The Real Reason Multifamily Deals Are Crashing with Jonathan Nichols

What if you could grow your business without drowning in debt?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Pychynski, a former U.S. Marine turned business funding strategist who helps entrepreneurs unlock $50,000 to $250,000 in 0% interest business credit. As the founder of Stacking Capital, Patrick breaks down the steps to accessing short-term, high-leverage capital, without touching your personal savings or sacrificing equity.We dive into how Patrick transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship, the “three C’s” of funding (cash flow, collateral, and credit), and how most businesses can build their way toward long-term bankability. Patrick also shares the unique tools and systems he uses to vet clients, streamline credit access, and build a scalable ecosystem of financial services.Curious how to scale a startup responsibly, or if funding is really your constraint? This episode is for you!Let’s jump right in.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:44 How Patrick made his first dollar as a kid02:50 Patrick’s journey from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship 07:20 Patrick’s business and 0% interest business credit 14:28 Do you really need that much funding?19:33 Investing in businesses he’s funding27:14 The brokerage model 29:30 Future plans30:06 Top 5 investing tips33:46 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Follow Patrick on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickpychynski/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspatrickpy/ • Website: https://stackingsuccess.com/stacking-success-lp ➡️ 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!

Over-leveraged. Over-optimistic. And out of options. That was the reality for many investors in 2024. But today’s guest, Jonathan Nichols, isn't one of them. Strategic moves and rock-solid asset management kept his portfolio intact, even as foreclosures piled up around him. Jonathan is a real estate investor based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He transitioned into real estate investing in 2018, alongside his wife, Paula, after a decade of experience as an aerospace propulsion engineer. They founded Apogee Capital in 2019. In this episode, you’ll learn why most syndicators fail post-acquisition, how short-term rentals gave Jonathan the freedom to play long-term games, and his new approach to avoiding "deal desperation." Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Jonathan’s short-term rental business06:15 Multifamily and turbulence in the market11:21 The importance of asset management15:11 The bigger picture 20:09 Investor sentiment and market opportunities 26:15 Jonathan’s future goals 28:12 Top five investing tips32:22 Recap and outro  Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Jonathan Nichols:• Website: https://www.apogeemfc.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilyengineer/  ➡️ 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!

Have you ever hit rock bottom financially? Imagine losing $20 million and becoming homeless. Most would give up. Damion Lupo didn’t. He rebuilt his life and created a financial freedom movement that empowers thousands.In this episode, he shares how FrameTec, one of the companies he has invested in, is revolutionizing the housing industry by building house framing components up to 4 times faster with 10 times better quality, all while reducing wood waste by 99%.Located in Arizona, this cutting-edge manufacturing approach uses AI, robotics, and patented technology to tackle one of America’s biggest problems: the massive shortage of affordable housing.Damion explains how FrameTec’s innovative manufacturing plant produces custom walls and trusses in a controlled environment, vastly improving speed, precision, and sustainability compared to traditional on-site construction.With millions of housing units needed nationwide and supply struggling to keep up, this breakthrough technology presents a huge opportunity for investors and builders ready to disrupt the status quo.If you want to learn about the future of housing, how smart manufacturing can solve real-world problems, and why this could be the next big investment wave, this episode is for you. Tune in!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:46 Damion’s financial freedom mission03:34 What is EQRP 09:16 FrameTec and the housing crisis problem11:20 How FrameTec’s patented continuous board tech works13:11 Panelization and manufacturing vs. traditional construction15:08 Site coordination and Dusty Robotics for precision21:53 Expansion plans for FrameTec manufacturing plants26:57 Top five investing tips 31:12 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Damion Lupo:• Website: https://damionlupo.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damionlupo/➡️ 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!

Ever walked into a listing presentation thinking it was yours, only to leave wondering what went wrong?Steve Shull has spent over 30 years coaching real estate agents, but it wasn’t until a chance encounter with “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss that everything changed. At the time, Steve was teaching a rigid, numbers-driven system rooted in logic, facts, and persuasion. But he quickly realized he had it all backwards: people don’t make decisions with logic—they decide with emotion.That epiphany led Steve to completely transform his coaching philosophy. He threw out the old scripts and built a system grounded in tactical empathy, connection, and trust. He hasn’t taught the traditional “listing presentation” in over a decade.In this episode, Steve shares the exact mindset shift that will change the way you sell forever—and the one tactic that closes more deals than any pitch or presentation ever could.Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro02:10 How Steve made his first dollar as a kid03:52 Before coaching06:17 Tactical empathy and coaching real estate professionals 21:49 Building trust early on 23:31 Market conditions and coaching demand 29:40 Future outlook 34:17 Top 5 investing tips 38:41 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Steve Shull:• Website: https://www.performancecoaching.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shullperformancecoaching/ ➡️ 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!

What if empty office spaces aren’t a problem but an opportunity?Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kurt Volkman, a leading architect and urban planner with a passion for reimagining underutilized spaces. With 30+ years of experience as an architect and Associate Principal at HED, one of America’s largest architecture and engineering firms, Kurt explains the practical challenges of transforming office buildings into affordable housing and the complexities of dealing with rigid zoning laws. We also dive into the benefits of mixed-use developments and building thriving communities in spaces that were abandoned and forgotten. Curious about the future of urban planning in a post-pandemic world? This episode is for you!Let’s jump right in.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:12 How Kurt made his first dollar as a kid04:53 What even is urban planning?07:37 Market trends after the pandemic10:56 Mixed-use developments 15:38 Repurposing and adapting existing buildings18:02 Future trends and opportunities in urban planning 24:59 Top 5 investing tips 29:27 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Kurt Volkman:• Website: https://hed.co/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-volkman-b479a47/ ➡️ 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!

Is self-storage your next big investment? Today, I’m joined by Joe Downs, a lifelong entrepreneur with ventures across securities, mortgages, hospitality, and real estate. He’s a co-founder of Belrose Group, a trusted partner for self-storage active and passive investments. He's known for spotting niches within niches and exploring lesser-known industries. In our insightful interview, Joe shares a glimpse into how the self-storage industry has changed over the last couple of years, why right now is the best time to invest in self-storage, and which opportunities are the most promising in the coming years. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:41 How Joe made his first dollar as a kid 07:05 Transition to real estate 17:03 Current opportunities in the self-storage industry 22:22 Why now is the best time to buy self-storage 33:42 Future plans and investment strategies 40:35 Top 5 investing tips 44:00 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Joe Downs:• Website: https://belrosegrp.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851/ ➡️ 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!

Imagine this: your tenants are happy, your rent’s in on time, and your maintenance issues are resolved without any unnecessary stress. Sounds too good to be true?It’s not! Meet Dana Dunford, CEO of Hemlane—the next-gen property management platform offering smarter solutions for all your rental headaches. Dana founded Hemlane with a mission to help landlords and small-scale investors manage their properties with ease, transparency, and efficiency. Hemlane has already helped oversee more than 28,000 properties nationwide—and they're just getting started.In our interview, Dana and I talked about why most property software is outdated, how AI is best used with humans (not instead of them), and why landlords need more than just monthly owner statements to stay sane and profitable.Tune in!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:03 How Dana does it all 03:00 How Dana made her first dollar as a kid06:05 Becoming a tech entrepreneur 10:19 How tech is transforming the real estate industry 17:27 Hemlane’s mission 23:16 Top 5 investing tips 28:06 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dana and Hemlane: • Website: https://www.hemlane.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danahdunford/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danahdunford/ ➡️ 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!Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode!

Ever wanted a sneak peek into the secret life of the ultra-rich? You’re in the right place! Today, I’m joined by Scott Kidd, an experienced yacht captain who’s been managing luxury yachts for the world’s wealthiest individuals for 25 years. But Scott isn’t just a yacht captain… He’s also a multifamily syndicator who’s been involved in the acquisitions of over $70 million of properties in the past three years. Through his group called Yachty Real Estate Investors, he helps others in the yachting industry put their hard-earned money to work. In our fascinating interview, Scott gave us a sneak peek into the secret world of superyachts, lessons he learned from rubbing shoulders with billionaires, and how these experiences ultimately shaped his investing strategies. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro01:38 Life as a yacht captain 11:21 Getting into multifamily 17:33 Lessons from billionaires 20:15 Managing projects from multifamily to yachts 26:32 Top 5 investing tips 30:32 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Check out Scott Kidd:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkidd/ • FREE Gift: https://investwithscottkidd.com/freegift ➡️ 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!Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode!

Are we in a buyers or sellers market right now?I was recently invited to join Tyler Lyons on the Cash Flow Connections podcast to discuss the current state of the multifamily market.With volatile interest rates, stagnant rent growth, and inflation driving up prices across the board, investors must play smarter than ever to succeed in the real estate game. Tyler and I dive into everything you need to know to navigate these uncertain conditions and make the best possible investment decisions in 2025.Enjoy!Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:18 The state of the market03:26 Factors contributing to the market froth after 201206:57 What we should pay attention to 12:16 Transaction environment and market bifurcation 15:14 Managing tenant retention 18:25 Interest rates and debt execution 30:04 Real estate is a long-term game 36:11 Leveraging AI and tech in real estate operations 39:42 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 43:12 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Check out Cash Flow Connections: https://pod.link/1193877994 ➡️ 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!Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode!

The past three years have been BRUTAL for real estate investors!Interest rates surged, asset values tumbled, and a lot of operators were forced into painful decisions… But new opportunities are beginning to emerge. For those ready to invest, this could be a generational buying opportunity!That’s why we invite you to our FREE State of the Market Webinar, where we’ll recap 2024, explore what lies ahead for 2025, and explain how you can capitalize on distressed properties. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro02:34 Recap of the last few years 05:59 The last 6 months 07:15 The present state of the market14:04 Distress in the market 18:12 Our predictions for the future22:33 Multifamily supply and rent growth 26:38 How are we moving forward? 30:01 Q&A 51:49 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ 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!Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode!