You don’t have to be the best or the smartest to succeed in the real-estate world, you just have to put your ego aside and be open to learning from those smarter than you. Today we are joined by hotelier, Matt Aitchison to discuss mindset and vision! Matt is a speaker, real estate investor, spirits investor, and podcast host who has found success through his incredible mindset. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Matt’s career, how he makes his investment decisions, where his value-add mindset came from, and why you need to be open to learning every single day. We delve into his new hospitality ventures before Matt shares why you cannot let fear hold you back. To hear all this and even learn about Matt’s likability formula, tune into the Real Estate Investor Podcast now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to today’s guest, Matt Aitchison.
• Matt tells us about himself and what he does.
• How he got into hotels and how he decides what to invest in and when.
• Where Matt developed his value-add mindset.
• The importance of putting your ego aside and being open to learning every single day.
• Matt shares his likability formula.
• His new hospitality venture in the distillery business.
• The importance of owning something in order to achieve financial freedom.
• Why you cannot let fear hold you back.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Matt Aitchison

Matt Aitchison Linktree

Matt Aitchison on LinkedIn

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Matt Aitchison on Facebook

Matt Aitchison on Instagram

Imagos Group

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

The modern investment landscape is extremely dynamic and ever-evolving. With so many options available, it’s easy for investors to get overwhelmed! Today, we are joined by Joe Fang and Adam Dresher from our Break of Day Capital Team, who return to the podcast to talk about investment funds. What are they? What are the features and advantages of fund investment? What are the best funds to invest in? Joe and Adam answer these questions and many more in this comprehensive beginner's guide to investing in funds. Tune in today for practical advice, best-practice investment strategies, and to find out about the exciting passive investment opportunities offered by Break of Day Capital!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What a fund is and well-known examples of them, including ETFs and hedge funds.
• Benefits of investing passively in a private equity real estate fund.
• Common misconceptions about passive investment in real estate.
• Finance 101: understanding the difference between debt and equity.
• Different funds offered by Break of Day Capital.
• Best-practice strategies for investors to adopt.
• How to get in touch with Joe and Adam to learn more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

Email Joseph Fang

Call Joseph Fang

Adam Dresher on LinkedIn

Email Adam Dresher

Call Adam Dresher

BODC Multifamily Impact Fund

BODC Preferred Income Fund

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Davis, a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and Co-Founder of SparkRental, to unpack the idea of financial independence and steps to living the lifestyle you have always wanted. Brian is a seasoned rental industry expert, driven by his passion for helping others achieve their aspirations of generating passive income. SparkRental is a comprehensive platform and resource hub for real estate investors. It aims to guide investors through the intricacies of real estate investing and provide them with the support and resources needed to succeed in their investment journey. In our conversation, we discuss his accidental path into real estate, how he founded SparkRental, and how he transitioned from active to passive investing. Discover the steps to reach financial independence, common misconceptions about it, and why you don’t need it to have your dream lifestyle. We delve into house hacking tips to reduce expenses, pragmatic strategies for generating passive income, the importance of accurately forecasting cash flow, hidden real estate costs, and more. Join us as we reframe the concept of financial independence and find out why achieving it is easier than you might think. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Brian's journey into real estate investing and the founding of Spark Rental.
• Hear about the evolution of Spark Rental into a co-investing club.
• Learn what financial independence is and the strategies to achieve it.
• How he helps people overcome the mental hurdles of passive investing.
• Examples of lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce living expenses.
• The Importance of accurately forecasting cash flow in real estate.
• Why understanding hidden expenses in real estate investing is essential.
• Find out how to get in contact with Brian to start your investment journey.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Brian Davis on LinkedIn

Brian Davis Email

SparkRental

SparkRental on Instagram

SparkRental on X

SparkRental on Facebook

BiggerPockets

Inman

Best Ever CRE

REtipster

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn