They Make $1,200 a Month Per House With This Strategy | Ep. 1,314

Candice Crawford is an entrepreneur, installation artist, and real estate investor who founded Dream Home Bridge, helping people achieve homeownership through owner financing while building long-term income streams. She expanded into multifamily investing to create additional capital and income opportunities and co-founded We Equity Partners with fellow Warriors, contributing her decades of entrepreneurial and management experience. Candice joined Rod's Warrior Group in 2021 and believes in thinking like a banker by leveraging existing skills, experience, and capital to create lasting financial opportunities.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Candice Crawford's journey from entrepreneurship and landscaping into real estate investing and multifamily Building Dream Home Bridge through private lending and contract for deed homeownership Using infinite banking and whole life insurance to gain financial flexibility Joining Rod's Warrior Group and partnering with fellow Warriors on a 101 unit Corpus Christi multifamily deal Breaking down the $6 million acquisition, $3.6 million capital raise, and 8.7% cap rate Overcoming occupancy fraud, unpaid tenants, property management issues, and lender restrictions Lessons on building strong partnerships, choosing effective on site managers, and creating meaningful impact through real estate   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  

Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Franzy, the "Zillow for franchising." He previously built 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, raising over $30 million in venture capital and scaling across multiple markets. Today, he's making entrepreneurship more accessible by helping aspiring business owners find the right franchise opportunities.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Alex Smereczniak's entrepreneurial journey and why he chose business ownership over corporate life Buying a laundry delivery business at 18 and learning business fundamentals through hands on experience Scaling a laundry delivery startup to 19 cities and raising $33 million in venture capital Turning a struggling laundry delivery model into a successful laundromat franchise called Laundry Lab Building Franzi to help people discover and compare franchise opportunities using AI and personalized guidance How to evaluate franchise opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and recognize red flags in franchise business models Financing a franchise through SBA loans and retirement funds using a ROBS strategy   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  

Jimmy Diorio is a leading New York City commercial real estate broker with over 120 successful transactions and 40+ businesses represented. He is the founder of Diorio Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on building wealth through cash flow and long-term investor returns, and joined Rod's Warrior Group in 2024.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Jimmy Diorio's journey from college football player to New York City commercial real estate broker How COVID disrupted his career and shaped his commission driven mindset Why networking within Rod's Warrior Group helped him find his first multifamily deal Using newsletters to build credibility, share deal updates, and attract potential investors Acquiring a 44 unit townhouse property in St. Petersburg, Florida, with fellow Warriors Renovating units, increasing rents, and raising property value through a value add strategyRaising capital, explaining investor returns, and identifying opportunities in Sunbelt multifamily markets   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  

David and Morgan Stanhope are real estate investors, authors, and founders of Stanhope Capital who have built a portfolio of 16 sober living homes across three states while raising their two children and maintaining full-time responsibilities. Since entering real estate in 2020, they have developed an investor partnership model, authored two books, and are building a customized real estate operating system to streamline their business. Based in Upstate New York, they will speak at the January 2027 One Rental At A Time Real Estate Conference in Las Vegas, sharing how they scaled their portfolio while balancing careers and family life.   Here's some of the topics we covered: How David and Morgan Stanhope Got Started in Real Estate During COVID Why They Chose Sober Living Homes Over Traditional Real Estate Investments How Sober Living Properties Work and Who Manages the Residents Their Property Criteria, Remote Management Systems, and Monthly Cash Flow The Biggest Challenges of Sober Living Investments, Including Vacancies and Hurricanes How They Raised Capital From Coworkers and Plan to Expand Into New Markets Building a Real Estate Business as a Couple, Using AI, and Teaching Their Kids About Wealth   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  

Discover the power of living in the present moment and how embracing mindfulness can transform your happiness, focus, and overall quality of life. Learn why letting go of past regrets and future worries allows you to experience greater peace, clarity, and success. Explore how simple practices like meditation, conscious awareness, and journaling can help you stay focused, appreciate life's magic moments, and create a more fulfilling life. Stop letting yesterday and tomorrow steal the joy of today, and start making every moment count. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Matt Iverson, founder of Veritas Equity, brings decades of real estate experience, from multimillion-dollar luxury resort investments to billions in brokerage transactions. Today, he focuses on building passive income, maximizing tax advantages, and creating lasting generational wealth through multifamily real estate. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Matt Iverson's Journey from Luxury Real Estate Broker to Multifamily Investor Transitioning from Transactional Income to Passive Cash Flow and Tax Benefits Leveraging Existing Skills in Investor Relations, Capital Raising, and Due Diligence Overcoming Fear Through Massive Action, Mentorship, and Networking How Matt Found and Partnered on His First 97-Unit Multifamily Deal Evaluating Deals Through Conservative Underwriting, Market Research, and Value-Add Opportunities Building Financial Freedom Through Multifamily Ownership and Scaling to 7,500 Units   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  

Markian is a multifamily investor, senior living operator, author of "Military House Hack," and leader within the Active Duty Passive Income community, helping thousands of military members build wealth through real estate. From single-family to multifamily to senior housing, his journey demonstrates resilience, creativity, and mission-driven investing.    Here's some of the topics we covered:   Markian Sich's military background and how Rod's podcast sparked his real estate journey  Learning the power of multifamily, the tax code, and real estate investing Buying his first 56-unit multifamily property and using his parents' savings to fund the deal  Growing Active Duty Passive Income and helping military members build wealth through real estate  Lessons from early mistakes, property management problems, and syndicating multifamily deals Transitioning into senior living and overcoming major challenges with a floating-rate SBA loan Growing the senior living operation, pursuing another acquisition through a master lease, and expanding ADP's military real estate community   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] 

Franklin is a real estate investor with a W-2 career and has been active in real estate since 2009, specializing in single-family rentals and house flipping. In 2019, he and his wife, Grace, expanded into multifamily, participating in 1,125 units, including 101 as GPs and 1,024 as LPs. Franklin became part of Rod Khleif's Warrior Group in September 2022 and brings expertise in project and operational management, business plan development, underwriting, asset management, construction oversight, and investor relations. He also co-founded Hope for All Paws, an animal welfare nonprofit, and holds a B.S. in Engineering and an MBA.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Franklin's first GP deal: a 101-unit value-add property in Corpus Christi Performing due diligence and identifying the property's renovation needs The deal's acquisition numbers, financing, capital raise, and unit mix Building We Equity Partners and partnering with other Warriors Transitioning from passive investing to becoming an active GP Joining Rod's Warrior Group and overcoming the fear of taking action Growing through relationships, helping others, and giving back through their nonprofit   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

Discover the power of positivity and how shifting your mindset can transform your life, your energy, and your results. This episode explores choosing positive meaning, practicing gratitude, protecting your mind from negativity, overcoming challenges by focusing on possibilities, and becoming intentional about where your focus and energy go. Learn how positive thoughts, words, behaviors, habits, and values can ultimately shape your destiny. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Holly Williams grew up in Houston and spent approximately 30 years working in advertising and data, including work connected to Nielsen and other data providers. She and her husband owned a four family property in Brooklyn, and she had experience with single family homes before discovering that investors could participate passively in private investments. Williams says she had been an accredited investor for years without fully understanding what that meant, eventually becoming involved in private real estate syndication and multifamily investing.    Here's some of the topics we covered: Holly's journey from advertising into passive real estate investing and private syndications  Why today's multifamily market is struggling with rising interest rates, rate caps, inflation, and debt challenges  Navigating capital calls, lender demands, rising expenses, and shifting renovation strategies  The impact of market uncertainty, changing technology, and the future of real estate investing  Why property management and onsite teams can make or break a multifamily investment  Learning from setbacks, including a major Houston property impacted by Hurricane Harvey  Holly's advice for investors on reserves, due diligence, controlling what you can, and navigating difficult     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