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Welcome to the West Side Investors Network, WIN, your community of investing knowledge for growth. This is the Real Estate Professionals Investing Podcast. For Real Estate Professionals by Real Estate Professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career....... investing.

  1. 184. Distressed Multifamily Investing and Operational Turnarounds with Joe Rinderknecht

    1D AGO

    184. Distressed Multifamily Investing and Operational Turnarounds with Joe Rinderknecht

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT JOE RINDERKNECHT  Joe Rinderknecht is the founder of Cowboy Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and operating value-add apartment communities with a hands-on, operator-first approach. He also oversees investment activity through Upgrade Partners Capital, where he has experience structuring and managing capital across joint ventures and fund investments.  With nearly a decade in commercial real estate, Joe’s background spans property management, construction oversight, asset management, and capital raising. A recent 54-unit acquisition built in 1998 achieved a $2.5 million increase in value within six months through disciplined capital improvements and operational efficiencies.  Joe holds a BS in Finance with minors in Real Estate and Entrepreneurship from Utah State University. Outside of real estate, Joe enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time outdoors with his wife and three children.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:   Joe’s path from ranch life and construction work into multifamily real estate investing How the 2008 crash shaped his views on risk, stability, and entrepreneurship Why he chose real estate over a more traditional career path His early house-hacking and small multifamily investing experience What working in property management taught him about operations and ownership How distressed properties can be stabilized through stronger management and accountability The role of asset management and construction oversight in creating value How Cowboy Capital was built through partnership, relationships, and complementary strengths What operators are seeing in today’s multifamily market across different regions Joe’s lessons on partnerships, authenticity, and learning by doing       KEY QUOTE:   “If you can provide a safe, clean community where tenants can call it home, they’re going to be okay with paying for services that make life more convenient.”        ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.         We would like to thank our Sponsors: OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe      #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #ApartmentInvesting #RealEstateInvestor #PassiveIncome #CashFlowInvesting #AssetManagement #PropertyManagement #HouseHacking #ValueAddInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentProperty #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #InvestorMindset #PortfolioGrowth #RentalProperty #CashFlowStrategy #DistressedAssets #RealEstatePodcast #DealAnalysis #MarketCycles #EntrepreneurMindset #PrivateEquityRealEstate #AccreditedInvestor #NOIGrowth #PropertyOperations #WealthThroughRealEstate #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstateEducation    CONNECT WITH JOE RINDERKNECHT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerinderknecht/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_rinder/      CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/    For information on Portland Property Management:   · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·  Youtube | @UptownProperties    Westside Investors Network   · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·  Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·  Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    52 min
  2. 183. Real Estate Tax Lien Investing Explained with Stephen Morel

    MAR 18

    183. Real Estate Tax Lien Investing Explained with Stephen Morel

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT STEPHEN MOREL Stephen Morel is the Founder and CEO of JurisDeed, a New Orleans -based PropTech startup that's democratizing access to tax lien investing. As a title attorney with 20 years of experience in property law. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home in 2005, Stephen rebuilt it with his own hands while simultaneously launching his legal practice. That experience revealed how broken and inaccessible the distressed property system was for everyday investors, inspiring him to create JurisDeed.  He serves on the Louisiana State Law Institute's Tax Sales Committee and co-authored a complete re-draft of Louisiana's delinquent tax collection system.   THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  ·        Stephen's journey from property law  ·        What is tax lien investing, and why it matters ·        How tax liens differ from tax deeds ·        Tax sale industry and institutional players ·        Diving into distressed property solutions ·        The post-Katrina backlog of tax deed properties  ·        Creating systems for tax deed properties  ·        Title Insurances and Distressed Inventory ·        Tax lien investing after purchase ·        How JurisDeed is built to simplify workflows ·        Making tax sale investing more accessible  ·        Startup lessons on solving real customer problems      KEY QUOTE:   “Tax lien investing is powerful because it’s secured by real estate and backed by a system counties depend on.”       ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.         We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe     #RealEstateInvesting #TaxLienInvesting #TaxDeedInvesting #TaxSaleInvesting #RealEstateInvestor #PropertyInvesting #InvestorEducation #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding #RealEstateWealth #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstatePodcast #PropertyInvestment #CashFlowInvesting #AlternativeInvesting #DistressedProperties #TitleInsurance #ForeclosureInvesting #LandInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #RentalPropertyInvesting #InvestorMindset #RealEstateOpportunities #AssetBasedInvesting #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateProfessionals #SmartInvesting #InvestmentOpportunities #BuildWealthThroughRealEstate #RealEstateEducation     CONNECT WITH STEPHEN MOREL: Website: https://www.jurisdeed.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd   https://www.linkedin.com/company/jurisdeed      CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    54 min
  3. 182. How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate with Kaaren Hall

    MAR 11

    182. How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate with Kaaren Hall

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT KAAREN HALL  Kaaren Hall is the founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services, LLC, a leading provider of self-directed IRA accounts since 2009. With over two decades of experience in real estate, mortgage lending, and property management (and especially Self-Directed IRAs) Kaaren has empowered thousands of people to take control of their retirement funds and invest in alternative assets, such as real estate, private lending, precious metals and more. Her expertise in self-directed retirement accounts has made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been a featured panelist and presenter at industry-leading conferences, including BiggerPockets’ BPCON22, 23, 24 and 25. Adding to her accolades, Kaaren is now the author of the newly published Self-Directed IRA Investing: A BiggerPockets Guide, the definitive resource for investors looking to unlock the power of self-directed IRAs to build wealth. Published by BiggerPockets Publishing, this comprehensive guide combines actionable insights, real-world examples, and Kaaren’s extensive industry knowledge to help investors confidently navigate the world of self-directed retirement accounts.       THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:   Kaaren’s journey from radio and real estate into self-directed retirement investing What a Self-Directed IRA is and how it differs from traditional retirement accounts The history and evolution of Self-Directed IRAs in alternative investing How investors use retirement funds for real estate, notes, metals, and private deals The role of the custodian and why compliance matters Prohibited transactions and the rules investors need to understand What IRA holders can and cannot do with IRA-owned real estate Using Self-Directed IRAs in syndications and private placements Why general partners typically cannot invest their own IRAs in their own deals Proposed changes that could expand 401(k) access to alternative assets Roth conversions, tax strategy, and long-term tax-free growth planning Teaching kids to invest early through earned income and Roth IRAs Comparing IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and HSAs Using retirement capital to complement broader real estate investing strategies UBIT, UDFI, and lessons from navigating fraud, scrutiny, and business resilience     KEY QUOTE:     “For investors, the biggest mistake is often not knowing what vehicles are available to them. The self-directed IRA lets you invest in alternative assets — it’s a vehicle to let you do that.”        ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.         We would like to thank our Sponsors: OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe      #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateInvestor #PassiveInvesting #AccreditedInvestor #AlternativeInvestments #SelfDirectedIRA #RetirementInvesting #WealthBuilding #CashFlowInvesting #FinancialFreedom #MultifamilyInvesting #PrivatePlacements #SyndicationInvesting #InvestorEducation #RealEstateWealth #IRAInvesting #RothIRA #Solo401k #TaxAdvantagedInvesting #PassiveIncome #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentStrategy #PortfolioDiversification #LongTermWealth #SmartInvesting #AssetProtection #InvestorMindset #RetirementWealth #FinancialEducation #WealthStrategy        CONNECT WITH KAAREN HALL:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaarenhall  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uDirectIRA X: https://x.com/uDirectIRA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAycexbDjYjHh8R8goug0A Website: https://udirectira.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udirectiraservices        CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/    For information on Portland Property Management:   · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·  Youtube | @UptownProperties    Westside Investors Network   · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·  Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·  Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    1 hr
  4. 181. Real Estate Cycle Investing: Selling at the Peak, Buying at the Bottom with Brian Burke

    MAR 4

    181. Real Estate Cycle Investing: Selling at the Peak, Buying at the Bottom with Brian Burke

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT BRIAN BURKE Brian Burke is President / CEO of Praxis Capital Inc, a vertically integrated real estate private equity investment firm, which he founded in 2001.  Brian has acquired over $1 billion dollars’ worth of real estate over a 36-year career including over 4,000 multifamily units, over 1,600 senior housing units, and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, renovated a lakefront resort, and constructed self-storage, but his current focus is senior housing, specifically skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care.  Brian is the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications, and is a frequent public speaker at real estate conferences and events nationwide.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:    ·         Brian Burke’s 36-year real estate journey ·         Selling down holdings ahead of the 2022 market reset ·         2025–2026 outlook and where he sees opportunity by asset class ·         Why small multifamily can outperform in today’s market ·         The pivot into senior housing: assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing ·         Demographics + post-COVID distress creating a “bottom of cycle” setup ·         Buying below replacement cost: the per-bed basis advantage ·         Operator-first investing and structuring for operational risk  ·         Cash flow, hold periods, and multiple exit paths  ·         Raising capital: single-asset syndications vs. funds and “semi-blind pool” strategy ·         Sponsor vetting and real track record beyond IRR ·         Lessons learned: the power of partnerships and the danger of overleverage       KEY QUOTE:    “The best opportunities are created in chaos.”       ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.         We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe     #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveInvesting #PassiveIncome #CommercialRealEstate #CREInvestor #SeniorHousing #SeniorLivingInvesting #AssistedLivingInvesting #MemoryCareInvesting #SkilledNursingInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #SmallMultifamily #RealEstateSyndication #RealEstateFund #AccreditedInvestor #InvestorEducation #DueDiligence #SponsorVetting #OperatorFirst #CashFlowInvesting #ValueAddRealEstate #ReplacementCost #MarketCycleInvesting #RiskManagement #CapitalRaising #PortfolioDiversification #InflationHedge #LongTermInvesting #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom       CONNECT WITH BRIAN BURKE: Website: www.PraxCap.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/praxcap , www.linkedin.com/in/praxiscapital  Social Media: Facebook / X / PraxCap Instagram / Brian’s Instagram  Book:  www.BiggerPockets.com/SyndicationBook          CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    53 min
  5. 180. The 5 Pillars of Smart Private Real Estate Investing with Spencer Hilligoss

    FEB 25

    180. The 5 Pillars of Smart Private Real Estate Investing with Spencer Hilligoss

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT SPENCER HILLIGOSS Spencer Hilligoss is a passive investor who runs Madison Investing - a club where LPs gain access to the same types of niche investment opportunities where Spencer deploys his own money - including cash-flowing assets like self-storage, mobile home parks, multifamily and private credit.   Spencer Hilligoss brings over 13 years of leadership experience as a former technology executive, building and scaling high-performing teams at five companies—three of which became billion-dollar "unicorns." Before co-founding Madison Investing, he led business development and professional development at LendingHome, one of the nation’s largest private lenders. As CEO, Spencer drives Madison Investing’s strategic vision, investor relations, and business development efforts. He is also an active investor and sought-after speaker, sharing his expertise on real estate and financial growth strategies.     THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  ·         Spencer’s background in real estate investing ·         From Fintech to Full-Time Investing  ·         Growing Up in Real Estate (And Coming Full Circle)  ·         First Rental Lessons in the Bay Area  ·         Scaling Through Long-Distance & Private Placements  ·         Entrepreneurship as a Lifestyle Design Tool  ·         Over-Education to Accelerate Confidence  ·         The Importance of Community & Mentorship  ·         Adapting to Market Cycles  ·         Preferred Asset Classes & Investment Focus  ·         The 5-Part Sponsor Vetting Framework  ·         Looking Beyond IRR: Evaluating True Track Record  ·         Getting “Under the Hood” of a Deal  ·         Behavioral Interviewing for Sponsors ·         Sponsor Transparency & Communication      KEY QUOTE:    “If someone has been able to operate an asset, buy it, operate it, improve it, whatever that business plan might be, and sell it at a profit, they should be able to articulate that in exhaustive detail and show that on paper and somehow.”         ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.         We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe     #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SponsorVetting #DueDiligence #PrivateEquityRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #AccreditedInvestor #InvestorEducation #CashFlowInvesting #AssetProtection #WealthBuilding #LongTermInvesting #PortfolioGrowth #AlternativeInvestments #CapitalPreservation #InvestmentStrategy #RealAssets #InflationProtection #FinancialIndependence #MarketCycleInvesting #SmartCapital #DealAnalysis #OperatorSelection #InvestmentFramework #RiskAdjustedReturns #GenerationalWealth #HighNetWorthInvesting #RealEstateProfessionals     CONNECT WITH SPENCER HILLIGOSS: Website: www.madisoninvesting.com Personal site: https://spencerhilligoss.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilligoss/ X: https://x.com/SpenceHilligoss        CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    1h 6m
  6. 179. How Rising Interest Rates Are Reshaping Multifamily Investing with Ben Murphy

    FEB 11

    179. How Rising Interest Rates Are Reshaping Multifamily Investing with Ben Murphy

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT BEN MURPHY Ben has a proven track record of successfully closing approximately $600 million in multifamily transactions in Oregon and SW Washington since 2014. His outstanding market relationships and reputation are best in class and will significantly enhance our existing reach across all divisions that we work.  Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ben is a dedicated supporter of environmental causes, actively contributing to organizations such as the Nature Conservancy and Greenpeace. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Multifamily Northwest Government Affairs Committee.  THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:    ·         Guest Introduction – background and journey in real estate ·         Blue State vs. Sunbelt Investing ·         Market Cycles & Supply Trends  ·         Current Lending Environment ·         Multifamily Distress Reality Check  ·         Broker Metrics & Prospecting Data  ·         Cap Rate Expansion & Value Decline  ·         Expense Pressure on NOI  ·         Transaction Volume Slowdown  ·         Outlook for 2026 & Market Bottom  ·         Affordable Housing & Policy Challenges  ·         Preparing Assets for Sale  ·         Connect with Ben     KEY QUOTE:    “The best real estate strategies are built for decades, not market cycles.”     ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe   #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #CREInvestor #MultifamilyRealEstate #ApartmentInvesting #RealAssets #HardAssets #LongTermInvesting #BuyAndHold #CashFlowInvesting #CapRate #ValueAddRealEstate #RealEstatePortfolio #WealthBuilding #InflationHedge #InvestmentStrategy #PassiveIncome #RealEstateMarket #InvestorMindset #BlueStateInvesting #MarketCycles #RiskAdjustedReturns #CapitalPreservation #SmartCapital #CREWealth #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateEducation #ProfessionalInvestors #GenerationalWealth   CONNECT WITH BEN MURPHY: Email: ben.murphy@cinw.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-murphy-35968935   CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    1h 12m
  7. 178. Money Traps to Avoid: How To Take Control of Your Finances & Time with Joey Mure

    12/17/2025

    178. Money Traps to Avoid: How To Take Control of Your Finances & Time with Joey Mure

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT JOEY MURE Joey Muré is co-founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial independence through passive income strategies. After over a decade of success in the mortgage industry, Joey shifted his focus to empowering others to break free from traditional financial systems and build lasting wealth. As co-host of The Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast and co-author of Wealth Without Wall Street: 3 Steps to Freedom Through Passive Income, Joey shares practical steps for achieving financial freedom.     THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  ·         Guest Introduction – background and journey in real estate ·         Why only asset-producing income becomes a problem ·         Shift in Mindset: From Income to Passive Income ·         Intentional wealth building ·         Breaking Away from Wall Street ·         Pivotal book that changed his financial trajectory ·         Retirement is deferred living, not financial freedom ·         Regaining control of capital instead of outsourcing it ·         Identifying “Money Traps” ·         Opportunity cost and loss of liquidity ·         Cash Flow vs. Cash Accumulation ·         Building a Passive Income Operating System ·         Overview of Wealth Without Wall Street’s framework ·         Investor DNA & Buy Box Framework ·         Chasing Trends vs. Building Freedom ·         Flipping and Crypto as investments  ·         Structured lending and cash-flowing assets ·         Tax Strategy & Family Office Insights ·         Final Thoughts & Closing Insights ·         Free Resources and tools        KEY QUOTE:    “Passive income is what buys your time back” – Joey Mure             ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.     We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe   #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateInvestors #InvestorMindset #WealthBuilding #CashFlowInvesting #AlternativeInvestments #FinancialIndependence #TimeFreedom #MoneyMindset #GenerationalWealth #InvestingEducation #SmartInvesting #WealthWithoutWallStreet #RealEstatePodcast #InvestorEducation #AssetBasedIncome #IncomeProducingAssets #PrivateInvesting #RealAssets #BuildWealth #FinancialLiteracy #InvestmentStrategy #PassiveCashFlow #CapitalControl #InvestForFreedom #LongTermWealth #AccreditedInvestors #DealDeepDive     CONNECT WITH JOEY MURE: Website:          https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com LinkedIn:          https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-mure-b376824/ Free resource: https://go.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/win       CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

    51 min
  8. 177. The 4Ds of Self-Storage: Why Demand Keeps Growing with Bill Kanatas  & Ben Salzberg 

    12/10/2025

    177. The 4Ds of Self-Storage: Why Demand Keeps Growing with Bill Kanatas  & Ben Salzberg 

    Check the episode transcript here ABOUT BEN SALZBERG  Ben is a real estate developer, operational strategist, and business leader with over 25 years of experience building and optimizing high-performing real estate platforms. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Self Storage Developers, Ben leads strategy, operations, and market expansion across Class “A” Self Storage, RV & Boat Storage, and Multi-Family developments nationwide. With a background in mechanical engineering, an MBA in quality management, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Ben brings a rare blend of technical precision, process optimization, and leadership development to real estate. His engineering expertise drives smart, efficient design.     ABOUT BILL KANATAS  Bill is a visionary entrepreneur and real estate developer with a strong track record in self-storage, multi-family, and mixed-use developments. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Self Storage Developers, he leads the company’s strategic growth, site acquisition, and investment initiatives, focusing on developing Class “A” self-storage facilities across the United States. With a deep understanding of market trends and a commitment to quality, Bill has played a key role in forging partnerships with top national operators such as Public Storage, Extra Space Storage, and Life Storage.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  ·         Guest Introduction – background and journey in real estate ·         How they transitioned into self-storage from corporate and construction careers ·         Why self-storage is a recession-resistant, tax-advantaged investment ·         The "4 D's" driving demand ·         National growth strategy using data, demographics & local relationships ·         Navigating zoning, development costs, and municipal red tape ·         Leveraging REIT-level management and exploring solar-powered RV storage ·         Finding off-market land deals and building for future market demand         KEY QUOTE:    “Self-storage is a product that everyone needs at some point in their life.” – Bill Kanatas   “You can build wealth and help people at the same time.  That’s what this business is all about.” – Ben Salzberg           ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.       We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe #SelfStorageInvesting #RealEstateDevelopers #StorageUnits #AlternativeInvestments #CREDevelopment #RealEstateDeals #BuildToRent #LandAcquisition #PassiveInvesting #CommercialDevelopment #InvestInStorage #REITStrategy #PropertyDevelopment #StorageDevelopment #InvestSmarter #PrivateEquityRealEstate #OffMarketDeals #InvestorMindset #CREOpportunities #RealEstateReturns #IncomeProducingAssets #ScalableInvesting #LongTermInvesting #StorageFacilities #DataDrivenInvesting #NationalRealEstate #RealEstateStrategy #TaxAdvantagedInvesting #StorageSyndication #WealthThroughRealEstate     CONNECT WITH BILL & BEN: Website:          https://self-storagedevelopers.com Bill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-kanatas-micp-999255141/  Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensalzberg/         CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork

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