Looking to succeed in real estate investing? In this podcast episode, host Jim Pfeifer and guest Kathy Fettke, a seasoned real estate investor and expert, shares his top proven strategies to help you achieve long-term success in the competitive world of real estate. Whether you're just starting or already have experience, these expert tips will guide you on the path to becoming a successful real estate investor. In this episode, Jim covers: How to get started with real estate investing Key strategies for building wealth and growing your portfolio Common pitfalls to avoid for new investors Best practices for managing rental properties and house flips Long-term investment strategies for sustainable financial success Join Jim Pfeifer as he breaks down these strategies and provides actionable insights for anyone looking to thrive in passive real estate investing.

Welcome to PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show, where we help you build and protect your wealth through smart, hands-off real estate investments. Hosted by Jim Pfeifer, each episode brings you expert interviews with experienced Limited and General Partners who share practical tips and strategies for growing your portfolio without the grind. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a busy professional, PassivePockets equips you with the insights, market trends, and risk management tactics needed to make informed decisions and achieve long-term financial success.

Join us in this episode of Passive Investing from Left Field as we sit down with franchise expert Kim Daly. Kim shares her incredible journey from answering a classified ad to becoming one of the top franchise consultants in the industry. Discover how franchising can be a powerful tool for building wealth and achieving financial freedom. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Kim's insights on selecting the right franchise and managing it effectively are invaluable. Tune in and learn how to make franchising work for you!   About Kim Daly  For more than 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising all the while living her own dreams through her franchise. Today, she is recognized as one ofAmerica’s top franchise consultants having created nearly 1000 franchise owners. She is an international best-selling co-author of Franchising Freedom and the founder and host of KimDaly.tv and Create Wealth through Franchising Podcast. Kim created the “The Daly Plan” – a millionaire mindset coaching program that she used herself to build the largest franchise consulting business in the history of franchise consulting in 2012. She is a mom of two teenage boys. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition. She loves to workout and ski, and she lives on the beach in southern New Hampshire.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 02:04 Her journey to franchising  03:11 How has franchising changed over the last 20 years 04:41 A "want based" business  06:45 Why do LPs like franchising? 09:56 Typical rate of failure with franchises  13:06 Common characteristics of a successful franchise 14:23 How to vet a franchise?20:38 Deciding on an industry to franchise  24:56 Passive franchise opportunities 28:30 new franchise opportunities  32:19 Do the interest rates affect franchises? 36:20 What is the exit of a franchise?  41:24 Podcast Recommendation 42:44 Contact Kim   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:Money Ripples Podcast: https://moneyripples.com/podcast/Wealth without Wall Street: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/Mind Valley App: https://www.mindvalley.com/apps Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalykim/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedalycoach/ Kim's Podcast: https://www.thedaily.coach/ Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

Left Field Investors do things differently, and Lee Yoder’s story testifies to the power of Community in getting started in real estate investing. Lee, the Founder of Threefold Real Estate, joins Jim Pfeifer to talk about his journey of taking risks and making huge career changes. He looks back on how he transitioned from a physical therapist to a real estate syndicator. His story is all about accepting and letting go of what was not for him, and pursuing what truly makes him feel fulfilled. He shares his experiences with taking on big risks in his career and his perspective on assessing them. Lee also touches on financial coaches, lending strategies, real estate markets, and more. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’s episode features a spotlight on Steven and Becca Taylor from the Boston area. Both are classically trained scientists who recently started passively investing in real assets. You’ll have to listen to hear who gave them the idea. They have also helped start a local LFI Meetup in the Boston area which we love to see.

In this unique episode, Mike Simmons, the author of Level Jumping: How I grew my business to over $1 million in profits in 12 months, shares insights on growing a real estate business with wholesaling and land contract deals. More than just the nuts and bolts of investing, Mike discusses with @Jim Pfeifer how to create an actual business out of investing by systematizing it so you can be free of your job. Learn how focus and announcing his intentions led Mike from a job he did not enjoy to embarking on a successful real estate business that gives him freedom of time and money. Mike has personally worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them optimize and grow their businesses. Tune in to this insightful episode and start level jumping on your business today!   https://leftfieldinvestors.com/   To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’sepisode features Infielder Trevor Oldham. Trevor is starting off his journey in passive investing and shared his story with us on how he's been able to get started including getting into a tribe to invest with a group of people to allow him to investor for lower amounts of capital but meet more sponsors. Trevor has been working to develop multiple income streams and has some interesting pieces of advice from what he's learned along the way. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.  Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field

Self-storage has been one of the best performing real estate asset classes over the past two decades, especially in uncertain economic times. Join Jim Pfeifer as he talks to real estate investor turned self-storage investor, Scott Meyers. Self-storage is a simple and predictable asset class and Americans love to store their stuff - in good times and in bad times. You can add value and raise rents much more quickly than in multifamily and other assets. Tune in to learn how the storage business works, how to vet sponsors, analyze deals and become a successful passive investor in self-storage! 

This week’s episode features ME - Chad Ackerman. Realizing I hadn't told my own story, this week I recorded my journey to share with the community. Listen in to the lessons learned and advice I have to give that I've picked up throughout my time investing passively in real estate. Maybe my goals will be aligned with yours? Or maybe our "whys" will be similar. Perhaps you too are thinking about liquidating your 401k. Enjoy hearing more about my story. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.  Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Uncertain times can cause fear for investors, but it also presents opportunities for those willing to dive into the niches. In this episode,  Logan Freeman, the Co-Founder of  FTW Investments, joins Jim Pfeifer to discuss how to thrive in the current market: by focusing on asset classes that will thrive in any market. He also dives into mentorship and leveraging the learning curve to help move forward and grow. Plus, Logan shares why he shifted from multi-family to other asset classes. Learn more great insights by tuning in to this conversation! 

This week’s episode featured Infielder Michael Son from Seattle, WA. Michael is working in the tech industry in his W2, but he is building his wealth through passive investing and by investing in a franchise that he and his wife will be running. Michael has been able to get into several different passive investments and diversify his portfolio by investing within a Tribe. He looks to continue to educate himself and network with more investors to develop more knowledge as well as sharing what he's learned with others.

Are you interested in holding an asset for the long term and achieving infinite returns? Then this episode is for you! Jim Pfeifer sits down with Elaine Stageberg to discuss everything from how to vet an operator, property management, and the proper mindset for success. Elaine also shares the inspiration, progress, and purpose of Black Swan Real Estate as a company that helps investors grow their wealth through investing passively in real estate. Tune in now to start building the path toward a life of prosperity!

This week’s episode features a spotlight on Tribevest, another one of LFI’s Preferred Partners. Tribevest is a collaborative, group investment platform that enables friends and family to organize as an investor group, pool money, and manage joint investments.   Brittany Barchalk, Head of Marketing,at Tribevest, joined us to talk about the company and how they have been assisting Limited Partner Investors build wealth since 2018. She also shares a bit of her personal wealth building journey as she has taken her first steps in the passive investing industry.   Brittany also shared exciting developments that Tribevest is planning to roll out in 2023 including a mobile app, the Open Tribe concept, and more.   If you would like to connect with Brittany or anyone else at Tribevest, you can go on to their website at https://www.tribevest.com/.

Join us on the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast as we welcome back Whitney Elkins-Hutten, the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com and author of 'Money for Tomorrow'. In this episode, Whitney shares her insights on creating, keeping, and growing wealth, with a focus on multifamily investments, preferred equity, and debt funds. Don't miss out on her valuable advice for both new and seasoned investors. Subscribe now and learn how to secure your financial future!   About Whitney Elkins-Hutten  Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, Founder of AshWealth.com, author of Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth published with BiggerPockets, co-author of the international #1 bestseller Resilient Women in Life and Business, host of the Passive Investing Made Simple YouTube show and podcasts, and a partner in $800MM+ in real estate — including over 6500+ residential units, 15 express car washes, and more than 2200+ self-storage units across 11 states—and experience flipping over $5MM in residential real estate.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 03:19 Book released 08:45 Passive vs. active investing 15:05 What asset classes are doing well? 17:34 Preferred Equity 29:05 Mistakes LPs are making  32:38 Podcast recommendations 33:53 Contact   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:The Mind Pump Podcast: https://mindpumppodcast.com/ Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyHuttenInvesting  Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

Todd Nepola, the founder and president of Current Capital Group, has been in the industrial real estate niche for his entire investing career. In this episode, Todd joins Jim Pfeifer to share his financial journey and discuss how investing in just two niche asset classes in one market have been the key to his success. Tune in now and hear Todd’s story and plenty of golden nuggets of advice!  To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://leftfieldinvestors.com/podcast/

This week’s episode features a spotlight on Vyzer, one of LFI’s Preferred Partners. Vyzer is a digital private concierge service that provides a single online platform to manage, control, and monitor all of your investments.   Danielle Greenberg, the Head of Marketing at Vyzer, joined us to talk about the tool they’ve developed for Limited Partner Investors to be able to add all of their investments in one location and replace the typical spreadsheet tracking that a lot of LPs manage manually.     Danielle also walked us through several enhancements that are on the horizon for Vyzer in 2023 as well as future plans for the software. Enhancements include a new mobile app, an improved loan section to have complete visibility to all liabilities, and more.   If you would like to connect with Danielle, you can reach her at danielle@vyzer.co or you can find anyone on the team at their website https://vyzer.co/. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://leftfieldinvestors.com/podcast/

This is going to be a very different episode than normal. We are Left Fielders. We do things differently. A lot of people recognize the episodes with zeros. We don’t do that. We are recognizing Episode 101 because it’s the first of our next 100 episodes. That’s what we’re excited about.   We are looking forward to the future, but we are also going to recognize the past. We are going to talk about where we have come from, what’s happened at Left Field Investors over the past few years and where we’re going. We are Left Field Investors. By definition, we are not conventional. We are not going to follow the crowd.   We have been five guys trying to figure stuff out. It wasn’t intentional that we set up Left Field Investors but every time we have had success or passed a monument of some kind, we would figure out what the next thing is. That’s what we mean when we say we five guys figuring stuff out. We’re trying to do the best for the community and now - we’re 1,200 people figuring stuff out together.    In this episode, we’re going to acknowledge the past with a keen focus on our future. Listen in as Jim Pfeifer and the Founders of Left Field Investors – Sean Donnelly, Steve Suh, Chad Ackerman and Ryan Stieg -  share the beginnings of LFI, where we are now and most importantly where Left Field Investors is headed in 2023 and beyond!

This week’s episode features Phil Moeller. Phil has been investing in several aspects of the real estate industry but has been putting more of his focus on the passive investing side as of late. He is trying to educate himself more around the space by being an active passive investor. Phil has also taken on the goal of trying to educate more people about this space and inviting them to understand the passive investing world more.

Despite the name, passive investing requires you to take action consistently if you want to achieve financial freedom. Reed Goossens of RSN Property Group joins Jim Pfeifer to share how he invested in himself, found a mentor and became a successful real estate investor. Reed also discusses tips on creating a genuine connection with a new operator, how to navigate rising interest rates and how to take action to create a real estate business – passive, active or both. Tune in to hear a great real estate story and learn ways to shortcut your own successful real estate investing journey! 

This week’s episode features Randy Smith. After recent changes to his W2 structure, Randy finds himself now being a full-time passive investor. He spent some time on the Active Investing side of the ballpark before moving over to the Passive side where he is currently focused. Randy continues to educate himself on the industry and is able to focus on his passion due to the passive income he is currently receiving from his investments.

There can be advantages to investing in uncertain market conditions, rather than completely turning yourself off to new opportunities. Mark Kenney, the Co-founder of Think Multifamily, subscribes to the theory that there are quality deals to find in any market cycle. In this episode, he joins Jim Pfeifer to share with us his incredible journey and the unique process he follows in investing and sourcing multifamily properties - often dealing with multiple offerings at the same time. Mark discusses bridge debt and explains why he is still using it effectively in certain situations. He has a positive track record in multifamily and he has experienced a lot of success, but he is willing to admit that there is more out there to learn. He is carefully bold in uncertain times, which can set him up to capitalize on market inefficiencies. Follow along to this conversation to learn more! 

This week’s episode features Joe and Katie Viola. Joe and Katie have just begun their journey in passive investing by taking action on their first deal a short time ago. They have been educating themselves through books, podcasts, and getting involved in the Left Field community via attending meetings and the forum to develop a comfort level to invest in a multi-family deal. Next up for the couple is to focus on developing their goals to help drive the next decisions they have related to building passive wealth.

Are you interested in making money while having a positive social impact? Many real estate investments improve properties, so their tenants have a nice place to live. Note investing takes this a step further and works to keep homeowners who have defaulted on their mortgage in their homes. The banks love it because they get bad debt off their books, the homeowners love it because they get to stay in their home and the investors love it because they earn a return as the notes are converted from bad debt back into performing notes. Join Jim Pfeifer as he interviews Christopher Seveney from 7E Investments on the ins and out of note investing!  This episode is packed with information to help you understand notes, mortgages, collateral and much more – tune in to learn how to become a note investor!

This week’s episode features Brian Meyer. Brian has been chasing shiny objects for a bit but has settled into passive investing in syndications as of late. Brian has enjoyed being part of a tribe that has invested in several deals and hopes to get involved with others in the future. He will be focusing more on the space going forward. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.    Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Welcome to the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Aleksey Chernobelskiy, an expert in advising limited partners on real estate investments. Aleksey shares invaluable insights on navigating syndication deals, avoiding common mistakes, and the importance of being an active LP. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with essential advice to help you succeed in the world of passive investing. Don't miss out – tune in now About Aleksey Chernobelskiy  Aleksey Chernobelskiy advises limited partners (LPs) on existing and future investments, writing weekly to 3,000 investors at LPlessons.substack.com to explain how to properly vet and consider LP investments within their portfolios. He also assists General Partners with LP-related matters such as capital calls and feedback on investment decks. Before advising LPs, Aleksey managed STORE Capital’s $10 billion commercial real estate portfolio and oversaw the firm’s underwriting team. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a quadruple major in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, and Accounting. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 02:27 His background 05:32 His three key fundamentals 10:46 Pros and cons of perpetual holds 20:46 The difference between the return on vs of capital structures 26:19 How LPs can set expectations ahead of time 35:42 Podcast Recommendation 36:47 Contact Guest   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:The Aquired Podcast: https://www.acquired.fm/The Founders Podcast: https://www.founderspodcast.com/ Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/chernobelskiy Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Midloch:https://midloch.com/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

In the first episode of 2023, Robert Preston, Co-founder of Climb Capital, reveals the next big real estate investment opportunity– RV Parks! He searches for, and acquires, value-add parks that produce a durable yield through the life of the investment. Robert started in real estate flipping single-family homes and quickly moved to multifamily housing and Mobile Home Parks before realizing that the competition for properties made these asset classes more like commodities.  He recognized there was money to be made in a more unique asset class which led him to RV Parks. Learn the barriers to entry in this asset class and why Robert thinks RV parks are a great investment if properly managed.  Tune in to learn more!

Cannabis has a been a huge growth as an industry in the past few years, but it is a complicated asset class with uncertainty due to government regulations and there have been booms and busts. It is important to find quality partners who have experience navigating the difficult regulatory hurdles that come with this type of investing. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer talks with Jordan Tritt, the CEO and co-founder of the Panther Group, as Jordan sheds light on the cannabis space and the real estate and operations investment opportunities. To hear more of Jordan’s wisdom on investing in cannabis, tune in to this episode now! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.  Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Money is a tool and a resource, so it is important you understand how to use it properly. Too many people think of money as the final goal, but a better mindset is to think of how to use that tool or resource to achieve your goals. Join Julie Holly as she discusses with Jim Pfeifer her money mindset and how to adjust your thinking so money is the tool you use rather than it using you. Julie is the founder of Three Keys Investment and host of the Conscious Investor Podcast. She’s a former public-school teacher and is now a passive investor in both general and limited partnerships! Tune in to learn valuable insights from someone who sits on both sides of the table as an operator and an investor!  To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

There are many ways to grow your wealth and real estate is one of our favorites, but you can invest not only in what’s built on the land but also in what is under the land. In this episode, we dive deep into the space of investing in mineral rights. Jim Pfeifer is joined by Troy Eckard, the CEO of Eckard Enterprises, LLC—a family-owned and operated alternative investment firm specializing in the U.S. oil and gas industry. Troy helps us understand what mineral rights are, the differences between land rights, mineral rights, and air rights, and how to maximize the opportunities in space. Troy also discusses the operators in this asset class, strategies, and what to look out for when evaluating a mineral rights investment. Is investing in mineral rights for the long term? What are its implications to the ESG—environmental, social, and governmental? How do you vet the operators and avoid Ponzi schemes? Listen in as Jim and Troy answer these questions and more in this conversation! 

Whether you are a passive investor who wants to learn how to maximize your wealth or are you an operator who wants to communicate effectively with investors – you need to have a mindset for success. Today, John Casmon discusses the mindset, strategies, and actions that can help you win in the world of real estate! John is a real estate entrepreneur, host of the Multifamily Insights podcast, and co-founder of Casmon Capital Groups. Whether you’re a passive investor or operator, you are certain to gain valuable insights in this episode! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

If banks, marketers, and others have a plan for your money, you might as well have one. But what do you truly want your money to do for you? In this episode, Mark Willis, a Certified Financial Planner, joins Jim Pfeifer to share his insights on how you can benefit from your money if you can be your own bank! He explains how life insurance can shine with TGIF, which stands for Tax Advantages, Guarantees, Insurance, and Financing. Mark also explains how you can pivot from fear about life insurance because of familiarity bias. Listen to this conversation to learn more! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Insurance is not often discussed when evaluating a real estate syndication, but it is critical to the success of your investment.  It is important to ask the operator if they have business income insurance, umbrella insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance for the property and business. It is not enough to assume that the operator has these programs in place – this should be part of the investment evaluation. In today’s episode, Doug Levi shares his expert advice on these topics and what else we should be looking for from the insurance side of things. Doug is the Chief Encouragement Officer at Strategic Insurance Services and the author of Surviving the Insurance Jungle. Tune in with the master of risk management and learn how to evaluate the insurance program for your investments!

With inflation, rising interest rates, and a looming recession, how do you invest in this volatile time? Right now, fixed debt, stabilized deals and longer term holds where you can ride out the volatility might be options to investigate. But most importantly, you need to find partners or sponsors that align with your investing strategy and goals. If you are not aligned with the operator’s business plan and assumptions, you probably don’t want to move forward with them. It’s important to find the right deals and partners for you and to define your buy box. Join Jim Pfeifer as he talks to the President of the Roll Investment Group and full-time passive cash flow investor, Jeremy Roll. Listen in as they talk about the possibility of rent decreases, matching your investment philosophy with those who you are investing with and how to build long term investment relationships. There are many ways to invest, Jeremy encourages you to find what’s right and comfortable for you and then work to implement your strategy. 

You can’t get rich overnight because it takes time to implement long-lasting strategies that lead to financial independence. The guest in today’s episode, Toby Mathis, founding partner of Anderson Advisors and author of Infinity Investing: How The Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same, is a gifted storyteller and a clear-eyed researcher who spent years studying successful investors who built their wealth by creating a plan and sticking to it. Toby shares his build-wealth-slowly approach based on patient investing and money management practices to reach financial freedom. Most investors try to make money through activity, but most successful investors make money through inactivity. Tune in to hear Toby and Jim Pfeifer discuss these topics and much more in this episode on Passive Investing from Left Field Podcast! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here.

Group RMC is a family business, a private partnership, and a co-investment company that focuses on underappreciated institutional-quality office properties across the US in non-gateway markets. In this episode, Evelyne Massa, the Vice President of Private Investment at Group RMC, sits with Jim Pfeifer and shares the investment philosophy and principles of Group RMC. The pandemic has made office properties over-looked asset class, but there are many opportunities for buyers with a long-term outlook. Evelyne discusses how Group RMC is taking advantage of the perception that office is a distressed asset class by staying consistent and implementing their long-term plan of buying and holding long term. Listen in to learn more about investing in office buildings, why now might be a great time to evaluate this asset class and where the future for office is heading. To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Join host Jim Pfeifer and real estate developer Andrew Brewer as they explore the intricate world of real estate development. Discover the crucial steps, potential risks, and expert strategies for successful property development. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the field, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you navigate your investment journey with confidence. Tune in to learn how to assess projects, select the right partners, and manage development risks effectively.    About Andrew Brewer  Andrew is the Founder and Managing Partner of IronGall Investments, a real estate development firm based in Austin, and Distance 3 Development, a real estate investment firm based in San Antonio. As a developer and project sponsor Andrew has helped hundreds of busy professionals achieve time and financial freedom through passive real estate investments in markets across the US.He has experience in apartments, townhomes, single family home subdivisions, mobile home parks, RV parks, and office warehouse spaces. The value of projects sponsored by Irongall Investments and Distance 3 Development has a combined market value of hundreds of millions of dollars. Too often, we've seen working professionals miss far too many school plays and soccer games, and we've also seen individuals too busy to pursue their passion projects. Andrew wants to help as many people as possible to take control of their time and accumulate wealth through real estate so they won't have to miss any more significant occasions.Andrew has a varied background in real estate and has participated in projects as an owner, developer, operator, engineer, and consultant.As an operations engineer, Andrew implemented comprehensive building turnarounds of underperforming assets, resulting in enhanced operations, cheaper maintenance costs, and better resident experiences.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 02:07 His background 05:25 What projects he has right now 10:39 How to vet an operator? 20:26 Questions for the deal  26:31 How the returns are structured 31:52 How the phases work 34:39 Podcast recommendations34:57 contact   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:Best Ever Podcast: https://www.bestevercre.com/podcastBigger Pockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brewer-irongall-investments/  Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - How quickly did you dive in? The episode starts with that question and we discuss several replies to the Forum post. Jim Pfeifer also explains how he got his start in syndications and recommends, if you have a stable financial base - at some point, you need to take careful action! Tune in to hear how Jim and others got their start in passive syndication investing!

When investing in real estate in uncertain times such as these, it is important to look for inflation and recession resistant asset classes that can still produce acceptable returns during difficult economic conditions. Medical offices could be just such an asset class. If you are looking for a recession resistant asset class to generate passive income in any market, this is the podcast for you! In this episode, Jim Pfeifer shares an insightful conversation with Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, LLC, Ben Reinberg as he talks about medical offices. Ben shares the four pillars of his company’s success and how serving people can serve you well. Tune in and get tips from the authority on medical office real estate acquisition and learn how you can be a successful passive investor even in difficult times.    Learn more about Passive Investing from our books:  https://leftfieldinvestors.com/books To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’s episode features a post from the Infielder Forum. The question was asked - what is your passive investing plan? We had some good answers, but Infielder, Pat Wills, had a great explanation and diagram that he shared on the Forum. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer explains his strategy and plan and then Pat describes in detail how he structures his finances in order to maximize growth while making sure to have his expenses covered, emergency cash saved, and investing capital deployed. He also includes a category of "guilt free" spending so he and his wife can splurge on things they enjoy. Pat's diagram which we discuss in the episode is included below. Listen in as Jim and Pat talk about their passive investing plans! Pat Wills diagram. 

A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) gives you more control over your investments than a standard IRA and can help you diversify your investments within your retirement account. It allows you to invest in what you know best instead of forcing you to choose from a limited set of options determined by your IRA provider. Today’s guest, Juan Deshon, is an IRA specialist at Quest Trust Company is a self-described, certified nerd when it comes to IRA accounts. Juan explains the critical difference between a self-directed IRA and a solo 401(k), why you might need a custodian for your IRA, and how to find one that suits your needs. Join in to learn more about how you can make the most out of your retirement funds through a self-directed IRA! To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

This week’s episode features Paul Miller. Paul is a pharmacist that is focusing on investing passively on the side to help develop his wealth. Paul discovered the passive investing industry and began reading up on the subject and listening to podcasts to educate himself and build his confidence to make his first investment. Paul is going to continue to focus on investing in a couple of deals a year while looking into new asset classes.

In real estate, there are many ways to generate cash flow and appreciation. Listen in as Jim Pfeifer talks with the Principal of Responsible Real Estate, Bryan Underwood as he shares the challenges of starting his own venture outside of his family’s business and expertise. Bryan discusses the importance of having the right partnerships, the initiative to learn from experienced mentors, and how accumulating knowledge can enable you to conquer an asset class entirely new to you. Check out this episode and be inspired by Bryan’s dedication to creating wealth while improving lives and building communities from the ground up.   Resources: Learn more about Passive Investing from our books:  https://leftfieldinvestors.com/books To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

Short-term rentals are an asset class many passive investors have not yet invested in. This emerging asset class presents unique opportunities, deal structures, and deal structures. Join Jim Pfeifer as he talks to serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, and experiential hospitality expert Richard Fertig about the asset class everyone is talking about, but few are investing in: short-term rentals. Richard is the Founder of Stomp Capital LLC and Short Term Rental University. Listen in as Richard talks about learning how to look for the best alternative assets, staying away from the crowded trades, and having the mindset that missing out is okay, but losing money is not. He explains how obstacles can be opportunities and by going through them, you can often maximize your success. Discover the short-term rentals asset class today!  To see the full show notes and transcript, click here. Our sponsor, Tribevest provides the easiest way to form, fund, and manage your Investor Tribe with people you know, like, and trust. Tribevest is the Investor Tribe management platform of choice for Jim Pfeifer and the Left Field Investors’ Community. Tribevest is a strategic partner and sponsor of Passive Investing from Left Field.

In this episode, Jim Pfeifer takes a topic from the Infielder Forum and shares it with the community. Jim talks about how to teach kids about investing and reveals insights from other Infielders. Tune in to hear how others have taught their kids to become investors!

Often, when people are working in lucrative occupations, they have a lot of income coming in, but they do not have control of their time, their income, or their life. That is how today’s guest, Peter Kim felt when he was working full time as a doctor. He saw examples of other successful professionals who had bought back their time through multiple income streams and he decided to learn from them. Today’s episode features physician, entrepreneur, investor, and founder & CEO of Passive Income MD, Peter Kim as he and Jim Pfeifer discuss how you can use multiple income streams to gain control of your life and earn back your time. Peter also talks about the benefits of having the right network and community to find quality operators and mitigate the risks of investing in passive real estate. Tune in to learn more about balancing your time practicing your profession on your terms while enjoying the financial freedom and security you get from passive income streams.

Being a successful business owner and entrepreneur can be exciting – until you realize you end up giving half of your money back to the government. Our guest today, Dave Zook, used his tax burden as motivation to find a better way and now has a proven track record of successful investments. In this episode, he shares how he turned his interest in mitigating his tax liability into a business helping other investors reduce their taxes through passive real estate syndications. Dave and Jim Pfeifer discuss many of the different asset classes Dave offers as investments through The Real Asset Investor – including the newest opportunity, car washes. Listen in to learn about new asset classes and how real estate can be a vehicle for tax protection. 

Join us on "Passive Investing from Left Field" as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Michael Sarracini, a seasoned real estate investor and former boy band member turned entrepreneur. Discover Michael's unique journey from pop stages to property pages and learn how he leverages the three core investing streams to achieve financial freedom. Don't miss out on his valuable insights into transforming your real estate investments from active hustles to passive income streams!   About Michael Sarracini  Michael Sarracini is an award-winning entrepreneur and real estate investor. Starting over 20 years ago as a university student with nothing but debt and the drive to succeed, he turned a small government loan into a multimillion-dollar real estate empire that allowed him to retire at 25. With his new freedom he then explored other industries including television, ecommerce, real estate development & private education.Today Michael is CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group. He focuses on adding value to people through personal development and education as well as adding value to land through strategic partnerships and development.Michael’s team has trained more than 100,000 real estate investors and helped them generate tens of millions of dollars in net worth.As an entrepreneur, he has won multiple business awards for business growth, sales revenue and employee satisfaction, and in 2016 he led the #1 fastest-growing consumer business in the country.Michael supports his business growth through strong leadership, solid business practices and community involvement.Michael believes in, and invests heavily in, his personal growth and personal development.He believes strongly in community involvement and sits on the board of directors and the leadership committee for the Children’s Foundation.Michael lives with his wife and two boys just outside of Toronto, Canada. He loves to spend time with his family swimming, mountain biking, hiking, BBQing and loves hosting big family dinners. He also enjoys scuba diving and playing squash.Michael’s ultimate goal is to help his partners and his students maximize both their profits and their purpose so they can live enriched and fulfilling lives.    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 01:57 His background  07:25 Boss mindset leading to real estate 10:57 Transitioning from active to passive real estate 18:57 Three investing streams  22:36 Income vs. appreciation  26:57 Finding the right individual path to financial freedom 29:50 Podcast recommendation 31:43 Contact Guest   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:Dr. Huberman Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcastPeter Attia :https://peterattiamd.com/ Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/keyspire/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_keyspire_/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/keyspire/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQL2BsGF0UQO1VPkd5wHig Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Midloch:https://midloch.com/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

This week’s episode features Anthony Humphress. Anthony has been active in the syndication industry for several years as a GP vs. an LP. Anthony shares how he started syndicating in the Lexington, Ky area working his way up from purchasing single-family homes. He plans to continue to expand his business, focusing on multifamily assets.

True wealth is having assets that produce cash flow - cash flow is they key to sustaining that wealth. In this episode of Passive Investing from Left Field, Paul Moore, the founder of Wellings Capital, joins Jim Pfeifer to share his secrets on how you can keep your wealth growing by investing in cash flowing assets. Paul also shares his strategies for creating wealth and explains the difference between speculation and investing. He also talks about how you can vet sponsors by following the principles from Brian Burke’s book, Hands-Off Investors. Listen to this episode and hear Paul’s strategic plan to create wealth with cash-flowing assets!  For more ideas, you might want to visit on these podcasts: The One Thing Podcast   We Study Billionaires Podcast

This week’s episode features Nishant Shah. Nish is an accredited investor from the Chicago area. His W2 role is an anesthesiologist, but he is building his passive investing portfolio to give him flexibility down the road. He is looking to do some group investing with fellow physicians to help diversify his investments and minimize risk. Nish enjoys educating himself on the business through podcasts, books, and via a community like Left Field Investors.