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The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast is about helping you achieve financial independence and control your time through apartment building investing. Michael Blank interviews experts in real estate, business, and investing. From learning how to invest in multifamily real estate to navigating entrepreneurship, you will learn the keys to success in your journey towards financial freedom. Previous guests include Grant Cardone, Robert Kiyosaki, Ken McElroy, Robert Helms, Brand ...
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MB 477: From House Hack to 350 Units: How to Achieve Financial Freedom in a Tenant Friendly State - With Andrew Freed
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37:04How do you scale to 350 multifamily units in a high-regulation, tenant-friendly market like Massachusetts—starting with a single house hack and a HELOC? In this episode, Andrew Freed breaks down how he did exactly that. He shares how he transitioned from a high-paying W-2 to full-time real estate investor, why he leaned into a market most investors…
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MB476: The Capital Raising Playbook: How Marcin Drozdz Raised $100M+ to Scale Multifamily with Other People’s Money in Tough Markets - With Marcin Drozdz
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55:08In this episode of The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Marcin Drozdz breaks down the exact playbook he used to raise over $100M for multifamily deals—even in challenging market conditions. He shares why multifamily remains the smartest path to financial freedom, how to raise capital without prior experience, and what new inves…
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MB475: The One Strategy That Quietly Built Generational Wealth – With Ben Reinberg
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29:56In this powerful episode, Michael Blank sits down with Ben Reinberg, founder of Alliance CGC, to break down how he built a $500M+ commercial real estate portfolio—starting with a 95,000 sq. ft. industrial building at just 23 years old. Ben shares how he raised capital with no track record, the key mindset shifts that fueled his growth, and why pers…
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MB474: Turning a $50K Investment into $750M in Acquisitions in 7 Years – With Rob Beardsley
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43:14Rob Beardsley didn’t flip houses. He didn’t save up for years. Instead, he went straight from college to commercial real estate—and scaled to $750M in acquisitions in just seven years. In this episode, Rob breaks down how he used partnerships, mindset, and relentless focus to overcome limited capital, lack of experience, and a steep learning curve.…
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MB473: The 3 Myths of Apartment Building Investing That Are Holding You Back From Doing Your First Deal
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17:54Think you need years of experience or loads of cash to invest in multifamily? Think again. In this solo episode, Michael Blank busts the two biggest myths that keep people from getting started in apartment syndications: lack of experience and lack of capital. He shares real-life strategies for building a winning team, raising money as a beginner, a…
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MB471: The Property Management Mistakes That Are Killing Your Cash Flow (and How to Fix Them) - With Robert Parmar
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39:56If you think property management is just about collecting rent and fixing toilets, you're leaving serious money on the table. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Robert Parmar to talk about how the best operators are using systems and tech to run their properties more profitably — and why poor management is the fastest way to kill your financial…
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MB470: Why Multifamily Is the Fastest Path to Financial Freedom - With Michael Blank
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19:40In this solo episode, Michael Blank shares the raw truth behind why he stopped flipping houses and made the game-changing leap into multifamily investing. He breaks down the exact moment that shift happened, how it transformed his life and finances, and why multifamily syndication is hands-down the fastest, safest, and most scalable path to financi…
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MB472: How Two Newbies Closed a $4.6M Deal with No Experience – With Ryan Kindred and Russ Cannon
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1:11:44In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, I sit down with two of our Deal Maker Mentoring students — Ryan Kindred and Russell Cannon — who broke free from the grind and did something most people only talk about: they bought a 240-unit self-storage facility and raised $1.9 million to do it. Ryan and Russ didn’t gro…
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MB469: This One Mistake Is Why You’re Not Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio – With Axel Ragnarsson
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52:02In this episode, Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch talk with Axel Ragnarsson, who scaled from self-funding small multifamily deals to building a 500+ unit portfolio and raising over $15 million in capital. Axel shares the turning point that forced him to move beyond his DIY approach, how he overcame mental blocks around partnering and raising money, …
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MB468: Market Update - What's Working Now?
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1:06:47In this special episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank sits down with his mentors—Barry Flavin, Brad Tacia, Jonathan Nichols, Paula Nichols, and Philippe Schulligen—for a powerhouse discussion. These incredible mentors, who’ve helped countless students achieve their multifamily investing goals, share thei…
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MB467: The 7 Biggest Mistakes You’re Probably Making Right Now - With Michael Blank
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30:15In this episode, Michael Blank delves into the art of raising capital for real estate, highlighting the importance of using other people's money to build a real estate empire. He discusses the common mistakes people make when raising capital and shares insights on overcoming these challenges. Key Takeaways: Understanding Limiting Beliefs: Many aspi…
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MB466: How to Raise $800K in 6 Months - With Scott Tod
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45:52In this episode of The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank sits down with Scott Todd, a Deal Maker who successfully transitioned into multifamily real estate. Scott shares how he closed his first deal, the key lessons he learned along the way, and how he overcame the fear and obstacles that stop many investors from t…
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MB465: Behind the Scenes of Nighthawk Equity: How We Run a Multifamily Investment Firm
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34:30Welcome to another episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing! In this special episode, we bring you a deep dive into Nighthawk Equity with all the partners in the house – Garrett Lynch, Drew Kniffin, and our very own Michael Blank. It's been a while since the last team update, which was back in episode 414, where we discussed a deal t…
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Are you intrigued by the current state of the real estate market? Curious about how drastic changes over the past two years have impacted multifamily investing? Join hosts Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch as they dissect the whirlwind shifts in the real estate market, akin to a 7 to 10 year cycle compressed into just two years. Today’s episode tackl…
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MB463: The Different Ways to Become Financially Free - With Michael Blank
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23:49Are you eager to achieve financial freedom through real estate or other business opportunities? Curious about the different pathways to replace your income with passive investments? In this episode of Podcasts, host Michael Blank shares his extensive experience with a variety of strategies to achieve financial independence, including real estate, f…
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MB462: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs - With Phil Moeller
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40:58Welcome to another insightful episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing. If you're struggling to scale your real estate portfolio, this episode is packed with essential insights to guide you on your journey. Whether you've started with single-family homes or are contemplating jumping straight into multifamily investing, our guest Phil…
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MB461: The 4th Pillar of Apartment Investing Success: Deal Capital - With Michael Blank
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23:53In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank wraps up the powerful 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success” – a framework to get your first or next deal under contract in as little as 6 to 18 months. Today’s focus is on the final pillar, Deal Capital. In the last three episodes, M…
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MB460: The Fastest Way to Scale Your Portfolio & Achieve Financial Freedom - With John R. Saunders III
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34:29Are you ready to take your real estate investing to the next level? Do you feel stuck in single-family rentals, struggling to scale and create true financial freedom? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, John R. Saunders III joins Michael Blank to share his journey from small real estate d…
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MB459: The Secret to Unlocking Off-Market Multifamily Deals - With Michael Blank
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17:13In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, we’re diving into part 2 of our 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success.” This series is all about getting you ready to close your first or next multifamily deal in 6 to 18 months. Last time, we covered Deal Ready. Today, we’re talking about Deal Flo…
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MB458: The Hidden Goldmine: Why Parking Lots Might Be the Smartest Investment You Haven’t Considered – With Kevin Bupp
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40:04Are you looking for an alternative real estate investment that offers low risk, high cash flow, and minimal management headaches? What if we told you that parking lots could be one of the most overlooked and profitable asset classes out there? In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, seasoned investor Kevin Bupp joins Michae…
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MB457: How to REALLY Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio - With Michael Blank
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20:39In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank kicks off a brand-new 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success.” This series will walk you through the essential steps to land your first multifamily deal in as little as 18 months. Today’s focus is on Pillar #1: Deal Ready. Being “Deal …
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MB456: Creative Financing Strategies Explained: Buying Multifamily Deals on Terms - With Chris Prefontaine
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45:16Are you intrigued by the possibilities of acquiring real estate without using your own money or getting traditional loans? Do you want to learn the art of creative financing to scale your real estate portfolio? In this episode of "Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing," we dive deep into creative financing with our expert guest, Chris Prefon…
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MB455: Positioning Yourself to Raise $100M in the Opportunity-Rich Market of 2025 - With Hunter Thompson
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52:44Do you want to master the art of market timing and unlock incredible opportunities in multifamily real estate? Are you interested in strategies that can help you achieve both financial independence and financial freedom through passive and active investing? Hunter Thompson, the founder of RaisingCapital.com and Asym Capital, joins us on this episod…
