Ep #628 - Mr. Monopoly - 1300 Multifamily Doors In a Down Market

Cody Journell is a vertically integrated real estate operator in Southwest Virginia and the founder of Haven Management Group, where he specializes in stabilizing underperforming small to mid sized multifamily assets. A former Division I athlete and Sports Illustrated All American at Virginia Tech, Cody transitioned from professional sports into real estate by mastering property turnarounds and operational improvements. He currently manages roughly 70 units, owns approximately 20 units, and focuses on disciplined underwriting and execution driven growth across the New River Valley and Roanoke markets. Cody joined Rod's Warrior Group at the end of 2024 to further scale his investing platform with the goal to purchase a 25 unit in 2025.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Division I football to winning in real estate Why starting in single family forced Cody to think bigger The exact deal sizes Cody and his team target Why great project management makes or breaks returns How to asset manage small properties like a pro Cody's first Warrior Group deal and what he learned Turning C and D class properties into value add wins The cash out refi strategy powering Cody's exits RUBS explained and how it boosts NOI fast   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

In this episode of Own Your Power, the focus is on how negative experiences can become powerful catalysts for growth. It explores the concept of post traumatic growth and how adversity, loss, and hardship can lead to deeper appreciation for life, stronger relationships, new purpose, and personal strength when approached with the right mindset. Rather than being defined by what happens to you, this conversation challenges you to reframe hardship, assign meaning to pain, and use difficult experiences as fuel to grow, serve others, and become stronger than before. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Carson Olinger is the founder of Capital City Equity Group, established in 2017, where he leveraged his sales and marketing background to build a scalable real estate business using SEO and PPC driven deal flow. What began with wholesaling evolved into a diversified portfolio of rentals and flips, now totaling 269 doors and approximately $15 million in assets. Known for creative acquisitions and strategic partnerships, Carson continues to expand his portfolio and educate investors while focusing on long-term wealth creation without deploying his own capital.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From corporate sales to building a real estate empire How to master subject to deals the right way The real truth about wholesaling and flipping How to consistently find highly motivated sellers Why mobile home parks could be the next breakout asset class Carson's unforgettable real estate seminar moment Straightforward advice every new real estate investor needs Proven wisdom from seasoned real estate experts   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Laurent Meyer is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer with over 20 years of experience in France and the U.S. By age 23, he had founded and scaled multiple businesses to over €10 million in revenue before a successful exit, while simultaneously building a real estate portfolio through acquisitions and renovations, including a 20,000 square foot project in Marseille. Since reentering real estate in 2008, Laurent has focused on value-add investments, office development, and large multifamily projects. He is married to Delphine and is the proud father of three sons.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Startup Hustle to Real Estate Power Moves Inside an Office Building Development Deal Turning Tired Properties into Profitable Assets How Studio Apartment Renovations Boost Returns A Behind the Scenes Look at a Multifamily Deal The Truth About Hotel to Multifamily Conversions Must Know Advice for First Time Real Estate Investors   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

In this episode of Own Your Power, the focus is on the transformative impact of aiming higher than you ever thought possible and why bold targets shape who you become. It explores how dreaming big influences your actions, attracts opportunities, and creates a clear north star for your life, while challenging you to stop negotiating against your own potential. Through powerful examples and a simple visualization exercise, the episode reinforces that extraordinary outcomes come from setting extraordinary aims and refusing to settle, because your direction matters more than your comfort and you are ultimately defined by what you aim for. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Seth Greene is a leading authority on affiliate-driven business growth and the founder of 50 DREAM Affiliates, which he scaled to the Inc. 5000 list in 2023. He is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, ranked among the top business podcasts to listen to, and a nine-time bestselling author. Seth has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc, and CBS MoneyWatch, is the only person ever nominated three consecutive years for GKIC Marketer of the Year, and is a serial entrepreneur who has founded four successful companies.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   How Seth Built His Edge in Marketing and Business Growth How Seth Helps Investors Scale Faster Without Wasting Money The Sneaky Direct Mail "Ninja" Tactic That Still Crushes Turning Investors Into On Camera Brands Through Short Form Video What "Lumpy Mail" Is and Why It Gets Opened Every Time The Story Behind Seth's Connection to Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank Inside Seth's Proven System for High ROI Marketing Campaigns How Newsjacking Puts You in the Media Without Paying for Ads   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Raised in a poor family in the Philippines, she developed a strong work ethic and resilience that shaped her journey. After earning a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and spending 11 years working on cruise ships, she moved to the United States in 2007 and worked multiple jobs while pursuing financial freedom. Her path led her to Rod Khleif's live bootcamp in Orlando, Florida, where she became a Warrior in 2024. Since then, she has acquired an 8-unit property in Atlanta, Georgia, and continues to grow her real estate portfolio with the goal of inspiring others to believe that no matter where you start, anything is possible.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Growing Up in Poverty to Winning in Multifamily How Lina Landed Her First Warrior Deal Underwriting Made Simple with the Power of the Warrior Network The Exact Value Add Play Driving This Deal's Upside Inside the Deal Who Does What and Why It Works The One Rule for Finding Partners You Can Fully Trust How to Stay Motivated When the Stakes Get Real The Toughest Moment in Closing This Deal What Smart Investors Need to Know About Financing in 2026 The Real Reasons Most People Fail in Multifamily   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Drawing from Maslow's hierarchy of needs, this episode breaks down what it truly means to live with integrity, creativity, compassion and authenticity while freeing yourself from the opinions of others. It dives into acceptance, spontaneity, gratitude and purpose as essential practices for growth, emphasizing that self actualization is not a destination but a daily commitment to personal and spiritual evolution. By focusing inward, embracing empathy and maximizing your own potential, this conversation challenges you to live more fully, lead with compassion and show up each day as a better version of yourself. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Adam Wolfson is the founder, CEO, and CIO of Wolfson BTR, a premier Build to Rent company known for helping pioneer BTR investment and development at scale. With more than 20 years of real estate experience, including leadership roles in single family rentals, he has grown the firm to a pipeline of nearly 2,000 units with an estimated $1 billion exit valuation, placing it among the top BTR developers in the U.S. Adam holds an MBA from George Washington University and a BA from the University of Michigan, and lives in Miami with his two sons.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From commercial real estate to dominating Build to Rent How BTR deals actually get off the ground Navigating local governments without killing the deal The smartest Build to Rent strategies that really work America's housing crisis and why BTR is booming The hottest Build to Rent markets investors are chasing What it truly takes to win in Build to Rent How massive the Build to Rent opportunity really is   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Ray began his commercial real estate journey in late 2022 and quickly built a focused portfolio in mobile home parks and industrial assets. In just three years, he and his business partner grew their holdings to nine mobile home parks totaling 280 doors and three industrial properties with 110,000 square feet in Central Florida. With strengths in deal sourcing, negotiations, underwriting, and operations, Ray brings both analytical discipline and practical execution. He holds an MBA from NYU and a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Missouri, previously served as a finance executive at IBM in New York, and now works as a full-time CFO for a manufacturing company in Orlando. He joined Rod's Warrior Group last year after attending the live bootcamp to accelerate his growth as an investor.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From high-paying jobs to commercial real estate Recession-proof real estate strategies that win The hidden downsides of mobile home parks The top value-add move for mobile home parks Exactly how the value-add strategy works How to finance a mobile home park fast Why Ray came to Rod's live bootcamp The power of being around Rod's Warrior Group   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com