Real Estate Breakthrough Christina Suter

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Breakthrough Show! 🎙️ Today, we are thrilled to have Henry Washington, an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor, join us in the studio. Henry has built an impressive portfolio of over 70 rental units and countless house flips within just three and a half years, achieving financial freedom. He's also the newest co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast and a cast member of "On the Market."
 
In this episode, Henry shares his inspiring journey from a 9-to-5 job to becoming a successful real estate investor. Discover how a panic attack led him to real estate and how he built his portfolio despite having bad credit and little money. Henry emphasizes the importance of authenticity, community, and the right mindset in the real estate business.
 
Key Talking Points:
- Henry's unexpected introduction to real estate investing
- The critical role of mindset and authenticity in success
- Overcoming financial obstacles and finding deals
- The power of direct-to-seller marketing and local community banks
- Building a community focused on integrity and service
 
Henry also delves into his upcoming book, "Real Estate Dealmaker," which guides you through finding and funding real estate deals. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in real estate.
 
Connect with Henry Washington:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington
- Coaching: https://www.seeyouattheclosingtable.com
- Pre-order "Real Estate Dealmaker": https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-deal-maker
 
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Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and actionable tips to help you achieve your real estate goals. Keep your mindset straight, move forward, and find success driven by your why.
 
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Welcome to a special episode of The Real Estate Breakthrough Show! Today, we have the honor of hosting Brett Swarts, an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett, who serves as a Deferred Sales Trust Trustee, brings a wealth of knowledge in exit planning, real estate investment, and wealth management.
 
He is the author of Amazon's #1 best-seller "Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan" and a SUCCESS® Certified Coach, making him an authority in the field. About Brett Swarts: Brett Swarts leads Capital Gains Tax Solutions, where he helps clients with net worths ranging from $5M to $100M create and preserve wealth through the Deferred Sales Trust (DST) exit plan. With over $500 million in CRE brokerage and DST transactions under his belt, Brett combines his real estate investment expertise with innovative tax deferral strategies. 
 
He also hosts the Capital Gains Tax Solutions and Expert CRE Secrets podcasts, interviewing industry leaders on topics like wealth management, leadership, and tax strategies.
 
Episode Topics:
Introduction and Initial Meeting Deferred Sales Trust (DST) vs. 1031 Exchange Benefits of DST Historical Context and Personal Stories Client Success Stories Operational Details of DST Investment Flexibility Comparing DST to Traditional Trusts Future Tax Implications and Strategies Expert Guidance and Resources Join us for an enlightening discussion with Brett Swarts as he shares his expert insights and practical advice on capital gains tax solutions. Whether you're a high-net-worth individual, a real estate investor, or a trusted advisor, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the complexities of capital gains tax deferral.
More about Brett:
linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts
capitalgainstaxsolutions.com
expertcresecrets.com
experttaxsecrets.com
Email: brett@capitalgainstaxsolutions.com
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"People get enamored by numbers and we really  need to back it up and holistically understand the goals, risk and timeline." -Whitney Hutten 
 
Today I am interviewing Whitney Elkins Hutten. She is the Director of Investor Education at Passive Investing. She also operates her own consulting and coaching practice called Ash Wealth, where she provides mentorship and development tactics for investors. Currently, she is partnered in $800 million in real estate assets and is the author of the book "Money For Tomorrow." She has been featured on the Bigger Pockets podcast, The Real Estate Syndication show, The Real Estate InvestHer and many more. 



 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE
 
Becoming an investor by accident
Teaching people how to leverage their resources 
The necessary skills that get skipped over 
Stop being enamored by numbers 
 Do you holistically know your goals, risk and timeline 
What is an investment thesis 
The know like and trust triangle 
A skill doesn't always mean a passion 
"Money for Tomorrow" by Whitney Hutten
Create a blueprint that works 
The 4 skills investors need 
Do you have a job for every dollar 
Treat your money like your partner 
What happens when you don't choose financial independence 
Enjoy the journey even without the achievements 
How to prepare the next generation 
Trust but verify 
 
Listen now and find out how Whitney found her Real Estate Breakthrough!
 
The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Whitney's interview on Youtube here. 
 
