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Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. On this episode, Jered Sturm talks about how he focuses on improving his company's operations to prepare for future growth. He also talks about investing in software, hiring staff, and streamlining training.

Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background

  • Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group
  • Portfolio:
    • 1,000 multifamily units
  • Based in: Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Breathe by James Nestor
  • Greatest Lesson: Trust in others to do something better than you can. Delegate, and you will often be surprised with what people can do.

 

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K. Trevor Thompson is VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital, which helps passive investors build wealth by acquiring ownership of income-producing real estate properties across multiple markets. In this episode, he discusses his transition from a 40-plus year career in corporate America to real estate investing and how his powerful networking skills helped him get there.

 

 

K. Trevor Thompson | Real Estate Background

  • VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital
  • Portfolio:
    • LP of 20 syndications
    • GP of three syndications
  • Based in: Austin, TX
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
  • Greatest Lesson: Don't wait to buy real estate; buy real estate and wait.

 

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Stas Grinberg is the co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond Capital Investments, which pursues off-market value-add multifamily transactions. In this episode, Stas discusses the advantages to bringing property management and construction in-house, how to scale these operations alongside your growing portfolio, and how he’s keeping operations lean during times of economic uncertainty.

 

Stas Grinberg | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond
  • Portfolio:
    • 3,100 multifamily units, $300M AUM
  • Based in: Houston, TX
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Fountain Head by Ayn Rand
  • Greatest Lesson: Property management is leadership. If tenants don’t get it, you won’t see the best returns on your investments. You need the best property management possible, which happens when you bring it in house.

 

 

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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 three of the biggest mindset obstacles that investors face and how to overcome them. These include trying to time the market, analysis paralysis, and the fear of losing money.

 

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Deborah Smith is the co-founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group, a boutique investment bank providing strategic advisory, capital-raising, and consulting-related services to private and public sector companies and fund managers across the real estate industry. In this episode, Deborah discusses which investments are better suited for the high net worth vs. institutional categories, the advantages to working with institutional capital, the effect COVID had on commercial real estate.

 

Deborah Smith | Real Estate Background

  • Co-founder & CEO of The CenterCap Group
  • Based in: Stamford, CT
  • Say hi to her at: 
  • Best Ever Book: House of Cards by William Cohan
  • Greatest Lesson: Don’t make investment decisions based on emotions.

 

 

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Lee Ripma is a broker and founder of VestMap.com, which helps investors analyze neighborhoods and demographics surrounding potential properties. In this episode, Lee discusses why she is focused on small multifamily investments, specifically fourplexes in Kansas City, how she finds deals, and why she believes people have such a massive impact on real estate projects.

 

Lee Ripma | Real Estate Background

  • Principal, Lutz Sales + Investments; Founder, VestMap.com
  • Current portfolio:
    • 53 doors of small multifamily
  • Based in: Overland Park, KS
  • Say hi to her at:
  • Greatest Lesson: Stay in your wheelhouse and stay focused. Not doing so can lead to wasted time and very little returns.

 

 

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Dave Codrea is a partner at Greenleaf Capital Partners, a full-service, integrated real estate company that buys, rehabilitate, and manages long-term low-income residential properties and small business commercial properties. In this episode, Dave discusses his transition from multifamily to commercial, surprising caveats he’s seen in triple-net leases, and how 3 sentences in a 60-page lease could make or break millions of dollars.

 

Dave Codrea | Real Estate Background

  • Partner at Greenleaf Capital Partners
  • Portfolio:
    • 4,000 multifamily units
    • 2M sq. ft. of medical, industrial, and net lease properties
  • Based in: Atlanta, GA
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
  • Greatest Lesson: When it comes to challenges in your business, if you are going to delegate to someone else to help, you have to be clear with expectations and goals.

 

 

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Ben Reinberg is the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group, whose portfolio includes over $500 million in medical, retail, industrial, and office properties. In this episode, Ben discusses the ins and outs of investing in medical and veterinary properties, how he does due diligence on investments, and what his new fund is targeting in 2023.

 

Ben Reinberg | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group
  • Current real estate portfolio consists of
    • Over $500MM in AUM
  • Based in: Newport Beach, CA
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Power of One More by Ed Mylett
  • Greatest Lesson: Make sure you secure long term financing and have flexibility in your investments.

 

 

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Joshua Kagan is the CEO of Bonfire, which enables investors to own partial interests in commercial real estate like hotels, apartments, and industrial buildings without a down payment. In this episode, Joshua discusses how tokenization is aiming to solve some of real estate’s biggest issues such as liquefying investments, facilitating democracy, and removing the barrier to entry for lower level investors.

 

Joshua Kagan | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of Bonfire
  • Portfolio:
    • Single-family rentals 
    • Multifamily
    • Industrial
    • Land
  • Based in: Denver, CO
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Strategies of Genius by Robert Dilts
  • Greatest Lesson: Always look in the pathway of development and try to invest on the periphery of that.

 

 

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Ryan Wright is the CEO of The Investor’s Edge, which walks brand new real estate investors through their first flip and helps experienced real estate pros find the right team to help them expand their ability to flip more properties each year. In this episode, Ryan discusses where investors typically mess up the most when it comes to due diligence, how hard money lenders make a profit, and the most expensive things in lending that cause losses.

Ryan Wright | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of The Investor’s Edge
  • Portfolio:
    • Commercial properties
    • Multifamily properties
    • Mobile homes
    • Land
    • Hard money loans
    • Single family rentals
  • Based in: Salt Lake City Utah
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Man’s Guide to a Women by John Gottman
  • Greatest Lesson: Cash flow is king. If you don’t have that, it’s going to be hard to get where you want to go.

 

 

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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 poses the questions to investors: how much money is enough for you, and when do you know you’ve hit that mark? He encourages listeners to have a general awareness of what their desired lifestyle is and how much money it is going to take to fund it, so they know when they have achieved that goal.

 



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Zach Winner is the CEO of Prosperity CRE, which provides investors with the opportunity to invest in multi-million dollar commercial properties with as little as $50,000. In this episode, Zach shares his strategies for evaluating markets, why he invests so heavily in the Midwest, and how he works with his property managers to stay in front of occupancy volatility.

 

Zach Winner | Real Estate Background

  • CEO ofProsperity CRE
  • Portfolio:
    • ~ 300 units of multifamily
    • 75,000 SF of industrial flex office
  • Based in: Los Angeles, CA
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
  • Greatest Lesson: Embrace the advantages of multifamily, especially the net operating income (NOI). With value-add multifamily investments, you can control the appreciation of the property.

 

 

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Alan and Elena Needly are multifamily investors and the founders of Andover Holdings. They began their investing careers building townhomes in the Seattle area and are now limited partners and general partners in 27 apartment syndications nationwide. In this episode, they discuss what they look for in third party property management companies, the technology platforms they use to run their business, and the importance of embracing good debt.

 

Alan and Elena Neely | Real Estate Background

 

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Axel Ragnarsson is the CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners, an investment firm helping busy professionals effortlessly earn passive income to assist with achieving financial freedom. In this episode, Axel discusses his criteria for investing in commercial properties in both New Hampshire and Florida, what his competitive advantages are as an investor, and how his biggest mistake almost took him out of real estate investing forever.

 

Axel Ragnarsson | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners
  • Portfolio:
    • Solely owns about 100 multifamily units
    • GP in 300+ more
  • Based in: Boston, MA
  • Say hi at:
  • Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy
  • Best ever advice: Embrace organic growth and grow at your own pace. You don’t have to tackle huge deals just because other people are.

 

 

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Nicole Gauthier is a real estate investing and passive investing coach. Her company, Wicked Holdings, focuses on syndications offering limited partner opportunities and helping investors build generational wealth. In this episode, Nicole talks about what asset management looks like in commercial real estate, what conversations she’s having with property managers on a weekly basis, and how she wants to be communicated with as an LP.

