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of starting early and learning from experienced investors, as well as the value of investing as a limited partner (LP) to gain valuable insights and build relationships. Sarah also emphasizes the need for due diligence when choosing partners and shares her own experience of investing with an untrustworthy general pa ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, host Mike Tighe interviews Aaron Yassin, a real estate developer based in Brooklyn, New York. Aaron shares his unique journey into real estate development, starting from being a fine artist to purchasing properties for his studio. He explains the process of developing ground-up condominium buildings and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Aaron also discusses the importance of vertical integration and finding the right team to execute development projects successfully. He emphasizes ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff Podcast, hosts Mike Tighe and Shawn DiMartile discuss the important factors to consider when partnering with other investors for real estate deals. They provide valuable insights and advice based on their own experiences in the industry. The hosts cover topics such as the earnest money deposit, lending, asset management, property management, banking and financials, reporting to investors, construction and project management, and sale and disposition. They emphasize the nee ..read more

Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram: Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, host Mike Tighe interviews Ed Mathews, the founder of Clark Street Capital. Ed shares his journey in real estate investing, from flipping houses to focusing on multifamily properties. He discusses the advantages of multifamily investing, including creating cash flow and building long-term wealth. Ed also explains why he decided to bring property management in-house and the benefits of vertical integration. He emphasizes the importance of finding mentors and learning from experienced investors in or ..read more