Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever (general)

Chad has been on the show in the past, and he’s back to tell us a few ways that people can retire early through real estate, which is also the subject of his new book, Retire Early With Real Estate. If you want to know how to build wealth with real estate, and then be able to live off of what you have built, grab pencil and paper and hit play! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If we find a really good deal that we know we can add some value to and increase our cash flow, we’ll do that” - Chad Carson

 

Chad Carson Real Estate Background:


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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1474_-_Chad_Carson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:33am EDT

Joe and Theo are back for the final installment of our four part series about the recently released, Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book. This part is all about securing the funds and executing on your business plan. Hear how they execute their business plans for their investments. I’m positive they will mention at least one strategy you have not heard before. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

 

Apartmentsyndicationbook.com


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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF20147320-20Follow20Along20Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:36am EDT

Mark bought his very first investment in LA while he was working on season 1 of Family Guy. He was hooked after the first deal and knew that he wanted to do it for the rest of his life. Now mark has about 140 units, all multifamily, all in Los Angeles. Hear how he has been able to scale up in a tough market. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“It feels to me there are 120 pockets of LA” - Mark Hentemann

 

Mark Hentemann Real Estate Background:

  • Writer/Producer/Actor in TV & Film - He was part of the team that launched family guy
  • Real Estate Investor for 17 years focused on multifamily
  • Focus on value-add, the niches, and dislocations caused by rent control in a diverse, sometimes challenging metro
  • Based in LA
  • Say hi to him at markhentemannATme.com
  • Best Ever Book: Sapiens by Yuval Harari

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1472_-_Mark_Hentemann.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:54am EDT

Tim bought his first investment property with his credit card, rehabbed it, sold it for about $14,000 profit! He was only 23 years old at this time, he kept on going and is now buying a lot of different properties and has a large portfolio that earns a great monthly income. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“You can do anything if you’re resourceful enough” - Tim Bratz

 

Tim Bratz Real Estate Background:

  • He buys, develops, and holds apartment buildings, vacation rentals, and other commercial real estate
  • Bought an investment property with his credit card at age 23
  • 9 years later, portfolio has a value of over $90M
  • Based in Cleveland, OH
  • Say hi to him at https://cleturnkey.com/
  • Best Ever Book: 12 pillars

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1471_-_Tim_Bratz.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:34am EDT

Jeremy was serving in the Air Force when he tore his achilles in pilot training. He was laid up, reading real estate investing books. When he was able, he took action and started flipping homes with unique problems. Now he also owns 40 units. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you learn any niche well, people will bring those deals to you” - Jeremy Porto

 

Jeremy Porto Real Estate Background:

  • Became interested in real estate while recovering from injury in USAF pilot training
  • Flipped 15 properties in 3 different markets including meth and Chinese drywall homes
  • Owns 40 doors in 3 states including recent 13-unit apt acquisition, transitioning into larger apartment syndications
  • Based in Colorado Springs, CO
  • Say hi to him at www.facebook.com/jeremyportorealestate
  • Best Ever Book: Emerging Real Estate Markets by Dave Lindah

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1470_-_Jeremy_Porto.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:32am EDT

Phil has extensive lending knowledge and experience, thankfully he’s here to share some of that knowledge with us today. He spends most of his time opening branches and coaching originators. Needless to say, he knows a lot about what originators are looking for when they are qualifying you. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Self employed borrowers can have great income, but it’s not necessarily verifiable on their tax return” - Phil Treadwell

 

Phil Treadwell Real Estate Background:

  • 15 year mortgage industry veteran, regional VP for Highlands Residential Mortgage
  • Has been the top producing originator in a multi-state region
  • Host of the Mortgage Marketing Expert Podcast
  • Based in  Bentonville, AR
  • Say hi to him at https://philtreadwell.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Principles by Ray Dalio

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

Direct download: JF_1469_-_Phil_Tredwell.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:45am EDT

Mark has been on the show before and he always delivers great value to his audience. Known as The Land Geek, he specializes in raw land investing. For this interview, Joe and Mark are focusing on uncovering how Mark uses raw land investing to not only buy land at a discount and sell for a profit, but also use raw land to create passive income. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“It’s a one time sale, but then we get recurring income every single month” - MArk Podolsky

 

Mark Podolsky Real Estate Background:



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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

Direct download: JF_1468_-_Mark_Podolsky.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:14am EDT

Julie has self published her own books, as well as helped a lot of other people publish theirs. When she published her book More Than Cash Flow, it went to #1 overall on Amazon. Today she’s here to tell us how we can use books to build our brand for us. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The key to that was that I had been building relationships for years” - Julie Broad

 

Julie Broad Real Estate Background:

  • Julie Broad is an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling and award winning author, More Than Cash Flow

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

Direct download: JF_1467_-_Julie_Broad.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am EDT

After hearing about parts one and two of the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book, today we’ll learn some more about part three: finding and underwriting deals. To hear what to do in competitive offer situations and more great tips from Joe and Theo, tune in today! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“It doesn’t mean that just because you offer the highest price, you’re going to get the deal” - Theo Hicks

 

Mentioned in this episode:

 

Apartmentsyndicationbook.com

 

JF1394: Increase Your Bottom Line By Creating Relationships Among Your Tenants with Pete Kelly

 

27 Ways to Add Value to Apartment Communities

 

Best Ever Show Community

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

Direct download: JF_1466_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:48am EDT

Ryan was sleeping in a closet when he made his first deal in 2015. Now, 3.5 years later, he has completed almost 100 deals and is thriving! We’ll hear about the strategy he specializes in, which he calls “skinny deals”. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If I notice the default is greater than 10% of the ARV, I pass on it” - Ryan Nickel

 

Ryan Nickel Real Estate Background:

  • Been investing full time for 3.5 years and just under the 100 deal mark
  • Specializes in creative real estate deal structures
  • Has a niche he calls “Skinny Deals”
  • Based in Sacramento, California
  • Say hi to him at bootstraprei@gmail.com
  • Best Ever Book: The Liberty Of Our Language Revealed

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1465_Ryan_Nickel.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:40am EDT

Whitney is an investor with a wealth of knowledge and experience with multiple strategies and asset classes. She invests passively in multifamily syndications and self storage, actively invests in her own multifamily and does BRRRR deals! Joe and Whitney dive into different deals she’s either been a part of or was the lead on. There are a lot of valuable tips to pick up on in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Find out where the numbers do make sense and make your offer based on that” - Whitney Elkins-Hutten



Whitney Elkins-Hutten Real Estate Background:

  • Public health research turned operations and systems manager
  • Started real estate investing in 2001 with $0 of her own  
  • Now controls 345+ residential units and 1,437 self-storage units across 7 states utilizing BRRR, creative financing, and syndication strategies
  • Based in Boulder, CO
  • Say hi to her at: whitney.elkinsATgmail.com
  • Best Ever Book: Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene



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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1464_Whitney_Elkins_Hutten.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:12am EDT

Chris was flipping houses and owned some rentals. He realized that he wanted to be more hands off and also loved helping others get involved in real estate. Now, he lends privately as well as helps people with self directed retirement plans. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“It really helps to know exactly what it is you want to do” - Chris Tanner

 

Chris Tanner Real Estate Background:

  • Business Development Manager at New Direction IRA
  • Specializes in helping people use self-directed retirement funds for real estate investments
  • Author of “Beat the Traditional Retirement System”
  • Based in Denver, CO
  • Say hi to him at https://newdirectionira.com/home or ctannerATndira.com
  • Best Ever Book: Invest in Debt

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1463_-_Chris_Tanner.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:33am EDT

Ashutosh has his background in artificial intelligence, so creating a smart home startup was almost a given when he was looking into real estate. Not only can landlords have more control and know ore about what is going on in their properties, but it can also increase the rent price. Not to mention the tenants will enjoy having those advantages in their homes. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Investors can save more money and make more money when they have a smart home” - Ashutosh Saxena

 

Ashutosh Saxena Real Estate Background:

  • Co-Founder and CEO of a high-tech startup Caspar.ai
  • Caspar is the leading AI integrated smart home setup
  • Based in San Francisco, CA
  • Say hi to him at http://caspar.ai/

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1462_-_Ashutosh_Saxena.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am EDT

Justin is here to tell us about how top agents use social media to generate their business. We’ll hear a lot of different tips for what to do and what not to do on social media. You might want to have pen and paper ready. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Videos receive twice as much engagement as articles” - Justin Nassiri

 

Justin Nassiri Background:

  • Chief Revenue Officer at Shotzr, which is like Uber for photographers
  • Founder of StoryBox, a social media marketing technology company that works with over 35 Fortune 500 companies
  • Host of Beyond the Uniform, the #1 iTunes rated podcast for military veterans' career transition
  • Say hi to him at shotzr.com
  • Based in Denver, CO
  • Check out their research of how Top Realtors Use Facebook: https://www.shotzr.com/ebooks-top-realtors-use-facebook/

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1461_-_Justin_Nassiri.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:54am EDT

Oren has been on the show in the past to tell us about how to “Pitch Anything” which is also the title of his first book which Joe highly recommends. He has a new book coming out soon that dives deeper into the same subject. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“How are things changing, who does it benefit, who does it not benefit?” - Oren Klaff

 

Oren Klaff Real Estate Background:

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1460_-_Oren_Kalff.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:09am EDT

Follow Along Friday is back and we’re talkin’ the latest book release again. Joe and Theo are going to tell us about part 2 of the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book, which is all about raising money. Get an insight to the value this book will bring you by listening in on this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Follow up with your broker, either a phone call or email” - Theo Hicks

 

Mentioned in this episode:

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1459_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am EDT

Dave has co-founded a property management company and has managed over 10,000 homes. His company is not a typical property management company, they strive to be better in all areas than other companies. They are even working on the technology side that is severely lacking in the property management space. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Our mission is to democratize wall street level performance for main street investors” - Dave Diaz

 

Dave Diaz Real Estate Background:

  • Co-Founder, Head of Operations for Great Jones - a property management startup
  • Expert in property management: bought, renovated, leased, and managed over 10,000 homes
  • Based in Fort Myers, FL
  • Say hi to him at https://www.greatjones.co/
  • Best Ever Book: Blue Ocean Strategy

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1458_-_Dave_Diaz.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:31am EDT

Bo got his start in real estate with the famous “house hack” method. He rented the extra bedrooms of his single family home. After that, he started acquiring income properties and now owns 6 rentals, all acquired in the first 6 months of his investing career. To hear how he’s been able to hit the ground running, tune in to this episode! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I’ve been getting different brokers to give me market analysis” - Bo Kim

 

Bo Kim Real Estate Background:

  • Started investing by renting his three bedroom house
  • Connected with local investors who invest out of state
  • Now has 6 rentals in 6 months of investing
  • Based In LA, CA
  • Say hi to him at boATbiggercashflow.com and www.biggercashflow.com  
  • Best Ever Book: Millionaire Real Estate Investor

 

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1457_Bo_Kim.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:20am EDT

Carole is editor-in-chief at Think Realty Magazine, and has a ton of interviewing experience. Since she’s interviewed some big investors and entrepreneurs, Joe spent some time asking her about those interviews. He asks Carole what she’s learned from the interviews, how she prepares, questions she asks, and how she was able to get ahold of these people in the beginning. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Don’t get into a box” - Carole Ellis

 

Carole Ellis Real Estate Background:

  • Editor-in-Chief of Think Realty Magazine
  • Co-founder of Self-Directed Investor Society
  • Has been investing, writing, reporting, and educating in the real estate space since 2006
  • Based in Atlanta, GA
  • Say hi to her at https://thinkrealty.com/ or cellis@thinkrealty.com
  • Best Ever Book: Principles of Real Estate Syndication

 

Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1456_-_Carole_Ellis.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

Jeff has overseen over $1.5 Billion in loan originations. Around the time of the great recession, he founded Specialty Lending Group. With this company he has lended over $150 million to real estate investors in the Washington D.C. area. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I may look at a transaction and consider it very low risk. A banker may consider it very high risk” - Jeff Levin

 

Jeff Levin Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate investor, author, and President/Founder of Specialty Lending Group
  • Lends private money in the Washington D.C. Metro region
  • Has a book coming out this fall titled The Insiders Guide to Private Lending
  • Based in Washington D.C.
  • Say hi to him at www.jeffnlevin.com 
  • Best Ever Book: Daring Greatly

 

Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1455_-_Jeff_Levin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:42am EDT

Joe and Chris are teaming together to make real estate investing easier for everyone. Using Blockchain technology, they have digitized a lot of the intermediary pieces and even automated a lot of it. You’ll just have to listen in to understand what I mean. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“There’s long traumatic benefits of being the people who do it this way from the beginning” - Joe Snyder

 

Joe Snyder Real Estate Background:

  • Serial entrepreneur
  • Successfully initiated, built, scaled, acquired, merged, and exited multiple companies over the last 15 years
  • Built his initial wealth investing in real estate
  • Based in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Say hi to him at https://www.lannisterholdings.com

 

Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1454_-_Joe_Snyder_and_Chris_Brown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:56am EDT

Michael is another expert syndicator and author of a new book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing. Today he’s here to tell us how people can do exactly what the book title says, be financially free through real estate investing. Great advice in this show, get ready to take notes! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If I have verbal commitments from 5 investors, now I have confidence to put offers in” - Michael Blank

 

Michael Blank Real Estate Background:

 

Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1453_-_Michael_Blank.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:12am EDT

Today’s Follow Along Friday is based on the new book Joe and Theo wrote, Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book.  The book is broken down into four parts, today they discuss part one, the experience. Hear what you can do to gain experience or find someone who has the experience to partner with for your first apartment syndication. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Most new syndicators make the mistake of saying “I want to earn $X passive income monthly” this isn’t a passive business”

 

Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help.

See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

Direct download: JF_1452_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:39am EDT

If you own income property, especially larger buildings with a lot of units, you likely have some room for improvement with your utilities. John is here today to discuss this with us, as he specializes in helping his clients save the most amount of money possible. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Sub-metering is basically RUBS on steroids” - John Tanner

 

John Tanner Real Estate Background:

  • Director of Sales Marketing for My Utility Cabinet
  • Specializes in utilities and invoice management for commercial property owner/operators
  • Based in Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at https://myutilitycabinet.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Steve Jobs book

 

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Shiloh is a therapist and real estate investor. When he needed a new office space, rather than lease, he found an office building to buy and put tenants in. He also has a lot of lease option properties as an investor. Shiloh breaks down exactly how he structures his lease options and tells us how he’s grown his investing business to where it is today. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“If you don’t have much money to start, what I would suggest is go and take control of your finances” - Shiloh Lundahl

 

Shiloh Lundahl Real Estate Background:

  • Child and family therapist and real estate investor
  • Started investing in 2010 with one SFR
  • Now focuses on lease options and owns over 50 units
  • Based in Gilbert, AZ
  • Say hi to him at www.blueequities.com
  • Best Ever Book: Richest Man in Babylon

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:45am EDT

If you’re in the senior living space, you know that not every resident has the same needs. Doug and his company are experts in fine tuning systems and processes of senior living facilities. Doug also raises money and does his own investing, there are a lot of great tips in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“It’s clearly a more complex business to run” - Doug Fullaway

 

Doug Fullaway Real Estate Background:

  • President of FourteenPlus
  • Specializes in investing in and growing the senior living market
  • He has been in the space since 2002
  • Author of Investing In Senior Living
  • Based in Portland, OR
  • Say hi to him at https://fourteenplus.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Management by Peter Drucker
  • The market study company Doug mentions: Investment Revenue Realty

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:29am EDT

Justin has been an investor for 4 years, but only recently went away from flipping homes. He decided he wanted to move into large apartment communities, and did it! If you want to do the same thing, hear what he did to complete his first syndication, so that you can do the same! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Everyday there’s a challenge” - Justin Fraser

 

Justin Fraser Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate investor since 2014
  • In May of 2018 he closed his first apartment syndication, raising over $600k for the deal
  • Based in Milltown, NJ
  • Say hi to him at https://www.88realestatecapital.com/
  • Best Ever Book: The Due Diligence Handbook

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:08am EDT

Today we get to hear personal, real life stories from Danny’s own experiences with finding partners. As everyone knows, real estate success is definitely a team effort, and who you choose to partner with or team with can have a tremendous impact on your investing business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“As well as you know that person, their mindset may change when their money is actually in the deal” - Danny Randazzo

 

Danny Randazzo Real Estate Background:



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Category:general -- posted at: 11:51am EDT

David has been a market expert for years, nailing a ton of different key topics including precious metals and cryptocurrency. Today David is telling us about different ways to earn more passive income. We’ll hear some ideas that you’ve heard before, and more ideas that you probably have not. When you have a chance to learn from an expert like David, you listen up! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Other people will, and they’re willing to pay a premium” - David Moadel

 

David Moadel Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am EDT

Joe and Theo are breaking down their best 10 tips for underwriting, starting with 5 in this episode, and followed by the other 5 in a couple weeks. I don’t think I need to explain how important underwriting is to multifamily deals, or any deal for that matter! So listen in as we hear from two of the best on what they do when they approach underwriting. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“You don’t want to just look at the OM, take those numbers and plug them into your cash flow calculator” - Theo Hicks

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:04am EDT

Joe has another special segment for us today. He’s talking to us about how he keeps death reminders around to help him focus on what’s really important in life, and how that has helped his real estate investing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Remembering that you’re going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose” - Steve Jobs

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am EDT

Ryan and his business partner have a successful flipping business which will net 1.8 - 1.9 million this year. With the large income, you would think they’re giving themselves large salaries. That couldn’t be further from the truth, Ryan and his partner only pay themselves $60k a year. Hear how they’ve grown to where they are and why they leave so much cash in the business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“At the end of the day, direct mail isn’t working as well as it did last year” - Ryan Scialabba

 

Ryan Scialabba Real Estate Background:

  • Started investing in real estate at 19 - currently 25
  • Met business partner in 2015, formed Urban Capital Group
  • Had first seven figure year in 2017
  • Will buy and sell about 50 houses in 2018, netting over $2M
  • Based in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Say hi to him at: http://homebuyersofpittsburgh.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:27am EDT

Joe was getting into student housing himself when he realized there was something missing. There was nowhere to shop through student housing listings. He created Dwel to address this problem. Now college kids will be able to easily find and scroll through apartment listings. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“The biggest issue with student housing is not having a co-signer” - Joe DiNardi

 

Joe DiNardi Real Estate Background:

  • CEO and Co-Founder of dwel.co, an online property management and listing platform designed specifically for the off-campus college housing niche
  • Bought his first rental unit while in college and rented the extra beds out to his friends
  • Created dwel.co to professionalize the off-campus housing market and bring it into the twenty-first century
  • Say hi to him at https://www.dwel.co
  • Based in Jersey City, NJ
  • Best Ever Book: The Snowball

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:32am EDT

Unlike 99.9% of real estate investors, Jennifer saw opportunity in 2007 and 2008. She was able to buy projects that builders were losing for pennies on the dollar, finish them, and sell them for huge profit. Inventory was everywhere, good labor was cheap, all she needed was the capital to get the ball rolling. Find out how she did it in this episode of The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show.. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“I get confidence in numbers, so I saw the opportunity in these projects” - Jennifer Beadles

 

Jennifer Beadles Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate investor since 2007, builder and founder of Agents Invest
  • Agents Invest is a referral service for real estate investors to connect with investment savvy real estate agents in markets across the country
  • Also has a GC license, focuses on new construction, and owns a 17 unit rental portfolio
  • Say hi to her at http://agentsinvest.com/
  • Based in Snohomish, WA
  • Best Ever Book: 4 Hour Work Week

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:42am EDT

Jordan is a fellow podcaster who has interviewed hundreds of successful people. He specializes in helping people figure out their superpower and learn to communicate it to others. Today, we talk about picking back up old relationships, and how as real estate investors we can leverage this knowledge for our businesses. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“It’s awkward when you reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in 3 years and you want something, it’s not awkward when you’re just checking in” - Jordan Harbinger

 

Jordan Harbinger Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:35am EDT

As a serial entrepreneur, Josh has a ton of experience starting, running, and selling businesses. With a focus on financial management now, he helps other businesses manage money and learn how to apply it in better ways, especially with the goal of having financial freedom in the future. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Becoming financially free from your business requires that you look at the terminal assets of your business” - Josh Patrick

 

Josh Patrick Real Estate Background:

  • Serial Entrepreneur
  • Founder of Stage 2 Planning Partners
  • Author of Sustainable: A Fable About Creating A Personally and Economically Sustainable Business
  • Say hi to him at http://www.stage2planning.com
  • Based in South Burlington, VT

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:28am EDT

Joe and Theo are back for another edition of Follow Along Friday! Today we’ll hear about what things we should be looking at when deciding to sell an apartment community. We’ve covered this before, but today in greater detail than ever before. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“If they can’t execute the business plan, they probably won’t be able to close the deal” - Theo Hicks

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

 

8 Step Process For Selling Your Apartment Community

 

Three Ways An Owner Benefits From Selling Their Apartment Off-Market

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:46am EDT

Julia started as a realtor in 2015. She is on track to sell over 103 homes in her first three years. Along with doing the normal listing agent duties, she helps sellers with some renovations that will help them get more money on the sale. This really helps residential sales, but also helps us as investors to get top dollar on our properties when we sell.

 

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“Buyers in this price range are going to be scared away by all these updates needed” - Julia Nyman

 

Julia Nyman Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:21am EDT

As CEO of Do Hard Money, Ryan spends a lot of time with investors, especially beginners, securing financing for their deals. He loves working with the investor who are tackling their first deal, but works with others as well. Hear how he may be able to help your business by tuning in! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“We use the lower of the good, move-in ready properties to find ARV” - Ryan Wright

 

Ryan Wright Real Estate Background:

  • CEO of DoHardMoney.com, author of 3 books, investing in real estate since age of 21
  • Funds fix & flips, refinance, & buy and hold loans in 34 states
  • Say hi to him at https://www.dohardmoney.com/best-ever
  • Based in West Jordan, UT
  • Best Ever Book: Atlas Shrugged

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:10am EDT

Chris has been in real estate for over two decades, both as an investor and as a real estate broker. He’ll take his earnings as a top broker in San Francisco, and invest in other markets as a real estate investor. All of his efforts are to achieve freedom for himself and being able to help others get that same financial freedom. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Set goals, make yourself strong in all areas of life, so that you can ultimately give back” - Chris Stafford

 

Chris Stafford Real Estate Background:

  • Listing agent for 25 years
  • One of the top producing real estate brokers in the San Francisco Bay area
  • Works with motivated listing agents, helping them 10x their income while enjoying life
  • Say hi to him at: https://epiclistingagent.com/
  • Based in San Francisco, CA
  • Best Ever Book: The Go Giver

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:41am EDT

If you’re an investor who is looking to build a sustainable real estate business, this episode is for you. Eric gives us some of his systems he’s created that have helped him get to where he is today. From hiring team members to how he spends his time everyday, great tips are in store for you in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“If you’re someone who finds a reason not to do things, you might as well stop reading” - Eric Jacobs

 

Eric Jacobs Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate lawyer with an MBA, coaches and consults with real estate investors
  • Has been in real estate since 18 years old  
  • Owns some real estate but prefers lending
  • Say hi to him at: https://www.ericjacobsconsulting.com/
  • Based in Miami, FL
  • Best Ever Book: Smarter, Faster, Better

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:24am EDT

All investors need money. It’s actually impossible to invest without it - by definition. Why wouldn’t you want to master raising money as an investor? That’s what we’re learning from Gene Trowbridge today. Not only does he have an amazing money raising strategy, as he is a syndication attorney, we know he’s giving good, legal advice. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“You need to develop a database of people that you can go to to pitch this deal” - Gene Trowbridge

 

Gene Trowbridge Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:22am EDT

Finding money and capital is obviously a big deal as real estate investors. Deals and money are the two big needs that investors have. In today’s economy, if you don’t have a system in place or a team to take care of those for you, good luck beating out the investors that do. Today Matt will tell us why raising private money is important and how we can do it ourselves. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Private capital exposes everyone to larger assets” - Matt Faircloth

 

Matt Faircloth Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:47am EDT

If you’re a value-add investor, raising rents is something that is near and dear to your heart. Today Joe and Theo will  discuss in-depth details of what to look for when considering raising the rent prices. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Tenants don’t move in the winter”

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:29am EDT

If you’re anything like most real estate investors, you’ve failed a time or two. If you haven’t, well you probably will at some point. Listen to this episode to hear how we can bounce back from a mistake, both big and small. We also get to hear how Brett is using FB ads to grow his business and other top realtors businesses. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Video is very, very, big right now” - Brett Ratkowski



Brett Ratkowski Real Estate Background:

  • Went from a Broke Real Estate agent sleeping on my sister's couch and having my car repossessed, to building up a 6 figure Real Estate business primarily with Facebook Ads
  • Turned my passion for Facebook ads into a business
  • Launched Optimized Real Estate managing ads for top Realtors
  • Say hi to him at http://optimizedrealestate.com/
  • Based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:44am EDT

Gary was forced into real estate at a young age, his family had a business and he got his real estate license while in college. He decided to quit real estate at that time and go full time with technology. Years later, Gary wanted back in the real estate field, and built up to where he is today with REIvault. Hear how his business helps many investors find deals and how he scaled his business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Sellers are not just about money” - Gary Boomershine

 

Gary Boomershine Real Estate Background:

  • Fortune 500 consultant and Founder of REIvault
  • Founded REIvault when he realized that the only way he could scale his business was to implement rock-solid systems and procedures
  • REIvault now serves as a virtual sales and marketing department for real estate investors and agents around the country
  • Say hi to him at https://reivault.com/
  • Based in San Francisco, CA
  • Best Ever Book: Good to Great

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:27am EDT

Low on funds or just want to save as much money as possible? Matt is here to help you! He’s a creative financing expert, who often will close deals with 0% financing. Getting creative with sellers is his specialty, hear what he does to get sellers to agree to carry back 0% financing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“We got a nice discount on them, and then put tenants in them” - Matthew Recore

 

Matthew Recore Real Estate Background:

  • Purchases between 3-8 properties per month in Northern California
  • Even in his rising, expensive, hyper-competitive market, he has been able to negotiate many transactions where the seller carried back financing at 0% Interest
  • Has written a book describing how he does it entitled "How to Purchase Real Estate at 0% Interest"
  • Say hi to him at matthewrecoreATgmail.com
  • Based in Sacramento, CA
  • Best Ever Book: Loving What Is

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am EDT

If you’ve been wondering which of these strategies are best for you, then tune in and hear what the respective experts in their field have to say about why they chose their strategy. Even if you know your strategy, these debates are extremely informative for everyone, no matter the experience level. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“That’s why you bake in 10-15% on overage” - Mark Dolfini

 

Mark Dolfini Real Estate Background:

  • Husband, Father, and U.S. Marine Veteran
  • Currently oversees the ownership, operation, and management of $40 Million worth of Real Estate
  • Volunteers with various veteran’s causes as well as Junior Achievement
  • Based in Lafayette, Indiana
  • Best Ever Listeners can get a free pre-release version of his new book at www.LandlordCoach.com/BestEver
  • Say hi to him at https://landlordcoach.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

Eric Kottner Real Estate Background:

  • Full time investor since 2006
  • Started flipping in 2011
  • Joined a high volume flipping company in 2015, where they did 5-7 flips per month
  • Has done 15 flips since going back on his own
  • Based in Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at:

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Direct download: JF_1427_-_Debate_-_Fix_and_Flip_versus_Buy_and_Hold.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:33am EDT

We have one of the foremost experts on real estate syndication law on the podcast today! Mauricio was nice enough to do an interview and help us all learn more of the technical side of a syndication deal. One huge takeaway: are you offering a security and not even know it? You may be surprised by the answer.

 

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Mauricio Rauld Real Estate Background:

  • Founder of Premier Law Group, specializing in counsel to real estate syndicators
  • Nationally recognized expert on real estate syndications
  • Takes complex matters and makes them simple to understand
  • Based in Newport Beach, CA
  • Get your free 8 Critical Steps To Practicing Safe Syndications Report by emailing team@premierlawgroup.net and typing “Fairless” in the subject line
  • Say hi to him at http://www.premierlawgroup.net/

 

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Direct download: JF_1426_-_Maurcio_Rauld.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:53am EDT

Many investors have the same problem, they live in a market that is too competitive and HOT for them to find deals. Marco had the same problem, so he implemented a strategy to expand into new markets. Hear how he finds new markets, and then how he transitions into them. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“In the beginning we were in 6 markets, and that was the sweet spot, now we’re in 18” - Marco Santarelli

 

Marco Santarelli Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1425_-_Marco_Santarelli.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

If you’ve been wondering why you would fire a property management company, we’ll answer that here. More importantly, you’ll know how to make it as smooth as a process as possible. Joe is telling us these tips from experience, which are definitely tips we can apply to our own investing businesses. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If it’s performing below the market, there’s your red flag”

 

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Direct download: JF_1424_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36am EDT

Best Ever Listeners, I hope you enjoy this episode! This is my first time on the podcast, usually I’m a behind the scenes guy but I’ll be the moderator of some of these debates. Evan and Theo are both experts in their field, we’ll hear the pros and cons of what they do, and why they ultimately chose their strategy. You can let us know which strategy you prefer at bestevercommunity.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Buy for cash flow, put long term debt in place, and have adequate cash reserves” - Theo Hicks

 

Evan Holladay Real Estate Background:

 

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In an effort to bring The Best Ever Listeners even MORE value, Joe has started a special segment of the podcast. In these segments, Joe shares something he has either recently learned, or even something he’s known for a while that he thinks can be valuable to everyone else. In this episode, he’s addressing feeling “blah” and how to power through it and still be productive. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“When we create something, then we’re going to get really excited”

 

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Direct download: JF_1422_-_The_Overachievers_Guide_to_BLAH_Days.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am EDT

After being a very successful house flipper, Jimmy decided he wanted to pivot into buy and hold. In order to gain experience, knowledge, and credibility, he decided to be a limited partner on some deals first. With everything learned from that experience, Jimmy and his team were able to start acquiring their own multifamily deals. Hear how he did it, and what he learned along the way. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“6 weeks into the deal, and we’re still discovering surprises” - Jimmy Edwards

 

Jimmy Edwards Real Estate Background:

  • Owner of High Five Group
  • Been in real estate space for 12 years, flipped over 100 houses and in 400 multifamily units - both passively and actively
  • Has primarily focused on single-family homes, and is aggressively looking to acquire properties in the multifamily space.
  • Say hi to him at www.highfivemultifamily.com
  • Based in Dallas, TX
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

 

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Direct download: JF_1421_-_Jimmy_Edwards.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:37am EDT

Darren is an expert in his field and has built a tremendous company and investing strategy. He was doing smaller group homes before he saw the big need for senior housing. Along with senior housing, Darren also has development deals in process. You’ll hear informative tips for a couple of different strategies in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Just get out there and do your first transaction” - Darren Voros

Darren Voros Real Estate Background:

  • Co-Founder of CareHaus Properties Inc
  • Focused on creating investment opportunities around a growing demographic of people needing fully accessible, barrier-free, and technologically ‘smart’ rental options
  • Through strategic and innovative partnerships with builders, developers, and healthcare professionals we bring something truly unique to our investors
  • Say hi to him at http://www.carehaus.ca/
  • Based in Toronto, CA
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

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Direct download: JF_1420_-_Darren_Voros.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am EDT

If you’re a syndicator of any type, one issue that arises is how to allocate the equity based on what everyone is doing for the deal. If you found the deal and someone else did the underwriting, who gets what? That is just one example of a potential problem. Jeff has figured out a formula for how to make these decisions. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I wanted a system that emphasized those areas of greatest need” - Jeff Greenberg

 

Jeff Greenberg Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1419_-_Jeff_Greenberg.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am EDT

Will became an expert in his field by happenstance. In his words, becoming a digital marketing expert “just kind of happened”. We’ll get tactical advice from Will of what we can do to expand our business and/or brand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Go out there to try to add value and establish a personal connection” - Will Deane

 

Will Deane Background:

  • Successful entrepreneur as a digital marketing and eCommerce Expert
  • Has built and scaled several multi-million dollar businesses
  • Say hi to him at https://www.unstoppable.co/
  • Based in Austin, Texas

 

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Direct download: JF_1418_-_Will_Deane.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:04am EDT

The guys are back for another edition of Follow Along Friday, continuing last week’s talk about common investor questions. A lot of great content in this episode, you’ll want to star, download, bookmark, or whatever else you do to keep track of the good ones! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“I would of had that in my underwriting, instead of being surprised by it”

Mentioned In This Episode:

JF1410: How to Answer the Most Common Questions From Passive Investors (Part 1) #FollowAlongFriday with Joe &Theo

The Three Immutable Laws of Real Estate Investing

How to Become an Award-Winning 5-Star Apartment Syndicator

 

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Direct download: JF_1417_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:23am EDT

It doesn’t take much to realize the value that a conversation with a real estate attorney who is also an active investor, can have on your business. Paul and Joe cover real estate contracts extensively in this episode, a lot of great content in this episode! You’ll want to save this episode and listen again. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you’re a remote buying, you’ll have a tough time managing the tenants from out of state” - Paul Sian

 

Paul Sian Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1416_-_Paul_Sian.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

Chris and his team are extremely bullish on the Dallas - Fort Worth market over the next couple of decades. Because of that, they have been expanding rapidly in the area. From multifamily and industrial to office and urban core, they buy and hold it all! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“People that come out early in the cycle developing tend to do the best” - Chris Powers

 

Chris Powers Real Estate Background:

  • Serial entrepreneur with more than 13 years of real estate development and investment experience
  • Has raised more than $70 million in equity financing through a multitude of high net-worth and family office partners
  • His Company, Fort Capital has invested and developed over $200M in multifamily, industrial and urban properties throughout Fort Worth and the greater DFW Metroplex
  • Say hi to him at https://fortcapitallp.com/
  • Based in DFW, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: Traction

 

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Direct download: JF_1415_-_Chris_Powers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:11am EDT

Today’s guest has a phenomenal way of setting goals and doing things everyday to work towards those goals. We’ll hear about that in the beginning of the episode, followed by more details on the actual investing he has done so far. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Surround yourself with good ideas and feed your mind with good information” - Scott Price

 

Scott Price Real Estate Background:

  • Husband/wife team leading Bonvolo Real Estate Investments
  • Recently a full time real estate investor after 14 years investing while working full time jobs
  • Has a self-funded portfolio of multi-family, SFR, office, retail, medical, & land in WA for buy & hold cash flow
  • Got to where they are by creating & following vision board & plan
  • Say hi to him at http://bonvolo.com/
  • Based in Seattle, WA
  • Best Ever Book: 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris

 

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Direct download: JF_1414_-_Scott_Price.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:36am EDT

Best Ever Listeners, today we have the privilege of learning from a celebrity! Justin is the star of Zombie House Flipper on A&E. He worked his way up to flipping over 100 homes and being the star of a TV show. His take on life is refreshing and something we could all use a little more of in our own lives. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you help enough people out, eventually the world will give you what you actually wanted” - Justin Stamper

 

Justin Stamper Real Estate Background:

  • Began his career in real estate by flipping his family's foreclosed home when he was 19 years old
  • Worked his way up to becoming a well known real estate investor in Central Florida by buying and renovating over 100 homes
  • Say hi to him at www.americananchorhomes.com
  • Star of Zombie House Flipping on A&E
  • Based in Orlando, Florida
  • Best Ever Book: 48 Laws Of Power

 

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Direct download: JF_1413_-_Justin_Stamper.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:33am EDT

Mr. Montagne shared great advice with us once before on the show (find link below). Last time, we learned his real estate strategy, today we learn how he has been able to build his “dream team”. As real estate investors, we are entrepreneurs, and we need to have an excellent team that we can trust to have our backs. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The best way to find people that you will trust and will help you, is referrals from people that you already trust” - Bobby Montagne

 

Bobby Montagne Real Estate Background:

  • CEO of Walnut Street Finance
  • Real estate entrepreneur with three decades of experience in commercial and residential property development, finance and sales
  • Has successfully overseen $15 billion in career transactions
  • Among an elite class of private real estate lenders that has consistently delivered high-quality returns to partners and investors

 

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Direct download: JF_1412_-_Bobby_Montagne.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:17am EDT

Garth is making his second appearance on the show today. This time he is here to update us since his last interview (see below for link), he is closing more deals and making more money by being brutally honest with sellers. If you buy anything that is negotiable, you should listen up! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you give them options, then sometimes people just freeze, don’t make any decision at all, and that’s not good for anybody” - Garth Kukla

 

Garth Kukla Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1411_-_Garth_Kukla.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:08am EDT

This is the first edition of the very common questions that Joe gets from potential investors. If you want to know the right questions to ask a sponsor, listen to this episode. If you want to know how to answer these questions from potential investors, listen to this episode. We’ll be back same time next week to discuss more question in part 2! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I don’t talk smack about anyone”

 

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Direct download: JF_1410_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:53am EDT

Keith got his start in the real estate investing business with a 4 unit that he bought with his cousin. They had to borrow money from friends, family, and credit cards to make it work. Once that deal was under his belt, Keith recognized the potential that real estate investing offered for his business and life. Hear how he was able to scale from that first property to over $1 Billion in real estate owned and/or controlled. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I Learned from a young age how to deal with employees, customers, lenders, and growing a business” - Keith Wasserman

 

Keith Wasserman Real Estate Background:

  • Founder of Gelt Inc.
  • Has been involved in the acquisition of several commercial, industrial, and residential properties, now totaling over $1 billion in assets
  • Say hi to him at http://www.geltinc.com/
  • Based in LA, California
  • Best Ever Book: Snowball

 

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Direct download: JF_1409_-_Keith_Wasserman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:25am EDT

A lot of people say the same thing “I’d love to flip a house (or have a rental) but I just don’t have the money”. Austin noticed that too and wrote a book called Free Houses to explain how we can acquire properties without having money of our own. With over 16 units bought with very little of his own money, his advice is obviously actionable for most people who will listen. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I’m always a fan of local lenders, nothing against big banks” - Austin Miller

 

Austin Miller Real Estate Background:

  • Labeled as a creative financing real estate investor
  • Built a real estate portfolio of 16 units worth over $1.2 Million with little of his own money
  • Author of the book Free Houses
  • Say hi to him at http://www.hickoryhomebuyers.com/
  • Based in Springfield, MO
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

 

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Direct download: JF_1408_-_Austin_Miller.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:45am EDT

Jerry never had any intentions of owning a marketing company. When he was stuck with the task of finding work from home, he worked with a friend answering phones and talking to people because she was great at everything but talking to people. Once he did his first wholesale, he was hooked. Jerry learned how to do marketing and went out on his own. Now he helps investors keep deals in the pipeline.

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Some language choices work well, others don’t” - Jerry Puckett

 

Jerry Puckett Real Estate Background:

  • Founder and managing partner at New Refined Images
  • Helps clients source deals through direct mail and internet marketing
  • Sent more than 1 million pieces of mail to more than 90 markets in 2017
  • Say hi to him at www.marketlikeawholesaler.com
  • Based in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: The Speed Of Trust

 

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Direct download: JF_1407_-_Jerry_Puckett.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:00am EDT

Weston set a goal to specialize and be the number one seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago. Goal accomplished! With his brokerage and team around him, together they are the move the highest number on 2-4 unit properties in all of Chicago! Weston saw this need years ago and went all in. Hear how he has been able to have such great success. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Don’t always look to help yourself” - Weston Harding

 

Weston Harding Real Estate Background:

  • Owns and operates X Plus Real Estate
  • His team is currently the #1 brokerage for 2-4 unit sales in all of Chicago
  • Team closed over $20M in sales in 2017, on track for $40M in 2018
  • Say hi to him at https://www.xplusrealestate.com/ or at 312.669.4343
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Best Ever Book: Never Eat Alone

 

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Direct download: JF_1406_-_Weston_Harding.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

John and his co author came out with The Go Giver 10 years ago! The book is all about putting other people's’ needs first. They have a cult following around their first book and are coming out with another book very soon. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The more you give, the more you have” - John David Mann

 

John David Mann Background:

  • Has co-authored seven New York Times and national bestsellers
  • This week he launches the his next parable, THE GO-GIVER INFLUENCER
  • Concert cellist, award-winning composer, high school founder, educator, publisher, and entrepreneur
  • Based in
  • Say hi to him at  http://johndavidmann.com/

 

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Direct download: JF_1405_-_John_David_Mann.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:26am EDT

Brandon has clients in every state, and only works with real estate investors. To say he’s experienced saving his clients money on their taxes, would be an understatement. Today we hear about why tax planning is important, and why your CPA should be doing more than just filing your tax returns. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“How do we keep our taxable income below these thresholds so that we can get this 20% pass-through deduction” - Brandon Hall

 

Brandon Hall Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1404_-_Brandon_Hall.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:19am EDT

JF1403: Apartment Syndication Exit Strategy: Refinance or Sell? #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo

 

We missed a week of Follow Along Friday, but the guys are back! We’re getting to hear how to decide if you should refinance or just sell your property. Joe has done both and has reasons for doing it either way, depending on your specific situation. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“First is understanding what kind of marketability your properties have”

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

8 Step Process For Selling Your Apartment Community

 

Awesome Resident Recognition Ideas

 

New Passive Investor Website

 

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Direct download: JF_1403_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am EDT

Today’s guest did not mess around when he got started in real estate. He rolled up into multiple multifamily buildings and communities. Hear how he was able to do it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“By the time I paid for repairs, I may have been down to $1500 in cashflow” - Greg Ford

 

Greg Ford Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate investor since 2010
  • Purchased 6 single family homes from 2010-2013 which he 1031’d into 50% ownership into an 85 unit apartment complex in 2016
  • Refinanced in July 2017, pulled out $1.5M, which rolled into 136 units
  • Say hi to him at gregfordinvestingATgmail.com  
  • Based In Dallas, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

 

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Direct download: JF_1402_-_Greg_Ford.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

Sam is here today to explain how he can get people approved when they’re getting denied. Specifically, he tries to get people as many properties financed with residential financing. Since residential financing is the cheapest money around, this is advantageous for investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I try to get most of my clients to use this type of financing first” - Sam Sharp

 

Sam Sharp Real Estate Background:

  • Executive Vice President of National Sales at Guaranteed Rate
  • Has funded over a billion dollars in loans
  • Specializes in highlighting various strategies to ensure clients secure the best financing options
  • Say hi to him at guaranteedrate.com/SamSharp
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Best Ever Book: Millionaire Agent by Gary Keller

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am EDT

Joe was introduced to REO’s after the crash in 2008. He quickly scaled his business to managing over 600 properties. Now his company Tanis, helps investors find deals, do the title work, manage the properties, and anything else you may need. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The most effective marketing tool we have are bandit signs” - Joe Mueller

 

Joe Mueller Real Estate Background:

  • Investing in real estate almost 20 years
  • Owned and operated TANIS Group Realty since 2003
  • TANIS is a Chicago area based real estate brokerage focused on managing and disposition of bank owned properties
  • Say hi to him at http://tanisgroupllc.com/
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

Mario just wanted to escape the “rat race” by buying single family homes. When he got to about 10 houses, Mario was really overwhelmed. He started looking into commercial real estate and funding, and worked his way up to buying a 180 unit that has tripled in value.  If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“This isn’t for me, it’s just too much work” - Mario Ortiz

 

Mario Ortiz Real Estate Background:

  • Engineer in the oil industry for 28 years
  • Started investing in SFR to get out of the “rat race” but was overwhelmed after 10 homes
  • Moved up to a 17 unit, then a 90 unit, then a 180 unit in 2015 that tripled in value
  • Say hi to him at mortiz9991ATyahoo.com
  • Based in Friendswood, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am EDT

Troy is here today to tell us all about meetups. We’ll hear what a good meetup does, vs what a bad meetup does. He ran a REIA for years, now he is able to travel while working and is talking to us today from Thailand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I have been able to take my consulting business on the road with me” - Troy Miller

 

Troy Miller Real Estate Background:

  • Indirectly grew up in real estate with directly over the past 14 years
  • Works with REIAs, REIA Leaders, and Local/National organization to set a new standard in our industry
  • Developing the ways Real Estate Entrepreneurs connect/learn through a “Learn, Do, Teach” Education Model
  • Started Miller Construction in 1994 in remodeling homes and then moved into New Construction
  • Based in Cincinnati, Ohio

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:14am EDT

Mandy had a deal lined up that she was in love with, and ended up passing on it. When a town banded together to keep a factory out of their town, the potential lack of working force jobs made her no longer want the deal. Being able to pass on a deal that does not perfectly align with your strategy is an important skill to have. Mandy also runs us through some of her deals that she did purchase. A lot of great content added by Mandy in this episode! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Figure out what you like to do, and just keep doubling down on that” - Mandy McAllister

 

Mandy McAllister Real Estate Background:

  • Expert in repositioning underperforming small multifamily assets
  • Found success with her own deals in student housing as well as urban centers while also investing passively in syndications
  • Her passion is to help others define their path to financial freedom
  • Say hi to her at http://goodfortunecapital.com/
  • Based in LaGrange, IL
  • Best Ever Book: One Thing by Gary Keller

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am EDT

Welcome to our first debate! Theo is debating an Airbnb expert, Sue Hoyuela. Listen as they go back and forth in this fun debate. The takeaways from this episode are meant to help investors learn more about each strategy, rather than beat the opponent down. That being said, head over to bestevercommunity.com and tell us who you thought won the debate! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“With Airbnb, you can stop that calendar at any time you want” - Sue Hoyuela

 

Sue Hoyuela Real Estate Background:

  • Creator of the Airbnb Success Formula
  • Teaches how to trade long-term tenants for short-term guests, eliminate evictions and double rental income
  • Author, Speaker, and Real Estate Agent
  • Based in Los Angeles, California
  • Say hi to her at  www.airbnbvacationrentalbusiness.com
  • Best Ever Book: Financial Peace



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Category:general -- posted at: 9:25am EDT

Rich and his team oversee the industrial commercial division of Avistone’s capital market operations. They love what they call “flex space”. Warehouses with offices in the front and industrial operations in the back, and a lot of small businesses operating in them. Another big advantage to the industrial space is the leases are short term (3-5 years) and allows them to add value over time. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“When it comes to income producing properties, I would say the best adage is cashflow, cash flow, cash flow.” - Rich Kent

 

Rich Kent Real Estate Background:

  • Oversees Avistone’s capital markets operations
  • More than 30 years of experience in financial services, real estate investment, and capital markets
  • Completed transactions in commercial properties valued at more than $2 billion
  • Based in Laguna Niguel, CA
  • Say hi to him at https://avistone.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:27am EDT

Pete and his company, Apartment Life, help apartment owners create a strong community within their apartment complex. They have found that when tenants are getting along and have friends within the apartment community, they are happier, which leads to better reviews, and increased likelihood that they will renew their lease. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“More friendships, the more likely tenants are to renew their lease” - Pete Kelly

 

Pete Kelly Real Estate Background:

  • CEO of Apartment Life, a faith based nonprofit serving the multifamily industry
  • Helps improve a community's financial performance through online reputation, resident satisfaction, and resident retention.
  • Say hi to him at https://apartmentlife.org/
  • Based in: Euless, TX
  • Best Ever Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:31am EDT

Pejman had a very interesting strategy flipping vacant lots, until banks refused to sell him property after they found out how much money he was making. He also had a unique way of looking at his money at a young age, he would not spend any money unless it was an investment that made him money. Pejman has a ton of tips for money, real estate, and business. You’ll want to hear this one! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“You’re actually getting the equity back that you pay into the home” - Pejman Ghadimi

 

Pejman Ghadimi Real Estate Background:

  • Self made entrepreneur, best selling book author, and real estate investor
  • Three of his businesses collectively have grossed over $40M in revenue annually
  • Most recent best seller, Third Circle Theory, focuses on achieving a higher level of self-awareness and leveraging the power of entrepreneurship
  • Say hi to him at www.learnfrompj.com
  • Based in: Palm Beach, FL
  • Best Ever Book: The Alchemist

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:08am EDT

Omar was working for a large company, helping raise $3.7 Billion as an analyst  during his time there. Today he takes what he learned there and applies it to his own company and real estate syndications. Omar branched out to do his own syndications, along with a partner, they are also building an underwriting software to give institutional underwriting to the average Joe’s. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!



Best Ever Tweet:

“You need to be in-depth, granular, and very sophisticated in how you look at things” - Omar Khan

 

Omar Khan Real Estate Background:

  • Manager at Boardwalk Wealth with 10 years of investing experience across real estate and commodities
  • Developing the next generation of multifamily, self storage and mobile home park underwriting software
  • Based in Dallas, Texas
  • Say hi to him at https://www.boardwalkwealth.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Thinking Fast and Slow

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:19am EDT

A lot of investors or would-be investors never get their businesses off of the ground because of lack of funding. Nathan is here to tell us how to compete with other businesses that do have a lot of business. Nathan started Rentec Direct with no outside funding, or inside fundinge - other than minimal fees to set up the actual business, and grew it organically, to $3 Million in revenue for 2018. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“If you have a passion, go give it a try” - Nathan Miller

 Nathan Miller Real Estate Background:

 

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:20pm EDT

Chrstina is here to tell us how we can leverage traditional media to get more visibility. Her tips also help for gaining credibility as a newer investor. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Don’t say you’re new to real estate, say you’re new to this company” - Christina Daves

 

Christina Daves Background:

  • Founder of PR for Anyone
  • Shows people how to get visibility using social and traditional media
  • Author of the bestselling book, PR for Anyone™ - 100+ Affordable Ways to Easily Create Buzz for Your Business
  • Say hi to her at http://prforanyone.com/  or at www.getpresstoday.com
  • Based In Washington D.C.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 2:25pm EDT

Most of this episode was inspired by someone who wrote Joe asking to intern. If you want to work for someone operating at a high level, listen to Joe’s tips on how to reach out to them. They also discuss other ways someone can get into syndication with little to no experience. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Good is no longer good enough, we have to be outstanding”

 

Mentioned in this episode:

 

JF1054: Getting Paid to Raise Capital Without Being a Broker-Dealer with Amy Wan

 

JF1353: How To Win Over An Apartment Broker (From An Apartment Broker) with Thomas T Furlow

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:05pm EDT

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of a company that created a software to help automate the underwriting process. Enodo will save you time and money in your underwriting process by taking out a lot of the small, tedious tasks that right now, a human does. Hear exactly how his company may be able to help you. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“You’ll have the incremental revenue there to weather the storm” - Marc Rutzen

 

Marc Rutzen Real Estate Background:

  • CoFounder and CEO of Enodo, an automated underwriting platform for multifamily real estate
  • Enodo helps users analyze more deals in less time and make better investment decisions backed by data science
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Say hi to him at https://www.enodoinc.com/
  • Best Ever Book: The Lean Startup

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:48am EDT

John was (and still is) an investor like the rest of us, who was struggling to understand and prepare for everything that came with getting a commercial loan. One day he went to a consultant who put his info into a program, tapped his fingers on the desk for a couple minutes, and said “you’re a go”. John’s life was changed now. John and the consultant teamed together to bring this program to more people, which is how commercial loan success was formed. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“You just saved them a lot of time and money in the initial process of getting to know the transaction numbers” - John Matheson

 

John Matheson Real Estate Background:

  • CEO of Commercial Loan Success
  • Commercial Loan Success is a Business Loan and Investment Property Analysis Software and Education Platform.
  • Based in Colchester, CT
  • Say hi to him, get a free chapter of their upcoming book, and a free demo of their software at http://web.commercialloansuccess.com/Best
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:38am EDT

If you ask Chad, the answer to the proposed question in the title, is to buy B class multifamily properties built between 1982 - early 2000’s. We’ll hear a better explanation and reasons why he believes this is the best way to invest in real estate with the least amount of risk. We also hear some difficult deals he’s had and how he was able to work through it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“Every single deal we carry has a 6 month mortgage reserve and we raise the capital improvement stack for the first 5 years” - Chad Doty

 

Chad Doty Real Estate Background:

  • CEO of 37th Parallel Properties Investment Group
  • 12 years of multifamily real estate investing experience & 10 years of management consulting experience
  • Close to $300 million in real estate transactions
  • Based in Richmond, VA
  • Say hi to him at https://37parallel.com/
  • Best Ever Book: The Goal

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:47pm EDT

Ben has been building his real estate portfolio since 2010, and is here today to walk us through his process for evaluating and underwriting a value-add syndication. As an aerospace engineer, Ben is very thorough and methodical in his approach to underwriting, which is a fantastic as a listener looking to learn more about the value-add apartment syndication process. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“The cops were advised to stay away from the property” - Ben Risser

 

Ben Risser Real Estate Background:

  • Syndicator of commercial real estate and business consultant
  • Began building real estate business in 2010 and has syndicated $7 Million in commercial real estate
  • Based in Lititz, PA
  • Say hi to him on Facebook and LinkedIn as “Ben Risser”
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

 

A couple of notes from Ben:

 

“One thing I stated that I would clarify, regarding being conservative on rental upside.  I underwrite to a lower upside until I have more experience in a given market, or have collected a sufficient quantity and quality of data to increase the statistical confidence in the rental upside estimate.”

 

His revised “Biggest Mistake Ever in Real Estate” answer:

 

"Buying a fixer upper house, under the condition with your wife, that you'll renovate it to what she wants, and then having two more kids."

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:41am EDT

As a practicing Periodontist, Jeff obviously had student loan debt. He also had a mortgage, both are paid off now. Jeff is here to tell us how he was able to do pay off all of his debts while also investing in real estate. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If god didn’t want us to be in debt, that’s enough for me” - Jeff Anzalone

 

Jeff Anzalone Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:23pm EDT

Gene has been on the show in the past. Today he’s back for a Situation Saturday and tell us how he is able find great locations, and deal with zoning so you can change a single family home into an assisted living house. The benefit here is obvious, make a lot more money, but in order to do so you may have to jump through some hoops first, but Gene can help! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“In Texas you can have up to 16 people in a single family home” - Gene Guarino

 

Gene Guarino Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:52am EDT

James was making good money as a w2 worker with benefits and a comfortable life. He looked into real estate investing, started wholesaling, did two deals, and left his job. His family thought he was crazy and so did his friends. Now with his company being worth multiple millions of dollars, clearly he made the right choice. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“I just went until I figured it out” - James Hawk

 

James Hawk Real Estate Background:

  • Owns and operates a multi million dollar real estate investing business in North and Central Florida
  • Full time real estate investor since 2010, has purchased over 1,000 properties
  • Bought and sold over $40 million worth of real estate
  • Say hi to him at: www.flipmorehouses.com
  • Based in Jacksonville, FL
  • Best Ever Book: Traction

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:01am EDT

David is the host of the podcast, money for the rest of us, which discusses money at a high level. He leverages his experience of working with billion dollar portfolios to tell us normal folk more about how money works, how the economy works, and how we can leverage that knowledge to benefit us. Joe and David will discuss a lot of these same ideas and thoughts on today’s episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“It’s hard for individuals to get into the institutional space” - David Stein

 

David Stein Real Estate Background:

  • Produces and hosts the investing podcast Money For the Rest of Us
  • He was Chief Investment Strategist and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC, a $33 billion institutional advisory firm
  • Say hi to him at https://moneyfortherestofus.com
  • Based in Idaho Falls, ID
  • Best Ever Book: Skin in the Game

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:43am EDT

Alex was a real estate investor who “took his lumps in 2008”. He realized that he was not getting the level of service he wished he had been getting from his realtor partners. Now, as an agent, Alex is able to provide a high level of service for his clients, which are mostly high net-worth individuals or families. Hear the strategies he uses to be a top producing agent. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“That’s the position I take, treating the client the way I would like to be treated” - Alex Goldstein

 

Alex Goldstein Real Estate Background:

  • Top-producing real estate agent
  • Has acted as investor, developer, and principal in over $50 million of land, commercial, and residential real estate transactions
  • Author of three real estate books
  • Based in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Say hi to him at http://www.luxeaz.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Man’s Search for Meaning

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:15am EDT

Lauren and her husband are living in China and investing in real estate here in the States. We get an inside look at what (very) remote investing looks like, from the team members, to the properties, and the logistics of investing across the world. Lauren says the biggest factor to success when investing remotely is communication with your team and other people you work with. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“You don’t have to do anything extraordinary to build wealth, but you do have to do ordinary things extremely well” - Lauren Cranford

 

Lauren Cranford Real Estate Background:

  • Decided with her husband Chris in 2016 to build long term wealth and financial freedom through real estate investing
  • They have purchased 8 properties and adding to their portfolio as we speak
  • Based in Shanghai, China
  • Say hi to her at: CranfordPropertiesllc@gmail.com
  • Best Ever Book: Building Wealth One House at a Time

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:32am EDT

Mark had worked his way to a $6 million portfolio, before losing some cash flow and properties because he was too busy taking care of everything. Once he realized that he needed to replace himself on those tasks, Mark got back on track and even grew his business. Hear the difference he says between being self-employed and being a business owner. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I always recommend people stick with what they know” - Mark Dolfini

 

Mark Dolfini Real Estate Background:

  • Husband, Father, and U.S. Marine Veteran
  • Currently oversees the ownership, operation, and management of $40 Million worth of Real Estate
  • Volunteers with various veteran’s causes as well as Junior Achievement
  • Based in Lafayette, Indiana
  • Best Ever Listeners can get a free pre-release version of his new book at www.LandlordCoach.com/BestEver
  • Say hi to him at https://landlordcoach.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

Matthew has helped countless companies go from struggling to thriving. Today he tells us different methods and strategies for growing any business. Of course for our show, we’re focused on real estate investing businesses mostly. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I’ve got some really bad news, the company's being shut down, your out of a job” - Matthew Pollard

 

Matthew Pollard Real Estate Background:

  • Founder and Executive Director of Small Business Festival, ranked the #3 business conference by Inc.
  • His methods have transformed more than 3500 struggling businesses into profitable successes
  • Author of The Introvert’s Edge
  • Known as “The Rapid Growth Guy,” dedicated to helping small business owners
  • Featured in Fortune, INC., Entrepreneur, and CEO Magazine, and is a regular TV, radio, and podcast guest
  • Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Say hi to him at https://matthewpollard.com/



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Category:general -- posted at: 11:03am EDT

On Ivan’s third apartment acquisition, everything went wrong and “almost ruined” Ivan. To start with, Ivan paid too much for this 30 unit re-development deal. The deal was very distressed, and in a less than ideal location, but Ivan had faith in the area rebounding. Hear how he handled this situation with terrible tenants that wouldn’t pay, the property falling apart, bad plumbing, bad electrical, just about everything you can imagine went wrong with this place. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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The worst part was the tenants” - Ivan Barratt

 

Ivan Barratt Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am EDT

Time for part three of the Best Ever Series on what to do after finding a deal as an apartment syndicator. Today’s episode is focused on how to secure commitments from your investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I would personally email each person who I didn’t hear from”

 

Mentioned in this episode:

How to Avoid the Shiny Object Syndrome in Real Estate Investing

 

Joe's interview with Ash Patel about tax abatement

 

7-Steps to Presenting a New Apartment Deal to Your Private Investors

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:57pm EDT