How Machine Learning Is Transforming Real Estate Investing w/ David Marra

EPISODE 390: What if I told you that there is a way to predict future market conditions and make better investment decisions? It’s true. Machine learning is transforming the world of real estate investing, and here today to tell us all about is quantitative financing expert David Marra! David is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Markin Asset Management. He has a remarkable career spanning over three decades, and he brings unparalleled insights into how quantitative investment professionals make sense of markets and turn insights into success. Join us for a journey into the new world of real estate investing! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:22 How David made his first dollar as a kid00:04:18 Using data analysis for better investment decisions00:07:44 Quantitative financing00:15:22 Can David predict the future? 00:19:21 Investment strategies in a volatile market 00:26:13 David's prediction on future interest rates00:29:54 Top 5 investing tips00:34:41 Outro —➡️ Reach out to David Marra:• Website: https://markinfunds.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 389: What if I told you you could flip real estate… 100% remotely?As crazy as it sounds, it's true. Here today to tell us all about it is none other than real estate mogul Jack Bosch! Jack is an experienced business owner, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, speaker, educator, and industry leader. Originally from Germany, he moved to the US to advance his corporate career but quickly realized he wanted to make money passively and remotely. That's when he and his wife decided to start investing in real estate and, after several failed attempts, mastered the art of 100% remote land flipping. If you want to know how they did it and how you can do it, too, this episode is for you! Tune in. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:34 How Jack made his first dollar as a kid00:05:14 Failing forward toward land flipping00:14:42 Jack’s business model today00:18:33 Why Jack decided to invest in multifamily, too 00:27:40 Top 5 investing tips 00:33:23 Outro —➡️ Reach out to Jack Bosch:• Land flipping: https://landprofitfun.com/ • Multifamily: https://orbitinvestments.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 388: A lot of people get burned when they start investing in real estate...Especially when it comes to turnkey properties, which many wrongly believe are zero effort.One of the people who gut burned this way is Engelo Rumora. But he didn’t let that deter him from pursuing his goals. Instead, he learned from his mistakes, made smarter decisions in his next deals, and started helping other ambitious investors avoid the costly mistakes he made. Today, Engelo is a passionate and visionary real estate entrepreneur who has been involved in over 1000 real estate transactions worldwide. He is the co-founder and CEO of Ohio Cashflow and Oz Realty, two successful companies that offer turnkey real estate solutions and property management services to investors in the US and abroad. In our insightful interview, he shared everything you need to know about turnkey real estate investing, so check it out!Without further ado, let’s jump right in. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:02:13 How Engelo made his first dollar as a kid00:05:18 Why he moved from Australia to Toledo, Ohio00:08:01 Turnkey real estate00:09:18 Getting burned by turnkey properties 00:15:20 Third-party property managers and attracting good talent 00:22:40 Burnout, entrepreneurship, and meditation 00:26:30 The future of real estate investing00:29:33 Top 5 investing tips00:31:09 Outro —➡️ Reach out to Engelo Rumora:• Website: https://engelorumora.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 387: Do you know what separates great investors from mediocre investors?The ability to identify good investment opportunities. One investor who definitely has this ability is today's guest, Michael Voulgarakis. Michael is the COO of Southgate Real Estate Ventures and has nearly two decades of experience in asset management, underwriting, operations, valuation, and due diligence of multifamily, retail, mixed-use, and office spaces. Michael recognized the potential of fast-growing tech hubs in the US, such as Seattle, where prices were much lower than in Silicon Valley, and the growth potential was enormous. Through strategic partnerships and data-driven decisions, he managed to capitalize on this realization, and today, he’s here to tell us all about it! Tune in. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:18 How Michael made his first dollar as a kid00:01:45 Michael's beginnings in real estate00:03:59 Recognizing the potential of tech hubs 00:08:20 Data-driven investing00:10:12 Identifying value-add properties 00:18:07 Maintaining control in uncertain markets00:21:54 Moving forward 00:24:49 Top 5 investing tips00:30:01 Outro —➡️ Reach out to Michael Voulgarakis:• Website: https://sreventures.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 386: I know what you’re thinking…“Reed, you’re a real estate guy! Why are you talking about SaaS businesses?”Well, at the heart of it, Investing in the US is a show about making money. And making money is all about expanding your horizons and educating yourself on the multitudes of ways to do it. Acquiring and scaling SaaS businesses just so happens to be a fantastic way to break into the world of digital entrepreneurship and start earning your first passive income. That's why I've invited Michael Frew on the show today! Michael owns and operates several seven-figure businesses and is a renowned expert in acquiring and operating digital businesses. He encourages and educates other engineers and IT professionals on the career choice of acquiring online businesses to help them maximize their financial future.Today, he will share everything you need to know before acquiring your first SaaS business and breaking into digital entrepreneurship, so without further ado, let’s get right into it!Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:47 How Michael made his first dollar as a kid00:03:43 The digital side of entrepreneurship00:09:09 Evaluating subscription-based businesses for investment00:13:24 SaaS valuation multiples00:18:07 Should you sell your SaaS businesses?00:23:02 Financing SaaS business acquisitions00:24:30 What the future has in store for Michael00:28:48 Top 5 investing tips00:34:48 Outro—➡️ Reach out to Michael Frew:• Website: https://www.michaelfrew.