The Best Ever CRE Show

Matt Drouin had an “aha” moment when he decided he was simply not going to participate in the college/debt/job cycle. He started with a 4-unit house hack and ultimately hit financial independence by age 33. Matt talks about how reaching his financial goal didn’t give him the euphoria he thought it would, and how he reinvented himself using the 10x rule. Matt Drouin (Drew-in) Real Estate Background: Partner at OakGrove Companies 14 years of real estate experience Oakgrove currently owns 117 units of residential & commercial properties Based in Rochester, NY Say hi to him at: www.oakgrovecompanies.com Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle, The Snowball Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After realizing he had little control in the stock market, Brian Wagers quickly moved to real estate investing. Brian talks about how he manufactured deals by driving around his neighborhood, while simultaneously building relationships with brokers, and how this ultimately led to his 425 units today. Brian Wagers Real Estate Background: Currently working full-time in sales 4 years of real estate investing experience with 3 in multi-family Portfolio consist of 425 units Based in Rogers, AR Say hi to him at: www.wagerscapital.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After former construction worker, Shane Torres, filed bankruptcy in 2012, he immediately turned around and opened his own real estate office that same year. Today he is actively and passively investing, focusing on the retail space. Shane shares his 6 qualifications for choosing the best locations, the type of tenants he gets to ensure success, and the reason he’ll never borrow from large lenders. Shane Torres Real Estate Background: CEO & Founder of Road to $20 Million 12 years passive REI investing experience in retail Based in Leon, IA Say hi to him at: https://www.roadto20million.com/ Best Ever Book: The 5 Love Languages Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we dive into the three stages of creating a successful team. Danny Coleman talks about his 4-step hiring process for attracting the highest quality candidates. Shawn Casemore tells us his secret for developing your current team by balancing the focus on business and people. Lastly, Rich Fettke discusses the importance of building and managing a strong team, as well as tips for creating connection and organization in a remote team. Danny Coleman Has a passion for small business growth and development Based in Columbia, TN Say hi to him at www.dannycoleman.me/podcast Episode #1688 Shawn Casemore CEO of Casemore and Co Inc Based in Ontario Canada Say hi to him at www.casemoreandco.com Episode #992 Rich Fettke Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network Based in Malibu, CA Say hi to him at www.realwealth.com Episode #2203 Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After getting his law degree and opening his own law firm, Seth Bradley decided to pivot into passive investing through syndications. Listen to learn how Seth used his law degree to get his foot in the door with investing, how he was able to add value to GPs with little real estate experience, and his expert opinion for anyone that might be on the fence about further education. Seth Bradley Real Estate Background: Real estate attorney and founder of Law Capital Partners 8 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of residential properties, flipping, and currently focused on passive investing through syndications Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.lawcapitalpartners.com/ Best Ever Book: Pre-suasion Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing $40k in a mixed use commercial property, Kevin McGrath decided to move into the industrial real estate industry. Kevin talks about how he got started in industrial investing, the pros and cons of single tenant vs.the more risky multitenant industrial net leases, and why he chose the industrial investing industry over multifamily. Kevin McGrath Real Estate Background: Principal with Cardinal Industrial Started investing in 2005 Invest in both Industrial real estate and multifamily properties Currently involved in 10 investments both as a LP and GP Based in Del Mar, CA Say hi to him at: www.McGrathindustrial.com Best Ever Book: Abraham Hicks Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts and Theo Hicks go through the 51 responsibilities of the general partner in apartment syndications. They talk about what general partners are doing behind the scenes with your capital broken down in three sections: precontract, contact-to-close, and post-closing. Tune in to learn what questions to ask the GP about their business plan, and/or how to use this information to create a successful business of your own. Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father, daughter duo Abigail and Sean Thomson didn’t think they’d end up working together one day when she went off to college. But, after sharing her long-term goals with her dad, they both knew investing for passive income was the answer. They now successfully run the business together while Abigail balances her daily tasks and school. They talk about why they made the switch from residential to multifamily, how they structure day-to-day tasks, and what it’s like working with family. Abigail & Sean Thomson Real Estate Background: Father, Daughter team running Thomson Multifamily Group, LLC 10 years of real estate investing Portfolio consist of 157 units, 23 assignments, and 23 flips Based in Plano, TX Say hi to them at: https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/home Best Ever Book: Daring Greatly, Best Ever Syndication Book Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After purchasing his first single family investment property in college, Sam Silverman continued to purchase 8 single family homes, and ultimately moved on to syndication. In this episode, we learn about Sam’s top 4 criteria for qualifying investments, how he uses his past experiences to raise capital, and his best piece of advice for new syndicators. Sam Silverman Real Estate Background: VP of Sales at a tech company 3 years experience (1 in single family then the next 2 have been all multi family syndication and self storage) 12 syndications (2614 units), 4 single family houses then another 132 units active under contract Based in Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsilverman3/ Best Ever Book: The Art of Winning and Losing Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a commercial real estate broker specializing in multi-tenant leases, Dan Lewkowicz has knowledge of many different asset classes. Today, we talk in depth about the differences between a net lease vs. multifamily and the pros and cons of each, absolute triple net leases vs. double net leases, net lease benefits as opposed to multifamily, and why you should become a commercial real estate broker instead of residential. Dan Lewkowicz Real Estate Background: 15 years of experience Now Director of Investment at Encore Real Estate Investment Services Specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, industrial fulfillment centers, quick service restaurants and automotive repair and part stores Based in Oak Park, Michigan Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lewkowicz-7118361 Best Ever Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re talking with Drew Maconachy, specifically about the insurance side of real estate investing. He clues us in on the most common questions investors ask him, how to possibly get lower insurance costs, and some policies that you may not actually need on your insurance. Tune in to learn about the common insurance pitfalls real estate investors fall through and how to avoid them. Drew Maconachy Real Estate Background: Co-owner of Maconachy Stradley Insurance, Insuring 1000s of doors across North America. Consulted his customers on over $30,000,000 of insurance purchases Partial stake in 11 nursing homes Based in Akron, Ohio Say hi to him at: Maconachystradley.com Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting out with zero real estate investing experience, Terrica Lynn Smith built her brand from the ground level. With a current portfolio of 250 doors, Terrica is passionate about teaching others to do the same and get started in real estate investing. She talks about her journey to crowdfunding, how she approaches it differently than others, and her best tips to ensure it’s successful in your business. Terrica Lynn Smith Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 15 years of experience Portfolio consist 250 doors including commercial, has helped develop 3 communities and currently developing her own Based in Lafayette, LA Say hi to her at: www.terricalynnsmith.com Best Ever Book: Wealth Choice Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When his $300k loan was called in, in the midst of the recession, Bruce Glenn lost it all to pay it back. After selling his properties and becoming an appraiser, he saw people starting to buy properties again and decided to jump back in. Bruce talks about what he did differently the second time around, the main reason people lose money on deals, and his tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Bruce Glenn Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate appraiser Successfully house flipping for over 30 years Author of “First Flip: 30 years of secrets so your first flip isn’t a flop Based in Birmingham, AL Say hi to him at: www.flippinbruce.com Best Ever Book: The Compound Effect Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in a real estate family, Veena Jetti knew she had to leave corporate real estate and start investing for herself. After learning some valuable lessons in her first deal, Veena now has a portfolio of $400M in assets. She talks about the best time to raise capital, and her step-by-step systems and process she uses to provide a “luxury” real estate investing experience. Veena Jetti Real Estate Background: Partner at Vive Funds a large multifamily syndication Grew up in a real estate family Portfolio consist of $400 million in assets Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to her at: www.vivefunds.com Best Ever Book: Blink Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent article, an anonymous writer tells us how he achieved financial independence through passive investing. Today we’re talking about the FIRE movement and what it truly means to be financially free. Theo Hicks & Travis Watts go in depth on the 4 levels of FIRE, as well as 4 steps to get started and succeed with the FIRE movement. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re talking to Chris Cammack, a new investor who has already built a portfolio of 47 rentals under 2 years. Chris gives us a unique perspective on the benefits of working a corporate job, and how you can use the systems and process towards your real estate career. We learn about how he acquired so many properties so quickly, and his secrets for finding private investors. Chris Cammack Real Estate Background: Full-time Account Manager 2 years of real estate experience Has completed 75 flips and wholesale deals Current portfolio consist of 47 rentals Based in Fort Wayne, IN Say hi to him at: www.cammackestates.com Best Ever Book: It’s All in Your Head Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After accidentally making $30k on his first deal, Lee Kearney was immediately hooked and started researching his next investment. However, when 2007 hit, he realized the market wasn’t the problem and he started working on a new strategy. Lee discusses his strategy in-depth and how he came back from a $2M loss, what to look out for in the current market, and his biggest takeaways from working with a hedge fund. Lee Kearney Real Estate Background: CEO of Southeast Property Investments Network (SPIN) & Real Advisors 16 years of real estate investing experience 7,000 single family houses flipped Based in Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: http://www.spincompanies.com/ Best Ever Book: Traction Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re talking to 3 best selling authors about honing in on your negotiating skills to win any real estate deal. Chris Voss, former FBI negotiator, gives us his #1 strategy he uses in negotiations and how that applies to real estate. J Scott discusses the importance of building rapport, and how to get others to like and trust you. Lastly, Oren Klaff tells us his best tool for proper negotiation and describes how to be the most compelling person in a negotiation. Chris Voss FBI hostage negotiator for 24 years Best selling author, Never Split the Difference Founder of the Black Swan Group, firm solves business communication problems with hostage negotiation strategies Based in Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at http://blackswanltd.com/ Episode #1244 J Scott Best selling author, The Book on Negotiating Real Estate Runs the website 123Flip.com, which provides insight into every aspect of his real estate business Based in Washington D.C. Say hi to him at www.123Flip.com Episode #1209 Oren Klaff Best selling author, Pitch Anything Based in Carlsbad, California Say hi to him at https://orenklaff.com/ Episode #425 Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Kappelman, Co-Founder of RealEstateAccounting.co, is well versed in multifamily investing and syndications, as well as the back end accounting world. Focusing 100% on the real estate industry, Mark discusses the types of investors that could benefit from outsourcing their accounting, and how to balance expensing vs. capitalizing. Mark and Joe also talk about real-life scenarios where outsourcing accounting services could have caught fraudulent activity. Mark Kappelman Real Estate Background: Co-Founder RealEstateAccounting.co 8 years experience He’s a CPA as well Rehabbed and now own multiple multi-family properties (BRRR strategy) - approx 40 units as of today Syndicated (from private investors) on nearly all deals so understands the financing side of things well Say hi to him at: https://www.realestateaccounting.co/ Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Attorney, Brian Boyd, started representing contractors at his practice when he decided to look into it further. Now, he’s looking for new investing deals daily. Brian talks about the potential tax changes this year as it relates to real estate investors, and things you should be doing now to avoid litigation. Brian Boyd Real Estate Background: Owner and managing attorney of Boyd and Will’s Legal Lawyer working on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, business advisement, and tax resolution Portfolio consist of 17 properties, and 24 doors Based in Franklin, TN Say hi to him at: https://www.boydlegal.co/ Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what happens next after investing in a real estate syndication? Theo Hicks & Travis Watts talk in detail about what to expect from your sponsors monthly and quarterly after investing, the key items to look out for, and what tools to use to truly have the financial freedom of a passive investor. Best Ever Quote: “Do what you love, and outsource the rest.” -Travis Watts Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Theo analyzes the May 2021 National Rent Data Report published by Apartment List. He breaks down the record-breaking growth we’ve seen in the past few months, how the markets are performing versus pre-pandemic projections, and which markets continue to boom through pandemic recovery. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Morawski’s seemingly normal life was turned upside down the day he was charged with fraud charges. After ignoring some red flags of those around him, he ended up making business moves that he later found out were unlawful. Tune in to find out how overscaling, overpaying, and overleveraging landed him in prison, what he learned in those 7.5 years, and how he’s scaling his business now. Michael Morawski Real Estate Background: Coaching and Training businesses in the multifamily investor space 30 years of real estate experience Has previously raised $18MM, acquired $60MM in assets 4,000 apartments in 5 states & managed 7,500 units Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: www.mycoreintentions.com Best Ever Book: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mark Stubler realized he didn’t have full autonomy in his current position, he went full force into entrepreneurship. He talks about how he finds distressed deals, as well as his acquisition approach. Mark emphasizes his customer-minded focus on finding out his clients’ true needs to provide them real value, while still making great returns. Mark Stubler Real Estate Background: Founder of Joe Homebuyer 5 years of experience Portfolio consist of 100+ flips, & 500+ transactions (wholesale, flip, wholetails) Based in South Jordan, UT Say hi to him at: https://joehomebuyer.com/ Best Ever Book: The Rhythm of Life Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we talk to three ex-pro athletes from the NFL and the NBA. Carl Banks talks about his biggest business flop, what he took away from that, and his best advice for entrepreneurs. Marvin Washington gives us practical tips for planning ahead, forming successful habits, and self-reflecting for constant improvement. Lastly, Jay Williams tells us the benefits of creating your own group of board members for accountability and feedback, as well as the importance of reinventing ourselves consistently. Carl Banks NFL Founded G-III over two decades ago, and responsible for bringing back the iconic starter satin jacket The Carl Banks Foundation - raises money for a variety of causes, most notably autism research Episode #1206 Marvin Washington NFL Crusader for the healing power of cannabis and getting the league to consider the benefits Involved in a hemp-derived CBD product company, Isodiol, where he leads the promotion of their IsoSport line. Episode #1196 Jay Williams NBA Multi-talented ESPN college basketball analyst and motivational speaker Turned a life-altering motorcycle accident into an opportunity to reinvent himself Episode #1169 Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After buying his first triplex in 2019, Antonio Cucciniello was hooked in the real estate world. In this episode, Antonio and Theo Hicks discuss why it took him so long to jump in and invest, how he grew his business with TikTok through the pandemic, and the 6-step process he teaches to get started faster. Antonio Cucciniello Real Estate Background: Senior Software Engineer on the innovation team at Kinesso 1 year of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 3 rentals, 7 units; 2 duplexes and a triplex Based in Austin, TX Say hi to him at: Investarters https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_ya0_tg51lnj7VVvfJuXw TikTok @investarters Best Ever Book: Raising Private Capital Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Olson got his start in real estate while still in college, and he never looked back. In this episode, Theo Hicks talks with Steve about the pros of investing in built-to-rent fourplexes. Steve gives us an inside look at the fourplex business model, advantages of fourplexes vs. other real estate investments, and how they ensure they’ll be offering a great deal to their investors. Steve Olson Real Estate Background: Director of sales for Fourplex Investment Group (FIG) 17 years of real estate investing experience FIG Portfolio consist of 4000+ units Based in Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: www.fig.us Best Ever Book: What it Takes Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re covering how to make investing simple in just 4 steps, with Theo Hicks and Travis Watts. Theo and Travis talk about the real reasons why you’re not meeting your goals, and how to overcome the “analysis paralysis”. They break down the step-by-step process to help you move the needle forward and take action. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Theo analyzes the Post Pandemic Investment Report by Marcus & Millichap. Tune in to learn about future, post-pandemic trends for commercial real estate as a whole, as well as each individual asset class. https://www.marcusmillichap.com/research/special-report/2021/05/post-pandemic-investment-trends-special-report To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jumping full-time into real estate right out of college, Rob Mehta’s first move was house hacking. After founding two companies and surviving the 2006 housing crash, Mehta went on to make his biggest deal to date. Tune in to hear a broker’s perspective on rebuilding after the market crash, some similarities, and one major difference he sees in today’s housing environment. Rob Mehta Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 10 years of experience Portfolio consist of multifamily apartments Based in Miami, FL Say hi to him at: www.robmehtapartners.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After spending 12 years as a management consultant and forming a circle of mentors, Kent decided it was time to start investing in real estate. Starting out as a passive and then active investor, he grew his career by building a portfolio of assets. Learn about how he got people to invest with him while he had little real estate experience, and how he built his portfolio of 440 doors in 3 states in just 5 years. Kent Ritter Real Estate Background: Managing Director at the multifamily private equity firm Birge & Held Asset Management 5 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 440 doors in 3 states Based in Indianapolis, IN Say hi to him at: www.kentritter.com Best Ever Book: Think Again Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Best of the Best Ever, we hear three perspectives on growing your website traffic and conversion rates from Neil Patel, Chris Dayley, and Melissa Johnson. Neil focuses on increasing traffic and conversions by SEO, keyword best practices, and avoiding the #1 mistake people make when building a website. Chris discusses what his company looks for in a strong website and how to minimize your resistance factors to increase your conversions. Lastly, Melissa discusses how she creates and promotes content to drive traffic to her website. Neil Patel Background: Marketing and online expert Top Influencer on the Web (Wall Street Journal) Top 10 Online Marketer (Forbes) 100 Most Brilliant Companies in the World (Entrepreneur Magazine) Top 100 Entrepreneur (President Obama) Chris Dayley Background: VP of site testing and optimization at Disruptive Advertising Started his agency, Dayley Conversion in 2014 that merged with Disruptive Advertising Helps businesses learn what users want on their website, through psychology based testing, and analytics Melissa Johnson Background: Full time real estate investor, and the Co-Founder of San Antonio InvestHer meetup group 17 years of real estate experience She has completed over 1000 flips, and has a portfolio of rental properties and notes Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott Meyers talks about his journey through self storage investing. What started as single family rentals quickly turned into self storage for less hassle and more freedom. He discusses the market, underwriting tips, and his secrets for adding value. Scott Meyers Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor for 3 years Portfolio consist of $160 Million in Assets under management - 13,000 self storage doors, 2.2M Square feet in 39 facilities nationwide Based in Indianapolis, IN Say hi to him at: www.selfstorageinvesting.com Best Ever Book: Traction Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin is the owner of Glanzair Properties and 717 Home Buyers. He began his real estate investing journey 3 years ago when he bought his first triplex. Austin talks about how he made his full-time real estate investing goals a reality by living below his means and making his money work for him, instead of constantly working for his money. Austin Glanzer Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor for 3 years Portfolio consists of 20 wholesales, 4 flips, and 2 house hacks Based in Lancaster, PA Say hi to him at: www.realestatejumpstart.com Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis and Theo talk about how to find professional mentors and decipher if they’re right for you by listing 3 consistent themes of a good mentor. They discuss the potential downside of selecting the wrong mentor and what an incorrect mentor may look like. Best Ever Tweet: "Books are great, but people are better” -Travis Watts Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Theo breaks down the results of the CBRE Americas Intentions Survey. Theo talks about the 9 main takeaways from the survey as we look into what is currently happening in commercial real estate as well as potential future trends. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming from an online poker career to asking friends and family for funding for a syndication deal, getting creative is nothing new for Dan Odabashian. Dan learned to leverage relationships and go from traditional thinking to looking into alternative asset classes, trying to scale from day 1. He explains how an RV park and campground doubles the cash flow of a mobile home park and how he turned a historic old brewery into a 75-unit luxury apartment community. Dan Odabashian Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 10 years of real estate experience Portfolio ranges from small multi-units to large substantial development projects Based in Albany, NY Say hi to him at: [email protected] Best Ever Book: Raising Capital For Real Estate Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McNellis started as a journalism major headed to law school because he did not know what else to do. While practicing business law, he was drawn to business operations and shifted to become a developer. At 29 he started shopping center development and now has over 80 projects in development. More than half of those projects are complete tear-down and renovations. Listen in to hear his advice on the need to specialize in shopping centers, start with tenants, and how to avoid over-leveraging. John McNellis Real Estate Background: Partner at McNellis Partners Very active in CREI for 40 years Portfolio consists of 80+ projects Based in Palo Alto, CA Say hi to him at: https://mcnellis.com/ Best Ever Book: Psychology of Money Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zlotnik was tired of the rat race in IT and followed his love for real estate full time in 2009. Since then, he has worked as a fund manager, providing his passion, financial acumen, and resourcefulness to his business and coaching clients. Mik discusses the results of COVID-19 and opportunities that have risen in real estate investing. He also speaks about the referral chain that is necessary when you are deciding how active or passive you want to be and with whom. Mike Zlotnik Real Estate Background: CEO of TF Management Group LLC, fund management company Investor since 2000 Manages over $34M AUM Based in Brooklyn, NY Say hi to him at: www.BigMikeFund.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over 30 years of real estate investing experience, Dave Sherbal discusses what it means to follow the cash to find savings and find the waste. Some of his advice today is to take the deals no one else wants – the hairier the better. He speaks on the balance sheet and the importance of due diligence (more than just basics). Finally, he shares the most common areas for optimization in apartment buildings. Dave Sherbal Real Estate Background: Partner of C2G Asset Management (Cradle to Grave) 30 years real estate investing experience Currently, oversees 5k units and 600k square feet of office & retail. Coral Springs, Florida Say hi to him at: www.c2gcapitalmanagementllc.com & [email protected] Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a 4 unit to 22 student housing buildings to 250M in construction, Zach Feldman turned his side hustle into full time with specialization on quality student housing. In this episode, Zack speaks on institutional quality student housing that focuses on the health of the student and the unit. These quality housing solutions have bed to bath parity (4 bed, 4 bath) and the highest rent per square foot. It is easy to raise rents and most leases are guaranteed by parents. Listen in to learn more. Zach Feldman Real Estate Background: VP of development at Aptitude Development, a premier student housing developer CEO & Founder of ENJOI 77 HOLDINGS, a real estate investment company specializing in student housing & multifamily investments 6 years of real estate investing experience ENJOI 77 Portfolio consist of 22 properties with 200 units owned Aptitude Development: 1,500 beds Based in NYC, New York Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyrfeldman/ Best Ever Book: The Triumph of the City Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Theo and Travis are sharing their mistakes so you don't make them. From doing due diligence and finding good team members to finding mentors and teaching their children, listen for things to know before investing in real estate. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theo Hicks continues the conversation on what you should know before becoming a real estate syndicator. In the previous episode of Syndication School, Theo talks about the reasons you may elect not to passively invest in real estate syndications. Today he discusses 5 things to consider before deciding real estate syndication is for you. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Peterson is the owner at Adapt Media Agency, a full service digital marketing agency that helps syndicators grow their brand online. He began investing in real estate in the mid 2000s. Derek talks about the 3 most effective ways to position yourself as an authority in the syndication space, as well as the one area that new syndicators often get wrong. Derek Peterson Real Estate Background: Owner of Digital Marketing Agency Agency that helps syndicators grow their brand online 10 years of real estate experience Based in Charlotte, N.C. Say hi to him at: https://adaptmediaagency.com/ Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Wood became interested in real estate investing about 10 years ago in Sweden. His first deal left him in the hole of half of a million dollars. When everything that could go wrong did go wrong, he went bankrupt and decided to start a new company. Now, Momentum Property Education has a successful formula to help others understand the importance of Knowledge, Action, and People. Daniel Wood Real Estate Background: • Full-time property investor • 10 years of experience • Portfolio consists of residential properties, syndications, commercial properties, and a golf resort • Based in Sweden but invests in the UK • Say hi to him at: www.momentumgift.com • Best Ever Book: The Snowball by Warren Buffett Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt is the principal at New Scotland capital. He has spent six years in real estate investments in commercial mortgages with over $2 billion in transactions. Matt was working for one of the leaders in investment management solutions for real estate back offices and syndicators. In 2019 and 2020, he spent most of his time launching his business, getting settled in his new market of Albany, New York, meeting people, and forming partnerships. Primarily, his business is multi-family investor. They have recently branched out into some other asset types but the bread and butter are multi-family syndications and joint ventures in the capital region of New York. Matt will be going into details about where he is right now at his business and getting started in finding and developing partnerships. Matt Whitermore Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor and Principal at New Scotland Capital Spent six years in real estate investments and commercial mortgage brokerage, with an estimated $2+ Billion in closed transactions including acquisitions, debt, and equity placements Previous episode JF1918 Based in Philadelphia, PA Say hi to him at https://www.newscotlanddev.com/ Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “Just represent yourself as a professional and if you keep that at the forefront of your mind and you treat them as if it's a listing and you just provide that level of service, then, you can't go wrong and it'll probably turn into more business with that seller down the road.” - Matt Whitermore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pili is a real estate syndicator and a coach. As a full-time mom herself, she is an advocate for moms in real estate, encouraging them and helping them go through the challenges of navigating the world of real estate investment. Pili and her husband have over $75mil in their portfolio. They focus on acquisition of large multifamily assets, and lately they’ve been building a system in order to simplify parts of their business. In this interview, Pili shares her process of collecting and transferring data from Google Sheets to the new system she uses. Pili Yarusi Real Estate Background: Full-time Mom, Real Estate Syndicator, Coach, and advocate for Mom’s in real estate 7 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 10 buildings totaling 900 units Based in Murfreesboro, TN Say hi to her at: www.yarusiholdings.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “Once you have the systems in place, it feels so good” - Pili Yarusi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron’s first experience with real estate happened when he was only 5 years old. Finding treasures in the properties that his father purchased was the coolest thing. Over the years, he tried a lot of different things until getting back into the real estate business. However, now he approaches it from the tech angle, using data to make the investing experience better for everybody. He also teaches real estate, data, and research to other real estate investors, helping many people use the data to better their businesses. Aaron Norris Real Estate Background: VP of market insights for PropertyRadar Started in real estate at 5 years old fixing houses with his fathers flipping business He is currently building his 12th build to rent property and has 20 years of experience in private construction notes Based in Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: www.propertyradar.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “I found that there are typically opportunities in any market; the question is how to structure the deal” - Aaron Norris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Theo and Travis share the three different types of commercial real estate funds that you could possibly invest in today instead of focusing on apartment syndication deals. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks shares a list of some of the reasons why some people may not want to invest in apartment syndication real estate and how you can potentially counteract the reasons when you're pitching your idea to other investors. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices