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Craig Berger is the founder and CEO of Avid Realty Partners, which buys, owns, renovates, and eventually sells multifamily apartments along with other commercial realty assets. He is a GP of 1,149 units and is based in Manhattan, NY. In this episode, Craig shares about the struggles and wins of investing in what he refers to as class D- properties, his criteria for what makes a great deal, and the importance of diversifying your portfolio across asset classes and markets.

Craig Berger | Real Estate Background

  • Founder and CEO of Avid Realty Partners, which buys, owns, renovates, and eventually sells multifamily apartments along with other commercial realty assets.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of 1,149 units
  • Based in: Manhattan, NY
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  • Best Ever Book: Building an Elite Organization by Don Wenner
  • Greatest lesson: There are no shortcuts to building a real estate platform. It requires persistence, an incredible amount of hard work along the way, strong risk management skills, robust decision analysis (including avoiding landmines), and the ability to scale processes and systems to reach new milestones.

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In this episode, Ash dives into the topic of flex space buildings. He explains what flex space buildings are, what kind of businesses you’ll typically find in them, the importance of location, and the pros and cons of owning flex space properties.

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes.

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Jeffrey Brogger is the founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. He is also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting.

In this episode, Jeffrey shares what most people do wrong on social media when it comes to marketing themselves and their businesses, how to improve your lead generation technique, and the importance of developing and executing the right marketing strategy.

Jeffrey Brogger | Real Estate Background

  • Founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals.
  • Also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting.
  • Based in: Huntington Beach, CA
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  • Greatest lesson: Gratitude is the prerequisite to happiness.

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In this episode, Travis shares the four pillars that he personally used to achieve financial independence in full detail, plus some additional tips he’s picked up along the way.

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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Justin Dixon was the head of recruitment for a wealth management firm when he and his wife decided to purchase their first duplex in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2019. When they realized they could scale their real estate business more quickly through syndications, Justin joined the Think Multifamily syndication group in early 2020.

Today, Justin is the co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, and the founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm. He is a GP of 400+ units across two states, as well as an LP of more than 1,000 units across five states. In this episode, Justin discusses the debt structure for his latest deal, questions investors have been asking based on the shifting economy, and what he’s been doing to build investor relations as a capital raiser.

Justin Dixon | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquisitions of large multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states.
  • Also founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm that helps clients fill their open positions across technology, accounting/finance, marketing, and project management.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of 400+ units across two states
    • LP of over 1,000 units across five states
  • Based in: Austin, TX
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  • Best Ever Book: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young

Greatest lesson: The book Rich Dad Poor Dad was eye-opening. It was the information that I needed to take the leap from working a W-2 to entrepreneurship and investing in real estate.

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Anthony Vicino is the managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily properties in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his team lead through the educational content they create, how his local reputation gives him a unique edge, and his advice for new investors looking to compete with him.

Anthony Vicino | Real Estate Background — Second Time

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis continue their conversation from last week’s episode, Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 1. They share helpful conference hacks, networking success stories, CRM strategies, and how they each keep in touch with their network.

Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic.

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Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called Lifestyles Unlimited. Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key principal of 1,100+ units, and LP of 400+ units.

In this episode, Zach discusses the value of getting a mentor, how to find the right coaching group, and his advice for new syndicators looking for deals in the current market.

Zach Fugman | Real Estate Background

  • Owner of A-Strategy Management, which syndicates apartment deals.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of
      • 775 units in the Cincinnati area
      • 952 units in MS
      • Key principal on 1,107 units
    • LP of 434 units across Texas and Atlanta
  • Based in: Houston, TX
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  • Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
  • Greatest lesson: If you’re not willing to be on-site, you should not buy the deal. Check the city code and practice before getting in bed with a municipality.

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In this episode, Ash explains the importance of finding a local CRE lender that’s right for you. He shares why going local is a must when it comes to commercial real estate and provides tips on how to establish and cultivate relationships with the top commercial lenders in your market.

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes.

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Former college basketball coach Greg Lyons and his brother, Tim, are both licensed capital raisers who got into multifamily syndications at the onset of the pandemic. Today, Greg is principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital, where he raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators across the U.S.

In this episode, Greg shares why he decided to become licensed, the fluctuations in capital he’s seeing as a result of the changing economy, and how he thinks multifamily can weather an impending economic storm.

Greg Lyons | Real Estate Background

  • Principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital LLC. As a licensed capital raiser with a Series 82 and 63 license, Cityside Capital raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators throughout the United States.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of 16 multifamily properties totaling 5,836 units
    • LP of 2,063 units over 10 properties, plus an office building and a retail center
  • Based in: Charlottesville, VA
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  • Best Ever Book: The Wealthy Gardener by John S. Soforic
  • Greatest lesson: Take action! I was a partner of a 77-unit condo development in Boise, ID, right before the Great Recession that didn't work out. It took a while to find my way back into the real estate world, but I'm thrilled with the progress I've made over the last couple of years.

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In this episode, Travis explains the difference between being a speculator and being an investor and which strategy is more sustainable in the long term. 

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Joe Giuliacci started his real estate career with a halfplex investment property in Northern California. After several years of actively operating a number of duplexes, he discovered the world of syndications and passive investing.

Today, Joe has retired from his 31-year engineering career and is a full-time passive investor in multifamily, industrial, self-storage, and commercial real estate properties. In this episode, he shares his top three pieces of advice for sponsors based on his experience and what he looks for as an LP.

Joe Giuliacci | Real Estate Background

  • Passive investor with 5 Talents Capital, which focuses on multifamily investments. He explores other asset classes as well for his passive investments.
  • Portfolio:
    • LP of:
      • 15 multifamily properties
      • Three industrial properties
      • Four self-storage properties
      • 16 commercial real estate properties
  • Retired from a 31-year engineering career at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
  • Based in: Lake Stevens, WA
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  • Greatest lesson: Find great sponsors/operators first and foremost; the investment offering will be the bonus.

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Third-time Best Ever Show guest Jason Yarusi is the founder and managing partner of Yarusi Holdings, LLC, a multifamily investment firm based in Murfreesboro, TN. In this episode, Jason discusses how the current economic climate is changing the way he looks at deals, why he is going for “sleep-better-at-night” debt right now, and why he’s zeroed in on the Nashville market.

Jason Yarusi | Real Estate Background

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss the ins and outs of networking. They cover why it’s important to grow your network, what they have done to grow their own networks both online and offline, and their top tips for networking at a conference.

Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic.

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Ramsey Blankenship is a full-time Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations who began investing in real estate in 2015 with a house hack in Panama City, FL. From there, he expanded into multifamily units, then began doing joint ventures with partners in different states along the Southeast.

Today, Ramsey is a capital raiser and sponsor at Real Focus Capital Investments. He is also GP of 20 apartments, 10 short-term rentals, and a boutique hotel. In this episode, Ramsey shares how he got into the boutique hotel space, why he decided to pivot from multifamily to RV parks and boutique hotels, and how he raises capital for these properties.

Ramsey Blankenship | Real Estate Background

  • Capital raiser and sponsor at Real Focus Capital Investments, which syndicates large, value-add B- and C-class apartment complexes. Recently, they have pivoted into the hotel/motel/RV park space.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of 150+ units
    • LP of 32 units
  • Works full time as Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations.
  • Based in: San Diego, CA
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  • Greatest lesson: Don’t invest in a market without understanding the market metrics. I purchased nine units in Shreveport, LA, arguably the worst market in the U.S. to invest in. I learned you can not simply "cut and paste" what works in one market into another. I now conduct what I call the "Market Vital Signs" before investing in anything.

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In this episode, Ash lays out his top tips for conducting commercial real estate due diligence that leads to taking down great deals.

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes.

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Second-time Best Ever Show guest Tate Siemer has been in real estate since 2006, focusing solely on commercial multifamily for the past four years. Today, Tate is CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases class A, B, and C properties that cash flow and are in appreciating markets. They recently shifted their focus from value-add class C apartments to class A properties almost exclusively in the Columbus, OH, and Oklahoma City markets.

In this episode, Tate discusses class A condo conversion, why he hires his own tax attorney to underwrite deals based on tax implications, and his tips for hiring the right coach.

Tate Siemer | Real Estate Background

  • CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases Class A, B, and C properties that cash flow and are in appreciating markets. They typically hold properties for two-to-five years and syndicate their deals.
  • Portfolio: GP of 572 units across six properties.
  • Previous Best Ever episode: JF2568: Preparing Assets for the Next Recession
  • Based in: Salt Lake City, UT
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  • Greatest lesson: Faith through failure.

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In the first episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis explains what financial freedom is, how to determine the amount of money you need to retire, and how to know when (or if) you should stop working.

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Alex Olson fell in love with real estate while he and his wife were building their dream house. He met a mentor who advised him to get his commercial real estate license, and Alex soon developed a passion for representing 1031 exchange buyers looking for off-market multifamily and triple-net investments.

Today, Alex works as a senior real estate broker at XChangeCRE. In this episode, he shares his top four tips for engaging with sellers off-market.

Alex Olson | Real Estate Background

  • Senior real estate broker at XChangeCRE. He works with 1031 exchange buyers looking for off-market multifamily and NNN investments.
  • Based in: Kansas City, MO
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  • Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle? By Sam Zell
  • Greatest lesson: Don't try to be anyone other than yourself, and use your strengths to maximize your potential.

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Tommy Brant, a self-described recovering electrical engineer, is a full-time multifamily syndicator and real estate investor. He was first exposed to real estate through a college summer job working for a general contractor rehabbing mobile homes.

Today, Tommy owns three long-term rentals and one vacation rental, and he is invested in two apartment syndications totaling 356 units. In this episode, he discusses his tips for purchasing Florida rental properties, why he recently walked away from a contract on a 52-unit property in Nashville, and how he uses direct-to-seller advertising with a broker to find deals.

Tommy Brant | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of TB Capital Group, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication.
  • Portfolio: LP of two syndications, totaling 356 units
  • Based in: Nashville, TN
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  • Greatest lesson: Growth mindset, perspective, self-awareness, self-care, and determination are required traits of any entrepreneur. However, after you get past the scrappy start-up phase, finding reliable and competent PARTNERS is mandatory to scale effectively.

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis each explain their own personal real estate strategies, making their case for why investors should consider their approach while also explaining which types of investors might not benefit from using it.

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Oliver Fernandez got his start in real estate as a realtor, but quickly realized there was more money to be made as a landlord. After learning all that he could about real estate investing, he purchased his first single-family home, which eventually led him to become a general partner in the multifamily asset class.

In this episode, Oliver shares how his construction background helped him scale to more than 1,200 units, why the pandemic was an eye-opening experience for him, and his Best Ever advice for managing construction from a distance.

Oliver Fernandez | Real Estate Background

  • President of McKenzie Construction, a construction company that invests in multifamily real estate.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of 1,270 units across seven properties
    • LP of 1,261 units across four properties
      • Every deal that he is a GP in, he also invests as an LP.
  • Based in: Washington, D.C.
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  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
  • Greatest lesson: Opportunities are everywhere, you just need to get clear on what you are looking for.

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In this episode, Ash covers the ins and outs of triple-net leases, also known as mailbox money leases. He shares how different types of triple-net leases work and the pros and cons of using each one.

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes.

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John Okocha adopted an investor mindset when he was in high school after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. After starting out wholesaling, he became a realtor and then moved on to commercial real estate and multifamily acquisitions, working as the first hire for a company that scaled from 20 to more than 2,000 units in less than two years.

Today, John has two areas of focus — serving as a debt and equity broker, and launching his own fund that will focus on value-add multifamily properties. In this episode, John discusses the niche that he’s establishing as a debt/equity broker and fund owner, the biggest thing that surprised him about scaling from 20 to 2,000 units, and what led him to launch his own fund.

