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
Xiaofeng Harman is the co-founder of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. In this episode, she tells us about her pursuit of financial freedom, her long journey to becoming a GP on 150+ units, and the importance of partnering with experienced syndicators. Xiaofeng Harman | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes ...
Nov 23, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3002
Doug Harman is the owner and CEO of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from hiring the wrong property managers, how he ended up finding the right fit, and his tips for developing a strong team. Doug Harman | Real Estate Background Owner and CEO of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quali...
Nov 22, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3001
Edward Brown assists Pacific Private Money with capital raising and investor presentations. In this episode, he discusses hard money loans, starting funds, helping investors with bridge loans, and how to stay liquid and earn a high interest rate. Edward Brown | Real Estate Background Previously CEO of a hard money loan company for many years, as well as an expert witness and writer. Today, he assists Pacific Private Money with capital raising and investor presentations. Based in: California Say ...
Nov 21, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3000
Kelly Iannone is the founder and owner of Waypoint Commercial Investment Partners, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication. In this episode, she tells us her reasons for getting into real estate investing and how she maintains stability as a multifamily syndicator. Kelly Iannone | Real Estate Background Founder and owner of Waypoint Commercial Investment Partners, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication. Portfolio: GP of: 357 units across three properties One six-unit property One si...
Nov 20, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2999
Elsa Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Sunrise Equity Group, which focuses on apartment syndication. In this episode, she shares why she was drawn to land development opportunities in Florida, the various steps that go into executing a land entitlement deal, and the level of detail that can go into creating a land development construction plan. Elsa Nguyen | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of Sunrise Equity Group, which focuses on apartment syndication. Portfolio: 200 apartment units 225 u...
Nov 19, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2998
D’Nette Wood has been in the real estate business for 23 years and is currently a real estate advisor for Sotheby’s International Realty, where she focuses on luxury homes as well as commercial real estate. In this episode, she discusses transitioning from a loan officer to getting involved in commercial real estate, what she’s learned from experiencing downturns in the economy firsthand, and how she focuses on her client’s needs. D’Nette Wood | Real Estate Background Has been in the real estate...
Nov 18, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2997
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 tells us how he and his wife have been able to purchase numerous vehicles over the years by using passive income. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investin...
Nov 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2996
Whitney Sewell is the founder and CEO of Life Bridge Capital, a leading real estate syndication company that offers its investment partners the opportunity to leverage shares of multifamily rental properties into a passive monthly income. In this episode, he shares the details of his journey from his background in military, law enforcement, and horse training to becoming a real estate syndicator with $350M in AUM. Whitney Sewell | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Life Bridge Capital, wh...
Nov 16, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2995
Charles Wessel is the principal at Cordell Capital, which focuses on apartment syndication. In this episode, he discusses the ins and outs of raising capital and what he looks for when he vets sponsors. Charles Wessel | Real Estate Background Principal at Cordell Capital, which focuses on apartment syndication. Portfolio: GP of 786 units, totaling ~$73M in AUM LP of 66 units Based in: Charleston, SC Say hi to him at: cordellcapital.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Nov 15, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2994
Charlie Hardage is the co-founder of H&K Investment Group LLC, which improves apartment communities by making them safer, adding value, and running them efficiently. In this episode, he tells us what motivated him to leave his W-2 job, why he got started in real estate as a limited partner, and how he discovered his talent for analyzing deals and raising capital. Charlie Hardage | Real Estate Background Co-founder of H&K Investment Group LLC, which improves apartment communities by makin...
Nov 14, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2993
David McIlwaine is the founder and CEO of MAC Assets, which syndicates B- and C-class value-add properties. In this episode, he tells us how one seminar changed his entire career trajectory, the first steps he took to start scaling his real estate business, and the hard lesson he learned when a deal fell through during his honeymoon. David McIlwaine | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of MAC Assets, which syndicates B- and C-class value-add properties. Portfolio: GP of 1,000 doors LP of 200...
Nov 13, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2992
Benjamin Goodpasture is the CEO of Goodpasture Homes, LLC, which transforms distressed properties into functional homes that add value to families, homebuyers, tenants, and neighborhoods. In this episode, he discusses how his background in construction fueled his interest in rehab and construction-intensive projects, how he is adapting his investment and acquisitions strategies in response to the current market and economy, and the top lessons he’s learned from managing his own team of rehabbers...
Nov 12, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2991
Jason Harris is the founder and CEO of Harris Investment Group, which invests in multifamily properties, focusing on adding real value to the property for its tenant base. In this episode, he shares how he’s scaled to almost $400 in AUM in the last four years, the hardships he experienced along the way, and some of the toughest lessons he’s learned in his career so far. Jason Harris | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Harris Investment Group, which invests in multifamily properties, focu...
Nov 11, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2990
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 the idea that you get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of the problem that you solve. He examines how commercial real estate fits into this discuss...
Nov 10, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2989
Edward Ring is the founder and CEO of New Standard Equities, a leading vertically-integrated real estate investment management firm that specializes in the acquisition and operations of multifamily properties located throughout the Western U.S. In this episode, he tells us his thoughts on the difference between a value-add and repositioning business plan, how he cautiously approaches repositioning apartment buildings, and which apartment interior updates have led to the most success for his busi...
Nov 09, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2988
Adam Rosenkranz is the chief investment officer of Christina Development Corporation, a Malibu-based real estate developer, manager, and sponsor founded in 1977. In this episode, he discusses what he’s seeing in the Los Angeles market due to interest rate hikes and skepticism in the market, what he is seeing in terms of potential opportunities on the horizon, and his outlook on the residential market going forward. Adam Rosenkranz | Real Estate Background Chief investment officer of Christina De...
Nov 08, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2987
Inflation is at an all-time high and we may be on the brink of a syndication bubble. Deciding where to invest your money is crucial in times like these. In this episode, Best Ever Show host Ash Patel discusses how to start investing in non-residential CRE to increase your returns. What you'll learn: Which deals to look for and how to find them How to underwrite your deals like a pro How to re-tool yourself to look at new deals that will earn your more How to find deals from $200K–$7M Join the ne...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 2986
Lisa Parrish is the owner of GLP Investments, LLC, an acquisitions company that identifies and acquires multifamily properties in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. In this episode, she shares why she and her husband transitioned to third-party property management after doing it themselves for years, her advice for finding the right business partners, and how learning things the hard way along her journey has ultimately benefited her. Lisa Parrish | Real Estate Background Owner of GLP In...
Nov 06, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2985
