Joe Cornwell interviews Karl Krauskopf, founder of Gold Multifamily, who shares his journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Karl discusses his experiences in scaling up from small multifamily properties to larger developments, the challenges of navigating the Seattle real estate market, and the impact of corporate policies on housing demand. He also shares a successful case study of a townhome project in Wenatchee, highlighting the strategies used to increase n...
Oct 26, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3705
Matt Faircloth speaks with Marc Halpern, a seasoned passive investor in syndication deals. Marc emphasizes the need for syndicators to present clear, concise information to limited partners (LPs) through a one-pager, covering key details like the project name, asset class, equity split, and target returns. He stresses respecting LPs' time, focusing on transparency, and providing investor-centric communication. Marc also shares advice on networking effectively, prospecting at investor conferences...
Oct 25, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3704
Slocomb Reed interviews Tony Lin, founder and CEO of Link Multifamily, who shares his journey from tech to real estate investing. Tony discusses his investment philosophy, focusing on multifamily properties as a basic need, and the importance of maintaining investor confidence during market downturns. He highlights recent acquisitions, strategies for tenant retention, and the challenges posed by inflation and decreased occupancy. Additionally, Tony elaborates on his mentorship program, Linfinity...
Oct 24, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3703
Amanda and Ash welcome Matthew Ricciardella, the principal and managing partner of Crystal View Capital. Matthew shares his journey from residential flipping to managing over 25,000 units in mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. He discusses the importance of passive income, key performance indicators in management, and the strategies he employs to source off-market deals. Matthew also highlights the impressive returns his funds have delivered to investors and the challenges of navigati...
Oct 23, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3702
Joe Cornwell interviews Tory Sheffer, a real estate syndicator with a successful track record in multifamily investments. Tory shares his journey from starting a playground construction company to becoming a real estate agent and eventually closing significant deals in the multifamily sector. He discusses his first major acquisition of 232 units, the challenges he faced in property management, and the lessons learned from various deals. Tory emphasizes the importance of confidence, taking action...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3701
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Leo Young, co-founder of Cornell Communities, who shares his journey into the mobile home park investment space. Leo discusses his background in real estate, the strategies he employs to source and manage mobile home parks, and the unique challenges he faces in this niche market. He also delves into his investment strategies, including infill projects and raising capital, while providing insights into the New Jersey market and his future plans for scaling hi...
Oct 21, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3700
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Todd Watkins, COO of Railfield, discussing his journey from law to real estate, the challenges of navigating insurance in commercial real estate, and the current labor market's impact on hiring. Todd shares insights on asset management, innovative tenant retention strategies, and the cyclical nature of the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing conditions. Todd Watkins | Real Estate Background Part...
Oct 20, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3699
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel welcome Jake Clopton, president of Clopton Capital, to discuss the current state of commercial real estate lending. Jake shares insights on the challenges faced by lenders and borrowers in a high-interest-rate environment, the complexities of restructuring troubled deals, and the dynamics of capital calls. He also provides an overview of the banking landscape, highlighting potential failures and the differences in asset class...
Oct 19, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3698
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Jeremy Roll, a seasoned multi-cycle real estate and alternative asset investor and president of the Roll Investment Group, joins host Matt Faircloth. Jeremy breaks down how to invest as a defensive investor in 2024 and beyond based on his experience before and during the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses where to invest during a recession (which is likely coming, he says — he explains why), the key indicator he’s f...
Oct 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3697
Ash Patel interviews Chris Matan, a seasoned real estate broker and investor with 30 years of experience. Chris shares his journey into real estate, discussing his diverse investments across various asset classes, including multifamily, office, and retail. He emphasizes the importance of patience in the industry, the value of multifamily properties, and the current trends in commercial real estate. Chris also addresses the challenges of scaling his business and the lessons learned throughout his...
