Jeremy started investing in real estate and businesses in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to become a full-time passive cash flow investor. He is currently an investor in more than 60 opportunities across more than $1 Billion worth of real estate and business assets. As Founder and President of Roll Investment Group, Jeremy manages a group of over 1,500 investors who seek passive/managed cash flowing investments in real estate and businesses. Jeremy is also the co-Founder of For Investors By Investors (FIBI), a non-profit organization founded in 2007 with the goal of helping real estate investors network and learn in a strict no sales pitch environment. FIBI is now the largest group of public real estate investor meetings in California with over 30,000 members. Jeremy has an MBA from The Wharton School and is an Advisor for Realty Mogul, the largest real estate crowdfunding website in the US. Jeremy welcomes e-mails (jroll@rollinvestments.com) to network with or help other investors and to discuss real estate or business investments of any size.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Passive Investing with Jeremy Roll

01:04 Current Market Assessment and Its Impact on Passive Investments

06:04 Jeremy Roll's Background and Investment Journey

08:19 Learning Process and Networking in Real Estate

15:44 Diversification Strategies for Passive Investors

20:49 Cashflow Targets and Investment Strategies

23:27 Tax Abatement and Unique Investment Opportunities

24:59 Tax Abatement Trends and Future Outlook

28:41 Investment Strategies and Risk Management

31:44 Understanding Debt Funds and Economic Cycles

35:12 Essential Resources for New Investors

39:07 Key Due Diligence Questions for Passive Investors

42:37 Personal Insights and Future Aspirations

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

Omni Casey is a seasoned real estate investor, broker, coach, and published author with over 20 years of experience. Renowned for achieving financial freedom before the age of 30 through his "Passive Income for Life" (PIFL) strategy, Omni has become a thought leader in the real estate industry. He is the author of The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club, a powerful blend of storytelling and actionable advice for achieving financial independence through real estate investing.

Omni's real estate career began in Hawaii, where he grew up as one of eight siblings in an entrepreneurial family. Today, he operates his investment company, New Leaf Redevelopers, which focuses on value-add residential and mixed-use projects using his signature "Portfolio BRRRR" strategy.

As the founder of the Cash-Flow Breakfast Club, Omni leads a thriving community of real estate investors across the U.S., offering education, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The club empowers members to achieve financial freedom and builds local, hyper-engaged communities of investors. Omni's mission extends to inspiring his three children through hands-on involvement in their family investments.

Featured on the Bigger Pockets podcast and dozens of other industry-leading shows, Omni is known for sharing his philosophy of living life in decades—focusing on financial freedom in his 20s, generational wealth in his 30s, and leaving a legacy in his 40s.

Omni’s dynamic approach to real estate investing, combined with his passion for community building and education, continues to make a significant impact on investors nationwide.

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Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Current Real Estate Market

06:59 Understanding the BRRRR Strategy

12:32 Asset-Based Financing Explained

17:28 Finding Off-Market Deals

23:26 The Importance of Structure in Networking

29:01 Expanding the Cashflow Breakfast Club

36:08 Due Diligence: Key Questions for Passive Investors

RANDY SMITH

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Devin Elder is Founder & CEO of DJE Texas Management Group, a vertically integrated investment firm based in San Antonio, Texas. Since 2012, the firm has completed hundreds of successful investment projects including many full cycle multifamily investments, development projects, and land purchases. Devin has been a Principal in over 5,000 doors of multifamily. Devin is a Pilot, Podcast host and owner of a Real Estate brokerage and the DJE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting disadvantaged children in Texas and the Philippines.

Summary

In this episode of the Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, host Randy Smith interviews Devin Elder, founder and CEO of DJE Texas Management Group. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, investment opportunities, and the importance of patience for passive investors. Devin shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to real estate, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He also explains the investment structures used in his projects, the focus on multifamily and rural land investments, and the benefits of vertical integration in property management. In this conversation, Devin discusses the evolution of his property management company, the complexities of employee transitions during asset sales, and shares insights on market predictions and economic outlook. He emphasizes the importance of understanding debt structures in real estate, offers advice on due diligence for passive investors, and reflects on personal growth through aviation experiences. The conversation concludes with investment strategies for passive investors, focusing on development deals and multifamily syndications.

Chapters

00:00 Market Insights and Investment Opportunities

05:12 Devin Elder's Journey to Entrepreneurship

11:41 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

15:30 Investment Structures and Project Types

21:30 Track Record and Market Focus

24:34 Vertical Integration in Property Management

26:03 Launching a Property Management Company

28:15 Navigating Employee Transitions During Sales

30:38 Market Predictions and Economic Outlook

37:00 Understanding Debt Structures in Real Estate

44:31 Due Diligence for Passive Investors

47:29 Bucket List Adventures and Personal Growth

49:37 Investment Strategies for Passive Investors

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor