POWC # 702 - Mastering Real Estate: Brokerage to Investment | Ben Michel of Ridgeview Property Group

Published: July 1, 2024, 8 a.m.

We sit down with Ben Michel, the founder of Ridgeview Property Group. Ben shares his journey from working as a real estate broker to becoming a successful real estate investor. He provides valuable insights on finding motivated sellers, making the transition from brokerage to investment, and how his brokerage experience has given him an edge as an apartment owner.\n\n3 Pillars\n1. Persistence\n2. Compounding\n3. Education\n\nBen Michel is the Principal of Ridgeview Property Group. Prior to forming Ridgeview, Ben spent 11 years with Michel Commercial Real Estate as a Senior Associate, with a primary focus on multifamily brokerage. Ridgeview Property Group was formed in 2021 and manages $18M in multifamily assets. Ben is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the firm\u2019s investment strategy, including the acquisition of new investment opportunities and portfolio management. His focus is on acquiring multifamily assets in Minnesota, Arkansas, and Tennessee, and holding long-term.\n\nYou can connect with Ben by visiting www.ridgeviewpropertygroup.com or through Twitter @benmichelcre.\n\nWelcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus on business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers, and coaches. \n\nYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation\nInterested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com\nListen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:\nSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...\nGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...\niHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../\nCastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0\nPandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb\nAmazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...