Stella Top Seller

Stella Shalamova
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Stella Top Seller is the podcast for real estate professionals, investors, and ambitious beginners ready to grow beyond traditional limits. Hosted by Stella Shalamova—an expert in residential, luxury, and commercial real estate - this show dives into building wealth, mastering mindset, and navigating high-stakes deals. Each episode delivers behind-the-scenes stories, practical strategies, and real conversations around luxury real estate and commercial investments - designed to help you rise above the competition and build lasting success.

Episodes

  1. 10h ago

    Stop Waiting 39 Years for Your Tax Deductions

    Are you leaving a massive down payment on the table by waiting 39 years for tax write-offs? Buying commercial property is only half the battle; the real wealth is built in how you manage your tax liabilities. Many investors assume their CPAs are automatically applying the most aggressive tax strategies available, but when it comes to cost segregation, general practitioners rarely have the specialized engineering knowledge required. In this episode of Stella Top Seller, Tom Brodie demystifies cost segregation and explains why accelerating your property's depreciation is the ultimate cheat code for immediate cash flow. He breaks down the recent return of the 100% bonus depreciation rule, how to split your asset into faster-depreciating buckets, and why you can still claim these massive deductions even if you bought your property years ago. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 🎤 Featuring: Tom Brodie Tom Brodie is a tax strategy specialist at Cost Segregation Services, Inc., specializing in engineering-based cost segregation and tax planning. He helps commercial building owners and businesses nationwide maximize cash flow and reduce tax liabilities through accelerated depreciation and specialized tax credits.   💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Unlocking immediate cash flow by accelerating property depreciation write-offs. ✔ Navigating the reinstatement of the 100% bonus depreciation for commercial assets. ✔ Identifying non-structural building components to drastically reduce taxable income. ✔ Reinvesting six-figure tax savings into a 1031 exchange to scale your portfolio. ✔ Protecting yourself from IRS scrutiny by selecting an engineering-based cost segregation provider. ✔ Bridging the gap with your CPA to implement advanced tax strategies without friction. 🎧Connect with Tom: 🌐 Website → https://www.thefoundmoneyguy.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tom.brodie.798 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thefoundmoneyguy 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-brodie/ 🎧 Follow Stella: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! #StellaTopSeller #CostSegregation #CommercialRealEstate #TaxStrategy #BonusDepreciation #MultifamilyInvesting #TaxSavings #PropertyOwnership #RealEstateWealth #CashFlow #StellaShalamova #TomBrody

    Stop Waiting 39 Years for Your Tax Deductions

  2. Aug 5

    The $200K Path Into Commercial Real Estate with Joe Downs

    There is nothing sexy about self-storage. But those metal boxes print beautiful cashflow. Host Stella Shalamova talks with Joe Downs, CEO of Belrose Storage Group, about why self-storage survived 2008, how to spot a mom-and-pop facility worth buying, and why the SBA loan makes it half the cost of multifamily to enter. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 🎤 Featuring: Joe Downs Joe Downs is the Chief Executive Officer of Belrose Storage Group and host of the Storage Moguls podcast. He leads the sourcing and acquisition of self-storage facilities across the eastern United States.His background includes commercial real estate, distressed debt investing, and financial advising. He educates investors on self-storage acquisitions and passive income strategies. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Why self-storage held up when every other commercial asset class crashed ✔ Reading a market fast using population, occupancy, and the 10x10 rule ✔ Buying below market from mom-and-pop owners who built the facility themselves ✔ Getting into a million-dollar deal for $200K using an SBA loan ✔ Cutting a 45-minute market study down to under a minute with AI Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:59) From Stepchild to Darling of CRE (00:04:03) Why Storage Is Recession Resistant (00:06:56) What Belrose Actually Does (00:11:18) The First Thing to Check Is the Market (00:12:50) Why Mom-and-Pops Are the Opportunity (00:17:15) The Real Value Add Is Management (00:20:57) The SBA Loan Advantage (00:22:32) $200K vs $400K: The Real Math (00:23:31) No Toilets, No 2 AM Calls (00:27:37) How AI Changed Acquisitions (00:30:39) AI-Written LOIs That Actually Land (00:33:51) How to Connect With Joe Connect with Joe: 🌐 Storage Moguls → https://joedowns.ai/ 🏢 Belrose Storage Group → https://storagemoguls.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josephmdowns/ 🎧 Follow Stella: 🎙 Podcast → https://hub.iconsofrealestate.com/podcasts/stella-top-seller 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova/ ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

