As the market keeps changing, many investors and people from the investing side of real estate are discovering alternative niches that sustain the undeniable benefits of passive investing. So, in this episode, Alex Kholodenko joins us to share how he’s navigating different investment strategies, unlocking opportunities, and minimizing risks for the long-term game. 

Alex will give us an idea about the alternative assets worth considering in the current economy, downside protection, and the mindset it requires to keep going despite challenges. 

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• What Alex did realize that led him to real estate investing
• The importance of exploring different investment strategies based on the market situation
• The changes in Alex’s career as an engineer when he entered the world of entrepreneurship
• Alex’s perspectives on the current market situation from different asset classes
• Identifying opportunities and mitigating risks in today’s market
• What makes alternative assets such as medical offices and ATMs perform
• How does Alex prepare to capitalize from distressed opportunities in the market
• Alex’s preferred markets and current focus in real estate
• Having the right mindset in handling setbacks in the investing space

Resources & Links

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Alex Kholodenko

Alex is a Co-Founder of Wealthy Mind Investments and has been actively involved in $2B+ of Commercial Real Estate transactions. He is a Fund Manager, General Partner, Syndicator, and Passive Investor in over 60 investments.  

After investing in the stock market for many years and building a large portfolio. He started investing in single-family homes, tax deeds, mortgages, and fix and flips, then quickly realized it was taking too much time, a substantial amount of risk, and not a scalable way to build a diversified portfolio. He had discovered through studying and research the power of passive investing in syndications and never looked back since then. 

He spent 20+ years in Silicon Valley, working as a Tech Executive for Fortune 500 and startup companies, before leaving corporate America. His fascination with the concept of creating passive income streams to achieve financial freedom turned into a reality, so now he wants to help others do the same. 

At  Wealthy Mind Investments, Alex oversees Deal Structuring, Due Diligence process, Investor Relations, and Strategic Partnerships. Alex also enjoys investing in early-stage ventures and other alternative niches. 

He is an avid sports fan, and world traveler as well as into constant and never-ending improvement while continuing Personal Development journey such as Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, and Joe Dispenza. He volunteers his time to feed the homeless and support cancer research. He lives in the Golden State on the Peninsula with his family and 2 sons. 

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