On this episode of Next Leve CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Chris Zona. Chris explains how litigation can be used offensively to acquire properties—leveraging non-performing loans (NPLs), credit bids at auction, and receivership—to turn “conflict into capital.” They break down practical playbooks for both quick exits and long-term holds, including borrower workouts and covenant rewrites, plus where smaller and mid-market investors can realistically start. Chris also outlines risks, jurisdictiona...
Aug 22, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4003
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Chris Seveney. Chris breaks down how his firm buys non‑performing residential mortgage notes, works with borrowers to re‑age loans, and occasionally forecloses or sells re‑performing paper. He walks through the end‑to‑end diligence (the “three P’s”: person, property, predicament), state‑by‑state legal nuances, vendor management, and how experience refines the checklist. He also covers fund structure—Reg A access for non‑acc...
Aug 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4004
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Ira Zlotowitz. Ira explains GPARENCY’s fixed-fee “mortgage assurance” model—$4,500 to shop your deal, create real competition among lenders, and hand you the best term sheet without taking a closing commission. He contrasts this with traditional brokers (exclusives, success fees, misaligned incentives), and shows how owners can use lender data (via GPARENCY’s G‑Placer) to find active banks for niche assets and markets. ...
Aug 20, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4003
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Nick Jones , CEO & founder of Alakai Capital, about building long-term, tenant-first partnerships across retail and small-bay industrial in Florida. He walks through Orlando-area industrial rent growth—roughly doubling from ~$7–8 NNN to ~$15–17/SF since 2014—and how that reshapes buy/hold vs. sell decisions. Nick also shares his framework for recycling capital (cost seg + 1031s) and why he’s leaning into multi-tenant industrial while ...
Aug 19, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4002
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Danny Gould about building a truly LP-first fund-of-funds: retail SPVs for diversified access paired with an institutional “capital desk” that connects standout sponsors with family offices. Danny traces his path from leading a top Silicon Valley real estate team to co-managing a $300M hospitality portfolio, then pivoting to a FoF model that solves investor problems first—income targets, depreciation needs, and risk profile—before p...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4001
On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses June inflation data, why tariff impacts haven’t fully appeared in CPI yet, and how companies signal they’ll pass more costs to consumers. He breaks down a weakening labor market, the Fed’s dual mandate, and Wall Street’s high odds of near‑term rate cuts—while warning that cutting into oncoming tariff-driven inflation could force a policy U‑turn. John explores CRE implications across property types (apartments, retail, industrial, office), the role o...
Aug 17, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4000
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery , John Casmon interviews Zach Winner, a former attorney turned full-time real estate investor who shares how he transitioned from single-family rentals to large-scale commercial real estate. Zach breaks down his "Value Add Plus" strategy, which focuses on buying newer properties from developers and increasing NOI through underutilized revenue streams and advantageous tax incentives, rather than heavy capex renovations. He emphasizes the importance of landlo...
Aug 16, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3999
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Kathy Fettke , co-founder of Real Wealth Network and host of The Real Wealth Show. Kathy shares her colorful journey from talent agency owner to newscaster, and eventually to full-time real estate investor and educator. She recounts how a cancer scare in her family spurred her pivot to learning about passive income and real estate, leading to the creation of one of the earliest turnkey investment models. Kathy and Matt also dive deep i...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3998
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Ryan Duff, a former mortgage broker who spent 14 years underwriting loans before transitioning into LP investing. Ryan shares how his front-row seat in the lending world gave him a unique edge in identifying quality sponsors and structuring successful deals. He discusses the three core pillars of underwriting—borrower credit, asset performance, and market fundamentals—and why sponsor quality trumps everything in investment ...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3997
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Mike Kron , founder of Guardian Advisory, to discuss his launch of a $100 million private equity fund focused on single tenant net lease (STNL) retail assets. Mike shares why he believes now is a prime time to buy these Amazon-resistant properties due to the anticipated drop in interest rates and how his fund strategy leverages long lease terms, high-credit tenants, and minimal management overhead. He explains the 18% I...
Aug 13, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3996
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews David Hrizak, CEO of Streamline Capital Group. David shares how a near-death experience inspired him to “unretire” and co-found a vertically integrated real estate company with a focus on passive investing. He breaks down his firm’s strategy of targeting medical and Class B office buildings in Phoenix for their economic resilience and value-add potential. David also dives into his team’s latest ground-up development project, a high-end 70...
Aug 12, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3995
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Andrew Cushman , founder of Vantage Point Acquisitions (VPA Capital). Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to real estate investor, describing how he transitioned from flipping homes to raising over $121 million in private equity for multifamily syndications. He emphasizes that his capital-raising success isn't rooted in marketing gimmicks but in consistent, honest communication and investor experience. The episode dives...
Aug 11, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3994
On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the August 1st jobs report, highlighting major downward revisions that reveal a sharp decline in job creation since April. He analyzes related economic indicators like labor force participation, ISM indices, and inflation trends, all pointing to growing recession risks. John also explores the tension the Federal Reserve faces between rising inflation and weakening employment, casting doubt on the likelihood of rate cuts despite market expectations. ...
Aug 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3993
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Trevor Schade , a systems-driven real estate investor, tech consultant, and automation expert. Trevor shares how his early career in programming, analytics, and Lean Six Sigma efficiency principles led him to build a high-performing real estate business where he sold 27 homes in just his first seven months. He dives into how he uses AI, virtual assistants, and automation to manage multiple companies and streamline operations—eliminat...
Aug 09, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3992
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Jonathan Twombly, a former Wall Street lawyer turned real estate investor and boutique hotel redeveloper. They dive into the value of mastermind groups, highlighting how peer accountability, vulnerability, and structure have supported their decade-long growth in the CRE space. Jonathan shares the story of how he exited a 400-unit multifamily portfolio in South Carolina at the peak of the market, pivoting into underperforming hotel asse...
Aug 08, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3991
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Mauricio Rauld, a premier syndication attorney and founder of Platinum Legal Consulting. Mauricio breaks down the current multifamily debt crisis, explaining how bridge loans, floating interest rates, and lender extensions have left many LPs unknowingly wiped out. He emphasizes the critical importance of understanding debt structures, risk-adjusted returns, and scrutinizing assumptions in underwriting. They also dive into t...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 3990
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview each other in a rare co-host-only episode. Amanda shares updates on her summer, recent mobile home park acquisitions, and her experience transitioning to using private debt for deals—highlighting the increasing popularity of 10% fixed returns amid multifamily losses. Ash reflects on his latest commercial real estate exits, including a successful strip center flip and a controversial 60/40 GP-LP structure that drew criti...
Aug 06, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3989
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Justin Burke, managing partner of VitaCare Living, about building a profitable assisted living business rooted in culture, leadership, and long-term demographic trends. Justin shares how he transitioned from coaching college football to running a 24-property senior care operation by focusing on operational excellence, staff alignment, and resident care. He breaks down the economics of a real assisted living deal, explains the challenges a...
Aug 05, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3988
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Ash Patel, a non-residential commercial real estate investor and fellow Best Ever podcast host. Ash shares how he transitioned from only using his own money to raising capital after realizing his friends were making worse investments elsewhere. He explains the importance of authenticity in marketing, building confidence before taking on investor capital, and the value of standing out in a crowded market. Ash also critiques the commo...
Aug 04, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3987
On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses second quarter commercial real estate sales trends, with a deep dive into multifamily and retail activity. He explains why transaction velocity—rather than dollar volume—is a more reliable market indicator, especially in a period with large portfolio deals like Blackstone's Air Communities acquisition. John also breaks down cap rate trends using both average and hedonic metrics, noting that while some asset classes show downward cap rate pressure, m...
Aug 03, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3986
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Chris Streit, a tax strategist and founder of CSAP, a firm specializing in cost segregation and the innovative 1245 exchange. Chris breaks down how cost segregation helps investors accelerate depreciation and unlock upfront cash savings, while the 1245 exchange mitigates depreciation recapture by revaluing personal property assets at the time of sale. He shares real-world case studies, including how one client saved $1.5M on a $36M m...
Aug 02, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3985
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery. Patrick shares his journey from a robotics engineer to a seasoned investor, detailing early missteps in pre-development deals during the 2008 crash and how he rebuilt by focusing on recession-resilient markets. He explains why he pivoted from single-family rentals to large-scale multifamily and ultimately to alternative, non-correlated investments like litigation finance. Patrick di...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3984
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Tyler Krengle, Head of Asset Management at Rockfish Capital. Tyler walks us through his journey from helping grow the third-party management arm of Banyan Equity to building Rockfish’s operations alongside a German sponsor. He dives deep into the dynamics of third-party vs. vertically integrated property management, the risks of misaligned incentives in management contracts, and the red flags LPs should watch for when evalu...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 3983
On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise interviews Derek Vickers, a mobile home park investor who went from zero to over 2,000 lots in just five years. Derek shares how he overcame fear and inexperience to scale quickly, the reasons he focuses on urban one- and two-star parks, and why legal non-conforming zoning is a hidden asset. He dives into the operational and financial strategies behind park-owned home conversions, the importance of systems in scaling, and his shift from syndic...
Jul 30, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3982
On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Katie Kim, founder and CEO of The Developer’s Developer. Katie shares how she went from a childhood spent helping with family fix-and-flips to launching a full-service development firm that spans construction, property management, and development consulting. She walks listeners through how she collaborates with business owners and municipalities to structure build-to-suit and lease-to-own projects—often using economic incentives many smal...
Jul 29, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3981
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr interview Jarrod Joplin, a founding partner at Common Capital Investing, who joins for a hands-on capital raising and marketing clinic. Jarrod breaks down their current deal, Vista del Sol—a 54-unit cash-flowing apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas—and shares how he and his partners transitioned from single-family investing to multifamily. The conversation dives into tactical advice for boosting investor engagement, improving...
Jul 28, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3980
On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang interviews John Manning, Executive Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, to unpack the current lending environment across commercial real estate. Manning outlines why CMBS lending has surged in 2025, citing borrower acceptance of current interest rates, availability of non-recourse loans, and the appeal of full-term interest-only financing. He compares CMBS to banks, life insurance companies, GSEs, and debt funds, highlighting...
Jul 27, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3979
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Cary Clarke, a seasoned developer who shares his journey from working in his father’s multifamily business to launching a 351-unit ground-up apartment development in the DFW metro. Cary discusses how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped his approach to real estate, why he pivoted back into multifamily after decades of homebuilding, and the power of mentorship and community through programs like Apartment Addicts. He also unpacks how he...
Jul 26, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3978
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Gary Jonas, founder of The HOW Group. Gary shares how his journey from mortgage sales to real estate development was fueled by a commitment to transparency, long-term partnerships, and financial discipline. He explains the importance of building multiple income streams before diving into real estate full-time, how his vertically integrated firm operates across development, construction, brokerage, and management, and why success often ...
Jul 25, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3963
On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Litan Yahav, co-founder and CEO of Vyzer, about his journey from the diamond industry to becoming a seasoned passive investor. Litan shares how a windfall from a company exit led him to explore real estate syndications, eventually creating his own tracking platform to manage complex alternative investments. They discuss the nuances of evaluating GPs, the challenges of managing private investments, and how AI is being levera...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3976
