Masters In Real Estate

Today I'm joined by my pal Jacob Sojka at Origin Investments- he is on a quest to buy something in Salt Lake City, someone needs to help him!

In the studio today with the legendary Kip Paul, learning lessons from his experience of selling billions of investment real estate since 1984, starting a gas station empire, investing as a broker, and war stories from over the years.

Summary In this episode, I interview the sweatiest guy I know, Nick Huber, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting a moving company to building a successful self-storage business and exploring industrial real estate. We discuss the importance of social media in networking, the strategies behind choosing self-storage as a focus, and the challenges of managing a global team. Nick emphasizes the significance of delegation, training, and leveraging personal brands for business growth. He also introduces his new book, 'The Sweaty Startup,' which aims to redefine entrepreneurship by highlighting practical, sweat-equity businesses. Storage Squad acquisition press release: https://www.zippyshell.com/blog/storage-squad Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Background 03:05 Nick's Journey in Real Estate and Business Ventures 05:57 Self Storage Focus and Market Insights 09:14 Team Structure and Delegation Strategies 11:47 Navigating Private Equity and Business Operations 15:10 The Role of Media in Business Growth 18:13 Entrepreneurship and the Sweaty Startup Philosophy 20:57 Future Plans and Business Focus 24:02 The Sweaty Startup Book and Its Purpose 27:01 Closing Thoughts and Final Insights https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529936039/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20sweaty%20startup&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k1_1_8&crid=54W49SK40J5Y&sprefix=the%20swea

Summary In this conversation, Evan shares his journey into affordable housing development, detailing how he transitioned from a pre-med student to a successful developer. He discusses the founding of Holladay Ventures, the challenges and strategies involved in navigating the LIHTC process, and the importance of partnerships with nonprofits. Evan emphasizes the need for creative deal structures and the significance of community impact in his projects. He also highlights his collaboration with Amazon and offers insights into funding and site selection for affordable housing projects. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Affordable Housing Development 04:32 Evan's Journey into Real Estate 09:31 Building the First Affordable Housing Project 14:27 Navigating the LIHTC Process 19:24 Master Planning and Community Development 21:32 Mission-Driven Development: Balancing Profit and Purpose 22:33 Funding Pre-Development: Strategies and Risks 26:19 Navigating the LIHTC Application Process 28:16 Learning from Experience: The Importance of Mentorship 30:00 Securing Tax Credits: The Role of Grants and Partnerships 33:27 Understanding Cash Flow in Affordable Housing 34:15 Long-Term Affordability: Strategies Beyond 15 Years 36:00 Future Expansion: Exploring New Markets 36:47 Partnering with Amazon: A Unique Collaboration 43:16 Small Scale Affordable Housing: Lessons and Recommendations

Summary  In this conversation, we talk about the complexities of the loan business, exploring the journey of becoming a loan broker, the nuances of construction loans, and the current challenges in the market. We discuss the importance of relationships in lending, the role of debt funds and credit unions, and provide insights into the future outlook for the loan market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Loan Business 02:59 Journey into Loan Brokering 06:03 Navigating Construction Loans 09:05 Challenges in the Current Market 11:48 Understanding Loan Structures 15:04 The Role of Debt Funds and Credit Unions 17:58 The Importance of Relationships in Lending 20:46 Future Outlook for the Loan Market