In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of challenges in our lives. Challenges are an integral part of life that enable us to develop, progress, and become better individuals. Without encountering challenges, it would be impossible to learn and improve. The most significant challenges that we face are the ones that shape us and help us become more resilient. Building resilience and the ability to overcome challenges requires a supportive peer group or support network, as well as a focus on one's goals. It is essential to remember that challenges are not intended to make us bitter, but rather to make us better. Therefore, we should embrace challenges as gifts that help us to grow.  Own your power with this Success Tip.

Caleb is an entrepreneur who has been in the real estate business since he was 18. He has acquired over $9M worth of properties before the age of 25, including 30 units in ABQ, 16 units in Oklahoma City, 40 units in Las Cruces, and a 12,000 sqft retail space in Casa Grande, AZ. Caleb is also the founder of From Trial to Triumph, a podcast where he interviews inspiring guests who have overcome adversity and achieved success in their lives. He is committed to building relationships with his investors and partners while staying true to his faith-based principles.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• How House Hacking Lead To Multifamily Real Estate

• Giving Back To Your Family Through Multifamily

• The 2 Cashflow Epiphanies Caleb Had 

• The First Multifamily Renovation and What To Avoid

• Where and How To Find a Team In Multifamily

• How Caleb Was Able To Leave His W2 Job

• How To Overcome The Fear of Talking To New People

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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The power of finding and living in your mission and purpose in life can be an incredible source of power and momentum. When our personal strengths are combined with what we do for work, it can lead to success and happiness. Living inside your mission means you don't live to please other people, but rather you're courageous and pursuing something you love. Your mission is not about being better than anyone else, but just being the best version of yourself. Mark Twain said, "The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why" - and that "why" is your mission.  Own your power with this Success Tip.

Lee is a seasoned real estate investor with a focus on multifamily properties in the Midwest and Southeast. With nearly a decade of experience, Lee and his team at Green Forest Capital have closed multiple successful syndication deals totaling 588 doors. Lee's focus is on value-add opportunities, and he is committed to providing value to everyone he works with. With an eye for even larger deals and a strong track record of success, Lee is a force to be reckoned with in the multifamily real estate space.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Lee’s Grind Into The Real Estate Business

• Bigger is Better In Multifamily Real Estate

• Multifamily Mistakes That Were Made

• Advice For People For People Who Are Doing Real Estate Alone

• The Hard Lessons of Single Family Real Estate

• The Opportunities Coming From Bridge Debt

• The Importance of Broker Relationships

• Areas To Avoid In Multifamily

To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we’ll help you crush it in this business.

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Christopher "Chris" Okada is the CEO of Okada & Company, a New York City-based commercial real estate firm. With a focus on tenant representation and sales/leasing of middle-market buildings, Okada has achieved nearly $1.5B in commercial real estate sales and leasing to date. He was mentored by his father, a prominent NYC real estate broker, and gained recognition during the financial crisis of 2008-2009 for his focus on distressed mortgages collateralized by buildings in Midtown Manhattan. Chris has been featured in various publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and is actively involved in the Asian American Real Estate Association of America and Our Lady of Lourdes School as a volunteer and youth advocate.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Chris’s Background in New York Real Estate

• Insurance Problems In Multifamily Real Estate

• 20% Vacancy In New York Multifamily Properties

• Inflation In The C Class Demographic

• Grant Cardone’s Multifamily Approach

• How To Comeback After Getting Your Butt Kicked

• Multifamily Markets Worth Investing In

• Adding Value To Become Successful in Life

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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To achieve your goals and be the best version of yourself, you need to maintain your health and have plenty of energy. Your body is the vehicle that will take you there, and it's important to take care of it. By prioritizing your health, you are investing in yourself and your future success. Your physical and mental well-being are crucial for maximizing efficiency and productivity. Remember, you're either feeding disease or fighting disease, so make sure to take care of yourself and feel your best.  Own your power with this Success Tip. 

Jason Martins is a Certified Property Manager® with over 17 years of experience managing mixed programs, including conventional, LIHTC, and Section 8 housing units. He is also an accomplished real estate investor, managing a portfolio of over 170 short-term and long-term rental properties in multiple states. Jason is an active member of the Central Florida Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management® and is multilingual, fluent in English, Portuguese, and proficient in Spanish.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Where Jason’s Property Management Experience Comes From

• The First Multifamily Deal 

• Getting Over Being Nervous About Raising Money

• Determine Your Demographic For Raising Money

• Leveraging Technology For A Remote Team

• Making Sure Your Property Management Company Is Educated

• Qualities To Look For In a Multifamily Partner

• How To Take Action and Overcome The Initial Fear

To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we’ll help you crush it in this business.

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In this episode, we discuss Bruce's background and his journey from a hedge fund manager to a full-time entrepreneur and investor. He shares his insights on the current economic situation in the U.S., including the coming economic crisis, U.S. taxes, and the world economic standings. We also dive into the real estate market, with Bruce sharing his experience of liquidating all of his investment real estate in 2007 based on his research related to the macro-economic imbalances at the time. He then re-entered the investment real estate market in 2010, and the results have been extremely compelling.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Deep Dive Into Bruce’s Background

• U.S. Taxes and What’s Going To Happen

• The World Economic Standings

• Stock Market Mishaps and Interest Rates

• Current Banking Crisis In The United States

• Bruce’s Team Organization & Dynamics 

• Asset Management Horror Stories

• Multifamily ”War Stories”
  

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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Join us for an enlightening episode on the power of living in the present moment. With so much focus on the past and future, it's easy to forget that the only moment we have is the present. In this episode, we explore how to let go of the past and avoid worrying about the future, so you can fully appreciate the joy and happiness that exists in the moment.  Own your power with this Success Tip.

Mike is a highly successful real estate investor,  he shares his journey from flipping over 70 houses by the age of 29 to creating multiple multi-million dollar companies in the industry. Mike is known for his creative financing strategies and profitable investments in commercial real estate, apartments, and self-storage. In this podcast, he'll share his insights and practical tips for achieving success in the real estate world.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Switching From House Hacking to Multifamily Real Estate

• Single Family Skills that Transition To Multifamily

• The Benefits of Direct To Seller Marketing

• Mike’s Experience With Mailers

• The Size of Deals That Make Sense To Take On

• Giving Without The Expectation of Receiving

• Advice For People Who Are Afraid of The First Deal

To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we’ll help you crush it in this business.

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Meet Jason Lee, a top-producing commercial real estate agent in San Diego County with a proven track record of selling over $150M worth of real estate and representing 75 investors. His insights have been featured in the San Diego Business Journal and Costar. On top of that, Jason is an active multifamily investor with over 15 properties acquired in the past year, totaling just over 65 units and $30M in real estate assets.

Check out more on Jason here! http://www.jlmrealestateinc.com/

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Why Jason Decided To Leave College 

• How Jason Decided Upon Real Estate as his Path

• Examples of Utilizing Hard Money

• How To Find and Leverage Your Mentors

• Adding Value To The People Around You

• The Easiest Way To Speed Up The Acquisition Process

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com

In this episode, we explore the power of resilience and how it can help us overcome difficult times. Resilience is having faith in oneself and pushing forward even when the road ahead seems uncertain. Resilience emphasizes that our failures do not define us and that tough times are temporary, but our resilience is key for being able to endure the rough times. Own your power with this Success Tip.

Drew Breneman bought his first two rental properties at 19 years old and realized the potential of real estate investment for generating long-term wealth. He now owns over $200 million of real estate, sourcing and closing every deal personally without the help of a co-GP. Drew has experience in multiple Real Estate Classes, including multifamily, industrial, office, and retail. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate & Urban Land Economics from the Wisconsin School of Business at UW Madison, one of the top real estate programs in the country.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• The Path That Leads To Real Estate

• 2023 Bank Failures 

• The Opportunity Coming From Bridge Debt

• The C-Class Demographic 

•  The Inside Details of a Syndication

• Asset Management Deep Dive

• The Importance of Massive Action

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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Dave Snehal is a multi-faceted entrepreneur with expertise in real estate investment sales. After being laid off from his engineering job in 2002, Dave joined his family's car dealership and learned valuable lessons about specialization and positioning oneself as an expert. He transitioned to real estate in 2015 and now focuses on commercial multi-family investment sales with eXp Commercial. He co-founded Synergy REI in 2021, which offers investment opportunities in recession-resistant commercial real estate projects. In his free time, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and donating to various causes.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Taking Down Your First Multifamily Deal

• Learning Asset Management

• The Biggest Mental Hurdles to Endure

• Knowing When To Pivot In Multifamily Real Estate

• The Mindset of Multifamily Real Estate

• Rod’s New Cold Plunge

• Defining Success In Multifamily

To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we’ll help you crush it in this business

Far more than just a fleeting emotion, hope is a mindset and an attitude that can help us approach life's challenges with positivity and determination. By dreaming big, believing in ourselves, and even daring to imagine the seemingly impossible, we can harness the incredible power of hope to take massive action and achieve our goals. Whether you're struggling with a difficult situation or simply seeking to cultivate a more optimistic outlook on life, this episode is for you. Join us as we delve into the art of creating hope and discovering the light even in the darkest of moments. Tune in now to discover how to embrace hope and unlock your true potential. Own your power with this Success Tip.

Throughout Daniel’s tenure at Lightwater, he has successfully closed deals totaling over $130MM since January 2022. In this episode, we'll delve into Daniel's insights on the industry, his approach to successful acquisitions, and his experience navigating the complex landscape of asset management. Whether you're an industry veteran or simply curious about the world of acquisitions, this episode is not to be missed.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Sales Training That Led To Multifamily

• The Asset Class That Daniel Purchases The Most

• Constant Communication With Brokers

• An Inside Look at Asset Management

• The Biggest Expense In Multifamily Real Estate

• What Does Success Look Like?

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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Shannon Aronson advises & leads top real estate professionals as the CEO and Executive Business Consultant for Keller Williams Premier Metro Group. She has an unmatched dedication for helping agents build their careers which has propelled them to collectively sell over $2.5B annually in residential and commercial properties. As a real estate investor for over 20 years, Shannon has invested in over $242M worth of multi-family properties. 

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• The Advantage of a Supportive Tribe Around

• Educating Investors, Not Just Taking Money

• What To Do If You’re Waiting To Invest

• Realtors That Transition Into The Multifamily Space

• What You Should Do About Your Own Own Personal Weaknesses

• How To Speed Up The Learning Process

• The Current Multifamily Market in 2023 & What’s Coming

To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we’ll help you crush it in this business.

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When you’ve got a strong personal brand you set yourself out from the pack. When your brand is clear and concise people can see exactly how you are and how you operate. Figuring out your strengths can help you develop a brand message and how you will visually be consumed. Ideally how you show up visually is uniform across all platforms, color scheme and design elements that share across all social media. Own your power with this Success Tip.

Harry is a Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Physician, real estate investor, entrepreneur, co-founder and manager of Nima Equity, a commercial real estate syndication company where he helps physicians to earn passive income, lower taxes and achieve financial freedom. Harry has experience in rental properties and currently owns and manages 9 properties across the DFW metropolitan area. Harry is General Partner in 1076 units in 4 different States.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Harry’s Background In The Medical Field

• The Significance of Having a Mentor

• Raising Capital For Multifamily Real Estate

• Educating Yourself Before You Take The Leap

• Asset Management In Multifamily Real Estate

• Finding A Good Property Manager For Your Property

• The  Metrics To Pay Attention To In Property Management

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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Derek Hogarty has founded two design/build construction firms that have received 8 NARI awards and an elite "Big 50" from Remodeling Magazine. Derek has been pivoting his business into the SC multi family market since 2019 and is currently a GP partner in 105 units and growing on a monthly basis.

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Transitioning From Construction to Multifamily

• The Advantages of Being Apart of The Warrior Program

• The Breakdown of Derek’s Screaming Deal

• The Projection of The Next Few Years In Multifamily

• Advice For Aspiring Multifamily Operators

• A Morning Routine For Absolute Success

To Apply for The Warrior Program: Text CRUSH to 72345 and we’ll help you crush it in this business.

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Connection is an energy that shows up when 2 people are completely present and feel heard and valued from each other. Communication and connection are the two most important aspects of your business life as well. When 2 souls connect something magical happens. Connection gives you purpose and meaning in your life. We all vibrate at different energies and it’s easy to tell who isn’t vibrating your frequency. Own your power with this Success Tip.

Terry Judge is the Founder and CEO of CORE Solutions Group, LLC. He is the visionary behind the brand and oversees much of the growth and strategic business planning. Terry has an extensive entrepreneurial background with over 25 years in business ownership and is one of the early adopters of engineering-based cost segregation studies, as well as other highly specialized tax credits and incentives. He has a passion for educating people in the commercial and multi-family space on how to maximize cash flow and take full advantage of the ever changing tax code. 

Terry has both a tax and engineering background and over the last 15 years, along with his team, have completed thousands of engagements that have yielded over a billion dollars in net tax savings. 

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Cost Segregation Studies In Multifamily & What That Means

• Bonus Depreciation Explained & Where It’s Going

• Multifamily as an Asset Class

• The Benefits & Returns of Passive Investing

• Where Does The Inner Drive Come From?

• United States Veteran Suicide Awareness

• Terry’s Book Recommendations

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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Bharat lives in California and has 20+ years in the IT field. He’s a GP in nearly 300 doors with 4 deals under his belt. He’s a limited partner in 4000 Units across 5 deals in the South and Southwest. Bharat supports education for underprivileged children.

When you listen you’re engaged. Thomas Edison said we have 2 ears and 1 mouth so we listen twice as much as we speak. By becoming a great listener you’re not just more effective but you’re improving your ability to influence other people as well. Don’t wait for your turn to talk, actually listen to the words coming from the other person’s mouth. Focus on being Interested, not interesting. Own your power with this Success Tip.

With a professional skateboarding career spanning over 20 years behind him, Mikey witnessed at an early age the pitfalls associated with having money and no financial discipline. This led to him learning about saving, responsible spending, and also co-founding Saint Archer Brewing Company in 2013. After a multi-million dollar buyout from Millercoors in 2015, Mikey used his new status as an entrepreneur to confound Commune Capital, a firm whose goal is to create financial freedom through real-estate investing. 

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

• Mikey’s Background & Skateboarding History

• Planning Your Financial Future For Your Family

• Mikey’s Passion For Being an Entrepreneur

• The Origin Of Saint Archer Brewery & The Business Plan Behind It

• Raising Money When You’re Just Beginning 

• One Thing To Say To Potential Investors

• The Blueprint To Change Your Inner Identity

• Mikey’s Strategy Behind Social Media 

• Mikey’s Real Estate Portfolio 

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com 

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