Join us on the "Passive Investing from Left Field" podcast as we dive deep into the world of real estate with Cliff Minsley, co-founder of Ten Federal. Discover how transitioning from multifamily to self-storage, embracing technology, and innovative strategies have shaped his successful investment approach. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating the real estate market and leveraging technology for business growth.

About Cliff Minsley

• Partner & Co-Founder of the 10 Federal Companies, Clifton is responsible for leading corporate strategy, capital raising, finance, technology development, and business development, including the real estate development and construction divisions within 10 Federal. Having been active in real estate for nearly 20 years, Cliff has been directly involved in over $700 million of real estate development and acquisitions within the multi-family and self-storage sectors. More recently, Cliff has taken the lead in raising and deploying capital for 10 Federal's self-storage acquisition funds and multi-family developments, having successfully raised over $225 million in equity to date.
  In addition to co-founding the 10 Federal Companies, Cliff co-founded DaVinci Lock Self Storage, Inc., which enables self-storage owners to automate functions related to the management of their self-storage assets via several, now patented, proprietary methods and products. Under Clifton’s leadership, that company has grown to a team of 13, landed the 2nd largest operator in the industry for a national roll-out in 2024, and achieved an 18.0% market penetration into the self-storage industry in just over 3 years.
  Cliff holds a BSBA from UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School along with a Minor in Environmental Sciences. Additional credentials include holding Broker-in-Charge real estate licenses in NC, SC, and GA, a NC Unlimited General Contractor license, and a private pilot’s license.
  

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

01:55 His background

08:39 Are their other asset classes that are fragmented and unsophisticated?

10:55 His debt strategies

17:04 How debt affects investor returns

20:17 Automation and technology to boost returns

28:33 His marketing strategies
33:21 How should LPs be analyzing self-storage funds?
36:18 Podcast recommendations
36:41 Contact Cliff

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Join us in this insightful episode of "Passive Investing from Left Field" where our host Jim Pfeifer sits down with Garrett Gunderson, an author and financial philosopher, to dismantle the scarcity mindset and explore how adopting an abundance mentality can lead to wealth creation. Dive into discussions on innovative wealth strategies, real estate investments, and the profound impact of thinking beyond traditional financial myths. Don't miss out on this transformative conversation!

About Garrett Gunderson

• Garrett Gunderson is the author of ten books, including multiple Wall Street Journal bestsellers, with Killing Sacred Cows hitting number 1 and making the New York Times Best Sellers list.
  This book, originally titled “What Would the Rockefellers Do?” has been consistently among the top 5 titles in Amazon’s Wealth Management category since its publication.
  Garrett is a speaker who uses entertainment to educate and is also a stand-up comedian.
  Garrett’s comedy special, the American Ream, produced by Emmy-winner Marty Callner, breaks down all the myths about money through an original stand-up show he performs for corporate events.
  Garrett enjoys time at his cabin, especially one-on-one through “Cash Cabin” immersions with clients where he builds their Family Office, Family Constitution, and teaches them how to create their richest life.
  You can follow his blog (like it’s 2006) at GarrettGunderson.com/musings or watch videos and interact with him on Instagram @garrettbgunderson

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

01:42 His real estate journey

05:48 How did he get started as a teenager?

10:33 Abundance mindset vs. scarcity mindset

13:30 Why cash flow?

17:30 Acceleration velocity and building cashflow

23:01 Cashflow opportunities

26:10 Finding passive cashflow opportunities
30:33 Whole life insurance

34:02 Stand up comedian

36:32 Podcast recommendation

37:58 Contact Garrett

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Rewatchables: https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables
Tosh Show: @toshshow
Joe Rogan: https://www.joerogan.com/

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YouTube: garrett.live

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Join us on this spotlight episode of the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast, where our guest J Scott, a seasoned real estate investor and author, shares his valuable insights on the current economic climate, the impact of interest rates, and strategies for navigating the volatile commercial real estate market. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make informed decisions.

About J Scott

• Entrepreneur with 30 years experience in the consumer software, electronics, service and real estate industries. Former Director of Product for several Fortune 100 technology companies and current roles of Founder, Partner and Advisor in several businesses/organizations. Multifamily investor with $140M AUM. Early stage angel investor. Author of five investment books, with sales of over 450,000 copies.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

2:16 2024 Economic Update
3:52 Data vs. Sentiment in the Economy
5:40 Outlook for LP Investors
13:58 Closing comments

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