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Each week, John Casmon speaks with real estate pros and marketing specialists to provide useful tips for multifamily investing. Listen and learn insights for market research, finding deals, attracting capital, and growing your portfolio.

Multifamily Insights John Casmon

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Each week, John Casmon speaks with real estate pros and marketing specialists to provide useful tips for multifamily investing. Listen and learn insights for market research, finding deals, attracting capital, and growing your portfolio.

    Creating Massive Life Transformation through Investments with KAYR, Ep. 591

    Creating Massive Life Transformation through Investments with KAYR, Ep. 591

    KAYR, the co-founder of KAYJAY Consulting, embodies the epitome of success through his ventures on Wall Street and his remarkable journey in real estate. Originating from Philadelphia, KAYR overcame numerous obstacles to become the first in his circle to pursue higher education, ultimately graduating with a bachelor's degree in history from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a multi-million dollar real estate investment company, boasting over 150 rental units, showcasing his adeptness at building enterprises from the ground up.
    As a real estate investor, KAYR has curated a team of experts to facilitate property identification, acquisition, and ongoing management. Additionally, he is a licensed real estate salesperson, actively engaged in Philadelphia's Homeowners Associations, and renowned for his impactful roles as a transformational speaker, life coach, and business consultant. With notable career-spanning positions at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs and Truist Securities, KAYR's influence extends beyond business into community service, as demonstrated by his board memberships and nominations for prestigious leadership awards. His inspirational journey and achievements have been featured in prominent publications and even in a chapter of Elijah Anderson's book, "Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life."
     
    In this episode, we talked to KAYR about his journey from the streets to Wall Street, his transition to real estate and its challenges, differences between investing in real estate versus the stock market, and KAYJAY Consulting.
     
    Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
     
    Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio;
     
    02:28 KAYR’s background;
    11:41 From Wall Street to real estate investing;
    16:55 Real estate vs. the stock market;
    20:04 Challenges that KAYR faced during his transition;
    22:35 KAYJAY Consulting and the benefits they provide;
    24:46 Advice for living a better life;
    29:09 Round of insights
     
    Announcement: Join us at this year’s REWBCON event here.
     
    Round of Insights
     
    Apparent Failure: Having a wake-up call and realizing he can do better during early school years.
    Digital Resource: Buildium.com
    Most Recommended Book:  Clockwork
    Daily Habit: Having some personal time, focusing on his thoughts, and achieving mindfulness.
    #1 Insight for scaling a portfolio: One needs to master the basics within the market.
    Best Place to Grab a Bite in Philadelphia, PA: Five Guys
     
    Contact KAYR:
    https://www.kayjayconsulting.net/ 
     
     
    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

    • 35 min
    Lessons Learned from Scaling a Commercial Real Estate Firm with Josh Appelman, Ep. 590

    Lessons Learned from Scaling a Commercial Real Estate Firm with Josh Appelman, Ep. 590

    Josh Appelman's entrepreneurial journey commenced in 2009 when his flooring installation company embarked on a path of success, catering to multiple Fortune 500 companies. Over the ensuing decade, he fine-tuned his leadership acumen, propelling the company to Inc. 500/5000 recognition for five consecutive years. Leading 52 employees across 9 locations with 300+ flooring crews, Josh's strategic implementation of systems and procedures significantly contributed to annual sales of $10.5 million, maintaining consistent profitability.
    In 2017, Josh inaugurated his second chapter in real estate, constructing a 15,000 sqft office and warehouse to accommodate the expansion of his company. His business acuity extended beyond operational needs, as he sub-leased space to three other companies, offsetting the building's costs. Leveraging his leadership skills, Josh swiftly amassed over 150 units, steering his team towards a more extensive portfolio. Now venturing into the third chapter of his journey, Josh envisions disrupting the industry with innovative property management approaches, aspiring to positively impact the lives of 10,000 people in the next decade.
     
    In this episode, we talked to Josh about deal flow, its challenges and how he overcomes them, building a proper reputation, his insight on closing deals, the transition to being an owner-operator, advice for property owners that don’t have a background in construction work, and much more.
     
    Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here for just $89/mo.
     
    Scaling Portfolios and Trusting the Process;
     
    02:08 Josh's background;
    03:12 The challenge of deal flow and how Josh overcomes it;
    07:56 How to build a strong reputation;
    14:13 An insight on closing deals;
    19:47 The transition to being an owner-operator;
    22:53 Advice for property owners who don't have a background in construction;
    31:12 Round of Insights
     
    Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!
     
    Round of Insights
     
    Apparent Failure: Losing an opportunity to a larger firm.
    Digital Resource: The Miracle Morning App
    Most Recommended Book: Turning Pro
    Daily Habit: Waking up at 4 a.m. and fulfilling the morning routine.
    #1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Keeping in mind the key factors, which are growing organically, and working on a model that supports you, your family and your long-term vision.
    Best Place to Grab a Bite in Cincinnati, OH: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse.
     
    Contact Josh:
    https://appelmancapital.com/
    Podcast: https://appelmancapital.com/podcast/ 
     
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    • 35 min
    Dark Work and Making Shift Happen With Anthony Trucks, Ep. 589

    Dark Work and Making Shift Happen With Anthony Trucks, Ep. 589

    Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Bestselling Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.  As the founder of “Dark Work” and creator of the “Dark Work Experience” Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity through Dark Work to tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen! 
     
    In this episode we talked to Anthony about his life, his experience in shifting it, the Dark Work platform, shifting and/or creating one’s identity and self-confidence, his upcoming guest events, and much more.
     
    Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
     
    Identity Shift;
     
    02:22 Anthony's background;
    09:07 Shifting the tide;
    12:22 The Dark Work platform;
    19:22 Creating the identity and self-confidence;
    35:10 Upcoming events for Anthony;
    36:43 Round of insights
     
    Announcement: You can check this year’s REWBCON event here.
     
    Round of Insights
     
    Apparent Failure: A failing marriage that caused Anthony to take inventory, and improve himself and his perspective significantly.
    Digital Resource: A proper calendar.
    Most Recommended Book: Identity Shift.
    Daily Habit: Following up with his morning routine and taking control of his “me time”.
    #1 Insight for making an identity shift: Do the work of the dark, so you can win in the light.
    Best Place to Grab a Bite in the West Coast: Hawaiian Time
     
    Contact Anthony:
    https://www.anthonytrucks.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ 
     
     
    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.
     

    • 39 min
    How to Properly Vet a Business Partner with Jason Baik, Ep. 588

    How to Properly Vet a Business Partner with Jason Baik, Ep. 588

    Jason Baik, a distinguished professional in the realm of data science, boasts a stellar career marked by his tenure as the Former Director and Vice President of Data Science. Armed with a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern, he possesses a solid academic foundation that laid the groundwork for his decade-long journey in leveraging data to optimize advertising expenditure for Fortune 500 clients. His expertise extends beyond mere analytics; Jason is a visionary who transforms raw numbers into actionable insights, steering advertising strategies towards unprecedented success.
    In 2021, Jason Baik made a strategic move to join CCG, where he continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry. Recognized as a true lover of numbers, he thrives on the intricacies of data, channeling this passion into installing robust processes and elevating operational efficiency. With a unique blend of analytical acumen and a penchant for process optimization, Jason stands as a driving force in the dynamic landscape of data science.
     
    In this episode, we talked to Jason about his current endeavors, CCG and his partnership there, common challenges people face with underwriting, and much more.
     
    Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
     
    Multifamily deals;
     
    02:35 Jason's background;
    05:18 What's Jason up to today;
    08:50 Jason's current partnership;
    15:48 Common challenges with underwriting;
    21:01 An insight on the data;
    27:38 Round of insights
     
    Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!
     
    Round of Insights
     
    Apparent Failure: Over-renovating during his management of single-family homes
    Digital Resource: Google Workspace.
    Most Recommended Book: Who Not How.
    Daily Habit: Journaling daily.
    #1 Insight for underwriting multifamily deals: Always starting with the big picture, and then gradually scale to detail work.
    Best Place to Grab a Bite in New Jersey: Sushi Palace.
     
    Contact Jason:
    https://www.compoundingcapitalgroup.com/ 
     
    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

    • 34 min
    Networking Tips for Introverts with Tony Lopes, Ep. 587

    Networking Tips for Introverts with Tony Lopes, Ep. 587

    Tony Lopes is the CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, which focuses on helping clients achieve more freedom, wealth, peace, and certainty. In this episode, Tony discusses how he utilized real estate investing to retire at 44 years old and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He reflects on the value of knowing your own strengths and using the power of networking in an industry where most people share their knowledge for free.
     
    In this episode we talked to Tony about his investments, private money lenders and how to forge strong relationships with them, the importance of networking, and much more.
     
    Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
     
    Building a Network as an Introvert;
     
    02:25 Tony's background;
    09:10 An insight into Tony's investments;
    10:46 Forging relationships and private money lenders;
    20:46 An insight on networking;
    29:52 The best way to reach out to Tony;
    31:37 Round of insights
     
    Announcement: You can check this year’s REWBCON event here.
     
    Round of Insights
     
    Apparent Failure: Property maintenance taking too long.
    Digital Resource: Hiring freelancer VAs from all over the world.
    Most Recommended Book: Who Not How, and The One Thing.
    Daily Habit: Working out first thing in the morning, meditating afterward, and thinking about daily priorities.
    #1 Insight for building a powerful network: Reaching out and connecting with people via social media without any reluctance: “just do it!”.
    Best Place to Grab a Bite in Gulf Coast, FL: Finn’s Dockside Bar & Grill
     
    Contact Tony:
    https://dirtybootscapital.com/ 
     
     
    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.
     

    • 44 min
    Tips for Gaining Traction in Real Estate with Devin Elder, Ep. 586

    Tips for Gaining Traction in Real Estate with Devin Elder, Ep. 586

    Devin Elder, the sole owner of DJE Texas Management Group LLC, oversees the acquisition, repositioning, and disposition of diverse real estate projects in Central Texas. With a track record of over 200 successful renovations, ranging from $10k to $3M+, DJE has never incurred investor capital losses. As of February 2024, DJE Properties, the in-house property management firm, oversees a multifamily portfolio of 2,147 units in San Antonio. Before venturing into real estate, Devin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio and enjoyed a successful corporate career at Rackspace and 3M.
    In addition to his real estate endeavors, Devin is the host of The DJE Podcast and co-founder of ApartmentEducators.com. He founded The DJE Foundation in 2020, supporting various charitable causes. As the Co-Founder of Accelerated Commercial Real Estate and a member of a private CEO advisory board, Mr. Elder maintains a robust network of professionals contributing to the ongoing success and growth of DJE.
     
    In this episode, we talked to Devin about challenges in the transition to multifamily investing from single-family, how his portfolio looks like today, his approach on focus, and what to focus, the DJE income fund, and much more.
     
    Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.
     
    Multifamily Investment;
     
    02:34 Devin's background;
    04:43 Challenges in the transition to multifamily investing;
    15:18 How Devin's portfolio looks like today;
    28:22 His approach on what to focus;
    30:26 The DJE income fund;
    34:28 Round of insights
     
    Announcement: Don’t miss the Best Ever Conference this year on April 10th to 12th. Use my code CASMON15 for 15% off!
     
    Round of Insights
     
    Apparent Failure: Losing his job before his entrepreneurship endeavors.
    Digital Resource: AppFolio
    Most Recommended Book: Who Not How
    Daily Habit: Waking up early and working out.
    #1 Insight for multifamily investing: Never stop educating yourself.
    Best Place to Grab a Bite in San Antonio, TX: Pinkerton’s Barbecue.
     
    Contact Devin:
    https://djetexas.com/ 
    Make sure you listen to the previous episode Devin joined "Ep. 226: Creating an Integrated Multifamily Business with Devin Elder".
     
    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

    • 37 min

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259 Ratings

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Fantastic Podcast

John provides genuine value about investing in multifamily and the less talked about but more important aspects of the business… the mindset and business. Fantastic host!

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I love this podcast!!

I really enjoy listening to this podcast while I’m on the go. I learn a lot about multi-family investing and John is a great host!!

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