 

Nicole Gauthier | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Wicked Holdings, LLC
  • Portfolio:
    • LP: 182 multifamily units
    • GP: 337 multifamily units
    • 3 individually owned units
  • Based in: Houston, TX
  • Say hi at:
  • Best Ever Book: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
  • Best ever advice: Take action. There is never a perfect deal. If the numbers work, trust your gut, and get things done.

 

 

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Tenny Tolofari is the director of acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment, which has over $168 million multifamily units in assets under management. In this episode, Tenny discusses how to find a great commercial real estate broker, what his industry projections are for the coming year, and what XSITE’s business plan is for acquiring commercial properties.

 

Tenny Tolofari | Real Estate Background

  • Director of Acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment
  • Based in: Charlotte, NC
  • Portfolio:
    • $168MM AUM multifamily
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
  • Greatest Lesson: Don’t do things by yourself, leverage other people’s strengths.

 

 

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Erik Oliver is the vice president of business development at Cost Segregation Authority, which performs cost segregation studies to help investors save tax dollars. In this episode, Erik explains exactly what cost segregation is, why it’s becoming more prevalent in the commercial real estate industry, and some of the misconceptions surrounding it.

 

Erik Oliver | Real Estate Background

  • Vice President of Business Development at Cost Segregation Authority
  • Portfolio:
    • A few short-term rentals 
    • A few long-term rentals
    • Passive investor in Salt Lake City micro apartments
  • Based in: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Say hi to him at: 

 

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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 talks how passive income can help you eliminate pain points standing in the way of making your life better. He also shares how investment in knowledge pays the best interest, which can lead to enhancing your lifestyle while learning the game of passive income.

 

 

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Matt Faircloth is the co-founder of The DeRosa Group, a multifamily syndicator of primarily Class C housing. Their mantra is “Transforming Lives Through Real Estate.” In this episode, Matt discusses the four superpowers at play in real estate investing and how investing groups can use them to build stronger teams and close more deals.

 

Matt Faircloth | Real Estate Background

  • Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group
  • Portfolio:
    • 1,850 units in 4 states
  • Based in: New Hope, PA
  • Say hi to him at: 

 

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Lee Yoder is the Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, a company dedicated to providing outstanding multifamily investment opportunities to both novice and seasoned investors to help them build lasting wealth. In this episode, Lee shares his recent experiences in apartment syndication and also offers insights on how to effectively assemble a team for commercial real estate ventures.

 

 

Lee Yoder | Real Estate Background

  • Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing
  • Based in: Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at: 

 

 

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Alyssa Holbrook is a master certified life coach, helping real estate investors grow and shape their portfolios. After investing in her first rental property at 14 years old, Alyssa caught the bug for investing and has dedicated her life to helping others find success. In this episode, she talks about the biggest mindset hurdles facing new and experienced investors, how investors know they need a mindset coach, and how to find the right one for them.

 

Alyssa Holbrook | Real Estate Background

 

 

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Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, Jered discusses why he’s going all in on investing in his operations, his journey from maintenance technician to real estate investor, and how he’s been preparing for the upcoming recession for over a decade.

 

Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background

  • Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group
  • Portfolio:
    • 1,000 multifamily units
  • Based in: Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Breathe by James Nestor
  • Greatest Lesson: Trust in others to do something better than you can. Delegate, and you will often be surprised with what people can do.

 

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Tanh Truong is the founder of Proton Profits, an investment firm that strives to provide its investment partners with diversified, tax-favorable opportunities coupled with superior risk-adjusted returns. He began his career as a full-time pharmacist before transitioning to single family flips and eventually to multifamily and commercial real estate. In this episode, Tanh discusses the importance of finding a mentor in commercial real estate, why he recommends transitioning away from multifamily, and his recommendations for getting started in CRE investing.

 

Tanh Truong | Real Estate Background

  • Founder of Proton Profits
  • Portfolio:
    • $100 million and 1 million square feet in AUM
  • Based in: Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg
  • Greatest Lesson: Share your knowledge with others looking to learn about commercial real estate.

 

 

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Stephen Tilton is a realtor and real estate investor based in Orlando, Florida. After getting his real estate license in 2015, he quickly began flipping single family homes before expanding his portfolio to include value-add multifamily properties. In this episode, Stephen discusses strategies for minimizing your initial investment to maximize returns and why it’s best to keep your money moving at all times.

 

Stephen Tilton | Real Estate Background

  • Realtor and real estate investor
  • Portfolio:
    • Value-add single family and multifamily properties
  • Based in: Orlando, Florida
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
  • Greatest Lesson: Never stop learning, and stay curious.

 

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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 talks about several definitions of a millionaire and why the term is often misunderstood. He also discusses a number of paths to becoming a millionaire, whether it’s living frugally and saving money, working continuously, or investing in passive income streams to generate ongoing wealth for years to come.

 

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Shiloh Lundahl is a child and family therapist and investor at Greenlee Investments, a private, family-owned entity holding diversified investments and supporting family-owned business interests. In this episode, Shiloh discusses his unique approach to lease options for his residential investments, breaks down his first commercial deal, and shares his take on the various personalities in real estate investing.

 

Shiloh Lundahl | Real Estate Background

  • Child and family therapist and investor at Greenlee Investments, a private, family-owned entity holding diversified investments and supporting family-owned business interests.
  • Portfolio:
    • 100 mobile home park units
    • 30 multifamily units
    • 110 single-family units
    • 12 commercial units
    • 4 short-term rentals
  • Based in: AZ and NC
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins
  • Greatest Lesson: Build a team or find a partner that balances your personality and investing style, i.e. if you are risk averse, work with something who is willing to push a little further.

 

 

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Shree Kulkarni is the CEO of two integrated development companies that source off-market deals for commercial real estate development. His portfolio consists of single-tenant NNN properties, small industrial properties, mixed-use properties, raw land, and multifamily development sites. In this episode, Shree talks about why he is asset agnostic and the due diligence process he goes through to acquire properties.

 

Shree Kulkarni | Real Estate Background

  • CEO of two integrated development companies -  that source off-market deals for commercial real estate development 
  • Portfolio:
    • Single tenant NNN properties
    • Small industrial properties
    • Mixed-use
    • Raw land
    • Multifamily development sites
  • Based in Tampa, FL
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
  • Greatest Lesson: Work in a growing city.

 

 

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Jonathan Hayek is the owner of Endurance Properties and the host of The Source of Commercial Real Estate podcast. He uses single-family home flips and small multifamily investments to buy more passive, non-residential commercial properties. In this episode, Jonathan talks about why he loves retail, office, and industrial real estate, how he learned to buy his first commercial property, and what investors should know about triple-net leases.

 

Jonathan Hayek | Real Estate Background

  • Owner of Endurance Properties and host of The Source of Commercial Real Estate Podcast
  • Portfolio:
    • Small multifamily properties
    • Small commercial properties
  • Based in: Cheyenne, WY
  • Say hi to him at: 
  • Best Ever Book: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
  • Greatest Lesson: Take due diligence seriously.

 

 

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Vlad Arakcheyev is the owner of Zontik Ventures, which helps people achieve their dreams of financial independence through real estate. After getting furloughed from his full time job as a graphic designer during the pandemic, he became a real estate agent and soon turned to house flipping and multifamily investments. 

In this episode, Vlad talks about his journey to become a full-time investor in just 18 months, the details and rates behind raising capital, and how he is working to educate others on commercial real estate investing.

 

Vlad Arakcheyev | Real Estate Background

  • Owner of Zontik Ventures
  • Portfolio
    • 4 JVs
    • 3 syndications as Co-GP
  • Based in: Bergen County, New Jersey
  • Say hi to him at:
  • Best Ever Book: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
  • Greatest Lesson: Listen and educate yourself about investments. Reach out, ask for help, and diversify to achieve financial independence.

 

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Justin Brennan is the CEO and Founder of Brennan Pohle Group, a multifamily development, ownership, and syndication company that focuses on the BRRRR method and B- and C-class properties. In this episode, Justin talks about what investment lessons he learned from the 2008 financial crisis, how he works with commercial brokers, and why he focuses on economies of scale when it comes to choosing investment properties.

 

Justin Brennan | Real Estate Background

 

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