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The Level Up REI Podcast

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Let’s face it when most people think of real estate investing it is generally to purchase maybe a single-family home, condo, duplex, triplex, flipping or maybe even wholesaling. However, the world of real estate investing is vast and varied and super exciting! Yes, the above-mentioned asset classes and investing strategies are possibilities but there are so many more!The Level Up REI podcast is the ultimate real estate investing podcast that is created to meet listeners where they are and provide them with endless opportunities to level up their real estate investing game and their life in general. This seasonal show will kick things off with interviews with real estate investors from across all asset classes and strategies to provide listeners with exposure to the different ways they can invest in real estate. We will also dive into the stories of how these investors got started, their successes and challenges, lessons learned and the advice they would give to individuals interested in following their footsteps. We will also have seasons that take a deeper dive into select investment strategies such as syndications, the BRRRR and select asset classes such as multifamily, assisted the living, retail, etc. These deeper dive seasons are meant to be more technical and detailed in nature as we drill into the specifics of executing various investing strategies for different asset classes.The host Lisa Hylton is a real estate investor that loves to learn, enjoys challenges, helping and inspiring others and values personal growth and nurturing and maintaining relationships. Lisa is an island girl who was raised in the Cayman Islands and studied accounting at the University of Georgia. Lisa has spent 10 years in public accounting and started in Grand Cayman then Boston and lastly Los Angeles. Her career has been in financial services and investment management. Despite growing up around real estate investing via my Parents’ example I never quite understood the value of it until I was hired to take care of Real Estate Funds. Then it clicked – I realized that you can definitely make money investing in real estate BUT you need to get educated and surround yourself with the right people because real estate is the ultimate team sport! Around this time I also read the infamous purple book – Rich Dad Poor Dad and the Cash Flow Quadrant and I have been hooked on learning and investing and building amazing teams of people around me and sharing with others what I have learned.The Level Up REI podcast is my contribution toward educating and inspiring people globally about the ways they can invest in Real Estate and create another stream of income for themselves and the people that matter to them! Through this podcast, I hope that millions of people are inspired to invest in real estate in a way that resonates with their unique way of being in the world – with this higher goal in mind I am driven to keep showing up for the millions of people who are seeking a new perspective outside of only trading time for money! So let’s start podcasting, sharing stories and providing opportunities to Level Up your Real Estate Investing Game!

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Let’s face it when most people think of real estate investing it is generally to purchase maybe a single-family home, condo, duplex, triplex, flipping or maybe even wholesaling. However, the world of real estate investing is vast and varied and super exciting! Yes, the above-mentioned asset classes and investing strategies are possibilities but there are so many more!The Level Up REI podcast is the ultimate real estate investing podcast that is created to meet listeners where they are and provide them with endless opportunities to level up their real estate investing game and their life in general. This seasonal show will kick things off with interviews with real estate investors from across all asset classes and strategies to provide listeners with exposure to the different ways they can invest in real estate. We will also dive into the stories of how these investors got started, their successes and challenges, lessons learned and the advice they would give to individuals interested in following their footsteps. We will also have seasons that take a deeper dive into select investment strategies such as syndications, the BRRRR and select asset classes such as multifamily, assisted the living, retail, etc. These deeper dive seasons are meant to be more technical and detailed in nature as we drill into the specifics of executing various investing strategies for different asset classes.The host Lisa Hylton is a real estate investor that loves to learn, enjoys challenges, helping and inspiring others and values personal growth and nurturing and maintaining relationships. Lisa is an island girl who was raised in the Cayman Islands and studied accounting at the University of Georgia. Lisa has spent 10 years in public accounting and started in Grand Cayman then Boston and lastly Los Angeles. Her career has been in financial services and investment management. Despite growing up around real estate investing via my Parents’ example I never quite understood the value of it until I was hired to take care of Real Estate Funds. Then it clicked – I realized that you can definitely make money investing in real estate BUT you need to get educated and surround yourself with the right people because real estate is the ultimate team sport! Around this time I also read the infamous purple book – Rich Dad Poor Dad and the Cash Flow Quadrant and I have been hooked on learning and investing and building amazing teams of people around me and sharing with others what I have learned.The Level Up REI podcast is my contribution toward educating and inspiring people globally about the ways they can invest in Real Estate and create another stream of income for themselves and the people that matter to them! Through this podcast, I hope that millions of people are inspired to invest in real estate in a way that resonates with their unique way of being in the world – with this higher goal in mind I am driven to keep showing up for the millions of people who are seeking a new perspective outside of only trading time for money! So let’s start podcasting, sharing stories and providing opportunities to Level Up your Real Estate Investing Game!

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Episodes
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143 How Group Investing Benefits Passive Investors With Left Field Investors Founder Jim Pfeifer

11/8/2022
Passive investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth while maintaining a full-time career. And instead of doing this all by yourself, you can level up your strategies by getting into group investing. Lisa Hylton explores this technique with the Founder of Left Field Investors, Jim Pfeifer. He explains how they bring people together in tribe-like communities to work hand in hand in investing passively and navigating the world of syndication. Jim discusses the effort needed in establishing such tribes of like-minded people, detailing why this requires long-lasting commitment and proven real estate practices. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:46:47

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142 Passive Income Through Mobile Home Parks With Christopher Nelson

11/1/2022
Have you heard of a 92% collection rate on rent with investors getting 10% type cash on cash returns? If you want a good asset class to invest in, don’t miss this episode! The Principal and Founder of Wealthward Capital, Christopher Nelson, tells us all about mobile home parks. He goes through important items you need to check off when investing in the space and shares how Mobile Home Parks sets itself apart from all the other asset classes. So tune in, be guided as you create your business plan, and get closer to achieving financial independence. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:35:20

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141 Understanding Angel Investing And Working For Equity With Natalie Levy Of She's Independent

10/25/2022
The economy has shifted where it offers more than basic investment opportunities. You can now diversify your portfolio and choose to dip into different categories. If investing is something you have been interested in or want to get into, this is the podcast for you! Founder & Mentor of She's Independent, Natalie Levy, joins Lisa Hylton to talk about Angel Investing, its pros and cons, accreditations, and how it offers opportunities for diversification and building equity. She also shares insights on what you should look into as due diligence and how having an investor mindset and investing in yourself allows you to overcome challenges when investing in this space or with any endeavor you take on. Use the code LevelUp to get 15% off all investment offerings at https://shesindependent.com/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:33:18

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140 Hands-Off Multifamily Investing: How To Put Your Income On Autopilot While Living Abroad With Becca Hintergardt

10/18/2022
Do you want to travel and live abroad? Maybe in one of the blue zones around the world? That's possible if you know how to put some of your income on autopilot. Maybe you can rent out your primary residence and earn passive wealth that way. There are a lot of ways to do this with real estate. And if you're new, don't be afraid to partner up and learn from them. This is a team sport anyway. Join Lisa Hylton as she talks to multifamily investor Becca Hintergardt about the method she used to move to Costa Rica with her family. Learn how to autopilot your income so that you can control more of your finances. Discover how to house hack and use your primary residence as an asset. Also, find out how you can get started in this multifamily space by being a limited partner. It's all about the partnership after all. Listen in so you can live in your dream destination abroad. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:34:19

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139 Less Is More: Achieving Financial Freedom Through Short Term Rentals With Rachel Gainsbrugh

10/11/2022
You can be successful in the short-term rentals space even if you don't have a big portfolio to start with. As long as you follow the less is more strategy. You don't need a hundred doors, you just need one or two great properties, and you're good to go. Because what you get in return is passive cash flow, financial freedom, and a lot of time on your hands. You may not be earning the big bucks but you're still earning a way to live your life freely. Join Lisa Hylton as she talks to short-term rental expert Rachel Gainsbrugh about the less is more strategy. She’s a healthcare professional by day and a rental investor by night. She’s also the owner and manager of 18 luxury short-term rentals. Learn how she does it and what you need to know before you get into a market. Start your short-term rental journey today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:45:05

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138 Assessing Deals And Sponsors Before Investing In Multifamily With Jeff Greenberg

10/4/2022
Investors, in most cases, look at the deals first before deciding whether to grab them or not. Today’s guest explains why looking at the operator first instead of the deal is a priority. Jeff Greenberg, the CEO of Synergetic Investment Group, sits down with Lisa Hylton to discuss assessing multifamily deals and sponsors. He shares his approach to multifamily assets and provides some insights outside multifamily regarding the present market. So, if you want to invest in multifamily, hit that play button now and discover golden nuggets. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:29:06

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137 Asset Protection While Investing In Real Estate With Clint Coons

9/27/2022
As an entrepreneur, you want a stable cash flow to provide your loved ones with a comfortable life. Listen to your host Lisa Hylton as she talks with Clint Coons about asset protection while investing in the real estate industry. Using his legal and real estate experience, Clint gives investors a deeper understanding of asset protection strategies. Real estate investors should start enhancing their knowledge of making real income and business activity through their properties. In this episode, Clint shares common misconceptions about asset protection and how you can educate yourself to prepare for the future. He emphasizes the significance of planning and taking action and discusses retirement accounts, taxes, income, and managing finance properties. Tune in to learn how to protect your LLC-held real estate and analyze different asset protection entities. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:26:32

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136 Building A Community Of Women Real Estate Investors With Liz Faircloth

9/20/2022
Investing with your significant other is fantastic. Though you have different personalities, it is essential to note that success follows when you share the same values. In this episode, Liz Faircloth, the co-founder of the Real Estate InvestHER Community, shares her thoughts on how the community of female real estate investors takes their steps toward their goal. She started cultivating the community of women supporting each other on their terms and what works in their lives. The whole process can be overwhelming, but developing perspectives, managing the gap, and diversifying jobs are some of the keys to their path to accomplishing success. Tune in to this episode and listen to Liz’s strategy in leading the community of women to success. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:38:09

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135 Mark Shuler On How To Do Due Diligence On Multifamily Opportunities In This Economic State

9/13/2022
The market has become more challenging compared to the last six months. Rising interest rates and valuation becoming somewhat unrealistic are forcing investors to do deals with less volatility and risk than securities or equities in the stock market. In this episode, Mark Shuler, the Principal of Shuler Architecture, shares his strategy in investing in multifamily in this current economic state to avoid the risk of losing money. Making money in this industry requires a savvy business sensibility in making a deal. So tune in now and don’t rob yourself of this opportunity to hear Mark’s insights on how you can do your due diligence to avoid losing your money in the market! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:39:05

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134 From Losing $20M To Being A Successful Non Performing Note Investor With Cashflow Chick Paige Panzarello

8/16/2022
Life happens, so you have to be ready for it. A significant life event can turn your life around, but the good news is you can do something today so you won’t worry about the future. You have probably heard that non-performing notes can make excellent investments. What do you have to do to get started? Listen to your host Lisa Hylton as she sits down for a conversation with Cashflow Chick Paige Panzarello about building wealth with notes. They discuss the difference between notes and private lending and other vital concepts you need to know. Educate yourself in this episode as Paige shares how to buy non-performing notes, due diligence to perform, and mitigate risks. She also shares the most rewarding parts of being a note investor. Tune in to learn how to control your invested dollars, elevate your life, and create a financial future that you’ll be proud of. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:47:52

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133 Grow Your Multifamily Investments Without The Hassles Of Being A Landlord With Lead Sponsor Rebecca Moore

8/9/2022
Multifamily assets are a popular investment choice for many reasons. They offer many advantages other commercial real estate property types can't match. And in today's episode, Rebecca Moore joins Lisa Hylton. Rebecca is the co-founder of Starboard Equity which helps people invest passively in multifamily real estate syndications to create passive income and achieve financial freedom. Rebecca's story is one of powerful determination and persistence. Today, she shares how she hired a mentor, learned to underwrite, and built relationships with brokers and investors to help her win and fund deals in Texas while living in California while managing a full-time psychology practice. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:45:08

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132 Unlocking Your Financial Goals By Investing In Real Estate Remotely With Sarah Weaver

7/12/2022
Who says you can't have fun while doing real estate investing? Our guest in this episode is living proof you can do just that, even remotely! Join your host Lisa Hylton as she sits down for a conversation with Sarah Weaver on how you could successfully invest in real estate remotely. Sarah is a coach, speaker, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and business owner. In this conversation, she shares in-depth insights on building your business in that remote space so you can live the life you have always dreamed of. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to achieve your financial goals, so tune in! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:27:02

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131 From Math Teacher To Achieving Financial Freedom Through Real Estate With Sia Senior

