The Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show

Eric Lindsey
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We show working professionals and busy people how to invest in real estate on a moonlighting or side hustle basis, or as a full-time business. We interview guests who have successfully started real estate businesses part-time and full-time, as well as individuals who use real estate syndications for passive income or general wealth. Whether you're looking to learn about or invest in real estate syndications, this is the show for you!

  1. From Union Carpenter to Multifamily Syndicator — The Danny Flores Blueprint

    APR 3

    From Union Carpenter to Multifamily Syndicator — The Danny Flores Blueprint

    He started as a union carpenter. Then made a decision most people never make — he went back to school at USC for corporate finance while working full time to pay for it. He graduated, retired from the union, became a banker, and never stopped building. Danny Flores | Prime Capital Investments | Multifamily Syndicator --- From the Jobsite to the Boardroom Danny was a general contractor at 21, moved into heavy construction as a union carpenter, then earned a corporate finance degree from USC while working full time to pay for it. Every career move was intentional. Every skill he built was preparation for the next level. --- His First Deal and 15 Years of 1031 Exchanges Danny saved $65,000 and bought a fourplex in California. A year and a half later he sold it for a $100,000 profit. He rolled that into a 1031 exchange and kept buying bigger buildings for the next 15 years using his own money. He also built a property management company in 2006 and sold it years later. By the time he discovered syndication in 2018 he already had the construction, finance, and operations skills most syndicators spend years trying to develop. --- How He Transitioned From W2 to Full Time Real Estate Danny's rule was simple — you have to work two jobs before you can quit one. Evenings. Weekends. Stolen phone calls during the day. If you are married, cut expenses and learn to live on one income. Cut car payments, eating out, everything. Run lean until the business is big enough to jump to full time. It gets hard before it gets easier. But if you plan it right the jump is possible. --- Why He Started Syndicating in 2018 A friend introduced Danny to syndication after watching him buy deals solo for years. He hired a coach, learned the model, and applied everything he already had — construction skills, banking knowledge, property management experience — to raise capital and start buying bigger deals for investors. --- Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey. 👉 Mastermind Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Free e-book: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Website: https://moonlightcre.com/Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationLearn more: https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey Financial security over job security — always. #RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    18 min
  2. From Union Carpenter to Multifamily Syndicator — The Danny Flores Blueprint

    APR 1

    From Union Carpenter to Multifamily Syndicator — The Danny Flores Blueprint

    Danny Flores picked up a hammer before he ever picked up a spreadsheet. He started as a union carpenter. Then made a decision most people never make — he went back to school at USC for corporate finance while working full time to pay for it. He graduated, retired from the union, became a banker, and never stopped building. Danny Flores | Prime Capital Investments | Multifamily Syndicator --- From the Jobsite to the Boardroom Danny was a general contractor at 21, moved into heavy construction as a union carpenter, then earned a corporate finance degree from USC while working full time to pay for it. Every career move was intentional. Every skill he built was preparation for the next level. --- His First Deal and 15 Years of 1031 Exchanges Danny saved $65,000 and bought a fourplex in California. A year and a half later he sold it for a $100,000 profit. He rolled that into a 1031 exchange and kept buying bigger buildings for the next 15 years using his own money. He also built a property management company in 2006 and sold it years later. By the time he discovered syndication in 2018 he already had the construction, finance, and operations skills most syndicators spend years trying to develop. --- How He Transitioned From W2 to Full Time Real Estate Danny's rule was simple — you have to work two jobs before you can quit one. Evenings. Weekends. Stolen phone calls during the day. If you are married, cut expenses and learn to live on one income. Cut car payments, eating out, everything. Run lean until the business is big enough to jump to full time. It gets hard before it gets easier. But if you plan it right the jump is possible. --- Why He Started Syndicating in 2018 A friend introduced Danny to syndication after watching him buy deals solo for years. He hired a coach, learned the model, and applied everything he already had — construction skills, banking knowledge, property management experience — to raise capital and start buying bigger deals for investors. --- Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey. 👉 Mastermind Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Free e-book: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Website: https://moonlightcre.com/Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationLearn more: https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey Financial security over job security — always. #RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    11 min
  3. How a PhD Engineer Mastered Real Estate Syndication — With Dr. Jason L. Williams

    MAR 19

    How a PhD Engineer Mastered Real Estate Syndication — With Dr. Jason L. Williams

    Dr. Jason L. Williams | Multifamily Syndicator --- Know Your Numbers Before You Buy Accurate numbers beat a perfect market every time. A deal can work at any rate if your business plan is built around real numbers. The investors who get hurt are the ones making assumptions that do not match reality. --- Protecting Yourself From Property Tax Increases Texas is a non-disclosure state — the county can reassess your taxes based on your loan amount after closing. Jason keeps a property tax advisor in his corner who fights on his behalf and only gets paid on what they save him. Protecting your margins after closing matters just as much as underwriting before you buy. --- Navigating Interest Rates Without Timing the Market Jason adjusts his offer price to match current rates. If a deal does not work at today's number he finds the price that does and negotiates from there. Time in the market always beats timing the market. --- Moonlight Coaching Round — Dr. Jason L. Williams For New Investors:Identify your role in a syndication — underwriting, capital raising, or asset management — and go deep on that area first. Balancing Business and Life:Get your family involved. When they understand the business, work and life become a shared mission instead of a constant conflict. Starting With Little Time or No Money:Find the time. Jason's wife drove two hours to Dallas after work for networking events and drove back the same night. If you want it badly enough you will find a way. Why Passive Investing Is So Powerful:Depreciation, cost segregation, cash flow, and the 1031 exchange give real estate advantages few asset classes can match. With leverage, doubling your capital in five years is realistic. --- Book Recommended for Active and Passive Investors Who Not How — Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. Know your superpower. Partner with people whose strengths fill your gaps. --- Connect with Dr. Jason L. Williams Website: ironcladunderwriting.comPodcast: Ironclad Underwriting Podcast — YouTube, Spotify, Apple --- Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey. 👉 Mastermind Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Free e-book: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Website: https://moonlightcre.com/Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationLearn more: https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey Financial security over job security — always. #RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    27 min
  4. This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.

    MAR 6

    This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.

    Donovan Camarotti started with a busboy job, launched a car detailing hustle, and used every dollar as a stepping stone into real estate.His first flip — a beachside condo — netted him $27,000.He never looked back.Today at 21, Donovan has completed over 100 transactions and runs a fix-and-flip operation doing roughly 80 homes a year in Florida with a lean team of 10. How He Funds His DealsDonovan didn't use his own money to scale.He built relationships with private lenders at local real estate meetups and REIAs.Private investors now fund 100% of his deals in exchange for a fixed interest rate — not equity.He keeps all the upside and gets into deals with little to no money out of pocket. Recent Deal Snapshot Bought: $680,000 — a weird layout most buyers passed onRenovated: $95,000 — turned an awkward space into a stunning master suiteSold: $980,000 — cash buyer, no inspection, closed in under a monthNet Profit: Well over six figures His Best Advice for New InvestorsEverything costs more than you think — overestimate every expense.Hire a bookkeeper first — know your real numbers on every single deal.Use stepping stones — skills, savings, real estate, repeat.Invest in mentorship — compress 20 years of learning into 4 or 5.If you are young and single, go all in now so you can be present later. Book Recommended for Active and Passive InvestorsRich Dad Poor Dad — the book that started it all for Donovan. Connect with DonovanInstagram and Facebook: @CamarottiHomesWebsite: ⁠⁠CamHomes.com⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey.If this added value to your life, leave us a five-star review and share this with someone who needs to hear it. If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels.👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/⁠⁠👉 YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations⁠⁠Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business. Free Resource:Click the link below to download our free e-book: "An Introduction to Apartment Syndication"⁠⁠https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/⁠⁠Connect with Eric Lindsey:Website: ⁠⁠https://moonlightcre.com/⁠⁠Schedule a call with Eric: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation⁠⁠Learn more about Eric Lindsey: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey⁠⁠ Financial security over job security — always. #RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    32 min
  5. How Julie Knight Partnered With the City to Build Homes While Working Full-Time

