Mon, 30 September 2024
Andy McMullen, CEO of Legacy Acquisitions, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Andy discusses developing build-to-rent in the southeast, why the time horizon to build in a certain market is among the most crucial factors when choosing BTR markets, and why he prefers BTR to multifamily value-add. Slocomb — a multifamily owner/operator — plays devil’s advocate, challenging Andy on BTR assumptions and strategies, and Andy fires back with the details and nuances his team focuses on to give them a competitive advantage. Sponsors: |
Sun, 29 September 2024
Shane LaFave, executive vice president of Roers Companies, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Shane discusses the development aspect of his business, specifically finding land to purchase for new developments, how he’s able to build right now when other developers are struggling, and what he looks for in a land deal. He also provides a step-by-step breakdown of a $45 million deal he did in his backyard in Minnesota, including how he used Minnesota’s tax increment financing program to get nearly $6.5 million in additional up-front financing. Sponsors: |
Sat, 28 September 2024
Cindy Hook of Sonos Capital joins Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Cindy discusses buying mobile home communities across the country, how their team manages communities across different markets, and how to get started in raising capital. She also discusses lessons she’s learned in managing mobile home parks, including septic and sewage issues that threw a major wrench in her early deals. Sponsors: |
Fri, 27 September 2024
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Luke Carl, a short-term rental specialist who dabbles in multifamily, joins host Matt Faircloth. Luke is a legit rock star in both music and real estate. In this episode, he shares the secrets to scaling an STR portfolio through vertical integration, how he structures his bank accounts to account for CapEx (without paying himself), and how he builds long-term wealth to become “bulletproof.” He also discusses the short- and long-term forecast in the STR space, and why he believes the floodgates are about to open. Sponsors:
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Thu, 26 September 2024
Andy Weiner, president of RockStep Capital, joins hosts Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Andy gives an absolute masterclass on retail investment, focusing on enclosed malls and power centers. He shares the misconceptions around Amazon’s impact on retail, why going tenant-by-tenant is the best way to forecast NOI with mall spaces, and why owning a second-generation power center is a good bet in today’s world. Seriously … if you’re looking to invest in retail, this is an absolute must-listen. Sponsors: |
Wed, 25 September 2024
Dan Costantino — a value-add multifamily operator, hard money lender, and managing member at Achieve Capital Partners — joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Dan shares how his real estate side hustle became his full-time gig, from raising capital from passive investors for hard money lending to scaling into multifamily deals. He also discusses the process of vertically integrating via in-house property management, why he finds himself saying No more and more often, and how his firm has created $10 million in value on multifamily deals in just one year. Sponsors: |
Tue, 24 September 2024
JF3673: Hidden Dangers of Lease-Up Deals and Challenges Facing Self-Storage in 2024 ft. Joe Pizzurro
Joe Pizzurro, managing director of Breakchain Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Joe discusses the self-storage industry in 2024, including how interest rate hikes pushed him from multifamily to self storage, the value-add strategies his team deploys, and why he now stays away from lead-up deals. He also explains how the seller financing structure on his most recent acquisition made the deal possible. Sponsors: |
Mon, 23 September 2024
Section 8 investor Mike Curadossi joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Mike dives into what it’s really like managing Section 8 properties, including the secrets and strategies to maximize cash flow, the biggest challenges that come with Section 8 tenants, and why placing tenants is the single most important part of the Section 8 process. Sponsors: |
Sun, 22 September 2024
Brian Levredge, owner of First Property Management, joins hosts Ash Patel and Amanda Crusie on the Best Ever CRE Show. He invests in a variety of asset classes, including industrial and flex, office, multifamily, and more. In this episode, Brian and our hosts nerd out on suburban office, discussing why it’s one of the most overlooked opportunities in commercial real estate today. He also discusses the headaches of managing multi-tenant office buildings, his criteria and how he evaluates office deals, and why the work-from-home movement is beginning to shift. Sponsors: |
Sat, 21 September 2024
Jonah Bamberger, managing partner and executive chairman of Aulder Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. Aulder Capital has done over 60 acquisitions totaling more than $1 billion, and in this episode, Jonah discusses investing in Brooklyn and along the I-95 corridor, the active development deals currently working on — including building New York’s only Miami-style beach club — and the challenges of investing in rest-stabilized neighborhoods in NYC. Jonah Bamberger | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 20 September 2024
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever Show, Brian Burke, CEO of Praxis Capital, joins host Matt Faircloth. Brian has acquired over half a billion dollars of real estate in his 30-plus years in the business, including more than 3,000 multifamily units and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, and constructed self-storage, but prefers to reposition existing multifamily properties. Brian discusses how to build a syndication business from scratch, including how to time the market based on psychology, the biggest misconceptions about multifamily properties, and the key hires he made that scaled his business from $30-40 million to $100 million. He also explains why he (almost) never visits the properties he buys and how he would build his business if he has to start over from scratch today. Brian Burke | Next Level CRE
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Thu, 19 September 2024
Ash Patel interviews Anita Verma-Lallian, CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, about her journey in the land consulting business, the growth of Arizona's real estate market, and the intricacies of land acquisition and development. Anita shares insights on the importance of zoning, community relations, and strategic investment in land, as well as the returns investors can expect compared to other asset classes. The discussion also touches on the challenges of finding suitable properties and the dynamics of working with investors. Anita Verma-Lallian | Real Estate Background
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Wed, 18 September 2024
Josh Ferrari, CEO and owner of Ferrari Capital, discusses his experience in syndicating commercial real estate, including multifamily properties and RV parks. He shares his unique perpetuity model for partnership with LPs, where they receive a 100% return of capital and then retain ownership in the deal while receiving a share of distributable capital. Josh also talks about his recent business acquisition of a pecan business and the cash flow it generates. He emphasizes the importance of pivoting and adapting to market conditions and finding deals that align with your goals. Josh Ferrari | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 17 September 2024
Paul Montelongo, founder of Montalongo Capital, discusses his focus on acquiring value-add multifamily properties in Texas, Kansas, and Alabama. He shares that their business plan involves putting about a million dollars worth of improvements into each property and holding them for five to six years. Paul emphasizes the importance of staying nimble in the current market and building strong relationships with brokers and referral sources to find deals. He also discusses the benefits and challenges of third-party property management and the trend of vertical integration in the industry. Paul shares his experiences and lessons learned from past deals, highlighting the importance of staying in your lane and having a clear business plan. He advises investors to evaluate deals and put in offers, taking advantage of the current market conditions. Paul Montelongo | Real Estate Background |
Mon, 16 September 2024
Mike Morawski, a commercial multifamily operator, shares his experience in the real estate industry and offers insights into the current market climate. He discusses the factors that contributed to his success in scaling his business from zero to $100 million in five years, as well as the mistakes he made during the Great Recession. Morawski believes that there are opportunities in the current market and emphasizes the importance of investing in growth markets and paying attention to details in asset management. Mike Morawski | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 15 September 2024
Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, shares his journey into real estate investing and the different types of properties he has invested in. He started at a young age, buying his first property at 18 and focusing on buy-to-let investments. As he gained more experience, he diversified into larger developments, conversions, and commercial properties. He also discusses the UK property market and the opportunities that arose after the 2008 crash. Charlie emphasizes the importance of education and leveraging knowledge from mentors and joint ventures. Charlie Panayi discusses his experience with joint ventures and partnerships in the real estate industry. He explains how he helps others by being part of their deals and shares the benefits of collaboration. Charlie also talks about different types of property conversions, such as converting houses into multiple occupancy properties, and the commercial value they can generate. He discusses the challenges of navigating local regulations and councils in the UK and shares his insights on investing in the UAE. Charlie emphasizes the importance of being conservative in underwriting and projections, especially in a volatile market. Charlie Panayi | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 14 September 2024
Zihao Wang, CEO at Motiva Holdings, discusses their value-add multifamily investment strategy and portfolio growth. They focus on both Southern California and other markets such as the Texas Triangle and the Midwest. In Southern California, they target two types of value-add plays: properties with mom and pop owners who haven't raised rents due to rent control, and properties with sophisticated operators who have already added value but still have rental upside. Zihao explains how rent control affects their strategies and the challenges of re-tenanting properties. He also discusses their capital raising approach, return projections, and the benefits of investing in different markets. Zihao Wang | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 13 September 2024
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever Show, creative finance legend Pace Morby joins host Matt Faircloth to explain how investors can use subject to, seller financing, and other creative strategies to acquire properties at low interest rates and without using a bank. Pace discusses his start in real estate, including how a Ponzi scheme forced him to basically start over, and how he built a thriving real estate empire through creative finance. He also shares how he overcomes seller objections when discussing creative finance strategies that most sellers don’t understand, how his unique understanding of amortization and tax benefits allows him to negotiate low interest rates via seller financing, and how he acquired two RV parks with creative finance. Pace Morby | Real Estate Background
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Thu, 12 September 2024
Jordan Smith, President of 360 Properties Corp, shares his journey in real estate investing, from single-family homes to large apartment communities. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value to others in order to raise capital for deals. Jordan discusses the challenges of rising costs and finding reliable contractors in the current market. He also shares lessons learned from his worst deal and highlights the benefits of being part of a team in multifamily investing. Jordan's advice for aspiring investors is to reach out to others in the industry and offer to provide value. Jordan Smith | Real Estate Background
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Wed, 11 September 2024
Andrew Reichert, founder and CEO of Burgo Capital, shares his experience in real estate investing and syndicated funds. He discusses the challenges of finding compelling deals in the current market and the importance of aligning interests with investors. Andrew emphasizes the need for creativity in both acquisitions and operations to maximize returns. He also advises newer syndicators to prioritize integrity and stewardship when working with other people's money. Additionally, Andrew highlights the significance of having the right people and executing value-add business plans effectively. Andrew Reichert | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 10 September 2024
Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group, discusses their strategy of converting hotels into apartment buildings to address the affordable housing crisis. They look for hotels with existing infrastructure and amenities that can be repurposed for residents. They focus on growth markets with wage and employment growth and near transit corridors and centers of employment. The average cost for conversion per unit is between $37,000 and $50,000. They typically hold the properties for cash flow for about three to five years and then do a cash-out refinance. Investors in their fund receive quarterly distributions and share price appreciation. Ryan Sudeck discusses the benefits of investing in a fund that focuses on hotel conversions and multifamily properties. He explains that investing in a fund allows for immediate cash flow and diversification, as well as the potential for tax benefits. Sudeck also shares insights into the process of acquiring and converting hotels, including the challenges and lessons learned. He emphasizes the importance of thorough due diligence, construction budgeting, and engaging with local municipalities. Additionally, he highlights the positive impact that hotel conversions can have on communities, such as reducing crime rates. Ryan Sudeck | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 9 September 2024
Michael Hendzel, a real estate investor, shares his experiences and insights in commercial real estate investing. He discusses the challenges he faces with his properties, such as dealing with tenant issues and property maintenance. Michael explains the difference between gross leases and triple net leases and why he prefers triple net leases. He also talks about his investment strategy, which involves buying properties in his local community and aggressively paying down debt. Michael emphasizes the importance of being a subject matter expert and having an intimate knowledge of the market when investing in commercial real estate. Michael Hensel | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 8 September 2024
Nicole Fiore, the founder of Coast to Coast Homes Canada Incorporated, shares her experience in scaling her real estate portfolio from four to 150 residential and commercial multifamily units. She discusses the importance of slowing down and focusing on acquiring processes and systems rather than just acquiring properties. Nicole emphasizes the value of creating systems, hiring the right team members, and delegating tasks to ensure smooth operations and investor satisfaction. She also highlights the significance of providing the best investor experience and the challenges of scaling too quickly. Nicole's advice is to start taking action and consistently move forward in pursuit of your goals. Nicole Fiore | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 7 September 2024
Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties, shares his experience of managing a portfolio of over 32,000 multifamily units. The company was founded by his father in 1992 and has since expanded to six major Western states. They focus on slow and steady growth, buying existing apartment buildings, and holding properties for 7 to 10 years. Their investment approach involves low leverage, long-term fixed-rate financing, and a syndication model. They prioritize low-risk investments and have a track record of no losses in over 200 deals. Jeff Gleiberman | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 6 September 2024
Matt Faircloth introduces himself as the host of a new segment, "Next Level CRE," on the Best Ever CRE Show, where he focuses on delivering actionable advice to real estate investors. He emphasizes learning from mistakes and being open to growth. Joined by Herve Francois, a former Wall Street professional turned real estate investor, they discuss key challenges like managing portfolios, finding suitable deals, and navigating financing. They stress the importance of focusing on a single real estate market, understanding it deeply, and leveraging creativity and marketing to overcome obstacles. Sponsors: |
Thu, 5 September 2024
Keshav Kolur, principal and founder of Clive Capital, shares his background and current focus on real estate investing. He discusses the importance of finding the right sponsors and evaluating deals. Keshav also talks about the challenges of raising capital and the objections he faces from potential investors. He explains the concept of build-to-rent single-family homes and the markets he is targeting for this business plan. Keshav shares the return projections and timeline for a 500-house build-to-rent deal. He also discusses the mistakes he has made and the lessons he has learned in his real estate journey. Keshav Kolur | Real Estate Background
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Wed, 4 September 2024
Chris Reece, CEO of MJ Reed, discusses the opportunities and risks of investing in cannabis real estate. He explains that by financing properties with cannabis tenants, investors can gain exposure to the industry without taking on the additional risk associated with cannabis operations. Reece also addresses the myth of the government seizing cannabis properties, explaining that the Department of Justice is defunded from pursuing legal activities in states with medical legal programs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique regulations in each state and conducting thorough due diligence on borrowers and operators. Chris Reece | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 3 September 2024
Ray Hightower, a managing partner of ROI Clear, shares his real estate investing journey and insights. He discusses his transition from running a tech company to investing in real estate syndications. Ray emphasizes the importance of building equity and creating lasting value through real estate investments. He also highlights the significance of building relationships with brokers, partners, and other professionals in the industry. Ray shares lessons learned from deals that didn't go as planned, including the importance of evaluating financing options and selecting the right property management team. He advises listeners to protect their downside and build relationships with key stakeholders in the real estate business. Ray Hightower | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 2 September 2024
Eric Chadderdon, founder and managing partner of Gibby's Capital Investments, discusses the changes in the multifamily real estate market in Texas over the past few years. He talks about the challenges of rising property insurance costs and the impact of new multifamily developments hitting the market at the same time. Eric shares how his investment criteria have changed, focusing on B+ and A- assets in newer markets. He also emphasizes the importance of building relationships with brokers in multiple markets and being open to new opportunities. Eric Chadderdon | Real Estate BackgroundSponsors:
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Sun, 1 September 2024
Judd Dunning, President of DWG Capital Partners, discusses his experience in the real estate industry, particularly in industrial single-tenant sale-leasebacks and value-add properties. He shares insights on the current state of the industrial real estate market and the opportunities it presents. He discusses the risks involved and how his company mitigates them through proper due diligence, reserves, and active management. Judd also touches on his involvement in multifamily deals and the importance of having an active sponsor. Judd Dunning | Real Estate Background
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