<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Boring Investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boring Investments]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uIM4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd956ad80-6572-44e1-b661-f3de5823db2f_253x253.png</url><title>Boring Investments</title><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:26:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.boringinvestments.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[dylanmarma@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[dylanmarma@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[dylanmarma@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[dylanmarma@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[RV Campground Investing (test)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blog on investing in RV Campgrounds]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/rv-campground-investing-test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/rv-campground-investing-test</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uIM4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd956ad80-6572-44e1-b661-f3de5823db2f_253x253.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blog on investing in RV Campgrounds</p><p></p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.boringinvestments.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Boring Investments! 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Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is Boring Investments, a newsletter about Boring Investments.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/coming-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/coming-soon</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:33:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uIM4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd956ad80-6572-44e1-b661-f3de5823db2f_253x253.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This is Boring Investments</strong>, a newsletter about Boring Investments.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.boringinvestments.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.boringinvestments.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading the RV campgrounds Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/upgrading-the-rv-campgrounds-industry-16b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/upgrading-the-rv-campgrounds-industry-16b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:54:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275487/4f1b877a1a9c07baa64e3e7af8005950.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Increasing the value of your property takes strategic planning and decision making. There are so many options to choose from in the RV Campground industry in particular, such as adding adding internet access for guests, amenities for children and pets, and generally adding that &#8220;wow&#8221; factor that separates you from your competitors. The possibilities are endless and can be both daunting and time consuming.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, we discuss ways to minimize the time spent in the planning stage of your project, and ultimately maxemizing your properties potential.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>&#8220;We believe this is a hospitality business, whether you're long term or short term. We always go above and beyond to provide our customers with the highest quality of living." - Dylan Marma</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We hope you enjoy this mini-series. We will cover:&nbsp;</p><p>-The industry as a whole-Similarsites to the self-storage industry-How to invest in the management of the property-Scouting and planning the first steps for success-Answer any questions you may have, be sure to send us a message or leave a comment.+ Much more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Explore our topics on adding value to your RV campgrounds!</p><ul><li><p>0:00 - Operators and Allocators intro</p></li><li><p>03:00 - Different ways to add value to your RV park</p></li><li><p>05:40 - Driving value to the customers</p></li><li><p>09:12 - Site booking and details for short or long term stays</p></li><li><p>12:00 - Evaluating and prospecting RV campground sites</p></li></ul><p>Our Socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Different Types of RV Campgrounds with Dylan Marma and Troy Trecroce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/different-types-of-rv-campgrounds-c8c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/different-types-of-rv-campgrounds-c8c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275488/ea02fb8f38f5971784cb87f3f77bf3b9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let&#8217;s focus on the elephant in the room and by saying that I mean the many faces of the RV campgrounds asset class. When you first look into adding an RV campground property into your portfolio it seems like a straightforward process. You just sign a deal and let it work for you. That is one way of doing it but you want to make sure you make the most of your investment. Today we break down the different types of campgrounds you can operate and how to pick the best option for you. We don&#8217;t leave you with just the basics, we give our golden nuggets to success.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We hope you enjoy this mini-series. We will cover&nbsp;</p><p>-The industry as a whole-Similarsites to the self-storage industry-How to invest in the management of the property-Scouting and planning the first steps for success-Answer any questions you may have, be sure to send us a message or leave a comment.+ Much more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>02:004 - The four types of Campgrounds</p></li><li><p>056:5002 - Explaining short term RV campgrounds</p></li><li><p>07:59 - Occupancy in the RV space</p></li><li><p>11:305 &nbsp;- EGI, A very important metric (effective gross income)</p></li></ul><p>Our Socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[RV Campground Investing for Beginners Mini-series]]></title><description><![CDATA[RV Campground Investing for Beginners Mini-series (?)]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/rv-campground-investing-for-beginners-465</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/rv-campground-investing-for-beginners-465</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 09:13:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275489/57d0330e54e8bd52de91e8df14621162.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RV Campground Investing for Beginners Mini-series (?)</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With so much going on in today&#8217;s market, it is hard to keep up with trends and all of the need to know business models. Today we decided to do a mini series on one of the most talked about asset classes in the current climate, RV parks and campgrounds. RV parks have been around for a long time but recently with how the world has changed it has become a focal point in most if not everyone&#8217;s portfolio. Myself and my co-host deep dive in all aspects of the RV campgrounds space answering questions and giving personal input.&nbsp;</p><p>We hope you enjoy this mini-series. We will cover&nbsp;</p><p>-The industry as a whole-Similarsites to the self-storage industry-How to invest in the management of the property-Scouting and planning the first steps for success-Answer any questions you may have, be sure to send us a message or leave a comment.+ Much more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>02:40 - Dylan&#8217;s background</p></li><li><p>04:40 - Troy&#8217;s background&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>08:35 - Cap rates in the RV space</p></li><li><p>12:33 - Big investors on Multifamily vs RV parks</p></li><li><p>14:00 - Maturity of the RV campground space</p></li><li><p>16:32 - Questions about industry growth in 2022</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our Socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MHP Market Navigation with Ryan Groene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan graduated from The Farmer School of Business at Miami University(OH) in 2012 with a B.S.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/mhp-market-navigation-with-ryan-groene-46b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/mhp-market-navigation-with-ryan-groene-46b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 12:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275490/c1ffb888d196f66833a90e8f9e74078a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ryan graduated from The Farmer School of Business at Miami University(OH) in 2012 with a B.S. in Finance. During his academic career, Ryan played 4 years of collegiate baseball.After graduation, he worked in the Finance industry prior to getting into the mobile home park industry full time.Currently, his portfolio has grown to over 8 parks, spreading across 400 lots across the Midwest and Southeast.</p><p>Ryan also serves as the Director of Operations for Buckeye Communities where he oversees the operations of over 500 lots spread across 8 parks in Ohio and Michigan.</p><p>2022 has shifted the way many real estate assets operate and you need to stay in the loop or you could potentially miss out on a great opportunity. Our guest this week knows a thing or two about staying on the top of trends within the space. We welcome Ryan Groene, who primarily deals in the RV park space. He talks about how the evolution of mobile home parks has caught the eye of the investor in recent years, especially in this changing economic and social climate.&nbsp; Many savvy investors see this space creating gains equal to the stock market. No one would pass up a deal that has low risk and a high reward. Believe me we also want to know more about it!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:35 - Ryan&#8217;s start</p></li><li><p>12 20 - Browsing criteria for RV parks</p></li><li><p>16:06 - Biggest risk in MHC or RV Parks</p></li><li><p>20:00 - Companies trading RV parks like stocks</p></li><li><p>26:45 - Unpopular opinion within today&#8217;s market</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan Groene&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://www.mogulrg.com/">https://www.citysidecap.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-groene-22b40472/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-groene-22b40472/</a>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MHP Investing]]></title><description><![CDATA[We dive back into the mobile home park space but this time with Ryan Narus.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/mhp-investing-d13</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/mhp-investing-d13</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:12:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275491/e0d353fdd9d49cfb65921ca484daa24c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We dive back into the mobile home park space but this time with Ryan Narus. Ryan definitely has strict criteria when it comes to investing into properties. He gives us a detailed list of do&#8217;s &amp; don&#8217;t to always keep in mind and lays out the business plan and operations strategies he utilizes both in his day to day operations as well as when finding new deals. He also touches on what he views a great entrepreneur as, what drives him, and what he is passionate about. All these things together are what gets Ryan up every morning and what fuels him to perform at his best.</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan graduated from Wake Forest University in 2009 with a major in Psychology and in 2016 with an MBA, concentrating in Operations and Business Analytics Statistics. Ryan started his career in sales and quickly became an award-winning salesman, selling nearly 900 cars in just under 4 years. He then authored a book sharing how to use Psychology to negotiate the best price at a car dealership.&nbsp;</p><p>After achieving his MBA, Ryan joined Wells Fargo as a part of their leadership development program. Since 2015, Ryan has participated in over $30,000,000 of transactions/1800 units while driving millions of equity creation by his systems based approach. Currently, Ryan focuses on locating new opportunities and stabilizing the portfolio.</p><p></p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>02:40 - Ryan&#8217;s career shift</p></li><li><p>07:43 - Finding your comfort zone</p></li><li><p>12:03 - What opened your eyes to MHP</p></li><li><p>16:12 - Overcoming your first deal</p></li><li><p>20:47 - What systems do you use to manage</p></li><li><p>27:07 - What is your management setup</p></li><li><p>39:13 - Ryan's biggest business risk</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan Narus&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website</p><p><a href="http://www.archimedesgrp.com/">http://www.archimedesgrp.com/</a></p><p>Podcast</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plateau-busting-strategies/id1365784637?i=1000504053911">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plateau-busting-strategies/id1365784637?i=1000504053911</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Capital with a Broker-Dealer with Timothy Lyons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/raising-capital-with-a-broker-dealer-2b9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/raising-capital-with-a-broker-dealer-2b9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:13:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275492/7c4e31ed35c376109fdad864b597fdd1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>The deal is everything when it comes to real estate, it can set you up for failure or total success. Your first steps need to be done correctly and fully thought out, doing it that way will minimize any obstacles that could arise. Today our guest Timothy Lyons, gives us a crash course on how to raise capital while complying with the FCC. He also touches upon making co-investors feel secure with their funding. Tim speaks on the wrong way to raise capital and what risks could be incurred and the right way like using a broker-dealer which will benefit everyone involved in the project. At the end of the day, we are here to grow and share our knowledge, that is the gift that keeps on giving.</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Tim is a 15 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and currently serves as a lieutenant in the borough of Queens. Until recently, he also worked part-time as an emergency room RN at a level 1 trauma center. He brings years of real world management and leadership experience to his real estate investment career. He also started Cityside Capital with the goal of not only growing his own portfolio but also to help others realize the power that real estate investing can have on creating passive income and building wealth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:44 - Tim's start</p></li><li><p>14:40 - What is a broker-dealer</p></li><li><p>18:58 - Vetting on sponsored deals</p></li><li><p>25:00 - Painful learning lesson</p></li><li><p>27:47 - Three and ten year vision</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Timothy Lyons&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://www.mogulrg.com/">https://www.citysidecap.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lyons-cityside-capital">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lyons-cityside-capital</a>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing In Canadian Real Estate with James Knull]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is the secret to a successful real estate investment career?]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/investing-in-canadian-real-estate-1b4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/investing-in-canadian-real-estate-1b4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:32:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275493/f197533cd12315a79bf2a2e6a8bee0e3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the secret to a successful real estate investment career? Knowledge, Experience, Being Studious, and Taking Calculated Risks. Our guest James Knull knows a lot about these steps because creating a successful portfolio and presence in Canada or anywhere for that matter isn&#8217;t easy. James and Dylan talk about James&#8217; first exposure to real estate in college which allowed him to build his financial foundation. They then discuss investing in yourself to create upside potential which ends up helping many investors create capital. Listen as James imparts information to us that will increase our chances in this real estate world. He wants you to be passionate, leader driven and ultimately live by his &#8220;Live Well&#8221; motto.