John Okocha | Real Estate Background

  • Managing principal of Okocha Equity Partners, an alternative asset management firm focused on multifamily.
  • Portfolio: GP of over 1,600 units
  • Based in: Dallas, TX
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  • Greatest lesson: Build strong relationships.

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For episode 100 of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis announces that this will be the final episode of the series. He will be launching a new series on the Best Ever platform titled Passive Investor Tips. Episodes will be shorter in length, featuring Travis as he breaks down passive investor topics to provide as much value as possible while simplifying the passive investing philosophy and mindset.

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Joel Block is the CEO and chief deal maker at Bullseye Capital, which focuses on distressed residential multifamily projects. He has been in the syndication and fund businesses since 1987, and he also assists attorneys in complex litigation cases involving real estate, securities, and alternate investments.

In this episode, Joel dives into the four categories of structuring funds that he helps his clients with: control, how LPs get paid, how GPs get paid, and a fourth miscellaneous category that includes elements such as marketing.

Joel Block | Real Estate Background

  • CEO and chief deal maker at Bullseye Capital, which focuses on distressed residential and multifamily projects.
  • Portfolio: Their fund owned close to 50 assets, but they have liquidated most of them as they look to wind down this fund.
  • Based in: Los Angeles, CA
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  • Greatest lesson: One of the great mistakes that syndicators make (especially newer ones) is that they make their deals unfriendly to investors. Some terms are easy to structure in a way that encourages investors to say "yes" to the investment. These are critical to get right to maximize capital raising.

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Becca Hint began her real estate career 18 years ago investing in multifamily. Over her tenure, she has scaled her portfolio both as an active and passive investor, focusing on multifamily syndication. Today, her hard work has paid off; she now resides in Costa Rica in a blue zone—regions where people are recorded to live longer than the average person—enjoying days spent on the beach doing yoga and surfing, all to the credit of her CRE investments. Her new focus is on hotel-to-multifamily conversions, and in this episode, Becca walks through how she navigated one of these deals. She also shares how she reached her business goals and why multifamily is a great asset for international investors.

Becca Hint | Real Estate Background

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share their opinions on whether there is a looming syndication bubble. They dive into whether they think it has become too easy to syndicate, their thoughts on future appreciation for multifamily syndication, future challenges they see for operators using bridge debt, what they think it will look like if the syndication bubble begins to unravel, and more.

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David Coe began his real estate career fixing and flipping houses with his wife, leaving his corporate job behind so that he could spend more time with his family. After managing his way through the Great Recession, he doubled down by getting more involved in the real estate investing community, eventually getting involved in syndications as both a passive investor and general partner.

Today, David is a developer at Capital Stack Investments, runs a residential real estate team, and works as an active realtor. In this episode, he discusses the complexity that comes with developing properties in the Los Angeles market, why he considers it a niche, the toughest lesson he’s learned when it comes to construction, and his advice for evaluating deals.

David Coe | Real Estate Background

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In this episode, Ash picks up where he left off from last week’s discussion on investing in retail properties (Investing in Retail Pt. 1). Learn about non-anchored versus anchored strip malls, different types of anchored strips, and the pros and cons of investing in each type.

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes.

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Mark McGuire started his commercial real estate career at the age of 17 assisting in apartment maintenance, working his way up through construction and sales. After he started buying his own units, Mark began participating as an LP in multifamily syndications.

Today, he is the CIO of Hearthfire Capital, where he focuses on investor relations and serves as the interim development and entitlements director. In this episode, Mark shares the key to being successful with entitlements, how he recruits new investors, and his Best Ever advice when it comes to underwriting.

Mark McGuire | Real Estate Background

  • Chief Investment Officer at Hearthfire Capital, which invests in self-storage, multifamily, and single-family rentals.
  • Portfolio:
    • GP of 20 residential units
    • LP in 12 syndications across multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and self-storage
  • Based in: Lansdale, PA
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  • Greatest lesson: How to go from the person investing in syndications to finding the deals and raising the capital.

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