Zihao Wang, CEO at Motiva Holdings, discusses their value-add multifamily investment strategy and portfolio growth. They focus on both Southern California and other markets such as the Texas Triangle and the Midwest. In Southern California, they target two types of value-add plays: properties with mom and pop owners who haven't raised rents due to rent control, and properties with sophisticated operators who have already added value but still have rental upside. Zihao explains how rent control a...
Sep 14, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3663
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever Show, creative finance legend Pace Morby joins host Matt Faircloth to explain how investors can use subject to, seller financing, and other creative strategies to acquire properties at low interest rates and without using a bank. Pace discusses his start in real estate, including how a Ponzi scheme forced him to basically start over, and how he built a thriving real estate empire through creative finance. He also shares how he overcomes seller o...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3662
Jordan Smith, President of 360 Properties Corp, shares his journey in real estate investing, from single-family homes to large apartment communities. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value to others in order to raise capital for deals. Jordan discusses the challenges of rising costs and finding reliable contractors in the current market. He also shares lessons learned from his worst deal and highlights the benefits of being part of a team in multifamily invest...
Sep 12, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3661
Andrew Reichert, founder and CEO of Burgo Capital, shares his experience in real estate investing and syndicated funds. He discusses the challenges of finding compelling deals in the current market and the importance of aligning interests with investors. Andrew emphasizes the need for creativity in both acquisitions and operations to maximize returns. He also advises newer syndicators to prioritize integrity and stewardship when working with other people's money. Additionally, Andrew highlights ...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3660
Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group, discusses their strategy of converting hotels into apartment buildings to address the affordable housing crisis. They look for hotels with existing infrastructure and amenities that can be repurposed for residents. They focus on growth markets with wage and employment growth and near transit corridors and centers of employment. The average cost for conversion per unit is between $37,000 and $50,000. They typically hold the properties for cash flow for a...
Sep 10, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3659
Michael Hendzel, a real estate investor, shares his experiences and insights in commercial real estate investing. He discusses the challenges he faces with his properties, such as dealing with tenant issues and property maintenance. Michael explains the difference between gross leases and triple net leases and why he prefers triple net leases. He also talks about his investment strategy, which involves buying properties in his local community and aggressively paying down debt. Michael emphasizes...
Sep 09, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3658
Nicole Fiore, the founder of Coast to Coast Homes Canada Incorporated, shares her experience in scaling her real estate portfolio from four to 150 residential and commercial multifamily units. She discusses the importance of slowing down and focusing on acquiring processes and systems rather than just acquiring properties. Nicole emphasizes the value of creating systems, hiring the right team members, and delegating tasks to ensure smooth operations and investor satisfaction. She also highlights...
Sep 08, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3657
Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties, shares his experience of managing a portfolio of over 32,000 multifamily units. The company was founded by his father in 1992 and has since expanded to six major Western states. They focus on slow and steady growth, buying existing apartment buildings, and holding properties for 7 to 10 years. Their investment approach involves low leverage, long-term fixed-rate financing, and a syndication model. They prioritize low-risk investments and have a track ...
Sep 07, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3656
Matt Faircloth introduces himself as the host of a new segment, "Next Level CRE," on the Best Ever CRE Show, where he focuses on delivering actionable advice to real estate investors. He emphasizes learning from mistakes and being open to growth. Joined by Herve Francois, a former Wall Street professional turned real estate investor, they discuss key challenges like managing portfolios, finding suitable deals, and navigating financing. They stress the importance of focusing on a single real esta...
Sep 06, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3655
Keshav Kolur, principal and founder of Clive Capital, shares his background and current focus on real estate investing. He discusses the importance of finding the right sponsors and evaluating deals. Keshav also talks about the challenges of raising capital and the objections he faces from potential investors. He explains the concept of build-to-rent single-family homes and the markets he is targeting for this business plan. Keshav shares the return projections and timeline for a 500-house build...
Sep 05, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3654
Chris Reece, CEO of MJ Reed, discusses the opportunities and risks of investing in cannabis real estate. He explains that by financing properties with cannabis tenants, investors can gain exposure to the industry without taking on the additional risk associated with cannabis operations. Reece also addresses the myth of the government seizing cannabis properties, explaining that the Department of Justice is defunded from pursuing legal activities in states with medical legal programs. He emphasiz...
Sep 04, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3653
Ray Hightower, a managing partner of ROI Clear, shares his real estate investing journey and insights. He discusses his transition from running a tech company to investing in real estate syndications. Ray emphasizes the importance of building equity and creating lasting value through real estate investments. He also highlights the significance of building relationships with brokers, partners, and other professionals in the industry. Ray shares lessons learned from deals that didn't go as planned...
Sep 03, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3652
Eric Chadderdon, founder and managing partner of Gibby's Capital Investments, discusses the changes in the multifamily real estate market in Texas over the past few years. He talks about the challenges of rising property insurance costs and the impact of new multifamily developments hitting the market at the same time. Eric shares how his investment criteria have changed, focusing on B+ and A- assets in newer markets. He also emphasizes the importance of building relationships with brokers in mu...
Sep 02, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3651
Judd Dunning, President of DWG Capital Partners, discusses his experience in the real estate industry, particularly in industrial single-tenant sale-leasebacks and value-add properties. He shares insights on the current state of the industrial real estate market and the opportunities it presents. He discusses the risks involved and how his company mitigates them through proper due diligence, reserves, and active management. Judd also touches on his involvement in multifamily deals and the import...
Sep 01, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3650
Randy Langenderfer, President of Invest Arc Properties, shares his experience in real estate investing and discusses his current focus on single-family development. He talks about the advantages of starting with single-family homes, such as building contractor relationships and getting in good graces with the city for future multifamily projects. Randy also discusses the challenges of dealing with variable rate debt and the potential impact of rising interest rates on the market. He provides adv...
Aug 31, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3649
John Casmon, founder of Casmon Capital Group, shares insights on investing in smaller multifamily deals. He emphasizes the importance of having local partners with boots on the ground and a proven track record. By partnering with experienced property managers and other team members, investors can leverage their expertise and navigate the challenges of smaller deals. Casmon also discusses the alignment of interests among team members and the flexibility to make changes if necessary. He advises in...
Aug 30, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3648
Jennings Smith shares his journey from being a contractor to becoming a successful real estate investor. He started in single-family homes and eventually transitioned to multifamily properties. Jennings emphasizes the importance of shifting your mindset and identity to that of a real estate investor. He also discusses the criteria he looks for in markets, including population growth and stability. Jennings shares a specific deal where he was able to negotiate a lower insurance premium and increa...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3647
In this conversation, Sam Wilson discusses his decision to scale back his real estate portfolio for lifestyle reasons. He shares his background and the journey that led him to prioritize fulfillment and personal satisfaction over growth and expansion. Sam talks about finding fulfillment in real estate investing by focusing on assets that have outsized returns without requiring excessive time and resources. He also discusses his unique approach to laundromats and how he combines the needs of othe...
Aug 28, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3646
Neal Bawa discusses the changes in the syndication industry over the past 18 months and how his business has adapted. He highlights the use of preferential equity as a great opportunity for investors, offering better returns and lower risk compared to traditional equity investments. He also explains the concept of preferential equity and how it can be used to refinance properties and stabilize cash flow. Bawa emphasizes the importance of risk mitigation and the need to find good preferential equ...
Aug 27, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3645
Richard and Brad Simtob, partners of Simtob Management and Investment, discuss their experience in real estate investing and property management. They share their journey from starting with an 11-unit building to owning over 1,000 multifamily units. They emphasize the importance of implementing the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) in their company and how it has helped them with planning, goal-setting, and leadership development. They also discuss their approach to resident screening and the ...
Aug 26, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3644
Aman Singh, the managing partner of Victory Multifamily, shares his background in multifamily real estate and his journey from single-family homes to multifamily properties. He discusses the importance of being hands-on and involved in the day-to-day operations of the properties, including overseeing property management and expenses. Aman also talks about the business plan for his multifamily portfolio, which focuses on increasing NOI through unit upgrades, utility billbacks, and other income so...
Aug 25, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3643
Jason Malabute, an apartment syndicator and CPA, shares his journey into real estate investing and the challenges he faced in the accounting side of the business. He discusses the importance of finding the right partners and the difficulties in raising capital for syndication deals. Jason also highlights the benefits of investing in the Atlanta market, including population growth and diverse industries. He emphasizes the significance of quality accounting in real estate investing and the need fo...
Aug 24, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3642
Anthony Walker, CEO of Black Swan, discusses his real estate development projects, including a 165-acre development in Maui. The goal of Black Swan is to create communities where people can live, work, and have a sense of pride. The development includes an amphitheater, a community gathering area, and affordable and market-rate apartments. Anthony talks about the challenges of building in Maui, including high construction costs and the need for subsidies. He also emphasizes the importance of par...
Aug 23, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3641
Ray Tran, a real estate coach and educator, shares his journey from corporate finance to becoming a teacher and real estate investor. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and entrepreneurship education for young students. Ray discusses his experience in both single-family and commercial real estate investing, including value-add deals and syndications. He explores the debate between value-add investing and the BRRRR method for building long-term wealth in real estate. Ray also high...
Aug 22, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3640
Rick and Crystal Rummer, real estate investors at Texas Secured Notes, discuss their experience in originating and selling land notes. They share their background in real estate investing and how they transitioned to focusing on land notes. They explain their process of buying large tracts of land, subdividing them into smaller ranchettes, and selling them through owner financing. They discuss the criteria they look for when purchasing land and the importance of road frontage and access. They al...
Aug 21, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3639
Walter Johns, owner of CWJ Investment Group LLC, shares his journey in real estate investing and the lessons he has learned over the past 14 years. He started with single-family homes and mobile homes, but realized he needed a passive income strategy to grow his wealth. He transitioned to investing in multifamily syndications and has seen great returns. Walt also discusses his latest project, a subdivision strategy where he is building and selling 96 new homes. He emphasizes the importance of ve...
Aug 20, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3638
Ken Gee, the managing member of KRI Partners, shares his insights on real estate investing and the current market. He discusses the advantages of raising capital in funds rather than on a deal-by-deal basis, emphasizing the importance of trust and transparency. Ken also talks about the current market cycle and predicts that interest rates will come down, leading to an increase in the volume of deals. He advises investors to stay disciplined and underwrite real numbers, focusing on properties wit...
Aug 19, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3637
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview DA Wilson, a tax attorney specializing in real estate transactions. They discuss the importance of proactive tax planning and structuring transactions to maximize take-home dollars. They also cover common tax mistakes made by real estate professionals and the benefits of tax incentives such as 1031 exchanges and capital gains treatment. DA Wilson emphasizes the need for both a tax attorney and a CPA when dealing with audits and disputes with the IRS. He also...
Aug 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3636
Max Gonzales, the managing principal of Geometric RE, shares his background in real estate investing and discusses the importance of understanding the larger capital structuring of deals. He emphasizes the need for a team approach in larger acquisitions and highlights the Feast or Famine nature of the real estate cycle. Max also discusses the impact of low interest rates on the market and the importance of assessing risk and reward when investing in different asset classes. He advises investors ...
Aug 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3635
Zeona McIntyre, a realtor and investor, discusses her shift to creative financing in the real estate market due to rising interest rates. She explains that creative financing, such as subject-to deals and seller financing, allows investors to take advantage of lower interest rates and tax advantages. McIntyre emphasizes the importance of understanding the tax loopholes and advantages for short-term rentals, which can provide significant tax deductions. She also shares her experiences with partne...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3634
