Matt Faircloth and Fred Moskowitz delve into the niche of note investing, exploring its mechanics, profitability, and the differences between performing and non-performing notes. Fred explains how investors can step into the role of the lender, the importance of understanding the secondary market, and the strategies for maximizing returns. The discussion also touches on the reasons banks sell performing notes and the current opportunities in the note investing landscape. Sponsors: Crystal View C...
Jan 24, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 3795
Slocomb Reed interviews Gary Lipsky, president of Break of Day Capital, focusing on the multifamily real estate market in Arizona. They discuss Gary's recent experiences in the market, the challenges and opportunities present in the current economic climate, and the importance of asset management. Gary shares insights on the changing dynamics of the Arizona market, the significance of quality over quantity in deal-making, and offers advice for investors navigating these turbulent times. The conv...
Jan 23, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3794
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Tim Woodbridge, founder of WCG Communities, who shares his journey in the mobile home park industry. Tim discusses his ambitious goals for scaling his portfolio, the transition from joint ventures to syndication, and the challenges of managing tenant relationships and home sales. He reflects on valuable lessons learned from past deals and emphasizes the importance of partnerships and team dynamics in achieving success in real estate investing. Sponsors: Crys...
Jan 22, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 3793
John and Jay discuss the current state and future outlook of the multifamily housing market. They explore misconceptions in media regarding luxury apartments and affordable housing, analyze absorption rates and market dynamics, and delve into the challenges of construction financing and policy impacts. The discussion also covers short-term and long-term market predictions, the effects of natural disasters on housing demand, and the potential for urban redevelopment. Overall, the conversation hig...
Jan 21, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3791
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview David Hansel, founder and managing partner at Lucerne Capital Partners and Alpha Funding. David shares his journey into real estate investing, focusing on small bay industrial assets and the strategies he employs to acquire them. He discusses the current market trends, investor returns, and the challenges faced in multifamily investments. Additionally, David provides insights into the lending landscape and emphasizes the importance of transparent communicati...
Jan 20, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3791
Shane Seo, CEO of Seo Capital Group, shares his journey in real estate, focusing on creative financing strategies that have allowed him to acquire over 400 properties. He discusses the transition from single-family homes to multifamily and commercial properties, emphasizing the importance of master leasing and negotiation tactics. Shane highlights the role of transparency and collaboration with sellers, CPAs, and brokers in successful real estate transactions, providing insights into overcoming ...
Jan 19, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3790
Slocomb Reed interviews Nico Salgado, a principal at Small Axe Communities, who shares his journey from being a school teacher to a multifamily syndicator. Nico discusses his investment strategy, the challenges he faces in property management, and the importance of education and networking in real estate. He emphasizes the significance of syndication in his investment approach and shares insights on leasing strategies and metrics. The conversation concludes with lessons learned from past mistake...
Jan 18, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3789
Matt Faircloth interviews Amy Rubinstein from Clear Investment Group, discussing the current state of the multifamily real estate market, strategies for managing distressed properties, and the importance of community partnerships in reducing crime. Amy shares insights on market trends, the significance of value restoration, and the operational efficiencies gained from scaling up acquisitions. The discussion also highlights the challenges and opportunities present in today's real estate landscape...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3788
Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel discuss captive insurance with Jerry Messick, CEO of Unity Captive Solutions. They explore the concept of captive insurance, its mechanics, ideal clients, and the administrative aspects involved. Jerry emphasizes the importance of education in understanding captive insurance and highlights the challenges and risks associated with it. The conversation also touches on the future of captive insurance and the need for client education in navigating this complex field. Spo...
Jan 16, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3787
Joe Cornwell interviews Chris Hatch, a third-generation commercial real estate owner and co-founder of Forza Commercial, Legend Partners, and Mahalo Pros. Chris shares his journey into real estate, the transition to ground-up development, and insights into his portfolio, including a case study on a Dutch Bros Coffee project. The conversation highlights the importance of networking in the real estate industry and discusses financial insights and market trends affecting development costs and inves...
Jan 15, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3784
On this episode of The Horizon with John Chang, Jim Palmer explains the intricacies of real estate auctions, emphasizing the importance of due diligence, the role of independent brokers, and the advantages of auctioning properties over traditional sales. He discusses the auction process, including the marketing period, bidding dynamics, and the significance of setting appropriate reserve prices. Jim also shares success stories that highlight the effectiveness of auctions in achieving favorable o...
Jan 14, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3785
Joe Cornwell interviews JC Clemens, a seasoned real estate investor and head of production at Flagship Capital Partners. They discuss JC's focus on fundraising, market insights, and investment strategies over the past year. JC shares his thoughts on the current real estate landscape, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with investors and the challenges of raising capital in today's market. He also provides insights into the upcoming Best Ever Conference and offers advice for new...
Jan 13, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3784
Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel interview Nikita Zhitov, owner of City Plat, a commercial brokerage specializing in industrial and neighborhood retail real estate. Nikita shares his journey in real estate, discussing his focus on small bay industrial and neighborhood retail, investment strategies, and the importance of maintaining discipline in acquisitions. He also delves into the challenges of being both a broker and an investor, lessons learned from past investments, and his upcoming projects in ...
Jan 12, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3783
Joe Cornwell interviews Steven Weinstock, a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio of over 1200 units. Steven shares his journey from single-family homes to multifamily properties, emphasizing the importance of self-management and networking. He discusses the current market outlook, his experiences with bad deals, and his transition to a fund model for investing. Steven offers valuable advice for both new and seasoned investors, highlighting the significance of learning through e...
Jan 11, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3782
Michael Blank shares his journey from being a pizza franchise owner to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for real estate investing, the challenges of flipping houses, and the eventual shift to multifamily investing. Michael emphasizes the importance of having a team and the right mindset, advocating for the 'Who Not How' approach to achieve success in real estate. Sponsors: Crystal View Capital Altra Running Learn more about your ad ch...
Jan 10, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3781
Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel interview Joe Downs, CEO of the Bellrose Group, who shares his journey into the self-storage industry. Joe discusses the current state of the self-storage market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the evolving trends influenced by consumer behavior. He highlights the importance of niche markets and the potential for growth in the self-storage sector, particularly among younger generations. Joe also elaborates on his company's innovative approach to dev...
Jan 09, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3780
Eric Brody, Principal at ANAX Real Estate Partners, shares his journey in real estate development, detailing the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he navigated through setbacks. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, leveraging data and technology, and unique approaches to capital advisory. Eric discusses the current opportunities in the real estate market and offers advice for those facing challenges, highlighting the need for honesty, courage, and a focus on the presen...
Jan 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3779
John and Gregg explore the evolving landscape of retail in relation to demographic shifts, particularly focusing on the aging population and its impact on consumer behavior. They discuss how retailers can adapt to meet the needs of different generations, including baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. The conversation also delves into the future of grocery and open-air retail, highlighting the importance of experiential shopping and community engagement. Finally, they touch on investment ...
Jan 07, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3776
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Isaac Bennett, founder of YouAre, a brand business specializing in hard asset syndication and venture advising. Isaac shares his diverse investment strategies, including real estate in Belize, venture capital, and farming. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in international investments, the importance of understanding market cycles, and the risks associated with real estate. Isaac emphasizes the need for accountability in the investment space and ...
Jan 06, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3777
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Podcast, host Joe Cornwell interviews Ral West, a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio including multifamily units, vacation rentals, and triple net leases. Ral shares her journey from active management to passive investments, emphasizing the importance of building effective systems and leveraging professional property management. The conversation explores market cycles, the benefits of triple net leases, and valuable lessons learned from bo...
Jan 05, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3776
Today on the Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth hosted a special Next Level CRE segment featuring live consultations with three different real estate investors facing unique challenges. First, he advised Steve Richmond, a semi-retired developer running Workspace USA, on how to scale his successful office/warehouse flex space business while reducing his 60-hour workweeks, suggesting he prioritize hiring a project manager. Next, he counseled Storm and Tara Chileno on their potential motel acquisit...
Jan 04, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3775
J Scott, Partner at Bar Down Investments and Host of the Drunk Real Estate Podcast, discusses the current state of the multifamily housing market, focusing on trends, challenges in new construction, the impact of wages on rent growth, and the dynamics of supply and demand. They explore the implications of low housing starts, the importance of tenant affordability, and innovations in construction methods, including modular housing. The discussion highlights the complexities of the market and the ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3774
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel discuss the current state of the self-storage market with Faraz Hamani, owner of Pebble Capital Group. They explore the evolution of self-storage post-COVID, the challenges of rent pressures, customer retention strategies, acquisition tactics in a changing market, and the impact of cap rates and financing on the industry. The discussion also touches on the comparison between self-storage and mobile home parks, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in bo...
Jan 02, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3773
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise interviews Keith Kulow, a former US Navy test pilot turned real estate investor. Keith shares his journey into real estate, focusing on multifamily investments and joint ventures. He discusses the differences between syndications and joint ventures, the importance of having a well-defined exit strategy, and the role of contract attorneys in structuring deals. Keith also highlights his current focus on multifamily and retail investments, th...
Jan 01, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3772
In this episode, John Chang discusses the commercial real estate investment outlook for 2025, highlighting the potential impacts of political changes, economic challenges, and demographic trends. He emphasizes the opportunities that may arise amidst uncertainty, particularly in the context of labor shortages and shifting market dynamics across various regions. Sponsors: Altra Running Sunrise Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 31, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3771
Today we’re taking a look back at some of the Best Ever clips from the past year. Today, we’re bringing you Part II of our two-part Best of 2024 recap. In this episode, Andy Weiner invests where nobody else wants to, Rachael Jones survives a nightmare deal, Neal Bawa is land squatting, and Don Wenner teaches us how to scale. Listen to their full episodes from 2024 below: Andy Weiner — JF3675: The Secret Sauce Behind the Boring, High-Cash Flow Sector Most Investors Avoid Rachael Jones — JF3624: W...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3770
With only a couple of days left until 2024, we’re going to take a look back at some of the Best Ever clips from the past year. And there were so many to choose from we couldn’t fit it all into just one episode. So today’s show is Part I of a two-part Best of 2024 recap. In this episode, John Fedro shines a light on an unconventional niche in mobile home park investing, Aleksey Chernobelskiy shares the truth about capital calls, CRE legend J Scott teaches us how to invest like him, and John Wilho...
Dec 29, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3768
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Ira Fishman, owner of North Loop Investments, who manages a portfolio of over 400 units across Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina. Ira shares his 15-year journey in real estate, including his early experience with a challenging 12-unit Section 8 property before the 2008 recession. The conversation focuses heavily on HUD properties and affordable housing, with Ira explaining the differences between traditional Section 8 vouch...
Dec 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3768
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth interviews Chris Stout, a former New York City firefighter turned real estate investor who has built a portfolio of over 700 apartment units. Chris shares his journey from living in a mobile home park at age 10 to becoming a successful real estate investor, starting with buying two-family homes in Staten Island. The conversation explores his innovative approach to property management, including his "ruthless asset management" philosophy o...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3767
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Brandon Reed, founder and chief visionary officer of Loft Six Four, a boutique firm specializing in rooftop amenities for large apartment complexes. Brandon shares insights from his landscape architecture background and how his firm has evolved to focus on creating immersive outdoor experiences that drive property value. Despite the current narrative of development slowdown, Brandon reveals they handle 30-50 projects annually, th...
Dec 26, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3766
