Real Estate Investing Insights
GI299: Building a $500 Million Commercial Real Estate Empire with Ben Reinberg
Ben Reinberg began acquiring commercial real estate assets in the 1990s, and since that time, he has acquired and managed billions of dollars of commercial real estate. Ben is the founder and CEO of the Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, a commercial real estate investment firm with a portfolio valued at over $500 million, spread [...]
SS221: The 10-Year Law of Real Estate Investing
Many principles and informal laws of investing have been passed down from experienced investors to new investors. In this episode, Charles discusses a real estate investing principle he calls the 10-year law. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Recently, I recently spoke to a newer real estate investor, and we [...]
GI298: Land Investing with Mark Podolsky
Mark Podolsky is a raw, undeveloped land investor who, over the past 20 years, has completed over 6,000 transactions, including buying, selling, and leasing raw land as an investment. Additionally, he wrote the book “Dirt Rich,” the ultimate guide to building passive income through raw land. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: [...]
SS220: Comparing Investments: Older Properties vs. Newly Built Properties
When real estate investors create their investment criteria, the age of the target properties is one of the most important factors. In this episode, Charles discusses the pros and cons of investing in older and newer properties Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: One of real estate investors' most significant [...]
GI297: Professional Skateboarder to Real Estate Investor with Mikey Taylor
Mikey Taylor was a professional skateboarder who participated in the X games. After retiring from skateboarding, he co-founded a craft brewery that Molson/Coors later acquired. Following that exit, he founded Commune Capital, a private equity firm focused on commercial real estate investing, where he is currently a co-president. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The [...]
SS219: Transforming Properties: The Untold Value of Minor Renovations
One mistake I made on my first rental property was purchasing a property that required a major renovation. In this episode, Charles discusses minor and major renovation projects and how investors might experience similar returns. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: I believe one of the most important calculations when [...]
GI296: Luxury Vacation Rentals with Stephen Petasky
Stephen Petasky is a luxury real estate and short-term rental expert. His company has divisions in the US, Canada, and Italy, focusing on luxury development projects, memorable vacation experiences, and epic restorations of historic estates. Since 2007, they have serviced over 20,000 client vacations. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Transcript: Charles: [...]
SS218: How to Identify Hidden Property Management Risks
Property management risks can appear regardless of who manages the property. It is the owner's or asset manager's job to discover these risks before they become problems. In this episode, Charles discusses how to identify property management risks. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: When I speak to new real [...]
GI295: Generating Passive Income from Community Solar with Dakota Malone
Dakota Malone has been involved in the solar industry for over a decade, and his company, Community Solar Authority, partners with commercial real estate investors to increase their properties’ income. This includes leasing parts of their property for passive income or generating on-site power. His company has unlocked access to over $22 million in future [...]
SS217: The Best Financing Options for New Investors
Obtaining financing can sometimes be difficult for a new real estate investor. In this episode, Charles discusses different financing options available to new investors. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: When I began investing in real estate, I was self-employed, which made obtaining financing always a little trickier until I [...]
