Invest Smarter Podcast

Simon Castillo
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The Invest Smarter is a podcast dedicated to providing insights on how to build wealth and create passive income streams through real estate investing, business and entrepreneurship so that you too can become a smarter investor. Released weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, The Invest Smarter Podcast is hosted by Simon Castillo. The show will feature commentary and interviews with real estate experts who share their experiences on their journey to financial freedom. 

  1. 4D AGO

    ISP 363: From Being in Debt to Building Wealth with Tim Little

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 363: From Being in Debt to Building Wealth with Tim Little  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Tim Little Simon Castillo is joined by Tim Little to discuss:  Tenant experiences Structuring the 1031 Exchange Tax strategies Overcoming student debt and growing financially as an investor Building up a network and reputation as an operator We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Founder and Managing Partner Tim Little has been investing in Real Estate since 2008. After seeing years of cashflow through his single-family and small multifamily ventures, he decided to move into apartment syndication to both scale up his own profits and provide great returns to others.    Tim holds an MBA focused on International Business and an MA in Global Trade from the University of Denver. He is also a combat veteran with over 25 years in uniform who continues his service in the Army Reserves as Commander of a Public Affairs Battalion. His experience as a military leader serves him well in real estate, helping him effectively identify problems, develop solutions, and efficiently manage teams. Connect with Tim Little:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timklittle/ Website: https://www.zanainvestments.com/passive-investor-ebook Email: Tim@Zanainvestments.com  Free E-book: www.zanainvestments.com/cheatsheet Podcast: Journey To Multifamily Millions  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube -

    46 min

  2. APR 28

    ISP 362: Investing in Stable Assets Using an Income Fund w/ Nic DeAngelo

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 362: Investing in Stable Assets Using an Income Fund w/ Nic DeAngelo Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Nic DeAngelo Simon Castillo is joined by Nic DeAngelo to discuss:  Connecting with the right individuals who maintained the right mindset Real estate takes time to perform Looking at a portfolio’s average interest rate Knowing when to pivot in your business We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Nic has consistently demonstrated his ability to achieve at the highest level in multiple business realms. Having started and built several successful companies ranging from Finance, to Cannabis, to Ecommerce, his experience shows versatility in his business approach, and a masterful understanding of business fundamentals on a large scale. Taking a modest investment, Nic successfully built several multi million dollar companies with successful exits. This allowed him to transition full time into his passion of Real Estate Investment. Today, Nic has honed his focus on the Real Estate and debt markets with Saint Investment Group, and pursues large scale Distressed Asset purchases with his partners and Saint's Funds. His past experience gives a new approach on Real Estate Asset Management and acquisition, and allows him to draw from a wealth of experience to put together creative, high return projects. In his free time, Nic enjoys spending time with his large family, Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, avidly reading, and traveling regularly to unwind from the busy workload. Connect with Nic DeAngelo:  Website: https://saintinvestment.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-deangelo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicdeangelo/videos Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/s

    45 min

  3. APR 21

    ISP 361: Ground Up Development in Brooklyn, NY with Aaron Yassin

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 361: Ground Up Development in Brooklyn, NY with Aaron Yassin Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Aaron Yassin Simon Castillo is joined by Aaron Yassin to discuss:  Combining a passion for art and real estate: It’s not just the aesthetics of a building, it’s everything about the building In all investments, there are risks Reliance on market conditions and other external factorsBest use value for buildings that have already been built Design drives valueWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Aaron Yassin is a design driven developer building ground-up construction apartments in Brooklyn. With his 20 plus years of experience in real estate and in the fields of design and fine art he holds a unique position in the development space.  He has purchased, renovated, developed, rented and sold properties with a current value of over 10 million. His first real estate investment produced a 70x return. Since this purchase he has closed well over 20 loans, has executed a 1031 exchange and secured a 421a tax abatement.  Aaron has won multiple design awards including a prestigious Architizer A+ award. He has worked with world renowned architects, artists and designers as well as Tiffany & Co., The Related Group and the Museum of Modern Art.  Hive Developers was formed in 2021 with the highly respected Brooklyn based contractor, Tai Bloch. Aaron & Tai are currently working on projects with an exit value of 15mm. Their goal is to share their knowledge and expertise with investors and help them grow their wealth through their unique proposition: Design Drives Value!  Connect with Aaron Yassin:  Website: www.designdrivesvalue.com Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube -

    47 min

  4. APR 14

    ISP 360: Own Your Time and Make a Lasting Impact In Your Work with Marcus Arredondo

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 360: Own Your Time and Make a Lasting Impact In Your Work with Marcus Arredondo  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Marcus Arredondo Simon Castillo is joined by Marcus Arredondo to discuss:  Owning your time The value of making an impact in your work “We’re not real estate investors, we’re problem solvers.” How do you properly vet a property manager? The ups and downs of pivoting in your real estate business We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Marcus Arredondo has over 20 years of real estate experience having served in a number of capacities ranging from multi-family acquisitions and syndications to tenant representation. As the Director of Acquisitions, Marcus brings analytical value & executional expertise to investors and partners. Marcus’ top priorities are to aggressively protect and grow the group’s wealth, invest in communities and people he believes in, and to share knowledge and guidance where applicable to those seeking greater financial freedom.   Connect with Shelon ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson:   Website: https://edgewestcap.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-arredondo/ Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

    47 min

  5. APR 7

    ISP 359: Building Wealth with a Marine Mindset

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 359: Building Wealth with a Marine Mindset Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Shelon ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson  Simon Castillo is joined by Shelon ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson to discuss:  Where and how to start as a real estate investorOwnership is a long term pathway to prosperitySetting a goal and taking action, is often a missing piece with real estate investors Military experiences and skills that are useful for real estate investors Real estate is a tax advantage investment We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Shelon “Hutch The Marine Investor” Hutchinson is a Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9) in the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his 24 years career, he has served in many leadership roles in Marine Corps aviation. He has been awarded several personal awards for his job performance. He has created and led teams of various sizes that performed effectively in training and combat operations. Hutch has successfully executed over $2.4 million in single-family real estate transactions, which include over $870k as a real estate agent (currently not active), and Co-Sponsored over $26m in multifamily property acquisitions totaling 352 units in the Southeast. Hutch is a member of the Raise Master's Mastermind. Hutch has earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He is the "Husband of Athena" for 20 years and the father of three beautiful children.     Connect with Shelon ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson:   E-mail: hutch@hsquaredcapital.com  Phone: 850-466-8490  Website: www.hsquaredcapital.com Download our FREE Report on our website!  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:

    46 min

  6. MAR 31

    ISP 358: Diversify Using New Real Estate Classes with Jonathan Cattani

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 358: Diversify Using New Real Estate Classes with Jonathan Cattani Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Jonathan Cattani Simon Castillo is joined by Jonny Cattani to discuss:  RaiseMasters Mastermind  This is where true wealth is made and preserved How to communicate with investors and give them a sense of security to trust you with their capital What is the draw for an investor to invest with you? What is the capital raising environment like right now? Is now a good time to invest? There is capital to be invested! Stick to your investment thesis We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Jonathan Cattani is the founder of Cattani Capital Group. He’s a former stockbroker turned RE Investor and has been in commercial real estate for 3 years, and an investor 6 years. He currently manages a $650k STR (Short term rental) Fund, and specializes in helping busy professionals build wealth through passive income. He's the host of the investing podcast, The Cash Flow Chronicles, where he interviews the top experts in real estate and business.    Connect with Jonny Cattani:   Social media: @jonnycattani  Email: jonathan@cattanicapitalgroup.com  Website: www.cattanicapitalgroup.com  Get on the list! https://www.thecashflowchronicles.com/cattanicapitalgroup58040910 Connect with Simon Castillo: Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

    46 min

  7. MAR 27

    ISP 357: Friday Look Back - What Every Passive Investor Should Do Before Investing in a Real Estate Syndication

    Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 357: Friday Look Back - What Every Passive Investor Should Do Before Investing in a Real Estate Syndication Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: Ask for references from other investors As a passive investor, you should understand what the strategy is Review the syndication’s offering documents to understand what the risks are  involved with this investmentWould you be financial secure if you lost any or all of your entire investment amount?What is your level of trust with the general partnership team on the investment? What are your thoughts about the market and will it continue to grow in the future?How confident are you in the team to achieve the projected returns? We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube -

    19 min

  8. MAR 20

    ISP 356: Friday Look Back - Do You Have a Real Estate Investor Mindset?

    Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: Do you have a real estate investor’s mindset? Having clarity that you can’t always control your circumstances, but you can control how you respond to those circumstancesLimiting beliefs are powerful hurdles that we all have to overcomeThink of yourself as an entrepreneur rather than an investor Be clear on your focus, your goals, and your ‘why’ We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

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The Invest Smarter is a podcast dedicated to providing insights on how to build wealth and create passive income streams through real estate investing, business and entrepreneurship so that you too can become a smarter investor. Released weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, The Invest Smarter Podcast is hosted by Simon Castillo. The show will feature commentary and interviews with real estate experts who share their experiences on their journey to financial freedom. 

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  • Creator
    Simon Castillo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    363
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Invest Smarter Podcast
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