Joe Cornwell interviews Zachary Gray, a successful real estate investor and owner of Freedom Management. Zachary shares his journey from personal trainer to real estate investor, detailing his strategies for building a portfolio of over 320 units in just a few years. He discusses his first deals, the challenges he faced, and the unique strategies he employed to maximize property value and investor returns. The conversation also touches on the importance of operational efficiency and team dynamic...
Nov 13, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3723
Slocomb Reed interviews Ben Suttles, managing partner of Disrupt Equity, about the growth and challenges in the multifamily investing space. They discuss the company's impressive growth from $200 million to over $800 million in assets under management, the impact of interest rates and inflation on the market, and the importance of strategic hiring and relationship building in acquisitions. Ben shares insights on investor sentiment, capital raising challenges, and the adjustments in investment st...
Nov 12, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3722
Ash Patel and Amanda Cruz interview Ken Naim, a commercial real estate investor and manager at Beacon One Capital. Ken discusses the current state of the office market, dispelling myths about its toxicity and highlighting the opportunities available for savvy investors. He shares insights on buying and selling strategies, the importance of creating attractive office spaces, and the challenges of land entitlement projects. Ken also reflects on a significant lesson learned from a land development ...
Nov 11, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3721
Joe Cornwell interviews Randal McLeaird, a seasoned real estate investor and owner of Ridgeline Investment Group. Randal shares his journey into real estate, starting from his first deal in 2009 to scaling his flipping business and transitioning into multifamily investments. He discusses the mindset of new investors, the importance of understanding market trends, and the strategies that have worked for him over the years. The conversation also touches on the challenges and changes in the real es...
Nov 10, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3720
Slocomb Reed interviews Josh Satin, managing partner of Gelt Venture Partners, who shares insights into his journey from professional baseball to real estate investment. Josh discusses his recent acquisition of a multifamily property in San Diego, detailing the business plan, value-add strategy, and the operational challenges faced in the current market. He emphasizes the importance of market knowledge over asset quality, shares lessons learned from past mistakes, and explains how he manages ris...
Nov 09, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3719
Don Wenner, CEO of DLP Capital, aims to create a million affordable housing units and impact 100 million lives. He discusses DLP’s focus on long-term affordable housing for working families, building thriving communities, and supporting residents beyond housing. He explains DLP's shift from individual assets to an evergreen fund model, emphasizing the value of direct investor relationships and the RIA channel. Don advises operators to prioritize strong leadership, structure, and disciplined grow...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3718
Slocomb Reed interviews Letitia Montelongo, a principal at Montelongo Capital, who shares insights into her journey in commercial real estate, focusing on multifamily and self-storage investments. Letitia discusses the challenges faced in the multifamily market, the transition into self-storage, and the importance of maintaining strong returns for investors. She also highlights her experience with ground-up construction and the strategic decisions made to diversify their portfolio. The conversat...
Nov 07, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3717
Amanda Cruz interviews Yosef Lee, an attorney and multifamily investor, who shares his journey from being a South Korean immigrant to successfully managing 22 multifamily syndications. Yosef discusses his first full cycle deal, the importance of buying right, and how his legal background aids in syndications. He also addresses challenges in partnerships, the shift from being a general partner to a limited partner, and insights into asset management. Additionally, he shares his recent acquisition...
Nov 06, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3716
Joe Cornwell interviews Ross McArthur, owner of Follow the Deal Investments, who shares insights on his journey in real estate over the past year. Ross discusses the strategic decision to bring property management in-house, the challenges and successes of scaling his portfolio, and the evolution of his investment philosophy towards newer vintage properties. He reflects on lessons learned from past deals, including both successes and challenges, and emphasizes the importance of location and prope...
Nov 05, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3715
Paula Nichols shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a successful real estate syndicator. She discusses the importance of strategic financial planning, the challenges of managing value-add projects, and the significance of effective property management. Paula also highlights her marketing strategies for leasing in Lubbock and reflects on how her perspective on multifamily investments has evolved over the years. Paula Nichols | Real Estate Background Apogee Capital Based in: Dallas...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3714
Joe Rinderknecht shares his unique journey from a ranching background to becoming the CEO and founder of Upgrade Partners Capital, focusing on multifamily real estate investments. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including a tragic car accident that shifted his perspective and led him to pursue entrepreneurship. Joe elaborates on his transition to fund management, the challenges faced during a significant deal, and the lessons learned about partnerships, communication, and the impor...
Nov 03, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3713
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Jason Adams, owner and president of Signal Ventures, who shares his extensive experience in real estate development, particularly in self-storage and light industrial properties. Jason discusses the current state of the self-storage market, the intricacies of ground-up development, financial insights, and marketing strategies for stabilization. He also delves into adaptive reuse projects and the potential of existing facilities, while reflecting on his past ...
Nov 02, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3712
M.C. Laubscher and Matt Faircloth discuss the different strategies for getting wealthy and the importance of understanding the definitions of savings, investing, speculating, and gambling. They emphasize the need for a balanced approach to wealth-building, including having a savings or war chest for emergencies and opportunities. They also highlight the importance of education and understanding the asset class or investment strategy before investing. They caution against FOMO ( Fear of Missing O...
Nov 01, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3711
Joshua Kahr shares insights from his extensive experience in commercial real estate, particularly in multifamily investments. He discusses his current focus on value-add deals, the importance of understanding market cycles, and the challenges of staffing in the current labor market. Joshua emphasizes the opportunities available in mismanaged assets and the lessons learned from past market disruptions, including the impact of COVID-19. He concludes with thoughts on the future of real estate inves...
Oct 31, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3710
Amanda and Ash interview Charlie Cameron, a real estate investor specializing in residential assisted living. Charlie shares his journey from military service to real estate, emphasizing the growing demand for assisted living facilities. He explains the differences between traditional nursing homes and residential assisted living, detailing the operational aspects, staffing challenges, and financial considerations involved in running these homes. Charlie also discusses the importance of providin...
Oct 30, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3709
Michael Manthei shares his transformative journey from a life dedicated to ministry to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses the ideological barriers he faced regarding wealth and success, the importance of obedience in his life, and how he navigated the challenges of real estate investing. Michael emphasizes the significance of community and mentorship in his current endeavors, highlighting the fulfillment he finds in helping others achieve their goals. Michael Manthei | Real...
Oct 29, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3708
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, John McGeown, investor and property management expert, joins host Slocomb Reed. John shares his transition from heavy rehabs to value-add deals focused on efficient management, along with insights from managing over 1,200 units across Chicago. He dives into challenges with competitive deal flow, managing tenant expectations, and overcoming the rising costs in the Chicago market. John also makes the case for investing in Chicago, highlighting its economi...
Oct 28, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3707
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sam Hales, CEO of the Saratoga Group, joins Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel to share his journey from single-family homes to managing nearly 7,000 mobile home pads. Sam discusses his strategic shift to mobile home parks, the importance of an in-house construction team, and his approach to adding value through infill and efficient management. He also offers insights into navigating challenges in a competitive market and the future of mobile home investments....
Oct 27, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3706
Joe Cornwell interviews Karl Krauskopf, founder of Gold Multifamily, who shares his journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Karl discusses his experiences in scaling up from small multifamily properties to larger developments, the challenges of navigating the Seattle real estate market, and the impact of corporate policies on housing demand. He also shares a successful case study of a townhome project in Wenatchee, highlighting the strategies used to increase n...
Oct 26, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3705
Matt Faircloth speaks with Marc Halpern, a seasoned passive investor in syndication deals. Marc emphasizes the need for syndicators to present clear, concise information to limited partners (LPs) through a one-pager, covering key details like the project name, asset class, equity split, and target returns. He stresses respecting LPs' time, focusing on transparency, and providing investor-centric communication. Marc also shares advice on networking effectively, prospecting at investor conferences...
Oct 25, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3704
Slocomb Reed interviews Tony Lin, founder and CEO of Link Multifamily, who shares his journey from tech to real estate investing. Tony discusses his investment philosophy, focusing on multifamily properties as a basic need, and the importance of maintaining investor confidence during market downturns. He highlights recent acquisitions, strategies for tenant retention, and the challenges posed by inflation and decreased occupancy. Additionally, Tony elaborates on his mentorship program, Linfinity...
Oct 24, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3703
Amanda and Ash welcome Matthew Ricciardella, the principal and managing partner of Crystal View Capital. Matthew shares his journey from residential flipping to managing over 25,000 units in mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. He discusses the importance of passive income, key performance indicators in management, and the strategies he employs to source off-market deals. Matthew also highlights the impressive returns his funds have delivered to investors and the challenges of navigati...
Oct 23, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3702
Joe Cornwell interviews Tory Sheffer, a real estate syndicator with a successful track record in multifamily investments. Tory shares his journey from starting a playground construction company to becoming a real estate agent and eventually closing significant deals in the multifamily sector. He discusses his first major acquisition of 232 units, the challenges he faced in property management, and the lessons learned from various deals. Tory emphasizes the importance of confidence, taking action...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3701
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Leo Young, co-founder of Cornell Communities, who shares his journey into the mobile home park investment space. Leo discusses his background in real estate, the strategies he employs to source and manage mobile home parks, and the unique challenges he faces in this niche market. He also delves into his investment strategies, including infill projects and raising capital, while providing insights into the New Jersey market and his future plans for scaling hi...
Oct 21, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3700
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Todd Watkins, COO of Railfield, discussing his journey from law to real estate, the challenges of navigating insurance in commercial real estate, and the current labor market's impact on hiring. Todd shares insights on asset management, innovative tenant retention strategies, and the cyclical nature of the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing conditions. Todd Watkins | Real Estate Background Part...
Oct 20, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3699
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel welcome Jake Clopton, president of Clopton Capital, to discuss the current state of commercial real estate lending. Jake shares insights on the challenges faced by lenders and borrowers in a high-interest-rate environment, the complexities of restructuring troubled deals, and the dynamics of capital calls. He also provides an overview of the banking landscape, highlighting potential failures and the differences in asset class...
Oct 19, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3698
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Jeremy Roll, a seasoned multi-cycle real estate and alternative asset investor and president of the Roll Investment Group, joins host Matt Faircloth. Jeremy breaks down how to invest as a defensive investor in 2024 and beyond based on his experience before and during the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses where to invest during a recession (which is likely coming, he says — he explains why), the key indicator he’s f...
Oct 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3697
Ash Patel interviews Chris Matan, a seasoned real estate broker and investor with 30 years of experience. Chris shares his journey into real estate, discussing his diverse investments across various asset classes, including multifamily, office, and retail. He emphasizes the importance of patience in the industry, the value of multifamily properties, and the current trends in commercial real estate. Chris also addresses the challenges of scaling his business and the lessons learned throughout his...
Oct 17, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3696
In this episode, Rajkumar Venkatramani shares his journey from being a physician to becoming a multifamily real estate investor. He discusses the current challenges in the market, including investor skepticism and rising expenses, and how his investment strategy has evolved over the years. Raj highlights the importance of patience in partnerships and the critical role of pricing in real estate investments, especially when analyzing distressed properties. Rajkumar Venkatramani | Real Estate Backg...
Oct 16, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3695
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Bill Manassero, CEO of Promise Land Holdings LLC, who shares his journey from active to passive real estate investing. Bill discusses the unique advantages of starting real estate investing later in life, the challenges he faced as a passive investor, and the importance of diversifying investments. He also provides valuable advice for aspiring passive investors, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and caution in today...
Oct 15, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3694
