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In Episode 22 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we talk multifamily real estate with Janice Greenley, founder of Greenroot Capital, who has scaled her portfolio to 152 units in assets under management. Janice shares her journey from being a headhunter to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Discover why she transitioned from single-family rentals and energy consulting to multifamily and storage syndications and how she used education and grit to go all-in.

Janice dives into the importance of scalability, partnering smart, and helping professionals escape the stock market roller coaster. This episode is full of clarity for busy professionals exploring alternative investments.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Janice transitioned from corporate life to multifamily investing
• Why control, cash flow, and tax benefits make syndications powerful
• What passive investors should know before diving into deals

Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] – Intro: Janice Greenley joins the show
• [00:01:32] – From energy consulting to multifamily real estate
• [00:05:55] – Why she rejected wholesaling and flipping
• [00:09:10] – Multifamily investing explained simply
• [00:15:28] – Comparing returns: stock market vs. apartment syndications
• [00:21:10] – Tax advantages for passive investors
• [00:24:15] – Misconceptions about investing in apartments
• [00:28:01] – Janice breaks down her 152-unit Texas deal
• [00:31:10] – Final advice: how to get started

Ways to Connect with Janice Greenley:

• Website: https://www.greenrootcapital.com
• Email: janice@greenrootcapital.com
• LinkedIn: Janice Greenley
• YouTube: Search "Greenroot Capital"

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In Episode 21 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we talk multifamily real estate and private lending with Ruben Izgelov, who has scaled his portfolio to over $500 million in assets under management. Ruben shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings as an immigrant in Queens, NY, to co-founding two powerhouse firms: We Lend, a tech-driven private lending company, and States Capital, a $300 million private debt fund.

Ruben takes us through his transformation from real estate flipper to institutional-grade lender. Discover why he made the leap into private lending, how he built a fund with zero losses on $700M deployed, and why private credit is one of the most scalable, time-efficient paths for investors seeking strong returns with minimal volatility.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Ruben transitioned from flipping homes to becoming a lender
• The advantages of private lending over active real estate ownership
• How to qualify for fast funding through We Lend
• The surprising long-term benefits of holding real estate during inflation

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] – Introduction: Ruben’s journey from immigrant to investor
[00:04:15] – The early days: door-knocking deals in Queens
[00:12:22] – Flipping vs. lending: how Ruben found his wealth-building lane
[00:18:45] – How We Lend funds deals and supports small operators
[00:27:33] – Investment opportunities in the States Capital debt fund

Ways to Connect with Ruben Izgelov:

• Website: https://www.welendlc.com
• Email: ruben@wlndllc.com
• Phone: 917-815-1222
• Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/ruben_izgel/
• Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/welendllc/
• TikTok: @WeLendLLC
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenizgelov/

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In Episode 20 of The Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we dive deep into creative real estate investing with Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, 4-time best-selling author, and Forbes Business Council member. With over 33 years of experience, Chris has weathered multiple market cycles and built a thriving real estate business without relying on banks or personal loans.

Chris shares how he transitioned from traditional financing to creative financing strategies, helping investors structure deals with no banks, no credit, and little to no money down. He also breaks down his "Three Paydays" system, a unique approach that generates upfront cash, monthly cash flow, and long-term wealth.

If you're looking to escape the 9-to-5, scale your portfolio, or learn how to buy real estate on your own terms, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why market cycles don’t matter when you use creative financing
✅ How to buy real estate without using banks or personal credit
✅ The “Three Paydays” system that generates long-term wealth

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] – Welcome & Chris’s journey into real estate
[00:05:12] – Surviving the 2008 crash & rewriting the rules of investing
[00:12:45] – The power of creative financing: subject-to, seller financing & lease purchases
[00:18:30] – The Three Paydays: How to generate multiple streams of income per deal
[00:23:10] – Mindset shifts for escaping the W-2 & achieving financial freedom

Ways to Connect with Chris Prefontaine:

• 📚 Free Book: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/
• 🌐 Website: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/
• 🎙️ Podcast: Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisprefontaine_/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine/

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