Key Takeaways

Start investing in real estate now to build long-term wealth.

Don’t wait for the perfect market, building during slowdowns positions you ahead.

Passive real estate investing offers strong returns without day-to-day involvement.

Look for distressed properties and turn them into high-performing assets.

Vertical integration gives you more control and better margins; build it into your business.

Build to rent is one of the smartest plays in today’s high-rate environment.

Episode Timeline

[00:01:00] Mike opens with market outlook and introduces Daniel

[00:04:00] Daniel defines himself with one word: Love

[00:07:00] Daniel’s early start in construction and real estate

[00:12:00] Discussion of Atlanta’s market slowdown and interest rate impact

[00:15:00] Build-to-rent vs. build-to-sell in the current market

[00:20:00] How returns work for passive investors

[00:28:00] Case study on a distressed multifamily asset

[00:33:00] Final advice: real estate is a long game—start now

Contact

Website: Huffman Group

Project Website: Cedar Walk

Key Takeaways

Use forward-looking strategies when investing. Successful land deals are structured today based on projected market conditions two to three years ahead.

Partner with experienced developers to access opportunities like land entitlement and horizontal development that are typically closed to average investors.

Mitigate risk by reverse engineering deals. Secure exit contracts with homebuilders before initiating entitlement and development.

Focus on scalable solutions. Land development meets long-term housing demands, especially in high-growth Sunbelt markets.

Diversify your real estate portfolio by including high-growth, high-return assets like land development alongside cash-flowing multifamily.

Look for investments that multiply capital, not just preserve it. This is especially important during your prime wealth-building years.

Episode Timeline

[0:00 – 3:00] Opening reflections on intentionality, setting goals, and being in alignment.

[3:01 – 6:00] Alice’s background: from law to entrepreneurship to real estate investing.

[6:01 – 9:00] Career journey through international trade, M&A, and launching The Pender Hastings fund.

[9:01 – 12:00] Fund structure and investment focus in Canada vs. U.S. markets.

[12:01 – 16:00] The land entitlement and horizontal development model—why it works.

[16:01 – 20:00] Forward purchase contracts with homebuilders and how risk is minimized.

[20:01 – 24:00] Current market trends, housing deficits, and forward-looking investing.

[24:01 – 27:00] Investor profile: ideal fit, expected returns, and hold period.

[27:01 – 34:00] Raising capital through networking, investor mindset, and economic insights.

Contact

Company Website: Alice Chen Companies

Key Takeaways

Reduce maintenance costs and improve NOI by diagnosing issues remotely before dispatching technicians.

Implement a remote triage system to avoid unnecessary truck rolls and accelerate response times.

Focus virtual maintenance solutions on properties under 100 units that lack onsite staff.

Allocate dedicated time slots for maintenance teams to conduct remote diagnostics efficiently.

Don’t ignore low-priority service tickets, they still drain time, money, and resources.

Use trained virtual assistants with pre-built scripts and video tools to handle basic maintenance requests.

Episode Timeline

[0:00 – 3:00] Introduction to Guillermo Salazar and the IrisCX platform.

[3:01 – 7:00] Guillermo’s background in consulting and how he transitioned into real estate tech.

[7:01 – 11:00] Identifying inefficiencies in maintenance workflows.

[11:01 – 15:00] Remote diagnostics vs. traditional service methods.

[15:01 – 19:00] Targeting properties that benefit most from virtual maintenance.

[19:01 – 24:00] Real-life impact: IrisCX results from 5 properties and 315 units.

[24:01 – 28:00] Redefining service expectations with virtual triage.

[28:01 – 36:00] Final thoughts on the future of multifamily maintenance operations.

Contact

LinkedIn: Forrest Corral

Company Website: LTL Investments