Episode 325: Building a Vertically Integrated Real Estate Business Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Mark Updegraff Join our host Simon Castillo and Mark Updegraff as they discuss: How to know when to pivot in your careerBuilding a business Finding people that you resonate with and asking questions Joining a mastermind and expanding your networkScaling your growing real estate business Gross Rent Multipliers Shifts in the housing industry Learning how to regain...

Invest Smarter Podcast Episode 324: Friday Look Back - Fear Causes Paralysis Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: Discover the current disconnect in multi-family real estate property values due to rising interest rates.Understand why fear causes investor paralysis and the importance of continually seeking opportunities. We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www...

Episode 323: Powerhouse Couple Overcoming Adversity & Building a Real Estate Portfolio Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Jacqueline Landry & Melvin Landry Join our host Simon Castillo with Jacqueline Landry & Melvin Landry as they discuss: Personal journey of entrepreneurship Education and proximity are key The value of alignment and mindset The strength, energy, and love of learning together within a mastermind groupWe have open investment opportunit...

Episode 322: Friday Look Back - What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Real Estate Investing Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on: 7 Real Estate Lessons from watching Ted LassoWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and ...

Episode 321: Finding Hidden Multifamily Opportunities with Andrea Foley Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Andrea Foley Join our host Simon Castillo and Andrea Foley as they discuss: Buying hotels and converting to multifamily Solutions for affordable housing We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of eve...

Episode 320: Friday Look Back - What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Real Estate Investing Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: 7 Real Estate Lessons from watching Ted LassoWe have investment opportunities open and available NOW! www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Download our FREE report on why multifamily investing mak...

Episode 319: Owning Your Future By Taking Your Skills and Knowledge To The Next Level with Adam Carswell Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Adam Carswell Join our host Simon Castillo and Adam Carswell as they discuss: Raisemasters; Raising Capital misconception - “If you find a great deal, the money will follow.” Do you agree? The value of expanding your network through education; Building your business infrastructure; Leveraging your network with social media;&nbs...

Episode 313: Friday Look Back - 4 Tips to Create Disciplined Habits That Lead to Sustaining the Best Version Of Yourself Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo as he reflects: The power of building wealth through real estate and how to achieve financial freedom via multi-family investing. Tips on real estate investing, entrepreneurship, business, and even mindset. Four ways to become more disciplined and create habits for a better version of yourself: c...

Episode 315: Commit To The Process Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Sebastian Garzon Join our host Simon Castillo and Sebastian Garzon as they discuss: Angel InvestingIdentifying your investment thesis The team makes all the difference when it comes to the experience of the dealWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every...

Episode 316: Friday Look Back - Should I Be Worried About the Bank Failures? Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: Three banks that have failed recently.Your deposits are safe if they are under $250,000, which is guaranteed by the government.The banking crisis was caused by banks' bad risk management of long-term treasuries.Private real estate investing as a key way to diversify away from volatile fina...

Episode 315: Commit To The Process Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Axel Ragnarsson Join our host Simon Castillo and Axel Ragnarsson as they discuss: When you’re a real estate investor, you’re a problem solver and a transaction engineer Mistakes that beginner investors make Not all multifamily deals are made equal If you’re successful, other people want to do what you’re doingYou have to commit to the process, that’s the challengeWe have open investment opportunities....

Episode 314: Friday Look Back - The Fed Fights Inflation & The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: The Fed's Shifting Stance on Inflation A Paradoxical Economy The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) The Sledgehammer of Monetary Policy How you can gain control of your retirement assets by using a self-directed IRA.How muc...

Episode 313: Learning How To Invest Smarter By Utilizing the 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Juan Vargas Join our host Simon Castillo and Justin Kiehne as they discuss: Coming to the realization that there are different pathways to growing financial stability aside from exchanging time for dollars “If you’re open to opportunities, you will find opportunities.”The differences between the 1031 exchange and Delaware Sta...

Episode 312: Facing Challenges Like a Champ Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Juan Vargas Join our host Simon Castillo and Juan Vargas as they discuss: Real estate is a business where you have to be a problem solverBuilding credibility as you build your network How to compete for deals in a competitive marketWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On...

Episode 311: Friday Look Back - Take Back Control of Your Retirement Assets with a Self Directed IRA Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: The missed opportunities when investors overlook their 401K and IRA accounts as a source of investment capital for real estate.How to take back control of your retirement assets by rolling them over into a self-directed IRA account.The benefit of a self-directed ...

Episode 310: That’s The Secret To Building Wealth Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil Join our host Simon Castillo and Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil as they discuss: Time commitment Financial bandwidthRich vs. wealthyThe modern day athleteBuilding generational wealth through real estateWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wed...

Episode 309: Friday Look Back - Take Back Control of Your Retirement Assets with a Self Directed IRA Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: How you can gain control of your retirement assets by using a self-directed IRA.How much money do you have in a 401K plan and what is it invested in? We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newslette...

Episode 308: If You Can Give, You Will Find A Way To Get Paid Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Bronson Hill Join our host Simon Castillo and Bronson Hill as the discuss: There are different forms of financial freedom The Golden HandcuffsThe impact of having support from other successful individuals Producing profound growth in our lives by allowing ourselves to become a little uncomfortable Partnerships and adding value We have open investment opportunities. ...

Episode 307: Friday Look Back - What Do Successful Individuals Do? 8 Strategies To Get This Right! Host: Simon Castillo Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: Learn why waking up early, reading, and exercising are non-negotiable for success.Discover how writing down your goals and finding mentors can drastically shorten your learning curve and get you ahead.Understand the key mindset successful people have about failure.Find ...

Episode 306: If You Master Yourself, You Will Master The Market Host: Simon Castillo Guest: Jerremy Alexander Newsome Join our host Simon Castillo and Jerremy Alexander Newsome as they discuss: That was a 34 million dollar mistake Beginning the entrepreneurship journey at a young ageFail with as many people watching as possible. Fail, as big as you can. Everyone should taste blissful pure defeat The money is the easy part. The money can be found. It’s available.&nb...