The Cashflow Capitalist Show

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The Cashflow Capitalist show is a Commercial Real Estate Podcast which is simplified to explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast is hosted by Venture Vortex Founder, Aman Shahi who provides listeners with an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. The host and guests share valuable insights and ideas for investing strategies, leasing and management tips, market updates, and more.

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February 8, 202431 min

Understanding the Value-Add Investments in Multifamily Real Estate with Evan Curtis

Welcome to The Cashflow Capitalist Show! Today, Aman brings Evan Curtis to discuss real estate investing strategies, trends, and challenges. With 18 years of experience in real estate and finance, Evan shares an experienced real estate investor's perspective on market conditions, asset classes, geographic strategies, underwriting principles, and factors shaping returns. Hop in, learn, and take action today. What to expect in this episode? Evan's background Target avatars: real estate strategies Single-family home investment and big institutions Real estate investing in today's economy Learning from past mistakes The importance of education in real estate Who is Evan Curtis? Evan Curtis is an Executive Director of Investments at Vanamor. Prior to joining Vanamor, Evan spent 5 years at Wedgewood as the Director of Investor Relations and Commercial Finance, where he oversaw two private funds with a combined AUM of $200 million, raised capital for multifamily syndications, and sourced and secured over $300 million of debt on a portfolio of over 2,000 doors in Texas and California. Evan also spent 11 years at PIMCO, where he focused on Real Estate Private Equity funds, which included fundraising and ongoing management for a portfolio of funds with over $10 billion in capital commitments. Connect with Evan Curtis: Website: https://vanamor.com/company/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancurtis562/ - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

February 1, 202434 min

Navigating Real Estate in Today's Market With Brian Briscoe

Welcome to the Cashflow Capitalist Show! Brian Briscoe joins your host, Aman Shahi, to discuss navigating real estate in today's market. Apartment investing was his exit plan from the military, and since his first property, he's been involved in about 1600 total units. How did he do it? Hop in and learn through Brian's experiences. Be inspired and start your journey now. What to expect in this episode? From military to real estate investing: buying a house for rental Accidentally downloading a book on apartments: the start of the next step Producing content: being the capital-raising guy Real estate investing in Salt Lake City Building relationships with your investors Finding deals in this economy "The debt has to match the deal": tips on debt vs deal "Why?" Who is Brian Briscoe? Brian Briscoe is the founder and Visionary of Streamline Capital Group and has been a general partner in 1100 units worth over $120 million and has been lead sponsor, asset manager, capital raiser, and key principal on these properties. He founded Streamline Capital Group to provide long-term growth and cash flow for its investors. He is the host of the Diary of an Apartment Investor Podcast and the founder of the Tribe of Titans, a multifamily educational community. Connect with Brian Briscoe: Website: https://www.streamlinecapitalgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/ - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

January 24, 202426 min

Breaking Down Self Storage Investing with Steffany Boldrini

Self-storage has been gaining popularity in the last few years. In today's episode, Aman brings Steffany Boldrini of Monte Carlo Real Estate Investments. For years, Steffany has gained extensive experience in commercial real estate investing, with a focus on self-storage. Join us in this episode to learn more about self-storage and start your journey of creating wealth through passive investing. What to expect in this episode? The first property and quitting her job Why California? Finding a really good broker How do you find investors in self-storage? The importance of diversifying Why is self-storage getting popular? How to get educated about self-storage? The tax benefits of investing in self-storage The importance of building relationships Increasing revenue in self-storage Who is Steffany Boldrini? Steffany Boldrini was born and raised in a small ranch in Brazil and at the age of 18 she moved to Silicon Valley with her family. She built a successful career as a sales leader at successful startups and while seeking to diversify her portfolio, she was introduced to the world of real estate. She first heard about the self-storage asset class while listening to a podcast and found that this asset class suited her desire for long-term passive income without high levels of maintenance or management, allowing her to gain both freedom of time and freedom of money in the future. For the past five years, Steffany has developed an extensive experience in commercial real estate investing. She has a track record of double-digit cash on cash returns in a range of commercial properties. Her podcast, Commercial Real Estate Investing from A-Z is a leader in the space, recently named one of the best Commercial Real Estate Investing podcasts by Business Insider. Connect with Steffany Boldrini: Website: https://montecarlorei.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffbold/ Email: steff@montecarlorei.com - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

January 17, 202430 min

Scaling to $800M in Real Estate Investments with Reed Goossens

In today's The Cashflow Capitalist Show episode, Aman shares a very insightful conversation with Reed Goossens. Learn about real estate, multifamily syndication, and capitalizing on this downturn. Reed, who moved from Australia, shares how he started his real estate journey and how it happened to him here in the US. From buying his first $38,000 duplex to his current portfolio of about $800 million multifamily commercial real estate, he stresses that it is never an overnight success. Tune in and catch all the real estate golden nuggets Reed shares on this show! What to expect in this episode? Reed's first property "If you haven't seen the results come instantly, they're not going to come instantly." Taking small steps, doing it, and doing it consistently First multifamily syndication Being a co-GP and falling flat on your face Constantly learning and never stopping Multifamily real estate market distress Why would I invest in multifamily today? "Getting prepared right now is the right opportunity to start to capitalize on this "downturn"" Who is Reed Goossens? Reed Goossens is a Real Estate entrepreneur with 8 years' experience in structural engineering, project management, design and real estate acquisitions. He combines his technical engineering background with his passion for real estate development and investing. Over the last 10 years, he has built up multiple syndication companies to date, and a portfolio of about $800 million of multifamily commercial real estate. He has also launched the podcast Investing in the US, wherein he interviews the cream of the crop within the real estate industry to better educate other investors who want to break into the US market and start investing in multifamily real estate today. Connect with Reed Goossens: Website: https://reedgoossens.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens/ - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

January 10, 202439 min

Real Estate Tax Strategies: Understanding Cost Segregation with Expert Dave Barret

When we think of depreciation in real estate investments, most people believe it's just simple and straight line. But imagine your property in different components, and that some parts can depreciate faster than others. Can you start to picture out the benefits? Join us in this episode of The Cashflow Capitalist Show, as Aman shares the mic with David Barrett of Cost Segregation Services, LLC in a very interesting and educational discussion about taxation, cost segregation, and how it can help your bottom-line with respect to tax codes. What to expect in this episode? What is Cost Segregation and how it can benefit you? Traditional Depreciation versus utilizing Cost Segregation. Tax Strategies with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 When do you need to do a Cost Segregation Study? When not to do a Cost Segregation? Bonus depreciation and minimizing recapture. Benefits on cost savings to investors. How CSSI CostSeg Study can help companies. Who is David Barrett? David Barrett is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial services. Currently serving as the National Representative at Cost Segregation Services, LLC since April 2021, he specializes in assisting clients across the country, with a focus on Southern California projects. In this role, David contributes to enhancing real estate owners' cash flow through income tax savings and deferment. Cost Segregation Services, LLC utilizes building studies and the U.S. tax code to identify building components eligible for accelerated depreciation, allowing owners to expense more depreciation at a faster rate. Prior to his current position, David served as the Western Regional Manager at Atradius Collections from January 2018 to April 2021, where he oversaw amicable AR follow-up services and third-party collections. His earlier roles include Credit Insurance Senior Sales Agent at Euler Hermes North America from August 2012 to December 2017 and various roles at TSI - Transworld Systems Inc. from March 1993 to August 2013, where he excelled in business development, sales, and management. Connect with David Barrett: Cost Segregation Services: https://costsegregationservices.com/ David's Phone: 818-746-7558 Email David: CDBarrett1@gmail.com - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

December 5, 20237 min

State of the Economy with Aman Shahi

In this episode of The Cashflow Capitalist Show, Aman discussed whether the recession is really over or if we're on the brink of one. We dive deep into the current state of the economy. There's a mix of opinions among big companies and financial experts like Goldman Sachs about the end of the US recession. Aman shares his view that we are still in a recession, albeit with a strong job market and significant economic growth. The focus shifts to the U.S. GDP, which is growing at a rate of 4.9% in the third quarter, expected to rise to 5.2%. Aman discusses the implications of this growth rate for the economy's health. The conversation turns to the Federal Reserve's strategy in managing the economy. Currently, interest rates are steady at 5.5%. Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, believes these rates are sufficiently restrictive, with no immediate need for an increase. A significant shift in market expectations is noted, with an 89% likelihood of the Fed cutting rates by May 1st, contrasting sharply with predictions from just a month ago. Aman explores how lower interest rates can stimulate the economy, especially in terms of housing. He discusses the potential for a resurgence of bidding wars in the housing market if mortgage rates drop. Opinions of key economic figures like Janet Yellen and Jerome Powell are discussed. Yellen is optimistic about the labor market, while Powell remains cautious about inflation and the timing of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs predicts a 2.1% GDP growth next year, suggesting a low chance of an impending recession. However, Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase warns of potential risks and a possible recession. The discussion moves towards the future, speculating on the economic climate in 2024 and 2025, particularly in light of the upcoming elections. The potential impact of interest rate changes on inflation and the market is analyzed. Aman invites listeners to share their views on the economy and discusses the importance of making informed decisions in real estate investments. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in further discussion and to reach out to Aman for more detailed advice, along with a reminder to rate the podcast. Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

November 23, 202333 min

Strategies for Successful Multifamily Investing with Michael Roeder

When investing in multifamily real estate, is it worth it to get the services of a property management company? What are the things you need to be aware of before investing in a multifamily unit? In this episode of The Cashflow Capitalist Show, Aman interviews Michael Roeder of Granite Towers Equity Group, as they talk about Michael’s portfolio and expertise in multifamily real estate investments. Learn about the five pillars to focus when acquiring multifamily assets, as well as the benefits and challenges of getting a property management company. What to expect in this episode? First single-family investment and scaling into multifamily Creating a team and getting property management Challenges when moving to multifamily units. Five pillars to focus when acquiring multifamily assets. On debt, interest rates, and non-motivated sellers CapEx, property management, and new investors Steps when closing an acquisition. Unconventional ways to increase LOI. Raising capital in the current economy. Outlook on inflation and rent growth. Who is Michael Roeder? Michael is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Granite Towers Equity Group and oversees operations, acquisitions, investor relations and asset management. Michael is a resident of Central Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud State University. Michael is a 11-year former high net worth insurance agent. As a top producer for a fortune 500 company Michael helped mitigate risk for many high-net-worth clients. Risk mitigation is engrained in Michael's blood and Michael's talent to mitigate risk is utilized across the Granite Towers portfolio of real estate. Michael is also the Co-Host of the podcast, Keeping It Real-Estate and the Co-Author of 4 Steps to Successful Passive Investing Connect with Michael Roeder: Granite Towers Equity Group: https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

November 20, 20235 min

Risk Management in Multifamily Real Estate Investing with Aman Shahi

Welcome to another episode of the Cash Flow Capitalist Show! Today, host Aman explores risk management in multifamily real estate investing. The discussion covers several key risks, including market risk, management risk, and financial risk. Insights include: Market Risk: Learn about the importance of thorough market research, understanding population and job trends, and how to maintain stability in fluctuating markets. Vacancy Risk: Understand why a vacant unit is costly and strategies to minimize this through location and property quality. Management Risk: Discover the impact of poor management on maintenance costs and tenant satisfaction, and the importance of efficient property management. Financial Risk: Explore the significance of Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) and proactive financial planning for unexpected expenses. Teamwork and Learning: Emphasize the necessity of building relationships with other operators and the importance of teamwork in the real estate industry. Aman concludes by stressing that successful multifamily real estate investing is not just about choosing the right property, but also about effectively managing risks. Tune in for more insights in the next episode! Reach out at Venturevortex.capital/invest

November 15, 202333 min

Real Estate Investing Strategies and Business Insights with Omar Khan

Podcast name: The Cashflow Capitalist Show Episode Title: Real Estate Investing Strategies and Business Insights with Omar Khan What are the traits and characteristics of successful people in business? Do you understand finance and taxation enough to make sure your investments make money for you? Join us in this episode of The Cashflow Capitalist Show, as Aman talks with Omar Khan, Founder and Managing partner of Boardwalk Wealth. Omar brings his practical sensibility, wit, and wisdom to the discussion in a very colorful and realistic opinion about the different aspects that makes a real estate investment successful. What to expect in this episode? Omar’s background in finance and real estate The entrepreneurship environment in US Understanding taxes and taxation The importance of having the money to build a team. Opinions on learning, education, and mentorship Advice on learning from very successful businesspeople Asset management in the context of real estate KPI for successful asset management Managing properties from different locations. On using AI in asset and risk management Strategies with respect to interest rates. Current developments and market outlook Book Recommendation Message for the world if today is your last. Who is Omar Khan? Omar Khan, CFA is the Founder & Managing Partner or Boardwalk Wealth. Omar has advised on $3.7 billion in capital financing and M&A transactions, as well as securing $50+ million in equity from private and institutional capital. He is a graduate from the Rotman School of Business (University of Toronto), and a CFA charter holder with 10+ years of investing experience across real estate and commodities. As the principal of Boardwalk Wealth, Omar is primarily responsible for developing strong relationships with private and institutional investors, brokers, and strategic partners. He has closed on over $450 million of assets across TX, GA, FL, and SD. Connect with Omar Khan: Boardwalk Wealth: https://www.boardwalkwealth.com/our-team/ - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/

November 6, 202329 min

Multifamily Mastery with Dan Brisse

If you want to own multifamily properties, you have to educate yourself on how to look at the components of the deal and how to manage the asset afterwards. Although you can learn things as you go, there are things that you should learn beforehand. Join us in this episode of The Cashflow Capitalist Show, as Aman interviews Dan Brisse of Granite Towers Equity Group. Together, they discuss asset management and multifamily real estate deals. Dan talks about his role as an asset manager, and the KPIs he is using to ensure success in their real estate deals. Learn about the five basics for success which is based on Dan’s own experience in this business. What to expect in this episode? Dan’s career from snowboarding to real estate investor Using anxiety in your favor Starting Granite Towers Equity Group Setting up a system, and challenges in asset management Ensuring business plan execution and proper communication Keeping himself and their employees motivated. Five basics for success in this business. Current deals they are working on now. Who is Dan Brisse? Dan Brisse is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Granite Towers Equity Group and oversees operations, acquisitions, investor relations and asset management. Dan is a resident of Southern WA. Dan is a former professional athlete. As a professional snowboarder for over 13 years, Dan took home multiple X-Games gold medals and was known as one of the top urban snowboarders in the world. Dan's drive for excellence and success transpires into Granite Towers' real estate portfolio. He is also the Co-Host of the podcast, Keeping It Real-Estate and the Co-Author of 4 Steps to Successful Passive Investing Connect with Dan Brisse: Granite Towers Equity Group: https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/team - - - Follow The Cashflow Capitalist Show and explore the latest industry trends, insights, and investment strategies that investors can use to build long-lasting portfolios. The podcast will also give you an inside look at commercial real estate investing from industry experts. Web: https://venturevortex.capital/ Aman Shahi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanshahi1993/