Real Estate Funds Podcast

In this conversation, Dasha Beardsley from Lone Star Capital discusses the company's impressive track record in multifamily real estate investments, focusing on their strategies, capital raising efforts, underwriting processes, and future growth plans. She emphasizes the importance of market focus, investor relations, and effective marketing strategies in navigating the current economic landscape.

37 years in commercial real estate?!?!I recently had a conversation with Alan Steinberg who is the president and founder of Park Row Equity Partners...We talked about:-Capital raising-Prtnering with best in class operators-Picking markets to invest in-and more...Listen now.

He interviewed 40 billionaires..... this is how they invest their money:1. Look at hundreds... pick one.Richard Wilson reveals the billionaire secrets of how investors can 10x, 15x, and 20x the amount of deals they look at.This will allow you to CHERRY PICK the deals that fit your criteria.One of the strategies is being the authority in your niche, and the insane rewards of accomplishing this.2. How to build a portfolio like the 0.0001%...Billionaires target significant growth and tax advantages, while still playing defense against market swings.3. Build a MASTER PLAN to leverage your personal work experience to gain outsized returns.Do you have a track record of success in a certain industry?Use that!!!You will see growth opportunities others don't.We also talked about how he built a 14.4 MILLION person LinkedIn audience and community, and what he would do if he started over today.This helps him attract deals, investors, and clients.These strategies will help you be the AUTHORITY in your niche... You don't have to "chase people down" through outreach methods that lower your status and possibly damage your reputation in your industry.People will come to you with deals and capital... not the other way around.Build trust through providing value FIRST...Listen to the full episode now.

$500 million in tax write offs!?!?I recently had a conversation with Isaac Weinberger who has saved real estate investors $500 million in taxes... and I recorded the whole thing. We talked about the secrets of how billionaires like Trump pay as little as $750 per year (legally)...and how you can too.Listen now.

He scaled his real estate firm from 50 to 2,000 multifamily units in just TWO YEARS... We talked about how he is navigating this tough market cycle in 2024. We also talked about the difference between heavy value add plays versus buy and hold strategies, and much more...

I talked with someone who plans to raise $100m in equity for real estate this year...Here are his plans:-Build a contact list through valuable "lead magnets" (tools investors find useful).-Build a deal flow funnel for operators to submit their assets. Look at more deals to cherry pick the best ones.-Build trust through valuable LinkedIn content and an automated follow up sequence that most people have never heard of...Equity is extremely hard to find these days, but there is a way forward.

Brian Crum from Caliber Companies discusses their experience in deploying opportunity zone funds and their diversified approach to real estate investing. Caliber has raised and deployed over a quarter billion dollars in opportunity zone funds, focusing on hospitality, sports, and entertainment projects. They also invest in value-add real estate opportunities in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. Caliber partners with operators and developers to create joint venture partnerships and leverage their in-house construction and development experience. They are currently working on projects such as modular sustainable homes, a premier pickleball facility, and single tenant triple net lease buildings.

Max Gonzalez, founder of Geometric RE, shares his background in the real estate industry and the importance of understanding the different types of real estate assets. He explains the concept of core, core plus, and value-add assets and how they differ in terms of risk and return. Max emphasizes the need for patience in the current market and advises LP investors to focus on the experience and track record of the sponsor. He also discusses the impact of interest rates and inflation on real estate values and offers insights on mitigating risk in opportunistic deals.

Ryan Duff, an experienced investor and lender in the multifamily real estate space, shares insights on finding opportunities in distressed markets. He emphasizes the importance of trust and partnerships with reputable operators. Duff discusses the current market conditions, the need for patient equity, and the value of combining debt and equity in deals. He advises limited partners to research markets, understand the track record of operators, and look for alignment of interests. Duff also highlights the potential in secondary and tertiary markets and the importance of operator expertise and skin in the game.

Brian Briscoe, founder of Streamline Capital Group, shares his journey of growing his real estate investment company from zero to almost $200 million in apartment buildings. He discusses how he started investing in real estate while serving in the military and how he eventually transitioned to investing in apartment buildings. Brian emphasizes the importance of focus and market expertise in real estate investing, and how it has helped him build a successful portfolio. He also talks about the Tribe of Titans, an educational community he created to help others learn about multifamily real estate investing.