Ben Fraser is the Managing Director at Aspen Funds, a private fund that operates real estate funds for investors. He has raised over $100M in the past several years.
Before Aspen Funds, Ben worked as a commercial banker and underwriter in boutique assets management. He’s also a contributor to the Forbes Finance Council and a co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast.
Ben’s experience in real estate and banking taught him that even though successfully navigating a recession and rising interest rates can be challenging, the best opportunities appear when the economic landscape is shifting.
In today’s conversation, he reveals why ultra-wealthy individuals and organizations allocate significant portions of their investment portfolios outside the stock market and in alternatives—like real estate, private equity and hedge funds—while the average investor mainly works with stocks and bonds.
We also go over his strategies for successfully navigating recessions, why he likes multifamily and self-storage, and his thoughts on the future of the US economy.
Free Gift
Nick’s giving away the first 5 chapters of his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. The book is designed to show you how throwing small parties in a strategic way can be the easiest method to building your network.
To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/108
Want the Full Show Notes?
To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/108
Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!
To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/book
Rate & Review
If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.
You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!
Connect with Justin Donald
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
188: Secrets to Multifamily Investing with Ivan Barratt
187: A Guide To Becoming A Global Citizen with Dominic Volek
186: TLI Member Spotlight: Unlocking Passive Income by Starting Small with Asim Hafeez
185: Maximize & Manage Your Money Like a Billionaire with Jim Dew
184: Member Spotlight: Tax-Free Investing Strategies with Nick Najjar
183: Passive Income Strategies for 2024 with Justin Donald
182: TLI Member Spotlight: Cash Flow Mastery with Cal Callahan
181: Secrets to Predictable Profits & Growing Beyond 7-Figures with Charles Gaudet
180: The DNA of Unicorn Leaders with Ann Hiatt
179: TLI Spotlight: Generational Wealth Through Whole Life Insurance with Brock Fortner
178: Jay Abraham | The "$21.7 Billion Dollar Man” on Growing Your Business Exponentially
177: The Fullback of Finance with Jedidiah Collins
176: Broke to a $1 Billion Dollar Exit with Bobby Castro
175: Scaling a Real Estate Startup From $0 to $20 Million in 3 Years with Alex Day
174: Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan
173: TLI Member Spotlight: Investing in Industrial Real Estate with Levi Benkert
172: Defying the Odds and Building a Fitness Media Empire with Jay and Steph Rose
171: The Blueprint for Business Growth and Team Unity with Dave Durand
170: The Benefits of Living In Puerto Rico with Daven Michaels
169: TLI Member Spotlight: Recession-Resistant Investment Strategies with Ryan Williamson
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The emPOWERed Half Hour
NABOR® TALKS
U.S Property Podcast
Aligned Money Show
The Ramsey Show
Planet Money