    The $200K Path Into Commercial Real Estate with Joe Downs

  3. Jul 22

    Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails Entrepreneurs

    🚀 Financial strategist Curtis May shares why traditional financial planning often fails entrepreneurs and investors. Learn how to build wealth through cash flow, eliminate financial leaks, reduce taxes, protect assets, and create lasting financial freedom with practical strategies that put you in control of your money. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Curtis May – Financial Strategist & Founder of Practical Wealth Curtis May is a financial strategist with over three decades of experience working with business owners, families, and investors. He specializes in tax reduction, debt elimination, and cash flow optimization for entrepreneurs and high-income earners. His practice is built on financial education and strategic planning, with a focus on delivering measurable results in the present rather than projections for the future.   💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Cash flow vs. wealth accumulation ✔️ Building a financial GPS for your business ✔️ Protecting assets and reducing financial risk ✔️ Tax strategies and eliminating wealth transfers ✔️ How to achieve financial freedom through cash flow 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Curtis May: 🌐 Website → https://www.practicalwealth.net/ 📘 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/findoutmorenow 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/curtismay4766/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay/ 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails Entrepreneurs

  4. Jul 8

    How to Raise Capital Without Breaking SEC Rules

    🚀 In this episode, Stella sits down with securities attorney Jonathan Tavares to discuss the legal side of real estate syndication, SEC compliance, and raising capital the right way. Learn the biggest mistakes sponsors make, how to structure compliant investment offerings, and why having the right legal team can protect both investors and operators from costly mistakes. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest: 🏡 Jonathan Tavares – Managing Partner, Premier Law Group Jonathan Tavares is the Managing Partner of Premier Law Group, specializing in real estate syndications, private equity fund structuring, and securities compliance. He advises commercial real estate operators and investors on the legal frameworks required for capital raising, GP/LP partnerships, and navigating SEC regulations.  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ SEC regulations for real estate syndications ✔️ Capital raising best practices ✔️ Institutional vs. retail investment strategies ✔️ Building the right legal and tax team ✔️ Avoiding costly compliance mistakes 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Jonathan Tavares: 🌐 Website → https://www.premierlawgroup.net/the-team 🔗 LinkedIn→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tavares-esq-6076a546/ 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com

    How to Raise Capital Without Breaking SEC Rules

  5. Jun 24

    How Smart Investors Structure LLCs

    🚀 In this insightful episode, host Stella sits down with Bobby Casey, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Business Anywhere, to discuss asset protection, LLC structures, tax strategies, and the biggest mistakes real estate investors make. Bobby shares his entrepreneurial journey, lessons from surviving a life-changing motorcycle accident, and practical advice on protecting wealth, structuring real estate investments, and scaling a business globally. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help safeguard your assets and make smarter investment decisions. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Bobby Casey – Entrepreneur, Investor, Asset Protection & Tax Strategy Expert Bobby Casey is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of BusinessAnywhere, a platform that helps entrepreneurs form and manage U.S. companies remotely. He also serves as Managing Partner at Global Wealth Protection, focusing on asset protection, tax strategy, and global business structuring for entrepreneurs and investors. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building an entrepreneurial mindset and business success ✔️ Common real estate investing mistakes to avoid ✔️ The importance of cash flow and investment analysis ✔️ LLC structures, insurance, and asset protection planning ✔️ Strategies for scaling and preserving wealth 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Bobby Casey: 🌐 Website → https://businessanywhere.io/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAnywhereLLC 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/businessanywhereio 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Smart Investors Structure LLCs

  6. Jun 10

    The 3 Traits Every Elite Real Estate Broker Shares

    🚀 In this inspiring episode of the Stellar Top Seller Podcast, Stella sits down with legendary commercial real estate broker Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors and co-founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services. Bob shares how he revolutionized New York City's brokerage industry with the territory system, the power of market expertise, the role of discipline in long-term success, and the strategies that helped scale one of the most respected brokerage firms in the country. He also discusses leadership, mentorship, AI in real estate, and how professionals can build a lasting legacy. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Bob Knakal – Chairman & CEO, BK Real Estate Advisors Bob Knakal is the Chairman and CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors. A prolific New York City investment broker, he cofounded Massey Knakal Realty Services and pioneered the Territory System before selling the firm to Cushman and Wakefield. He also created the Knakal Map Room by personally documenting Manhattan properties.  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The origin and success of the territory brokerage model ✔️ How expertise creates value for clients ✔️ The role of discipline and habits in long-term success ✔️ Strategies for maximizing property value ✔️ Exclusive listings versus off-market sales ✔️ Scaling a brokerage business effectively ✔️ AI's impact on commercial real estate ✔️ Building a legacy through mentorship and leadership 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Bob Knakal: 🌐 Website → http://bkrea.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bobknakalnyc/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/bobknakal 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    The 3 Traits Every Elite Real Estate Broker Shares

  7. May 29

    How Multifamily Investors Avoid Loan Denials

    🚀 In this powerful episode, Stella Shalamova sits down with Raja Maan, Founder & President of ACOM Capital, to uncover the behind-the-scenes world of commercial lending. Raja shares his 18+ years of experience in residential and commercial financing, explains how lenders evaluate deals, breaks down DSCR ratios, and reveals which asset classes lenders favor most. He also introduces his revolutionary Commercial Lending Mastery software designed to save brokers 87% of their time through automation and streamlined lending workflows. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Raja Maan – Founder & President of ACOM Capital Raja Maan is the Founder and President of ACOM Capital, a commercial lending firm in Newport Beach, California. With over 17 years of experience, Raja provides strategic financing solutions for multifamily, hospitality, and commercial developments. He’s also a passionate mentor helping brokers and entrepreneurs succeed in lending. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Commercial lending fundamentals explained ✔️ DSCR ratios and multifamily financing strategies ✔️ Best commercial property types for investors ✔️ Why lenders favor multifamily over hotels and retail ✔️ How lending automation is changing the industry 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Raja Maan: 🌐 Website → https://free.commerciallendingmastery.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/rajamaan 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Multifamily Investors Avoid Loan Denials

  8. May 15

    How Real Estate Syndicators Raise Money Legally

    🚀 In this insightful episode, Stella sits down with Gene Trowbridge, a nationally respected securities attorney, CCIM, and real estate syndication expert with over 50 years of experience. Gene shares his incredible journey from residential real estate sales to building 32 self-storage facilities and becoming a leading securities attorney. Together, they discuss syndication structures, securities laws, investor protection, market cycles, due diligence, and why the right operator matters more than ever in today’s market. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Gene Trowbridge – Real Estate Attorney, Syndication Expert & CCIM Gene Trowbridge, Esq., CCIM is the founding partner of Trowbridge Nieh LLP, specializing in real estate syndication and securities law. With more than 50 years of experience in investment real estate, he is a Senior Emeritus Instructor with the CCIM Institute, a recipient of top educational awards, and the author of It’s A Whole New Business on real estate syndication. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Real estate syndication explained simply ✔️ Securities law fundamentals for investors ✔️ The role of due diligence in investing ✔️ How to identify a strong operator ✔️ Market cycles and future opportunities ✔️ Long-term wealth creation through real estate 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Gene Trowbridge: 🌐 Website → http://www.tnllp.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/gene.trowbridge.1 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/trowbridgelawgroup/ 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Real Estate Syndicators Raise Money Legally

  9. May 1

    What Luxury Real Estate Agents Know That Most Buyers Miss

    🚀 In this episode, Michael Abraham shares expert insights into the Los Angeles luxury real estate market, comparing it with New York. From market dynamics and regulations to investment strategies and value-add opportunities, this conversation dives deep into what investors, agents, and buyers need to know to succeed in today’s shifting real estate landscape. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Michael Abraham – Luxury Real Estate Agent & Investor Michael Abraham is a Los Angeles–based luxury real estate agent with Compass and a co-founding member of the AMRE Real Estate Group, advising buyers, sellers, and investors across the Greater LA market. A licensed architect with an M.Arch from Pratt Institute and an experienced real estate investor, he brings a design-driven, analytical approach to property evaluation and value-focused strategy. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ LA vs NYC real estate market comparison ✔️ Luxury buyer expectations and trends ✔️ Taxes, regulations, and rent control impact ✔️ Smart renovation strategies for value creation ✔️ Building long-term wealth through real estate 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Michael Abraham: 🌐 Website → https://amre.group/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelabraham.realtor 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelabraham.realtor/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelabraham-realtor/ 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    What Luxury Real Estate Agents Know That Most Buyers Miss

  10. May 1

    How to Build Passive Income with Multifamily Investing

    🚀 In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lauren Rogers, Partner at Veritas Equity Partners, to uncover how strategic real estate investing can transform wealth over time. Lauren shares how her team scaled from $250K to $12M, why workforce housing is a winning niche, and how investors can build long-term passive income through smart, conservative multifamily investments. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 👤 Guest:🏡 Lauren Rogers – Partner at Veritas Equity Partners Lauren Rogers is a Partner at Veritas Equity Partners, a private equity real estate firm based in the Pacific Northwest. She leads investor relations and acquisitions at Veritas, drawing on her background in partner management, sales, and marketing at global tech companies. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Scaling real estate investments strategically ✔️ Workforce housing investment opportunities ✔️ Building long-term investor relationships ✔️ Identifying underwriting red flags ✔️ Creating passive income through multifamily 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Lauren Rogers: 🌐 Website → https://veritasequitypartners.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenrogersveritas/ 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Build Passive Income with Multifamily Investing

  11. May 1

    Introduction to Stella Top Seller Podcast

    🚀 In this exciting first episode, Stella Shalamova introduces the Stella Top Seller Podcast and shares her journey in real estate. With over 20 years of experience, Stella dives into the world of luxury and commercial real estate, highlighting what it truly takes to succeed—from high-value deals and market insights to mindset, relationships, and real-life experiences behind the scenes. 🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Career journey in real estate ✔️ Luxury and commercial market insights ✔️ Importance of relationships and mindset ✔️ Real-world negotiation experience ✔️ Future topics and guest expectations 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 🎧 Follow Stella Shalamova: 🌐 Website → https://eliterealtor.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stella.shalamova/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stella.topseller/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellashalamova 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Introduction to Stella Top Seller Podcast

  12. Apr 28

    Intro.

    Stella Top Seller is the podcast for real estate professionals, investors, and ambitious beginners ready to grow beyond traditional limits. Hosted by Stella Shalamova—an expert in residential, luxury, and commercial real estate - this show dives into building wealth, mastering mindset, and navigating high-stakes deals. Each episode delivers behind-the-scenes stories, practical strategies, and real conversations around luxury real estate and commercial investments - designed to help you rise above the competition and build lasting success.

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Stella Top Seller is the podcast for real estate professionals, investors, and ambitious beginners ready to grow beyond traditional limits. Hosted by Stella Shalamova—an expert in residential, luxury, and commercial real estate - this show dives into building wealth, mastering mindset, and navigating high-stakes deals. Each episode delivers behind-the-scenes stories, practical strategies, and real conversations around luxury real estate and commercial investments - designed to help you rise above the competition and build lasting success.

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  • Creator
    Stella Shalamova
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stella Shalamova
  • Show Website
    Stella Top Seller