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When a natural disaster hit Panama City Beach, Andrew Cushman went from 150 units at 100% occupancy, to 14 units in a matter of 3 hours. In today’s #SituationSaturday, Andrew tells us how he handled investor conversations before and after the hurricane, insurance best practices, and how to plan for natural disasters and actually benefit financially. 

 

Andrew Cushman Real Estate Background: 

  • Full-time apartment syndicator
  • 13 years of real estate experience 
  • Previous guest on episode JF868 2017
  • Portfolio consist of 2,100 apartment syndications
  • Based in Orange County, CA
  • Say hi to him at: www.vpacq.com 

 


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Today we’re talking about fostering long-term relationships to create deals for now and years to come. Ruben Kanya gives us his best tips for making genuine connections to create an inventory for himself. He talks about his approach to finding deals, his follow-up process for getting straightforward answers, and how to be more effective in your outreach.

Ruben Kanya  Real Estate Background:

  • Full time Business Analyst, Licensed Realtor, and Director of Invested Talent
  • 5 years of real estate investing experience
  • Helps investors find large apartments
  • Followed the Joe Fairless model in creating a thought leadership group 
  • Based in Atlanta, GA
  • Say hi to him at: www.experimentrealestate.com 
  • Best Ever Book: The Millionaire Fastlane


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In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts explains what limited partners do for a living. He talks about the 5 different categories of limited partners, and 3 reasons why you may want to consider entering into a limited partnership to ultimately make retirement and time freedom tangible for you. 


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Henry Washington spent most of his young adult life with little to no savings and less than great credit, until one day he realized he didn’t have the means to fund his future. When he decided to buy his first rental he found out he was $19k short, so he got creative. Henry talks about how he bought that property with no money down, and his step by step process for getting better financing today.

 

Henry Washington Real Estate Background:

  • Owner of Independence Realty Group
  • 3.5 years of investing experience
  • Portfolio consist of 67 rentals, 32 flips
  • Based in Northwest Arkansas
  • Say hi to him at: www.henrywashington.com
  • Best Ever Book: The Alchemist


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After 15 years in the industry, building a successful business wasn’t an obstacle for Cody Sperber. Once he perfected his marketing and became a “transactional engineer”, he realized it was best to focus on his strengths and outsource/delegate/delete the rest. In this episode, Cody talks about how his mindset shift led to making even more money, without just focusing on cash flow and profit. 

Cody Sperber  Real Estate Background:



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Anthony Vicino got involved in real estate as a college student with his roommate and his dad, although he quickly realised sometimes it’s best to keep work and play separate. Anthony emphasizes the importance of cultivating and preserving relationships in the industry by adding unique value. He discusses some hard lessons learned while working with investors, and how to ensure a committed investor every time. 

 

Anthony Vicino Real Estate Background:

 

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While spending 5 years as an aerospace engineer, Ali Boone put any time and energy she could into leaving her corporate job. Now, she’s training others how to hack their minds before hacking their wallets in her new book “Not Your How-To-Guide to Real Estate Investing.” Today, she’s sharing specific hacks for saving time, money, and your sanity. 

 

Ali Boone Real Estate Background:

  • Owner of Hipster investments, focus on helping investors purchase turnkey and off-market rental properties
  • Current portfolio consists of out-of-state rental properties, primarily turnkey, and more recently added Southern California properties in Venice Beach
  • Hipster Investments managed to facilitate over $18M in real estate in its first 5 years in business
  • Based in Venice Beach, CA
  • Say hi to her at: www.hipsterinvestments.com/besteverfreebook

 



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After a near-death experience due to being overworked, Trevor Mauch realized he needed to focus on more energy-enriching business practices. Like many business owners, he created his business to give him freedom, impact, and grow his finances, but instead it trapped him into an endless cycle of constant grind. Trevor talks about how he honed in on his motivation and overcame burnout by working less and ultimately making more. 

 

Trevor Mauch  Real Estate Background:

 


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Today, we’re deep diving into speaking with investors, coming from the perspective of Investor Relation Manager, Ted Greene. Ted gives us his tips for communicating with new investors as well as continuing the conversation with his current investors. He even clues us in on his overall process from first contact with a new investor, to when they actually decide to invest. 

Ted Greene Real Estate Background: 

  • Investor Relations Manager at Spartan Investment Group
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
  • Portfolio consist of 14 properties, 10 of which have gone full circle 
  • Based in Golden, CO
  • Say hi to him at: https://spartan-investors.com/ 
  • Best Ever Book: Self Storage Domination


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In this episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts lays out the top 5 best tips for good investor relations. He discusses one of the main pieces of information syndicators don’t talk about (and why you should), how to be more attractive to investors online, and what you need to be doing before going out and raising capital.

 

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When Stephanie transitioned into multifamily, she may not have expected her first syndication to be a fraternity house in Colorado. Although, she’s an expert in trying new investments that are out of her comfort zone. Since then, she’s added retail, apartments, and soon, development for multi-million dollar homes all in different markets. She talks about her biggest challenges, where she’s found the greatest return on investment, as well as her exit strategy. 

Stephanie Walter Real Estate Background:


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Franklin Spees wasn’t new to the property management game when he and his wife decided to start a company of their own soon out of college. Fast forward to today, he’s working on developing 74 2,000 square-foot commercial units. Tune in to learn about the 4-step process to effective condo conversions, how to successfully pre-lease before construction is even completed, and why land ownership may be your next business venture.

Franklin Spees Real Estate Background:

  • CA licensed broker, attorney, consultant, syndicator, and property manager
  • Currently VP and Partner of a law firm
  • Owns a small portfolio of single families, small multifamily with a few passive LP positions in multifamily syndications
  • 20+ years experience
  • Based in Fresno, CA
  • Say hi to him at: www.NeighborhoodREI.com
  • Best Ever Book: Multifamily Millions & The 4-Hour Workweek

 

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When Ruben Izgelov went to a private lending conference, he had full intentions of finding better sources of capital for his own deals. He walked in as a fix & flipper and walked out as a hard money lender. Tune in to find out what lenders are looking for in investors, how to make the lending process easier, and what you need to make sure your lender is NOT doing. 

 

Ruben Izgelov & Andrew Schnissel Real Estate Background:


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In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we talk about how to select the best markets to invest in. Marco Santarelli talks about the key items to look at when choosing a good market, as well as how to avoid overpriced, bubble markets. Brent Maxwell teaches us the tell tale sign to identify up and coming markets by studying single-family trends. Lastly, Adiel Gorel shares his secrets for selecting the best markets for landlords using his research on demographics. 

Marco Santarelli

Brent Maxwell

Adiel Gorel

  • CEO of ICG, a real estate investment firm
  • Based in San Francisco, CA
  • Say hi to him at: https://icgre.com/
  • Episode #2152

 

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After working in corporate America for 1 year, LA native Josh Gorokhovsky found his investing niche of built-to-rent real estate. Learning from a local developer as his mentor, he narrowed down his ideal buyer and got to work. Josh talks about scoring good deals on land, how to keep construction costs low, and cultivating a good team to keep construction running smoothly. 

Josh Gorokhovsky Real Estate Background:

  • Runs Telos Properties which is a vertically integrated development firm
  • 5 years of real estate investing experience
  • Portfolio consist of 20 projects completed, 6 stabilized units under management and 24 under construction
  • Based in Los Angeles, CA
  • Say hi to him at: www.telosproperties.com
  • Best Ever Book: Real Estate Titans 

 

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Former gym owner, Nick Brown, bought his first investment property by finding and contacting the owner on Facebook. From then on out, he was dedicated to doing the nitty gritty side of investing to ultimately acquire 575 units today. Nick has a “get it done” mentality and talks about what he had to do to get there that others won’t do. 

Nick Brown  Real Estate Background:

  • Lawyer by trade but currently a full-time real estate investor
  • 7 years of real estate experience
  • Portfolio consists of 575 multifamily units and approx. 20,000 sqft of office space
  • Based in Camden, ME
  • Say hi to him at: www.averyinvestments.me
  • Best Ever Book: Flip the Script

 

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In this episode, Theo Hicks and Travis Watts talk about the key to being successful in real estate investing while also working a full-time job. They talk in detail about each investment strategy, analyzing how it fits into your lifestyle, and what they recommend investing in first.  


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Matt Drouin had an “aha” moment when he decided he was simply not going to participate in the college/debt/job cycle. He started with a 4-unit house hack and ultimately hit financial independence by age 33. Matt talks about how reaching his financial goal didn’t give him the euphoria he thought it would, and how he reinvented himself using the 10x rule.

Matt Drouin (Drew-in) Real Estate Background:



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After realizing he had little control in the stock market, Brian Wagers quickly moved to real estate investing. Brian talks about how he manufactured deals by driving around his neighborhood, while simultaneously building relationships with brokers, and how this ultimately led to his 425 units today. 

Brian Wagers  Real Estate Background:

  • Currently working full-time in sales
  • 4 years of real estate investing experience with 3 in multi-family
  • Portfolio consist of 425 units
  • Based in Rogers, AR
  • Say hi to him at: www.wagerscapital.com

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After former construction worker, Shane Torres, filed bankruptcy in 2012, he immediately turned around and opened his own real estate office that same year. Today he is actively and passively investing, focusing on the retail space. Shane shares his 6 qualifications for choosing the best locations, the type of tenants he gets to ensure success, and the reason he’ll never borrow from large lenders. 

Shane Torres Real Estate Background:



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In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we dive into the three stages of creating a successful team. Danny Coleman talks about his 4-step hiring process for attracting the highest quality candidates. Shawn Casemore tells us his secret for developing your current team by balancing the focus on business and people. Lastly, Rich Fettke discusses the importance of building and managing a strong team, as well as tips for creating connection and organization in a remote team. 

Danny Coleman

Shawn Casemore

Rich Fettke


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After getting his law degree and opening his own law firm, Seth Bradley decided to pivot into passive investing through syndications. Listen to learn how Seth used his law degree to get his foot in the door with investing, how he was able to add value to GPs with little real estate experience, and his expert opinion for anyone that might be on the fence about further education.

Seth Bradley  Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate attorney and founder of Law Capital Partners
  • 8 years of real estate experience
  • Portfolio consist of residential properties, flipping, and currently focused on passive investing through syndications
  • Based in San Diego, CA
  • Say hi to him at: https://www.lawcapitalpartners.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Pre-suasion 

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After losing $40k in a mixed use commercial property, Kevin McGrath decided to move into the industrial real estate industry. Kevin talks about how he got started in industrial investing, the pros and cons of single tenant vs.the more risky multitenant industrial net leases, and why he chose the industrial investing industry over multifamily. 

Kevin McGrath Real Estate Background:

  • Principal with Cardinal Industrial
  • Started investing in 2005
  • Invest in both Industrial real estate and multifamily properties
  • Currently involved in 10 investments both as a LP and GP
  • Based in Del Mar, CA
  • Say hi to him at: www.McGrathindustrial.com
  • Best Ever Book: Abraham Hicks 

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In this episode of Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts and Theo Hicks go through the 51 responsibilities of the general partner in apartment syndications. They talk about what general partners are doing behind the scenes with your capital broken down in three sections: precontract, contact-to-close, and post-closing. Tune in to learn what questions to ask the GP about their business plan, and/or how to use this information to create a successful business of your own.


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Father, daughter duo Abigail and Sean Thomson didn’t think they’d end up working together one day when she went off to college. But, after sharing her long-term goals with her dad, they both knew investing for passive income was the answer. They now successfully run the business together while Abigail balances her daily tasks and school. They talk about why they made the switch from residential to multifamily, how they structure day-to-day tasks, and what it’s like working with family. 

