Real Estate Investor Podcast Gary Lipsky

In passive real estate investing, the right operator is vital. Joining us to discuss how to find diamond-in-the-rough operators, is Litan Yahav, a Navy veteran and tech founder, who exited his last startup eight years ago and became a full-time alternative investor. With experience in private equity, real estate, startups, and crypto, Litan built Vyzer, a startup focused on automating the management and control of alternative investments for generating wealth and passive income. Throughout the discussion, Litan talks about his journey in real estate investing, the software he developed in the diamond jewelry industry, and his preference for investing in syndications. He also sheds light on the spectrum of passiveness in real estate investments, the red flags to look out for when choosing an operator, and his predictions for the economy and investment landscape. Tune in today to find out more about the importance of investing with people you can trust and how to find them.


Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to today’s guest, Litan Yahav, and how he came to invest in real estate.The software he built while working in the diamond jewelry industry. How Litan got involved in investing in real estate and syndications.The spectrum of passiveness in real estate investing.Why he only invests in syndications. What Litan’s favorite type of operator looks like. Examples of major red flags when choosing an operator and the types of questions he asks. Litan’s predictions for the economy and investment landscape, and where he’ll be looking for opportunities. What Litan would do if he had $100,000 to invest right now. How he came up with the idea for Vyzer and what it does.Find out about Litan’s favorite podcast, book, and documentary. His advice to his younger self about stress. The one question he feels he should have been asked by Joe about his values. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Litan Yahav on LinkedIn 
Litan Yahav on Twitter
Vyzer 
Vyzer on Facebook
Litan Yahav Email
Sam Zell 
Segoma
Passive Investing from Left Field 
Never Split the Difference 
Seaspiracy 
Formula 1: Drive to Survive 
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram
Break of Day Capital Youtube
Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn
Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Today, we are joined by Jay Parsons, who serves as the Senior VP and Chief Economist for RealPage. He's a frequent author and sought-after speaker on topics related to multifamily apartments and single-family rentals and has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, the Financial Times, and the New York Times. In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Jay offers his insights into market trends and consumer behavior as we discuss the US housing market shortage, nationwide rent growth, his predictions regarding interest rates in 2023 and 2024, the differences between true affordable housing and naturally occurring affordable housing, and more. For key metrics to watch and a better understanding of how technology can help you drive down costs, plus so much more, be sure to tune in today!


Key Points From This Episode:
Jay’s take on the US housing market, which he thinks is short more than five million units. Why he doesn’t like the term overbuilding and what he views as the real challenge with supply.Rent growth in Arizona, Texas, Florida, the Midwest, and more.Jay’s belief that you can find success in any market with the right strategy.His predictions regarding interest rates for the remainder of 2023 going into 2024.What it means to be a “homeownership-centric society.”Why Jay is a supporter of what he calls targeted rent control.True affordable housing versus naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH).Data points that Jay has been focused on and surprised by recently.Ways to boost ancillary revenue while also driving down expenses.Why Jay doesn’t believe that values will depreciate in the near future.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jay Parsons on LinkedIn
Jay Parsons on Twitter
RealPage
RealPage Analytics
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram
Break of Day Capital YouTube
Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn
Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

After partaking in over 40 real estate investments, you’re bound to learn a thing or two! Today’s guest is the founder of Velocity Capital, Steeve Breton and he is here to tell us all about what he has learned from his vast investment experience. In this episode, you will get some insight into the patterns Steeve has seen throughout his time in this space, and find out why overpromising on returns is dangerous. Steeve shares the importance of being realistic, and how he has overcome particularly difficult obstacles. Having experience and being educated in investing is really the most effective way to ensure success and today, Steeve shares the best real estate advice he has ever received before sharing some words of wisdom of his own. Lastly, he reminds us of the importance of good partners (and spreadsheets!) To hear all this and more, tune in now!


Key Points From This Episode:
A brief overview of today’s guest, Steeve Breton. Steeve shares some trends he’s seen throughout his years of investing.The dangers of overpromising on returns. Steeve tells us about a difficult obstacle he had to handle on a deal and how he overcame it. Why the best real estate advice Steeve ever received was to ‘only do fat deals.’ The importance of education and experience in this industry. The two things Steeve tells new investors as a coach. Why the best ‘tool’ at Steeve’s disposal is good partners. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Steeve Breton on LinkedIn
Velocity Capital
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram
Break of Day Capital Youtube
Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn
Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Homelessness and poverty are becoming overwhelming and with the school system failing children, we are not much closer to solving the problem! Today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we are joined by the incredibly accomplished professional wrestler and entrepreneur, Daniel Puder to discuss the amazing impact investment program that he has created to help tackle these issues. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what inspires him, how he became enlightened to the real issues in the world, and why money does not bring happiness. He explains why he created his leadership development program and what his goals for it are over the next decade. Finally, he shares the secret to his success: teamwork! You don’t want to miss this one!


Key Points From This Episode:
A brief overview of today’s guest, Daniel Puder.Daniel shares the incredible things that inspire him and when he became enlightened. The best advice Daniel ever received and why making money is not going to make you happy. All about the leadership development work Daniel is doing with youth. Daniel’s goal for his impact investment over the next 10 years. How the right team and understanding the market’s future has been the secret to his success. Why Daniel prefers contract-based outcomes. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Daniel Puder
Daniel Puder on Instagram
Daniel Puder on Twitter
MLMPI Prep Academy
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram
Break of Day Capital Youtube
Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn
Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Health plays such a big role in productivity, making good decisions, and basically being at your best. Joining us today to talk about why optimum health is so important for maximum returns (even in real estate) is Joe Fang, the director of investor relations at Break of Day Capital. Tuning in you’ll hear about what inspired Joe’s health kick and why he believes so strongly that health and wealth are in synergy, before he breaks down his three most important factors for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We talk about the circadian rhythm, time-restricted eating, and being physically active, as well as the value of alternative doctors and restricting your exposure to blue light. Tune in to find out what you could implement today to improve your health, your wealth, and your life!


Key Points From This Episode:
Today’s topic: optimum health for maximum returns in real estate.An introduction to today’s guest Joe Fang and what inspired his health kick. How health and wealth are in synergy. How passive investments and syndication helped Joe explore the world of healthy living. Three things that the average person could do to change their life for the better, starting with being mindful of your circadian rhythm. The benefits of time-restricted eating. What it means to be physically active.Resources to help you manage blue light. The value of alternative doctors.Why exercising more and eating less doesn’t always work. Where to find more information on the principles discussed in this episode. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Joseph Fang on LinkedIn 
f.lux 
Iris 
Dr. Jack Kruse 
Leland Stillman 
Jay Montgomery  
Courtney Hunt
Dr. Satchin Panda
Dr. Jason Fung 
The Weston A. Price Foundation
Mark Sisson 
Primal Kitchen
The Life Stylist Podcast with Luke Storey 
Andrew Huberman 
Dr. Joseph Mercola
Dr. Steve Lynn 
The Circadian Code
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram
Break of Day Capital Youtube
Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

If you want to stand out as an investor in the short-term rental market, this is the episode for you! Within 12 months of entering the real estate world, Michael Elefante and his wife had reached their goal of attaining financial freedom. Today, they are managing seven short-term rentals as well as running a coaching program (BNB Investor Academy), a property management company (Hometeam Vacation Rentals), and a design company (Somerled Designs)! Tune in today to hear about the power that lies in leveraging technology in the real estate space, the tools that Michael uses to optimize his approach to short-term rentals, the KPIs that he focuses on, and the goals that he has for the future! 


Key Points From This Episode:
The goal that attracted Michael and his wife into the real estate space (which they achieved within 12 months).What Michael’s working life currently consists of.How technology has transformed the short-term rental space.Michael’s favorite real estate investment tools.Factors that are indicative of the success (or not) of a short-term rental property.KPIs that Michael focuses on.How to set yourself apart from your competitors in the short-term rental space.Goals that Michael has for the future.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Michael Elefante on LinkedIn
Michael Elefante on YouTube
Michael Elefante on Instagram
BNB Investor Academy
Home Team Vacation Rentals
Somerled Designs
The Social Wealth Podcast
AirDNA
Guesty
PriceLabs
Wheelhouse
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram
Break of Day Capital YouTube
Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn