This episode features Zihao Wang, CEO of Motiva Holdings, as he shares how his family office scaled a $500M multifamily portfolio, navigated volatile markets, and leveraged California's unique real estate landscape.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Updates on current deals 1:23 - Guest introduction: Zihao Wang of Motiva Holdings 2:00 - Zihao's journey into real estate 4:00 - Balancing property management in-house vs. third-party 6:00 - Scaling from small assets to $500M in holdings 8:29 - Market corrections and strategy for 2024-2025 11:03 - Rent growth and challenges in Southern California 15:12 - Goals and forecast for the next five years 17:27 - Partnership expectations and IRR goals 18:16 - Closing thoughts and Zihao's website

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In this episode, we share real-life lessons from bad investments to teach you how to identify and avoid risky real estate sponsors, with practical tips for performing due diligence and protecting your assets.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Highlights from Tulsa Trends Conference
2:34 - Tulsa’s Growth and Multifamily Market Insights
4:30 - New Investment Opportunity in Grand Rapids, Michigan
6:10 - How to Spot a Bad Sponsor: Real-Life Examples
12:00 - Key Red Flags in Sponsor Selection
18:30 - Importance of Infrastructure and Reporting in Sponsors
24:00 - Managing Risk in CRE Investments
26:07 - Closing and Next Episode Preview

Jeff Holzmann, COO of RREAF Holdings, shares insights on the firm’s unique approach to commercial real estate, its impressive capital stack strategy, and the vision behind its multi-billion-dollar investments in Middle America.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - Introduction to Guest: Jeff Holzmann 2:28 - RREAF Holdings Overview 3:39 - Middle America Real Estate Strategy 5:50 - Master-Planned Cities Along I-35 in Texas 10:18 - Distinguishing RREAF’s Structure from REITs 14:40 - Insights on Capital Stack and Investor Relationships 22:07 - Jeff Holzmann’s Background and Path to Real Estate 24:37 - Bringing Cross-Industry Techniques to Real Estate 26:42 - Building a High-Performing Team with Low Turnover 29:47 - Episode Wrap-Up

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