Tue, 19 March 2024
JF3484: Bringing In More Capital to Negotiate Higher Returns — the Nuances of Managing a Fund ft. Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek
Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek, founders of Avista Fund, join host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Igor and Nikita discuss the nuances of operating a fund, including how they align the interests of the investors and fund managers and how funds can negotiate favorable terms for investors. Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 18 March 2024
Zamir Kazi, CEO of ZMR Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. A college dropout who learned how to renovate properties by watching YouTube, Zamir now has 50 properties with more than 10,000 units under management. In this episode, Zamir discusses the “perfect storm” that has given rise to distress, his 200-plus unit buy box, and why he’s being patient and waiting for the right time — which he says is coming — to buy in the face of the wave of upcoming distress. Zamir Kazi | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 17 March 2024
JF3482: Skipping These 5 Due Diligence Steps Could Cost You BIG — the Due Diligence Show ft. Charles Seamen
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. Charles Seamen, a real estate syndicator focused on multifamily, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show for another installment of the Due Diligence Show. In this episode, Charles highlights five crucial steps in financial due diligence — steps that could cost you BIG if you skip them or don’t execute them properly. These include reviewing lease audits (and evaluating them properly), reviewing service contracts, what’s actually included in the sale (tools, equipment, inventory, etc.) and more. Sponsors:
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Sat, 16 March 2024
JF3481: The Formula for Risk Mitigation and How to Play (and Win) in Single-Tenant Industrial ft. Neil Wahlgren
Neil Wahlgren, a partner at MAG Capital Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Neil discusses risk mitigation in single-tenant industrial, focusing on the importance of credit analysis and vetting a business’s financials. He also evaluates the current industrial real estate market, the state of industrial lending, and explores how his firm handles expiring leases for long-term tenants.
Neil Wahlgren | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 15 March 2024
JF3480: How Today’s Lost Deals Fuel Tomorrow’s Distress, and Why ‘You’re Doing Yourself a Disservice’ if You’re Only in Multifamily ft. Chad King
Chad King, CEO and founder of Titan Capital Group, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses his GP portfolio, which consists of $106 million AUM across multiple asset classes. An expert underwriter, he also shares his strategy behind losing out on deals today to buy distress tomorrow, how to buy right in self-storage, and the opportunity available now in the office sector. Chad King | Real Estate Background
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Thu, 14 March 2024
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 of Passive Investor Tips, Travis Watts discusses the impact of Wall Street and corporations like Amazon entering the single-family real estate market. It covers the advantages for investors and homeowners due to increased demand, but highlights the negatives for first-time buyers and renters competing with major entities.
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Wed, 13 March 2024
JF3478: ‘Anything Is Possible’ — How to Get the Best Financing Terms by Building Relationships with Banks ft. JD Gray
JD Gray, president of Cadon Ridge Advisors, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, JD shares how he got started in real estate, including the importance of finding a great mentor and cutting his teeth on a value-add self-storage deal. He also discusses using debt and equity to scale into bigger projects, his direct-to-seller strategy for finding off-market deals, and building relationships with banks to get favorable financing terms. JD Gray | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 12 March 2024
JF3477: ‘The Money’s Still There’ — How Investor Sentiment Has Changed in Value-Add Multifamily ft. Linda Lim
Linda Lim, founder and CEO of Essential Element Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Linda discusses shifting your strategy when deals don’t pencil, the nuances of investor relations in a challenging economy, how investor sentiment has changed in value-add multifamily, and anticipating market shifts in 2024-25.
Linda Lim | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 11 March 2024
JF3476: Raising Capital from Physicians, the ‘Buyer Beware’ Mantra, and the Nuances of Operating a Fund of Funds ft. Danny Bramer
Danny Bramer, founder of The Cash Flow MD, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. After an autoimmune condition robbed him of his ability to practice anesthesiology, Danny turned to real estate investing. In this episode, Danny discusses operating a fund of funds, the nuances of raising capital from physicians, and the questions passive investors should ask before investing in a fund of funds. Danny Bramer | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 10 March 2024
Welcome to the first episode of 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 kickoff episode, Dax Ferguson, CEO of Heritage Construction and Consulting Services, joins Slocomb to discuss the most common due diligence mistakes investors make, including skipping units during a unit walk, not scoping plumbing lines, not doing a thorough lease audit, and more.
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Sat, 9 March 2024
JF3474: Mistakes You’re (Probably) Making on LinkedIn, Story-selling, and Scaling to 2,500 Units ft. Anders Jacobson
On this episode of the Best Ever Podcast, Ash Patel interviews Anders Jacobson, CEO of Brighton Capital, shares his journey from a 13-year sales career to building a portfolio of over 2,500 multifamily units. He discusses the importance of getting started in real estate and the role of syndication in his success. Anders also highlights the significance of addressing pain points for investors and the power of storytelling in sales and real estate. He offers advice on attracting new investors through social media and networking events. Anders emphasizes the value of adding free content and providing genuine value to others. He encourages individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and start taking action in real estate.
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Anders Jacobson | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 8 March 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In this episode of Multifamily Fundamentals, Matt Faircloth focuses on strategic insights into when and how to sell multifamily real estate, emphasizing the importance of timing for exit strategies, the considerations for holding vs. selling, and preparing multifamily properties for sale to maximize returns. It provides a comprehensive guide on navigating the selling process, including evaluating market conditions, dealing with encumbrances, and leveraging broker relationships for successful transactions. Sponsors: |
Thu, 7 March 2024
JF3472: How Single-Family Differs From Commercial Real Estate | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
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. Travis Watts discusses the choice between discipline or regret in investing, emphasizing the importance of discipline for financial success. He reflects on personal family experiences to highlight the value of time over money, advocating for a life of freedom and fulfillment through wise investing.
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Wed, 6 March 2024
JF3471: Creative Fund Structures, the Secondary Syndication Market, and Raising $100M ft. Christion Sadler
On todays episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Christion Sadler. Christion Sadler is an award winning real estate entrepreneur based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 18 years as an independent real estate investor, Christion has bought, sold, and managed projects spanning many asset classes including single family, multi family, commercial, and land. Christion Sadler | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 5 March 2024
Gideon Pfeffer, CEO and managing partner at The GSH Group, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Gideon discusses his pivot from investing in single-family homes to the multifamily space, investor sentiment and what he’s seeing in 2024, and why the “Stay Alive Till ‘25” approach is beginning to wane.
Gideon Pfeffer | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 4 March 2024
JF3469: The Psychology of Investing and Why NOW Is the Time to Be Opportunistic in Multifamily ft. Ravi Gupta MD
Ravi Gupta is a managing partner and COO at Viking Capital Investments, a multifamily syndication company. Today, he joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. Ravi is a trained physician who, with his partner, Vikram Raya, went from investing as a hobby to raising more than $230 million in equity and acquiring more than $800 million in real estate. In this episode, Ravi discusses the mindset shift that must happen to pivot from your W2 job to being a syndicator or full-time investor, having an impact by improving communities through multifamily investing, and why the biggest opportunity in multifamily is available right now.
Ravi Gupta | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 3 March 2024
JF3468: The Rise of Preferred Equity and What’s Really Happening with Multifamily Distress ft. Vicki Schiff
Vicky Schiff, CEO at Avrio Management, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Vicky — a CRE entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School — discusses preferred equity, its place in the capital stack, and the opportunity it presents for investors in the current CRE landscape. She illustrates this by breaking down a specific case study and goes on to discuss how rising interest rates have given rise to pref equity, all while explaining what’s really happening in the world of multifamily distress.
Vicki Schiff | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 2 March 2024
JF3467: Tenant Horror Stories, Election Impact, and the Hard Landing That’s (Probably) Coming ft. Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell
Best Ever Show hosts Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell convene for a two-man Best Ever Roundtable. In this episode, Ash and Joe discuss the differences between screening tenants for commercial properties vs. residential, including the difficulties they’ve faced and mistakes they’ve made. They also dive into mindset tactics to overcome fear and imposter syndrome, strategies for working with mentors and accountability partners, and where they think the real estate market is going — and how they plan to adjust accordingly. To cap it off, Ash shares what he thinks will be the hidden catalyst that could get real estate back on track in 2024.
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Fri, 1 March 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. Matt Faircloth and the DeRosa team's episode on multifamily investing highlights the necessity of active asset management and strategic planning for success. It underscores that effectively managing multifamily properties involves hands-on oversight and a business-like approach to achieve profitability. Sponsors: |
Thu, 29 February 2024
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. Travis Watts discusses the choice between discipline or regret in investing, emphasizing the importance of discipline for financial success. He reflects on personal family experiences to highlight the value of time over money, advocating for a life of freedom and fulfillment through wise investing. Sponsors:
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Wed, 28 February 2024
JF3464: Rents Are Cooling, but Not Everywhere: How Class A ‘Luxury’ Supply Is Putting Pressure on Class C Rents ft. Jay Parsons
Welcome to the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert. Today’s Headlines:
Today’s Guest: Joining host Paul Mueller on the Best Ever Show today is Jay Parsons. Jay is Head of Economics and Industry Principals at RealPage. As a rental housing economist, Jay is one of the leading voices in multifamily real estate. He’s an author, speaker, and an expert in market trends and forecasts, rental housing policy issues, property management, and more. If you want to read more from Jay on this story, he’s posted on Twitter and LinkedIn about it recently. You can also follow him on LinkedIn and on Twitter @JayParsons.
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Tue, 27 February 2024
JF3463: Ditching Student Rentals, Navigating Tenant Delinquency, and Letting Geographic Focus Drive ft. Mac Shelton
Mac Shelton — founding partner at Sweetbay Capital, which focuses on multifamily value-add deals in Virginia and the Carolinas — joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Mac discusses investing in student rentals before reading Joe Fairless’s Book — the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book — and how the lack of scalability in student rentals led him and his partner to pivot to multifamily syndication. From niching down and investing in familiar markets to overcoming tenant delinquency, Mac shares his experience buying multifamily deals in the challenging landscape that defined 2023. Mac Shelton | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 26 February 2024
JF3462: Why ‘Always Be Closing’ Is Dead and Elevating Your Business with Virtual Assistants ft. Valentina Brega
Valentina Brega, owner/operator of HireTrainVA.com, joins host Joe Cornwell on th Best Ever Show, sharing her story of immigrating to the U.S. from Moldova and her origins in real estate. In this episode, she discusses cutting her teeth making cold calls at a wholesaling company, what she learned about communications from analyzing her own conversations, and how hiring virtual assistants can help elevate your business and do more deals. Valentina Brega | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 25 February 2024
Ivan Barratt is a multifamily owner, manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. The founder and CEO of The BAM Companies, Barratt joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show to discuss how his company not only weathered the high-interest-rate storm in 2023, but thrived, and is in a position to continue thriving in 2024 and beyond. In this episode, Barratt discusses why and how his company prioritizes an operational value of traditional physical value-add approach, creating a company culture that cultivates loyal team members, how his company deploys and distributes its capital, how he’s finding deals today in a competitive market, and much, much more.
NOTE: He was previously on the show way back in 2018. Ivan Barratt | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 24 February 2024
Frank Rizzo, CEO of Stone Capital, an owner/operator of mobile home communities across the Southeast, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Frank discusses the biggest value-add opportunities in mobile home park investing and how owner/operators can cultivate long-term residents. With a focus on community-building rather than managing parks like a typical multifamily investment, Frank shares the strategies that helped him and his partner go full cycle on multiple deals. Frank Rizzo | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 23 February 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In this episode, Matt Faircloth and Tara Smiley discuss building an effective local team for managing multifamily properties, emphasizing the importance of property and asset management, and sharing insights on vendor relationships and operational strategies for success in multifamily investments. Sponsors: |
Thu, 22 February 2024
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. This episode covers the 2024 multifamily market, highlighting a potential bullish outlook despite current challenges. Key points include a significant amount of multifamily loans maturing, the decline in new construction starts, and the anticipation of positive rent growth and cap rate adjustments. Travis Watts discusses value-add strategies and the importance of considering migration trends and the affordability gap between owning and renting.
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Wed, 21 February 2024
David Lucas, a self-taught investor and neuromodulation guide (trust us, he’ll explain), joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss his journey from working in film, music, and television to eventually becoming an active real estate investor. In this episode, David discusses how he taught himself how to invest in real estate, why he chose the multifamily niche, his early property management issues, and why he chose to cap himself at 29 units as an active investor before transitioning to a more passive strategy. David Lucas | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 20 February 2024
Darin Davis, Principal at Club Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss the opportunity in today’s market to capitalize on preferred equity. In this episode, Darin explains what preferred equity is, how it differs from common equity, and why the current climate has created a huge opportunity for investors to capitalize on pref equity. He also explains what he loves about the Texas and Florida markets and why Texas is an economic juggernaut. Darin Davis | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 19 February 2024
JF3455: Secrets to Finding the Right Financing, The Reality of 10X, and Why No Deal Is Better Than a Bad Deal ft. Gino Barbaro
Multifamily legend Gino Barbaro — co-founder of Jake and Gino, a vertically integrated real estate company — joins host Ash Patel to discuss all things multifamily in the current climate. In this episode, Gino lifts the veil on his investing strategy in 2024 and beyond and explains why the Fed won’t raise rates again this year, why no deal is better than a bad deal, how tio find the right financing by engaging with local credit unions and small community banks, and much more. Gino Barbaro | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 18 February 2024
JF3454: ‘Have You Had Your Teeth Kicked In?’ — A 27-Year CRE Veteran on How to Recession-Proof Your Business Veteran ft. Roger King
Host Slocomb Reed interviews Roger King, the CEO of Kings Unlimited LLC, a real estate investor education and coaching platform. In this episode, Roger discusses how he went from pursuing a music career at Berklee College of Music to investing in real estate in 1996. From his 27 years and experience in multiple market cycles, he shares his tips on how to recession-proof your portfolio, including not being afraid to pivot or reinvest yourself and having difficult conversations with investors up front. Roger King | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 17 February 2024
JF3453: The Answer to Procrastination and How to Build a Real Estate Business From Scratch ft. Chad Schieler
Host Ash Patel interviews Chad Schieler, the founder and principal owner at Focused Capital. In this episode, Chad shares his experience getting started with partnerships, including the biggest lessons he learned from his early partnerships. He also discusses how he achieved the freedom that has allowed him to live in Hawaii part-time, a time he suffered from and overcame procrastination, and his blueprint for anyone to get started in real estate, including how to start raising capital from scratch. Chad Schieler | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 16 February 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In this episode, Matt Faircloth focuses on the importance of effective communication and trust-building with investors in commercial real estate, emphasizing transparency and honesty in investor relations for long-term success.
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Thu, 15 February 2024
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 Watts discusses why chasing yield isn't the best investment strategy, sharing insights from a mentor with a high net worth who prefers low-risk investments. He emphasizes understanding risk profiles, preparing for market downturns, and determining how much income is enough.
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Wed, 14 February 2024
JF3450: The $1 Billion Question: Will the Money Raised for Distressed Office Be Successful? ft. Brian Pascus
It’s no secret what’s been happening in office real estate across the country since the pandemic. During COVID-19, as work-from-home became ingrained in the American economy, office values plummeted. Now, with $117B in US CRE office debt maturing in 2024 and a 20% vacancy rate (the highest in 40 years), investors with dry powder are preparing to capitalize. And it’s not just Institutional investors who are ready to pounce. According to a recent piece in Commercial Observer, Chad Carpenter, founder of Reven Capital, and Ethan Penner, CEO of Mosaic Real Estate Investors, recently launched a $1 billion publicly traded real estate investment trust to raise capital for distressed office opportunity. In this episode, Brian Pascus, the journalist who wrote the Commercial Observer piece, joins the Best Ever Show to discuss this trend and what it means for the future of office real estate, and investors.
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Tue, 13 February 2024
JF3449: ‘The Fed Hasn’t Scared Enough People,’ Hidden Superpowers, and Marketing Hacks: Best Ever Roundtable ft. Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell
In this episode, Best Ever Show hosts Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell catch up for an impromptu roundtable discussion. Joe discusses the current state of his business as he tries to compete in a low-inventory multifamily environment, including marketing strategies and how he’s optimizing his deal flow. Meanwhile, Ash discusses the importance of marketing yourself (even on social media), why he thinks interest rates could actually go up rather than down, and why your ADHD might not be a flaw, but a superpower.
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Mon, 12 February 2024
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Development Core, discussing real estate development, Gershman's entry into the field through his family business, the importance of planning and team expertise in projects, challenges faced, and the evolution of their business model focusing on partnerships and geographic diversification. Key Takeaways:
Eugene Gershman | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 11 February 2024
In today’s episode, Phil Boggia joins our host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. Phil is the director of acquisitions at NNN Invest, where they raise equity to buy existing and value-add NNN properties and vacant retail. A former U.S. Marshal and special agent for Homeland Security, Phil pivoted to residential real estate before discovering triple-net leasing. He then made the move to retail investing, focusing on single-tenant NNN investments. In this episode, Phil discusses how he mitigates risk in single-tenant retail, how to land national tenants, and why putting low money down isn’t always the best strategy.
Phil Boggia | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 10 February 2024
Paul Shannon, owner and manager of the RedHawk Real Estate Invest Wise Collective, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. Paul is also an owner-operator and LP investor who went from medical equipment sales to buying real estate, eventually investing as a limited partner, which led him to start a fund to help other LPs enjoy the benefits of real estate. In this episode, Paul discusses his strategy for vetting investment opportunities for his LPs, the maturation of the syndication model, his outlook for 2024 and beyond, and more.
Paul Shannon | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 9 February 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In the episode, Matt Faircloth and Justin Fraser discuss strategies for successfully closing real estate deals, focusing on multifamily properties. They cover topics like equity arrangement, market selection, team building, offer making, and the importance of due diligence to ensure a deal's profitability. Justin shares insights on navigating multifamily acquisitions, emphasizing the critical role of asset management post-offer acceptance. They also delve into the complexities of contracts and negotiations in multifamily real estate. Key Takeaways:
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Thu, 8 February 2024
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 Watts shares his journey from time-for-money jobs to generating significant passive income, enabling a lifestyle of freedom, teaching others, and traveling. He emphasizes the power of passive income to reclaim life and offer choices beyond paycheck-to-paycheck living. Sponsors: |
Wed, 7 February 2024
In this episode, Ash Patel discusses property management and real estate investment strategies with Mike Zucker, managing partner of Peak Properties LLC. They cover Mike's journey from starting in property management to managing over 8,500 units, focusing on achieving high ROI and low vacancy for real estate investors. Mike shares his approach to property management, the importance of adapting to market changes, and strategies for maintaining and increasing property value. Key Takeaways:
Mike Zucker | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 6 February 2024
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeremy Goodrich, as they discuss insurance and risk management in real estate investing. They highlight the importance of a holistic approach, common mistakes, and strategies to mitigate costs. Key Takeaways:
Jeremy Goodrich | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 5 February 2024
In this episode, Ash Patel discusses real estate investing, lending strategies, and market trends with Kurt Weil. They explore the benefits of using lending brokers, changes in lending practices, and the importance of relationship-building with lenders. The conversation also touches on the challenges and strategies for securing loans in the current economic climate. Key Takeaways:
Kurt Weil | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 4 February 2024
In this episode, Joe Cornwell talks with Derek Peterson about shifting his marketing firm to focus on real estate, helping operators in fundraising and marketing. Peterson highlights the importance of niching down and authenticity in marketing, and shares his journey in real estate, now overseeing over 500 doors and developing a new project in Phoenix. Key Takeaways:
Derek Peterson | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 3 February 2024
In this episode, Joe Cornwell talks with Saad Dar, a BRRRR investor and head at Baselane. They talk about transitioning from CPA to real estate, the benefits of BRRRR in Philly, and leveraging FinTech and PropTech. They discuss the importance of market knowledge, contractor trust, and networking for investment success. Key Takeaways:
Saad Dar | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 2 February 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. Matt Faircloth and Herve Francois discuss multifamily underwriting, emphasizing its importance in the real estate business. They explore the roles within their company, DeRosa, highlighting the hunter's role in identifying investment opportunities and the underwriter's role in analyzing and implementing business plans. The discussion includes strategies for scaling a business, the significance of market selection, and the intricacies of underwriting, such as assessing market attractiveness, building relationships, and detailed property analysis. Key Takeaways:
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Thu, 1 February 2024
JF3437: Teaching Kids About Money: Five Tips to Help Them Master the Game | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
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 of Passive Investor Tips, Travis Watts discusses five methods to teach children about money management and investing. The episode covers the importance of starting financial education early, using relatable books, personal finance discussions, setting up brokerage accounts, gift-giving focused on financial growth, and mentorship in financial literacy.
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Wed, 31 January 2024
Welcome to the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert. Today’s Headlines:
Today’s Guest: Andy McQuade is the principal of The ARM Companies, which provides procurement and management consulting to clients in the real estate industry. Andy joins host Paul Mueller to discuss recent JLL reports which suggest that material costs are expected to increase in 2024 by anywhere from 2-6%, but electrical and related switchgear costs could be higher as companies continue to face labor and availability issues. Meanwhile, HVAC manufacturers and suppliers have also announced price hikes as high as 10% in some cases. Andy McQuade | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 30 January 2024
Andrew Brewer, a real estate developer and the owner of IronGall Investments, joins our host Ash Patel to discuss his strategy for development in one of the nation’s hottest markets: Austin, Texas. His former career as a stationary engineer led him to real estate development, and in this episode, Andrew details his due diligence process, the right time to raise capital, how he works with local municipalities, and more. Key Takeaways:
Andrew Brewer | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 29 January 2024
Sarah Sullivan, CEO of SuGo Capital, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show to discuss her road from Silicon Valley to the headaches of single-family investing and eventually to multifamily and alternative assets, including how diversifying her personal portfolio turned into a shift in her business model and the opportunities SuGo provides to investors. Key Takeaways:
Sarah Sullivan | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 28 January 2024
What does the Air Force’s nuclear weapons department have in common with multifamily syndication? Geoff Kudlacz. Kudlacz — known as “Geoffrey Dollars” on social — joined our host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show to discuss his transition from Air Force nuclear missile operator to multifamily syndicator, including how he got started by raising capital from family and friends for his first deal, which was located in a neighborhood that you would not want to find yourself in. Kudlacz goes on to discuss his tips for getting started in multifamily syndication, the mistakes he and his team have made and the lessons borne from them, and why finding the right partner(s) is everything. Key Takeaways:
Geoff Kudlacz | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 27 January 2024
Ash Patel and Dan Lewkowicz discuss Dan's real estate journey and expertise in net lease investments. They explore strategies for risk mitigation and profit maximization in single tenant properties, comparing them with multifamily assets. Dan offers practical advice for investors in the retail and net lease sectors, emphasizing the importance of analyzing tenant and property health. Dan Lewkowicz | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 26 January 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team.
On this episode, Matt Faircloth and Vincent Celeste delve into the intricacies of raising capital and nurturing investor relationships for multifamily real estate projects. They discuss creating a strong investor database, leveraging social media for outreach, and the importance of systematic processes in business growth. The conversation also highlights the need for investor education and building a robust infrastructure before seeking deals.
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Thu, 25 January 2024
JF3430: Before You Invest Another Dollar – Consider Doing This | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
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 Watts discusses improving personal financial management as a crucial step before investing, highlighting ways to save on everyday expenses like utilities and vehicle costs, and the importance of hiring tax strategists and reviewing insurance premiums.
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Wed, 24 January 2024
In this episode, host Joe Cornwell is joined by David Meyer, a real estate investor who serves as VP of data and analytics at BiggerPockets. David discusses current market conditions and trends, the dangers of sitting on the sidelines, and what he’s buying now and why. Key Takeaways:
David Meyer | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 23 January 2024
Farris Gosea, the founder of Farris Gosea Capital, talks about scaling his multifamily portfolio to 920 units, including the challenges he’s experienced along the way from finding great maintenance technicians to implementing better systems. Key Takeaways
Farris Gosea | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 22 January 2024
Ferd Niemann, a seasoned mobile home park operator and real estate attorney, dives into the niche world of mobile home park investing. He shares expert insights about the nuances of real estate law, the specifics of mobile home park operations, and some of the risks associated with mobile home park investing that investors often overlook. Key Takeaways
Ferd Niemann | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 21 January 2024
Neil Timmins, CEO of Agent Optional, shares his journey from being a top Remax agent to an opportunistic commercial real estate investor. He details how he transitioned from residential to commercial real estate, his strategies for acquiring and managing industrial and retail properties, and his innovative approach to creating passive income streams for real estate professionals. Key Takeaways
Neil Timmins | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 20 January 2024
Ward Schraeder, a versatile real estate mogul with over 30 years of industry experience, shares lessons he's learned spearheading massive commercial and healthcare developments, acquiring failing businesses, and simply seizing the right opportunities regardless of asset class. Key Takeaways
Listen to Ward’s previous episode: 2429 - Taking Opportunities To Next Level
Ward Schraeder | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 19 January 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. Guest host Matt Faircloth and Vincent Celeste of The DeRosa Group dive deep into the strategies of building and nurturing your investor database to raise capital. Key Takeaways
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Thu, 18 January 2024
JF3423: A Brief History of American Tax Law and Reducing Your Tax Burden Through Real Estate | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
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 reviews a brief history of American tax law to give listeners an accurate perspective of how modern day tax policy fits into the broader historic landscape. He also shares some tips for stacking the odds in your favor when it comes to reducing your tax burden such as investing long term and investing in real estate.
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Wed, 17 January 2024
Dave Holman, Founder of Holman Homes, explores the world of green building syndications, historic renovations, and innovative refugee housing. He shares how he’s built a $40 million portfolio and is able to give back to his community while remaining profitable. Key Takeaways
Dave Holman | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 16 January 2024
Sam Bates from Bates Capital Group talks about shifting his real estate business from acquisitions to development, mainly in multifamily and retail spaces, due to recent market changes. He discusses challenges like zoning laws and investor management, and the impact of COVID-19 on the sector. Bates also shares insights on financial strategies and risk mitigation in large-scale real estate development. Sam Bates | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 15 January 2024
Vanessa Alfaro, a real estate investor with $50 million assets under management and founder of Venus Capital Partners, shares her profound insights on leveraging AI in real estate. This episode, recorded at the onset of 2024, delves into the transformative impact of AI on property management, acquisitions, and investor relations within commercial real estate and how teams can integrate it to maximize returns. Key Takeaways:
Listen to Vanessa’s previous episode: 3261 - Disrupting the Real Estate Game with AI Vanessa Alfaro | Real Estate Background
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Sun, 14 January 2024
Daniel Wood, a real estate developer and event promoter from Sweden, reveals the unique challenges and opportunities in European real estate development, particularly in the post-COVID landscape. Daniel shares his expertise in UK investments, his innovative approaches to property development, and the unique way he’s bringing investment education to crowds around the world. Key Takeaways:
Check out Daniel’s previous episode: 2463 - Recovering from a Huge Loss Daniel Wood | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 13 January 2024
JF3418: Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Property Management In-House and Developing a Direct-to-Seller Deal Sourcing System ft. Wyatt Simon
Wyatt Simon of Full Circle Equity Partners shares his journey from aspiring NBA player to a successful real estate entrepreneur, revealing the strategies and challenges he faced while building his portfolio of 176 units. In this episode, we explore Wyatt's unique approach to real estate, including his transition from single-family homes to multifamily properties, his hands-on experience in property management, and how he developed his own direct to seller system. Key Takeaways:
Wyatt Simon | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 12 January 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In the second episode of Multifamily Fundamentals, host Matt Faircloth, alongside real estate expert Justin Fraser, dives deeper into the essentials of multifamily investing. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone from beginners to seasoned syndicators in multifamily real estate investment. The focus shifts to the nitty-gritty of structuring deals, investor relations, and making sound decisions in the multifamily arena. Key Takeaways:
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Thu, 11 January 2024
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 explores the key factors that should go into your decision to quit your W-2 job. He also shares that this path is not for everyone and truly depends on your investment and retirement goals.
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Wed, 10 January 2024
Ash Patel interviews Adam Carswell from RaisingCapital.com. Adam shares his journey from semi-pro basketball to capital raising. He discusses the importance of due diligence, integrity, and legal aspects in capital raising, and highlights the value of networking and mentorship in real estate investing. Adam Carswell | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 9 January 2024
Discover the power of social media for capital raising with Jesse Futia, real estate brand advisor and co-founder of Fin Ghost. He shares the transformative role of platforms like LinkedIn in capital raising and investor networking, and provides tips for investors looking to boost their digital brand and capital raising efforts. Key Takeaways:
Jesse Futia | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 8 January 2024
JF3413: Short-Term Rentals: How to Shift Your Investing Strategy and Maximize Profitability in 2024 ft. Joe Riley
Joe Riley, CEO of Patriot Family Homes, discusses the dynamic world of short-term rentals, focusing on challenges and opportunities within this niche. He shares his thoughts on how the short-term rental industry will be impacted alongside economic decisions in 2024 and how owners can maximize profits going into the new year. Key Takeaways:
Joe Riley | Real Estate Background
Check out Joe’s previous episode: 2738 - The Innovative Strategy to Scale Military Short-Term Rentals
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Sun, 7 January 2024
JF3412: A Strategic Approach to Tailoring Real Estate Investments to Fit Your Life Stage and Goals ft. William Edwards
William Edwards of GDD Invests explores his dynamic journey from small-scale beginnings to managing substantial real estate portfolios. William shares the steps he took to teach himself real estate investing, how he progressed from LP to GP deals, and the role local market knowledge can play in your investment deals. Key Takeaways:
William Edwards | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 6 January 2024
Jeremy Kane of Patriot Capital Investments shares his journey from house hacking while in the military, to scaling up to 1,200 doors of multifamily in two years, to taking the lead on a 70,000 square foot ground up development industrial warehouse project. He shares creative strategies for putting yourself in front of potential investors and why he’s diversifying his portfolio into industrial. Key Takeaways:
Jeremy Kane | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 5 January 2024
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In the first episode of the Multifamily Fundamentals series, seasoned real estate professionals Matt Faircloth, Hervé Francois, and Justin Fraser delve into the Core Four method, unraveling the secrets behind scaling a successful multifamily real estate business. From discovering deals to underwriting, raising capital, and executing the business plan, they offer invaluable insights into the pivotal roles that drive long-term growth in commercial real estate. Key Takeaways:
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Thu, 4 January 2024
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 the idea of creating your own economy and focusing on what’s in your control. We are constantly bombarded by headlines about the economy and real estate investing, and a lot of it impedes us from achieving our goals. So, Travis encourages you to change your perspective and think about what you can do to take control and make 2024 your best year yet.
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Wed, 3 January 2024
Jon Hilley, Founder of 1031 Specialists, unravels the mysteries and myths surrounding this powerful tax-saving strategy. He shares the potential benefits of 1031 exchanges, addressing common misconceptions, and even some lesser-known hacks that investors can use to their advantage. Key Takeaways:
Jon Hilley | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 2 January 2024
Sterling Griffin, Founder of Sterling Capital, shares his journey from homelessness to financial freedom through medical real estate investing. He discusses the unique strategies he employs in this niche market, the importance of mentorship, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Key Takeaways:
Sterling Griffin | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 1 January 2024
JF3406: Best Ever Roundtable: Interest Rates, Overreactions, and Market Shifts — What to Expect in 2024
The Federal Reserve decided in December to keep its key interest rate unchanged for the third consecutive meeting. This decision came as inflation showed signs of cooling and economic conditions seemed stable overall. In addition, Federal Open Market Committee members unanimously voted to pave the way for multiple rate cuts starting in 2024 and beyond. Specifically, they projected at least three quarter-percentage point decreases in 2024, assuming the economy evolves as they expect. This rate cut forecast is not as aggressive as what some market participants had anticipated, but more aggressive than what Fed officials had previously signaled.
In this Best Ever Roundtable, our hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Joe Cornwell — discuss the Fed’s December meeting and what its indications about future rate cuts could mean for investors in 2024.
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Sun, 31 December 2023
JF3405: Best Ever’s Best of 2023: Joe Fairless’s Worst Ever Deal, Biggest Mistakes, and Key Takeaways from Best Books
Today, in the final episode of our year-end Best of 2023 series, we’ll feature the best of the co-founder of Ashcroft Capital — also the founder of Best Ever CRE and the creator of the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show — the one and only, Joe Fairless. From the Best Ever Conference, to the Best Ever book club, to the Cincinnati meetup, to the podcast itself, Joe has shared a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience with the Best Ever community in 2023. In this episode, Joe relives his worst-ever deal, looks back on his biggest mistakes, and shares some key takeaways from the books he’s read in 2023.
You can listen to the full episodes of each show below. Also, click here to join the Best Ever Book Club, and if you want to secure 15% off your Best Ever Conference ticket, click here and use the promo code BEC2024.
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Sat, 30 December 2023
JF3404: Best Ever’s Best of 2023: Real Estate’s Best-Kept Secret, America’s Industrial Mecca, and the Case for Triple-Net Leased Industrial
Today, in the fourth installment of our year-end Best of 2023 series, we’ll focus on something that will make our host Ash Patel very happy. Industrial real estate. Industrial has risen up the ranks in desirability when it comes to commercial assets in 2023, with flex industrial emerging as a new darling asset class. So we’ve pulled the best clips from some of the best episodes from 2023 that featured the best industrial (and flex) investing advice ever. In this episode, Faraz Hemani explains why he is expanding from self-storage into flex industrial, Joel Friedland touts Chicago as America’s biggest industrial hub, and Neil Wahlgren discusses the benefits and nuances of NNN leases and how investors can pivot from multifamily to industrial.
You can listen to the full episodes below.
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Fri, 29 December 2023
JF3403: Best Ever’s Best of 2023: From Crime-Ridden to Cash-Flowing, Biggest Mistakes, Vertical Integration, and Debunking Myths in Mobile Home Park Investing
Today, in the third installment of our year-end Best of 2023 series, we’ll focus on one of the hottest asset classes in recent memory. Mobile home parks. In this episode, Derek Vickers takes us through his first mobile home park investment, sharing the lessons he learned in the process of turning a nasty, crime-ridden park into a prime cash-flowing asset. Meanwhile, Tyler Lekas highlights the biggest mistakes mobile home park investors make, Mario Dattilo explains vertical integration and why there’s safety in scale, and Daniel Weisfield debunks mobile home park myths and shares how investors can get in on the mobile home park development game.
You can listen to the full episodes below.
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Thu, 28 December 2023
JF3402: Best Ever’s Best of 2023: How to 3X Your NOI, Mastering Due Diligence, and Secrets to Scaling in Self-Storage
Today, we’re continuing our countdown to the new year by looking back at some of the best episodes from the Best Ever Show in 2023. We’ve pulled the best clips from some of this year’s best episodes that featured the best self-storage investing advice ever. In this episode, we’ll hear from Connor Gross, Faraz Hemani, Travis Baucom, AJ Osborne, and the Sultan of Storage himself, Baird Kleinsmith. You can find links to each of their episodes in the show notes. Connor discussed why he chose self-storage over other asset classes, including how he 3X’d the NOI on his very first deal. Meanwhile, Faraz provides tips on how to find — and talk to — the right sellers in a competitive market, Travis takes us through his due diligence process, and AJ explains his firm’s buying strategy in 2023, including how he accounts for the threat of new construction disrupting the supply and demand balance in a particular market. Baird wraps it up by explaining why he targets “crappy” self-storage facilities, his secrets to quickly scaling to eight facilities, and the hardest lessons he’s learned along the way.
You can listen to the full episodes below.
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Wed, 27 December 2023
JF3401: Best Ever’s Best of 2023: Multifamily Syndicators on Partnerships, Biggest Lessons, Property Management, and the Magic of Seller Financing
Today, we’re going to start counting down to the new year by looking back at some of the best episodes from the Best Ever Show in 2023. So what we’ve done — and what we’ll do over the next five days heading into 2024 — is pull some of our favorite Best Ever segments from shows throughout the year so you can get educated and inspired as we move into the new year. In this episode, we’ll focus on multifamily, pulling clips from episodes with Vikram Raya, Patrick Grimes, Jay Balekar, and the king of creative finance, Pace Morby. Vikram discusses how he went from Zero to $700M AUM in about eight years, including acquiring his first property, a 118-unit deal on a C-class property outside of Atlanta that he and his partners only got the inside track on because the lead buyer backed out after there was a murder on the property. Meanwhile, Patrick explains some of the biggest lessons he learned from the recent economic downturn, Jay provides his tips on working with third-party property management companies, and Pace explains the Zero down, 4% seller finance deal he did that became the standard for his multifamily deals.
You can listen to the full episodes below.
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Tue, 26 December 2023
Wil Glafenhein, Owner of Honors Real Estate Services, dives into his strategies for success in building an $85 million portfolio. He shares tips for bringing in direct to seller leads and stresses the need for consistency and patience in today’s market where most deals just aren’t penciling. Key Takeaways:
Wil Glafenhein | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 25 December 2023
JF3399: The Importance of Controlling Market Sentiment and Developing a Long-Term Investing Strategy ft. Jason Yarusi
Jason Yarusi, Owner of Yarusi Holdings, shares the investing wisdom he’s earned from building a portfolio of over 2,300 multifamily units. He discusses the value in developing a long-term strategy and sticking to it despite economic conditions, investing in tertiary markets outside the ebbs and flows of major metros, and why the Fed’s recent announcement about potential interest rate cuts was so surprising. Key Takeaways:
Jason Yarusi | Real Estate Background
Check out Jason’s previous episode: 2877 - Producing Massive Results in an Unpredictable Economic Climate Sponsors |
Sun, 24 December 2023
Mauricio Rauld, SEC Attorney with over 25 years of experience in real estate syndication law, shares what syndicators need to know to avoid SEC violations. He highlights some of those most common mistakes he sees syndicators making, why capital raisers need to speak with an SEC attorney, and the impact the Corporate Transparency Act will have on investors. Key Takeaways:
Mauricio Rauld | Real Estate Background
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Sat, 23 December 2023
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Drouin, the managing partner at Oak Grove Companies. With 17 years of experience and a portfolio spanning 176 units and over 500,000 square feet of commercial real estate space, Matt's journey from residential sales to multifamily investments and ultimately, to thriving in the evolving office space sector, offers valuable lessons for both seasoned and aspiring real estate investors. Key Takeaways:
Matt Drouin | Real Estate Background
Check out Matt’s previous episode: 2507 - Financial Freedom by Age 33
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Fri, 22 December 2023
JF3396: Why There Won’t be a Soft Landing and How to be an Effective Thought Leader from a Data Scientist ft. George Roberts
George Roberts, data scientist and principal at Roberts Capital, shares his insights on how to get your foot in the door with a GP team, steps to becoming a thought leader, and why he thinks interest rates may fall sooner rather than later. Key Takeaways:
George Roberts | Real Estate Background
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Thu, 21 December 2023
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. Value-add strategies are everywhere. You just have to know how and where to find them. In this episode, Travis shares his own personal stories of embracing a value-add mindset outside of real estate to negotiate great terms and turn a profit.
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Wed, 20 December 2023
Welcome the the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert.
Today’s Headlines: $4.5B Portfolio for Sale: Lennar has put a massive 11,000-unit multifamily portfolio up for sale. The portfolio is spread across 38 properties in 15 states and is valued at a staggering $4.5 billion. JLL has been tapped to manage the sale. Bye Bye, Boom: Warehouse construction starts have plunged 48%, the steepest drop since 2009, all while industrial real estate sales at large fell by 45% in Q3, prompting the Wall Street Journal to declare that the Great American Warehouse Building Boom is over. Retail’s Heating Up: Office real estate posted a third consecutive month of pricing gains while retail thrived, posting a fourth straight month of pricing gains and an average occupancy rate of nearly 86%, its highest since October 2022, according to Crexi data. Today’s Guest: Jarred Schenke is a veteran commercial real estate journalist and currently writes for Bisnow. Recently, he researched and wrote a piece about how when it comes to multifamily, renter application fraud has gained significant momentum in 2023, largely due to three key factors:
He joined our host, Paul Mueller, to discuss his piece, the biggest surprises from his research, the overall trend of renter fraud, and how social media is enabling the troubling trend.
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Tue, 19 December 2023
In this episode, we chat with Martin Grizzanti of Suplex Properties. Martin has over $20 million in AUM in the Rochester, New York area. Martin and Slocomb discuss their unique approaches to finding off-market deals, the power of partnerships, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way in their investing journeys. Key Takeaways:
Martin Grizzanti | Real Estate Background
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Mon, 18 December 2023
Victor Leite, Partner at Twenty-Five Eight Capital, delivers his take on how to strategically scale a portfolio and the operations to go along with it in today’s market. He shares tips on going direct-to-seller on deals, how syndicators can minimize damage on distressed deals, and advice to new investors looking to dip their toe into the CRE world. Key Takeaways
Victor Leite | Real Estate Background
Listen to Victor’s previous episode: 2096 - Going From The Medical Field to Investing
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Sun, 17 December 2023
Bill Ham, founder of Real Estate Raw and previous owner of over 1,000 multifamily units, shares his wisdom on gauging market cycles, the importance of cash flow and net worth, and why he chose to sell his entire real estate portfolio. Key Takeaways:
Bill Ham | Real Estate Background
Check out Bill’s previous episode: 2449 - Master Seller Financing, Leasing and Creative Financing Sponsors |
Sat, 16 December 2023
JF3390: Adapting to Change: Jordan Moorhead's Evolution from Multifamily Properties to Mobile Home Investing
On this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Jordan Moorhead, a real estate investor who has transitioned from multifamily properties to mobile home parks for better scalability and lower maintenance. Morehead also runs a real estate business with a focus on house hacking, emphasizing adaptability and strategic partnerships in real estate investing. Key Takeaways -
Jordan Moorhead | Real Estate Background
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Fri, 15 December 2023
Ashley Wilson, CEO of Bar Down Investments, covers a wide variety of topics and challenges facing today’s real estate investors. She discusses the current market conditions and the challenges her team is facing in evaluating property values. Ashley shares the types of value-add deals they are looking for, including distressed properties and unfinished projects with insights into the losses experienced by developers in the current market. She also shares her insights on preparing for the impact of COVID-19 and gives recommendations for giving back and learning from investment mistakes. Key Takeaways:
Ashley Wilson | Real Estate Background
Check out Ashley’s previous episode: 2377 - Raising Occupancy and Avoiding Skips during Covid with Ashley Wilson
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Thu, 14 December 2023
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 shares the story of one investor who is sharing his wisdom about passive investing with his friends and family by teaching them the milk bucket strategy - a reliable and approachable way to learn about and automate passive investing to create financial freedom.
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Wed, 13 December 2023
Welcome the the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert.
Today’s Headlines Six Interest Rate Cuts in 2024? A recent report from ING Economics predicts that federal interest rates will likely be cut six times in 2024. That’s a bold prediction based on what we’ve seen in 2023. The report cites three key factors: a labor market that it intentionally describes as “cooling, not collapsing,” a gradual easing of inflationary pressures, and — even though spending is still strong — the outlook points to financial pressure hitting millions of households, and soon, which should curb spending and slow overall economic activity.
Midwest Corners Market on Apartment Competition: In RentCafe’s 2023 Year-End Report, the company broke down the U.S. rental markets based on competition. And while Miami was the nation’s hottest rental market, the Midwest was the clear winner, with three cities in the top 5 and 10 of the top 30 most competitive rental markets in the U.S. for 2023.
Today’s Guest: Logan Freeman, co-founder and principal at FTW Investments, joins Paul Mueller to discuss two recent bills proposed in Congress targeting institutional investors that would reduce their ability to own single-family homes. The first — called the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act — would impose tax penalties that would force big investors to sell off the single-family homes they own over a 10-year period, effectively banning them from owning them entirely. A second bill titled the American Neighborhoods Protection Act was also introduced, and this bill would require corporate owners of more than 75 single-family homes to pay an annual fee of $10,000 per home into a housing trust fund to be used as down payment assistance for families.
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Logan Freeman | Real Estate Background
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Tue, 12 December 2023
Iven Vian, the Apartment Ninja Warrior with an 800+ unit portfolio, shares his wisdom about the importance of proactive asset management, being in alignment with your property management company, and facing the realities of real estate investment. Key Takeaways:
Iven Vian | Real Estate Background
Check out Iven’s previous episode: 2702 - 4 Ways to Balance a Full-Time Job with Multifamily Investing
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Mon, 11 December 2023
Matt Picheny, a real estate investor and coach with a portfolio of over 4,500 multifamily units, shares his strategies for navigating around increasing expenses, including evaluating your budget for potential savings, creating additional income where possible, and contesting property taxes when appropriate. Key Takeaways:
Matt Picheny | Real Estate Background
Check out Matt’s previous episode: 2679 - 5 Tips for Transitioning from LP to GP
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