In this episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin is joined by special guest Julie Holly, a third-generation real estate syndicator known for her deep community impact. Known for her strategic investments and inspiring podcast, 'The Conscious Investor', Julie shares her journey from teaching to being a successful real estate investor, driven by a passion to help others. She discusses starting out in residential real estate with the unexpected help of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who inadvertently facilitated her first home purchase, thus beginning her real estate journey. The conversation highlights Julie's dedication to helping people, whether through education or providing affordable housing, and her transition into commercial real estate through syndication. As Julie explains, patience and integrity in building partnerships is crucial, as demonstrated by her eventual success in syndication despite initial setbacks. With insightful advice for aspiring investors and her focus on creating a positive social impact, Julie's journey offers valuable lessons on investing with heart.00:00 Introduction to Active Real Estate Investing00:36 Meet Julie Holly: Real Estate Syndicator01:46 Julie's Journey: From Educator to Real Estate04:01 The Arnold Schwarzenegger Influence05:15 House Hacking and Early Real Estate Ventures07:42 Transition to Commercial Real Estate09:03 The Syndication Revelation14:42 Building a Network and First Syndication Deal23:07 Leveraging Social Media for Real Estate Networking23:58 The Importance of Attending Events25:53 Connecting Organically with Potential Investors27:14 Building Trust Through Consistent Communication29:22 Challenges and Lessons in Raising Capital31:35 Focusing on Quality Over Quantity in Deals33:05 Exploring Different Investment Opportunities37:15 The Power of Personal Outreach in Capital Raising40:11 Advice for Scaling into Larger Commercial Real Estate Deals42:54 Current Investment Opportunities and How to Connect

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