The Real Estate Investing Club

Gabe Petersen
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Real estate pros share their stories on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. In each episode you'll learn the strategies our guests used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families, and the steps you can take to do the same in your own back yard. Our goal at The Real Estate Investing Club is to teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Our guests share their career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.

  1. 12H AGO

    How to Raise $10M Without Cold Calling (Fund Secrets)

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen REAL ESTATE FUND MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES 💰 In this powerful episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, I sit down with Justin Freishtat, fund manager at Pitch Equity, to uncover the secrets of raising millions in capital without making a single cold call. Justin reveals how he raised his first $10 million organically through strategic personal branding and content creation, completely transforming the traditional approach to real estate capital raising. INSIDE THE WORLD OF REAL ESTATE FUND STRUCTURES 🏢 Justin breaks down the difference between 506b and 506c fund structures and explains why he exclusively works with accredited investors through 506c offerings. We dive deep into his unique fund-within-a-fund model that gives investors two distinct options: a debt fund paying 1% monthly returns with a 16.34% fixed IRR, or traditional equity deals targeting 18-24% returns. This dual approach allows investors to choose between predictable cash flow or higher equity multiples based on their individual investment goals and risk tolerance. THE $26 MILLION CHATTANOOGA OPPORTUNITY 🎯 One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation centers around a massive 120-acre waterfront development deal in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Justin shares how his team acquired this property at a $26 million valuation when the CBRE appraisal came in at $131 million, backed by over $100 million in tax incremental financing from the state of Tennessee. This deal showcases the power of strategic relationships and accessing off-market opportunities through decades of established connections in local markets. BUILDING WEALTH THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 🤝 Justin emphasizes that his success comes from leveraging other people's experience rather than trying to learn everything himself. He partnered with operators who have 20-30 years of experience acquiring distressed assets from banks and off-market properties at significant discounts. This strategy of finding the right partners rather than doing everything solo has been instrumental in his rapid growth as a fund manager. PERSONAL BRANDING AS A CAPITAL RAISING TOOL 📱 The real game-changer in Justin's approach is his focus on personal branding and content creation. He explains how building a strong personal brand through podcasts, social media, and speaking engagements creates inbound lead flow instead of requiring constant outbound cold calling. By appearing on podcasts and creating collaborative content with respected figures in the industry, Justin established authority and trust that makes capital raising significantly easier. His advice to anyone getting started: don't wait until you've done your first deal to start creating content, begin documenting your journey from day one even when you have imposter syndrome. Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://www.katiekim.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    32 min

  2. 5D AGO

    $100M Developer Reveals Ground-Up Real Estate Secrets

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MASTERCLASS 🏗️ Discover how Katie Kim built a $100 million real estate development portfolio and learn the exact strategies she uses to structure deals with little to no money down! 💰 In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, host Gabe Petersen sits down with developer Katie Kim to uncover the secrets of ground-up development that most investors never learn. WHAT IS REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT? Katie breaks down the seven stages of real estate development that every investor needs to understand. From land acquisition and land banking to building operations and repositioning existing properties, you'll learn how development isn't just about construction—it's about creating value at every stage of the real estate lifecycle. Whether you're doing fix and flips, adding operational value to rentals, or building from the ground up, you're participating in development! 🎯 CREATIVE DEAL STRUCTURING STRATEGIES 💡 Learn how Katie structures deals using what she calls "creative stacking" to help business owners expand three times their space for only one and a half times the cost. She reveals how she helped clients get into a $5.5 million development with just $50,000 down and only $1.8 million in bank debt, delivering a 353% return to investors in just four years! This isn't about risky financing—it's about strategically layering different capital sources and incentives that most investors don't even know exist. DEVELOPER FOR FEE BUSINESS MODEL 🏢 Katie explains her unique developer-for-fee service where she helps businesses from consulting companies to restaurants to financial advisors add real estate to their wealth-building strategy without taking on massive debt. This business model allows entrepreneurs to level up their operations while building long-term wealth through property ownership. She's helped countless professionals leave their W2 jobs and launch successful development companies using this exact framework! SECONDARY MARKETS IN TEXAS 📈 If you're looking for the next big opportunity, Katie shares why the Texas Triangle (Dallas-Houston-San Antonio-Austin) is experiencing explosive growth and where the hidden gems are located. She specifically highlights secondary and tertiary markets like Hutto, Liberty Hill, and Killeen where savvy developers can pick up land for cheap or even free using economic incentives. These communities are positioning themselves for massive growth before the major players arrive! This episode is packed with insights for investors ready to level up beyond traditional buy-and-hold or fix-and-flip strategies. If you've ever been curious about development but thought it was too complex or required too much capital, Katie breaks down exactly how to get started and structure your first ground-up deal! 🎬 Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://www.katiekim.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    27 min

  3. NOV 11

    Co-Living: Triple Your Cash Flow on Single Family Homes

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen DISCOVER HOW TO TURN SINGLE FAMILY HOMES INTO CASH FLOW MACHINES 💰 In this game-changing episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Sam Wegert from Scale Co-Living to reveal how everyday investors are doubling, tripling, even quadrupling their rental income on standard single-family homes through the co-living strategy! 🏡 Sam shares his incredible journey from martial arts school owner to successful real estate investor, proving you don't need to be wealthy to start building real wealth through rental properties. His story demonstrates the power of building that crucial "second engine" while maintaining your primary income source. THE CO-LIVING OPPORTUNITY SOLVING AMERICA'S HOUSING CRISIS 🚀 We dive deep into the co-living model and why it's becoming one of the hottest strategies in real estate investing today. Sam explains how this approach provides affordable workforce housing for people earning $15-30 per hour while simultaneously creating exceptional returns for investors. With 600,000 homeless Americans and a massive affordability crisis, co-living represents both a profitable investment strategy and a solution to a critical social problem. FINDING THE PERFECT CO-LIVING PROPERTY 🔍 Sam breaks down his proven formula for identifying ideal co-living properties, revealing that 2,000 square feet equals six rentable rooms, with every additional 250 square feet adding another bedroom opportunity. He shares the four non-negotiable criteria every co-living property must meet, including size requirements, regulatory considerations, neighborhood fit, and parking availability. This isn't about cramming people into dorm-style rooms – it's about creating quality living spaces that feel like staged Airbnbs. LOCATION STRATEGY AND MARKET SELECTION 📍 Learn exactly which cities and neighborhoods work best for co-living investments and why Charlotte, North Carolina ranks as one of Sam's top markets. He reveals his simple method for determining if a city has sufficient demand: comparing the number of residents who cannot afford studio apartments against the pricing you can offer at 65-70% of studio rates. This straightforward analysis helps investors identify markets with genuine need and sustainable tenant demand. MANAGING CO-LIVING PROPERTIES FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT 💼 Sam gets brutally honest about the management challenges that come with co-living, from minor roommate disputes to serious situations. He emphasizes that while third-party property management companies are emerging, investors need to understand the systems and processes themselves. The management component is where most co-living investors fail, but it's also where the real money gets made. Sam shares why showing up consistently and staying involved matters, even with professional management in place. This episode delivers actionable strategies whether you're a complete beginner looking to buy your first rental property or an experienced investor seeking to maximize cash flow on your existing portfolio! 🎯 Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://scaleyourrealestate.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    32 min

  4. NOV 6

    Industrial Real Estate: 8-9% Cap Rates with One Tenant

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING 🏭 Discover why industrial warehouse properties are becoming the secret weapon for smart real estate investors tired of dealing with hundreds of apartment tenants! In this episode, I sit down with Jens Nielsen from Open Doors Capital who controls over 2000 apartment units and 100,000 square feet of industrial space. We dive deep into why industrial properties offer 8-9% cap rates compared to 4-5% on apartments, and how managing one tenant instead of 200 can dramatically simplify your investing life. MULTIFAMILY TO INDUSTRIAL TRANSITION 📊 Jens shares his journey from starting with small fourplexes in Albuquerque to syndicating 200+ unit apartment complexes, and eventually discovering the power of industrial real estate. Learn why the headaches of apartment management, rising insurance costs, and constant tenant turnover pushed him toward warehouse investing. He breaks down his recent 30,000 square foot industrial deal that went from vacant to fully leased in just three to four months with a national telecommunications tenant on a four year lease. FINDING AND ANALYZING DEALS 🔍 Get insider knowledge on how to identify undervalued industrial properties in markets with 3-4% vacancy rates. Jens reveals his buying criteria for BC class warehouse space with 15-20 foot ceilings, why he targets 8-9% cap rates, and the critical importance of avoiding point of sale inspection cities that can hold your escrow money hostage. Learn about the shocking upfront broker commissions on industrial leases that can cost $100,000-$200,000 before you see a single rent check, and how to structure your deals accordingly. Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://www.facebook.com/jens.nielsen.5243 https://www.instagram.com/opendoorscapital/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-nielsen-multi-family-real-estate-coach/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool? Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    30 min

  5. NOV 4

    Affordable Housing: $36K/Door Properties at 98% Occupancy

    Join an active community of RE investors here:  https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen CRACKING THE CODE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVESTING 🏘️ Want to know how to buy apartment buildings for a fraction of what everyone else pays? Denis Shapiro from SIH Capital Group reveals the insider strategy that lets him acquire properties at $36,000 per door while competitors pay $100,000+ for the same rent levels. This isn't theoretical, this is exactly how he's building a portfolio of 300+ units with 98% occupancy rates that would make any operator jealous. THE LIHTC ADVANTAGE EXPLAINED 📊 Denis breaks down the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program in plain English, showing how government subsidies create massive pricing disconnects in the market. He walks through real examples, including a property with a $3.2 million loan at 0% interest with only $12,000 annual debt service. The secret is targeting properties in their second 15-year compliance period when original developers are ready to exit but affordability restrictions still apply. This creates the perfect storm for investors willing to hold long-term and meet specific experience requirements. FROM LP TO OPERATOR: THE UNCONVENTIONAL PATH 🚀 Most operators never experience the investor side of syndications, but Denis spent years as a limited partner before making the leap. He invested in 12 different deals, experienced three Ponzi schemes, and learned invaluable lessons about communication, transparency, and what investors really want. His investment club with just two other high-level executives became the training ground for analyzing deals and building the discipline that now defines his operating philosophy. MANAGEMENT SECRETS FOR DELINQUENCY CONTROL 💪 Achieving 98% occupancy in affordable housing requires ironclad management systems. Denis reveals his three-day notice protocol, the importance of setting culture during property takeover, and why separating ownership identity from management company identity protects everyone involved. The key insight: tenants with housing vouchers treat them like gold, and strict but fair enforcement creates communities where everyone benefits. He also shares why the first 45 days after acquisition determine success or failure for the entire hold period. MIDWEST MARKETS AND WINTER CLOSING SECRETS ❄️ Denis is bullish on Northeast Ohio, specifically Kent, North Canton, and Portage County areas where he's buying properties at $60,000-$80,000 per door with rents over $1,000. He shares a critical underwriting tip that most syndicators miss: pay attention to closing dates in winter months. Operators promising aggressive year-one returns on November or December closings are setting themselves up for disappointment because evictions and lease-ups in January and February are brutal in four-season markets. Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: sihcapitalgroup.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool?  Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    38 min

  6. OCT 30

    New Construction Mastery: Ground-Up Development Secrets 🏗️

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen GROUND-UP DEVELOPMENT IS THE ULTIMATE WEALTH BUILDER 💰 In this powerful episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Daniel Angel from Apex Investments to reveal why ground-up development might be your secret weapon for building serious wealth in today's challenging market. Daniel shares his incredible journey from corporate banking in Colombia to building a vertically integrated development company in Atlanta that's crushing it with both build-to-rent and build-to-sell strategies. WHY NEW CONSTRUCTION BEATS FIX & FLIP 🔨 Daniel breaks down the exact moment he realized ground-up development offered better margins and more predictable outcomes than traditional fix and flip deals. With rising home prices squeezing margins on renovations, buying raw land and building from scratch has become increasingly attractive. The best part? No surprises when you knock down walls because there are no walls yet! This predictability allows for better planning, more accurate budgets, and ultimately higher returns when executed correctly. THE FOUR-PACKAGE SYSTEM FOR PROFITABLE BUILDS 📊 Discover the exact matrix system Daniel uses to streamline his development process across multiple price points. From builder-grade to high-end finishes, his team has created four distinct packages with three variations each, allowing them to serve markets from $500K to $900K without reinventing the wheel every time. This systematized approach is what separates hobbyists from professionals in the development game, and Daniel walks us through how anyone can implement similar systems in their own business. FROM COLOMBIA TO ATLANTA: INTERNATIONAL INSIGHTS 🌎 Daniel provides fascinating perspective on the differences between developing in Colombia versus the United States. The availability of financing tools, the sophistication of the debt stack, and the responsiveness of markets to macroeconomic conditions all play differently south of the border. His corporate finance background in both countries gives him unique insight into how to structure deals that work in today's environment, especially when traditional financing has become more challenging post-2022. MULTIFAMILY TO SINGLE FAMILY: ADAPTING TO MARKET CYCLES 🔄 Learn why Daniel and his partner made the strategic decision to pivot back into single-family development after building a successful multifamily acquisition and value-add business. The cap rate compression and expansion cycle that followed 2021-2022 created a unique dislocation between buyers and sellers that made multifamily deals increasingly difficult to underwrite. Meanwhile, the single-family development space opened up new opportunities for those with strong construction capabilities and patient capital. Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://apexinvestments.us/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool?  Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    30 min

  7. OCT 28

    How She Makes $30K Per Deal Without Spending on Leads

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen HOW TO FIND OFF-MARKET DEALS WITHOUT SPENDING THOUSANDS ON MARKETING 💰 Barbara Barnes reveals her proven system for generating multiple six-figure income in real estate while spending less than ten thousand dollars per year on marketing! In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, we dive deep into the probate investing niche that most investors completely ignore because they think it's too difficult or uncomfortable to pursue. UNDERSTANDING THE PROBATE GOLDMINE 🏡 Probate is the legal process that occurs when someone passes away and their assets, including real estate, must be distributed. Barbara explains that even properties with wills must go through probate unless they're held in a trust. This creates incredible opportunities for savvy investors who know how to navigate this public records system. These properties typically have massive equity because they've been owned for decades, often need significant repairs, and are being sold by heirs who aren't emotionally attached to the property and simply want a fast resolution. THE STEP-BY-STEP SYSTEM FOR FINDING PROBATE LEADS 📋 Barbara walks through her exact process for finding probate deals that has generated her an average of twenty-five to thirty thousand dollars per transaction over the past decade. She explains how to access county clerk websites, search for estate case numbers, identify which estates have real property attached, and compile targeted spreadsheets organized by month. Her virtual assistant of nine years has helped perfect this system that requires zero paid advertising or expensive lead generation services. The barrier to entry is simply time and effort, which is exactly why this strategy works so well when most investors are chasing the same paid leads. MASTERING THE INITIAL CONTACT AND BUILDING TRUST 🤝 The conversation component is where most investors fail with probate, but Barbara reveals her compassionate approach that positions her as a trusted advisor rather than a pushy buyer. Her assistant makes the initial contact to introduce the opportunity, then Barbara follows up as the authority figure who genuinely wants to serve the estate's best interests. She emphasizes that by the time families file probate paperwork, they're ready for business conversations and solutions. The key is offering multiple options including wholesale deals for distressed properties and traditional listings for properties in better condition, which requires wearing both investor and agent hats. WHY PROBATE BEATS EXPENSIVE LEAD GENERATION 💡 Barbara makes a compelling case for why probate investing is superior to pay-per-click advertising, direct mail campaigns, and other costly marketing strategies. When you're spending thousands of dollars on leads, you're under pressure to close deals just to break even on your marketing investment.  Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: www.offmarketcommunity.com Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool?  Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

    25 min

  8. OCT 23

    $873K From ONE Deal: Luxury Spec Homes & Multifamily Secrets

    Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen MULTIFAMILY AND LUXURY REAL ESTATE INVESTING STRATEGIES 🏢💎 Real estate veteran Fuquan Bilal shares his incredible 26-year journey from flipping houses in 1999 through the brutal 2008 financial crisis and into today's competitive market. With over two decades of battle scars and victories, Fuquan reveals the strategies that helped him transition from single-family flips to Class B multifamily apartments and million-dollar luxury spec homes in New Jersey. This episode is packed with actionable insights for both passive investors and active real estate entrepreneurs looking to scale their portfolios. THE COVID PIVOT THAT LED TO MILLIONS 📈 When COVID hit, Fuquan made a bold decision that completely transformed his real estate business. He liquidated his entire New Jersey rental portfolio of hundreds of properties, taking advantage of a 30% price surge from New York buyers fleeing to New Jersey. This strategic exit generated the war chest he needed to enter the Southeast multifamily market while pivoting his New Jersey operations to luxury spec home development. Learn how he identified the perfect moment to exit one market and enter another, turning market disruption into massive opportunity. COMPLEX TO COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY 🏘️ Fuquan introduces his powerful "complex to community" approach to multifamily investing. Instead of just raising rents and improving curb appeal like most operators, he focuses on uplifting residents through nonprofit partnerships, educational programs, job training, and community events. This purposeful capitalism approach creates lower turnover, higher quality tenants, and better property care while making a real social impact. Discover why caring about your tenants isn't just good ethics but also smart business that directly improves your bottom line. LUXURY SPEC HOME DEVELOPMENT SECRETS 🏡 Breaking into the luxury spec home market requires different strategies than traditional house flipping. Fuquan shares his process for identifying high-value teardown opportunities in premium zip codes, securing off-market deals at significant discounts, and building homes that sell between $1.5 million and $2.5 million. His team uses smart tactics like staggered permitting, Wayfair alternatives to Restoration Hardware fixtures, and standardized luxury finishes to maximize profits while minimizing timelines and customization headaches. DIRECT TO SELLER MARKETING THAT WORKS 📬 In competitive luxury markets, buying off MLS means paying 20-25% premiums. Fuquan reveals his direct-to-seller campaigns targeting elderly homeowners in premium zip codes who want simple cash offers without listing hassles. Combined with old-school cold calling and consistent mailer campaigns, these strategies generate the off-market deal flow that makes his luxury development business profitable even when ground-up construction takes 18-24 months from acquisition to sale. Want to learn more about our guest? Connect here: https://nngcapitalfund.com/ Want to learn more about the REI Club Podcast, how to invest with Gabe at Kaizen, or join our community of active real estate investors on Skool?  Visit the podcast website at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com or click here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen Send us a text Join the Online Community here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen. Support the show

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Real estate pros share their stories on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. In each episode you'll learn the strategies our guests used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families, and the steps you can take to do the same in your own back yard. Our goal at The Real Estate Investing Club is to teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Our guests share their career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.

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  • Creator
    Gabe Petersen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    585
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Real Estate Investing Club
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    The Real Estate Investing Club

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