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ISP 292: Do You Want To Be A Real Estate Investor Or Do You Want To Start A Real Estate Investing Company?

Episode 292: Do You Want To Be A Real Estate Investor Or Do You Want To Start A Real Estate Investing Company?

Host: Simon Castillo 

Guest: Brian Alfaro 


Join our host Simon Castillo and  Brian Alfaro  as they discuss:

  • The reality of starting in residential real estate
  • Property Rehabilitation 
  • Transitioning from single family to multifamily 
  • Get your mindset right (Cheesy? But necessary.)
  • We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
  • Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com 
  • On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com 
  • Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
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Brian Alfaro is a Managing Partner of Blue Oak Capital. Brian is the Director of Investor Relations and Outreach.

Prior to joining Blue Oak Capital, Brian managed an investment company specializing in the residential asset class. Passionate about helping others succeed, he sources and brokers investment transactions for investors.

Brian’s extensive background in operations, marketing, and brand development in high-volume hospitality concepts plays a role in ensuring investing partners receive a first-class experience. He is a graduate of The University of Houston Bauer College of Business.






Connect with Brian Alfaro: 


Text Message: Text the world ‘Smart Investor’ to 832-743-1400 

Website: www.blueoakinvests.com









Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.   

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.   

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo: 

Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/ 

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo