TGCI 215: From Guinness book of world records to iFly Indoor Skydiving to Full Time Investor
Release Date: 11/28/2022
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In this captivating episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Paul David Thompson, a remarkably accomplished real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Paul's track record of success in real estate speaks for itself, but what truly sets him apart is his mission to empower and guide fellow realtors through his renowned brainchild, the My Freedom Foundry Mastermind. Through this platform, Paul shares his extensive knowledge and experiences, illuminating the path to financial freedom for aspiring real estate investors and helping them scale their businesses. Driven by a firm belief in untapped...
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TGCI 230: The Holistic Wealth Strategy w/ Dave Wolcott
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TGCI 229: Techvestor - Making investing in Airbnbs passive & easy
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TGCI 228: How to create passive income from vacant land!
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In today's show, Pancham interviews Brent Bowers - an investor and coach focusing on buying and selling vacant land. Brent is an Army officer with over eight years of service, spending lots of time away from his family. He started to invest in real estate to be more present with his wife and children. Listen as we explore more about Brent and how investing in real estate helped him to spend more time with his family, expands his business, hire a team and help other investors! Enjoy the show! Quote: "We can't just listen to all this gold of information; we must act on it as well."...
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TGCI 226: Ex Marine Corps created teams to jump start his syndication journey
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TGCI 225: Former B1-Bomber pilot and Lieutenant Colonel retires to become asset manager for MF buildings
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TGCI 224: Aspiring to quit his job w/ multifamily investing
The Gold Collar Investor
In today's show, Pancham interviews Brendan Chisholm - principal of BKC Holding, a private equity real estate firm focused on acquiring distressed and value-add multifamily and mixed-use communities. Brendan holds a degree in Marketing from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. He is also a proud father, husband, and investor. Know more about Brendan and how he plans to shift from being an employee to different companies to focus on multifamily investing and being the lead sponsor for three syndications totaling 169 units! Listen and enjoy the show! ...
info_outlineIn today’s show, Pancham interviews K. Trevor Thompson - entrepreneur, real estate investor, syndicator, and founder of Niagara Investments.
- Trevor’s achievements are no joke - 47 years in the attraction and entertainment industry, 20 years working with iFLY Indoor Skydiving, invested in 20 deals, and a diverse portfolio that includes investments in a retail strip mall, a medical office building, land development, and more!
With tons of investing experience, you’ll certainly from this episode as he shares his various entrepreneurial adventures before he discovered that real estate is the real deal! He'll also share his favorite asset class, investing in the entertainment sector, the value of a skilled operator, and the advantages of passive investments.
Listen and enjoy the show!
Quote:
“The more I learned about real estate investing, the more I just got hooked on it. And you know, I could see the power of it. And what they say, right? 90% of all millionaires were created through real estate.”
Timestamped Shownotes:
- 0:40 - Pancham introduces Trevor to the show
- 1:48 - Understanding passive investing and creating wealth through real estate
- 9:21 - Differentiating active and passive investing by its risks
- 10:32 - How investing in the entertainment industry works
- 13:29 - The benefits of investing in different asset classes
- 16:30 - His take on real estate investing amidst the current market shift
- 24:14 - Education and hard work as the first steps to getting started in real estate
- 28:51 - Taking the Leap Round
- 28:51 - Real estate apartment as his first passive investment
- 29:03 - Overcoming his fear of investing in a completely different asset
- 29:56 - Why his 2nd real estate investment did not go as expected
- 31:08 - Why real estate investing is like betting on a horse race
- 32:00 - How you can connect with Trevor
3 Key Points:
- Be careful investing with someone you first get started in real estate investing. Once you found somebody that you can trust, the deals can do well.
- Having a diversified investment portfolio could help minimize the risks as each asset class has its own benefits and market trends change from time to time.
- Prioritize getting educated to get started in real estate investing. There are a lot of platforms that could help you do so such as meetups, online courses, and the like.
Get in Touch:
- Trevor Thompson Email - [email protected]
- Trevor Thompson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktrevorthompson/
- Niagara Investments LLC Website - https://www.niagara-investments.com/
- The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/
- Pancham Gupta Email - [email protected]
Books:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194
- Passive Investing In Commercial Real Estate: Insider secrets to achieving financial independence by James Kandasamy - https://www.amazon.com/Passive-Investing-Commercial-Real-Estate-ebook/dp/B07MYCK56B