Benjamin Kogut - $300M+ Assets Under Management; 5 Things To Consider When Investing in Commercial Real Estate Syndications

5 Talents Podcast - How To Build Wealth Through Real Estate

Our awesome guest for today is Benjamin Kogut, Partner in Investor Relations at HJH Investments. Prior to commercial real estate syndication, Benjamin was a real estate broker for over 15 years, passionate about helping investors make wise decisions. In this episode, he will break down the process that helped his team acquire over $300 million in assets under management. Benjamin will also talk about a few creative strategies to gain tax advantages from real estate.

Let’s listen to Benjamin and learn more about commercial real estate syndication!

[00:01 - 04:13] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Benjamin Kogut
  • Real estate broker for 15+ years
  • Shifted to real estate syndication

[04:14 - 14:25] Going Above and Beyond

• The main thing to consider in real estate brokerage
• The secrets to $300M+ in assets under management
• Learn this real estate advice from Benjamin you can apply now!

[14:26 - 24:00] Not Taking It Personally

• Benjamin breaks down this $27M deal they closed
• Listen to Benjamin’s mentality that you might want to apply too
  • Why a certain level of indifference is okay
• Benjamin gives us a sneak peek at his book!
  • Link below

[24:01 - 32:10] Being Financially Literate

• The 4 rules of cash that Benjamin learned
• How to be financially literate in real estate investing
  • Hear Benjamin’s advice
• Connect with Benjamin. Links below

[32:11 - 39:25] Closing Segment

• Learn these creative tax advantage strategies in real estate
  • Cost segregation
  • Accelerated depreciation
  • Bonus depreciation
• He walks us through his very first real estate deal
• Final words from Benjamin and me

Tweetable Quotes:

“I’m not here to push anybody into a deal. Truly, truly, I’m not. I’m here to educate...” - Benjamin Kogut

“Being financially literate is extremely important as an industry in this business.” - Benjamin Kogut

Resources mentioned:

• William A. Sahlman

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