Thinking and Living Beyond Numbers with Suzy Sevier & Michael Barnhart - Passive Income Unlocked
Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart are the Founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. They specialize in a different ROI, Return on Impact. Through real estate investing they create immeasurable impacts with the residents they serve to create thriving communities.
They are the owners and asset managers of 196 units across Oklahoma and Texas. They host "The Adventures of a Real Estate Investor" podcast and they created a monthly meetup for real estate investors living overseas and investing in the United States.
Michael is Active Duty Air Force, getting his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge and Suzy is Real Estate Professional and has a background in project management and finance.
Let’s dive into their story!
[00:01 - 10:15] Opening Segment
It all started from a book during the pandemic Why did they pick up this book What struck them with the book The careers they had prior to pandemic Finally leaving their jobs Being able to do what they did before Resumes are not needed anymore
[10:16 - 16:12] An admirable commitment
Getting the first deal accomplished Showing up where they needed to show up Showing up for people we have relationships with consistency Goals when they meet other people
[16:13 - 27:43] Clarity came with focus
The clarity with their market Simple, but never easy A boots on the ground partner Lessons learned in asset management The most difficult things Wearing different hats Hurdles they had to learn asset management
[27:44 - 34:42] Closing Segment
Going beyond traditional ways Ripple effect What is your 1% impact today? Final Words Connect with my guests, Suzy & Michael, in the links below
Tweetable Quotes:
"With real estate investing, I can still embody all of those skills and be on my schedule and pursue my dreams.” - Suzy Sevier
"Showing up for everyone else, we kept making sure that they are relationships and not just transactions.” - Suzy Sevier
"Real Estate investing is super simple. It is just not easy.” - Michael Barnhart
"I think people are afraid to see that they are vulnerable.” - Michael Barnhart
