July 4th Celebration at Scout Camp
I owe much of my career success to my experiences in the Boy Scouts of America. My parents, my brother, and many of my friends were all active in Scouting.
This week I’m camping with my Scout Troop in the Midwest. It is remarkable to watch the Scouts grow not only in height (they’re all taller than me) but also in maturity, leadership, and decision-making.
Happy 4th of July to all of you. Be well!
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Peter Eberhardt: From BMX Racer to Real Estate Success
About the guest:
Peter Eberhard is a multifaceted entrepreneur, real estate investor, and BMX racer hailing from Southern California. In this captivating discussion, he highlights the unique benefits of real estate as an asset class and his unwavering commitment to providing quality living spaces while fostering a win-win environment for all investors.
Books recommended by Peter Eberhardt:
* Cashflow Quadrant - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054
Relevant Links:
https://www.instagram.com/petereberhardt/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-eberhardt-6a0656140/
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#RealEstate
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Using Software to Drive Scientif ic Discovery with Jeff Cohen
About the guest:
Jeffrey Cohen, the founder of Purple Workshops and Software For Research, is a prominent figure in the world of software development, education, and business ownership. He is also a professor at both the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. By providing researchers with the tools they need, Cohen hopes to enable them to push the frontier of science and make breakthroughs that will impact people's lives.
Books recommended by:
* Neural Network in Python - https://www.amazon.com/Neural-Network-Projects-Python-ultimate/dp/1789138906
Relevant Links:
https://softwareforresearch.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codeteacher/
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#RealEstate
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Everybody Wins When We Improve Our Properties
The ROIClear team buys multifamily investment properties and fixes them up so that we can give people a great place to live.
Here are some of the improvements we made to this property in Phoenix, AZ:
* Updated electrical panels. Better safety for the residents, and lower insurance costs for our ownership team.
* French drains. Better drainage for the parking lot, preventing water damage before it happens.
* Washers & dryers inside of the units. Greater convenience for our residents.
* Roof replacement. Better living experience for our residents.
Our investors benefit from our work in multiple ways, including:
* Capital Preservation. Through the long march of history, real estate has held its value over time.
* Tax Advantages. Talk to your CPA about your specific tax situation.
* Return on Investment. When we improve our properties, residents pay rent at a higher level. Improved profits are passed along to our investors.
Want to know more? [Schedule a call] with our investor relations team.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
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BEST & FINAL: KEEPING OUR HEADS
My partners and I are currently in a "best & final" round on a property here in Arizona.
Meaning: The seller and the brokers have invited us to duke-it-out with other buyers while they decide which buy-team gets to win the property.
It's very tempting to allow our emotions to drive the day. Everyone wants to win a property.
But we believe that it is more important for us to keep our heads in the middle of the best & final frenzy. Otherwise, we could end up overbidding, and thereby "win" a property that no longer makes sense for our investors.
We will keep our heads even in the midst of the best-and-final frenzy.
We continue to sift and underwrite other deals, 'cuz we never want to get emotionally tied to any one deal. Gotta let the numbers drive our decisions.
And yes, this is a lot of FUN!!!
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
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Investing in the Midwest with Brandon Gates
About the guest:
Brandon Gates is co-founder of Chigate Capital. He began his career as an industrial real estate broker, which gave him valuable insight into the inner workings of commercial real estate. His passion for real estate investing sees a way to generate long-term wealth and create value for investors.
Books recommended by:
* Think Like a Monk - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Monk-Train-Purpose/dp/1982134488
Relevant Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gates-a4182a146/
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#RealEstate
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Stewardship and Investor Capital
Earlier today, my partners and I were walking through a large multifamily property and we decided to pause the walkthrough five minutes in. Why? We knew that the deal wasn't a good fit for us. On-site inspection revealed that the property needed a lot of construction work, more than we're prepared to do.
We told the brokers exactly what we were thinking. And then we asked them: What else do you have? Now we're scheduled to walk another property a few days from now.
Our team is very focused on delivering value for our investors, residents, and all other stakeholders. Delivering value means sifting through many deals and saying NO when such a response is called for. In the end, we deliver the following for our investors:
* Capital Preservation
* Tax Advantages
* Solid Return on Investment
We enjoy being good stewards of investor capital.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
https://ROIClear.com
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https://RayHightower.com
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CALCAP: Managing Apartments and Adding Value with Amy Cooper & Jodi Weybright
About the guest:
Amy Cooper is Vice President of Business Development and Jodi Weybright is Business Development Manager at CalCap Properties. As a multifamily property management company, they shared how onboarding a property works and the common misconceptions with the operations.
Books recommended by:
* Tribe of Mentors - https://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Mentors-Short-Advice-World/dp/1328994961
* The One Thing - https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776
Relevant Links:
https://www.calcapadvisors.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-weybright-86340225b/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-m-cooper-5a4ba055/
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#RealEstate
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10k Race in Yarnell, Arizona, USA- June 2023
On June 28, 2013, the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history claimed the lives of nineteen firefighters. The [Yarnell Memorial Run](https://yarnellmemorialrun.com/) is held in memory of the firefighters. Money raised during the race is used as follows:
* To support the work of local firefighters.
* To provide training and equipment where needed.
* To provide scholarships to young people considering careers as first responders.
Bridgetown's CEO and host of ROIClear, Ray Hightower, was honored to run in the 10k race.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
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https://RayHightower.com
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Ethan Gao: Loan Guarantor. Key Principal. Investor.
About the guest:
Ethan Gao is the Chairman of the Gao Family Office, an attorney, a life insurance agent, a key principal, and a bridge equity provider. With his mindset on money, he shares how he started his family office, and how he get into real estate investing.
The podcast he listens to:
* BiggerPockets - https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estate
Relevant Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elgao/
To get in touch with Ethan Gao, email him at:
ethan@gaofamilyoffice.com
ethangao@gmail.com
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#RealEstate
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Neighborhoods
As multifamily operators, we can attract the best residents by choosing neighborhoods where people feel a sense of community. Chatham, the area where I grew up in Chicago, always radiates a positive vibe.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
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Celebrating Senior Living: Ribbon Cutting!
Prashant Kumar and Ryan Awai are the driving forces behind Hummingbird Senior Resort Living in Sierra Vista, AZ. And today the duo joined forces with the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening with a ribbon cutting!
Hummingbird is a wonderful story of re-purposed commercial real estate: This is a hotel-to-assisted-living conversion. Let me know if you want to know the story.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
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Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
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Choosing Where to Invest
We have investors in Chicago who place money in our deals in Arizona. In Tennessee, we have investors who don't live in Tennessee. Bottom line: You can live where you want while investing where the numbers make sense. And the locations don't have to match.
What's important: When we invest for our clients, we choose locations that offer the following:
Job Growth
Income Growth
Population Growth
Our deals deliver the following for our investors:
Capital Preservation
Tax Advantages
Return on Investment
[Schedule a call] https://calendly.com/rayhightower
with our team when you're ready to learn more. We look forward to working with you!
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
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Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
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Celebrating Senior Living
Prashant Kumar and Ryan Awai are the driving forces behind Hummingbird Senior Resort Living in Sierra Vista, AZ. And today the duo joined forces with the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening with a ribbon cutting!
Hummingbird is a wonderful story of re-purposed commercial real estate: This is a hotel-to-assisted-living conversion. Let me know if you want to know the story.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#realestate
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Supply Chain Management & Real Estate Syndication with Melvin Landry Jr.
About the guest:
Melvin Landry Jr. is a Co-Founder of More-Land Equity Capital. He's a University Professor and multifamily investor real estate syndicator. In this interview, he reveals the secret to their success as a couple running a real estate company and exploring the academic side of his career.
Books recommended by Melvin Landry Jr.:
* You Owe You - https://www.amazon.com/You-Owe-Ignite-Power-Purpose/dp/0593234987
* The Win-Win Wealth Strategy - https://www.amazon.com/Win-Win-Wealth-Strategy-Investments-Government/dp/1119911540
Relevant Links:
https://morelandequity.com/
https://www.facebook.com/melvin.landry.5
https://www.facebook.com/morelandequity
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvin-landry-1984118/
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#realestate
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Houston, Texas at Night
Years ago, Houston was a market to avoid because the economy was dependent on one industry, oil & gas. Things are better today because Houston now hosts a wide variety of industries. The local economy is no longer beholden to the booms & busts of the petroleum market.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#realestate
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Lessons From Fellow Business Leaders in Florida
Albrey Grimsley leads the Build Your Bank Conference, held this year in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Powerful learning, powerful conversations!
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
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ROIClear: What is Business?
What is Business?
* Business is cooperation.
* Business inspires all of us to work together, and to win together.
* Business lets us manufacture in Singapore and ship to Barbados through locks engineered in Panama, financed in Switzerland.
* Business enables each of us to specialize in a skill, and to convert our valuable output into currency. Through business, we can trade our currency with other specialists to get the things we need.
* Business enables a physician in Nairobi to use a computer designed in Cupertino to order medical supplies conceived in Berlin from a factory operating in Shenzhen.
* Business is Ubuntu, the Zulu word meaning "I am because we are."
* Business links all of us together.
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Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
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Catherine Bell, President of Titan Impact Group
About the guest:
Catherine Bell is president of Titan Impact Group and Bell community empowerment Foundation. Learn more about her gladiator battle cry in this insightful interview!
Books recommended by Catherine Bell:
* The Science of Getting Rich - https://www.amazon.com/Science-Getting-Rich-Wallace-Wattles/dp/1585426016
* Who Not How - https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151
Relevant Links:
www.TitanImpactGroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinebell-tig/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063478421729
https://www.facebook.com/CatherineBell10
https://www.tiktok.com/@catherinebell.tig
About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.
https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#RealEstate
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Wall Street vs Commercial Real Estate
Does it make sense to invest in publicly traded stocks or commercial real estate? Every investment vehicle offers pros and cons.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
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#realestate
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Capitalism + Cooperation
Capitalism works well when business leaders cooperate with each other. And everybody wins!
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
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VSVCon 2023 with Raphael Ramos, Marc Rocillo, & Archie Rocillo
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VSVCon 2023 With Greg Butcher
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VSVCon 2023 With William Stephens
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
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Wall Street vs Commercial Real Estate
Does it make sense to invest in publicly traded stocks or commercial real estate? Every investment vehicle offers pros and cons.
ROIClear is the video podcast for business leaders.
Created in the USA. Connected with the world.
ROIClear celebrates capitalism.
When good people conduct business,
everybody wins.
ROIClear: https://ROIClear.com
Bridgetown Partners: https://BridgetownPartners.com
Ray Hightower: https://RayHightower.com
#ROIClear
#Entrepreneurship
#Business
#realestate
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