Scaling Up with Shane
Scaling Up with Shane
Shane Unruh
I co-founded my multifamily investing company, XS Asset Management, in 2020 with my wife, Kelsa. Since then, we've grown to acquire 280 units and over $47M in AUM. This is just the beginning. I started this podcast to share the stories from my journey, have interesting conversations with other entrepreneurs and investors, and connect my audience to their mindsets and their inspirations. Whether you're a multifamily investor like me, a business owner, or just someone searching for the motivation to get started, I want to inspire and share the tools you need to scale up.
What to Expect for Canadian Real Estate in 2024
On todays episode we take a look back at 2023 and make some 2024 predictions.Over the next 3 years, Canada will see the biggest supply and demand imbalance ever due to high immigration, low housing starts, and rent appreciation materializing.
Dec 13, 2023
19 min
Going All In | Committing To Success
Going all in means fully committing and being prepared to put in the hard work necessary to succeed.In this week’s podcast, we discuss how burning bridges and eliminating fallback options can force success, and how starting from zero can be an advantage.No one you look up to ever got to where they are without taking risks.Pushing your comfort zone and taking risks is the only way to scale up.
Nov 29, 2023
13 min
Why Scale Matters | 10 Minutes to Riches
Access to capital. That’s the primary reason I was unable to scale early into my real estate journey and is probably why you’re hesitant too.But once you’re in the game and have one or two properties under your belt, scaling up is the most successful way to generate wealth in multifamily real estate.This week I’m diving into the many ways that economies of scale lead to higher profit margins and where to start when it comes to mitigating inefficiencies.From the challenges of negotiating deals to the efficiencies in real estate investing, these are my strategies for scaling your investment and your property management beyond a conventional approach.Spoiler: If you’ve been questioning whether to scale up, the answer is yes.
Nov 15, 2023
11 min
The Fix and Flip Formula: Scale Your Business With These Tips
Fix and flip is often positioned as one of the easiest ways to get your feet wet in real estate but where do you start? How do you actually turn a profit in an unpredictable market? If done right, flipping houses can buy you a golden ticket to financial freedom, and Jason Vander Woerd is a prime example. This week, we're chatting with Jason to learn about his journey flipping homes, how he got started, and now, why he's pivoting towards multifamily construction. If you're knee-deep in a fix and flip or are considering starting your journey, this episode is a must-listen. This week, expect:Off-market secrets Private lending tipsAlberta-specific advice
Oct 25, 2023
54 min
Q&A | Raising Capital, Alberta Market Trends, and Megalodon Teeth
What’s the first thing I’m going to buy once I’m financially free? What does the routine of someone successful look like?Bringing back the Q&A episodes this week with a few peculiar questions and some new insights into what’s going on right now in the Alberta market. Alberta has seen the highest population increase in Canada in the last 50 years. This week I’m tackling questions like: How does population growth tie into rising rent costs? What does the future look like for Alberta real estate?Oh, and a little show and tell for my YouTube followers!
Oct 11, 2023
18 min
Canada's Housing Crisis: Are we reaching our breaking point?
Housing costs have reached an all-time high and Canadians across the country are feeling the impacts. How close are we to the crash? Is there even a crash impending?This week, I’m taking things solo and diving into Canada's housing crisis, clearing up contradicting news, and unpacking the staggering challenges Canadians are facing. With a shortage equivalent to over 10 entire cities of Edmonton, it’s time we look at the unrealistic demands on the housing market, and the impacts of the complex interplay between immigration, government policies, and the economy.What do I think the future of Canada’s housing landscape looks like? This episode has your answer.
Sep 27, 2023
13 min
Secrets for Rapidly Scaling Your Property Management
An outstanding property manager is an investor's secret weapon, but what if you could wear both hats?In this week's episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Tony Leblanc who shared his journey of growing a property management empire to over 1,500 doors. Tony is a true authority on building and expanding a property management business, and coaches fellow entrepreneurs on achieving success in this competitive market.We're chatting about everything you need to know about managing properties in your portfolio, from putting your maintenance plan into action to understanding proper screening.When it comes to my business, we've always managed the properties in our portfolio, so this conversation was equally as beneficial to me as I'm sure it will be to you.
Sep 13, 2023
52 min
Managing Millions: How to Use Real Estate Cycles to Your Advantage
This week, we’re delving straight back into the world of real estate investments and property management with commercial real estate expert Jeff Stork.Want to know what it takes to manage 3.5 million sq ft of commercial space? Interested in better understanding the parallels between commercial and residential real estate? Wondering how the cyclical nature of demand will foreshadow the burst of the housing bubble?Give this episode a listen. Jeff brings over 10 years of commercial real estate experience and his own trials with single and multifamily investments for a boatload full of valuable knowledge, whether you’ve got a well established portfolio or are new to REI.
Aug 30, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Blissful Dissatisfaction: My Secret to Staying Motivated as an Entrepreneur
Blissful dissatisfaction: My secret to staying happy in the now while relentlessly pursuing higher levels. As entrepreneurs, we set our own goals and more than often that means there’s no ceiling to our expectations.This episode, I share three ways that I’ve trained my brain to stay motivated as a real estate investor, especially when gratification is a long-game.Tune in for my advice on creating a legacy worth documenting.
Aug 16, 2023
8 min
3 Lessons I learned Owning and Operating a Trailer Park
Investing in real estate can be the path to wealth if done right, tread carefully. This week, I’m sharing my personal experience with the upsides and challenges of mobile home park investing. From dealing with problematic tenants to navigating potential pitfalls, I’ve learned tons of valuable lessons from that journey, but today I’m sharing the three biggest takeaways from my time as a mobile home park owner.Whether you're a passive investor or eager to be a hands-on owner-operator, this episode will guide you toward making the right decisions in the ever-evolving real estate market.
Aug 2, 2023
19 min
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