The Capital Stack

Brandon Jenkins

It's no secret that investing in real estate is an incredible way to build life-changing, long-term wealth. You might've heard the statistic that nearly 90% of all millionaires owe a portion of their wealth to buying, selling, or holding real property. But the question is how? How do you transition from simply being interested in real estate, to owning real property as an investment? Dive into the world of real estate group investments every week with commercial real estate investor Brandon Jenkins, and learn more about how syndicators structure the capital stack to acquire deals. If you want to understand how to achieve risk-adjusted, asymmetric returns through commercial real estate investments, don't miss an episode! read less
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096. Serial Entrepreneur Turned Investor with Beth Underhill
Mar 13 2024
096. Serial Entrepreneur Turned Investor with Beth Underhill
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Beth Underhill, Founder of Lifestyle Equities Group, brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial expertise in construction, hospitality, and home renovations. With a keen eye for creativity and functionality, she has masterfully navigated finance, marketing, and client relations in small business operations. As co-owner of Outdoor Design Build for 23+ years, Beth has contributed to over $30mm in outdoor living spaces in Cincinnati. As a real estate investor, she's redeveloped $5mm+ in single-family homes and co-GP on 500+ multifamily units, 126-bed student housing, and other ventures. Beth aims to revolutionize the real estate market with cutting-edge strategies honed from years of entrepreneurial success.Connect with Beth Underhill: Email: beth@lifestyleequitiesgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjanuzziunderhill/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investingwithbeth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBethUnderhillEpisode Highlights:✔️ Being flexible in business✔️ Taking action on your “aha” moments✔️ Leveraging easily accessible information to pivot as an entrepreneur✔️ Applying lessons learned as an entrepreneur✔️ Student housing vs multi-family--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
095. Leveraging Corporate Skills for Multi-Family Success with Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts
Mar 11 2024
095. Leveraging Corporate Skills for Multi-Family Success with Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Adam and Emily of A&E Investments built experience and capital through single family investing from 2013-2017, and then made a full switch to multifamily investing in 2017.  Their current business is focused on multi-family syndications.  Adam and Emily are the lead general partners / deal sponsors of apartment complex purchases ranging from $10M to $52M in purchase price.  Their portfolio is currently at $220M in value across 6 multi-family properties, and they’ve gone “full cycle” on 2 properties producing an average of 80% total return to passive investors (LP’s) after 3 years.  Connect with Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts: Website: https://www.aeinvest.net/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Taking action after attending industry events✔️ Getting aligned as a couple in business✔️ Transferable corporate skills✔️ Market and property criteria✔️ Asset management✔️ Building a syndication team--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
093. Living the SuiteLife with Anna Tan
Mar 4 2024
093. Living the SuiteLife with Anna Tan
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Anna Tan is the Co-Founder and Principal of SuiteLifeMF, a real estate investing firm seeking to empower, educate and provide wealth building opportunities to investors. Anna’s diverse roles in engineering, finance, and business development, as well as her unique background in graphic arts, is utilized across the SuiteLifeMF portfolio. Anna has invested in real estate for over 10 years and is currently focused on commercial real estate with a portfolio of over $100M in AUM and over 1,500 units as an LP. She leverages her professional skillset as an engineer to acquire and operate deals in a structured and methodical manner. Connect with Anna TanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiteLifeMFWebsite: https://www.suitelifemf.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suitelifemf/ Episode Highlights:✔️ The benefit of early exposure to entrepreneurship✔️ Scaling from single-family to large multi-family investing✔️ Educating your network / investors✔️ Delegating tasks to achieve balance✔️ Overcoming adversity to succeed in business--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
092. Investing in Yourself First with Dr. Olayinka Holt
Jan 31 2024
092. Investing in Yourself First with Dr. Olayinka Holt
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Olayinka Holt, MD is a physician and an adept real estate investor.  She is the CEO and Key Principal of ProMerit Capital, a private equity firm with the goal of being vertically integrated. She began her Real Estate investment journey in 2016 in her home country with land acquisition, ownership, construction, and operation of a 16-unit apartment portfolio. Dr. Holt is passively invested in several class A and B multi-family syndications across various states with 2000+ units combined.  She advanced her journey by enrolling in several masterminds, real estate bootcamps, memberships, and mentorship programs including the Grant Cardone Real Estate Club. Dr. Holt is an author and recently launched 2 books (The Walk and Powerful Immigrant Females Vol 2). She is also a great mother of 3 beautiful and successful children. Connect with Dr. Olayinka Holt:Website: connect.promeritcapital.comLinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/dr-yinka-holt-a13a51257 Episode Highlights:✔️ Lessons learned from alternative investments✔️ Seeking out education and mentorship✔️ Managing a deal from abroad✔️ Understanding property classification✔️ The benefits of being vertically integration--ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
091. Community Impact Investing with Maria Zondervan
Jan 24 2024
091. Community Impact Investing with Maria Zondervan
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Maria Zondervan is the Founder of Blue Vikings Capital LLC, a real estate investing firm with a focus on the apartment asset class. She is also a highly accomplished wildlife biologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As a biologist, Maria worked tirelessly to restore critical habitats and protect endangered species. Her investment expertise lies in the purchase of value-add apartments, affordable housing, and long-term holds. Maria founded Valhalla Villas, a non-profit organization, to further assure a secure future for her autistic son and to help others like him. Maria's accomplishments demonstrate that financial gain is not the only measure of success; making a positive impact on the world around us is equally important.  Connect with Maria Zondervan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-zondervan-b5b61544/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariazondervan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.zondervanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lGslpmC0vtJaFrYzXAWcQWebsite: https://www.bluevikingscapital.com/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Identifying opportunities during a recession✔️ Real estate is a team sport✔️ The power of collective intelligence✔️ Wealth solutions for special needs parents✔️ Deal criteria for special needs properties--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★  ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
086. Growing Your Portfolio with Integrity with Noel Parnell
Jan 10 2024
086. Growing Your Portfolio with Integrity with Noel Parnell
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Noel Parnell, Co-Founder and Partner at Crown Capital, brings a wealth of experience to the real estate arena. Hailing from Philadelphia, his early interest in real estate evolved into a passion. Noel's journey began by acquiring distressed properties and transforming them into stunning homes. With over 100 transactions in his portfolio, valued at $6 million, he excels in diverse real estate ventures, including undeveloped land, single and multifamily units, and commercial properties. Noel's multifaceted background as a scientist, former US Olympian team member, and program manager uniquely informs his strategic approach to real estate. Connect with Noel Parnell: Email: noel@crowncapitalcorp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-parnell-83114214/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noel.parnell Episode Highlights:✔️ Being a giver and having an abundance mindset✔️ Not letting other’s fears stop you✔️ Building a culture of trust✔️ Strategies for investing in northeast U.S. markets✔️ Showing empathy to your tenants--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
083. From Full-time Leader to Full-time Investor with Jens Nielsen
Jan 5 2024
083. From Full-time Leader to Full-time Investor with Jens Nielsen
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Jens Nielsen is a co-founder and Managing Member of Incrementum Equity Partners, where he oversees the company’s acquisition analysis, business-development activities and asset management. He has over 25 years of experience in computer system management and organizational leadership. Prior to forming Incrementum Equity Partners with Jason Pero, Mr. Nielsen was founder and principal of Open Doors Capital, a private real estate investment firm that have purchased over 2,000 apartment units since 2016 at a value of over $150M.  Connect with Jens Nielsen: Email: jens@incrementumequity.comWebsite: https://incrementumequity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-nielsen-multi-family-real-estate-coach/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging technical skills as an investor✔️ Transitioning from W-2 to being a fulltime investor✔️ Building broker relationships✔️ Finding partners to fill your skill gaps✔️ Adding  value to experienced operators--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
082. Balancing Your Portfolio through Diversified Funds with Brian Head
Dec 28 2023
082. Balancing Your Portfolio through Diversified Funds with Brian Head
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Brian Head is the Founder of Head Start Equity, a real estate private equity firm that provides passive investment opportunities in primarily value-add multifamily properties. Brian has 20+ years of experience investing in real estate and is currently invested both passively and actively in 1,994 total units across 19 different properties with an aggregate value at closing of $338M. He earned his BBA degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio and worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, 10 of which were as a licensed investment advisor and stockbroker.Connect with Brian Head: Email: brian@headstartequity.comWebsite: https://headstartequity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-head-headstartequity/ Episode Highlights:✔️ Having a balanced portfolio✔️ Understanding a diversified multi-family fund ✔️ Vetting sponsors in multi-family deals✔️ What makes Texas a great market for real estate investing?✔️ Knowing when to launch your fund--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
