For this week’s episode, we’ve invited Schuyler Williamson to join the show for his successful leadership and entrepreneurial journey!

Schuyler’s story will inspire us to chase opportunities from rental property investments, things he learned about scaling a real estate business, being surrounded by the right people for continuous growth, and more valuable topics for you to thrive as an investor!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• An introduction to Schuyler’s life in the military, entrepreneurial journey, and his humble beginning to real estate investing
• Things that Schuyler learned about leveraging in real estate
• The importance of learning from other investors and looking at them as mentors to grow in real estate
• Why do you need deal flow when scaling your investments?
• Some pitfalls to avoid in buying property investments
• Is it ideal to invest in Austin, TX in today’s market?
• The tremendous impact of investing in real estate
• Setting your expectations and values as a person, having patience, and evaluating potential partners in real estate

Resources & Links

• Free resources on real estate, business, and leadership: https://www.schuylerwilliamson.com/free-resources
• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Schuyler Williamson

Schuyler graduated in the Top 10% from West Point and served as a US Army Recruiter while playing for the Detroit Tigers. After leaving the military in 2011, he earned an MBA from the University of Texas, ranking third in his class. He then transitioned into real estate, earning multiple awards as an agent in Austin, TX and co-founded Laundry Luv, a premier multi-location laundromat enterprise, and Mission Home Builders, an Austin-based urban-infill construction company known for quality homes. Schuyler also owns over 50 rental properties across Texas.

Get in Touch with Schuyler

• Website: https://www.schuylerwilliamson.com/
• LinkedIn: Schuyler Williamson
• YouTube: Money Mission

To Connect With Us

Please visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

We’re excited to feature this week’s guest, Rebekah Taylor, and her expertise in passive investing as a limited and general partner!

Rebekah talks about how she started her journey from tech to real estate investing, built her skills in multifamily syndications, and now helps other investors grab the same opportunities from the multifamily space!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Rebekah’s journey from the tech industry to real estate investing and syndications
• How Rebekah started to realize the power of transitioning to real estate investing
• The importance of making smart financial decisions, assessing your priorities, and making strategic action plans
• Rebekah’s current focus and goals in real estate
• Insights on the current situation of the multifamily market and opportunities from assisted living
• Why track record is important when looking for a partner in real estate and vetting potential partners
• Rebekah’s advice for aspiring passive investors

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Rebekah Taylor

Rebekah is a 3rd generation real estate professional. She and her husband bought their first rental in 2012 while she was working in the tech industry where she spent 10 years as a sales/marketing professional. They built a portfolio, and she eventually left a 6-figure income to pursue her passion for real estate full-time. She became a realtor in Lynchburg, VA where they live with their three kids.

Rebekah has worked for two different firms as their Director of Investor Relations, and has invested in both singular assets and fund of funds. Her portfolio consists of 437 units as a LP, 220 units as a GP, a strategic partner in a 125-bed assisted living facility, and 225 properties in a fund-of-fund. Rebekah and her husband also have a portfolio of their own properties in Lynchburg. They provide funding for small businesses/flippers and they’re always looking for ways to make their money work for them.

They created Taylored Investments to help individuals reach their financial goals, and have more time freedom to enjoy life with the people they love. Taylored Investments identifies, analyzes, and acquires income generating real estate assets so our investors make money while they sleep.

She holds a B.S. in Public Relations and a MBA from Liberty University. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, exercising, reading, and traveling the world with her family (she’s been to 30+ countries). They are active in their church and enjoy serving.

Get in Touch with Rebekah

• Website: https://tayloredinvestments.co/
• LinkedIn: Rebekah Taylor, MBA

To Connect With Us

Please visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

This week’s episode with Matt Durrette delves deeper into the essential aspects of a flourishing vacation and short-term rental business!

Matt talks about how they serve investors and anyone who wants to get involved in the Airbnb space, its operational and financial side, and more you should know about this investment strategy. Tune in because your support will help us bring more industry experts to this show!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• How Matt learned about real estate investing and short-term rentals
• An efficient tool for Airbnb and short-term rental business
• What people need to know when hosting or investing in short-term rentals
• How critical location is in a short-term rental business
• Educating investors about how Airbnb works and its financial and operational aspects
• Services and investment opportunities Cozi Vacation Rentals offers to clients and investors
• Protecting a short-term rental business against the risks of state regulations
• Matt’s advice on how to invest differently in the short-term rental space

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Matt Durrette

Matt Durrette is the Founder and CEO of Cozi Vacation Rentals, a premier, locally owned and operated vacation property management company headquartered in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cozi serves the entire Texas Hill Country and surrounding areas, connecting guests and property owners to the best luxury vacation rentals and experiences this beautiful part of Texas offers. Cozi provides 24/7 property management and marketing services for owners and unforgettable experiences for guests.

Originally founding the business out of Baltimore, MD, in 2013, Matt grew his managed portfolio in this market and throughout the East Coast to 150 homes from 2014 to 2019. During the same time, he worked full-time as a Global Business Development Manager for Northrop Grumman and attended grad school at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where he obtained his MBA in Marketing and Data Analytics in 2018.
Matt was fortunate to meet his beautiful wife, Jenna, originally from Austin, Texas. In the summer of 2019, Jenna easily convinced Matt to move back to Texas to be near her family. Upon moving, Matt left his full-time job at Northrop and pursued Cozi Vacation Rentals full-time. In March 2020, COVID ultimately shut down Cozi’s East Coast Market. From this point, Matt chose to solely focus Cozi's growth on the drive-to tourism markets of the Texas Hill Country just south of Austin. Since April 2020, Matt has organically grown the Cozi Vacation Rentals unit portfolio in Texas from 0 to 400+ units with a team of over 50 full-time employees.

In their free time, Matt and his wife Jenna enjoy spending time with their precious daughter Grayson Virginia, traveling, and rehabbing and remodeling properties.

Get in Touch with Matt

• Website: https://www.cozivr.com/
• Matt’s Real Estate Services: https://join.cozivr.com/
• LinkedIn: Matt Durrette

To Connect With Us

Please visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!