J Scott is co-owner of Bar Down Investments, which offers passive investment opportunities to individuals and companies looking to build wealth and diversify their retirement strategy. In this episode, J discusses why the commercial real estate industry is unlikely to suffer in the next few years, why the past few years of economic expansion has actually hurt investors, and what he’s doing to pivot his investment strategy during economic uncertainty. J Scott | Real Estate Background Co-Owner of ...
May 05, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3165
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. Would you want to trade lives with a bedridden billionaire? Probably not. In this episode, Travis discusses three health hacks he uses in his daily life to improve his overall wellbeing, help ...
May 04, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3164
Elijah Brown is co-founder and managing partner of GoldHawk Capital, which operates a fund of funds structure where they pool capital to invest in sponsors. In this episode, Elijah discusses what a fund of funds is, what skills are needed to be a great fund of funds manager, and how he vets sponsors to make the most of his money. Elijah Brown | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GoldHawk Capital Current real estate portfolio consists of: 870 multifamily units 100 short ter...
May 03, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3163
At this year's Best Ever Conference in March, Matt Faircloth and Andrew Cushman sat down with Joe Fairless to discuss his path from real estate newbie to $2.7B AUM. In Part II of this two-part conversation, Joe shares tips on raising capital in an investor-hesitant market, the benefits to vertical integration as you scale, and his thoughts on what the commercial real estate market holds in 2023. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about you...
May 02, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3162
At this year's Best Ever Conference in March, Matt Faircloth and Andrew Cushman sat down with Joe Fairless to discuss his path from real estate newbie to $2.7B AUM. In Part I of this two-part conversation, Joe details his early challenges as an apartment syndicator, how he overcame them, and what he learned about real estate investing — and himself — in the process. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
May 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3161
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. On this episode, Jered Sturm talks about how he focuses on improving his company's operations to prepare for future growth. He also talks about investing in software, hiring staff, and streamlining training. Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000 multifamily unit...
Apr 30, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3160
K. Trevor Thompson is VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital, which helps passive investors build wealth by acquiring ownership of income-producing real estate properties across multiple markets. In this episode, he discusses his transition from a 40-plus year career in corporate America to real estate investing and how his powerful networking skills helped him get there. K. Trevor Thompson | Real Estate Background VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital Portfolio: LP of 20 syndicatio...
Apr 29, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3159
Stas Grinberg is the co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond Capital Investments, which pursues off-market value-add multifamily transactions. In this episode, Stas discusses the advantages to bringing property management and construction in-house, how to scale these operations alongside your growing portfolio, and how he’s keeping operations lean during times of economic uncertainty. Stas Grinberg | Real Estate Background Co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond...
Apr 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3158
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 three of the biggest mindset obstacles that investors face and how to overcome them. These include trying to time the market, analysis paralysis, and the fear...
Apr 27, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3157
Deborah Smith is the co-founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group, a boutique investment bank providing strategic advisory, capital-raising, and consulting-related services to private and public sector companies and fund managers across the real estate industry. In this episode, Deborah discusses which investments are better suited for the high net worth vs. institutional categories, the advantages to working with institutional capital, the effect COVID had on commercial real estate. Deborah Smith ...
Apr 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3156
Lee Ripma is a broker and founder of VestMap.com, which helps investors analyze neighborhoods and demographics surrounding potential properties. In this episode, Lee discusses why she is focused on small multifamily investments, specifically fourplexes in Kansas City, how she finds deals, and why she believes people have such a massive impact on real estate projects. Lee Ripma | Real Estate Background Principal, Lutz Sales + Investments; Founder, VestMap.com Current portfolio: 53 doors of small ...
Apr 25, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3155
Dave Codrea is a partner at Greenleaf Capital Partners, a full-service, integrated real estate company that buys, rehabilitate, and manages long-term low-income residential properties and small business commercial properties. In this episode, Dave discusses his transition from multifamily to commercial, surprising caveats he’s seen in triple-net leases, and how 3 sentences in a 60-page lease could make or break millions of dollars. Dave Codrea | Real Estate Background Partner at Greenleaf Capita...
Apr 24, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3154
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
