Vehano Joseph - Beyond the Deal Ep.11 Jon Lopez - Co Founder Blom Capital

03/10/25 • 49 min

Join host Vehano Joseph CA(SA) and Jon Lopez, founder of Bloom Capital, as they dive deep into the world of real estate investing. In this episode, Jon shares how his early experiences—from his first nine-unit investment in Tucson to leveraging house hacking—laid the groundwork for building a successful fund management and wealth-building platform. Discover key investment strategies, the importance of networking and relationships, and insights into current market trends and capital raising challenges that every investor should know.

Key Quotes:
"You can always get a sales W2."
"You have to read the room."
"You gotta take action."

Connect with Host & Guest:
Host – Vehano Joseph CA(SA):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vehano/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvehanojoseph/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vehano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558795409195

Guest:
Jon Lopez – Founder of Bloom Capital
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-lopez-3224b3ab/

Key Quotes:
"You can always get a sales W2."
"You have to read the room."
"You gotta take action."

Guest:
Jon Lopez – Founder of Bloom Capital
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-lopez-3224b3ab/

Previous Episode

Vehano Joseph - Beyond the Deal Ep.10 Mel & Metaja Whatley - Owners PMI West Atlanta Property Management

Join host Vehano Joseph CA(SA) and real estate trailblazers Mel and Mateja Whatley as they discuss their evolution from property flipping to establishing PMI Atlanta West. In this episode, the duo reveals how their experiences led them to create innovative investment strategies through the PathSplit model—providing affordable co-living solutions and smart portfolio diversification. They also dive into market trends, common landlord mistakes, and essential tips for new investors looking to grow their wealth.

Key Quotes:
• “We can do this and help others too.”
• “You make your money when you buy.”
• “You need to have some money source.”

Connect with Host & Guests:
Host – Vehano Joseph CA(SA):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vehano/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvehanojoseph/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vehano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558795409195

Guests:
Mel Whatley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melwhatley/
Mateja Podgorsek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matejapodgorsek/
PMI Atlanta West Website: https://www.atlantawestpropertymanagementinc.com/

Next Episode

Vehano Joseph - Beyond the Deal Ep.12 Tim Smith CFP - CEO Elleven 23 Wealth Management

Join host Vehano Joseph CA(SA) and wealth management advisor Tim Smith as they discuss the path to financial independence in today’s entrepreneurial landscape. Tim dives into his expert insights on how a clear vision, strategic planning, and the guidance of trusted advisors can transform your financial future. From innovative investment strategies and tax planning with Roth accounts to avoiding common pitfalls in traditional retirement models, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you build generational wealth and achieve true financial freedom.

Key Quotes:
"Diversification means a lot of different things."
"You need to stay true to your core values."
"It's not your grandpa's wealth management anymore."

Guest – Tim Smith:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothys2009/