Nick Stromwall: I was TIRED of being a landlord, and then I discovered this...

Today, I welcome Nick Stromwall to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Nick is part of the team at Rise48 Equity and today he shares how his path from mentoring college students and picking up electric scooters at night led him into real estate investing, multifamily syndications, and ultimately helping investors create passive income with purpose. He breaks down the lessons he learned from buying duplexes and short-term rentals, why he believes syndications offer a more scalable and truly passive path than owning smaller properties yourself, and how the right operator can help investors preserve capital while building long-term wealth. Nick also dives into Rise48’s value-add multifamily strategy across Phoenix, Dallas, and North Carolina, explaining how the firm creates value through renovations, operational efficiencies, and community-focused management while navigating a market that has shifted dramatically over the past few years. With experience as both an active real estate owner and now a capital raiser focused on helping others multiply their money and their impact, he shares lessons that are just as relevant for first-time passive investors as they are for experienced operators trying to build something meaningful. Welcome Nick, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....Follow Nick:Website: http://www.oakandvinecapital.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickstromwallFollow Me:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtWLooking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.Here’s how I got here…1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.FULL DISCLOSUREI create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call.  Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn