The Best Ever CRE Show

In this episode, Travis shares the four pillars that he personally used to achieve financial independence in full detail, plus some additional tips he’s picked up along the way. 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. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Dixon was the head of recruitment for a wealth management firm when he and his wife decided to purchase their first duplex in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2019. When they realized they could scale their real estate business more quickly through syndications, Justin joined the Think Multifamily syndication group in early 2020. Today, Justin is the co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, and the founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm. He is a GP of 400+ units across two states, as well as an LP of more than 1,000 units across five states. In this episode, Justin discusses the debt structure for his latest deal, questions investors have been asking based on the shifting economy, and what he’s been doing to build investor relations as a capital raiser. Justin Dixon | Real Estate Background Co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquisitions of large multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states. Also founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm that helps clients fill their open positions across technology, accounting/finance, marketing, and project management. Portfolio: GP of 400+ units across two states LP of over 1,000 units across five states Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: Great Venture Capital: greatventurecapital.com Instagram LinkedIn Hire Tomorrow: hiretomorrow.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young Greatest lesson: The book Rich Dad Poor Dad was eye-opening. It was the information that I needed to take the leap from working a W-2 to entrepreneurship and investing in real estate. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Vicino is the managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily properties in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his team lead through the educational content they create, how his local reputation gives him a unique edge, and his advice for new investors looking to compete with him. Anthony Vicino | Real Estate Background — Second Time Managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily in the Twin Cities. Portfolio: $40M in AUM Previous episode: JF2519: When to Walk Out on a Deal with Anthony Vicino Based in: Minneapolis, MN Say hi to him at: invictusmultifamily.com anthonyvicino.com Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube: Anthony Vicino YouTube: Invictus Capital Greatest lesson: A dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis continue their conversation from last week’s episode, Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 1. They share helpful conference hacks, networking success stories, CRM strategies, and how they each keep in touch with their network. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called Lifestyles Unlimited. Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key principal of 1,100+ units, and LP of 400+ units. In this episode, Zach discusses the value of getting a mentor, how to find the right coaching group, and his advice for new syndicators looking for deals in the current market. Zach Fugman | Real Estate Background Owner of A-Strategy Management, which syndicates apartment deals. Portfolio: GP of 775 units in the Cincinnati area 952 units in MS Key principal on 1,107 units LP of 434 units across Texas and Atlanta Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at: astrategymgmt.com Facebook Email: [email protected] Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins Greatest lesson: If you’re not willing to be on-site, you should not buy the deal. Check the city code and practice before getting in bed with a municipality. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash explains the importance of finding a local CRE lender that’s right for you. He shares why going local is a must when it comes to commercial real estate and provides tips on how to establish and cultivate relationships with the top commercial lenders in your market. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching |Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former college basketball coach Greg Lyons and his brother, Tim, are both licensed capital raisers who got into multifamily syndications at the onset of the pandemic. Today, Greg is principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital, where he raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators across the U.S. In this episode, Greg shares why he decided to become licensed, the fluctuations in capital he’s seeing as a result of the changing economy, and how he thinks multifamily can weather an impending economic storm. Greg Lyons | Real Estate Background Principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital LLC. As a licensed capital raiser with a Series 82 and 63 license, Cityside Capital raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators throughout the United States. Portfolio: GP of 16 multifamily properties totaling 5,836 units LP of 2,063 units over 10 properties, plus an office building and a retail center Based in: Charlottesville, VA Say hi to him at: citysidecap.com Facebook LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Wealthy Gardener by John S. Soforic Greatest lesson: Take action! I was a partner of a 77-unit condo development in Boise, ID, right before the Great Recession that didn't work out. It took a while to find my way back into the real estate world, but I'm thrilled with the progress I've made over the last couple of years. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis explains the difference between being a speculator and being an investor and which strategy is more sustainable in the long term. 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. Be the first to get the newest podcast episodes sent to your inbox. Plus, investing tips and advice. Join the newsletter https://bit.ly/3OKRktV Want to be a guest on the Best Ever Show?Sign up here: https://www.bestevercre.com/podcast-sign-up Get the latest FREE eBook: An Investors Guide to Growing & Scaling a Business Through Podcasting: https://www.bestevercre.com/a-real-estate-investors-guide Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City here! Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching |Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Giuliacci started his real estate career with a halfplex investment property in Northern California. After several years of actively operating a number of duplexes, he discovered the world of syndications and passive investing. Today, Joe has retired from his 31-year engineering career and is a full-time passive investor in multifamily, industrial, self-storage, and commercial real estate properties. In this episode, he shares his top three pieces of advice for sponsors based on his experience and what he looks for as an LP. Joe Giuliacci | Real Estate Background Passive investor with 5 Talents Capital, which focuses on multifamily investments. He explores other asset classes as well for his passive investments. Portfolio: LP of: 15 multifamily properties Three industrial properties Four self-storage properties 16 commercial real estate properties Retired from a 31-year engineering career at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Based in: Lake Stevens, WA Say hi to him at: 5talents.capital LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Find great sponsors/operators first and foremost; the investment offering will be the bonus. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Third-time Best Ever Show guest Jason Yarusi is the founder and managing partner of Yarusi Holdings, LLC, a multifamily investment firm based in Murfreesboro, TN. In this episode, Jason discusses how the current economic climate is changing the way he looks at deals, why he is going for “sleep-better-at-night” debt right now, and why he’s zeroed in on the Nashville market. Jason Yarusi | Real Estate Background Founder and managing partner of Yarusi Holdings LLC, a multifamily investment firm. Portfolio: GP of 1,300 units across 15 properties Previous Best Ever Show appearances: JF1538: Return Massive Portions of Investor Equity After Just 13 Months JF1788: Best Ever Interview Lessons #FollowAlongFriday with Jason Yarusi and Theo Hicks Based in: Murfreesboro, TN Say hi to him at: yarusiholdings.com Facebook (Jason) Facebook (Yarusi Holdings) Instagram (Jason) Instagram (Yarusi Holdings) LinkedIn (Jason) LinkedIn (Yarusi Holdings) Twitter TikTok Greatest lesson: Use the 100-mile mindset for multifamily investing. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss the ins and outs of networking. They cover why it’s important to grow your network, what they have done to grow their own networks both online and offline, and their top tips for networking at a conference. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramsey Blankenship is a full-time Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations who began investing in real estate in 2015 with a house hack in Panama City, FL. From there, he expanded into multifamily units, then began doing joint ventures with partners in different states along the Southeast. Today, Ramsey is a capital raiser and sponsor at Real Focus Capital Investments. He is also GP of 20 apartments, 10 short-term rentals, and a boutique hotel. In this episode, Ramsey shares how he got into the boutique hotel space, why he decided to pivot from multifamily to RV parks and boutique hotels, and how he raises capital for these properties. Ramsey Blankenship | Real Estate Background Capital raiser and sponsor at Real Focus Capital Investments, which syndicates large, value-add B- and C-class apartment complexes. Recently, they have pivoted into the hotel/motel/RV park space. Portfolio: GP of 150+ units LP of 32 units Works full time as Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations. Based in: San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: realfocus.org Facebook Investing FB Group Podcasting FB Group Greatest lesson: Don’t invest in a market without understanding the market metrics. I purchased nine units in Shreveport, LA, arguably the worst market in the U.S. to invest in. I learned you can not simply "cut and paste" what works in one market into another. I now conduct what I call the "Market Vital Signs" before investing in anything. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash lays out his top tips for conducting commercial real estate due diligence that leads to taking down great deals. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second-time Best Ever Show guest Tate Siemer has been in real estate since 2006, focusing solely on commercial multifamily for the past four years. Today, Tate is CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases class A, B, and C properties that cash flow and are in appreciating markets. They recently shifted their focus from value-add class C apartments to class A properties almost exclusively in the Columbus, OH, and Oklahoma City markets. In this episode, Tate discusses class A condo conversion, why he hires his own tax attorney to underwrite deals based on tax implications, and his tips for hiring the right coach. Tate Siemer | Real Estate Background CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases Class A, B, and C properties that cash flow and are in appreciating markets. They typically hold properties for two-to-five years and syndicate their deals. Portfolio: GP of 572 units across six properties. Previous Best Ever episode: JF2568: Preparing Assets for the Next Recession Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: investwithgreenlight.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Faith through failure. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis explains what financial freedom is, how to determine the amount of money you need to retire, and how to know when (or if) you should stop working. 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. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Olson fell in love with real estate while he and his wife were building their dream house. He met a mentor who advised him to get his commercial real estate license, and Alex soon developed a passion for representing 1031 exchange buyers looking for off-market multifamily and triple-net investments. Today, Alex works as a senior real estate broker at XChangeCRE. In this episode, he shares his top four tips for engaging with sellers off-market. Alex Olson | Real Estate Background Senior real estate broker at XChangeCRE. He works with 1031 exchange buyers looking for off-market multifamily and NNN investments. Based in: Kansas City, MO Say hi to him at: xchangecre.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle? By Sam Zell Greatest lesson: Don't try to be anyone other than yourself, and use your strengths to maximize your potential. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Brant, a self-described recovering electrical engineer, is a full-time multifamily syndicator and real estate investor. He was first exposed to real estate through a college summer job working for a general contractor rehabbing mobile homes. Today, Tommy owns three long-term rentals and one vacation rental, and he is invested in two apartment syndications totaling 356 units. In this episode, he discusses his tips for purchasing Florida rental properties, why he recently walked away from a contract on a 52-unit property in Nashville, and how he uses direct-to-seller advertising with a broker to find deals. Tommy Brant | Real Estate Background Founder of TB Capital Group, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication. Portfolio: LP of two syndications, totaling 356 units Based in: Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: tbcapitalgroup.com/connect Facebook LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Growth mindset, perspective, self-awareness, self-care, and determination are required traits of any entrepreneur. However, after you get past the scrappy start-up phase, finding reliable and competent PARTNERS is mandatory to scale effectively. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis each explain their own personal real estate strategies, making their case for why investors should consider their approach while also explaining which types of investors might not benefit from using it. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Fernandez got his start in real estate as a realtor, but quickly realized there was more money to be made as a landlord. After learning all that he could about real estate investing, he purchased his first single-family home, which eventually led him to become a general partner in the multifamily asset class. In this episode, Oliver shares how his construction background helped him scale to more than 1,200 units, why the pandemic was an eye-opening experience for him, and his Best Ever advice for managing construction from a distance. Oliver Fernandez | Real Estate Background President of McKenzie Construction, a construction company that invests in multifamily real estate. Portfolio: GP of 1,270 units across seven properties LP of 1,261 units across four properties Every deal that he is a GP in, he also invests as an LP. Based in: Washington, D.C. Say hi to him at: investwitholiver.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Greatest lesson: Opportunities are everywhere, you just need to get clear on what you are looking for. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash covers the ins and outs of triple-net leases, also known as mailbox money leases. He shares how different types of triple-net leases work and the pros and cons of using each one. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Okocha adopted an investor mindset when he was in high school after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. After starting out wholesaling, he became a realtor and then moved on to commercial real estate and multifamily acquisitions, working as the first hire for a company that scaled from 20 to more than 2,000 units in less than two years. Today, John has two areas of focus — serving as a debt and equity broker, and launching his own fund that will focus on value-add multifamily properties. In this episode, John discusses the niche that he’s establishing as a debt/equity broker and fund owner, the biggest thing that surprised him about scaling from 20 to 2,000 units, and what led him to launch his own fund. John Okocha | Real Estate Background Managing principal of Okocha Equity Partners, an alternative asset management firm focused on multifamily. Portfolio: GP of over 1,600 units Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: Okochaequitypartners.com Instagram LinkedIn Twitter reec.org Greatest lesson: Build strong relationships. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 100 of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis announces that this will be the final episode of the series. He will be launching a new series on the Best Ever platform titled Passive Investor Tips. Episodes will be shorter in length, featuring Travis as he breaks down passive investor topics to provide as much value as possible while simplifying the passive investing philosophy and mindset. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Block is the CEO and chief deal maker at Bullseye Capital, which focuses on distressed residential multifamily projects. He has been in the syndication and fund businesses since 1987, and he also assists attorneys in complex litigation cases involving real estate, securities, and alternate investments. In this episode, Joel dives into the four categories of structuring funds that he helps his clients with: control, how LPs get paid, how GPs get paid, and a fourth miscellaneous category that includes elements such as marketing. Joel Block | Real Estate Background CEO and chief deal maker at Bullseye Capital, which focuses on distressed residential and multifamily projects. Portfolio: Their fund owned close to 50 assets, but they have liquidated most of them as they look to wind down this fund. Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: syndicatefast.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Wikipedia YouTube Greatest lesson: One of the great mistakes that syndicators make (especially newer ones) is that they make their deals unfriendly to investors. Some terms are easy to structure in a way that encourages investors to say "yes" to the investment. These are critical to get right to maximize capital raising. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becca Hint began her real estate career 18 years ago investing in multifamily. Over her tenure, she has scaled her portfolio both as an active and passive investor, focusing on multifamily syndication. Today, her hard work has paid off; she now resides in Costa Rica in a blue zone—regions where people are recorded to live longer than the average person—enjoying days spent on the beach doing yoga and surfing, all to the credit of her CRE investments. Her new focus is on hotel-to-multifamily conversions, and in this episode, Becca walks through how she navigated one of these deals. She also shares how she reached her business goals and why multifamily is a great asset for international investors. Becca Hint | Real Estate Background Founder of Hint Investments, which focuses on multifamily syndication. Portfolio: GP of 100-unit hotel-to-multifamily conversion Duplex in San Francisco 12-unit in Kansas City LP of 450 units Based in: Nosara, Costa Rica Say hi to her at: hintinvestments.com Linkedin Best Ever Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan Greatest lesson: Partner slowly; bet on the sponsors, not the deal. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share their opinions on whether there is a looming syndication bubble. They dive into whether they think it has become too easy to syndicate, their thoughts on future appreciation for multifamily syndication, future challenges they see for operators using bridge debt, what they think it will look like if the syndication bubble begins to unravel, and more. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Coe began his real estate career fixing and flipping houses with his wife, leaving his corporate job behind so that he could spend more time with his family. After managing his way through the Great Recession, he doubled down by getting more involved in the real estate investing community, eventually getting involved in syndications as both a passive investor and general partner. Today, David is a developer at Capital Stack Investments, runs a residential real estate team, and works as an active realtor. In this episode, he discusses the complexity that comes with developing properties in the Los Angeles market, why he considers it a niche, the toughest lesson he’s learned when it comes to construction, and his advice for evaluating deals. David Coe | Real Estate Background Real estate investor and developer at Capital Stack Investments, which puts together syndications for infill new construction projects in Los Angeles, CA. Portfolio: GP of: 182 units across five properties LP of: 8+ deals Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: capitalstackinvestments.com Capital Stack Investments’ Instagram David’s Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Ninja Selling by Larry Kendall Greatest lesson: Real estate is a people business, not a property business. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash picks up where he left off from last week’s discussion on investing in retail properties (Investing in Retail Pt. 1). Learn about non-anchored versus anchored strip malls, different types of anchored strips, and the pros and cons of investing in each type. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark McGuire started his commercial real estate career at the age of 17 assisting in apartment maintenance, working his way up through construction and sales. After he started buying his own units, Mark began participating as an LP in multifamily syndications. Today, he is the CIO of Hearthfire Capital, where he focuses on investor relations and serves as the interim development and entitlements director. In this episode, Mark shares the key to being successful with entitlements, how he recruits new investors, and his Best Ever advice when it comes to underwriting. Mark McGuire | Real Estate Background Chief Investment Officer at Hearthfire Capital, which invests in self-storage, multifamily, and single-family rentals. Portfolio: GP of 20 residential units LP in 12 syndications across multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and self-storage Based in: Lansdale, PA Say hi to him at: Hfirecapital.com LinkedIn Greatest lesson: How to go from the person investing in syndications to finding the deals and raising the capital. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis explores the idea that in life, there is always someone doing better than you are, and there is always someone doing worse. Rather than competing with and comparing yourself to others, he explains why it is more important to focus on competing with yourself when it comes to passive investing as well as life in general. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Holman is VP of Development and Finance at Overland Group, Inc., a vertically integrated real estate company that develops, constructs, and manages multifamily and mixed-use properties. In his role, he oversees the company’s development while also focusing on acquisitions. As a former CPA for Ernst & Young, he considers himself to be fluent in all things finance. In this episode, Michael discusses Overland’s most recent deal, why they are zeroing in on Arizona and Utah, the hardest lesson he’s learned so far, and what he believes to be the key to his success. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Moala grew up with parents who were successful real estate investors in the single-family space, but they were hit very hard and lost everything in the 2008 crash. Instead of shying away from the business, however, he decided to face his fears and, with the support of his wife, he left his corporate job in January of 2022 and moved his family to Texas to become a multifamily syndicator. In this episode, Max shares how he became a GP in three months, the key attributes that led him to success in such a short period of time, and his Best Ever advice for other commercial real estate investors. Max Moala | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of API Investments, a real estate syndication company that focuses on multifamily. Portfolio: GP of 66 units LP of 150 units Based in: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX Say hi to him at: myapinvestments.com LinkedIn Greatest lesson: You don’t need to know everything to get started. What you need is desire, courage, and a great work ethic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis talk about mentors, advisors, books, various quotes, and other things that have helped them along on their commercial real estate journeys. They share the Best Ever advice they’ve ever received, their thoughts on paid mentoring and coaching programs versus free coaching and seminars, plus their favorite books on investing and finance. Favorite Investing/Finance Books Ash’s Recommendations Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Slocomb’s Recommendation The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Travis’s Recommendations Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke Rich Dad series by Robert Kiyosaki Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathy Jang is a multifamily syndicator focused in the Arizona area. She is CEO and founder of Diamond Point Homes, serving as GP of 536 units across seven properties and LP of 1,086 units. In this episode, Kathy discusses how she uses education to help guide investors who are nervous about the current economic climate, what factors are essential to consider when it comes to renovations, and how she defines wealth. Kathy Jang | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of Diamond Point Homes, which focuses on multifamily syndication. Portfolio: GP of 536 units across seven properties LP of 1,086 units Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to her at: diamondpointhomes.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Radical Confidence by Lisa Bilyeu Greatest lesson: For me, true wealth is about having freedom and time and the ability to create a positive impact. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash shares the ins and outs of how to invest in mom-and-pop retail strip malls. These properties typically have the highest management overhead, the highest return, and the lowest competition. Learn the pros and cons of investing in mom-and-pop strip malls, how to look for them, how to add value to them, and how to manage them. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Rogers graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in finance and economics in 2009 after watching the Great Recession unfold in real time. However, that didn’t deter him from teaming up with a friend to launch his real estate investing career. Today, Alex serves as principal at Gray Duck Companies, a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in multifamily real estate. In this episode, he shares why he decided to take on third-party property management, how he selects clients, and his advice for scaling to the point of hiring full-time staff. Alex Rogers | Real Estate Background Principal at Gray Duck Companies, a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in multifamily real estate. Portfolio: GP of: 200 units through syndication 100 units and approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of commercial acquired outside of raising capital with his business partner and additional JV partners. LP of one fund, one multifamily syndication, and one storage syndication. Based in: Duluth, Minnesota Say hi to him at: GrayDuckCapital.com Instagram Linkedin Best Ever Book: Who Not How, Dan Sullivan Greatest lesson: One of the greatest lessons I've learned was the strength of your immediate network and those you spend time with. A common saying is that "you are the average of the five people you surround yourself with.” I take this to heart and try to surround myself with people that are smarter than I am. If you're the smartest person in a room, you're in the wrong room. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we are constantly seeking more money and more freedom, it’s important to determine how much you want or need to avoid falling into the trap of trading away all of your most important, finite resource — your time. In this episode, Travis shares how passive investing can help you stop exchanging your time for money. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omni Casey was born and raised in Hawaii, where he launched his career as both a real estate investor and a broker. After relocating to Virginia 12 years ago, Omni and his wife transitioned from single-family homes to purchasing entire mom-and-pop portfolios. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the benefits of buying mom-and-pop portfolios, changing his strategy based on the changing economic and political climate, and the importance of separating financial independence from building wealth. Click here to purchase Omni’s new book, The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club: A Story and a Manual. Omni Casey | Real Estate Background Real estate investor at New Leaf Redevelopers and managing broker at Weichert Realtors. The family investment business focuses on buy-and-hold deals that are small to mid-sized multifamily properties. Portfolio: GP of: 170 units Five commercial properties Two mixed-use properties One small storage rental building A commercial retail unit A flex/warehouse space Based in: Ashburn, VA Say hi to him at: my.cashflowbreakfastclub.com/freebook Facebook Instagram YouTube Best Ever Book: *Multifamily Millionaire* by Brandon Turner Greatest lesson: There are benefits to understanding the changing economic indicators and how that changes the investing strategy that you may want to focus on. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Albaum is living his dream: traveling full-time in a renovated van with his wife. Their nomadic lifestyle is made possible through his commercial real estate investments, allowing him to invest remotely from anywhere. He’s also able to run his company, Roofstock, while on the road, which provides single-family rental opportunities for buyers, sellers, and financial management software for real estate investors. In this episode, Michael shares how he’s scaled his business, and how he manages his investments from anywhere in the world. Michael Albaum | Real Estate Background Program manager and head coach at Roofstock, a marketplace for buying and selling investment properties. Portfolio: Owner of 47 commercial units He invests in real estate remotely while embodying the nomadic lifestyle of living in a van and traveling with his wife full time. Based in: Petaluma, CA Say hi to him at: roofstock.com LinkedIn Twitter The Remote Real Estate Investor Podcast Roofstock Instagram Roofstock LinkedIn Roofstock YouTube Best Ever Book: First to a Million by Dan Sheeks Greatest lesson: Your gut knows more than you think. Start listening to it. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss the different ways they use social media to promote their businesses, along with their best tips and biggest online mistakes. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pasha Esfandiary was a professional poker player from the ages of 21 to 25. Seeking more stable income, he started flipping houses, eventually shifting to commercial real estate. Today, his primary investments are in mobile home parks and multifamily. In this episode, Pasha shares the lessons he learned from poker that translate into commercial real estate investing, along with his tips for navigating the booming field of mobile home parks. Pasha Esfandiary | Real Estate Background Founder of Evoke Capital, which focuses on value-add mobile home parks. Portfolio: GP of 550 units/lots/doors between a mix of apartment complexes, motels, and mobile home parks. Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: evokecapital.net LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Greatest lesson: Pertaining to this field of mobile home parks, buy good assets and let time do the work. Get REALLY rich slow. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash uses some of his personal stories to illustrate how pain points and emotions are a part of real estate transactions, and how you can use them to your advantage. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.C. Clemens Jr. spent seven years working for Holliday Fenoglio on the mortgage side and in multifamily sales before landing at Flagship Capital Partners. Flagship is a direct lender and equity investor for commercial real estate transactions with a compelling value-add story. J.C. serves as its managing director and chief production officer while investing in separate general partnerships and limited partnerships on the side. In this episode, he discusses how he qualifies sponsors he chooses to work with, what an ideal sponsor looks like, and the biggest indicator that a sponsor isn’t going to be a good fit. J.C. Clemens Jr. | Real Estate Background Managing director and chief production officer at Flagship Capital Partners. They are capital providers for value-add real estate investments across the country. Portfolio: GP of over 3,000 units LP of 30+ different properties across the country as an institutional LP investment or as a first lien senior lender Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at: flagshipco.com Linkedin Greatest lesson: Find your niche and stay in your lane. Don’t try to make deals work if they don’t fit your investment criteria. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis discusses the highlights from Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics, a book written by Nobel Prize winner and author Richard H. Thaler. While we often assume most people are logical and rational with their money, Travis explains how Thaler disproves that theory with a number of examples. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Naim originally studied to be a pharmacist, but after determining the career wasn’t for him, he quickly pivoted to IT. Before launching his IT career, Ken purchased his first property — a condo for his grandparents. Today, Ken is president of DB Performance, an IT consulting company, and the managing member of his real estate syndication company, Beacon One. In this episode, Ken shares the details about his first commercial property deal, why he invests across asset classes, and what drove him to do his first syndication this year. Ken Naim | Real Estate Background President of DB Performance and managing member of Beacon One. DB Performance is an IT consulting company; Beacon One is a real estate syndication company. Portfolio: Owner of 37,000 square foot office building 25,000 square foot industrial building syndication 12,000 square foot retail shopping center Based in: Lake Worth, Florida Say hi to him at: Facebook Linkedin Greatest lesson: We all have negative experiences that create mental roadblocks; don’t let them become permanent limiters of your potential. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Diego native Bryan Underwood grew up learning the ins and outs of self-storage from his family. After honing his acquisitions, entitlements, and property due diligence skills, he went on to start Responsible Real Estate, which develops residential projects in both the single-family and multifamily asset classes. In this episode, Bryan discusses his biggest learning curve in residential development, what he looks for in a project manager, and what it takes to thrive in the San Diego market. Bryan Underwood | Real Estate Background President of Responsible Real Estate, Inc., which sources investment opportunities, entitles land, raises capital, performs property due diligence, and develops residential projects. Portfolio: GP of: 109 units between two development properties and one value-add property 10 townhomes LP of: 15 self-storage facilities Based in: San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: investwithbryan.com/join Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Best Ever Book: The Bible Greatest lesson: Surround yourself with great people. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss how the economic and political climate in mid-May of 2022 is impacting the way they look at deals, the rules of thumb they follow when it comes to recession recovery, and the fundamentals of the economy. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Kryzanowski has been a passive investor for the past decade and plans on using the summer of 2022 to reflect on his investment strategy, his goals, and the asset class(es) he chooses to focus on. Dan is an advisory partner at BV Capital, which is a private, veteran-owned real estate development and investment company. In this episode, Dan explains why he is taking a temporary step back this summer when it comes to investing, why he recommends deferring taxes with the Delaware Statutory Trust, and why he recommends completing additional due diligence when dealing with a sponsor consisting of only one GP. Dan Kryzanowski | Real Estate Background Advisory partner at BV Capital, which is a private, veteran-owned real estate development and investment company. Portfolio: LP of: 2,600+ storage units 1,500+ multifamily doors Additionally, dozens of industrial, infrastructure, and residential properties Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: LinkedIn bvcapitaltx.com/ learn.rocketdollar.com/hc/en-us Greatest lesson: Be extra cautious (and complete additional due diligence) when dealing with a sponsor consisting of only one GP. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash talks about broker relationships and how to secure deals from brokers. Anyone can develop great broker relationships, he says — it’s all about how you approach them. Ash takes time to go through his LinkedIn inbox to demonstrate examples of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to reaching out to brokers. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Navy Veteran Melanie McDaniel had been working as a park ranger for nine years when she decided to leave her federal career behind and become a full-time real estate entrepreneur. Today, she is the founder, partner, and fund manager at Freestyle Capital Group and Freestyle Fund. In this episode, Melanie shares how she became a co-GP and capital partner, her thoughts on investing in real estate during a high inflation period, and why conducting due diligence on deal fees is more important than ever right now. Melanie McDaniel | Real Estate Background Founder and partner/fund manager at Freestyle Capital Group and Freestyle Fund. Freestyle Capital Group is a boutique private equity firm that focuses on a variety of asset classes, and Freestyle Fund is a customizable Fund. Portfolio: GP of: 206 units across AZ, TX, and VA Owns 24 units in Norfolk, VA Triple net in Longview, TX Three luxury residential assisted living houses LP of: 276 units in Huntsville, AL Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to her at: freestylecapitalgroup.com Facebook Instagram: @freestylecapitalgroup LinkedIn Twitter: @freestyleinvest YouTube Greatest lesson: Everyone who has made money from real estate has been a genius in the last 10 years. The coming times are going to separate the true professionals from the operators who have gotten lucky with the market cycle. Do your due diligence. I have looked at enough underwriting in the last two years to know that a large majority are underwriting aggressively based on the market cycle we just went through. It is time to play defense and look for lower-risk opportunities with strong teams with a track record. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis discusses the future of multifamily within a 10-year time frame. His projections are based on his investor relations experience and conversations he has had with investors regarding uncertainty in the current market. By zooming out to look at things from a macro level, he hopes to help others avoid analysis by paralysis when it comes to their own investments. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices