Ian Cruz is a Finance Manager from the Bay Area with a passion for real estate. He's built a multifamily portfolio of over 30 units across the Bay Area and Cincinnati, Ohio, showcasing his extensive experience in property investment. In addition to his corporate role, Ian hosts immersive real estate field trips, sharing his insights into the industry's nuances. He emphasizes the crucial link between finance and real estate metrics, offering valuable guidance to both seasoned investors and newcomers. Tune in as we explore the dynamic world of real estate with Ian.

Discussion Highlights:

• Real estate metrics and numbers can be overwhelming. Rather than always shooting for the "highest" returns, Ian encourages investors to understand the relationship between these different metrics to truly meet their goals.
• Ian dives into how he leverages Virtual Assistants and tech to offload some of his work and buy back more of his time
• Due Diligence tips for multifamily buildings

Where to find Ian:

• Instagram: @cincycashflow
• Email: ian@elev8capital.co
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IanCruzBoxing

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Summary:

Clint Harris is a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, and handles capital raising and investor relations at Nomad Capital. With a background in medical sales, Clint built a lucrative multifamily real estate portfolio, converted to high-performing Airbnb properties. At Nomad Capital, he his team buys big box retail and converts them to self storage facilities. He has raised capital for over $90M in stabilized assets. His mission is to inspire financial, location, and time independence for investors.

Discussion highlights:

• "Financial freedom itself is shallow. That’s not the goal. The goal should be financial independence combined with time independence and location independence. Those three things together mean that you can do what you want, where you want, when you want. It creates an independence of purpose."
• "No matter what your skillset is, there’s a way that it can apply specifically to real estate and real estate investing because it’s a very broad subject matter. There’s a million different things you can do."
• "It’s always daunting when that career has a really high ceiling. But it does have a ceiling. The question you have to ask yourself is, is that ceiling enough for my family? Not just with money, but with time and independence…Once [you decide] that it isn’t enough, then the only real risk is not doing something."

Where to find Clint:

• Email: clint@nomadcapital.us
• Website: https://nomadcapital.us/
• Podcast: Truly Passive Income

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Summary

Mike Kaeding, founder of Norhart, a Minneapolis-based multifamily builder, shares how they've lowered construction costs by 20-30%. Norhart applies techniques such as the assembly line to increase labor productivity and reduce construction timelines. By optimizing every step of the construction process, they can cut down on labor costs, accelerate project completion, and have a substantial impact by offering affordable housing to a larger number of individuals and families.

Highlights from the episode:

• Mike Kaeding applies principles from other industries, like manufacturing, to construction to reduce costs, emphasizing bringing work under one roof and implementing assembly-line techniques for enhanced productivity.
• Streamlining the supply chain and sourcing materials internationally is a key strategy to significantly reduce construction costs and enhance overall efficiency in the building process.
• Success in construction relies on hiring the best talent, creating a supportive environment for their growth, and recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and innovation.
• Mike's goal is to expand into new regions, recognizing that different geographies present unique challenges. Building the right infrastructure and leveraging expertise are essential for entering new markets successfully.

About The Guest:

Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart, which stands at the crossroads of construction expertise and visionary leadership in the realm of affordable housing. With a mission to revolutionize the real estate industry, Mike is driven by the belief that reducing construction costs can profoundly impact housing affordability. Drawing inspiration from diverse industries, such as manufacturing, he pioneers innovative approaches that redefine how we build homes.

To get in touch with Mike:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Norhart

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norhart/

Website: https://www.norhart.com/

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