How Financial Acumen Combined with Commercial Real Estate can Boost Your Investing Success - Benjamin Spiegel

Going Long Podcast Episode 393:  How Financial Acumen Combined with Commercial Real Estate can Boost Your Investing Success ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In the conversation with today's guest, Benjamin Spiegel, you'll learn the following:   [00:39 - 02:14] Show introduction with comments from Billy. [02:14 - 06:34] Guest introduction and first questions. [06:34 - 11:05] The backstory and decisions made that led Benjamin to this point in his journey. [11:05- 15:00] Benjamin explains what a sought after "special situation" is when it comes to looking for the ideal asset to invest in, and how you can best protect yourself from entering into a bad deal. [15:00 - 18:30] Benjamin talks about his strategy of putting 50% of his bonus checks into real asset investing. [18:30 - 22:07] What Benjamin's end goal was for investing a large portion of his available funds into investing. [22:07 - 24:56] We find out what Benjamin means by saying he is "asset agnostic", and what his process has been for deciding what new types of asset to invest in. [24:56 - 25:59] Benjamin explains what 'collateral coverage' means, and why it is a key thing for you to understand.  [25:59 - 29:00] Benjamin tells us how he got into the luxury outdoor lifestyle space, the reality of the luxury RV scene, and how he invests in it.   Here's what Benjamin shared with us during today's conversation:    Where in the world Benjamin is currently based: Greenwich, Connecticut. The most positive thing to happen in the past 24 hours: Benjamin was introduced to someone who is looking for a financial sponsor for a new real asset investment! Favourite place in Europe: Capri, Amalfi Coast. A mistake that Benjamin would like you to learn from so that you don't have to pay full price: Be careful who you partner with on real estate deals, especially if they're your friends! Book Recommendation: Investment Banking, by Josh Pearl. - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Investment-Banking-Valuation-Leveraged-Acquisitions/dp/1118656210    Be sure to reach out and connect with Benjamin Spiegel by using the info below:      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redwoodcapitaladv  Website: https://redwoodcapitaladvisors.com/  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-spiegel  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life. Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels