The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show
We show working professionals and busy people how to invest in real estate as a side hustle or a full-time business. We interview guests who have successfully started real estate businesses part-time and have turned them into full-time enterprises, or have generated passive income for themselves. This show will also demonstrate how to invest in real estate with low or no money. You will learn how to achieve success in various niches within real estate, including wholesaling, fix and flip, BRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance), and syndicating commercial real estate.
The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show
The Benefits of Having a W-2 While Investing in Real Estate with Michael Stohler (Part 2)
Michael is a Navy veteran and former airline pilot ✈️ who pivoted from 1,300+ multifamily units to diving deep into the dynamic world of hotel ownership and syndications 🏨. Early on, he read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” tried (and sometimes failed) landlord strategies, and even lost his own home before bouncing back stronger than ever.
Key Lessons from His Journey
Early Struggles: Michael admits he learned by trial and error—sometimes literally knocking on doors and asking for seller financing.
Creative Financing: Banks often turned him down, so he leveraged seller financing and partnerships to grab undervalued deals.
Scaling Up: Post-2008, he purchased properties aggressively, later selling them at compressed cap rates.
Transition to Hotels: With hotel profits tied to business operations, Michael used SBA and USDA loans—tools not common in multifamily—to grow faster.
COVID Curveballs: He got inventive, renting out rooms as work-from-home offices and catering to traveling sports teams.
Why Hotels?
Michael highlights the flexibility of daily pricing, multiple revenue streams (rooms, restaurants, events), and the potential for higher returns. He also believes in following the “smart money” worldwide, including expansion into European markets.
Final Takeaway
Through resilience, mentorship, and out-of-the-box thinking, Michael proves you can pivot from a demanding day job into real estate success without sacrificing work-life balance. 🌟✨
Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Introduction to Moonlight Real Estate Syndications
00:30 The Importance of Keeping a W2 Income
01:01 Navigating Loans and Benefits with a W2
03:07 Building a Real Estate Portfolio
05:11 The Moonlight Coaching Round
05:23 Advice for New Real Estate Investors
06:33 Balancing Business and Life
07:39 Starting with Minimal Resources
09:11 Benefits of Passive Real Estate Investment
11:07 Recommended Reading and Financial Literacy
13:35 Conclusion and Contact Information
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