E256 Neil Timmins - Diversification, Expansion and Evolution of a Real Estate Investment Portfolio to Design a Lifestyle

Neil hails from Des Moines, Iowa. In 2004, Neil was a banker. That same year, his mother had her debut year as a realtor. She made twice what he made. It was then that Neil knew he had to move to real estate. Neil’s entry point into the industry was as a Realtor with RE/MAX. His team was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a Top 100 team and he was the #1 RE/MAX Agent in Iowa by 29. Longing to quit forfeiting time for dollars, Neil moved into real estate investing. Tyler and Neil’s wide-ranging discussion focused on Neil’s experience transitioning from a realtor and house-flipper to a real estate investor, how you can live the life of your dreams by investing in various asset classes and more. Highlights include: Warren Buffett’s investment methodology How Neil became the number one RE/MAX real estate agent in Iowa Neil’s experience trading time for dollars by fixing and flipping Tyler and Neil’s first investment deals Neil’s early investment thesis and his experience expanding into other asset classes  The cap rates of Neil’s neighborhood retail space What a good investment deal looks like to Neil Where Neil finds his commercial investment deals  Neil’s five reasons to invest in real estate Inflation hedge  Neil’s market outlook The power of hiring the right people for the right roles   Connect with Neil:   Website: https://legacyimpactpartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theneiltimmins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiljtimmins   The following books and resources were mentioned in the show: Unicorn Hunting for Real Estate Investment Companies: How to Easily Attract, Screen, and Land a Unicorn The Complete Hiring Funnel by Neil Timmins: https://www.landaunicorn.com The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur by James A. Randel   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.