Episode 153 - Multifamily Story Time: Darwin German shares some wacky stories in owning and managing apartments

Over the last 28 years, Darwin German has owned and managed thousands of apartments. Darwin discusses the crazy stories of tenants, drug dealers, sellers, fires, and surviving in apartment ownership. After you purchase your first transaction… you will have a few stories yourself to share to investors and friends.
To contact Darwin German: invest@darwingerman.con
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Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

Episode 152 - EMPOWERING WOMEN into Real Estate- October 25 San Mateo, CA YOU ARE INVITED!

You’re invited to our next NorCal Apartment Investor Network!
HIGH POWERED WOMEN BLAZING NEW TRAILS in REAL ESTATE.
Are you a high powered woman in real estate? Or maybe a proud husband, father, friend, or family member? Or perhaps you're a super star in the making and looking for a little inspiration? Then you don't want to miss our next NorCal AIN meeting featuring a guest panel of some of the biggest and baddest women we know who are blazing new trails in the multifamily industry. Hear them share their personal stories of what it takes to be GREAT. Kathy Fettke- Headlining as Guest Moderator
It’s a woman’s world; at least it will be on Thurs, Oct. 25 in San Mateo, CA. 6.30pm at the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport in San Mateo, CA. RSVP at the OldCapitalPodcast.com website.
To receive our FREE 15 page WHITE PAPER REPORT on the 2018 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFAMILY FINANCING 101 and to learn more about upcoming events at Old Capital Speaker Series please visit us at OldCapitalPodcast.com
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, you mention that on half of the deals you see, you do a BACK OF THE NAPKIN ANALYSIS to see if a deal fits; can you explain your process?

Michael gives a high level breakdown on what you should focus on when presented with a potential real estate opportunity. Do not go into great analysis on every deal…you are just wasting precious time. Listen to what is important on the initial deal review.

Episode 151 - Silicon Valley Engineers have transitioned into Apartment Moguls

Boris, Oshi, Albert and Leonid are business partners and have been buying apartment buildings for the last few years. By the end of the month, they will own almost 800 doors. They first started off buying single family homes in 2010, but felt drawn into apartments because of scalability. As you can hear, these guys were not born in the United States; they came to Silicon Valley less than 20 years ago. Today, two of the partners, have decided to retire from the high tech industry and are pursuing apartment investing full time. Listen to how they are following their American Dream. Can you do this?
To Contact Wealth Grow Investments: contactwealthgrowinvestments@gmail.com
To receive our FREE 15 page WHITE PAPER REPORT on the 2018 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFAMILY FINANCING 101 and to learn more about upcoming events at Old Capital Speaker Series please visit us at OldCapitalPodcast.com
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, we are a week away from closing and the seller is asking for an extension for “internal legal issues.” Have you ever had a deal not close because of the seller?

Every buyer’s worst nightmare is a seller unable or unwilling to close AFTER you have spent thousands in pursuit costs. Michael discusses what remedies could be used for seller defaults.

ASK MIKE MONDAY - We are thinking of REBRANDING our property and changing its name; any pitfalls?

Perhaps, on purchase, you should consider changing the name of the property. Michael discusses some of the reasons why he has rebranded some of his assets.

Episode 150 - Meet 2017 National Apartment Association Winner: John Ridgway

John Ridgway and his Celtic Realty Advisors won the 2017 National Apartment Association award for BEST APARTMENT IN THE COUNTRY for his Grove on Gladstell Apartments. This 52-unit apartment building in Conroe, Texas beat out thousands of apartment ownership groups throughout the country. He transformed a 1972 dilapidated class C- property to an updated B with contemporary charm. Could you do what John did?
John began his career in apartment management 30 years ago. After making other folks rich, he transitioned into apartment ownership. He has owned over 1000 units. Today, with his invaluable experience in apartment ownership and management, he is a mentor and educator with LifeStyles Unlimited. John gives back to fellow apartment investors and is committed to making others successful with his specific industry knowledge.
To contact John Ridgway: JohnR@LUINC.com
To receive our FREE 15 page WHITE PAPER REPORT on the 2018 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFAMILY FINANCING 101 and to learn more about upcoming events at Old Capital Speaker Series please visit us at OldCapitalPodcast.com
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.