The Astute Prosperity Podcast

In this episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast, host John Wei sits down with Alex Asuncion, a real estate investor who transitioned from the Air Force to building a thriving portfolio in multifamily real estate. Alex shares his journey, from starting with Airbnb and fix-and-flips to realizing the power of multifamily investing.
Listen as Alex discusses:
Why he shifted from single-family homes to commercial multifamily investments
How he leveraged syndication to scale faster and work with a team
The benefits of multifamily investing, including cash flow, tax advantages, and equity growth
The difference between syndication and joint ventures
His favorite book recommendation for building strong habits
Alex’s story is a must-hear for anyone looking to break into real estate or scale their investment strategy.
 
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Welcome to another episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast with John Wei! Today, we sit down with real estate investor Joseph Wei, who shares his incredible journey from house hacking to flipping properties and ultimately diving into multifamily syndications. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale your real estate investments, this episode is packed with insights that will help you take that next step.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Joseph got started in real estate investing during the pandemic
His first house hack experience in San Bruno, California
Lessons from his first fix-and-flip project in Hayward, including dealing with bad contractors
Why he transitioned from single-family homes to multifamily syndications
The advantages of multifamily investing, including scalability, cash flow, and tax benefits
How to evaluate a multifamily deal as a limited partner (LP) or general partner (GP)
Key differences between joint ventures (JVs) and syndications
The importance of networking and mentorship in the real estate space
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In this episode of The Astute Prosperity Podcast with John Wei, we sit down with real estate investor Jay Maranan to explore how he built a diversified portfolio spanning single-family homes, small multifamily, and large multifamily properties. Jay shares his journey from buying his first property in 2015 to scaling up to over 548 units across multiple states.
Jay takes us inside his investment strategies, explaining why he believes in real estate and multifamily as a powerful wealth-building tool. He breaks down the benefits of cash flow, appreciation, risk mitigation, tax advantages, and the power of leveraging partnerships in real estate investing.
We also discuss:✅ The moment Jay realized real estate was his wealth-building vehicle✅ How he scaled from a single-family rental to 500+ units in just a few years✅ The key differences between multifamily syndications and joint ventures✅ How passive investors (limited partners) can generate returns✅ The impact of financial education and mindset shifts in wealth-building
 
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Welcome to The Astute Prosperity Podcast with your host, John Wei, the go-to show for business owners, professionals, and executives striving to excel in their careers, personal lives, and financial success.
Join John as he sits down with leaders and innovators to uncover the strategies behind their achievements. Whether you're navigating business growth, mastering leadership, or building wealth, this podcast offers actionable insights that will empower you to thrive personally, professionally, and financially.
Tune in for inspiring conversations that will unlock your path to prosperity!