CRE Clarity
Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today’s guest is Jered Sturm, Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group. In this episode, we dive into navigating risk in real estate investing, taking the leap to grow your portfolio to hundreds of units, and mastering the art of efficient delegation. Tune in for insights and inspiration to elevate your investing journey! Learn more about Jered and his story at ! “Doubling down, delayed gratification. That's a consistent narrative of our journey.” 01:00 Jered began his real estate journey 18 years ago as a...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today’s guest is Jamie Goldenberg, the founder of Turn Prop LLC and creator of the Land Investing Club. In this episode, we unpack the essentials of land investing, breaking down its three key steps, exploring effective market strategies, and discussing the future of the industry. Join us and get inspired! Learn more about Jamie and his story at ! 01:00 Jamie began his career at a major finance company after graduating from college, but he always had an entrepreneurial spirit. In 2018, after moving to Chicago, he decided to try...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today, our guest is Waikiki Paulino, the Chief Executive Officer of CRE Construction Partners. In this episode, we explore every phase of a development project—from due diligence and development to construction management and final asset disposition. We dive into building strong teams, ensuring project success, and why the pre-construction phase is often more critical than construction itself. Learn more about Waikiki and his story at ! “It's not so much about stacking one brick over another or pouring concrete. It's really about...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Our guest today is Matthias Wilson, a military veteran turned multifamily syndicator. In this episode, we discuss how Matthias made the leap from being an Air Force pilot to acquiring millions of dollars in real estate, the steps to transition from single-family to multifamily investing, and how to maximize the potential of a value-add property. Join us and get inspired! Learn more about Matthias and his story at ! “The growth is just exponential now that I don't have the day job distracted me from my passion.” 01:00...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today’s guest is Tzvi Wiser, Senior LLC Specialist at NUCO Filings. In this episode, we explore the flexibility and structuring of LLCs in real estate, the compliance requirements they must meet, and the impact of the new Corporate Transparency Act. Tune in to stay informed about emerging trends in real estate! Learn more about Tzvi and his story at ! “The big syndicators usually don't make mistakes because they got lawyers taking care of them. It's the beginers that often make the mistakes.” 01:00 Tzvi explored various...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today, our guest is commercial real estate investor and developer, Omar Khan. In this insightful conversation, we explore Omar’s career path from investment banking to real estate investing and development, discuss various asset classes for investment, and delve into the specifics of one of his standout deals. Learn more about Omar and his story at ! “If you don't work hard and you don't manage your affairs in a judicious manner, then everywhere in the world, you are going to run into trouble.“ 01:20 Omar grew up in an...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today, our guest is Adam Knorr, a social media entrepreneur and ghostwriter for CRE firms and founders. In this episode, we dive deep into content creation on LinkedIn and how to do it right. In this episode, we dive deep into content creation on LinkedIn and discuss how to do it right. We cover the importance of niching down, being authentic and relevant on social media, and the role of AI in content creation—whether it's helping or hindering the process. Learn more about Adam and his story at ! “Nitching is a really interesting...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today, our guest is Winnie Cherutoh, a real estate investment and sales consultant based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this conversation, we dive deep into the similarities and differences between the US and Kenyan real estate markets. We also discuss some fundamental principles for achieving success in sales. You don’t want to miss this episode! Learn more about Winnie and her story at ! 01:30 Winnie lives and invests primarily in Nairobi, Kenya. With a background in statistics, she became interested in real estate in her early twenties and...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Our guest today is Emma Powell, a real estate investor who achieved remarkable success. We'll dive deep into Emma's journey, exploring how she transformed her life – going from a stay-at-home mom of six to a multimillionaire in just five years. Discover the secrets to getting started in real estate investing and learn powerful strategies for building your path to financial freedom. Get ready to be inspired by Emma's story – tune in now! Learn more about Emma and her story at ! “Managing a 10-unit building is very similar to...
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Welcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today, our guest is Alex Arenkill, a real estate developer at Enclave. In our conversation, we dive into the development process. We talk about Alex’s journey and the key steps in the industrial development process. Join us and get inspired. Learn more about Alex and his story at ! 01:00 Alex’s family were multifamily investors, so he grew up in the business. He explored various areas in the real estate industry but now focuses primarily on development and acquisition. At 29 years old, Alex has already gained extensive...
info_outlineWelcome to the CRE Clarity Podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Our guest today is Emma Powell, a real estate investor who achieved remarkable success. We'll dive deep into Emma's journey, exploring how she transformed her life – going from a stay-at-home mom of six to a multimillionaire in just five years. Discover the secrets to getting started in real estate investing and learn powerful strategies for building your path to financial freedom. Get ready to be inspired by Emma's story – tune in now!
Learn more about Emma and her story at creclarity.com!
“Managing a 10-unit building is very similar to managing 100-unit buildings.”
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Emma transitioned from commercial and wedding photography to real estate investing, drawn by the industry's opportunities and path to financial freedom. She began by investing in duplexes and triplexes, before moving on to raising capital for larger 100-unit apartment buildings.
According to Emma, networking and collaborating with experienced professionals proved to be a key factor in her success.
“You should not get into the landlording business if you're only in it for the money. It should be because you love buildings, and the people who live and work in them, and you find construction, development, and all those things fascinating.”
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Emma highlights that capital raising is a multi-step process, requiring patience and perseverance due to its time-consuming nature.
Emma shares how she achieved financial freedom. She balanced smaller, cash-flowing properties she owned directly with involvement in larger commercial deals. Once rental income matched their day job income, Emma and her husband quit their jobs, and eventually reached true financial freedom through the power of compounding.
“There's never a time when you don't wish you hadn’t started sooner.”
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Toward the end of the conversation, Emma shares what she’s most excited about currently. She anticipates a demographic shift that will impact real estate investing. While acknowledging the challenge this presents, she’s also excited about the new opportunities it will create.
Finally, Emma shares one point of clarity with the listeners - The sooner you start, the sooner you will say you wish you'd started sooner.
About our Guest, Emma Powell
Emma went from stay-at-home mom of 6 to a multimillionaire in less than 5 years. In 2022, she hit a huge goal by retiring her husband early on real estate investing. She has partnered on almost 1,000 apartment units and sponsors a free commercial investing club to help other investors expand their portfolios.
As co-founder and president of Rise Capital Invesments, a boutique private debt and equity fund, Emma has raised several million dollars of capital for joint ventures and syndications. Emma hosts Passive Income Adventures Podcast with over 50 episodes, and has been featured on nearly 100 podcasts and has an easy to interview style
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