Join us on this exciting episode as we welcome Ken Wilshire. He shares his journey, from managing a vast wildlife area and cattle ranch to becoming a business consultant for Rotolo Consultants Inc. (RCI). In this episode, Ken explains the balance between hardscape elements like fountains and concrete facades and softer elements like plants and grasses. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right professionals to ensure long-term project success, from planning and designing irrigation systems to maintaining landscapes.

Ken also shares how a former boss, Sean King, has been a significant influence and mentor in his career. Additionally, listeners will hear about Ken's experiences on a cattle ranch, his near appearance on Shark Tank, and his life as a father.

Tune in to gain insights from Ken Wilshire's extensive experience and discover the fascinating world of commercial landscaping and construction.

More about Ken:

Ken has nearly 30 years of experience in service operations, customer service, business management, and development. ​ He has an educational background in environmental science and anthropology. ​ Ken will be serving as a consultant, proposal manager, and additional emergency point of contact. ​ He was born in Memphis, TN, and has lived in Florida for 20 years. ​ Ken loves blues, BBQ, hiking, camping, golf, fishing, making art, and cooking. He has a 10-year-old son.

Reach out:

Phone: 321-480-9345

Email: kwilshire@rotoloconsultants.com

Web: https://www.rotoloconsultants.com/

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Join us in this insightful episode as we chat with Kris Bennett, a seasoned real estate professional, about his accidental yet successful journey into the world of self-storage investments. Kris shares his experiences and the unexpected turns that led him from multifamily acquisitions to self-storage, offering valuable lessons and advice for aspiring investors.

Kris Bennett delves into his unexpected journey into self-storage investments, revealing how he discovered this niche by chance and the reasons behind his decision to pursue it. He shares various value-add strategies, from minor improvements to extensive expansions, that can enhance the profitability of self-storage facilities. Emphasizing the importance of understanding local market demand and supply, Kris provides insights into assessing market potential. He also discusses common challenges in self-storage investments, such as managing evictions and maintaining tenant satisfaction, and offers solutions based on his experiences. Additionally, Kris demystifies private equity in real estate, explaining the processes of syndications and fund-raising.

More about Kris Bennett:
Kris brings 14 years of real estate experience to PassiveInvesting.com, spanning self-storage and residential investment and brokerage. At his previous firm, his responsibilities include raising capital, sourcing deals, and leading due diligence. He has advised third-party groups on portfolio acquisitions totaling over fifty million dollars in value. He is a trusted voice in the self-storage space with his podcast The Storage Investor Show.

Kris has presented on the topic of technology in self-storage at the NC Self-Storage Association’s annual conference. He has also been a guest speaker in Executive MBA and Undergraduate classes at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Reach out:
Website: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekrisbennett/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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In today's episode, Chris Lento, the founder and CEO of EM Capital, transitioned from a career in aerospace engineering to building a $100 million real estate portfolio. Chris shares his journey of leaving his W-2 job in 2018 and starting his company, focusing on turnkey real estate investment opportunities in emerging US markets.

Chris discusses their latest and largest deal yet—a $49 million property in Atlanta. He explains the due diligence process, including inspecting every unit, getting vendor quotes, and ensuring thorough lease audits. He also shares strategies for enhancing property security and the importance of solid property management that can plan and execute the improvement plan efficiently.

Don't miss out on the wealth of wisdom Chris imparts on navigating the world of real estate investments. From unearthing lucrative deals to enhancing properties and managing assets with finesse, Chris's insights are a goldmine for any aspiring real estate investor. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and real-life experiences, a must-listen for commercial real estate enthusiasts.

More about Christopher Lento:

Chris Lento is the managing member of EM Capital LLC and has over 18 years of experience in multifamily real estate investing. Chris is focused on acquiring commercial multifamily apartment complexes in markets across the country that exhibit positive growth trends. He is passionate about the role that well managed, well maintained economic housing can play in helping to alleviate the current housing crisis for middle and low income families. Chris is active in many philanthropic organizations in the Greater Boston Area. Chris serves on the Board of Advocates for Bay Cove Human Services.

Reach out:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlento/

https://emcapitalgroup.com/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI