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Ep. 183 John Wilson: Personal Journey into Multifamily Real Estate

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Personal Journey into Multifamily Real Estate

John Wilson worked in the corporate world for about 20 years before deciding to quite his corporate job and get into multifamily real estate full time. John shares his journey starting from his first multifamily real estate investment to the lessons learned from investing in a 17 unit apartment to what he is investing in now. He also shares advice to others who are looking into taking those first steps into the multifamily market. 

 

Podcast Outline 

[04:51] About our guest: John Wilson
[06:46] How did John get started in real estate and what was his first property?
[15:57] Discussion of the Ratio Utility Based System (RUBS) to distribute tenant costs for apartment utilities
[19:46] Advantages of replacing rent checks / money orders with online payment system
[30:02] Dealing with maintenance issues on a 17 unit apartment complex
[35:13] Discussion of cap rates
[41:18] How does John classify the apartment market in Fort Meyers relative to Tampa and St. Petersburg?
[43:49] What advice would John give himself back in 2009 when he first started?
[49:25] Concluding remarks by Eric and Steven

 

About Our Guest

John Wilson is CEO of the Florida Property Group. He owns income properties — primarily multi-family and commercial and is also getting into lending for house flippers. Before John started investing in real estate, he had a long corporate career with Fortune 100 companies and was a VP of sales of a publishing company.

Investor Resources

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Phone: 941-545-0360

 

Ep. 151 Jon King & Kurt Westfield: Strategic Partnerships Can Help You Transition Your SFR Portfolio to Multifamily

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Want to transition your single family portfolio to multifamily investments?

It might seem like a lot to take on, but it can be done! If you are a regular listener, you have heard past episodes with guests discussing their transitions to more scalable asset classes. While each investor has their own, individual strategy for making the transition, there is a common thread throughout most of these stories: they didn’t do it alone. Scaling your real estate investment goals through a transition to a different asset class might seem intimidating, but forming strategic partnerships can empower you to realize and achieve those goals.

The Power of Strategic Partnerships

This episode, we learn how a focused vision and a strategic partnership helped one investor successfully transition from a single-family portfolio to multifamily and promoted mutual growth.

Our guests this episode are Kurt Westfield and Jon King.

multifamily investing and finding a strategy as an apartment investorKurt is a returning guest to the show, who has spoken about his own multifamily transition in the past. He is the co-founder of WC Companies – a full service real estate investment firm, as well as an active investor in the Tampa Bay area.

 

 

strategic partnershipsJon is a single-family investor currently transitioning to a focus on multifamily. Jon connected with Kurt’s story of transition and reached out about possibilities of his own. Thus, a strategic partnership was born. Jon and Kurt are in the process of liquidating Jon’s SFR assets and purchasing multifamily properties. Jon is also forming a syndication fund – Dreamstone Investments to leverage other people’s capital into managed assets.

This episode, Jon and Kurt discuss this transition and how strategic partnerships have enabled them both to explore new opportunities on their real estate journeys. Check out this episode to find out how you can leverage and scale your investment strategy!

 

 

Ep. 146 Jenna Diermann & Lucas LeBlanc: Two Real Estate Investors’ Journey from Vacation Rentals to Multifamily

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Sometimes, embarking on the journey to becoming a real estate investor isn’t just a mental one – it can be a physical one too! It takes focus and vision to realize your real estate investing goals and that can mean stepping out of your comfort zone. That’s what our two guests this episode are doing and it’s paying off.

Lucas LeBlanc and Jenna Diermann began on their investment path when they started looking at ways to ensure financial freedom. With a goal to build a passive income portfolio consisting of both short and long term rental properties, Jenna and Lucas found that their home state of California didn’t afford them the opportunity to fully realize their real estate goals, so they landed on the Florida market, relocating to Tampa.

Jenna and Lucas have started DreamStone Homes with hopes to build a portfolio of vacation and multifamily rentals throughout the Tampa Bay area.

What makes these two so interesting is their drive and creativity. Since moving to Tampa earlier this year, the two have already started work on a single family renovation and are currently under contract for a mulltifamily property. By finding a unique niche, they have been able to focus their investment goals to actionable results. Jenna is a well-known DIY designer and decorator who’s work has been featured on several home and living platforms. By applying her special brand to their properties, they are able to find investments that work for them.

Listen to their investment journey!

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Ep. 145 Rod Khleif: Putting Your Multifamily Investing Goals into Perspective!

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Photo: Gregory Radford

The new year is a time for new resolutions. For real estate investors, that means setting investment goals. Like many New Year’s resolutions though, sometimes it can be hard to put investment goals into practice. If you’re a single family investor looking to make the transition to multifamily investing, the leap can seem like a big one. However, setting practical investment goals can help you organize and plan your strategy as you make the transition.

That’s why we’re so excited to have this week’s guest back on the show! In this special live event, Rod Khleif joins us for an inspirational multifamily investing discussion and Q&A session.

For a talk on putting your multifamily investing goals into perspective, we wouldn’t want anyone other than Rod. His wealth of experience as a multifamily investor and his enthusiasm for sharing that experience makes for an inspirational and motivational event; perfect for putting your investment goals into perspective.

This episode Rod discusses his real estate journey and how, by forming practical investment goals, he was able to focus his multifamily investing strategy.

About Rod

Investor, author and real estate investing mentor, Rod Khleif, believes in the power of actionable investment goals. Setting goals for himself not only inspired him to become a successful real estate investor, they also empowered him to forge his path with a focused strategy. Since then, he has devoted much of his time to helping others realize their investment dreams.

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Ep. 144 Joseph Gozlan: Scaling Your Multifamily Investments Through Secondary Markets

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multifamily investmentsMultifamily investing is often the next step for real estate investors – typically those with single-family experience – looking to scale their investing and increase earnings through investment real estate. However, current market levels in major MSAs throughout the country are causing many multifamily investors to wonder how to continue adopting sustainable growth strategies.

While many multifamily markets may be reaching dizzying heights, you shouldn’t let that deter you. For the investor willing to put in the work, opportunity awaits. A little creativity and diligence can go a long way if you are looking to scale your multifamily investments. Just ask our guest this week.

Joseph Gozlan moved from Israel to Texas in 2007, quickly realizing the single-family investment potential available at that time. From there, he asked himself how to continue scale his real estate operations, finding multifamily investments to be the desirable vehicle.

Founding Eureka Business Group, Joseph has continued to scale and his multifamily investments, applying creative strategies in secondary and tertiary markets to find sustainable growth.

Scaling Your Multifamily Investments Through Secondary Markets

  • Why Multifamily?
    • Major MSAs nearing top of market
    • Huge generational shift from buying to renting
      • Baby-boomers
      • Millenials
  • Looking at Secondary Markets
    • Who are the major employers?
    • What are the major economic drivers? What are the risks?
    • What is the historical performance of the market?
  • Finding the Right Property
    • Focus on sustained returns
      • A-class multifamily may be hot, but B+C properties can fare better in market downturns
    • Think locally
      • Boots-on-the-ground market knowledge is key
      • Work with boutique brokerage firms
      • Build a trusted team on the ground
    • Off-market properties
      • Form local relationships in your desired market

Contact Joseph

Joseph is always looking to form relationships with brokers, property owners and sellers. If you’ve got a multifamily deal or have a question for Joseph, you can reach him be following the link below:

 

Ep. 143 Kris Chana: Multifamily Investing with a Twist – The Untapped Potential of Assisted Living Facilities

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assisted living facilitiesWhat do you think of when you hear the term “assisted living facility”? Most of you are probably picturing nursing homes, with orderlies and nurses and fully-equipped medical wards… probably something that most real estate investors would consider too much to take on.

However, assisted living facilities and senior care complexes tend to get a bad rap, especially considering the incredible investment potential they hold. Instead of thinking about assisted living facilities as old-folks’ homes or nursing homes, investors should look at these facilities as what they really are: multifamily investment opportunities.

Kris Chana is a an assisted living facility investor who brings a unique look at how multifamily investing strategies can be applied to this often over-looked asset class. Kris, along with his wife, Chelsea Chana, are the owners and operators of Chelsea Place Senior Care in Charlotte County, FL, Kris understands the potential for returns on senior care facilities. In addition to a full-time assisted living facility, Kris and Chelsea also own and operate a senior daycare facility. They are pioneers in applying traditional, multifamily investing concepts to senior living and this episode, Kris will be sharing their story along with tips on how investors can get involved in this unique and largely untapped asset class.

