Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing

Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Franzy, the "Zillow for franchising." He previously built 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, raising over $30 million in venture capital and scaling across multiple markets. Today, he's making entrepreneurship more accessible by helping aspiring business owners find the right franchise opportunities. Here's some of the topics we covered: Alex Smereczniak's entrepreneurial journey and why he chose business ownership over corporate life Buying a laundry delivery business at 18 and learning business fundamentals through hands on experience Scaling a laundry delivery startup to 19 cities and raising $33 million in venture capital Turning a struggling laundry delivery model into a successful laundromat franchise called Laundry Lab Building Franzi to help people discover and compare franchise opportunities using AI and personalized guidance How to evaluate franchise opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and recognize red flags in franchise business models Financing a franchise through SBA loans and retirement funds using a ROBS strategy To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

David and Morgan Stanhope are real estate investors, authors, and founders of Stanhope Capital who have built a portfolio of 16 sober living homes across three states while raising their two children and maintaining full-time responsibilities. Since entering real estate in 2020, they have developed an investor partnership model, authored two books, and are building a customized real estate operating system to streamline their business. Based in Upstate New York, they will speak at the January 2027 One Rental At A Time Real Estate Conference in Las Vegas, sharing how they scaled their portfolio while balancing careers and family life. Here's some of the topics we covered: How David and Morgan Stanhope Got Started in Real Estate During COVID Why They Chose Sober Living Homes Over Traditional Real Estate Investments How Sober Living Properties Work and Who Manages the Residents Their Property Criteria, Remote Management Systems, and Monthly Cash Flow The Biggest Challenges of Sober Living Investments, Including Vacancies and Hurricanes How They Raised Capital From Coworkers and Plan to Expand Into New Markets Building a Real Estate Business as a Couple, Using AI, and Teaching Their Kids About Wealth To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

Matt Iverson, founder of Veritas Equity, brings decades of real estate experience, from multimillion-dollar luxury resort investments to billions in brokerage transactions. Today, he focuses on building passive income, maximizing tax advantages, and creating lasting generational wealth through multifamily real estate. Here's some of the topics we covered: Matt Iverson's Journey from Luxury Real Estate Broker to Multifamily Investor Transitioning from Transactional Income to Passive Cash Flow and Tax Benefits Leveraging Existing Skills in Investor Relations, Capital Raising, and Due Diligence Overcoming Fear Through Massive Action, Mentorship, and Networking How Matt Found and Partnered on His First 97-Unit Multifamily Deal Evaluating Deals Through Conservative Underwriting, Market Research, and Value-Add Opportunities Building Financial Freedom Through Multifamily Ownership and Scaling to 7,500 Units If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Franklin is a real estate investor with a W-2 career and has been active in real estate since 2009, specializing in single-family rentals and house flipping. In 2019, he and his wife, Grace, expanded into multifamily, participating in 1,125 units, including 101 as GPs and 1,024 as LPs. Franklin became part of Rod Khleif's Warrior Group in September 2022 and brings expertise in project and operational management, business plan development, underwriting, asset management, construction oversight, and investor relations. He also co-founded Hope for All Paws, an animal welfare nonprofit, and holds a B.S. in Engineering and an MBA. Here's some of the topics we covered: Franklin's first GP deal: a 101-unit value-add property in Corpus Christi Performing due diligence and identifying the property's renovation needs The deal's acquisition numbers, financing, capital raise, and unit mix Building We Equity Partners and partnering with other Warriors Transitioning from passive investing to becoming an active GP Joining Rod's Warrior Group and overcoming the fear of taking action Growing through relationships, helping others, and giving back through their nonprofit If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Holly Williams grew up in Houston and spent approximately 30 years working in advertising and data, including work connected to Nielsen and other data providers. She and her husband owned a four family property in Brooklyn, and she had experience with single family homes before discovering that investors could participate passively in private investments. Williams says she had been an accredited investor for years without fully understanding what that meant, eventually becoming involved in private real estate syndication and multifamily investing. Here's some of the topics we covered: Holly's journey from advertising into passive real estate investing and private syndications Why today's multifamily market is struggling with rising interest rates, rate caps, inflation, and debt challenges Navigating capital calls, lender demands, rising expenses, and shifting renovation strategies The impact of market uncertainty, changing technology, and the future of real estate investing Why property management and onsite teams can make or break a multifamily investment Learning from setbacks, including a major Houston property impacted by Hurricane Harvey Holly's advice for investors on reserves, due diligence, controlling what you can, and navigating difficult To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

Personal branding can be one of the most powerful tools for building credibility, trust, and opportunities in business and life. This episode explores how to define what makes you unique, create a clear and consistent brand message, educate your audience through valuable content, leverage AI, and use storytelling to build meaningful connections. Discover how an authentic personal brand can help you stand out, serve others, and create lasting impact. Own your power with this Success Tip. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Harrison Riley is the founder of GBV, focused on making real estate investing accessible to everyone. He owns 16 small multifamily properties in Pittsburgh and is a Limited Partner in seven syndications. After joining Rod Khleif's Warrior Group, Harrison has continued building his real estate portfolio while helping others create wealth through real estate. Here's some of the topics we covered: Harrison Riley's journey from consulting and Okta to real estate investing Replacing his W-2 income through 16 small multifamily properties in Pittsburgh Lessons from bad deals, difficult tenants, and a costly contractor mistake Overcoming fear and making the leap from small multifamily to a 186-unit deal The importance of mentorship, strategy, and building a strong real estate team Using corporate skills in technology, operations, and investor relations to create value Taking action, learning from mistakes, and building a career around family and personal freedom If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Ian Prukner is a serial entrepreneur, best selling author, consultant, and speaker who has built and scaled successful ventures across finance, real estate, e commerce, and intellectual property. With multiple seven, eight, and nine figure successes, including an eight figure exit, Ian brings extensive hands on experience in business growth and strategy. Here's some of the topics we covered: Ian Prukner's journey from church pastor to entrepreneur and building an eight figure business The rise of his digital real estate business and how lead generating websites create passive cash flow How SEO, social media, AI search, paid ads, and lead arbitrage drive digital real estate The key principles behind his book 12 Words That Change Everything, including truth, relevance, and commitment Taking massive action, lowering your action threshold, and overcoming analysis paralysis Building successful teams through vision, integrity, results, mentorship, and strong business systems Redefining success through the Five F's: faith, family, fitness, finances, and your future self To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

Resilience is the power to rise after setbacks, adapt through adversity, and keep moving forward when the path ahead is unclear. This episode explores how grit, determination, faith, confidence, purpose, and a willingness to learn from failure can help you become stronger through life's challenges. Discover why setbacks don't define you, how taking massive action and building strong relationships can strengthen your resilience, and why the ability to get back up may be one of your greatest sources of personal power. Own your power with this Success Tip. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Noel Walton is a former Air Force Security Forces member and Army Captain who served as a UH-60 Blackhawk aviator. He joined Rod's Warrior Group in January 2020 and co-founded JCORE Partners, going on to participate in 750 apartment and mobile home/RV park units as a GP, JV partner, and LP, primarily focused on investor relations and capital raising. Now living in Austria, Noel is finishing his Master's in Digital Marketing at Rutgers University and helps multifamily operators build investor relationships. Here's some of the topics we covered: Noel Walton's military background and entry into multifamily real estate The 172 unit Waco, Texas syndication and getting the deal back after it fell through Underwriting, CapEx, financing challenges, and the unexpected capital raise Navigating the 506B raise, contract extensions, and preferred equity Selling the property early and lessons learned from the deal Expanding into RV parks and mobile home parks with fellow veterans Building investor relationships through capital raising, digital marketing, and education If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Julie Gates is the founder of Sid Was Here in Savannah, Georgia, and has been investing in real estate since 2004. She oversees six businesses, including a property management company with 100+ properties and 50,000+ bookings. A licensed RE/MAX broker, Forbes contributor, and co-author of The 30-Day Stay, Julie brings over 20 years of hands-on real estate experience. Here's some of the topics we covered: Building a property management company after exposing hidden fees Managing short term, medium term, and long term rentals Why Savannah is a powerful real estate market The hidden challenges of short term rental management Creative financing and building seller trust Finding opportunities in distressed markets and gentrifying neighborhoods How to make short term rentals stand out and navigate regulations To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

Loral Langemeier is the founder and CEO of several alternative asset companies, with decades of experience in finance, mentoring, real estate investing, business development, and oil and gas. She is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, host of Real Money Talks, and a highly sought-after money management expert who has built multiple successful businesses. Go to www.askloral.com to get Lorla's book for FREE as well as 2 free tickets to her webinar. Here's some of the topics we covered: Loral Langemeier's journey from Nebraska farm girl to millionaire Building wealth through real estate, oil, and alternative investments Why traditional financial services fail to integrate wealth strategies Proactive tax planning, corporate structures, and asset protection Hidden tax strategies like R&D credits and cost segregation Creating multiple income streams and building a lasting legacy Educating the next generation to protect and sustain family wealth To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

In this episode of Own Your Power, explore the power of truly listening and how becoming an active listener can strengthen relationships, improve communication, build trust, reduce conflict, and help you learn from others. Discover why listening with patience, focus, curiosity, and genuine interest can create deeper connections and reveal opportunities you might otherwise miss. Own your power with this Success Tip. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com