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Matthew Amabile is the owner of Amabile Investments and host of the Financial Freedom Fast podcast. He is well-known for retiring at the age of 25 through real estate investing. In this episode, Matthew lays out the four-step roadmap for how he achieved financial freedom so early in life, his trick for building relationships to find the best deals, and what to do when you can’t bring capital to the table.

 

Matthew Amabile | Real Estate Background

  • Owner of Amabile Investments and host of the Financial Freedom Fast podcast
  • Portfolio:
    • Multifamily and single-family properties throughout NJ
  • Based in: Phillipsburg, NJ
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi
  • Greatest Lesson: Keep expenses low to save more and invest in cash-flowing assets. Use partners to supercharge your investing.

 

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Aaron Yassin is the director of operations and design & planning at Hive Developers, which develops ground-up condominiums in Brooklyn with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and design.

In this episode, Aaron shares how his company maintains profitability in one of the most highly regulated markets in the world when it comes to ground-up construction and multifamily. He also discusses the design elements that are driving the future of development and the major risk factors you have to consider before entering NYC as a developer.

 

Aaron Yassin | Real Estate Background

  • Director of Operations and Design & Planning at Hive Developers
  • Portfolio:
    • Consolidated into a few LP positions, including Hive Developers’ own projects
  • Based in: Brooklyn, NY
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: You Are the Brand by Mike Kim
  • Greatest Lesson: Know the obstacles to developing in a city like New York before you start, such as how to navigate troublesome neighbors and how the process works with the Department of Buildings.

 

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Faraz Hemani is the owner of Pebble Ridge Capital, which manages storage facilities with zero onsite staff through technology and automation. In this episode, Faraz talks about his recipe for success when it comes to acquiring and managing 10 self-storage facilities across four states. He also shares why he is expanding into flex industrial and advice for those looking to make the jump from storage.

 

Faraz Hemani | Real Estate Background

  • Owner of Pebble Ridge Capital
  • Portfolio:
    • 10 self-storage facilities in four different states
    • Land for development
  • Based in: Houston, TX
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
  • Greatest Lesson: Intelligence/talent only takes you so far. Personality, hard work, and risk tolerance are everything.

 

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Ash Patel is the founder of Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in daily-use, necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. He is also a host of The Best Ever Show podcast. This episode features a recent talk Ash gave at the Best Ever Cincinnati Real Estate Meetup. He discusses the major lessons he’s learned over the past 10 years as a full-time investor and advice for time management and goal setting.

 

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Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor.

When you’re trying to grow your net worth and forge a path to success, many people say to mimic the wealthy and successful. Well, most high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals have a large portion of their portfolios in private equity. There are a variety of benefits to private equity such as diversification and tax advantages, but is it the right path for you? In this episode, Travis discusses how to make this decision.

 

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Ruben Greth is the managing partner and full-time syndicator at Legacy Acquisitions, which raises capital for commercial real estate syndications. In this episode, Ruben shares his advice for developing an infrastructure around capital raising, how he deals with common objections from LPs, and the many benefits of ground-up development as it relates to build-to-rent projects.

 

Ruben Greth | Real Estate Background

  • Managing partner and full-time syndicator at Legacy Acquisitions
  • Portfolio:
    • 475 doors
    • Three build-to-rent subdivisions in different phases of development 
  • Based in: Phoenix, AZ
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: How to Own Your Own Mind by Napoleon Hill
  • Greatest Lesson: Anytime you have the opportunity to keep real estate, do so.

 

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Shane Thomas is the co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners, which specializes in multifamily real estate investing and repositioning well-located assets. In this episode, Shane shares communication tactics to keep investors primed for potential opportunities when deal flow is down, how he is diversifying with other asset classes while remaining focused on multifamily, and what he would have done differently to scale faster.

 

Shane Thomas | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners
  • Portfolio:
    • 1,900+ units
    • $300M in assets under management
  • Based in: Houston, TX
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: King of Capital by David Carey
  • Greatest Lesson: Under-capitalizing our first heavy value-add deal.

 

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Sief Khafagi is the founder of Techvestor, which provides investors with a strategic way to invest in short-term rental investment properties. In this episode, Sief discusses the short-term rental landscape as it stands today and how Techvestor is overcoming some of the common pitfalls many operators are encountering to thrive and build a strong portfolio. He also shares Techvestor’s business plan and how they identify ideal markets for their short-term rental properties.

 

Sief Khafagi | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Techvestor
  • Portfolio:
    • 120+ short-term rentals
  • Based in: Los Angeles, CA
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Purple Cow by Seth Godin
  • Greatest Lesson: Go after the things that scare you, and find folks that are willing to take the ride with you.

 

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Brooke Ceballos-Pinero is the CEO and co-founder of Empower Capital, which empowers people financially where they live, work, and play via passive investment opportunities through multifamily real estate acquisitions focusing on women and marginalized communities.

In this episode, Brooke speaks the truth about why there aren’t more women in commercial real estate and how we can change that. She also discusses the power of mentorships and why showing up in person for yourself at events and masterminds can make all the difference in your career.

 

Brooke Ceballos-Pinero | Real Estate Background

  • CEO and co-founder of Empower Capital
  • Portfolio:
    • LP of 676 units
    • GP of 581 units and one NNN lease
  • Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
  • Greatest Lesson: No deal is better than a bad deal. Investors are your lifeline and your reputation is everything. Don't risk it.

 

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Jim Fredo is the key principal and founder of Spring Capital Partners, which employs the BRRRR method to add value and refinance funds quickly, holding long-term for cash flow. In this episode, Jim shares his business plan and timeline for cash-out refinancing on multifamily deals, what he learned from a recent 28-unit purchase, and how he’s overcome the biggest struggle of finding adequate contractors to cover the renovations.

 

Jim Fredo | Real Estate Background

  • Key principal and founder of Spring Capital Partners
  • Portfolio:
    • 97 doors 
      Single-family rentals and multifamily
  • Based in: Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
  • Greatest Lesson: Be creative, but don’t force a deal.

 

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Christine Hsu is the co-founder and COO of Noblivest, which is a syndication and fund that invests in commercial real estate, offering passive income opportunities to accredited investors who are interested in minimizing risk and maximizing cash flow.

In this episode, Christine discusses the importance of due diligence when it comes to vetting deals, investors, and syndicators. She also shares her tips for attracting investors outside of your circle and why it’s important to always remember your “why”.

 

Christine Hsu | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founder and COO of Noblivest
  • Portfolio:
    • Five rental properties in Philadelphia and NY
    • GP/fund manager of 1,400+ units in AL, AZ, FL, and TX
  • Based in: Westchester, NY
  • Say hi to her at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad
  • Greatest Lesson: Figure out your why, and ground yourself in it. When things aren’t going right, it’s easy to lose motivation, but remember why you're in this can get you through it.

 

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Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor.

In this episode, Travis discusses the dilemma many Americans face by not investing enough, and instead being sucked into the power of consumer culture. He shares his experience with living below his means in order to achieve his goal of earning enough passive income to retire early, and encourages people to do the same.

 

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Corey Peterson is the CEO of Kahuna Investments, which is focused on income-producing multifamily opportunities in stable and emerging U.S. markets. They target high-yield passive cash flow and long-term capital appreciation through strategic acquisition and superior asset management.

In this episode, Corey talks about how to create productive relationships with brokers, why he chose to vertically integrate his property management company, and how he would advise a new investor to approach raising capital for the first time.

 

Corey Peterson | Real Estate Background

 

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Arn Cenedella is the founder of Spark Investment Group, which helps people leverage passive real estate investments to grow their wealth, simplify their portfolios, and create the lives they’ve always wanted to live. In this episode, Arn reflects on his 40+ years of real estate investing experience to share what he’s learned from going through several market cycles. He also discusses what to focus on as a young investor and how that should change as you age.

 

Arn Cenedella | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Spark Investment Group
  • Portfolio:
    • GP on 1100 units totaling $140 million in AUM
  • Based in: Greenville, SC
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Golf in the Kingdom by Michael Murphy
  • Greatest Lesson: Invest in real estate over a 10- to 15-year period, and you will be much farther ahead than you are today.

 

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Rachael Jones is the founder of Clover Capital Group, which syndicates B- and C-class, value-add multifamily and mobile home parks primarily in the Charlotte MSA. In this episode, Rachael shares her journey from being an engineer managing global projects to a real estate investor with $15 million in AUM. She also discusses her creative solution to a mobile home park investment with four vacant lots and lessons she learned from a non-performing property manager.

 

Rachael Jones | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Clover Capital Group
  • Portfolio:
    • 150 units and $15MM AUM
  • Based in: Charlotte, NC
  • Say hi to her at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh
  • Greatest Lesson: How much value there is in excellent customer service, even for lower-end assets.

 

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Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart are the co-founders and partners at GSP REI, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm focusing on affordable and workforce single-family rentals and non-performing loans. In this episode, Peter and Ron share why they chose to build a $55 million portfolio of affordable housing and non-performing loans. They also share why they use a vertical integration approach to investing and how they are able to return an average of 20%–23% to investors annually.

 

Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founders and partners at GSP REI
  • Portfolio: 
    • $55M in AUM including real estate and notes
  • Based in: Philadelphia, PA
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and Separation of Power by Vince Flynn
  • Greatest Lesson: Treat people the way you want to be treated. Tenants, investors, colleagues — everyone.

 

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Isaac Sebbag is the founder of Golden Sky Equities, which generates long-term value through strategic renovations in the condo and multifamily sectors with a focus on the New Jersey and Florida markets. In this episode, Isaac shares his expert insights on condo conversion projects, including what makes an ideal condo, amenities to focus on, and ground-up vs. value-add deals. He also discusses how he uses LinkedIn to attract investors and structures deals depending on the level of value-add involved in the project.

 

Isaac Sebbag | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Golden Sky Equities
  • Portfolio:
    • Multifamily
    • Mixed-use
    • Development
    • Office
  • Based in: NJ and PA
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
  • Greatest Lesson: Choose your market wisely, especially with ground-up construction as they will be issuing permits and helping you through the legal process if needed.

 

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James Eng is the national director of Old Capital, a commercial mortgage broker. In this episode, James discusses the landscape of commercial lending, especially why many investors transitioned from bridge loans to fixed-rate loans over the past few years. He also shares the true purpose of a bridge loan and shares strategies for how investors can approach the refinance process on a bridge loan in 2023.

 

James Eng | Real Estate Background

  • National director of Old Capital
  • Portfolio:
    • GP and LP positions in over 20 multifamily properties in Texas totaling over 10,000 units
  • Based in: Dallas, TX
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
  • Greatest Lesson: Make sure you look at the demographics of a market in comparison to the rents you are projecting. 

 

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Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor.

In this episode, Travis discusses the benefits of passive income versus traditional earned income, specifically the tax advantages that many use to preserve their wealth such as depreciation, extracting equity, and 1031 exchanges.

 

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Veena Jetti is the founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. In this episode, Veena gives a mini masterclass in marketing for operators, GPs, and capital raisers. She discusses how her team uses AI to maximize efficiency, her “secret sauce” for raising capital, and things that make her cringe about multifamily investing.

 

Veena Jetti | Real Estate Background

  • Founding Partner of Vive Funds
  • Portfolio:
    • Multifamily investments
  • Based in: Plano, TX
  • Say hi to her at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Wealth Without Cash by Pace Morby
  • Greatest Lesson: Partner up fast with people that you trust to build success as quickly as possible.

 

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Toby Mathis is the founding partner of Anderson Law Group and managing partner of Anderson Business Advisors, which helps entrepreneurs around the world live lives free from the burden of financial imprisonment through wealth creation. In this episode, Toby guides listeners through the complicated world of tax codes and asset protection, providing expert insights into how to shelter your assets properly to reduce risk and preserve wealth.

 

Toby Mathis | Real Estate Background

  • Founding partner of Anderson Law Group and managing partner of Anderson Business Advisors
  • Portfolio:
    • 400 properties
      • Commercial
      • Self-storage
      • Single-family homes
  • Based in: Las Vegas, NV
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi
  • Greatest Lesson: Don't try to do things yourself and pinch pennies over something that should be done by a true professional. It can cost you big in the long run. 

 

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Brian C. Adams is the president and founder of Excelsior Capital, an owner-operator sponsor of commercial light industrial, flex space, and medical office properties. In this episode, Brian discusses the struggles he’s faced building a $275 million portfolio, why he prefers flex, light industrial, and medical properties, and how LPs can do next-level due diligence on GPs before committing to a deal.

 

Brian C. Adams | Real Estate Background

  • President and Founder of Excelsior Capital
  • Portfolio:
    • $275 million gross AUM
  • Based in: Nashville Tennessee
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Outlive by Peter Attia
  • Greatest Lesson: Put substantial resources into investor relations, and ask the right questions of your GP so you know who you’re going into business with.

 

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AJ Osborne is the CEO and founder of Cedar Creek Capital, which is a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of self-storage facilities. In this episode, AJ discusses what caused the self-storage asset class to peak and drop in the last few years and why his firm’s buying behavior has changed completely as a result. 

 

AJ Osborne | Real Estate Background

  • CEO & Founder of Cedar Creek Capital
  • Portfolio:
    • $300 million AUM
    • 3 million square feet
    • Over 10,000 units
  • Based in: Eagle, Idaho
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom
  • Greatest Lesson: The short-term is meant for taking action, and the long-term is meant for yielding results. Market cycles and results take time, so you need to put a structure around your deals that allow for that.

