E657 - CFC - How To Avoid Cognitive Biases When Making Investment Decisions (Replay)
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
Release Date: 05/31/2023
Stacking Stories to Attract Your Dream Investors - E1063 - RMR
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In today’s RaiseMasters Radio episode, I sit down with Aarati Sawhney, a physician-turned-capital-raiser who’s making big moves in the syndication space. We talk about how she leveraged her deep physician network to raise millions—sometimes with just a few texts—and how her consistency, trust-building, and authentic updates (including her hiking adventures!) keep her investors engaged. Aarati also shares how RaiseMasters helped her level up her systems, and why establishing your identity as a capital raiser is key to scaling. Resources mentioned in the episode: Aarati Sawhney ...
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Lessons Going From Carlyle to 4,000 Units - E1062 - CFC
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
Rising interest rates. Distressed deals. A frozen capital market… Sound familiar? Today I interviewed Randy Langenderfer, and he has been through it all—building 4,000+ units across Texas, Oklahoma, and Ohio. You want to know what really sets him apart though? His background in private equity at Carlyle, where he learned how to engineer cash flow like a Fortune 500 operator. In this episode, we unpack: The exact buy box Randy is targeting in 2025 (and why he’s skipping certain markets) How Carlyle’s approach to EBITDA growth directly applies to multifamily Why some...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Investor Relations - E1061 - TT
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In this Topical Tuesday episode, I spoke with Tom Dunkel who is the founder of Eagle Capital Investments. Tom has nearly 30 years of experience in real estate, finance, and investing, and his mission is to help investors build wealth and create lasting financial freedom. He partners with top-tier operators to source high-quality opportunities, while offering hands-on guidance every step of the way. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: Learning how to build authentic relationships with investors that lead to long-term partnerships Understanding the common mistakes...
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How To Pick ONE Platform And Go All In - E1060 - MM
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In today’s Monday Minutes episode, I explain why picking one marketing platform and going all in is the key to raising more capital. I share how to align your strategy with your strengths so you can build a scalable client acquisition system. Tune in to learn how to choose the right platform for you. Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge. Learn more here:
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Making a Genuine Connection Right Away - E1059 - RMR
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In today’s RaiseMasters Radio episode, Adam sits down with capital raiser Eric Burns to talk about fishing, raising millions for multifamily deals, and how he’s leveraging authentic connections on LinkedIn to grow his investor network. We also discuss the power of momentum, consistency, and what it really takes to stand out as a capital raiser in today’s market. Resources mentioned in the episode: Eric Burns Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge. Learn more here:
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New AI Tool Helps LPs Underwrite Deals - E1058 - CFC
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
40% of limited partners in the last two years experienced capital calls, distressed assets—or worse… This has left many LPs a bit lost in terms of their confidence in their due diligence process… But one physician-turned-real estate investor thinks that’s about to change. Today I sat with Dr. Sam Giardano, a practicing gastroenterologist who built an AI-based underwriting tool to evaluate syndications. Now? He’s turned it into an AI-powered platform that can vet deals in seconds—and it just exploded from 1,500 to over 4,000 users. In today's episode, he breaks down… How...
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Lessons from 3,500 Units: A Passive Investor's Take on What Works—and What Doesn't - E1057 - TT
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In this Topical Tuesday episode, I spoke with Sharon Riddle who is the cofounder of Excalibre Investments of Texas LLC. She has worked in companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. She has provided business solutions in the areas of software upgrades, business process analyses, and conducted best business practice research for over 30 years. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about: Key lessons from investing in 18 multifamily properties and over 3,500 units, including both standout wins and painful challenges What characteristics of sponsors make for...
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Dangers Of Partnerships And How To Avoid Them - E1056 - MM
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In today's Monday Minutes episode, I share why partnerships in business can be both dangerous and necessary. I cover the risks, how to vet potential partners, why you should avoid rushing into equity splits, and what a strong partnership actually looks like. Tune in to learn how to navigate partnerships the smart way. Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge. Learn more here:
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Raising Millions While on Vacation in Vietnam - E1055 - RMR
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, Adam talks with Mathew Owens, a CPA-turned-capital-raising machine who’s raised over $150M and built a system that runs even while he's on vacation. We unpack how he raised $2.8M while in Vietnam, what it takes to build real investor trust, and how to create scalable processes that free up your time. Resources mentioned in the episode: Mathew Owens Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge. Learn more here:
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How to Raise Capital With Technology - E1054 - CFC
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
While most people are struggling to get their deals funded in today's market… Some operators are raising capital in just 24-48 hours. Today I interviewed Dallon Schultz, founder of Capitallyst Pro, who revealed the exact CRM system behind these rapid fundraising results… …even in today’s challenging environment. Dallon’s real estate journey began with a fourplex purchase…without using his own money. Today, he manages a fund of funds involved in over $250M of real estate. In today's episode, he breaks down: How breaking his leg as a nurse showed him the fragility of "safe and...
info_outlineEverybody has an inner voice that either consciously, or subconsciously, affects our judgment and decision-making.
When it comes to investors, this internal voice can become very deep seeded in our thought processes and can become hard to identify, leading to poor decision-making.
This phenomenon is called cognitive bias and it affects each person to some degree.
Learning how to avoid cognitive biases can allow you to make better investment decisions which leads to a more secure and favorable future.
Our guest for today is Steve Settlage who is a full-time passive and semi-active investor.
Steve has a significant amount of experience investing in real estate and related vehicles.
He has been investing in a variety of asset classes since 2011 and has intimate knowledge of a broad spectrum of investment opportunities and structures as well as the marketplace as a whole.
Today we are going to discuss…
- What to learn from a bad deal and a bad partnership that our guest had where he lost a significant amount of money
- Some of the cognitive biases that occur
- Economic Biases
- Operator and mentor biases
- Intelligence bias (80% of the population thinks they are above average intelligence)
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