Capital Hacking

On this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Travis Baucom, an experienced real estate investor who went from owning 400 properties to having to sell them all and start over again in the self-storage space. Travis shares his story and insights into his current successful investing strategy, which involves self-storage instead of houses. The hosts and Travis also discuss the differences between house investing and commercial investing, and why Travis believes houses are not a good investment. Listeners will learn valuable lessons about real estate investing from Travis's experiences and expertise.[00:00:55] Self-storage investing strategy.[00:03:43] Real estate investment strategies.[00:06:57] Business Failure and Growth.[00:10:06] Leadership and accountability in business.[00:13:21] Real estate investment pitfalls.[00:16:50] Overcoming Adversity in Real Estate.[00:19:58] Commercial Real Estate Investment.[00:23:18] Self-storage facility management.[00:28:06] Investing

In this episode of Capital Hacking, Josh McCallen interviews Kyle McCorkel, an industrial engineer turned full-time real estate investor. Kyle shares his journey of building a machine to find deals and add to his portfolio, how he finances those deals, and partners for success. He also discusses his passion for helping others achieve financial freedom and how he and his family are charting their course towards it. If you're a learner interested in real estate investing, this episode is a must-listen! Visit us www.capitalhacking.com for all episodes and show notes![00:01:28] Building a wholesale machine.[00:03:58] Passive income and real estate.[00:08:00] Tracking real estate cash flow.[00:11:34] Unique portfolio tracking method.[00:14:56] Direct mail marketing strategy.[00:17:49] Targeting strategies for leads.[00:21:15] Buy and hold acquisition drought.[00:25:16] Real Life Rentals and Twitter.Kyle, the guest, began investing in real estate in 2015 while still working and consulting. He was searching for

Today's episode we hear from Anthony Vigilante a long-time friend of Capital Hacking and we finally got him on the show! It has been a long time waiting but we are so glad he joined us. He dropped a gold mine of wealth. Don't miss this show!About Anthony Vigilante:Anthony has been in the financial industry for 20+ years running Enterprise Technology and as a Chief Security Officer. He graduated from New York University with a BS in Information Systems Management and from Fordham University with a MS in Computer Science. Anthony also holds an Advanced Certificate in Financial Econometrics and Data Analysis from Fordham's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Anthony sits on the National Board of Directors for America On Tech, which is a national nonprofit on a mission to mentor and guide underprivileged students to thrive in careers in technology and innovation. He regularly speaks at various conferences specializing in the areas of Technology and Cybersecurity. Anthony has been a multifaceted

In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh McCallen interviews Marc Halpern, an expert in chemistry and private investing. Halpern shares his evolution through the world of private investing, starting from real estate and learning how to maximize his IRA to become a successful investor. He also talks about the content he created, including his expertise in phase transfer catalysis. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking and informative deep mastermind on private investing.Marc is a successful part-real real estate investor who achieved financial freedom by doing only 1-2 deals per year as an active investor over 11 years (www.PartTimeInvestors.com). He then reached “The Ultimate Passive Investor Endgame” by transitioning out of active single-family home investing into high ROI truly passive private placement investing. He diversifies his private placements in three dimensions. For example, his self-directed Roth 401(k) is invested in 10 private placements in 7 sectors with 5 syndicators, fund managers, a

E278: Three Policy Risks in the Apartment Investing and Ownership Industry with Jay ParsonsThere are screening methods to combat leasing fraud and improve risk management. In today’s episode, Jay Parsons reveals the three policy risks that landlords and investors should be aware of and provides insight into the current state of the market, including price discovery and which markets are on the rise and which are on the decline.He also talks about the evolution of rental housing as an asset class and how technology has played a significant role in increasing its accessibility to individual investors. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and new screening methods to combat leasing fraud so listen now!Key Points from This Episode:Jay talks about the backstory of his life and where he came from.What are the policy risks in the industry?What does the industry look like for rental housing?How did Jay get into real estate economics?The markets Jay is seeing right now and where he sees prices going in the

Starting with a top-down approach and asking what you want your life to look like can help you make better decisions. In this episode with Kimberly Hopkins, she shares her criteria for choosing an asset class, and why she opted for multi-tenant industrial over multifamily investing. She told us the story of why and how she moved from academia to entrepreneurship in the real estate industry.Kim makes us understand multi-tenant industrial and neighborhood retail investing, the math behind it, and teaches us how to get started in the industry. Listen in and learn how to dissect your investment plan and take the right action. Tune in too for an extra tip on why you should include your kids in the business. Hit the play button now!Key Points from This Episode:Kim shares her background and what got her into iron peak properties. What type of real estate does Kim love?Why was the Rich Dad Poor Dad book revolutionary to Kim?Kim talks about how she got into the industrial space.The first property that Kim brought and

Starting with a top-down approach and asking what you want your life to look like can help you make better decisions. In this episode with Kimberly Hawkins, she shares her criteria for choosing an asset class, and why she opted for multi-tenant industrial over multifamily investing. She told us the story of why and how she moved from academia to entrepreneurship in the real estate industry.Kim makes us understand multi-tenant industrial and neighborhood retail investing, the math behind it, and teaches us how to get started in the industry. Listen in and learn how to dissect your investment plan and take the right action. Tune in too for an extra tip on why you should include your kids in the business. Hit the play button now!Key Points from This Episode:Kim shares her background and what got her into iron peak properties. What type of real estate does Kim love?Why was the Rich Dad Poor Dad book revolutionary to Kim?Kim talks about how she got into the industrial space.The first property that Kim brought and

Supercharge your IRA by venturing into other opportunities and alternative investments! Join Carl Fischer today as he talks about his business that allows people to invest in many spaces like oil and gas, precious metals, real estate, syndications, and LLCs using self-directed IRAs, 401Ks, and health savings accounts.Our conversation zeroes in on how investing through IRAs and 401(k)s works, the amount of money locked up in these retirement vehicles and the investment opportunities available to individuals through self-directed IRAs. Carl even addresses some common misconceptions about self-directed IRAs and their rules and regulations, so tune in now!Key Points from This Episode:How to take money out of Wall Street through self-directed IRA and 401(k)s.How did Carl start his business, CamaPlan, and what do they offer?How did Carl discover the opportunities in IRAs and 401(k)s?The cool things about self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s.How big is the world of IRAs and 401(k)s in the country and how much money or inv

Along with exhausting all your resources, education and determination can make a big difference no matter your industry! Today’s guest, David Zamarin, tells us exactly how to get on the Shark Tank Show. He also explains how he invested the money into his education and the idea of nanotechnology, eventually leading him to develop the protective coating product, DetraPel.David shares his journey as a teenage entrepreneur and the behind-the-scenes when he joined the Shark Tank show, where he made a pitch to the sharks. What happens after the cameras stop rolling and how did his appearance on the show change the trajectory of his business? Tune in now and also learn the importance of sustainable businesses and their role in positively impacting the environment.Key Points from This Episode:David’s background and what he and his business do.David shares his story of when he was an entrepreneur in his teenage years.How did David end up making $25k a month when he was in high school?David talks about his episode on t

Think beyond financial wealth and focus on accumulating and leveraging the different types of capital to fulfill the life you deserve. That’s what MC Laubscher, the Cashflow Ninja, teaches us to do as he talks about alternative investment strategies and education, and how to break free from the matrix.He also dove deeper into discussing the 10 types of capital and why you should invest in it. Listen in as he shares with us his predictions on the current state and future of the economy and society. Tune in now and find out the importance of understanding the great reset and adapting to the changes it brings as well! Key Points from This Episode:MC shares his life’s background story.How do the questions you ask determine the quality of your life? How did MC come up with the name ‘Cashflow Ninja’ and what does it mean?MC’s philosophy when investing: striving to be better every single day.MC talks about his key predictions for the next five years.What is wealth based on MC’s opinion and why?What and where is MC c

Making real estate investing simple is one of the missions of our guest today. In this episode, Chris Levarek discusses the Reg D offerings and goes into detail on the 506(b), 506(c), and 504. He even shares his insights into multifamily investing and short-term rentals, and also discusses his partnership strategy for each deal.With a mission to make real estate investing simple for busy people, he talks about how he created a platform that allows investors to customize their investments and select different deals through a two-page deal disclosure document. Tune in now as he also dives into the benefits of joining a mastermind group and offers advice on investing in short-term rentals! Don’t miss it!Key Points from This Episode:Chris shares his background in the military and corporate IT and how he transitioned to real estate investing.How did Chris use other people’s money for his capital?How did the process of starting a fund start?The different types of Reg D offerings, specifically 506(b), 506(c), and 50

When giving gifts, the gift must match your relationship with your recipient or your brand. In this episode, John Rulin talks about the power of gift-giving in building strong relationships in business and in life and that the outcomes we want in business, such as referrals, deal flow, access, retention, and loyalty, are driven by how we show up for people.He also talks about how showing up for families in uncommon ways can lead to being liked, loved, trusted, and top of mind, which also leads to referrals. Listen in as John shares his book ‘Giftology’ and how it’s helping people to learn the systems and process of the uncommon ways to show up for your most valuable relationships. Catch us now to know more about how to add value with both the gifts you give and the doors of opportunity you open!Key Points from This Episode:John shares a little bit of a backstory about who he is.John talks about his book, Giftology, and how it’s helping people to show up in uncommon ways for their most-valued relationships.How

Putting money to work in real estate positions you to make more money. Matt Faircloth teaches us how to syndicate deals by playing the cash flow game. He shares how they started from single-family to doing smaller multifamily until they have already started syndicating apartment buildings. He also explains the real estate, investing, and fundraising terminologies he used so listeners can understand him better.Matt also explains the 1% and 2% rules for buying a rental property, the challenges of raising capital, how to raise capital for the first time, and how to further improve your capital-raising skills. Tune in now and hear about the book Matt has authored and get ready to transform your life through real estate! Key Points from This Episode:Matt shares his backstory.Matt discusses the cash flow game and how he transitioned that to syndicate.What exactly are REIAs (Real Estate Investment Association)?How did the book ‘Raising Private Capital’ come to fruition and how many books were sold?Matt speaks on how

Over, around, or through the obstacle is the way according to our guest today, Eric Upchurch. In this episode, Eric discusses his journey from being a military member to becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate sector. He explains how he got interested in real estate investing, how he connected with Markian Sitch, the founder and CEO of ADPI (Active Duty Passive Income), and how they created the Military Real Estate Investing Academy, which is now one of ADPI's flagship products.He also talks about the current opportunities in real estate investing and how military members can take advantage of them. He discusses the various services that his company provides for military members and how it is dedicated to breaking down barriers for military members and providing them with the opportunity to invest in real estate and other ventures. Tune in now and find out more!Key Points from This Episode:How does real estate investing give military members a new sense of purpose?Eric’s acronym: OATES (Over, Around,

It's essential to find your path and not just follow in someone else's footsteps. In this episode, Marc Kuhn shares his story of how he went from making $1 an hour working for his dad's concrete company to owning multiple businesses with over 200 units and a revenue of $25M. He shares his experiences and insights into the luxury storage industry and how he's been able to build wealth through real estate and creative deal structures. Marc takes us through his journey of self-discovery, pivot, and how he built his business from the ground up. He also shares his tips about what is contract deed and how it is used, which is a key component of his success. Tune in now and scale up your $1 revenue per hour to million dollars more!Key Points from This Episode:Marc's backstory and his early years working for his dad's concrete company.Marc shares his story of getting fired from his W2 job and returning to construction work.How Marc started to pivot into a real estate company.The number o

Instead of trading your time for money, trade your money for time. In this episode, our guest Hoan Thai a.k.a. Hoanzone explains to us, step-by-step, how he negotiates his own seller financing note when it comes to actively investing in real estate and how he explains complicated deals very simply, especially for his new investors.He also talks about how he was able to multiply his time and how to buy properties with almost no cash at all. Tune in now and hear about hard money lending, his four steps on how to invest in real estate and get results, and his several ways on how to get debt. Hover that play button and get more involved in real estate investing and become a hard money lender. Key Points from This Episode:Hoan shares a bit of his background and how he got into the field of real estate investing.Hoan walks us through the process of his coaching business with new investors.The four steps of Hoan on how to invest in real estate and his other 4 steps in getting results.What are the creative strategies

The rapid innovation of technology today inevitably reduces people’s ‘cost’ of living and increases life quality. Today’s guest, Will Brown, explains to us deeply what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how AI helps people in many aspects of their business nowadays.He also shared with us how he created an AI company that is customer service-based and sales-based. He explains how it works 24/7 and why it costs just a fraction of what you’d pay for your customer service or sales representatives. Tune in now and discover the power of AI you can use to scale your business!Key Points from This Episode:Will shares his backstory and what he’s doing in terms of business right now.How did Will start mining for bitcoin at the age of 14?Will talks about his company called MagicForm.ai and what Chat GPT is.How do his machines or AI talk to customers?How does technology reduce people’s cost of living and increase life quality?Will shares how he came up with the idea of artificial intelligence.What type of companies would benef

Having cash in your bank account is a dry powder position that is going to help you in the succeeding years and your financial advisors should’ve told you that. Today’s guest, Frederick Hubler, limitlessly shares with us his company’s wealth strategies that are proven to be true and effective because he used them himself to upscale his business big time! He also talks about how he’s been doing clips on CNBC and Yahoo Finance and gave us an overview of the world of mainstream wealth management. Tune with us now and also find out why private equities and syndication are Fred’s definition of true wealth in investing. Don’t miss all these and his several tips about future asset categories and investments you should look into!Key Points from This Episode:Fred's personal background and where he's positioned right now in terms of business.How Fred got started in being a financial advisor. Fred talks about the past, present, and future of the economy we have right now.Fred shares his take on the continuous

Cap rates and interest rates increasing means there are more opportunities out there. But not all are willing to take the risk. Today’s guest, Matt Donnelly, shares how he exited his landscaping business that took 20-30 lawns in just a couple of years while he was still in college and eventually jumped into real estate investing which led him to own his franchise business today. Keep listening as Matt uncovers the number one key that can change one’s wealth and that will help unlock the most important part of every real estate investor’s life. Tune in now and learn more about the property management business that he’s bought and how it can turn management into leads! Catch us now!Key Points from This Episode:Matt talks a little bit about his personal background.Matt shares about his landscaping business, his bartending and how he bridged into real estate.Why did Matt come up with the idea of selling his business to three different landscapers?Matt’s journey to becoming a full-time realtor and owning a franchi

Don’t wait ‘til it’s too late! Sometimes, we are the very people that limit ourselves from being happy. We tend to wait for something to happen before rewarding ourselves. But our guest today, Travis Bell, assures us that we don’t need to wait to finally be happy. And one of the ways we can start getting that happiness is to make a bucket list and invest in it! In today’s episode, Travis shared with us the Bucket List website, what he does to reinvent it and why it is important. He also shared why he’s interested in businesses and how he’s built many successful ones. Tune in now and also learn about his franchising business and why Travis advises building an organization that’s not just about you! Don’t miss it!Key Points from This Episode:Travis talks about his background and the work he’s doing right now.How did Travis scale his personal training business and switch to becoming a professional speaker?What makes Travis’ bucket list different from all the others?Travis’ bucket list strategy is user-friendly a