Ben Reinberg is the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group, whose portfolio includes over $500 million in medical, retail, industrial, and office properties. In this episode, Ben discusses the ins and outs of investing in medical and veterinary properties, how he does due diligence on investments, and what his new fund is targeting in 2023. Ben Reinberg | Real Estate Background CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group Current real estate portfolio consists of Over $500MM in AUM Based in: Newport Beach, CA...
Apr 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3153
Joshua Kagan is the CEO of Bonfire, which enables investors to own partial interests in commercial real estate like hotels, apartments, and industrial buildings without a down payment. In this episode, Joshua discusses how tokenization is aiming to solve some of real estate’s biggest issues such as liquefying investments, facilitating democracy, and removing the barrier to entry for lower level investors. Joshua Kagan | Real Estate Background CEO of Bonfire Portfolio: Single-family rentals Multi...
Apr 22, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3152
Ryan Wright is the CEO of The Investor’s Edge, which walks brand new real estate investors through their first flip and helps experienced real estate pros find the right team to help them expand their ability to flip more properties each year. In this episode, Ryan discusses where investors typically mess up the most when it comes to due diligence, how hard money lenders make a profit, and the most expensive things in lending that cause losses. Ryan Wright | Real Estate Background CEO of The Inv...
Apr 21, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3151
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 poses the questions to investors: how much money is enough for you, and when do you know you’ve hit that mark? He encourages listeners to have a general awareness of wh...
Apr 20, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3150
Zach Winner is the CEO of Prosperity CRE, which provides investors with the opportunity to invest in multi-million dollar commercial properties with as little as $50,000. In this episode, Zach shares his strategies for evaluating markets, why he invests so heavily in the Midwest, and how he works with his property managers to stay in front of occupancy volatility. Zach Winner | Real Estate Background CEO ofProsperity CRE Portfolio: ~ 300 units of multifamily 75,000 SF of industrial flex office B...
Apr 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3149
Alan and Elena Needly are multifamily investors and the founders of Andover Holdings. They began their investing careers building townhomes in the Seattle area and are now limited partners and general partners in 27 apartment syndications nationwide. In this episode, they discuss what they look for in third party property management companies, the technology platforms they use to run their business, and the importance of embracing good debt. Alan and Elena Neely | Real Estate Background Founders...
Apr 18, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3148
Axel Ragnarsson is the CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners, an investment firm helping busy professionals effortlessly earn passive income to assist with achieving financial freedom. In this episode, Axel discusses his criteria for investing in commercial properties in both New Hampshire and Florida, what his competitive advantages are as an investor, and how his biggest mistake almost took him out of real estate investing forever. Axel Ragnarsson | Real Estate Background CEO of Aligned Real Est...
Apr 17, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3147
Nicole Gauthier is a real estate investing and passive investing coach. Her company, Wicked Holdings, focuses on syndications offering limited partner opportunities and helping investors build generational wealth. In this episode, Nicole talks about what asset management looks like in commercial real estate, what conversations she’s having with property managers on a weekly basis, and how she wants to be communicated with as an LP. Nicole Gauthier | Real Estate Background Founder of Wicked Holdi...
Apr 16, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3146
Tenny Tolofari is the director of acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment, which has over $168 million multifamily units in assets under management. In this episode, Tenny discusses how to find a great commercial real estate broker, what his industry projections are for the coming year, and what XSITE’s business plan is for acquiring commercial properties. Tenny Tolofari | Real Estate Background Director of Acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment Based in: Charlotte, NC Portfolio: $168MM AUM mul...
Apr 15, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3145
Erik Oliver is the vice president of business development at Cost Segregation Authority, which performs cost segregation studies to help investors save tax dollars. In this episode, Erik explains exactly what cost segregation is, why it’s becoming more prevalent in the commercial real estate industry, and some of the misconceptions surrounding it. Erik Oliver | Real Estate Background Vice President of Business Development at Cost Segregation Authority Portfolio: A few short-term rentals A few lo...
Apr 14, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3144
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 talks how passive income can help you eliminate pain points standing in the way of making your life better. He also shares how investment in knowledge pays the best int...
Apr 13, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3143
Matt Faircloth is the co-founder of The DeRosa Group, a multifamily syndicator of primarily Class C housing. Their mantra is “Transforming Lives Through Real Estate.” In this episode, Matt discusses the four superpowers at play in real estate investing and how investing groups can use them to build stronger teams and close more deals. Matt Faircloth | Real Estate Background Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group Portfolio: 1,850 units in 4 states Based in: New Hope, PA Say hi to him at: www.derosagroup....
Apr 12, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3142
Lee Yoder is the Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, a company dedicated to providing outstanding multifamily investment opportunities to both novice and seasoned investors to help them build lasting wealth. In this episode, Lee shares his recent experiences in apartment syndication and also offers insights on how to effectively assemble a team for commercial real estate ventures. Lee Yoder | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing Based in: Cinc...
Apr 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3141
Alyssa Holbrook is a master certified life coach, helping real estate investors grow and shape their portfolios. After investing in her first rental property at 14 years old, Alyssa caught the bug for investing and has dedicated her life to helping others find success. In this episode, she talks about the biggest mindset hurdles facing new and experienced investors, how investors know they need a mindset coach, and how to find the right one for them. Alyssa Holbrook | Real Estate Background Mast...
Apr 10, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3140
Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, Jered discusses why he’s going all in on investing in his operations, his journey from maintenance technician to real estate investor, and how he’s been preparing for the upcoming recession for over a decade. Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group Portfolio: 1,00...
Apr 09, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3139
Tanh Truong is the founder of Proton Profits, an investment firm that strives to provide its investment partners with diversified, tax-favorable opportunities coupled with superior risk-adjusted returns. He began his career as a full-time pharmacist before transitioning to single family flips and eventually to multifamily and commercial real estate. In this episode, Tanh discusses the importance of finding a mentor in commercial real estate, why he recommends transitioning away from multifamily,...
Apr 08, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3138
Stephen Tilton is a realtor and real estate investor based in Orlando, Florida. After getting his real estate license in 2015, he quickly began flipping single family homes before expanding his portfolio to include value-add multifamily properties. In this episode, Stephen discusses strategies for minimizing your initial investment to maximize returns and why it’s best to keep your money moving at all times. Stephen Tilton | Real Estate Background Realtor and real estate investor Portfolio: Valu...
Apr 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3137
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 talks about several definitions of a millionaire and why the term is often misunderstood. He also discusses a number of paths to becoming a millionaire, whether it’s li...
Apr 06, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3136
Shiloh Lundahl is a child and family therapist and investor at Greenlee Investments, a private, family-owned entity holding diversified investments and supporting family-owned business interests. In this episode, Shiloh discusses his unique approach to lease options for his residential investments, breaks down his first commercial deal, and shares his take on the various personalities in real estate investing. Shiloh Lundahl | Real Estate Background Child and family therapist and investor at Gre...
Apr 05, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3135
Shree Kulkarni is the CEO of two integrated development companies that source off-market deals for commercial real estate development. His portfolio consists of single-tenant NNN properties, small industrial properties, mixed-use properties, raw land, and multifamily development sites. In this episode, Shree talks about why he is asset agnostic and the due diligence process he goes through to acquire properties. Shree Kulkarni | Real Estate Background CEO of two integrated development companies ...
Apr 04, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3134
Jonathan Hayek is the owner of Endurance Properties and the host of The Source of Commercial Real Estate podcast. He uses single-family home flips and small multifamily investments to buy more passive, non-residential commercial properties. In this episode, Jonathan talks about why he loves retail, office, and industrial real estate, how he learned to buy his first commercial property, and what investors should know about triple-net leases. Jonathan Hayek | Real Estate Background Owner of Endura...
Apr 03, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3133
Vlad Arakcheyev is the owner of Zontik Ventures, which helps people achieve their dreams of financial independence through real estate. After getting furloughed from his full time job as a graphic designer during the pandemic, he became a real estate agent and soon turned to house flipping and multifamily investments. In this episode, Vlad talks about his journey to become a full-time investor in just 18 months, the details and rates behind raising capital, and how he is working to educate other...
Apr 02, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3132
Justin Brennan is the CEO and Founder of Brennan Pohle Group, a multifamily development, ownership, and syndication company that focuses on the BRRRR method and B- and C-class properties. In this episode, Justin talks about what investment lessons he learned from the 2008 financial crisis, how he works with commercial brokers, and why he focuses on economies of scale when it comes to choosing investment properties. Justin Brennan | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of Brennan Pohle Group LL...
Apr 01, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3131
Travis Baucom is the President of Balcomie Capital, a private investment group that partners with high-net-worth individuals who seek tax-advantaged investments to build generational wealth while providing passive income. In this episode Travis talks about his investment journey from single family homes to self-storage facilities. He discusses why self-storage is getting all the buzz lately, his due diligence process for purchasing a new facility, and why he chose to move away from the multifami...
Mar 31, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3130
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 talks about the need for diversification in order to protect yourself from factors that are outside of your control. He offers three things to keep in mind about overco...
Mar 30, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3129
Alex Kingman is a multifamily real estate investor and syndicator at KGI Capital. KGI Capital focuses on partnering with passive investors to invest in value-add and distressed apartment buildings in the midwest and southeast. In this episode, Alex talks about her move from single family to multifamily investments, why KGI decided to take their investments out of the state of California, and the details behind their most recent 72-unit multifamily deal. Alex Kingman | Real Estate Background Mult...
Mar 29, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3128
Gabe Bodhi is the CEO of Tekton Group, which acquires, renovates, and operates multifamily real estate assets for cash flow in the Colorado Front Range. In this episode, Gabe gives his expert opinion on the recent bank failures, how he stress-tests deals to decide when to say no, and why he doesn’t invest in other asset classes. Gabe Bodhi | Real Estate Background CFA and CEO of Tekton Group Portfolio: 200 multifamily units Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Twitter Best Ever Book: ...
Mar 28, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3127
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 Patel discusses his experience at the Best Ever Conference where some of the speeches were less optimistic than before. He expresses his concerns about the econ...
Mar 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3126
Frank Scappaticci is Partner at Gray Line Investments, a veteran-owned and operated firm focusing on self-storage facilities, multifamily, and single-family investments. In this episode, Frank discusses creative ways to find and finance deals in self-storage, what an ideal loan is for a facility, and what he’s looking for in his next property. Frank Scappaticci | Real Estate Background Partner at Gray Line Investments Portfolio: 9 self-storage facilities Small portfolio of single-family rentals ...
Mar 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3125
Travis King is a land flipping expert and Owner of Land Flipping Mastery. He has completed over 400 transactions in 29 states with over 100 additional JV transactions. In this episode, Travis discusses the four steps to his land-flipping system, the types of properties he focuses on, and his strategy for assessing whether a property is worth the purchase. Travis King | Real Estate Background Land flipping expert and Owner of Land Flipping Mastery Portfolio: 400 transactions in 29 states with ove...
Mar 25, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3124
