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In this episode of the Jewish Business Secrets podcast, Eyal Mehaber shares his inspiring journey from arriving in the U.S. at 16 with no money and limited English skills to becoming a successful real estate investor and owner of EM Equity. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of perseverance, and the strategies that led to his success in commercial real estate. Eyal emphasizes the need for young entrepreneurs to have a strong work ethic, surround themselves with smarter individuals, and understand the market dynamics to make informed investment decisions. In this conversation, Berel and Eyal discuss various aspects of real estate investment, focusing on cash flow versus appreciation, identifying key markets, challenges faced by new investors, the importance of buying right, and strategies for raising capital. They also touch on the feasibility of investing from abroad, the significance of maintaining a good reputation in the industry, and the economics of raising funds for large deals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eyal Mehaber and EM Equity
03:57 The Transition to Real Estate: Early Challenges
08:04 Becoming a Commercial Real Estate Agent
10:13 The Shift from Agent to Investor
12:02 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Entrepreneurs
14:03 Long-Term Vision in Real Estate Investment
15:52 Evaluating Real Estate Deals: The 1% Rule
19:49 Understanding Market Dynamics and Investment Strategies
21:41 Understanding Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
22:11 Identifying Key Markets for Investment
23:58 Challenges for New Investors
24:10 The Importance of Buying Right
25:16 Strategizing for Future Sales
26:10 The Debate on Unit Size for Investment
27:18 The Vision for Future Growth
28:21 Investing from Abroad: Is It Feasible?
29:10 Raising Capital: Strategies and Sources
30:32 Building a Good Reputation in Real Estate
31:30 The Economics of Raising Funds
32:41 Navigating Large Deals and Investor Relations