Eddie Esparza is a real estate investor and the co-founder/CIO of Diversified Equity Partners, where he helps professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. His journey into real estate began at a young age, as he was born into it. His father had a property portfolio, and Eddie and his brother started by working in demolition, which led to them assisting with renovations and managing contractors.

Over time, Eddie became more involved in managing investments and understanding real estate dynamics, particularly in Chicago. His early goal was to steadily build a property portfolio. However, the pandemic caused a shift in his career. After being laid off during the crisis, Eddie realized he could apply the same dedication he had in his professional career to real estate. This led him to pivot into owning not just properties but a real estate business.

Determined to grow, Eddie joined a multifamily commercial real estate mastermind and has been focused on that path ever since, embracing challenges as opportunities.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and practical business tips!

Timestamps:

02:00 Eddie's Intro

06:40 Backstory to Eddie's real estate journey

12:38 Eddie's vision and Roles they play within the department

16:32 Trials and Tribulations he had to go through

34:15 Hot Seat round

35:32 Piece of advice that Eddie would give to his younger self

41:06 Strategy he implemented that helps drive to success

44:52 Final advice to listeners

47:38 Where to find Eddie

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Frank’s journey began in the humble surroundings of Maui, where he took his first entrepreneurial steps by selling spam musubis to fund his passion for fishing. But after high school, life seemed to push him into a conventional path—work or college.

He chose work, diving into the excavation industry and aiming for the top: a blade operator, a coveted role in construction. But everything changed when he moved to Dallas. Thrust into a booming environment far from his comfort zone, Frank saw the explosive growth of the DFW area and knew he had to be part of it. It was in this whirlwind of opportunity that he found his true calling: real estate.

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Timestamps:

03:58 Frank's Intro and entrepreneurial journey

07:15 His key turning points—How his perspective changed

09:30 The adversities Frank has overcome

11:50 Why Frank Chose Multifamily Real Estate

13:53 His Analytical Approach and His Love for Spreadsheets

16:53 Frank’s Preferred Methods of Financing Deals and What He Looks for

18:19 What is Pref Equity?

24:12 Frank's Risk Management Considerations

28:22 Market Expectations for 2025

32:38 Hot Seat round

34:21 His favorite part of being an entrepreneur

37:45 Where to find Frank

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Episode notes

Bill O'Donnell, a retired Air Force veteran, moved from feeling unfulfilled in healthcare to finding purpose and success in financial advising, all through the guiding hand of God. After years of working in roles that didn’t align with his passion, a transformative spiritual moment led him to embrace a new direction. Bill’s journey took him from uncertainty to thriving in a career that now brings him deep satisfaction, proving that divine guidance can lead us to the success we’re truly meant for.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re seeking both inspiration and actionable business advice!

Timestamps:

05:20 Bill's Introduction and journey

10:56 What Bill's passion is

14:49 What was his biggest struggle and lesson

18:19 What’s coming up next for Bill

25:53 His most applicable philosophy when selecting investments for clients

28:45 Hot seat round

33:18 Bill’s advice if he were to start again

34:41 His favorite business book

43:33 His final advice

46:05 Hot to contact Bill

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