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Dave Foster, a Qualified Intermediary (QI) investment professional, understands that real estate is really an investment in your future. As a multi-industry visionary, he has over 20 years of experience working in all phases of real estate investing. From commercial to residential, he brings his clients a fresh perspective and clear vision for strategic development. As an investor himself, he views each investment as a unique opportunity to maximize returns. A degreed accountant with a Master's in Management, Dave built his reputation on being a driven, results-oriented QI who works relentlessly to optimize value for the real estate investors with whom he works. He is inspired by a genuine desire to help investors excel, and he continuously strives to create win-win situations.
 
In this episode, we talked to Dave about 1031 exchanges and how they work, what is a qualified intermediary and why need one, the right question to ask while choosing the right person to work with, the investment amounts, and much more.
 
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1031 Exchange;
 
02:19 Dave's background;
04:17 An insight on 1031 exchanges;
13:31 What is a qualified intermediary, and why do you need one;
15:39 The right question to ask and determine if you're working with the right person;
22:18 The minimum amount for investment;
23:57 Round of Insights
 
 
 
Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.
 
Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Selling his first property without a 1031 exchange.
Digital Resource: Solve 360 CRM.
Most Recommended Book: Lifetime Tax-Free Wealth.
Daily Habit: Spending a calm morning and night being with god, admiring beautiful things around him.
#1 Insight for managing your 1031 exchange: Giving more to your clients for their money’s worth, as opposed to businesses trying to provide the least, for the highest profit margin.
Best place to grab a bite in Florida: 1Chick 1Bro
 
Contact Dave:
Website: https://www.the1031investor.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The1031Investor/  
 
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Bethany Finch, the Remote RV Investor and founder of American Made Home Solutions. Bethany has over 27 years founding and running 4 separate companies; a credit hacking business, an executive rental business, a single family residential renovation business, and a multifamily syndication business. Bethany spent many of her years also teaching both K-12 students and adults in a variety of subjects such as higher level math and science. She loves to see the “lightbulb” go off for people to be able to see the door opened to opportunities they never knew were available. You can find Bethany & her husband Kurt travelling the USA with their RV security, Blue dog.
 
In this episode, we talked to Bethany about her first real estate business, her multiple businesses, her insightful tips and tricks on following up, finding the right people for the job, and much more.
 
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Successful Entrepreneurship;
 
02:13 Bethany's background;
09:12 Launch of her first real estate business;
17:25 Bethany's other businesses;
22:11 Tips and advice for following up with good ideas;
25:21 Round of insights
 
 
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Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Losing a massive opportunity due to a lack of due diligence, but an enormous win by learning from it.
Digital Resource: Any CRM service.
Most Recommended Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x.
Daily Habit: Gratefulness. Every morning, praying and evaluating her mission, and every night how the day impacted that for her.
#1 Insight for being a successful entrepreneur: Finding your passion and giving yourself the time and energy to dig into what you desire and who you are.
 
Contact Bethany:
Website: https://americanmadehomesolutions.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-finch-amhs/ 
 
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Mark Khuri has been an avid real estate investor for over 17 years. Throughout his career, he has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the US. Mark has analyzed thousands of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold and invested in over 120 properties with a combined value of over $1 billion and created and managed over 60 real estate partnerships with investors.
 
In this episode, we talked to Mark about investing as an LP, communication with one’s investors and taking professional care of them, his philosophy on investor relationships, underwriting investment deals and how to strategize within that, and much more.
 
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From Active to Passive Real Estate Investing;
 
01:54 Mark's background;
10:40 An insight on investing as an LP;
15:07 The importance of communication and taking care of one's investors;
18:05 Mark's philosophy on investor relationship;
21:09 Tips and strategies to underwrite deals;
28:08 Round of insights
 
Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.
 
Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Facing challenges during times, such as the 2008 market crash, global pandemic, etc.
Digital Resource: Genius Scan.
Most Recommended Book: What It Takes.
Daily Habit: Evaluating the big picture goals, trying and thinking years ahead.
#1 Insight for investing in commercial real estate: Surrounding yourself with the best of the best, and not quitting or settling for anything less.
Best place to grab a bite in Bend, OR: Spork.
 
Contact Mark:
Website: https://smkcap.com/
 
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Mike Mannino is a licensed Master Builder in Michigan and Florida. With over 35 years in the construction industry. He has built, renovated, and remodeled residential houses, including multimillion dollar homes for local celebrities. He founded several multimillion-dollar companies that build and flip houses, and invest in multifamily real estate.
 