7/5/2022
What could start as a side hustle could become your gateway to financial freedom. Sia Senior is all too familiar with this. Working as a math teacher, Sia and her husband stumbled upon doing real estate as a side hustle. Seeing the opportunities there, they transitioned to doing more—acquiring more properties, becoming a full-time real estate investor, and eventually starting their own real estate firm called Arrowhead Capital. In this episode, Sia joins Lisa Hylton to share with us her journey. She talks about how they started scaling and working through recessions and the pandemic and what lessons they learned from them. Sia then shares the difference between joint venture and syndication, what passive investing is, what it's like working with her husband, and what she's looking for the most when working with others. So tune in to not miss out on this jam-packed conversation! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:44:11

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130 Investing In Uncertain Times With Patrick Grimes

6/28/2022
What is something that we should think about if we are continuing to acquire more assets directly? Given that we are investing in uncertain times, these assets are associated with legal and financial risks. In this episode, Patrick Grimes, the CEO and Managing Partner of Invest On Main Street, talks about his journey when he started becoming an investor. He also shares his experience pivoting from single-family to multifamily, its pros and cons, and the benefits of shifting. Tune in to this episode, and together, let's venture into investing in uncertain times! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:34:19

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129 Amanda Han On Investing Passively In Real Estate And Its Impact On Our Tax

6/21/2022
It’s the time of the year when we talk about our tax situation, significantly if we passively invest in real estate. In this episode, let’s listen to Lisa Hylton with her guest, Amanda Han, a tax strategist and real estate investor. Amanda discusses the tax impact of investing passively in real estate. She explains some strategies to help us deal with our taxes through investing passively and what we should look out for. Join them as they deliver excellent help in our tax situation today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:36:24

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128 Creating Strong Partnerships And Diversifying Your Portfolio In Multifamily Real Estate With Keishia Kennedy

6/14/2022
It’s a great time to start investing in multifamily real estate. But in order to do that, you need to build strong partnerships with investors, lenders, and other real estate professionals. Start diversifying your portfolio with apartment syndication. You don't have to do it alone and it's a good way to leverage that network you built. Join Lisa Hylton as she talks to Keishia Kennedy about how she built and scaled Kennedy Remedy Investments from Kuwait. Keishia is an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard. She later found the power of investing in real estate, especially multifamily. Now, she is on a mission to help as many minorities and fellow veterans in investing. Learn more about her investment strategy today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:28:45

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127 Mike Morawski: An Amazing Rebirth Story In Real Estate

6/7/2022
Jumping back after losing everything is easier said than done, but never impossible. Mike Morawski proves how one can regain profits even after going to prison as he looks back on his own rebirth story. He details to Lisa Hylton how his churn-and-burn approach to real estate eventually landed him in prison. Mike breaks down the lessons he learned the hard way and how he regained his real estate career, became an author, and even taught an ethics course. He also presents practical tips on vetting partners and how he applies his experiences in dealing with single-family homes in today’s market. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:34:23

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126 Beating Out Inflation With Digital Assets And Earning Double-Digit Returns With Joe Robert

5/31/2022
Anything that exists in a digital format and comes with the right to use is called a digital asset. Some very common examples include websites, documents, audio, and videos. Today, the CEO of Robert Ventures, Joe Robert, goes in-depth about digital assets, the benefits of investing in the space, and their fixed-rate return offering. With asset management experience, Joe shares valuable tips, from choosing the space to invest in to the basic requirements you need to consider. If you are looking to diversify your investment portfolio through digital assets, don’t miss this episode. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:39:41

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125 How Investing In Arizona Was The Best Decision For Real Estate Syndicator Raymond T. Hightower

5/24/2022
Lisa Hylton sits with Raymond T. Hightower, a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor operating in the State of Arizona, USA. Raymond shares how investing in Arizona was the best decision he ever made. A huge part of his success is partnering up with great real estate entrepreneurs who love what they do. Learn from the mistakes they’ve already made. Another important thing is how their energy and positivity rub off on you, even during distressing moments. Join the conversation and learn valuable stories about investing in Arizona. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:52:30

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124 From Real Estate Agent to Private Equity Real Estate Fund Manager With Melanie McDaniel

5/17/2022
After reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Melanie McDaniel realized that building wealth requires knowledge. She is just trading her time with money through her job, which needs to change. She decided that real estate investing was the way to go, even if she was unsure how to start. She underwent some training programs, studied, and built her way up into being a private equity real estate fund manager. Join us in her journey and equip yourself with real estate strategies to help you climb that ladder to success! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today: lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Duration:00:41:34