Invest Smarter Podcast

Simon Castillo

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. 1D AGO

    ISP 353: Scaling Rapidly with Commercial Real Estate Featuring Carlos Salguero

    Episode 353: Scaling Rapidly with Commercial Real Estate Featuring Carlos Salguero Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Carlos Salguero Join our host Simon Castillo and Carlos Salguero as they discuss: What is the best vehicle to invest my money? Attracting talent is an essential part of scaling a business to any significant size The value of building the right team in your business The importance of tenant treatment If people don’t know you, they can’t do business with you 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  Carlos Salguero is a professional real estate investor who has made it his mission to help others achieve success in the real estate industry. Husband to a wonderful wife and father to three beautiful kids, Carlos knows the importance of building generational wealth for his family.   After building multiple businesses and exiting an 8-figure supplement company in 18 months, Carlos knew he had to look for a way to not repeat the same hustle over and over. There had to be an easier process.   Then, that's when Carlos found real estate. More specifically, multifamily real estate. In less than 12 months, Carlos went from being a novice investor to becoming a multifamily real estate expert with over 1000 multifamily doors under his belt. He is on track to acquire 1 billion dollars worth of multifamily real estate in under 5 years.  Connect with Carlos Salguero:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarlos10x/   Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/csinfinitecashflow   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcarlos10x   Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamcarlos10x   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cssalguero/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamcarlos10x  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 a

    47 min
  2. 5D AGO

    ISP 352: Friday Look Back - Capital Preservation is the #1 Metric to Look For

    Episode 352: Friday Look Back - Capital Preservation is the #1 Metric to Look For  Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: What does capital preservation mean? The importance of focusing on capital preservationOur number 1 priority - we focus on how to not lose money 5 pillars that make up our capital preservation strategy 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

    13 min
  3. MAR 3

    ISP 351: 4000 Units as a Full-Time CPA

    Episode 351: 4000 Units as a Full-Time CPA  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Scott Jacobson Join our host Simon Castillo and Scott Jacobson as they discuss: “Your W2 won’t build wealth for you, the way that real estate can.” Have a good firm grasp of the fundamentals of investing Grow your education and grow your teamIntegrity in real estate - your word is your bond 1035 Exchange 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  Scott Jacobson, CPA, Founder, Onward Equity  Scott has two decades of active real estate investing experience and knowledge, ranging from single-family homes and duplexes, to multi-family apartment buildings, and a medical/professional office building.  Combining a passion for real estate with real-world experiences in property acquisition, management, and successful exit strategies, his vision is to align with like-minded people who can see the financial benefits and excitement that real estate investing can offer.  He is currently working on larger multi-family real estate syndication deals, and since 2016 has been a General Partner and Limited Partner in over 4,000 apartment units throughout the Midwest and multiple industrial park complexes in the eastern US.     In 2013, Scott and his wife Denise founded a 501c3 non-profit charity called the SON Foundation, which serves as a home-away-from-home for cancer patients and their caregivers while they are in Indianapolis for treatments.  Guests are not charged to stay at the SON House, and to date the SON Foundation has provided over 6,000 nights of lodging for its guests.      Scott lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son, and in his spare time loves to travel domestically and internationally, watch his son play baseball and basketball, and spend time with friends and family.  Connect with Scott Jacobson:  Website: https://www.onward-equity.com/ Email: scott@onward-equity.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.    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 Leade

    42 min
  4. FEB 27

    ISP 350: Friday Look Back - Mailbag: Pro’s and Cons of Subject To Deals

    Episode 350: Friday Look Back - Mailbag: Pro’s and Cons of Subject To Deals  Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: What is a Subject To deal? Why would anyone sell a property ‘Subject To’? What are the risks to the seller and the buyer in a Subject To deal? What is the seller’s outlook in the next few years? How can you present solutions to a problem to the seller? Understanding a ‘Due On Sale Clause’ 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

