This week, we have David Dawkins with us to share his valuable insights into business development and all the nitty-gritty of it. In this episode, learn how you can achieve wealth through real estate, simplify your business as much as possible, and get into the right mindset to fast-track success.
 
David Dawkins is the founder and owner of Seven Bridges Realty Group LLC, a brokerage and proper management assistance firm that helps buyers and sellers make the most out of their investments. He is also the co-host of the podcast The Professional Investor, where he teaches others how to become full-time real estate investors and take control of their lives by mastering personal finances.
 
Through his own experience of working in the corporate world before going into real estate, David offers us invaluable advice on how to start investing when you have zero experience and are working a 9-5 job. By creating a business that supports other businesses, he has achieved a higher level of financial gain despite being a former executive-level employee in his old company—and more importantly, has created a means to build financial wealth on his own terms. Today, he is on a mission to share his experience-based advice with everybody.
 
Listen as we talk about the intricacies of building a business from scratch, including what kind of mindset that you should start with, how to make your business processes as simple as possible, and how you can downsize operational expenses as you grow. Furthermore, we delve into the importance of continuous learning in business development, and why you should learn to do things on your own first instead of taking shortcuts. 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Eliminate, automate, then delegate.
2. Simplify your business as much as possible.
3. Leverage technology to make your business processes easier.
4. Don’t be afraid to do things yourself when building your business.
5. As your business grows, your expenses should be decreasing as you take in more costs in-house.
 
LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dawkins-75416962
https://www.realmlshomesforsale.com/Office/SEVENBRIDGESREALTYGROUPLLC-690882
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-investor/id1490111139

Investing in the U.S.

RG 257 - Eliminate, Automate, Then Delegate: Simplifying Your Business – w/ David Dawkins

What we have in store for you this week is an eye-opening episode with none other than Ron Brooks, who is here to talk to us about addressing the community’s financial plights at the grassroots level. Listen as we go over how he compels banks to protect seniors from fraud, helps the disadvantaged become homeowners, and connects people with the resources that they need.
 
Ron “Champ” Brooks Jr. is a real estate investor, a former banking executive with 18 years of experience, the owner of the 2nd black-owned co-working business in the world, and the host of The Minding Your Business Podcast. Today, he devotes his career to compelling banks to serve low to moderate-income communities better—and ultimately serve themselves—by protecting the elderly, investing in driving revenues, and reducing expenses. And not just for the black community, but for everyone else as well.
 
In this inspiring interview, we talk about why empathy is the core of community-building, whether it be through real estate investing or making housing loans more accessible, and what elements come into play when creating something that benefits everyone. Ron is someone who fully understands that banks and other financial institutions aren’t motivated to do something if there’s nothing in it for them, and he is a master at having these institutions realize that helping the community will also be beneficial for them in the long run.
 
There is a lot to unpack in this extremely uplifting episode, so don’t miss out if you want to know how you can give back—whether it’s by tackling financial issues in your own community at the grassroots level, or by helping other people acquire homes through real estate investing.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. You can learn a lot about a community by spending time with the people.
2. The elderly are at the biggest risk for financial fraud and they need protection against it.
3. When you want to restructure or improve a community, don’t contribute to gentrification.
4. As real estate investors, we can only truly give back to the community when we treat people with empathy rather than just seeing them as sources of income.
 
LINKS
https://www.champronbrooks.com/
https://twitter.com/Champ_Ron_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minding-your-business-podcast/id1270984117

Investing in the US With Reed Goossens 

RG 258 - Financial Education at The Grassroots Level – w/ Ron Brooks

It can take a lot of ‘no’s before you can get your first ‘yes’. Brian Adams is someone who is well aware of this, and in this episode, he shares with us some valuable insight on how you can get that ‘yes’ faster by perfecting your pitch—plus how you can keep those investors once you gain their trust.

Brian Adams is a recovering attorney from a family office background with vast experience in law, real estate, and private equity. Today, he is the president founder of Excelsior Capital, a Nashville-based real estate private equity sponsor that focuses on undervalued assets in secondary markets. With the knowledge and experience he has amassed in the industry, Brian is one of the best people to offer advice on how you can get into the real estate or private equity business without making the same mistakes he did.
 
In this informative interview, we talk about how you can build your as you’re trying to start your business with OPM (Other People’s Money). Despite receiving a lot of ‘no’s at the start of his career, Brian has learned the best strategy to perfect your pitch with an empathetic standpoint, and he shares just how you can do this yourself to finally get that highly coveted ‘yes’.
 
Besides that, we also talk about how he maintains good communication with his investors (and how he messed that up as well), which can help you gain their trust and create a stronger relationship outside of that particular deal.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Pitch first to the people who are the most unlikely to give you money, then ask for honest criticism; work on your pitch before you pitch to your best prospects.
2. Find out what people’s problems are, then pitch what you can do to solve them.
3. No one cares about your resume; stop telling potential investors where you went to college, they don’t care.
4. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not having an internal controller.
5. To establish good relationships with your investors, you need trust, communication, and transparency. 

LINKS
https://www.excelsiorgp.com/brian-adams/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams

RG 259 - How to Reel In And Keep Investors in Your Business – w/ Brian Adams

Today, we share an inspiring story with you all. Meet Mike Morawski, the real estate veteran investor who spent ten years in prison for fraud charges and is now rebuilding his empire.

Michael “Mike” Morawski is a 30-year veteran real estate investor, investment consultant trainer, coach author, and public speaker who has handled over $285 million in real estate transactions and syndications. He hosts the podcast Insider Secrets by My Core Intentions where he shares advice, insights, and strategies for multi-family real estate investments. Michael has been an entrepreneur his whole life. And today, he devotes his time to helping others achieve extraordinary lives for themselves.

Mike is also the founder and owner-operator of My Core Intentions, a valuable resource where entrepreneurs can access education, training, and coaching services to build their own empires. Check out his website through the link below.

In this episode, Mike talks about how he went from fixing up houses to selling homes to syndicating, and the lessons he learned along the way. Notably, we talk about how he overcame the 2007 recession, the legal troubles that he faced, his ten-year journey in federal prison, and how he is integrating back into society today.

Mike has been on top of the world before it all came crashing down. Now, he is building his life back up and is generously sharing his inspiring story with us. Take a listen and see which parts of his story resonate the most with you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Growing too fast can lead to instability in your business.
2. Seek good counsel and seek a lot of it; it will help you in the long run.
3. Pay attention to your spouse. Listen to them; they might be noticing things that you don’t. 

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/
https://mycoreintentions.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insider-secrets-by-my-core-intentions/id1527669059

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RG 288 - 10 Years in Federal Prison: The Inspiring Story of Mike Morawski – w/ Mike Morawski

What a year 2021 has been! We are closing strong with a review of this year from an investor’s perspective, done by yours truly.

The pandemic has put us all through a massive rollercoaster of a year. People have lost their livelihoods, loved ones, and their normal lives. Bringing with it significant changes in the market, the “pandemic inflation” has also made life harder, especially for low-income families and individuals.

In this episode, I share my insights on the most important aspects of the pandemic inflation, including its effect on the supply chain, wages, migration, and cost of housing and living. Moreover, we go over the pandemic’s effect on investor behavior, which will perhaps be the most interesting topic for everyone listening in.

The pandemic has caused major shifts in the market, which is why I want to talk about my observations on current deals in comparison with normal times to help my fellow investors tread carefully during these volatile times. So, buckle up, put on your headphones, and let’s go over 2021 together!

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Limited supply increases price, which trickles down to everything else.
2. From a factual standpoint, the pandemic has caused the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer. 
3. When people move to less expensive areas, they bring in large amounts of money. This results in a large influx of population, and thus a rise in the cost of living.
4. The more people that want to buy homes, the higher cost of housing and living costs—even in bigger cities.
5. During inflation, investors want to put their money in hard assets—including real estate.

LINKS
Want to invest in my deals? - Click Here to Find out More!
reedgoossens.com/investment-portfolio/

RG 290 - 2021 in Review: Inflation, Supply & Demand, Market Changes, and More With Reed Goossens

Today, we have a very special episode for you guys. Recorded live at Intelligent Investor Real Estate Convention in sunny California, join us in our thought-provoking talk with none other than Christopher Nelson of Wealthward Capital.

Christopher Nelson is a real estate investor, author, speaker, and the Principal and Co-Founder of Wealthward Capital, a private equity real estate firm that helps busy technology professionals build their real estate portfolios. As a Technology Executive, Christopher has helped teams deliver high-value technology innovations within growth-driven startups and SaaS companies. And in the real estate branch of his career, Christopher manages a firm that has over $300 million in investments within Central Texas.

Our interview with Christopher is quite fast-paced, but we get to cover some very interesting topics. Among the things we talk about include the mobile home industry, with a focus on how Christopher and his team managed to scale their operations quickly and efficiently. Plus, Christopher talks about his game plan for 2022 amidst the global health crisis; something that we can all learn from as investors!

If you’re looking for a new, profitable asset class to invest in, dive into this episode now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Whenever you start with a new asset class, look at the macros first.
2. Cap rate is also a measure of risk.
3. You’re not getting into this business to get rich quick; it’s a get rich slow game.

LINKS
https://www.wealthward.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercnelson/
https://www.thrivecommunity.fund/

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RG 296 -Mobile Home Parks: Why It’s One of The Most Profitable Asset Classes – w/ Christopher Nelson

What a ride it has been! Today, we hit another huge milestone for the podcast—our 300th episode! In this week’s interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Cody Bjugan, the mastermind behind VestRight.

Cody Bjugan is an entrepreneur, investor, real estate developer, the Founder & President of Bjugan Enterprises, Inc., and the Founder of VestRight, an educational resource where aspiring investors can learn how to get 6 to 7-figure paychecks through land deals.

Cody started out as a flooring salesman before he discovered the power of real estate investing. Since 2002, Cody has been in the Land Development space, amassing millions of dollars in revenue by investing in high-return deals. He created VestRight as a way to give back to the community and teach others to access the “back door” in real estate investing. And today, Cody shares a sneak peak into what the land development space is like.

In this interview, we get to learn all about land deals, particularly the common challenges, the different risks, the general process, and everything in between. Cody gives us an honest look into what land development is like, which is just what you need before starting out in this particular space.

Whether you’re an aspiring land developer or haven’t even heard about it until today, this episode will be an eye-opener for you. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. The rate of homeownership has changed over the years, and it has been influenced primarily by the change in demographics;
2. People want the lifestyle of homeownership without the responsibilities.
3. Never close a land deal without having approvals in place.
4. When you don’t know where to go, just ask where to go—no matter what business you are in!

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codybjugan/
https://vestright.com/about/
https://www.instagram.com/codybjugan/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
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RG 300 - Land Deals 101: The Back Door of Real Estate – w/ Cody Bjugan

Join me in welcoming another esteemed guest on the show, a fellow operator and the co-founder of one of the most successful self-storage companies in the country—Jacob Vanderslice.

Jacob is a co-founder and partner at VanWest Partners, a real estate investment company specializing in self-storage facilities and other opportunistic investments in commercial real estate. To date, VanWest Partners has deployed over $238 million in capital and manages 42 properties, 19,000 units, and 2.7 square feet of space.

Multifamily and self-storage assets are similar in quite a few ways, and Jacob is here with us today to go deeper into those similarities. If you’re interested in investing in self-storage facilities, Jacob also gives us a peek at what you can expect in self-storage investments at this time.

We go over a lot of topics in this episode--cap rates, interest rates, current investment environments, and more—so buckle up, ready your notes, and let’s learn what it takes to invest in self-storage!

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Once the government tamps down inflation, we might go back to a lower rate environment.
2. Your first line of defense against recession is creating a mode of cash flow. Cash flow is what will help get you through uncertain times.
3. Despite the rising rate environment, self-storage cap rates are continuing to compress, primarily due to liquidity.

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-vanderslice-02905b16b/
https://www.vanwestpartners.com/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 313 - Investing in Self-Storage 101: Inflation, Cap Rates, Interest & More – w/ Jacob Vanderslice

Let’s welcome two of my fellow ex-pats on the show, Ashok Patil and Mohit Bansal—the brains behind Prime Investment LLC.

Prime Investment LLC is led by Ashok Patil and Mohit Bansal, two seasoned real estate investors focusing on multifamily and commercial investments. Together, they help aspiring investors invest in commercial real estate syndication and generate recurring passive incomes.

In today’s episode, we go over the differences between Indian and US real estate, what the real estate space looks like in India in a post-COVID world, and how they help Indian investors navigate the US market. We also dive into how Ashok and Mohit educate their investors unfamiliar with how the US real estate market works and how they eventually gain their trust.

All in all, we get a glimpse of what it’s like to invest in US real estate as an ex-pat or aspiring immigrant.  

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. People are looking for appreciation more than cash flow. 
2. Proper education is essential for foreign investors looking to invest in unfamiliar territory.
3. Foreign investors tend to trust the people they know from their home countries.
4. Many Indian investors look into the US market to plant seeds for their families that will eventually migrate into the country.

LINKS
https://www.primeinvestmentllc.com/about
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-patil-928520217/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitbansalqa/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 314 - Investing in Multifamily Assets as an Ex-Pat – w/ Ashok Patil and Mohit Bansal

Derek and Dr. Sophie Clifford are two nomads traveling the world while handling Elevate Equity, a real estate investment company helping busy professionals create multiple degrees of freedom. Both Derek and Sophie are passionate educators and seasoned investors, working hand in hand to help others find a way out of the 8-to-5 grind.

Let’s take a look at the dynamics of this power couple’s relationship, what it’s like investing in real estate with your spouse, and the importance of being on the same page in a partnership. We also learn about the relationship between financial and physical wellness, the three types of freedom Elevate Equity is helping others achieve (time, financial, location), and how Derek and Sophie became full-time nomads.

Interested in learning how to enter the real estate business as a couple? Click that ‘Play’ button now and listen to Derek and Sophie’s story!

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. When you’re working for someone else, you know you’re dispensable. 
2. People looking for financial wellness are also looking for health.
3. A spouse can help you figure out the next step when you’re unsure of what to do next.
4. Sometimes, priorities take over goals, and you need to understand the difference between the two.

LINKS
https://elevateequity.org/
https://www.livewholeyou.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-clifford-elevate-equity/
https://elevateequity.org/podcast/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 319 - This Power Couple Built Real Estate Empire & Left their W2 job– w/ Derek & Sophie Clifford

We’re pumped to welcome another engineer on the show today—Chad Sutton! Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how Chad transitioned from a high-paying corporate job to a full-time real estate investor.

Chad Sutton is the Managing Partner at Quattro Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on residential multifamily assets. Before he became an entrepreneur, Chad was an engineer and executive leader for GE Aviation. With his experience in the corporate world, Chad took the big leap to become a full-time entrepreneur.

In this jam-packed episode, Chad and I delve into how his team went from buying to operating to selling, what it was like to work with family, and how Chad does business in today’s climate. We also get into an in-depth discussion about the challenges investors might face when buying with poor strategies today; something a lot of us need to hear with an impending recession.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Taking a risk can lead you to greater things.
2. When working with family members, you have to treat each other as equals.
3. You need a good capital stack before buying a property.
4. Bridge money is expensive and no longer the most competitive thing to use.

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhsutton/
https://www.thequattroway.com/chad-sutton
https://www.thequattroway.com/podcast

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 332 - Reducing Your Investment Risk In Today’s Uncertain Market – w/ Chad Sutton

Have you ever wanted to belong to a community where everyone helps each other find success?

Jim Pfeifer went through five careers before discovering his passion for finding sponsors and educating people about real estate investing. He is the founder of Left Field Investors, a community of aspiring investors who want to achieve financial freedom through passive investing in real estate.

An educator by heart, Jim dedicates his career to helping others learn about real estate, find investment opportunities, and build actual cash flow. With other founders of Left Field Investors, he teaches and learns with the community through networking, collaboration, and the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast.

Jim gives us a glimpse of what his community at Left Field Investors is like and their collective goals. We also get into Jim’s opinions on dealing with sponsors, riding out deals under challenging situations, and keeping your business running with so many unknowns in the future.

If you’re interested in joining a community of like-minded investors or finding sponsors that can help you choose the best deals, don’t miss out on this week’s episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Passive investing in syndications is a great way to learn about real estate.
2. One of the most important things to consider in looking for a sponsor is effective communication.
3. In these uncertain times, it may be better to focus on the now than project too far into the future.
4. Choosing the best sponsors can help you make smart investments for the uncertain future.
5. A good sponsor will have flexibility and multiple backup plans.

LINKS
https://leftfieldinvestors.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimpfeifer/
https://leftfieldinvestors.com/podcast/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 333 - Why Finding The Best Sponsors is the Best Way to Land The Best Deals – w/ Jim Pfeifer

What it’s like managing a demanding W-2 job and a full-blown rental business? How can you create a unique experience for your short-term guests that will give you an advantage over the traditional hotel stay?

Dr. Rachel Grainsbrugh and her husband ground through their early careers, paying off hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans and raising five dogs. Then, she realized that sticking with her W-2 alone won’t be sustainable in the long run—and the rest is history.

Today, she owns and manages 18 luxury short-term rental properties, all while raising a family and managing a full-time career. What’s her secret sauce? How did she get started in real estate with no prior experience? How does she leverage her resources to only have to work on her rental business for 2 hours a week?

In this week’s episode, Dr. Grainsbrugh gives us a crash course on creating unique, short-term luxury rentals based on her own experiences as an investor and business owner. Whether you’re set on creating an Airbnb or still on the fence, Dr. Grainsbrugh has some essential insights to share with you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Leveraging your W-2 income and history can help you start investing.
2. It takes a long, long time to learn about investing and transition from a W-2 into full-time real estate investing. 
3. Curating a unique experience for your Airbnb guests can create an edge against hotels.
4. When you’re not in the top 5 or 10%, you’re going to be competing with everyone, including bargain shoppers.

LINKS
https://www.shorttermgems.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gainsbrugh/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to…
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 335 - The Real Hidden Gems: Luxury Short-Term Rentals – w/ Dr. Rachel Grainsbrugh

What goes into investing in a commodity like oil & gas? Should you consider investing in this asset class to diversify your portfolio?

Dave Wolcott is an established entrepreneur, a former captain in the Marine Corps, author of “The Holistic Wealth Strategy, a Framework for Building Legacy Wealth and Unlimited Freedom to Live an Extraordinary Life,” the host of the Wealth Strategy Secrets of The Ultra-Wealthy podcast, and the CEO of Pantheon Investments.

In this episode, Dave gives a unique point of view on real estate as a long-term investor, walks us through the asset class of oil & gas, explains how mining from the investment standpoint works, and so much more.

We also go into hedging against the devaluation of the dollar, investing in alternative energies, and building a wealth strategy that will resist economic fluctuations. We don’t have a lot of guests going into the nitty gritty of stock market assets, so we’re pumped to have Dave share his valuable insights with us today.

Click on that Play button to learn more about Dave, oil & gas, and how Dave and his team operate their business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Once you get past the simple concept of “money”, you can access the different types of freedom it can provide.
2. Real estate can provide the trifecta of investing: cash flow, tax efficiency, and forced appreciation.
3. A lot of geopolitical factors affect the demand in the oil and gas niche, but demand remains strong, nonetheless.
4. Positioning your capital in assets with inherent value can help you hedge against significant economic changes.
5. Diversifying your investments can help reduce your uncertainties.

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-wolcott-863306
https://pantheoninvest.com/wealth-strategy/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 352 - Investing in Oil & Gas: What You Need to Know – w/ Dave Wolcott

What is the value of investing in medical offices? And why are they considered recession and pandemic resistant? Learn more about Ben Reinberg and his fool-proof values as a seasoned and successful entrepreneur.

Ben Reinberg is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, a real estate investment firm specializing in medical, retail, and industrial office properties with over $350 million in portfolio value.

How did Ben Reinberg and his team at Alliance find a gold mine in medical offices and other ‘necessity’ asset classes? The process wasn’t as simple as you may think. In this week’s episode, Ben shares how Alliance operates and serves investors in the best way possible and sprinkles a few of his insights as an entrepreneur.

We learn about Ben as a person and entrepreneur in this lesson-rich interview. Press that ‘Play’ button to learn more about how you can improve as an investor, business owner, and individual as a whole.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. In this business, you will fail, but you must keep pushing yourself forward.
2. Continuing to work on yourself and your expertise can help you push past the face of adversity.
3. Medical office is recession and pandemic resistant.
4. There may be a lot of opportunities while interest rates rise.
5. Tough times don’t last—tough people do.
6. Your attitude and motivation are so important when you step into business.

LINKS
https://alliancecgc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-reinberg-i-own-it/id1626923659

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 353 - Investing in Pandemic and Recession Resistant Asset Classes – w/ Ben Reinberg

How do you recover from losing everything you’ve built? And what can you do to prevent that from happening in the first place?

Don Costa is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor. He is the CEO of Strategic REI, Inc., the founder of The Inner Circle Elite Mastermind, a real estate rehab expert, and the host of the Flip Talk podcast. Today, he runs multiple successful businesses and helps other investors do the same by systematizing structures and building consistency.

However, the journey to success was not easy for Don, much like many other investors. He lost everything in 2008 and admittedly made a lot of mistakes along the way. Thankfully, those mistakes taught him some of the most vital lessons in the world of investing and business.

Join us in this week’s interview to learn how Don built his first business, lost it all in the recession, and persevered to rebuild everything from scratch. If you want to join a community for like-minded investors, Don also introduces us to his network—Inner Circle Elite Mastermind.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. A good economy can hide a bad business.
2. To be a good leader, you have to build a team that you can trust to make decisions.
3. Being an entrepreneur is not a creative prison.
4. Creating an effective system within your business structure takes self-awareness.
5. The signs of an oncoming recession are not always the same every time.

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealdoncosta
https://innercircleelite.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-talk-podcast-with-don-costa/id1163895335

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 354 - How to Grow Your Business and Skip the Common Hurdles Along the Way – w/ Don Costa

Are you looking to invest in a new asset class? This week, we talk about something we’ve never covered before—investing in farmland and agriculture in the US.

Artem Milinchuk is the Founder of FarmTogether, an investment platform that helps people invest in farmland and turn agricultural lots into tradeable assets.

US farmland is an uncommon yet lucrative asset. It’s low-volatile, high-yield, a hedge against inflation. However, many investors tend to shy away from this asset class due to high initial costs and the specialized knowledge and skills required to manage farmland.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how Artem and FarmTogether make farmland investing more manageable and accessible to investors. Who knows? Maybe investing in agricultural real estate is the next best decision for your portfolio.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. US farmland has lower volatility and higher yields compared to traditional real estate.
2. Water source is one of the most important factors to consider when underwriting and investing in farmland.
3. When investing in farmland, you have to trust the people underwriting for you.
4. You can have a direct or creative model in farming; as an investor, both costs and returns are yours even while renting it out.
5. As a farmland owner, you can profit from land appreciation, rent, and harvests. 

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmilinchuk
https://farmtogether.com/

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… 
www.reedgoossens.com

RG 355 - Investing in US Farmland and Agriculture – w/ Artem Milinchuk

This week, we feature one of the most successful real estate investors we’ve had on the show to date. With over 40 years of experience, Joel Friedland of Brit Properties tells us about his humble beginnings and how he built the empire he has today.

Joel Friedland is the Founder of Brit Properties, an investment firm that connects investors to Chicago industrial real estate syndications. But before that, Joel co-founded Epic Savage Realty Partners, where he completed hundreds of transactions and led the leadership development team for over 20 years.

Today, Joel has numerous multi-million dollar deals behind him and more to come as he maximizes the industrial real estate scene in Windy City. We’re thrilled to have him on the show to share what it’s like to lease and manage industrial real estate properties, something that our multifamily investors may not all be familiar with.

Joel also describes the pitfalls he encountered through the years, including the 2008 recession and how the speedbumps helped him become the smarter investor he is today. Join us on this episode to learn all about Joel’s experiences, learnings, and motivations as an investor and leader.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Risk-averse investors want to protect the fortune that they’ve already got.
2. Mortgages are a significant risk for leased industrial properties.
3. Diversification is essential no matter what, and putting all your eggs in one basket increases the risk of bankruptcy. 
4. Investing with other investors and syndicators you trust can be a great way to expand your knowledge.

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-friedland-sior-5508a791?
https://britproperties.com/

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RG 356 - Investing in Industrial vs. Multifamily Real Estate – w/ Joel Friedland

Introductory episode on how this show came to life, a background of my life, and journey, and how I started successfully investing in U.S. real estate. 

I moved from Australia to the U.S. in 2012; I didn't own a single investment, now I am syndicating large multi family deals across the U.S., flipping houses and I have started my own real estate investing firm all whilst being an international investor!

So buckle up and get ready as we interview industry leaders and successful real estate entrepreneurs to provide listeners with the right tools to successfully invest in U.S. real estate!   

RG 001 – An Aussie’s Guide To U.S. Real Estate - Intro, Background, And A Lot Of Hard Work!

I interview Ben gray from americanproperties.com.au about the process of getting set up in the U.S. before you start purchasing your first investment property. 

RG 006 - Getting Set-Up in the U.S. Before You Start Investing - with Ben Gray

This week I am chatting again with another successfully Aussie expat, Geremy Heath. Geremy is the founder and CEO of Texas All Cash Home Buyers, which focuses on 'flipping' deals in the San Antonio and Austin markets. 

Geremy is using a creative way to fund his deals; he uses self directed retirement accounts (SDRA) of investors both here in the U.S., and international investors wanting a good yield. The investors self directed retirement account acts as the debt to purchase the property, so the lender (the SDRA) acts as the bank and is in first position. Geremy offers very attractive interest on these short term loans. It is a very creative way for investors to receive a good yield into their SDRA and have all the benefits of owning US real estate. 

I also chat about how Geremy has successfully started a real estate business here in the US, no easy achievement!

Find out more head to www.rsnpropertygroup.com/podcast. 

Until next week, Happy Investing! 

RG 033 - Use Your Self Directed Retirement Funds to Buy U.S. Real Estate with Geremy Heath

Summer is here! It is HOT in Los Angeles! What better way to cool off then listening to my podcast whilst inside sitting in front of the A/C?

This week on the podcast the entrepreneur in the HOT seat is Jason Hartman;  founder of Platinum Properties Investor Network, author, speaker and media personality. 

We are discussing the different types of investments available here in the U.S. and what are the PROS & CONS of each!

Another CRACKIN episode jam packed full of awesome content & actionable advice from entrepreneurs who are crushing it!

Check out all the show notes at www.rsnpropertygroup.com/podcast.

Until Next Week! Happy Investing!

RG 035 - PROS & CONS of the Different Types of U.S. Real Estate Investments with Jason Hartman

This week I am chatting with a bloke who has over 38 years experience investing here in the U.S.....Rod Khleif. 

Rod has had some major success in his investing career, but he has also experienced his fair share of investing failures ('seminars' as he likes to put it)... from owning over 1,300 SFH to loosing it all in the 2008 crash. 

Rod loves getting creative when it comes to financing, as do I! So I am pumped that he came on the show to talk about one of my favorite topics; SELLER CARRY BACK FINANCING, and bestow all the knowledge he has to offer; A true gentleman.

Check all the show notes at www.rsnpropertygroup.com/podcast/ to find out more, or to hit up Rod. 

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Until next week, Happy Investing! 

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RG 039 - Lets Get Creative! Seller Carry Back Financing 101 with Rod Khleif

I have not one, but two incredible entrepreneurs in the hot seat this week! Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro have dropped by to talk to me about their incredible framework for creating vast amounts of cashflow, and long term term wealth, through investing in multifamily real estate. 

The lads are good fun and we dive into their framework called WheelBarrow Profits; Buy right, Manage right and Finance right. 

Head over to my website at www.RSNPropertyGroup.com/podcast to find all the links and the FREE gift from Jake&Gino!

Another incredible episode jam packed full of actionable steps to help you launch your investing career here in the US!

For a FREE 30 min investing consultation with me hit me up at reed@rsnpropertygroup.com to find out. 

Until next week, take care, be safe and remember HAPPY INVESTING!

RG 044 - Multifamily Investing: Buy Right, Finance Right, Manage Right with Jake & Gino

Well that is a wrap for 2016! You blink and its the end of the year! What an absolute CRACKIN year it has been. I know I have certainly learned a lot about my business, my relationships, my podcast and how to grow as an entrepreneur. I am super pumped for what 2017 has in store. I have some massive goals for next year and I hope you can join me for the journey. 

In this episode I summaries 2016, I celebrate some of the successes but I also explain the lessons that I have learned, and share some of my top takeaway tips to help you all become better entrepeueners. I also dive deep into the topic of "why do I podcast" and explain how it has sky rocketed my investing career and my personal brand. 

This episode will be the last for 2016 as I am taking a well deserved break for two weeks. I am heading back to Aussie for some beach, sand, and surf! 

The next two weeks will be replays of other podcasts where I have been the guest on the hot seat through out 2016. 

Look out for CRACKIN new episodes in 2017. I have some incredible guests lined up. 

I wish you all a safe and happy holidays. Here is to a successful 2017! 

Remember to take massive action, set huge goals, and GET IT DONE! 

Make it happen in 2017! 

Happy Investing!

RG 055 - 2016 WrapUp & Why You Should Start a Podcast!

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This week on the show I am chatting with Michael Becker, multi family financing expert! He explains the A-Z of commercial multi family financing. For your FREE Ebook email me at info@rsnpropertygroup.com. 

The show is jammed packed full of CRACKIN content designed to help you all go out and take massive action! 

So what are you waiting for! Subscribe to my show, educate yourself, then go out and make it happen! 

Until next week, Happy Investing!

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RG 060 - Multi-Family Financing 101 with Michael Becker

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Failure as an entrepreneur can sometimes seem inevitable at some point in your career, but it doesn't have to be. This week on Investing in the US podcast I am chatting with Damion Lupo about the lessons he has learned from starting over 30 businesses, 15 of them failed miserable, and how that has shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today!

Learn from failure from others you have been there. You can avoid failure by taking advice from those who have experienced it first hand. 

This show is jammed packed full of incredible investing advice to help you keep kicking massive goals!

Until Next Week Happy Investing!

RG 061 - How to Bounce Back From Failure as an Entrepreneur with Damion Lupo

Who would have thought you could generate massive amounts of cashflow from investing in raw land? Well you can, and this week on Investing in the US podcast I am chatting with the Land Geek, Mark Podolsky, about how he has created a 7 figure business from investing in Raw Land! Boom!

This is an incredible episode for anyone who wants to get started in the real estate game!

Head to my website to find out more about Mark and his company. www.rsnpropertygroup.com/podcast

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Until next week, Happy investing!

RG 075 - 7 Figure Business Investing in Raw Land for CASHFLOW with Land Geek Mark Podolsky

I am super pumped to have podcast heavyweight Kathleen Shannon from the Being Boss podcast on the show! 

Kathleen is a hugely successful entrepreneur in the creative space but she is also a massive real estate investor. Kathleen shares her story on how she got started, and what mindset you need to be successful not only in real estate investing but in all forms of business and entrepreneurship.