Oct 17, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3696
In this episode, Rajkumar Venkatramani shares his journey from being a physician to becoming a multifamily real estate investor. He discusses the current challenges in the market, including investor skepticism and rising expenses, and how his investment strategy has evolved over the years. Raj highlights the importance of patience in partnerships and the critical role of pricing in real estate investments, especially when analyzing distressed properties. Rajkumar Venkatramani | Real Estate Backg...
Oct 16, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3695
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Bill Manassero, CEO of Promise Land Holdings LLC, who shares his journey from active to passive real estate investing. Bill discusses the unique advantages of starting real estate investing later in life, the challenges he faced as a passive investor, and the importance of diversifying investments. He also provides valuable advice for aspiring passive investors, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and caution in today...
Oct 15, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3694
Bishoy M. Habib Esq., attorney and broker at Levacy Legal, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Bishoy discusses the benefits of being an active investor, broker, and real estate attorney simultaneously. He also discusses the value of land trusts, the concept of segregating risk, and why you never want to be accused of “piercing the corporate veil.” Finally, he explains why everything in life — even loan docs — is negotiable. Bishoy M. Habib, Esq. | Real Estate Backgr...
Oct 14, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3693
Moshe Crane, VP of branding and strategic initiatives at Sage Ventures, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Moshe discusses the self-auditing process that resulted in him saving his company $20,000. He also shares the thesis behind the apprentice program he’s currently building and why maintenance is the No. 1 factor in tenant retention. Moshe Crane | Real Estate Background VP Branding and Strategic Initiatives Sage Ventures Portfolio: 10 Properties, 4k units. Bas...
Oct 13, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3692
Jonathan Nichols, CEO at Apogee Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Jonathan discusses how to get deals done in today’s market, including how to make loan assumptions work on value-add multifamily deals. He also discusses the nuances of building a business, including how to build a real estate dream team by building a culture that goes beyond doing the bare minimum. Jonathan Nichols | Real Estate Background CEO Apogee Capital Portfolio: ~1000 units as a G...
Oct 12, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3691
Trevor McGregor, a successful real estate investor and coach, discusses navigating today's real estate market, emphasizing mindset and action. He stresses adapting to changes like rising interest rates and competition, focusing on relationships, and raising standards. McGregor also highlights overcoming limiting beliefs and taking responsibility for success. In conversation with Matt Faircloth, they cover key success factors: mindset, goal setting, systems, time management, execution, and accoun...
Oct 11, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3690
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, George Giannopoulos, CEO of King's Capital, shares his journey in real estate, detailing his transition from a real estate agent to a principal investor managing a portfolio worth $160 million. He discusses his first syndication experience, strategies for raising capital, and the expansion into the Sunbelt market. George also addresses the challenges of refinancing in a changing market, the importance of creative deal structuring, and the lessons learne...
Oct 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3689
In this episode on the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeff Johnson, a regional CFO and real estate investor, who shares his journey from single-family homes to multifamily investments. Jeff discusses his early experiences in real estate, the challenges he faced in property management, and the strategies he employed to successfully acquire and manage multifamily properties. He emphasizes the importance of understanding tenant demographics, having a solid business plan, and the lesson...
Oct 09, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3688
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Slocomb Reed interviews Chad Brinkerhuff, co-founder and managing partner of Great Dane Capital. Chad shares his journey into multifamily investments, detailing the acquisition of a 327-unit property in San Antonio, Texas. The conversation explores the challenges faced during the acquisition process, the importance of tax benefits, and the dynamics of the San Antonio rental market. Chad also discusses his role in evaluating deals and the lessons le...
Oct 08, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3687
Drew Joyner, owner of Ash Holdings, shares his experience in commercial real estate, focusing on industrial and retail properties. He values commercial assets for their challenges and stability, and prioritizes tenant management, zoning, and parking issues. Drew highlights a South Memphis deal with a 40% cash-on-cash return and stresses the importance of broker relationships and professional expertise in finding off-market opportunities. Drew Joyner | Real Estate Background Ash Holdings Portfoli...
Oct 07, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3686
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Ron Walraven, a seasoned real estate investor with over 25 years of experience in wholesaling and creative finance. They discuss Ron's transition from wholesaling to long-term investments, particularly in the commercial real estate sector and assisted living facilities. Ron shares insights on creative financing strategies, the importance of solving seller problems, and the current market landscape as they approach Q4 2024. He emphasizes the need for inves...
Oct 06, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3685
In this conversation, Slocomb Reed and Nick Simpson discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on multifamily and affordable housing investments. Nick shares insights on recent acquisitions, the challenges of negotiating in a fluctuating market, and the importance of conservative underwriting. They also explore the impact of interest rates on investment strategies and the lessons learned from recent experiences in development and acquisitions. Sponsors: Apartments.com Learn mo...
Oct 05, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3684
On this episode of the Next Level CRE Show, Matt Faircloth interviews Arne Cenedella about staying spry in body, mind, and business as they age. Arne shares his daily workout routine and the benefits he experiences from staying physically active. They also discuss Arne's real estate ventures, including smaller syndication deals and build-to-rent projects. Arne explains the advantages of buying new construction properties and the differences in underwriting between older and newer buildings. The ...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3683
Jesse Janssen shares his journey from a banking career to becoming a multifamily real estate operator in Anchorage, Alaska. He discusses the unique characteristics of the Anchorage market, including its stability and growth potential, as well as the challenges and opportunities in real estate investing. Jesse emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and relationships in the industry, and he provides insights into the current economic landscape and insurance challenges faced by propert...
Oct 03, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3682
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Brian Heller, founder and CEO of Fairway Equities, who shares his journey from the entertainment industry to real estate investing. Brian discusses his experiences as both a limited partner (LP) and general partner (GP) in multifamily investments, highlighting key lessons learned along the way. He provides insights into a successful full cycle deal, the challenges faced in the current real estate market, and offers advice for investors looking to navigate...
Oct 02, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3681
Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, joins hosts Ash Patel and Amanda Cruise on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Scott discusses his conservative investing strategy, including his LP investments in syndications that haven’t gone as planned. He also discusses the state and future of multifamily syndications, how he’s navigated capital calls as an LP, and why someone who has never lost money is dangerous to invest with. Scott is an economist at heart, so he shares his insights on the Fed, i...
Oct 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3680
Andy McMullen, CEO of Legacy Acquisitions, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Andy discusses developing build-to-rent in the southeast, why the time horizon to build in a certain market is among the most crucial factors when choosing BTR markets, and why he prefers BTR to multifamily value-add. Slocomb — a multifamily owner/operator — plays devil’s advocate, challenging Andy on BTR assumptions and strategies, and Andy fires back with the details and nuances his t...
Sep 30, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3679
Shane LaFave, executive vice president of Roers Companies, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Shane discusses the development aspect of his business, specifically finding land to purchase for new developments, how he’s able to build right now when other developers are struggling, and what he looks for in a land deal. He also provides a step-by-step breakdown of a $45 million deal he did in his backyard in Minnesota, including how he used Minnesota’s tax increment...
Sep 29, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3678
Cindy Hook of Sonos Capital joins Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Cindy discusses buying mobile home communities across the country, how their team manages communities across different markets, and how to get started in raising capital. She also discusses lessons she’s learned in managing mobile home parks, including septic and sewage issues that threw a major wrench in her early deals. Sponsors: Altra Running Apartments.com Learn more about your ad choice...
Sep 28, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3677
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Luke Carl, a short-term rental specialist who dabbles in multifamily, joins host Matt Faircloth. Luke is a legit rock star in both music and real estate. In this episode, he shares the secrets to scaling an STR portfolio through vertical integration, how he structures his bank accounts to account for CapEx (without paying himself), and how he builds long-term wealth to become “bulletproof.” He also discusses the short- and long-term fo...
Sep 27, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3676
