REady2Scale – Real Estate Investing

Homeownership has become increasingly difficult, and many believe it may be permanently out of reach. With mortgage payments now nearly 90% higher than average rents, is the American dream shifting? In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich sits down with Arben Skivjani, Deputy Chief Economist at RealPage, to break down the affordability crisis, the forces driving the widening gap between renting and buying, and what the future holds for both homeownership and multifamily investments.

Key Takeaways:

– The Homeownership Affordability Crisis – Why the cost gap between buying and renting has skyrocketed and what’s driving it.

– Supply vs. Demand – The role of housing shortages, zoning laws, and new construction trends in shaping affordability.

– Rising Costs Beyond Mortgage Rates – How insurance premiums, property taxes, and inflation contribute to the housing dilemma.

– The Future of Renting – Is homeownership still the goal, or are cultural shifts and financial realities creating a long-term rental generation?

– Multifamily Market Trends – How new apartment supply, rent growth, and absorption rates are shaping the investment landscape.

– Solutions for Housing Affordability – Policy changes, zoning reforms, and other potential strategies to bridge the affordability gap.

Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, or real estate investor, this episode provides key insights into the shifting housing landscape and what it means for the future. Tune in to get the data-driven perspective you need to navigate today’s market.

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:29 The Rising Cost of Homeownership

07:08 The Future of Renting and Multifamily Housing

24:12 Market Trends and Supply Dynamics

25:26 Affordable Housing Solutions

30:29 Future Forecasts and Personal Insights

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

*𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘗𝘈, 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

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Is Cash Really Safe in a Recession? The Case for Multifamily Investing

With growing concerns about a potential recession, many investors are wondering how to protect their capital. Is cash really the safest option, or is there a better way to hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty? In this episode, we break down why multifamily real estate stands out as a resilient investment in turbulent times.

Key Takeaways:

– Why Demand for Rentals Rises in a Recession – Economic downturns often push more people toward renting, increasing demand for multifamily housing.

– The Hidden Cost of Holding Cash – Inflation erodes purchasing power over time, meaning your money in the bank is losing value.

– How Multifamily Investments Create Stability – Through cash flow, appreciation, and tax advantages, multifamily real estate helps investors grow their wealth even during economic downturns.

– Real-World Wealth Comparison – A $100,000 investment in multifamily real estate could potentially grow to $125,000 in three years, while cash could lose value down to $85,000 in the same timeframe.

– Why the Wealthy Continue to Invest in Real Estate – High-net-worth individuals consistently turn to real estate because of its ability to generate returns across market cycles.

If you’re looking for strategies to protect and grow your capital in uncertain times, this episode offers valuable insights into why multifamily real estate is a strong alternative to keeping cash on the sidelines.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: Is a Recession Coming?

00:22 Why Multifamily Real Estate?

02:00 The Impact of Inflation on Cash

03:10 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

05:22 Comparing Scenarios: Cash vs. Real Estate

06:30 Conclusion and Next Steps

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

*𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘗𝘈, 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

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Is Capitalism Broken? Hedge Fund Veteran Explains the Money Game

Is the financial system rigged? Are markets truly efficient, or are we all just players in a game controlled by forces beyond our reach? In this episode of REady2Scale, host Jeannette Friedrich sits down with hedge fund veteran and Money Game executive producer Chris Galizio to break down how the Federal Reserve, passive investing, and government intervention have reshaped capitalism, possibly for the worse. Drawing from his experience managing billions at Fidelity and running his own hedge fund, Chris explains why the financial markets no longer make sense and what investors can do to protect themselves.

Key Takeaways:

– The Market is a Game – How central banks, passive investing, and quantitative strategies have turned financial markets into a system that no longer reflects true value.

– The Broken Ecosystem – Why companies that lose money continue to skyrocket while profitable businesses are ignored.

– The Final Crisis? – Why Chris believes we are now facing the last great financial crisis: a sovereign debt and currency crisis.

– Be a Lion, Not a Gazelle – How individual investors can navigate the system by focusing on real assets like real estate, gold, and select undervalued companies.

– The Real Economy vs. Financial Markets – Why the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street is only growing, and what that means for long-term investors.

– Lessons from Money Game – How the film Money Game illustrates the flaws of modern capitalism and the risks of a market driven by speculation rather than fundamentals.

Chris also shares insights on what’s next for the economy, the role of AI in financial markets, and the importance of thinking independently in an era of groupthink. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping your investments and the broader economy.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:40 The Broken Financial System

04:35 The Impact of Market Manipulation

18:07 The Fed’s Role in the Economy

19:29 The Illusion of Capitalism

27:48 Practical Advice for Investors

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

*𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘗𝘈, 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

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Could mass deportation significantly impact real estate demand across major U.S. cities? As real estate investors, it’s crucial to understand how potential shifts in population could affect rental markets, property values, and development activity. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich, Director of Investor Relations at Blue Lake Capital, breaks down the data to highlight the top markets that could see the biggest changes and what investors should be watching for.

Key Takeaways:

– Why Immigration Matters for Real Estate – A sizable immigrant population plays a crucial role in housing demand, rental rates, and even construction projects.

– Top Cities at Risk – Markets like Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, Miami, and Chicago have high foreign-born populations, making them more susceptible to shifts in rental demand.

– Potential Consequences – Large-scale deportations could lead to higher vacancies, lower rents, and declining property values in impacted markets.

– Development & Labor Challenges – Cities like Dallas, Phoenix, and San Diego may face labor shortages, affecting construction costs and timelines.

– Investor Watchlist – Key indicators to monitor include changes in rental demand, property values, and workforce availability in major real estate hubs.

Understanding risk is a critical part of real estate investing. Tune in to learn how demographic shifts could impact the market and what you can do to stay ahead.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Real Estate and Immigration

01:04 Impact of Immigration on Real Estate

01:59 Top Affected Cities: Los Angeles and New York

03:06 Impact on Other Major Cities

06:00 Key Considerations for Real Estate Investors

07:13 Conclusion and Investor Information

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

*𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘗𝘈, 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

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What’s Next for the Economy and Real Estate Investing?

With market uncertainty, shifting interest rates, and ongoing policy changes, how can investors position themselves for success? In this episode, we dive into the latest economic trends, real estate market dynamics, and risk mitigation strategies with Chris Dorosiak, Senior Vice President at John Burns Research and Consulting. Whether you’re a passive investor or an active real estate professional, this conversation will provide valuable insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape.

Key Takeaways:

– The Current State of the Economy – What’s driving uncertainty, and how should investors interpret the latest market signals?

– Real Estate Fundamentals – How demographics, wage growth, and homeownership affordability impact multifamily investing.

– Navigating Market Uncertainty – Practical strategies for developers and investors to mitigate risk in unpredictable conditions.

– Due Diligence Done Right – Common pitfalls to avoid when evaluating investment opportunities.

– The Role of Tariffs and Construction Costs – How potential policy changes could affect real estate development and pricing.

– Multifamily Investment Opportunities – Why the rental market continues to show strength despite economic headwinds.

– Top U.S. Markets to Watch – Which regions are showing the most promise for future growth?

Tune in to gain expert perspectives on today’s economic landscape and how it impacts real estate investment decisions.

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:33 Meet the Guest: Chris Dorosiak

01:29 Current Economic Climate

03:46 Investment Strategies in Uncertain Times

09:10 Market Insights and Trends

21:31 Lightning Round and Conclusion

*𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘗𝘈, 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

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Have you ever wondered how the world’s wealthiest investors consistently outperform the market? The latest UBS Billionaires Ambitions Report reveals the key investment strategies billionaires are using to build and protect their wealth in 2025. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich breaks down the insights from the report and explains how everyday investors can apply these same principles to their own portfolios.

Key Takeaways:

– Billionaires are beating the market: Their portfolios have grown by 121% since 2015, compared to the S&P 500’s 77% gain.

– Four major asset classes billionaires are prioritizing in 2025: Safe haven assets & liquidity, Real estate.

– Alternative investments, Passion investing, Declining interest in hedge funds

Tech remains a major wealth driver: Tech billionaire wealth has surged from $788B in 2015 to $2.4T in 2024.

– Geographic focus: 80% of billionaires plan to continue investing in North America.

– Key investment principles you can apply: Diversification, Liquidity, Stability

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

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Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

*𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘗𝘈, 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

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The Hidden Power of Land Investing with Mark Podolsky

Have you ever considered investing in land but did not know where to start? Unlike multifamily real estate, land is an inefficient market with hidden opportunities that many investors overlook. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Podolsky, founder of LandGeek Enterprises, to explore how land investing works, why it has incredible margins, and how it can generate passive income with minimal headaches.

Key Takeaways:

– Why Land Investing Is So Profitable – Learn how inefficiencies in the land market create opportunities for massive returns.

– How to Value Land – Since traditional comps do not exist, discover alternative valuation strategies.

– The Land Investment Model – A step by step breakdown of how to buy, sell, and owner finance raw land.

– Who Buys Raw Land – Understanding the different buyer personas, from investors to outdoor enthusiasts and preppers.

– Low Competition, High Margins – Why land investing remains a niche market with limited competition.

– Passive Income Potential – How land contracts generate cash flow without tenants, renovations, or maintenance.

– A Different Path to Financial Freedom – Mark’s journey from investment banking to completing over 6,500 land deals.

– Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them – Key mistakes new investors make and how to navigate them.

Mark also shares insights from his books Dirt Rich and Dirt Rich 2, which provide a deeper dive into land investing strategies. Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or find a more hands off approach to real estate, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Want to learn more? Visit TheLandGeek.com or connect with Mark directly to explore investment opportunities.

Order Dirt Rich here: https://landgeek.samcart.com/products/dirt-rich?utm_source=ready-2-scale&utm_medium=podcast 

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Dirt Rich Concept

00:21 Meet Mark Podolsky: The Land Geek

01:22 Understanding Land Valuation

03:30 The Land Investment Business Model

09:59 Competitive Landscape and Market Insights

19:54 Lightning Round and Final Thoughts

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What Happens When the Government Offloads Billions in Real Estate?

Imagine being called back to the office only to find out your office doesn’t exist anymore. That’s the reality for many federal employees as the U.S. government moves to offload up to two-thirds of its real estate portfolio – a staggering 370 million square feet across the country. With lease cancellations in D.C. alone projected to reach 75%, what does this mean for the office market, commercial landlords, and surrounding businesses? Could this trigger a real estate crash in key cities?

In this episode, we break down:

– Why the U.S. government is shrinking its office footprint and what it signals about the future of commercial real estate

– The impact on landlords and investors—who stands to lose, and who might seize an opportunity

– How cities like D.C., L.A., Denver, and Kansas City will be affected by the loss of government tenants

– Potential ripple effects across retail, hospitality, and multifamily housing as office demand collapses

– The case for converting office buildings to apartments—is it financially viable?

– Speculation on discounted government property sales—how low could prices go, and what does it mean for taxpayers?

This is the largest shift in federal real estate history—and it could reshape urban markets for years to come. What do you think? Is this a necessary move to cut waste, or could it create long-term economic disruptions? Tune in for expert insights.

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

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Are you leveraging the power of a 1031 exchange to maximize your real estate investments? While this tax-deferral strategy can be a game-changer for building long-term wealth, a single mistake can trigger unexpected tax liabilities. In this episode, we break down the biggest risks, common misconceptions, and essential strategies to ensure a smooth and successful exchange.

Key Takeaways:

– What is a 1031 exchange? A simple breakdown of how this powerful tax-deferral tool works.

– Common mistakes investors make and how to avoid having your exchange invalidated.

– Understanding “like-kind” exchanges—why you don’t have to replace multifamily with multifamily.

– 1031 exchange timelines explained—how to properly structure your deal within IRS deadlines.

– Using 1031 exchanges for generational wealth—how top investors defer taxes indefinitely.

– Alternative options: Comparing Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and other tax strategies.

– Current market trends—where 1031 exchange activity is happening and what it signals for real estate investors.

If you’re a real estate investor looking to optimize your portfolio and reduce tax burdens, this episode is packed with practical insights you can’t afford to miss.

Connect with Mike Auerbach:

Email: Mike@1031specialists.com

Call: 631-438-1031

LinkedIn: Mike Auerbach

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Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

#1031exchange #explained

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Are you on track to retire comfortably? Many successful investors follow key strategies to ensure financial stability in retirement. In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich, Director of Investor Relations at Blue Lake Capital, shares valuable insights from observing high-net-worth individuals as they build their retirement funds. Learn the essential steps for financial security at every stage of life and how to implement the proven 4% rule for sustainable retirement income.

Key Takeaways:

– The 4% Rule Explained – Learn how to calculate your retirement savings target and why multiplying your annual expenses by 25 is key.

– Investing by Age Group – Discover the best financial strategies for your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.

– Maximizing Contributions – Find out how to take advantage of employer-matched 401(k)s, IRAs, and catch-up contributions after age 50.

– Balancing Growth & Stability – Understand why diversification across real estate, stocks, and bonds is essential for long-term financial success.

– Managing Debt Wisely – Learn how to avoid common financial pitfalls that can erode your retirement savings.

– Inflation-Proofing Your Future – Find out why adjusting your retirement plan annually is crucial in today’s economic landscape.

By following these strategies, you can take control of your financial future and work toward a secure and comfortable retirement. Tune in to gain actionable insights and start planning today!

Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments?

Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com.

To reach Ellie & the Blue Lake team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they’ll connect with you.

Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

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