This is an LFI episode and LFI is now part of PassivePockets.
Join us on the latest episode of the “Passive Investing from Left Field” podcast where our host, Jim Pfeifer, sits down with real estate mogul Ken McElroy. Dive deep into the complexities of property management, the effects of economic shifts on real estate, and Ken’s expert strategies for building and maintaining a successful investment portfolio. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of real estate investing.
About Ken McElroy
Ken McElroy is a seasoned real estate investor, podcast host and the co-founder and CEO of MC Companies (MC), a national multifamily investment company out of Scottsdale, Arizona. MC’s growing portfolio spans 9000 units across Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma, worth more than $2 billion in real estate assets. MC Companies’ active philanthropy arm, Sharing the Good Life Foundation, supports local and national charities such as Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Autism Speaks Arizona, Hydrocephalus Association, The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and many more.
Ken uses his KenMcElroy.com site, YouTube, and podcast platforms to educate and discuss numerous topics connected to real estate, investing, personal finance, budgeting, the entrepreneur mindset and has hosted more than 268 episodes of real estate strategy-related podcasts.
He is also the author of the best selling ABCs of Real Estate Investing, ABCs of Advanced Real Estate Investing, ABCs of Property Management, ABCs of Buying Rental Property, his upcoming ABCs of Raising Capital as well as The Sleeping Giant and Return to Orchard Canyon. He is also a contributor to The Real Book of Real Estate by Robert Kiyosaki and Midas Touch by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki. Ken is the founder of The Collective Advisors Mastermind Group and regularly shares his knowledge through live public speaking engagements and personal appearances.
Ken is passionate about educating others so that they too can experience financial freedom through real estate investing.
Key Points From The Episode:
1. Ken McElroy discusses the impact of rising interest rates on real estate investments and the importance of efficient property management.
2. The episode explores strategies for navigating market downturns and the significance of maintaining high occupancy rates.
3. Ken provides insights into the advantages of vertical integration in the real estate industry.
4. The importance of adapting investment strategies based on market conditions and the future outlook for real estate markets is highlighted.
Timestamps:
2:08 His background
04:33 Vertical integration
08:05 Questions an LP can ask
13:00 Why cut interest rates when inflation is high?
18:23 How he views inflation?
22:49 Why are people struggling with the interest rates?
22:49 Why are people struggling with the interest rates?
29:46 As an LP looking at deals what kind of debt should we be looking for?
35:05 How to vet a trusted proven operator who is struggling?
39:51 How to know when to start investing again?
43:44 What he learned from the mistakes he made
47:00 Podcast Recommendations
47:55 Contact
Podcast Recommendations:
Joe Rogan
Resources Mentioned:
Contact the guest:
LinkedIn
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