The Academy Presents podcast

It is our desire to help others realize the benefits of investing in RE. We believe beginners will benefit more in the start as exponential gains are realized. However, seasoned investors will also benefit as well. I do want to give special consideration to teachers/educators.

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  Episode #671

  From Land to Community and Affordable Housing with Brandon Cobb

  Aug 20, 202619 min

  In this episode, Angel sits down with Brandon Cobb , a land developer and fund manager from Nashville, Tennessee, to dive into the world of real estate development. Brandon shares how he takes farmland through the entitlement process and transforms it into new housing communities, while also discussing the challenges developers face when working with cities and municipalities. The conversation explores mobile home communities, affordable housing, risk management, investor returns, and the importance of understanding local approvals before purchasing land. Brandon also explains how development can create win wins for investors, residents, cities, and surrounding communities. Topics Covered • Land development and the three phases of development • Understanding the entitlement process and city approvals • How to reduce risk when purchasing development land • Lessons learned from costly development mistakes • Developing mobile home communities • Affordable and attainable housing for first time homebuyers • Working with municipalities and understanding what cities want • The challenges of NIMBY opposition • Resident owned mobile home communities • Balancing social impact with investor returns • Real estate syndications and private equity • How new development can benefit investors, residents, and cities Quotes “Never buy anything until you have the approvals from the city.” “You can be an impact investor the same way that you can be an investor looking for the return.” Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbgcapital/ Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/

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  Episode #670

  Building a Real Estate Fund with Melanie McDaniel Part III

  Aug 17, 202622 min

  In this episode of Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks , Angel sits down with Melanie McDaniel to take a closer look at what it takes to structure, launch, and manage a real estate fund. Melanie shares practical lessons from her own experience, including how fund managers can create value, structure fees and promotes, raise capital, find the right investors, and build a strong team. The conversation also explores the realities of running a fund as a side business, the importance of choosing the right partners and advisors, and why understanding your value is essential when working with other people's money. Topics Covered How fund managers can make money through fees, equity, and promote Understanding fund structure, carry, splits, and waterfalls How to determine the value you bring to investors Strategies for raising capital and finding fund investors The importance of relationships, referrals, and networking What investors should look for when evaluating a fund manager Why track record and experience matter when investing in funds The platforms and tools available for managing investors and fund administration The challenges of running a real estate fund as a side gig Why choosing the right partners, attorneys, advisors, and managers is critical Quotes “You have to know your value and you have to make some money.” “Your network is your net worth. You just have to know how to mine your network.” Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/

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  Episode #669

  Building a Real Estate Fund with Melanie McDaniel Part II

  Aug 14, 202620 min

  Launching a real estate fund requires more than finding great deals. In this conversation, we dive into what it takes to structure a fund properly, understand the different investor and regulatory requirements, build the right team, and create systems that can support investors as the fund grows. The conversation also explores the differences between syndications and funds, fund structures, deal flow, marketing, and the real costs involved in launching and managing a fund. Topics Covered The difference between real estate syndications and funds Understanding SEC exemptions including 506B and 506C Building a strong investment thesis and business plan Why track record and investor relationships matter Open funds, closed funds, evergreen funds, and blind funds The importance of attorneys, CPAs, mentors, advisors, and fund administrators Investor portals, CRM systems, reporting, and technology Balancing deal flow with raising capital Marketing and social media considerations for real estate funds The costs involved in launching and operating a fund Quotes “Barrier to entry versus more skill required.” “You need a really great SEC attorney and potentially a FINRA attorney.” Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/

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  Episode #668

  Building a Real Estate Fund with Melanie McDaniel

  Aug 12, 202619 min

  Melanie McDaniel shares her journey from military and law enforcement into real estate investing and eventually becoming a fund manager. She breaks down what it really takes to launch and manage a real estate fund, from understanding the different structures to finding investors, choosing deals, building the right team, and navigating the responsibilities that come with managing investor capital. She also explains the differences between syndications, SPVs, customizable funds, and blind funds, while sharing lessons she learned along the way. Topics Covered • Melanie’s journey from military and law enforcement into real estate investing • Moving from real estate agent to investor and capital partner • The difference between syndications, SPVs, and real estate funds • What it takes to launch a fund and why professional support is essential • Finding investors and building relationships with capital partners • Understanding the role of a fund manager and the importance of a strong track record • Customizable funds and allowing investors to choose individual deals • Blind funds and the importance of having a clear investment thesis • Managing fund expenses and protecting investor returns • The differences between investing in a specific deal and investing with a fund manager • The importance of learning, applying, and continually improving as an investor Quotes “Learn, apply, learn, apply, learn, apply.” “I’m an investor first, so I care about those things as an investor.” Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/

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  Episode #667

  Due Diligence and Asset Management Lessons with Matt Kontoff

  Aug 7, 202620 min

  Matt Kontoff joins us for a practical conversation about what really happens after you get under contract on a property. From walking units and uncovering unexpected issues to managing turnovers, working with onsite teams, staying on top of lender requirements, and protecting your investment through strong asset management, Matt shares lessons learned from real experiences. The conversation highlights why thorough due diligence and attention to detail can make such a difference when it comes to protecting your investors, your financing, and your bottom line. Topics Covered The importance of walking every unit during due diligence How to handle units that cannot be inspected Planning for unexpected renovation and turnover costs When keeping rent the same can make more financial sense than increasing it Reducing vacancy and minimizing turnover time Inspecting units before residents move out Building trust and strong relationships with onsite property managers Using maintenance requests and work orders to stay ahead of property issues Making sure onsite teams understand and support the business plan Managing lender draws and keeping track of important dates Why following loan requirements and communicating with lenders matters How nonrecourse loans can potentially become recourse The importance of detailed lease audits and thorough due diligence Using accurate property information to strengthen negotiations and potential retrades Quotes “Every loan is recourse. Ultimately, every loan is recourse.” “Make sure that you help create the accurate picture.” Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkontoff/ Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/

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