The Best Ever CRE Show

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. In this podcast episode, the Ash Patel discusses the state of the economy and real estate. He mentions concerns about banking collapses and the need for diversification. Additionally, he highlights oversupply in the multifamily market and the resilience of suburban downtown shopping centers. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Matheson is the co-founder and managing partner at Matheson Capital, a South Carolina-based real estate investment firm that focuses on multifamily and student housing. In this episode, Will shares the “Matheson Method” for growing into apartment investing as a new investor, including five things not to do. He also discusses the benefits of investing in student housing and how to select the best properties in that asset class. Will Matheson | Real Estate Background Co-founder and managing partner at Matheson Capital Portfolio: Total of $100M in AUM Based in: Charleston, SC Say hi to him at: mathcap.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Letters of a Businessman to His Son by G. Kingsley Ward Greatest Lesson: Start small. You can pick up small unit properties as you go, and then brokers will take you more seriously on the larger deals. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reed Goossens is a multifamily syndicator, podcast host, and owner/founder of RSN Property Group, a full-service multifamily investment company that buys assets across select MSAs in the U.S. In this episode, Reed shares his strategy for acquiring $100 million in assets over the past 12 months and how he is solving for affordability in high real estate tax states. Reed Goossens | Real Estate Background Multifamily syndicator, podcast host, and owner/founder of RSN Property Group Portfolio: $685M in AUM Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: reedgoossens.com rsnpropertygroup.com Podcast Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Greatest Lesson: A fool and their money are easily parted. Continue to be a student and learn. The day you think you’ve arrived is the day you’ll lose a lot of money. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Haptonstall is the CEO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity, a real estate investment services firm that focuses on multifamily syndication. In this episode, Zach discusses why Rise48 continues to underwrite five to ten deals a week despite only penciling a fraction of them and how his company was able to build a $1.4 billion portfolio by controlling various aspects of the value-add supply chain. Zach Haptonstall | Real Estate Background CEO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity Portfolio: $1.4B in AUM Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Mastery by Robert Greene Greatest Lesson: If you as the owner will not be doing this, you need to hire someone who is going to source, bid out, and manage all of your subcontractors. You have to be able to adequately manage your construction process. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culby Culbertson is the founder of Culbertson Holdings. He has $20 million in assets under management, including multifamily, self-storage, boat storage, and single-family rentals. In this episode, Culby discusses what his day job as a mortgage broker has taught him about commercial real estate, how he approaches investor cold calls, and how he stress tests his investment deals. Culby Culbertson | Real Estate Background Founder of Culbertson Holdings Portfolio: $20M in AUM Multifamily Self-storage Boat storage Single-family rentals Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry Greatest Lesson: Be as involved as you possibly can. Even if it doesn’t hit right away, it will. Real estate is a numbers game. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys 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 episode, Travis discusses his strategy for managing a portfolio of investments: the 8% rule. This is similar to the 4% rule many people live by who invest in the stock market, which says that when you reach retirement or financial independence, you sell off 4% of your portfolio each year and live off of that income. The 8% rule is similar, except you are living off of the income your portfolio generates rather than having to sell off pieces of it. Travis shares how he’s used this rule for the past eight years. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Leavitt is a multifamily and commercial broker at KW Commercial. In this episode, Blake shares the marketing tactics he uses to get in front of buyers and sellers at the optimal time. He also shares how he is overcoming a 90% drop in his market’s sales volume in the past year and how he identifies which properties are likely to sell in the near future. Blake Leavitt | Real Estate Background Director, Multifamily and Commercial Broker at KW Commercial Portfolio: Principal of a 48-unit property in Las Vegas Two LP positions spanning over 3,000 units Based in: Las Vegas, NV Say hi to him at: blakerealtyventures.com blakemultifamily.com Instagram Best Ever Book: Shift by Gary Keller Greatest Lesson: Contact owners and keep in touch with them, otherwise another broker will get the listing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Stout is the principal at StoutCap, which acquires high-performing assets in growing Southern markets. In this episode, Christopher discusses how he leveraged his experience in construction to garner success in value-add multifamily investing. He also shares the biggest struggles he’s encountered operating in a landlord-unfriendly market as well as advice for investors looking to get into development or bring construction in-house. Christopher Stout | Real Estate Background Principal at StoutCap Portfolio: 479 units Based in: New York, NY Say hi to him at: stoutcap.com Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi Greatest Lesson: Keep your foot on the gas as if it’s the hottest real estate market ever. That way, when deals start to pop up, you’ll be in line for them. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raphael Collazo is a commercial real estate specialist at Grisanti Group, which helps business owners and investors buy, sell, and lease commercial real estate. In this episode, Raphael discusses his path from software engineer to commercial real estate broker. He also dispels retail real estate myths, shares trends in the industrial and storage spaces, and reveals why the mixed-use asset class is one of his favorites. Raphael Collazo | Real Estate Background Commercial real estate specialist at Grisanti Group Portfolio: 4 units Based in: Louisville, KY Say hi to him at: Raphaelcollazo.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Greatest Lesson: Consistency is the key to success. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Pimm is the co-founder and principal of UrbanLandings, which purchases and repositions apartments in Atlanta and surrounding metros. In this episode, Cameron discusses his journey from financial advisor to real estate investor, how UrbanLandings has managed 10 years of successful deals, and the focus of their latest fund. Cameron Pimm | Real Estate Background Co-founder and principal of UrbanLandings Portfolio: 2,000 units (done $750MM in deals currently $450MM in AUM) Based in: Atlanta, GA Say hi to him at: urbanlandings.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Greatest Lesson: Have a very detailed business plan, and execute on it very quickly. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Greenberg is the CEO of Synergetic Investment Group, which acquires multifamily assets in emerging domestic markets. In this episode, Jeff discusses his decision to transition away from being a syndicator to a capital raiser. He also shares insights on investor relations and the benefits of managing and investing in a customizable fund. Jeff Greenburg | Real Estate Background CEO of Synergetic Investment Group Portfolio: 1,300+ multifamily units 60+ short-term rental units Bitcoin miners Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: synergeticig.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Cashflow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki Greatest Lesson: It is better to work with quality operators than to be the operator. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor SyndicationAttorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Linger is a multifamily syndicator at Up Plex Capital, making it attainable for investors to invest in wealth-building assets with confidence. In this episode, Chris discusses how Up Plex is preparing for a constantly changing real estate landscape to best protect investors and how they were able to double the size of their deals by finding quality partnerships. Chris Linger | Real Estate Background Multifamily syndicator at Up Plex Capital Portfolio: Current portfolio is $300MM, GP in almost 1,900 doors Based in: Austin, Texas Say hi to him at: up-plex.com LinkedIn Instagram Best Ever Book: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman Greatest Lesson: Partnership and leveraging others' resources are the best ways to scale and diversify in real estate. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM 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. 68% of the world’s richest people are self-made. Frugality certainly has its place in any financial strategy, but how can it help you achieve your goals? In this episode, Travis discusses the role frugality can play in designing your lifestyle and why you have to be adaptable as an investor to survive. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Gethner is the president of Gethner Education & Consulting, which finds, funds, and manages off-market properties with double-digit returns for investors. In this episode, Stuart discusses his business plan for value-add multifamily properties with the goal of creating long term wealth for his investors. He also shares his subject-to financing strategy and why cash-on-cash is always the focus of his deals. Stuart Gethner | Real Estate Background President of Gethner Education & Consulting Portfolio: 80+ multifamily & manufactured housing units Based in: Scottsdale, AZ Say hi to him at: stuartgethner.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Greatest Lesson: When you go into business with someone, it’s like you’re getting married. Do your due diligence and really get to know your partners. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Smith is a partner at Lewis Brisbois Law, a national, full-service law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys and 54 offices in 30 states and the District of Columbia. In this episode, Andrew breaks down his most recent acquisition of a 32-unit apartment community in Cincinnati. He also discusses the entity transfer tax loophole and some of the most common mistakes he’s seen people make in contracts with contractors and leases with tenants. Andy Smith | Real Estate Background Partner at Lewis Brisbois Law Portfolio: 50 units Several Airbnbs Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: lewisbrisbois.com Twitter Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Richard Kiyosaki Greatest Lesson: Don’t give up. Real estate is very forgiving. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brody Garcia is a general contractor and real estate syndicator with KGI Capital, which invests in distressed multifamily properties in the southeast and midwest. In this episode, Brody shares the details of KGI’s latest acquisition - a 72-unit multifamily property built in the early 1970s. He also discusses the differences in value-add projects between states like California and Oklahoma and the biggest struggles he’s encountered as a remote construction manager. Brody Garcia | Real Estate Background General contractor and real estate syndicator with KGI Capital Portfolio: 80 multifamily units Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Greatest Lesson: Trust but verify. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gino Barbaro is the co-founder of Jake & Gino, a vertically integrated multifamily real estate company that focuses on assets within their Buy Right(c) Criteria. In this episode, Gino discusses the value of relationships and personal accountability when it comes to raising capital. He also shares advice for those looking to get into coaching as well as those seeking real estate education resources. Gino Barbaro | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Jake & Gino Portfolio: 1,600 units $250 million AUM Based in: St. Augustine, FL Say hi to him at: Linktree Best Ever Book: Lead with a Story by Paul Smith Greatest Lesson: No deal is better than a bad deal. Focus on the long term. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Crawford is the director of investor relations at Prosper Capital Co., a vertically integrated value-add multifamily syndicator. In this episode, Andy breaks down his most recent acquisition of a 27-unit property as well as discussing how his lack of delegation early on cost him scaling opportunities. Andy Crawford | Real Estate Background Director of Investor Relations at Prosper Capital Co. Portfolio: Prosper Capital Roughly 200 units Personal ownership 105 units Say hi to him at: Facebook LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy Greatest Lesson: Partnerships are key! You truly go further together in commercial real estate. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Dyer is the founder and managing partner of Starting Point Capital, which raises capital through co-GP and SPV structures. In this episode, Jeremy discusses why he prefers working with vertically integrated sponsors, the deal-specific questions he asks to evaluate investments, and the lessons he’s learned from not doing due diligence on sponsors. Jeremy Dyer | Real Estate Background Founder and managing partner of Starting Point Capital Portfolio: 24 LP investments (mostly multifamily) Three GP deals Three fund-of-funds deals Based in: Minneapolis, MN Say hi to him at: startingpointcapital.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke Greatest Lesson: Dig deep as an LP into the sponsor. It’s not enough to know, like, and trust them. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Belmonte is the owner of Seven Hills Properties, a group of small-time developers who have built a portfolio of $150 million over the last 20 years. In this episode, Luis discusses why he has invested so heavily in affordable multifamily housing in the Bay Area, what his secrets are for getting retail tenants, and some of the key factors that negatively affect the real estate market. Luis Belmonte | Real Estate Background Owner of Seven Hills Properties Portfolio: Retail Industrial Multifamily — owns and manages six apartment buildings Based in: San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro Greatest Lesson: Be wary of the herd. When everyone is going in one direction, it might be time to try another. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM 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. The average millionaire has between three and 10 income streams, proving the fact that in order to maximize your wealth building, you need to diversify. In this episode, Travis talks about three key ways to build those income streams to not only protect your financial future but create passive income that supports your lifestyle today. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Alms is managing partner at 507 Capital, a real estate private equity company focusing on acquiring assets in the Midwest. In this episode, Zach discusses why he loves retail real estate, what ideal vacancy rates are in a retail shopping center, and how to stress test a retail deal. Zach Alms | Real Estate Background Managing Partner at 507 Capital Portfolio: Retail strip centers Small multifamily properties Based in: Mankato, MN Say hi to him at: 507capital.llc LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Greatest Lesson: Take the leap. Whatever the lesson is, be willing to take the leap and learn as you go! Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Smith is the Principal at Sharper Capital Partners, an Ohio-based hard money lender committed to funding great projects for residential rehabbers. In this episode, Grant discusses how he studied hard money lending from the ground up to grow a substantial business and how he built a unique real estate portfolio consisting of self-storage, raw land, and an auto repair shop. Grant Smith | Real Estate Background Principal at Sharper Capital Partners Portfolio: 80,000 square feet of self-storage 18 acres of raw land A NNN auto repair shop Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: sharpercapitalpartners.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Greatest Lesson: It’s ok to trust, but verify as well. Do your due diligence before getting involved with a partner or deal. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow. In this episode, Slocomb shares various options for bringing construction management in-house as you scale your portfolio and four of the reasons he chose to do so, including reducing overall expenses and adding a valuable skill to his resume. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jarred Kessler is the CEO and co-founder of EasyKnock, the first-to-market residential sale-leaseback company. In this episode, Jarred discusses how EasyKnock’s business model aims to break down the barriers keeping 65% of Americans from having a mortgage, provide them with cash to pursue their financial goals, and reward rental tenants for making improvements to their property. Jarred Kessler | Real Estate Background CEO and co-founder of EasyKnock Portfolio: 15th biggest owner of single family homes in the U.S. Based in: New York City Say hi to him at: easyknock.com Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Greatest Lesson: Experience is invaluable. You don’t always need the latest and greatest. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dax Ferguson is the CEO at Heritage Construction and Consulting Services, which takes syndicators from due diligence to CapEx execution. In this episode, Dax discusses the technology platform he developed to help investors develop and present CapEx budgets, key factors investors should consider who are looking to bring construction management in-house, some of the biggest projects where he’s lost money. Dax Ferguson | Real Estate Background CEO at Heritage Construction and Consulting Services Based in: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX Say hi to him at: heritageccs.com Best Ever Book: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Greatest Lesson: How to put a system in place to create speed without losing quality. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM 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. The future is impossible to predict, so the best we can do as investors is to do our due diligence, be conservative in underwriting, and know that potential returns are never promised nor guaranteed. In this episode, Travis discusses three categories of risk when it comes to investing and why it’s so important to determine your risk tolerance before diving in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Simmons is the owner of SIMM Capital, which invests in value-add multifamily and affordable housing single family properties. In this episode, Mat dives into the world of affordable housing and Section 8 tenants. He shares why it’s not the best asset class for new investors, how he gets properties cash flowing 4 weeks or less, and some of the myths surrounding Section 8 tenants that he wishes more investors knew. Mat Simmons | Real Estate Background Owner of SIMM Capital, value-add multifamily and affordable housing single family investing Portfolio: 3,808 doors Based in: Pittsburgh, PA Say hi to him at: simmcapital.com Instagram Greatest Lesson: Do extensive property walkthroughs (even if you waive the inspection) prior to closing on a deal versus after. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Ransford is the CEO of Cardinal Investments, which focuses on value-add repositioning to achieve cash-out refinances. In this episode, Kyle discusses his firm’s strategy to getting investors 100% of their capital back in two to three years and how they approach underwriting to close on the best deals. Kyle Ransford | Real Estate Background CEO of Cardinal Investments, which focuses on value-add repositioning to achieve cash-out refinances, then hold for cash flow. Portfolio: Over 50 apartment buildings 8 commercial non-residential properties with two in development Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: cardinalinvestments.com Best Ever Book: Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher Greatest Lesson: Don’t underestimate costs, and be realistic about timeframes and capital needed to execute on deals. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bikran Sandhu is the CFO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity, which acquires commercial multifamily apartment properties, strategically adds value, and creates passive income for its investors. In this episode, he talks about what it takes to scale a multifamily syndication company, the metrics he uses to select target markets, and the biggest factor he’s keeping an eye on to avoid foreclosure. Bikran Sandhu | Real Estate Background CFO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity Portfolio: $1.4B of multifamily properties Based in: Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: rise48equity.com Best Ever Book: Good to Great by Jim Collins Greatest Lesson: Finding the right partner with a complementary skill set. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Slocomb breaks down the Section 8 program as it relates to landlords and property owners. He shares his own experience with Section 8 in Cincinnati, common misconceptions he’s seen firsthand, and what landlords can expect from working with tenants and their local voucher vendors. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Seveney is the CEO and founder of 7e Investments, which invests in distressed mortgages. In this episode, Christopher breaks down the business plan behind distressed mortgage investments to provide investors with a safe return as well as provide borrowers with a realistic path forward for homeownership. Christopher Seveney | Real Estate Background CEO & Founder of 7e Investments Portfolio: 150 notes almost exclusively single family Cumulative experience of over 500 notes Based in: Northern Virginia Say hi to him at: 7einvestments.com Linktree Best Ever Book: How to F*** Your Startup by Kim Hvidkjaer Greatest Lesson: Set your goals, and be consistent in what you do. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Griffith is managing director at TWT Multifamily, which syndicates value-add multifamily in DFW and other markets in Texas. In this episode, Shawn discusses the major tax benefits he’s seen in his several years of investing full time, the technology he’s using to manage deals and stay in touch with LPs, and how motivations are changing for investors in his syndications. Shawn Griffith | Real Estate Background Managing director at TWT Multifamily, which syndicates value-add multifamily in DFW and other markets in Texas Portfolio: Three properties, 303 doors $30M in AUM actively owned 14 current passive deals and three more full cycle Based in: Denton, TX Say hi to him at: TWT Multifamily LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Greatest Lesson: Not raising enough capital upfront so there was a significant reserve fund. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM 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. For most Americans, the most expensive cost they have is housing. In this episode, Travis shares four strategies for using real estate creatively to generate passive income that can drastically reduce, and in some cases, completely eliminate your living expenses. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barrett Linburg is the founder of Savoy Equity Partners, a real estate private equity firm focused on developing and renovating multifamily properties throughout the Sun Belt states. In this episode, Barrett discusses the benefits of properly using the opportunity zone tax structure and what gave him the confidence to dive into ground-up development. Barrett Linburg | Real Estate Background Founder of Savoy Equity Partners Portfolio: 915 ground-up development units (10 projects) 503 ‘50s/’60s renovation units (16 projects) Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: Twitter LinkedIn savoyequitypartners.com Best Ever Book: The New Kings of New York by Adam Piore Greatest Lesson: Continue to do a lot of reps. Keep looking at deals and practice underwriting so you can keep a pulse on the market. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts are co-owners of A&E Real Estate Group, which syndicates multifamily real estate. Their portfolio consists of $220 million in AUM with another $60 million that has gone full cycle. In this episode, Emily and Adam discuss their tactical approach to tackling high vacancy rates, why it’s important to know the sponsorship teams on your LP deals, and how they are becoming the bank on their single family investments. Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts | Real Estate Background Co-owners of A&E Real Estate Group, which syndicates multifamily real estate Portfolio: $220MM AUM with another $60MM that has gone full cycle Based in: Fort Worth, Texas Say hi to them at: aemultifamily.com Facebook Instagram Best Ever Book: The Banker’s Code by George Antone Greatest Lesson: Get to know the sponsorship team of your deals well. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Eskridge is a professional multifamily investor and syndicator and real estate investing coach. His portfolio consists of nearly 1,800 doors of value-add multifamily properties across Idaho, Oklahoma, and Texas. In this episode, Senate discusses why he sources his loans from local credit unions, how he’s battling the rise of rehab costs, and which technology tools he’s using to communicate with investors. Senate Eskridge | Real Estate Background Professional multifamily investor and syndicator who has enjoyed helping people learn how to invest in diversified assets. Portfolio: GP of 595 doors LP of 1,200 doors Based in: Twin Falls, ID Say hi to him at: senateeskridge.com Best Ever Book: The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Greatest Lesson: Make sure you have full faith and understanding in everything your lender says they can do. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Slocomb discusses the most important question you should be covering with your property managers or property management company on a regular basis. He also shares the key data points to touch on in these conversations to establish internal accountability and make sure your property’s strategy is constantly evolving for growth. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Barcus is a Partner at i65Capital Investments, where he partners with highly vetted multifamily operators, focusing on capital raising and sourcing deals. He is also an audio producer and sound designer. In this episode, Brent discusses how he is using multifamily investing to build generational wealth, what skills he had to sharpen to make the leap into commercial real estate, and how he rebranded himself from his original career in the music industry to succeed as a real estate investor. Brent Barcus | Real Estate Background Partner at i65Capital Investments Portfolio: Co-GP of 200 units in GA Based in: Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: i65capitalinvestments.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Multifamily Investors Who Dominate by Beau Beery Greatest Lesson: This industry is all about who you know. Your network and relationships drive everything. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Schieler is founder and principal of Focused Capital, which acquires value-add real multifamily estate assets in markets with strong fundamentals. In this episode, Chad shares his real estate investing journey, which only just started in 2020, how he moved from investing with his own money to raising capital, and the tools he’s using to network and find deals. Chad Schieler | Real Estate Background Founder and principal of Focused Capital, which acquires value-add real multifamily estate assets in markets with strong fundamentals. Portfolio: 140 units across six properties Based in: Fishers, IN Say hi to him at: investfocused.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Greatest Lesson: Delegate and outsource by managing and leading people. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM 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. The BRRRR Method is most often discussed in association with single family homes and fixer uppers. In this episode, Travis discusses how the BRRRR Method relates to value-add multifamily syndications and why it’s gaining popularity as interest rates flatten. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Willis is a certified financial planner with Lake Growth Financial Services, which works with individuals, couples, and business owners who want to grow their wealth in a safe and predictable manner and create tax-free income for life. In this episode, Mark discusses the concept of becoming your own source of financing through a whole life insurance policy which provides guaranteed growth and accessible cash that other investment options cannot. Mark Willis | Real Estate Background Certified financial planner at Lake Growth Financial Services Portfolio: LP in three multifamily syndications Based in: Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: Linktree Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle McGee is the president of Sunchase Construction. His portfolio includes 22 apartment units, 9,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, 35 infill lots, and 5 development parcels. In this episode, Kyle discusses his company’s focus on subdivision development, strategies for getting into ground up construction, and how to work with inspectors to achieve your real estate goals. Kyle Stevie | Real Estate Background President of Sunchase Construction Portfolio: 22 apartments 9,000 square feet of office and warehouse space 35 infill lots 5 development parcels Based in: Pensacola, FL Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.sunchaseconstruction.com Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy Greatest Lesson: Losing my dad right out of college and learning how to pick myself up and make something out of myself. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Stevie is the co-founder of Sparen Capital, author of Digital Melting: Making Illiquid Real Estate Assets Liquid Through Tokenization, and senior logistics account executive at Total Quality Logistics, one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. In this episode, Kyle takes a deep dive into the world of tokenization and blockchain technology as it relates to real estate and the benefits this revolution is estimated to have for investors. Kyle Stevie | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Sparen Capital, a concierge-style realty service that buys and sells properties through market-driven data analytics and a deep understanding of client needs. Portfolio: One multi-use property Two commercial properties Total value: $7.6M Based in: Fort Thomas, KY Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Greatest Lesson: Investing and attending all investor calls in 10XTS. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Herriage is executive director at RCN Capital, a leading nationwide lender for real estate investments. In this episode, Tim discusses how to improve your chances of getting capital, how to be profitable in the lending business, and how to build a legacy by tracking net worth vs. cashflow. Tim Herriage | Real Estate Background Executive director at RCN Capital Portfolio: 7,000 loans per year across 45 states Based in: South Windsor, CT Say hi to him at: timherriage.com Best Ever Book: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Greatest Lesson: Do one more, no matter what it is. If I had just kept one more home per year, it would be about $10 million more in net worth. Start keeping assets now, and let time do its thing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caleb Johnson is the founder of Red Sea Capital Group where he focuses on broker relationships and asset management for commercial real estate syndications. In this episode, Caleb discusses the advantages to investing in smaller to midsize multifamily properties, shares how to prove yourself to GPs and capital raisers as a new syndicator, and breaks down his first value-add deal. Caleb Johnson | Real Estate Background Founder of Red Sea Capital Group Portfolio: Five properties across three states One retail property Four multifamily properties Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: redseacapitalgroup.com Best Ever Book: Secret of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar Greatest Lesson: Have someone you trust that truly knows underwriting to give you a second opinion on your early deals. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J Scott is co-owner of Bar Down Investments, which offers passive investment opportunities to individuals and companies looking to build wealth and diversify their retirement strategy. In this episode, J discusses why the commercial real estate industry is unlikely to suffer in the next few years, why the past few years of economic expansion has actually hurt investors, and what he’s doing to pivot his investment strategy during economic uncertainty. J Scott | Real Estate Background Co-Owner of Bar Down Investments Portfolio: About 750 multifamily units About 80 single-family units LP investments Based in: Sarasota, FL Say hi to him at: connectwithjscott.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless and The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt Greatest Lesson: Transactional real estate is not the best way to go - holding is better than selling and is usually the best way to build wealth. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE 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. Would you want to trade lives with a bedridden billionaire? Probably not. In this episode, Travis discusses three health hacks he uses in his daily life to improve his overall wellbeing, help him achieve his goals, and enjoy the life he has built through passive income. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elijah Brown is co-founder and managing partner of GoldHawk Capital, which operates a fund of funds structure where they pool capital to invest in sponsors. In this episode, Elijah discusses what a fund of funds is, what skills are needed to be a great fund of funds manager, and how he vets sponsors to make the most of his money. Elijah Brown | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GoldHawk Capital Current real estate portfolio consists of: 870 multifamily units 100 short term rentals Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber Greatest Lesson: I released a contractor to proceed on a deal that I wouldn’t be able to check in on for a month. When I finally got to check on it again, it was a disaster. I should have waited to pull the trigger on the deal or hired someone to be present while I was away. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this year's Best Ever Conference in March, Matt Faircloth and Andrew Cushman sat down with Joe Fairless to discuss his path from real estate newbie to $2.7B AUM. In Part II of this two-part conversation, Joe shares tips on raising capital in an investor-hesitant market, the benefits to vertical integration as you scale, and his thoughts on what the commercial real estate market holds in 2023. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices