Episodes

Being a business owner is hard, it’s even harder figuring out all the logistics that make a business grow. Money comes in and money goes out, but if you are not specialized in accounting can you fully understand where the money goes? Today’s guest was in this exact situation and was stuck in a rut until he had a great idea to use his specific talents as a real estate investor to be able to look at the business as a whole and see what changes he could make. He’s an author of Profit First for Real...

In the world of real estate investing, it is very common to see investors changing their trajectory of careers, from what they thought they wanted to do, to what they actually do for a living. Most children do not dream of being a real estate investor, especially if they do not have prior exposure to it, from family members or their surrounding environment. This is the exact story of Today’s guest, Hoan Thai. He grew up knowing he was going to go to college and get a great job with an engineerin...

Starting out in the corporate world, today’s guest went from a sales insurance agent, moved into a leadership role, then wound up in a marketing position. He started the new position and made a friend along the way. His friend was interested in real estate, and they would spend their free time talking about real estate investing. Talking, lead to a partnership between the two, and luck seemed to hit at the same time, about 13 rental properties fell into their hands, but no experience on what to ...

Have you been wanting to get into the game of owning rentals and earning passive income? Don’t know where to start? Well, you are not alone, today’s guest, Henry Washington was living his life day to day, paycheck to paycheck, until he got married. The minute he got married, his wife started to pay more attention to their spending habits, and she was not happy, to say the least. This got him thinking about how he could earn a living and put more money in the bank for a rainy day. He spent hours ...

Does climate change and investing have anything to do with one another? Well, the answer is, yes, with the introduction of cryptocurrencies, there are more ways to invest in climate-conscious opportunities. Demian Klenk helps us understand what goes into these carbon markets, and what the investment funds will do to improve the ozone layer and reduce carbon emissions, overall. He also introduces us directly to his fund that encapsulates cleaning the carbon emissions and helping businesses become...

Have you ever thought about investing into real estate abroad? What about investing into emerging markets or having a secondary residency internationally? If these topics are of interest to you, then this is the show for you! Ladislas Maurice, has been a very busy investor, recently, traveling, living and researching these markets so that he can educate and help others follow in his footsteps. He knows many contacts for all different types of situations that may come about. Make sure to tune in ...

Money is a universal item, it may look different, but it works the same way in most places. When it comes to cooking, it’s the same concept, you read the directions and follow what the instructions say, and it will turn out the same as the creator instructed. What if the notion of saving money could be done in small “recipe,” like instructions, where if you follow the recipe, you can end up saving a ton of money over time? Well, if you can follow instructions, you can save millions, and today’s ...

Do you love a good story? What about stories of trials and tribulations in the lending community? For some, these tales can be very relatable, especially, when it comes to finding funding for a home or rental property. If you love a great story, today’s episode is a treat for you! Fred Shatzoff is our guest on this episode of TRTFF and he has a few wonderful tales of failure and success when it comes to him helping past and present clients with their lending journeys, tune in to hear more! For m...

Have you been seeing mentions of e-commerce businesses sprouting up all over the internet, recently? If so, there are many different options and ways to get into this type of business. Maybe you want to diversify your portfolio or just looking for a side hustle that can become a million-dollar passive income. If you fall into either of these categories or are just someone interested in learning more about e-commerce, make sure to listen to this episode. Today, we are speaking with Will Basta of ...

Recently, people have been blaming the top earners, or the 1% of tax evasion, saying that they do not pay their fair share, like the middle class must. This is what it can look like for your average W-2 worker, since they are paying taxes directly from their paycheck and then the employer is paying taxes on you as an employee as well. The top earners understand the benefits of using different tax strategies that can help them circumvent paying high amounts of taxes and getting to keep more of th...

When working for a Law Firm, you log your time on an hourly basis, to be successful. By understanding how time, equals money, Zach Winner, of Prosperity CRE, learned that he could use his money more wisely to create the time freedom he was searching for. From starting out as an Attorney, to reading a ton of books on investing and now, a successful investor, Zach is helping his clients invest in projects he believes are worthwhile. He talks about his journey and how having these backgrounds helpe...

Have you ever heard the term, “don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait?” This phrase will become a very important phrase to live by if you aspire to become a real estate investor, landlord, wholesaler, or flipper. Today’s guest is an expert in all things pertaining to the above-mentioned and he is here today to give tips on why marketing and buying deals will be extremely beneficial for obtaining your real estate goals. Make sure to tune in, to hear David Dodge drop some actual k...

Did you know that history will, for the most part, always repeat itself? M.C Laubscher, originally from South Africa, moved to the U.S. with about $500 in his pocket, a good attitude, and a dream of playing sports professionally. He is now known as “The Cashflow Ninja,” and is here to speak about his experiences, world history and fighting adversity, and how they can all lead to financial success. His knowledge of world history, his viewpoints and his book The 21 Best Cashflow Niches, are all ma...

Today’s guest, Isabelle Guarino-Smith, of the Residential Assisted Living Academy has been following in her late Father’s footsteps, Gene Guarino, by leading, teaching, inspiring her students. She is here today, keeping Gene's legacy alive by helping others understand the need for Residential Assisted living. As well as explaining the many benefits that this type of living can have on, not only the person living in the facility but also how it can be beneficial from an investment point of view. ...

At all stages, an investment can be viewed as a series of checklists. Whether it’s conducting due diligence, determining if an asset type will diversify your portfolio, or even if you have the means to invest in a new venture, it’s important to ask yourself questions and execute all of the steps required to build passive income safely and successfully. For Eliot Bencuya, CEO and co-founder of Streitwise, considering every step of an investment is all a part of the day-to-day. His extensive exper...

Every investors’ journey is defined by their past experiences. These experiences can teach us a great deal about how to become better investors, financers, and eventually, even leaders. Each and every accomplishment is a product of hard work, determination, and applying what we learn throughout our investor journeys. For Jeremy Thomason, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations for CAF Companies, a multifamily investment, property management, and maintenance/construction firm. His leadership ...

As we have discussed with many established investors like today’s guest, Mathew Owens of OCG Properties, the desire to learn, grow, and expand never stops for an investor and entrepreneur. Mathew began his journey studying accounting and economics, and then became a CPA in 2002. Since then, he has grown with OCG Properties in buying, renovating, selling, and holding over 1000 single family properties, raising over $75 million in private investor capital, owning over 130 units across the nation, ...

Knowing the key steps for planning and strategizing can make all the difference for developing and managing a business that can truly grow. But how does one lay out a successful strategy, ensure growth, and raise the capital necessary to get that business to the point it needs to be? For Michael “Dersh” Dersham, CEO of healthcare technology and payment processing firm MAPay, building business, developing multi-disciplinary problem-solving, and raising capital have all gone hand in hand over the ...

When getting into investing, or investing in a syndication or fund for the first time, it’s crucial to know who you’re investing with, and if their goals align with yours. Are you someone who wants to know that their syndicator has gone through the trials and tribulations of this industry first-hand? Does explicit communication of core values matter to you when considering where to invest your money? Do you share in a desire to see more women at the forefront of investing, and a larger part of t...

We hear a lot about the benefits of building wealth, diversifying our assets, and passive income, but how can we determine the makeup of our investment portfolios? Where should my first investment funds go, and where should my funds go when the market changes? How much should I spend before I start earning income from my investments? How can I invest defensively and offensively to set myself up for now, later, and in legacy? Through all of these questions that you may be asking yourself, it’s i...

We often hear that so much of business and success can be attributed to “who you know”, or the relationships we form along the way. But how do you grow, maintain, and strengthen relationships between businesses, partners, investors, and clients? David Geldart, Director of Investor Relations and Capital at CityVest, began by raising over $55 million in capital through fundraising through individual and small business investments. The skills he has been able to build through his experience have al...

There is no such thing as “too early” when it comes to planning for retirement, but what do we do when it feels like we’re “too late”? Regardless of if you are in your twenties and new to the investment scene, or fifty and looking to retire more comfortably beyond the means of your current savings, investing in things like real estate can help you fund your retirement and create a legacy for your children and grandchildren at any age. Bill Manassero, founder and host of The Old Dawg’s REI Networ...

In life, it can be hard to accept change. We may go to school, get a degree, and find that once in the workforce, we are not fulfilled by the career we have chosen. How do we navigate changing our path to better suit our personal and financial needs? This scenario is similar to what real estate entrepreneur, business coach, and podcast host of Before the Millions , Daray Olaleye, encountered. After working in Corporate America as a Big 4 accountant left him feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled, D...

For many entrepreneurs, exposure, networks, and resources are readily available and have become increasingly easier to seek out. But not everyone is privy to these resources, and lack the knowledge and education needed to tap into their talents and execute their passions. How can aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-starters begin if the resources don’t always present themselves right away? That’s where people like Zane Johnson, Esq. come in. Johnson’s law firm, M. Zane {+} As...