On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise interviews Tom Dunkel, managing principal at Eagle Capital Investments and longtime real estate investor. Tom shares how getting fired in 2006 launched his journey into real estate, including hard lessons learned in the residential space and eventual success with self-storage, distressed debt, and private lending. He explains why he transitioned into a fund-of-funds model, driven by lifestyle goals, and breaks down his SAFE investing method: S...
Jul 23, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3975
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeff Ervick. Jeff shares how he scaled from single-family rentals in Maryland to co-founding a firm with over $200M in assets across multifamily, ground-up development, and private credit. He discusses how he balances a successful W2 tech sales career while managing investor relations, fundraising, and strategic partnerships at Valoris. Jeff also dives into their development strategy in Florida, their pivot away from heavy value-adds, and...
Jul 22, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3974
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez interviews Marisa Amirian , a tech industry veteran turned capital raising systems expert. Marisa shares how her background in tech led her to build a niche helping capital raisers streamline investor communication and build scalable CRM systems. She emphasizes the importance of “always be capital raising,” nurturing investor relationships well before a deal is on the table, and tracking engagement to prioritize follow-up. The conversation dives ...
Jul 21, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3973
On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses a potential game-changing executive order from President Trump that could allow U.S. retirement accounts like 401(k)s to invest in private market assets, including commercial real estate. He explores how this influx of capital could significantly reshape cap rates—not because of interest rates, but due to shifts in capital flows. Using historical data, John challenges the commonly held belief that cap rates track closely with interest rates, demonst...
Jul 20, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3972
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon dives deep into the critical role markets play in multifamily investing. He shares his personal journey of starting in Chicago and progressively identifying better opportunities by understanding the “path of progress.” John breaks down key criteria for evaluating new markets—like population growth, job diversity, infrastructure development, and net absorption rates—and explains why investors should start with their backyard before expanding out...
Jul 19, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3971
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Ian Djuric, founder of Blake Capital Group, to unpack his journey from door-to-door trash sales to managing $2.2 billion in diversified real estate assets. Ian shares how he transitioned from a successful exit in the waste management industry into real estate by initially LPing into deals, then fully funding and running his own. He dives deep into the economics of multifamily renovations, why car washes are his new cashflow darling, an...
Jul 18, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3970
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Chris Miles , founder of Money Ripples and a former financial advisor who now teaches financial freedom through alternative investing and infinite banking. Chris shares his journey from traditional advisor to financially independent investor—twice—after losing it all in the 2008 crash. He discusses his transition from active real estate to LP investing, his diversification across asset classes like oil and gas, raw land, an...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3969
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Derek Petersen, a former civil engineer turned real estate developer focused on adding value through Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in San Diego. Derek shares how he transforms garages, carports, and storage spaces into high-demand micro-apartments near SDSU, maximizing returns by building for under $100K and renting for $1,500–$2,000/month. He dives into the nuances of California's ministerial approval process, lendin...
Jul 16, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3968
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund. Fuquan shares insights from his 26-year journey in real estate, including his evolution from fix-and-flips to note investing, and now managing a hybrid fund focused on multifamily in the Southeast and luxury spec homes in New Jersey. He details his survival through the 2008 financial crisis, the strategic shift into second-lien note purchases, and his move into ground-up construction to reduce risk a...
Jul 15, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3967
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Pascal Wagner, a capital allocator and educator who shares his journey from managing his family's wealth to becoming a guide for W-2 professionals seeking passive income through alternative investments. Pascal discusses the evolution of his investment strategy, from room-by-room single-family rentals to building diversified income streams through vetted funds. The conversation dives into investor psychology, the true appeal of cash ...
Jul 14, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3965
On this episode of The Horizon , John discusses the long-term implications of the newly passed U.S. tax law and its impact on commercial real estate. He highlights the permanence of key provisions like accelerated depreciation, Opportunity Zones, and LIHTC expansions, explaining how they open the door for long-term investment strategies and development models. John also breaks down the potential inflationary effects of tariffs—particularly on construction materials—and how that could influence i...
Jul 13, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3965
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Matthew Teifke, a Texas-based real estate entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience who began his journey inspired by his single mother’s rental property portfolio. Matthew shares why he believes this is the best buying environment he’s seen, citing motivated sellers impacted by 2020–2021-era debt structures and the unique opportunity to acquire properties below market value. He explains how assuming attractive existing loans cre...
Jul 12, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3964
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Hait Patel about the hotel asset class—what makes it both a lucrative and overlooked opportunity for real estate investors. Hait shares his personal story of growing up in a motel his parents operated and how that hands-on experience shaped his career. The two compare multifamily to hotel investing, exploring everything from RevPAR and PIP requirements to team culture and operational intensity. They also discuss the potential for cash ...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Marc Kuhn , founder of MAK Construction, MAK Capital. Marc shares how he leveraged personal branding and social media to raise capital and scale his businesses in the niche of luxury self-storage. He explains what makes this asset class distinct—from its climate-controlled, premium features to its appeal for small business owners and high-end tenants. Marc also outlines how he reverse-engineers his developments based on fee...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3962
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Sarah Miskelly , a Canadian fund manager living in Costa Rica who places capital into diverse real estate and alternative asset opportunities. Sarah shares her background growing up in real estate, how she transitioned into fund management, and the strict due diligence she performs on behalf of investors. The conversation dives deep into red flags in multifamily syndication, the pitfalls of disguised capital calls, and ...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3961
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Jennifer Ruelens, founder of One Focus Property Management and Hold It With Jen PM, a property management company based in North Central Pennsylvania. Jennifer shares her journey from leasing agent to managing over 700 doors, and explains why she’s passionate about elevating property management standards—especially in rural markets underserved by traditional professionals. She and Joe dig into the common pitfalls of property managers, the...
