Ryan Narus, a mobile home park owner-operator, shares his journey and insights. He discusses his background, ownership structure, deals, and offers advice on scaling a business by prioritizing tasks, hiring the right people, and building systems. Ryan Narus | Real Estate Background Archimedes Group Portfolio 81 mobile home parks, 2 RV parks, 4,450 lots Based in: Charlotte, NC Say hi to him at: www.archimedesgrp.com Best Ever Book: Five Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey Sponsors: ...
Jul 16, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3603
Karan Narang, CEO of Adventure Awaits Stays, is focusing on larger event properties like wedding venues. He emphasizes unique guest experiences, tax benefits, and properties with large acreage. Karan discusses revenue growth, valuation challenges, and expansion in Texas Hill Country, stressing the importance of a local team. Karan Narang | Real Estate Background Adventure Awaits Stays Based in: Southlake, TX Say hi to him at: www.aastays.com www.vacationrentalmastery.com LinkedIn Spotify Best Ev...
Jul 15, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3602
Pankaj Sharma, owner of SNS Properties Investment, emphasizes long-term real estate views, sensible deals, and vertical integration. He shares his in-house management experience, stressing continuous improvement, reinvesting in properties, quality work, and giving back to contributors. Pankaj Sharma | Real Estate Background S&S Properties Investment Portfolio 2400+ units Based in: Spring City, PA Say hi to him at: sspropertiesinvestment.com Instagram Best Ever Book: Wealth Consciousness Guid...
Jul 14, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3601
Dr. Alex Schloe co-owns residential assisted living facilities, leasing homes to operators who manage daily senior care. He focuses on finding operators, lease terms, retrofitting homes, and networking in real estate investing. Dr. Alex Schloe | Real Estate Background Based in: Colorado Springs, Colorado Say hi to him at: www.openrangeassistedliving.com Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Sponsors: Viking Capital Apartments.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jul 13, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3600
Nishant Sondhi, founder of Sande Capital Group, shares his journey into real estate syndications and the fund-to-funds model. He discusses vetting experienced GPs, his due diligence process, compensation, and risks. Nishant Sondhi | Real Estate Background Sondhi Capital Group Portfolio: Invested in 8 syndications with over $5M AUM (capital raised) - 3 built to rent, 3 value add, and 2 new developments Based in: Orlando, Florida Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.sondhicapitalgroup.com Best Ever Book...
Jul 12, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3599
Jiries Dawaher transitioned from the military to real estate, completing over a thousand wholesale deals before shifting to buy-and-hold properties and hotel investments. He emphasizes relationships and ensuring mutual success. Jiries Dawaher | Real Estate Background JDS Holdings IX LLC Portfolio: 60 units and 2 hotels Based in: Cincinnati Ohio Say hi to him at: Instagram Best Ever Book: How to win friends and influence others by Dale Carnegie Sponsors: Viking Capital Apartments.com Learn more a...
Jul 11, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3598
Terry Burger, a real estate investor, manages a large lodge in North Georgia's mountains. He discusses acquiring and maintaining the property, its financial returns, and advises aspiring entrepreneurs to understand industry opportunities. Terry Burger | Real Estate Background Nice Guys Buying Houses and Bison View Lodge Portfolio: 8 rentals (mostly short/mid term), 20,000/sf hospitality lodge in North GA Mountains Based in: Raleigh, NC Say hi to him at: Facebook Best Ever Book: "Investing in Ret...
Jul 10, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3597
Brian Shafer, from a builder family, became a real estate investor and developer. He found success in Iowa's stable market during the 2008 crisis, transitioning from single-family rentals to multifamily properties. Brian Shafer | Real Estate Background Prosper Real Estate Investments Portfolio: Multifamily/ Commercial Industrial/ SFR Contracts Based in: Philo, Illinois Say hi to him at: www.prosper-rei.com Best Ever Book: A Random Walk Down Wallstreet by Burton Malkiel Sponsors: Viking Capital A...
Jul 09, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3596
Linda McKissack shares her journey from financial hardship to real estate success. She emphasizes quick action, courage, building a team, and leveraging expertise. Her advice: focus on long-term wealth and personal growth. Linda McKissack | Real Estate Background Co-Founder at MadeForMore.com Portfolio: Over 65 single-family rental properties around Dallas, Texas, 7 commercial buildings, and 32 nightly rental cabins in Branson, Missouri. Based in: Dallas, Texas Say hi to her at: www.madeformore....
Jul 08, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3595
Alpesh Parmar, founder of Wealth Matters, discusses his real estate journey from single-family homes to mobile home parks, retail centers, and senior housing. He emphasizes networking, taking action, and opportunities in resilient neighborhood strip malls. Alpesh Parmar | Real Estate Background Money Tree Books Portfolio: 9 properties Based in: San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Facebook Best Ever Book: The Go-giver by Bob Burg Sponsors: Ascent Equity Group Viking Cap...
Jul 07, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3594
Harley Green, president of Workergenics, went from computer engineer to real estate investor, expanding from house hacking to homes, rentals, and RV parks. He stresses networking, partnering, delegating, and clear goals. His advice: start now and seek mentorship. Harley Green | Real Estate Background Workergenix Based in: Previously based in Chattanooga, TN Say hi to him at: https://workergenix.com/bestever Facebook workergenix.com Best Ever Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wi...
Jul 06, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3593
Ash Patel welcomes the newest co-host of the show Amanda Cruise. She is a real estate investor who moved from the defense industry to owning mobile home parks and warehouses. She stresses a supportive spouse, a fulfilling life, and the need for women in real estate. Amanda Cruise | Real Estate Background Owner of Voyage Investing, which purchases value-add mobile home parks and commercial properties. Portfolio: GP of: Four mobile home parks (~100 lots) A five-unit retail/office center Based in: ...
Jul 05, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3592
Pat Zingarella, CEO of Invest Clearly, explains how the platform helps limited partners (LPs) find and evaluate sponsors and deals using verified reviews and SEC data. It offers a transparent directory for reviews and sponsor engagement, aiding informed investment decisions. Pat Zingarella | Real Estate Background CEO at Invest Clearly Based in: HQ in Maine Say hi to him at: www.goinvestclearly.com LinkedIn Instagram Best Ever Book: The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Sponsors: Ascent Equity Grou...
Jul 04, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3591
Eric Martel, owner of Martel Turnkey, helps investors buy, renovate, tenant, and resell distressed properties. Eric Martel | Real Estate Background MartelTurnkey and FlipSystem Based in: San Carlos, CA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Ascent Equity Group Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 03, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3590
Max Sharkansky, managing partner of Trion Properties, shifted from value-add multifamily to non-performing debt during the Global Financial Crisis. He discusses his investment criteria, target returns, capital sources, and market insights, including risk modeling and exit strategies. Max Sharkansky | Real Estate Background Trion Properties LLC. Based in: LA and Miami Portfolio: ~6,500 units Say hi to him at: www.trionproperties.com Best Ever Book: Black Edge by Sheelah Kolhatkar Sponsors: Ascent...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3589
Melanie McDaniel, fund manager of Freedom Freestyle Capital Group, shares her nomadic investing journey, focusing on lifestyle freedom, fulfillment, and relationships. She and Joe Cornwell discuss intuition, manifestation, focus, and balancing passions and values. Melanie McDaniel | Real Estate Background Freestyle Capital Group and Freestyle Fund Based in: Austin, TX Portfolio: 3.5M AUM in the fund and six industrial, one assisted living, and one multifamily deal as Co-GP. Say hi to him at: Ins...
Jul 01, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3588
Eric Rice, CEO of Rice Pegger Capital, specializes in mixed-use and multifamily properties. He emphasizes the stability of mixed-use buildings and shares his journey in the industry. Eric highlights the challenges of scaling and attracting investors, stressing the importance of networking, education, and taking action. Eric Rice | Real Estate Background Rice Pegher Capital Based in: Pittsburgh, PA Portfolio: 220 Units Say hi to him at: ricepegher.com Instagram Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad b...
Jun 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3587
On this episode of the Best Ever Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Jeff Holst, a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur. They discuss various topics, including Jeff's background, his current focus on value-add investing and office spaces, and the opportunities in the Detroit and Chattanooga markets. Jeff emphasizes the importance of developing expertise in a specific geographic area and asset class to reduce risk and increase returns. Jeff Holst | Real Estate Background Old Fashioned Real Esta...
Jun 29, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3586
Michael Guthrie, an investor relations professional, shares his experience in raising capital for real estate deals. He discusses his journey from single-family homes to multifamily properties and triple net leases. Michael Guthrie | Real Estate Background Pacific Capital LLC Based in: Scottsdale AZ Portfolio: 8800+ apt 2400 as GP rest as LP Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad Sponsors: Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 28, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3585
Wendell Butler, President of Hammerhead Capital Inc., shares his journey into real estate investing and his focus on multifamily properties, fix and flips, and new construction. He discusses the challenges of navigating the real estate market during a time of rising interest rates and inflated prices. Joel Owens | Real Estate Background President of Hammerhead Capital Inc. Based in: Charlotte, NC Portfolio: 43 units, 4 buildings, one condo, one duplex, one 8-unit (about to sell), and one 32 unit...
Jun 27, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3584
Joel Owens, owner of NNN Invest, focuses on single-tenant net lease properties. He emphasizes tenant quality, location, and lease terms for safe, passive investments. Joel advises setting goals and taking small steps to achieve them. Joel Owens | Real Estate Background NNN INVEST Based in: Canton, GA Portfolio:100k+ SQ ft of various single tenant buildings Say hi to him at: www.NNNinvest.com Best Ever Book: Investing in Retail Properties by Gary Rappaport. Sponsors: Apartments.com Ascent Equity ...
Jun 26, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3583
Scott Kidd, a yacht captain and real estate investor, emphasizes the importance of relationships, networking, and effective leadership in managing multifamily properties. He highlights the opportunities in the Columbus, Ohio market. Scott Kidd | Real Estate Background Yachtie Real Estate Investors Based in: Jensen Beach, Florida Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.investwithscottkidd.com Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan Sponsors: Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn ...
Jun 25, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3582
Andy Borses, Managing Partner for Investor Relations with BiCoastal LLC, invests in value-add multifamily properties and an assisted living facility. He emphasizes mentorship, thorough Due Diligence, and giving back through teaching. Andy Borses | Real Estate Background Buycoastal LLC Based in: Santa Clarita, CA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.buycoastal.org Youtube Facebook Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss Sponsors: Apartments.c...
Jun 24, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3581
Sharon Riddle, partner at Excalibur Investments of Texas, transitioned from single-family rentals to multifamily properties. She emphasizes conservative underwriting, broker relationships, and personal communication. Her key advice: stand out by solving brokers' problems and always communicate directly. Sharon Riddle | Real Estate Background Excalibre Investments of Texas, LLC. Based in: Denton, Texas Portfolio: 3507 units Say hi to her at: www.excalibretexas.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Second ...
Jun 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3580
Chris Kohnen, CIO of the Ackerman Group, focuses on B-class assets in Midwest secondary markets. Emphasizing supply-demand ratios, affordability, and cap rates, he stresses industry sophistication and understanding competition. Chris Kohnen | Real Estate Background Chief Investment Officer at Ackermann Group Based in: Cincinnati Portfolio: 24 Multifamily Apartment Communities, totaling 4,529 units Say hi to him at: www.ackermanngroup.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Spon...
Jun 22, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3579
Boris Dorfman, of LBC Capital Income Fund, specializes in fast hard money lending for residential and commercial real estate, excluding offices. He lends in California and major metros, focusing on speed and quick closings. He highlights hard money loans for short hold periods, rehab construction, and financing properties banks may reject. Boris Dorfman | Real Estate Background LBC Capital Income Fund Based in: Los Angeles, CA Portfolio: 15 unit multi-family, 26 units multi-family under construc...
Jun 21, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3578
Ronald Rohde, an industrial triple net investor and real estate attorney, shares his expertise in industrial real estate investing. He explains why he chose industrial properties over other asset classes and the benefits of triple net leases. Ron discusses the importance of underwriting tenants and understanding their financials. He also shares insights on adding value to industrial properties, dealing with tenant vacancies, and the challenges of securing debt. Ron emphasizes the need for active...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3577
Levi Allen, founder of Wealth Creation Asset Management, offers insights on navigating the multifamily market. He also discusses the effects of new deliveries and concessions on rentals and shares strategies for maintaining high occupancy rates. Levi Allen | Real Estate Background Wealth Creation Asset Management Based in: Utah Portfolio: Sponsor and Owner operator of 700+ units consisting of 10 multifamily projects. Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan by Benja...
Jun 19, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3576
Tony Hawk shares his incredible journey from struggling young skater to global icon in the world of skateboarding. He discusses overcoming early challenges, building his career, and driving the sport's popularity through innovative ventures and media. Hawk's story highlights the power of passion, perseverance, and creativity in turning a personal passion into a worldwide phenomenon. Tony Hawk | Real Estate Background CEO of Birdhouse, a skateboarding company and video game line one of best skate...
Jun 18, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3575
Jade Laye, an investor and lawyer, shifted from single-family homes to multifamily properties in 2015. He emphasizes education, networking, positive cash flow, and supporting Christian missions. Jade Laye | Real Estate Background Laye Capital Based in: Houston, TX Portfolio: 1150+ units across 5 assets Say hi to him at: www.layecapital.com Best Ever Book: The Bible Sponsors: Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 17, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3574
