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Mike Kaeding is on a mission to revolutionize America's housing sector by changing the way apartments are built and run. When Mike took over his family business after his father's untimely death, he didn't fit the typical profile of the industry. Instead, he brought his fresh thinking and inquisitiveness to challenge established questions and create new procedures.

As CEO of Norhart, Mike has succeeded in building a company that does things differently—and better—than most. Norhart's innovative method of building apartment buildings for 20-30% less than anyone else is seriously tackling the housing shortage. Cost savings are just one aspect, however. Mike is deeply committed to building an extraordinary company culture. By recruiting 14 recruiters to scour the nation for the best and brightest, importing construction workers from across the U.S. on airplanes, and offering perks like unlimited time off, Norhart has become an industry magnet for the b...

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Discover how to unlock hidden tax savings in your real estate investments with expert Jodi Nielsen, Sr. Account Executive at Cost Segregation Services Inc. (CSSI). In this episode, Jodi demystifies the power of cost segregation studies, explaining how they can accelerate up to 40% of a building's depreciation—turning potential tax liabilities into profitable opportunities. Learn how investors can save $40-80K for every $500K invested, freeing up capital to grow your wealth faster.

With over 40,000 studies conducted, CSSI is a leader in this field, and Jodi's insights are invaluable for both novice and seasoned investors. From the basics of cost segregation to identifying who can benefit the most, Jodi provides actionable advice to help you optimize your real estate portfolio. Don't miss this chance to enhance your financial strategy and maximize your returns!

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• The top benefits of having a cos
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Jeremy Dyer as he shares his transformative journey from active real estate investor to a successful passive investor and capital raiser. After thriving in sales at ADP and diving into the world of fix-and-flips, Jeremy found himself overwhelmed by the relentless demands of active investing. Seeking a better path, he discovered the power of passive investing through syndications, allowing him to enjoy the rewards of real estate without the daily grind.

Now a passive investor in 24 deals, spanning 4,000+ doors and $400M in assets across 8 states and 4 asset classes, Jeremy has turned his experience and connections into a thriving capital-raising business. Learn how he balances investing, running Starting Point Capital, and family life with 4 kids, all while leveraging his expertise to help others achieve financial freedom. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to transition from active to passive investing or explore the world of c...

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Explore Holly Brink's incredible 5X brokerage expansion as eXp Realty's Designated Managing Broker (DMB) for Iowa. With 69 agents in 2019, Holly's vision expanded the group to 330 agents in a span of only four years. As a broker for over 15 years and with a proven background as a top-producing agent in Arizona and an award-winning top-producing broker in Iowa, Holly's transition is rife with key takeaways.
In this episode, Holly opens up about what a typical day in the life of a DMB is, how she obtained such dramatic results, and how she overcame the obstacles. Outside of real estate, Holly is a two-time mom and creative content creator. Listen up to learn from her experience and be inspired by her leadership and success in the high-stakes world of real estate.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• How Holly took the interim opportunity to be the Designated Managing Broker in Iowa, and turned it into her full-time role 
• As DMB, k
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Be ready to be amazed by Margaret "Mo" Smith's remarkable journey of infusing business with soul and authenticity. From her jobs at the Seattle Art Museum to college volleyball team coaching and earning a Masters of Social Work, Mo's diverse background informed her journey to become a successful woman in business as a real estate professional.
Having had the experience of being the Director of Operations for Pickett Street Properties, Mo launched her own company, I Love It When, offering coaching, retreats, and workshops that allow leaders to be themselves. Mo also attributes her real estate investing success, utilizing the FHA 203k loan to purchase and renovate duplexes, netting more than $95k on her first property.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• How Mo learned to the lesson to listen internally to make changes in her life before it get to a point of frustration
• How she found a real estate job that she thought would be te
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Jake Dixon is on a quest to empower real estate agents, especially those who close fewer than 24 homes a year—a demographic that represents 90% of agents, as reported by the National Association of Realtors. As the founder and CEO of The Locker Room Real Estate Coaching & Training company, Jake works with broker owners and agents to fuel growth, retention, productivity, and profitability.
Jake's path from professional baseball and college to becoming a Best Real Estate Coach in the industry is explored in this podcast. As a Top 50 Real Estate Coach in 2021 as certified by Agent Fire and a Top Real Estate Coach of 2022 as certified by the Coach Foundation, Jake offers expert advice on how agents can succeed in the modern competitive market.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• How Jake is unapologetically obsessively passionate about serving the underserved
• Discovering what you want for your legacy or exit plan as an agent versus...

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Jarod Alexander is the founder of Optimal Equity Group, where he brings vetted opportunities to investors to invest in. In total, Jarod has participated in 5 syndications totaling over 1,100 units throughout Arizona and Texas. In addition to this role, Jarod works in sales in the flooring industry, where he has won numerous awards for his salesmanship and dedication to customer satisfaction. Jarod shares his real estate investment journey beginning with single-family homes and what led him to look towards larger properties as a way to scale and accomplish his investing goals more quickly. His mission is to help people reach their full potential and live life to the fullest. Jarod is a family man who is happily married with 2 amazing kids currently living in Phoenix, AZ.

In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

• How a Jarod got started in real estate investing through an out-of-state turnkey single-family property and the lessons
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The idea of using OPM - other people's money - to invest in real estate seems exciting on the surface. Yet there comes a ton of responsibility to have other people entrust their money with you to help them get the returns they desire. Robin Binkley is the Co-Founder of Real Equity Investment Partners, along with her husband Brett Binkley. After spending a quarter of a century as a nursing home administrator, it's obvious that Robin cares about people and serving their needs. Today she is a real estate investor in a 200 door syndication in Atlanta, GA as well as a Bitcoin mining fund. She is the co-author of the book Next Level Your Life and desires for women and others to gain financial independence and freedom through real estate investing.

In this episode with Mike Swenson, we discussed: 

• Finding leverage when you're both working and raising a family
• Why your current job is a training ground for your successful future endeavors
• How Robin
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How can you own 600 units in just 2 deals? This is the power of real estate syndication! In this situation you don't own them 100%, but it's a fractional stake in the properties. However, there is a lot of power in the economies of scale and the way the syndication is set-up and run. Meet Jim Lee, who was born and raised in Taiwan and came to the United States at the age of 11. He graduated with a degree in Economics from UCLA in 2010 and began working as a sales rep with LoopNet & Costar, which exposed him to commercial properties. During the COVID lockdown is when he began to explore ways to scale his real estate investment business more quickly and discovered syndications. He formed Formosa Investing and acquired 600 units in Florida, along with other general partners on the deal. Jim shares why syndications are such a powerful asset to investing in and how you can get started in your journey today.

In this episode with Mike Swenson, we discu...