Doctors Investing Group: Physicians in Real Estate

This week, we’re speaking with Dr. Nancy Huynh. Dr. Huynh is an opthamalogist who studied at Harvard Medical School, and has now started her own investing platform, Clear Vision Investing. In this episode, listen for: In this week’s episode, we discuss how to invest in syndications and how educate yourself prior to your first syndication deal,  how to decided on a new market to invest in, and why you should avoid cedar siding. Must-Listen Moments : [4:16] - Her initial project that brought her into investing [9:38] - How to sell your spouse on investing [26:21] - An example of a recent syndication deal More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week is Part 2 of our episode with Neal Bawa. Neal is the founder and CEO of Grocapitus, a multi-family operator with over $1B in assets under management from Idaho to Miami, and many places in between. In this episode, listen for: In this week’s episode, we get into investing in multi-family properties while prices are skyrocketing, pro and cons for borrowing with inflation going upwards, and the future of Grocapitus. Must-Listen Moments : [1:20] -  Possibly risks when interest rates rise [14:23] - How inflation can harm rental income [17:56] -  if multi-family is still a quality asset class for investment More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

On this week’s episode we have Neal Bawa, the founder and CEO of Grocapitus, a multi-family operator with over $1B in assets under management from Idaho to Miami, and many places in between. In this episode, listen for: This week, we get into the importance of data science and where to find it, how to analyze that data to choose a city in which to invest, and how they developed their data visually. Must-Listen Moments : [2:55] - Data Science and how that applies to multi-family investing [14:46] - How he decided to invest in Idaho Falls [21:54] - How multi-family ties to rising investment returns More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week, we’re talking with Dr. Sumeet, a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Upstate New York, a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown, and a family background in the real estate business which first perked his interest into the subject. In this episode, listen for: We get into how getting your Masters degree in Real Estate is similar to going to medical school, and how issues surround the COVID pandemic have changed expected costs for new production. Must-Listen Moments: [10:44] - The burgeoning real estate market in Omaha, NE  [12:24] - The phases of starting a large-scale real estate project from scratch [21:21] - The challenges faced when taking on a project of this magnitude

This week we continue with the second half of our interview with Brian Bradley from the Bradley Legal Corporation! He’s a nationally recognized asset protection attorney, and you’ve heard him before on podcasts like Bigger Pockets, The Flipping America Podcast, White Coat Investor, and The Best Ever Real Estate Show! In this episode, listen for: We dig into how to intelligently manage fees for offshore accounts, how defense attorneys approach bridge trusts in lawsuits, and if you need to worry about your retirement accounts being included in the assets for a potential lawsuit. Must-Listen Moments: [3:12] - Brian explains about how trusts work [20:07] - Examples of successful asset protection [23:32] - Account maintenance required after the fact More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we’re talking with Brian Bradley from the Bradley Legal Corporation! He’s a nationally recognized asset protection attorney, and you’ve heard him before on podcasts like Bigger Pockets, The Flipping America Podcast, White Coat Investor, and The Best Ever Real Estate Show!  In this episode, listen for: We discuss if you need a different LLC for every property, why opening your LLC in Delaware or Wyoming maybe isn’t the best idea, and what a medical malpractice lawsuit could affect beyond your policy limitations. Must-Listen Moments : [5:30] - Asset protection and why it’s important [16:56] - What you can do to legally protect your assets [27:06] - Limits on assets you should add to an LLC More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week is part two of our interview with world famous investor Mohnish Pabrai! Mohnish is the founder and managing partner of Pabrai Investment Funds and CEO of Dhandho Funds. He is also the author of The Dhandho Investor, which is a book highlighting a “Heads, I Win, Tails, I Don’t Lose Much” philosophy to investing.  In this episode, listen for: We talk about why he find investing in foreign markets an extremely attractive proposition, and what he describes as the “free lunch portfolio.” Must-Listen Moments : [8:08] - Are markets in bubble territory? [11:40] - How do deals find him? [14:40] - A good place to start for new investors More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

It’s a big get for us this week as we have on world famous investor Mohnish Pabrai! Mohnish is the founder and managing partner of Pabrai Investment Funds and CEO of Dondo Funds. He is also the author of The Dondo Investor, which is a book highlighting a “Heads, I Win, Tails, I Don’t Lose Much” philosophy to investing.  In this episode, listen for: Mohnish’s trials and successes with using Warren Buffet’s strategy of “value investing,” choosing between purchasing individual equities over mutual funds, and how he supports the philosophy of “shameless cloning.” Must-Listen Moments : [6:05] - Mohnish explains his approach to value investing [8:35] - How to evaluate if a business is investment-worthy [22:38] - Investing in creation businesses vs acquisition businesses More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This is part 2 of our interview with Navin Goyal. Navin is an anesthesiologist who also started venture capital firm Loud Capital. He’s also recently written a book called Physician Underdog, which details his transition from physician to professional investor. In this episode, listen for: We talk about how deal coordination works for them at Loud Capital, an investment in the future of sustainable transportation, and how raising capital will evolve for them in the future. Must-Listen Moments: [7:35] - Loud Capital’s vetting process for new investments [12:43] - Hydrogen Cars vs. Battery Cars [20:26] - Steps for becoming more informed on alternative investments More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we’re talking with Navin Goyal. Navin is an anesthesiologist who also started venture capital firm, Loud Capital. He’s also recently written a book called, “Physician Underdog”, which details his transition from physician to professional investor. ‍ In this episode, listen for: We get into knowing the right time to step away from professional career, what lead into him becoming an entrepreneur, and how he was inspired by Game of Thrones. Must-Listen Moments: [06:05] - Dealing with burnout [18:32] - Tips for physicians wanting to get into entrepreneurship [25:17] - Why Navin transitioned from entrepreneurship to venture capital More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we continuing the conversation with John Osborne, on venture capital. John is part of Good Growth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and the head and founder of ChaPS, an angel investment group based in Charleston, SC. In this episode, listen for: We discuss how you can use taking on extra risk to your advantage, differentiating between angel investing and private equity, and how to know when to say “No”. Must-Listen Moments : [3:38] - John’s process of finding and working with a new entrepreneur [17:03] - John explains to us how seed funding works [28:46] - The next steps after a start-up reaches out to ChaPS More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we continuing the conversation with John Osborne, on venture capital. John is part of Good Growth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and the head and founder of ChaPS, an angel investment group based in Charleston, SC. In this episode, listen for: We discuss how you can use taking on extra risk to your advantage, differentiating between angel investing and private equity, and how to know when to say “No”. Must-Listen Moments : [3:38] - John’s process of finding and working with a new entrepreneur [17:03] - John explains to us how seed funding works [28:46] - The next steps after a start-up reaches out to ChaPS More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we continuing the conversation with John Osborne, on venture capital. John is part of Good Growth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and the head and founder of ChaPS, an angel investment group based in Charleston, SC. In this episode, listen for: We discuss how you can use taking on extra risk to your advantage, differentiating between angel investing and private equity, and how to know when to say “No”. Must-Listen Moments : [3:38] - John’s process of finding and working with a new entrepreneur [17:03] - John explains to us how seed funding works [28:46] - The next steps after a start-up reaches out to ChaPS More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we continuing the conversation with John Osborne, on venture capital. John is part of Good Growth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and the head and founder of ChaPS, an angel investment group based in Charleston, SC. In this episode, listen for: We discuss how you can use taking on extra risk to your advantage, differentiating between angel investing and private equity, and how to know when to say “No”. Must-Listen Moments : [3:38] - John’s process of finding and working with a new entrepreneur [17:03] - John explains to us how seed funding works [28:46] - The next steps after a start-up reaches out to ChaPS More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week we have on the show venture capitalist John Osborne! John is part of Good Growth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and the head and founder of ChaPS, an angel investment group based in Charleston, SC. In this episode, listen for: We discuss how you can use taking on extra risk to your advantage, differentiating between angel investing and private equity, and how to know when to say “No” Must-Listen Moments : [3:38] - John’s process of finding and working with a new entrepreneur [17:03] - John explains to us how seed funding works [28:46] - The next steps after a start-up reaches out to ChaPS More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

This week, we’re back from the holiday break! We worked really hard on getting our new properties up and running in 2021, so 2022 is going to be a year of reorienting our focus onto ourselves, and determining what’s best for us. An investment could be technically in the black, but is it worth the time you’re spending on it? In this episode, listen for: We talk about how to analyze a short-term rental, such as writing a pro forma, knowing your “runway”, and what to spend on getting your STR ready to rent!  Must-Listen Moments : [3:12] - Writing a pro forma document [10:08] - Determining if an investment is worth your time [23:52] - Estimating repair costs and what to expect to spend on renovations   More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcapital.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

Here is part 2 from last week’s episode, where we continue to get into the details of our short-term rental in Charleston aimed at Bachelorette and Bridal Parties, and the background details of property management in general. In this episode, listen for: I discuss dealing with a less-than-desirable fire system installer, Google Nest system integration, and creating rentals with a purpose more than just quick stays Must-Listen Moments : [9:33]  - Choosing automation software [15:04] - Pricing software [21:09] - How to make your short-term rental geared for a specific purpose.  More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcaptial.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

In this week’s episode, we begin part one of a two part series on our short-term rental in Charleston, South Carolina. You’ll get to hear directly from me as I get into specific numbers of the purchased rental property, and also the kind of equipment and tools we use to help make the rental process as seamless as possible for everyone involved.  In this episode, listen for: I get into working with local banks over national branches for financing purchases WITH renovations included and choosing a budget to stick to. Must-Listen Moments : [3:13] - Details on the short-term rental building in Charleston [10:35] - Navigating how to coax stubborn tenants out of their current leases [18:04] - Analyzing the numbers More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcaptial.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

Does your savings keep growing but you don’t feel like you’re getting the yield you should? Dr. Patrick Tran felt that exact same way. He was thrown a curveball when his infant son was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, and he realized he needed to change directions. Follow him as he takes us through his journey into residential and commercial real estate investment, and how Love fits into WEALTH.  In this episode listen for: Dr. Tran discusses moving into real estate from index funds and stock market investments, what a triple-net lease is, and accelerating your retirement.  Must-Listen Moments: [5:49] - His inspiration for writing his book [18:00] - His definition of “Wealth” [33:01] - Advice on how to begin following his same path Guest Links: Burn-In Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Apple Podcast More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcaptial.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.

How many properties could YOU own? Dr. Gelerie Stenbakken and her husband, Eric Stenbakken, have turned their single long-term rental side hustle into a real multi-property business that led to their financial independence. The couple is here to tell you what parts of the rental process are most important to consider personally, and the most annoying bits that you can farm out to someone else.  In this episode, listen for: The Stenbakken let you know how to choose the right properties, how they dealt with renting to college students, and how instead of building your dream home, maybe you should think about buying short-term rentals in cities you like to visit the most. Must-Listen Moments : [05:07] - Their first LTR and how having a strategy going in is important [15:24] - How to decide what renovations to take on yourself [42:37] - Creating your own websites to promote your rental properties Guest Links: Erik & Gelerie Stenbakken Consulting Instagram Rent Grand Lake Rent Grand Lake Instagram Rent Smoky Mountains Rent Smoky Mountains Instagram Stenbakken Media More from DIG Capital: Find and listen to more episodes at https://www.digcapital.com/podcasts Read more about real estate syndications and passive investing at https://www.digcaptial.com/blog To invest alongside other physicians: https://www.digcapital.com/join Podcast Technical Support by: Wayfare Recording Co.