The Apartment Gurus

Today, we’ll hear from a seasoned management consultant and multifamily real estate investor Tony Castronovo. From attracting capital to credibility-enhancing activities to scaling it incrementally, you’ll learn valuable tips to accelerate your real estate success when you tune in!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why you shouldn’t self-manage large multifamily propertiesAdvantages of having good relationships with business partners and brokersDifferences between attracting capital and raising capitalThe power of having a credibility kit and leveraging your partner’s experienceUseful tips to help you scale your multifamily businessRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDMichael Blunt https://www.colliers.com/en/experts/michael-bluntMultifamily Investors Who Dominate https://amzn.to/3IHcQjzBeau Knows Multifamily https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ5kby_xL_gPCStm2StIhg Kahuna Investments https://kahunainvestments.com/Goodegg investments  https://goodegginvestments.com/ABOUT TONYTony Castronovo is the founder and managing partner of Novo Multifamily Group, LLC and Novo Investments, LLC, a real estate investment company established in 2014.  Tony is also a seasoned management consultant (previously with Ernst & Young), utilizing 25 years of experience advising clients on project portfolio investment management.  He holds higher education degrees in Engineering and Construction Management. He is revered across numerous investor communities as a mentor and coach for investors & entrepreneurs, sharing leading practices and experience. He is a member and student of the Wheelbarrow Profits Academy, founded by Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro.  In 2022, he launched Grit to Growth, a Transition & Performance Coaching business focused on empowering entrepreneurs to live an intentional life by design.CONNECT WITHWebsite: Novo Multifamily Group https://novomultifamilygroup.com/LinkedIn: Tony Castranovo https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycastronovo/Email: tony@novomultifamilygroup.com CONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate's brand-new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Teamwork makes the dream work, and real estate syndicator George Cline proves it to us in today's episode. Take our open discussion about securing your legacy through partnerships, mentors, property managers, and networking methods on this show.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What aspiring general partners should know before establishing a partnershipMarkets and assets you should and shouldn't invest inHow the right people can help your business succeedWhy you should invest in real estateBenefits of co-GP arrangement in your first multifamily dealInnovative networking strategies to scale your businessRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDDeal Maker Live Event https://dealmakerliveevent.com/dml-2023-thanks/Episode 127: Brian Burke - The Open Playbook From a True “Guru” https://theapartmentguyspodcast.buzzsprout.com/899881/11308498-episode-127-brian-burke-the-open-playbook-from-a-true-guruWho Not How by Dan Sullivan | Paperback https://amzn.to/3V8OMdf and Kindle https://amzn.to/3Cio3SS Best Ever Conference https://www.besteverconference.com/ABOUT GEORGE CLINEGeorge has been a successful entrepreneur for the last 25 years, starting several businesses in technical fields, specializing in the internet and networking. Over the years, he has invested in real estate through single-family homes and student housing. In the past two years, he has focused primarily on larger multifamily housing and has approximately 1,400 units under management.CONNECT WITH GEORGEWebsite: Ardent Equity Group https://ardentequitygroup.com/Email: george@ardentequitygroup.comCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate’s brand-new audiobook “F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing” is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Start taking intelligent risks and tune in to this episode with seasoned investor Ismael "Rey" Reyes. Keep listening as he shares efficient strategies to break into the real estate investing space, the foundations of successful deals, and why now is the perfect time to invest in real estate.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why you should be intentional about learning about investingThe significance of surrounding yourself with the right peopleBenefits of focusing on incremental growthReasons to invest in multifamily assets right nowPractical ways to get into the real estate gameRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDMONOPOLY GameRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Paperback and KindleCASHFLOW® ClassicThe Admirable GroupWho Not How by Dan Sullivan | Paperback and Kindle  Multifamily Investors Who Dominate by Beau Beery | Hardcover and KindleHome Equity Line of CreditABOUT ISMAEL “REY” REYESRey is the president of MI Real Estate and has been investing in residential real estate since 2005 but has focused on multifamily since 2016. He has led MI Real Estate in investments in 14 multifamily properties totaling 900 units valued at more than $100 million in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Rey offers independent consulting to multifamily investors and is the best-selling author of BLUF: The Bottom Line Up Front on Passively Investing in Multifamily Properties.CONNECT WITH ISMAELWebsite: Investing in Multifamily Properties | real estate investment groupCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate's brand-new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

You're in for a treat in this episode as we feature a mini mastermind with John Rickgarn. Learn why investing in multifamily assets is a tremendous financial move and an excellent way to grow in real estate. Plus, you'll find why there’s always room for improvement if you stay and join us in this talk!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Benefits of buying a vacant multifamily propertyStrategies for buying properties in different marketsWays to get educated on real estate as a passive multifamily investorHow to leverage your current properties to buy smaller multifamily assetsThe power of a great mindset in real estate investing successRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDBiggerPockets https://www.biggerpockets.com/Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold | Paperback  https://amzn.to/3VIqiYB and Kindle https://amzn.to/3CSWwI0ABOUT JOHN RICKGARNJohn has been a real estate investor since 2016 and is a licensed real estate agent with MN Lands and Homes. He helps educate and coach other potential and beginning investors to build their real estate portfolios and increase their passive income. He is also the creator and host of The Wealth & Freedom Nexus Podcast.CONNECT WITH JOHNWebsite: Wealth & Freedom NexusPodcast: The Wealth and Freedom Nexus PodcastYouTube: Wealth & Freedom NexusInstagram: @wfreedomnexusTwitter: @WFreedomnexusCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate’s brand-new audiobook “F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing” is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Do you want to know how to keep making deals in a shifting market? Tap into the mind of seasoned investor Bruce Wuollet in today’s episode as we talk about the magic of cash flow and risk mitigation strategies so you can keep your money working for you even during economic downturns.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Pros and cons of buying cash-flowing propertiesReal estate marketing: Off-market deals vs. broker dealsMust-know capital raising tips from a successful investorWays to protect your assets in volatile markets Advice for investors transitioning from single-family to multifamily real estateRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Paperback https://amzn.to/3SHSCIr and Kindle https://amzn.to/3SrunhUAll IMN Conferences https://www.imn.org/conferences/Do you want to learn more from Bruce? Reach out to him at https://calendly.com/brucebenjamin/ to schedule a free 20-minute exploratory call so you can learn how to think long-term in your investments!ABOUT BRUCE WUOLLETBruce is the founder, visionary and current owner of Bakerson. He has a proven track record of success throughout Bakerson’s nearly 20 years in business, with thousands of individual units bought, repositioned, and sold. Bruce has overseen all aspects of the business, including operations, acquisition, project leadership, equity fund management, property-specific syndications, legal, finance, and more. His focus is finding good deals, while his passion is serving the residents by providing them with one of their basic human needs – shelter.CONNECT WITH BRUCEWebsite: Bakerson https://bakerson.com/CONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate’s brand-new audiobook “F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing” is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Unlock the winning criteria for your properties and gain other specialized investing knowledge in today’s episode with Ashton and Christopher Levarek. Tune in as we talk about capital-raising strategies and ways to refine goals and work systems to build the confidence you need for success.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The value of delegating roles in your companyInventive ways to raise capital for your first dealWhy you need a good property management company Resources and events to help you achieve investing successActionable tips to quickly scale your businessRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDProfit First https://amzn.to/3dLb97XVivid Vision https://amzn.to/3UMv6f5Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book https://amzn.to/3y0mcRlRaising Capital for Real Estate  https://amzn.to/3dPAQ7bBuilding a StoryBrand https://amzn.to/3ChTiinBest Ever Conference https://www.besteverconference.com/ABOUT ASHTON AND CHRISTOPHER LEVAREKChristopher is the operations manager for Valkere Investment Group. He oversees the company’s management, technical infrastructure, and day-to-day operations. He coordinates with the marketing and sales teams to cultivate new and existing partner relationships and identify new investment opportunities. Ashton acts as the sales and marketing manager for Valkere Investment Group. He handles developing new and existing partner relationships and offers creative ideas for boosting brand awareness. He strongly believes in utilizing knowledge and professional experience to ensure the success of missions, so he focuses on creating successful teams to guarantee the success of our investments.CONNECT WITH ASHTON AND CHRISTOPHERWebsite: https://valkeregroup.com/Podcast: The Art of Winning Podcast https://valkeregroup.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valkere-investment-group/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valkereinvestmentgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valkereinvestmentgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValkereGroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFFfs4Hpgft57w9lV4fnVgQCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate’s brand-new audiobook “F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing” is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Stay laser-focused on your business goals when you tune in to this episode with Karl Krauskopf as we dive into business mindsets and investing tips for running your business holistically. Listen in and take massive action toward real estate success!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Resources to help you navigate the real estate industryRecession-resistant investing strategies for beginnersCapital raising tips to help scale your businessThe value of mindset in achieving your goalsWhy capital raising is fundamental to your businessRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Paperback https://amzn.to/3RUaE9D and Kindle https://amzn.to/3yDQDgIThe Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3VvKzjW and Kindle https://amzn.to/3CUo0hHThe Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott | Paperback https://amzn.to/3yIRigN and Kindle https://amzn.to/3CVwTHYBiggerPockets https://www.biggerpockets.com/ABOUT KARL KRAUSKOPFKarl is the managing partner of Auroras Investment Group. He got his start in real estate by flipping houses, and his primary focus has constantly been acquiring and renovating under-market-value properties in areas experiencing rapid market appreciation. As Karl expanded and scaled his efforts, development was the logical next step. With the knowledge from a masterclass hosted by a local real estate tycoon, Karl used his new network of colleagues to find a permit-ready lot in south Seattle where he could construct four townhomes and two single-family homes.CONNECT WITH KARLWebsite: Auroras Investment Group https://www.aurorasinvestmentgroup.com/Instagram: @aurorasinvestmentgroup https://www.instagram.com/aurorasinvestmentgroup/Facebook: Karl Krauskopf https://www.facebook.com/karl.krauskopf.5LinkedIn: Karl Krauskopf MBA https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-krauskopf/Email: karl@aurorasinvestmentgroup.comCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate's brand-new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Join us in today's episode with investing guru Eng Taing to discover how to minimize your tax burden and keep investing more of your earnings into income-producing assets. Don't miss our conversation about investor-focused deals, passive investing, and portfolio diversification to get a headstart on your path to economic stability. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How an abundance mindset can help you succeed in lifeLessons learned from corporate jobs you can apply in real estate investingWhy you should diversify your investment portfolioReal estate marketing tips to help scale your businessSenior living: What it is and how it worksRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Paperback https://amzn.to/3MdlxSM and Kindle https://amzn.to/3RBfhFf SyndicationPro https://syndicationpro.com/Marketing Automation Tools for Small Business  https://squareup.com/us/en/marketingABOUT ENG TAINGEng is the founder and CEO of Touzi Capital. He is an experienced investor with $250M assets under management and 12 years of real estate experience and has focused on cash flow investing in creating significant passive income. He also has experience leading data science and analytics at Apple, Capital One, and AT&T. He applies that experience when identifying and underwriting investment opportunities and markets.CONNECT WITH ENGWebsite: Touzi Capital https://www.touzicapital.com/LinkedIn: Eng Taing https://www.linkedin.com/in/engtaingofficial/CONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate's brand-new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

Discover the multi-faceted qualities of multifamily properties and the driving factors of the real estate market as John Cohen shares his expert investing and marketing advice so you can generate sustainable wealth. Listen in and take your shot toward investing success!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why you should work in real estate before you start investing in itActionable marketing strategies to acquire deal flowCapital raising, loan types, and asset acquisition tips from an expertWhat makes a location a great market?Success-driven real estate investing tipsRESOURCE/LINK MENTIONEDMarcus & Millichap https://www.marcusmillichap.com/ABOUT JOHN COHENJohn co-founded Toro Real Estate Partners in 2015. He focuses on the company’s strategic direction, investment strategy formulation, investor development, and acquisition and dispositions. He has been investing in real estate since 2010, and his understanding of deep-value investing in real estate started by buying tax deeds and liens. Since starting in real estate, he has been involved in over $250 million in various real estate transactions, spanning tax liens, rental/sale transactions in Manhattan, and his investments.CONNECT WITH JOHNWebsite: Toro Real Estate PartnersEmail: john@tororep.comCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate’s brand-new audiobook “F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing” is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

We’re excited to welcome Kyle Mitchell back to the show to chat about asset acquisition and management, investing tips, and ways to establish your company’s culture. So tune in to solidify your business and keep growing strategically even in volatile markets.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why building relationships in real estate is beneficial in the long runFactors affecting asset acquisition in different marketsAdvantages of investing in appreciation marketsStrategies to create your company’s vision, mission, and valuesHow to feel secure about investing in today’s marketRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDEpisode 021: Kyle Mitchell-Broker Relations, Market Analysis, Asset Management and Tracking KPI's https://theapartmentguyspodcast.buzzsprout.com/899881/6203602-episode-021-kyle-mitchell-broker-relations-market-analysis-asset-management-and-tracking-kpi-sBest In Class by Kyle Mitchell | Paperback https://amzn.to/3yy9slq and Kindle https://amzn.to/3esQJRdEpisode 138: Jenny Gou - Mastering Asset Management for Maximum NOI https://theapartmentguyspodcast.buzzsprout.com/899881/11514665-episode-138-jenny-gou-mastering-asset-management-for-maximum-noi Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold | Paperback https://amzn.to/3yyZjov and Kindle https://amzn.to/3ThmNX0VSV Conference https://vsvcon.com/home/ABOUT KYLE MITCHELLKyle is a managing partner at Vertical Street Ventures whose passion is helping others reach their goals in all areas of life by doing things the right way and creating long-lasting relationships based on trust and clarity.  He has been investing in income-producing real estate since 2010 and currently manages and operates $310M AUM in multifamily assets. He has been a successful business operator and owner for more than 20 years and is the author of the best-selling book, Best In Class.CONNECT WITH KYLEWebsite: Vertical Street Ventures https://vsvcon.com/home/CONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate's brand-new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!