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Michael Parrott, Director of Acquisitions for Suncap Real Estate, discusses his background and entry into real estate, as well as his focus on flex industrial and grocery anchored retail assets in the Southeast. He explains the advantages of investing in flex industrial properties, such as predictable supply and affordability for tenants. Parrott also shares a case study of a successful investment in Elk Mountain Business Park. He discusses the strategy for investing in grocery anchored retail centers and the importance of underestimating insurance rates. Parrott recommends the book 'Faith Driven Investing' and highlights the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an organization he supports. Takeaways: Flex industrial properties offer predictable supply and affordability for tenants. Investing in grocery anchored retail centers can provide higher yields and lower risk. Underestimating insurance rates can lead to unexpected expenses in real estate deals. The book 'Faith Driven Investing' explores the intersection of faith and business. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization that Michael Parrott supports. Michael Parrott | Real Estate Background Director of Acquisitions at SunCap, Founder of Mill Ridge Based in: Pompano Beach, Florida Say hi to him at: LinkedIn https://suncapfund.com/ Best Ever Book: Mastering the Market Cycle by Howard Marks Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Jonathan Bombaci, founder of Candor Realty, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process, specifically how to discover creative value-add opportunities. Jonathan Bombaci | Real Estate Background Real Estate / Business Owner Based in: Lowell MA Say hi to him at: https://www.facebook.com/simplifiedREImeetup/ https://www.candorealty.com/ Best Ever Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Siegel, co-founder and chief investment officer at RailField Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jon discusses the fundamentals of acquisitions, including how to find deals in 2024, the importance of building relationships with brokers, and how to get your offers accepted in a competitive environment. He also shares his strategies for getting from an accepted LOI to the closing table. Jon Siegel | Real Estate Background Partner & Chief Investment Officer | Railfield Based in: Bethesda, MD Say hi to him at: https://www.railfieldrealty.com/ Linkedin Best Ever Book: Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Wilson, managing partner of Crux Commercial Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob discusses what he’s seeing in the lending marketplace, including what lenders are really looking for in buyers, how to position yourself as an attractive buyer to lenders, the importance of liquidity, and more. Jacob Wilson | Real Estate Background Managing Partner | Crux Commercial Partners Based in: Tacoma, WA Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this season finale episode of Passive Investor Tips, host Travis Watts provides a highlight reel of snippets from previous episodes. He emphasizes the importance of savings rate in achieving financial independence and retirement. He discusses the benefits of passive income investing and the value of value-add real estate. Travis also shares tips on saving money, diversifying investments, and being adaptable in the market. He highlights the advantages of commercial real estate investing and the concept of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Nepola of Current Capital Management joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Todd discusses buying and managing warehouse, retail, and industrial real estate. He also discusses retail property management, why you should treat every property like you’ll own it forever, and why Amazon isn’t killing retail. Todd Nepola | Real Estate Background President of Current Capital Management Inc Based in: Hollywood, Florida Say hi to him at: IG - @lifeaccoringtotoddd ToddNepola.com Best Ever Book: Keeping it Real on Commercial Real Estate by Todd Nepola Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Katz, owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Aaron discusses what’s happening in the Dallas, Texas, multifamily market. He also discusses being a solo GP in a co-GP world, being a “slow-and-steady” deal sponsor, and why 2024 is a good time to buy multifamily. Aaron Katz | Real Estate Background Owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: aaronkatzapartmentinvesting.com Facebook Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Kuchenbecker, an active investor and LP in over 27 investments, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jeremy discusses his path to financial freedom via real estate, including his first deal, scaling his investment portfolio, and avoiding lifestyle creep. Her also discusses investing in alternative assets like car washes, oil and gas, and ATMs and what LPs should look for in investments. Jeremy Kuchenbecker | Real Estate Background VP of APCO Holdings Based in: Orlando, Florida Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Fooled by Randomness Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Cale Delaney, owner of JBR Investments & Management, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Cale discusses his move from construction management to investing in short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountain region. He shares how he built his short-term rental business, including the keys to a successful short-term rental and the financing, renovation, and rental strategies in a changing STR landscape. Cale Delaney | Real Estate Background Owner - JBR Investments & Management LLC Portfolio $7M portfolio of REO with another $2M of co-hosted AUM Based in: South Florida Say hi to him at: Linktree Best Ever Book: The Bible Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Papp, a general partner at The Nova Haus, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Martin discusses his background in real estate investing and his current focus on building luxury boutique short-term rentals in high-growth markets. He also explains the return potential in international markets compared to the United States and the challenges of financing properties abroad. Martin Papp | Real Estate Background General Partner of The Nova Haus | Owner of Papp's Tea Based in: Irvine, CA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn thenovahaus.com martinpapp.com Best Ever Book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. On this episode, Travis Watts concludes "Passive Investor Tips" series on the Best Ever Show, thanking listeners for their support over 4 years, shares tips for financial independence through passive income, and announces a related book release. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Industrial real estate broker and investor Chad Griffiths joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses the state of industrial real estate, including how businesses have become a new class of buyer, how industrial leasing has evolved in a high-interest-rate environment, and how industrial stacks up vs. other asset classes in 2024. Previous Episode: JF2779: Why Now Is the Time to Break into Industrial Real Estate ft. Chad Griffiths Jack Thomas | Real Estate Background Partner at NAI Portfolio 7 industrial buildings, 160,000 sq ft Based in: Edmonton, Alberta Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Youtube Best Ever Book: Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Thomas, president of Jetway Financial, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, he explains his transition from fix-and-flips to private lending and note investing. He also discusses targeting cash flow vs. appreciation across different markets, how to strategically plan for appreciation, and raising capital to invest in hotel development, including the four-legged model he uses for sustainable investing. Jack Thomas | Real Estate Background President of Jetway Financial Based in: Chicago, Illinois Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.exumanoire.com www.jetwayfinancial.com Best Ever Book: Thinking Strategically by Avinash K. Dixit Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Lance Pederson, co-founder and CEO of Passive Advantage, joins Slocomb to discuss due diligence for limited partners, including questions LPs should be asking GPs, the importance of deal flow, and the myth that experience equals better or more advantageous deals. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Sylvis, principal at Sylvis Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Amy discusses the 800 units she’s recently closed in Dallas, how she broke onto the CRE scene, and the power of networking. She also dives into her process for creating consistent content for social media and her strategy for raising capital on LinkedIn. Repeat Guest: JF2721: How This New Multifamily Investor Closed 4 Deals in First 6 Months ft. Amy Sylvis Amy Sylvis | Real Estate Background Sylvis Capital Portfolio: 1400+ doors and 208,000 SQ FT flex industrial Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to her at: www.capitalraisingsecrets.com Best Ever Book: The Creature From Jekyll Island Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. On this episode, Travis Watts emphasizes the importance of saving a percentage of take-home pay during working years. Inspired by Mr. Money Mustache (Pete), the episode covers the FIRE movement and suggests increasing savings rate for earlier retirement. It also mentions tools like Baseline for managing finances and investments needed to retire, using a 5% annual return and living on 4% of the portfolio's value as assumptions. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of the Best Ever Roundtable — featuring hosts Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Joe Cornwell — turns into a debate of sorts as the hosts discuss the recently proposed NAR settlement. Ash shares personal stories of realtor experiences, both in residential and commercial, and argues that the proposed settlement could put an end to the “racketeering” and “collusion” that exists in the industry. Socomb and Joe — both brokers — take the other side, with Slocomb defending realtors and Joe highlighting who the biggest losers in the settlement, should it come to fruition. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Smith, principal at Elevation Capital Group, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Ryan discusses his upbringing in real estate, investing in mobile home parks and self-storage, and investing through multiple market cycles. He also breaks down the state of self-storage and the four key points he uses in his underwriting process. Repeat Guest: JF1868: Investor Creates Software To Better Manage Real Estate with Ryan Smith Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Powell, CEO and Principal of RESOLUT Real Estate, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Rob discusses how he missed out on building a mobile home park portfolio by having unrealistic expectations and overnegotiating. He also shares his strategy behind buying cash, residential vs. non-residential commercial real estate, and why you should fall in love with the numbers, not the asset. Rob Powell | Real Estate Background CEO and Principal, RESOLUT RE Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robpowell/ https://resolutre.com/ Best Ever Book: 10X is Easier Than 2X - Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irwin Boris, senior vice president of investments at Heritage Capital Group, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Irwin and Ash nerd out on the nuances of industrial real estate, including small-bay flex, outfitting spaces for unique tenants, why Irwin covets “wheel-and-spoke” markets. Irwin also shares his thoughts on the current economic climate and explains why he’s selling a 500-unit multifamily property despite it not being the best time to sell. Irwin Boris | Real Estate Background Heritage Capital Group Portfolio: 7MM SF of industrial, small bay flex and 500 units of legacy multifamily Based in: Ridgewood, NJ & Bozeman MT Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Instagram Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. Sandhya Seshadri, a Dallas-based apartment syndicator and asset management coach, shares insights on multifamily property due diligence, focusing on physical, financial, and environmental assessments. With over 1400 apartments under management, she emphasizes hiring third-party experts for unbiased due diligence, examining physical condition, lease agreements, and financials to avoid surprises and ensure projections meet investor expectations Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Allred, CEO of Axia Partners, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Dave — a self-proclaimed deal junkie — discusses how he landed TopGolf on a NNN lease, how he reverse-engineered his goals to achieve lifestyle freedom, and why he’s excited about the opportunity that exists right now. He also explains how, even though his heart is in multifamily, he has expanded by being opportunistic in other asset classes. Repeat Guest: JF2555: Half a Million by 25 with Dave Allred Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew McNair, president and founder of Swan Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Andrew discusses the danger of investing with syndicators with short track records, working with (and marketing to) retirees, and the power of diversification. He goes on to discuss how, as a fund manager, he’s vetted syndicators in the past, and how that process has changed over time during a challenging economic climate. Andrew McNair | Real Estate Background President & Founder of SWAN Capital Portfolio: Mutli-Family, RV Parks, Storage, Short Term, Industrial. Based in: Pensacola, FL & Daphne, AL Say hi to him at: www.swan-capital.com LinkedIn Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In todays episode, Travis Watts emphasizes the importance of diversification, understanding market trends, and the value of patience and consistent investing strategies to achieve long-term financial success. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome the the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert. Today’s Headlines: Denver is on Fire: Despite its high home prices relative to the national average, Colorado’s Capital has taken the top spot in U.S. News’s recent list of the nation’s 20 hottest housing markets. Minneapolis Captivates Renters: Renters searched for apartments in Minneapolis more than any other market in February. Apartment searches in Minneapolis grew a staggering 234% compared to February last year. Dallas Owns Industrial: Dallas led the industrial sector in terms of deliveries in 2023, with almost 61.9 million square feet delivered across 177 properties, more than doubling the average pace nationally. Today’s Guest: Has the CRE market hit the bottom? Some big players seem to think it has. Goldman Sachs said last week that it’s ready to start actively investing in commercial real estate again, and Blackstone is on the bandwagon, too. According to Blackstone President Jon Gray, the time to make a move is not after interest rates come down, but before. He also says that as investors, sometimes, you can miss the bottom by being overly cautious, and he believes that now is probably a good time to move fast and buy real estate before rates come down. Logan Freeman, co-founder and principal at FTW Investments, joins host Paul Mueller to discuss. Logan Freeman | Real Estate Background Co-founder and chief development officer of FTW Investments LLC, where their strategy involves acquiring, operating, and the eventual disposition of large-scale commercial real estate assets in key sectors and markets. Previous episodes: JF2959: Navigating Today’s Market in the Midwest ft. Logan Freeman JF1845: Ex-NFL Player Turns To Real Estate Investing with Logan Freeman JF1908: Reinventing Yourself After A Traumatic Experience #SituationSaturday with Logan Freeman Portfolio: GP of 1,500 multifamily units across four states, plus 600,000 sq. ft. in the office, industrial, and retail sectors. Based in: Kansas City, MO Say hi to him at: ftwinvestmentsllc.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek, founders of Avista Fund, join host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Igor and Nikita discuss the nuances of operating a fund, including how they align the interests of the investors and fund managers and how funds can negotiate favorable terms for investors. Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek | Real Estate Background Founder/Managing Partner of Avista Fund Portfolio: 3,200+ multifamily units, cumulative value of over $500MM Based in: Los Angeles, California Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-shaltanov-13682b43/ Best Ever Book: Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zamir Kazi, CEO of ZMR Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. A college dropout who learned how to renovate properties by watching YouTube, Zamir now has 50 properties with more than 10,000 units under management. In this episode, Zamir discusses the “perfect storm” that has given rise to distress, his 200-plus unit buy box, and why he’s being patient and waiting for the right time — which he says is coming — to buy in the face of the wave of upcoming distress. Zamir Kazi | Real Estate Background CEO of ZMR Capital Portfolio: $1.75B+ assets currently under mgmt. 8,000+ units. Based in: LA and Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Shoe Dogs by Phil Knight Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. Charles Seamen, a real estate syndicator focused on multifamily, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show for another installment of the Due Diligence Show. In this episode, Charles highlights five crucial steps in financial due diligence — steps that could cost you BIG if you skip them or don’t execute them properly. These include reviewing lease audits (and evaluating them properly), reviewing service contracts, what’s actually included in the sale (tools, equipment, inventory, etc.) and more. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Wahlgren, a partner at MAG Capital Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Neil discusses risk mitigation in single-tenant industrial, focusing on the importance of credit analysis and vetting a business’s financials. He also evaluates the current industrial real estate market, the state of industrial lending, and explores how his firm handles expiring leases for long-term tenants. Neil Wahlgren | Real Estate Background Partner, MAG Capital Partners Portfolio: Industrial NNN-leased Real Estate, Short term rentals, MF Syndications Based in: San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwahlgren/ https://magcp.invportal.com/signup Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad King, CEO and founder of Titan Capital Group, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses his GP portfolio, which consists of $106 million AUM across multiple asset classes. An expert underwriter, he also shares his strategy behind losing out on deals today to buy distress tomorrow, how to buy right in self-storage, and the opportunity available now in the office sector. Chad King | Real Estate Background CEO and Founder of Titan Capital Group Portfolio: 855+ MF units, 210 self storage units, 3 mobile home parks, 2 office buildings and limited partner on 100+ million RE Based in: Nashville TN Say hi to him at: https://titancapitalgroupllc.com/ Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. On this episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis Watts discusses the impact of Wall Street and corporations like Amazon entering the single-family real estate market. It covers the advantages for investors and homeowners due to increased demand, but highlights the negatives for first-time buyers and renters competing with major entities. Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JD Gray, president of Cadon Ridge Advisors, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, JD shares how he got started in real estate, including the importance of finding a great mentor and cutting his teeth on a value-add self-storage deal. He also discusses using debt and equity to scale into bigger projects, his direct-to-seller strategy for finding off-market deals, and building relationships with banks to get favorable financing terms. JD Gray | Real Estate Background President of Cadron Ridge Advisors LLC Portfolio: 400 single and multi-family rental units, storage units, recreational and residential land development. Based in: Conway, Arkansas Say hi to him at: www.linkedin.com/in/jdgraycra Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Lim, founder and CEO of Essential Element Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Linda discusses shifting your strategy when deals don’t pencil, the nuances of investor relations in a challenging economy, how investor sentiment has changed in value-add multifamily, and anticipating market shifts in 2024-25. Linda Lim | Real Estate Background Founder & CEO of Essential Element Capital Multifamily Syndication, Fund Manager, and Distribuitor. Portfolio: Over $100MM AUM with over 400 doors. Based in: Pasadena, CA Say hi to her at: www.essentialelementcapital.com http://linkedin.com/in/lindalim88 Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Bramer, founder of The Cash Flow MD, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. After an autoimmune condition robbed him of his ability to practice anesthesiology, Danny turned to real estate investing. In this episode, Danny discusses operating a fund of funds, the nuances of raising capital from physicians, and the questions passive investors should ask before investing in a fund of funds. Danny Bramer | Real Estate Background CashFlowMD Physician by training, full time entrepreneur for a living. Portfolio: MF, Hotel, NNN, MHP, Car Wash, Self Storage. Based in: Louisville, Ky Say hi to him at: https://linktr.ee/thecashflowmd Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this kickoff episode, Dax Ferguson, CEO of Heritage Construction and Consulting Services, joins Slocomb to discuss the most common due diligence mistakes investors make, including skipping units during a unit walk, not scoping plumbing lines, not doing a thorough lease audit, and more. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Best Ever Podcast, Ash Patel interviews Anders Jacobson, CEO of Brighton Capital, shares his journey from a 13-year sales career to building a portfolio of over 2,500 multifamily units. He discusses the importance of getting started in real estate and the role of syndication in his success. Anders also highlights the significance of addressing pain points for investors and the power of storytelling in sales and real estate. He offers advice on attracting new investors through social media and networking events. Anders emphasizes the value of adding free content and providing genuine value to others. He encourages individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and start taking action in real estate. Takeaways: Get started in real estate as soon as possible and continue learning along the way. Address pain points for investors and offer solutions to their financial challenges. Use storytelling to engage potential investors and make the real estate experience relatable. Build networks through in-person events and social media platforms like LinkedIn. Anders Jacobson | Real Estate Background CEO of Brighton Capital Portfolio: 2500+ units across NC, SC, GA, FL & TX. Based in: Raleigh, NC Say hi to him at: LinkedIn brightoncapital.io Best Ever Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In this episode of Multifamily Fundamentals, Matt Faircloth focuses on strategic insights into when and how to sell multifamily real estate, emphasizing the importance of timing for exit strategies, the considerations for holding vs. selling, and preparing multifamily properties for sale to maximize returns. It provides a comprehensive guide on navigating the selling process, including evaluating market conditions, dealing with encumbrances, and leveraging broker relationships for successful transactions. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Travis Watts discusses the choice between discipline or regret in investing, emphasizing the importance of discipline for financial success. He reflects on personal family experiences to highlight the value of time over money, advocating for a life of freedom and fulfillment through wise investing. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Christion Sadler. Christion Sadler is an award winning real estate entrepreneur based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 18 years as an independent real estate investor, Christion has bought, sold, and managed projects spanning many asset classes including single family, multi family, commercial, and land. Christion Sadler | Real Estate Background VP of Investor Relations at PREIshare Portfolio 4+ Commercial Properties, Partner in $100mm Fund Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich by by Napoleon Hill Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gideon Pfeffer, CEO and managing partner at The GSH Group, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Gideon discusses his pivot from investing in single-family homes to the multifamily space, investor sentiment and what he’s seeing in 2024, and why the “Stay Alive Till ‘25” approach is beginning to wane. Gideon Pfeffer | Real Estate Background CEO and managing partner at The GSH Group Portfolio 7,500 apartment units Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravi Gupta is a managing partner and COO at Viking Capital Investments, a multifamily syndication company. Today, he joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. Ravi is a trained physician who, with his partner, Vikram Raya, went from investing as a hobby to raising more than $230 million in equity and acquiring more than $800 million in real estate. In this episode, Ravi discusses the mindset shift that must happen to pivot from your W2 job to being a syndicator or full-time investor, having an impact by improving communities through multifamily investing, and why the biggest opportunity in multifamily is available right now. Ravi Gupta | Real Estate Background Managing Partner/ COO Viking Capital Investments Portfolio 16 Multifamily Units Based in: Fairfax, Virginia Say hi to him at: https://vikingcapllc.com/ Best Ever Book: Multi-family Millions by David Lindahl Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicky Schiff, CEO at Avrio Management, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Vicky — a CRE entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School — discusses preferred equity, its place in the capital stack, and the opportunity it presents for investors in the current CRE landscape. She illustrates this by breaking down a specific case study and goes on to discuss how rising interest rates have given rise to pref equity, all while explaining what’s really happening in the world of multifamily distress. Previous Episode Vicki Schiff | Real Estate Background AVRIO Hires and trains virtual assistants, primarily for real estate companies. Based in: Los Angeles Say hi to her at: www.avriore.com Best Ever Book: Greatest Salesman in the World - OG Mandino Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Ever Show hosts Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell convene for a two-man Best Ever Roundtable. In this episode, Ash and Joe discuss the differences between screening tenants for commercial properties vs. residential, including the difficulties they’ve faced and mistakes they’ve made. They also dive into mindset tactics to overcome fear and imposter syndrome, strategies for working with mentors and accountability partners, and where they think the real estate market is going — and how they plan to adjust accordingly. To cap it off, Ash shares what he thinks will be the hidden catalyst that could get real estate back on track in 2024. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. Matt Faircloth and the DeRosa team's episode on multifamily investing highlights the necessity of active asset management and strategic planning for success. It underscores that effectively managing multifamily properties involves hands-on oversight and a business-like approach to achieve profitability. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Travis Watts discusses the choice between discipline or regret in investing, emphasizing the importance of discipline for financial success. He reflects on personal family experiences to highlight the value of time over money, advocating for a life of freedom and fulfillment through wise investing. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert. Today’s Headlines: Self-Storage Boom Set to Peak: A recent report from Yardi Matrix predicts a surge in supply for 2024 and 25, followed by a decline in later years, signaling a major shift in what’s become an attractive asset class for investors. ‘Cause for Optimism’ in NNN?: Triple-net-lease average closing cap rates declined in January while inventory dropped for a second consecutive month, to signs that Chris Lomuto of Northmarq says could be “cause for optimism.” Rents Are Cooling … Sort of: New “luxury” Class A supply is putting downward pressure on rents at all price points. It’s a phenomenon called “filtering,” and there are 12 U.S. markets where Class C rents are falling at least 6% year-over-year. All 12 of those markets have supply expansion rates ABOVE the U.S. average. Today’s Guest: Joining host Paul Mueller on the Best Ever Show today is Jay Parsons. Jay is Head of Economics and Industry Principals at RealPage. As a rental housing economist, Jay is one of the leading voices in multifamily real estate. He’s an author, speaker, and an expert in market trends and forecasts, rental housing policy issues, property management, and more. If you want to read more from Jay on this story, he’s posted on Twitter and LinkedIn about it recently. You can also follow him on LinkedIn and on Twitter @JayParsons. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mac Shelton — founding partner at Sweetbay Capital, which focuses on multifamily value-add deals in Virginia and the Carolinas — joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Mac discusses investing in student rentals before reading Joe Fairless’s Book — the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book — and how the lack of scalability in student rentals led him and his partner to pivot to multifamily syndication. From niching down and investing in familiar markets to overcoming tenant delinquency, Mac shares his experience buying multifamily deals in the challenging landscape that defined 2023. Mac Shelton | Real Estate Background Founding Partner at Sweetbay Capital Portfolio: 131 units with 60 more under contract Based in Raleigh, NC Say hi to him at www.sweetbay-capital.com Linkedin Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentina Brega, owner/operator of HireTrainVA.com, joins host Joe Cornwell on th Best Ever Show, sharing her story of immigrating to the U.S. from Moldova and her origins in real estate. In this episode, she discusses cutting her teeth making cold calls at a wholesaling company, what she learned about communications from analyzing her own conversations, and how hiring virtual assistants can help elevate your business and do more deals. Valentina Brega | Real Estate Background HireTrainVA Hires and trains virtual assistants, primarily for real estate companies. Based in: Nashville, TN Say hi to her at: https://hiretrainva.com/linktree/ Best Ever Book: Traffic Secrets - Russel Brunson Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices