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  • Small Business Lending Mastery: Cash Flow, Credit & Collateral Explained With Lou Rosabianca And Matthew Meehan

    Small Business Lending Mastery: Cash Flow, Credit & Collateral Explained With Lou Rosabianca And Matthew Meehan
    Mar 4 2026

    Why do some businesses skyrocket to success while others remain stagnant, despite being in the same industry? One of the key factors is their mastery of small business lending. Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz explore this subject with Lou Rosabianca and Matthew Meehan of Credit Banc, which helps small businesses achieve financial flexibility and scale without limits. Together, they break down the three crucial metrics in access capital and the different lending options you can consider. Lou and Matthew also discuss the characteristics and skills an entrepreneur or founder must have to lead a tenacious team, unlock explosive growth, and maximize market value.


    Get in touch with Lou Rosabianca and Matthew Meehan:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigi-rosabianca

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-r-meehan-cepa

    Website: https://creditbanc.io


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


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    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

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    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    59 min
  • From Small Business to Passive Wealth: Ian Noble On Real Estate Investing

    From Small Business to Passive Wealth: Ian Noble On Real Estate Investing
    Feb 25 2026
    Transitioning from a hands-on business owner to a savvy real estate investor can feel like navigating two different worlds. In this deep-dive post, we sit down with Ian Noble, a former dry cleaning business owner who successfully made the leap to full-time investor and now manages a boutique private equity firm focused on mobile home parks and private lending. Discover how Ian shifted his focus from active, day-to-day property management to strategically cherry-picking large-scale passive investments like syndications and feeder funds. We uncover:The crucial turning point that led Ian to seek passive real estate opportunities—and how his major tax event became a catalyst for change.Why the "Feeder Fund" structure is a win-win for investors and sponsors, dispelling the myth that LPs are always diluted by adding an intermediary.The essential criteria Ian uses to vet operators and deals in a market filled with "flashy" returns, prioritizing low-risk, trust, and transparent communication, especially in today's emotional investor environment.Insights into scalable asset classes like Mobile Home Parks and Debt Funds, and how they offer predictable cash flow and long-term wealth creation.Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to diversify your assets or an active investor contemplating a shift to passive income, this is a must-read guide on leveraging real estate to achieve true financial freedom.Get in touch with Ian Noble:Website: https://runsteadyinvestments.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/RunSteady-Investments/61566763725759/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_invests/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RunSteadyInvestmentsIf you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.#avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapitalInvest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties click here To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.caIf you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner click here You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    58 min
  • From Real Estate Builder To Investor: Michael Mannino Sr.’s Success Strategies

    From Real Estate Builder To Investor: Michael Mannino Sr.’s Success Strategies
    Feb 19 2026

    Get ready for a discussion full of success strategies in real estate. Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz sit down with Michael Mannino Sr., Founder of Ark Investment Ventures, who shares his most effective tactics as a licensed Master Builder in both Michigan and Florida. He breaks down his journey from high-end custom homes and flipping houses to scalable multifamily investments, exploring how to manage remote construction across multiple states. Michael also reveals his revolutionary strategy for an affordable workforce in South Carolina and his approach to creating a highly accountable real estate team. Do not miss Michael’s insights on turning passion into profit, which ultimately leads to financial freedom.


    Get in touch with Michael Mannino Sr.:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmanninosr/
    • Website: https://aiventuresllc.com/


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital


    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

    click here


    • To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at

    info@cpicapital.ca


    • If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner

    click here


    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    50 min
  • Money Mindset, Financial Literacy & Real Estate Investing Tips - Gino Barbaro

    Money Mindset, Financial Literacy & Real Estate Investing Tips - Gino Barbaro
    Feb 13 2026
    Why do some people build real wealth while others—working just as hard—only scrape by? With endless “expert” advice everywhere, the real drivers of financial success can be hard to spot. This week, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Gino Barbaro for a conversation that goes far beyond market timing and tactics. Having scaled a real estate portfolio to over 1,800 multifamily units, Gino unpacks the often-overlooked connection between childhood money experiences, family values, and building a lasting legacy. Drawing from classics like The Richest Man in Babylon and his own journey from running a pizza shop to leading a real estate empire, Gino explains how to move past fear-based decisions, adopt the “Warrior” and “Magician” business archetypes, and define success on your own terms.In this post, you’ll learn:Why financial wealth is only one pillar of true legacyHow early money memories shape adult financial behaviorA framework for focused execution and avoiding shiny object syndromeWhy Gino stepped back from syndication to build a “Small Giant” businessHow to guide children toward financial independence without authoritarian controlIf you’re ready to rethink money, leadership, and legacy—at work and at home—dive into our conversation with Gino.Get in touch with Gino Barbaro:Website: https://barbaro360.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-barbaro-03973b4bFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbaro360Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaro_360/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbaro-360If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.#avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapitalInvest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties click here To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.caIf you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner click here You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    54 min
  • Tax-Free Wealth: Unlocking The Power Of The 1031 Exchange - Dave Foster

    Tax-Free Wealth: Unlocking The Power Of The 1031 Exchange - Dave Foster
    Feb 7 2026

    People hate paying taxes, especially when it cuts into the profits of a successful real estate sale. But for investors focused on building tax free wealth, there’s a decades-old tool in the U.S. tax code that allows you to defer—and potentially eliminate—capital gains taxes on your investment properties.


    In this deep dive, we break down the Section 1031 Exchange with qualified intermediary Dave Foster. Discover the surprising mechanics of tax deferral, the strict 45 and 180-day deadlines you must know, and the powerful “Four D’s of 1031 Investing.” Whether you’re a seasoned syndicator, a small-time investor looking to scale, or simply wondering how the world’s wealthiest pass on their real estate empires tax-free (hint: it involves death and a “step-up in basis”), this post is your essential guide to turning taxable gains into generational wealth. Ready to stop writing checks to the government and start reinvesting 100% of your profit? Don’t miss this episode.


    Get in touch with Dave Foster:

    Website: https://www.the1031investor.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefoster1031/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the1031investor/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davefoster1031

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/The1031Investor


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital


    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

    click here


    • To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at

    info@cpicapital.ca


    • If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner

    click here


    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    56 min
  • From Fix & Flip To $50M Fund Manager: Multifamily & Luxury Development Success - Fuquan Bilal

    From Fix & Flip To $50M Fund Manager: Multifamily & Luxury Development Success - Fuquan Bilal
    Jan 8 2026
    Dive deep into the world of real estate investing and fund management with Fuquan Bilal, a visionary who has spent 25 years transforming distressed properties into high-yield assets. As the CEO of NNG Capital Fund, Fuquan has not only raised over $50 million in real estate capital but has also built a thriving portfolio of Class B multifamily properties and luxury single-family homes.In this exclusive interview, Fuquan shares his unique journey—from the early days of “lipstick on a pig” flips and navigating the 2008 global financial crisis, to pivoting into note-buying and scaling his operations into large-scale institutional multifamily assets across New Jersey, Alabama, and Georgia. Discover his secrets to raising capital through relationship-based strategies, the shift from syndication to a debt-focused fund structure, and his powerful vision for creating social impact through affordable housing. If you’re looking for lessons on diversification, due diligence, and building a long-term, impactful real estate business, you won’t want to miss these invaluable insights.Get in touch with Fuquan Bilal:Website: https://nngcapitalfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuquanbilalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fubilal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuquanbilal/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fuquanbilalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FuquanBilalIf you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.#avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapitalInvest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties click here To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.caIf you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner click here You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    44 min
  • Why Canadians Are Fleeing To The U.S.: Economic Uncertainty, Political Shifts & Cross-Border Real Estate – With Lauren Cohen, Esq.

    Why Canadians Are Fleeing To The U.S.: Economic Uncertainty, Political Shifts & Cross-Border Real Estate – With Lauren Cohen, Esq.
    Dec 5 2025

    Forget the sun, the biggest push for Canadian immigration to the US is all about freedom and finance. We dive deep with International Lawyer and Investment Strategist Lauren Cohen, Founder of Investing Across Borders. She uncovers the eroding economic freedoms and the heavy shadow of Canada’s ‘deemed disposition’ tax. Lauren then shares her unique program for turning passive real estate investments into an active business. This strategy, often involving high-cap-rate co-living units, helps secure E-2 Visas or a Green Card via EB-5, providing a clear path for investors to build their future in the US. Tune in to learn how to make your strategic leap across the border and unlock massive US market opportunities!


    Get in touch with Lauren Cohen:

    Website: https://investingacrossborders.net

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenesq

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eCouncilInc

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investing_across_borders

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investingacrossborders

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6urWxttkC6J6W04qYQSAQ


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital


    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

    click here


    • To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at

    info@cpicapital.ca


    • If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner

    click here


    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    34 min
  • Single-Tenant Net Lease: Stability, Yield & Risk - Insights From George Pino

    Single-Tenant Net Lease: Stability, Yield & Risk - Insights From George Pino
    Oct 23 2025

    Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz discuss the stability, yield, and risks of a single-tenant net lease with George Pino, a commercial real estate expert with more than 30 years of experience. He explains the different factors to consider when getting into this asset class according to current market trends, economic indicators, and government policies. George also shares valuable insights on how AI can massively disrupt our everyday lives, and how it can significantly transform how real estate is done, especially in the aspect of data analysis.


    Get in touch with George Pino:

    Website: https://www.cbicommercial.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-pino-3898557


    If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily and Build-to-Rent properties, click here to schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at info@cpicapital.ca. If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deals as a General Partner, click here. You can read more about CPI Capital at https://www.cpicapital.ca.


    #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital


    • Invest With CPI Capital If you are interested in learning more about passively investing in multifamily & Build-to-Rent properties

    click here


    • To schedule a call with the CPI Capital Team or contact us at

    info@cpicapital.ca


    • If you like to Co-Syndicate and close on larger deal as a General Partner

    click here


    • You can read more about CPI Capital at

    https://www.cpicapital.ca/ #avabenesocky #augustbiniaz #cpicapital
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    51 min