
Combat Interest Rates With Conservative Underwriting With Josh Appelman
About this episode
What is the importance of skill stacking and capital raising? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Josh Appelman. Josh Appelman is a successful entrepreneur who has established and grown several multi-million-dollar businesses, earning recognition such as a five-year run on the Inc. 500/5000 list. He possesses vast experience in real estate, managing a diverse portfolio of properties ranging from apartment complexes to self-storage facilities.
Tune in to this episode as Josh gives his advice on skill stacking and capital raising!
[00:00 - 01:42] Opening Segment
- We welcome, Josh Appelman!
- Josh is a full-time real estate professional
[01:43 - 23:44] Combat Interest Rates With Conservative Underwriting
- Start small with a duplex or quadplex to learn the transaction process
- Educate yourself on what makes a good deal and buy the right
- Manage issues and problems, tweak systems, and evolve as a business
- Building local presence through networking and community outreach
- Rebuilding communities by renovating units and making it a better place to live
- Local governments offer grants, tax abatements, and opportunity zones to help growth
[23:45 - 30:10] THE FINAL FOUR
- What's the worst job that you ever had?
- A warehouse job
- What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
- “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki
- What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
- Skill stacking
- What does success mean to you?
- Josh says, “Do what you want when you want, how you want, and where you want.“
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“Combat the interest rates with underwriting conservatively and buying properties based on cash flow, based on what works, and know your business plan, know your exit strategy, work from the end in mind.” – Josh Appelman
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