The Capitalize Podcast

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The Capitalize Podcast is a crowd-sourced real estate investment show hosted by real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and business partners Grant Smith and Chris Cascella. The show covers ALL THINGS REAL ESTATE so you can go from your first property to running your own real estate business. After being assigned to the same dorm room freshman year at the University of Cincinnati, Chris Cascella and Grant Smith worked on various business ventures together before Sharper Capital Partners began in 2019. Sharper Capital Partners is a private lending company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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December 10, 202452 min

Scaling Your Property Management Business Insights w/ Slocomb Reed

In this episode of the Capitalized Podcast, we sit down with Slocomb Reed, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur based in Greater Cincinnati. With over 10 years of experience, Slocomb has built a diverse portfolio and a range of businesses under the name “Three Little Pigs,” including property management, construction management, and HVAC services.Slocomb provides actionable insights on:- Scaling a property management business through efficient operations- Self-managing vs. hiring a professional management company- Opportunity costs in real estate decisions- Best practices for onboarding new properties- Lessons learned from a decade of experience in the industrySlocomb is also the Director of Investment Services at The Chabris Group and hosts Cincinnati’s Best Ever REI Mastermind and the Best Ever CRE Podcast.Tune in for valuable insights from one of the industry’s most experienced professionals!Connect with Christina:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slocomb.reedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slocomb-reed-b7145b1a/Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.comInstagram: / sharpercapitalpartners (@sharpercapitalpartners)Email: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

November 6, 20241 hr 4 min

The Power of Design in Real Estate Investing w/ Christina Beck

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Beck, an HGTV-winning designer, realtor, and co-owner of Vero Home, a Cincinnati-based design and real estate investment company.Christina shares her journey from working a 9-5, to her first couple live-in flips with her husband Colin, to flipping a few properties a year while raising kids, to ultimately being invited onto and winning an HGTV flipping competition and starting her own design and real estate investing company here in Cincinnati, OH. In the episode, Christina discusses her early flips, the challenges she ran into with her renovations, the importance of planning before starting a project, common hurdles for first-time flippers, and why design is an essential component to a successful RE investing strategy. She also opens up about her HGTV experience, explaining how she ended up on the show and what actually went down behind the scenes. Christina offers tips on budget-friendly design for investors and highlights how intentional choices can elevate a home’s market appeal.Connect with Christina:Instagram: @verohomedesignsEmail: christina@verohomecincy.comFREE Construction Planning 101 GuideConnect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.comInstagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

September 13, 202449 min

The Four Key Areas Of Competitive Advantage In Real Estate

In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, Grant and Chris dive into the four key areas of competitive advantage in real estate: deals, construction, capital, and management. We break down strategies for sourcing deals, managing construction, and securing capital, and discuss which ways are most profitable vs. which ones might be best for your situation.Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.comInstagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

August 29, 202442 min

The Power of Authenticity, Advice For Beginners and Future Market Trends w/ Ethan Bishop

In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, we're joined by Ethan Bishop, a real estate agent with over 100 real estate transactions totaling around $34 million in volume. Ethan shares his and his clients' strategies for success in the current real estate market.We discuss how to get started as a first-time investor, the importance of building meaningful relationships, and how being yourself can be your greatest asset. Ethan also shares his insights on the future of the real estate market, his opinion on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and how to find deals outside of MLS listings.Connect With Ethan:Instagram: @ethanisthebishLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanrobertbishop/Email: ethan@asktcg.comPhone: +1 330 495 9742Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

August 21, 202444 min

NAR Settlement, Market Trends, and the BRRRR Method w/ Staci Shelby

In this episode, Staci Shelby, a real estate agent and investor who has closed 105 homes ($25.7M), shares her insights into the current state of the housing market and the implications of the NAR settlement. Staci also discusses her strategy of buying properties with value-add opportunities and turning them into rentals, along with the importance of being your own boss and controlling your schedule.Connect With Staci:Website: stacishelby.cincinnatirealestatesearch.comInstagram: @stacisellscincyEmail: staci@asktcg.comPhone: +1 (513) 703-5880Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

July 30, 202446 min

Flexibility In Self-Storage Financing Options And Tax Advantages w/ Josh Montgomery

In this episode, Josh Montgomery, a self storage operator, shares his unique approach to managing his self storage facilities. From remote management to offshore talent and portable containers, Josh covers it all in this exciting and informative episode.Connect with Josh:Email: josh@storagehq.caWebsite: https://storagehq.ca/Twitter: https://x.com/hq_storageConnect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: / sharpercapitalpartners (@sharpercapitalpartners)Email: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-750100:00 Introduction to Josh Montgomery and Storage HQ03:13 The Importance of Future Flexibility in Self-Storage06:19 The Benefits of Using Portable Units for Self-Storage13:23 Customer Preferences in the Self-Storage Industry17:39 Streamlining Operations with Automation and Technology20:31 Adapting to Market Conditions in Self-Storage22:53 Introduction to Portable Storage Containers27:57 Adding Portable Containers to Existing Facilities31:10 Benefits and Market Demand for Portable Containers35:29 Expanding Business Globally with Portable Containers39:17 Scaling Container Sales and Real Estate Acquisitions43:05 Future Vision: Growing the Business and Providing Value

July 18, 202459 min

Scaling from 0 to 29 Units and $5.5M in Two Years w/ Josh Gedrose

In this episode, Josh Gedrose shares his incredible journey of building a portfolio of 29 units worth $5.5 million in just two years. Josh's story is particularly inspiring because he started his real estate journey when he was 40 years old, and he's scaled his business very quickly. In this episode, he shares his experience raising private money, finding and negotiating off market deals, working alongside his wife in their business, and much more.00:00 - 03:07 Introduction and Background03:07 - 08:11 Turning 40 and Discovering Real Estate Investing08:11 - 15:05 Using the BRRRR Method and Raising Private Money15:05 - 17:53 The Excitement and Confidence of Rapid Real Estate Growth17:53 - 25:57 Mindset Shift: Presenting a Win-Win Opportunity to Private Lenders25:57 - 29:57 Finding Deals: Strategies and Proactive Approaches29:57 - 30:27 Acting Fast on MLS Listings30:27 - 31:25 The Value of Wholesalers31:25 - 33:01 Finding Off-Market Deals33:01 - 41:15 Balancing Ambition and Caution41:15 - 59:25 Creating a Family EnterpriseConnect with Josh:Social: @joshbgedroseConnect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

July 11, 202447 min

Buying Your First Investment Property At 21 Years Old w/ Bulbul Bhati

In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, Bulbul Bhati tells us how she started her real estate journey right after college at the age of 21 and house hacking in Cincinnati. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and finding a supportive community. She also shares exactly how she bought her first property, including how she picked a market, found an agent, acquired an FHA loan, avoided disaster, and much more.00:00 - 08:11 Introduction and Background08:11 - 31:30 Getting Started in Real Estate Investing31:30 - 44:22 Partnership with Elevate Capital44:22 - 47:00 Goals for Financial Freedom and FlexibilityConnect with Bulbul:Social: @jetsetinvestbabesWebsite - https://www.elev8capital.co/Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501

June 11, 2024Episode 3540 min

From Pharmacist to 7 Figure Investor w/ Dylan Koch

In this episode, Dylan shares his journey from pharmacist to full-time real estate investor. He discusses sourcing off-market deals, the pros and cons of off-market investing, and the evolution of texting as a marketing strategy. Dylan also covers the difference between being a real estate investor vs. a business owner, the need for a clear vision and goals, hiring employees, delegating tasks, misconceptions about cash flow, underwriting properties accurately, and his biggest real estate mistakes and lessons learned.Connect with Dylan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11dkoch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylan.koch.5Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpercapitalpartners/Email: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-750101:03 - The Advantages of Off-Market Real Estate Investing08:03 - The Shift from Wholesaling to Flipping Properties13:14 - From Pharmacist to Full-Time Real Estate Investor: Dylan's Journey20:27 - Real Estate Investing vs. Business Ownership23:14 - The Importance of Hiring Employees31:21 - Understanding Cash Flow in Real Estate35:05 - The Role of Direct-to-Seller Deals37:55 - Learning from Mistakes in Real Estate

June 7, 2024Episode 3452 min

Investing in Apartments While Working in Venture Capital w/ Ian Cruz

In this episode of the Capitalize Podcast, host Chris Cascella sits down with Ian Cruz, founder of Elev8 Capital. Ian shares his inspiring journey working as a Manager of Finance at a Venture Capital Firm while simultaneously building his real estate portfolio up to 32 units across across San Francisco, CA and Cincinnati, OH. They discuss the challenges and strategies of investing in the Bay Area, the significance of ADUs in California, and Ian's first foray into commercial multifamily real estate. Ian also outlines his conservative underwriting strategies and the power of networking in real estate investing.Using 1031 Funds to Build an ADU: https://www.youtube.com/live/efjVGooLwvA?si=5teyDpggPYHdk-d-Connect with Ian:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbcruzEmail: ian@elev8capital.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cincycashflow/Fractional Community: https://www.fractional.app/community/cincinnati Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpercapitalpartners/Email: info@sharpercapital.comPhone: +1 (513) 334-7501