Abigail & Sean Thomson Real Estate Background:

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After purchasing his first single family investment property in college, Sam Silverman continued to purchase 8 single family homes, and ultimately moved on to syndication. In this episode, we learn about Sam’s top 4 criteria for qualifying investments, how he uses his past experiences to raise capital, and his best piece of advice for new syndicators. 

Sam Silverman Real Estate Background:

  • VP of Sales at a tech company 
  • 3 years experience (1 in single family then the next 2 have been all multi family syndication and self storage)
  • 12 syndications (2614 units), 4 single family houses then another 132 units active under contract
  • Based in Tampa, FL
  • Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsilverman3/
  • Best Ever Book: The Art of Winning and Losing


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As a commercial real estate broker specializing in multi-tenant leases, Dan Lewkowicz has knowledge of many different asset classes. Today, we talk in depth about the differences between a net lease vs. multifamily and the pros and cons of each, absolute triple net leases vs. double net leases, net lease benefits as opposed to multifamily, and why you should become a commercial real estate broker instead of residential. 

Dan Lewkowicz Real Estate Background:

  • 15 years of experience 
  • Now Director of Investment at Encore Real Estate Investment Services
  • Specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, industrial fulfillment centers, quick service restaurants and automotive repair and part stores
  • Based in Oak Park, Michigan 
  • Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lewkowicz-7118361
  • Best Ever Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion


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Today, we’re talking with Drew Maconachy, specifically about the insurance side of real estate investing. He clues us in on the most common questions investors ask him, how to possibly get lower insurance costs, and some policies that you may not actually need on your insurance. Tune in to learn about the common insurance pitfalls real estate investors fall through and how to avoid them.

Drew Maconachy Real Estate Background:

  • Co-owner of Maconachy Stradley Insurance, Insuring 1000s of doors across North America.
  • Consulted his customers on over $30,000,000 of insurance purchases
  • Partial stake in 11 nursing homes
  • Based in Akron, Ohio
  • Say hi to him at: Maconachystradley.com

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Starting out with zero real estate investing experience, Terrica Lynn Smith built her brand from the ground level. With a current portfolio of 250 doors, Terrica is passionate about teaching others to do the same and get started in real estate investing. She talks about her journey to crowdfunding, how she approaches it differently than others, and her best tips to ensure it’s successful in your business. 

Terrica Lynn Smith Real Estate Background:

  • Full-time real estate investor
  • 15 years of experience
  • Portfolio consist 250 doors including commercial, has helped develop 3 communities and currently developing her own
  • Based in Lafayette, LA
  • Say hi to her at: www.terricalynnsmith.com  
  • Best Ever Book: Wealth Choice

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When his $300k loan was called in, in the midst of the recession, Bruce Glenn lost it all to pay it back. After selling his properties and becoming an appraiser, he saw people starting to buy properties again and decided to jump back in. Bruce talks about what he did differently the second time around, the main reason people lose money on deals, and his tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. 

Bruce Glenn Real Estate Background:

  • Full-time real estate appraiser
  • Successfully house flipping for over 30 years
  • Author of “First Flip: 30 years of secrets so your first flip isn’t a flop
  • Based in Birmingham, AL
  • Say hi to him at: www.flippinbruce.com
  • Best Ever Book: The Compound Effect

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Growing up in a real estate family, Veena Jetti knew she had to leave corporate real estate and start investing for herself. After learning some valuable lessons in her first deal, Veena now has a portfolio of $400M in assets. She talks about the best time to raise capital, and her step-by-step systems and process she uses to provide a “luxury” real estate investing experience.

Veena Jetti Real Estate Background:

  • Partner at Vive Funds a large multifamily syndication
  • Grew up in a real estate family
  • Portfolio consist of $400 million in assets
  • Based in Dallas, TX
  • Say hi to her at: www.vivefunds.com 
  • Best Ever Book: Blink

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