Investing with Heart: Julie Holly on the Importance of Community Impact

Go Big! Live Podcast

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 Investing

00:36 Meet Julie Holly: Real Estate Syndicator

01:46 Julie's Journey: From Educator to Real Estate

04:01 The Arnold Schwarzenegger Influence

05:15 House Hacking and Early Real Estate Ventures

07:42 Transition to Commercial Real Estate

09:03 The Syndication Revelation

14:42 Building a Network and First Syndication Deal

23:07 Leveraging Social Media for Real Estate Networking

23:58 The Importance of Attending Events

25:53 Connecting Organically with Potential Investors

27:14 Building Trust Through Consistent Communication

29:22 Challenges and Lessons in Raising Capital

31:35 Focusing on Quality Over Quantity in Deals

33:05 Exploring Different Investment Opportunities

37:15 The Power of Personal Outreach in Capital Raising

40:11 Advice for Scaling into Larger Commercial Real Estate Deals

42:54 Current Investment Opportunities and How to Connect