Jul 08, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3960
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr interview Justin Freishtat, a capital raiser and branding expert who shares insights into his evolution as a syndicator, from chasing returns to prioritizing liquidity and downside protection. Justin breaks down his approach to structuring deals, including the use of customizable fund vehicles for both equity and debt investors, and explains how investor preferences drive his fund offerings. The conversation then dives deep int...
Jul 07, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3959
On this episode of The Horizon , John Chang discusses the current trajectory of interest rates, the outlook on inflation, and the uncertain effects of tariffs and political influence on the Federal Reserve. He explores how treasury issuance and trade policies are shaping rate expectations, especially amid political pressure and global economic shifts. John also evaluates the U.S. job market's softening signals, growing layoffs, and how uncertainty is likely to rise again depending on post-July 9...
Jul 06, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3958
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Paul Kaseburg , Chief Investment Officer at MG Properties. Paul shares insights into managing a 32,000-unit portfolio across the Western U.S., emphasizing the importance of vertical integration, legislative compliance, and proactive risk management. He details how MG navigates current challenges such as oversupply in multifamily housing, using a value-driven acquisition strategy that balances core-plus and value-add opportunities. Pa...
Jul 05, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3957
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Whitney Elkins-Hutten from PassiveInvesting.com. They dive into investor education and the importance of understanding the full investment journey, especially in today’s market. Whitney explains how PassiveInvesting.com is diversifying through debt funds, multifamily, self-storage, and the booming express car wash business, emphasizing cash flow and depreciation advantages. The conversation also touches on evolving SEC regulations, the...
Jul 04, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3956
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Brandon Cobb , a seasoned land developer and founder of HBG Capital. Brandon breaks down the highly misunderstood world of land development, revealing how value is created before a single house is built. He shares how his team entitles land and leverages national homebuilder partnerships to generate strong returns with mitigated risk. Brandon walks through real-world case studies, outlines the key due diligence steps LPs sh...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3955
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Brad Johnson, co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital. Brad shares his journey from institutional private equity to building a $200M+ mobile home park portfolio and discusses why he’s doubling down on the asset class today. They dive into due diligence strategies, creative seller financing structures, and why Brad prefers long-term holds with strong operators over short-term flips. The trio also tackles current legislativ...
Jul 02, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3954
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Troy Zimmerman , general partner at Missional Capital Group. Troy shares his 20+ year journey from managing inherited triple net lease properties to building a low-leverage, cash-flow-focused multifamily portfolio in Northwest Alabama. He discusses transitioning from single-family homes to multifamily and multi-tenant retail, emphasizing the importance of controlling NOI and protecting downside risk. Troy also highlights his values-based ...
Jul 01, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3953
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr delivers a solo masterclass on the number one mistake that kills more deals than bad markets or bad sponsors—the “Build Trap.” Drawing from his experience raising over $60 million and coaching dozens of fund managers, Richard explains how over-focusing on CRMs, funnels, and "perfect" systems often masks procrastination and stalls momentum. He breaks down the 95/5 rule of capital raising, emphasizing that most results come from just a few key a...
Jun 30, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3952
On this episode of The Horizon , John discusses the surprising inefficiencies in commercial real estate investing, specifically focusing on the apartment sector. He unpacks why markets like Chicago—despite strong rent growth and solid fundamentals—have higher cap rates and attract less capital than high-growth but lower-performing markets like Dallas-Fort Worth. John explores how investor behavior, herd mentality, and institutional capital flows influence asset values more than actual property p...
Jun 29, 2025•33 min
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Ken Gee, a former CPA and commercial lender who transitioned into multifamily real estate to reclaim time with his family and build lasting wealth. Ken shares his journey from burning the midnight oil as a tax professional to buying his first apartment buildings and making half a million dollars in profit. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs, finding the right partners (like his "Gary"), and continually evolvi...
Jun 28, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3950
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds and co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast. They explore how billionaires think differently than millionaires—focusing on growing balance sheets through private market investments rather than just income. Ben explains the dangers of income creep, critiques the limitations of traditional financial planning, and advocates for strategic investing outside Wall Street. They also ...
Jun 27, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3949
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Kevin Bupp , a seasoned investor and founder of Sunrise Capital Investors. Known for his success with mobile home parks, Kevin dives into the niche world of parking garage investments—an overlooked asset class with strong cash flow, low maintenance, and high redevelopment potential. He shares his origin story from bartending to building a $400M+ real estate portfolio, discusses how his firm targets value-add parking assets ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3948
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Sean Graham , founder of Maven Cost Segregation. Sean shares how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT for streamlining both personal and professional tasks, including investigating financial fraud. The conversation dives deep into Sean’s transition from residential to self-storage investing, why it’s not as passive as it seems, and how he built a lean, global operations team to manage over 1,000 units. They also unpack cost se...
Jun 25, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3947
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Ari Rastegar , founder of Rastegar Capital, about his journey from law school to building a vertically integrated real estate firm. Ari shares how he got his start in real estate by developing a single-family home during law school, which evolved into a focus on zoning, entitlement, and large-scale developments across Texas. He breaks down the strategic value of land rezoning, lessons learned from leveraging debt, and how his firm partner...
Jun 24, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3946
