01:23] Opening SegmentWe welcome, John Todderud!John ventured out to invest in the Carolinas and now focuses on the Midwest[01:24 - 22:12] Building A Competent Team And Finding Opportunities In Distressed PropertiesThe challenges and success of syndicationHow he founded Cardinal Oak InvestmentsSyndication is a popular route for real estate investmentUnderwriting and understanding what makes a good deal are crucial skills for successful real estate investment[22:13 - 28:40] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Consulting in the IT industryWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Living with a SEAL” by Jesse ItzlerWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Playing the pianoWhat does success mean to you?John says, “Success is to have personal freedoms to do what I choose, support the causes that I choose, and know that my family is comfortable.”Connect with John Todderud:Website: Cardinal Oak InvestmentsLinkedIn: John TodderudInstagram: John TodderudFacebook: John TodderudLEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“You have to know how to build relationships because you're not going to do it all yourself. You're not going to be able to take it all on. And you have to have competent people.” – John Todderud“They're critical. You have to find the right people.” – John TodderudSupport the show