Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal Development
Mindset, mind expansion and personal development for high-performing real estate investors. Join Tyler Chesser, a successful real estate entrepreneur and personal growth thought leader, as he sits down for mind expanding conversations with influential authorities in real estate, as well as top experts in other industries and disciplines. In these discussions, Tyler distills the mindset, habits, routines and tactics from the experts which will support you in your own quest to Elevate to a life without limits.
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Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Many factors could hinder a person from being great at real estate investment: Turned down deals, an investor backing out, or having closed doors for opportunities. In this episode, Tyler will share his motivation to go beyond the human being’s default reaction: anger and offense.
Listen as Tyler gives you the recognition that the real financial abundance is on the other side of the wavelength of love, joy, inspiration, and curiosity.
Key Points from This Episode:
Tyler talks about why people live being offended by everything they look at.
Tyler assumes that most of the investors are getting offended.
How do you react when you feel offended?
What are we getting from being offended?
Tyler talks about how people could sabotage their success by being offended.
Tyler believes that as an investor, entrepreneur, and high performer, being offended is not a mindset you shouldn’t be acquiring.
Beyond the default: people can always be greater than their anger.
Tyler shares how he feels personally and professionally offended by his friends and family.
What is unoffendable?
Tyler defines what offended means.
Are we comfortable being uncomfortable?
Tyler shares how people could now grow up being unoffended.
Constantly being hurt, offended, or angered—constantly building the inflamed ego.
There’s a higher power that could take off the burdens of injustices.
Focus and be firm on dreams, visions, and positive energy, instead of focusing on how to solve being offended.
How does an emotion stay as an emotion?
Anger = Emotional recklessness.
Tweetables:
“Opportunities to be offended are endless.” – Tyler Chesser
“But again, our opinions will be constantly challenged in the form of 8 billion people. ” – Tyler Chesser
“You can't disagree with someone without sabotaging your success and development as a result.” – Tyler Chesser
“But let's upgrade, let's elevate beyond the default and take things to a whole new level as a result” – Tyler Chesser
“Choosing to be unoffendable or relinquishing my right to anger does not mean I'm accepting injustice. It means actively seeking justice and loving mercy while walking humbly with God.” —Anonymous
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Today, Peter Linneman shares how people's life expectancies limit us from embracing our full potential and capabilities. Peter has been in the business and has been giving gifts of greater quality of living standards.
Peter believes that the most unvalued skill in life is intellectual curiosity. Intellectual curiosity will make people take action, but sometimes, it leads them to be blind but smart enough to recover from that. The inspiring words from Peter are that people are just afraid of conditions, not age. Realizing you're capable will be a big help, so listen to this!
Key Points from This Episode:
How to notice cognitive bias?
Peter shares how to check people’s thinking
Why are people constantly distracted by things that seem unimportant but are not that important?
How can people be active and reactive to people from tough times?
Ten years from now, Peter explains why the success and failure of people have nothing to do with what happens six months from now.
How is it empowering oneself to give the most extraordinary talents?
Peter shares that a lot of people settle for mediocrity.
How important is it that people should be aware of how they behave and interact with the environment?
Peter shares how people can do better than mediocre.
Why is it important to focus on what matters?
Tweetables:
“Don't get distracted by shiny objects ” - Peter Linneman
“And I could promise you, it's not, it's not easy. It's just what you do ” - Peter Linneman
“There are times when you can do so much better than mediocre
” - Peter Linneman
Links Mentioned
Peter Linneman's Website
Invest with CF Capital
About Peter Linneman
For nearly 45 years, Dr. Peter Linneman's unique blend of scholarly rigor and practical business insight has won him accolades from around the world, including PREA's prestigious Graaskamp Award for Real Estate Research, Wharton's Zell-Lurie Real Estate Center's Lifetime Achievement Award, Realty Stock Magazine's Special Achievement Award, being named "One of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate" by Realtor Magazine and inclusion in The New York Observer's "100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate".
After receiving both his Masters and Doctorate in Economics under the tutelage of Nobel Prize winners Milton Friedman, Gary Becker, George Stigler, Ted Schultz and Jim Heckman, Peter had a distinguished academic career at both The University of Chicago and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. For 35 years, he was a leading member of Wharton's faculty, serving as the Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate, Finance and Public Policy as well as the Founding Chairman of the Real Estate Department and Director of the prestigious Zell-Lurie Real Estate Center. During this time, he was co-editor of The Wharton Real Estate Review. He has published over 100 scholarly articles, eight editions of the acclaimed book Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities, and the widely read Linneman Letter quarterly report. He is also the co-creator of the popular, and highly regarded, Real Estate Finance and Investment Certification course, REFAI.
Peter's long and ongoing business career is highlighted by his roles as Founding Principal of Linneman Associates, LLC, a leading real estate advisory firm, and its affiliates. For more than 40 years, he has advised leading corporations and served on over 20 public and private boards, including serving as Chairman of Rockefeller Center Properties, where he led the successful restructuring and sale of Rockefeller Center in the mid-1990s.
Although retired from Wharton's faculty, Dr. Linneman continues his commitment to education through his SAM Elimu educational charity for orphans and children of extreme poverty in rural Kenya. He has been married for nearly 50 years and remains an exercise enthusiast.
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Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you!This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities.If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
The aggregation of marginal gains, which mirrors our guest’s core value––making even the smallest improvements every day. In this episode, Devin Elder, our second-time guest talks about how he is reading everything on the macro environment right now and what are his insights towards more effective investing.
He also shares with us his 10,000-hour rule to becoming an expert and his timeless wisdom about being in the right peer group; and starting small and iterating after failing. If you're interested in learning more about multifamily real estate and an exciting personal growth journey as an investor and business owner, tune in right away!
Key Points From this Episode
Devin talks about the illusion of time in real estate.
Devin and Tyler talk about getting your life secured while enjoying the present moment.
As an industry veteran and real estate entrepreneur, Devin shares his read on the current macro environment.
The current headwind of the Real Estate Industry: Debt Environment.
The current tailwind of the Real Estate Industry: Rent Growth.
Devin defines and explains why property management is labor force dependent and people extensive.
The next headwind that will create more opportunities.
The 10,000-hour rule to become an expert, applied in multifamily.
How did Mike build adaptability within his growing organization and why is it necessary?
Devin talks about starting small and iterating failure after failure.
How does a peer group that understands his journey helped him succeed?
Devin and Tyler conversed about how being an entrepreneur and investor is a personal development journey.
Technology as a helpful tool but connecting physically as being timeless and considered as an investment.
One of the most important core values: Tiny Improvements Every Day.
Devin’s advice to his younger self and someone like him who’s also dominating the same markets he’s ventured.
Devin shares the keys they have to be more and more successful in a market.
Tweetables:
“I'm 44, 1 year is certain percentage of my life. Whereas when you're 20, one year is a much bigger percentage of your life..” – Devin Elder
“I get this delayed gratification and all these kind of things, but you know, what about securing sort of that win now? Or what about enjoying life now? But, you know, I think you can do both.” – Tyler Chesser
“Instead of saying, I can't afford that. And just shutting down all the powers of your brain, you say, how can I afford that?” – Devin Elder
“You've gotta plug yourself in with a peer group that understands exactly what you're going through. And I would put that honestly as the number one thing that's helped me succeed.” – Devin Elder
"And that's what change is. It's scary. And it's gonna push you outta your comfort zone .” – Devin Elder
Links Mentioned:
Invest with CF Capital
DJE Texas' Website
About Devin Elder
Devin Elder is sole owner of DJE Texas Management Group LLC (DJE), which manages all aspects of acquisition, repositioning, and disposition of single family, land, development, and multifamily projects in Central Texas. DJE has successfully completed over 200 Real Estate renovation projects, with renovation budgets ranging from $10k to $3M+. Devin has been a Principal in over 5,000 units of multifamily. No investor capital has ever been lost on any DJE project.
The DJE multifamily portfolio is managed by DJE Properties LLC, the company’s in-house property management firm. As of November 2021, DJE Properties manages 2,125 doors with an average occupancy of 95%.
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Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you!This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities.If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
There are many factors affecting business decisions and there are many factors investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners should consider before making decisions. In this episode, Tyler and Bryan talk about how to handle the constantly changing and evolving market.
Listen as Tyler and Bryan take you on a journey to financial intelligence, share the reasons why constantly investing in oneself is key to constant growth, the macro factors of investing, and the ‘right way’ to resolving inflation.
It’s also discussed in their conversation why surrounding yourself with great people can walk you through achieving greater heights!
Key Points From This Episode:
Tyler talks about the tea leaves happening in the world today and how it affects the decisions of investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
Tyler and Bryan share their opinion on how money works, how it flows through business owners, and how it flows through investments.
Why do all of the crosswinds happening today directly affect business owners?
The macro factors in business multifamily operators should be aware of.
Bryan shares how according to Ray Dalios book, The Principles Dealing with the Changing World Order, historical contexts are related to current context.
Bryan discussed the massive influx of capital and the factors why the level of inflation is so low for him amidst the pandemic.
More money: definitely not a solution to inflation.
Why scaling up interest rates isn't always ‘bad news’?
Tyler and Bryan tackle the fundamentals of the multifamily investing community and how multifamily operators are undersupplied from a single-family home standpoint.
With all the changes in inflation and interest rate, is it the start of entering a recession?
Bryan’s probabilities about possible rent growths and/or adjustments.
Tyler shares their key ‘thinking’ — surrounding yourself with great people.
The level of financial intelligence one should be in to make proper decisions from an investment perspective.
The foundation of dynamically evolving and changing markets — personal development, mindset, mind expansion.
Financial intelligence as a foundational practice.
The constant thing we need to do to grow: invest in ourselves.
Tweetables:
“If we don't know all those macro factors, we're essentially driving across country with nothing but our headlights. That's not a way to do business the way we do it.” – Bryan Flaherty
“History does not always repeat itself, but it rhymes in many capacities.” – Bryan Flaherty
“It doesn't feel like there's a safer place to be than in the multifamily investing community because of those fundamentals that you talked about.” – Tyler Chesser
“We can never eliminate risk in investing.” – Bryan Flaherty
“Either you're gonna get wiped or you're gonna evolve. You're gonna change. You're gonna thrive alongside all that change. And you have to have that willingness. It's not bend don't break, but it's be flexible and understand what's out there.” – Bryan Flaherty
Links Mentioned:
Ray Dalio's Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order Book
The Fourth Turning Book
Who Moved my Cheese Book
Invest with CF Capital
About Bryan Flaherty
Bryan Flaherty co-founded and serves as CF Capital’s managing partner. He supervises the firm's overall strategic direction, investor and equity connections, manages the firm’s assets as well as the investment strategy for acquisitions and dispositions. Together with his partner, he also co-founded and oversee CF Capital's Multifamily Meetup group.
Bryan is a member of the Kentucky CCIM Chapter, a distinguished Certified Commercial Investment Member designee, and the past chairman of the March of Dimes Commercial REACH Award. In 2019, Louisville Business First named Bryan one of the "20 People to Know in Real Estate" (2019). Bryan received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University in addition to his Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics from the University of Kentucky.
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Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you!This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities.If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Hear from Tyler on the behind the scenes of some very exciting developments for Elevate as well as some very exciting news for what's to come on the podcast in this quick solo recording. We're all a work in progress, and this podcast is no different. The evolution is under way!
Thank you for your loyalty, support and enthusiasm for Elevate Podcast! We're so grateful to have the opportunity to serve you and look forward to continuing to do so.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Mark Hamilton has been a player in the national commercial real estate industry for more than 30 years. His main professional focus has been in locating value-add properties in changing urban neighborhoods and then re-working them into higher-quality buildings with higher incomes, improved tenant profiles, and higher resale values. Prior to co-founding his own investment company in 2001, Hamilton Zanze, Mark personally sponsored the acquisition, ownership, and development of nearly 40 properties in the Bay Area. Tyler and Mark discussed timeless real estate wisdom, covering Mark’s inspiring story of growing his real estate portfolio, how to navigate a 1031 exchange, how to evaluate opportunities and risk, and much more.Highlights include:
Awareness and responsiveness over ideology
Why Mark believes multifamily is a strength (and pain) in numbers
Mark’s journey of growing his portfolio from a duplex to nearly 25,000 units and 65 employees at Hamilton Zanze
The four critical things Mark’s multifamily experience has taught him
Why Mark is not a big believer in setting goals
Mark’s tips for navigating the market cycle
The journey being the reward
Multiple ways you can leverage a 1031 exchange
How Mark’s team locates 1031 exchange opportunities
Mark’s tips on evaluating risk to generate yield
Pitfalls and opportunities in the current market
Mark’s outlook on potential market corrections
The willingness to read and learn things outside of real estate investing
Connect with Mark:
Email: mark@hamiltonzanze.comWebsite: http://www.hamiltonzanze.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1627695/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamiltonzanze?lang=enThe following books and resources were mentioned in the show:The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James BrownDispatches by Michael HerrA River Runs Through It by Norman MacleanAre you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you!This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities.If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry.Tyler and Walt discussed how Walt led Prologis from the brink of collapse during the great financial crisis and wisdom on how you can become a great leader within your organization.Highlights include:
Walt’s foray into leadership at Prologis
The strategic and, most importantly, cultural moves Walt made as CEO
The importance of transparency in leadership
The three best practices that Walt made time for each morning
The leadership concept of the inverted pyramid
Walt’s leadership concept of Transfluence (transformational influence)
The root cause of pride and/or fear in a leader
Transactional and transformational relationships
Why most employees leave their jobs
Three different climates that create opportunities and challenges for leaders
Why you need to focus on the journey, not the destination
Walt’s 3H Core: Humility, (consistent) honesty and heart
How Walt starts his day with a clear mind
Connect with Walt:
Website: https://waltrakowich.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/waltrakowichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/waltrakowich/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltrakowich/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaltRakowich/The following books were mentioned in the show:
Transfluence by Walt RakowichHalf Time by Bob Buford and Jim CollinsThe Purpose Driven Life by Rick WarrenAre you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more.Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you!This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities.If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Joshua N. Weiss is the co-founder, with William Ury, of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University and a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project. He is also the Director and creator of the Master of Science degree in Leadership and Negotiation at Bay Path University. He received his Ph.D. from the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University in 2002.Tyler and Joshua discussed how you can take your real estate negotiation skills to the next level, covering the three myths of negotiation, why you need to change your mindset toward conflict and negotiation, tactics and more!Highlights include:
Why conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing
Three negotiation myths involving compromise, success and being emotion-free
Why introverts often make better negotiators
The concepts of BATNA and post settlement settlements
The importance of preparation and knowing the best negotiation medium for you
Agility, flexibility and why you need the skills of improv
Why you are often the hardest negotiator you’ll face
How to work with deadlines, and the power of patience
The importance of preserving reputation in a negotiation
Training your mind to think differently
Connect with Joshua:
Website: http://www.joshuanweiss.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-weiss-b1882a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.weiss.94Instagram: instagram.com/joshua.weiss.94
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies From Business, Government, and Daily Life by Joshua N. Weiss, PhDNegotiating the Impossible by Deepak MalhotraMalcolm Gladwell’s BooksGetting to Yes by William Ury and Roger FisherGetting to Yes with Yourself by William Ury
Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you!This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities.If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team.You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.