In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, host Ginny chats with Nishant Sondhi, the visionary founder and managing principal of Sondhi Capital Group. With over a decade of experience in sales, Nishant shares his journey from coming to the U.S. in 2019 and becoming a real estate broker in New York City to becoming a successful real estate fund manager during and after Covid. The experience with Covid in Brooklyn almost made him give up and return to India, but he did not. He discusses the importance of due diligence, the shift from broker to investor, and how local market knowledge gave him the edge to break through and succeed as an investor.

Nishant opens up about the challenges of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, how it became a pivotal moment in his career, and the mindset required to persevere through tough times as a new immigrant to the U. S. and new marriage. He worked hard to learn to speak English clearly with the help of Toastmasters, won the Distinguished Toastmaster Award and now leads investors into high-grade private investments. Nishant talks about the emerging trend of Build to Rent communities and why they might be a wise investment for those looking to diversify their real estate portfolios.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Nishant’s insights on scaling in real estate, focusing on key markets like Texas, the Carolinas, Brooklyn, and Florida and leveraging personal experience can inspire your investment strategies.

Nishant's educational journey, which includes an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and over a decade of sales experience, equips him with a unique perspective and acumen in the real estate market.

Connect with Nishant Sondhi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsondhi/
Website: https://www.sondhicapitalgroup.com/

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In today's episode, we sit down with Whitney Elkins-Hutton, a real estate powerhouse in the industry for over 22 years.

Whitney shares her journey from an "accidental landlord" to becoming the Director of Investment Education at PassiveInvesting.com. She talks about how she went from flipping houses to building a diverse portfolio with over 6,500 residential units, 15 express car washes, and more than 2,200 self-storage units across 11 states. Whitney also dives into the benefits of passive investing, especially in commercial real estate, and explains how it can help busy professionals build wealth without managing properties themselves.

Whitney is a real estate maven who, after purchasing her first rental in 2002, and hitting a homerun, then nearly losing it all on her second deal, took control and figured out how to invest in real estate the right way. She realized that success must leave clues. So, she studied and replicated the very personal finance and wealth creation strategies the wealthy use to create financial freedom.

Today, Whitney is a partner in $700M+ of real estate —including over 5000+ residential units (MF, MHP, SFR, and assisted living) and more than 1400+ self-storage units across 7 states—and experience flipping over $3.0M in residential real estate.

Learn more about Whitney:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/

https://www.passiveinvesting.com/

https://ashwealth.com/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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Welcome back to another episode of Pivot to Prosperity, in this episode, we’re joined by John Casmon, a seasoned real estate investor who started small and grew big by leveraging the power of syndication. John shares his journey from buying his first two-unit property to scaling up his portfolio, which now includes over $125 million in real estate investments. He talks about his challenges, like navigating unexpected loan changes and dealing with a fire in one of his properties, and how these experiences shaped his investment strategy.

John also dives into the benefits of real estate syndication, explaining how it allows everyday investors to participate in large deals without the hassles of being a landlord. He offers valuable tips on the importance of having the right insurance coverage and working with a strong team to ensure success. If you're curious about how to get started in real estate or want to learn how to grow your investments, this episode is packed with insights that you won’t want to miss.

John Casmon launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. We’ve helped families invest in over $100M in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors. They are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, helping everyday professionals invest in apartments in emerging and stable Midwest markets and select parts of the Southeast region.

Connect with John:
Website: https://casmoncapital.com/
Multifamily Insights Podcast: https://casmoncapital.com/podcast/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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