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>James Knull has been a Realtor for 13 years and has over 17 years of experience in Real Estate investing with over 250 investment properties. He is a passionate and experienced leader who mentors other investors. He takes his role as leader of the Mogul team seriously. His mentality, &#8220;Live Well&#8221;, truly radiates from the team to the community. He strives to inspire everyone to make Real Estate the vehicle that drives them to success. <em>(you can add anything you need here, this was copied from his bio on his website)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:50 - James&#8217;s start</p></li><li><p>05:30 - Branching out from the college market</p></li><li><p>15:00 - Expanding his portfolio&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>18:30 - Growing his business</p></li><li><p>28:50 - Views &amp; differences in the Canadian market</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>James Knull&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://www.mogulrg.com/">https://www.mogulrg.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Value To Residents and Investors with Todd Sulzinger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile home parks are beginning to become an all-star topic on this podcast and we love it!]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/adding-value-to-residents-and-investors-f46</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/adding-value-to-residents-and-investors-f46</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:13:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275494/0480f0231f166366d0c25ed8d7c2df87.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mobile home parks are beginning to become an all-star topic on this podcast and we love it! Behind every all-star park is an all-star owner / operator. Today we had the chance to sit down and discuss all things MHC with Todd Sulzinger as well as other huge topics like syndication and market climates.Todd gives us his story on how he moved from a 401k job to owning mobile home parks and becoming the CEO of Blue Elm Investments.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Todd talks with us about growth of today's market, the competitiveness of deals that are on the table. He shares with us the inner workings of Blue Elm Investments and how it equally benefits residents and investors. In this podcast we talk with Todd in order to understand new fundamentals and execute better. Listen close, this episode will help new and experienced owners, operators or passive investors make the right decisions.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Todd is the CEO of Blue Elm Investments, a private equity real estate firm based in San Francisco. Todd is a former Silicon Valley finance executive turned real estate investor, currently with a heavy focus on mobile home parks. Blue Elm stabilizes neglected, underperforming mobile home parks to increase the availability of safe, clean, and affordable housing for their residents, while offering their investors a strategic way to diversify their portfolios. Todd is the co-author of Success Habits of Super Achievers, a #1 Amazon bestseller with tips and inspiring stories to accelerate your success.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:38 - Todd Start</p></li><li><p>05:06 - Todd&#8217;s change to syndication</p></li><li><p>10:15 - The climate of today's market</p></li><li><p>19:50 - Competitiveness of deals</p></li><li><p>26:45 - Testing &amp; evaluating the market</p></li><li><p>32:35 - Painful lesson you will learn from</p></li><li><p>36:26 - Todd&#8217;s advice to investors</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Todd Sulzinger&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://www.blueelminvestments.com">https://www.blueelminvestments.com</a></p><p>Email</p><p><a href="mailto:todd@blueelminvestments.com">todd@blueelminvestments.com</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[30+ Limited Partner Investments with Sam Silverman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passive investing as limited partners is one thing qualified individuals can benefit from to help grow your capital.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/30-limited-partner-investments-with-0ae</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/30-limited-partner-investments-with-0ae</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:35:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275495/8bd7477ef9e2cc59f20be400be47e255.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Passive investing as limited partners is one thing qualified individuals can benefit from to help grow your capital. Some think it is as easy as just throwing money at the best sounding deal without doing the due diligence and hoping it will pay off. Sam Silverman is a real estate investor, CEO of Silverman Capital, and the top pick of investors in Tampa looking to learn how to passively invest the correct way. Sam and Dylan break down those &#8220;too good to be true deals&#8221; and compare them to the deals that might not look so great on the surface but pack hidden gems. We also pick Sam&#8217;s brain about active investments and the best asset class to work with when it comes to beginner investors.