Have you struggled in getting your loan assumptions and would like to know how to overcome the challenges?  In today's episode, Hendra Tambunan, one of the principals of Idea Box Capital, shares his recent experience in completing the loan assumption process and tips on how he was able to conquer the obstacles that came along with the process.  Hendra, our guest speaker, started investing in Single-family homes and eventually to multifamily investment in late 2018. Currently, his portfolio includes more than 700 apartment units in Texas and Kentucky. He  can be contacted on t ..read more

In this week's episode, we have Jens Nielsen who'll share with us how an employee with 0 knowledge in real estate investing came to own a large number of apartment units and mobile park lots in a span of 4 years. He'll also share what he has learned in his journey in multifamily investing.    Our guest speaker, Jens Nielsen, is the principal of Open Doors Capital. His company’s mission is to “Open Doors to your secure financial future through multifamily investing.   Originally from Denmark, he has been living in the United States since 1996. After a successful career in telecom ..read more

In this week's episode, we have Gabriel Hamel of Hamel Investments, we'll talk about how he got started in real estate and how he was able to purchase properties through seller financing.    Our speaker, Gabriel Hamel is a Real Estate Investor who’s passion for Real Estate, Business, and Financial Freedom has helped him to amass a Multi-Million dollar Real Estate Portfolio consisting of Single Family Homes, Multi-Family Apartments, Commercial Real Estate, and Mobile Home Parks. From humble beginnings, a book on Real Estate, and a strong desire for financial freedom, Gabriel set out t ..read more

In this episode, we have mortgage broker, Brandi Shotwell. We will be discussing how to get started with Lending/Financing, from selecting the broker, getting a loan, what the requirements are and the different types of loans available.    Our speaker, Brandi Shotwell, is a Principal at Reno Capital Management in Dallas, concentrating on debt and equity. With over 20 years’ experience in finance and real estate, Brandi has had leadership involvement on over $1 billion in real estate projects ranging from commercial developments to commercial acquisitions.  She has organized and ..read more

This will be part 2 of my interview with Lending Expert, Brandi Shotwell. (Part 1 to come later this week) In this episode, we'll talk about how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lenders, sellers, and buyers and the changes to the lending process.     Our speaker, Brandi Shotwell, is a Principal at Reno Capital Management in Dallas, concentrating on debt and equity. With over 20 years’ experience in finance and real estate, Brandi has had leadership involvement on over $1 billion in real estate projects ranging from commercial developments to commercial acquisitions.   ..read more

In this week's episode, we have the direct mail expert, Craig Simpson, and we'll talk about the advantages and how one can effectively contact property owners through direct mail. He'll share with us some tips and creative ways of getting the property owners' attention and make them respond.  Plus, insight on building credibility - why it's important when doing direct mail.    Our guest speaker,  Craig Simpson, is the owner of Simpson Direct, Inc. based out of Bend, Oregon. Since beginning his career in direct marketing over 20 years ago, he has managed thousands of direct ..read more

In this week's podcast, we have Mauricio Rauld, a syndication attorney, and we'll talk about what syndication is, how it works and how to raise money legally. We'll also discuss what the process is when one will be bringing in international investors and how to advertise in Social Media.    Our guest speaker, Atty Mauricio Rauld, is known as one of the few lawyers that actually speaks English, helps real estate syndicators stay out of jail by ensuring compliance with Federal and State securities laws.  With more than 20 years of securities experience, Mauricio is the premier syn ..read more

Writing a LOI is very crucial and can sometimes be so intimidating especially when you're new to the real estate business. In this week's episode, we have Rahul Patel,  the Managing Partner of the fifth fastest-growing law firm in the nation, Patel Gaines and we'll be discussing what a letter of intent is, what should be included and the common mistakes when writing an LOI.     Our guest speaker, Rahul Patel, aside from being the managing partner of Patel Gaines, has a flair for delivering simplicity and superior client service. Over the last decade, he has developed a repu ..read more

In this week's episode, we have the author of Maintenance Man to Millionaire: Real Estate Wealth Creation for Everyday People, Glenn Gonzales, as he talks about how he got started and how he took advantage of the opportunities available to him. In this interview, we'll learn that there's no work too big or too small as long as you do good in whatever you do and when opportunities come your way, don't be afraid to take risks.   Our guest speaker, Glenn Gonzales,  is currently the CEO of Obsidian Capital Company. He has 25 years of experience in the multifamily real estate industry. He ..read more

In this week's episode, we have Indiana's Real Property tax Lawyer, Kathryn Merrit-Thrasher where we'll be discussing how property taxes are calculated and how it comes to play when purchasing a property. Disclaimer: All information discussed in this video are pertaining to Indiana's tax laws and may differ from other states. It is also not to be considered legal advice. We recommend seeking assistance with a licensed professional to discuss your individual situation.   Kathryn focuses her practice on real estate tax appeals and real property commercial litigation. She works closely with ..read more