    15 min
  5. FEB 24

    ISP 349: Building Wealth With Customizable Funds Featuring Jeff Greenberg

    Episode 349: Building Wealth With Customizable Funds Featuring Jeff Greenberg Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Jeff Greenberg Join our host Simon Castillo and Brian Bradley as they discuss: Running a business alongside the right team Opportunities present themselves often when people are not looking - be ready to jump when it presents itselfJeff Greenberg discusses his funds Protecting investor capital 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  Brian T. Bradley, Esq. is a nationally recognized Asset Protection Attorney. He has been interviewed and a featured guest on many top shows such as: Bigger Pockets Rookie, Flipping America Podcast with Roger Blankenship the “Flipping America Guy” and member of the Forbes Magazine Real Estate Council. SharkPrenuer hosted by Kevin Harrington (the original Shark on the hit TV show ‘Shark Tank’ and inventor of the infomercial), Simple Passive Cash Flow with host mastermind investor Lane Kawaoka, White Coat Investors, Best Advice Ever with super host Joe Fairless (the host of the longest running REI show). Brian was selected to the Best Attorney’s of America’s List 2020, Lawyers of Distinction List three years in a row (2018, 2019, 2020,) Super Lawyers Rising Star List 2015, nominated to America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators List, nominated to the 2017 Law Firm 500 Award. Brian also writes on high-end asset protection.  Connect with Brian Bradley: Email: brian@btblegal.com   Website: https://btblegal.com/ Phone: 503-855-3360  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.faceboo

    42 min
  6. FEB 20

    ISP 348: Friday Look Back - Mailbag: Pro’s and Cons of Subject To Deals

    Episode 348: Friday Look Back - Mailbag: Pro’s and Cons of Subject To Deals  Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on:  What is a Subject To deal? Why would anyone sell a property ‘Subject To’? What are the risks to the seller and the buyer in a Subject To deal? What is the seller’s outlook in the next few years? How can you present solutions to a problem to the seller? Understanding a ‘Due On Sale Clause’ 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

    15 min
  7. FEB 17

    ISP 347: Key Metrics & Red Flags to Look for in Multifamily Investment

    Episode 347: Key Metrics & Red Flags to Look for in Multifamily Investment Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Ruben Dominguez Join our host Simon Castillo and Ruben Dominguez as they discuss: You need to be able to build a team Right now is the time to buy Key metrics to look for in a deal Who is your sponsor and how is their track record? What are your exit costs and exit timeline? 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  Ruben Dominguez is a Real Estate investor and operational executive with a proven track record of repositioning real estate assets, delivering quality tenant experience, and obtaining consistent returns to investment partners.     Ruben has extensive experience acquiring properties, managing renovations, raising private capital, and managing single family & multifamily investment properties. Ruben began investing in Real Estate in 2010 and has since acquired a substantial portfolio of single family and multifamily assets that have continually produced double digit returns for investors.    Ruben is founder of Totem Capital Group which manages all aspects of acquisition, repositioning, and sale of multifamily properties. Totem Capital Group has completed over 50 Real Estate renovation projects since 2012, with renovation budgets ranging from $10k to $1.4 million. Totem Capital Group currently has interest in over 800 units in Texas valued at over $120 million.  Ruben is also co-founder of Apartment Educators, a multifamily consulting company, and Accelerated Commercial Real Estate, a commercial real estate brokerage in Texas. Materials Referenced During the Show:  The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary Keller  https://www.amazon.com/The-Millionaire-Real-Estate-Investor/dp/B000YHH1S8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22EMJMB4FE7SV&keywords=the+millionaire+investor+by+gary+keller&qid=1687838314&sprefix=the+millionaire+investor%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1 Connect with Ruben Dominguez:  Website: www.Totemcapitalgroup.com Book a call: https://www.totemcapitalgroup.com/setup-a-call.html 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 Fou

    47 min
  8. FEB 13

    ISP 346: Friday Look Back - Fix & Flips vs Passive Real Estate Investing: Which Is Right For You?

    Episode 346: Friday Look Back - Fix & Flips vs Passive Real Estate Investing: Which Is Right For You? Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on:  Regardless of which investment strategy you choose, the bottom line is - you have to take action  Time commitment and how actively involved you need to be between fix & flips vs. passive real estate investing Understanding market dynamics 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

    14 min
5
out of 5
25 Ratings

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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.