Investing with Heart: Natasha Falconi on Building Community Wealth

In this thought-provoking episode of the Return on Life podcast, host Randy Dyck interviews Natasha Falconi, a dynamic real estate investor based in Miami. Natasha recounts her transition from a corporate employee to the founder of Falconi Capital in 2019. The conversation explores her unique approach to investment, blending financial returns with personal fulfillment. Natasha shares her strategies for selecting markets, particularly focusing on community development in Hialeah and Little Havana. She also discusses the critical role of trust in building successful business relationships. This episode is full of inspiration and practical advice for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike.

 

Key Takeaways:

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• Natasha emphasizes the importance of balancing financial returns with personal fulfillment and freedom.
• Investing in familiar areas and improving living conditions for residents, especially immigrants, is central to Natasha's strategy.
• Trust and relationships are paramount in real estate investing, both with tenants and investors.

 

Timestamps:

[2:15] - Introduction to Natasha Falconi and her background

[5:45] - The concept of "Return on Life" vs. ROI

[10:30] - Natasha's journey to founding Falconi Capital

[15:50] - Choosing specific markets: Hialeah and Little Havana

[22:10] - Syndication and passive income opportunities

[28:40] - The importance of trust and relationships in investing

[33:15] - Overcoming fear and taking the leap into real estate investing

 

Notable Quotes:

 

"Invest in the person first and in the deal second, because all investments, bad things can happen. And when bad things happen, then good people that understand... have a higher chance of making the opportunity better or turning around the opportunity than not."

 

"Fear is one of those things that we, you know, we're born with. I mean, it's just this instinct in our core. It's one of those primal powers and we can use it for or against things."

Connect with Natasha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natfalconi/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-falconi-aa725011

 

Connect with Randy: Website https://www.randydyck.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randycdyck/

 

More ways to listen

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-on-life-podcast/id1693542807

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UXsDNAUkD92BB7HFR6uNE