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Ed Mathews is a seasoned real estate investor & the founder of Clark St Capital. With over a decade of experience, Ed built a portfolio of multifamily properties in CT & Southeast US.
Ed's journey was far from direct. For 24+ years, he worked for Silicon Valley start-ups, honing his skills in the go-go tech world. It wasn't until 2011 Ed bought his first rental property.
Over the years, Ed worked to grow his portfolio, juggling his family, day job & Clark St. Finally, in 2018, he left the rat race to focus on Clark St.
When he's not hunting deals, he spends time with his wife, Patricia,  their daughters, & their dogs. And if you catch him during basketball season, you'll likely find him cheering on his beloved Villanova Wildcats.
With deep real estate knowledge & a passion for helping others, Ed is a trusted mentor for anyone looking to build their own real estate empire.
 
In this episode, we talked to Ed about his investment company and where it is today, overcoming the fear of failure while raising capital, providing value to tenants and forming long-lasting relationships, his first deal, and much more.
 
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Multifamily Investment;
 
02:29 Ed's background;
08:56 Overcoming the fear of raising capital;
14:37 To provide value to your tenants;
17:46 Ed's first deal;
24:46 Where Ed and his business are at today;
29:05 Round of insights
 
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Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Failing the management position he was in a few decades ago, learning how to manage people better along the way.
Digital Resource: FlipperForce.
Most Recommended Book: Pitch Anything.
Daily Habit: Meditating every morning.
#1 Insight for scaling the multifamily portfolio: Having systems and processes set, supported by a capable team.
Best place to grab a bite in Connecticut: Mikado Japanese Restaurant.
 
Contact Ed:
Website: https://www.clarkst.com/ 
Podcast: https://www.clarkst.com/podcast 
 
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John Todderud is a multifamily investor and syndicator focusing on sourcing, underwriting, sponsoring, and raising capital for deals. He began in real estate during his software and technology career, buying multifamily real estate. First smaller properties, focusing on finding vendors to repair, improve, and manage, then shifting his focus to partnering with other ambitious real estate investors to acquire larger properties. John is now full-time in multifamily real estate.
His team acquires properties in emerging markets where rental demand is strong, the community is growing, and smart renovations drive rent growth. They invest in mostly stable properties but in need of modernization. They may not look attractive and may have old-style interiors and other annoyances that tenants don't want. Those are opportunities to improve lives by improving communities.
 
In this episode, we talked to John about the differences between hands-on and hands-off investors, expanding into other states, the key to his success, investment partners and when to bring them in, his portfolio, and much more.
 
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Building a Real Estate Syndication Business;
 
02:30 John's background;
08:42 Hands-on investor vs. hands-off investor;
16:23 Expanding beyond East Washington;
19:33 An insight into John's success;
22:48 The right time to bring on investment partners;
28:51 John's current portfolio;

31:18 Round of insights
 
 
 
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Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: In his first deal, lacking due diligence and not working with the right team.
Digital Resource: ActiveCampaign.
Most Recommended Book: Building a StoryBrand.
Daily Habit: Waking up early and getting many small tasks done, therefore being able to plan out the rest of the day.
#1 Insight for growing a syndication business: Networking and building personal relationships are the key to success.
Best place to grab a bite in Seattle, WA: The Melrose Grill.
 
Contact John:
Website: https://learnaboutapartments.com
 
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As a financially independent real estate professional and team lead for Candor Realty powered by Four Points in Haverhill, MA, Jonathan Bombaci brings decades of experience in real estate, investment, and insurance. With a background in accounting and technology leadership at Fortune 100 companies, he offers clients significant competitive advantages. His dedication is to my family and clients, whom he considers part of my extended family. 
In this episode we delve into the differences between residential and commercial agents, the importance of first-time investors running their numbers before engaging an agent, and the challenges brokers face with new buyers. Jonathan also offers valuable advice for agents, discusses his diverse portfolio and business ventures, and highlights key considerations before starting a property management company. Plus, we explore the difficulties of building a property management and construction company, strategies for investors looking to scale  to close out the conversation.
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From Fortune 100 to Real Estate Mastery
 
02:11 Jon talks about his background;
04:09 Residential agents VS. Commercial agents;
07:33 Why first time investors should run their numbers before working with an agent;
09:50 Challenges brokers face when dealing with first time buyers;
14:58 Advice for agents;
16:34 Jon’s portfolio and different arms of his business;
19:20 The question to ask before building out a property management company;
21:53 The challenges of building a property management / construction company;
23:39 Advice for investors who are looking to scale;
25:46 Round of insights;
 
 
 
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Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: Underestimating construction costs in one of his early deals.
Digital Resource: MileIQ
Most Recommended Book: The 4-Hour Workweek
Daily Habit: Planning and reflecting
#1 Insight for getting started as an investor: The more specific you can get the easier things will become.
Best place to grab a bite in Little Rock, Arkansas: Tavern in the Square
 
Contact Jon:
Visit candorealty.com 
IG: candorealty
 
 
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Igor Shaltanov, founder and managing partner of Avista Fund, is a former professional athlete who transitioned into successful entrepreneurship and real estate investment. Guided by discipline and a relentless drive for excellence, Igor has founded and managed thriving companies in Southern California. 
In 2015, he ventured into real estate, establishing Avista Fund in 2020. This privately held firm focuses on raising capital from investors and investing in income-generating, value-add multifamily properties. Currently, Avista Fund serves as a limited partner in 20 real estate deals, encompassing over 3,200 multifamily units valued at over $500 million. Igor's values-driven approach prioritizes conservative underwriting and meticulous due diligence, empowering investors and positively impacting communities.
 
In this episode, we talked to Igor about his real estate journey, his current stance on the syndication model and how his perspective changed over time, his current business and his e-book, and much more.
 
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Syndication Investment;
 
02:22 Igor's background;
11:32 His journey in real estate investing;
25:47 The perspective change on the syndication model;
29:48 About his e-book;
31:33 Round of insights
 
 
 
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Round of Insights
 
Apparent Failure: As some deals & projects may go wrong, Igor learned to stay focused and stick to the plan.
Most Recommended Book: Think and Grow Rich.
Digital Resource: CoStar & Slack.
 
Daily Habit: Working out & journaling.
#1 Insight for investing in syndications: Forming the right team with the right people.
Best place to grab a bite in Los Angeles, CA: Palmeri.
 
Contact Igor:
Website: https://avistafund.com/
E-book: https://winrealestategame.com/
 
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After growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Kirby Atwell served 11 years on active duty in the U.S. military, first attending the United States Military Academy at West Point and then traveling the world as an officer in the Army. In 2011, he left the service and earned his MBA with a focus on real estate finance. While attending graduate school, he started his first real estate investment company, rehabbing over 100 properties either to flip or keep as rentals in the Chicago area.
Kirby, primarily focuses on investing in high-cash-flowing vacation rental properties. He owns a portfolio of vacation rentals in northern Indiana, where he lives on a 45-acre farm with his wife and young kids. He also helps others who work a full-time job to buy and set up their first high-cash-flowing vacation rental through his signature program called Your First Vacation Rental Investment Blueprint. Ten percent of all profits that he earns are donated to support veterans in need.
Kirby is the host of the Living Off Rentals podcast and YouTube channel, where he and other subject matter experts help equip listeners to achieve financial freedom through rental property investing.
 
In this episode, we talked to Kirby about his background and the differences between partnerships and joint ventures. He explains how he got started in short term rentals and the strategies he used to scale his business. Kirby also offers tips on managing short term rentals effectively. He describes how he helps others navigate the complexities of short term rentals and outlines his buying criteria in Michigan. Additionally, Kirby talks about his podcast, "Living Off Rentals".
 
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 Insights into Short Term Rentals
02:33 Kirby talks about his background;
02:55 Partnership VS. Joint venture;
05:05 How he got into short term rentals;
08:29 Scaling in short term rentals;
10:53 Managing short term rentals;
15:08 How Kirby helps people with ins and outs of short term rentals;
18:28 Kirby’s buying criterias in Michigan;
23:54 Kirby talks about his podcast  “Living Off Rentals”;
26:28 Round of insights;
 
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Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Being naive with contractors in the beginning.
Digital Resource: Turno
Most Recommended Book: Effortless and Profit First for Real Estate Investing
Daily Habit: Fitness
#1 Insight for scaling a short term rental business: Get really clear on the outcome and make sure that the properties you are purchasing are the absolute best to achieve that clear outcome.
Best place to grab a bite in Valparaiso, Indiana: Stacks
 
Contact Kirby:
Visit www.livingoffrentals.com, www.dunedwellings.com, or www.greenvethomes.com for more info.
 
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Lindsay Sharma is the founder of Lindsay Sharma Property Buyers. Before starting this company, she worked for a real estate investor, where she gained valuable experience. Lindsay has been actively involved in the Little Rock, Arkansas area with real estate investing. Her mission is to provide quality housing for quality tenants while ensuring an above-average return on investment (R.O.I) for investor partners and the company itself. She believes this approach creates a win-win-win situation for all parties involved. The most important aspect of her business is building relationships, which means getting to know one another. She also donates 5% of her profits to support Women and Children First.
In this episode, we chat with Lindsay about her journey from a graphic artist to real estate investor, why she made the switch, and her first big investment opportunity. She opens up about handling nine deals that fell through, her current projects, balancing day-to-day tasks while scaling, running a side business, managing her team, and her passion for supporting a cause.
 
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Graphic Artist to Real Estate Investor;
01:41 Lindsay talks about her background;
02:55 Graphic artist to real estate investor;
06:58 Why she stepped down from her business to get into real estate;
09:44 Lindsay talks about her first investment opportunity;
13:16 Nine deals that fell out of contract and how Lindsay took it;
15:04 Lindsay’s focus today;
17:10 Balancing the day to day and scaling;
18:36 A side business in conjunction with real estate investing;
20:46 Managing your team;
22:14 Supporting a cause;
24:28 Round of insights;
 
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Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Scaling her business too fast from the beginning.
Digital Resource: Audible
Most Recommended Book: We Should All Be Millionaires
Daily Habit: Meditation
#1 Insight for transitioning into real estate and building a portfolio: Start surrounding yourself with people who are already doing it.
Best place to grab a bite in Little Rock, Arkansas: The Fold
 
Contact Lindsay:
Website: https://lindsaysharmaproperties.com
 
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