Strap in for a transformative journey as we welcome George Salas, a powerhouse in real estate investment. From his humble beginnings in Peru, George found the courage and determination to rise above his circumstances and create a successful career in the United States. This episode delves into George's inspiring story, highlighting his trials and tribulations on his path to becoming a renowned real estate investment strategist. You won't want to miss this episode full of invaluable insights and wisdom from George's journey in real estate investment.George Salas empowers property owners in distress by partnering with investors and young entrepreneurs to achieve their real estate goals in both the residential and commercial space. He got into Real Estate to change his life, achieve financial freedom, and empower others to do the same. What he loves most about what he does is seeing the relief that his clients experience when they finally sell their properties AND the smiles that investors have when they close on a high equity deal. He also loves coaching young and hungry entrepreneurs. Many want to break into the real estate industry but don’t know how to start WITHOUT using their cash or credit. When he is not working, he loves to play soccer, spend time with his family, and travel back to his home country, Peru. Connect with George at https://georgesalas360.com/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Our guest Wayne, an investor with an uncanny knack for hotel investments has a unique streak. His strategy - choosing hotels over apartments since they don’t require evictions and they offer pricing flexibility –  nuggets of wisdom he shares. Wayne tracks events most would consider disastrous - natural disasters, and he helps to house victims.. His journey from his first hotel set up in Columbus, Ohio, to unearthing a gem of an investment opportunity in Tucson, Arizona, should prove interesting.  He's not about brand names or franchises; it's all about location, population, and traffic for him. Wayne's story is proof that thinking outside the box can open up opportunities you never thought possible.Learn more about Wayne:Wayne Ung is a hotelier that brings over 20 years of general real estate management experience, with hotel specific management since 2013. He invests in several hotels in addition to managing certain properties within the Southwest.Wayne focuses on infrastructure, management, and day-to-day to high level operations. He oversees optimization the technical and mechanical infrastructure of each hotel. Wayne develops and streamlines hotel capacity, marketing, and renovations.Wayne also has garnered strong support from the “Extend-a-Suites” brand. The “Extend-a-Suites” brand has a value-add hybrid daily stay/extended stay model. The brands’ model includes a marketing program, transitional management, assistance and access to pre-negotiated discounts with vendors.Connect with Wayne:Email: [email protected]: https://www.hotelcapitalinc.info/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Join me as we kick back with Alvin Scioneaux, former LA Chargers football linebacker turned astute real estate investor. Alvin's journey is as dynamic as the man himself, hailing from Louisiana, where his family held several residential properties, making big moves on the football field, and now making even bigger ones in the real estate world. We explore his recent triumphs in securing a 42-unit property and entering escrow on a 7-unit property in Hollywood. We also delve into the challenges professional athletes face when transitioning out of sports, specifically highlighting the importance of financial literacy.In our conversation, Alvin provides valuable insights on the multi-family asset class, its consistent performance, and the current housing shortage. He shares his experiences from his recent 42-unit purchase in Nebraska, where he has partnered with the right people and worked with effective operators. We discuss key factors for a successful investment, such as finding the right sponsors and operators and the importance of under-promising and over-delivering. Alvin also provides a sneak peek into his current deal in Los Angeles, which is a steal at 400,000 under market value.Alvin wraps up by paying homage to his biggest influencer, his parents. He discusses how his transition into football gave him a unique perspective on life’s unpredictability. He expresses a wish to have invested in asset classes like real estate while still playing, and he's now on a mission to help young athletes do the same. We also touch on Alvin and his wife’s joint venture in estate planning and asset protection. The icing on the cake? We explore Alvin's ebook, "The Athlete's Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing," and his wife's book, "Asset Protection." This episode is brimming with wisdom from an athlete-turned-investor who's making financial literacy and real estate investment his game.---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Imagine navigating the world of short-term rental real estate investments with insights from a very detail oriented Navy veteran with financial degrees turned real estate investor.  Our guest, Justin Mosley, not only brings an intriguing blend of military discipline and economic acumen into this arena but is also driven by a passion to help other Veterans learn how they can transition to civilian life and make money in ways that might offset the challenges of finding regular employment, over time.  In our chat, he shares his business model which thrives on investing in single-family homes or low-count multifamily properties for short-term rentals and emphasizes the role of dependable systems and people in ensuring smooth operations.What sets Mosley apart is his collaboration with Joe Riley, founder of Patriot Family Homes, a brand carving a distinctive niche in the hospitality industry. They are pushing boundaries and exploring new strategies in property acquisition and management using a Veterans network of property managers that are detail oriented, ‘dot every i, and cross every t’. They are looking at new opportunities all the time, leveraging AirDNA data to underwrite short-term rental properties with the assistance of Revedy, as service to assist in underwriting. Protecting investor capital is at the heart of their operation, so they use multiple systems to limit risk. Tune in for a conversation that promises to be as inspiring as it is informative.Find Justin and his services:Web: https://www.leicestermorecapital.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-c-mosley-msc-43b93b39/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Anthony is a highly respected multifamily educator and influencer today, which makes him a legend and pivotal person for our special series of podcasts. He shares his journey, starting with rental properties in the 1990s to accumulating a staggering 2000+ apartment units across America.  Anthony recalls his journey started with a chance encounter with a man who owned 450 apartment units. From that point, he transitioned from a regular job to becoming a multifamily real estate investor, an educator, and now a major, pivotal influencer in the industry. His story underscores the importance of taking calculated risks and investing with the intention of living a quality life and how it can be rewarding and totally changes the way tax laws affect you.We dive into some intriguing life lessons, where Anthony stresses the need for a transformative mindset and resilience in dealing with adversities. From a taxing day job to overcoming his parents’ lack of support for his initial real estate investments, there was no stopping Anthony. Once he and his wife realized they needed to design the life they wanted, it totally flipped the script on how to live and do business and reduced his tax liability hugely!  Now he and his wife travel internationally, teaching and students work with them, investing all over the world.Anthony conducts monthly luncheons, educational opportunities ranging from 1-4 days, and many opportunities to combine travel and education. He had become claustrophobic traveling for work, but when he and his wife realized it was a dream to travel and because investing gave them financial freedom, they devised a way to do both work and travel at the same time, and the claustrophobia went away! Well, at least 98% of it went away.Tune in and discover how to navigate the dynamic world of real estate investment from a master of the craft!Anthony can be reached at: www.successclasses.com or [email protected] His next big trip is to Fiji, so think about that!---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Ever met someone who's a force of nature? Someone who transforms lives through their genuine empathy and wisdom? Mary Gardner is a celebrated coach and speaker who has been instrumental in guiding people through life-altering transitions. From her unique beginnings on Capitol Hill, Mary journeyed through the world as a celebrity lecture agent, founded one of the world's first coach training companies, penned books, and even coached some of the most popular celebrities. But her vision doesn't end there. She's on her way to establishing a university to help people transition careers and is passionately involved in supporting the state, local and national initiatives to improve communication inside and outside of companies and organizations.We also share a lighter side of the discussion - networking and success strategies in the digital age. The power of social media, especially LinkedIn, to forge meaningful professional relationships is undeniable. Get tips on creating compelling LinkedIn content that will turn heads in your direction. So, let's get this enlightening conversation started!To reach Mary, go to MaryGardner.com or use  linkedin.com/in/marygardnercommunications---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Catherine Bell: Female Titan Investor Advocating for Foster ChildrenIn this video, we are talking with Catherine Bell, a female Titan investor, radio show host, mentor, lender, builder/developer, flipper, and mobile home park investor. She was adopted and a millionaire by age 30. Catherine is a well-known advocate for foster children and is passionate about helping them find homes and sustainable lives.  She is co-founder and President of Titan Impact Group and founder of Bell Community Empowerment Foundation whose mission is to educate, empower, and inspire families to adopt all the adoptable children in the foster care system.  See how churches can help, listen to her plan!Catherine has a lot to share with us in this video: her story, her investment strategies, and her thoughts on the foster care system. Listen to her challenge around minute 22 of the recording. 'If money is like oxygen, and the more you have, the more you can breathe and the more you can make a difference in the world.Catherine can be reached at [email protected] with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Important information here.  We interviewed Brian with Nuview Trust.  He has been with Nuview for over 4-years and is passionate about showing people they really can control their own money more than what they learned from employers pushing 401K accounts and the like.  