You’ve found a great deal, but are the people working on it right for you? Andrew Schutsky, Founder of Redline Equity LLC, believes that partners can make or break a deal for an investor. In this episode, Andrew shares his insight on networking and how to properly select a business partner. Andrew Schutsky | Real Estate Background Founder of Redline Equity LLC, a real estate syndication firm specializing in the acquisition, improvement, and management of large apartment buildings. Portfolio: Own...
Mar 07, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2743
Are you tired of fighting for multifamily deals in a competitive market? Return guest Paul Moore suggests looking into self-storage, an asset class he believes is often overlooked despite its many advantages. Paul shares why he transitioned from multifamily to self-storage, how he finds deals, and how he’s grown his portfolio to where it is today. Paul Moore | Real Estate Background Previous Episodes: JF809: Creating a $10 Million Fund, Building a Hotel, and Focusing on Multifamily | JF1594: Exp...
Mar 06, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2742
Are you in residential or multifamily and curious about how to transition into retail? Vick Mehta, Founder of Indvestia Capital, lays out the best practices for retail syndication, including sourcing tenants (national and local), structuring leases, selecting properties, and more must-know insights for creating strong cash flow. Vick Mehta | Real Estate Background Founder of Indvestia Capital, a real estate syndication company with a focus on the retail sector. Portfolio: $22M in AUM GP of five ...
Mar 05, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2741
After watching his parents’ single-family investments crash during the 2008 recession, Tim Krause swore off real estate. Years later, after many career switches, Tim finally came across land investing, and ever since he’s been all in. Tim shares why you should invest in land, along with the tips and tricks that helped him kickstart his business and continue to grow his portfolio. Tim Krause | Real Estate Background Manager of Done with Land, which does direct mail buying and selling of land. Por...
Mar 04, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2740
How much importance should a cap rate have when analyzing a new deal? Today, Travis teaches us how to analyze a cap rate, and then how to determine how much weight this metric should hold when looking into a new investment opportunity. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2382: Cap Rates, Waterfalls, And Preferred Returns | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts Check out more episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here ! Click here to know more ab...
Mar 03, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2739
Veteran Joe Riley saw an opportunity in the market when he rented his home while on deployment: creating temporary housing for families near military bases. Now with over 300 properties, Joe has continued to grow his portfolio to fit this overwhelming need for military housing. Joe talks about how he created Patriot Homes and how to scale your short-term rental portfolio. Joe Riley | Real Estate Background Founder of Patriot Family Homes, a veteran-owned company that meets the need for short-ter...
Mar 02, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2738
Does networking online really work? How do you make sure you stand out? Vish Muni, Founder of PGL properties, reveals the tips and tricks that have helped him excel at networking to find new deals. He also discusses what he looks for in an operator and reviews his latest deals. Vish Muni | Real Estate Background Founder of PGL Properties, a multifamily firm that syndicates Class B and C properties. Portfolio: GP of 432 units. LP of 695 units. Based in: Belton, TX Say hi to him at: www.pglpropert...
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2736
What if you could simplify the complex strategies of investing? Chris Larsen, Founder of Next-Level Income, shares how you can create a basic and repeatable method to streamline your business. He also discusses mindset hacks and how to form a clear vision for your future. Chris Larsen | Real Estate Background Previous episode: JF2370: The Challenges Of Starting And Scaling A Syndication With Chris Larsen #SituationSaturday Founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income, Portfolio: GP of 3,000...
Feb 27, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2735
In part two of our interview with Glenn Kukla, CEO of Kukla Capital Partners, Glenn answers audience questions about pivoting his business during the 2008 recession, the most creative ways he’s found deals, and his ultimate strategy for networking. Glenn Kukla | Real Estate Background CEO of Kukla Capital Partners, a real estate development company and investment fund. Portfolio: $4M in net value. Over $50M in real estate projects he has developed and/or financed. Grown and privately held his in...
Feb 26, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2734
Are you getting good advice from your insurance broker? Do you have the right coverage for your properties? Insurance broker J.T. Lynch reveals five common mistakes investors make when dealing with multifamily insurance, and how to properly select and dissect a plan. J.T. Lynch | Real Estate Background Broker at Ramey King Insurance, which is a full service, private insurance agency. They have specialized in multifamily insurance for over 35 years nationwide. 4 years of RE experience. Based in: ...
Feb 25, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2733
You’re offered a deal that will double your investment. Sounds good, right? But there’s a drastic difference between having your money doubled in three years versus 15 years. Today, Travis Watts shares the time value of money and how to calculate if the returns on a deal will fit in with your desired timeline. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF1957: Save Time & Make Money By (Smartly) Putting Your Money To Work with Dan Kryzanowski Check out more episodes of the Actively Passiv...
Feb 24, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2732
How do you pursue sellers who are on the fence about selling their property? Akam Ahmedi, co-founder of Invest Capital, shares his successful follow-up strategy that has helped him close on three multifamily properties, one of which took two years to close. Akam divulges how he found these off-market deals, along with the details of these properties. Akam Ahmedi | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Invest Capital, which specializes in acquiring off-market opportunities by going direct to selle...
Feb 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2731
After spending 15 years focused on single-family properties, Marcus Long took the leap to enter multifamily as a passive investor. Fast forward, and he now is General Partner of 183 units and Limited Partner of 215 units. In this episode, Marcus shares the challenges he faced when transitioning from single-family to multifamily and how he achieved his success. Marcus Long | Real Estate Background Founder of Long Legacy Capital. He primarily focuses on 100+ unit Class B/C value-add properties wit...
Feb 22, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2730
Real estate developer Glenn Kukla had closed one of his biggest deals when the 2008 recession hit. Unable to pay his mortgage, Glenn worked out a strategy to help stay afloat and survive the economic downturn. In this episode, Glenn shares his tips for working with lenders during a recession. Glenn Kukla | Real Estate Background CEO of Kukla Capital Partners, a real estate development company and investment fund. Portfolio: $4M in net value. Over $50M in real estate projects he has developed and...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2729
Kyle Mitchell, Founder of Limitless Estates and Managing Partner of Vertical Street Ventures, returns to the Best Ever Show to share his insight on multifamily asset management. In this episode, he details the importance of having a good asset manager and how to create an efficient, scalable business using this role. Kyle Mitchell | Real Estate Background Previous Episode: JF1784: Doing First Multifamily Syndication Only Eight Months In with Kyle Mitchell Founder of Limitless Estates and Managin...
Feb 20, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2728
Closing deals isn’t always a quick process. Multifamily investor David Robinson spent a year working with a seller who originally backtracked on the deal before finally closing with him. In this episode, David reveals the follow-up strategy he used for 12 months that eventually led to making this deal happen, along with how he sourced the property and the details of his exit plan. David Robinson | Real Estate Background Managing Partner at Canova Capital, a multifamily investment firm. Portfolio...
Feb 19, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2727
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, David Toupin —CEO of Real Estate Lab , a multifamily real estate software company—shares his social media hacks to help grow your real estate business. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Check out David’s previous episode on the podcast: JF2039: Experie...
Feb 18, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2726
When is the right time to sell your real estate? Today, Travis Watts shares his insight on what to consider when making the decision to sell, factoring in how value-adds, inflation, and rent increases can affect this choice. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2710: 4 Strategies to Scale as a Multifamily Syndicator ft. Mike Deaton Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here ! Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.c...
Feb 17, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2725
What are the benefits of investing in the light industrial sector? In this episode, Kim Hopkins—Principal at Iron Peaks Properties LLC—shares the ins-and-outs of this asset, including how she sources and underwrites these deals, finds good tenants, selects good property managers, and more! Kim Hopkins | Real Estate Background Principal at Iron Peak Properties LLC, which specializes in multi-tenant light industrial. Portfolio: GP of over 300,000 sq. ft. of multi-tenant light industrial in Oregon,...
Feb 16, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2724
How do you grow a good relationship with your investors? Margaret Kozlark, co-founder of investment firm Noblivest, shares three tips that have helped her connect with investors, and in turn, finance her deals. Margaret Kozlark | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Noblivest, which helps investors build their wealth for noble causes, such as spending more time with family, volunteering in their community, and more. They are mainly focused on multifamily syndication. Down the line, they hope to ...
Feb 15, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2723
In this episode, Sam Bates—CEO and Founder of Bates Capital Group—shares the advantages of investing in mixed-use developments. He also walks us through the details of his first commercial development deal, the challenges he’s faced, and how he scaled his business to $190M in AUM. Sam Bates | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Bates Capital Group, which syndicates commercial assets. Portfolio: ~$190M in AUM. Based in Dallas, Texas Say hi to him at: Batescapitalgroup.com | sam@batescapital...
Feb 14, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2722
How do you gain credibility as a new investor? Amy Sylvis, an active investor in multifamily, developed a strategy that helped her close four deals within the first six months of her entering the commercial real estate space. In this episode, Amy shares how she sourced these deals and the methods she uses to build trust with investors and partners. Amy Sylvis | Real Estate Background Founder of Sylvis Capital which buys large multifamily complexes in emerging markets throughout the U.S. with the...
Feb 13, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2721
Are you interested in entering the commercial real estate development space but have no idea what to expect on your first deal? Return guest John McNellis walks us through different financial scenarios you might encounter on your first deal, their outcomes, and how to best set yourself up for financial success. John McNellis | Real Estate Background Principal with McNellis Partners, a commercial development firm he co-founded in the mid-1980s in northern California. Previous Episode: JF2470: How...
Feb 12, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2720
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, Ryan Gibson—CEO and co-founder of Spartan Investment Group —shares the top 10 questions you should ask an operator before investing in a deal. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Check out Ryan’s previous episodes on the podcast: JF1226: Why Investor Rel...
Feb 11, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2719
Will multifamily perform well in 2022? To answer this question, Travis researches and shares market highlights from the first quarter of 2022, focusing on what trends passive investors can expect in multifamily moving forward. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2714: Survive Any Market Cycle: 4 Ways to Diversify Your Assets ft. David McAlvany Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here ! Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | Passi...
Feb 10, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2718
Jacob Garza believes that no one will manage your properties better than yourself. As GP of over 2,000 units, and also co-founder of a property management company, Jacob has been able to follow this advice and scale his portfolio over the last 10 years. In this episode, Jacob shares his strategies for self-managing his rental properties and how he was able to grow his businesses. Jacob Garza | Real Estate Background Co-founder of REEP (Real Estate Equity Partners) which focuses on acquiring unde...
Feb 09, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2717
When Josi Heron acquired her first value-add apartment complex, there were many unexpected difficulties that arose, mainly surrounding the tenants. Navigating these issues was no easy process, and in this episode, Josi shares how she turned around the culture within the property. She also discusses how she finds her deals, what systems she uses to run her analytics, and how she plans to scale her business. Josi Heron | Real Estate Background CEO of Waypoints Equity, a real estate investment firm...
Feb 08, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2716
Erik Hemingway traveled the world with his family for years. They’ve lived in Costa Rica, sailed through the Mediterranean, and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. All of their travels were made possible because of Erik’s passive income from self-storage. In this episode, Erik shares his strategy for locating self-storage deals, assessing the market, and analyzing the risk on these deals. Erik Hemingway | Real Estate Background Founder of Nomad Capital which focuses on heavy value-add properties, ...
Feb 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2715
What if you could minimize the risks to your investments? In this episode, David McAlvany, CEO of the mobile app Vaulted, shares why diversifying your assets with precious metals can provide stability during market dips, rising interest rates, inflation, and more. David McAlvany | Real Estate Background CEO of the McAlvany Financial Group which consists of McAlvany ICA (precious metals advisory firm), McAlvany Wealth Management (an SEC-registered investment advisor), and Vaulted (mobile app for ...
Feb 06, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2714
Chandra Mishra has amassed a portfolio of over 4,800 units as both GP and LP while working full-time as a physician and anesthesiologist. To add to his work, Chander has also honed in on the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth market. In this episode, he shares how he balances his full-time job with commercial real estate investing, his strategy for underwriting deals in a competitive market, and how he grew his portfolio. Dr. Chander Mishra | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Capit...
Feb 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2713