 

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Ross Metz is the co-founder of SIMCAP Holdings, which is a midwest asset management group with a focus on residential multifamily investing. In this episode, Ross shares how he built his portfolio up to 148 units in 15 months and how he structured a unique partnership with his property manager that ensures both of their paths to growth and profitability.

 

Ross Metz | Real Estate Background

  • Co-Founder of SIMCAP Holdings and SIMCAP Management
  • Portfolio:
    • 148 multifamily units
    • Personal portfolio of residential properties
  • Based in: Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
  • Greatest Lesson: Don’t be afraid to leverage your networks. Most people are willing and eager to help.

 

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Michael Flight is the CEO of Liberty Real Estate Funds and principal of Concordia Realty, the world’s first net lease security token fund. In this episode, Michael shares three key factors required in doing due diligence on a NNN property, tips for investors pivoting into retail, and how to attract national tenants to your retail centers.

 

Michael Flight | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of Liberty Real Estate Funds and founding principal of Concordia Realty
  • Portfolio:
    • NNN and single-tenant retail
    • $5M sale/leaseback fund
    • Hotel debt fund
  • Based in: Oak Brook, IL
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
  • Greatest Lesson: Pick great partners and colleagues in all aspects of investing — not just investors, but attorneys, CPAs, etc.

 

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Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor.

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Chad Freeman is the founder of MHPinvestors, which purchases undervalued and mismanaged mobile home parks and brings them back to life. He is a returning guest to the podcast, and in this episode, Chad discusses the advantages mobile home parks provide as opposed to other asset classes and how his business plan has evolved over the past year to accommodate for lower deal flow and higher interest rates.

 

Chad Freeman | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of MHPinvestors
  • Portfolio:
    • 150 mobile home spaces
    • 47 RV spaces
  • Based in: Jacksonville, FL
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Scale by Jeff Hoffman and David Finkel
  • Greatest Lesson: Nothing beats great due diligence and consistency.

 

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Patrick Grims is the CEO of Invest on Main Street, which allows investors to passively invest in syndications for alternative assets. In this episode, Patrick shares his whirlwind journey from high-tech engineer to real estate investor, which includes losing everything in the 2008 housing crisis. He also shares the importance of learning to trust others and educating investors on the history of market cycles.

 

Patrick Grimes | Real Estate Background

 

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Marc Rutzen is the CEO of HelloData.ai, a platform that automates the due diligence process for real estate investors. In this episode, Marc discusses the disruption potential AI has in the real estate industry and how HelloData.ai works to mitigate the mundane and manual tasks associated with the due diligence process of real estate investing. 

 

Marc Rutzen | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of HelloData.ai
  • Based in: Chicago
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey
  • Greatest Lesson: Don't try to do too much, narrow your focus, and hone in one specific area of expertise.

 

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Kyle Stevie is the co-founder of Sparen Capital, a concierge-style realty service that buys and sells properties through market-driven data analytics and a deep understanding of client needs. In this episode, Kyle takes a deep dive into a deal he spearheaded in 2020 to renovate and stabilize a historic building from 1908. He shares the construction timeline, the unique loan structure, and the one renovation that set the project back nearly a year.

 

Kyle Stevie | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founder of Sparen Capital
  • Author of Digital Melting: Making Illiquid Real Estate Assets Liquid Through Tokenization.
  • Senior Logistics Account Executive at Total Quality Logistics, one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation.
  • Portfolio:
    • One multi-use property
    • Two commercial properties
    • Total value: $7.6M
  • Based in: Fort Thomas, KY
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Greatest Lesson: Don’t underestimate what you’re able to do.

 

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Kyle Root is the founder of Empire Estates and KJ Coaching. He owns 68 units of single-family and small multifamily properties in the Green Bay and Milwaukee areas. In this episode, Kyle shares his strategy for scaling a residential portfolio, which preserves cash flow and allows him to “trade up” to newer properties. Kyle also shares the journey of starting his own construction company and the advice he has for other operators looking to bring those services in-house.

 

Kyle Root | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Empire Estates and KJ Coaching
  • Portfolio
    • 68 units of single-family and small multifamily
  • Based in: Green Bay, WI
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
  • Greatest Lesson: Trust, but verify. People tend to mistrust others, and that can lead to micromanagement and overanalysis. Do your due diligence, and then trust those you’re working with.

 

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