Head to my website www.rsnpropertygroup.com/podcast to find links from today's show.

Hit me up at info@rsnpropertygroup.com if you want my FREE EBOOK!

Take action, back yourself and go out and make an impact in the world!

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Until next week, Happy investing!

RG 080 - Being Boss as a Real Estate Entrepreneur with Podcast Heavyweight Kathleen Shannon

Are we in a multifamily bubble? Where are we in the economic cycle? how do we protect our down side? 

So many questions, but very few answers, right? WRONG! 

This week on Investing in the US I am chatting with Jason Post, multifamily syndicator and investor. We discuss all things related to where we are in the multifamily investing cycle, how should we all be preparing for a down turn, and how do you still pick up CRACKIN deals?

Jason is a true expert when it comes to investing for the future and protecting your down side, no BS, just solid investing advice gathered from years of experience.

Head to my website www.rsnpropertygroup.com/podcast to find links from today's show.

Hit me up at info@rsnpropertygroup.com if you want my FREE EBOOK!

Take action, back yourself and go out and make an impact in the world!

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Until next week, Happy investing!

RG 081 - U.S. Multifamily Outlook: Are we in a Multifamily Investing Bubble? w/ Jason Post

Transforming non-performing Class C & D urban multifamily properties can be challenging to say the least. Problem tenants, drug problems, criminals, & tenants expectations are just the tip of the iceberg if you want to be a slumlord. This week on Investing in the US I am chatting with Steve Firestone & Ben Kelly about how they have perfected their systems for transforming under performing Class C and D properties into CASH-COWS & GOLDMINES!

So what are you waiting for?

Get educate, take action and go make a dent in the universe.

If you want to see what my guests look like head over to my YOUTUBE channel: 
www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFEo0AY…iew_as=subscriber

Head to my NEW website www.reedgoossens.com/podcast-investing-in-the-u-s/ to find links from today's show.

Hit me up at info@rsnpropertygroup.com if you want my FREE EBOOK!

Take action, back yourself and go out and make an impact in the world!

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RG 099 - How To Transform Non-Performing CLASS C & D Properties into GOLDMINES w/ Steve Firestone

It has been classed as the GREEN Gold Rush! Investing in the cannabis industry has boomed over the past 5 years since some states within the US have legalized the recreational use of cannabis. This week’s show is the fourth and final episode of my LIVE series I recorded at the IIREC a few weeks back. 

Nate Whigham is in the hot seat and we are chatting all things related to investing in real estate deals that have Cannabis operators/operations involved. We give a history lesson on how legal cannabis came to be in the US, and summarize the challenges of making sure the commercial asset will pencil as an investment if you are thinking about leasing your facility to grow operations and cannabis manufacturing. 

This is truly an incredible and insightful episode about an industry that is booming! Get the green fever!

Be Bold, Be Daring, and go give life a crack!

Remember my new book is up on Amazon please buy a copy, all proceeds go to support the M.O.S.T Cancer Trial in Australia.
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So what are you waiting for?

RG 147 - The Green Rush: Investing in Cannabis Real Estate w/ Nate Whigham

This week in the hot seat I have Glen Carlson, Co-founder of Dent Global which is a structured accelerator program that produces entrepreneurs who stand out, scale up and make a positive impact in the world. 

I have been following Glen for sometime now and his book Key Person of Influence was very influential in my career to go make a difference in my industry. 

In the show we discuss all things related to creating a recession proof brand that will ultimately give you a recession proof business. 

This is a truly inspirational interview with a guy who is a massive mover and shaker. I have been trying to get him on my show for over 12months.

So what are you waiting for?

Be Bold, Be Brave and Go Give Life a CRACK!

Also, get your hands on my new book. All proceeds go to charity.

https://www.amazon.com/Investing-US-Ultimate-Guide-Estate/dp/1731042779

RG 155 - How to Recession Proof YOUR Business w/ Glen Carlson

A podcast for investors and entrepreneurs looking to break into the U.S. market! Join Reed Goossens as he explores the world of US investments: real estate, businesses, and start-ups. Reed interviews industry leaders, and successful entrepreneurs, about how to grow your wealth and create financial freedom by investing in the U.S... With just a little bit of an Aussie twist!

Reed is an Australian making a go of it in the US. He moved to the US back in 2012. He went from buying small duplexes for $45,000, to raising money from investors to buy large multi family apartment communities across the US. To date Reed has been involved in the acquisition of over $450mm worth of multi family real estate. He certainly lives up to the ‘never say die’ Aussie attitude when it comes to being a successful entrepreneur. So click play and find out why this show is one of the top rated investing shows on iTunes.

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