In this episode, we talked to Michael about managing project schedules and keeping up with them, martial arts and how it impacted his life, the art of managing different businesses simultaneously, and much more.
 
Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
 
Learning How to Create Systems and Processes;
 
02:28 Michael's background;
12:33 Insights on keeping up with the project schedule;
15:46 Martial arts and how it impacted Michael's investment journey;
18:50 Tips on the art of managing different businesses or passion projects properly;
23:27 Round of insights
 
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Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Building houses in Georgia around 2009.
Digital Resource: Freshworks CRM.
Most Recommended Book: The Go-Giver.
Daily Habit: Working out every morning.
#1 Insight for creating great systems and processes: Hiring and working with the right people is essential.
Best place to grab a bite in Florida: Columbia Restaurant.
 
Contact Michael:
Website: https://aiventuresllc.com/ 
E-mail: mike@aiventuresllc.com 
 
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Johnoson Crutchfield is a multifaceted entrepreneur, educator, and real estate expert. With a family-focused approach, he excels in mentoring teachers and entrepreneurs, especially in educational leadership, business, real estate, and faith-based initiatives. He has successfully amassed over 500 rental units with assets valued at over $30,000,000. John combines his expertise in real estate with his passion for education, holding an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisiana Monroe. As the owner of multiple businesses and an author, his experiences provide a rich tapestry of insights for any discussion.
 
In this episode, we talked to Johnoson about his current portfolio and his business strategies, how to approach the owners and what are their concerns, as well as the problems they face, his business plan after acquiring a property, what the future holds for him, and much more.
 
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Property Acquisition;
 
01:57 Johnoson's background;
11:18 His portfolio and business strategy;
15:24 The problems and the concerns while approaching owners;
18:57 The business plan after taking over;
22:17 What's next for Johnoson;
26:01 Round of insights
 
Announcement: Download a Sample Deal package here.
 
Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Lacking the skills to properly sell at first.
Digital Resource: Google Voice.
Most Recommended Book: Atomic Habits.
Daily Habit: Journaling about what happened the day before every morning.
#1 Insight for buying off-market properties: Talking to people, where texting or calls that are unanswered do not count. The more people that one can talk to, the more the business will flow.
Best place to grab a bite in Dallas, TX: Fish City Grill.
 
Contact Johnoson:
Website: grabthemap.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grabthemap/ 
 
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Josh Ziegelbaum is responsible for managing investor communications, capital commitments, individual and commercial relationships, as well as overall support of the company's growth initiatives. The dynamic work experience Josh has gained throughout his career gives him a unique perspective on both capital raising and operations. Prior to joining Circuit City, Josh worked as Director of Investor Relations at Legacy Group, an alternative asset manager, where he raised more than $50 million of capital for the Green Coffee Company which allowed it to become Colombia's #1 largest coffee producer. His previous role was as Vice President of Business Development for Lifeafar Capital, a boutique private equity and asset management firm where he led his team’s capital raising efforts. Before that, he was a Private Banker for Wells Fargo with a focus on complex credit needs and investments in public securities. He ultimately managed a book of business for high-net worth individuals and business owners in Miami Beach. Josh previously held a Series 7 license and is originally from New Jersey, where he studied economics at Rutgers University. He is known for his passion around building deep relationships with his clients and for consistently acting in their best interests.
 
In this episode, we talked to Josh about Circuit City and what it is today, his business model, properly evaluating opportunities and what are the key questions to ask, tips and useful insights for new investors, and much more.
 
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Private Equity;
 
02:29 Josh's background;
06:19 What Circuit City actually is today;
10:13 An insight on the business model;
16:30 Key questions to ask to evaluate an opportunity;
24:23 Tips for new investors;
26:07 Round of insights
 
Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.
 
Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Not being able to enroll in the business school during college years.
Digital Resource: InvestNext.
Most Recommended Book: Sell It Like Serhant.
Daily Habit: Tending to his family first thing in the morning, nice sunny Florida walks.
#1 Insight for succeeding in private equity: Persistence, detailed work on goals, patience, and due diligence.
Best place to grab a bite in Fort Lauderdale, FL: Any location within the RiverWalk.
 
Contact Josh and his team:
Website: investor.relations@circuitcity.com
 
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