081. Finding the Right Opportunities for Your Investors with Ruben Greth
Dec 15 2023
081. Finding the Right Opportunities for Your Investors with Ruben Greth
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Ruben Greth is the host of the Capital Raiser Show, value add multi-family syndicator, and build-to-rent developer based in the Phoenix market. His experience includes: JV acquisitions of 22 residential multi-family units, establishing Co-GP partnership for 190 Units in Arizona, private equity management and advisory for 2 subdivision developments (256 houses), and the scaling, development and management of Legacy Acquisitions and Co-GP relations. Connect with Ruben Greth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubengreth/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalraiser/Podcast: The Capital Raiser Show Episode Highlights:✔️ Finding unique ways to add value to experienced operators✔️ Having the right perspective on your first Co-GP deal✔️ Establishing a brand✔️ The impact of intentional networking✔️ Strategies for raising capital in development deals✔️ Understanding the needs of your investors--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
080. Due Diligence as a Passive Investor with Lee Johnson
Nov 23 2023
080. Due Diligence as a Passive Investor with Lee Johnson
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Lee Johnson is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Value Investment Partners (VIP), where he helps partners grow their wealth using various alternative investment strategies that allow leveraging money and time, conducting and monitoring project due diligence. He has been investing in real estate since 2005 through multifamily, private lending and rehabbing residentials properties. Lee’s focus now is passive investing through real estate syndications and active multifamily investing. His current portfolio spans multiple markets around the country – over 2800 units valued at about $334 million.  Connect with Lee JohnsonWebsite: https://www.valueinvestmentpartners.com/Phone: 571-444-8474 Episode Highlights:✔️ Understanding the fundamental principles of wealth✔️ Living out your dreams and your passions✔️ The purpose of coaching✔️ Effective wealth and diversification strategies for retirement✔️ Due diligence as an LP--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
079. Investing with a Purpose with Sunday McIlwain
Nov 19 2023
079. Investing with a Purpose with Sunday McIlwain
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Sunday is the Founder of Black Girls Buy Houses and Black Girls Buy Apartments, two black, female-owned, real estate investment firms with a mission of improving the lives and well-being of the people in the communities they serve. Her work as a multi-family syndicator allows her to focus on addressing the affordable housing crisis, while helping her investors build generational wealth through passive investment opportunities. Connect with [Guest Name]: Instagram - @blackgirlsbuyhouses2, @blackgirlsbuyapartmentshttps://www.youtube.com/@blackgirlsbuyhouses7173/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/blackgirlsbuyhouseshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/blackgirlsbuyhouses/ Episode Highlights:✔️ The importance of serving with empathy as an investor✔️ Scaling up from single family to multi-family✔️ Creating a win-win for your clients✔️ Capital raising challenges when shifting investing strategies✔️ Building trust through your brand--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8
077. The Impact of Multi-Family Mentorship with Randy Langenderfer
Oct 18 2023
077. The Impact of Multi-Family Mentorship with Randy Langenderfer
Connect with the host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-e-jenkins/Website: https://www.birchprosper.com/ --About the guest:Randy is the Founder of InvestArk, a multi-family acquisition firm whose mission is to create significant passive income for its investors and partners. He got started in real estate as a private money lender and has invested in numerous multi-family apartments as both a general and limited partner over 4,000 units in his portfolio. He is passionate about helping others achieve their goals in real estate and has been a part of several educational programs and is currently a coach in Rod Khleif’s organization. Connect with Randy Langenderfer: Email: info@invest-ark.comWebsite: https://www.invest-ark.com/Calendly: https://calendly.com/randy-langenderfer Episode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging transferable skills for investing success✔️ How to learn, while you earn, as a passive investor✔️ The power of mentorship and coaching✔️ Finding partners who complement your skill set--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★   https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8 ATTENTION - Are you a real estate investor looking to attract $500k - $3M in new investor capital? Let us help! 👉 info.capitalmasterypro.com--💡 Interested in learning more about opportunities to partner in deals as a passive investor? ★ Join Our Investor Club ★ https://forms.gle/AEpWgPg7krd8YzPU8