Hait Patel from the DeRosa Group discusses his experience in hotel and multifamily property acquisitions. He covers the challenges and trends in the hospitality industry, the impact of Airbnb, and the shift towards boutique hotels. Patel also explains the advantages of multifamily investing, noting its lower risk and broader market appeal, and emphasizes the importance of long-term investment strategies and portfolio diversification.

Hait Patel | Real Estate Background

• DeRosa Group
• Based in: Minneapolis, MN
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn

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Joshua Condado and Colin Davis, full-time nurses who also invest in mobile home parks, join host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Joshua and Colin discuss starting in single-family residential real estate before leveling up into medium-sized mobile home parks. They share their strategies for building relationships to secure off-market deals, how creative financing allows them to cash flow from day one, and how they invest in real estate while maintaining their careers as nurses, at least for now.

Joshua Condado and Colin Davis | Real Estate Background

• All Day Investments LLC
• Based in:  Green Bay WI
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://www.alldayinvestments.co/
  • https://www.instagram.com/investingrnpod/
  • https://www.investingrn.co/
  • www.youtube.com/@investingRN
• Best Ever Book: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller

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Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Sean Thompson, director of property management operations at Property Management Stewards, joins Slocomb to discuss how to properly conduct a multifamily lease audit.

Sean Thompson | Real Estate Background

• Director of Property Management Operations-Property Management Stewards
• Based in:  Henderson, Nevada and NYC
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanthompson1022
• Best Ever Book: Management: A Biblical Approach by Myron Rush, and The Bible

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Calvin Chin, founder of Zen Coast Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Calvin discusses the pain points of outsourcing property management, acquiring a $21 million 150-unit multifamily property, and capitalizing on distressed deals in 2024. He also discusses branching out beyond multifamily, testing the waters of triple-net leases, and more.

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Chris Larsen, founder of Next Level Income, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chris discusses affordable housing, opportunistic investing, and the demographic tailwinds that drive mobile home parks. He also explains why, when he used to underwrite 100 deals to find a great deal, he’s now underwriting 400 before he finds one.

Chris Larsen | Real Estate Background

• Founder, Next Level Income
• Based in:  Asheville, NC
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nextlevelincome/
  • https://www.instagram.com/thenextlevelincomeshow/
  • https://nextlevelincome.com/podcast/
  • https://nextlevelincome.com/
• Best Ever Book: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J. Anderson

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Kyle McKinney, CRE investor and founder/coach at Pentagon Property Academy, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Kyle discusses the nuances of asset management, including the division of labor between property managers and asset managers and why asset managers are the experts most responsible for executing a value-add business plan.

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Liz Faircloth, co-founder of InvestHER, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Liz discusses her background in personality assessments, including the importance of identifying personality drivers, visionaries vs. integrators, and why you should seek opposite personalities when targeting partners, employees, brokers, and more.

Previous Episode: JF2780: How Empowering Women in Real Estate Benefits Everyone

Liz Faircloth | Real Estate Background

• Co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER
• Based in:  Philadelphia, PA
• Say hi to her at: 
  
  • https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/
  • IG: @therealestateinvesther
• Best Ever Book: Awaken the Giant within by Anthony Robbins

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Jacob Vanderslice, principal of VanWest Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob provides a comprehensive look at the state of self-storage. He breaks down the impact floating-rate debt has had on the sector, how securing financing has changed, and the changing face of self-storage demand. He also shares how he navigates the tricky world of rate increases with his tenants.

Previous Episode: JF2537: Why NOT to Invest in Self-Storage

Jacob Vanderslice | Real Estate Background

• Principal, Investor Relations
• VanWest Partners
• Portfolio:
  • 3.4 MM total square feet of self storage space, including just under 40 properties and about 20K units
• Based in:  Denver, CO
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://www.vanwestpartners.com/
  • LinkedIn
• Best Ever Book: Into the Silence by Wade Davis

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In this episode of the Best Ever Show, hosts Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Joe Cornwell convene for another Roundtable. In this episode, the guys recap their biggest takeaways from the Best Ever Conference, including why interest rates aren’t coming down anytime soon, how the media’s clickbait culture has misled investors, and why retail vacancy is at an all-time low and non-residential real estate is on fire while the multifamily sector continues to struggle.

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Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, John Wilhoit Jr., an asset manager who owns 10,000 units, joins Slocomb to discuss how to assess capital expenditure needs ahead of an acquisition, including a case study breaking down what he’d expect in an old building, the challenges that property would provide, and how to overcome them.

Previous Episode: JF140: How Much do Multifamily Asset Managers Get Paid?

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Kiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han join host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss tax compliance, financial health checks, and why your tax strucutres need to evolve along wiht you and your real estate business. They also share the tax mistake investors make that drive CPAs crazy, and how to avoid them.

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John Chang, head of research at Marcus and Millichap, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, John discusses the state of commercial real estate, including why retail is so hot right now, the state of the office market, and why multifamily investors in certain markets should be wary of rent control risks. He also breaks down the housing shortage, providing historical context and the truths most overlook.

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Investors Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz joined host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss the conference experience, including networking, partner hunting, and the value of gaining knowledge from fellow investors who are on the ground every day, doing the work. They also discuss learning from master capital raisers, doing your first out-of-state multifamily deal, and not buying out of FOMO.

Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz | Real Estate Background

• Manager of Finance at a Venture Capital Firm
• Based in:  San Jose, CA
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  •  IG: @cincycashflow
• Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Matt Fore, partner at Next-Level Income, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Matt discusses finding good property managers and the keys to building a successful partnership. He also shares his strategy for getting tech professionals to invest in his deals, the benefits of diversifying into income streams, and why he’s currently bullish on mobile home parks.

Matt Fore | Real Estate Background

• Next Level Income
• Based in:  Nashville, Tennessee
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • Icecreamwithinvestors.com
  • Nextlevelincome.com
  • Twitter
• Best Ever Book: The Last Lecture by Jeffrey Zaslow

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Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell of CTC Capital Management join Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Mark and Preston discuss bringing co-GP equity to deals, when to focus on IRR, and what kind of IRRs they’re currently targeting.

Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell | Real Estate Background

• Head of Real Estate Acquisitions and Development | CTC Capital Management
• Based in:  Chicago, IL
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://ctccapitalmanagement.com/
• Best Ever Book: The Gambler: How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History by William Rempel

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Michael Parrott, Director of Acquisitions for Suncap Real Estate, discusses his background and entry into real estate, as well as his focus on flex industrial and grocery anchored retail assets in the Southeast. He explains the advantages of investing in flex industrial properties, such as predictable supply and affordability for tenants. Parrott also shares a case study of a successful investment in Elk Mountain Business Park. He discusses the strategy for investing in grocery anchored retail centers and the importance of underestimating insurance rates. Parrott recommends the book 'Faith Driven Investing' and highlights the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an organization he supports.

Takeaways:

• Flex industrial properties offer predictable supply and affordability for tenants.
• Investing in grocery anchored retail centers can provide higher yields and lower risk.
• Underestimating insurance rates can lead to unexpected expenses in real estate deals.
• The book 'Faith Driven Investing' explores the intersection of faith and business.
• The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization that Michael Parrott supports.

Michael Parrott | Real Estate Background

• Director of Acquisitions at SunCap, Founder of Mill Ridge
• Based in:  Pompano Beach, Florida
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn
  • https://suncapfund.com/
• Best Ever Book: Mastering the Market Cycle by Howard Marks

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Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Jonathan Bombaci, founder of Candor Realty, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process, specifically how to discover creative value-add opportunities.

Jonathan Bombaci | Real Estate Background

• Real Estate / Business Owner
• Based in:  Lowell MA
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://www.facebook.com/simplifiedREImeetup/
  • https://www.candorealty.com/
• Best Ever Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

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Jon Siegel, co-founder and chief investment officer at RailField Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jon discusses the fundamentals of acquisitions, including how to find deals in 2024, the importance of building relationships with brokers, and how to get your offers accepted in a competitive environment. He also shares his strategies for getting from an accepted LOI to the closing table.

Jon Siegel | Real Estate Background

• Partner & Chief Investment Officer | Railfield
• Based in: Bethesda, MD
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • https://www.railfieldrealty.com/
  • Linkedin
• Best Ever Book: Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

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Jacob Wilson, managing partner of Crux Commercial Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob discusses what he’s seeing in the lending marketplace, including what lenders are really looking for in buyers, how to position yourself as an attractive buyer to lenders, the importance of liquidity, and more.

Jacob Wilson | Real Estate Background

• Managing Partner | Crux Commercial Partners
• Based in:  Tacoma, WA Phoenix, AZ
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn

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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 season finale episode of Passive Investor Tips, host Travis Watts provides a highlight reel of snippets from previous episodes. He emphasizes the importance of savings rate in achieving financial independence and retirement. He discusses the benefits of passive income investing and the value of value-add real estate. Travis also shares tips on saving money, diversifying investments, and being adaptable in the market. He highlights the advantages of commercial real estate investing and the concept of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early).

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Todd Nepola of Current Capital Management joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Todd discusses buying and managing warehouse, retail, and industrial real estate. He also discusses retail property management, why you should treat every property like you’ll own it forever, and why Amazon isn’t killing retail.

Todd Nepola | Real Estate Background

• President of Current Capital Management Inc
• Based in: Hollywood, Florida
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  •  IG - @lifeaccoringtotoddd
  • ToddNepola.com
• Best Ever Book: Keeping it Real on Commercial Real Estate by Todd Nepola

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Aaron Katz, owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Aaron discusses what’s happening in the Dallas, Texas, multifamily market. He also discusses being a solo GP in a co-GP world, being a “slow-and-steady” deal sponsor, and why 2024 is a good time to buy multifamily.

Aaron Katz | Real Estate Background

• Owner of  Aaron Katz Apartment Investing
• Based in: Dallas, TX
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • aaronkatzapartmentinvesting.com
  • Facebook

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Jeremy Kuchenbecker, an active investor and LP in over 27 investments, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jeremy discusses his path to financial freedom via real estate, including his first deal, scaling his investment portfolio, and avoiding lifestyle creep. Her also discusses investing in alternative assets like car washes, oil and gas, and ATMs and what LPs should look for in investments.

Jeremy Kuchenbecker | Real Estate Background

• VP of APCO Holdings
• Based in: Orlando, Florida
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn
• Best Ever Book: Fooled by Randomness

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Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Adrian Otto, president and managing director of Whitestone Capital and CEO of WPG Property Management, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process when walking properties, specifically how to spot and fix poorly operated properties.

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Cale Delaney, owner of JBR Investments & Management, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Cale discusses his move from construction management to investing in short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountain region. He shares how he built his short-term rental business, including the keys to a successful short-term rental and the financing, renovation, and rental strategies in a changing STR landscape.

Cale Delaney | Real Estate Background

• Owner - JBR Investments & Management LLC
• Portfolio
  • $7M portfolio of REO with another $2M of co-hosted AUM
• Based in: South Florida
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • Linktree
• Best Ever Book: The Bible

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Martin Papp, a general partner at The Nova Haus, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Martin discusses his background in real estate investing and his current focus on building luxury boutique short-term rentals in high-growth markets. He also explains the return potential in international markets compared to the United States and the challenges of financing properties abroad.

Martin Papp | Real Estate Background

• General Partner of The Nova Haus | Owner of Papp's Tea
• Based in:  Irvine, CA
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn
  • thenovahaus.com
  • martinpapp.com
• Best Ever Book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

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In this Best Ever Classic from April 2015, we’re bringing back Joe Fairless’s fantastic conversation with Barbara Corcoran. You might know her from Shark Tank, but Barbara is also the founder of the Corcoran Group, where she turned a $1,000 loan into a $5 billion real estate business. In this episode, Barbara shared timeless strategies for building a real estate empire, including finding talent in unlikely places, how conversations with taxi drivers and waiters informed her investment strategy, the secrets to identifying up-and-coming neighborhoods that helped her buy 12 buildings in New York City, and much more.

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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.

On this episode, Travis Watts concludes "Passive Investor Tips" series on the Best Ever Show, thanking listeners for their support over 4 years, shares tips for financial independence through passive income, and announces a related book release.

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Industrial real estate broker and investor Chad Griffiths joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses the state of industrial real estate, including how businesses have become a new class of buyer, how industrial leasing has evolved in a high-interest-rate environment, and how industrial stacks up vs. other asset classes in 2024.

Previous Episode: JF2779: Why Now Is the Time to Break into Industrial Real Estate ft. Chad Griffiths

Jack Thomas | Real Estate Background

• Partner at NAI
• Portfolio
  • 7 industrial buildings, 160,000 sq ft
• Based in: Edmonton, Alberta
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
• Best Ever Book: Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Jack Thomas, president of Jetway Financial, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, he explains his transition from fix-and-flips to private lending and note investing. He also discusses targeting cash flow vs. appreciation across different markets, how to strategically plan for appreciation, and raising capital to invest in hotel development, including the four-legged model he uses for sustainable investing.

Jack Thomas | Real Estate Background

• President of Jetway Financial
• Based in: Chicago, Illinois
• Say hi to him at: 
  
  • LinkedIn
  • www.exumanoire.com
  • www.jetwayfinancial.com
• Best Ever Book: Thinking Strategically by Avinash K. Dixit

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