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Leslie Anne Morris is an investor and short-term rental property manager focused on creating a passive income source for out-of-state investors. In this episode, Leslie discusses managing short-term rental properties in the Smoky Mountains, navigating the different levels of expectations between short-term and long-term renters, and how she is currently structuring the financing for her properties. Leslie Anne Morris | Real Estate Background Investor and short-term rental property manager in the Smoky Mountains focused on creating a passive income source for out-of-state investors who want to build a life apart from trading their time for money. Portfolio: 11 short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountains, one new construction Passively invests in women’s multifamily syndications Based in: Smoky Mountains, TN Say hi to her at: leslieannemorris.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Greatest Lesson: Take action. Stay in your niche and don’t spread yourself too thin by investing in too many markets at once. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboy Joe Marques is an influencer, professional speaker, and educator who has invested in numerous development projects across the U.S. including turnkey subdivisions, multifamily, 5,000-bed crew lodges, gulf-front condos, resorts, commercial buildings, and mixed-use spaces. In this episode, Cowboy Joe shares the two biggest mistakes he sees investors making right now, the importance of having adequate reserves in case of a market shift, and his top three pieces of advice for investors seeking deals in 2023. Cowboy Joe Marques | Real Estate Background Influencer, professional speaker, and educator who has invested in numerous development projects across the U.S. including turnkey subdivisions, multifamily, 5,000-bed crew lodges, gulf-front condos, resorts, commercial buildings, and mixed-use spaces. Involved in unique projects in the Caribbean and South America ranging in value from $1.2M to $100M. Previous episode: JF2645: How This Mindset Change Turned a $41M Loss into a $100M+ Success with Joe “Cowboy” Marques Based in: Gulf Shores, AL Say hi to him at: Facebook cowboyjoe.me Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant 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 shares a fresh perspective on how to determine whether you should be an active investor, a passive investor, or a combination of the two. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Loht is the founder of NT Capital Group and host of The Passive Wealth Strategy Show podcast. In this episode, he tells us why he switched his investment strategy from the stock market to real estate, how he vets potential operators before placing capital in their deals, and his Best Ever advice for new syndicators that are looking to scale. Taylor Loht | Real Estate Background Founder of NT Capital Group, which deals with apartment syndication and self-storage, and host of The Passive Wealth Strategy Show podcast. Based in: Richmond, VA Say hi to him at: passivewealthstrategy.com ntcapitalgroup.com Instagram Greatest Lesson: Time is your most valuable, most important, and most scarce asset. When you learn to value your time properly, you can begin to build systems and outsource activities in your business so that you can focus on the highest-value tasks and have time left over for the things that matter most in life. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Fernandez is the CEO of 1031 Crowdfunding, which is responsible for raising $800M of equity from individuals and institutional investors through private and public real estate offerings. In this episode, Ed discusses how his company has become the leading real estate crowdfunding platform for 1031 exchanges, how investors can access the platform, and what industry problems this strategy is solving. Ed Fernandez | Real Estate Background CEO of 1031 Crowdfunding, which is responsible for raising $800M of equity from individuals and institutional investors through private and public real estate offerings. They are the leading real estate investing platform for 1031 exchanges and alternative investment vehicles focused on tax deferral. Portfolio: GP and LP of $350M Based in: Irvine, CA Say hi to him at: 1031crowdfunding.com Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricardo Torres is the co-founder and CEO of Vectored Equity, which primarily focuses on syndications and funds. In this episode, he shares what motivated him to purchase a laundromat, the pros and cons of owning a small business, and the ins and outs of securing a small business acquisition loan. Ricardo Torres | Real Estate Background Co-founder and CEO of Vectored Equity, which primarily focuses on syndications and funds. Portfolio: GP of 163 units totaling $28M in AUM Works full time as an EC-130 pilot in the United States Air Force, the Executive Officer to the 355 Wing Commander. Based in: Tucson, AZ Say hi to him at: vectoredequity.com Facebook Instagram: Ricardo Torres Vectored Equity LinkedIn Greatest lesson: There is no limit to your dreams (real estate or not) so long as you have three things: A vision (you cannot build that which you cannot imagine), A plan (a vetted one), and A consistent work ethic that doesn’t take no for an answer. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kip Sowden is the CEO at RREAF Holdings, which works in multifamily, hospitality, ground-up construction, single-family, build-to-rent, master-planned communities, and more. In this episode, he tells us about the biggest lessons he’s learned throughout his 37 years in real estate, his advice for investors experiencing their first market downturn, and why he believes the South and Southeast U.S. will have a softer landing in the years ahead. Kip Sowden | Real Estate Background CEO at RREAF Holdings, which works in multifamily, hospitality, ground-up construction, single-family, build-to-rent, master-planned communities, and more. Portfolio: Over $5B in assets Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: rreaf.com LinkedIn Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Simtob is the founder of Simtob Management & Investment LLC, which purchases value-add multifamily in the Midwest. In this episode, he discusses the factors that helped him to nearly triple his unit count in 2022: Managing all of his properties in-house. Hiring a regional property manager. Staying within a focused scope when seeking out new deals. Using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to maintain focus. Consistently prioritizing a healthy work/life balance for his team. Brad Simtob | Real Estate Background Founder of Simtob Management & Investment LLC, which purchases value-add multifamily in the Midwest. They are proprietary with their in-house construction and property management team. Previous episode: JF2703: How This 20-Year-Old Built a Multifamily Portfolio in One Year ft. Brad Simtob Portfolio: 758 units as a GP (116 more units expected in January 2023) Based in: West Bloomfield, MI Say hi to him at: simtob.com LinkedIn Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cris Burnam is the CEO of StorageMart, a self-storage business team deploying technology with over 100 collective years of experience. In this episode, Cris shares his thoughts on how interest rate increases have impacted self-storage deals, what makes self-storage recession-resistant, and the opportunities he sees for this asset class in 2023. Cris Burnam | Real Estate Background CEO of StorageMart, a self-storage business team deploying technology with over 100 collective years of experience. Portfolio: 21M sq. ft. 200K units 285 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada Based in: Columbia, MO Say hi to him at: storage-mart.com Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant 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 the parallels between the game of Monopoly and real-life real estate investing. He highlights a few key takeaways from this comparison: The game starts with earning an active income. You must learn to save and invest. Your passive income exceeds your lifestyle expenses, which is where the real fun begins. You can then begin to branch out, expand your means, be part of larger projects, and enjoy the true benefits of the wealthy. “The key is to see investing as a game. You’re not going to win in every deal; you’re still going to have setbacks. But with enough emphasis and time, you can get to the point where you win the game.” —Travis Watts Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Elaine Stageberg are the owners of Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate private equity firm that buys deep value-add residential real estate ranging from distressed single-family homes to large class-A apartment buildings and ground-up construction. In this episode, Nick and Elaine tell us how they raise capital without targeting a defined hold period or IRR, why they built their business model around putting their investors’ needs first, and how they find deals with the potential for forced appreciation. Nick and Elaine Stageberg | Real Estate Background Owners of Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate private equity firm that buys deep value-add residential real estate ranging from distressed single-family homes to large class-A apartment buildings and ground-up construction. They target an indefinite hold period and have never sold an asset. Portfolio: $300M in AUM Based in: Rochester, MN Say hi to them at: blackswanteam.com/connect Facebook Greatest Lesson: Do the hard thing. Do the thing that other people are unwilling to do, and it will eventually become an insane, insurmountable advantage. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Chonsky is a full-time real estate investor and multifamily syndicator at Fair Winds Capital, a real estate investment firm that purchases value-add multifamily properties through JV or syndicated partnerships. In this episode, Corey discusses how forming partnerships helped him 10x his unit count, why he and his partners are transitioning to a fund model, and his advice for finding great partners. Corey Chonsky | Real Estate Background Retired Navy and full-time real estate investor and multifamily syndicator at Fair Winds Capital, a real estate investment firm that purchases value-add multifamily properties through JV or syndicated partnerships. Portfolio: 675 units under management through all partnerships Based in: Norfolk, VA Say hi to him at: fwcinvestments.com LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: Document expectations with people that you partner with. That way you leave no doubt as to who is doing what on a project. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Edwards owns High Five Multifamily, which sources, acquires, and manages multifamily assets in the B- and C-class space. In this episode, he shares the pain points that motivated him to scale his business, how he builds relationships with brokers, and how he learned the hard lesson of knowing when to walk away from a deal. Jimmy Edwards | Real Estate Background Owner of High Five Multifamily, which sources, acquires, and manages multifamily assets in the B- and C-class space. Previous episodes: JF1421: Using Passive Investing to Catapult into Your Own Large Multifamily Deals with Jimmy Edwards JF2539: 100% Returns in 25 Months with Jimmy Edwards #SkillsetSunday Portfolio: 570 units (168 multifamily units, net seller 2022, will be a net buyer in 2023–2026) Purchased, rehabbed, and successfully sold over 100 SFRs Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: highfivemultifamily.com Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna-Marie Lieb is the head of Multi-housing at CrowdStreet, where her team identifies and renews potential multifamily, student housing, and BTR offerings. In this episode, Anna-Marie tells us what kind of investors and operators access CrowdStreet, why sponsors with established track records choose to use the platform, and how the state of the economy is impacting CrowdStreet’s investor base. Anna-Marie Lieb | Real Estate Background Head of Multi-housing at CrowdStreet, where her team identifies and renews potential multifamily, student housing, and BTR offerings. CrowdStreet is the largest online private equity real estate investing platform. Portfolio: In 2021 the platform funded ~$700M, and YTD 2022 ~$600M has been dedicated to multi-housing assets Based in: Portland, OR Say hi to her at: CrowdStreet LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Principles by Ray Dalio Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Huynh, MD, is the founder and CEO of Clear Vision Investing, a co-GP of value-add apartment syndications that donates nearly half of its company profits to cure preventable blindness. In this episode, Nancy discusses why she chose to invest in the Cincinnati market while based in Atlanta, how she learned the importance of knowing your sponsor as a passive investor, and why she believes learning to pivot is the best real estate investing advice ever. Nancy Huynh, MD | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Clear Vision Investing, a co-GP of value-add apartment syndications that donates nearly half of its company profits to cure preventable blindness. Portfolio: Co-GP of 132 units in Ohio JV of an 18-unit apartment development deal in Ohio Based in: Atlanta, GA Say hi to her at: clearnvisioninvesting.com Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tobler is a commercial broker at Malman Commercial Real Estate, which focuses on investment sales opportunities through buyer/seller representation. In this episode, Brian shares why he left the commercial real estate banking industry after 15 years, his thoughts on the future of the multifamily and industrial asset classes, and more. Brian Tobler | Real Estate Background Commercial broker at Malman Commercial Real Estate, which focuses on investment sales opportunities through buyer/seller representation. Portfolio: Two speculative for-sale fourplex deals in Denver JV deal for a 200K sq. ft. owner-user industrial deal in the Denver area Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at: toblercapital.com Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone or The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Greatest Lesson: Real estate is an incredible asset to own and invest in. The sooner you get in, the better. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant 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 shares his perspective on what it means to be rich versus wealthy, an admittedly subjective topic. He explains why being rich is often associated with active income while being wealthy is associated with passive income, and encourages listeners to ask themselves what wealth looks like for them. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arti Shah works at Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. In this episode, she tells us how syndicators can get the attention of family offices, the intensive vetting process family offices go through when vetting deals, and why these groups are increasing capital reserves to take advantage of what is likely to come in the market. Arti Shah | Real Estate Background Works at Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. Portfolio: Properties in IL, NJ, and GA Based in: Chicago, IL Say hi to her at: investbeyondmultifamily.com Best Ever Book: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Greatest Lesson: After working 18 hours a day in corporate, realizing that betting on myself would help me to grow personally and professionally. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Zhu is the CMO of New Empire Corp, which is dedicated to all the marketing and sales of over $500M in new development condos and commercial spaces in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City. In this episode, Emily discusses the advantages and challenges of developing commercial real estate in New York, the three ways she markets to investors, and how first-floor retail can be beneficial. Emily Zhu | Real Estate Background CMO of New Empire Corp, which is dedicated to all the marketing and sales of over $500M in new development condos and commercial spaces in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City. Based in: New York City Say hi to her at: newempirecorp.com LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Keeping up with the market trends can make all the difference. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Gross is the owner of Atlas Storage, which buys and sells self-storage facilities. In this episode, he shares what three aspects drew him to invest in self-storage over other asset classes that he considered, why he recommends screening local property managers aggressively, and how to set local property managers up for success. Connor Gross | Real Estate Background Owner of Atlas Storage, which buys and sells self-storage facilities. Portfolio: 350 units Based in: New York City (operates in TX) Say hi to him at: connors.blog Twitter Best Ever Book: $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi Greatest Lesson: Try to systemize as many processes as possible. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McNellis is the principal at McNellis Partners, a commercial development firm. In this episode, he tells us why he thinks 2023 will be a challenging year for real estate, his thoughts on the current state of office and multifamily, his advice for beginners investing in retail, and why he believes real estate success is all about supply constraints. John McNellis | Real Estate Background Principal at McNellis Partners, a commercial development firm. Previous episodes: JF2470: How to Develop Shopping Centers with John McNellis JF2720: 4 Things to Know Before Your First Development Deal ft. John McNellis Portfolio: 80+ projects — primarily shopping centers, also some office and residential Based in: Palo Alto, CA Say hi to him at: mcnellis.com LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: Procrastination is the death of success. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Foley is the CEO/CFO of Generational Wealth Capital, which specializes in reimagining hospitality for long-term wealth. In this episode, she discusses how she is building wealth by purchasing mom-and-pop hotels in smaller towns and converting them into multifamily apartment buildings. Andrea Foley | Real Estate Background CEO/CFO of Generational Wealth Capital, which specializes in reimagining hospitality for long-term wealth. She is currently on her second hotel-to-multifamily conversion and also owns and plans to grow short-term rentals. Portfolio: GP of two properties with a total of 175 units Reinvesting all LP funds into her own projects at the moment Based in: Omaha, NE Say hi to her at: Generational Wealth Capital Instagram LinkedIn Linktree TikTok Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Greatest Lesson: You must be flexible, resilient, and extremely creative to have low risk and high success. After almost going bankrupt in my retail business, I was able to pivot, triple my revenue, and sell my business. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Spafford is a partner at Happy Camper Capital, which syndicates RV resort vacation campgrounds and marinas. In this episode, he shares why he primarily focuses on investor relations despite his financial background, how the build-to-rent and campground asset classes fulfill different needs for different investors, and how his passion for helping people has shaped his real estate career. Don Spafford | Real Estate Background Partner at Happy Camper Capital, which syndicates RV resort vacation campgrounds and marinas. He is also a senior accounting analyst for a financial services company. Portfolio: GP and LP of 800 build-to-rent doors with a 650+ door deal upcoming 850 rentable campground spaces and a mix of some other holdings Based in: Idaho Falls, ID Say hi to him at: happycampercapital.com Best Ever Book: The Win-Win Wealth Strategy by Tom Wheelwright Greatest Lesson: Do your due diligence. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant 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. Some people get scared when they hear the word ‘recession,’ but recessions are where so many millionaires and billionaires have made the majority of their money. In this episode, Travis identifies the four stages of the commercial real estate market cycle — recession, recovery, expansion, and hyper-supply — and provides real-life examples to fully define each stage. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Smith is the founder of Impact Equity, a fund-to-fund manager that helps W-2 employees decrease dependence on W-2 income. In this episode, Randy tells us how being laid off after 25 years in corporate America prompted him to accelerate his real estate career, the telltale signs that indicate how an operator is likely to perform, and how he is qualifying GPs in today’s rising rate environment. Randy Smith | Real Estate Background Founder of Impact Equity, a fund-to-fund manager that helps W-2 employees decrease dependence on W-2 income. Previous episode: JF2632: The Key to Low-Stress, Passive Income ft. Randy Smith Portfolio: LP in 18 deals Fund-to-fund manager on $1.75M Based in: Peoria, AZ Say hi to him at: Impact Equity LinkedIn Best Ever Book: So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Holmes is a full-time investor who previously ran her own brand experience agency for 18 years and sold it in February to focus on real estate. She is also the author of The Accidental Entrepreneur. In this episode, Serena discusses her passive investing experience, the lessons she’s learned from investing with different groups, and the successes and challenges she’s faced along the way. Serena Holmes | Real Estate Background Full-time investor who previously ran her own brand experience agency for 18 years and sold it in February to focus on real estate. Portfolio: Has been a passive investor in 50 private deals Based in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Say hi to her at: serenaholmesrealtor.com serenaholmesauthor.com Greatest Lesson: Due diligence. The investment I've been most disappointed in is with a syndicated mortgage that was heavily advocated and promoted by Keyspire. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Fisher is the principal at Next Wave Investors, a Southern California-based private equity investment firm with a specialized focus on value-add multifamily investments. In this episode, he shares how he’s grown his investor base organically, how he plans to formalize and boost his fundraising, and why he thinks trying to save money on payroll is a bad idea. Jordan Fisher | Real Estate Background Principal at Next Wave Investors, a Southern California-based private equity investment firm with a specialized focus on value-add multifamily investments. Portfolio: GP in more than $500M in acquisitions Based in: San Clemente, CA Say hi to him at: nextwaveinvestors.com LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: This business is a lot more than financial. The success of a high-value multimillion-dollar investment comes down to the boots on the ground operating the property. Brokers and investors who like to improve how a property looks on paper by saving money on the payroll are making a mistake. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiron Fernando is a civil engineer who also works with NuRoads Investments LLC, a company that invests in single-family and multifamily properties. In this episode, he tells us about investing in the stock market as a sophomore in college, what drew him to real estate, and his experience as a GP of 50 units in a fractured condo complex. Hiron Fernando | Real Estate Background Civil engineer who also works with NuRoads Investments LLC, a company that invests in single-family and multifamily properties. His mission is to create a self-sustaining business to enrich and bolster the community with reliable, clean, comfortable, and safe housing for people in the DFW Metroplex. Portfolio: GP of 13 single-family units and 50 multifamily units LP of 260 multifamily units Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: Be persistent and curious. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rama Krishna Chunchu is the founder of Rama Real Estate and Rama: Usha Investment Group, which invests in value-add multifamily deals. In this episode, he discusses how he achieved his goal of becoming a multifamily syndicator, becoming a passive multifamily investor to establish credibility before going active, and how persistence and consistency have helped him in his career. Rama Krishna Chunchu | Real Estate Background Founder of Rama Real Estate and Rama: Usha Investment Group, which invests in value-add multifamily deals. Portfolio: GP of 64 units LP of 500+ units Based in: Greensboro, NC Say hi to him at: ushacapital.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Dombeck is the co-owner of Best REI Funding, a private money lending company. In this episode, he shares how he reinvented himself and his business after losing everything in the Great Recession, why he’s not a fan of banks, and how working alongside borrowers as a financial partner has helped him maintain a low default rate. Derek Dombeck | Real Estate Background Co-owner of Best REI Funding, a private money lending company. Portfolio: Two mineral quarries Several residential complexes Based in: Green Bay, WI Say hi to him at: bestreifunding.com gowvoyage.com reicot.com Best Ever Book: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant 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 how, as a passive investor or limited partner in a syndication or real estate private placement, you must first decide which asset class(es) you want to invest in. However, you also have the freedom to choose what business plan you want to partner in when it comes to those asset choices. Travis shares why the bulk of his portfolio is heavily focused on value-add business plans, and why he refers to this type of plan as his “bread and butter.” Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Apke is the owner of Land Investing Online, a company that purchases off-market land deals and sells them for market value. In this episode, he tells us how he got into the business of land investing, what he looks for in a deal, which buyers and sellers he tends to target, and common pitfalls to avoid in this asset class. Daniel Apke | Real Estate Background Owner of Land Investing Online, a company that purchases off-market land deals and sells them for market value. Portfolio: GP of 550+ acquisitions and six rental properties LP of one syndication Based in: St. Petersburg, FL Say hi to him at: landinvestingonline.com Instagram YouTube Greatest Lesson: Take action and stay consistent. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melanie Bajrovic is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, international best-selling author, speaker, and educator. She went from being a waitress to owning multiple investment properties, became a millionaire at the age of 27, and is the author of The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire. In this episode, Melanie discusses why she loves to self-manage her properties, how her Airbnb became her most profitable investment, and the net income she receives from each of her properties versus the amount of time it takes to manage them. Melanie Bajrovic | Real Estate Background Serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, international best-selling author, speaker, and educator. Previous episode: JF1351: From Bartender to Millionaire Real Estate Investor & Entrepreneur with Melanie Bajrovic Portfolio: Six long-term buy-and-holds Two commercial properties One Airbnb Based in: Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA Say hi to her at: melaniebajrovic.com Instagram Best Ever Book: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Greatest Lesson: You have to be obsessed and hustle daily if you want to build an empire. Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August Biniaz is the co-founder of CPI Capital, an investment firm focused on multifamily value-add assets. In this episode, he shares his business approach from a marketing standpoint, how he approaches building and nurturing relationships with investors, and which tactics have worked best for him. August Biniaz | Real Estate Background Co-founder of CPI Capital, an investment firm focused on multifamily value-add assets. CPI Capital is a Canadian-based real estate investment firm with a mandate to acquire U.S. multifamily properties. Portfolio: $208M AUM Based in: Vancouver, BC, Canada Say hi to him at: cpicapital.ca LinkedIn Join the newsletter for expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Salguero is a professional real estate investor and mentor who runs CS3 Investments, which is on track to acquire $1B worth of real estate properties. In this episode, he discusses how he scaled from a fourplex to 1,000 units in one year and his biggest challenges in scaling and increasing his unit count across various markets. Carlos Salguero | Real Estate Background Professional real estate investor and mentor who runs CS3 Investments, which is on track to acquire $1B worth of real estate properties. Portfolio: 1,000+ doors Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at: Facebook Instagram Greatest Lesson: Get a mentor that is living the life you want to live. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cruz-Palmer is the principal at Corridor Capital Partners, an industrial real estate investment company. In this episode, David tells us how he gained a competitive advantage as a warehouse investor using his understanding of supply-constrained markets, his ability to recognize and take advantage of market inefficiencies, and going directly to the seller whenever possible. David Cruz-Palmer | Real Estate Background Principal at Corridor Capital Partners, an industrial real estate investment company that makes value-add industrial real estate investments available to ordinary investors. Portfolio: Over 500K sq. ft. of industrial and flex warehouses in VA, and soon to be more in FL Based in: Charlottesville, VA Say hi to him at: corridorcapitalpartners.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Greatest Lesson: Invest in yourself. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Band is Vice President of Commercial Insurance at AssuredPartners, one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers in the U.S. that uses risk reduction tools to reduce property and liability risk and premiums. In this episode, he shares his insights on the insurance industry, what drew him to become a risk advisor, and why he is so passionate about his work. Robert Band | Real Estate Background Vice President of Commercial Insurance at AssuredPartners, one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers in the U.S. that uses risk reduction tools to reduce property and liability risk and premiums. Based in: CO and FL Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder Greatest Lesson: When I was CFO, I only knew 10% of what it takes to save real money and time on insurance. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant 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 why he believes track record is the most important due diligence metric. Using stocks and real estate private placements as examples, he explains how to properly evaluate a track record and the most important questions to ask before deciding to invest. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Chiang is the founder of The Jackson Property Holdings LLC, which conducts value-add, tenancy stabilization, and value preservation for multifamily apartments. In this episode, he shares how he built and sold a semiconductor sales company in Dubai before becoming a New York-based real estate investor, his rationale behind shifting asset classes in order to support his retirement goal, and why he’s on the hunt for a unicorn for his next deal. Isaac Chiang | Real Estate Background Founder of The Jackson Property Holdings LLC, which conducts value-add, tenancy stabilization, and value preservation for multifamily apartments. Portfolio: 200 multifamily apartment units Based in: New York City, NY Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Powell is the owner of Highrise Group, where she works as a multifamily owner, operator, and capital raiser. In this episode, she tells us about the investing strategies she has used to work toward her goal of becoming a purely passive investor, the deals she’s doing right now, and how her biggest financial loss helped her pivot her business in a major way. Emma Powell | Real Estate Background Owner of Highrise Group, where she works as a multifamily owner, operator, and capital raiser. She and her husband, an IT developer, invest their own capital as well as partner capital, run a joint-venture investing club, and syndicate for limited partners. Portfolio: GP of: 10 residential units 75 multifamily units (co-managing partners) 490 units as minor/non-controlling GP 265 multifamily units and short-term rentals in new development 34 multifamily units and 156 multifamily entitled units sold/full cycle Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to her at: highrise.group Best Ever Book: Raising Capital for Real Estate by Hunter Thompson and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Greatest Lesson: The more of a team sport we play, the more we can specialize in our best niche. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Galit Ventura-Rozen has multiple businesses and has been a broker/owner for over 25 years. In this episode, she discusses her 25+ years of experience in real estate, how being asset agnostic allows her to focus on finding great deals with great returns, and why she’s recently been shifting into development. Galit Ventura-Rozen | Real Estate Background Has multiple businesses and has been a broker/owner for over 25 years. Portfolio: Self-storage Land Office Retail Development Based in: Las Vegas, NV Say hi to her at: galitventurarozen.com Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tilden Moschetti is the managing partner of Moschetti Syndication Law Group, a boutique syndication law firm. In this episode, he shares his expertise on securities law, the different deal structures he’s seen, and some of the common mistakes he’s seen clients make. Tilden Moschetti | Real Estate Background Managing partner of Moschetti Syndication Law Group, a boutique syndication law firm. Based in: Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: moschettilaw.com Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Litan Yahav is the co-founder of Vyzer, a digital-first, holistic solution that helps investors track, monitor, and gain insights into where their money is going and how to best maximize its potential. In this episode, he discusses his passion for investing in real estate syndications as a limited partner, what inspired him to create Vyzer, and how operators he’s invested with have earned his trust. Litan Yahav | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Vyzer, a digital-first, holistic solution that helps investors track, monitor, and gain insights into where their money is going and how to best maximize its potential. Portfolio: LP of 2,000+ doors Based in: Israel Say hi to him at: vyzer.co Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Greatest Lesson(s): 1. It’s all a matter of finding people you can trust. 2. Educate yourself on what questions to ask to vet potential GPs. 3. Put yourself alongside as many like-minded people as possible. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Stevens is the founder and president of Groundbreaking Real Estate and Shore Term Rentals. In this episode, he tells us how he left his insurance career to take on real estate, working his way up from the bottom by educating himself in order to become a successful capital raiser and owner of his own property management company. Craig Stevens | Real Estate Background Founder and president of Groundbreaking Real Estate and Shore Term Rentals. Groundbreaking Real Estate works with trusted syndicators as a co-GP to help them raise capital, while Shore Term Rentals helps short-term rental owners on the Jersey Shore by listing their properties and providing management services. Portfolio: Co-GP 416 units LP of 579 units and 757K sq. ft. in retail space Based in: Raleigh, NC Say hi to him at: groundbreakingre.com shoretermrentals.com LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: No matter how frustrated or worn out you get, keep steering down your path and your dreams will come true. Set detailed and specific goals, reassess them regularly, and be relentless in meeting those goals. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant 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 shares an impactful and profound piece of advice he once received from a mentor: Double down on what’s working. He explains why this advice has been so life-changing for him and how to apply it to your own life to help you reach your goals. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rinku Patel works at Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. She is also starting a women-only CRE Mastermind with the goal to empower women to get into commercial real estate. In this episode, she discusses her journey from the restaurant industry to commercial real estate investing, tips she’s picked up along the way, and the nuances of women in commercial real estate. Rinku Patel | Real Estate Background Works at Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. She is also starting a women-only CRE Mastermind with the goal to empower women to get into commercial real estate. Portfolio: GP of several retail strip centers, co-work office spaces, land, and flex buildings LP of several multifamily syndication deals Based in: Atlanta, GA Say hi to her at: investbeyondmultifamily.com Greatest Lesson: There will be hurdles, challenges, and even people telling you that you can't do it or that it’s a bad idea. At the end of the day, put your head down, grind, and work towards your goals. No one else is going to make it happen or believe in you more than yourself. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Spence is an active-duty Naval Officer and founder of Honor and Equity, a real estate resource for military members, veterans, and their families. In this episode, he discusses his focus on sharing real estate investing with the military community; his tips for balancing time between family, a W-2, and real estate; and why connecting people is his superpower. Doug Spence | Real Estate Background Active-duty Naval Officer and founder of Honor and Equity, a real estate resource for military members, veterans, and their families. Current real estate portfolio: Single-family and small multifamily buy-and-holds LP in three syndications Co-GP in RV park fund syndication Based in: San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: honorandequity.com LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: Success in real estate is all about people and relationships. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Julius Oni is the CEO of XSITE Capital Investments, which focuses on multifamily syndications. He also works full-time as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement at Johns Hopkins. In this episode, Julius shares his thoughts on the state of the economy and its impact on real estate as well as how XSITE is changing the way they approach and analyze deals based on current interest rates and slowing rent growth. Dr. Julius Oni | Real Estate Background Julius works full-time as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement at Johns Hopkins. He is the CEO of XSITE Capital Investments, which focuses on multifamily syndications. Portfolio: $125M AUM GP and LP of 694 units Based in: Baltimore, MD Say hi to him at: xsitecapital.com LinkedIn Twitter Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Vilar-Carrasquillo is a mechanical engineer who joined a group focused on acquiring apartment buildings through syndications and joint ventures. In this episode, he discusses how persistence and market knowledge have helped him get great deals, the importance of developing and sticking to your own criteria, and his top networking tips. Luis Vilar-Carrasquillo| Real Estate Background Mechanical engineer who joined a group focused on acquiring apartment buildings through syndications and joint ventures. Portfolio: GP of 176 doors Based in: West Palm Beach, FL Say hi to him at: Facebook LinkedIn Greatest Lesson: Stick to your criteria. It is super important to establish your criteria and stick to them from the beginning. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Green is an REI coach and educator, as well as president of Real Estate Solutions Unlimited Inc., which helps communities rehabilitate neighborhoods and provide quality housing. In this episode, he tells us about the four pillars of building a CRE business: setting goals, reverse engineering those goals, creating an accountability chart, and setting your system up to track key performance indicators. Jerry Green | Real Estate Background REI coach and educator, as well as president of Real Estate Solutions Unlimited Inc., which helps communities rehabilitate neighborhoods and provide quality housing. Portfolio: 65+ rental properties Based in: Germantown, OH Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content. Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices