Invest Smarter Podcast

ISP 366: 3 Mistakes to Avoid as a Passive Investor

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 366: 3 Mistakes to Avoid as a Passive Investor  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Wayne Courreges III  Join our host Simon Castillo as he reflects on:  * Three of the most common mistakes that you want to avoid as a new passive investor  * Accelerate your learning curve based on others success  * Understand who the players are on a deal  * The impact of networking and vetting those who you do deals with  * Pay attention to the debt structure and capital stack * We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com * Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com  * On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com  * Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com * We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey * www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com [http://www.sastexascapital.com/] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384] Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  [https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/] Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  [https://calendly.com/sastexascapital] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg] Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo [http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo]

Isp 365: Get your Money out of Prison & Generate Passive Income with Chris Miles

Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Chris Miles Simon Castillo is joined by Chris Miles to discuss:  * God gave me the ability to bless lives, why not use it * “It will take a miracle for me to be able to retire.”  * Real Estate is a safe and proven way to grow your wealth that actually works  * You tend to attract people who are like you  * You should have ‘smart debt’  * Your mortgage is an asset  Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them today.  Chris has used his knowledge, not once, but twice, to become financially independent where his passive income exceeded his expenses, not to mention paid off his $1 Million in debt after the last recession without filing bankruptcy.  He has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, Bigger Pockets, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples getting his clients fast financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cash flow by almost $300 Million in the last 12 years.   Connect with Chris Miles:  Phone Number:  253-640-4857  Skype ID: chris.miles9177  Website:  www.moneyripples.com [http://www.moneyripples.com/]  Audience Call-to-Action: visit www.moneyripples.com [http://www.moneyripples.com/]  Social Media:  * Twitter - https://twitter.com/moneyripples [https://twitter.com/moneyripples]  * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moneyripples [https://www.facebook.com/moneyripples]  * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moneyripples/ [https://www.instagram.com/moneyripples/]  * Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@moneyripples [https://www.tiktok.com/@moneyripples]  * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-ripples/?viewAsMember=true [https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-ripples/?viewAsMember=true]  * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJS6bPY8sm53pkjiCSuBKMA/videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJS6bPY8sm53pkjiCSuBKMA/videos]  Book: Beyond Rice & Beans: 7 Secrets to Free Up Cash Today  Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com [http://www.sastexascapital.com/] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384] Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  [https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/] Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  [https://calendly.com/sastexascapital] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg] Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo [http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo]

ISP 364: From the U.S. Marine Corps to Successful Real Estate Investor with Wayne Courreges III

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 364: From the U.S. Marine Corps to Successful Real Estate Investor with Wayne Courreges III Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Wayne Courreges III  Simon Castillo is joined by Wayne Courreges III to discuss:  * Find the right sponsor / general team to invest with  * What is your involvement with decision making * Philosophy on asset management  * Everything around what we do is about building trust  * We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com * Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com  * On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com  * Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com * We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey * www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Based out of Austin, TX, Wayne leads the investment lifecycle and investor relations for CREI Partners as the Lead Sponsor and General Partner. For more than 13 years Wayne has worked with a Fortune 150 commercial real estate firm leading property management services of 4.5M+ square feet for both institutional and non-instructional clients over his career. Wayne has worked closely with dozens of real estate professionals executing building strategic plans of over $60M and assisted owners through their investment lifecycle. His background in commercial real estate, passion in leading teams, and desire to increase his investors and team’s wealth pushed him to start CREI Partners. Connect with Wayne Courreges III:  Website: www.creipartners.com [http://www.creipartners.com/]  Website: www.passiveinvestorcoaching.com [http://www.passiveinvestorcoaching.com/] Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram –

ISP 363: From Being in Debt to Building Wealth with Tim Little

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 363: From Being in Debt to Building Wealth with Tim Little  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Tim Little Simon Castillo is joined by Tim Little to discuss:  * Tenant experiences  * Structuring the 1031 Exchange  * Tax strategies  * Overcoming student debt and growing financially as an investor  * Building up a network and reputation as an operator  * We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com * Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com  * On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com  * Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com * We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey * www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Founder and Managing Partner Tim Little has been investing in Real Estate since 2008. After seeing years of cashflow through his single-family and small multifamily ventures, he decided to move into apartment syndication to both scale up his own profits and provide great returns to others. [https://www.zanainvestments.com/podcasts-thank-you]    Tim holds an MBA focused on International Business and an MA in Global Trade from the University of Denver. He is also a combat veteran with over 25 years in uniform who continues his service in the Army Reserves as Commander of a Public Affairs Battalion. His experience as a military leader serves him well in real estate, helping him effectively identify problems, develop solutions, and efficiently manage teams. Connect with Tim Little:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timklittle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timklittle/] Website: https://www.zanainvestments.com/passive-investor-ebook [https://www.zanainvestments.com/passive-investor-ebook] Email: Tim@Zanainvestments.com [Tim@Zanainvestments.com]  Free E-book: www.zanainvestments.com/cheatsheet [http://www.zanainvestments.com/cheatsheet] Podcast: Journey To Multifamily Millions  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com [http://www.sastexascapital.com/] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384] Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  [https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/] Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  [https://calendly.com/sastexascapital] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/

ISP 362: Investing in Stable Assets Using an Income Fund w/ Nic DeAngelo

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 362: Investing in Stable Assets Using an Income Fund w/ Nic DeAngelo Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Nic DeAngelo Simon Castillo is joined by Nic DeAngelo to discuss:  * Connecting with the right individuals who maintained the right mindset  * Real estate takes time to perform  * Looking at a portfolio’s average interest rate  * Knowing when to pivot in your business  * We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com * Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com  * On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com  * Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com * We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey * www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Nic has consistently demonstrated his ability to achieve at the highest level in multiple business realms. Having started and built several successful companies ranging from Finance, to Cannabis, to Ecommerce, his experience shows versatility in his business approach, and a masterful understanding of business fundamentals on a large scale. Taking a modest investment, Nic successfully built several multi million dollar companies with successful exits. This allowed him to transition full time into his passion of Real Estate Investment. Today, Nic has honed his focus on the Real Estate and debt markets with Saint Investment Group, and pursues large scale Distressed Asset purchases with his partners and Saint's Funds. His past experience gives a new approach on Real Estate Asset Management and acquisition, and allows him to draw from a wealth of experience to put together creative, high return projects. In his free time, Nic enjoys spending time with his large family, Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, avidly reading, and traveling regularly to unwind from the busy workload. Connect with Nic DeAngelo:  Website: https://saintinvestment.com/ [https://saintinvestment.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-deangelo/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-deangelo/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicdeangelo/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@nicdeangelo/videos] Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com [http://www.sastexascapital.com/] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384] Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  [https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/] Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/s [https://calendly.com/sastexascapital]