Multifamily Insights

Zach is a founding partner and the CEO of Prosperity CRE, a private equity firm specializing in providing passive investment opportunities in multifamily apartment complexes. He focuses on overseeing the real estate investment portfolios and advising clients who choose to invest with Prosperity CRE.

Zach has successfully owned and operated a residential real estate company, mortgage brokerage company, and escrow company, with offices in Northern and Southern California, assisting clients in the purchase, finance and sale of properties throughout the United States.

He also has extensive legal, public affairs and ballot measure campaign management experience, including representing clients in a wide variety of commercial real estate and land use transactions.

In this episode, we talked to Zach about his first and current real estate investment strategies, he’s recent focus and deals, utilizing accumulated data for investment, the investment opportunities to look out for, and much more.

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Real Estate Investment;

02:16 Zach's background;

05:03 His first real estate strategy;

10:03 What Zach's focused on today;

13:34 Zach's recent deals;

17:39 How to utilize the data;

19:02 An insight into the opportunities to look for;

21:00 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not having enough due diligence on a deal in Arizona.

Digital Resource: NeighborhoodScout.

Most Recommended Book: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life.

Daily Habit: Exercising daily.

#1 Insight for selecting the right market to invest in: Setting up your criteria for the deals is the key to success.

Best place to grab a bite in California: Osteria La Buca.

Contact Zach:

https://prosperitycre.com/

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Christopher Price is a distinguished corporate professional with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry. Notably, he serves as a pharmaceutical executive at a top 15 pharmaceutical company, ensuring patients' access to life-saving medications. Beyond his corporate role, Chris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Red Fox Multifamily, a real estate investment company offering hands-off commercial real estate opportunities to safeguard the retirements of life science industry professionals.

A seasoned entrepreneur and accredited real estate investor since 2012, Chris has passive and active investments in over 1266 commercial multifamily and single-family units in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania.

He hosts the Wealth Mindset & Real Estate Investing virtual Meetup, fostering a community of over 1,000 members. Alongside his professional achievements, Chris takes immense pride in his family, residing in White Plains, NY, with his wife Allison and their two beautiful children, Zoey and Caden.

In this episode, we talked to Christopher about his investments and their progress, Red Fox Multifamily, the transition from being a passive investor to active, and much more.

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Being a Successful GP;

02:23 Christopher's background;

08:46 His investments and current progress;

21:44 Where the Red Fox Multifamily is at today;

26:43 The transition from being a passive investor to an active one;

30:00 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Failure of communication in one of the projects he was involved with.

Digital Resource: Downloadable, educational PDF documents, audio/video podcasts and webinars.

Most Recommended Book: The Miracle Morning.

Daily Habit: Waking up early and taking care of his family and himself first thing.

#1 Insight for being a successful general partner on multifamily deals: Being consistent and executing.

Best place to grab a bite in NYC: The Wesley

Contact Christopher:

https://www.redfoxmultifamily.com/

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As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020 & 2022.

The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.

Blima’s devotion to her work and community has positioned her as an unshakeable force within the industry. Her commitment to fostering a work culture dedicated to philanthropy led her to launch charitable initiatives such as TDG Gives Back and TDG Furniture Exchange. Blima’s belief that design is a tool that can build positive spaces and serve communities is a visible hallmark throughout her work.

In this episode, we talked to Blima about the projects she and The Designers Group are working on, the benefits of working with a designer, upcoming popular trends, and much more.

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A Great Design;

02:15 Blima's background;

04:34 Projects she's working on today;

11:00 The benefits of working with a designer;

18:24 Trends that will have a rise in popularity;

23:28 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Mistakes that were made during her first design gig.

Digital Resource: VR tours that her company is creating.

Most Recommended Book: Lean In.

Daily Habit: Walking daily, swimming and cycling.

#1 Insight for a great design: Keep your eyes open and try to learn as much as you can through your environment.

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https://www.thedesignersgroup.com/

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He is a third-generation Southern Californian who is making it big in a state where many real estate developers are fleeing. The wisdom he brings from success in a market where many others fail is invaluable. Whether you are new or tuning into the show for the first time, I know you’ll find great value in today’s program.

Scott founded the Urban Pacific Group of Companies in 2000. Since then his company has brought over 1700 units of affordable housing to communities throughout the western USA.

The Choppin family has been in real estate development in Long Beach since 1960, which includes highlights such as the development of the Long Beach World Trade Center and the 293-unit CityPlace residential development in downtown Long Beach. Scott is an innovator in the fields of urban housing, mixed-use projects, and affordable/middle income housing communities throughout the Western United States.

In this episode, we talked to Scott about workforce housing, proper deal financing and structuring, co-living, and the market, and much more.

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Workforce Housing without Government Aid;

02:21 Scott's background;

05:13 What is workforce housing;

12:45 Structuring deals accordingly, in regards to financing;

24:19 An insight into co-living;

36:48 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Being bold during the recession and underestimating the market signals.

Digital Resource: Calculated Risk Blog.

Most Recommended Book: The One Thing.

Daily Habit: Walking 10,000 steps every morning.

#1 Insight for urban townhome development: There’s a great demand for homes for the working class, even though it seems like a forgotten market, and it’s highly profitable.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Long Beach, CA: Joe Jost’s

Ep.192 with Scott Choppin

Scott’s newsletter: https://therealsignal.substack.com/

Contact Scott:

Urban Pacific

Urban Pacific Investor Education

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Ira Singer, the Founder & Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Mosaic Construction, spearheads the innovative growth and strategic vision of the company alongside its affiliated brands, Design Construction Concepts (DCC) and Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC). With a firm foothold in Northbrook, Illinois, Ira channels his 30+ years of construction industry expertise into leading new business development, estimating, marketing, and fostering valuable trade partner relationships. Since co-founding Mosaic Construction in 2005, Ira has been instrumental in steering the firm's success, particularly in the commercial and multifamily sectors, where he collaborates closely with clients to enhance their properties to better serve tenants, residents, staff, and visitors.

A respected figure in the industry, Ira is renowned for his insightful perspectives on multifamily, commercial, and residential design-build construction, often sought after as a speaker and featured guest on industry podcasts. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ira is deeply committed to philanthropy, notably contributing his time and efforts to the Center for Enriched Living, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication & Rhetoric from the University of Illinois, Ira's dedication to excellence transcends his professional endeavors, embodying a holistic commitment to community enrichment and industry leadership.

In this episode, we talked to Ira about incorporating contractors and the types of business models they use, their best practices, Mosaic Construction’s community engagements and investments into non-profits, their approach to their projects, and much more.

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Contractor Compass;

02:17 Ira's background;

05:11 Incorporating contractors further;

08:19 Types of business models contractors use;

11:13 An insight on the best practices of contractors;

21:13 A look into Mosaic's community engagements;

25:04 Mosaic's projects and their approach;

31:49 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: The failure of his first partnership taught Ira well to build another, that is more solid and successful.

Digital Resource: Procore & Insightly.

Most Recommended Book: The Goal.

Daily Habit: Taking care of himself physically with morning exercises and a healthy diet.

#1 Insight for hiring the right contractor: Doing the prep work correctly and due diligence in terms of budgeting, finding the right asset, deals, and so forth.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago, IL: Bavette’s & Smyth and the Loyalist

Contact Ira:

https://mosaicconstruction.net/

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Charles Seaman resides in Charlotte, NC and serves as a Managing Partner of Cash Flow Champs. He’s responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships and performing and overseeing the company’s underwriting activities. He’s also involved with contract negotiation and capital raising to make sure that the deals close, remaining involved after closing to manage the assets so that they perform in a manner that provides investors with exceptional returns. He’s currently a general partner in seven (7) multifamily properties totaling 775 units, having gone full cycle on four (4) multifamily properties.

He has 14 years of prior experience working for a commercial real estate investor in NYC. During this time, he assisted the investor with acquiring deals, obtaining financing for them, and managing and leasing them after the deals were closed. While there, he also assisted the investor with the management of numerous other businesses that he owned, including a plumbing company and several bars and restaurants. During his spare time, he also actively traded stocks from 2009 to 2014.

In this episode, we talked to Charles about Cash Flow Champs, their investments, his insights on balancing cash flow, adjusting strategies accordingly with a rapid change in economic trends, the vision for Cash Flow Champs, team building, and much more.

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Scaling a Portfolio;

02:22 Charles' background;

04:41 An insight into Cash Flow Champs;

05:12 What they invest into today;

10:07 An insight into balancing cash flow;

11:27 Adjusting strategies in accordance to the shift in economic trends;

21:19 The vision for Cash Flow Champs;

23:40 An insight into team building;

29:33 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not finding the correct people to partner up with, and lack of proper due diligence in one of the past deals.

Digital Resource: BiggerPockets.

Most Recommended Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People.

Daily Habit: Following an already-built routine.

#1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Building as many relationships as possible, as soon as possible.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Brooklyn, NY: L&B Spumoni Gardens.

Contact Charles:

https://cashflowchamps.com/

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Ralph DiBugnara is a nationally recognized real estate expert who serves as President of Home Qualified – the digital resource for buyers, sellers and real estate agents driving today’s millennial market; and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company behind $28 billions of closed loans. A frequent industry commentator, Ralph is considered one of the leading voices across the next big trends in real estate.

In this episode, we talked to Ralph about the loan business, finding the ideal team member, recent trends to keep an eye out for, his method on managing properties, and much more.

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Loans & Lenders;

02:11 Ralph's background;

09:13 An insight into the loan business;

19:07 Right questions to ask while looking for a team member;

22:42 Trends to keep an eye out for;

27:51 Ralph's method on managing properties;

32:11 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Having his property projects unfinished before the market crash.

Digital Resource: AirDNA.

Most Recommended Book: The Psychology of Money.

Daily Habit: A proper morning routine that reinforces mindfulness, and having “learn something new” evenings after the regular daytime is over.

#1 Insight for selecting the right lender and loan: Select the right lender who teaches you the process step by step, which helps you learn and be led in the right direction. And regarding loans, picking the least invasive and the most protective, as well as easiest in regards to your time is the key.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in New Jersey: The River Palm Terrace.

Contact Ralph:

https://ralphdibugnara.com/

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Tommy Whitehead is a Licensed Contractor, and President and Owner of TomCo Solutions, Inc. — one of the first 40 certified LGBTQ Business Enterprises (LGBTBE) in the construction industry. He’s also a passionate volunteer and fundraiser for many worthy causes, including the Pride Construction Coalition, and in 2023 he was honored as one of the 2023 Tampa Bay Business Journal OUTstanding Voices, 40 Under 40, and Philanthropist of the Year.

In this episode, we talked to Tommy about his projects, the common mistakes investors tend to make, prioritizing your focus as an investor, his upcoming book, challenges he faced, and much more.

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Renovating Distressed Assets;

02:39 Tommy's background;

08:18 Projects he's focused on today;

09:37 Common mistakes the investors make;

14:39 Prioritizing the focus;

17:24 His vision for the future and strategy;

21:27 Tommy's upcoming book;

24:08 Challenges he faced in the market;

26:40 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: The consequences of the pandemic in 2020.

Digital Resource: Audible.

Most Recommended Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x.

Daily Habit: Having a cup of tea every morning.

#1 Insight for investing in distressed assets: Don’t trust the deals that are too good to be true.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Tampa, FL: The Tampa Club.

Contact Tommy:

https://www.tommywhitehead.com/

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KAYR, the co-founder of KAYJAY Consulting, embodies the epitome of success through his ventures on Wall Street and his remarkable journey in real estate. Originating from Philadelphia, KAYR overcame numerous obstacles to become the first in his circle to pursue higher education, ultimately graduating with a bachelor's degree in history from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a multi-million dollar real estate investment company, boasting over 150 rental units, showcasing his adeptness at building enterprises from the ground up.

As a real estate investor, KAYR has curated a team of experts to facilitate property identification, acquisition, and ongoing management. Additionally, he is a licensed real estate salesperson, actively engaged in Philadelphia's Homeowners Associations, and renowned for his impactful roles as a transformational speaker, life coach, and business consultant. With notable career-spanning positions at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs and Truist Securities, KAYR's influence extends beyond business into community service, as demonstrated by his board memberships and nominations for prestigious leadership awards. His inspirational journey and achievements have been featured in prominent publications and even in a chapter of Elijah Anderson's book, "Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life."

In this episode, we talked to KAYR about his journey from the streets to Wall Street, his transition to real estate and its challenges, differences between investing in real estate versus the stock market, and KAYJAY Consulting.

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Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio;

02:28 KAYR’s background;

11:41 From Wall Street to real estate investing;

16:55 Real estate vs. the stock market;

20:04 Challenges that KAYR faced during his transition;

22:35 KAYJAY Consulting and the benefits they provide;

24:46 Advice for living a better life;

29:09 Round of insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Having a wake-up call and realizing he can do better during early school years.

Digital Resource: Buildium.com

Most Recommended Book: Clockwork

Daily Habit: Having some personal time, focusing on his thoughts, and achieving mindfulness.

#1 Insight for scaling a portfolio: One needs to master the basics within the market.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Philadelphia, PA: Five Guys

Contact KAYR:

https://www.kayjayconsulting.net/

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Josh Appelman's entrepreneurial journey commenced in 2009 when his flooring installation company embarked on a path of success, catering to multiple Fortune 500 companies. Over the ensuing decade, he fine-tuned his leadership acumen, propelling the company to Inc. 500/5000 recognition for five consecutive years. Leading 52 employees across 9 locations with 300+ flooring crews, Josh's strategic implementation of systems and procedures significantly contributed to annual sales of $10.5 million, maintaining consistent profitability.

In 2017, Josh inaugurated his second chapter in real estate, constructing a 15,000 sqft office and warehouse to accommodate the expansion of his company. His business acuity extended beyond operational needs, as he sub-leased space to three other companies, offsetting the building's costs. Leveraging his leadership skills, Josh swiftly amassed over 150 units, steering his team towards a more extensive portfolio. Now venturing into the third chapter of his journey, Josh envisions disrupting the industry with innovative property management approaches, aspiring to positively impact the lives of 10,000 people in the next decade.

In this episode, we talked to Josh about deal flow, its challenges and how he overcomes them, building a proper reputation, his insight on closing deals, the transition to being an owner-operator, advice for property owners that don’t have a background in construction work, and much more.

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Scaling Portfolios and Trusting the Process;

02:08 Josh's background;

03:12 The challenge of deal flow and how Josh overcomes it;

07:56 How to build a strong reputation;

14:13 An insight on closing deals;

19:47 The transition to being an owner-operator;

22:53 Advice for property owners who don't have a background in construction;

31:12 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Losing an opportunity to a larger firm.

Digital Resource: The Miracle Morning App

Most Recommended Book: Turning Pro

Daily Habit: Waking up at 4 a.m. and fulfilling the morning routine.

#1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Keeping in mind the key factors, which are growing organically, and working on a model that supports you, your family and your long-term vision.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Cincinnati, OH: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse.

Contact Josh:

https://appelmancapital.com/

Podcast: https://appelmancapital.com/podcast/

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