Find out more about Whitney here: 
 
Website PassiveInvesting.com
Website AshWealth.com 
Email whitney@passiveinvesting.com
 

#187: Mike Zlotnik- The Bizarre Truth: Why Commercial Real Estate Investors Are in a Recession While Others Thrive
 
"What's really bizarre is if you're a commercial real estate investor, you are in a deep recession while everyone else is doing fine as the economy is not really in a deep recession." - Mike Zlotnik
 
Today I am interviewing Mike Zlotnik. He's an Investment Expert and coach with a successful background and long history in information technology and business intelligence. In 2009 he transitioned into real estate and in 2014 became the CEO of Tempo Family of Funds an Syndications,  an investment firm that specializes high yield growth and income investment opportunities for investors in both residential and commercial real estate.  He is a member of the investor mastermind groups Collective Genius, Venture Alliance and more. He is the host of the Big Mike Fund podcast, and is a national speaker. 



 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE
 
The predictability of real estate 
Who is this recession hurting the most 
Mikes background and beginnings in real estate
The predictability of real estate 
Real estate's technical elements an what they mean
Badly structured deals in the commercial market
Is residential stable 
Why we use sensitivity analysis in investing
The skill of building strong relationships 
Your team defines your success 
People, culture and numbers 
What is a leaders function 
Where is the economy currently 
Are people running out of money



Listen now and find out how Mike found his Real Estate Breakthrough!
 
The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Quentin's interview on Youtube here. 
 
Find out more about Mike here: 
 
Website BigMikeFund.com
 

"The asset that you buy and the revenue that's created, you're not going to get it anywhere else. You can chase traveling nurses, you can chase insurance providers in the mid term space, but that comes and goes." -Quentin Wendt
 
Today I am interviewing Quentin Wendt who is the General Manager at Pad Split, a technology platform and marketplace dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for working people in working class neighborhoods. Quentin spent 22 years in management consulting for the food service industry and has only recently invested in his first property. However, with his extensive background in operations and management he joined the Pad Split team in 2022.



 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE
 
Quentin's introduction into real estate 
People in real estate share 
His time running a distribution and logistics business for Boars Head
When he joined Pad Split 
What is Pad Split and how does it work 
Multi family returns on single family acquisitions 
How are bedrooms in a Pad Split created
Lead with the underwriting 
How do investors get involved 
Who is the target tenant 
Forced appreciation in different markets
Does the demand for affordable housing still exist 
Don't lead with profit 
How do you build an asset portfolio using BRRR 
What is the hardest barrier of entry for investors
Can both tenant and investor win



Listen now and find out how Quentin found his Real Estate Breakthrough!
 
The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Quentin's interview on Youtube here. 
 
Find out more about Quentin here: 
 
Website PadSplit.com

"The LPs traditionally are going to have the lion's share of that equity stack and if you don't have a good handle on those LP's, you can run into some hot water and not be able to raise your money." - Chad Zednek
 
Today I am interviewing Chad Zdenek. He is the CEO of CSQ Properties, which functions as an acquisition and reposition management company of multi-family and self storage real estate. They hold 750 multi-family units and 3,000 self storage units in California and other parts of the US. He has presented at my ITI Meeting as well as been a previous guest on the show. 
 
Chad Zdenek: Had a career in construction and civil engineering, obtaining a license for both . He worked at Boeing for 7 years as a structural dynamics engineer before going into business with his brother which they ran successfully for a few years before Chad was bought out. After, he went into real estate full time and established CSQ Properties as well as grew a $150 million general partner portfolio. 
 
TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE
 
Chads background at Boeing as a structural engineer
What is CSQ Properties 
Choosing the right investment partners
The horse track analogy 
Why no one talks about the LP's
Who does what in an equity stack 
How are syndications setup 
The technicals matter 
Who is the silent Co GP
What is effective investor communication 
How no communication becomes miscommunication
Why Co GP's distance themselves 
Treat all investors the same 
The challenges with capital calls on distress deals 
Reestablishing know, like and trust
 
Listen now and find out how Chad found his Real Estate Breakthrough!
 
The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Chad's interview on Youtube here. 
 
Find out more about Chad here: 
 
Website csqproperties.com
IG Chad Zdenek
LinkedIn Chad Zdenek CSQ Properties