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 385: In the real estate investing world, we're so busy with high-level overviews that we often overlook the ways in which we can improve our properties and increase their value. One of the most important ways to maximize our ROI is through interior design. Interior design is what will determine how prospects feel when they see a property and, in return, how much they are willing to spend on it. This is true for all types of real estate and all types of deals. Here today to tell us more about the transformative power of interior design and share some practical tips for real estate investors is none other than Erica Reiner. Erica is an absolute rockstar entrepreneur. She is the owner and design principal of Eco Method Interiors, a full-service interior design company working across a wide range of industries, from commercial to residential. And to just tail end this introduction, she also happens to be my wife!So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the world of eco-friendly interior design and ROI! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:41 How Erica made her first dollar as a kid00:02:29 Erica’s background and how she got into interior design00:07:02 Overcoming imposter syndrome 00:11:05 Half the people don’t know what they’re doing anyway!00:14:09 Eco-friendly interior design and real estate value00:18:37 Design and nonverbal communication in real estate00:23:37 Understanding the importance of interior design 00:28:52 Entering the recession world after maternity leave 00:29:58 Top 5 investing tips 00:32:27 Outro —➡️ Check out Erica’s business: • Website: https://www.ecomethodinteriors.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 384: People always assume that you need a lot of money to invest in real estate. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, many seasoned investors would go as far as to say that you should never ever buy real estate with your own money. Now, if that sounds ridiculous to you, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re featuring the king of creative financing himself, Pace Morby! From humble beginnings, Pace has built up a strong reputation over the last few years. He has renovated over 7000 homes, completed 150 new construction projects, wholesaled over 200 deals a year, has a 100-unit mobile home park, and the list goes on. To say that this man is a beast is an understatement!Tune in to learn how to buy real estate with someone else's money and how to stop trading your time for money but make your money work for you!Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:12 How Pace made his first dollar as a kid00:06:06 Don’t exchange your time for money!00:07:53 Pace’s business today 00:10:15 How Pace raised $30K for the first time00:18:34 Mentorship and the massive transition in Pace’s mindset00:24:18 Pace’s plans for 2024 and beyond00:31:27 Outro —➡️ Check out Pace Morby: • Website: https://pacemorby.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaceMorby ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 383: One category of real estate that’s often overlooked when we talk about real estate investing is self-storage. And although it may not sound as sexy as other types of real estate, self-storage can be a very lucrative endeavor! Joining us today to talk about the lucrative opportunities in the self-storage industry is none other than Tom Dunkel! Tom brings over 27 years of real estate finance and investing experience to his position as chief investment officer of Belrose Storage Group. He’s an expert in value-add self-storage investments, distressed mortgage note investing/dealing, private lending, private investing in multi-family and self-storage properties, and he’s mastered the art of finding niches within niches. Without further ado, let’s jump right into it! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:16 How Michael made his first dollar00:04:13 The distressed mortgage debt industry and self-storage investing00:08:28 The decision to start with a partner rather than alone00:10:20 Current market conditions in the self-storage industry 00:15:17 Niches within niches 00:23:08 Top 5 investing tips00:26:48 Outro —➡️ Check out Tom Dunkel: • Website: https://www.belrosestoragegroup.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 382: As an entrepreneur, it’s essential to understand the opportunities around you. That's why today, we're going to shift gears a little and venture into franchising!To guide us through this unknown territory, I’ve invited Lance Graulich, a renowned franchise consultant with decades of experience in the field. Lance is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, the leading franchise consulting and development group. He has helped thousands of people go from wannabe entrepreneurs to franchise owners, and he’s passionate about making business ownership accessible to everyone.In this insightful episode of Investing in the US, Lance shares everything you need to know about franchising to succeed. From franchise discovery to understanding when to let go. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:28 How Lance made his first dollar as a kid00:02:41 Getting started in franchising 00:06:40 How to avoid costly mistakes as a franchisee00:11:10 Finding the right location for a franchise00:15:15 Creating scalable systems00:19:43 Food vs. non-food franchises 00:24:28 Current market analysis 00:30:03 Top 5 investing tips 00:33:30 Outro —➡️ Check out Lance Graulich: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lance.graulich/ • Website: https://www.lancegraulich.com/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 381: Feel like your investments aren’t working hard enough for you? It could be due to many reasons, but more likely than not, your portfolio is over-diversified.Yes, you heard that right. Over-diversified! It has long been a myth in the world of stock investing that you need to diversify your portfolio. But as crazy as it sounds, today's guest doesn't believe that at all! Meet Chris Vermeulen, an experienced and successful trader, educator, and bestselling author. With a profound understanding of the markets, he offers unique insights and an industry-breaking investment style that will help you retire with more money than you need. Tune in to get a fresh perspective on investing and game-changing investing strategies!Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 How Chris made his first dollar as a kid00:08:11 How to break into the stock market00:12:07 Why you shouldn’t diversify your portfolio 00:18:40 Identifying market trends 00:23:13 Game-changing investing strategy 00:33:03 Outro—➡️ Check out Chris Vermeulen: • Website: https://thetechnicaltraders.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tradingtechnicalanalysis/ • Amazon: https://a.co/d/5zwNLoa ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!