The Capital Stack

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Sep 2024

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It's no secret that investing in real estate is an incredible way to build life-changing, long-term wealth. You might've heard the statistic that nearly 90% of all millionaires owe a portion of their wealth to buying, selling, or holding real property. But the question is how? How do you transition from simply being interested in real estate, to owning real property as an investment? Dive into the world of real estate group investments every week with commercial real estate investor Brandon Jenkins, and learn more about how syndicators structure the capital stack to acquire deals. If you want to understand how to achieve risk-adjusted, asymmetric returns through commercial real estate investments, don't miss an episode!

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September 18, 2024Episode 11835 min

118. From Corporate to Real Estate Success with Elaina Biffle

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest:Elaina Biffle is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who transitioned from over 15 years in corporate talent development to building wealth through real estate. After investing in multifamily properties in Columbus, OH, and Detroit, MI, she quickly expanded her portfolio to 165 units, including two multifamily complexes she owns and manages. To enhance operational efficiency, Elaina founded her own property management company, offering comprehensive in-house services. With a focus on creating communal equity and accessible housing, Elaina is dedicated to scaling her business while making a social impact. She's passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom through smart real estate investments.Connect with Elaina:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebiffle/--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

September 16, 2024Episode 11739 min

117. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Coleen Greco

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--Connect with Coleen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoleengreco/Email: coleen@coleengreco.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ Overcoming limiting beliefs✔️ Shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset✔️ Understanding the power or perspective--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

September 13, 2024Episode 11641 min

116. Master Infinite Banking and Take Control of Your Wealth with Dr. Robert Scranton

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest: Dr. Rob Scranton is a financial strategist and serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in accounting and finance. As a former chief financial architect of a cutting-edge firm, he now teaches the transformative power of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), a time-tested strategy for growing and preserving wealth. Unlike traditional methods of scrimping and saving, Dr. Rob’s approach allows individuals to build wealth without sacrificing their lifestyle. Passionate about sharing these financial truths, Dr. Rob draws inspiration from his own family’s history of financial resilience during the Great Depression. Today, he empowers others to achieve true wealth using the same powerful strategies.Connect with Dr. Robert Scranton:Website: yourfinancialiq.orgEpisode Highlights:✔️ The banking bail-in concept✔️ Infinite banking benefits✔️ Risks of conventional banking✔️ Misconceptions about retirement accounts✔️ Your Financial IQ✔️401k plans and government risk--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

September 11, 2024Episode 11539 min

115. Secrets of Self-Directed IRAs with Zachary Wilson

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --Connect with Zachary Wilson: Email: zach.wilson@questtrust.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ Understanding self-directed IRAs✔️New IRA regulatory changes✔️UDFI vs. UBIT✔️Common IRA investor pitfalls✔️Role of IRA custodians✔️Syndication deals and IRAs✔️Passive vs. Active Syndication Investments--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

September 9, 2024Episode 11436 min

114. Mastering Investment Strategies from Self-Storage to Multi-Family with Paul Moore

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Paul Moore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm. He transitioned from a successful stint at Ford and co-founding a staffing firm—earning him 2x Finalist for Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year—to becoming a prominent real estate investor. Paul has completed over 100 commercial and residential deals, appeared on HGTV, and contributed to Fox Business and BiggerPockets. He also co-hosted the podcast "How to Lose Money" and authored Storing Up Profits and The Perfect Investment. Connect with Paul Moore: Email: invest@wellingscapital.comWebsite: https://www.wellingscapital.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ How to find your 'Big Why'✔️ True investing vs speculation✔️ Surviving debt and financial crisis✔️ Impact of FOMO on investment decisions✔️Advice for new investors--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

September 6, 2024Episode 11344 min

113. Taking Massive Imperfect Action with Jay Lee

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/Schedule a call with me. --About the guest:Meet Jay, known in the industry as the Sales Ninja. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Jay's journey is a testament to transformation and mastery. Starting as an introverted banker, he played a pivotal role in launching one of the most successful Visa Platinum Reward cards, impacting thousands. After a decade as a pastor, where he trained over 2,500 leaders and witnessed 10,000 professions of faith, Jay pivoted to high-ticket sales. His remarkable ability to sell and coach has led to massive growth for companies, scaling them from zero to multi-millions in record time. Jay's expertise has generated over $25M in client revenue within just three years. Discover his impact and client success stories at www.gosalesninja.com. Connect with Jay Lee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayleecanada/Email: jay@radicalbusinessgrowth.comEmail: jay@salesninja.aiWebsite: https://group.gosalesninja.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Sales and business growth strategies✔️ Leveraging AI to boost sales✔️ Financial benefits of selling licenses✔️ Building a strong brand and increasing visibility✔️ How to maximize results through massive, imperfect action--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

September 4, 2024Episode 11241 min

112. Why You Need a Public Adjuster on Your Side with Andy Gurczak

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/--About the guest:Andy Gurczak is the visionary Founder and CEO of AllCity Adjusting, a premier public adjusting firm dedicated to ensuring insured clients receive fair and equitable insurance payouts. With over a decade of leadership, Andy has propelled the company to impressive growth, skillfully managing multi-million dollar claims across both commercial and residential properties. Beyond his mastery in public adjusting, Andy is an accomplished property investor with a diverse portfolio spanning the Midwest. His deep expertise in sales, construction, and real estate enables him to lead one of the most efficient and effective public adjusting firms in the nation.Connect with Andy Gurczak: Website: https://allcityadjusting.com/Email: andy@allcityadjusting.com Episode Highlights:✔️ The role of public adjusters in the claims process✔️ Complexities in multi-family Insurance✔️Impact of rising non-controllable costs ✔️Understanding insurance limits✔️Common areas of coverage exposure✔️Pre-emptive engagement with public adjusters --💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

August 9, 2024Episode 11145 min

111. From Accidental Landlord to Massive Success with Whitney Elkins-Hutten

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/Schedule a call with me → https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--About the guest:Whitney Elkins-Hutten began her real estate career with a successful rental in 2002, but her second deal nearly cost her everything, shaping her journey. Studying the greatest real estate juggernauts, she replicated their strategies to achieve financial freedom. Since then, Whitney has partnered in over $800M+ of real estate, including 6,500+ residential units and 2,200+ self-storage units, and flipped over $5M in residential properties. Through ASH Wealth and the Investor Accelerator Mentorship Program, she helps budding investors develop clear, workable plans to achieve their real estate and financial goals. When she’s not working, you can find her trail running with her pup, mountain biking, camping, and spending time with her family.Connect with Whitney Elkins - Hutten: Email: whitney@passiveinvesting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/Episode Highlights:✔️ Applying the BRRRR strategy to multifamily syndication✔️ Private money lending ✔️ Preferred equity deals, rescue funds, and high-quality assets✔️ Express car wash investment opportunities✔️Building equity vs cash flow✔️The five freedoms of wealth--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

August 7, 2024Episode 11056 min

110. Optimize Operations to Maximize Profits with Steve Sherman

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Steve Sherman has been a real estate professional since 2008, initially owning and managing a single-family rental portfolio in Northern Virginia from 2008 to 2019. With over 18 years of experience as a senior project manager in construction, Steve specializes in large, complex government and transit projects. He holds a BS degree in Business Management from Radford University and is an active member of Brad Sumrok’s Personal Mentoring Group since 2019, as well as the Investor Fuel Mastermind. Currently, Steve serves as a General Partner and CapEx/Asset Manager in real estate investments, leveraging his extensive expertise in project management and asset optimization.Connect with Steve Sherman: Instagram: @sherman_multifamilyWebsite: www.shermanmultifamily.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.sherman.904108Episode Highlights:✔️Emphasizing operations and CAPEX✔️From property management to syndication✔️Underwriting, budget management, and contract negotiation ✔️Managing and mitigating risks in a deal✔️Geographic and property type diversification--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8

August 5, 2024Episode 10945 min

109. Mindset Shifts You Need to Master Your Business with Pete VanderVeen

Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Pete VanderVeen’s background spans launching 10+ companies spanning energy, fitness, franchising, youth athletics, real estate, and others. He’s gone from participating in and founding upstarts to leading $100+ million in real estate development, and even managing within a fortune 5 company with $10+ billion in operations and 1,000+ reports. Pete’s purpose in recent years is to passionately help others get life and business right through executive leadership coaching. Connect with Pete VanderVeen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-vanderveen/Website: triumphsolutionsusa.comEpisode Highlights:✔️ The importance of mindset in starting a real estate investment journey✔️ Strategies for identifying profitable real estate investment opportunities.✔️ The process of buying your first property and the challenges involved.✔️ Advice for aspiring real estate investors and entrepreneurs.--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8