Some highlights are @ 2:57 is a bit about Brians road of discovery to handling his own money. @ 6:37 is a description of what most people think they need to do when leaving an employer and how that really creates the opportunity to put it in an account you can control and pick the investments. @ 8:30 we discuss the power of the Roth compounding, growing tax-free.  Nuview actively works with investors to show them options ranging from real estate investments, to investments in collectibles, gold/minerals, and other alternative investments that many people are more comfortable buying.  Brian can be reached at [email protected] with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Senior Advertising Exec turns commercial real estate Investor- David McIlwaine, Mac AssetsDavid McIlwaine was a successful high-caliber advertising executive for 20+ years but got displaced twice from corporate decisions outside his control: one merger, and one sudden major change in operations. He opened a residential brokerage, acquired an interest in 1,000 homes, and then realized that multifamily was his next step. While he invested some passively, he is an operator and syndicator that prefers to be actively involved in daily business.Some highlights are at @ 4:29-- invest alongside your investors14:16- when you buy commercial real estate like apartments, you are actually buying a property, a business and a business plan.15:20- 16:28 when the GP (general partners) are doing the 'due diligence' research, they not only look for existing problems, but expected problems and items that may be impacted by the business plan.David offers his due diligence checklist on the website and his contact information is:David McIlwaine-Email- [email protected] https://macassets.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Who is Corporate Finance, M&A Exec turned Investor--Tom Dunkel!Tom shares his background with being a financial exec,  lender, flipper, then getting into storage.  Contact: [email protected] or www.belrosestoragegroup.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Raised on CREEarl was raised on commercial real estate.  He started by helping his Dad doing maintenance at properties at age 12.  He rose through the ranks to a Senior VP operating 80,000+ units for a REIT.  Earl drops gold nuggets throughout this interview.  He is a founding partner in Monumental Real Estate Capital primarily in the NW United States.  Contact via www.monumentrealestatecapital.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Buckle in for our conversation with guest, Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, an Inc 5000 company that has 10x’d their size over the last five (5) years shares some investment strategies. Having navigated the waters of asset management and commercial banking, Ben wields a unique insider's perspective on prosperous asset management firms and people and the financial maneuvers of affluent clients. He'll share how a recurring pattern among the successful spurred his foray into equity investments. You'll also get a personal tour of Aspen Funds' growth narrative over the past decade and their ingenious strategy of asset diversification to harness macro trends and optimize success.Ben underscores the significance of comprehending the capital stack for making smart investment choices.  He addresses bridge debt and market trends..We talked about how Aspen tracks macroeconomic patterns to see investment opportunities.  Labor shortages, energy prices, and the backpedaling of globalization are likely to continue influencing the markets long term in their opinion.  Ben will touch upon the obstacles in transitioning to renewable energy and how the ESG narrative has impacted fossil fuel production. This enlightening conversation with Ben promises is a goldmine of insights for any serious investor.Connect with Ben and Aspen Funds:Web: https://aspenfunds.us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspen-funds/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

College Dropout to $350M by Age 25- Rob BeardsleyRob dropped out of college to pursue real estate investing.  In the last four (4) years, he became known for his underwriting model/template for analyzing properties and author of The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions.  Now Rob has taken the lead in several syndications of apartment properties totaling $350M in property under management.  Two properties have gone full-cycle (been sold) and exceeded income projections significantly.  He also just released his newest book Structuring and Raising Debt and Equity for Real Estate, which can be found at StructuringandRaising.com.  We do not think he will be going back to college!  He can be reached on LinkedIn or through the website www.lscre .com.---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Neuroscientist Turned InvestorTj was so generous sharing how he has helped many doctors exponentially increase their income, that he did not tell you he was a inches from becoming a Contact via www.wealthydoctorsecrets.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Cardiac Anesthesiologist Doctor Turning CRE Investor- Dr. Mary Lou Roper, MD! Mary Lou talks about discovering syndications and her venture into investing so she can transition towards early retirement for family purposes.  She worries about income and points out if she is not working, there is no income.  She wants a continual income stream and feels commercial real estate will provide her the resources.  Contact via www.yourmultifamilymd.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Dedicated local property insurer- Colleen Pacheco, Secured Insurance shared lots of golden nuggets about how insurance works behind the scenes, things to consider in the commercial real estate world, and how she overcomes problems finding insurance. Here are some highlights:8:16 -  insurance brokers may be able to adjust inspection or policy fees to be more competitive13:59 -  Vending machines, laundry mats, telecommunications, etc that create income streams usually bring risk exposure and higher insurance premiums, so talk to your agent.18:27-  Rules of thumb estimating insurance costs (2.5% generally for property and liability)20:14- Colleen can insure homes and commercial properties with any age roof, you just may not like the coverage terms or rate.  Most insurers want roofs less than 10 yrs old or newer, but in May 2022 new legislation states insurers must accept any age roof older providing an inspection shows it has a 5-year remaining life (no missing shingles, nails, etc); see minutes 25 00-  as Colleen tells how she overcomes the problem of problem roofs.22:00- Current insurance problems are from claims from prior years, not the storms in 2022.  In 2021, Florida had over 117,000 lawsuits against insurance companies as compared to the total for all of the rest of the country was 10,000 lawsuits.  This demonstrates why insurers are leaving the state.  Reportedly it is not the claims breaking the insurance companies, it is all the related fees and costs for the litigation.36:55- If park owner does not own the homes, the premium is based on the income from the land, plus *.  If the park owns the homes, the premium is based on the homes, *plus amenities, utilities and other income generators presenting any risk.  She highly recommends getting assault coverage.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSupplemental Info per https://www.policygenius.com/homeowners-insurance/homeowners-insurance-statistics/ Homeowners insurance claims statistics6%    of insured homes filed at least one claim in 2020 [2]$168   is how much more homeowners pay on average in 2022 for home insurance after filing one claim — compared to homeowners with a clean claims history$13,962    was the average property damage claim amount from 2016 to 2020 [3]2.3%    percent of claims were liability claims in 2020 [4]34%    of claims were caused by wind and hail — the most common type of insurance claim [5]$77,340   was the average home insurance claim amount for fire and lightning claims from 2016 to 2020 [6]---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Jon De Los Reyes and wife Michelle are immigrants from the Philippines and business partners.Jon was present for the interview.  His career started as an auto manufacturing production engineer for one the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. His salary was five dollars a day and it was a major struggle to make ends meet.Jon moved to the U.S. and loved the opportunity to make more and do more.  He returned to school to get an MBA, joined a fund management group and analyzed stocks for investors.  15:40: He said it usually took 15 hours to properly analyze a stock and one tweet or contrarian mention on social media could render all the time wasteful and if change in value exceeded 5%, he would need to start over analyzing the stock. He did not like the lack of predictability.At the end of his degree program, Jon took a class for entrepreneurs and got hooked immediately. He knew he would want to invest in real estate and started with single family homes, and launched an Amazon business to build cashflow to support the real estate business.  Financial challenges required they sell some personal property, but most heart wrenching for Jon was his race car.As luck would have it, a couple distant relatives needed help one Christmas night not far from Jon and Michelle's home in 2021.  Something they posted on FB caught Jon's attention and he reached out.  That brought Jon, Michelle and the relatives together to share a Christmas meal and have a life-transforming talk.  The relatives were traveling in a nice RV, untied to a regular job.  They said their income from investing in apartments paid for the RV, and that impressed Jon and Michelle.  They immediately saw how much faster they could reach their goals by doing the same.  Jon and Michelle started investing in apartments, both passively and actively in January 2022.  In less than 1-year, they had ownership interests in 1,400 apartments (800 passively, 600 actively) and are so glad they dove in to buying apartments.  25:55 This proves that it is true, you can be one person away from a major life transformation for the good.Jon and Michelle are now looking at potentially buying assisted living property in addition to the apartments, mainly to be sure their grandmothers are taken care of.  They were essentially raised by their Grandmothers, so it is something they want to do.Contact Jon De Los Reyeswww.dlrxVentures.comLook for his monthly webinars. Jon's special skill is being a generalist: able to talk to anyone about most anything.---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Kunal is a first-generation immigrant from India from over 15+ years ago.  He landed in Southern California as a foreign student with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. He went to school and began working as a structural engineer.  He designed tall buildings, schools, and hospitals. He soon realized that this journey would not lead him to where he envisioned himself.After the Great Recession, Kunal started investing in condos first. Then moved up to townhomes, then duplexes, triplexes, etc.Once Kunal realized how powerful multifamily property investments can be, he learned about syndications, then established his own syndication business a few years ago. Now he owns nearly 300 units valued at approximately $45M.  