Author Archives: Sam Wilson

Lessons for Building Successful Real Estate Companies

Today’s guest is Michael Schoen.   Michael is a Global Real Estate Brokerage, PropTech Founder and Head of Real Estate for Microshare.io ————————————————————– Starting Out and Shifting Focus [00:00:55] Overcoming Adversity [00:03:43] Microshare.io [00:06:57] Building Teams [00:10:30] State of the Market [00:13:27] Using Data to Make Decisions [00:17:46] The importance of talented people and new […]

Why Office Conversions Remain a Good Investment Opportunity

Today’s guest is Ran Eliasaf   Ran Eliasaf is the founder and managing partner at Northwind Group, a real estate private equity firm with $3+ billion in AUM of debt and equity investments. Join Sam and Ran in today’s show. ————————————————————– Equity in NYC stopped making sense [00:00:00]   Opportunity in office conversions [00:03:40]   […]

The Best Ways to Reduce Risk in Real Estate Lending

Today’s guest is Vernon Beckford    Vernon is the CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, a capital advisory firm that offers loans to small to medium-sized real estate companies. He has 15 years of experience in investment management and a background in tech and commercial real estate. ————————————————————– Introduction [00:00:00] Guest’s background [00:00:37] Similarities and differences […]

Overcoming Adversity and Building the Right Team

Today’s guest is Brock Mergist.   Brock is a retired Green Beret who created a multifamily investing business for his family. He is in the industry to change the norms and disrupt how things are done. ————————————————————– Starting a Business in Multifamily Industry [00:00:52] Challenges in Launching a Multifamily Business [00:02:44] Adapting to Adversity in […]

How to Boost Your ROI on Real Estate Investments

Today’s Guest is Charles Bulthuis   Charles Bulthuis is a CRE Broker and the President & Founder of Reformation Asset Management. A Veteran, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyers Representative, and Honorary CCIM, Charles has spent the 30 years refining his innovative insights. ————————————————————– Changing Demographics [00:00:00] Condo Conversion Challenges [00:02:13] Workforce Housing [00:06:34] National Trend […]

How AI Can Help You Scale Your Real Estate Investing Business

Today’s guest is Dr. Jeff Anzalone   Dr. Jeff  is a full-time practicing periodontist in the great state of Louisiana, author and founder of DebtFreeDr.com. His focus is on helping doctors and other high-income professionals create passive income from real estate. Join Sam and Dr. Jeff in today’s show. ————————————————————– Content Creation [00:00:00] Changes in […]

The Power of Data in Real Estate

Today’s guest is Jesse Burrell   Jesse is the co-founder and CEO of real estate data and technology leader BatchService. He previously spent 10 years in the real estate market where he did more than 500 wholesale deals, sold more than 50 flips, and built a successful REI business. Join Sam and Jesse in today’s […]

Creating Communities, Not Just Properties

Today’s guest is Todd Watkins    Todd is a COO of a multifamily real estate operator with 4000+ units. He has 30 years of experience in real estate from private law practice to Fannie Mae to current operator. Join Sam and Todd in today’s episode ————————————————————– Introduction [00:00:00]   Todd Watkins’ background and experience [00:00:36] […]

How to Invest with Tax Advantaged Accounts

This podcast features Jamie Raskulinecz   Jamie is the founder and CEO of Next Generation Trust Company, and discusses the self-directed retirement plan industry and the founding of her company. She also explains how Next Generation Trust Company helps investors invest in non-publicly traded alternatives using their retirement plans. ————————————————————– Starting a Self-Directed Retirement Plan [00:00:00] […]

Breaking Barriers: Women in Multifamily

Today’s Episode features Dedee Boring    As a self-storage and multifamily investor, deal sponsor, and commercial real estate investor, Dedee Boring is dedicated to building wealth through strategic investments. Dedee is also the founder of the Women in Multifamily Association, connecting women in the industry and fostering collaboration. ————————————————————– Starting a Networking Group [00:00:00] Challenges […]