    FEB 27

    How Julie Knight Partnered With the City to Build Homes While Working Full-Time

    High-income professional or business owner? If you want to learn how to properly underwrite Commercial Real Estate before buying your first deal, join our free Monday underwriting mastermind (8–10 PM CST). We’re Moonlighters — building real estate on the side of our careers and businesses. Join here:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSNvA5aDp/⁠ Julie Knight is building real estate alongside her career — not in place of it. By day, she works in public sector economic development. By night and on weekends, she builds rental properties and long-term partnerships. In 2021, she made a pivotal shift: instead of selling a home when relocating, she chose to rent it. That decision shifted her mindset from housing to wealth building. Julie bought her first home in 2013 and later sold it — a move she regretted. In 2019, when relocating again, she kept the property as a rental. What she did: • Hired a property manager immediately • Rented the home within weeks • Stayed focused on her nine-to-five • Committed to buying at least one property per year starting in 2021 She later purchased a rental in Montgomery, Alabama for $138,000 (20% down). It rents for about $1,400 per month. Why Montgomery? • Deep market familiarity • Strong demand (colleges and military) • Lower prices • Landlord-friendly laws She used her W-2 income to fund the investment. Julie works full-time, mostly remote. Her reality: • Evenings and weekends • ~5 hours of sleep • Early information overload • Strong discipline She sees this as a short-term sacrifice for long-term freedom. Key principles: • Protect job performance • Focus on the next best move • Avoid past mistakes • Think long-term Investing from DC/Maryland into Alabama, she relied on: • A property manager who was also a broker • 20+ years of local experience • A strong contractor network Trusted partnerships made long-distance investing possible. Julie stresses discipline over speed. Her advice: • Live below your means • Track spending • Separate fixed vs. discretionary costs • Measure net worth She also recommends partnering to lower entry barriers. “What gets measured gets improved.” Beyond rentals, she invests through partnerships and development. For passive investors: • Vet operators thoroughly • Understand underwriting • Prioritize character and alignment “You’re not just choosing a deal — you’re trusting someone with your reputation.” Dare to Lead – Brené Brown Leadership and emotional discipline matter in real estate and partnerships. • Use your W-2 as your acquisition engine • Turn relocations into wealth decisions • Invest where you have insight • Build aligned partnerships • Choose consistency over intensity Julie Knight is still working full-time — building steadily, one property at a time. Financial security is built with discipline. Free Resource: Click the link below to download our free e-book:“An Introduction to Apartment Syndication”⁠https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/⁠ Connect with Eric Lindsey: Website:⁠https://moonlightcre.com/⁠ Schedule a call with Eric:⁠https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation⁠ Learn more about Eric Lindsey:⁠https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey⁠

    23 min
  6. How Julie Knight Is Buying Real Estate While Working Full-Time and Building a Long-Term Portfolio

    FEB 26

    How Julie Knight Is Buying Real Estate While Working Full-Time and Building a Long-Term Portfolio

    High-income professional or business owner? If you want to learn how to properly underwrite Commercial Real Estate before buying your first deal, join our free Monday underwriting mastermind (8–10 PM CST). We’re Moonlighters — building real estate on the side of our careers and businesses. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSNvA5aDp/ Julie Knight is building real estate alongside her career — not in place of it.By day, she works in public sector economic development. By night and on weekends, she builds rental properties and long-term partnerships. In 2021, she made a pivotal shift: instead of selling a home when relocating, she chose to rent it. That decision shifted her mindset from housing to wealth building. Julie bought her first home in 2013 and later sold it — a move she regretted. In 2019, when relocating again, she kept the property as a rental. What she did:• Hired a property manager immediately• Rented the home within weeks• Stayed focused on her nine-to-five• Committed to buying at least one property per year starting in 2021 She later purchased a rental in Montgomery, Alabama for $138,000 (20% down). It rents for about $1,400 per month. Why Montgomery?• Deep market familiarity• Strong demand (colleges and military)• Lower prices• Landlord-friendly laws She used her W-2 income to fund the investment. Julie works full-time, mostly remote. Her reality:• Evenings and weekends• ~5 hours of sleep• Early information overload• Strong discipline She sees this as a short-term sacrifice for long-term freedom. Key principles:• Protect job performance• Focus on the next best move• Avoid past mistakes• Think long-term Investing from DC/Maryland into Alabama, she relied on:• A property manager who was also a broker• 20+ years of local experience• A strong contractor network Trusted partnerships made long-distance investing possible. Julie stresses discipline over speed. Her advice:• Live below your means• Track spending• Separate fixed vs. discretionary costs• Measure net worth She also recommends partnering to lower entry barriers. “What gets measured gets improved.” Beyond rentals, she invests through partnerships and development. For passive investors:• Vet operators thoroughly• Understand underwriting• Prioritize character and alignment “You’re not just choosing a deal — you’re trusting someone with your reputation.” Dare to Lead – Brené Brown Leadership and emotional discipline matter in real estate and partnerships. • Use your W-2 as your acquisition engine• Turn relocations into wealth decisions• Invest where you have insight• Build aligned partnerships• Choose consistency over intensity Julie Knight is still working full-time — building steadily, one property at a time. Financial security is built with discipline. Free Resource: Click the link below to download our free e-book: “An Introduction to Apartment Syndication” https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/ Connect with Eric Lindsey: Website: https://moonlightcre.com/ Schedule a call with Eric: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation Learn more about Eric Lindsey: https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey

    22 min
  7. High-Income Professional? Scott Carson Explains How Note Investing Creates Passive Returns

    FEB 13

    High-Income Professional? Scott Carson Explains How Note Investing Creates Passive Returns

    If you’re a high-income W-2 professional or business owner wanting real estate exposure without leaving your career, this episode is for you. Scott Carson explains how note investing lets you act as the bank — earning passive returns without tenants, rehabs, or daily management. 💼 How to Invest in Real Estate While Working a Demanding Career Most professionals don’t lack income — they lack time. Buying distressed mortgage debt at 50–60 cents on the dollar allows you to: • Be the lender, not the landlord • Control debt without managing property • Turn non-performing notes into performing assets • Generate strong returns with minimal operations After 12 months of payments, notes can sell at 80–90 cents on the dollar — often without owning the property. 🎯 Rules for Balancing Business and Life There is no perfect balance. There are seasons. • Schedule family first • Fit business around life • Focus on one niche • Communicate with your partner • Protect rest intentionally 🧭 Advice for Part-Time Investors Active Investors: • Learn financing • Build capital relationships • Master one niche • Find a mentor Passive Investors: • Understand the deal structure • Check the operator’s track record • Know return splits and exit timelines (12–36 months) Balancing Career, Life & Real Estate: • Accept slow early progress • Use evenings/weekends wisely • Protect your primary income • Use W-2 or business income as leverage If Time or Money Is Limited: Start small: • Self-directed IRA • Partial note purchases • Passive fund positions • Local investor groups Servicers and attorneys handle most of the work. Why Passive Investing Works: • Earn from discounted debt • Benefit from restructured payments • Exit once stable • Share in backend upside This episode is for professionals, business owners, beginners, and passive partners. Pursue financial security, not job security.

    30 min
  8. High-Income Professional? Scott Carson Explains How Note Investing Creates Passive Returns

    FEB 13

    High-Income Professional? Scott Carson Explains How Note Investing Creates Passive Returns

    If you’re a high-income W-2 professional or business owner wanting real estate exposure without leaving your career, this episode is for you. Scott Carson explains how note investing lets you act as the bank — earning passive returns without tenants, rehabs, or daily management. 💼 How to Invest in Real Estate While Working a Demanding Career Most professionals don’t lack income — they lack time. Buying distressed mortgage debt at 50–60 cents on the dollar allows you to: • Be the lender, not the landlord • Control debt without managing property • Turn non-performing notes into performing assets • Generate strong returns with minimal operations After 12 months of payments, notes can sell at 80–90 cents on the dollar — often without owning the property. 🎯 Rules for Balancing Business and Life There is no perfect balance. There are seasons. • Schedule family first • Fit business around life • Focus on one niche • Communicate with your partner • Protect rest intentionally 🧭 Advice for Part-Time Investors Active Investors: • Learn financing • Build capital relationships • Master one niche • Find a mentor Passive Investors: • Understand the deal structure • Check the operator’s track record • Know return splits and exit timelines (12–36 months) Balancing Career, Life & Real Estate: • Accept slow early progress • Use evenings/weekends wisely • Protect your primary income • Use W-2 or business income as leverage If Time or Money Is Limited: Start small: • Self-directed IRA • Partial note purchases • Passive fund positions • Local investor groups Servicers and attorneys handle most of the work. Why Passive Investing Works: • Earn from discounted debt • Benefit from restructured payments • Exit once stable • Share in backend upside This episode is for professionals, business owners, beginners, and passive partners. Pursue financial security, not job security. Click On This Link For Our Free E-Book "An Introduction Into Apartment Syndication: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Website: Moonlightcre.comClick On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationClick On The Link Below For More Information About Eric Lindsey:https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey

    29 min
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We show working professionals and busy people how to invest in real estate on a moonlighting or side hustle basis, or as a full-time business. We interview guests who have successfully started real estate businesses part-time and full-time, as well as individuals who use real estate syndications for passive income or general wealth. Whether you're looking to learn about or invest in real estate syndications, this is the show for you!

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