Westside Investors Network (WIN)

Check the episode transcript here [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/post/win-ep165-how-to-understand-commercial-sectors-and-market-trajectories-with-caleb-david] ABOUT CALEB DAVID Caleb is the Principal of David Commercial Real Estate. Creating space for people to be seen, heard and known makes Caleb David come alive. His love for the Front Range community, partnership, and connecting with people has helped Caleb to become one of the leading brokers in the Colorado Springs market. He provides reliable expertise in office, medical, retail, industrial and land markets. As an investor and owner of commercial real estate himself, Caleb brings a unique perspective and solid advice to his local, national and international clients.  An epicurean at heart, Caleb loves traveling and sitting down to a delicious meal with friends and family.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:    Caleb’s journey to Commercial Real Estate  Flex warehouse deal in Colorado Springs Importance of maintaining a broader perspective in brokerage Commercial real estate Insights and multiple sectors  Acquisition of CRE property and value-add plan Market awareness and understanding local dynamics Strategies for evaluating tenants  Connect with Caleb       KEY QUOTE:   “As a broker, my job is not to just be like, hey, let's go find you something. It's like, no, let's find the best opportunity and get you connected with all of the right people that can help you financially get to the place where in three years when I come to visit you, you're still smiling.”     ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/] is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com [https://www.uptownpm.com/]. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/].     #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #CommercialProperty #OfficeSpace #RetailSpace #IndustrialRealEstate #CREDeals #CREMarket #CREDevelopment  #CommercialBroker #RealEstateBroker #CREBroker #TopBroker #BrokerLife #RealEstateAdvisor #CREBrokerage #LicensedBroker  #CommercialSector #UrbanDevelopment #CommercialGrowth  #MixedUseDevelopment #BusinessRealEstate #CorporateRealEstate #RealEstateDevelopment #RealEstateInvestor #CREInvestor #InvestInRealEstate  #RealEstatePortfolio #CashFlow #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding       CONNECT WITH CALEB: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/calebdavid [http://www.linkedin.com/calebdavid]  Instagram: www.instagram.com/calebdavid [http://www.instagram.com/calebdavid] Facebook: www.facebook.com/calebdavid [http://www.facebook.com/calebdavid]  TikTok: @caleb25david         CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/]     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com [http://www.uptownpm.com/]   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiUjoeFertF_hlBUw4J2Tbw]       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/]   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx [https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx]   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork [https://www.instagram.com/westsideinvestorsnetwork/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/]   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/WestsideInvestorsNetwork]   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@westsideinvestorsnetwork?lang=en]   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09eO7-kWaZFvCmGuGf0A8A]

Click to view episode transcript [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/post/win-ep164-how-to-protect-your-real-estate-investments-with-strategic-underwriting-with-sam-morris] ABOUT SAM MORRIS  Sam is the CEO of Sunset Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and asset management firm based in Houston. With over 23 years of experience in real estate, he has led acquisition and disposition teams on transactions exceeding $550 million. Sam's background as a corporate banker for 18 years involved facilitating over $1B in real estate financing, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of property lifecycle management.    THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  Sam’s background and journey in real estate  Lender Inspections and Proactive Communication  Current market conditions and Underwriting tips Market Dynamics and Deal Acquisition Strategies Understanding Loan-to-Value Ratios  Pros and cons of floating and fixed-rate debt Cost Control in Asset Management  The value of investing with experienced operators Understanding local markets Raising capital challenges Connect with Sam     KEY QUOTE:  “It's okay to invest with somebody who's got some battle scars because they've been there and gone through it and they know how to get out on the other side. “           ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/] is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com [https://www.uptownpm.com/]. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/].       #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #CreatingWealth #PassiveInvesting #AssetManagement #UnderwritingDeals #StrategicUnderwriting #CostManagement #ProactiveCommunication #FloatingRate #FixedDebt #LoanToValueRatio #FinancingStrategies #RaisingCapital #Lenders #Acquisitions #ValueAdd #Multifamily #Syndication #NetOperatingIncome #CostControl #RiskManagement #VerticalIntegration#FinancialFreedom #LongTermWealth #InvestmentStrategies #RealEstateInvestments #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #LatestPodcastEpisode #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork   CONNECT WITH SAM: Website: https://www.sunset-capital.com [https://www.sunset-capital.com]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunsetcapitalre [https://www.facebook.com/sunsetcapitalre]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunset_capital [https://www.instagram.com/sunset_capital]  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunset-capital-tx/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunset-capital-tx/posts/?feedView=all]          CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/]     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com [http://www.uptownpm.com/]   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiUjoeFertF_hlBUw4J2Tbw]       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/]   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx [https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx]   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork [https://www.instagram.com/westsideinvestorsnetwork/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/]   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/WestsideInvestorsNetwork]   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@westsideinvestorsnetwork?lang=en]   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09eO7-kWaZFvCmGuGf0A8A]

Click to view the episode transcript [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/post/win-ep163-creating-lasting-wealth-why-asking-the-right-questions-matter-with-whitney-elkins-hutten] ABOUT WHITNEY ELKINS-HUTTEN Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com [http://passiveinvesting.com/], founder of Ashwealth.com [http://ashwealth.com/], and author of the award-winning #1 bestseller Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth [https://get.biggerpockets.com/whitney/]. Through her proven wealth-building framework, Whitney empowers high-earning professionals and business owners to create secure, passive income streams that support a legacy of financial freedom for generations. With over $800MM in assets—including 6,500+ residential units, 15 express car washes, and 2,200+ self-storage units—Whitney guides clients to invest strategically, helping them confidently turn a single $100,000 investment into hundreds of thousands within a few years, or millions over decades.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  Whitney’s background and journey to real estate About her book - Money for Tomorrow Current market cycles and their impact on investments  Understanding Investor Education and Relationships in Private Equity Diversifying Investment portfolios  Investment Strategies and Risk Management Identifying investment goals and risk tolerance  Money management and Wealth creation Understanding the seven pillars of wealth Connect with Whitney Elkins-Hutten       KEY QUOTE:  “I've taken my fair share of punches as a limited partner investor. If you've been investing for more than ten years, you know that not all equity deals will perform 100%.  It's all about not putting too much capital in any one deal that could sink you. I've seen investors violate that immutable law of passive investing over and over again.”             ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/] is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com [https://www.uptownpm.com/]. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/].     #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #CreatingWealth #PassiveInvesting #LimitedPartners #MoneyForTomorrow #InvestorEducation #InvestmentGoals #MoneyManagement #WealthCreation #PillarsOfWealth #MarketCycles #RiskManagement #GenerationalWealth #PassiveIncomeStream #FinancialFreedom #StorageUnits #Multifamily #InvestorOperator #EquityDeals #LongTermWealth #InvestmentStrategies #RealEstateInvestments #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #LatestPodcastEpisode #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork     CONNECT WITH WHITNEY: Website: https://ashwealth.com [https://ashwealth.com] LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten [https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten]      CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/]     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com [http://www.uptownpm.com/]   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiUjoeFertF_hlBUw4J2Tbw]       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/]   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx [https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx]   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork [https://www.instagram.com/westsideinvestorsnetwork/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/]   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/WestsideInvestorsNetwork]   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@westsideinvestorsnetwork?lang=en]   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09eO7-kWaZFvCmGuGf0A8A]

Click here to view the episode transcript [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/post/win-ep162-diversifying-your-portfolio-in-international-markets-with-anne-michelle-wand] ABOUT  ANNE-MICHELLE WAND International real estate expert and conscious investor.  Former single mom turned successful real estate entrepreneur who now lives in paradise on a Caribbean island in Panama debt free. Anne Michelle enjoys her life from this dream location, creating intentional investment opportunities for high earning professionals to diversify outside the USA.     With over 40 years of experience in real estate investments in emerging markets including Panama, Mexico, and the USA. She currently has a company called Passive Profit Partners that makes your money work for you instead of you working for your money.        THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:    Anne's initial foray into real estate investing Her journey to Panama and why she chose to invest there Government initiatives to attract investors Investment Strategies and Future Projects in Panama Starting a real estate franchise and creating a community Investment Opportunities & Advantages of Investing in Panama Real Estate Development & Growth areas Connect with Anne-Michelle       KEY QUOTE:  “For me, it's much more than about ROI at this point in my life. I have to see it benefit people and the business on multilevels, bringing business into the communities to provide services for those people. It will benefit the entire community, and it'll provide the investors with significant ROI over the long term.”     Summary of Business: Passive Profit Partners [https://www.passive-profit-partners.com/about] - We are a private investment fund with intentional and profitable real estate project development in Bocas del Toro, Panama.       ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/] is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com [https://www.uptownpm.com/]. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/].     #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #CreatingWealth #InvestmentFund #RealEstateDevelopment #LimitedPartners #RealEstateCommunity #FinancialFreedom #ConsciousInvestor #InternationalRealEstate #TrackRecord #LocationFreedom #Diversification #InternationalInvestments #BocasDelToro #Panama #BeyondBorders #InvestingAbroad #DebtFree #CarribeanIsland #PassiveProfitPartners #LongTermWealth #InvestmentStrategies #RealEstateInvestments #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #LatestPodcastEpisode #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork   CONNECT WITH ANNE: Website: https://www.passive-profit-partners.com [https://www.passive-profit-partners.com]Email: prosperity@a-lifeyoulove.com [prosperity@a-lifeyoulove.com] LinkTree: PassiveProfitPartners LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/passiveprofitpartners?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fa8e1e96-3cb1-44de-b359-fbcc04f43dfd]     CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/]     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com [http://www.uptownpm.com/]   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiUjoeFertF_hlBUw4J2Tbw]       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/]   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx [https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx]   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork [https://www.instagram.com/westsideinvestorsnetwork/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/]   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/WestsideInvestorsNetwork]   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@westsideinvestorsnetwork?lang=en]   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09eO7-kWaZFvCmGuGf0A8A]

Check here for episode transcript [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/post/win-ep161-breaking-misconceptions-in-a-competitive-market-with-michael-voulgarakis] ABOUT  MICHAEL VOULGARAKIS Michael Voulgarakis is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 19 years of experience in debt and equity underwriting, capital raising, and asset management. At Southgate Ventures, he has successfully acquired 26 properties, completed 18 full cycle deals in the Puget Sound region, and asset managed real estate valued at over $300M. He holds a Master's in Commercial Real Estate Finance and a Bachelor's in Business Administration, equipping him with both the academic and practical expertise to deliver results in today's market.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  Insights on investing in blue cities Importance of Evaluating Markets  The impact of political perceptions  Michael’s background and journey in real estate Investment focus of Southgate Ventures  Understanding market dynamics  Discussion on Tenant-Landlord Laws in Seattle Rent control and rent increase process Tenant demographics   Seattle vs. other West Coast markets. Economic growth drivers  Property Taxes and Insurance Costs in Real Estate Market Insights and Investment Strategies Economic Challenges in Portland and Seattle Connect with Michael   KEY QUOTE:  “Do not make an overarching assumption and a blanket statement about any market because I think what they're missing is opportunities to invest where other people are not. Go and talk to operators in that market and figure out what niche they have that they're making money in. “         Summary of Business: Southgate Ventures [https://sreventures.com/] invests in value-add and core multifamily assets in the Seattle MSA, which is a talent magnet for industries of the future.  It has incredibly favorable demographic trends including a high concentration of lucrative tech, aerospace, biotech, and medical jobs which equates to a very creditworthy tenant base. A population growth projected at 3X the US rate, a job growth rate projected at 2X the US rate, and high home purchase costs, indicate increased rental demand.     ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/] is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com [https://www.uptownpm.com/]. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/].     #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #CreatingWealth #BlueCities #Misconceptions #ValueAddMultifamily #WestCoastMarkets #CompetitiveMarkets #MarketFundamentals #DebunkingMyths #HighCostMarkets #RentControl #PacificNorthwest #CommercialRealEstate #SeattleMarket #MarketDynamics #RealEstateDynamics #UnderwritingDeals #TechCompanies #HousingDemand #HousingSupply #InvestmentStrategies #RealEstateInvestments #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #LatestPodcastEpisode #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork     CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: Website: https://sreventures.com [https://sreventures.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvoulgarakis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvoulgarakis]         CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ [https://www.uptownsyndication.com/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/]     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com [http://www.uptownpm.com/]   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiUjoeFertF_hlBUw4J2Tbw]       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ [https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/]   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx [https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx]   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork [https://www.instagram.com/westsideinvestorsnetwork/]   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/]   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/WestsideInvestorsNetwork]   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@westsideinvestorsnetwork?lang=en]   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09eO7-kWaZFvCmGuGf0A8A]