The Froggy Five Podcast

The Froggy Five #14: David Pere (From Military to Millionaire)

The Froggy Five Episode #014: David Pere, a Marine Corps veteran with 13 years of service and currently in the reserves, embarked on his real estate investment journey in 2015 with the purchase of a duplex, which he house hacked. Witnessing firsthand how cash flow could transform his life, David fully committed to real estate and enhancing his personal finances.
In just five years, David went from having a negative net worth to becoming a millionaire with over 100 rental units, successfully transitioning from active duty to working for himself. Throughout his journey, he documented his experiences on his website and social media, which led to the creation of a thriving community of “Military Millionaires” and aspiring Military Millionaires.
Today, David focuses on helping service members, veterans, and their families build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.
 
FMTM: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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The Froggy Five #13: Jason Yarusi (Yarusi Holdings)

The Froggy Five Episode #013: Jason Yarusi is a Private Fund Manager who oversees a $285 million multifamily real estate portfolio at Yarusi Holdings. Since 2017, he has successfully acquired over 2,700 apartment units. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jason is an ultra runner and fitness enthusiast. He hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast and leads the 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. Jason starts his day at 4:32 am and is a dedicated husband and father of three.
 
Yarusi Holdings: https://www.yarusiholdings.com/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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The Froggy Five #12: Ian Hogan (Engineer Real Estate)

The Froggy Five Episode #012: Ian Hogan is a real estate investor and agent based in Central Massachusetts. He specializes in leveraging data to make informed, strategic decisions and is dedicated to streamlining processes through automation. Ian's expertise not only supports his own investing ventures but also aids others in their real estate journeys.
 
Engineer Real Estate: https://www.engineerrealestate.com/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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The Froggy Five #11: Jon Weiskopf (Blue Eyed Capital)

The Froggy Five Episode #011: Jon Weiskopf has spent his 20 year career dedicated to mastering building systems engineering and management, working across a wide range of commercial real estate he has completed 300+ sustainable design and construction projects in over 20 countries and valued at more than $4 Billion. His most notable role, leading the worldwide engineering team for Apple Inc’s retail real estate, development, and operations group with a global portfolio of 500+ stores operating 24/7 and producing billions in annual revenue.
Jon is an expert in sustainability and a successful, trusted engineer, team leader, problem solver and business strategist. He is a decorated speaker on the need for healthy homes, and is passionate about transparency, doing the right thing and helping others. His company currently operates $15M+ in active real estate projects.
Jon lives in Wisconsin with his wife and son. You can learn more about Jon through his Clean Money podcast or his social media accounts.
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The Froggy Five #10: John Azar (Peak 15 Capital)

The Froggy Five Episode #010: John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets. In his leadership of Peak 15, he directs strategic development, investor and client growth, and new acquisitions and syndications. He also heads the investment committee, capital management and growth. John is also the head of the Peak 15 Coaching program for new syndicators and sponsors.
 
Peak 15 Capital: https://www.peak15cap.com/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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Navigating Liquidity Pools: Insights into Risk and Stability in Decentralized Real Estate Investment

The Froggy Five Episode #009: Jerry Chu, CEO of Lofty, discusses the risks and mechanics of staking liquidity in their platform. Jerry explains impermanent loss, where token prices fluctuate, affecting the pool's liquidity. He introduces a penalty fee for early withdrawals to deter sudden capital flight, redistributing these fees to remaining participants, thereby stabilizing the pool. Their innovative approach blends real estate investment with decentralized finance, aiming to mitigate traditional market inefficiencies while offering investors new opportunities in a balanced, communal investment environment.
Lofty: https://www.lofty.ai/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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Demystifying Blockchain Liquidity: Real Estate Trading Made Simple (Jerry Chu)

The Froggy Five Episode #009: Jerry Chu of Lofty discusses staking and liquidity pools in blockchain-based real estate trading. Chu simplifies these concepts, likening liquidity pools to digital vaults where investors deposit assets like property tokens and stablecoins (e.g., USDC). Algorithms within these pools facilitate instant trading by borrowing assets to match buyers and sellers, mimicking the role of market makers in traditional markets. Investors earn yields for lending their assets to these pools, which incentivizes liquidity and facilitates smoother transactions in real estate tokenization.
 
Lofty: https://www.lofty.ai/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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Transparency and Governance in Property Tokenization (Jerry Chu)

The Froggy Five Episode #009: Jerry Chu, CEO of Lofty, explains the transparent process of underwriting properties for tokenization on their platform. Sellers undergo rigorous checks, including background screenings and property inspections, ensuring all relevant information such as appraisals, inspections, rent rolls, and maintenance records are publicly available. The platform leverages community involvement and transparency to empower users in making informed investment decisions, while also discussing their innovative governance model where property owners can sell partial ownership and still participate in decision-making through scaled voting rights based on their ownership percentage.
Lofty: https://www.lofty.ai/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
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Tokenization and Decentralized Real Estate Ownership (Jerry Chu)

The Froggy Five Episode #009: Jerry Chu, CEO of Lofty, explains their unique real estate platform where properties are tokenized using DAO LLCs, blending traditional LLCs with blockchain-managed smart contracts. This structure allows fractional ownership of properties through tokens, enabling investors to participate in property management and decision-making via a governance system. Lofty does not own any assets but operates as a marketplace where property owners can list independently. Initially leveraging AI for property selection, they transitioned to a fully open marketplace model focused on transparency and accessibility in real estate investment.
Lofty: https://www.lofty.ai/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
Listen to the full episode now:
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The Evolution of Lofty (Jerry Chu)

The Froggy Five Episode #009: Jerry Chu, CEO of Lofty, discusses the evolution of his company from initially offering AI-powered neighborhood prediction software for real estate investors, using unconventional data sources like Yelp reviews and street view images. They pivoted due to high churn among users who faced difficulties in closing real estate deals after finding promising properties. Lofty now operates as a platform enabling fractional ownership of over 150 properties, simplifying the investment process for users who lack time for traditional real estate transactions.
 
Lofty: https://www.lofty.ai/
 
Froggy Companies: https://froggycompanies.com/
 
Listen to the full episode now:
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