Xiaofeng Harman is the co-founder of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. In this episode, she tells us about her pursuit of financial freedom, her long journey to becoming a GP on 150+ units, and the importance of partnering with experienced syndicators. Xiaofeng Harman | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes ...
Nov 23, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3002
Doug Harman is the owner and CEO of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from hiring the wrong property managers, how he ended up finding the right fit, and his tips for developing a strong team. Doug Harman | Real Estate Background Owner and CEO of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quali...
Nov 22, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3001
Edward Brown assists Pacific Private Money with capital raising and investor presentations. In this episode, he discusses hard money loans, starting funds, helping investors with bridge loans, and how to stay liquid and earn a high interest rate. Edward Brown | Real Estate Background Previously CEO of a hard money loan company for many years, as well as an expert witness and writer. Today, he assists Pacific Private Money with capital raising and investor presentations. Based in: California Say ...
Nov 21, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3000
Kelly Iannone is the founder and owner of Waypoint Commercial Investment Partners, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication. In this episode, she tells us her reasons for getting into real estate investing and how she maintains stability as a multifamily syndicator. Kelly Iannone | Real Estate Background Founder and owner of Waypoint Commercial Investment Partners, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication. Portfolio: GP of: 357 units across three properties One six-unit property One si...
Nov 20, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2999
Elsa Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Sunrise Equity Group, which focuses on apartment syndication. In this episode, she shares why she was drawn to land development opportunities in Florida, the various steps that go into executing a land entitlement deal, and the level of detail that can go into creating a land development construction plan. Elsa Nguyen | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of Sunrise Equity Group, which focuses on apartment syndication. Portfolio: 200 apartment units 225 u...
Nov 19, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2998
D’Nette Wood has been in the real estate business for 23 years and is currently a real estate advisor for Sotheby’s International Realty, where she focuses on luxury homes as well as commercial real estate. In this episode, she discusses transitioning from a loan officer to getting involved in commercial real estate, what she’s learned from experiencing downturns in the economy firsthand, and how she focuses on her client’s needs. D’Nette Wood | Real Estate Background Has been in the real estate...
Nov 18, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2997
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis tells us how he and his wife have been able to purchase numerous vehicles over the years by using passive income. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investin...
Nov 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2996
Whitney Sewell is the founder and CEO of Life Bridge Capital, a leading real estate syndication company that offers its investment partners the opportunity to leverage shares of multifamily rental properties into a passive monthly income. In this episode, he shares the details of his journey from his background in military, law enforcement, and horse training to becoming a real estate syndicator with $350M in AUM. Whitney Sewell | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Life Bridge Capital, wh...
Nov 16, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2995
Charles Wessel is the principal at Cordell Capital, which focuses on apartment syndication. In this episode, he discusses the ins and outs of raising capital and what he looks for when he vets sponsors. Charles Wessel | Real Estate Background Principal at Cordell Capital, which focuses on apartment syndication. Portfolio: GP of 786 units, totaling ~$73M in AUM LP of 66 units Based in: Charleston, SC Say hi to him at: cordellcapital.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Nov 15, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2994
Charlie Hardage is the co-founder of H&K Investment Group LLC, which improves apartment communities by making them safer, adding value, and running them efficiently. In this episode, he tells us what motivated him to leave his W-2 job, why he got started in real estate as a limited partner, and how he discovered his talent for analyzing deals and raising capital. Charlie Hardage | Real Estate Background Co-founder of H&K Investment Group LLC, which improves apartment communities by makin...
Nov 14, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2993
David McIlwaine is the founder and CEO of MAC Assets, which syndicates B- and C-class value-add properties. In this episode, he tells us how one seminar changed his entire career trajectory, the first steps he took to start scaling his real estate business, and the hard lesson he learned when a deal fell through during his honeymoon. David McIlwaine | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of MAC Assets, which syndicates B- and C-class value-add properties. Portfolio: GP of 1,000 doors LP of 200...
Nov 13, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2992
Benjamin Goodpasture is the CEO of Goodpasture Homes, LLC, which transforms distressed properties into functional homes that add value to families, homebuyers, tenants, and neighborhoods. In this episode, he discusses how his background in construction fueled his interest in rehab and construction-intensive projects, how he is adapting his investment and acquisitions strategies in response to the current market and economy, and the top lessons he’s learned from managing his own team of rehabbers...
Nov 12, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2991
Jason Harris is the founder and CEO of Harris Investment Group, which invests in multifamily properties, focusing on adding real value to the property for its tenant base. In this episode, he shares how he’s scaled to almost $400 in AUM in the last four years, the hardships he experienced along the way, and some of the toughest lessons he’s learned in his career so far. Jason Harris | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Harris Investment Group, which invests in multifamily properties, focu...
Nov 11, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2990
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis discusses the idea that you get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of the problem that you solve. He examines how commercial real estate fits into this discuss...
Nov 10, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2989
Edward Ring is the founder and CEO of New Standard Equities, a leading vertically-integrated real estate investment management firm that specializes in the acquisition and operations of multifamily properties located throughout the Western U.S. In this episode, he tells us his thoughts on the difference between a value-add and repositioning business plan, how he cautiously approaches repositioning apartment buildings, and which apartment interior updates have led to the most success for his busi...
Nov 09, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2988
Adam Rosenkranz is the chief investment officer of Christina Development Corporation, a Malibu-based real estate developer, manager, and sponsor founded in 1977. In this episode, he discusses what he’s seeing in the Los Angeles market due to interest rate hikes and skepticism in the market, what he is seeing in terms of potential opportunities on the horizon, and his outlook on the residential market going forward. Adam Rosenkranz | Real Estate Background Chief investment officer of Christina De...
Nov 08, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2987
Inflation is at an all-time high and we may be on the brink of a syndication bubble. Deciding where to invest your money is crucial in times like these. In this episode, Best Ever Show host Ash Patel discusses how to start investing in non-residential CRE to increase your returns. What you'll learn: Which deals to look for and how to find them How to underwrite your deals like a pro How to re-tool yourself to look at new deals that will earn your more How to find deals from $200K–$7M Join the ne...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 2986
Lisa Parrish is the owner of GLP Investments, LLC, an acquisitions company that identifies and acquires multifamily properties in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. In this episode, she shares why she and her husband transitioned to third-party property management after doing it themselves for years, her advice for finding the right business partners, and how learning things the hard way along her journey has ultimately benefited her. Lisa Parrish | Real Estate Background Owner of GLP In...
Nov 06, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2985
Don Wenner is the CEO and founder of DLP Capital, a high-growth IMPACT investor that leverages capital with real estate-backed investments. In this episode, he discusses how he reached $4B in AUM in 17 years, his book titled How to Build an Elite Organization , and why hiring and developing leaders is integral to scaling your business. Don Wenner | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of DLP Capital, a high-growth IMPACT investor that leverages capital with real estate-backed investments. They...
Nov 05, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2984
Satch Bernhardt is the managing principal at Bernhardt Capital, LLC, which helps airline pilots and busy professionals invest in value-add multifamily deals through real estate syndications. In this episode, he shares the steps he took to jump from wholesaling single-family homes to raising capital for multifamily syndications, the hard lessons he learned from hiring too quickly, and why he believes more pilots are looking to diversify their investments right now. Satch Bernhardt | Real Estate B...
Nov 04, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2983
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis gives three tips on how to find investment opportunities, along with four ways to know if a particular opportunity is right for you. Join the newsletter for the expert ...
Nov 03, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2982
Mike Stohler is the managing partner at Gateway Private Equity, which creates and manages income-producing hotel real estate investment portfolios for investors. In this episode, he tells us why he made the switch to hotels after accumulating 1400 multifamily doors, how thinking outside the box helped him keep his hotels afloat during the pandemic, and why he is now shifting his focus to hotel development. Mike Stohler | Real Estate Background Managing partner at Gateway Private Equity, which cr...
Nov 02, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2981
Tony Castronovo is the founder and managing partner of Novo Multifamily Group, a multifamily real estate investment and asset management group that focuses on building communities that offer affordable living at higher standards. In this episode, he discusses his journey from management consulting to real estate, his new company, and the challenges he navigated with his first multifamily property. Tony Castronovo | Real Estate Background Founder and managing partner of Novo Multifamily Group, a ...
Nov 01, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2980
Vab Jain left medical school in 1998 to become a stock broker. After serving on the Chicago Board Options Exchange for a time, he returned to school to earn his master’s degree. By 2006, he had an MBA, but no job prospects. Determined to own his own business, Vab began investing in hotels. However, one deal that didn’t work out left him with nothing. Without a home or any money, Vab returned to his hometown of Dayton, Ohio, to stay with his parents and start from scratch. He decided to turn arou...
Oct 31, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2979
Warren Dresner is the founder and managing partner at Equity Yield Group, a real estate investment and acquisition firm focused on acquiring A- and B-class multifamily assets. In this episode, he tells us how he reached $200M in AUM in just four years, why he decided to go big on his first deal, and how his mindset has helped him find success. Warren Dresner | Real Estate Background Founder and managing partner at Equity Yield Group, a real estate investment and acquisition firm focused on acqui...
Oct 30, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2978
Christina Kovacs is a residential broker and owner at Home Agency, a full-service boutique real estate brokerage in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is also a single-family real estate investor. In this episode, she discusses how she continually pushes herself out of her comfort zone despite her introverted tendencies, how increasing her network has paid off, and her plans to begin raising capital. Christina Kovacs | Real Estate Background Residential broker and owner at the Home Agency, a full-service ...
Oct 29, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2977
Michael H. Zaransky’s family has been in the real estate business for three generations. His grandfather began by buying apartment hotels in the Chicago area in the early 1900s. Over the years, his family has pivoted within the multifamily space from purchasing existing properties to developing new ones. Today, Michael is the founder and managing principal at MZ Capital, which focuses on ground-up construction and apartment syndication. In this episode, he shares two reasons why he’s focusing on...
Oct 28, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2976
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis discusses how passive income can be used as a way to enhance your lifestyle. He explores whether it is possible to increase your happiness with passive income by sharin...
Oct 27, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2975
Matt Kontoff left his successful 30-year career as a software engineer to pursue multifamily syndications just a couple of years ago. Today, he is the principal and founder of Redwing Capital, which focuses on multifamily syndication. He is a GP of 43 units and four duplexes and an LP of over 1,000 doors. In this episode, Matt discusses why multifamily investors should be interested in the Columbus market right now, how his skills as an engineer have transferred over to deal analysis and asset m...
Oct 26, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2974
Marc Weisi spent his career working in financial markets, starting out in IT and then moving on to trading and portfolio management. Over the last five to six years, he has steadily grown his personal portfolio, eventually transitioning to the multifamily space. Today, Marc is the principal at Maple Capital Partners, which invests in multifamily commercial assets in class B and C neighborhoods throughout the United States. In this episode, he shares how he and his partner gained experience by ra...
Oct 25, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2973
