THE LEVEL UP REI PODCAST
From Real Estate Agent to Private Equity Real Estate Fund Manager With Melanie McDaniel
After reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Melanie McDaniel realized that building wealth requires knowledge. She is just trading her time with money through her job, which needs to change. She decided that real estate investing was the way to go, even if she...
Investing In Arizona Multifamily Real Estate With Steven Louie
Pivoting from corporate America to multifamily real estate is challenging. Lisa Hylton is joined by Steven Louie, a Managing Partner at Vertical Street Ventures. Steven shares how real estate is about networking and relationships. Investing takes a lot of work,...
Is Now Still The Right Time To Invest In Real Estate With Hunter Thompson
With the state of the economy today, is it still a good time to invest in real estate? With all this talk about inflation and the impending recession, should you invest? Join Lisa Hylton as she talks to Hunter Thompson about his thoughts on this topic. Hunter...
Why I Am Launching A Real Estate Fund
Do you want to invest in commercial real estate but unsure where to start? One thing you have to consider is MONEY! In this episode Lisa reveals why she is launching a real estate fund that helps you in determining your steps if you decide to enter this...
Unlocking Working For Equity & Investing In Real Estate With Christopher Nelson
Nowadays, no more income can be acquired from the traditional real estate portfolio. With that in mind, investors should seek larger yields and build a diversified portfolio. Lisa Hylton sits down with Christopher Nelson, Co-Founder of Wealthward Capital. He...
The Truth About Investing Passively In Real Estate Syndications
Real estate syndications are one way of letting people pool resources to invest in asset classes they couldn't invest in before. However, people often don't have a deep understanding of syndications. Lisa Hylton shatters the misconception by giving us the truth...
Breaking Down How To Earn And Learn With K. Trevor Thompson
How to earn from the best investments? Lisa Hylton presents K. Trevor Thompson, a multifamily real estate investor and obsessed learner. K. Trevor gives valuable advice, explaining that you need to learn about your investors. Understand the market and figure...
Leaps, Pivots, And Swirls – What I Learnt
A career provides a kind of security like no other. But sometimes in life, you have to get off that comfort zone and take leaps, pivots, and swirls to get to where you’re meant to be. Back in 2021, Lisa Hylton decided to make a huge leap. Walking away from...
Systemizing Self-Storage: The Real Estate Superpower With Masha Klapanova
Many real estate opportunities are presented to investors today. Stockholders are clamoring to get their hands on one, be it multi-family, self-storage facilities, raw land, or residential spaces. But is there still room to enter the market? How do you know...
Make The Most Of Your Passive Investments In Commercial Real Estate With Prashant Kumar
Want to invest in commercial properties but not sure where to start? Today’s guest has the answers you need! Prashant Kumar is the owner and CEO of My Realty Gains, with a passion for assisting ultra-busy professionals in identifying great investment opportunities and...
Investing In Texas Vineyards For Long Term Wealth With Keeley Hubbard
We’ve heard of building long-term wealth from investing in real estate properties such as multifamily homes, storage spaces, house flips, rentals, and the like. But how about getting Texas vineyards into the game? Hubbard Capital Group managing partner, Keeley...
Why Invest In Self Storage With Kris Bennett
Looking for a sustainable and recession-resistant passive income stream? Perhaps it’s time to invest in self-storage! Today’s guest is Kris Bennett, Self-Storage Managing Partner at PassiveInvesting.com and podcast host of Storage Investor Nation. He joins Lisa Hylton...
August Biniaz And Ava Benesocky On How Canadians Invest In American Real Estate With CPI Capital
The concept of syndications isn't really mainstream in Canada like it is in the US. With double taxation, it's difficult for Canadians to invest in American real estate. This is where CPI Capital comes in with its new approach to remote investing. Join your...
Vet Passive Deals With An Experienced Fund Manager, Olivier Nallet
The beauty of passive investing is how it provides busy individuals a way to still grow their wealth without getting involved in the day-to-day—but not before finding the right deals that you can trust will generate great returns. In this episode, Lisa Hylton...
Blockchain Backed By Affordable Housing With Vernon J
In this episode, Lisa Hylton welcomes commercial real estate aficionado, Vernon J., to discuss affordable housing and blockchain real estate. Vernon is a social entrepreneur and real estate investor passionate about helping communities of color build generational...
Blockchain In Real Estate: Breaking Down Tokenized Net Lease Investment Funds With Michael Flight
We can't deny the fact that technology is constantly evolving. So how can this affect our nature of business and even our daily lives? In today’s episode, we have Michael Flight to discuss the difference of venturing into real estate today using current...
Building Trust In A Trustless Environment: Democratizing Commercial Real Estate Through Blockchain With Mohsin Masud
Blockchains provide trust in a trustless environment. And in the real estate environment, trust plays a big role. Blockchain can help in real estate transactions, liquidity, and more. It can also make it more efficient and accessible to people. Join Lisa Hylton...
Exploring Building ADUs With Kristen Flores
ADUs are accessory dwelling units added to the primary dwelling. In this episode, host Lisa Hylton and guest Kristen Flores explore building ADUs. Kristen is the Co-Owner of Flo Engineering Inc. that specializes in helping you with all your construction needs....
Real Estate Syndications: Breaking Down The Legal Aspects Investors Need To Know With Nic McGrue
Investing in real estate can seem like a daunting task; and getting into real estate syndications can be nerve-wracking, especially with all the legal implications attached. Good thing there are ways to do your due diligence to protect your investment. In this...
TribeVest Group Investing: Pool Your Money With Friends To Invest In Real Estate With Travis Smith
Don’t have enough money to start out on your own in real estate? Did you know you can pool money with your friends and use that money to invest? This is what group investing is and Travis Smith joins Lisa Hylton in this episode to share how it works. Travis is...
Navigating The Tax Impacts Of Investing In Real Estate With Brandon Hall
Real estate is steadily gaining interest as a potential source of passive income. But what does passive income really mean especially when we talk about its tax impacts? Brandon Hall is the founder and Managing Partner of The Real Estate CPA. He is on a mission...
The Secrets Of Successful Rental Arbitrage With Chiagozie Fawole
More and more people are looking into short-term rentals as a potential revenue stream. One of the ways to get into short-term rentals with relatively lower costs is through rental arbitrage. So, how does it work, and how do you make money? Today’s guest is Dr....
From Job To Hobby: Trade Your Golden Handcuffs For True Wealth With Melva Pinn-Bingham, M.D.
If you have golden handcuffs, whether you love your career or not, you need to have a backup plan. You have to diversify your portfolio to achieve true wealth. Lisa Hylton introduces Melva E. Pinn-Bingham, M.D., a Radiation Oncologist and Mentor who helps...
Getting Your Finances Ready To Invest As A High Income Earner With Lisa Sierra
When you're in readiness mode and frustrated enough to want to make a change, then that's a perfect time to do research and look at your finances. In this episode, you'll learn how to get your finances ready to invest as a high-income earner. Lisa Hylton's...
What We Learned After 100 Episodes Of Level Up REI Podcast
Level Up REI Podcast finally hits 100 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, Lisa Hylton looks back on valuable lessons she learned from her most beloved guests. She returns to her discussions with Michelle Bosch, Annie Dickerson, Jeremy Roll, and Charles Seaman. Lisa...
Say Goodbye To Your Financial Crisis: Rebuilding Your Credit With Jennifer Grimson
There are people who spend everything and go bankrupt. How do you rebuild your credit after losing everything? Jennifer Grimson has been in that same position and got out. Listen to this episode, as she will help you get out as well. Jennifer is an investor,...
Using The Infinite Banking Structure To Invest In Real Estate With Lesley Batson
How do you leverage the infinite banking structure for investment profit? Our guest in this episode will show you how! Lesley Batson of Rebel Rock Wealth joins Lisa Hylton as they tackle infinite banking, and it is strategic to use as an investment tool. Lesley...
Assessing More Than One Metric When Investing In Multifamily Real Estate With Elisa Zhang
If cashflow is your one metric when investing in multifamily real estate, you may end up with unwanted results. Assess more than one metric that is aligned to your goals for better outcomes. Lisa Hylton’s guest in this episode is Elisa Zhang, founder of EZ...
Leveling Up To Investing In Commercial Net Lease Investments With Dan Lewkowicz
Learn all about commercial net lease and real estate brokerage with Dan Lewkowicz. Dan is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. He is the Director of Investment Sales of Encore Real Estate Investment...
Leveling Up Your Business With Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises With Susanne Mariga
Setting our financial goals is a must in order to level up our business and ensure success. Join Lisa Hylton and Susanne Mariga, author of Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises, as they delve into a conversation on achieving entrepreneurial goals...
Lessons From Building A Commercial Real Estate Insurance Business With Jeremy Goodrich
Finding stability for your business is crucial to staying afloat. Today’s guest has somehow managed to do just that in the risky world of commercial real estate and has even helped others be on the same boat. Jeremy Goodrich was a former teacher who...
Building The Networth Nurse Brand & Raising $1M For Real Estate Syndications With Savannah Arroyo
Are you looking for a way to make more profits and free uptime for your family? Then real estate syndications may be the right investment for you. Learn more about this investment strategy as Lisa Hylton interviews the Net Worth Nurse herself, Savannah Arroyo....
Multiple Business Owner Breaks Down The Power of Real Estate Syndications To Decrease Taxes With Kay Kay Singh
Good tax strategy can make or break your business. In this episode, Lisa Hylton’s guest talks about using real estate syndications to reduce tax overheads. Kay Kay Singh is the founder and CEO of Grow Rich Capital. An entrepreneur starting from childhood,...
Josh Plave On How You Can Start Passive Investments Using Self-Directed IRAs
When it comes to investing, it’s never too late to start early. In this episode, Lisa Hylton sits down with Josh Plave as he shares tips on how you can start investing easily and inexpensively with your retirement fund. Josh is the founder of Wall to Main and...
Tackling The Affordable Home Crisis Thru Mobile Home Parks With Bryce Robertson
With the pandemic, a lot of homeowners have been downgrading their lifestyles. From Class A to Class C, people just needed affordable housing. The supply and demand are so huge for the mobile home park industry. This is something Bryce Robertson knew going into...
Commercial Real Estate: Scaling From Single Family To Commercial Investments With Kimberly Marie
What does it take to scale from flipping homes and single family properties to commercial real estate investing? In this episode, we learn the ropes from an investor who scaled successfully from single family. Lisa Hylton talks to real estate investor and...
Exploring Mobile Home Park Investing With Former Finance Executive Todd Sulzinger
While it doesn’t see like much, investing in mobile home parks can actually pay off. If you do your research and prepare well, mobile home park investing could be your ticket to financial success. Join Lisa Hylton as she chats with the President of Blue Elm...
Breaking Into Real Estate In Her Golden Years With Jeanne Allen
Age is just a number. It's never too late to start investing in real estate. Such as the story of Jeanne Allen, who literally broke into the industry in her golden years. Jeanne is the Director of Acquisitions of Valley of the Moon Investments. She's a...
Quitting Corporate America In Feb 2020 & Going From 0 Units To 950 Units In One Year With Jenny Gou
Quitting your corporate job in America is a dream many have, but few get to follow up on. In this day and age of COVID-19, it has become even more of a challenge. However, Lisa Hylton talks to someone who did just that: Jenny Gou, Founder and Managing Director...
Investing Passively And Actively In Real Estate With Chief Compliance Officer Randy Langenderfer
Investing in real estate is flexible in one important way. Depending on the time you have available and your willingness to go down the weeds, you have the choice to either invest actively or passively. Either way, you have to educate yourself to...
Self Directing Your Retirement Funds OUTSIDE Of Wall Street With Kaaren Hall
You can have full control over your retirement funds with a self-directed IRA. Lisa Hylton's guest today is Kaaren Hall, Founder of uDirect IRA Services, LLC. In this episode, Kaaren gives essential tips on using your retirement accounts to invest in. The...
Building Strategic Partnerships With Emma Powell
You won’t have all the skills necessary to run a real estate business, but you can build strategic partnerships to have an efficient team who can help your business take off. Lisa Hylton’s guest today is Emma Powell, the owner/operator of Highrise Group. In...
How To Build Your Career With The Five Pillars Of High Performance With Jens Nielsen
High performance doesn’t come by itself without a little nudge from you. If you're looking to invest, build your career, or start your own business as an entrepreneur, you need to have the correct mindset. Without the correct mindset, you will easily give up...
Lessons Learnt From Passively Investing In 16 Investments With Jens Nielsen
People invest in real estate because it’s an industry that keeps thriving. It covers many different aspects including leasing, commercial, residential, and many more. Jens Nielsen joins Lisa Hylton as he speaks about passive investment and multi-family real...
Zero To 88 Units In A Pandemic From The UK With Suzy Sevier
Have you ever felt the itch to want to restart and regain control of your life? Suzy Sevier did. She’s the co-founder of Adventurous Real Estate Investors, a business that was planned and opened during the pandemic. Lisa Hylton talks with her as she shares her...
Tax Impact Of Passively Investing In Real Estate With Larry Pendleton, Jr.
Owning real estate can provide steady passive income, but what impact can taxation have on your passive income? Lisa Hylton is joined by Larry Pendleton, Jr. as they talk about the effects taxes can have on real estate income, whether it’s passive income or...
Revolutionizing The Passive Investor Experience With John Fortes
Many passive investors don't have the desire or time to own real estate and fully operate it. Lisa Hylton’s guest today is John Fortes, also known as The Passive Investor Consultant and the founder of The Fortes Company, which partners with working professionals...
Selling It All to Build A Real Estate Syndication Business with Whitney Sewell
Sometimes, a successful business scaling in real estate is only possible once you have made many sacrifices and pursued bigger things. This is true for Whitney Sewell, who endured many financial challenges and utilized 50% of their profits just to make it big...
Leveling Up Communities With Nicole Pendergrass
Moving forward towards success is impossible without doing even the smallest steps. If you trust your simplest hustle every single day, nothing can stop you from achieving your goals. Lisa Hylton sits down with Nicole Pendergrass to share her work both as an...
How These Newlywed Millennials Built A Private Equity Real Estate Firm Of Their Own With Daisy Serrano And Luc D’Abreau
Running a private equity real estate firm sounds like something that a grizzled, highly-experienced, white male investor would find himself comfortable doing, but this episode will have you think otherwise. Lisa Hylton is excited to bring to you the power...