Stay Ready Real Estate Podcast Emeka Ogbonna

Connect with Emeka Ogbonna:
Website: Gobonnaequity.com
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C5pv7sUSF0qEcotOmdElm

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In 1996, Marco graduated from Fairfield University and turned down a job with GE Capital to go into the restaurant business with his brother Gino. At the age of 23, he bought his first multifamily property, a 4-family, in New York.
In 2013, he began investing with his brother & Jake in Knoxville Tennessee, where they purchased their first twenty-five unit deal. Since then, he has partnered with Jake & Gino and on his own on over 3700 units, and has witnessed and participated in the growth of the company.
Marco exited the rat race on August 1st 2019, and joined the Jake & Gino team full time to help coach students and raise capital for Sharpline Equity. He has also started a successful Mastermind and Mentors over 225 students.
Marco excels in networking, building teams and putting people in place to succeed. He is a husband and the father of 3 beautiful girls. His family and multifamily are his two main focuses in life.
Join us as we unpack the incredible life transition of a celebrated chef who found a new calling in real estate investment.. His culinary ambitions seemed destined to be his lifelong path. However, life had other plans. At just 23, his immigrant father, introduced him to the world of real estate. He took his first step by purchasing a four-family property, an experience that not only diversified his skills but also changed his life's trajectory forever.

Summary
Natalie, a real estate investor, shares her journey into real estate investing and the importance of mindset and networking. She emphasizes the power of education and recommends books like 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' and 'Tax-Free Wealth'. Natalie also highlights the need for finding the right partners and doing due diligence. She shares her goal of achieving financial freedom and giving back, and expresses her desire to have dinner with her late grandfather, who was also a real estate investor. Natalie encourages listeners to sign up for BiggerPockets and determine their 'why' in order to stay motivated.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Natalie and Her Real Estate Journey
03:23 Finding Partners and Investing in Different Markets
06:10 Debunking Myths and Overcoming Trust Issues
09:03 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors
12:24 Lessons Learned and Networking Strategies
13:50 Recommended Books for Aspiring Real Estate Investors
14:49 Impactful Speech or Lesson in Natalie's Career
15:48 Desire to Have Dinner with Natalie's Late Grandfather
16:14 How to Connect with Natalie


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Connect with Emeka Ogbonna:
Website: Gobonnaequity.com
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeAZ-rMMFqhE44gu23a0Tqo7a5xqemQD&si=81iIqKvKfCl05ktM
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Taylor Billman, a multifamily real estate investor, shares his journey in real estate, from residential to commercial properties. He emphasizes the importance of starting early, leveraging masterminds, and staying conservative in underwriting. Taylor's 10-year goal is to be in the development space, and he recommends Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings as essential reads for aspiring investors.
Takeaways
Starting early in real estate investing is crucial for long-term success.Leveraging masterminds and networking with experienced investors can accelerate portfolio growth.Staying conservative in underwriting and being cautious with property acquisitions is essential for financial stability and success in real estate investing.Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Taylor Billman and Real Estate Journey
03:19 Transition from Residential to Commercial Real Estate
11:36 The Power of Masterminds and Networking

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Connect with Emeka Ogbonna:
Website: Gobonnaequity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreadyrealestate/
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/stayreadyrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeka-ogbonna-481379164/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeAZ-rMMFqhE44gu23a0Tqo7a5xqemQD&si=81iIqKvKfCl05ktM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C5pv7sUSF0qEcotOmdElm
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Roberto Sembiante, a former Navy Diver, shares his journey from the military to real estate investing and now living a life of adventure. He started investing in real estate to increase his income and build wealth. He began with college rentals and eventually built a portfolio of nine single-family homes, a street in Connecticut, and several properties in Virginia Beach. He sold off his properties and now travels the world full-time. Rob emphasizes the importance of taking risks and understanding the realities of being a full-time real estate investor. He advises aspiring investors to build relationships and leverage other people's time. Rob's long-term goals include race directing and writing a book.

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:20 Current Involvement in Real Estate
06:43 Real Estate as a Path to Freedom
09:01 Portfolio and Investment Locations
11:24 Equity and Cash Flow
13:03 Book Recommendations
13:37 Impactful Speech or Lesson
14:38 Dinner with a Historical Figure
15:06 How to Connect with Ro
16:05 Actionable Steps for Listeners

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Roberto Sembiante, a former Navy SEAL, shares his journey from the military to real estate investing and now living a life of adventure. He started investing in real estate to increase his income and build wealth. He began with college rentals and eventually built a portfolio of nine single-family homes, a street in Connecticut, and several properties in Virginia Beach. He sold off his properties and now travels the world full-time. Rob emphasizes the importance of taking risks and understanding the realities of being a full-time real estate investor. He advises aspiring investors to build relationships and leverage other people's time. Rob's long-term goals include race directing and writing a book.

Takeaways
Real estate investing can provide financial freedom and the ability to live life on your own terms.
Taking risks and being willing to do difficult things are key to success in real estate.
Building relationships and leveraging other people's time are crucial for scaling your real estate business.
Having a network tracker and separating and categorizing expenses can help you achieve your financial goals.
It's important to understand the realities of being a full-time real estate investor and be prepared for the challenges that come with it.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:20 Current Involvement in Real Estate
06:43 Real Estate as a Path to Freedom
09:01 Portfolio and Investment Locations
11:24 Equity and Cash Flow
13:03 Book Recommendations
13:37 Impactful Speech or Lesson
14:38 Dinner with a Historical Figure
15:06 How to Connect with Rob
16:05 Actionable Steps for Listeners

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob.sembiante/

Connect with Emeka Ogbonna:
Website: Gobonnaequity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreadyrealestate/
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/stayreadyrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeka-ogbonna-481379164/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeAZ-rMMFqhE44gu23a0Tqo7a5xqemQD&si=81iIqKvKfCl05ktM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C5pv7sUSF0qEcotOmdElm
X: https://twitter.com/EmekarOgbonna

In this episode, Emeka Ogbonna shares his journey of getting into real estate and how he acquired his first single-family home. He discusses the barriers to entry in single-family real estate and emphasizes that it is not as hard as people think. Emeka also talks about the importance of networking, finding the right contractor, and being your own property manager. He provides three actionable steps for listeners to get closer to their real estate goals.

Getting into single-family real estate is not as hard as people think.
Networking is crucial in finding the right realtor and contractor.
Being your own property manager can provide valuable insights and cost savings.
Take action and reach out to experts for guidance and advice.

Connect with Emeka Ogbonna:

Website: Gobonnaequity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreadyrealestate/
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/stayreadyrealestate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeka-ogbonna-481379164/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeAZ-rMMFqhE44gu23a0Tqo7a5xqemQD&si=81iIqKvKfCl05ktM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C5pv7sUSF0qEcotOmdElm
X: https://twitter.com/EmekarOgbonna