The Nine Doors Down Show

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 
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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
 
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EP12:Tech company founder to multifamily fortunes with Ray Hightower

We welcome our very good friend, Ray Hightower! Ray discusses his journey from being a successful tech company founder to finding FREEDOM through multifamily in TX, AZ, and TN. You don't want to miss the gems that is being shared on this episode! 
Hosted by Anthony Pimentel & Jon Lopez 
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Raymond T. Hightower is a commercial real estate investor and tech company founder operating in the State of Arizona, USA.
Hightower started and ran his technology company for over two decades before selling the company and launching Bridgetown Partners (d/b/a ROIClear). Bridgetown/ROIClear buys commercial real estate in Arizona, Tennessee, and Texas, with a special focus on 50- to 150-unit multifamily properties. The company also produces the ROIClear Podcast, the video podcast for business leaders.
Ray's Contact Info: 
https://bridgetownpartners.com/
rth@rayhightower.com 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhightower/ 
Instagram @rayhightower
FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/RayHightower 
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EP11: How a car’s depreciating value paved the way for multifamily investments with Rich Neuharth

Such a fascinating conversation with our partner Rich Neuharth from Aviana Capital Group! We discussed how he acquired an 18 unit portfolio in North Las Vegas back in 2008, thriving in chaos, and the PURPOSE behind his multifamily journey. If anyone is an action taker, it's Rich!
Hosted by Anthony Pimentel & Jon Lopez 
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Rich is an experienced real estate investor and co-owner of Aviana Capital Group. ACG is a real estate investment firm that's focused on commercial multifamily acquisition, management, disposition, and education. Rich has rehabbed and managed dozens of rental properties and is currently General Partner/KP in over 800 units of multifamily properties. Rich is also a certified Air Traffic Controller. 
 
Rich's Contact Info:
www.avianacapgroup.com
rich@avianaco.com
IG: @multifamilyrich
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RealMindsetRich
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realmindsetrich 
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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/
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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
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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. 
 
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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/
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EP9: Why syndicators don’t make money in the first 2-3 years with Nate Smith

We have the honor to chop it up with our friend Nate Smith of Team Maxout. We discuss why syndicators DO NOT make money in the first 2-3 years, leveraging IUL policies into real estate, buying cash flowing businesses from baby boomers, and much more! 
Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez
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Nate and his wife Bethany are coupleprepreneurs and financial educators, passionate about helping individual an families learn how money really works and to help them get on the path to creating their financial freedom.
There two primary passions are to help families learn the money game and helping people do extraordinary things by following proven systems and leadership in business so they can take control and create their ideal life. 
Nate has background as a pilot in the Air National Guard and he and his wife also have a background in real estate investing. 
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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. 
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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/
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EP7: How insurance impacts commercial real estate with Bryan Kreuzberger

We have the honor and privilege to discuss the world of insurance and how it can impact your commercial real estate journey with Brian Kreuzberger from Farmers Insurance. 
 
Why are some insurance companies abandoning certain area all together? Why have insurance rate doubled and nearly tripled in the last two years? 
 
Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez 
 
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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. https://ninedoorsdown.com/schedule-a-meeting/
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EP6: $1.99 Billion Dollars in multifamily transactions with Zach Haptonstall

We get to dive in and allow everyone to learn from our partner, Zach Haptonstall, CEO and Co-Founder of Rise48. We chat about his life prior to Rise48, how he met his two partners, addressing bogus articles, capital raising with fund managers, and the future of Rise48. 
Hosted by Anthony Pimentel and Jon Lopez
Zach Haptonstall was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the Chief Executive Officer  and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity, Rise48 Communities, and Rise48 Construction. Zach’s main responsibilities as CEO include overseeing all acquisitions, sourcing capital, and building strategic partnerships. Since 2019, Rise48 Equity has completed $1.99 Billion Dollars in Total Transactions with $1.6 Billion Dollars Assets Under Management in Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX. He resides both in Scottsdale, AZ and Dallas, TX with his wife Grace.
You can contact Zach using the information below. 
zach@rise48equity.com
www.rise48equity.com
IG @rise48equity 
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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/
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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/ 
 
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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
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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.com
Phone 312-767-6863
www.midlandtrust.com
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