&nbsp;</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Sam has 7 years in tech sales under his belt and has been a investing his active capital in real estate as a limited partner for 3 years. As a (LP) limited partner he was able to close a boasting 30 deals and even started his own company Silverman Capital. His company focuses on showing investors how to grow wealth through real estate. Creating various projects with investors all across the United States. Enabling them to grow their wealth through various deals.&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:45 - Sam&#8217;s start</p></li><li><p>08:44 - Starting point for new investors</p></li><li><p>23:03 - Learning lessons Sam</p></li><li><p>33:44 - Be mindful of investors</p></li><li><p>40:48 - good communication is key</p></li><li><p>47:27 - Power Vetting questions</p></li><li><p>56:15 - Sams unpopular opinion</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Logan D. Freeman&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://silvermancapital.co/">https://silvermancapital.co/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Email</p><p><a href="mailto:Sam@Silvermancapital.co">Sam@Silvermancapital.co</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Scaling CRE with Logan Freeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquiring multiple asset classes can be beneficial even outside of profits, it could sharpen your knowledge and network.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/strategic-scaling-cre-with-logan-6d8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/strategic-scaling-cre-with-logan-6d8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:15:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275496/a7cb3778db2c91110ffe0411a8ff6f8d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Acquiring multiple asset classes can be beneficial even outside of profits, it could sharpen your knowledge and network. Logan D Freeman, is the man that likes to know the ins and outs of everything dealing from multifamily to commercial. We get to pick his brain to see his tips to making the best of every business endeavor. We cover office space, retail properties, multifamily and various commercial properties. Get those notepads out, we have a lot to cover!</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Logan Freeman is a commercial real estate agent, developer, investor and capital raiser. He represents buyers and sellers of multifamily and commercial properties. He sources cash flowing properties for investors through creativity, networking, and work-ethic which has developed into a proven strategy to win.&nbsp;</p><p>In 2019 He completed over $35M worth of acquisitions and helped over 10 out of state</p><p>investors actively purchase commercial real estate investments. In 2020, he doubled that and in 2021 him and his team completed over $90M in CRE transactions</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 &#8211; Intro</p></li><li><p>02:40 &#8211; Logan&#8217;s start</p></li><li><p>11:11 &#8211; Natural born leader or taught?</p></li><li><p>15:00 &#8211; First time starting blindspots</p></li><li><p>31:55 &#8211; Key things to know&nbsp; when looking at Investments</p></li><li><p>34:20 &#8211; Office space or Retail?</p></li><li><p>37:49 &#8211; 10 year business plan</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Logan D. Freeman&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website(s)</p><p><a href="https://ftwinvestmentsllc.com/logan-freeman/">https://ftwinvestmentsllc.com/logan-freeman/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.livefreeinvestments.com/">https://www.livefreeinvestments.com/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Linked In</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments">https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it&#8217;s presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it&#8217;s presenters at:<a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">&nbsp;https://therequitygroup.com/</a>&nbsp;Register to Invest with The Requity Group:<a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">&nbsp;https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart RV Campground and Multifamily Investing with Greg Scully]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we ask the question, buy big or buy comfortable?]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/smart-rv-campground-and-multifamily-809</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/smart-rv-campground-and-multifamily-809</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275497/0e6a3816ba936d26338522e58ff2a4a0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we ask the question, buy big or buy comfortable? Greg Scully gives us both sides of the coin when it comes to real estate investing. There is no wrong answer but there are benefits to both sides. Greg and I express our thoughts on the matter and deep-dive on the current gas prices and its impact on RV camping resorts. Is there a downturn with the RV market or could this be a good sign? Stay tuned for more!</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Greg started investing in real estate in 2016 and has been fulltime with it since 2019.&nbsp; With a focus on Central and Eastern Tennessee, Greg has actively participated in syndications, joint ventures and house flipping with the recent addition of RV resorts. When not underwriting or asset management, Greg and his wife/business partner enjoy hiking and trying not to talk about real estate.