We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the next Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Jilliene Helman—CEO and Founder of RealtyMogul—shares seven lessons she learned while managing her real estate business during the pandemic. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInv...
Feb 04, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2712
How will the events of 2021 affect your investments in 2022? In this episode, Travis reviews the variables that may make you rethink how you invest this coming year, including the pandemic, government actions, supply and demand, inflation, and more. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2637: Sued for $68M: Cautions of Inflation and Risk Appetite with Ted Greene #SkillsetSunday Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here ! Click here to know more about our spons...
Feb 03, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2711
Mike Deaton and his wife, Ligia Deaton, began their real estate career by flipping land and soon expanded their portfolio to include multifamily. In this episode, Mike shares how he chose his commercial real estate markets, successfully pitched to investors, and the success-mindset that kept him going. Mike Deaton | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Deaton Equity Partners which acquires and operates multifamily properties as a complement to their land business, combining real estate professio...
Feb 02, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2710
Multifamily and self-storage development can be stressful to navigate. For Dallon Schultz, it became even more complicated when he had to juggle both his real estate business and his full-time job in the medical field. In this episode, Dallon shares his success habits for ground-up development and best practices for scaling your business. Dallon Schultz | Real Estate Background Founder/Owner of REV Equity Group LLC which focuses on investing in apartments and self-storage assets. Portfolio: GP o...
Feb 01, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2709
How much closer would you be to hitting your goal of early retirement if you had started when you were just a teenager? Author Dan Sheeks believes teenagers should have the opportunity to learn about financial freedom and the way real estate investing can help them achieve their financial goals. In this episode, Dan shares how to get teenagers involved in learning about and achieving early financial independence. Dan Sheeks | Real Estate Background Founder of Sheeks Freaks, a community in which ...
Jan 31, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2708
What qualities should you look for in a potential operator? What if they don’t have a lot of commercial real estate experience? Does the size of their team matter? In this episode, Dan Handford answers these questions and more by sharing three red flags that passive investors should be aware of when evaluating operators. Dan Handford | Real Estate Background Managing Partner with PassiveInvesting.com , a national passive equity real estate investment firm based in the Carolinas. Portfolio: GP of...
Jan 30, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2707
Chad King believes there is always a way to find deals, even in competitive markets. With the right tools and mindset, Chad has sourced the majority of his deals off-market. In this episode, Chad shares his direct-to-seller deals he’s closed, how he’s scaled his portfolio, and the best ways to source multifamily properties. Chad King | Real Estate Background Principal/Owner of Titan Capital Group which purchases and repositions commercial real estate. Portfolio: 303 units as GP. 328 units as LP....
Jan 29, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2706
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the Best Ever Conference 2022 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, John Chang shares his top strategies for managing your investments during the pandemic, including how to navigate the economy, understanding the market changes, and what you should be aware of moving forward. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click her...
Jan 28, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2705
How can you achieve the same success as a millionaire through passive investing? In this episode, Travis shares four practices that lucrative investors use to generate more passive income and navigate the market. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2515: Top 5 Best Practices for Effective Investor Relations | Actively Passive Investing Show Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here: bit.ly/ActivelyPassiveInvestingShow. Click here to know more about our spons...
Jan 27, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2704
Brad Simtob started investing in commercial real estate when he was just 19 years old. Now at 20, he has grown his portfolio to 350 units and has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. In this episode, Brad shares how he found his current deals and the goal-setting strategy that has helped him achieve his success. Brad Simtob | Real Estate Background Founder of Simtob Management & Investment LLC which purchases value-add multifamily in the Midwest. They are proprietary with their in house co...
Jan 26, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2703
Iven Vian managed his multifamily investments while working full-time in the Air Force for 15 years. Finding the right strategy to maximize his time spent on his investments while also ensuring he could do his job and spend time with his family has been crucial to his success. In today’s episode, Iven shares how he found his first multifamily deal, how to find a good business partner, and the key to juggling both your job and your CRE assets. Iven Vian | Real Estate Background Founder of Anthem ...
Jan 25, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2702
For many commercial real estate investors, C-Class and B-Class properties are almost synonymous with the term “value-add.” But for Jonathan Nichols, he’s found that there’s still value-add opportunities in Class-A properties that investors might otherwise miss. In this episode, Jonathan reviews his recent deals, including a Class-A student housing property, and why value-adds can also apply to Class-A properties. Jonathan Nichols | Real Estate Background Full-Time Syndicator at Apogee Capital wh...
Jan 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2701
When K. Trevor Thompson joined as a Limited Partner on a 170-unit deal, it turned out that he’d been misled about the property and the investment plan. Between mislabeling the class of the property to poor financial decisions, Trevor quickly realized it was inevitable that the deal would go south. In this episode, Trevor reviews his recent deals, how he transitioned from passive to active investing, and the lessons he’s learned on how to vet multifamily deals. Trevor Thompson | Real Estate Backg...
Jan 23, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2700
As AJ Shepard started taking on bigger multifamily investments, he knew he would need to find a way to generate more income to qualify for more financing. That’s when he realized he could start his own property management company and oversee his own investments as well as others, bringing in the necessary cash and then some. In this episode, AJ shares the benefits of not only being an investor, but also running your own property management company. AJ Shepard | Real Estate Background Owner and M...
Jan 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2699
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Kathy Fettke—Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, Host of the Real Wealth Show, and author of Retire Rich with Rentals —shares what to really look for when forecasting the real estate market. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click here to know more about ...
Jan 21, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2698
Maintaining a good work-life-balance can be difficult to accomplish. In this episode, Travis shares the lessons he’s learned trying to navigate a good balance between work and the other aspects of his life, such as health, relationships, and more. Want more real estate advice? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2627: 5 Ways to Align Your Investments to Achieve Your Goals | Actively Passive Investing Show 67 Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here: bit.ly/ActivelyPas...
Jan 20, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2697
Focusing on smaller, growing markets for multifamily properties has provided John Todderud a chance to get ahead of the competition. Existing competition is low, and opportunity for cash-flow heavy properties is high—if you know what you’re looking for. In this episode, John discusses what to look for when selecting a potential business partner and how to find and evaluate multifamily markets. John Todderud | Real Estate Background Founder of Cardinal Oak Investments which buys multifamily prope...
Jan 19, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2696
It can be hard to find good deals in a competitive market, but Nick Simpson has found a possible, profitable solution: Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones are low-income areas that are set up to encourage an increase in economic growth. For Nick, these areas hold a lot of possibility for multifamily value-adds. In this episode, Nick breaks down two of his deals and shares why we should look to Opportunity Zones for investments. Nick Simpson | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Mentis Cap...
Jan 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2695
Multifamily investor Julie Holly’s properties are 1,000 miles away, and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, Julie reveals why she went outside of her backyard to find deals, how she selected her market location, and how she sourced her recent deals. Julie Holly | Real Estate Background Founder of Three Key Investments which focuses on multifamily investments. Portfolio: Strategically partnered in 69 units in Atlanta, LP on nearly 300 units in Huntsville, Alabama. She manages these proper...
Jan 17, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2694
Andrew LeBaron decided he needed to niche down his real estate strategy. That’s when he had the idea to convert motels into long-term stays. Varying slightly from an apartment, Andrew’s motel conversion strategy allows him to cut certain costs and hurdles that typically accompany multifamily properties. In this episode, Andrew walks through the benefits of long-term stays over apartments, the budget differences between motels and multifamily, and how he’s created his conversion strategy. Andrew ...
Jan 16, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2693
There are a plethora of marketing tools you can use to find real estate deals, but which ones work best in the multifamily space? In this episode, marketing expert Nick Love shares how you can source multifamily deals through strategic marketing. Nick Love | Real Estate Background Acquisitions & Marketing Manager at Hazel Equity, an investment firm that purchases A/B Class, value-add properties in Texas, as well as educates other multifamily operators on marketing and social media strategies...
Jan 15, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2692
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Neal Bawa presents how climate change could greatly affect the real estate space. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choic...
Jan 14, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2691
Attending conferences and events is one of the best ways to expand your network. But how do you make sure you make the most out of your experience? In this episode, Travis shares the critical elements to networking at conferences and how to create your own game plan for your next event. Looking for your next real estate conference? Join us in Denver, Colorado at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center from February 24th-26th for the Best Ever Conference! Register here: www.besteverconference.com W...
Jan 13, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2690
Starting out as a Limited Partner, Joel Fine did everything he could to learn about multifamily syndication: he read books, listened to podcasts, and even asked to be part of a weekly GP meeting on one of his passive deals. In this episode, Joel discusses how he scaled from being a Limited Partner to a General Partner. Joel Fine | Real Estate Background Multifamily investor/syndicator at Lakeline Properties, which partners with investors to buy undervalued real estate assets, improve them, and r...
Jan 12, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2689
What’s the best way to beat the competition? For Charlotte Dunford, it’s figuring out how to avoid it in the first place. Focused on mobile home parks with 50 or fewer units, Charlotte’s niche-down approach has allowed her more opportunities to find and close deals in the market than she would otherwise have access to. In this episode, she shares what is most important to look for in a mobile home park deal, as well as the importance of finding your niche in any market. Charlotte Dunford | Real ...
Jan 11, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2688
Melissa Elizondo wanted to branch out from her marketing firm and looked to add commercial real estate investments to her portfolio. In this episode, Melissa shares her current business strategy and analyzes her methods for closing on her first GP deal. Melissa Elizondo | Real Estate Background Partner at 1 Vision Capital which is a syndication group focused on converting existing landlords with single family portfolios into LPs on multifamily deals. Portfolio: Limited Partner for 118-unit in Sa...
Jan 10, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2687
TJ Konsen got his start in real estate with single-family flips. Now, he’s expanded to rehabs, wholesales, and wholetails, including in the multifamily and self-storage space. In this episode, TJ shares his expertise on direct to seller marketing and how it has helped sourced his self-storage deals. TJ Konsen | Real Estate Background Founder of Sherlock Houses and Platinum Real Estate Mastermind. The company specializes in direct to seller marketing with a high volume of flips, rehabs, wholesale...
Jan 09, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2686
Denis Shapiro has diversified his portfolio ranging from apartment buildings to self-storage to mobile home parks. Now, Denis has branched out into Affordable Housing, a market that few people decide to invest in. In this episode, Denis shares why Afford Housing can be a lucrative investment, along with five benefits you can gain from this asset type. Fund Manager at SIH Capital Group, which has an income fund and allows their investors to invest in specific deals they are GPs on. The income fun...
Jan 08, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2685
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the next Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Brandon Turner shares six lessons he’s learned about what it takes to be a better leader. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad...
Jan 07, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2684
There are a lot of variables to consider when selecting a deal, which means there is a lot that could go wrong with your potential investments. Today, Travis Watts outlines three risk areas investors should investigate before closing on a multifamily deal. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF1386: How Do You Remove As Much Risk As Possible In Real Estate Investing? With Chad Doty Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here: bit.ly/ActivelyPassiveInvestingShow....
Jan 06, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2683
