29 | Think Like a Business Owner Not as a Landlord with Lucas Miller

Lucas Miller is the Managing Partner of Bannock Capital, LLC a boutique commercial real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring, operating, and raising capital for distressed commercial real estate. He is also the founder of Fear Free Passive Investing – a Youtube channel and podcast focusing on the honest and passionate education of investors in private real estate equity. His no-sales approach to educating individuals has been downloaded thousands of times and viewed by hundreds of individuals who have taken the leap from Wall Street to controlling their own future. Lucas is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on real estate private equity, creative investing, and business growth. Lucas lives in the Northern Virginia area with his family and spends his time volunteering time at several different charitable organizations and Boards.

Let’s tune in to his story!

[00:01 - 10:31] Opening Segment

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Let’s welcome our guest, Lucas Miller
Lucas reminisces about his real estate beginnings
The story of a flip that Lucas regrets

[10:32 - 18:22] Think Like a Business Owner Not as a Landlord

Why People Fail in Real Estate
Landlord versus Business Owner
The Benefits of Passive Investing for Real Estate Aspirants

[18:23 - 22:53] How to Present Yourselves to LPs

Questions to Prepared for From Limited Partners
Lucas enumerates the top three common points LPs focus on

[22:54 - 32:30] The Legacy Round

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Practical Tips to Grow Your Portfolio
- Practice your script
- Be specific and honest
- More tips from the three of us

[32:31 - 41:35] Slice of Knowledge

Lucas’ Last Words
- Thank God and his family
One Slice of Wisdom
- Consistency
Real Estate Multifamily Vocabulary
- Internal Rate of Return
- Return on Equity
- Passive income

Books and Masterminds to Try

Get involved in a deal
Contactually

Connect with Lucas through FearFreePassive.com, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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“The people who fail at real estate, fail because of themselves and not because of real estate.” - Lucas Miller

“When someone says they want to be a landlord or they want to invest in real estate, they don't want to invest in real estate. They want passive income.” - Lucas Miller

“Be consistent in keeping in touch with brokers.” - Lucas Miller

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