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EP21: From Wall Street, to CRE broker, to investor relations with Adam Dresher
May 21 2024
EP21: From Wall Street, to CRE broker, to investor relations with Adam Dresher
Our featured guest played a huge role when Nine Doors Down formed in the Summer of 2021. His experience in Wall Street and his role as a CRE broker helped paved the way for success as an Investor Relations Manager with Break of Day Capital. We welcome our very, very good friend Adam Dresher! Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez  --- Adam spent 20 years on Wall Street, where he specialized in covering some of the largest and best performing hedge funds, mutual funds, and family offices. Prior to his role at Break of Day Capital, Adam was a multifamily realtor, facilitating deals throughout Arizona. He has enthusiasm for building connections and aiding investors in realizing their financial objectives through real estate investing. Outside of work he dedicates his time to volunteer work at his local church and serves as a board member of City Squash Brooklyn. Adam Dresher's Contact Information:  602-529-2056 adam@breakofdaycapital.com https://breakofdaycapital.com/  https://www.instagram.com/breakofdaycapital/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dresher/ https://www.youtube.com/@BreakofDayCapital  --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you! https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP20: Military duty, aviation, and becoming an impactful fund manager with Sean Chuplis
May 13 2024
EP20: Military duty, aviation, and becoming an impactful fund manager with Sean Chuplis
We get to chat with a brilliant friend, self-storage partner of ours, and fellow fund manager, Sean Chuplis from Airworthy Capital. Sean provides insight when he's vetting operators, being a voice for his investors, fund of funds, and why artificial intelligence is here to stay!  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez  --- After a successful military flying career ending in 2012, Sean has closed $36 million in real estate deals with 750 doors in 9 different states, general partner for 3 multi-family properties,  and partner on a recent self storage property (440 units, 75k sq ft) where he raised $2.3 million. From residential flips to debt lending, Sean has done it all in his decade of real estate experience.  Sean is a serial entrepreneur with successful businesses in fintech, aviation, electronics, and real estate. He’s an active angel investor helping seed 10 startups in the fintech space. He holds a MBA and master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the prestigious Naval War College.  Sean Chuplis' Contact Information: https://www.airworthycapital.com/ sean@airworthycapital.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/schuplis/    --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you! https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/   www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP18: Pivoting, using creative financing, and coaching others with Crystal Ireland
Apr 28 2024
EP18: Pivoting, using creative financing, and coaching others with Crystal Ireland
It was a joy to sit down with Crystal Ireland. Her story of overcoming obstacles, leveraging creative financing, and coaching others is what many aspire to do. Some will take action, while some will not. Crystal chose to take action with her future self! We also discuss Canada's new 67% capital gains tax that kicks in on June 1st. Yes, we said the same thing. 67%?!  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez    --- With a relentless drive and a keen eye for opportunity, Crystal (founder of Real Pearl Investments) has established herself as a dynamic force in the Canadian real estate investment arena. Armed with determination and an unwavering commitment to success, she embarked on her journey into real estate with a bold vision and a clear objective: to build wealth and create lasting financial freedom. What sets Crystal apart is her innovative approach to real estate investment. Despite starting with no capital, she astutely leveraged creative financing strategies to enter the market. Her breakthrough came with the acquisition of their inaugural property—an impressive 8-unit building. In a feat that underscores her acumen and foresight, Crystal and her partner Andy orchestrated a series of strategic maneuvers that saw the property's value double within a remarkably short span of 9 months. Yet, Crystal's achievements extend far beyond monetary gains. Along the path to success, she has amassed a wealth of invaluable knowledge and honed her skills in navigating the complexities of the real estate landscape. Her journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, coupled with a steadfast commitment to continuous learning and growth. Today, Crystal stands as a testament to the transformative power of perseverance, resilience, and strategic thinking. Through her unwavering dedication and innovative approach, she has not only achieved remarkable success in real estate but has also emerged as a trusted mentor and coach to aspiring investors. As Crystal continues to chart new horizons and push the boundaries of possibility, she remains steadfast in their mission to inspire and empower others to realize their own dreams of financial prosperity through real estate investment. Contact Information: realpearlinvestments@icloud.com  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084980794210 https://www.instagram.com/brighteyedinvestor/ https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c6a9ab4ede0e4c53bc602f24945dfd4c    --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you! https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP17: Raising capital for the right people with Willie Henriquez
Apr 20 2024
EP17: Raising capital for the right people with Willie Henriquez
We've always wanted to feature someone who JUST closed on their first 100+ multifamily units. I guess we no longer need to further seek after meeting Willie Henriquez in Phoenix, AZ! You cannot help but not to be inspired by his gratefulness and compassion for his community.  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez  --- Willie Henriquez feels fortunate to have discovered, through peers and mentors, a unique way to work in real estate investing that aligns with personal and professional goals. Prior to his entrepreneur career, Willie worked in the healthcare industry, taking care of individuals with disabilities for seven years. Willie is serial entrepreneur with experience of owning a trucking company and doing single family flips. He currently owns a small junk removal company and a used appliance business. He has experience in business operations, management, and financials. He primarily focuses on answering and solving real estate investors problems and questions regarding investing in multifamily properties. Moreover, he sees himself as an adviser by helping investors achieve their financial goals. He builds his relationships based on trust and integrity. He is very family oriented. He has 3 daughters Kayleen, Mei’lani and Mari'ellie. He loves networking, outdoor activities, playing basketball and taking vacations. Contact Information:  WillieH@wvcapitalholdings.com  https://wvcapitalholdings.com/  https://www.instagram.com/iamwilliehenriquez/  https://www.facebook.com/williehenriquez  https://www.linkedin.com/in/williehenriquez/    --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you!  https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP16: Actions leading to 16 self-storage locations with Powell Chee
Feb 17 2024
EP16: Actions leading to 16 self-storage locations with Powell Chee
We get to sit down with our partner and good friend, Powell Chee of Radiant Storage! He drops jewels on why he founded Multifamily Masters in Southern CA, transitioning from multifamily to self-storage, why it's "sticky" compared to multifamily, and his exit strategy with the business.  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez  --- Powell is a seasoned real estate professional with a proven track record in the acquisition and management of self storage and multifamily properties. He has been the lead on 16 self storage facilities, totaling more than 5,000 units and 650,000 square feet, and a general partner on seven multifamily properties, comprising over 1,100 units.  Additionally, Powell holds two Master's degrees and has achieved the prestigious President's Circle Award, a distinction reserved for top performers in a Fortune 500 company. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. Contact Info: https://radiantwe.com/  powell@radiantwe.com IG @powell.chee LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/powellchee/  FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/powellchee    --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you!  https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP15: Canadian wholesaler turned self-storage operator in the USA with Martin Mei
Feb 11 2024
EP15: Canadian wholesaler turned self-storage operator in the USA with Martin Mei
We're crossing the border once again with Martin Mei! Martin discusses creating blue ocean wholesale opportunities in Canada and why he transitioned to self-storages and mobile home parks in the USA. You don't want to miss out on this banger!  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez --- Martin Mei is a real estate investor specializing in self-storage facilities and manufactured home park communities. Early on in his real estate journey, he became the top producer of off-market multifamily opportunities on the East Coast, focusing on wholesaling, BRRRRs with OPM, flipping, and STR. After conducting over 80 property transactions, his team built a 7-figure wholesaling business and acquired a 38+ door portfolio in 15 months, operating under the name Meily Property Solutions. To continuously provide consistent returns for his investors in today’s uncertain times, he is setting up an investment fund and working with top industry experts to develop class-A recession-resistant self-storage assets in the US, and repurpose manufactured home park communities to help ease the housing crisis in Canada.   Martin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from McGill University and pursued continuing education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Commercial Real Estate Appraiser Institute of Canada.   Over the past few years, Martin has quickly become one of the movers and shakers in the industry, he has been featured on numerous podcasts, interviews, as well as on platforms like Yahoo Finance, and industry advocacies like Toy Storage Nation:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meily-property-solutions-unveils-real-200100484.html https://toystoragenation.com/2023/08/17/identifying-the-best-market-for-your-self-storage-boat-and-rv-storage-facility-or-a-hybrid-site/ martin@meilyproperties.ca  https://www.instagram.com/itsmartinmei https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmei/ https://www.facebook.com/itsmartinmei/   --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you!  https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP13: The powers of operating a Fund of Funds with Randy Smith
Jan 29 2024
EP13: The powers of operating a Fund of Funds with Randy Smith
We welcome our friend and fellow Fund of Funds operator, Randy Smith, from Impact Equity. We discuss his background in corporate America, being laid off from Corporate America, individually investing in 20+ deals as a Limited Partner, and then discovering the Fund of Funds model to help those around him. You don't want to miss this inspirational and impactful episode!  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez  --- Randy Smith is the Founder of Impact Equity which was formed to help investors achieve strong results in their passive real estate investing strategies. Randy and Impact Equity have helped more than 90+ investors place over $6.2M across three operators and 11 different opportunities since launching in June of 2022.   Randy started his real estate investing career doing out of state, single-family, long-term rentals, and he quickly realized the many additional benefits he could receive by switching his strategy to passively investing in multifamily syndications.    Randy has now invested in 24 different passive investments with 9 different operators which gives him the unique knowledge and expertise to recognize a strong passive opportunity.   Randy currently resides in Peoria, Arizona with his wife Jenny, and he spent 25 years working in various business development and leadership roles in Corporate America prior to starting Impact Equity.   Randy Smith's Contact Info  https://linktr.ee/impactequity   --- Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you! https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP10: Hosting PWTA meetups, multifamily, nail salons, and spirituality with Andy Phan
Jan 8 2024
EP10: Hosting PWTA meetups, multifamily, nail salons, and spirituality with Andy Phan
We are blessed to sit down with our friend and business partner, Andy Phan of Kaya Multifamily! We talk about his experience hosting Las Vegas' best multifamily meet up (Passive Wealth Through Apartments), multifamily investments, operating nail salons, spirituality, and Michael Jackson!  Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez --- Andy Phan is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of professional experiences and a passion for real estate. As a business owner, professional interpreter, and multifamily real estate investor, Andy has consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills and dedication to his craft. With a strong focus on family values, Andy cherishes his role as a loving husband and father to two wonderful daughters. He finds immense joy in spending quality time with his family and exploring the world through travel.    Andy possesses a remarkable giving mindset, always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. Whether it's offering guidance, support, or resources, he consistently goes above and beyond to assist others.    As a licensed realtor in Las Vegas, Andy specializes in both commercial and residential real estate. His extensive knowledge of the local market, coupled with his exceptional negotiation skills, allows him to deliver outstanding results for his clients and investors.    - - - Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you!  https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com info@ninedoorsdown.com IG @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP8: Canadians are the #1 foreign investor group into the USA with Thomas Lorini
Dec 18 2023
EP8: Canadians are the #1 foreign investor group into the USA with Thomas Lorini
Canadians are the #1 foreign investor group into the U.S. So it’s happening with or without you. Thomas Lorini is not reinventing the wheel. He's just stepping on the gas!    1. Opportunities: the US is 10x the size of Canada. Larger population, more deals, more tenants, more markets, more of everything!    2. Landlord Friendly Markets: most Canadian markets are rent controlled making it very difficult for investors to operate in. There are many landlord friendly states in the U.S., that house millions of people that give back control into the landlords hands.  Game-changer!   3. Affordability: Canadians don’t realize that there are more than 10 states where the median price of home is below $150k! These price points do not exist in Canada.    Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez    Thomas is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ventureco Capital a private investing firm with over $80M AUM. He has been successfully investing across Canada and the US over the past 15 years. Following his studies in Mechanical Engineering, He worked in the manufacturing industry for 18 years including owning his own precision machining company.    Thomas is Partner with WealthGenius, a real estate educational network with members all across North America; the group collectively will approaching $1B in acquisitions by the end of 2023.  Thomas lives in Southern California with his wife Julia of 14 years and their 3 children; he enjoys playing soccer and hiking.  - - - Do you want to learn about passively investing in multifamily and self-storage properties with Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a meeting with us by using the following link. We'd love to hear from you!  https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com IG @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP5: Pivoting from singe-family flipping to multifamily syndications with Moses Lucero
Nov 26 2023
EP5: Pivoting from singe-family flipping to multifamily syndications with Moses Lucero
It was an honor to pick the brain of our partner, Moses Lucero, aka “The Shakespeare of Multifamily”!    We chop it up about why he transitioned from single family flipping to long term multifamily syndications, how operating multifamily properties has drastically changed in just the last six months, serving others through his Faith, and the powers of hosting Passive Wealth Through Apartments meet up in Las Vegas!    Moses Lucero, Partner and Acquisition Analyst for Aviana Capital Group (ACG), is an entrepreneur and real estate investor with a focus on commercial multifamily acquisition, asset management, disposition, and education. With a background in Finance and Lending at South Wind Financial, Inc., he began his career in Las Vegas, rehabbing and flipping single-family and small multifamily residences. Since transitioning to commercial multifamily properties in 2017, he has managed dozens of rentals and has partnered in over 700 units at $70 mil AUM as a general partner. Moses has analyzed hundred of multifamily assets and has shared his expertise as a guest speaker for groups like the Las Vegas Real Estate Investor Association. His personal passions include family time with his daughter, Camila, and wife, Alyssa, as well as self-care and continued learning. You can contact Moses using the information below.  moses@avianacapgroup.com  IG: @mosesslucero https://www.avianacapgroup.com/ --- Do you want to learn more about passively investing in multifamily and self-storages? Please schedule a meeting with us at Nine Doors Down using the following link. https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/    www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP4: Investing in multifamily and self-storage syndications using a Self-Directed IRA with Adam Sypnowski
Nov 19 2023
EP4: Investing in multifamily and self-storage syndications using a Self-Directed IRA with Adam Sypnowski
Did you know? Americans had $7.2 trillion invested in 401(k)s and $13 trillion in IRAs in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Investment Company Institute. Many simply do not realize that they can convert old employer matched 401(k)s to a Self-Directed IRA to passively invest in multifamily or self-storage real estate!  Did you recently change employers? Are you a fund manager? Or simply looking to raise and attract capital for your next real estate investment? Listen in as Adam unloaded a ton of golden nuggets for all!  Hosts: Jon Lopez & Anthony Pimentel --- Adam Sypniewski, Managing Director at Midland Trust, has spent over 15 years simplifying the alternative investment process. He has assisted thousands of investors, advisors and private investment issuers with their self-directed IRA needs, and currently heads up Midland’s Private Fund Custody service offering. One of Adam’s primary roles is new business development for Midland’s self-directed IRA service, working with various investment sponsors and investors to accomplish their goals. He specializes in private placements like Real Estate Syndication, Hedge funds, Digital Assets, and Private Equity. Adam was born & raised in the Chicagoland area, and currently resides in Naperville, IL with his wife and two daughters. He holds a BA in Business from Michigan State University. You can contact Adam using the information below. adam@midlandtrust.comPhone 312-767-6863www.midlandtrust.com --- Do you want to learn more about passively investing in multifamily and self-storages with us at Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a call with us using the following link. https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/  www.ninedoorsdown.comwww.schoolofninedoorsdown.cominfo@ninedoorsdown.comIG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown
EP3: How Jonathan Taylor used creative financing to buy his 1st rental property
Nov 13 2023
EP3: How Jonathan Taylor used creative financing to buy his 1st rental property
Great thing Jonathan Taylor and his wife learned about creative financing to land their very first rental property!   How did he bounce back from being laid off from the entertainment industry to becoming a lender within 12 hours? Tune in to hear about Jonathan's remarkable and inspiring story.    Jonathan Taylor's Bio: Jonathan offers a unique perspective to IPL with a proven track record. He successfully completed a heavy renovation house hack with a zero-money-down loan and followed it with an ADU conversion on the same property. This experience lead him to out-of-state investing utilizing the BRRRR strategy. As an investor himself, he understands that each client has unique needs and tailors his solutions to their specific goals. His commitment to his clients is exemplified by forging long-term relationships and is evident in his role as the go-to financing expert for real estate advice from the start. From seasoned investors to eager new comers, Jonathan has the financing solutions to grow your portfolio. When he isn’t crafting creative financing, he spends his time globe-trotting to over 50 countries with his wife or cruising down the coast on his motorcycle. Even on his off days though, you can find him guest speaking at local REI meetups.   Want to learn about his numerous loan products? You can follow Jonathan on Instagram @jontheloanguy and visit his website www.investorpropertyloan.com   Do you want to learn more about passive multifamily and self-storage investments with us at Nine Doors Down? Please schedule a call by clicking on the following link. We'd love to hear from you!  https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/   www.ninedoorsdown.com www.schoolofninedoorsdown.com IG: @ninedoorsdown and @schoolofninedoorsdown