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Real Estate Investing Demystified

Real Estate Investing Demystified

By: Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz
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9-5 jobs are the most common method of earning money. But, of course, the best way to build wealth is to go beyond the corporate setting and grow your finances as you sleep. You can achieve that by investing. If you are thinking about giving S&P 500 a try, it's time to widen your perspective to see a much more lucrative option – real estate investing.


Welcome to Real Estate Investing Demystified, your friendly guide to exploring everything about real estate. Discover what opportunities await you in this highly profitable and risk-averse industry. Find out what it truly takes to become a big player in this market by looking at private equity firms and understanding how they are structured.


Listen to real estate leaders share life-changing stories of triumphs and challenges. Learn different tactics from tax professionals, securities and corporate lawyers, marketing strategists, and more. With every show guest a certified industry expert, you get a vast network of people who can help with your journey. Connect with these highly knowledgeable individuals and get your investments rolling. Prepare to be educated and be inspired!


If you plan to invest passively, this show has everything you need to jumpstart that hands-off income source. There are more places to put your money on than Wall Street. Take a deep dive into crowdfunding, private equity, syndication funds, and REITs. These monthly distributions create alternative income sources that are often overlooked, so be sure to make the most out of them. Learn how to grow your wealth through these methods while doing the things you enjoy and spending more time with your loved ones.


If you plan to invest actively, get ready for insightful episodes revealing the best scaling strategies you can emulate. This is your chance to finally bring your venture to the next level, diversify your portfolio, and earn much bigger revenue. Gather valuable lessons from their past mistakes and see how you can avoid or mitigate your own risks. If you want to confirm that the strategies you are currently implementing are correct, acceptable, and profitable, let their stories be your guide on what to improve.


Your hosts for this podcast are the dynamic duo Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz. The power couple takes pride in their combined real experience of over 25 years. This industry is not a side hustle or a simple gig for them. Ava and August’s lives are deeply embedded in real estate. This is evident in the success of the investment firm they founded: CPI Capital.


Ava was one of the youngest award-winning agents at REMAX. Her ability to build strong communities and forge long-lasting relationships made her one of the most appreciated and successful experts out there. Ava currently serves as the CEO of CPI Capital. On the other hand, August is a fund manager and syndicator. His passion lies in helping other people realize their financial goals and earn substantial returns through multifamily property investing. August is CPI Capital's CSO and COO.


Ava and August bring to the podcast unparalleled expertise solidified by their vast industry experience. You cannot ask for better hosts to help you start your real estate venture in the active or passive scene.


You may have second thoughts about getting into real estate, given its many facets, legalities, and processes involved. But fully embracing its many opportunities means bigger revenue, smoother cashflow, and a resilient income source. With seemingly endless properties and owners to do business with, you'll get your money’s worth right here.


Listen to Real Estate Investing Demystified at https://cpicapital.ca.

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  • Digital Funnels That Attract Real Estate Investors With Jason Fishman

    Digital Funnels That Attract Real Estate Investors With Jason Fishman
    Apr 10 2026

    Digital funnels are changing how real estate firms attract and convert investors in an increasingly competitive capital-raising landscape. Jason Fishman, CEO of Digital Niche Agency and a performance marketing expert who has led hundreds of successful campaigns, breaks down how structured digital funnels are used to consistently generate qualified real estate investor leads. He explains how ads, landing pages, and automated email sequences work together to turn cold audiences into engaged prospects ready to invest. The conversation also explores why most firms struggle with conversion, how messaging builds investor trust, and what separates high-performing funnels from wasted ad spend. This episode offers a practical breakdown of how real estate groups can move beyond referrals and build predictable investor acquisition systems through digital funnels.


    Get in touch with Jason Fishman:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jafishman/

    Website: digitalnicheagency.com


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital


    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

    click here


    • To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at

    info@cpicapital.ca


    • If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner

    click here


    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    57 mins
  • Solar Panels For Apartment Buildings: How Multifamily Investors Increase NOI & Cash Flow - Owen Barrett

    Solar Panels For Apartment Buildings: How Multifamily Investors Increase NOI & Cash Flow - Owen Barrett
    Apr 4 2026

    Are you a multifamily investor struggling to boost NOI and cash flow in a competitive market? You may be overlooking one of the most powerful, yet underutilized, value-add strategies: solar panels for apartment buildings. In this episode, we sit down with clean-tech entrepreneur Owen Barrett, founder of Shine, who reveals how his company solved the “split incentive problem” that has historically prevented solar adoption in the industry. Learn the simple math that shows how spending $4,200 per unit can generate $11,200 in value—a 3x return on cost—and why this strategy is purely about finance, not environmental feel-good metrics. Discover the secret to transforming rising electricity costs from an expense into a revenue stream, and how you can use this strategy to significantly increase your property’s valuation and returns.


    Get in touch with Owen Barrett:

    Website: https://www.getshine.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenmadsenbarrett


    ➤Newsletter: Join 10K+ investors reading the CPI Capital Newsletter each week: https://cpicapital.cpicapital.ca/newsletter

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    ➤Underwriting: Access to CPI Capital’s proprietary back of the envelope underwriting model: https://share.hsforms.com/14uV3n5iJStO6Soy2RO6tmQ4rx4j

    ➤Website: https://cpicapital.com/ (https://cpicapital.ca/)


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital


    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

    click here


    • To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at

    info@cpicapital.ca


    • If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner

    click here


    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    48 mins
  • Multifamily Ground-Up Development With Justin Goodin - What Investors Must Know

    Multifamily Ground-Up Development With Justin Goodin - What Investors Must Know
    Mar 18 2026

    Are you ready to pivot from competitive value-add deals to sophisticated multifamily ground-up development? Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz welcome Justin Goodin, a former value-add partner who shifted his focus to building Class A market-rate and mixed-use multifamily projects in Indiana. He breaks down three important calculations on development, the importance of hiring of a construction manager, and his approach to structuring a $33 million syndicated deal. Justin also explains how he manages his time, keeps his pipeline full of new projects, and the various software his team uses for project and financial management.


    Get in touch with Justin Goodin:

    Website: https://www.GoodinDevelopment.com | https://justingoodin.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingoodin

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinGoodin/videos

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin.goodin


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    55 mins
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