35. Supercharge Your Returns with This Strategy with Joey Biccum and Ramsey Blakenship

Join Blake Dailey, the Multifamily Journey Podcast host, with his guests Joey Biccum and Ramsey Blankenship as they talk about how to get the best returns by realizing wealth generators and reading market vital signs. Joey is a navy diving officer and commissioned engineer, while Ramsey is a navy technician and diving instructor. With varying experiences in real estate, both specialize in converting properties into income-producing assets. Hence, Ramsey and Joey, along with Brandon Magierowski, founded Real Focus, acquiring and managing value-add, commercial multi-family properties. The company aims to provide high-yield risk-adjusted returns and generate passive income for its investors. Now, if you want to get the most out of your investments, listen in and enjoy the episode! In this episode, you’ll learn: ● How Ramsey and Joey got into real estate through house hacking and rental properties. ● Not every win is defined by dollar signs but in lessons learned based on their initial multifamily experience. ● Investing in the real estate business versus the stock market, and the value of generational wealth. ● What strategies to go for to realize all five wealth generators, from appreciation to principal pay down. ● The five market vital signs and how understanding macrostatistics can give you the best returns possible. ● And much more! About Joey Biccum and Ramsey Blankenship: Originally from New York State, Joey Biccum joined the United States Navy after high school. Joey was promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before applying for the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program and earning a commission into the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC). He is currently serving as the Division Officer at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center for the elite Seabee Divers of the Underwater Construction Teams. Joey is an experienced real estate investor that specializes in converting distressed properties into income-producing assets. He is an active and contributing member of the Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) team and a graduate of the ADPI Multi-Family course and mastermind. Mr. Biccum currently resides in Florida and is married to his high school sweetheart Nicole and is a father of two. Meanwhile, from Southwest Louisiana, Ramsey Blankenship joined the US Navy shortly after graduating high school. He is currently a Master Chief Petty Officer Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Technician in the US Navy Special Operations. As a free-fall parachutist and Navy diver, Ramsey understands the importance of paying attention to detail while working under pressure. Ramsey is also an experienced investor specializing in converting distressed properties into income-producing assets. He currently owns multiple rental units across three states, is a graduate of Multifamily University, and is a member of the MultifamilyU investor group. Mr. Blankenship now lives in San Diego, CA, is married to his beautiful wife Hope, and is a father of two. You can find Joey Biccum and Ramsey Blankenship on:  Real Focus Website City-Data Website Texas A&M University Real Estate Connect with Blake Dailey and the Multifamily Journey on: LinkedIn | Facebook Account | Facebook Page | Instagram | Youtube