</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>01:45 Greg Scully start</p></li><li><p>03:25 Starting with the LP route</p></li><li><p>10:00 Eye opening realizations when managing</p></li><li><p>17:55 Advice before starting</p></li><li><p>20:11 Greg's views on Multifamily market</p></li><li><p>25:04 Buying smaller multifamily</p></li><li><p>34:40 RV campgrounds and its potential</p></li><li><p>50:03 Major tips for new operators and passive investor</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Greg Scully&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://realwealth.solutions/our-team">https://realwealth.solutions/our-team</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Asset Investing with Dave Zook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking control of your financial&#8217;s can be a daunting task.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/real-asset-investing-with-dave-zook-5aa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/real-asset-investing-with-dave-zook-5aa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:08:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275498/81d56a76ab321b443a1a3f54a3176eb7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taking control of your financial&#8217;s can be a daunting task. Our guest this week Dave Zook explains many ways to create financial freedom. It was so intriguing to learn how owning an ATM could net you passive income. Beside giving us an A-Z lesson in passive income streams he dove into his other asset classes that have resulted in net-wins for himself and his company. This and so much more is covered in this week's episode of Operators &amp; Allocators, we hope you enjoy!</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Dave Zook is a successful business owner and an experienced real estate investor active in Multifamily Apartments, Self-storage and the ATM space. He has acquired more than $100 million worth of real estate since 2010. At the time of this writing, he and his investors own approximately 3000 Multi-family Apartment units. Together with his business partner, Dave is a renowned and trusted professional resource in the Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) investment market where they have deployed more than $90 million of investor capital and they are heavily invested personally in the ATM space.</p><p></p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:55 - Story</p></li><li><p>04:54 - Pivot to real estate</p></li><li><p>07:13 - Key fundamentals</p></li><li><p>13:28 - Vetting partners</p></li><li><p>17:57 - View on today's market</p></li><li><p>23:35 - Dave's ATM business</p></li><li><p>31:15 - Institutions &amp; business</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dave Zook&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://www.therealassetinvestor.com">https://www.therealassetinvestor.com</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable Development with Evan Holladay]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a big misconception of affordable housing in this day and age, Evan Holladay is going to clear up how it works and the benefits of the working class.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/affordable-development-with-evan-07a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/affordable-development-with-evan-07a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:11:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275499/9c268adfc72b304d4a19be80763bcc44.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a big misconception of affordable housing in this day and age, Evan Holladay is going to clear up how it works and the benefits of the working class. He also gives us a boots on the ground view of his company and how he himself and his staff go about acquiring property and how acquiring that property allows them to give back to surrounding areas. Affordable housing isn&#8217;t the only topic of discussion on this episode, we also got the chance to pick his brain about current real estate markets and hear his thoughts on the broad view of the near future.</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Evan found his passion for real estate while at the University of Louisville, working for a developer on a $55 million student-housing mixed-use development. From there, he and a group of others started a modular development company that focused on taking houseboat manufacturing plants and refitting them to build modular, energy-efficient and mixed income multifamily housing. This is where he found his passion for providing quality attainably priced communities for working class families. He then went on to work alongside one of the top affordable housing developers in the country &amp; realized his desire to make a bigger impact by including community empowerment, sustainability &amp; impact investing.</p><p></p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>02:00 - Evan's start</p></li><li><p>06:42 - Expressing the bigger picture</p></li><li><p>11:30 - Creating incentives</p></li><li><p>22:34 - Affordable housing basics</p></li><li><p>30:00 - Affordable housing requirements</p></li><li><p>37:19 - Best practices for getting started</p></li><li><p>41:56 - Current vision &amp; future vision</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Evan Holladay&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://evanholladay.com/">https://evanholladay.com/</a></p><p>Business website</p><p><a href="https://holladayventures.com/about/">https://holladayventures.com/about/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/evanholladay">https://www.instagram.com/evanholladay</a>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private Lending with Will Coleman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reconnecting with an old partner can bring on great inspiration, today&#8217;s episode I will be interviewing a good friend and business partner Will Coleman.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/private-lending-with-will-coleman-764</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/private-lending-with-will-coleman-764</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:13:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275500/af93a3dc570bbae93e6b095d142c5303.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reconnecting with an old partner can bring on great inspiration, today&#8217;s episode I will be interviewing a good friend and business partner Will Coleman. We worked side by side, learning the real estate business and closing deals together for a few years. Will is here to tell us about his leading company, with the focus of closing deals faster and smarter.<em>(Have Dylan confirm if this is okay, as it isn&#8217;t their motto per say)</em>. He has a lot of insight that will help you find your start and aid in current affairs, so grab a seat and enjoy this episode of Operators &amp; Allocators!</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Will began his real estate career in 2016 by investing in and self-managing single family properties in the DFW market. In 2018 Will began working in commercial lending at City Bank as a Credit Analyst underwriting over $50MM in transactions.</p><p>Will then worked at Rand Capital as Director of Finance running a commercial mortgage brokerage that closed over $24MM in loans within the first 14 months. In 2020 Will formed UrbanGate Capital, a hard money lending business in TN with his business partner Brandon Thornberry which has successfully raised and lent out $5MM in its first year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 Intro</p></li><li><p>02:59 - Will Coleman&#8217;s start</p></li><li><p>14:00 - Will shares his companies product</p></li><li><p>18:20 - Will's long term strat</p></li><li><p>21:56 - Which advantage complements your strategy?</p></li><li><p>26:26 - What is the value and who is the target?</p></li><li><p>36:16 - unpopular opinion</p></li><li><p>38:36 - Will's learning lesson&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>43:07 - Dylan's &amp; Will's motivation</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Will Coleman&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://www.urbangatecapital.com/our-team">https://www.urbangatecapital.com/</a></p><p>Email</p><p><a href="mailto:will@urbangatecapital.com">will@urbangatecapital.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multifamily & QSR Investing with Omar Kahn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we have a treat for you!]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/multifamily-and-qsr-investing-with-87b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/multifamily-and-qsr-investing-with-87b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:19:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275501/ed1f94ce43b3099ba32866f26f7847c9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we have a treat for you! Omar Khan is not only a good friend of mine but his balanced perspective in the real estate market is bar-none. His witty and out going approach definitely makes him a real estate investor you need to know. It is not always fun and games, he knows how to close deals and get through the mud if a deal goes sideways. Being well rounded in this field is a must and with Omar in your corner, you will definitely win. This is going to be an awesome episode of Operators &amp; Allocators.</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Omar is responsible for capital raising, strategic planning and investor relations. He has over 10 years of global investment experience. He is a founder at Boardwalk Wealth, a leading private equity sponsor focusing on acquiring value-add and opportunistic real estate across the South East. We are active across Texas, Florida and Georgia with 1,400+ units acquired to date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 Intro</p></li><li><p>02:06 - Omar&#8217;s start&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>06:30 - Omar&#8217;s deal criteria</p></li><li><p>10.10 - Getting comfortable with operations</p></li><li><p>23:50 - What is a good market</p></li><li><p>28:02 - Current view of today's market</p></li><li><p>31:26 - Omar's unpopular opinion</p></li><li><p>37:33 - 2 best practices for investors</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Omar Khan&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://www.boardwalkwealth.com/our-team/">https://www.boardwalkwealth.com/our-team/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Email</p><p><a href="mailto:Omar@boardwalkwealth.com">Omar@boardwalkwealth.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art & Science of Investing with Nikolaï Ray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridging the gap and bringing investors together to partner up and learn more on Multifamily property investments can be hard.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/the-art-and-science-of-investing-800</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/the-art-and-science-of-investing-800</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275502/307983deedcbb53f7f22c1d278c7ce0e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bridging the gap and bringing investors together to partner up and learn more on Multifamily property investments can be hard. Nikola&#239; Ray has an answer for that, he is the founder and CEO of MREX (Multifamily Real Estate Exchange). It&#8217;s an all in one solution to aid and advance your investment portfolio through continuous growth and resourcefulness. We also discussed strategies to improve your weaknesses through building a solid team plus much more. There are so many golden nuggets on this episode of Operators &amp; Allocators, enjoy!</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Nikola&#239; Ray has a long list of achievements under his belt, he is an ex pro hockey player, 3-time Olympics human performance coach, successful entrepreneur, intellectual &amp; practitioner, and multifamily real estate expert. He spent the last 13 years building businesses in the fields of international level sports performance and exercise science, and real estate. Analyzing and structuring more than $10 billion dollars in multifamily real estate acquisitions.&nbsp;</p><p>He is also the founder and CEO of MREX (Multifamily Real Estate Exchange), which will democratize and transform real estate investing both in the United States and Worldwide. The MREX also supports the investment property community through being an education platform.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>01:51 - Career shift to multifamily&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>08:00 - Explaining different aspects</p></li><li><p>10:32 - Partnering up a weakness?</p></li><li><p>13:33 - The many hats of real estate</p></li><li><p>14:33 - What impacts your decision when partnering</p></li><li><p>16:45 - Company goals and vision</p></li><li><p>29:42 - Creating wealth in today's environment</p></li><li><p>44:13 Niko's Biggest risk</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nikola&#239; Ray&#8217;s socials</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikolairay/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/nikolairay/?hl=en</a></p><p>Youtube</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWXhZriEbmBhhKMXgzRJYQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWXhZriEbmBhhKMXgzRJYQ</a></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://mrex.co/en/">https://mrex.co/en/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sponsoring 4K Units with John Cohen]]></title><description><![CDATA[John was our host&#8217;s mentor when he was first starting out on his real estate journey.]]></description><link>https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/sponsoring-4k-units-with-john-cohen-74c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.boringinvestments.com/p/sponsoring-4k-units-with-john-cohen-74c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dylan Marma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:56:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/67275503/e3bd75fdb56a32047c543202a259967e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John was our host&#8217;s mentor when he was first starting out on his real estate journey. He is definitely a great teacher and knows his way around the industry. In this interview John outlines the hands-on experience he&#8217;s gained while chasing deals, picking targets and giving us a bit of insight on what motivates him. You can look forward to the priceless pointers John imparts to us on this episode of Operators &amp; Allocators.</p><p><em>A little bit about our guest,</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Co-Founded Toro Real Estate Partners in 2015. John focus is the strategic direction of the company, formulation of investment strategy, investor development, and acquisition &amp; dispositions. He has been investing in real estate since 2010. John&#8217;s understanding of deep value investing in the real estate space started by buying tax deeds and tax 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 own personal investments.</p><p>John worked at Marcus &amp; Millichap and focused on the multifamily investment sales in the Brooklyn and Queens market. When John left Marcus &amp; Millichap it was to focus 100% of his time on the growth of his real estate investment company. John played baseball at Queens College where he graduated with a degree in Economics</p><p></p><p>Take a look at some of the topics in this interview</p><ul><li><p>00:00 - Intro</p></li><li><p>10:34 - Chasing deals</p></li><li><p>14:20 - Big risk</p></li><li><p>17:44 - Value priced Deals</p></li><li><p>21:43 - Picking a target</p></li><li><p>30:00 - What is your secret</p></li><li><p>35:25 - John&#8217;s motivation</p></li><li><p>36:07 - Best practices</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>John Cohen&#8217;s socials</p><p>Linked in&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-cohen-56847314">https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-cohen-56847314</a></p><p>Podcast&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-estate-investing-experience/id1481520260">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-estate-investing-experience/id1481520260</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at:</p><p><a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a></p><p>Register to Invest with The Requity Group:</p><p><a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p><p>Learn more about the podcast and it's presenters at: <a href="https://therequitygroup.com/">https://therequitygroup.com/</a> Register to Invest with The Requity Group: <a href="https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access">https://investors.appfolioim.com/trg/investor/request_access</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>