Passive Income Adventures

By: Emma Powell
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  • Achieve success through inspiring stories and tough lessons from entrepreneurs and investors. Go behind the scenes in their business deals and passive income adventures. This is a team sport, and every success or mistake has a group of people behind it with stories to learn from. Hosted by Emma Powell of Rise Capital, a commercial real estate investing fund for accredited investors, we'll focus on a variety of passive income topics such as finding and underwriting opportunities, finding a niche, managing business partners, and the teams that make deals happen, all from the trenches!
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Episodes
  • 117 - Oil and Gas Technically - Keshav Kolur
    Apr 22 2025
    Maximizing Your Investments: Diversification, Tax Benefits, and Beyond | Passive Income AdventuresWelcome back, investors! In this episode of Passive Income Adventures, host Emma dives deep into the world of diversification with guest Keshav Kaur from Vester. They discuss the importance of spreading investments across various asset classes, including real estate, private equity, private debt, and even oil and gas, to build generational wealth and secure passive income. Keshav shares his journey from a tech professional investing in syndications to managing a diverse fund, highlighting key strategies and tax benefits along the way. They also explore the unique challenges and opportunities of investing in oil and gas and the importance of aligning with experienced partners. Whether you're new to investing or looking to expand your portfolio, this episode is packed with insights on creating a financial future that allows you to live the life you want. Don't miss it!Bio:Keshav is a full time real estate investor and the principal and founder of Clive Capital, a private equity firm based out of New York City. Since founding Clive Capital, Keshav has helped investors allocate capital to four properties with a combined asset value of more than $40M with a projected growth to $178M over the next 5 years. That portfolio spans 300 apartments under renovation and500+ homes under construction across 3 markets.In addition to his experience as an investor, Keshav is also the host of the Investing for Generational Wealth Podcast which helps investors understand the many opportunities available through alternative investments outside of traditional stocks and bonds, including commercial real estate, energy, private lending, and investing in businesses.Previous to founding Clive Capital, Keshav was a software engineerworking at top tech companies like Amazon and Facebook.Connect:https://clivecap.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@KeshavKolur-CliveCapitalhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/investingforgenerationalwealthConnect with Emma:https://InvestWithEmma.comhttps://PartnerWithRise.com/Emmahttps://Highrise.Group00:00 Introduction to Passive Income Adventures00:21 Diversification Strategies in Investment01:33 Guest Introduction: Keisha Kaur01:58 Keisha's Fund and Investment Approach03:29 Challenges and Benefits of Diversified Investments05:57 Keisha's Investment Journey14:56 Due Diligence and Identifying Experts20:03 Comparing Private Equity to Public Markets26:00 The Importance of Networking and Teamwork29:06 Discovering Syndication and Cashflow29:27 Embracing the Role of Capital Raiser30:41 Balancing Business and Day Job33:08 Tax Strategies for Real Estate Professionals35:57 Exploring Oil and Gas Investments40:41 Diversification and Cashflow46:06 Connecting with Experts and Opportunities53:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    55 mins
  • 116 - Crafting Customized Portfolios and Conquering Complexity - Sanjay Vora
    Apr 15 2025
    Building a Tech-Driven Fund Platform with Sanjay Vora of InvestorWelcome back to Passive Income Adventures! In this episode, we dive into the journey of Sanjay Vora, CEO and co-founder of Investor, a customizable fund platform used by Rise Capital. Sanjay shares his background in tech and his transition from a corporate career at Intel to founding Investor. He discusses the challenges and learning experiences in the world of passive investments and the creation of a platform aimed at simplifying investment in alternatives and real estate. Sanjay also provides valuable insights on managing a startup, understanding due diligence, and ensuring diversification within investment portfolios. This episode is packed with practical advice for fund managers and investors alike. Don't forget to check out investor.com for more information.Bio:Sanjay is a seasoned executive, fund manager and passive investor. As part of Avestor, he has advised and launched over 200 private funds on business strategy, legal, compliance, fund administration, accounting and tax. Additionally, Sanjay runs Avestor's Ariel Fund. As a passive investor, he has invested in hundreds of deals with his own capital and has a deep understanding of due diligence and underwriting.Prior to his investment career, Sanjay served as a Vice President at Intel leading product planning and strategic planning for its $40 billion PC business. Sanjay holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and a bachelor’s in engineering.Sanjay's two passions are spending time with his family and traveling the world, which has taken him to more than 30 countries on four continents so far!Connect:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayvorahttp://www.avestorinc.comConnect with Emma:https://InvestWithEmma.comhttps://PartnerWithRise.com/Emmahttps://Highrise.Group (Pitch decks)00:00 Introduction to Passive Income Adventures01:10 Meet Sanjay Vora: Journey from Corporate to Startup02:52 The Birth of Investor: From Idea to Execution03:46 Understanding Crowdfunding and Private Equity05:24 The Importance of Due Diligence in Investments08:42 Building a Customizable Fund Platform13:12 Challenges and Lessons in Startup Life18:56 Balancing Risk and Diversification in Investments32:09 Handling Customer Feedback and Product Improvement35:52 Navigating Investor Challenges36:37 Doubling Down in Tough Times38:33 Understanding Customer Feedback40:54 The Value of Charging for Services43:46 Building Trust with Investors46:36 Effective Capital Raising Strategies48:16 Learning from Investor Feedback54:30 The Importance of Visual Cues57:55 Community and Future Plans01:06:35 Connecting with Ivester
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 115 - Making Waves in Panama - Anne-Michelle Wand
    Apr 8 2025
    From Struggle to Success: Anne Michelle's Inspiring Real Estate Journey in PanamaWelcome to another compelling episode of Passive Income Ventures! Join us as we chat with Anne Michelle, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur calling in from beautiful Panama. With over 40 years of experience, Anne Michelle’s story is a testament to resilience and success. From starting a catering business, climbing the ranks in a salon, to navigating the 2008 financial crash, and ultimately building a thriving real estate business in Panama, Anne Michelle shares her remarkable journey. Learn how she transitioned to passive income, balanced personal fulfillment with professional growth, and developed impactful investment opportunities like her innovative over-55 community project. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in real estate investment, passive income, and living a life filled with purpose!Bio:Anne-Michelle Wand is an American Expat living her dream of independence and freedom in the blissful Caribbean Islands of Panama. She is an entrepreneur by nature and as a single mother of two, worked hard most of her life and established multiple businesses and diverse streams of revenue to create a life of fulfillment for herself, her children, and of course, for traveling.Through personal growth and applying tools and resources for wealth creation, she has created a flexible lifestyle that is location independent, and most importantly, has the privilege of helping others in their own personal and professional development as well.She says that there are two things that get her out of bed every morning: The drive to keep developing herself living every second of life to the fullest, and her deep passion for helping others do the same while living up to their full potential.Connect:https://linkedin.com/in/cr8grtsuccesshttps://www.passive-profit-partners.comConnect with Emma:https://InvestWithEmma.comhttps://PartnerWithRise.com/Emmahttps://Highrise.Group00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:09 Ann Michelle's Early Career and Ventures04:14 Real Estate Journey Begins05:59 Challenges and Triumphs in Real Estate06:20 Dreaming of Warm Beaches07:41 Discovering Panama09:37 Transition to Panama10:20 Syndicating a 44-Unit Apartment Building16:18 Navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis20:11 Recovery and Lessons Learned23:40 New Beginnings in Panama25:47 Realizing the Need for Change26:04 Building and Selling Homes26:42 Designing Homes with Passion28:47 Shifting Market Dynamics29:01 Creating a 55+ Community30:32 Personal Reflections on Retirement36:46 Investment Strategies and Impact39:35 Exploring Panama's Diverse Living Options45:15 Nonprofit Work and Future Plans46:33 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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    49 mins
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