Episode 268: Friday Look Back - 5 Ways Your Rental is Leaking Cash


Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on:

• The five silent ways your rental property might be leaking cash — and how to fix them.
• What turns a once-promising asset into an “alligator property” devouring your profits.
• Real-world lessons from the week’s challenges in multifamily investing.
• How to cut through economic noise and keep a long-term, wealth-building mindset.
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 267: Signs Your Contractor May Be Going Under

Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one-on-one episode as he reflects on:

• How shifting economic tides and uncertainty are shaping investor sentiment
• The real impact of tariffs on global markets and local business decisions
• Navigating fear, risk, and opportunity in today’s real estate landscape
• Why staying adaptable is more critical than ever for long-term success
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 266: Friday Look Back - Slower Is Faster in Real Estate Investing



Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on:

• Why moving slower in real estate can actually lead to faster, more sustainable success
• How the "tortoise vs. hare" mindset applies to building long-term wealth
• The power of compounding through steady portfolio growth
• Avoiding costly mistakes by building systems, relationships, and resilience over time
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 265: Take Decisive Action to Overcome Analysis Paralysis

Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one episode as he reflects on:

• Understanding Analysis Paralysis
• The Power of Mindset
• The Offer as a Starting Point
• Strategic Pessimism
• Embracing Failure as Data
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 264: Friday Look Back - Economic Uncertainty, Tariffs and Real Estate Investors



Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on:

• Tariffs Are Spiking Costs – Steel, lumber, and key materials are up 15–20% overnight.
• Delays & Vacancies Rising – Supply chain hiccups and hesitant buyers are slowing the market.
• Smart Investors Prepare – Fixed-rate loans, prefab solutions, and diversification are key to staying ahead.
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 263: How to Start Raising Capital

Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one episode as he reflects on:

• Discover a powerful shift in how investors approach opportunities.
• Learn why mindset may be the biggest obstacle to growth.
• Uncover the often-overlooked skill that separates average from exceptional.
• Explore how long-term success is built on more than just numbers.
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 262: Friday Look Back - Fear Causes Paralysis



Host: Simon Castillo




Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back episode as he reflects on:

• The gap between what property sellers believe their properties are worth and what buyers can realistically pay is growing.
• The Federal Reserve’s ongoing increases in interest rates pose challenges for multifamily investors.
• Current economic indicators, such as bank failures and recession fears, lead to diminished investor activity.
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

Episode 261: Building a Vertically Integrated Real Estate Business

Host: Simon Castillo

Guest: Mark Updegraff




Join our host Simon Castillo and Mark Updegraff as they reflect on:

• How to know when to pivot in your career
• Building a business
• Finding people that you resonate with and asking questions
• Joining a mastermind and expanding your network
• Scaling your growing real estate business
• Gross Rent Multipliers
• Shifts in the housing industry
• Learning how to regain momentum in your career
• We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.com
• Download our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com
• On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com
• Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.com
• We now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskey
• www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available

Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.

Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.

Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board.



Connect with Simon Castillo:

Website: www.sastexascapital.com

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/

Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg

Tiktok - @sasinvest

Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo