Andrew Brewer , a real estate developer and the owner of IronGall Investments , joins our host Ash Patel to discuss his strategy for development in one of the nation’s hottest markets: Austin, Texas. His former career as a stationary engineer led him to real estate development, and in this episode, Andrew details his due diligence process, the right time to raise capital, how he works with local municipalities, and more. Key Takeaways: His Competitive Edge: Andrew targets hyper-local projects in...
Jan 30, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3435
Sarah Sullivan, CEO of SuGo Capital, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show to discuss her road from Silicon Valley to the headaches of single-family investing and eventually to multifamily and alternative assets, including how diversifying her personal portfolio turned into a shift in her business model and the opportunities SuGo provides to investors. Key Takeaways: Outsource, Simplify, Educate: Sullivan likes to outsource as much as possible. Managing vendors is easier than managin...
Jan 29, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3434
What does the Air Force’s nuclear weapons department have in common with multifamily syndication? Geoff Kudlacz. Kudlacz — known as “Geoffrey Dollars” on social — joined our host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show to discuss his transition from Air Force nuclear missile operator to multifamily syndicator, including how he got started by raising capital from family and friends for his first deal, which was located in a neighborhood that you would not want to find yourself in. Kudlacz goes on to d...
Jan 28, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3433
Ash Patel and Dan Lewkowicz discuss Dan's real estate journey and expertise in net lease investments. They explore strategies for risk mitigation and profit maximization in single tenant properties, comparing them with multifamily assets. Dan offers practical advice for investors in the retail and net lease sectors, emphasizing the importance of analyzing tenant and property health. Dan Lewkowicz | Real Estate Background Senior Director | Encore Real Estate Investment Services Based in: Birmingh...
Jan 27, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3432
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. On this episode, Matt Fai...
Jan 26, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3431
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 Watts discusses improving personal financial management as a crucial step before investing, highlighting ways to save on everyday expenses like utilities and vehicle co...
Jan 25, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3430
In this episode, host Joe Cornwell is joined by David Meyer, a real estate investor who serves as VP of data and analytics at BiggerPockets. David discusses current market conditions and trends, the dangers of sitting on the sidelines, and what he’s buying now and why. Key Takeaways: The Great Interest Rate Debate — What He’s Seeing: Mortgage rates likely won't continue falling linearly, as hoped, in 2024 due to factors like record-low affordability, inventory shortages, and sluggish sales. Some...
Jan 24, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3429
Farris Gosea, the founder of Farris Gosea Capital, talks about scaling his multifamily portfolio to 920 units, including the challenges he’s experienced along the way from finding great maintenance technicians to implementing better systems. Key Takeaways Scaling in Real Estate: Farris emphasizes the importance of transitioning to larger properties and why it’s critical to have a long term mindset prior to scaling. Financial Strategies and Management: Farris shares insights into his approach to ...
Jan 23, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3428
Ferd Niemann, a seasoned mobile home park operator and real estate attorney, dives into the niche world of mobile home park investing. He shares expert insights about the nuances of real estate law, the specifics of mobile home park operations, and some of the risks associated with mobile home park investing that investors often overlook. Key Takeaways Transitioning to Mobile Home Park Investing: Ferd Niemann shares his journey from working in insurance and as a county appraiser to becoming a re...
Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3427
Neil Timmins, CEO of Agent Optional, shares his journey from being a top Remax agent to an opportunistic commercial real estate investor. He details how he transitioned from residential to commercial real estate, his strategies for acquiring and managing industrial and retail properties, and his innovative approach to creating passive income streams for real estate professionals. Key Takeaways Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Real Estate: Neil discusses his shift from a successful ca...
Jan 21, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3426
Ward Schraeder, a versatile real estate mogul with over 30 years of industry experience, shares lessons he's learned spearheading massive commercial and healthcare developments, acquiring failing businesses, and simply seizing the right opportunities regardless of asset class. Key Takeaways The Power of Diversity in Real Estate Investments: Ward emphasizes the importance of diversification in real estate, highlighting his ventures across hospital developments, commercial real estate, and bank re...
Jan 20, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3425
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. Guest host Matt Faircloth...
Jan 19, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3424
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 reviews a brief history of American tax law to give listeners an accurate perspective of how modern day tax policy fits into the broader historic landscape. He also sha...
Jan 18, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3423
Dave Holman, Founder of Holman Homes, explores the world of green building syndications, historic renovations, and innovative refugee housing. He shares how he’s built a $40 million portfolio and is able to give back to his community while remaining profitable. Key Takeaways Sustainable and Cost-Effective Building Practices: Dave emphasizes the importance of green building and sustainability in real estate, discussing how environmentally friendly practices can be both cost-effective and benefici...
Jan 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3422
Sam Bates from Bates Capital Group talks about shifting his real estate business from acquisitions to development, mainly in multifamily and retail spaces, due to recent market changes. He discusses challenges like zoning laws and investor management, and the impact of COVID-19 on the sector. Bates also shares insights on financial strategies and risk mitigation in large-scale real estate development. Sam Bates | Real Estate Background Owner of Bates Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000+ multifamily u...
Jan 16, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3421
Vanessa Alfaro, a real estate investor with $50 million assets under management and founder of Venus Capital Partners, shares her profound insights on leveraging AI in real estate. This episode, recorded at the onset of 2024, delves into the transformative impact of AI on property management, acquisitions, and investor relations within commercial real estate and how teams can integrate it to maximize returns. Key Takeaways: AI in Real Estate Operations: Vanessa discusses how AI technologies like...
Jan 15, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3420
Daniel Wood, a real estate developer and event promoter from Sweden, reveals the unique challenges and opportunities in European real estate development, particularly in the post-COVID landscape. Daniel shares his expertise in UK investments, his innovative approaches to property development, and the unique way he’s bringing investment education to crowds around the world. Key Takeaways: Challenges in European Real Estate Markets: Daniel provides insights into the European real estate landscape,...
Jan 14, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2419
Wyatt Simon of Full Circle Equity Partners shares his journey from aspiring NBA player to a successful real estate entrepreneur, revealing the strategies and challenges he faced while building his portfolio of 176 units. In this episode, we explore Wyatt's unique approach to real estate, including his transition from single-family homes to multifamily properties, his hands-on experience in property management, and how he developed his own direct to seller system. Key Takeaways: Starting Small an...
Jan 13, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3418
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In the second episode of ...
Jan 12, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3417
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 explores the key factors that should go into your decision to quit your W-2 job. He also shares that this path is not for everyone and truly depends on your investment ...
Jan 11, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3416
Ash Patel interviews Adam Carswell from RaisingCapital.com. Adam shares his journey from semi-pro basketball to capital raising. He discusses the importance of due diligence, integrity, and legal aspects in capital raising, and highlights the value of networking and mentorship in real estate investing. Adam Carswell | Real Estate Background Director of Connections at RaisingCapital.com Based in: Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Way of the Superior Man Greatest Lesson: Ser...
Jan 10, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3415
Discover the power of social media for capital raising with Jesse Futia, real estate brand advisor and co-founder of Fin Ghost. He shares the transformative role of platforms like LinkedIn in capital raising and investor networking, and provides tips for investors looking to boost their digital brand and capital raising efforts. Key Takeaways: Building a Digital Brand: Jesse emphasizes the importance of a strong digital presence, particularly on LinkedIn, for real estate professionals. Regular c...
Jan 09, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3414
Joe Riley, CEO of Patriot Family Homes, discusses the dynamic world of short-term rentals, focusing on challenges and opportunities within this niche. He shares his thoughts on how the short-term rental industry will be impacted alongside economic decisions in 2024 and how owners can maximize profits going into the new year. Key Takeaways: Shift in Business Focus: Joe discusses the strategic shift from acquiring properties to acquiring short-term rental operators, a response to the challenges in...
Jan 08, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3413
William Edwards of GDD Invests explores his dynamic journey from small-scale beginnings to managing substantial real estate portfolios. William shares the steps he took to teach himself real estate investing, how he progressed from LP to GP deals, and the role local market knowledge can play in your investment deals. Key Takeaways: Transitioning into Real Estate Investing: William shares his journey from a 24-year career in ERP and CRM software to real estate investing. He shares the importance ...
Jan 07, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3412
Jeremy Kane of Patriot Capital Investments shares his journey from house hacking while in the military, to scaling up to 1,200 doors of multifamily in two years, to taking the lead on a 70,000 square foot ground up development industrial warehouse project. He shares creative strategies for putting yourself in front of potential investors and why he’s diversifying his portfolio into industrial. Key Takeaways: Balancing Financing and Investment Strategy: Kane discusses the intricacies of financing...
Jan 06, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3411
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In the first episode of t...
Jan 05, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3410
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 of creating your own economy and focusing on what’s in your control. We are constantly bombarded by headlines about the economy and real estate inves...
Jan 04, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3409
Jon Hilley, Founder of 1031 Specialists, unravels the mysteries and myths surrounding this powerful tax-saving strategy. He shares the potential benefits of 1031 exchanges, addressing common misconceptions, and even some lesser-known hacks that investors can use to their advantage. Key Takeaways: The Power of Compounding Tax-Free Returns: John Hilley highlights the significant advantages of using 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes. By reinvesting your profits tax-free, you can exponenti...
Jan 03, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3408
Sterling Griffin, Founder of Sterling Capital, shares his journey from homelessness to financial freedom through medical real estate investing. He discusses the unique strategies he employs in this niche market, the importance of mentorship, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Key Takeaways: Buy Off Market, Sell on Market: Sterling emphasizes the importance of buying off-market properties in the medical real estate sector. By identifying hidden opportunities that haven't yet been priced ...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3407
The Federal Reserve decided in December to keep its key interest rate unchanged for the third consecutive meeting. This decision came as inflation showed signs of cooling and economic conditions seemed stable overall. In addition, Federal Open Market Committee members unanimously voted to pave the way for multiple rate cuts starting in 2024 and beyond. Specifically, they projected at least three quarter-percentage point decreases in 2024, assuming the economy evolves as they expect. This rate cu...
Jan 01, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3406
