First, Worst, Best, & Next

In this episode, Brad sits down with Joseph Kimbrough, Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur, and the CEO of both Baruk Capital Group and Apex Real Estate Investments. Joseph’s journey started with door-knocking and speeding tickets—and led to creative financing on a 400+ unit deal in Phoenix. We talk wholesaling, multifamily syndications, the importance of investor communication, and why niche assets like workforce housing are key to the future. 🔑 Key Topics Covered:How Joseph went from the Marines to door-knocking real estate leads The $10K wholesale deal that launched his investing career Why he raised $11M for his first 160-unit multifamily investment Lessons learned from paused distributions and floating-rate debt The difference between a syndication and a fund—and why Joseph favors the latter What makes a deal "niche" (and why investors love it right now) Why owning a roofing or landscaping business could improve your NOI Inside the 2.9% fixed-rate Phoenix deal with 400+ units 💬 Memorable Quotes:“If I need a rifle to go check on one of my properties, I shouldn’t own it.” — Joseph Kimbrough “Track record is great—until things hit the fan. Then experience means a lot less than resilience.” — Joseph Kimbrough “People don’t want cookie-cutter anymore. They want niche deals—workforce housing, DOD projects, real impact.” — Joseph Kimbrough 🔗 Connect with Joseph Kimbrough:📧 Email: joseph@barukcapitalgroup.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkimbrough 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephkimbrough 🎙️ Connect with Host Brad Weaver:💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradweaver

In this episode, we sit down with Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing, who went from physical therapist to full-time multifamily investor with over 800 units under management. Lee shares how he followed a calling to build something, overcame fear and resistance, and leaned into faith, family, and real estate to change the trajectory of his life and business. We dive into his first house flip, his worst and best deals, and his newest massive 415-unit portfolio acquisition. Get ready for some powerful insights, cautionary tales, and inspiring wins. 🔑 Key Topics Covered:How Lee transitioned from physical therapy to full-time real estate The origin of Threefold REI and the meaning behind the name Why his first flip almost ended his marriage—but also launched his career Lessons learned from a tough neighborhood syndication (including a shooting 😬) The 16-unit deal that changed everything (and got his in-laws a 70% return!) Why Lee's latest acquisition of 415 units is his boldest move yet The importance of managing risk, faith, and family through growth How flipping differs from investing—and what to know before you start 💬 Memorable Quotes:“Flipping is not investing—it’s just another job. But it got us started, and sometimes that’s what matters most.” — Lee Yoder “You can’t change the area you buy in. No matter how good the numbers look, the location tells the real story.” — Lee Yoder “That 16-unit deal made me feel like the sky’s the limit. Once you do it, it doesn’t feel so scary anymore.” — Lee Yoder 🔗 Connect with Lee Yoder:🌐 Website: https://www.threefoldrei.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-yoder 🎙️ Connect with Host Brad Weaver:💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradweaver

In this episode, host Brad Weaver talks with investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host Axel Ragnarsson, founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners and host of the Multifamily Wealth Podcast. Axel shares his journey from flipping cars in college to building a 450-unit multifamily portfolio focused in New Hampshire. He opens up about the hard lessons learned from a cash-burning out-of-state deal, the creative strategy behind his best acquisition, and how direct-to-seller marketing became the cornerstone of his success. Axel also offers practical insights into market focus, scaling wisely, and building long-term wealth with or without investor capital. Key Topics:Axel’s first deal and why the $5K loss was worth every pennyWhat went wrong in his worst deal (and how vandalism made it worse)Lessons from a $1M equity lift in his best direct-to-seller portfolioScaling to 450 units through focused growth—not flashBuilding a vertically integrated operation with in-house property managementThe importance of deep market knowledge and avoiding shiny-object syndromeHow Axel uses direct mail, calls, and emails to build long-term deal flowWhy smaller deals can be more profitable than syndicationsLaunching a membership community to support investors and give back Memorable Quotes:"If it’s working, pour gas on it.""You don’t realize how much you know about your market… until you go outside of it.""You don’t do direct mail to get deals—you do it to build relationships." Connect with Axel:Instagram: @multifamilywealthPodcast: Multifamily Wealth PodcastMembership Community: Aligned Community Info (More info via Axel’s Instagram bio) Connect with Brad:Risk Strategies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-strategies-company/Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-weaver-bb29035/Book an intro appt with Brad: https://zcal.co/fwbn/introcallBrad’s Direct Cell: (845) 779-2044

This episode features Mac Shelton from Sweet Bay Capital discussing his experiences in multifamily real estate investing. Mac shares insights into his firm's investment strategies, detailing both successes and challenges. He dives into specific deals, including his "best" and most challenging, offering valuable lessons on underwriting, market selection, and property management. The conversation explores the nuances of student housing and the potential of investing in tertiary markets. Key Takeaways:• Importance of Underwriting: Thorough underwriting is crucial to mitigate risks, especially with older properties.• Market Selection: Tertiary markets can offer strong rent growth and less competition compared to primary markets.• Student Housing Nuances: Student rentals can be profitable but require careful management and consideration of location and market dynamics.• Value-Add Strategies: Implementing value-add strategies, such as renovations and rent optimization, can significantly increase property value and returns.• Managing Challenges: Real estate investing involves challenges; effective management and conservative budgeting are essential for navigating them. About Mac Shelton:Mac Shelton is a founding partner of Sweet Bay Capital, a multifamily investment firm focused on value-add properties in Virginia and the Carolinas. His real estate career began with underwriting debt and equity deals and raising capital. Mac's firm targets 20% deal-level Irrs and focuses on improving property efficiency and profitability through renovations. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Mac is also a 1st Lieutenant in the North Carolina National Guard. How to contact Mac:• Sweet Bay Capital Website: https://www.sweetbay-capital.com/• Mac Shelton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-shelton/ How to contact Brad:• Risk Strategies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-strategies-company/posts/?feedView=all• Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-weaver-bb29035/• Book an intro appt with Brad: https://zcal.co/fwbn/introcall• Brad’s Direct Cell: (845) 779-2044

In this episode, Jason Yarusi shares his journey from starting in real estate by flipping houses to scaling his business to managing multifamily properties across multiple states. He discusses the importance of strategic planning, setting clear expectations with investors, and lessons learned from both successful and challenging deals. Key Takeaways:• Strategic Planning for Investors: Jason emphasizes the importance of preparing your investor network ahead of time, even before you have a deal in hand. By educating investors and setting expectations upfront, you can raise capital faster when an opportunity arises.• Refinancing and Infinite Returns: Jason explains how refinancing works to pull capital off the table after improving the property, which can provide tax-free returns to investors and help reinvest capital.• Streamlining Renovations: By standardizing renovations (like using the same materials and fixtures across properties), Jason has been able to minimize costs and turnaround times. This efficiency reduces vacancy loss, which is crucial for maximizing cash flow on multifamily properties.• The Importance of Communication: Reflecting on past failures, Jason talks about how lack of clear communication with a business partner led to the breakdown of a friendship. The takeaway? Clear, upfront communication and role definition are essential in partnerships.• Upcoming Deal in Chattanooga: Jason reveals that Yarusi Holdings is closing on two properties in Chattanooga, with plans for significant renovations and improvements. The properties present a mix of light and heavy lifting, but Jason is confident in their ability to add value and improve operations. How to contact Jason:• Yarusi Holdings: yarusiholdings.com• Jason Yarusi on Instagram: @JasonYarusi• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonyarusi/• 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind: https://7fm.7figuremultifamily.com/join7fm• Podcasts: Live 100 Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-100-podcast-with-jason-yarusi/id1699229023) How to contact Brad:• Risk Strategies on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-strategies-company/posts/?feedView=all• Brad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-weaver-bb29035/• Book an intro appt with Brad - https://zcal.co/fwbn/introcall• Brad’s Direct Cell: (845) 779-2044