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AJ Shepard: Property Management Tidbits

  1. AJ Shepard: Property Management Tidbits David McIlwaine 32:51

In this episode, AJ Shepard, the co-owner of Uptown Properties, shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the Real Estate market and property management industry. Since 2010, he and his brother have led the way in Portland with their exceptional services and skills as licensed contractors. From discussing the most common challenges faced by property managers to share tips on how to choose the best real Estate investments, AJ offers valuable insights that will interest anyone looking to succeed in the field. Whether you're a professional in the industry or someone looking to invest in real estate, take advantage of the valuable advice and expertise that AJ brings to the table.

Show Highlights:
✅ AJ's journey into real estate
✅ Alternative investments and hockey sticks 
✅ Property management
✅ Details for syndication 
✅ Best advice you wish you had a decade ago
✅ Process of creating business
✅ The worst advice you have received in your life 
✅ Ways to contact AJ

🤝 Connect with our Guest:Website: https://www.ajshepard.com

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David McIlwaine Host of Break Your Golden Handcuffs

David McIlwaine is a seasoned entrepreneur and successful executive with deep experience in business growth, scale and delivering results. His real estate experience is vast--spanning over 20 years. Experience, knowledge and understanding have been gained firsthand by either currently owning or having owned multifamily units, commercial retail development, asset management, single family, vacation rental properties, second homes and custom builds. He personally wore Golden Handcuffs for almost 14 years, successfully gaining sovereignty over his career and net worth along the way. He founded MAC Assets in 2019 and its portfolio currently includes property in the southeast and mountain west. At present he is a general partner in 1,000 doors.

David’s entrepreneurial experience spans a highly successful sales career in several areas including Real Estate, Marketing/Advertising, and Information Technology start ups. He has a variety of first hand experience including having held C Level positions, led teams across the US to overperformance, raised capital, executed mergers, implemented improvements in operating systems, coached diverse constituencies, created and delivered strategic growth initiatives all leading to successful outcomes. David graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Journalism and Advertising.