If you have asked how to generate passive income, you may have heard that you should invest in real estate. Doing so makes sense but can feel intimidating for new investors. What if they fail at it? Who do they turn to for guidance? How will they organize property management?

These are valid questions, and we are here to address them for you.

Our guest is Savannah Arroyo, a registered nurse and multifamily real estate investor. She finds joy in sharing her journey to achieving financial freedom through real estate. She addresses critical questions — such as how to get investors, purchase property, and what to do when establishing property management. Improve your net worth and find financial freedom with real estate. Tune in to the episode now!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Seek expert help
• Pay attention to property management
• Build your network

Episode Highlights:

[1:38] Savannah’s Journey to Real Estate Syndication

Savannah talks about her dream of being free from financial constraints while being a nurse. This dream led her to dig into real estate investing to generate passive income. Savannah and her husband broadened their reach by finding other people who would do it with them.

[8:46] Seek Expert Help

Moving into syndication and being responsible for growing other people’s investments, Savannah realized the importance of formal coaching, mainly for two things: (1) accountability and (2) expert guidance.

[11:54] Look Into Property Management

Property management is vital to scaling the value of real estate property. Savannah advises looking into the management first before purchasing a property. She also suggests interviewing management teams to establish communication and tour the ground with the property manager.

[14:45] Find the Right Investors

Get into a conversation with potential investors first. Ensure trust, and see to it that they are agreeable with the plans and predictions of the investment.

Notable quotes from the episode:  

[2:45] “We stumbled upon real estate investing for obvious reasons. It’s one of the best ways out there to grow wealth.”

[7:18] “The biggest barrier to people handing over money to one of your investments is trust. They need to be able to trust you.”

[24:10] “If you’re interested in doing something that someone else has done, reach out and connect to them.”

Resources Mentioned:

Savannah Arroyo: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

The Networth Nurse: Website

BiggerPockets Podcast 

The Passive Investing Show

Ryan Pineda (on real estate and NFT): Website

We’re living in interesting times. The stock market is up, the dollar is down and everyone’s talking about inflation. While it can be tricky to make sense of all the noise, there are definitely opportunities to be had in the current economic environment.

In this episode, J and Ashley talk with Bob Fraser, cofounder of Aspen Funds, on how you can leverage inflation and what asset classes are worth exploring. Join them as they explore the investment and income opportunities in our current economy.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Develop a macro thesis.
• Work with skilled operators.
• Get good debt and invest.
• Pay attention to energy.
• Leverage inflation.

Episode Highlights:

[6:30] Making an Investing Thesis

First, develop a macro thesis. Determine what things you are going to do really well. Then, figure out the best strategies. Finally, find the best ways to invest and hire a skilled operator if needed.

[11:18] Investing in Energy and Real Estate

Investment in energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure has dropped in the last seven years. Energy requires billions of investment to maintain, so we have a massive energy crisis right now.

Inflation can be affected by inflation. Some opportunities include:

• Borrow debt at fixed rates
• Get inflation-protected assets

[16:46] Macro Trends to Consider

Smart debt is a rich man’s tool. Borrow money at fixed rates below the inflation rate, then invest in inflation-protected assets.

Currently, there’s a massive trend of reshoring and local manufacturing. There will be a need for local manufacturing and inventory in the next year. You must be market-dependent. Look at the location first when searching for investments.

[26:44] Interests, Concerns and Opportunities, and Advice

They are currently investing in short-term rentals. Inflation is both your greatest enemy and greatest tailwind. Get out cash, get good debt, and invest. Pay attention to the energy markets.

Bob also advises to watch The Passive Investing Show—it’s the secret to wealth creation. Tune in to Bob’s podcast, Invest Like a Billionaire, too!

Notable Quotes from the Episode:

[7:25] “You can’t predict the waves, but you can predict the tides.” 

[10:19] “You can’t have hubris in the investment world.”

[17:31] “Debt is a rich man’s tool.”

Resources Mentioned:

Aspen Funds

Invest Like a Billionaire

The Passive Investing Show

Are you looking to invest your money but don’t want the hassle of doing it yourself? Or are you a business owner looking for a low-cost, low-risk way to expand your brand? Franchising might be the answer for you! Franchising is a great way to build passive investment. With a franchise, you get all the benefits of owning your own business without all the risk and hassle.

In this episode, J and Ashley talk with Nick Friedman, cofounder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk and Moving, about how investing in franchises helps you build passive wealth. Join them as they explore the passive income opportunities in franchising and what to expect.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Find the right investment fit for you.
• Do your research on franchising.
• Be patient with results but urgent in the effort.
• Invest in what you know.

Episode Highlights:

[6:43] Franchising the Business

Being a franchisor isn’t very passive. Not only are they selling the franchise but they are also providing support, tools, marketing, logistics, and technology.

[10:43] Building Passive Income Through Franchising

They saw the opportunity to create an investor model or absentee owner where the owner may have the capital but not the time or bandwidth to run the daily operations. So the franchisor finds a manager to handle the daily operations who may not have had the capital to do so.

Do your research. Look at the International Franchise Association’s website. By filtering your options, you can find a passive franchise investment.

[16:42] What to Expect in Franchising

When investing in a franchise, there will be some involvement. But it’s still passive since you’re not spending every day working on that project.

[22:12] Nick’s Interests, Concerns, and Advice

He’s a passive investor in Franchise123, and so he’s currently invested in that particular model. With interest rates rising, he’s keeping a close eye on the housing market.

Have patience for results but urgency of effort. Invest in what you know. You can also expand what you know. Always give a little bit more than people expect.

Notable Quotes from the Episode:

[4:15] “In order to grow a business, you’ve got to learn how to work on the business, not just in the business. You’ve got to create systems and processes for the business to scale.”

[13:41] “It’s a wide universe out there. And it’s worth doing some research to explore what might be a good fit or good investment opportunity.”

[26:47] “Have patience for results but urgency of effort.”

Resources Mentioned:

The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Traction by Gino Wickman

International Franchise Association

Kidokinetics

Franchise123

College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk and Moving

Nick Friedman’s website

The Passive Investing Show