Rama Krishna Chunchu is the founder of Rama Real Estate and Rama: Usha Investment Group, which invests in value-add multifamily deals. In this episode, he discusses how he achieved his goal of becoming a multifamily syndicator, becoming a passive multifamily investor to establish credibility before going active, and how persistence and consistency have helped him in his career. Rama Krishna Chunchu | Real Estate Background Founder of Rama Real Estate and Rama: Usha Investment Group, which invest...
Dec 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3033
Derek Dombeck is the co-owner of Best REI Funding, a private money lending company. In this episode, he shares how he reinvented himself and his business after losing everything in the Great Recession, why he’s not a fan of banks, and how working alongside borrowers as a financial partner has helped him maintain a low default rate. Derek Dombeck | Real Estate Background Co-owner of Best REI Funding, a private money lending company. Portfolio: Two mineral quarries Several residential complexes Ba...
Dec 23, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3032
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis discusses how, as a passive investor or limited partner in a syndication or real estate private placement, you must first decide which asset class(es) you want to inves...
Dec 22, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3031
Daniel Apke is the owner of Land Investing Online, a company that purchases off-market land deals and sells them for market value. In this episode, he tells us how he got into the business of land investing, what he looks for in a deal, which buyers and sellers he tends to target, and common pitfalls to avoid in this asset class. Daniel Apke | Real Estate Background Owner of Land Investing Online, a company that purchases off-market land deals and sells them for market value. Portfolio: GP of 55...
Dec 21, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3030
Melanie Bajrovic is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, international best-selling author, speaker, and educator. She went from being a waitress to owning multiple investment properties, became a millionaire at the age of 27, and is the author of The Wealthy Barmaid: From Minimum Wage to Millionaire . In this episode, Melanie discusses why she loves to self-manage her properties, how her Airbnb became her most profitable investment, and the net income she receives from each of her properties ...
Dec 20, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3029
August Biniaz is the co-founder of CPI Capital, an investment firm focused on multifamily value-add assets. In this episode, he shares his business approach from a marketing standpoint, how he approaches building and nurturing relationships with investors, and which tactics have worked best for him. August Biniaz | Real Estate Background Co-founder of CPI Capital, an investment firm focused on multifamily value-add assets. CPI Capital is a Canadian-based real estate investment firm with a mandat...
Dec 19, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3028
Carlos Salguero is a professional real estate investor and mentor who runs CS3 Investments, which is on track to acquire $1B worth of real estate properties. In this episode, he discusses how he scaled from a fourplex to 1,000 units in one year and his biggest challenges in scaling and increasing his unit count across various markets. Carlos Salguero | Real Estate Background Professional real estate investor and mentor who runs CS3 Investments, which is on track to acquire $1B worth of real esta...
Dec 18, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3027
David Cruz-Palmer is the principal at Corridor Capital Partners, an industrial real estate investment company. In this episode, David tells us how he gained a competitive advantage as a warehouse investor using his understanding of supply-constrained markets, his ability to recognize and take advantage of market inefficiencies, and going directly to the seller whenever possible. David Cruz-Palmer | Real Estate Background Principal at Corridor Capital Partners, an industrial real estate investmen...
Dec 17, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3026
Robert Band is Vice President of Commercial Insurance at AssuredPartners, one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers in the U.S. that uses risk reduction tools to reduce property and liability risk and premiums. In this episode, he shares his insights on the insurance industry, what drew him to become a risk advisor, and why he is so passionate about his work. Robert Band | Real Estate Background Vice President of Commercial Insurance at AssuredPartners, one of the fastest-growing insurance br...
Dec 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3025
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis discusses why he believes track record is the most important due diligence metric. Using stocks and real estate private placements as examples, he explains how to prope...
Dec 15, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3024
Isaac Chiang is the founder of The Jackson Property Holdings LLC, which conducts value-add, tenancy stabilization, and value preservation for multifamily apartments. In this episode, he shares how he built and sold a semiconductor sales company in Dubai before becoming a New York-based real estate investor, his rationale behind shifting asset classes in order to support his retirement goal, and why he’s on the hunt for a unicorn for his next deal. Isaac Chiang | Real Estate Background Founder of...
Dec 14, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3023
Emma Powell is the owner of Highrise Group, where she works as a multifamily owner, operator, and capital raiser. In this episode, she tells us about the investing strategies she has used to work toward her goal of becoming a purely passive investor, the deals she’s doing right now, and how her biggest financial loss helped her pivot her business in a major way. Emma Powell | Real Estate Background Owner of Highrise Group, where she works as a multifamily owner, operator, and capital raiser. She...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3022
Galit Ventura-Rozen has multiple businesses and has been a broker/owner for over 25 years. In this episode, she discusses her 25+ years of experience in real estate, how being asset agnostic allows her to focus on finding great deals with great returns, and why she’s recently been shifting into development. Galit Ventura-Rozen | Real Estate Background Has multiple businesses and has been a broker/owner for over 25 years. Portfolio: Self-storage Land Office Retail Development Based in: Las Vegas,...
Dec 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3021
Tilden Moschetti is the managing partner of Moschetti Syndication Law Group, a boutique syndication law firm. In this episode, he shares his expertise on securities law, the different deal structures he’s seen, and some of the common mistakes he’s seen clients make. Tilden Moschetti | Real Estate Background Managing partner of Moschetti Syndication Law Group, a boutique syndication law firm. Based in: Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: moschettilaw.com Join the newsletter for the...
Dec 11, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3020
Litan Yahav is the co-founder of Vyzer, a digital-first, holistic solution that helps investors track, monitor, and gain insights into where their money is going and how to best maximize its potential. In this episode, he discusses his passion for investing in real estate syndications as a limited partner, what inspired him to create Vyzer, and how operators he’s invested with have earned his trust. Litan Yahav | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Vyzer, a digital-first, holistic solution that...
Dec 10, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3019
Craig Stevens is the founder and president of Groundbreaking Real Estate and Shore Term Rentals. In this episode, he tells us how he left his insurance career to take on real estate, working his way up from the bottom by educating himself in order to become a successful capital raiser and owner of his own property management company. Craig Stevens | Real Estate Background Founder and president of Groundbreaking Real Estate and Shore Term Rentals. Groundbreaking Real Estate works with trusted syn...
Dec 09, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3018
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis shares an impactful and profound piece of advice he once received from a mentor: Double down on what’s working. He explains why this advice has been so life-changing fo...
Dec 08, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3017
Rinku Patel works at Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. She is also starting a women-only CRE Mastermind with the goal to empower women to get into commercial real estate. In this episode, she discusses her journey from the restaurant industry to commercial real estate investing, tips she’s picked up along the way, and the nuances of women in commercial real estate. Rinku Patel | Real Estate Background Works at Invest ...
Dec 07, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3016
Doug Spence is an active-duty Naval Officer and founder of Honor and Equity, a real estate resource for military members, veterans, and their families. In this episode, he discusses his focus on sharing real estate investing with the military community; his tips for balancing time between family, a W-2, and real estate; and why connecting people is his superpower. Doug Spence | Real Estate Background Active-duty Naval Officer and founder of Honor and Equity, a real estate resource for military m...
Dec 06, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3015
Dr. Julius Oni is the CEO of XSITE Capital Investments, which focuses on multifamily syndications. He also works full-time as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement at Johns Hopkins. In this episode, Julius shares his thoughts on the state of the economy and its impact on real estate as well as how XSITE is changing the way they approach and analyze deals based on current interest rates and slowing rent growth. Dr. Julius Oni | Real Estate Background Julius works full-tim...
Dec 04, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3013
Luis Vilar-Carrasquillo is a mechanical engineer who joined a group focused on acquiring apartment buildings through syndications and joint ventures. In this episode, he discusses how persistence and market knowledge have helped him get great deals, the importance of developing and sticking to your own criteria, and his top networking tips. Luis Vilar-Carrasquillo| Real Estate Background Mechanical engineer who joined a group focused on acquiring apartment buildings through syndications and join...
Dec 03, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3012
Jerry Green is an REI coach and educator, as well as president of Real Estate Solutions Unlimited Inc., which helps communities rehabilitate neighborhoods and provide quality housing. In this episode, he tells us about the four pillars of building a CRE business: setting goals, reverse engineering those goals, creating an accountability chart, and setting your system up to track key performance indicators. Jerry Green | Real Estate Background REI coach and educator, as well as president of Real ...
Dec 02, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3011
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. When most people set a goal, they tend to work toward achieving that goal in a linear fashion — from start to finish. In this episode, Travis explains how to make your goals more attainable by...
Dec 01, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3010
David Ash is the managing director at Walker & Dunlop, which works with investment sales efforts across New York and executes across all asset classes. In this episode, he shares how starting out as a club promoter in college helped him discover his gift of bringing people together, how that led to a flourishing career in investment sales, and some of his insights into the New York City commercial real estate market. David Ash | Real Estate Background Managing director at Walker & Dunlop...
Nov 30, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3009
Brian Wagers is the owner/operator of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which buys apartments across the U.S. with the intent to increase net operating income. In this episode, he tells us why he recommends starting a commercial real estate meetup in your area, what economic policies he looks for in new markets, and his group’s strategy for taking on newly developed multifamily properties. Brian Wagers | Real Estate Background Owner/operator of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which buys ...
Nov 29, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3008
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. In this episode, Ash discusses increasing interest rates and other current factors that are impacting commercial real estate investors. He also reflects on several different deals h...
Nov 28, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3007
Daniel Weisfield is the co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, a Top 50 owner of manufactured housing communities in the U.S. In this episode, he discusses his passion for developing and improving existing manufactured housing communities, the need to correct stereotypes and misunderstandings about this asset class, and how he is working to be part of the solution. Daniel Weisfield | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, a Top 50 owner of mobile home parks in the U.S. P...
Nov 26, 2022•27 min
Justin Moy is a principal at Perpetual Wealth Capital and host of the podcast, Building Passive Income & Wealth (Through Real Estate) . In this episode, he shares how his lifelong interest in real estate led him to flipping, wholesaling, becoming a realtor, and ultimately finding multifamily syndication and becoming a GP of 300+ units. “If something is really worth having, you’ve got to know that other people have done it before you, other people were successful, and you can be, too.” Justin...
Nov 25, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3005
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. Warren Buffett once said, “Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing.” In this episode, Travis Watts explains why he doesn’t agree with this pa...
Nov 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3004
Greg Gaudet is a real estate investor at Maui Home Buyers and the business development manager of Premier Restoration Hawaii. In this episode, he discusses how he overcame addiction and homelessness to achieve financial independence, how he ended up getting started in real estate after moving to Maui, and the kinds of deals he’s currently targeting. Greg Gaudet | Real Estate Background Real estate investor at Maui Home Buyers and business development manager of Premier Restoration Hawaii. Portfo...
Nov 23, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3003
