Founder and President of Bridge South Investments, LLC, Mark Hayes, shares his journey from flipping houses and managing rentals to his transition into hard money lending, multifamily properties, and RV/mobile home park investments. Bridge South Investments is a Nashville-based private lender with over 20 years of experience in real estate.

Mark offers actionable advice for real estate agents looking to grow their passive income, emphasizing the importance of property management, leveraging lines of credit, and adapting to market shifts. Packed with practical tips, personal stories, and investment strategies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to succeed in real estate investing. Tune in for Mark's wisdom and valuable insights!

Key takeaways to listen to:

• Emphasizing the importance of delegating property management to scale your business effectively.
• Transitioning from single-family homes to multifamily and mobile home parks for diversified investments.
• Evaluating financing options, including owner financing and creative deal structures, to close challenging deals.
• Leveraging rental property equity through lines of credit to fund hard money loans.
• Identifying your investor type to align with the right real estate strategies.

About Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes is the Founder and President of Bridge South Investments, LLC, a Nashville-based private lender specializing in short-term bridge loans for real estate and seed funding for entrepreneurs. With over 20 years of real estate investing experience, Mark has built or renovated over 100 homes, managed rental properties, and grown multiple successful ventures, including West Nashville Living, LLC, and Bridge South Investments. His expertise spans acquisitions, property management, urban development, and financing, with a proven track record of scaling businesses and fostering community development.

Beyond his business ventures, Mark is an active philanthropist and community leader, contributing both his time and resources to causes such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. A Vanderbilt University engineering graduate, Mark enjoys pickleball, golf, and cheering on his kids at hockey games. He resides in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Dawn, and their four children.

Connect with Rich Hamilton:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayes-2b7358b/
• Website - www.MarkHayesInvestor.com and www.InnovestLife.com

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Rich Hamilton, Founder of Catalyst, a commercial real estate investment company specializing in value-add multifamily properties in the San Diego market, shares his journey from starting in commercial mortgage lending to building a robust investment portfolio, offering invaluable insights into scaling wealth through real estate ownership, navigating market challenges, and fostering a value-driven mindset.

The conversation covers practical tips on building relationships, the power of tax strategies, and the importance of choosing niches in business. Don’t miss this episode for actionable advice and unique perspectives on succeeding in real estate investing.

Key takeaways to listen to:

• Learning the art of cold calling and building trust to win in commercial real estate.
• Embracing the mindset shift from transaction-based income to asset ownership for wealth creation.
• Leveraging tax strategies like cost segregation and 1031 exchanges to minimize tax burdens.
• Identifying and investing in undervalued properties in prime locations for long-term appreciation.
• Exploring niche markets for lucrative opportunities beyond traditional real estate.

About Rich Hamilton

Upon graduating from College in 2013, Rich Hamilton joined PSRS, a San Diego boutique mortgage banking firm. After two years working as an analyst in support of senior producers, Rich decided to go “full commission” and exclusively focus on his own clientele. In 2018, at the age of 27, Rich was offered a Partnership opportunity at PSRS and became the youngest Principal in the history of the company.

New opportunities presented themselves and beginning in mid-2017, Rich started acquiring his own commercial assets. In 2022, he formed Catalyst as a holding company for approximately 190 apartment units, 13,000 SF of retail, and 18,000 SF of medical office.

Today - He splits time between San Diego, California, and Florianopolis, Brazil.

Connect with Rich Hamilton:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-hamilton-19508a53/
• Website - https://www.catalystcommercialre.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rich.hamilton7/

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President and CEO of Praxis Capital Inc., Brian Burke, delves into his inspiring journey from house flipping to managing multifamily real estate investments and debt funds. Brian reveals key insights into navigating market cycles, raising capital, and diversifying investment strategies. He shares his approach to scaling operations, mitigating risk, and staying agile in unpredictable markets.

From strategic shifts post-2009 to proprietary tools that streamline operations, Brian’s expertise offers actionable advice for novice and seasoned investors. Don’t miss this episode packed with investment wisdom - tune in now for the full story!

Key takeaways to listen to:

• Discovering the power of market timing and strategic exits during real estate downturns.
• Transitioning from house flipping to multifamily investments through calculated growth.
• Leveraging proprietary tools for streamlined underwriting and asset management.
• Understanding the benefits of investing in real estate debt for consistent cash flow.
• Embracing diversification to balance high returns with risk management.

About Brian Burke
Brian Burke is President/CEO of Praxis Capital Inc, a vertically integrated real estate private equity investment firm, which he founded in 2001.

Brian has acquired over 800 million dollars’ worth of real estate over a 35-year career including over 4,000 multifamily units and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, and constructed self-storage, but really prefers to reposition existing multifamily properties.

Brian is the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications, and is a frequent public speaker at real estate conferences and events nationwide.

Connect with Brian Burke:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/praxiscapital/
• Website - https://praxcap.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investorbrianburke

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