Find out about the untapped investment potential for Assisted Living Facilities!

  • Not just an asset class for institutional investors
    • Roughly 70% of ALFs are individually owned and operated
  • Not nursing homes
    • Does not require major medical component
    • ALFs are largely private-pay
    • More hospitality-driven than medically-driven
  • Multifamily… with additional services
  • Large demand for assisted living facilities through incoming baby-boomer generation

Strong ALF Markets in Florida

  • Sarasota County

Contact Kris

By email: kris@chelseaplaceliving.com

Phone: (941) 883-6600

Web: https://chelseaplacecare.com/

 

Ep. 137 Ken Rosen: These Buying Strategies Can Help You Choose the Right Investment Property

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There’s no doubt we’re seeing a tightening market. In Florida, especially in the Tampa Bay market, we’re seeing demand outpacing construction; leading to higher prices in asset classes across the board. For investors, this means choosing the right investment property for your portfolio may take a little more work. That’s not to say a great investment isn’t waiting out there for you, it may just require a little creativity.

real estate buying strategiesKen Rosen knows a thing or two about creativity. As one of the leading innovators of South Florida real estate investing, Ken was a pioneer of condo conversions, reinvigorating the area’s multifamily market. Mr. Rosen has continued to be a driving force in South Florida real estate, working with a variety of asset classes before focusing mainly on office investing.

With over 30 years of investing experience and insight and over $500 million in transactions, Ken has earned a respected reputation among investors. He remains an active investor, mentor and educator as well as a best-selling author.

This episode, Ken provides his insight into where the market is at, where it’s heading, and how the right buying strategies can help you make the right investment.

“One good real estate investment is worth a lifetime of labor”

Buying Strategies for Smart Investments

  • Properties with long-term owners of high return opportunities
    • Under-market rates
    • Room to increase rents
  • Account for inflation when writing multi-year leases
    • Office, Flex, Industrial
  • Look for “B” buildings in “A” locations

Investment Properties to Watch

  • Self-storage
  • Multifamily

Resources

Check out Ken’s best-selling book, “Investing in Income Properties: The BIG SIX Formula for Achieving Wealth in Real Estate” for even more insight into Ken’s buying strategies.

For questions or investment opportunities, call Ken directly at (305) 469-6708 or email krosen@kendar.com

 

 

 

Ep. 134 Jason Ellison and Josh Diggs: Solving Tenant Issues – Commercial Evictions to Residential Fair Housing

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The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is unique, to say the least. Whether you invest in residential or commercial real estate, you must maintain a balanced relationship with your tenants.

If you do own tenant-occupied properties, you know that maintaining a balanced relationship is easier said than done at times. When dealing with tenants, there are defined rules and regulations for what you can and cannot do as a landlord; However when it comes to peoples’ homes or businesses, disagreements over a lease can quickly become a tricky situation.  Solving tenant issues can be one of the most important things a landlord can do to retain tenants and stay out of legal hot water.

This live discussion and recording is about solving these common tenant issues. We discussed the landlord/tenant relationship, as well as covering common pitfalls relating to things like evictions and fair housing. One our guests deals in commercial real estate litigation. The other is an owner of multi-family properties.

They are as follows:

commercial lease disputesJason Ellison is an attorney and founding partner of Ellison | Lazenby Law Firm. Jason is a real estate attorney and specializes in contract preparation and dispute resolution. He is highly experienced in landlord/tenant disputes, including evictions.

 

 

dealing with tenantsJosh Diggs is a veteran investor and co-founder/owner of Palm Companies. He is well versed in tenant/landlord relationships and will provide on-the-ground insight into property management issues.Through their property management arm, Palm Communities, Josh has on-the-ground experience managing multifamily properties and dealing with tenants.

 

Check out “Ep. 134: Dealing with Tenants – From Evictions to Fair Housing”!

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Ep. 131 Rod Khleif: Landlord Tales – How Multifamily Investing Can Consolidate Your Bottom Line

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earn real estate cashflow with investment goals, multifamily investingInvestor, author and real estate investing mentor, Rod Khleif has done it all.

Rod was introduced to real estate investing early on. He managed to find success fairly quickly and, by 2006, had acquired thousands of properties across the U.S., including 800 in Florida.

Rod’s taste for real estate investing lies mostly in multifamily investing.

With single family properties, you can run the risk of spreading yourself too thin. It can become difficult to manage a large portfolio of single family properties. You have the potential to earn greater returns while managing fewer physical properties.

Rod also found that, following the market crash of 2008, his multifamily properties fared much better than his single family homes.

In this edition of Landlord Tales, Rod talks how multifamily investing allows you to consolidate your bottom line. He also shares his outlook on the real estate market cycle.

Consolidating Your Bottom Line Through Multifamily Investing

  • Easier Property Management
    • Stockpile spare/replacement parts for property maintenance
  • Stronger Buy-and-Hold Strategy
    • Duplexes/Four-plexes considered residential real estate, eligible for residential financing
    • Income producing
  • Commercial Multifamily Has Value-add Potential
    • You can exponentially increase your ROI through value-add features in your commercial multifamily investments.

Market Outlook

“What goes up must come down”

In his market outlook, Rod shares some uncertainty over the future of the real estate market. He cautions investors to be wary of those claiming that a crash isn’t going to happen.

  • Flippers: be careful entering into high-dollar flips
  • Multifamily investing: Avoid 5-year balloons

Whatever your market; single family or multifamily investing; focus on cash flow investments. Investing for value can leave you with little options in a downturn.

Investor Resources

To learn more about how multifamily investing can consolidate your bottom line and increase your cash flow check out Rod’s podcast Lifetime Cash flow Through Real Estate Investing, a real estate investing talk show with a focus on multifamily.

Rod is offering Invest Florida Show listeners exclusive access to his new book How to Create Lifetime Cash flow Through Multifamily Properties. To get your free copy:

Check out Rod’s past episode, in which he discusses the importance of implementing practical real estate goals into your investment strategy.

 

Ep. 127 Scott Maurer & Dave Shaw: There Are Many Ways to Invest in Real Estate With an IRA!

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You probably know that an IRA is a great way to save for the future. You may even be making contributions to one set up through your work. But did you also know that an IRA can serve as a great investment vehicle? Investors use IRAs to hold a variety of assets, but many don’t know that you can invest in real estate with an IRA too. A self-directed IRA provides a lot of flexibility for real estate investing.

This episode is a special one for Invest Florida. We’ll be covering the many ways to invest in real estate with an IRA in front of our first-ever LIVE audience! Scott Maurer, of Advanta IRA, and investor, Dave Shaw join us for a special panel discussion on investing in real estate using a self-directed IRA.

self-directed IRA real estate investingScott Maurer joined Advanta out of college. He has since become the Director of Business Development and regularly educates investors on the many advantages to investing through self-directed IRAs.

 

 

invest in real estate with an IRADave Shaw is a real estate appraiser-turned investor who uses his self-direct IRA as a lending vehicle.

What You Need to Know to Invest in Real Estate With an IRA

  • You can transfer funds IRA-to-IRA tax-free
  • Funds can be transferred as-needed
  • In Florida, IRAs are only protected against personal creditors, not real estate liabilities

Setting Up A Self-Directed IRA

  • Advanta Costs:
    • $50 account-opening fee
    • One-time $95 investment fee (per investment)
    • $295 annual account management fee (includes payments and expenses)

Lending Through a Self-Directed IRA

  • You cannot lend to yourself or immediate family through your IRA
  • Flexible lending terms – you can write your own agreements
  • Returns:
    • 12-15% on 6 month fix-and-flip
    • 10% on 3 year lends

Contacts

  • To learn more about how you can invest in real estate with an IRA, call Advanta at (800) 425-0653 or visit their website. You can also check out educational videos and webinars from Scott on Advanta’s YouTube page.
  • Dave is always looking for single and multifamily deals (4 units and less). You can reach him by email at daveshaw98@gmail.com