He primarily invests in the northwest and southwest U.S. 6:35 Kunal explains his 'buy box metrics'.Kunal is very grateful and  highly values the opportunities for immigrants coming to America.Contact: [email protected]  www.libertycre.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Seasoned Syndicator and Wealth BuilderJeff is a seasoned syndicator and shares lessons learned and new ways to invest in CRE. Contact via [email protected] and offering a gift e-book about questions to ask deal sponsors.  Go to www.sigcre.com/sponsor .---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Dallas -Ft. Worth engineer  Sandhya quit a 6-figure salary to  buy apartments.Sandhya is blazing a trail for women (and others) to build wealth thru apartment investing.  She has over 3000 doors (apartments), valued over $200M and buys properties needing improvements. Sandhya has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA. Contact info: [email protected] with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Nir has been a Solutions Network Engineer for over 20 years and realized his income potential had become limited, so he started investing in real estate in 2016.  Like many, he started with wholesaling houses and quickly learned it is like having another whole job and required a lot of time.  He is still working a regular 'W-2" job that he likes, so he decided that he did not have enough time to invest in real estate that way.  He learned about passive investing and syndications and found that to be the right solution.  He can participate both actively and passively given that commercial real estate is a team sport.  He has educated himself enough to participate in the management and therefore can offer similar opportunities to his investors. He also invests passively and knows this is the way for him to be able to retire early if he so chooses.  Listen to his story! Nir can be reached through LinkedIn. His company is Mountain Capital CRE:  www.MountainCapitalCRE.com---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

We launch our Local Legends and Pivotal People with a local person that exemplifies both, Dr. Owen Beitsch, PhD, FAICP, CRE.Come along for a whirlwind conversation with Dr. Beitsch, a seasoned Senior Director at GAI Consultants and respected professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF). As a founding member of the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and a member of the Orlando Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Dr. Beitsch is an authority on bridging the divide through regulation and interpretation of regulation. Drawing from examples of his early involvement in projects like the Kansas City Stadium, Dr. Beitsch gives us a peek into the world of economics and feasibility studies to determine solutions to offer clients. We discussed the influence of transportation projects, Florida’s need for housing, affordable housing tax credit programs, new opportunities from new legislation, accessory dwelling units, opportunity zones and adaptive reuse.  Dr Beitsch  talks about the many complexities of working with both the private and public sectors for the betterment of communities.  His experience in these areas locally and the reliance on his studies through GAI Consultants by local governments makes him a Local Legend.  Dr. Beitsch has been working on housing and economics in greater Orlando since the 1980’s.It was noted that office buildings are still struggling with vacancies that became more critical during and now after Covid. Dr. Beitsch references the need to think creatively and as a professor at UCF, he gets to work with young minds in his real estate classes.  Dr. Beitsch’s pronounced way of talking without necessarily burdening the listener to think similarly is likely helping to create thoughtful leaders in our communities. Many of his students have served or do now serve in local governments. This is why Dr. Beitsch is considered a Pivotal Person.Dr. Beitsch is the first in our series of Local Legends and Pivotal People, and he represents both.  He can be reached at: [email protected] or [email protected] ---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Ever wondered how to turn your property investments into passive income while deferring huge tax liabilities or just prefer to invest in Class A assets?  Join us as we chat with Ray DeWitt, a financial services expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and 1031 exchanges. Discover how these investment strategies can help you sell properties and reap the rewards of "mailbox money" while deferring taxes, or simply diversifying your portfolio with high-quality, class-A real estate.In this captivating conversation, Ray elaborates on the increasing popularity of DSTs as a reliable passive real estate investment options and how they can significantly defer taxes when investors don't complete a full 1031 exchange. Learn about the best locations and asset classes for DSTs, along with Ray's advice on how to choose the right option suited for you. Don't miss this insightful episode to unlock the potential of Delaware Statutory Trusts and 1031 exchanges for your property investment journey.Who is Ray?Ray has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry helping his clients make educated decisions while working together to develop proactive and tax efficient approaches to their finances. He helps clients determine their personal goals and better comprehend all of the opportunities available to them, then develops realistic strategies for obtaining them. He believes his clients should protect their hard-earned retirement assets while also employing effective strategies to grow their assets to sustain a long and comfortable retirement. His ultimate goal is to guide his clients down a path of success that will help them achieve life-long goals.Whether you’re an individual looking for investment real estate, investment strategies, retirement income, or a business owner looking to find an exit strategy and retire or make a change, Ray focuses on helping people invest in real estate, either through a private or direct placement. Maybe you want to find tax strategies for your investing or 1031 exchange programs for accredited real estate investors. Ray will work with you on your terms by offering a broad range of financial products and services including brokerage services and financial planning.If you want to reach out to Ray, call him at: 801-815-6619 or visit https://bangerterfinancial.com/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

Ever wondered how to create monthly passive income through commercial real estate investing? Join us as we chat with Tom Rauen, a successful investor who grew his portfolio from zero to 48 million, featuring big-name tenants like Starbucks, Arby's, Applebee's, Jimmy John's, and FedEx. Tom also shares the lesser-known world of US Postal Service leasing, with over 25,000 properties in the US and an average lease time of 45 to 50 years.We explore the different ways to break into real estate investing and the risks associated with each. Discover the advantages of partnering with a fund and how a Limited Partnership works. Plus, learn valuable tips for finding the right tenants for triple net lease properties and the benefits of investing in a self-directed 401K. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Tom Rowan and get inspired to start your journey in commercial real estate investing.Who is Tom? Tom Rauen is an entrepreneur and investor with a passion for community, marketing, and innovation.  Tom is the founder and CEO of 1800Tshirts.com, a 3x Inc. 5000 company, Fast Food Landlord, Rauen Capital, co-founder of Shirt Lab, Midwest Luxury Limos, Dimensional Brewing Company, and a partner in the Field of Dreams movie site.Tom and his wife Amanda started the Rauen Family Foundation with a mission to give back to the community with their signature event Mac & Cheese Fest™. And he is an endurance athlete who has run and won multiple 50 and 100 mile races.Now Tom launched a fund for busy professionals like you to create monthly passive income by partnering in commercial real estate deals and will share an opportunity of how you could be a part of it at the end of his interview today.Find more about Tom: https://twitter.com/investwithtomhttps://www.facebook.com/fastfoodlandlordhttps://www.instagram.com/fastfoodlandlord/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rauencapital---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

What if you could give your tenants the ideal living experience while maximizing your investment profits? Join host Ginny Bolling as she chats with Raymond Hightower of Bridgetown Partners, who shares his expertise on multifamily and assisted living investments. Learn how Raymond focuses on 75 units or larger, multifamily apartment properties, class B or C, in Arizona, Tennessee, and Texas. Discover the impact of SpaceX as a power employer in Texas and how they're revolutionizing our planet with satellites in low Earth orbit. Get ready to rethink property investments with Raymond's insights on what tenants truly want. Are amenities such as Wi-Fi or Google Fiber essential for residents, and would they be willing to pay for them? Explore the value of giving tenants backyards and dog parks, and the potential benefits of installing solar panels on properties. Don't miss our engaging conversation on gratitude and networking in the investment world, as well as Raymond's latest initiatives. Connect with him through his website, rayhightower.com.Where to find Raymond Hightowerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhightower/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

A $6 million renovation project funded by a Lehman Brothers (a bank that failed) led to the loss of  $77M in assets for John Laine.  John's partner disappeared and John lost everything, but he is back and stronger for it.  He had even been ready to jump off a rooftop a couple times, but his commitment to make his investors whole has driven him to now, 14 -years later, almost all are paid back.  John gained tremendous experience and knowledge going through his ordeal and he shares his experience and investment thesis, advocating for a hyper-conservative approach to real estate in the face of impending economic volatility, while also striving to help others build a better financial future.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover insider tips from John Laine on minimizing risk in real estate investments today.Unveil the untapped potential of small multi-family residences as a solution to housing shortages.Uncover John Laine's innovative Green Cottage Homes project, promoting affordable and eco-friendly living.Learn how to tackle common challenges and mistakes faced by real estate investors.Meet John Laine, a seasoned real estate investor who has navigated through the highs and lows of the industry, amassing an impressive portfolio of properties and overcoming significant challenges along the way. John bought his first house at 19 and has since been involved in real estate for over 35 years. Despite facing foreclosures and losing millions in assets, John has shown incredible resilience and determination to bounce back stronger than ever. Today, he shares his hard-earned wisdom and experience with others looking to succeed in the world of real estate investing.---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI