The Best Ever CRE Show

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

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 I of this two-part conversation, Joe details his early challenges as an apartment syndicator, how he overcame them, and what he learned about real estate investing — and himself — in the process. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. On this episode, Jered Sturm talks about how he focuses on improving his company's operations to prepare for future growth. He also talks about investing in software, hiring staff, and streamlining training. Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000 multifamily units Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: snscapitalgroup.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Breathe by James Nestor Greatest Lesson: Trust in others to do something better than you can. Delegate, and you will often be surprised with what people can do. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K. Trevor Thompson is VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital, which helps passive investors build wealth by acquiring ownership of income-producing real estate properties across multiple markets. In this episode, he discusses his transition from a 40-plus year career in corporate America to real estate investing and how his powerful networking skills helped him get there. K. Trevor Thompson | Real Estate Background VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital Portfolio: LP of 20 syndications GP of three syndications Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Greatest Lesson: Don't wait to buy real estate; buy real estate and wait. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stas Grinberg is the co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond Capital Investments, which pursues off-market value-add multifamily transactions. In this episode, Stas discusses the advantages to bringing property management and construction in-house, how to scale these operations alongside your growing portfolio, and how he’s keeping operations lean during times of economic uncertainty. Stas Grinberg | Real Estate Background Co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond Portfolio: 3,100 multifamily units, $300M AUM Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at: vnbinvest.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Fountain Head by Ayn Rand Greatest Lesson: Property management is leadership. If tenants don’t get it, you won’t see the best returns on your investments. You need the best property management possible, which happens when you bring it in house. 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. In this episode, Travis discusses three of the biggest mindset obstacles that investors face and how to overcome them. These include trying to time the market, analysis paralysis, and the fear of losing money. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deborah Smith is the co-founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group, a boutique investment bank providing strategic advisory, capital-raising, and consulting-related services to private and public sector companies and fund managers across the real estate industry. In this episode, Deborah discusses which investments are better suited for the high net worth vs. institutional categories, the advantages to working with institutional capital, the effect COVID had on commercial real estate. Deborah Smith | Real Estate Background Co-founder & CEO of The CenterCap Group Based in: Stamford, CT Say hi to her at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: House of Cards by William Cohan Greatest Lesson: Don’t make investment decisions based on emotions. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Ripma is a broker and founder of VestMap.com, which helps investors analyze neighborhoods and demographics surrounding potential properties. In this episode, Lee discusses why she is focused on small multifamily investments, specifically fourplexes in Kansas City, how she finds deals, and why she believes people have such a massive impact on real estate projects. Lee Ripma | Real Estate Background Principal, Lutz Sales + Investments; Founder, VestMap.com Current portfolio: 53 doors of small multifamily Based in: Overland Park, KS Say hi to her at: www.LutzRE.com www.VestMap.com Greatest Lesson: Stay in your wheelhouse and stay focused. Not doing so can lead to wasted time and very little returns. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Codrea is a partner at Greenleaf Capital Partners, a full-service, integrated real estate company that buys, rehabilitate, and manages long-term low-income residential properties and small business commercial properties. In this episode, Dave discusses his transition from multifamily to commercial, surprising caveats he’s seen in triple-net leases, and how 3 sentences in a 60-page lease could make or break millions of dollars. Dave Codrea | Real Estate Background Partner at Greenleaf Capital Partners Portfolio: 4,000 multifamily units 2M sq. ft. of medical, industrial, and net lease properties Based in: Atlanta, GA Say hi to him at: gogreenleafmanagement.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Into Thin Air by John Krakauer Greatest Lesson: When it comes to challenges in your business, if you are going to delegate to someone else to help, you have to be clear with expectations and goals. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Reinberg is the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group, whose portfolio includes over $500 million in medical, retail, industrial, and office properties. In this episode, Ben discusses the ins and outs of investing in medical and veterinary properties, how he does due diligence on investments, and what his new fund is targeting in 2023. Ben Reinberg | Real Estate Background CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group Current real estate portfolio consists of Over $500MM in AUM Based in: Newport Beach, CA Say hi to him at: www.alliancecgc.com www.benreinberg.com Instagram Best Ever Book: The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Greatest Lesson: Make sure you secure long term financing and have flexibility in your investments. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Kagan is the CEO of Bonfire, which enables investors to own partial interests in commercial real estate like hotels, apartments, and industrial buildings without a down payment. In this episode, Joshua discusses how tokenization is aiming to solve some of real estate’s biggest issues such as liquefying investments, facilitating democracy, and removing the barrier to entry for lower level investors. Joshua Kagan | Real Estate Background CEO of Bonfire Portfolio: Single-family rentals Multifamily Industrial Land Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at: www.bonfire.capital LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Strategies of Genius by Robert Dilts Greatest Lesson: Always look in the pathway of development and try to invest on the periphery of that. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Wright is the CEO of The Investor’s Edge, which walks brand new real estate investors through their first flip and helps experienced real estate pros find the right team to help them expand their ability to flip more properties each year. In this episode, Ryan discusses where investors typically mess up the most when it comes to due diligence, how hard money lenders make a profit, and the most expensive things in lending that cause losses. Ryan Wright | Real Estate Background CEO of The Investor’s Edge Portfolio: Commercial properties Multifamily properties Mobile homes Land Hard money loans Single family rentals Based in: Salt Lake City Utah Say hi to him at: theinvestorsedge.com Best Ever Book: Man’s Guide to a Women by John Gottman Greatest Lesson: Cash flow is king. If you don’t have that, it’s going to be hard to get where you want to go. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON 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 poses the questions to investors: how much money is enough for you, and when do you know you’ve hit that mark? He encourages listeners to have a general awareness of what their desired lifestyle is and how much money it is going to take to fund it, so they know when they have achieved that goal. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Winner is the CEO of Prosperity CRE, which provides investors with the opportunity to invest in multi-million dollar commercial properties with as little as $50,000. In this episode, Zach shares his strategies for evaluating markets, why he invests so heavily in the Midwest, and how he works with his property managers to stay in front of occupancy volatility. Zach Winner | Real Estate Background CEO ofProsperity CRE Portfolio: ~ 300 units of multifamily 75,000 SF of industrial flex office Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: ProsperityCRE.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson Greatest Lesson: Embrace the advantages of multifamily, especially the net operating income (NOI). With value-add multifamily investments, you can control the appreciation of the property. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan and Elena Needly are multifamily investors and the founders of Andover Holdings. They began their investing careers building townhomes in the Seattle area and are now limited partners and general partners in 27 apartment syndications nationwide. In this episode, they discuss what they look for in third party property management companies, the technology platforms they use to run their business, and the importance of embracing good debt. Alan and Elena Neely | Real Estate Background Founders of Andover Holdings Portfolio: GP in 8 deals LP in 13 deals Total of 5,400+ units Based in: Seattle, WA Say hi to them at: www.andoverholdings.com Best Ever Book: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason Best Ever Advice: Don’t overanalyze, just get out and get started. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axel Ragnarsson is the CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners, an investment firm helping busy professionals effortlessly earn passive income to assist with achieving financial freedom. In this episode, Axel discusses his criteria for investing in commercial properties in both New Hampshire and Florida, what his competitive advantages are as an investor, and how his biggest mistake almost took him out of real estate investing forever. Axel Ragnarsson | Real Estate Background CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners Portfolio: Solely owns about 100 multifamily units GP in 300+ more Based in: Boston, MA Say hi at: Instagram Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy Best ever advice: Embrace organic growth and grow at your own pace. You don’t have to tackle huge deals just because other people are. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Gauthier is a real estate investing and passive investing coach. Her company, Wicked Holdings, focuses on syndications offering limited partner opportunities and helping investors build generational wealth. In this episode, Nicole talks about what asset management looks like in commercial real estate, what conversations she’s having with property managers on a weekly basis, and how she wants to be communicated with as an LP. Nicole Gauthier | Real Estate Background Founder of Wicked Holdings, LLC Portfolio: LP: 182 multifamily units GP: 337 multifamily units 3 individually owned units Based in: Houston, TX Say hi at: LinkedIn wicked-holdings.com Best Ever Book: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Best ever advice: Take action. There is never a perfect deal. If the numbers work, trust your gut, and get things done. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tenny Tolofari is the director of acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment, which has over $168 million multifamily units in assets under management. In this episode, Tenny discusses how to find a great commercial real estate broker, what his industry projections are for the coming year, and what XSITE’s business plan is for acquiring commercial properties. Tenny Tolofari | Real Estate Background Director of Acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment Based in: Charlotte, NC Portfolio: $168MM AUM multifamily Say hi to him at: www.xsitecapital.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Greatest Lesson: Don’t do things by yourself, leverage other people’s strengths. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Oliver is the vice president of business development at Cost Segregation Authority, which performs cost segregation studies to help investors save tax dollars. In this episode, Erik explains exactly what cost segregation is, why it’s becoming more prevalent in the commercial real estate industry, and some of the misconceptions surrounding it. Erik Oliver | Real Estate Background Vice President of Business Development at Cost Segregation Authority Portfolio: A few short-term rentals A few long-term rentals Passive investor in Salt Lake City micro apartments Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: costsegauthority.com LinkedIn Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON 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 talks how passive income can help you eliminate pain points standing in the way of making your life better. He also shares how investment in knowledge pays the best interest, which can lead to enhancing your lifestyle while learning the game of passive income. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Faircloth is the co-founder of The DeRosa Group, a multifamily syndicator of primarily Class C housing. Their mantra is “Transforming Lives Through Real Estate.” In this episode, Matt discusses the four superpowers at play in real estate investing and how investing groups can use them to build stronger teams and close more deals. Matt Faircloth | Real Estate Background Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group Portfolio: 1,850 units in 4 states Based in: New Hope, PA Say hi to him at: www.derosagroup.com Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Yoder is the Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, a company dedicated to providing outstanding multifamily investment opportunities to both novice and seasoned investors to help them build lasting wealth. In this episode, Lee shares his recent experiences in apartment syndication and also offers insights on how to effectively assemble a team for commercial real estate ventures. Lee Yoder | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: LinkedIn threefoldrei.com Best Ever Book: Who Not How Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alyssa Holbrook is a master certified life coach, helping real estate investors grow and shape their portfolios. After investing in her first rental property at 14 years old, Alyssa caught the bug for investing and has dedicated her life to helping others find success. In this episode, she talks about the biggest mindset hurdles facing new and experienced investors, how investors know they need a mindset coach, and how to find the right one for them. Alyssa Holbrook | Real Estate Background Master Certified Life Coach Based in: Orlando, FL Say hi to her at: LinkedIn alyssaholbrook.as.me/consultcall Best Ever Book: Emerging Markets by David Lindahl Greatest Lesson: Start young. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, Jered discusses why he’s going all in on investing in his operations, his journey from maintenance technician to real estate investor, and how he’s been preparing for the upcoming recession for over a decade. Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000 multifamily units Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: snscapitalgroup.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Breathe by James Nestor Greatest Lesson: Trust in others to do something better than you can. Delegate, and you will often be surprised with what people can do. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanh Truong is the founder of Proton Profits, an investment firm that strives to provide its investment partners with diversified, tax-favorable opportunities coupled with superior risk-adjusted returns. He began his career as a full-time pharmacist before transitioning to single family flips and eventually to multifamily and commercial real estate. In this episode, Tanh discusses the importance of finding a mentor in commercial real estate, why he recommends transitioning away from multifamily, and his recommendations for getting started in CRE investing. Tanh Truong | Real Estate Background Founder of Proton Profits Portfolio: $100 million and 1 million square feet in AUM Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: Instagram protonprofits.com Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg Greatest Lesson: Share your knowledge with others looking to learn about commercial real estate. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices