What does it really take to build a fix-and-flip empire from the ground up?

Today on the show, I’ve got the pleasure of chatting with Joe Arias, a distinguished real estate investor, entrepreneur, author, mentor, and public speaker who’s made a name for himself flipping houses, wholesaling properties, building rental portfolios, and diving into multifamily. Joe is the founder and CEO of RealSuccess, and what’s most incredible is how he went from arriving in the U.S. as a broke 19-year-old immigrant with zero financial background… to building a thriving real estate empire and training thousands of aspiring investors along the way.

In this episode, Joe shares his journey, from his unlikely start as a child actor in Argentina to becoming a wedding photographer in LA, and how hitting a wall financially led him to discover the life-changing power of real estate. We explore how he systemized his fix-and-flip business, scaled multiple departments, and created tools and education that help others invest without burning out.

Joe also opens up about the role of faith, storytelling, and fulfillment in his business, and why building community is the secret weapon behind long-term success in real estate.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to truly scale, not just flip a house or two, but build a scalable business, this episode is for you.

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 How Joe made his first dollar as a kid
• 04:16 Chasing the Hollywood dream
• 05:48 How Joe got into flipping houses
• 09:58 Joe’s real estate investing community
• 15:30 The overarching goal
• 22:07 Adjusting to market conditions
• 24:41 Top 3 investing tips
• 30:41 Reflections and outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Learn more about Joe:

• Website: https://ourrealsuccess.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeariasinvestor/?hl=en

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

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It’s been a bloody tough ride for real estate investors in the past couple of years…

But is the tide finally turning in multifamily real estate?

After months of market volatility, interest rate hikes, and price discovery, we’re now seeing massive opportunities for savvy investors who are ready to act.

In our FREE State of the Market Webinar, we break down the Q3 landscape—what’s happening behind the headlines, where the best deals are hiding, and why deep discounts could lead to outsized returns in the next 12–24 months.

Is now the time to get back in the game?

Tune in and find out.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:25 Who are we?
• 03:33 The past webinars and current market conditions
• 04:13 Record-breaking growth period ahead?
• 07:14 What’s happened in the past 6 months
• 10:54 Where are we today? Distressed landscape and deal flow
• 14:54 Supply and rent growth
• 18:47 Capital markets
• 25:49 How we are capitalizing on these opportunities
• 28:59 Q&A session
• 48:07 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

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When deals slowed down, Robert Pereira didn’t wait around, instead, he built his own property management company.

Robert is a former engineer turned real estate operator and the founder of ARC Multifamily Group, with over 2,500 units under management.

In this episode, he shares with us how going in-house helped him cut costs, boost control, and build a stronger, more sustainable business.

We talk about what it took to make that shift, who he hired, and how he’s using debt funds and development to keep growing, even in today’s tough market.

If you’re thinking about taking more ownership of your operations, this episode’s for you.

Tune in now!

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Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:37 How Robert made his first ever dollar
• 05:20 Making the shift
• 07:49 Property management integration
• 12:50 Why you need to bring property management in-house
• 19:00 Using debt funds for growth
• 21:19 Robert’s top three investing tips
• 23:58 Outro

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Additional resources:

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast:

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• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us

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Our recent economic climate has created the perfect opportunity to acquire undervalued properties, and no one knows this better than Solomon Suleymanov.

Solomon is a real estate investor turned private lender who transitioned in order to offer better capital solutions for real estate investors.

Once Solomon realized that lenders consistently made profit, he decided to make the shift from fixing and flipping properties to private lending and co-founded We Lend, a tech-based private lending platform that’s revolutionizing the industry.

In this episode, Solomon will be discussing his professional transition, how his company We Lend is constantly adapting to the market, the importance of liquidity and flexibility in both real estate and lending, and more.

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:55 Solomon’s first ever dollar
• 05:04 The evolution of the private money lending space
• 11:52 Partnering with warehouse lines of credit
• 19:20 How long are private lender loans out on the street?
• 22:53 2008 vs now
• 27:59 Solomon’s top five investing tips
• 34:01 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Reach out to Solomon Suleymanov:

• Website: https://www.welendllc.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomon-suleymanov-86b695102/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast:

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The market’s shifted—and the savvy investors are already adjusting.

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the absolute legend Marcin Drozdz, a guy who’s raised over nine figures in private capital and built a serious portfolio in U.S. multifamily real estate, all while living up in chilly Canada!

We dive deep into how the current commercial real estate environment mirrors 2008, and more importantly, how experienced operators like Marcin are gearing up for what’s coming next. From interest rate shocks to investor jitters and bank-driven distress, we pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in the market.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:58 How Marcin made his first dollar as a kid
• 06:09 Marcin’s real estate business today
• 08:15 Parallels between 2008 and 2024
• 10:21 JOBS Act, inflation, and asset values
• 17:16 Real estate market trends and predictions
• 25:12 The construction gap
• 26:41 Future plans
• 29:16 Top 5 investing tips
• 33:07 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Reach out to Marcin Drozdz:

• Website: https://www.marcindrozdz.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcindrozdz/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/

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What if you could build your own rental portfolio without the headache of rehabbing old properties?

In this episode of Investing in the US, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Sheils. Jim is a real estate expert with extensive knowledge in the build-to-rent (BTR) niche. He is a partner in Southern Impression Homes, a company that specializes in building rental portfolios in Florida's high-growth markets for individual investors and institutional buyers.

Together, we explore the growing potential of the BTR niche and why infill lots in established neighborhoods are outperforming the traditional turnkey model by all metrics. We also discuss common property management challenges, how Jim’s company survived the pandemic without bank financing, and the benefits of vertically integrated operations.

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:01:28 How Jim made his first dollar as a kid
• 00:01:48 Jim’s journey into real estate investing
• 00:07:59 Turnkey 2.0 explained
• 00:14:35 The changing dynamics in the real estate market
• 00:20:46 Jim’s vertical integration strategy
• 00:27:02 Top 5 investing tips
• 00:30:01 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Check out Jim Sheils:

• Website: https://jjplaybook.com/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/

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➡️ Subscribe to my podcast:

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What if you could grow your business without drowning in debt?

Today on the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Pychynski, a former U.S. Marine turned business funding strategist who helps entrepreneurs unlock $50,000 to $250,000 in 0% interest business credit. As the founder of Stacking Capital, Patrick breaks down the steps to accessing short-term, high-leverage capital, without touching your personal savings or sacrificing equity.

We dive into how Patrick transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship, the “three C’s” of funding (cash flow, collateral, and credit), and how most businesses can build their way toward long-term bankability. Patrick also shares the unique tools and systems he uses to vet clients, streamline credit access, and build a scalable ecosystem of financial services.

Curious how to scale a startup responsibly, or if funding is really your constraint? This episode is for you!

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:44 How Patrick made his first dollar as a kid
• 02:50 Patrick’s journey from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship
• 07:20 Patrick’s business and 0% interest business credit
• 14:28 Do you really need that much funding?
• 19:33 Investing in businesses he’s funding
• 27:14 The brokerage model
• 29:30 Future plans
• 30:06 Top 5 investing tips
• 33:46 Recap and outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Follow Patrick on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickpychynski/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspatrickpy/

• Website: https://stackingsuccess.com/stacking-success-lp

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/

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➡️ Subscribe to my podcast:

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• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us

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Over-leveraged. Over-optimistic. And out of options. That was the reality for many investors in 2024.

But today’s guest, Jonathan Nichols, isn't one of them. Strategic moves and rock-solid asset management kept his portfolio intact, even as foreclosures piled up around him. Jonathan is a real estate investor based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He transitioned into real estate investing in 2018, alongside his wife, Paula, after a decade of experience as an aerospace propulsion engineer. They founded Apogee Capital in 2019.

In this episode, you’ll learn why most syndicators fail post-acquisition, how short-term rentals gave Jonathan the freedom to play long-term games, and his new approach to avoiding "deal desperation."

Tune in!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:19 Jonathan’s short-term rental business
• 06:15 Multifamily and turbulence in the market
• 11:21 The importance of asset management
• 15:11 The bigger picture
• 20:09 Investor sentiment and market opportunities
• 26:15 Jonathan’s future goals
• 28:12 Top five investing tips
• 32:22 Recap and outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Learn more about Jonathan Nichols:

• Website: https://www.apogeemfc.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilyengineer/

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources

➡️ Follow me on social media:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/

➡️ Subscribe to my podcast:

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