Drew sits down with Eric Martel, the co-founder of Flip System and acclaimed author of "Stop Trading Your Time for Money." Eric shares his captivating journey into real estate investing, highlighting lessons learned from the dot-com crash, the importance of passive income, and why gaining control of your finances is paramount to financial freedom.  Tune in to uncover the power of real estate investing and why a cash flow first strategy can be your game-changer in the world of investing. -- Real estate is the most proven way to build wealth. But learning how to invest in real estate is n ..read more

Drew interviews Jonathan Greene, a real estate investor, broker, and host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. They discuss the importance of mindset and how it can be a huge advantage or disadvantage. They also get into communication, building relationships, negotiation tactics, the nuances of real estate investing, the value of loving what you do, and Jonathan's background in real estate investing and brokerage.  The conversation highlights the significance of a mindful approach to investing and a focus on long-term goals for success in the industry. -- Real estate is the mos ..read more

In this episode of the Breneman Blueprint, Drew breaks down the most important skills needed to succeed in real estate and why each is important. He also explains valuable tips and advice for achieving success in the real estate industry along the way - plus what to do if you are not strong in any one of these critically important skills. As always, we welcome listener questions and suggestions for future episodes. Feel free to reach out via email at podcast@breneman.com or contact Drew on LinkedIn or Twitter (information in the podcast description below). Discover more resources and insight ..read more

Drew is joined by Devin Elder, the Founder & CEO of DJE Texas Management Group, a multifamily investment firm based in San Antonio, Texas. With a portfolio of over 5,000 doors, Devin has made his mark in the industry by leveraging goal setting, KPIs, and long-term planning to drive growth for his company. Drew and Devin delve into the growth strategies behind DJE Texas Management Group, discussing the importance of setting goals, tracking KPIs, and fostering a team culture that thrives on growth.  If you're looking to scale your multifamily investments and learn from a seasoned pro, t ..read more

Roger Daniel, founder of Daniel Management Group, joins the Breneman Blueprint podcast. Bringing decades of experience in the multifamily industry to the table, Roger manages and leases a portfolio of over 3,000 units across the Midwest.  Drew and Roger take a deep dive into property management and share valuable insights on how to maximize rental property profits. They cover everything from securing the highest rents possible to implementing actionable digital marketing tactics. If you're looking to boost your rental profits, this episode is a must-listen ..read more

Roger Daniel, founder of Daniel Management Group, joins the Breneman Blueprint podcast. Bringing decades of experience in the multifamily industry to the table, Roger manages and leases a portfolio of over 3,000 units across the Midwest.  Drew and Roger take a deep dive into property management and share valuable insights on how to maximize rental property profits. They cover everything from securing the highest rents possible to implementing actionable digital marketing tactics. If you're looking to boost your rental profits, this episode is a must-listen. -- Real estate is the most pro ..read more

In this listener question episode of the Breneman Blueprint, Drew dives into the world of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. Drew explains the concept of deferring capital gains and depreciation recapture tax and how investors can use this incentive to their advantage.  He also shares his personal experience with 1031 exchanges and offers valuable insights on the requirements and considerations involved. We love answering listener questions on the Breneman Blueprint. Reach out via email at podcast@breneman.com or reach out to Drew on LinkedIn or Twitter information in the podcast description ..read more

On this episode of the Breneman Blueprint, Drew Breneman breaks down red flags to avoid when investing passively in real estate. He dives into these red flags and then gets into how to evaluate key assumptions and other aspects of the deal such as income and expense assumptions, business plan timelines, rental rate assumptions, sale valuations, building locations, risk-reward evaluation, and following your gut. Learn more about passive investing, risks, and red flags in our Private Real Estate Investor Guidebook for Passive Investors:  https://www.breneman.com/downloads -- Real estate is ..read more

Industry titan, Rod Khlief, joins the Breneman Blueprint on this episode. Rod lost over 800 houses and over $50M+ in 2008 and has recovered from that monumental setback. Rod believes the most significant transfer of wealth in our lifetimes could be coming, and we dive into that and a ton more: -Mindset and Psychology -Goal setting -How to get started investing in real estate -Investing strategies and lessons learned from the 2008 meltdown -Assessing risk -Screening tenants and selecting the right investments -Why it’s all about cash flow -What it took to get to 800 houses / $50M + of wealth an ..read more

In our latest episode of the Breneman Blueprint podcast, Drew is joined again by Kyle Stengle, Senior Managing Director at Marcus and Millichap. Kyle is one of the top multifamily brokers in Chicago, with over $1 Billion in sales. Kyle hasn't been on the show since early 2022. In this episode, he provides a recap of the events that have impacted the real estate market over the past year. From soaring interest rates to movement in the treasuries market, Kyle provides valuable insights on how these factors have affected the real estate landscape. Drew and Kyle also discuss rent growth going fo ..read more