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MB454: Fund of Funds - With Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch
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24:25In this episode, Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch dig into a simple but powerful idea: the Fund of Funds. This approach can change the game for fund managers looking to raise capital and invest in bigger real estate deals. They break down what a Fund of Funds actually is, how it works, and why it could be a great option for scaling up. Michael and G…
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MB453: Kicking off the year - With Michael Blank
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21:41In this special New Year’s episode, Michael Blank shares the key to setting goals that actually work and making this year your most intentional, purpose-driven year yet. Tired of New Year’s resolutions that fade out by February? Michael introduces his 5 Steps to Clarity, a straightforward and proven system designed to help you set goals that stick …
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MB452: Is now the best time in world history to buy multifamily? With Brian Burke
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1:14:32In today’s episode, Michael sits down with Brian Burke, CEO of Praxis Capital and author of The Hands-Off Investor. Brian shares why right now might be the perfect time to dive into multifamily investing - something he’s never said before - even with high interest rates. He takes us through his journey from single-family rentals to large multifamil…
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In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Michael Blank reflects on the major market trends, key insights, and lessons learned in 2023. With shifting interest rates, evolving multifamily strategies, and economic uncertainties, this year brought challenges and opportunities for real estate investors. Michael breaks it all down…
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In this special episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank sits down with three of his top mentors—Jonathan Nichols, Paula Nichols, and Philippe Schulligen—for a powerhouse discussion. These incredible mentors, who’ve helped countless students achieve their multifamily investing goals, share their wisdom, per…
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MB449: Tis' the Season for Giving - In Honor of John Ruhlin
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59:36Do you ever struggle to create meaningful connections with your investors? Are typical corporate gifts like branded mugs and hats falling flat? Then this episode of "Podcasts" is exactly what you need to perfect your gifting game and turn your investors into raving fans. In this episode, Michael Blank welcomes John Ruhlin, the gift-giving guru and …
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MB448: Freedom Accelerator 3 - The Right Network
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15:09In today's episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate, Michael Blank wraps up the Freedom Accelerator series by diving into the final step: joining the right network. Discover how connecting with the right people can be the ultimate game changer for your success in multifamily real estate. Michael Blank, host of the show, explains why building a…
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MB447: Freedom Accelerator 2 - The Right Support
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13:20Are you looking to scale your real estate business quickly and effectively? Do you understand the critical role that support plays in achieving financial freedom with real estate? Then this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing is for you! Michael Blank, host and real estate investment expert, presents part two of the Freedom Acce…
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MB446: Freedom Accelerator 1 - The Right System
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20:18Imagine accelerating your journey to financial freedom with multifamily real estate by just focusing on three key elements. What if you could skip common mistakes, maximize your efficiency, and quickly scale your real estate portfolio? This episode is the first in a special three-part series where Michael Blank explores what he calls the "Three Fre…
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MB445: Padsplit for Multifamily - With Atticus LeBlanc
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38:12Are you intrigued by innovative approaches to real estate investing that also tackle affordable housing challenges? Imagine a model that doubles your rental income while reducing vacancies and enhancing tenant retention. If this piques your interest, you're going to love this episode! Atticus LeBlanc, CEO of PadSplit, joins hosts Michael Blank and …
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MB444: What you need to know about financial freedom - With Michael Blank
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23:31Do you find yourself dreaming about achieving financial independence? Are you intrigued by the world of multifamily real estate but unsure where to start? Then you're in the right place. On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Michael Blank presents the Dealmaker Blueprint, a comprehensive system designed to help you secure…
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MB443: Key Asset Protection Techniques - With Garrett and Ted Sutton
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44:31Are you a real estate investor concerned about asset protection and tax advantages? Do you want to ensure your investments are shielded from legal risks and pitfalls? Then you’re in the right place! In this enlightening episode of Podcasts, we dive deep into the world of asset protection with experts Garrett Sutton and Ted Sutton. Garrett Sutton, b…
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MB442: Tax-Savvy Real Estate Investing - With Tim Gertz
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46:13Are you aiming for financial independence through real estate investing? Do you want to unlock the ultimate tax advantages in your real estate ventures? This episode is your roadmap to mastering tax strategies and achieving financial success! Join Michael and Garrett as they unravel the intricacies of proactive tax planning with expert CPA, Tim Ger…
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MB441: Immigrant Engineer to Financial Freedom - With Frank Mwaisaka
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30:01Are you ready to take the leap into real estate investing? Do you see the value of mentorship in navigating the complexities of the market? Then you’ll be inspired by the remarkable journey of Frank Mwaisaka. Frank Mwaisaka, an immigrant from Tanzania with an engineering background, shares his trailblazing journey of achieving financial freedom thr…
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MB440: Inflation and Real Estate - With Diego Corzo
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49:11Are you interested in learning how to leverage real estate to protect your investments from inflation? Or maybe you're inspired by success stories of overcoming incredible odds to achieve financial freedom? Then this episode is for you. Diego Corzo, an undocumented immigrant, climbed the ranks to build a $20 million real estate business, and his jo…
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MB439: Mastering Underwriting and Deal Analysis - With Jonathan Nichols
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30:12Impressed by the financial potential of real estate investing and seeking a path to financial freedom? Discover the keys to successful underwriting and multifamily investing on this episode of Podcasts. Jonathan Nichols, co-founder of Apogee Capital, joins Michael Blank to share his journey from engineering to real estate investing and the invaluab…
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MB438: Mastering From Single-Family Homes to Hotel Syndications - With Micah Haworth
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1:02:27Are you looking to transition from single-family homes to more lucrative investments? Have you ever considered the high potential of hotel investments? In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Micah Haworth joins Michael Blank to share his rapid journey from single-family houses to owning a hotel through syndication. Micah, …
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MB437: The Power of Storytelling - With Patrick Grimes
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34:56Join us as we dive deep into all things real estate and investment with Patrick Grimes, CEO of Invest on Main Street, an expert in finding unique investment opportunities and scaling marketing platforms. In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, hosts Garrett Lynch and Michael Blank sit down with Patrick Grimes to explore his…
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MB436: Keys to Selecting the RIGHT Market - With Bibi Ofiri
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1:01:24Are you ready to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing? Do you want to learn the secrets to building a successful team and leveraging relationships in multifamily real estate? Join Michael Blank and Bibi Ofiri as they dive deep into the world of apartment building investing. Bibi Ofiri, a seasoned real estate investor who transiti…
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MB435: Assembling Your Dream Team - With Paula Nichols
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24:21Are you a solo real estate investor looking to scale your business? Do you want to achieve financial freedom faster through multifamily investing? The secret to success lies in building the right team. Paula Nichols is the co-founder of Apogee Capital and a multifamily syndicator who has achieved financial freedom. Born and raised in Colombia, Paul…
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MB434: Debunking Housing Crash Predictions - With Jason Hartman
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34:42Struggling to afford a home in today's market? You're not alone. Housing prices are soaring, and affordability is at a 40-year low. Jason Hartman, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur, joins host Michael Blank to discuss the current state of the housing market and what it means for real estate investors. On this episode of Podcasts, Jas…
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MB433: The 2024 Apartment Market Forecast - With Joe Fairless
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38:05Are you curious about the outlook for multifamily real estate investing in 2024? Do you want to know why now might be the best time to buy apartments? Then tune in to this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, where hosts Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch sit down with special guest Joe Fairless from Ashcroft Capital and the Best E…
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MB432: From Homelessness to $400 Million - With Damion Lupo
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39:42Have you ever faced immense adversity and come out the other side stronger and more focused? Do you dream of achieving financial independence through smart real estate investments? Meet Damion Lupo, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned a catastrophic financial loss into a powerful journey of success and service. On this episode of *Financial Freedo…
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MB431: Secrets to Building Trust and Securing Off-Market Real Estate Deals - With Jens Nielsen
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42:35Are you stuck in a comfortable but unfulfilling job? Do you have a vision for financial freedom but struggle to take the first step? Jens Nielsen, a certified high-performance coach and successful real estate investor, joins Garrett Lynch and Michael Blank to share his journey from a traditional W-2 job to owning over 2000 multifamily units. Jens a…
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MB430: The Four Biggest Mistakes To Avoid As A New Real Estate Investor - With Jeremy LeMere
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52:43Are you interested in achieving financial independence through real estate investing? Do you want to learn how to leverage your sphere of influence to raise capital effectively? In this episode of *Podcasts*, Michael Blank sits down with Jeremy LeMere to discuss successful strategies for raising capital, overcoming the fear of deal-making, and avoi…
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MB429: From Burnout to Multifamily Wealth - With John Funderburk and Sandy Bondurant
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53:10Are you feeling the burnout from managing properties on your own? Are you looking to scale up your real estate investments but need a like-minded team for support? You won't want to miss this episode of **Podcasts**, where we are joined by Sandy Bundurent and John Funderburk, two seasoned real estate investors who share their remarkable journeys an…
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MB428: How to Pay Less Taxes - With Brett Swarts
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1:02:03Are you interested in unlocking your capital gains and maximizing your financial opportunities? Do you hope to grow your wealth without the constraints of traditional tax strategies? Join hosts Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch in an enlightening discussion with Brett Swarts, a leading authority on capital gains tax deferral. In this episode of Podca…
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